ADHD-Friendly

Too many everyday choices can leave you feeling overwhelmed before you even get started. In this episode, learn how to create ADHD-friendly defaults: simple go-to options for recurring decisions like what to eat or where to begin. Start with one small choice to make your day easier and save energy for what matters most. FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit Want planning tools designed to work with...

Five years and 260 episodes later, I’m celebrating more than a podcast milestone. I’m sharing how the structure of showing up every week has helped me build routines, strengthen my self-efficacy, practice follow-through, tolerate feedback, and discover just how powerful the right structure can be for an ADHD brain. FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit Want planning tools designed to work with your...

You know what you need to do. You may even want to do it. So why can’t you just start? In this episode, we’ll look at why getting started can be so hard with ADHD—and how finding your entry point can help you move from stuck to started. FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit Want planning tools designed to work with your ADHD brain? Get my FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit with practical tools to h...

Before you buy another planner, take a closer look at the planning system you already have! In this episode, I share my own “planner addiction,” why even good planning systems can stop working, and why a new planner may not be the solution. You’ll learn how to spot where your current system is creating friction and make small ADHD-Friendly tweaks to help it work for you again—without starting from...

In this episode, we’re going to look at why systems that used to work can stop working, some of the early warning signs that a system is starting to fade, and—most importantly—how you can get a system working again without starting over from scratch. FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit Want planning tools designed to work with your ADHD brain? Get my FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit with practi...

You start with good intentions—a new planner, routine, or system that feels like it’s finally going to work—and then, somehow, you stop using it. Learn why consistency can be so challenging with ADHD and how to create supports that are easier to start, maintain, and, come back to when you fall away from them. FREE ADHD-Friendly Planning Toolkit Want planning tools designed to work with your ADHD b...

When stress is high, even small frustrations can feel HUGE. This can be especially true with ADHD. Learn why emotional reactions can become more intense when your capacity is stretched and simple ADHD-friendly strategies to notice what’s happening, pause before reacting, and reduce the demands on your brain. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with...

Try a “French Sunday” to help with the Sunday Scaries What if Sunday didn’t have to become a day of catching up and preparing for Monday? Discover the idea of a French Sunday and how intentionally making space for rest, pleasure, and restoration may help ease the Sunday Scaries and might even help you start the week recharged. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for persona...

This episode explores why consistency can be more effective than intensity for ADHD brains and how small, repeatable actions can make it easier to build habits that last. Learn how to experiment with consistency without expecting yourself to be perfectly consistent. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your unique challenges and goals. Click the...

Small, predictable routines can reduce mental load and make everyday life feel more manageable with ADHD. In this episode, discover why tiny, ADHD-friendly routines create stability and learn simple ways to build them into your day. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your unique challenges and goals. Click the link to explore your options and...

Transitions require your brain to stop, shift, and restart. Learn why those moments can feel surprisingly stressful with ADHD and discover simple ways to reduce friction and make daily transitions smoother. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your unique challenges and goals. Click the link to explore your options and schedule a consultation wi...

In this episode, we're exploring why predictable rhythms work especially well for ADHD brains. Learn how they reduce decision fatigue, support executive functioning, and help you build habits that last. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your unique challenges and goals. Click the link to explore your options and schedule a consultation w...

ADHD support systems aren't one-size-fits-all. This week, we're exploring how to identify where you need support and create ADHD-friendly systems customized to your brain, your challenges, and your life. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your unique challenges and goals. Click the link to explore your options and schedule a consulta...

If you've ever created the perfect routine only to abandon it a week later, you're not alone. In this episode, we'll explore why traditional routine advice often fails people with ADHD and how to build flexible, low-resistance routines that work with your brain instead of against it. I'm excited to now offer individual ADHD consultations for personalized support with your uniqu...

Resistance in ADHD is often misunderstood as procrastination or laziness, but it usually signals hidden friction in the task or environment. In this episode, we explore why resistance happens, what it may be telling you, and how to work with your brain instead of fighting it. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and start planning YOUR way! As a member, you’ll have access to...

Trying to keep everything in your head can place enormous strain on ADHD executive function skills - especially working memory, planning, and task initiation. In this episode, I explore why externalizing information reduces the mental load and share practical ADHD-friendly strategies to create scaffolding that helps your brain carry less and follow through more. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the...

In this episode, I share how “Past Patty” gave “Future Patty” an incredible gift by planning ahead for vacation and re-entry when I got home. By blocking recovery time, reducing overwhelm, and making the transition home so much easier I found myself incredibly grateful for the work “Past Patty” did! We’ll explore why thinking about and supporting your future self is such a powerful ADHD-friendly s...

Summer can quickly become overwhelming for ADHD brains when routines disappear, schedules shift, and days become reactive instead of intentional. In this episode, we explore ADHD-friendly strategies to simplify summer routines, reduce overwhelm, and create flexible systems that support more calm, consistency, and enjoyment all season long. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendl...

Many ADHD adults know what they should do for future success—but still struggle to take action in the moment. In this episode, we explore why “future you” can feel invisible with ADHD, how the now/not now brain impacts decision-making, and practical ways to bridge the gap with more ease. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and start planning YOUR way! As a member, you’ll ha...

What if relationships had an annual “State of the Union”? In this episode, I share how creating a yearly relationship check-in became a fun, intentional way to reflect on what’s working, strengthen connection, and build ADHD-friendly relationship systems. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and start planning YOUR way! As a member, you’ll have access to ADHD-Friendly live e...

Summer can feel freeing—but for ADHD brains, changes in structure, routines, sleep, and responsibilities can quickly lead to overwhelm, time blindness, and dropped habits. In this episode, we’ll explore why summer routines often fall apart and how to create a flexible, ADHD-friendly summer that supports both joy and functioning. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn...

How to Use “Open Loops” to Get Things Done Why do unfinished tasks stick in your brain and feel impossible to ignore? In this episode, we explore the Zeigarnik Effect, its connection to ADHD brain wiring, and ADHD-friendly strategies to use mental “open loops” to create momentum, reduce overwhelm, and make starting tasks feel easier. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn ho...

Turn music into a tool—not a distraction. Learn how to use playlists to activate your brain, create structure, and make it easier to start, focus, and follow through. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn how to plan YOUR way! Plan, Act, Thrive is an ongoing course. Jump in anytime! As a member, you’ll get full access to this course and all ADHD-Friendly live events, planni...

House hunting with ADHD can quickly become overwhelming as details blur together and priorities get lost. In this episode, I share how using a simple spreadsheet helped me stay focused on what mattered most, track each home clearly, and make confident decisions without the mental overload. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn how to plan YOUR way! Plan, Act, Thrive is an o...

If you’ve ever said “just one more” and couldn’t stop, you’re not alone. This episode breaks down why ADHD brains struggle with “brakes” and shares simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to help you pause before things spiral. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn how to plan YOUR way! Plan, Act, Thrive is an ongoing course. Jump in anytime! As a member, you’ll get full access to...