Kim Spangler

ADHD Adultish

Health EN ↓ 30 episodes

Adulting is hard AF — especially when you have ADHD. I’m Kim Spangler — an ADHD coach and someone who knows firsthand what it’s like to live in brain chaos. This podcast is your judgment-free zone for navigating life with ADHD — with humor, honesty, and occasional F-bomb (and Lord of the Rings references).Each week, we dive into the real struggles: missed appointments, forgotten laundry, emotional spirals, and that overwhelming sense that everyone else got the Adulting Manual that you never received. You’ll get practical tips, relatable stories, and ADHD-friendly strategies to help you build r...

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Kim Spangler

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Why You Are Not Your ADHD (Plus Side Quests for Nerd Tangents and the Holidays) 27.11.2024 15:14

In this episode of  ADHD Adult(ish) , we’re diving into the chaos of ADHD, the holidays, and how to separate who you are from your symptoms. Inspired by a morning of weightlifting, Dungeons & Dragons, and some good old-fashioned ADHD tangents, we explore: Why we call ADHD “ADHD Man” in our house — and how it helps explain symptoms to kids and adults alike. The importance of understanding...

Why Your Focus Is Failing (and What You Can Do About It) 20.11.2024 20:39

Ever wonder why it feels easier to recall the lyrics to every 90s boy band song than to tackle your to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish), we’re diving into the sometimes sneaky culprits that could be making it even harder for you to focus. From cluttered spaces to skipped meals and those infamous mental browser tabs, I’ll break down the environmental, physical, and ment...

Taming the Chaos: Managing ADHD Overwhelm Before It Manages You 07.11.2024 16:39

Ever find yourself drowning in half-finished projects, overdue emails, and sticky notes that have become more decor than reminders? Welcome to ADHD overwhelm — where life doesn’t just feel big, it feels impossible. In this episode, I’m digging into why overwhelm hits us so hard and sharing tips to tackle it before burnout sets in. From unmet needs and people-pleasing to fluctuating energy and work...

Making Routines Suck Less: ADHD-Friendly Tips for Habit-Building 23.10.2024 16:01

In this episode of ADHD Adult(ish) , we’re tackling one of the biggest frustrations for ADHDers: building habits! Spoiler alert — it may be harder to build habits when you have ADHD, but it’s not impossible. We dive into why your brain might be rebelling against habits, how to approach routines in a way that actually works for your brain, and how to recover your habits when you get off track. Reso...

Why Adulting with ADHD Feels Like a Dumpster Fire (and How to Start Rising from the Ashes) 16.10.2024 18:38

Ever wonder why adulting is so freaking hard with ADHD? Yeah, me too! In this first episode of ADHD Adult(ish) , I'm digging into why managing life with ADHD feels like you're juggling 12 things but somehow dropping them all at once. I'll be sharing a little about my own story and how learning about ADHD helped me stop thinking I just sucked at life. Plus, I’ll walk you through how executive dysfu...