ADHD Adultish
Episodes
Holiday Overwhelm Hits Different With ADHD — Here’s What to Watch For
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is supposed to feel joyful … but for ADHD adults, it often feels like someone cranked the overwhelm dial to expert mode. In this ...
ADHD and the Myth of “If You Really Wanted To, You Would”
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know the drill: you plan the family vacation like a spreadsheet-wielding wizard, but you still haven’t scheduled that doctor’s appointment. Yo...
ADHD & The Morning Doomscroll Trap: Why We Get Stuck and How to Break Free
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever grab your phone “just for a second” in the morning … and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later, your coffee’s cold, and you feel like the day ...
You Don't Have to Earn Joy: Breaking the ADHD Shame/Productivity Cycle
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Exhausted AF but Can’t Sleep: Navigating ADHD Bedtime Struggles
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
The ADHD Disappearing Act: Why It Happens and How to Come Back
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Invisible Workload of ADHD: Mental Tabs, Open Loops & Brain Clutter
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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), w...
ADHD, Binocular Vision Dysfunction & The Power of Support
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Rethinking Exercise with ADHD (Part 2): How to Build Consistency Without the Shame Spiral
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Rethinking Exercise with ADHD (Part 1): Why You Struggle and How to Make It Easier
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sn...
Why Is My Phone in the Fridge?! (And Other ADHD Mysteries)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stop 'Should-ing' Yourself: Why ADHD and 'Should' Don’t Mix
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“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 ...
Take Control of Your Day: 3 Rituals Every ADHDer Needs (with Alan P. Brown)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 progra...
Creative ADHD Coping Strategies (That Actually Work)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why ‘Listen to Your Body’ Is Trash Advice When You Have ADHD
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 recog...
The Procrastination Trap: Sneaky Ways ADHD Brains Avoid Tasks (and How to Fight Back)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 appoin...
ADHD Time Perception: Why the Clock and I Are Not Friends
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: tim...
Finding Your Flow: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for More Focus & Less Frustration
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have those magical days where everything clicks — you’re locked in, productive, and actually ahead for once? And then the next day… poof! I...
Ways to Let Your ADHD Brain Run Wild (Because Adulting is Overrated)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most ADHD advice is about fixing things — getting organized, being more productive, managing symptoms. But what if we stopped trying to force oursel...
ADHD Masking: Performing ‘Normal’ Is Draining AF
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 feeling...
Tackling Transitions: How to Shift Gears Without Losing Momentum
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ditch the Routine Rules: Building Systems That Work for ADHD Brains
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 check...
Reboot Your Habits: How to Recover When Life Derails You
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building habits can feel like a never-ending battle — especially when you have ADHD. But sometimes, seemingly against all odds, you manage to build ...
Why ADHD Habit-Building Should Be a Team Effort (Not a Solo Grind)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:Have your New Year’s resolutions already faded into a distant memory? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re diving into how t...
Parenting ADHD Kids When You Have ADHD, Too: Managing the Madness
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting ADHD kids while managing your own ADHD is no small feat. In this episode, Kim Spangler shares strategies for navigating overstimulation, man...
Why You Are Not Your ADHD (Plus Side Quests for Nerd Tangents and the Holidays)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re diving into the chaos of ADHD, the holidays, and how to separate who you are from your symptoms. Insp...
Why Your Focus Is Failing (and What You Can Do About It)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why it feels easier to recall the lyrics to every 90s boy band song than to tackle your to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of...
Taming the Chaos: Managing ADHD Overwhelm Before It Manages You
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself drowning in half-finished projects, overdue emails, and sticky notes that have become more decor than reminders? Welcome to ADHD ov...
Making Routines Suck Less: ADHD-Friendly Tips for Habit-Building
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re tackling one of the biggest frustrations for ADHDers: building habits! Spoiler alert — it may be harder ...
Why Adulting with ADHD Feels Like a Dumpster Fire (and How to Start Rising from the Ashes)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why adulting is so freaking hard with ADHD? Yeah, me too! In this first episode of ADHD Adult(ish), I'm digging into why managing life wit...