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The end of 2023 is quickly approaching. In this episode Patt shares some strategies to wrap up the year strong. There’s still time… but not much! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join the ADHD-Friendly membership here:...

Have you heard of “The Bird Test” that is making a splash on TikTok? My husband and I “took” it and I share how we are changing the “test” to reflect a more ADHD-friendly approach. We also share our first ever “Thumbs Down”- and it is for toilet paper! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to...

Patty introduces a new segment coming to the ADHD-Friendly podcast: “Thumbs UP” and “Thumbs DOWN” and how it will work. She also shares some ADHD-friendly tips to get what you intend to from a conference. Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhd...

It’s that time of year again- time for our 3rd annual ADHD-Friendly Favorite Things! This year’s list includes books, exercise equipment, beauty supplies and even a toilet cleaner! Most items are available in the ADHDFriendly.com shop: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are poste...

Time is finite. In this episode Patty dives into the importance of curating the people you spend time with to focus on quality over quantity. ADHD-friendly strategies included.  Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join the...

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Imposter syndrome is common with ADHD. In this episode Patty shares what it looks like and some ADHD-friendly strategies to manage it with more ease. Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join...

The International Conference on ADHD is November 30-December 1, 2023. In this episode Patty lists some of the things she loves about attending the conference and shares a big ADHD-Friendly announcement. Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfr...

This week Patty shares some ADHD-friendly tips on how to use friction to increase or decrease resistance to starting something. Additionally, Patty shares highlights from the week along with some tips and recommendations from books to a cleaning product! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe...

What is conscientiousness and how is being conscientious impacted by ADHD? In this episode Patty shares some of the latest research as well as tips to strengthen your own level of conscientiousness. Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriend...

Are your family traditions ADHD-friendly? In this episode Patty shares how she decided which traditions she wanted to establish for her family as well as some ideas of possible traditions to start for your family. Also, Patty shares some information on Forest Bathing and how her first experience went.  Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New...

What Happens When ADHD Meets Paid Subscriptions? In this episode Patty explores how difficult it can be to manage ongoing subscriptions when you have ADHD brain wiring and shares some ADHd-friendly strategies to manage them with more ease.  Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel...

Is your morning routine working for you?  In this episode Patty shares how your morning routine impacts your entire day. Also highlighted are some examples of morning routines, including Oprah and Tim Ferris, as well as her own!  Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: http...

It’s the 100th episode and we are celebrating! Join our celebration and hear what Patty has learned over the course of launching 100 weekly episodes in a row, her top 10 episodes and what changes are coming to the ADHD-Friendly podcast! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel her...

Patty started intermittent fasting (IF) 4 years ago. In this episode she shares what works for her and ways she finds it to be ADHD-friendly! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Friday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, ADHD Friendly Pod...

I talked about general tolerations in episode 24 and holiday tolerations in episode 58. Today I am talking about health-related tolerations. Some examples might include a sensitive tooth or a small injury you are hoping resolves on its own. Avoiding treatment is common in America, and my hunch is that it is more common for individuals with ADHD. I will highlight some common obstacles to seeking tr...

If you are prescribed stimulant medication as part of your ADHD-management program, you have probably experienced some of the challenges related to the shortages of the past several months. These shortages are compounding an already challenging situation for people impacted by ADHD. In this episode Patty dives into what is causing the shortages and shares some ADHD-friendly tips for managing the s...

“You’ve Heard of the Sunday Scaries. But What About the End-of-Summer Scaries?” That is the title of the Parents article by Allison Slater Tate that resonated with me the minute I read it. I knew exactly what she was referring to, even though I had never heard it framed that way. I dive into what they are and share some personal experiences as well as tips on how to shift from “scaries” to “excite...

My youngest child is headed to college this month. With this transition comes a lot of excitement, but also a decent amount of stress. I know from experience that transitioning from high school to college is challenging. Add ADHD to the mix and it can be a recipe for disaster. In this episode I share some ADHD-friendly strategies to support this transition with more ease, as well as some of my fav...

My mother used to tell me to go outside and play when I said I was bored. I used to tell my own children that it wasn’t my job to entertain them when they were bored. Neither approach worked for me or my kids. Boredom with ADHD is like kryptonite is to Superman. It can literally feel painful to be bored. In this episode Patty shares some research on the link between boredom and ADHD as well as som...

Does the heat and humidity of summertime impact you negatively? Do you find you have less energy, feel lethargic or maybe even feel more irritable than in cooler months? Most people have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) related to the winter months, but it also has a summer component. In this episode Patty shares some of the latest research and her personal challenges with the hot and hu...

Do you love to start things but struggle to finish them? Do you procrastinate starting something but have no difficulty finishing it once someone else has begun? In this episode Patty shares some information on how to make your strength work for you- and how to partner with a “Starter” or “Finisher” to make the other piece work with more ease! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Fr...

Do you plan five minutes for a task that takes an hour? Are you habitually late because you underestimated the time needed to arrive someplace? Estimating time accurately is a skill impacted by ADHD. In this episode Patty shares some tips to strengthen your time estimation skills! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted e...

A Personal Owner’s Manual is a powerful tool to support ADHD. The best time to start a POM is when you are a child. In today’s episode, Patty shares how to start a POM with the child in your life! https://www.viacharacter.org Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Friday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www...

Patty announces the launch of her new membership platform on ADHDFriendly.com. Offerings are designed to tilt the playing field in order to thrive with ADHD! Join now to lock in your membership at  only $29 per month with the limited time launch discount.  https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-all-access-membership-includes/ Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast...

Are you a prolific reader, or have you not picked up a book since you were assigned one to read in school? Research shows that all age groups are reading less. If you want to read more books this summer, Patty shares some ADHD-friendly tips to create interest and excitement about reading a good book (or two or three…)!  Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patt...