ADHD-Friendly

Research shows 43% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by the end of January. In this episode Patty shares ADHD-friendly tips to reset and reconnect to yours so you can have more of what you want in 2025! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has a new Hybrid Course: ADHDU!  Click the link below for more info: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-all-...

We hear all the time that ADHD brain-wiring looks different for each individual. So, why do we spend so much time trying to make what works for everyone else work for us? In this episode Patty shares how customization is a key factor in thriving with ADHD- and tips on how to do it! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has launched a new Hybrid Course: ADHDU! C...

The holidays are in the rear view mirror, but still close enough to remember your wins and misses. Patty shares tips on how to capture them now before they are forgotten so your 2025 holidays are better than ever! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has launched a new Hybrid Course: ADHDU! Click the link below for more info:: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd...

What do you want to celebrate having achieved in 2025? How will you remember your intentions? An ADHD-friendly tool is to make a 25 in ‘25 List! Patty shares some sparkly ways to begin and some of the items on her 25 in ‘25 List! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has a NEW HOME! Click the link below for more info:: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly...

Happy 2025! Mantras can make it easier to reconnect to goals, align with strengths, and stay focused on your priorities. Start the new year off strong with an ADHD-friendly mantra. Hear some of Patty’s favorites and some new ones she is considering implementing in 2025! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has a NEW HOME! Try it for FREE for 7 days by using th...

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year! In this final episode of 2024 I review my wins and challenges from my 24 in 2024 list. Grab your list of goals and aims and let’s celebrate some wins together! PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for book of the week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has a NEW HOME! Click the link below for more info:: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-all-access-member...

There are less than two weeks left in 2024 and all of my tasks aren’t done yet. Join me as I share tips to evaluate what to keep on your list and what to cross off.  PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for book of the week! ADHD-Friendly Membership has a NEW HOME! Check the link below for more info:: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-all-access-membership-includes/ The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-De...

It is estimated that nearly 45% of Americans own a dog and 32% own a cat. The costs of owning either has gone up in recent years. In this episode I share some tips to make those costs a bit more ADHD-friendly. Also in this episode are tips to keep your pet family members safe over the holidays. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planne...

Wrapping gifs is not my thing, but I do have tips to make it more sparkly and ADHD-friendly! In this episode I share some of my favorite ways to get gifts wrapped that look good enough to display under your tree or on a gift table (not prefect, but good enough). 🙂 PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Fri...

Self-care is essential with ADHD. The holidays can make it harder to carve out time, while at the same time we often need it even more! In this episode Patty shares some ADHD-friendly strategies to tap into self-care during the holiday season. She also created a free tool “Holiday Self-Care Bingo” that you can access at her website: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/resources/ PLUS: Hear this week’s pi...

It’s that time of year again… time for ADHD-Friendly’s Favorite Things! There are 24 things that made it on our list in 2024. From Travel items to sparkly cleaning tools, there is something for everyone! PLUS: I share my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $79.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friend...

The holidays are nearly here, again. What would it be like if you had a template to follow? A list of traditions, favorite recipes, reminders of what you want more of… and less of! That is the core of a Holiday POM. In this episode Patty shares how to start yours! Let’s do this!! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Pla...

Patty shares how the Conscious Competence Theory was a game-changer for how she navigates ADHD and how using the 4 stages can be a very ADHD-friendly tool in your toolbox! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $79.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/...

Happy Halloween! It’s Daylight Savings Time this weekend, and Patty shares some tips to make “falling back” more ADHD-friendly. It’s also ADHD-Friendly’s 3rd Anniversary! This is a quick and fun episode you won’t want to miss! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $...

With the exception of watching the Carolina Hurricanes hockey games, I don’t like watching sports! But what does get me into sports is paying attention to the “calming rituals” so many players have. ADHD brain wiring can mean dealing with a lot of stress. In this episode I share how using calming rituals can be an ADHD-friendly tool for your toolbox! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick f...

It’s fall, which is one of my favorite times of year. But it is also time for allergies and the dreaded cold and flu season. Is your medicine cabinet stocked and ready? In this episode I share tips and some new tools that made my tune-up sparkly. I hope none of us will need the allergies, cold, and/or flu medicines, but just in case, check out this episode to help you be ready! PLUS: I share my we...

For me, digital organization is much more challenging than organizing my physical belongings. It highlights my weak executive function skills and creates an enormous drain on my energy reserves. In this episode, I am sharing some tips I found while trying to make organizing my own digital photos, files and emails more ADHD-friendly. Plus I share a “hot take" about dressers! PLUS: I share my w...

Moving from summer to fall creates opportunities for organizing seasonal items. In this episode I share some of my favorite tips as well as some new ones. Also, I just learned what a “tosser" is and realized I have been one for years! Are you a “tosser” too? PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available...

Is your entryway inviting or does it keep you from inviting people into your home? Check out this episode for lots of ideas to make your entryway more ADHD-friendly… and inviting! Also, Patty shares a tip called the Brain Dump Notebook! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop...

Does your schedule create energy or drain it? A busy calendar can lead to overwhelm, decision fatigue, and even resentment. Learn 5 quick steps to simplify your schedule and protect your energy.! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $79.95: https://www.adhdfriendly...

What would Henry Winkler do? I have been using this acronym since hearing Henry on the Smartless podcast. He is such a kind human being, with a humble sincerity that is inspiring! In this episode I share some ADHD-friendly ways this mantra has been working for me and it might even work for you!  PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand...

What exactly is Working Memory and how is it impacted by ADHD? In this episode Patty breaks it down with simple examples to help connect to with more ease. And, of course, lots of ideas for tools to support it are also shared! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $...

It is a simple, two-letter word, yet it is sometimes the hardest word to say… No. In this episode Patty shares how saying no to things that don’t serve us is like a gift and gives some examples of where she has used it in her life as a powerful ADHD-friendly tool! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is availabl...

Routines are a game-changer, and for those with ADHD, they are even more essential! In this episode we dive into common routines to start or strengthen, ADHD related challenges that can undermine our efforts to keep up with them, and some tips to set yourself up to succeed. PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner i...

Does your car look like a bomb exploded inside of it? Are there water bottles, envelopes/mail, empty food containers, sports equipment, extra clothes, etc. inside? In this episode we share some tips to go from ADHD-Mobile as a challenge to an ADHD-Mobile that works for our brains! PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Pl...