I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
This podcast offers strategies for boosting productivity, managing time, and getting organized, specifically tailored for individuals with ADHD. Hosted by life coach and ADHDer Paula Engebretson, each episode provides practical tips to reduce distractions and follow through on goals. The show aims to help listeners reclaim their time and increase productivity while embracing their ADHD tendencies.
Episodes
376: Your To-Do List Feels Impossible: Try This Instead (ADHD)
You did the thing everyone tells an ADHD brain to do with a big project: you broke it into steps. And instead of feeling calmer, your brain looked at the list and said, "There's no way I can get all of this done." If this experience sends you straight into avoidance, panic, or procrasti-working, episode 376 has one simple question that can shift you out of the spiral and into action. In Episode 37
375: The ADHD Pre-Mortem: Plan for What Could Go Wrong (So You Can Finish)
If you've ever set a goal at the start of a quarter and watched it fall apart by the end of week one, your ADHD brain has probably drawn some conclusions about you and goal setting. So when you sit down to plan something new, a thought might show up that sounds like "why even bother? I'll just feel disappointed anyway." In episode 375, we're borrowing a practice from the business world called a pr
374: 4 Ways to Start a Big Project With ADHD
👉 Enrollment for Overwhelm to Action LIVE closes Monday, October 5: Join us here! You open the doc, look at it, and close the doc. The project is enormous; every piece of it seems equally important, and there is no obvious way in. This week we're pulling four strategies for exactly that kind of ADHD project overwhelm, and they come from a rather unusual place: a 1500-piece Harry Potter puzzle on
373: Life Admin: A Sneaky Culprit for ADHD Overwhelm
✨ Join Overwhelm to Action LIVE here Somewhere in your house there's probably a return you've been meaning to drop off, a form that needs signing, and an appointment you've been meaning to schedule. While individually, each task would likely table about ten minutes, together they add a surprising amount of chatter to an already busy brain. In episode 373 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're naming lif
372: 7 ADHD Mindsets That Make Overwhelm Worse
✨ Learn more about Overwhelm to Action LIVE! We begin October 8th. Seven simple sentences. Most of them sound responsible, and a couple even sound like good advice. Yet every one of them makes our experience of ADHD overwhelm more intense, longer lasting, or both. In episode 372 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're looking at the second layer of overwhelm: the mindsets we carry on top of an already fu
371: 10 Things My ADHD Brain Can't Live Without
Once or twice a year, I sit down and ask myself what's been supporting my ADHD brain lately, and this time, my list landed at ten things. In this episode, I'm sharing what's on my list, from what's allowing for better sleep, to what's been supporting my workday, and what I've been turning to for pure rest and joy this season. In Episode 371, You Will Discover: The sleep fix that's been solving a
370: ADHD & Doing Everything for Everyone
For years, I spent more energy trying to prevent other people's disappointment by saying yes and doing more. And I did so at the expense of my own exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, we're talking about a specific flavor of ADHD overwhelm: the kind that builds when your compassion, your capability, and your rejection sensitivity all push you toward being the person who handles everything for
369: How to Ease Into Fall Without the ADHD Overwhelm
✨ Discover your overwhelm type here (free quiz) Creating Fall Routines: It sounds like such a helpful and supportive idea for the ADHD brain, right? That is...until you go all in trying to rebuild them all at once. In episode 369 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we're talking about why this transition from summer to fall feels particularly overwhelming for ADHD brains and three actionable st
368: How to Finally Get Started with ADHD
Starting can take a surprising amount of energy for ADHD brains, even when we truly want to do the thing. In this episode, we make sense of why task initiation feels so demanding and explore practical supports for each stage: getting started, staying focused, handling distractions, and wrapping up in a way that makes the next start easier. In Episode 368, you will discover: Why task initiation de
367: Overwhelming To Do List? Try This.
You did the brain dump. You got it all out. You felt that incredible sense of relief for about thirty seconds... And then your ADHD brain looked at the full list and went completely offline. In episode 367, we're talking about the missing piece between the brain dump and actually getting started: the working card. In Episode 367, you will discover: Why ADHD brains hit a wall when staring at a lon
366: 4 Strategies to Stop ADHD Overpromising
That gap between what you promised and what you actually delivered is familiar territory for a lot of ADHD brains. In episode 366, we're building on the mindset work from last week with four practical strategies to help close that distance. In Episode 366, you will discover: How to create a default pause phrase that gives your brain breathing room before agreeing to anything with a timeline Why A
365: Overpromising and ADHD: What's Actually Going On
How many times have you said yes to something and felt a flicker of doubt almost immediately after, like your ADHD brain was already doing the math on everything you just committed to, realizing it doesn't add up? In this episode, we open two-part series on overpromising and underdelivering: what's actually going on when this happens, why ADHD brains are especially prone to it, and how to start wo
364: 3 Questions to Get Unstuck from ADHD Indecision
How often does your brain offer "I don't know" when you're trying to figure out your next step? For so many of us with ADHD, this thought shows up constantly…and a lot of the time, we just accept it. In this episode, we're looking at what "I don't know" is actually doing, why our brains offer it frequently, and three coaching questions that can help us find the answer that's already there. In Epis
363: The ADHD To-Do List Strategy You're Missing
Have you ever left your ADHD brain a note that made complete sense in the moment — and then come back to it hours (or weeks) later with absolutely no idea what it meant? Same. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most practical things we can do to support our ADHD brains: leaving ourselves breadcrumbs. We cover three types of breadcrumbs that help us pick up where we left off, make sens
362: 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Can't Stop Hyperfocusing (and what to do about it)
👉 Boost Your Focus & Concentration Here (Free Course) If you're like me, a sudden involuntary pull out of hyperfocus can leave your ADHD brain feeling emotionally dysregulated and rather crispy. In episode 362, we're getting into the neuroscience of why our ADHD brains get so locked in, and a simple strategy that makes those dreaded task transitions much more doable. In Episode 362, You Will Disco
361: 3 Scheduling Strategies for Irregular + Unpredictable ADHD Days
When your schedule flips on you by 10 am, most traditional planning advice leaves you stranded. This episode walks you through three flexible planning strategies designed specifically for ADHD brains navigating irregular schedules and unpredictable days. Whether you're juggling client calls, shifting deadlines, or the beautiful chaos of caregiving, these methods adapt with you. Tune into Episode 3
360: 5 Retreats Later - What I've Learned About ADHD Planning & Reflection
👉 Download the free quarterly retreat guide here. Do you ever feel like you've been going non-stop all day, then you get to the end of it and think, "Wait, what did all that busyness add up to?" This episode is about the practice that changed that for me: the quarterly personal retreat. I've been doing it for nearly a year and a half, and in Episode 360, I share my exact process, what I've learn
Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD: Why Tiles Work Better Than Apps
Want to SEE what I'm talking about? Check out the YouTube version here! https://youtu.be/SZSXcVJcdnQ If time ever seems to disappear for your ADHD brain, this episode might resonate. I'm sharing my honest experience using Bravestorming, a magnetic tile-based planning system that turns your schedule into something that makes time tangible, flexible, and finally... real. In Episode 359, You Will Di
Episode 358: Cognitive Overload and ADHD: 4 Tips To Handle Overwhelm
Summer is supposed to feel lighter… but for many ADHD brains, it often brings unexpected overwhelm. If your mental tabs are overflowing and you're already spinning in indecision about plans, commitments, and scheduling, this episode is your permission slip to do summer differently. Tune into Episode 358 and discover: Why summer creates unexpected cognitive overload for ADHD brains The four-contai
Episode 357: A Better Way to Build Habits & Follow Through For Your ADHD Brain
If your planner, routine, or fresh system starts to feel weirdly heavy the moment you sit down with it, you're not alone. So many of us with ADHD brains quietly carry a performance frame over our follow-through built on a "pass fail" mindset, where every slip up turns into evidence of failure. In this episode, we explore a simple reframe that helps make sticking with our habits and routines feel l
Episode 356: When Everything Looks Like A Fire: False Urgency & ADHD
✨ Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) If you've ever sat down to plan your day and found your ADHD brain staring at a list where every task seems equally on fire, this episode is for you. Our brains generate urgency signals for nearly everything, and sorting genuine priorities from false ones is one of the harder things we ask our brains to do in real time. In episode 356, we're borrowi
Episode 355: Low Motivation With ADHD? Consider This.
✨ Join the free training here ow motivation and procrastination are some of the most common ADHD challenges, but what's actually driving (or blocking) your motivation goes much deeper than you think. In this episode, ADHD coach Paula Engebretson breaks down the real mechanics of motivation, procrastination, and ADHD, and gives you a practical tool to take back control. Every action we take (or avo
Episode 354: Forgetfulness and ADHD: Do This To Remember What Works
✨ Join the free training here We find something that works for our ADHD brains, and it feels like a win. Then we forget to use it. In episode 354 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we walk through five reasons ADHD brains lose track of strategies that genuinely help, plus one simple, low-effort system to help you build a bridge back to what works with more ease. The five real reasons ADHD bra
Episode 353: ADHD Imposter Syndrome: Owning the Process That Works for You
There's a sneaky version of imposter syndrome that lives specifically in the ADHD brain… and it has nothing to do with your results. Your process works. Your output is solid. So why does part of you still brace for the moment someone finds out how you actually get things done? In Episode 353, You Will Discover: The specific flavor of ADHD imposter syndrome that drains your energy before you even
Episode 352: Always Starting Over with ADHD? The Spiral Staircase of Growth
Have you ever looked at a pattern you thought you'd "fixed" — maybe you fell back into all-or-nothing thinking, or perfectionism returned, or you found yourself avoiding the very thing you spent weeks building a habit around — and your ADHD brain quietly offers this thought: "Here we go again. After all this. I'm right back where I started." This episode has your name on it. Real ADHD growth rarel
Episode 351: The Hidden Reason You Can't Turn Off | ADHD & Burnout
Do you find yourself trying to rest, but your ADHD brain is mentally sprinting through your entire to-do list? There's a belief running quietly underneath every productivity system you've ever tried, and it's the real reason your ADHD brain can't relax. It's time to learn how to rest with ADHD. In episode 351, you'll discover: Where the "rest must be earned" belief actually comes from, and why it
Episode 350: The ADHD Productivity Framework: The One Thing Your ADHD Brain Needs to Get Unstuck
👉 Download the free Podcast Roadmap: https://imbusybeingawesome.com/map You've tried every planner, every productivity hack, every "just write it down" system — and none of them stuck. This is because most productivity systems weren't built for the ADHD brain. After 350 episodes and thousands of hours coaching, this is the framework I come back to again and again: Plan, Act, Complete. It's the ADH
Episode 349: The 20 Second Rule Your ADHD Brain Will Love
Get the Newly Updated Podcast Roadmap Here! You know that frustrating feeling where you know exactly what to do, but your ADHD brain just won't let you start? SAME. If you've ever had a habit you wanted to keep but somehow couldn't, or found yourself doing something on autopilot that you'd really like to stop, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about the 20-Second Rule: a deceptively s
Episode 348: 10 Years of ADHD Lessons in 35 Minutes
"There's no way you have ADHD." That's what the psychiatrist said to me, right before he laughed out loud. Why? Because I had a PhD, a job as a professor, and a marriage. In his mind, my "success" canceled out my struggle. That moment was my first lesson in self-advocacy, and it sparked a journey that changed everything. Ten years later, I'm sharing the 10 things I wish I could go back and tell th
Episode 347: ADHD Productivity Looks Different: Here's How
Time management might not be the problem we need to solve right now when it comes to ADHD productivity. If you've tried every planner, app, and calendar blocking strategy out there but still feel behind, you are not alone. For years, we've been taught that if we could just manage our time better, everything would click into place. But for adults with ADHD, the old "time equals money" equation does
Episode 346: ADHD Burnout: When "Just Work Harder" Stops Working
Episode 346: ADHD Burnout - When "Just Work Harder" Stops Working Are you that high performing ADHD brain who always figures it out, regardless of how much it impacts your well being? Have you relied on this strategy for most of your life, only to suddenly realize it's not sustainable? On the outside, you look successful and put-together. But inside, you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and terrified be
Episode 345: ADHD Brain Overwhelmed by Newsletters? Try This.
Episode 345: ADHD Brain Overwhelmed By Newsletters? Try This. I currently have over 800 unread newsletters in my inbox…and I'm pretty sure I subscribed to almost every one on purpose. 😅 If you can relate to the overwhelm of a cluttered inbox, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing my personal "Inbox Reset" experiment. If you're overwhelmed by email but afraid to unsubscribe because of FOMO (or
Episode 344: Why "Just Start" Never Works: ADHD Task Initiation Explained
If your ADHD brain struggles with procrastination, or you often find yourself thinking, "Why can't I just do this thing?!" episode 344 is for you. We often think "getting started" is one simple action. But for the ADHD brain, task initiation is actually a complex chain of 5-6 distinct steps, each of which demand our executive functions. When we collapse these steps all into one, we miss the nuance
Episode 343: ADHD in Relationships: From Frustration to Teamwork
If you are navigating a neuro-mixed relationship in your life whether you have the ADHD brain or someone you care for does you likely know some version of this cycle: a missed task leads to frustration, which leads to defensiveness or shame, which ends in a conflict where no one feels heard. In episode 343, we are bridging the gap between the differing experiences of an ADHD brain and a Neurotypic
Episode 342: The SIMPLE Weekly Planning Method My ADHD Brain LOVES: Alastair Weekly Log
Does your weekly planning routine usually fall apart by Monday afternoon? If you have a graveyard of half-filled planners and abandoned Notion dashboards, please hear me: it's not YOU. You just haven't found a system that works with your ADHD brain If you've tried every app, color-coded calendar, and 27-step workflow out there but still feel overwhelmed, this video is for you. Today, we're explori
Episode 341: The Zeigarnik Effect & ADHD: How to Stop Spinning on Unfinished Tasks
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! In Episode 341 You Will Discover: The Science of "Sticky" Thoughts: What the Zeigarnik Effect is and why unfinished tasks take up twice as much memory space. The Two Types of Loops: How to distinguish between "trivial urgency" (the loops that don't matter) vs. the actual priorities that need a decision. Why We Avoid Closing Them: The link between o
Episode 340: The ADHD Low Energy Survival Guide: Your Wintering Toolkit
In Episode 340 You Will Discover: How ADHD low energy is biological, not a discipline problem Ways to identify which low-energy phase you're in right now Simple, compassionate tools that match your actual capacity Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉
Episode 339: Why Is Change So Hard? Especially With ADHD
In Episode 339 You Will Discover: Three key reasons change is hard for ADHD brains A simple, step by step approach to make lasting change Actionable tips to incorporate these tools into your life today Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more a
January Didn't Go As Planned? Let's Reset With Q1 =2/1
👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Do you want a do-over on the New Year's energy this year? If you found that January somehow got away from you, and your intentions to map out your goals derailed... SAME. I'm right there with you. Here is the truth: Transitions are incredibly hard for the ADHD brain. Moving from the chaos of the holidays into a high-pressure "New Year" is a massive
Episode 338: I Never Finish Anything! ADHD & the last 5%
Ever find yourself 95% done with a task… and somehow still not finishing it? In this episode, we're talking about what I call the infinite 5% — that last little stretch of a project that somehow takes forever. We'll break down why this pattern shows up (especially for ADHD brains), what's actually going on when it feels impossible to cross the finish line, and two powerful mindset shifts that can
Episode 337: ADHD and Deadlines: 5 Tips That Actually Work
In Episode 337 You Will Discover: Why traditional due dates don't work for ADHD due to our time blindness. How to bridge the gap between "Now" and "Not Now" by creating "Doing Dates" Actionable steps to implement what you learn and take action today Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - st
Episode 336: How to Plan with ADHD (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
In Episode 336 You Will Discover: The iteration mindset that replaces perfectionism with progress when planning with ADHD How to build in flexibility without losing structure entirely The one reframe that makes scheduling feel like support instead of suffocation Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm t
Episode 335: ADHD New Year Goals: How to Start Fresh Without Burning Out
In Episode 335 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains crave fresh starts (and why January turns that up to 100) What makes choosing one focus so hard when you have ADHD & big ambitions How narrowing to one clear focus can reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through A simple, practical process to clarify your "one thing" without ignoring other parts of your life How to work with your ADHD decision fa
Episode 334: ADHD Relaxation: Why Traditional Rest Doesn't Work & What Does
In Episode 334 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains process rest differently The concept of Contrast Avoidance Theory and why rest can feel unsafe How parallel tasking helps ADHD adults finally relax 5 practical steps to ADHD relaxation that support your unique brain Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains
Episode 333: 10 ADHD Sleep Tips for When Your Routine Falls Apart
In Episode 333 You Will Discover: How changes in routine can impact sleep overall 10 actionable ADHD sleep tips that can make a big difference Simple structural supports to make sleep easier for those of us with ADHD today Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coa
Episode 332: 5 ADHD Study Tips For Learning Anything
In Episode 332 You Will Discover: Why working memory struggles make information retention harder with ADHD 5 proven strategies to enhance memory retention when learning new things Personalized approaches for each overwhelm type (Lion, Gazelle, Turtle, Chameleon) so you can adapt these strategies to YOUR brain. Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm t
Episode 331: ADHD Impatience - The Secret Tip To Handle It With Ease
In Episode You Will Discover: Why ADHD impatience happens in the brain and body How "trying harder" actually makes impatience worse The mindset shift that helps everything Four ADHD-friendly strategies to build real-world patience Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (g
Episode 330: Holiday People Pleasing + ADHD: Your Step-by-Step Survival Guide
In Episode 330 You Will Discover: How to run a quick "pre-holiday audit" to spot energy drainers before the season starts Practical scripts to help you pause before saying yes The "Good Enough Manifesto" that quiets perfectionism How to build a personal recharge plan for social or sensory overload Simple, kind ways to say no—or a balanced "yes-if"—that honor your capacity Work With Me: 👉 Enroll
Episode 329: ADHD People Pleasing Holiday Edition: Why We Say Yes to Everything (+ How to Stop)
In Episode 329 You Will Discover: Core reasons why ADHD brains are more prone to people-pleasing How to start a People-Pleasing Inventory to notice your patterns without judgment Simple reflection questions to help you recognize who, when, and why you overcommit Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Actio
Episode 328: Holiday Stress & ADHD: 5 Coping Strategies for a Calmer Season
In Episode You Will Discover: What the typical holiday stress curve looks like for ADHD brains How to soften the buildup of stress and overwhelm Practical examples, mindset shifts, and strategies you can use Work With Me: 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Discover your Over
Episode 327: ADHD Mental Fatigue or Resistance? How to Know Which One You're Experiencing
In Episode 327 You Will Discover: How ADHD capacity and energy fluctuate, and why it matters What the push–pull dilemma feels like (and why both rest AND resistance can feel true) One guiding question to help you choose the option you truly need Work With Me: 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources
Episode 326: ADHD Activation and the Yerkes–Dodson Law
In Episode 326 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains ping-pong between under-activated and overdrive How hyperfocus and perfectionism can lead to burnout on the far side of the curve Simple tools to support ADHD activation without tipping into overwhelm Work With Me: 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resou
Episode 325: ADHD Object Permanence & 3 Tips to Support Your Brain
In Episode 325 You Will Discover: The role of working memory in an ADHD brain. What we mean by ADHD object permanence and how it shows up in our day to day. 3 Actionable ways to support our working memory with ease. Take the Free Quiz: What's Your Overwhelm Type? In under a minute, discover how overwhelm shows up for your ADHD brain — and what to do about it. 👉 Take the quiz now » Take This Work
Episode 324: ADHD Overwhelm Types - 4 Patterns and How to Manage Them
In Episode 324 You Will Discover: The four different overwhelm types How they present First steps to support ourselves from overwhelm to action Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Take the quiz here! Episode 262: Front End vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD More ADHD Resources: Discover my fa
Episode 323: ADHD Habit Formation - 3 Powerful Ways to Build Habits That Last
In Episode 323 You Will Discover: One sneaky thought that often traps ADHD brains A new way to think about our habits and routines 3 practical strategies to build habits and routines that last Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: What's Your Overwhelm Type Free Quiz 2-Part Episode 268 & 269: Redefini
Episode 322: 4 Ways To Manage Competing Priorities at Work
In Episode 322 You Will Discover: How to identify your "high-interest" projects and prioritize them strategically. The value of making "minimum payments" on certain tasks. Which "payment method" is best for completing your projects based on your unique situation and energy levels. Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources Fr
Episode 321: ADHD Chronic Overwhelm + 4 Steps To Deal With It
In Episode 321 You Will Discover: The real reasons your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed (and why it's not your fault) The emotional, physical, and practical toll of chronic overwhelm 3 specific shifts to help you move from stuck into action Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Free Quiz: What's Your Over
Episode 320: 5 Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains (That Actually Work)
In Episode 320: Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: The top 5 productivity books for ADHD brains Why these books have been especially impactful How to identify which book will give you the biggest wins right now Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliv
Episode 319: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated After A Dopamine Drop
In Episode 319: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated After A Dopamine Drop, You Will Discover: What the dopamine drop is, and why it happens for our ADHD brains 5 powerful ways to work with the drop to maintain motivation Actionable ways to use these strategies in your life today. Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Epis
Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This
In Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This, You Will Discover: Why our ADHD brains seek new planners, apps and tools The very real cost of switching systems The one powerful question I love to ask before adopting something new Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Ep
Episode 317: How To Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan: Tips for ADHD Brains
In Episode 317: How To Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan: Tips for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: Why the traditional interpretation of "working your plan" can actually set ADHD brains up for failure A powerful metaphor that transforms how we approach planning How to adapt your approach when your executive functions decide to take an unscheduled vacation Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awes
Episode 316: How To Make Time for Fall Fun Without the Stress
In Episode 316: How To Make Time for Fall Fun, You Will Discover: Four common ADHD obstacles to enjoying the fall season My F-A-L-L framework for reducing overwhelm and increasing fun Practical, actionable strategies for a joyful fall + Check out the blog post for 50 Fun Fall Activities Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resour
Episode 315: 7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD
In Episode 315:7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD, You Will Discover: Powerful books that help you feel seen in your ADHD experience The neuroscience of ADHD to work with your brain instead of fighting it Resources offering both validation and practical strategies you can implement today Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here
Episode 314: Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters + How to Start
In Episode 314: Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters + How to Start, You Will Discover: Why your ADHD brain struggles to feel satisfied after major accomplishments, even after hard work Why feeling proud isn't selfish - it's essential for registering progress and maintaining motivation Practical ways to celebrate wins, train your brain to recognize success, and experience the satisfaction you deserv
Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier
In Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier, You Will Discover: Why mornings are uniquely challenging for the ADHD brain Simple morning and evening routine shifts to make getting out of bed easier 10 practical strategies to break the sleep-debt cycle and actually enjoy your mornings Work with me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more abo
Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play
In Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play, You Will Discover: Why play is important for adults, not just children How play is a powerful tool for regulating and supporting your ADHD brain for greater resilience, focus, and effectiveness overall The 7 properties of genuine play and how to identify what counts as play for YOU Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (
Episode 311: How To Restart Your Day with the Next-Five Reset
In Episode 311: How To Restart Your Day with the Next-Five Reset, You Will Discover: How to shift out of all-or-nothing thinking when your ADHD brain says you've ruined the day by not perfectly following your schedule Why time management is extra challenging for ADHD brains and how we can support ourselves through it. A simple but powerful technique that helps you start fresh at any point in your
Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work
In Episode 310 You Will Discover: Why chasing "caught up" is holding you back - and how to reframe this perspective for greater spaciousness and freedom in your days A powerful daily practice that helps you transition from work mode to rest The art of "done for now" thinking and accepting unfinished work, plus how it can transform your relationship with tasks and time management Links From The P
Episode 309: 8 Types of Real Self Care for Adults with ADHD
In Episode 309, 8 Types of Self-Care for ADHD Adults You Will Discover: The essential role of self-care for ADHD brain wellness (and why it's more than just bubble baths and spa days!) 8 distinct categories of self-care tailored specifically for ADHD brains A practical framework to identify your most-needed type of care and integrate it naturally—without adding another overwhelming to-do list Li
Episode 308: Social Jet lag & ADHD: What It Is and Why It Matters
In Episode 308, Social Jet lag & ADHD You Will Discover: What "social jetlag" is and how it can impact your ADHD symptoms How to recognize and work with your body's natural rhythms to help increase energy levels Practical strategies to align your sleep schedule with your natural rhythm, helping you boost focus, reduce overwhelm, and get things done sustainably. Links From The Podcast Learn more
Episode 307: 5 Reasons People with ADHD Lose Things + How To Stop
In Episode 307, 5 Reasons People with ADHD Lose Things + How To Stop, You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains frequently misplace items and learn science-backed strategies to prevent it The crucial transition moments when items most often go missing to stop losing important things How to transform frustrating lost-item searches into insight for effective systems that actually work for your brain Lin
Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD
In Episode 306, The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD, You Will Discover: What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into this pattern. The core causes driving this exhausting cycle Practical strategies to stop tying your worth to achievement—preventing burnout while staying true to what matters most. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coachin
Episode 305: Don't Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"
In Episode You Will Discover: Why identifying what you need can be such an obstacle for ADHD brains. How to use the "Helped, Hugged, Heard" framework to quickly identify what you need with clarity. Simple strategies to help you reconnect with yourself and honor that need today. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the t
Episode 304: How To Create An Ideal Work Environment for Your ADHD Brain
In Episode 304: How To Create An Ideal Work Environment for Your ADHD Brain, You Will Discover: How to create designated work focus zones (even in small spaces) to help your ADHD brain drop into focus How to stop fighting transitions and decision fatigue by letting your environment do the heavy lifting How to create an ideal work environment to transform your scattered workday into focused deep w
Episode 303: 5 ADHD Questions From Our Community, Answered
In Episode 303, 5 ADHD Questions From Our Community, Answered - You Will Discover: The top five questions from our brilliant, busy-awesome community about navigating daily life with an ADHD brain. Clear, actionable solutions and practical frameworks to tackle each challenge. Ready-to-use tools and prompts to help you implement these strategies in your life today. Links From The Podcast Learn mo
Episode 302: 5 Helpful Tips To Handle Interruptions at Work & Home
In Episode 302, 5 Helpful Tips To Handle Interruptions at Work & Home, You Will Discover: Why ADHD makes interruptions extra challenging for your brain 5 powerful strategies to handle interruptions while setting kind, clear boundaries with others. How to create simple systems for managing interruptions effectively Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We
Episode 301: How To Create Structure In Your Life Using Constraints
In Episode 301: How To Create Structure In Your Life Using Constraints, You Will Discover: Why setting boundaries with your time and attention leads to more creative breakthroughs (not less) The sweet spot between flexibility and constraint that helps you get more done with less stress Simple ways to make structure feel supportive rather than restrictive Links From The Podcast Learn more about
Episode 300: 300 Podcast Episodes Later - The #1 Thing I've Learned
In Episode 300 You Will Discover: The surprising power of constraints and setting limits, plus how they actually spark more creativity in your ADHD brain Why having fewer options helps you get more done and create higher quality work How to use strategic constraints to make real progress on your goals and projects Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We
Episode 299: Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action
In Episode 299, Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action, You Will Discover: Why "waiting for the right time" keeps us stuck How to recognize when it's truly time to start Practical strategies to move from planning to action Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebo
Episode 298: 3 ADHD Struggles with Change (& How to Overcome Them)
In Episode 298, 3 ADHD Struggles with Change (& How to Overcome Them) You Will Discover: Why your brain resists change—even when you want it Key elements keeping the body in familiar patterns Simple strategies to gently rewire your habits and make lasting change Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to wo
