Corporate to Calm

In this episode, Linda Monahan ADHD coach, business mentor, Taurus queen and lover of a good routine dives into the hilarious, relatable and downright ridiculous quirks that come with ADHD. From birthday boundaries to laundry systems, from “my chair” energy to needing every detail of a plan, this episode explores how ADHD shows up in everyday life… and how those quirks impact business, relationshi...

In this raw, funny and deeply validating episode, Linda breaks down the invisible social rules that neurodivergent women constantly trip over. This is not because we’re “wrong,” but because the world communicates in coded language we were never handed the manual for. From “We should meet for coffee” (which often means please leave me alone) to “That’s so interesting” (which usually means I’m not i...

In this episode, Linda explores the emotional, energetic and entrepreneurial realities of living with ADHD.   From navigating takers and energy‑drainers to understanding why neurodivergent people are so often misunderstood, this episode is packed with truth, humour, and practical wisdom for ADHD women and creative entrepreneurs. Linda shares openly about motherhood, marriage, business ownership, a...

  In the latest episode of the Irish ADHD Is Podcast Linda takes a raw, honest look at what ADHD really feels like behind the scenes. The passion, the burnout, the emotional crash and the complicated relationship we have with motivation. After a short break, Linda returns to share why ADHDers can love something deeply yet struggle to stay consistent, why joy feels fleeting and why pressure‑based A...

Wave of Light – Pregnancy Loss Awareness Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss, IVF, Emotional Distress This episode of ADHD Is… is a deeply personal one. I’m sharing my experience of IVF, pregnancy loss, and the emotional impact of navigating it all while living with ADHD. This time of year always brings reflection, and I wanted to open up about a journey that shaped not only my life, but the path that...

ADHD Is… Why We Act Before We Think Impulsivity is one of the most misunderstood parts of ADHD and one of the most impactful. In this episode, I open up about my personal experience with ADHD impulsivity, from interrupting conversations to making risky decisions and how it shaped my life both positively and negatively. I also share why impulsivity played a major role in my decision to stop drinkin...

ADHD IS... | Meditation and Why It Doesn’t Work for Everyone and That's OK! Welcome to The ADHD Is... Podcast with ADHD mentor Linda Monahan In this episode we’re talking about ADHD, meditation, habits and energy cycles and why the traditional advice around mindfulness and daily routines doesn’t always work for ADHD brains. Let’s be honest Not every ADHD person can sit still and meditate. And that...

ADHD IS... Relationships | Choosing the Right Partner Changes Everything Choosing the right partner when you have ADHD can completely change your life.  In this episode of the ADHD Is... Podcast, I share my personal experience of relationships, masking, emotional safety and why the partner you choose can have a huge impact on your ADHD life, parenting and mental load. As someone who is ADHD, medic...

ADHD Entrepreneurs | When Slowing Down Is the Strategy (Not the Failure) This is an older solo episode of Corporate to Calm, but if you’re an ADHD entrepreneur navigating burnout, post-illness recovery, or self-doubt this one hits differently now. Last summer, I was ready to take on the world. Momentum was high. Opportunities were flowing. Energy was strong. Then Covid hit in me October and everyt...

ADHD | 5 Lessons That Transformed My Business  This is an older episode of Corporate to Calm, but these five lessons are even more powerful now especially if you’re building a business with ADHD. Because growth with ADHD isn’t about doing more. It’s about building better habits. Over the past 12 months, these five lessons have fundamentally improved my mindset, structure, and business calm and the...

ADHD | Self-Limiting Beliefs & The Habits That Rewire Them This is an earlier episode of Corporate to Calm and the conversation around self-limiting beliefs is even more important now, especially for ADHD women in business. Because when you have ADHD, self-limiting beliefs aren’t just mindset. They’re often built from years of • “You’re too much.” • “You’re not consistent.” • “You have so much...

Why do ADHD friendships feel so intense and so fragile? In this episode of The ADHD Is…Podcast, I’m talking about something many neurodivergent women experience but rarely say out loud 👉 Making friends is easy. 👉 Keeping them? That’s where it gets complicated. We dive into 🌻ADHD and masking in friendships 🌻Why unmasking can cost you relationships 🌻Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) and childhood exc...

ADHD Mornings - Why Structure Changes Everything This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast but it’s more relevant than ever. Because if you have ADHD, mornings can feel like 🌻Snooze-button shame 🌻Instant overwhelm 🌻Scrolling before thinking 🌻Starting behind before the day even begins For years, I thought I just “wasn’t a morning person.” The truth? I didn’t have a system that...

Welcome to ADHD IS… The new ADHD podcast where we explore what ADHD really looks like in real life, not the filtered version. If you are an ADHD Entrepreneur or ADHD Business Owner this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about • ADHD and entrepreneurship • Why habits and systems are survival tools (not restrictions) • Falling off routines — and starting again • Supporting women in busines...

In this first episode of the ADHD IS… podcast (yes formerly the Corporate to Calm podcast) All C to C episodes are available across your preferred platforms. In this ADHD Podcast I’m sharing my real, unfiltered experience of living with ADHD as a late-diagnosed woman, ADHD mentor, business owner and parent.   We talk about 🌻What ADHD actually is (and what it isn’t) 🌻Limerence which intense infat...

Habits that help the Menopause - Resilience, Self-Love and Big Tents with Wendy Riordan In the last and extremely honest episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast, I sit down with Wendy Riordan, the founder of Nourish & Flow and Pitched Perfect. We chat about how Habits Help, the menopause, sobriety and getting through some tough time as a savvy business owner. Wendy's talks about her initially...

This episode may have been recorded earlier in the life of the podcast, but the habits inside it are ones I still come back to especially as someone running a business with ADHD. Here we explore simple, repeatable habits that support visibility, resilience and growth without burnout, particularly helpful if you struggle with consistency, overthinking or decision fatigue. In this episode, we cover...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Aoife Fynn Kennedy, a dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for her community. Elected to Wicklow County Council in 2019, Aoife represents the Bray Municipal District, encompassing Bray, Kilmacanogue, and Enniskerry. Dive into Aoife's journey of community service, education, and advocacy for the most vulnerable in society. Aoife has...

This is an earlier episode of the podcast  but the message is even more relevant now, especially if you’re building a business with ADHD. Because let’s be honest “Time management” advice doesn’t work for an ADHD brain. In this episode, we reframe productivity through simple, repeatable habits that reduce overwhelm and increase revenue  without burnout. We cover 1️⃣ Revenue-First Thinking (ADHD-Fri...

Sobriety & Self-Trust in Entrepreneurship | Rebuilding From the Inside Out This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm Podcast and the message is even more powerful now. It can be so easy to lose yourself in • Corporate pressure • Toxic productivity • Masking • Performing instead of living • Chasing dopamine instead of peace In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Kiernan entrepreneu...

Habits & Money | Why Budgeting Feels So Emotional This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm Podcast but if you’re an ADHD entrepreneur trying to build calm, it’s more relevant than ever. Because money isn’t just numbers. For ADHD brains, it’s often • Avoidance • Impulse spending (hello dopamine) • Shame • “I’ll deal with it later” • All-or-nothing thinking In this powerful conversati...

Emotional Regulation & Safe Spaces at Work This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm Podcast but the conversation feels even more important now. In so many instances work doesn’t just drain your time, it drains your nervous system. Masking. Overthinking. People-pleasing. Conflict sensitivity. Emotional dysregulation. In this episode we explore something we don’t talk about enough in...

ADHD & Alcohol | When “Fun” Is Actually Dysregulation This is an earlier episode of The Corporate to Calm Podcast and if you’re ADHD, sensitive or building a calm life, this conversation hits differently now. Because for many neurodivergent women, alcohol isn’t just social. It’s • Nervous system relief • Masking support • Dopamine on demand • A way to quiet the noise • A way to belong And then...

Creative & ADHD Entrepreneurs | Make Your Own Rules This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast AND the message feels even stronger now. Because if you have ADHD and you’re running a business, trying to follow traditional rules will burn you out. In this conversation, I sit down with hypnotherapist for entrepreneurs Alice Nettleingham to talk about life design, freedom and buil...

ADHD, Reinvention & The Power of “Forward” This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast but if you’re an ADHD entrepreneur or creative who’s reinvented yourself more than once, this will resonate deeply. Because ADHD brains don’t follow linear paths. We pivot. We hyperfocus. We outgrow. We crave novelty. We move countries. We change industries. In this episode, I sit down with j...