ADHD-Friendly

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:/...

An ADHD Scout is a person looking for information from a person with knowledge or experience in an area they are struggling in. ADHD Scouts can guide us forward with more ease. In this episode Patty shares examples of where she first found the idea of an ADHD Scout helpful as well as some ideas for where to find one and even how to be an ADHD Scout yourself! The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is availa...

Patty’s Starter List of POM Tools A Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) is the essential go-to tool in your ADHD-friendly toolbox. In this episode, Patty answers a subscribers request to share a list of POM tools that you might want to include in YOUR Personal Owner’s Manual. There are a lot of options, so check out the most sparkly one to begin and you will be on your way to creating a POM that support...

How Accountability Partners can be used as an ADHD-friendly Tool There is a difference between body doubles and accountability partners. In this episode Patty shares what they are and some examples of how each can support closing the gap between intentions and actions with more ease. The ADHD-Friendly Planner PDF is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/a...

With ADHD, we have lots of intentions, but struggle to get them checked off. The ADHD-Friendly Planner is designed to make the doing easier. In this episode Patty shares how she created the planner as well as her step by step process to plan with it. Want your own Printable PDF of the ADHD-Friendly Planner? It is available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $9.95: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd...

Do you struggle to stay organized? In this episode Patty shares the 3 priorities to keep in mind when picking storage and organization tools. Lots of visual examples are shared! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join the...

Have you explored AI/ChatGPT? Does the idea overwhelm you? In this episode Patty shares some examples of how she has used ChatGPT as an ADHD-friendly tool… as well as the results! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join t...

Happy 2024! Wow, another new year is here. What do you want to do with it? What do you want to have more or less of by the end of 2024? In this episode Patty revisits her 2023 intentions and shares some ADHD-friendly strategies and tools to help clarify your goals, aims and intentions for the new year. Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New...

Tolerations. We all have them - and every one of them drains our energy. In this episode Patty shares her new Tolerations Worksheet and goes through some of her current tolerations to demonstrate how she uses it. PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iFkPmqVtR4liZQhVSJ7bAECDhsKwJIAH/view?usp=share_link Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New...

Each year I share some tried and true holiday tips. This year I only have 2 tips to share. They are simple and potentially life-changing. Happy Holidays! Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday!  Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendly Check out/Join the ADHD-Friendly membershi...