Do you ever find yourself avoiding things you enjoy because you didn’t “earn” it by getting enough done? Welcome to the ADHD shame/productivity cycle. It sounds like: “No fun until the work is done.” But here’s the problem: for ADHD brains, the work often never feels done — so joy just keeps getting postponed. In…
If you’ve ever been so tired you could fall asleep standing up — only to hit the pillow and suddenly your brain won’t shut the f*ck up — this one’s for you. ADHD and sleep don’t exactly get along, and in this episode, we unpack why falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up on time…
Been a while? Me too. In this short and honest episode, I talk about why I disappeared for a few weeks, why this kind of thing happens a lot with ADHD brains, and how we can come back without guilt or perfectionism. If you’ve ever felt like you dropped the ball on something you care…
If you’ve ever ended the day totally exhausted but have no idea what you actually did — this one’s for you. In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re talking about the invisible workload that ADHD brains carry 24/7. From the endless mental tabs and open loops to the emotional clutter and random thoughts that won’t…
This week’s episode is a little different — because my eyes and brain have been running on low power mode, and it turns out, there’s a reason for that. After weeks of headaches, eye strain, dizziness, motion sickness, and some very questionable mood swings, I finally got evaluated and was diagnosed with vertical heterophoria —…
You’ve heard that exercise helps with ADHD. Maybe you’ve even felt the difference — when you do manage to move. But what about when you can’t make yourself start … or you start and just can’t stick with it? In Part 2 of this series on ADHD and movement, we’re going beyond spontaneous dance breaks…
If you’ve ever been told that exercise will help your ADHD — but you still can’t seem to start, or stick with it, or even remember where your sneakers are … this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’re diving into: Why movement is important for ADHD brains Why “just…
What do a missing sock, your keys in the fridge, and my husband’s lost DnD dice have in common? ADHD. That’s what. In this episode, we’re solving some of the everyday mysteries ADHD brains create — like how you can lose something you just had, why you walked into a room and immediately forgot why,…
“Should” is such a tiny word — and yet it carries enough emotional baggage to fill an entire ADHD junk drawer. In this episode, we’re calling it out for what it is: a sneaky little gremlin that piles on guilt, pressure, and shame. You’ll learn why “should” hits so hard for ADHD brains, how it…
This week on ADHD Adult(ish), I’m joined by the legendary Alan P. Brown — ADHD productivity coach, creator of the ADD Crusher virtual coach program and best-selling author of Zen and the Art of Productivity. Alan is here to share 3 simple rituals that can help you take control of your day — even when…