ADHD-Friendly

In this episode, we dive into how to create a family meeting routine that is ADHD-friendly for the adults and the kids! Quick tip: make it fun!! 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/ Thank you for checking out...

In this episode, Patty shares just some initial tips to start a monthly planning practice. If you have tried before or it just felt too hard to even start, check out this episode for some starter tips and visuals to get started with more ease! 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-Friendl...

In this episode, we explore the benefits of setting up a family command center to manage household chaos and support ADHD. Learn how a dedicated space for keys, mail, chargers, and calendars can streamline routines, reduce stress, and enhance organization. We'll share practical tips on designing an effective command center to keep everyone on track and support getting out of the house on time...

In this episode, we dive into how visual tools can transform planning for individuals with ADHD. Discover how pocket charts, physical calendars, and dry erase boards help break down tasks, enhance focus, and improve memory retention. Learn practical tips for integrating these tools into your daily routine to boost organization and productivity. Join us for some sparkly tips designed to make planni...

Do you have a capsule wardrobe to support your brain? Capsule wardrobes are budget-friendly and save time and space in your closet. Check out this episode to learn more about creating an ADHD-friendly capsule wardrobe to support yourself with more ease! PLUS: find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is avai...

Most of us have at least one hobby (most likely with tons of supplies!). Many of us have too many hobbies to keep up with. Are your hobbies serving you? Do they bring you joy? In this episode, Patty shares some tips to get your hobby materials under control so they are easier to see, access, and put away when you are finished. PLUS: find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book o...

How is your 2024 going so far? In this episode Patty helps you check-in on what you want in 2024. Did you have a word/theme for 2024? How is it working for you? Did you create a 24 in 2024 list? Do you want to just focus on the summer months? Patty can help you do that too! This episode has it all! PLUS: find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly...

Research has shown that ADHD impacts dental health. In this episode Patty shares some reasons why that is as well as some ADHD-friendly strategies to improve our oral health. Remember, something is more than nothing!  Also, find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for...

Sex is another area of life that is impacted by ADHD brain wiring. In this episode Patty shares some insights into the ADHD traits that work for and against a couple’s sex life, as well as some ADHD-friendly strategies to explore. Also, find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Frien...

Summer isn’t my favorite season (it is my 4th favorite!). In this episode I share some strategies I am using to make my summer more ADHD-friendly, so I am implementing more of my intentions and getting more out of the lazy days of summer! Also, find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the AD...

I have never liked loud noises. Even as a child I didn’t like going to see fireworks because the noise would scare me. I now know I am sensitive to noise. Are you? In this episode you’ll learn some ADHD-friendly tips to manage noise sensitivity.  Also, find out what I purchased this week as well as my pick for book of the week! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available i...

If you struggle with feedback, you're not alone. In this episode Patty shares some strategies from the book, Thanks for the Feedback by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone. She also shares what she purchased this week (spoiler alert: all were wants- not needs!). The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $79.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.c...

Movies have some great ADHD-Friendly strategies and Apollo 13 is one of the best! In this episode we are breaking down Apollo 13 movie strategies such as “Go/No-Go for Launch” and how to use a Launch Pad to get out of the house with everything needed each day! Check out this episode for these tips and more… including a first for the podcast- Patty shares everything she purchased this week and hope...

According to research, the answer is more likely to be yes than no. In this episode Patty shares who her favorite child(ren?) is and some ways to explore making each of your kids your favorite! 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/ Thank you for checking out this episode of th...

I was listening to an episode of Smartless podcast with guest  Steph Curry, who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Steph shared that the coach had a goal for the team this year, to Win the Week. Meaning if they played 3 games and won 2 of them, they would win the week. And, if they did that throughout the season, they would put themselves in the playoffs and in position to win the championship....

In his book Spark, Dr. John Ratey says, “Exercise is the single-most powerful tool you have to optimize your brain function.” In this episode Patty shares how ADHD can negatively impact our exercise goals and then highlights some ADHD-friendly strategies to make exercise more consistent. *Check with your healthcare professional before adding to or changing your exercise routine. The ADHD-Friendly...

Talking about our strengths can feel uncomfortable, but if we aren’t using them intentionally, we aren’t thriving! In this episode Patty shares how to connect to your strengths with more ease and some examples of hers from her Expecto Patronum Journal (visual success journal).  The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Course PLUS Planner is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $79.95: https://w...

Do you read something and have no memory of what you just read? Does highlighting information help, but not as much as you would like? Taking notes using visuals is a game changer. In this episode, Patty shares what SketchNotes are and how she uses them to remember more of what she wants to so she can use that information to support her brain with more ease! The ADHD-Friendly Planner On-Demand Cou...

Do you turn in at night realizing you spent the day putting out the biggest fire in front of you at any given moment? In this episode Patty shares how to create a daily plan as well as the steps she follows (most days, but not all!). 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/ Thank...

Do you have “Nomophobia?” Nomophobia is described as feeling uncomfortable when you don’t have your phone. If this sounds like you, check out this episode to learn more about it as well as some strategies to combat it! The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Thank you for checking out this episode of the...

What we eat impacts our brain. With ADHD, food choices are even more impactful. In this episode **Patty shares some of the latest research on the impact of ADHD on nutrition and some strategies to explore if you are looking to make some different nutritional choices. **Please note, Patty is not a medical provider or nutritional expert. The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendl...

Have you been told you are too much of something? Too talkative, too loud, too lazy, too forgiving, too kind, etc.? In this episode Patty shares what she is ‘too much’ of and ways she has made it work for her more often than it works against her. The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Thank you for check...

Do you get the “Sunday Scaries?” In this episode Patty shares what they are, her experience with them from her years as a teacher, and, of course, some ADHD-friendly strategies to support yourself to manage them with more ease! The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/ Thank you for checking out this episod...

Since 2012 Patty has been exploring, planning, and thinking about ways to use Leap Day in ADHD-Friendly ways, but in true ADHD fashion, those intentions weren’t implemented. No more! Patty put the structure in place to offer something this Leap Day, February 29, 2024. This is the Leap Day where intentions meet actions! While it isn’t the day-long workshop or in-person event she envisioned so many...

Sleep, the final frontier. We boldly go where no ADDer has gone before! Just kidding, but sleep can be incredibly challenging with ADHD. In this episode Patty shares a bit of research on how ADHD can impact sleep and some ADHD-friendly strategies to explore if you aren’t waking up refreshed in the morning. The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https:/...