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In this episode, Jami Shapiro speaks with Cathi Nelson, the visionary CEO and founder of The Photo Managers, the world's leading educational community dedicated to helping individuals and businesses manage, organize, and preserve their photo and video collections. 

Together, they discuss the significance of photos in preserving memories, the emotional and practical challenges of organizing and preserving photo collections, especially for people with ADHD. Cathi shares practical tips for tackling photo organization, the emotional connection to our visual histories, and how to create manageable systems. Whether you're organizing decades of family photos or wondering where to start, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration.

In this episode we:

• [00:02:00] Cathi shares her journey as a visionary in photo management and her connection to ADHD.
• [00:07:00] Discuss how ADHD affects executive functioning and makes organizing photos overwhelming.
• [00:18:00] Cathi introduces her simple system for sorting photos: A for archival, B for keep in the box, and C for discard.
• [00:24:00] Why it’s okay to let go of photos and focus on the ones that tell meaningful stories.
• [00:29:00] Tips for tackling photo projects in manageable chunks using timers and a clear goal.
• [00:34:00] Cathi and Jami share how to approach ADHD with kindness and humor, turning perceived flaws into strengths.
• [00:37:00] Cathi emphasizes the importance of preserving memories and reminds listeners they don’t have to tackle photo projects alone.

Resources Mentioned:

• Faster Than Normal by Peter Shankman - Cathi suspected she had ADHD when she read this book.
• Cathi suggests ranking photos by A,B,C,S: 
  A= archival, album worthy
  B= Not sure box with a note that says “my permission to dispose when I pass” allowing family members to keep what’s important rather than feeling obligated to keep all photos.
  C= Can throw away anything blurry or scenery
  S= What is the story behind the photo
• www.thephotomanagers.com - Cathi’s company website
  

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Grandma Has ADHD! We hope Jami's journey and insights into ADHD shed light on the unique challenges faced by older adults. Stay tuned for more episodes where we’ll explore helpful resources, share personal stories, and provide guidance for those navigating ADHD. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends who might benefit. Remember, Make the rest of your life the best of your life.

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