Learn to Thrive with ADHD Podcast

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd What if you could move forward in every area of your life where you're feeling frustrated or stuck? If you've ever felt like you're holding onto a hundred tasks in your head – from important things to completely trivial ones – and they keep piling up every day, making you feel like you're standing still, falling beh...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 🎉 WE DID IT - EPISODE 100! 🎉 Have you ever started a goal only to quit halfway through? You're definitely not alone. In this milestone episode, I'm sharing the exact 4-stage system that got me to 100 podcast episodes and how you can apply it to finally stick with your big goals. Here's what we're covering: The tru...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd Do you ever feel like you're always behind, always reacting, and never really ahead of your day? Like you're stuck in a cycle of chaos and catch-up, no matter how hard you try to get organized? If you've ever thought routines were boring, rigid, or just "not for you," this episode might completely change your m...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd Have you ever tried to change something - maybe your habits, your routines, your mindset - and found yourself slipping right back into old patterns, again and again? It's frustrating. It's painful. And if you're like a lot of people Coach Mande works with, it makes you wonder: Will I ever really change? In this episode,...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this powerful episode, I share the personal story that sparked an important conversation about ADHD stigma and responsibility—revealing why "classic ADHD move" thinking is harmful and how to take empowered ownership of your growth without apologizing for who you are. 📌 Key Topics: Why linking every mistake to ADHD perpetu...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed by trying to remember everything and teach you the exact "second brain" systems my clients use to capture, organize, and retrieve information effortlessly—without complicated setups or waiting for motivation to strike...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I break down why your ADHD brain struggles with organization and share the exact systems my clients use to go from chaos to calm—without overwhelming yourself or waiting for the "perfect" moment to get your life together. 📌 Key Topics: Why disorganization costs...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain struggles with money management and share proven strategies to transform financial chaos into control—without waiting for the "perfect budget" to get your finances together. 📌 Key Topics: Why 2 out of 3 impulse purchases happen in be...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this life-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain feels constantly overwhelmed and share proven strategies to transform chaos into calm—without waiting for the "perfect moment" to feel in control. 📌 Key Topics: The ADHD attention paradox: you don't have too little attention, yo...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal the secret to getting things done when motivation is nowhere to be found—and why waiting for the "right mood" is keeping you stuck in endless procrastination cycles. 📌 Key Topics: The motivation myth: why it comes AFTER you start, not before Three majo...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this game-changing episode of our executive function series, I share how to master planning and prioritization—and why the beautiful, color-coded plans you spend hours creating but never follow aren't serving your ADHD brain. 📌 Key Topics: My Anime Expo breakthrough: going from post-trip chaos to calm confidence Why the planni...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this inspiring conversation with entrepreneur Maria Islas, we dive deep into her incredible transformation from depression and staying in bed until 1 PM to successfully managing the multiple businesses she already owned as a mom of four. Maria openly shares how ADHD coaching helped her move from feeling "good for nothing"...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thinking—and the practical tools that helped me go from feeling mentally dragged around to becoming the conscious director of my own mind. 📌 Key Topics: My personal journey from feeling thoughts just "...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this practical episode, Mande reveals her carefully curated collection of ADHD-friendly gadgets that go far beyond the typical fidget spinners found on Amazon. Discover real tools that address the everyday challenges of adult ADHD and can transform how you manage your symptoms. 📌 What You'll Learn: Why typical "ADHD gadge...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode with digital organization expert Shawn Lemon, we explore how to tame your digital chaos with brain-friendly systems that work especially well for those with ADHD and executive function challenges. 📌 Key Topics: Why digital organization is a modern problem requiring new solutions The four pillars of digital or...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to organize your life in a brain-friendly way and the practical strategies that helped me go from chaotic clutter to sustainable systems, even with executive function challenges. 📌 Key Topics: The complex executive function skills involved in organization Why trad...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 🌟 Feeling stuck with untapped potential? In this powerful episode, Mande challenges you to stop stalling and finally take action on that project, dream, or talent you've been holding back. Learn how to overcome fear, disorganization, and the dreaded "waiting for the perfect time" syndrome that keeps so many ADHD minds f...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this insightful conversation with Coach Kari Bates, we explore the unique challenges of maintaining relationships when you have ADHD, particularly with adult children. Kari shares her personal journey of reconnecting with her own adult child and offers practical strategies for overcoming the "out of sight, out of mind" phe...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to build stress tolerance for ADHD brains and the practical strategies that helped me go from overwhelmed to calm, even when life gets chaotic. 📌 Key Topics: My personal journey with stress overwhelm when hosting gatherings The critical connection between stress t...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share the transformative moment that changed my emotional reactivity and the practical strategies that helped me go from explosive to calm, even in triggering situations. 📌 Key Topics: My personal journey with emotional dysregulation in relationships The critical connection...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this transformative episode of our ADHD management series, I'm joined by special guest Kimberly Severson to explore why urges feel so unbearable with ADHD and practical strategies to finally gain control over those intense impulses. If you've ever felt like a "cat in a bag" when trying to resist an urge, this epi...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this transformative episode of our ADHD mindset series, I tackle the powerful impact of how we think about our ADHD. You'll discover why the phrase "I hate my ADHD" might be keeping you stuck and how to shift your thoughts without forcing toxic positivity. 📌 Key Topics: Why I never thought about ADHD being "unfa...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share practical strategies that finally helped my working memory after years of struggling. You'll discover why our brains constantly "wipe the whiteboard clean" and how to build systems that actually stick. 📌 Key Topics: Why I used to forget what I just read...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share my complete time management system that finally worked for my ADHD brain after years of struggling. You'll discover why traditional calendaring methods often fail us and how to build a system that actually sticks. 📌 Key Topics: Why I thought I was "just not...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this second deep-dive episode of our executive function series, we explore why traditional focus methods often backfire for ADHD brains and uncover three powerful strategies to manage distractions and actually get things done. 📌 Key Topics: Understanding why focus feels impossible with ADHD The environment's crucial role in at...