Stop wasting time with to-do lists. Just stop. To-do lists are generally quite long, because they are aspirational. Long lists lead to overwhelm and inaction when you have ADHD. I should know, I used to make these super detailed to-do lists because I couldn't...
There are probably millions articles online about parenting ADHD children, but there are very few about Parents With ADHD. Listen to the audio version of this post on my podcast: [buzzsprout episode='3154318' player='true'] I've written about it. ADDitude Magazine has...
Have you ever seen the memory dump scene in the movie Inside Out? In the scene Joy falls into this huge black hole of old memories that look like gray balls. As Riley matures the forgotten memories are tossed down there and eventually evaporate into nothing. The movie...
In the age of apps and instant messenger it is very difficult to figure out how to prioritize your life. On top of the constant pull of technology, we with ADHD have a hard time prioritizing day-to-day tasks. So running a home, navigating a career, and raising...
When you title something letting go and moving on, it sounds sort of sad. But really this is not a sad post. It's not a post about ADHD either. Or at least, not directly. If you'd rather listen, here is the recorded version. We with ADHD often see things in black and...
ADHD after dark isn't just a book about sex. It's also a book about relationships, and intimacy. which is not one of my strong points. Initially, I was going to call this episode something funny like, "Lets talk about (ADHD) SEX." Just to get people's attention. Then...
Recently I sat down to talk identity, boundaries and communication with ADHD coach Samantha Cooper. I first met Samantha on Instagram, and I immediately liked her quiet but informed vibe. In social media land often the loudest mouth wins. So I was really excited when...
You can beat the negative thought vortex of ADHD, you just need to understand why it's happening and what you can do about it. Life with ADHD can be challenging. Am I right? It is very common for ADHD women to struggle with negative self-talk and emotional...
At the end of my conversation with Dr. Michelle Frank we started talking about what to call this podcast episode. And she said, "It's not just about ADHD, it's about your life." YOUR life. The reader or the listener. So I stole her idea. Because Dr. Frank is a smart...
ADHD and Self-Compassion are not often discussed together, but they can coexist. Most ADHD women actually lack self-compassion. It just isn't top of mind in our day-to-day lives. If you would rather listen than read, here is the audio version of ADHD Women and...
