ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

We all want a system. We all wish we had a perfect system so that we could achieve our New Year's resolutions. This episode is the truth burrito for you. Gobble it up! And then I'd like to discuss how we will make it actually happen for you!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more important...

First episode of 2026! Let's make sure we get our stuff squared away before all our big plans get forgotten into the abyss of all the resolutions we failed in the past!  Don't forget to reach out and tell me how you capture ideas! Experience that judgment-free, shame-free support! Here's the link to reach out The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brothe...

Crappy tasks never feel right in the moment. There's always tension. I have some thoughts on that and a challenge for you!  Mentioned in the podcast: My new webpage for the community! Check it out here Dr. Shane Calhoun on ADHDBB Dr. Shane's Routines Workshop Episode 168 - Dr. Shane Talks ADHD and Addiction Episode 147 - Dr. Shane Talks Dopamine, Serotonin, ADHD and Depression The fastes...

ADHD = out of sight, out of mind. It also means that if nobody is watching then I will only be letting myself down if I don't do "the thing."  Let's talk about using visibility to get stuff done!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people that support your jo...

Today we cover some of my mental health stuff, some season depresso stuff, some community failure stuff, and how to do those extra holiday to do stuffs before it's too late!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people that support your journey.  There is no struggle too smal...

Let's talk about how we are going to get stuff done when every fiber of my being is kicking and screaming about it. Gotta love that skull spaghetti!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people that support your journey.  There is no struggle too small, and no ambition too gr...

Which side of the tracks are you on? I love the word consistent. It's my favorite! Send me an email and let's have a hardcore, heated, Thanksgiving-style, dysfunctional argument about it!  Opus No. 1 hold music by Tim Carleton The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people...

Let's get back to some solo episodes and dig in to what it takes for us adults with ADHD to do stuff. I will tell you exactly what it takes for me to do important stuff. The struggle is real!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people that support your journey.  There is no...

Today we are talking about fitness. Why is it so dang hard for an ADHDer to be successful with diet and exercise?! Well, fitness pro Lucy Cooke is here to help us out!  Lucy's Links: Lucy's Food Freedom Fix Program - use coupon code PODCAST for 20% off ADHD and Fitness event at ADHD Big Brother Lucy's instagram @lucy_liftyourlife The time I guested on Lucy's podcast: The Not So...

Great conversation with Matteo Esposito of Invisible Challenge this week.  He educates us on bipolar disorder, treatment centers and he helps me understand what happens when you go to the treatment centers. This is my preferred method of learning. I want to hear from someone who lives it, has gone through it, and has a 1st person account of what goes on.  Matteo's links: Main Invisible Challe...

What are the main ingredients of the ADHD cake? The ones that are essential. Today I am sharing the two that are my non-negotiables.  If you are interested in more free resources, head over to the main ADHD Big Brother website and enjoy!  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the peopl...

We ADHDers love to follow our whims and "wing it." If that's you, how is that going for you? Historically, that never ended well with me. Today I'm going to talk about how to move on from winging it...at least a little!  Mentioned in this episode: The Time Magazine article "The Worst Things to Say to Someone with ADHD"  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a...

Had a very enlightening and fun conversation with Shelby Nolan of A Divergent Lens Counseling this week. We learn more about alexithymia, the positive side of shame, and more! I really enjoyed our chat. Shelby Nolan Bio: works as a trauma therapist as a licensed professional counselor. She specializes in working with neurodivergent and queer folks, in particular. As a neurodivergent person herself...

What kind of mindset do you have? Growth, or Fixed? Scarcity or Abundance? What's going on with this mind of ours and how it's set? Let's discuss!  Mentioned in this episode: My article on substack: Heartset over Mindset Fresh Perspective on Goals Workshop The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure,...

Had a great time talking with Dr. Laurie Bruce this week about my old nemesis depression. We cover depression, suicidal ideations, and one of her DBT strategies of radical acceptance. This was a very helpful conversation for me, and I hope you get something out of it!  Suicide Prevention Numbers: In the US - Dial 988 you can also visit  https://988lifeline.org/ And here is a list of suicide hotlin...

Many of us know that action comes first and motivation follows. But what if that action is seemingly impossible?! Let's have a chat about that today. I've got some ideas on how to get started.  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more importantly...the people that support your journey.  There...

Got a chance to have a great conversation with my friend, and master business coach for adults with ADHD, Skye Waterson! If you are an adult with ADHD who is running your own business, if you are solopreneuring, if you are looking for growth and revenue without burnout and overwhelm, Skye is your person!  Here are the links to learn more: Unconventional Organisation homepage The ADHD Skills Lab po...

Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today.  Mentioned in the show: Insight Timer Anxiety Meditation Comedian Sheng Wang  The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we provide the tools, the resources, the structure, but more impor...

Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work! Mentioned in this episode:  The Paid Community Blueprint , a 5-day mini-course + PDF that walks experts through: The 4 types of profitable paid communities (and which one fits their business) How to pic...

Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken . He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.  If you want to learn more about Justin, visit his website: www.stucknotbroken.com You can also check out his books here: Stuck Not Broken Book 1: Trauma and the Polyvagal Paradigm Stuck Not Broken Book 2: Building Safety The fastest path to managing y...

We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass.  Here's a substack article I wrote about it. I got to meet Dr. Laurie Bruce and she agreed to come on the show to talk about the various modalities. Hopefully that helps us make a better choice about the kind of therapy to seek.  For more information on Dr....

Very excited to talk to one of the smartest folks out there on these subjects. Dr. Tina Schneider and I discussed ADHD, depression, anxiety, and got into a bit about addiction and the power of mindfulness to help with it all!  Links mentioned in the podcast: Tina's Website: Monarch Counseling Vote for Tina in the CBUS best of 2025: Here's the link to vote Here's a helpful article di...

Had a fantastic conversation with expert coach Brooke Schnittman of Coaching with Brooke.  She has a survey on her site if you are an adult with ADHD that has experienced bullying, and would like to help out. Here's the link to the survey.  More links mentioned in the podcast: Brooke's About Me Page -She's been busy!  Brooke's book "Activate Your ADHD Potential"  And...

The theme this month is about support. Support is mission critical for an adult with ADHD, that is my opinion, and the ways we can get support is vast! From the various therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR) to ADHD Coaching, to Communities, to our family and friends, to ourselves (how are we supporting ourselves!)  This month I'll talk to experts in the supportive arts, and this episode I share a b...

So that happened. "That" being a day when I sunk hard. Full hopelessness activated. But with it came an insight, and idea, and a challenge that I have brought into the community.  Mentioned in the podcast: Skye Waterson's "Learn How To Maximize Your Time" workshop. Click here to learn more The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team.  At ADHD Big Brother, we prov...