Podcasts about kc davis

KC Davis, counselor, author, and host of Struggle Care, talks about the everyday realities of ADHD and executive dysfunction: messiness, boredom, and keeping up with household tasks like laundry. She shares how caring for a newborn and a 2-year-old during the COVID shutdown pushed her coping strategies to the breaking point — “I lost my mind,” she says — and ultimately changed the way she understood herself. KC reflects on ADHD signs that showed up throughout her life, from forgetting to turn in homework to biting her tongue until it bled to stop herself from interrupting people. She also discusses working memory, addiction, and the years she spent fighting for radical acceptance in therapy — and why understanding her ADHD sooner might have made that journey much easier. For more on this topic  Listen: Managing expectations in relationships with ADHD (interview with KC Davis) Read: ADHD and boredom Watch: Why ADHD makes everything so hard (executive dysfunction explained) For a transcript and more resources, visit ADHD Aha! on Understood.org. You can also email us at adhdaha@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As part of a series on spring cleaning, KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing, offers realistic strategies for how neurodivergent people can build healthy habits around cleaning. Photo: Cover art for "How to Keep House." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is podcast guesting actually an effective strategy for growing your show? The honest answer might surprise you, especially coming from someone who runs a podcast guest booking agency. In this solo episode, I break down why guesting on other podcasts is often misunderstood as a growth tool, when it can move the needle on downloads, and why chasing download numbers might be the wrong goal altogether. In this episode, you'll learn: Why podcast guesting rarely drives a meaningful download spike, and the specific conditions when it does The size and alignment factors that determine whether a guest appearance converts into new listeners A real example from PodWritten client Zach Brittle (Marriage Therapy Radio), whose appearance on Mental Illness Happy Hour, a show with 70,000 monthly downloads, led to a noticeable spike in listeners Why alignment beats size when your real goal is client conversion, and how EJ and Tara Cowin (Relationship Renovation) landed multiple clients from a single appearance on a smaller, hyper-aligned show The question most podcasters forget to ask themselves while guesting: Is my audience even going to know I have a podcast? Why the smartest podcasters stop chasing downloads and start chasing the right listeners Resources mentioned: Episode 25 of Mics to Millions: how to get yourself booked as a podcast guest Episode 64 with KC Davis on social media and downloads podwritten.com — learn more about PodWritten's guest booking service Connect with me: sam@podwritten.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   ✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Explore how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten.com/services/  

Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple yet perspective-shifting fact that may change your approach to life. Learn a gentler, more practical approach to mental health as Davis shares hard-won wisdom and helpful shortcuts on how to get by when you feel like you've barely got it together.This episode originally aired in 2024.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guilt can feel uncomfortable and easy to push away, but it is one of those emotions that actually serves an important purpose in our lives.For this episode, Debbie sits down with developmental psychologist Chris Moore, author of The Power of Guilt, to unpack what guilt really is and why it plays such an important role in our lives and relationships. Informed by both research and personal experience, Chris offers a perspective that might completely change how you see this emotion.You'll come away with an understanding of where guilt comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, from childhood to parenting to relationships, and why some people feel it more than others. They also get into topics like apology, forgiveness, and how guilt can actually help us repair and strengthen connections. Listen and Learn: How a single life-altering mistake shaped how Chris understands guilt, responsibility, and forgivenessHow guilt quietly reveals the hidden ways our most important relationships shape what we feel and why we're driven to repair something we might not fully understand yetDoes the guilt you feel over small things like unfinished chores reveal deeper, hidden influences from the relationships that shaped your internal rules and standards?Why feelings like guilt begin much earlier than we assume and later grow into something far more complex and central to relationshipsWhy some people feel guilt far more intensely than others, and how personality, relationships, and even gender differences quietly shape that experience in ways you might not expectWhy feeling like you are never doing enough as a parent might actually come from the very nature of caring for someone vulnerable, and what that reveals about guilt being more automatic than accurateHow guilt can quietly become a tool of control when forgiveness is withheldHow ideas like restorative justice and even collective guilt reshape the way we understand responsibility and emotional repair in societyWhy guilt, though uncomfortable, can actually serve as a powerful internal signal that helps us recognize when a valued relationship may need attention and guide us toward repairing and strengthening itResources:The Power of Guilt: Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability to Healhttps://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781637747728Chris' Website: https://www.chrislmoore.comConnect with Chris on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/mfwguilthttps://www.instagram.com/chrismooreauthorphd/About Chris MooreDr. Chris Moore is a professor of psychology and former dean of science at Dalhousie University in Canada, as well as a former Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD in developmental psychology from the University of Cambridge and an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College. He has spent his career studying human social understanding and relations, and has published well over 100 research papers, edited 5 books and special issues of academic journals, and authored The Development of Commonsense Psychology (Psychology Press, 2006). He has had numerous invitations to present at academic conferences and universities around the world and has enjoyed many research collaborations in Canada, the United States, Australia, Germany, China, and the UK. Moore's work has been cited in mainstream print publications such as Psychology Today, Today's Parent, and the New York Times. His research has also been featured in a variety of TV documentaries, including The Nature of Things and the Baby Human series on Discovery Health. His new book, The Power of Guilt: Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability to Heal, is his first for a general audience. He lives in Nova Scotia with his family.Related episodes: 430. Nonadaptive Guilt and Shame with Carolyn Allard 118. Moral Injury and Shame with Lauren Borges and Jacob Farnsworth 320. Anger and Forgiveness with Robyn Walser 358. How to Keep House While Drowning with KC Davis 341. Self-Forgiveness with Grant Dewar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Division of labor between partners isn't easy for anyone. Add ADHD and suddenly dishes come with shame. Trash becomes a crisis. And rest starts to feel sketchy.  Cate sits down with KC Davis to unpack the messy, deeply human reality of sharing work at home. They talk about resentment, perfectionism, time blindness, trust, and why keeping score almost never fixes anything. For more on this topic Listen: Managing expectations in relationships Read: How to Keep House While Drowning (KC's book) For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. Exciting news! Cate's new book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, is out now. Packed with practical strategies and insights, it's a must-read for adults with ADHD. Check it out!Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever find yourself stuck in the same argument over and over? Therapist KC Davis sheds light on how hidden defense mechanisms and vulnerabilities fuel these cycles. Her insights reveal that the stories we tell ourselves about our partners can turn simple pain into full-blown panic. By recognizing these patterns, we can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection. In her book, "Who Deserves Your Love," KC shares practical advice for embracing a collaborative approach to relationships. Her focus on self-awareness helps us slow down the vulnerability cycle, fostering more meaningful interactions. If you're caught in repetitive disputes, KC's strategies might be the key to understanding and improving your valuable connections. Here to Stay Drive: join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good + participate in a whole month of special prizes. A little from many makes this work sustainable! Book Launch Committee aboutprogress.com/bookcommittee Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! More for Moms Conference use code “LISTENER” for $20 off Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Full Show Notes Transform your space now. Go to https://www.quince.com/monica for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns; Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home; Join Masterclass for 15% off at masterclass.com/progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever looked around your house, your calendar, or your marriage and thought, Why is this so hard for me?—this conversation is for you. In this episode, Ginny Yurich talks with licensed therapist and Struggle Care founder KC Davis about why overwhelm isn't a character flaw, a lack of discipline, or a sign you're doing life wrong. KC names the invisible mental load of daily living—meals, laundry, cleaning, caregiving, relationships—and explains why these repetitive responsibilities were never meant to be proof of your worth. Together, Ginny and KC explore practical, compassionate ways to lower that load without adding shame. From reframing household work as morally neutral, to letting go of “just clean as you go,” to rethinking fairness in marriages and families, this episode offers language and tools that actually help. KC shares gentle strategies for building momentum when you're stuck, wisdom for dividing labor and rest more honestly, and a powerful reminder that community is built through realness and not perfection. This is an episode to save, share, and return to when you need permission to stop measuring your life by impossible standards. Learn more about what KC Davis has to offer including her podcast, courses, training, and more here: https://www.strugglecare.com Get your copy of How to Keep House While Drowning here Get your copy of Who Deserves Your Love? here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are healthy boundaries lines in the sand? Going no contact? KC Davis is licensed professional counselor, host of the podcast Struggle Care & author of Who Deserves your love: how to create boundaries to start, strengthen or end any relationship.In this episode, she unpacks the girl bossification of boundaries, the decision flowchart of no contact, how values make “hard calls” easier & how the internet sells quipping one-liners & emphasizes hard lines over nuance. Guest:https://www.strugglecare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/ https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/ https://a.co/d/1b1H1tT Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:00 — Shower fights & imaginary comebacks01:50 — Boundaries aren't quippy one-liners03:58 — When the boundary advice trap backfires04:22 — The real definition of an internal boundary05:05 — How to prep for real-life conflict (not Instagram conflict)05:42 — Thanksgiving, awkward uncles & psychic responsibility10:20 — Awareness as Boundary Step One10:55 — MythBuster: Is there always a winner and a loser?13:07 — The vulnerability cycle explained14:10 — When your “issues” aren't actually your issues16:22 — How two people accidentally activate each other18:17 — Boundary Disaster #1: The evangelizing step-dad20:02 — “Reasonable requests don't make unreasonable people comply”21:11 — Deciding what's livable — not magical24:14 — Why reframing the offender sometimes helps25:26 — The stories we tell about other people's behavior28:05 — Compassion vs. justifying harm32:00 — Boundary Disaster #2: The secret sex-offender friend33:10 — KC's decision tree for impossible situations36:08 — Why values make “hard calls” easier37:02 — MythBuster: Does cheating predict cheating?40:02 — MythBuster: Must you heal before you date?43:03 — Boundary Disaster #3: Grandma, screen time & parental authority44:00 — “How do I get her to respect my decisions?”47:55 — Middle-ground boundaries for real parents48:35 — Final thoughts: Boundaries as self-ownershipRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/

Nora ist Autorin, Fachjournalistin für Erziehungsthemen, eine der prominentesten Vertreterinnen für bindungsorientierte Elternschaft. Ich wollte von ihr wissen, was bindungsorientierte Erziehung bedeutet? Wir sprechen darüber, welche Rolle Eltern dabei haben, wie man dem Perfektionsdruck nachgibt und sanft zu sich selbst bleibt. Es geht den Unterschied zwischen Bedürfnissen und Wünschen, um zugewandtes Durchsetzen und darum, wie man den Gefühlen und Bedürfnissen aller Familienmitglieder Raum gibt. WERBEPARTNER & RABATTE: https://linktr.ee/hotelmatze MEIN GAST: https://www.nora-imlau.de/ DINGE: Noras (neueste) Bücher: “Was Familie leichter macht. Entlastende Impulse für einen bindungsstarken Alltag” (2025) https://bit.ly/3MdAhVE “Goldrichtig” (2025) https://bit.ly/449L2OR “Bindung ohne Burnout. Kinder zugewandt begleiten ohne auszubrennen” (2024) https://bit.ly/48MMhWN “In guten Händen” (2023) https://bit.ly/3KkceUt “Meine Grenze ist dein Halt. Kindern liebevoll Stopp sagen” (2022) https://bit.ly/4pgyfTr Jesper Juul, dänischer Familientherapeut Eine Auswahl seiner Werke: https://bit.ly/3XxEjdR  Marshall Rosenberg “Gewaltfreie Kommunikation – Eine Sprache des Lebens” https://bit.ly/3Y1An5k Donald W. Winnicott, britische Kinderarzt und Psychoanalytiker, einer der Pioniere der Kinderpsychotherapie Eine Auswahl seiner Werke: https://www.thalia.de/autor/donald+w.+winnicott-654272/ KC Davis, Psychotherapeutin Ihre Website: https://www.strugglecare.com/struggle-care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/?hl=de TEAM Maximilian Frisch - Produktion Annie Hofmann - Redaktion Mit Vergnügen - Vermarktung und Distribution Hotel Matze live - https://eventim.de/artist/hotel-matze/ 06.12.2025 – Berlin – Deutsches Theater Berlin MEIN ZEUG: Mein Fragenset FAMILIE: https://beherzt.net/products/familie Mein Fragenset LIEBE: https://beherzt.net/liebe Mein erstes Fragenset: https://beherzt.net/matze Meine Spendenaktion: https://machmit.wellfair.ngo/hotel-matze-spendenaktion-2025 Mein Newsletter: https://matzehielscher.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2MXRILN TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matzehielscher Instagram: https://instagram.com/matzehielscherHotel LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matzehielscher/ Mein Buch: https://bit.ly/39FtHQy

Signing with a podcast advertising networks can be a tempting for those wanting to make money from their podcast, but is signing with one really the best way to monetize your show?   In this episode, Sam Brake Guia explores the pros and cons of joining a podcast advertising network and why, for many independent creators, going solo (or hiring a specialist) might actually be the smarter move.   You'll hear: -Why joining a network can sometimes limit your monetization potential -Real stories from podcasters like Janey Lee Grace, Cass Dunn, and KC Davis on their experiences with (and without) networks -How to take control of your podcast's revenue through direct sponsorships or expert management ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   ✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Check out how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten.com/services/ https://podwritten.com/  

If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a close relationship, therapist KC Davis, author of Who Deserves Your Love, has a list of questions to help you decide whether you should continue to engage. Davis provides guidance on how to create boundaries you feel good about without cutting people out of your life.Take our survey at npr.org/lifekitsurveyFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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'Who Deserves Your Love' author KC Davis explains what boundaries actually are (and what they're not), and takes Erin through her decision tree method that she uses to help her clients decide whether to leave or stay in a relationship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of the advice we hear about setting boundaries is just plain wrong. So in today’s show, we're going to explore what you need to know about setting healthy boundaries. We're also going to discuss why boundaries aren't just important in our romantic and sexual relationships, but in all of the other relationships we have in our lives, too. I am joined once again by KC Davis, the bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. A licensed therapist, she is the creator of the popular Struggle Care website and Instagram, and the Domestic Blisters TikTok. Her latest book is titled Who Deserves Your Love: How To Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End Any Relationship. Some of the specific topics we explore include: What do people often get wrong about setting boundaries? How can you establish and communicate about your boundaries more effectively? How do we navigate feelings of hurt when it comes to boundary setting? What’s the problem with being a people-pleaser? How can we maintain boundaried relationships with someone who’s underfunctioning? You can check out KC’s website to learn more about her work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Boost your sexual confidence and performance with Popstar Delay Spray. Save 20% off your first order by using “Justin” as the discount code at popstarlabs.com/justin.  The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been a trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction for over 75 years. Be sure to register for the Sex and Aging Symposium, which will take place on October 4, 2025. Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality professionals from around the world. Visit SexualHealthAlliance.com and start building the sexuality career of your dreams today. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Are good relationships supposed to be easy or hard? Is codependency inherently bad? Do you really need to love yourself before you can accept love from others? In today’s show, we're talking about common things that people get wrong about romantic relationships. I am joined by KC Davis, the bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. A licensed therapist, she is the creator of the popular Struggle Care website and Instagram, and the Domestic Blisters TikTok. Her latest book is titled Who Deserves Your Love: How To Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End Any Relationship. Some of the specific topics we explore include: Why do we need to think differently about codependency? Are romantic relationships really more valuable than non-romantic ones? How do we walk the tightrope of not demanding too much, but not asking for too little in our relationships? In relationships, how can you tell the difference between screw-ups, mistreatment, and abuse? Why do people often take good relationship advice and apply it incorrectly? You can check out KC’s website to learn more about her work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Expand your sexual horizons with Beducated! Featuring more than 100 online courses taught by the experts, Beducated brings pleasure-based sex ed directly into your bedroom. Enjoy a free trial today and get 60% off their yearly pass by using LEHMILLER as the coupon code. To redeem this offer, visit: https://beducate.me/hot-summer Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality professionals from around the world. Visit SexualHealthAlliance.com and start building the sexuality career of your dreams today. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Episode 147: The Toxic To-Do List — Why You're Mentally Fried and How to Rest

Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/  In this episode, I unpack the myth of laziness and why it's such a damaging label for people with hoarding disorder. I'll break down how blaming ourselves or others for being “lazy” ignores the real barriers - like overwhelm, poor mental health, executive dysfunction and more - and just piles on more shame. Let's get honest about what's actually holding us back and why reframing this idea matters. The Myth of Laziness in Relation to Hoarding Revisiting a previous episode's question: Are hoarders lazy? Arguments against the idea (hoarded homes require more energy to live in, etc.) The aversion to external intervention reveals deeper issues than laziness Societal attitudes towards rest and productivity Internalised and external accusations of laziness The damaging effects: shame, isolation, distress Understanding Hoarding as a Mental Health Issue Hoarding as a coping method for difficult emotions Judgments of laziness overlook the disorder's complexity and nuance Such labels add barriers to seeking help and reinforce stigma Consequences of Labelling People who Hoard (or Ourselves) as Lazy Shame and self-criticism deepen the problem Laziness as a simplistic explanation that ignores underlying issues Possible root causes: executive dysfunction, decision-making difficulties, emotional attachment to items, avoidance, depression, physical disability, etc. The Harmful Cultural Narrative Around Laziness Societal pressures to be constantly productive Inaccuracies of the “we all have the same 24 hours” myth Differences in time and capability due to systemic inequalities Examples: physical ability, mental health, neurodivergence, responsibilities, discrimination Moral and Social Implications of the “Lazy” Label Care tasks are morally neutral (reference to KC Davis, episode 82) The negative cycle: shame leads to paralysis, makes it harder to seek help and make progress Laziness label used as a justification for lack of societal support Political and social consequences for marginalised groups Importance of community, support, and helping each other The Danger of Linking Self-Worth to Productivity The toxic culture of non-stop productivity and hustling Problems with feeling guilty for resting The spiral of self-worth being tied to continuous output The Limiting Nature of the Laziness Concept It shuts down further exploration of underlying problems Missed opportunities for self-compassion, empathy, and effective assistance Underlying Reasons for Struggles That Are Mistaken for Laziness Lack of motivation: exhaustion, depression, overwhelm Overwhelm due to the scale of the task Executive dysfunction (planning, initiating, processing tasks) Fear (of the process, of making wrong decisions, of consequences) Fatigue, burnout, and mental health struggles Being practically or emotionally stuck, lacking skills or knowledge Societal Structures and Individual Blame Blame placed on individuals ignores wider systemic and commercial influences Industries profit from reinforcing personal inadequacy (beauty industry analogy, storage solutions) The cycle of self-blame, shame, and attempts to “fix” via consumerism Breaking the Cycle and Moving Forward Recognising the myth of laziness enables real progress Compassion, curiosity, and support as healthier responses Encouragement for self-acceptance and seeking genuine solutions Buy your copy of Everything You Need to Know About Hoarding by Dr Lynne Drummond at cambridge.org/EverythingHoarding, and get 20% off with the discount code HOARDING20. #ad Links Podcast ep 57: Are hoarders lazy? I think you'd be surprised… Podcast ep 82: Dehoarding when you're drowning with KC Davis of Struggle Care Podcast ep 112: Executive function, executive dysfunction and hoarding with Dr Jan Eppingstall Podcast ep 186: 10 executive dysfunction tips and tricks to help people who hoard, whether we have ADHD or are neurodivergent or not – Hoarding Awareness Week 2025 Podcast ep 183: ADHD, executive dysfunction and creating hacks and systems to reduce clutter chaos, with Carrie Lagerstedt Podcast ep 162: From Fibble to Focus: Defibble your executive dysfunction with Jo Cavalot Podcast ep 188: 12 ways to make decision-making easier (and why people who hoard find it so hard to make decisions in the first place!) Podcast ep 139: Chronic disorganisation with Jo Cooke of Hoarding Disorders UK Podcast ep 107: Things that look like hoarding but aren't: ADHD, depression, autism, OCD, OCPD and more Enough, the Podcast Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom session: Accountability Booking Form Website: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding Become a Dehoarding Darling Submit a topic for the podcast to cover Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Instagram: @thathoarderpodcast Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @ThatHoarder@mastodon.online TikTok: @thathoarderpodcast Facebook: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Pinterest: That Hoarder YouTube: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Reddit: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder subreddit Help out: Support this project Sponsor the podcast Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to the podcast here

Description: KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, an author, a speaker, and, frankly, one of the most compassionate, funny, down-to-earth voices out there. During the pandemic, she created an amazing platform called Struggle Care where she has been teaching us how to care for ourselves (and our homes) without stigma or shame. Like—if the laundry's piled up or the dishes aren't done, it doesn't mean you're lazy or broken. It just means you're living life. It's a gracious approach to self-care that we wildly embrace.  KC's first book, How to Keep House While Drowning, was a total game-changer for so many women  who've felt overwhelmed by the everyday—and now she's back with a brand new book called Who Deserves Your Love, helping us figure out which relationships we want to invest in, which ones need boundaries, and maybe even which ones we need to step away from.  This conversation goes to some deep places. We talk about: What mistreatment looks like in relationships, as opposed to abuse The stories that we tell ourselves about another person's behavior when we get caught up in the vulnerability cycle What it means to be morally neutral How to use a relationship decision tree to evaluate and make decisions about a relationship And the sticky secret to enforcing boundaries With accessibility, humorous relatability, and vulnerability,  KC is here to help us navigate the messy, complicated work of loving people and loving ourselves. Thought-provoking Quotes: “Sometimes my publishers will give me some advice like, ‘Let's project that you're a credible expert', meanwhile I'm shooting TikToks from the toilet.” – KC Davis “Despite being a therapist, I did not realize that I had severe postpartum depression because I didn't feel sad.” KC Davis “Messiness is not a moral failing. Either your messiness is just a part of your personality and it's pretty functional for you and you don't need to change anything and accept yourself or maybe it's because you're having a hard time.” – KC Davis “No one has ever shamed themselves into better mental health.” – KC Davis “Self-care is not the thing you do to make yourself not struggle. It is learning how to take care of yourself while you struggle.” – KC Davis Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Who Deserves Your Love: How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End Any Relationship by KC Davis - https://amzn.to/3GVFdfh How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis - https://amzn.to/43dAn4n KC Davis Resources - https://www.strugglecare.com/resources KC Davis TED Talk - How To Do Laundry When You're Depressed - https://www.ted.com/talks/kc_davis_how_to_do_laundry_when_you_re_depressed_apr_2022 Thomas–Kilmann Conflict Styles - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas%E2%80%93Kilmann_Conflict_Mode_Instrument Struggle Care - https://www.strugglecare.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://www.strugglecare.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare Twitter - https://x.com/KCDavisSays Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters Podcast - https://www.strugglecare.com/struggle-care Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ For Hoarding Awareness Week 2025, I'm focusing on executive function - the brain's control centre for planning, starting, and finishing tasks - and the small, practical hacks that can make a genuine difference for people who hoard, whether or not we have ADHD or are neurodivergent. I talk about real-life tips for breaking the overwhelm, managing perfectionism, building momentum, and overcoming shame, all with the aim of making progress sustainable and achievable in your day-to-day life. This episode is all about honest advice that actually works, whether you're in the thick of it or just looking for a few smarter ways to approach this. Hoarding Awareness Week 2025 and its theme: Hoarding & Executive Function Recognition that executive function challenges impact both neurodivergent and neurotypical people Executive Function and Hoarding Previous podcast episodes relating to executive function, ADHD, and hoarding Importance of using effective hacks and techniques, regardless of neurotype Emphasis on finding what works personally for each listener The Realities and Challenges of Tackling Hoarding Overwhelm and daunting feelings about dehoarding Breaking tasks into small, manageable parts Focus on actionable, day-to-day strategies rather than long-term, rigid planning Understanding Executive Function Explanation of what executive function is (control centre for planning, focus, and impulse control) Factors that can impair executive function (neurodivergence, mental health, stress, lack of sleep, etc.) Universality of executive dysfunction - everyone struggles at times Emotional Barriers: Perfectionism and Shame The cycle of shame and self-blame in executive dysfunction and hoarding Societal judgment around hoarding, and its paralysing effects Strategies for stepping back, naming emotions, and cultivating self-compassion Core Executive Dysfunction Tips and Hacks Breaking Tasks Down Setting realistic micro-goals The concept of “towards” vs. “away” moves in progress Tracking Progress Counting bags/items leaving the house Caution against tracking becoming burdensome for some Using Timers Setting short (e.g., 5-minute) timers to help with task initiation Use of voice assistants to avoid distraction Reverse-timer technique to use end of music/podcast as a cue for action The Two-Minute Rule Limitations and personal adaptations of rule Identifying Motivations Creating visual or written reminders of why you want to dehoard Acceptance of some tools working only temporarily, and switching when necessary Reward Systems Small, non-material rewards for completing tasks Linking listening to desired media (like the podcast) with decluttering activities Non-Negotiable Rules Creating routines to reduce decision fatigue (e.g., charity bags leave home immediately) Body Doubling Doing tasks alongside others (physically or virtually, like in the host's Zoom sessions) Emotional/moral support of parallel accountability Alternative ways to body double if group support isn't accessible Time Blocking and Scheduling Using calendars and reminders to schedule decluttering sessions Flexibly adapting this strategy based on personal response Habit Stacking Linking a new task to an established routine (e.g., unloading dishwasher while kettle boils) Using “add-ons” for frequently-visited spaces (e.g., clearing five things each time you enter the bathroom) Links Podcast ep 183: ADHD, executive dysfunction and creating hacks and systems to reduce clutter chaos, with Carrie Lagerstedt Podcast ep 162: From Fibble to Focus: Defibble your executive dysfunction with Jo Cavalot Podcast ep 112: Executive function, executive dysfunction and hoarding with Dr Jan Eppingstall Podcast ep 149: ADHD, hoarding and clutter with Susie Boutal, ADHD and Declutter Coach Podcast ep 107: Things that look like hoarding but aren't: ADHD, depression, autism, OCD, OCPD and more Podcast ep 40: ADHD and hoarding with Dr Sharon Morein Podcast ep 82: Dehoarding when you're drowning with KC Davis of Struggle Care Podcast ep 182: What are “towards and away moves” and what on earth do they have to do with hoarding recovery? With Dr Jan Eppingstall Podcast ep 184: What if we actually felt the feelings? An honest conversation about trauma, hoarding, and allowing yourself to feel Podcast ep 28: Avoid analysis paralysis by having ‘systems' Arielle and Ned's Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom session: Accountability Booking Form Website: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding Become a Dehoarding Darling Submit a topic for the podcast to cover Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Instagram: @thathoarderpodcast Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @ThatHoarder@mastodon.online TikTok: @thathoarderpodcast Facebook: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Pinterest: That Hoarder YouTube: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Reddit: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder subreddit Help out: Support this project Sponsor the podcast Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to the podcast here

We have a returning guest today! KC Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, speaker, the creator of the mental health platform, Struggle Care, AND the author of the brand new book, out today... Who Deserves your Love (How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End any Relationship).In our conversation, we discuss the problems within the traditional self-help industry and the parallels of mom guilt and our effect on the people and the relationships we love.  The heart of our conversation centered around having clarity in our decision making using her "relationship decision tree" and finding more creative ways to sustain relationships rather than the pendulum swings between being a complete doormat and cutting off contact completely. So if you need more skill building around healthy boundary setting, self-love and what it looks like to be a "good person" in your relationships, let's be honest, this episode is for all of us.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Why shame isn't a sustainable motivatorHow to create the "Plinko board" our relationships flow within while remaining in integrityThe truth behind "if they wanted to, they would"DON'T MISS-A counterintuitive (yet MORE effective) way to spend quality time// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Special Time Cards// CONNECT WITH KC DAVIS //Who Deserves your Love (How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End any Relationship) Book — KC DavisWebsite: www.strugglecare.comInstagram: @strugglecareTikTok: @domesticblistersI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Don't forget to leave a rating or review! Thank you!Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

KC Davis is a therapist and author known for her practical, empathetic advice on dealing with clutter, even when you are feeling like too much of a mess yourself to take care of the mess in your home. Her TikTok videos on the subject have been viewed millions of times. But lately, Davis has been talking and writing about our relationships not just to the objects in our lives, but to the people, too.In her new book, “Who Deserves Your Love: How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End Any Relationship,” Davis tries to disentangle the popular understanding of boundaries, saying the concept is widely misunderstood. She offers a guide to forming and keeping boundaries that help readers better navigate their conflicts with other people.On this episode of “Modern Love," Davis tells us what she thinks we get wrong about boundaries and how we should be thinking about them instead. She reads the Modern Love essay “Is My Husband a Doormat?” about a sudden argument between a couple 20 years into their relationship and talks about how boundaries can help defuse such situations. Davis also tells us how boundaries helped heal her own relationship with her father.The author of today's featured essay, Lidija Hilje, has a new novel coming out in July called “Slanting Towards the Sea.“For an upcoming episode about location sharing, the Modern Love team wants to hear your location-sharing story. Did something happen that made you regret sharing your location with someone? Was there a moment when you were thankful that you had? Where were you? What happened? How did your relationship change as a result? The deadline is May 1. Submission instructions are here.Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay to The New York TimesHere's how to submit a Tiny Love Story Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This bestselling author and viral TikTok star doesn't chase downloads, and (spoiler alert) that's the secret of her success.   KC Davis is the host of Struggle Care, a show that offers compassionate, practical advice for anyone dealing with mental health challenges, chronic illness, or tough life seasons. She's also the author of the Amazon bestseller How to Keep House While Drowning, with over 200,000 copies sold, and has another powerful book, Who Deserves Your Love?, on the way.   In this episode, you'll learn: -Why a massive TikTok following doesn't guarantee podcast success—and how KC deals with that reality -Her top-performing episodes and what makes them so resonant with her audience -How she subtly converts social media followers into loyal podcast listeners (hint: it's all about value, not promotion) -The ethical challenges of monetizing a mental health podcast—and the ad strategy that lets her sleep at night -Why she rarely markets her podcast directly and how she uses creativity, not consistency, to drive growth -Her refreshing take on podcasting as a slow burn—and why she's okay with eventually winding it down Whether you're a podcaster with a small but mighty audience, or a creator with a big following looking to expand into long-form content, KC's insights on authenticity, creative freedom, and sustainable growth will stick with you long after the episode ends. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more creators find us! ✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Check out how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten.com/services/ https://podwritten.com/

In this episode of Struggle Care, host KC Davis speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause. Together, they explore the reality of modern motherhood, particularly for women who decide—or feel compelled—to pause their careers to care for their children. This conversation addresses the outdated stereotypes of stay-at-home moms and offers empowering, practical insights for navigating this unique chapter with confidence and clarity. Show Highlights: Neha's personal story behind writing The Power Pause What the “tradwife” movement misses—and who this book is really for Why "stay-at-home mom" is an outdated and limiting term How women can redefine productivity, identity, and success during a career pause The hidden costs of idealized motherhood in media and social platforms A breakdown of the personal, professional, and family goals women can set while caregiving Financial planning tips and why couples must prepare for the pause together The role of privilege, budgeting, and honest conversations with your partner How to reclaim agency and dignity during motherhood—without losing ambition Why it's time to rewrite the narrative of caregiving and career on your own terms Resources and Links:

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome author and therapist KC Davis. KC is a therapist who hosts the podcast Struggle Care. Her new book Who Deserves Your Love will be out in May 2025. She is also the best-selling author of How to Keep House While Drowning.  KC talks about being a “messy” person and reasons why we could all benefit from caring a little less about messiness. She offers tips for getting your home to “work for you.” And she helps us understand reasons to care less about the mess.Related resourcesMessy room? How to help your child keep it neatWhy kids with executive function challenges have trouble starting tasksListen: ADHD and messiness (Jeannie's story)My Home Is Messy, and I Don't Feel Bad About It (KC in The New York Times)Timestamps(3:08) What makes us special can also be what makes us scattered(4:41) The tendency to be messy(5:52) Identifying solutions(7:32) Executive function and home management(10:18) The steps involved in a task(11:20) Helpful tips(14:28) Focusing on function(16:37) How you talk about messFor a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

Can the way you organize your space affect your mood? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener's question about clutter and mental health. Plus, do blue light glasses really work? We break down the science behind digital eye strain and what actually helps.    If you want to hear more from therapist KC Davis, check out our episode Is There Such a Thing as the Organized Brain?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless cycle of cleaning, organizing, and just keeping life together, you are not alone! In this episode, I sit down with KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, to talk about why traditional cleaning advice doesn't work for everyone—and what to do instead. We dive into reframing chores as care tasks, overcoming executive dysfunction, and creating sustainable routines that actually work with your brain. Plus, KC shares genius tips for making life easier without guilt or shame. This conversation was a game-changer for me, and I know it will be for you too. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more about KC here: https://www.strugglecare.com/ Buy How to Keep House from Drowning here: https://www.strugglecare.com/book-purchase Pre-order Kc's new book Who Deserves Your Love here: https://www.strugglecare.com/books   KC's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/ X : https://x.com/KCDavisSays YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Strugglecare     You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/   #clutterbug #podcast #mondaymotivation #ADHDLife #cleaningtips #KCDavis #StruggleCare

If you've ever looked around at a sink full of dishes or a pile of unfolded laundry and felt like you were drowning, you're in good company. I know that feeling well. As a recovering perfectionist and all-or-nothing thinker, I used to struggle with self-compassion when it came to housework. But through therapy and learning from experts like KC Davis, I've discovered a new way to approach it—one that's kinder, more sustainable, and rooted in self-care. If you can relate, you're going to love this conversation with KC where we talk about:

After months of struggling with depression and grief, KC Davis' book "How to Keep House While Drowning" became my lifeline by offering compassionate, practical advice for managing daily tasks when overwhelmed.Some takeaways: • Care tasks like cleaning and laundry are morally neutral – not good or bad• Shame-based motivation leads to shame-based rest, creating a harmful cycle• "Laziness" doesn't exist – executive function challenges explain task difficulties • Being kind to your future self by preparing things ahead of time• Functional systems matter more than aesthetically pleasing ones• You can't save the world when you're struggling to save yourselfIf you're struggling or know someone who is, I highly recommend picking up "How to Keep House While Drowning" – it offers practical approaches to care tasks that are functional, kind, and accessible.More from KC: Instagram  Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website Sign up for a free consult

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty review the USA Today bestseller How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC.In this How To Keep House While Drowning book review podcast, we discuss the morality of care tasks, the functionality of care tasks, why most "methods" don't work for a long term, and much more.About the author:KC Davis is the bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. A licensed therapist, she is the creator of the popular Struggle Care website, Instagram, and podcast, and the Domestic Blisters TikTok. KC has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Well + Good, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, among dozens of other media. She is also well known for her TEDTalk: How to do laundry when you're depressed.To learn more about the author, visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In a live interview from the 13th annual Strong Families AZ Home Visiting Conference, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez speaks with KC Davis on how to help parents overcome cleaning roadblocks. The conversation aims to teach parents they're not bad people if they struggle to do care tasks, like laundry or cleaning the kid's playroom. Listen to learn how to create a more functional home that meets your family's needs. Guest: KC DavisLicensed Professional Counselor,Author, Speaker, Podcaster Resources:Strong Families AZStruggle Care- A Website For Those Who Struggle To Complete Care TasksHow To Keep House While Drowning

Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple yet perspective-shifting fact that may change your approach to life. Learn a gentler, more practical approach to mental health as Davis shares hard-won wisdom and helpful shortcuts on how to get by when you feel like you've barely got it together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnout from endless household chores? Meet KC Davis, the brilliant author behind How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing who we had to get on the podcast to share her wisdom with you! Most of us constantly juggle house cleaning, personal grooming, and what can feel like a million other responsibilities. It can feel like a relentless backdrop to our lives. But KC, who you may have seen making waves on social media, gives us a whole new way of looking at domestic labor. Her insights are transformative and so much more than just chores—they're about life-changing perspectives and even touch on social justice issues. If you're overwhelmed by endless household to-do lists, this episode and KC's book are invaluable. Tune in and revolutionize your approach to household tasks. Trust us, your future self will thank you! Listen and Learn:  Balancing a normal daily life with the unexpected recognition and success of her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning Why did KC make her book so accessible and simple to read? Why basic self-care like doing the dishes or taking a shower is often overlooked  KC recalls her daily struggles as a new mom facing postpartum depression during the pandemic, with escalating exhaustion and an unmanageable household The common feeling of failure when overwhelmed by basic care tasks and why these challenges don't reflect one's character How mainstream self-help often leads to initial motivation but ultimately causes shame when people can't sustain the impractical systems Navigating domestic work and fairness in shared living spaces and making sure that everyone gets time to rest and recharge Resources:  https://www.strugglecare.com/ How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing Listen to KC's Podcast: https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss  Follow KC on social media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters  Article on scruffy hospitality referenced by Debbie: https://www.treehugger.com/in-priase-scruffy-hospitality-4868485 About KC Davis: KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care. KC's compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book, How to Keep House While Drowning, has sold over 300,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.https://www.treehugger.com/in-priase-scruffy-hospitality-4868485 KC Davis began her therapy journey at 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters.  Learn more about the radical philosophy of Struggle Care that's changing lives here. Related episodes:  176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky 206. Fair Play Part 2 with Eve Rodsky 306. Screaming on the Inside: The Challenges of American Motherhood with Jessica Grose 215. How to Change with Katy Milkman 318. Your Path to Personal Change with Michelle Drapkin 348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar 346. Self-compassion Daily Journal with Diana Hill 33. Couples with Young Children: Relationship Challenges and Strategies with Yael Schonbrun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout from endless household chores? Meet KC Davis, the brilliant author behind How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing who we had to get on the podcast to share her wisdom with you!Most of us constantly juggle house cleaning, personal grooming, and what can feel like a million other responsibilities. It can feel like a relentless backdrop to our lives. But KC, who you may have seen making waves on social media, gives us a whole new way of looking at domestic labor. Her insights are transformative and so much more than just chores—they're about life-changing perspectives and even touch on social justice issues.If you're overwhelmed by endless household to-do lists, this episode and KC's book are invaluable. Tune in and revolutionize your approach to household tasks. Trust us, your future self will thank you!Listen and Learn:  Balancing a normal daily life with the unexpected recognition and success of her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning Why did KC make her book so accessible and simple to read? Why basic self-care like doing the dishes or taking a shower is often overlooked  KC recalls her daily struggles as a new mom facing postpartum depression during the pandemic, with escalating exhaustion and an unmanageable household The common feeling of failure when overwhelmed by basic care tasks and why these challenges don't reflect one's character How mainstream self-help often leads to initial motivation but ultimately causes shame when people can't sustain the impractical systems Navigating domestic work and fairness in shared living spaces and making sure that everyone gets time to rest and recharge Resources:  https://www.strugglecare.com/ How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing Listen to KC's Podcast: https://www.strugglecare.com/podcast-rss  Follow KC on social media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters  Article on scruffy hospitality referenced by Debbie: https://www.treehugger.com/in-priase-scruffy-hospitality-4868485 About KC Davis:KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care. KC's compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book, How to Keep House While Drowning, has sold over 300,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.https://www.treehugger.com/in-priase-scruffy-hospitality-4868485KC Davis began her therapy journey at 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters. Learn more about the radical philosophy of Struggle Care that's changing lives here.Related episodes:  176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky 206. Fair Play Part 2 with Eve Rodsky 306. Screaming on the Inside: The Challenges of American Motherhood with Jessica Grose 215. How to Change with Katy Milkman 318. Your Path to Personal Change with Michelle Drapkin 348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar 346. Self-compassion Daily Journal with Diana Hill 33. Couples with Young Children: Relationship Challenges and Strategies with Yael Schonbrun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care. She offers a profoundly refreshing perspective on home management that's far from the all-or-nothing standard we're so accustomed to. We dive deep into KC's story, exploring the journey from shame-driven perfectionism rooted in her past struggles with addiction, to discovering a compassionate and gentle approach to maintaining her home. KC shares how her diagnosis of ADHD at 35 played a significant role in understanding her relationship with cleaning and organization, eventually leading to innovative, shame-free strategies for home maintenance. We discuss the importance of functional living spaces, moving beyond societal pressures and the shame associated with not meeting unrealistic standards of home perfection. Join us as we discuss how to break free from the shame cycle in home maintenance, fostering a relationship with our living spaces that supports us as individuals, rather than succumbing to overwhelming expectations. Ep. 525 on being Cleanish, Ep. 586 on How to Make Time Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Waitlist for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Taylin Lewan & Charo Compton in front of a live audience at Zanies in Nashville. We talk about being married to Bussin' with the Boys, Will Compton & Taylor Lewan, life after the NFL, our favorite/least favorite thing about our husbands, Taylor's alter egos, and much more!  Follow  Taylin: https://www.instagram.com/taylinlewan  Charo: https://www.instagram.com/cheeto_charo Have any burning life questions! Leave me a voicemail at 818-949-8536 and I will try to answer it on a future episode. --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Lume. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code WIFE15 at http://lumedeodorant.com BetterHelp. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://www.betterhelp.com/wife for 10% off your first month.  --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Efficiently moving through meal prep isn't just for cooks on the line. Knowing how to interpret a recipe, what to fire when, and clean as you go are just a few ways that you can get dinner on the table faster. These are our favorite tips for smart cooking done as quickly as possible.Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you've tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We've made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner — even you! Crack your meal planning code today.LINKS Our episode, How We Feed: As an ADHD Parent with KC Davis of Struggle CareOur episode, How to Dream of Dinner with Ali SlagelOur episode, What Kitchen Tools Will Save Me Time?Our What We Are Cooking and Eating Now episode for 3/14/2024 Our Sponsors:* Check out manukora.com/DIJFY* Done. Turn ADHD into your strength. Go to get.donefirst.com/PODCAST to get one-click refills, 24/7 care team support, and more, for just $79 dollars a month.* Go to badlandsfood.com/DIJFY to get up to 50% off your regular-priced order with a 90-day money-back guarantee.* Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/dijfy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. * Use my link butcherbox.com/DIJFY and use code DIJFY to get Free Ground Beef for life plus $20 off your first box.* Visit HomeThreads.com/DIJFY today to get 15% off your first order!* Visit armoire.style/DIJFY to get up to 50% off your first month, that's up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I sit down with comedian, Mark Smalls to talk about attachment styles, being sensitive, childhood trauma, touring with Bert, and much more!  Follow Mark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marksmallslive250 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mark_smalls/?hl=en  Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club Have any burning life questions! Leave me a voicemail at 818-949-8536 and I will try to answer it on a future episode. --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors -Aquatru. Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to http://www.AquaTru.com and use code “WIFE” -Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at http://www.shopify.com/wife  --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does a messy house give me anxiety? Why can't I motivate myself to clean since I had kids? Am I just a lazy mom? Moms often worry about these things, feeling immense pressure to keep a clean house and experiencing shame when they fall short of those expectations. As moms, we can't always buy ourselves more time to clean. But we can approach the concept of cleaning differently, learn to overcome our anxiety around cleaning, and develop simple tips for keeping the house functioning without getting overwhelmed. Today, I'm joined by KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, known as Domestic Blisters on TikTok and founder of Struggle Care, to discuss reframing our thinking about “the mess” and tips for cleaning with kids.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49mxrTY Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why does a messy house give me anxiety? Why can't I motivate myself to clean since I had kids? Am I just a lazy mom? Moms often worry about these things, feeling immense pressure to keep a clean house and experiencing shame when they fall short of those expectations.  As moms, we can't always buy ourselves more time to clean. But we can approach the concept of cleaning differently, learn to overcome our anxiety around cleaning, and develop simple tips for keeping the house functioning without getting overwhelmed.  Today, I'm joined by KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, known as Domestic Blisters on TikTok and founder of Struggle Care, to discuss reframing our thinking about “the mess” and tips for cleaning with kids. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49mxrTY  Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk to my friends Cathy and Kirsten about preparing for the inevitable: all of our kids moving out. We chat about what we're going to do with our newfound free time and much more! Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club Have any burning life questions! Leave me a voicemail at 818-949-8536 and I will try to answer it on a future episode. --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors -DraftKings. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code LEEANN. New customers can bet just FIVE BUCKS to get $150 INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. -Factor. Get 50% off at http://www.factormeals.com/party50 with promo code PARTY50 --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann  GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x before any resulting cash winnings can be withdrawn and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 04/14/24 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk to comedian, Rosebud Baker about hating every second of pregnancy, learning to bond with her baby, fears about parenting, how therapy helped her, and much more!  Follow Rosebud YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rosebudbaker  IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosebudbaker/?hl=en Website: https://www.rosebudbaker.com  Check out Rosebud's Verified Stand up set on Netflix now!  Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors -Lume. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code WIFE30 at http://www.LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod -BetterHelp. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Go to http://www.betterhelp.com/wife for 10% off your first month.  -Earth Breeze. Go to http://www.earthbreeze.com/wife and subscribe to Earth Breeze to save 40%! -DraftKings. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code LEEANN. New customers can bet just FIVE BUCKS to get $150 INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Kim Alexis, former supermodel and healthy lifestyle advocate. We talk about her career, staying fit, and aging gracefully. Follow Kim: IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_kimalexis Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with comedian, Tammy Pescatelli. We talk about her husbands stroke, touring with Bert, life lessons from strippers, aging as a woman, finding the funny, and much more!  Follow Tammy: YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/tammypescatelli  IG: https://www.instagram.com/tammypescatelli   Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club --------------------------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by: -Better Help. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Go to http://www.betterhelp.com/wife for 10% off your first month.  --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! #wifeoftheparty #podcast #leeannkreischer #bertandleeann  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy, Kirsten, and I sit down with the author of our book club book, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor! We talk about being a drunk mom, rock bottom, quitting drinking, denial, sobriety, the hardest part about writing this book, and much more!  Buy Drunk-ish here: https://amzn.to/49Ty6gH Follow Stefanie:  https://stefaniewildertaylor.com https://www.instagram.com/swildertaylor/?hl=en Our Next Book Club: "How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing" by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/49qP4Ti https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668002841 Nashville! I will be doing a live Wife of the Party at Zanie's Comedy Club April 14th! Get tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89982783/wife-of-the-party-nashville-zanies-comedy-club --------------------------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by: -Aquatru. Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to http://www.AquaTru.com and use code “WIFE” -Earth Breeze: Go to http://www.earthbreeze.com/wife and subscribe to Earth Breeze to save 40%! --------------------------------------------------- LeeAnn Kreischer talks to friends about marriage, family, and being married to the life of the party, comedian Bert Kreischer! --------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW LEEANN: Facebook▶ https://www.facebook.com/wifeotp  Instagram▶ https://www.instagram.com/leeannkreischer  iTunes▶ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-of-the-party/id1343348729  Official Website & MERCH▶ https://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. When you have kids, caregiving tasks are never-ending. You have to make breakfast and pack lunches. Throw in yet another load of laundry. Answer snack requests. Pick up goldfish off of every surface in your home. Put away toys. Answer more snack requests. It can all be overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks to author and therapist KC Davis about how to care for yourself and your home when everything feels like it's just too much.  Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3RCyN7RFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast To listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy Today's episode is brought to you by SEED: It feels important to speak to the very real things in life that parents are dealing with. Overall immunity is one of those things — we want our kids to feel good in their bodies no matter what… to feel physically Good Inside. And one way we can support this is with a daily prebiotic and probiotic. PDS-08 from Seed is a clinically studied 2-in-1 Pediatric Daily Synbiotic that supports digestion and helps kids with easy, frequent poops. It aids in filling the fiber gap for most kiddos and is formulated with strains that support immune health, which starts in the gut! And bonus for busy parents… the container has a built-in daily tracking system, so you never miss a day. To get 20% off plus free shipping on your first month's supply, use code GOODINSIDE at Seed.comToday's episode is brought to you by KiwiCo: Not much matters more than helping our kids develop confidence. Confidence comes from watching yourself work hard, tap into your creativity, and do things you may not always do. KiwiCo is like a conduit to confidence. Each month, kids gets a box delivered right to them with a hands-on project designed to spark creativity and engage problem solving… but kids don't know this is what's happening, they just see it as a form of play!  The projects cater to all types of kids: kids who like science, sensory play, games, or geography. KiwiCo is a win for kid fun, and a win for long-term confidence. And now, you can get your first month free on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/drbecky. 

In today's episode, I welcome back KC Davis, therapist, and bestselling author. The episode before this featured her relatable, hilarious, and breakthrough ideas about everything from laundry to loading a dishwasher and giving yourself the freaking break that you deserve. That episode was so insanely popular, we moved this up in the queue.  The verdict is in. You love KC Davis. So today she's answering your deeply personal and surprising questions.  In just 50 minutes, KC's genius hacks and smart approach to everyday tasks will not only help you manage your to-do list, but give you back the time to rest without feeling guilty.  She also reveals the single most helpful item you can bring to someone when they are going through a very difficult time. You ask the questions and she's giving you the step-by-step plan. She covers so much it's hard to summarize, but here is my best attempt: The shocking truth about “getting everything done”Why you need to stop saying you're fine - you're BETTER than fineHow to divide chores at home (yes, there is a right way!)Her “Fair Rest” rule for couples7 genius tips to build momentum (stop waiting for motivation)The ONE thing to do for a family or friend who is struggling with grief or depression (don't cook them a meal)Her unique take on self-compassion that will leave you in actionHow to maximize your free time so you can finally start that project (you know, that one you keep thinking about) or collapse on the couch and do nothing Steal her scripts and her hacks.  You asked for more time with KC Davis, and we delivered.  Thanks for sharing this with all your friends and family that need it.  Xo, Mel In this episode, you'll learn:2:00: What does the research say about motivation?4:00: Let's unpack what happens when you have ZERO motivation.8:20: Shame causes paralysis, so cultivate this emotion instead.10:30: Here's how to look at your home when you have chronic illness.13:20: Let's role play what to do when you feel overwhelmed.14:50: Here's what KC wants every parent of an autistic child to hear.19:00: Hate how you look and feel? This best-friend advice is for you.21:00: Can we please take a look at your closet and do this?25:50: Wait, self-esteem is overrated? Here's what to focus on instead.27:45: Our hustle culture makes us feel guilty about doing this one essential thing.31:15:The one question to ask yourself that will give you the break you deserve.35:00: Feeling guilty about using paper plates? You need to hear this.37:00: Reframing how you divide labor in your home will change everything.44:20: What's your response when your partner doesn't meet your expectations?47:15: The greatest gift I ever received during my postpartum depression.48:40: How can you help someone really struggling?  Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com.  Disclaimer

In today's episode, best-selling author and therapist KC Davis answers the question, "How can you be successful in many areas of your life but fall short on getting the laundry, dishes, or grocery shopping done?" Which begs the question: why are all the "little tasks" so hard?! Because when it's time to get them done, they don't "feel" so little. KC's advice, breakthrough ideas, and research will make you realize you're not the only one who feels like you're drowning. And her compassionate, hilarious approach and simple tools will help you take better care of your home and yourself immediately. If you've ever said: Why can't I get it all done?Why does everyone else do this without a struggle, and I am FAILING?I should really have my act together…. All the answers you need are in this episode. And if you (or someone you love) is having a moment where even taking a shower or brushing your teeth feels like climbing Mount Everest, KC Davis is an angel sent from the heavens to lift you up. This is one of my favorite conversations of all time. It's so wide-ranging in topics and deeply relatable, laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, and actionable. Talking to KC is like having an old friend show up at your house with a mug of tea, a mop, and a casserole you can stick in the fridge. There are so many life-changing realizations that will restore your sanity—and the functionality of your home—that this is only Part One of your time with KC and me. Today's episode will change your entire life. You will learn: A shocking approach to laundry and anything else in life that changes everything. (This one is so goooood!)3 rules for self-care made simpleA 5-step tidying method that will improve your lifeA genius trick for when the dishes or laundry are piled sky-highKC's "momentum-building trick" that will make your brain work for youMaking relaxation your right, not your rewardLeveraging self-compassion as a motivational toolKC's favorite phrase to say when she feels overwhelmed  My mission today is to prove to you that if you don't have your sh*t together, you aren't broken. You're just like the rest of us – you're human.   Get ready to laugh and learn as I confess the details of what a disaster I am at home, as we go step-by-step with instructions and affirmations for an empowering and gentle journey to a functioning space. Xo, Mel In this episode, you'll learn:3:30: Why is it sometimes so hard to do even the small things?5:30: This is why you feel so much guilt when you're not getting it all done.9:15: Your disappointment in yourself goes so much deeper than chores.10:30: Here's what your piles of laundry say about you. OR don't.21:30: I confess; this is the only time I'm motivated to do laundry.23:00: Who knew what a WIN it was every time you make it to the shower?35:00: Here's how brushing your teeth can creep up on you in insidious ways.37:30: Research shows that drowning in shame arrests our psychological functioning.41:45: Alternatives to showers when you just don't have it in you.45:00: How can you make your space calm?48:00: This reframe of your household chores will change your life.51:00: Ditch the guilt and shame when you realize you didn't sign up for this.52:30: Here's why emptying the dishwasher is way worse than loading it.54:00: KC found a system for her laundry and that changed everything.57:00: Here's a new way to look at tasks when every task feels monumental.  Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com.  Disclaimer

More and more people are opting to remove their shoes before they come into the house and asking guests to do it as well. Is it really necessary? Does it do any good? This episode begins with a look at what your shoes actually track into your home and whether or not it is dangerous. https://www.sharp.com/health-news/should-shoes-be-removed-at-home When you throw something into the trash or the recycle bin, you likely feel confident that it goes where it is supposed to go. But does it? Where exactly does it go? Do the recyclables really get recycled? Is household trash really the problem or is there something else taking up most of the space in landfills? That is what Oliver Franklin-Wallis is here to discuss. He is an award-winning journalist and currently the features editor of British GQ. He is author of the book Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters (https://amzn.to/44S7Jpf). Whatever systems or techniques you use to keep your house clean are probably the ones you learned from your parents. Maybe it is time to question some of those techniques. Perhaps there is a better, more efficient – even fun way to clean. There is also a better way to think about housework, so it doesn't leave you feeling drained and feeling as if it never ends and is never good enough. Here to reveal a whole new approach to housework is KC Davis. She is a therapist and author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning (https://amzn.to/3OjfwoN). Once you hear her take on housework, it may just change your life. Not all honey you buy at the store is created equal. In many store-bought honey jars, some very important things are missing. Listen as I explain what they are and why this is important. https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Sometimes in life we're faced with tough choices, and the path forward isn't always clear. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online, so it's convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp Visit https://BetterHelp.com/SOMETHING today to get 10% off your first month! Your business was humming, but now you're falling behind. Teams buried in manual work. NetSuite gives you the POWER of having all of your information in one place to make better decisions and now has an UNPRECEDENTED offer to make that possible! Right now, download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at https://NetSuite.com/SYSK ! Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you've earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match U.S. Cellular knows how important your kid's relationship with technology is, so they've made it their mission to help them establish good digital habits early on! That's why they've partnered with Screen Sanity, a non-profit dedicated to helping kids navigate the digital landscape. For a smarter start to the school year, U.S. Cellular is offering a free basic phone on new eligible lines, providing an alternative to a smartphone for children. Visit https://USCellular.com/BuiltForUS ! We really like the 99% Invisible podcast! Check it out at https://99percentinvisible.org OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know it's important to listen to our bodies and trust how we feel — but it's not always easy. In part 2 of our series Mind, Body, Spirit, TED speakers explore ideas about movement, pleasure and rest. Guests include choreographer Ryan Heffington, news anchor Lee Thomas, aerialist and educator Adie Delaney and therapist KC Davis. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without ads. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.