Ever put something in a super-safe spot so you wouldn’t lose it, only to literally never see it again? Or find yourself convinced you’ll remember that Very Important Thing later, then … you definitely don’t? Today we’re ditching all the boring, neurotypical productivity advice and going full MacGyver mode. I’m sharing my favorite creative ADHD…
Ever been told to “just listen to your body” — but your body seems to be giving you bad data? For ADHDers, interoception — our ability to recognize and interpret body signals — is often glitchy as hell. Our brains either mute these signals, blast them at full volume, or scramble them, making it ridiculously…
If you’ve ever found yourself deep-cleaning your kitchen to avoid sending an email or reorganizing your closet instead of making a doctor’s appointment, you’re not alone. Procrastination is practically an Olympic sport for ADHD brains — but here’s the kicker: A growing body of research suggests that procrastination is more about emotion regulation, not time…
If you’ve ever sat down for just five minutes only to look up and realize three hours have passed (or worse, it’s tomorrow), you already know: time feels like a scam for people with ADHD. For us, time doesn’t flow in a straight line — it’s either moving way too fast (oops, I blinked and…
Ever have those magical days where everything clicks — you’re locked in, productive, and actually ahead for once? And then the next day… poof! It’s gone, and your brain refuses to cooperate. ADHD focus feels random, but it isn’t always. There are patterns — and when you know what fuels (or drains) your energy, you…
Most ADHD advice is about fixing things — getting organized, being more productive, managing symptoms. But what if we stopped trying to force ourselves into neurotypical molds and just let ADHD be fun? In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite ADHD-friendly hobbies, deep-dive rabbit holes, sensory tools, and dopamine boosters — all things…
Ever felt like you’re constantly performing just to fit in? Like you have to prove you’re competent, hold back your energy, or suppress your feelings just to avoid judgment? Welcome to the world of ADHD masking. In this episode, we’re diving into what ADHD masking is, why so many of us do it, and the…
Ever feel like switching tasks is harder than it should be? Like just getting out the door in the morning turns into a full-blown circus act? You’re not alone. In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re tackling one of the toughest challenges for ADHD brains: transitions. From stopping one task to starting another, or navigating…
Does the word “routine” make you want to run for the hills? I’ve been there. But what if routines didn’t have to feel like rigid, soul-sucking checklists? In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re flipping the script on routines and making them ADHD-friendly. I’ll break down: What a routine actually is (hint: it’s not that…
Building habits can feel like a never-ending battle — especially when you have ADHD. But sometimes, seemingly against all odds, you manage to build some good habits or even — gasp! — a routine! Things are working, everything feels pretty manageable, and then BAM — life hits hard, and suddenly that habit has completely disappeared….