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If you feel like a different person in the winter, you’re not imagining it. Shorter days and colder weather can impact your mood, your energy, and your executive functioning. I’m sharing 5 mindset shifts and strategies that help me (and my clients) feel more supported when the seasons change, so you can adjust, take the pressure off, and find a little more cozy along the way. What You’ll Learn in...

Decision fatigue is real and it requires a ton of executive functioning strategies to navigate the analysis paralysis that comes with it. I’m sharing the warning signs decision fatigue is keeping you stuck and 5 strategies you can start using today. What you’ll learn in this episode How decision fatigue and analysis paralysis can show up, from bouncing between tasks to autopiloting into scrolling,...

If you're overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or feeling like you're always playing catch-up, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the 3 permission slips I give my executive function coaching clients (and myself) when the "shoulds" start piling up. What you'll learn in this episode Why "I just need to do things faster" keeps you stuck, and what to ask yourself instead How to slow down in small, reali...

Does it feel like it's impossible to do anything “extra” because your day is so jam packed? In this episode, we’re talking about how tiny, intentional choices can create more ease in your daily life. From quick mindset shifts to simple habits, you’ll learn how to set future you up for success—without adding more stress to your plate. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How small decisions can reduc...

Have you ever spent hours researching the perfect planner, rewriting an email 10 times before hitting send, or waiting for the right time to start a project? You might think it’s perfectionism , but what if it’s actually executive dysfunction ? In this episode, I break down how perfectionism and executive dysfunction overlap , why both can keep you stuck, and how to recognize what’s really holding...

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I should be able to stop scrolling,” while still somehow glued to your phone… this episode is for you. I’m going to walk you through a simple 3-step formula to have a healthier relationship with your phone. By the end of this episode, you’ll build your own personalized toolbox of strategies to help you stop doomscrolling & use your phone in a way that act...

If you’ve ever picked up your phone to respond to a text or Google something quick, but accidentally found yourself down an unintentional doomscroll rabbit hole… or found yourself paralyzed, mindlessly scrolling while simultaneously telling yourself “you should stop” but feeling incapable of putting the phone down — this episode is for you. If you want to be more mindful of how you use your phone...

Fall is here, and with it comes a whole new set of schedules, routines, and things to keep track of. In this episode, I'm talking about why transitions can be so hard, especially if you have ADHD. I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts I've been using with clients this fall (from college students adjusting to a new semester to parents juggling new school schedules) to help you move through change with a lit...

Feeling overwhelmed by a schedule change, a routine that's fallen apart, or just... life? Same. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple systems I lean on I’m overwhelmed. What you'll learn in this episode: Why giving yourself permission to let your systems (and your consistency) look different is one of the most supportive things you can do How I stopped doomscrolling and using my phone as a nervous...

Last episode I talked about why smart, capable college students get stuck. Today I'm sharing the good news: there are five concrete systems I build with students that help them navigate college with more confidence, ease, and self-compassion. These aren't one-size-fits-all fixes, they're tools we design together to fit each student's unique brain. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's sch...

If your bright, capable college student is procrastinating, missing deadlines, or avoiding their inbox altogether, I want you to know something first: it's not laziness. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the strategies that worked in high school often fall apart in college, and what's really happening in your student's brain when they get stuck. This is the conversation I have with parents al...

If you've ever wondered what actually happens in an executive function coaching session — or whether it's even the right fit for you — this episode is for you. I'm answering the questions I get asked most on discovery calls, from what coaching looks like week to week to how long it actually takes to see change. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call...

Want to Explore if Executive Function Coaching is Right for you? Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call If you've ever wondered whether other people struggle with the same things you do: getting started on tasks, keeping up with laundry, remembering what you said you'd do in that meeting last week — this episode is for you. As an executive function...

"I didn’t get as much done as I wanted to." If you've said this to yourself more times than you can count, you're not alone. It's one of the most common things I hear from my executive function coaching clients. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your brain fixates on unfinished tasks (and what "open loops" have to do with it) How all-or-nothing thinking convinces you that nothing you did toda...

Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier. What you’ll learn in th...

Life is joyful, stressful, chaotic, and never seems to slow down. Between the laundry, emails, deadlines, and all the things you want to make time for (like rest, hobbies, or time with your people), it’s no wonder your brain feels maxed out. In this episode, I’m diving into the messy reality of overwhelm, why it shows up, how it snowballs, and what you can do when it feels like too much. I’ll shar...

Have you ever tried to take the most efficient route… only to end up creating more work for yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing a very real (and very soggy) story about how my attempt to save time ended with me falling into a lake. We’ll talk about why your brain chases efficiency, how it can actually drain your executive functioning, and how to create systems that help both current and future...

“How can I be more consistent?” If you’ve asked yourself that question lately, you’re not alone. As an executive function and ADHD coach, I hear this all the time. But here’s the twist: today’s episode is all about why it's okay not to be 100% consistent and how redefining consistency can actually help you stick with your habits, routines, and systems more sustainably. What you’ll learn in this ep...

What is body doubling and why does it work so well for ADHD brains? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of my favorite (and most underrated) executive function strategies: body doubling. Whether you've been doing it your whole life without a name for it, or you've never heard of it before, this episode will help you understand why it works and give you a whole menu of ways to try it. What you'l...

Why Do I Always Wait Until the Last Minute? (And What to Actually Do About It) If you've ever found yourself scrambling to finish something right before the deadline — telling yourself next time will be different — this episode is for you. I'm digging into why your brain is wired to lean on urgency as a motivator, and I want you to walk away feeling understood. In this episode, you'll learn: Why w...

If you've ever stared at your to-do list knowing exactly what needs to get done and still couldn't make yourself start this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why motivation works differently for ADHD and neurodivergent brains, and sharing a simple 5-part framework called PINCH (designed by Dr. William Dodson) that helps you create your own motivation, even when you don’t have a deadline approa...

This is such an important conversation that everyone needs to hear. I'm talking with Ayurvedic practitioner Rita Sweeney about something I wish I'd learned way earlier: the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they affect your energy, mood, focus, and productivity. In this episode, you'll learn: The four phases of the menstrual cycle (spring, summer, fall, winter) and what's actually happeni...

5 Simple Systems That Changed My Life (And How to Make Them Work for Your Brain) This episode gets a little personal. After years of helping clients build executive function systems, I've been reflecting on the simple systems I use in my own life. I’m sharing 5 with you today! These aren't perfect, and they won't all be the right fit for your brain, but I'll walk you through each one and ask you q...

I sat down with Annika Angelo, ADHD nutrition expert and creator of the Eat to Focus Cookbook , to talk about the real reason feeding yourself feels so overwhelming when you have ADHD. It's not laziness, it's neuroscience. We cover everything from why you might not notice hunger cues to practical strategies to feed yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: How nutrition impacts ADHD brains Why eati...

If you've ever walked away from a task and come back feeling completely lost or avoided starting back up because you couldn't remember where you left off, this episode is for you. If you live with ADHD or executive dysfunction, you know how hard it can be to pick up where you left off. Task initiation, working memory challenges, and the mental load of reorienting yourself mid-project can make even...