Organizing an ADHD Brain

In this episode we sit down with Carla Pelcastre, a licensed clinical social worker, mental health professional, and ADHD coach at Second Wave Coaching, to talk about what ADHD looks like in a whole new way.
Carla has ADHD herself, as does her husband, and she shares how that shapes her work. We explore how ADHD coaching differs from therapy, how to meet people exactly where they are, why short-form social media content can’t tell the whole story, why building self-trust matters more than copying someone else’s system, and how to advocate for your sensory needs without people-pleasing your way into burnout.
Mentioned in this episode:
The difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching
How we react to the world comes from ADHD and how we were socialized.
How to build self-trust and stop searching for someone else’s perfect system
How to advocate for your sensory needs
How to get comfortable with discomfort

Connect with Carla!
Coaching: https://www.secondwavecoaching.com
Counseling: https://www.secondwavecounseling.com
Instagram: @carla.pelcastre @secondwavecounseling
TikTok: @carla.pelcastre

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

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🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
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Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
#AuDHD #ADHDTherapy #ADHDWomen #ADHDCoaching #SelfTrust #SensoryProcessing #ExecutiveFunction #MentalHealth #ADHDSupport #ADHDAdults #Neurodivergent #ADHD
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In this episode Megs shares what ADHD regulation looks like in real life.
She gets honest about her debt journey, from an 18% consolidation loan to under 10%, managing clutter, curbing impulse spending, and how to slow down enough to make clear decisions when your brain thinks there’s a bear right in front of you … even when there ACTUALLY IS a bear in front of you.
This is not a quick fix. This is not a “just get regulated” message. It’s understanding your brain and working with it instead of against it, whether you have ADHD, trauma, or both.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jenna’s Episode part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-an-adhd-brain/id1728728980?i=1000656905007
Jenna’s Episode part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-an-adhd-brain/id1728728980?i=1000657171296
My link to YNAB Budgeting: https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=FhqcYaEcXi0BoYPM&utm_source=customer_referral
The password manager I love to use: https://www.dashlane.com/cs/aQRpBafniHJ6
0:00 Debt, Clutter, and Regulation
 7:05 Understanding Real vs Fake Danger
 8:25 Regulating when Family went to Hospital
 11:27 Spending Habits and Regulation
 19:20 Being Conscious of your ADHD
 20:41 An Actual Bear in Front of Me
 24:06 Pausing Before the Decision
 27:01 Regulation as a Business Owner
 30:44 Regulation Could Change Our World
 32:33 Regulation Doesn't Mean ...
 34:24 Deciding to NOT go on Vacation
 36:52 Final Thoughts and Up Next Week
Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/
Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
#NervousSystemRegulation #DebtJourney #ImpulseBuying #ADHDtips #neurodivergent #ADHDpodcast #ADHD
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

What do you do when you've read the ADHD advice, agreed with it, and still haven't acted on it? In this episode we sit down with Thomas Craig, host of the Sick Burn podcast and a plane crash survivor, for an honest conversation about ADHD, recovery, fear, and building a life that works with your brain.
Thomas shares what working with his brain looked like on the hardest days of recovery, the lessons he carries with him, and how he handles fear today. We also dig into perfectionism, negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking, and why showing up imperfectly can move you forward when waiting to feel motivated never does.
If you have ADHD, or love someone who does, this episode is a reminder that tiny steps count and that "good enough" can be enough.

Connect with Thomas
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SickBurnPod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=560cc49c-ba0c-45ac-a297-35530fdb1fbb
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sickburnpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickburnpod/

Mentioned in this episode:
Recovery and ADHD
Working through fear
Perfectionism vs "good enough"
Why showing up consistently matters
How reflection and being present help on difficult days

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

Do you read the advice, agree with it, and then do nothing? You're not alone.
In this episode, we explain how the all-or-nothing mindset and perfectionism keep you stuck, and how play can help you start. You'll learn why researching can become a form of procrastination, why your brain treats new things as dangerous, and how to build self-trust one baby step at a time.
Mentioned in this episode:
Why all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism stop you from organizing, even when you know exactly what to do
How to interrupt the "I need to research more first" loop and connect your brain to action
How to tell your nervous system you're safe to start without knowing the outcome, so you can build self-trust
How to use play and tinkering to take tiny baby steps, treating failed attempts as data instead of proof you're a failure

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

Do you reach for your phone, a snack, or a drink when you're exhausted and overwhelmed? In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, we explore how to move from cheap dopamine to real joy with ADHD.
We explain why the ADHD brain craves quick dopamine hits when stuck in fight or flight, and Megs shares the small, everyday joys that have helped her practice being present: mini walks, play, family game nights, singing lessons, and more. You'll also learn how micro-practices and a new view of self-care can help you nourish your body and your life without adding another thing to your to-do list.
Mentioned in this episode:
How joy is a more satisfying alternative to cheap dopamine
Simple, low-effort ways to add delight to your week
How self-care can be reframed as "nourishing your body,"
How micro-practices and play build tiny habits that add up
Dopamine Menu (Mentioned in the episode): https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com