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…
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…