ADHD-Friendly

In this episode, we explore why motivation isn’t a lack of willpower for ADHD brains - it’s a difference in how energy and dopamine work. I share research-backed insights and practical strategies to help you reframe motivation and harness your brain’s unique wiring. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly sh...

Before jumping into new goals, it’s powerful to pause and look back at what actually worked for you over the past year. Our brains tend to forget wins and over-focus on what went wrong, so without a quick review, we set goals that don’t match how we really operate. A simple past year review helps you choose goals that fit your strengths, your patterns, and the way your ADHD brain truly thrives. PL...

Our brains love to tell us we’ll remember everything from the holiday season — what worked, what didn’t, and the small tweaks that made a big difference — but we almost never do. We feel so confident in the moment that we don’t capture the lessons, only to hit next December wishing we had written down the things that would have saved stress and frustration. Check out this episode and capture those...

A quick episode just in time for the final holidays of 2025. Hear some of Patty’s wins, a new author a friend recommended that she is enjoying, and more. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Join ADHD-Friendly now and...

Waiting for the right amount of motivation is something many of us with ADHD have done… many, many times. The challenge is that ADHD brains struggle to get activated when we need them to- especially when tasks are tedious, boring, or overwhelming. Patty shares 3 of her favorite motivation hacks to lower resistance and start with more ease. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create a...

Small talk can feel exhausting or pointless for many people with ADHD. It often takes extra effort to focus, find the right words, or keep the conversation flowing. Executive function challenges like working memory, impulse control, and attention shifts can make it harder to follow the natural rhythm of quick, surface-level conversations. In this episode, hear five ADHD-friendly tips to make small...

It’s that time of year again! It’s time for the 2025 ADHD-Friendly Favorite Things episode! Check out this episode to discover what made out list this year! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Join ADHD-Friendly now a...

For ADHD brains, small areas of clutter can add to mental noise and stress, especially first thing in the morning or before bed. A quick declutter of your nightstand helps signal rest, order, and calm setting you up for better sleep and a smoother start tomorrow. Check out this episode for some tips to tidy your nightstand! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly...

Introversion is not a negative personality trait. It is about how you get energy. In this episode Patty shares some recent research as well as some of her favorite introvert strategies (she has a lifetime of them!). FREE WEBINAR!  https://tinyurl.com/Nov-20-FREE-Webinar PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in...

The holiday season is upon us once again, and in this episode I share some ADHD-friendly tips to do in advance of the holidays to set yourself up for less stress and more enjoyment. Yes, please! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-f...

Approximately 6% of adults in the United States have a diagnosis of ADHD (about 15.5 million people). In this episode Patty shares core symptoms and challenges. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Join ADHD-Friendly n...

Asking for help can be hard, especially for those of us with ADHD. In this episode, Patty shares how creating a Help Menu can make it easier. This ADHD-friendly tool lowers resistance and helps you take action faster when you need it.  PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $1...

Do you struggle to flip the switch into work mode when you work from home? A faux commute is a simple and ADHD-friendly strategy to transition into focus. Check out this episode to learn how to bridge into focus-mode with a virtual commute. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for on...

Staying fit in today’s busy world can be challenging. With ADHD brain wiring, that challenge is often even greater. In this episode Patty shares some ADHD-friendly strategies to make motivation, movement, and momentum easier to achieve. Listen for ways to customize a strategy to work for you! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eB...

This week Patty shares a quick and easy way to lean into one of her favorite mantras, “Something is more than nothing.” Learn how choosing a small action that requires effort can be a game changer when it comes to doing the effortless thing you enjoy! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly...

One of the biggest drains for ADHD brains is decision fatigue- where we have too many choices, too many steps, too much to filter through. We just get stuck. In this episode Patty shares how to use Decision Flowcharts to support your decision-making process. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Fr...

Imagine being asked to fold your body to fit into a contortion box. That's what it can feel like when people with ADHD try to make systems designed for neurotypical brains work for them. In this episode Patty shares how trying to fit in keeps us small and drains our energy and some ADHD-friendly ways to break out of the box. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Fri...

Meditating has lots of benefits. But meditating with an ADHD brain can be challenging. Slowing down… stopping… to be present in the moment can feel impossible with our racing brains. In this episode Patty shares some tips to create “Mindful Minutes” or “eminems” to make it easier to add a bit of this helpful practice to your life. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Fr...

Planning a wedding can be fun, and also very stressful. In this episode Patty shares how starting with your “Why” can create ease and clarity throughout the process of planning for one of the most important days in your life! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: http...

Why does everything take me longer?  Is your brain always one step behind? Discover what slow processing speed is, how it affects daily life, and simple strategies to work with your brain’s natural rhythm. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly...

If you watch or listen to ADHD-Friendly, you already know I do NOT like to cook. However, ironically I do like some cooking shows. Alton Brown’s Good Eats is one of my all-time favorites. In this episode I am going to share some ways we can use Alton Brown’s approach to cooking to create more ease. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (P...

This week I’m celebrating a double milestone — 200 podcast episodes and 200 weeks of Monday through Thursday yoga! In this episode, I’m sharing what helped me stay consistent (even with an ADHD brain) and the simple systems you can use to build your own version of consistency — without perfection. If you’ve been struggling to follow through, this one's for you! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for...

Struggling to follow-through on your intentions? This week’s ADHD-Friendly podcast dives into the power of accountability partners- what they are, how they work, and why they make getting things done easier for ADHD brains. Tune in for real-life examples you can try today! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available...

This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered: What if college just isn’t the right fit for me or my ADHD brain? Whether you're a student, parent, or someone rethinking your path, this episode explores five ADHD-friendly alternatives to the traditional college route—plus next steps, costs, and potential income for each. Let’s tilt the playing field and find a better-fitting path forward...

In this episode, we bust the top 8 myths about ADHD and shine a light on 8 truths most people don’t know. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or are just learning about ADHD, this episode clears up common misunderstandings and shares language that supports—not shames—those with ADHD brain wiring. Tune in to get the facts and learn what not to say (and what to say instead). PLUS: Hear this week’s pick fo...