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

Oh, that crazy comfort zone. Today I'm talking about a couple ways to get practice at stepping outside of our comfort zone. Do you have ways that you practice stepping out side of your comfort zone? Click the contact info below and let me know! Mentioned in the podcast: FREE WEBINAR - How to use a bullet journal, the ADHD Big Brother way. To register for this live webinar, click here! The fas...

Do you struggle with social media overwhelm? Seems like I do, and I'd love to discuss it with you. Do you have a healthy boundary around your social media time? Mentioned in today's podcast: I'm doing a live webinar on September 5 and will walk you through how I use my bullet journal to make the most effective use of my time. This is the quick and dirty version of the bullet journal...

Today I'm taking a look at what I've learned making 100 episodes. The imposter syndrome, the scared kid in me, and my gratitude to this amazing community of ADHD adults.  Got ADHD/Depression and need a community? We got you! Hang out for a month and see if we are a good fit for you! I bet you'll stay. It's my favorite place to hang out. We are all about getting our lives in ord...

If you get nothing else from this episode, please know that when you give 50%, that's more than likely a normie 100%. It's scientific math...don't fact check me on it... ; An ADHD hyperfocus is equal to a normie 200%, so when people ask me why I'm cool with half-assing it, it's not because I believe in permissive laziness, it's because that's whole-assing to a no...

Meredith Edwards, host of the top podcast Meredith For Real: the curious introvert, is on the show today and we are talking about our unique skull spaghettis! We are the same, but we are different, and in that difference we are the same, but in a different way. Have a listen! Meredith Hackwith Edwards is the producer and host of the podcast Meredith For Real: the curious introvert on podcast platf...

Today I want to go over something that has/is helping me as I work on staying out of the bog of depression. Oh, that inner garbage. Let's talk about taking out the trash.  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,...

I do not enjoy it, and yet it has a huge effect on my progress. Let's talk about tracking!  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 great...ADHDBB has what you need to move your needle forward...

Oh, this is a fun one! I share some depression thoughts I'm having, some anxious attachment stuff, and I still manage to get some insights and tips on how you can get started on things when your entire being puts up a "NO!" barrier.  ************ 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...

This was a wonderful interview with Skye Waterson of Unconventional Organization! If that ADHD skull spaghetti brain of yours is anything like mine, then it's unbelievably hard to get moving on boring tasks. Skye is here to help! Skye is an ADHD coach and the founder of Unconventional Organization, an international ADHD support service that provides research-backed support to adults with ADHD...

Today I had a wonderful conversation with Sam Young! Sam Young, M. Ed, or Mr. Sam, as his community members call him,  is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy which is a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck! Sam is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a forme...

It will all make sense when you listen to the episode!  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 great...ADHDBB has what you need to move your needle forward.  Click here to learn more and join!  Fo...

Let's talk about doing things we don't want to do even though we want to do them and we think we should do them but we just don't want to do them so we don't end up doing them.  How do we do THOSE things?  Let's have a chat about it!  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 im...

I don't love the term self care. But I completely recognize that we need it! And it's a big fat pain in the ass sometimes for us ADHD folks! Today I share what works for me, and I invite you to share what works for you! Click here to tell me your kick butt self care regimen ! Check out the ADHD Big Brother Forum ! Stay connected with the ADHD Big Brother Newsletter The fastest path to ma...

We are only ever a turning point decision away from getting back on track! Here's how to do that! 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 great...ADHDBB has what you need to move your needle f...

We're going to get some structure in our lives today! Here's the 3 step process to practicing structure, summarized from the episode: 1) Pick a time tomorrow when you have ten minutes 2) Pick a thing to work on that you want to do but that you NEVER feel motivated to do. 3) Pick the easy point of entry to the task Then tomorrow, set the timer and GOOOO! Get updates, tips, and more by sta...

Do you ever get into those catatonic states where your brain just enters a void? Total brain fart? This episode might help! ************* 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 great...ADHDBB has...

Too much stress happening! So let's talk about how to manage this beast! Here's a link to the article I mentioned: Stress Management ********** Here's the link to the forum: ADHD Big Brother Forum Ready to Join the forum: CLICK HERE Share your awesome stress management tips with me! CLICK HERE The book I mentioned is Why Zebra’s Don’t Get Ulcers.  The fastest path to managing your A...

Caren Magill is the real deal! Today she helps me wrap my head around reflecting on the week and she is GOOD! This was an incredibly fun and educational conversation that I got a lot out of and I'm sure you will, too!  Caren is a certified ADHD life coach and a late-diagnosed ADHDer with a mind that works faster than quick-dry nail polish. She has figured out how to master her ADHD brain thro...

I'm still struggling to pull out of this depressive episode! GRRR! But I'm going for it. I have some ideas that I'm rambling about today. Let me know if you have any ideas of your own! You can reach out to me through the ADHD Big Brother website contact form . Interested in joining the forum? You can sign up here. If you want to sample some of the free non-member resources on the fo...

On today's episode: Sarah Vermunt! Sarah is the Founder of Careergasm and the author of Careergasm and Career Rookie . She helps people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good. Her work has been featured at Forbes , Fortune , Inc ., Entrepreneur , and Fast Company . And each month, her career advice is pumped into 30 million homes across...

In true ADHD fashion, I released an episode and it had random outtakes attached to it. So let's try this again! This one is about insights! My insight now is that I should double/triple check my podcasts before releasing them. SIGH Mentioned this week: The article about Jolee's challenge Book a free 30 minute call Contact me/Say Hi! The fastest path to managing your ADHD is with a team. ...

I think I'm getting burnt out on the term "goals." I think I might have a better term. And that's today's episode! Plus we'll learn the nuts and bolts of SMART goals..ugh, there's that word again... Mentioned in today's episode: Click here to learn more about my buddy Kent Dean! Click here to learn more about the ADHD Big Brother forum - get in early as it g...

Depression sucks! Maybe we can find a laugh in here somewhere? Here’s what mine feels like, and what I’m doing about it.  Stuff mentioned in this episode The Beck Depression Inventory - II Careergasm: How to Find Your Way To Feel-Good Work by Sarah Vermunt - THE greatest book on finding that thing that give s you purpose. The ADHD Big Brother Forum - this is where we are practicing daily external...

Are you ready to ADHD coach yourself? Refer back to this episode. This is your self-coaching gold. You'll learn the acronym APT, and SET, and that a pee pee doo doo is not just what a toddler has in their diaper! It's a solid ADHD technique! What?! Yes.... From the episode: The Rubiks Cube Video Check out the ADHD Big Brother Forum Contact Russ The book I mentioned: ADHD Coaching A Guide...

My kids and I continue to freak out about this. Yes, THE Adam Savage has listened to ADHD Big Brother, and shared it with his viewers! Here's a link to his YouTube video , and the shout out begins around 8 minutes. Watch the whole thing! The fart vending machine?!  If you would like to check out the ADHD Big Brother forum, click here! To sign up for the forum, clickety clackety right here. An...