SuccessFULL With ADHD

What happens when your ADHD hyperfocus helps you create something amazing but also pushes you toward burnout? In this episode of Successful with ADHD , I'm welcoming back Dani Donovan, ADHD advocate, creator of the viral ADHD comics, and author of The Anti-Planner . Since our last conversation in 2023, Dani has turned her creative passion into a growing business, and she's getting real a...

What if changing your relationship with alcohol, breaking unhealthy habits, or overcoming all-or-nothing thinking wasn't about having more willpower? In this episode of Successful with ADHD , I'm welcoming back Colleen Hackman, ADHD coach, host of It's Not About the Alcohol , and known as The Hangover Whisperer. We're diving deeper into how the ADHD brain creates automatic habi...

What happens when you stop performing success and start building a life that actually feels like yours? I sit down with Kerrie Lee Brown, a longtime media executive, former Chief Content Officer and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS Magazine, founder of Red Lily Media, and a storyteller who has spent more than 30 years helping other people find and share their authentic voices. Kerrie and I get real abou...

Most moms I talk to are running on empty and still showing up for everyone else first. But what if feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and responsible for everyone isn’t actually the price of being a good mom? In this episode of Successful with ADHD , I’m joined by Heather Chauvin, leadership coach, TEDx speaker, host of Emotionally Uncomfortable , and author of Dying to Be a Good Mother . After being...

This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode  In this episode, I’m joined by Russ Jones, the incredibly relatable and hilarious host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast and creator of the ADHD Big Brother community. Russ is not only a productivity coach trained in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific strategies—he’s also someone who’s walked the walk. Diagnosed later in life, Russ turned his own challenges...

This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode  This episode is one that hits your home and your heart . I’m joined by Katy Wells , author of Making Home Your Happy Place and host of Maximize Minimalist . Together, we unpack the biggest lies we’ve been sold about decluttering—especially how harmful those messages can be for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. We go far beyond “just get organized” and dig into h...

This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode  What ADHD teens actually need from their parents can feel confusing, exhausting, and emotional—and if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting it “right,” this episode will bring relief. I sat down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have , for a deeply validating and practical conversation a...

This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode  I had an incredible conversation with Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, in this week's episode of Successful with ADHD. Chris shared so many valuable insights on communication, empathy, and understanding - topics that are very relevant for the ADHD community. Chris is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myth...

Have you ever been genuinely excited about a trip, only to realize you never booked the one thing you couldn't wait to do? If you've ever wondered why there's such a frustrating gap between wanting something and actually making it happen, this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by my longtime best friend, Gillian Gossow, founder and CEO of Bad Girls Yoga & Pilates. A...

What if the reason productivity strategies haven’t worked isn’t because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or “bad at ADHD”—but because your nervous system is stuck in survival mode? In this conversation, I’m joined by ADHD counselor and author Jenna Free, whose approach to ADHD starts with regulation before productivity. Jenna shares why so many ADHDers find themselves trapped in cycles of overwhelm, para...

ADHD is often talked about through the lens of productivity, focus, and executive functioning, but what happens when we zoom out and look at the bigger picture? Elizabeth Ahmann and Micah Saviet, co-authors of Flourishing with Adult ADHD , join me for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, self-perception, and the lived experience of being neurodivergent. We explore how masking, shame, t...

If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but still falling behind, this episode is for you. Today, I'm joined by time management expert Megan Sumrell, creator of the TOP Program, who challenges one of the most common productivity habits many of us rely on: daily planning. Megan explains why traditional productivity systems often fail women—especially women with ADHD—and...

If you’ve ever been told your ADHD is either your biggest weakness or your greatest entrepreneurial superpower, this episode will challenge that narrative. I sit down with business coach, former psychotherapist, and ADHD-ish podcast host Diann Wingert to unpack the realities of building a business with an ADHD brain — from burnout and perfectionism to impulsivity and decision fatigue. Diann shares...

Ever feel like friendships are way harder than they should be? In this conversation, I sit down with ADHD coach, educator, and author Caroline Maguire to unpack why so many neurodivergent adults struggle with connection—and what’s actually going on beneath the surface. We explore the hidden patterns that keep us stuck, from people-pleasing to rejection sensitivity, and why “just be yourself” isn’t...

I’m joined by Chris Wang—co-founder and CEO of Shimmer and creator of the Indie ADHD support app—to explore the fast-moving world of AI and what it actually means for ADHD brains. We get real about the tension so many of us feel: can technology truly support executive function, decision-making, and organization, or is it just adding more overwhelm? Chris shares how her late ADHD diagnosis complete...

Adult loneliness in ADHD isn’t about not caring—it’s about how hard connection can actually feel. In this conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Matchett, Jamie Pastrano, and Brittany Moser, the team behind the Synchrony app, to unpack why so many neurodivergent adults feel socially exhausted despite genuinely wanting meaningful relationships. We explore rejection sensitivity, social anxiety, and t...

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Jeff Copper, a cognitive engineer, ADHD coach, and host of Attention Talk Radio. Jeff has been a long-time voice in the ADHD community, and today we dive into a fascinating conversation about motivation, emotion, and executive function in ADHD. Together, we explore a completely different way to think about motivation. Instead of seeing ADHD as a lack...

In this episode, I sit down with therapist, entrepreneur, retreat host, and fellow neurodivergent human Patrick Casale to talk about something we don’t sugarcoat enough: autistic burnout, ADHD burnout, addiction, masking, and what happens when a “successful” life becomes unsustainable. Patrick has built an incredible career—international retreats, multiple podcasts, coaching programs, and a group...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Brendan Mahan—host of the ADHD Essentials podcast and author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful (available for pre-order now!). Brendan is a former educator, mental health counselor, and one of the most hopeful voices in the ADHD space. And today? We’re diving deep into emotional dysregulation, shame, burnout, and what it really takes to move forward wh...

This episode is one that hits your home and your heart . I’m joined by Katy Wells , author of Making Home Your Happy Place and host of Maximize Minimalist . Together, we unpack the biggest lies we’ve been sold about decluttering—especially how harmful those messages can be for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. We go far beyond “just get organized” and dig into how clutter impacts your nervous system...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Candera, a fellow ADHDer, autism mom, attorney, and parent coach who helps parents regulate themselves first so they can better support their neurodivergent kids. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply needed—especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together while quietly falling apart. Lisa and I talk about what really happens when pa...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Sam Shay —also known as The Neurodiverse Doc . Sam is autistic, ADHD, and deeply committed to helping neurodiverse adults understand how their brains actually work in a world that wasn’t designed for them. We dive into a powerful (and sometimes triggering) conversation around autism, ADHD, bullying, and the often-confused overlap betwee...

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all the time with my clients and listeners: vaping and nicotine addiction in adults with ADHD. I’m joined by Dr. Marc Picot—GP, health coach, former vaper, and founder of Vape Escape—who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to this conversation. Together, we unpack why ADHD brains are especially vulnerable to nicotine, how vapin...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and client, Connor P. Coleman—a ranch management consultant, entrepreneur, and Enviropreneur Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Connor has one of the most fascinating blends of passions: land management, environmental problem-solving, and navigating life and business with ADHD. From childhood memories of kindergarten “Candy Land punishmen...

What ADHD teens actually need from their parents can feel confusing, exhausting, and emotional—and if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting it “right,” this episode will bring relief. I sat down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have , for a deeply validating and practical conversation about parenting teens with ADHD. You’ll...