ADHD and Emotional Labor: Sharing the Work at Home

Oct 6

ADHDtime on Air: ADHD and Emotional Labor: Sharing the Work at Home with Dr. Regina Lark

You can’t do it all. But how do you share work that nobody else seems to notice?

I’m joined by Dr. Regina Lark, professional organizer, women’s historian, and author, to explore emotional labor, ADHD, and the invisible work of managing a household. We discuss making that work visible, sharing responsibility, and letting go of the pressure to do everything perfectly.

In this episode, we discuss:

The planning, anticipating, and remembering behind everyday chores.
How executive function challenges can affect household management.
Why taking ownership of a task means more than “helping.”
Using lists and Fair Play cards to make invisible work visible.
Radical delegation, outsourcing, and embracing “good enough.”
Creating community support for solo parents and caregivers.
How disorganization, shame, and perfectionism can add to the mental load.

Connect with Dr. Regina Lark

Website: reginalark.com
Professional organizing: A Clear Path

Books and resources mentioned

Emotional Labor: Why Women’s Work Is Never Done and What to Do About It, second edition. - https://amzn.to/4djlFid
Psychic Debris, Crowded Closets: The Relationship Between the Stuff in Your Head and What’s Under Your Bed, third edition. - https://amzn.to/4dEOMNh
Fair Play and the Fair Play card deck by Eve Rodsky. - https://amzn.to/47Bw4lY

Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD, CPC

ADHD & Executive Coach | Memory Researcher
Website: adhdtime.com
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: ADHDtime on Air on YouTube
Instagram: @adhdtime

Takeaways

Emotional labor is often invisible
Household management requires cognitive skills Emotional labor is often invisible
Community support eases responsibilities

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