Learn to Thrive with ADHD Podcast

Ep 119: Standards, Not Shame: The ADHD Way to Reach Your Potential

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exhausted from the cycle of setting a standard, missing it once, and labeling yourself a failure? Do you push harder in unsustainable ways or ...

Ep 118: ADHD Productivity When You’re Exhausted - A Better Way

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exhausted from trying to keep everything going - even when you have nothing left? Do you push through until you crash, or shut down completely...

Ep 117: Executive Function Skill #9 Impulse Control

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening episode of our executive function series, I reveal the truth about impulse control - and why hitting snooze, interrupting people, ...

Ep 116: Meditations for Mortals Explained for ADHD Brains

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been putting your life on hold — waiting until things calm down, waiting until you're caught up, waiting until you finally "have ...

Ep 115: ADHD-Friendly Motivation: One Question That Changes Your Day

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exhausted from negotiating with yourself all day long—about getting out of bed, doing the task, starting the project, or eating the thing? D...

Ep 114: Emotional Maturity Is a Skill - Especially for ADHD Brains

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with emotional reactions that surprise even you? Do certain people or situations consistently set you off, and you wish they didn&a...

Ep 113: Risk-Taker, Entrepreneur, Bodybuilder: John Brink on Living Without Limits

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck believing that ADHD is a limitation rather than a superpower? John A. Brink, an 85-year-old entrepreneur, author, and competitive bodybu...

EP 112: ADHD Time Management - Stop, Drop & Plan Your Day

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the Stop, Drop & Plan system - Mande's proven ADHD time management method for managing overwhelm, prioritizing tasks, and reducing the ...

Ep 111: ADHD Paralysis - Why You Freeze and How to Get Moving Again

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 5-Minute ADHD Unfreeze Guide: Stop Staring and Start MovingEver find yourself frozen—knowing exactly what to do, but unable to start? That’s A...

Ep 110: ADHD Self Coaching E.A.S.Y. Framework

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The E.A.S.Y. ADHD Self-Coaching Framework: Your 4-Step Path from Stuck to UnstuckFeeling stuck in the same ADHD patterns? Tired of spinning your wheel...

Ep 109: ADHD Nutrition Secrets with Catherine McClory - Protein, Brain Fog & Essential Supplements

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdAre you struggling with 3pm crashes, brain fog, or ADHD symptoms that seem worse at cert...

Ep 108: Why Consistency Is Unfair with ADHD (And What to Do Instead)

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdStop beating yourself up for being "inconsistent." Your ADHD brain wasn't...

Ep 107: Stop Earning Rest - Why Rest Isn't Optional With ADHD

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd🛑 If you're waiting until everything is done before you rest, you'll never ...

Ep 106: Practical Tools to Reclaim Your Self-Esteem with ADHD

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdDo you constantly feel like you're not measuring up? Like no matter how hard you tr...

Ep 105: ADHD, Consistency, and The Slight Edge Philosophy

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdThe Slight Edge: Small Steps, Big Wins for ADHD BrainsEver feel like you're working...

Ep 104: Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome with ADHD

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThat nagging voice telling you "you're not good enough" or "they'll find out you're a fraud"? It&apos...

Ep 103: The ADHD Burnout Cycle - And How to Break Free

04 Sep 2025

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Send us a textBurnout with ADHD doesn't build up slowly. It comes from living in extremes. One day you're hyperfocused and working nonstop, ...

Ep 102: The 3 Stages of ADHD Productivity: Guesswork, Hard Work, Framework

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this game-changing episode, I reveal the hidden reason why most ADHD adults stay trapped in endless cycles of productivity frustratio...

Ep 101: Finish What You Start - My ADHD Loop-Closing System

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if you could move forward in every area of your life where you're feeling frustrated or stuck? If you've ever felt like y...

Ep 100: Why We Quit on Our Goals (and How to Finally Stop)

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎉 WE DID IT - EPISODE 100! 🎉Have you ever started a goal only to quit halfway through? You're definitely not alone. In this m...

Ep 99: 5 Essential Routines for ADHD Adults (That Make Life Actually Work)

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever feel like you're always behind, always reacting, and never really ahead of your day? Like you're stuck in a cycle ...

Ep 98: How to Believe You Can Change (Even If You Keep Failing)

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever tried to change something - maybe your habits, your routines, your mindset - and found yourself slipping right back into o...

Ep 97: Don't Apologize For Having ADHD

17 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode, I share the personal story that sparked an important conversation about ADHD stigma and responsibility—revea...

Ep 96: Backing Up Your Brain

10 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed by trying to remember ever...

Ep 95: Organize Anything with Ease

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I break down why your ADHD brain struggles with organization and share ...

Ep 94: Manage Your Brain & Money Course

26 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain struggles with money management and share p...

Ep 93: Overcoming Overwhelm Course

19 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this life-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain feels constantly overwhelmed and share prov...

Ep 92: Getting Things Done Course

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal the secret to getting things done when motivation is nowhere t...

Ep 91: Executive Function Skills Series #8 Planning & Prioritization

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this game-changing episode of our executive function series, I share how to master planning and prioritization—and why the beautifu...

Ep 90: How Coaching Helped Maria Reclaim Her Life

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this inspiring conversation with entrepreneur Maria Islas, we dive deep into her incredible transformation from depression and stayin...

Ep 89: Executive Function Skills Series #7 Metacognition

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thin...

Ep 88: Practical ADHD Gadgets for Daily Life

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this practical episode, Mande reveals her carefully curated collection of ADHD-friendly gadgets that go far beyond the typical fidget...

Ep 87: Simplifying Your Digital Life with Shawn Lemon

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode with digital organization expert Shawn Lemon, we explore how to tame your digital chaos with brain-friendly sy...

Ep 86: Executive Function Series #6 Organization

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to organize your life in a brain-friendly way and the practical ...

Ep 85: They Are Waiting for YOU: Start Before You’re Ready

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🌟 Feeling stuck with untapped potential? In this powerful episode, Mande challenges you to stop stalling and finally take action on t...

Ep 84: Managing Relationships with ADHD Brain featuring Kari Bates

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this insightful conversation with Coach Kari Bates, we explore the unique challenges of maintaining relationships when you have ADHD,...

Ep 83: Executive Function Series #5 Stress Tolerance

03 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to build stress tolerance for ADHD brains and the practical stra...

Ep 82: Executive Function Series #4 Emotional Control

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share the transformative moment that changed my emotional reactivity and t...

Ep 81: Surfing ADHD Urges: Conquering Impulses with Kimberly Severson

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this transformative episode of our ADHD management series, I'm joined by special guest Kimberly Severson to explore why urges fe...

Ep 80: The Dangerous ADHD Mindset That's Sabotaging Your Success

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this transformative episode of our ADHD mindset series, I tackle the powerful impact of how we think about our ADHD. You'll disc...

Ep 79: Executive Function Series #3 Working Memory

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share practical strategies that finally helped my working memory after yea...

Ep 78: ADHD Time Management - The System That Finally Worked for Me

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share my complete time management system that finally worked for my ADHD b...

Ep 77: Executive Function Series #2 Attention & Focus

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this second deep-dive episode of our executive function series, we explore why traditional focus methods often backfire for ADHD brai...

Ep 76: Executive Function Series #1 Managing Time & Awareness

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this first deep-dive episode of our executive function series, we explore why traditional time management methods often fail ADHD bra...

Ep 75: Executive Function Skills Series - Introduction & Overview

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🧠 Executive Functions: The Missing Link to Taking Control with Special Introduction In this foundational episode, we kick off our co...

Ep 74: ADHD & Trauma: The Hidden Connection with Cristal Sampson

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🧠 ADHD & Trauma: The Hidden Connection with Cristal Sampson, Yale PMHNPIn this powerful episode, Cristal Sampson shares expert in...

Ep 73: My Favorite Tool For ADHD

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on Learn to Thrive with ADHD, I'm sharing my favorite tool for managing the overwhelming amount of information our ADHD brain...

Ep 72: Using Ai To Set Goals

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on Learn to Thrive with ADHD, I'm sharing how I transformed my 2025 goal setting using AI in just 30 minutes! If you've ...

Ep 71: Decluttering Made Simple - The No-Mess Method with Dana K. White

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on Learn to Thrive with ADHD, I'm bringing you a conversation that's going to revolutionize how you think about declutte...

Ep 70: Balance, Routines, and Finding Your Gray Space with Nea Clark

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎯 Balancing Authenticity and Professional Success with ADHD: Featuring Nea ClarkIn this insightful episode, we welcome Nea Clark, a p...

Ep 69: Living Your Best ADHD Life with Yani Oragami

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🌟 Rest, Community, and Living Your Best ADHD Life: Featuring Yani OragamiIn this inspiring episode, we are joined by Yani Oragami, a ...

Ep 68: Managing the ADHD Mind - Gaming, Tech & Focus with Joshua Archer

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎮 Managing Multiple Passions and Technology with ADHD: Featuring Joshua ArcherIn this engaging episode, we are joined by Joshua Arche...

Ep 67: ADHD Organization - Practical Tips from Jaclyn Paul

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🧠 Organize Your Life: ADHD-Friendly Systems That Actually WorkIn this empowering episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Paul, author of Ord...

Ep 66: The Ripple Effect - How Coaching Transforms Every Aspect of Life with Candy Motzek

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🚀 Unlock Your Potential: The Transformative Power of CoachingIn this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Candy Motzek, a coach for ...

Ep 65: Building Wealth Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle with Germaine Foley

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text💰 Do Both: Build Wealth Without Sacrificing Your LifestyleIn this transformative episode, we dive deep with Germaine Foley, a life an...

Ep 64: Meditation, Self-Love, and Finding Your Worth with Tia Jensen

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🛠️ Tools and Techniques for Thriving with ADHD: Featuring Tia Jensen  In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Tia Jensen, a...

Ep 63: Evan Whitehead Getting Coached: Managing Time & Breaking Perfectionism

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🔍 Struggling with ADHD as an adult? Join Mande in this coaching session with Evan Whitehead, who shares his powerful journey of recei...

Ep 62: RJ Issac Getting Coached: Overcoming Call Anxiety & Rejection Sensitivity

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🏢 ADHD, Property Management & Professional Anxiety: Finding Balance with RJ IsaacIn this insightful episode, we connect with RJ I...

Ep 61: Loneliness and Life Transitions with ADHD: Building Real Connections

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🧠 Overcoming Loneliness and Life Transitions with ADHD: Featuring Annie Joy CarterIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Annie ...

Ep 60: Richard Avena Getting Coached: Crafting Routines & Overcoming Obstacles

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎸 ADHD, Creativity & Caregiving: Finding Balance with Richard AvenaIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Richard Avena, a 4...

Ep 59: ADHD, Procrastination & Sensory Overload with Katy Valentine

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎧 Navigating ADHD, Procrastination & Sensory OverloadIn this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of adult ADHD with ...

Ep 58: ADHD and Eating Disorders: A Nutritionist's Insights

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🍽️ Unraveling the Connection: ADHD and Disordered Eating with Marcelle RoseIn this insightful episode, we're joined by Marcell...

Ep 57: Art as ADHD Self-Therapy with Karen DeLoach

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎨🖌️ Embracing Creativity as Self-Therapy with Karen DeLoachIn this inspiring episode, we're joined by Karen DeLoach, an art...

Ep 56: ADHD in Entrepreneurship: A Deep Dive with Tracey Warren

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textADHD Entrepreneurship Unleashed: Igniting Your Champions with Tracey Warren 🚀In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Trace...

Ep 55: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Nicola Crawley

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🧠 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Neurodiversity with Nicola CrawleyIn this enlightening episode, we're joined by Nico...

Ep 54: ADHD and Finances: Smart Money Strategies with Sherry Andrew

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textADHD Money Matters with Sherry: Navigating Finances for ADHD Entrepreneurs 💰In this insightful episode, we're joined by Sherry A...

Ep 53: Reframing Failure: Insights from ADHD Coach Ksenia Barton

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textADHD in Midlife: Reframing Failure with Ksenia Barton 🧠In this insightful episode, we're joined by Ksenia Barton, a coach specia...

Ep 52: ADHD & Creativity with Executive Function Coach Sarah Gise

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Sarah Gise, an executive function coach, actress, and founder of Backup Plan Can...

Ep 51: Intuitive Scheduling: A Conversation with Coach Chris Hale

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎙️ ADHD & Intuitive Scheduling: Thriving with Chris Hale 🌟In this empowering episode, we're joined by Chris Hale, a lif...

Ep 50: ADHD & Intuition: Aligning Your Life with Tarot Reader Sarah Tye

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎙️ ADHD & Intuition: Aligning Your Life with Sarah Tye 🌟In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Sarah Tye, an int...

Ep 49: Finding Your ADHD-Friendly Career Path with Rachel Gaddis

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🕹️ Navigating ADHD-Friendly Career Changes with Rachel Gaddis, The Comeback CoachIn this empowering episode, we're joined by R...

Ep 48: How to Create Focus & Procrastinate Less with Mariana Bonesso

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎯 Mastering Focus: How to Create Focus & Procrastinate Less with with Procrastination Coach Mariana Fávero BonessoIn this enligh...

Ep 47 Friendship with Coach Zayne Khan

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🚀 Mastering Friendships and Embracing ADHD with Friendship Coach Zayne KhanIn this enlightening episode, we're joined by Zayne K...

Ep 46: ADHD as a Superpower with Multi-Business Owner Ciarra Morgan

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🚀 ADHD as a Superpower with Multi-Business Owner Ciarra Morgan In this energizing episode, we're joined by Ciarra Morgan, a mul...

Ep 45: Shame with Karen C.L. Anderson

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎙️ Unshaming: Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships and Breaking Free from Generational Trauma 💖In this powerful episode, we&apo...

Ep 44: Problem-Solving & Focus For Success with Jeremy Baxter

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🚀 From Classroom Challenges to Corporate Success: An ADHD Career Journey 💼In this inspiring episode, Jeremy Baxter shares his rema...

Ep 43: Budgeting & Paying Debt with ADHD

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text💰 From Debt Trap to Financial Freedom: An ADHD Money Makeover 💸 In this revealing episode, Mande shares her powerful journey from...

Ep 42: I Know What To Do, So Why Don’t I Do It?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text💡Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap and Unleash Your Potential in this insightful episode titled "I Know What To Do, So Why Don't...

Ep 41: The 12 Week Year Update & Invite

06 Jun 2024

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Send us a text🎯 Unlock the power of focused goal-setting and accountability in this engaging episode titled "The 12 Week Year Update." Ma...

Ep 40: Expand Your Capacity for Discomfort

30 May 2024

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Send us a text🔎 Discover the transformative power of embracing discomfort and negative emotions in this insightful episode titled "Expanding Y...

Ep 39: How To Create A Great Week

24 May 2024

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Send us a text🌟 Unlock the secret to a fulfilling and productive life with Mande's step-by-step guide to creating your ideal week in this epis...

Ep 38: Slow Productivity - Slowing Down For Health & Happiness

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text 🔍 Seeking balance between productivity and well-being? Join Mande as she discusses her journey towards a healthier, more productive...

Ep 37: Engineering ADHD with Jessica Blake

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🔥 Battling chronic pain or fatigue? Tune in as Mande and her guest Jessica Blake explore innovative tools for managing these debilita...

Ep 36: Stop, Drop & Plan

04 Apr 2024

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Send us a text🌟 Struggling to stay on top of your to-do list? Join Mande as she shares an updated time management system tailored for ADHD brains. ...

Ep 35 ADHD Hacks & Acceptance with Paula Poblete

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🌟 Dive into the world of ADHD with Paula, a devoted mom and creative thinker from South Florida. In this episode, we explore the ups ...

Ep 34: Interview with ADHD Coach Stephanie McKeon

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to this week's podcast with ADHD Coach Stephanie McKeon and ADHD Coach Mande John, where we delve into the challenges and t...

Ep 33: 3 Simple Steps To More Joy

07 Mar 2024

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Send us a textThis week, we're delving into a topic that's been popping up a lot lately in our coaching sessions and group discussions: joy....

Ep 32: I Should Be Able To Do This Myself

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday, we are talking about a thought that I had for a long time, and that is "I should be able to do this myself". Though it ...

Bonus Episode: The 12 Week Year Challenge

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat is that one thing in your life? That one problem you could solve. That one goal you could accomplish. That one habit you could chan...

Ep 31: How To Get Unstuck

22 Feb 2024

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Send us a textMany adults grapple with a sense of stuckness, especially those experiencing ADHD or similar symptoms, but it's not your fault—it...

Ep 30: The Book That Changed My Thinking - Loving What Is

15 Feb 2024

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Send us a textCan the way we question our thoughts really shape our emotional well-being and response to life's challenges? Let's explore th...

Ep 29: Building The Habit of Self-Discipline

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday, I am sharing with you a mini course that I put together on self-discipline, how to do what you say you will do. What is it? Why d...

Ep 28: Adult ADHD Symptoms

01 Feb 2024

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Send us a textToday's episode has been a long time coming. I hope that this is helpful to you guys. I've been wanting to do a symptoms quiz ...

Ep 27: How To Use Easy Habits To Do Anything

25 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday we're going to talk about how to use easy habits to do anything. In this episode, I'm going to help you create ADHD frie...

Ep 26: Being In A Hurry To Change

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever found yourself sprinting toward your goals, only to trip over your own feet and eventually get burnt out? Having a pressur...

Ep 25: Your Relationship With You and Others

11 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday we're talking about the 4th part of ADHD Academy course, your relationship with you and others. In this episode we talk abou...

Ep 24: How To Not Quit

04 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday I'm going to walk you through a mini course called: How To Not Quit. If you struggle with staying on track with your goals, t...

Ep 23: Get Things Started! Task Initiation

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver feel like you're stuck in a loop, unable to initiate tasks, especially the mundane ones? You're not alone. As your ADHD C...

Ep 22: Overcoming Overwhelm Course: Mastering Your Mind

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFeeling overwhelmed? You're not alone - it's a common experience for many of us living with ADHD. But what if you had the tool...

Ep 21: Relaxation vs. Laziness

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you caught in an endless battle distinguishing relaxation from laziness? If so, you're not alone. Many adults with ADHD grapple...