We ADHDers love to follow our whims and "wing it." If that's you, how is that going for you? Historically, that never ended well with me. Today I'm going to talk about how to move on from winging it...at least a little! Mentioned in this episode: The Time Magazine article "The Worst Things to Say to Someone with ADHD" Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-...

Had a very enlightening and fun conversation with Shelby Nolan of A Divergent Lens Counseling this week. We learn more about alexithymia, the positive side of shame, and more! I really enjoyed our chat. Shelby Nolan Bio: works as a trauma therapist as a licensed professional counselor. She specializes in working with neurodivergent and queer folks, in particular. As a neurodivergent person herself, she is passionate about reducing the stigma and the shame around neurodivergence and helping fo...

What kind of mindset do you have? Growth, or Fixed? Scarcity or Abundance? What's going on with this mind of ours and how it's set? Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode: My article on substack: Heartset over Mindset Fresh Perspective on Goals Workshop Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-stuck-ification when you get my newsletter. My Ready S.E.T. Go method ...

Had a great time talking with Dr. Laurie Bruce this week about my old nemesis depression. We cover depression, suicidal ideations, and one of her DBT strategies of radical acceptance. This was a very helpful conversation for me, and I hope you get something out of it! Suicide Prevention Numbers: In the US - Dial 988 you can also visit https://988lifeline.org/ And here is a list of suicide hotlines in various countries, compiled by Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday...

Many of us know that action comes first and motivation follows. But what if that action is seemingly impossible?! Let's have a chat about that today. I've got some ideas on how to get started. Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-stuck-ification when you get my newsletter. My Ready S.E.T. Go method will get you started when getting started is unstartable. C...

Got a chance to have a great conversation with my friend, and master business coach for adults with ADHD, Skye Waterson! If you are an adult with ADHD who is running your own business, if you are solopreneuring, if you are looking for growth and revenue without burnout and overwhelm, Skye is your person! Here are the links to learn more: Unconventional Organisation homepage The ADHD Skills Lab podcast Skye's instagram: @unconventionalorganisation (DM her "RUSS") ********* Inte...

Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today. Mentioned in the show: Insight Timer Anxiety Meditation Comedian Sheng Wang Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ to explore your options. ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer...

Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work! Mentioned in this episode: The Paid Community Blueprint, a 5-day mini-course + PDF that walks experts through: The 4 types of profitable paid communities (and which one fits their business)How to pick the right model and price point for fast, sustainable growthActionable steps to launch witho...

Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken. He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about Justin, visit his website: www.stucknotbroken.com You can also check out his books here: Stuck Not Broken Book 1: Trauma and the Polyvagal Paradigm Stuck Not Broken Book 2: Building Safety 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to...

We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass. Here's a substack article I wrote about it. I got to meet Dr. Laurie Bruce and she agreed to come on the show to talk about the various modalities. Hopefully that helps us make a better choice about the kind of therapy to seek. For more information on Dr. Laurie Bruce, and to listen to her podcast "From Both Sides of the Couch", visit https://www...

Very excited to talk to one of the smartest folks out there on these subjects. Dr. Tina Schneider and I discussed ADHD, depression, anxiety, and got into a bit about addiction and the power of mindfulness to help with it all! Links mentioned in the podcast: Tina's Website: Monarch Counseling Vote for Tina in the CBUS best of 2025: Here's the link to vote Here's a helpful article diving more into my thoughts on "even though" as opposed to "if only". Come to Tina's free workshop at ...

Had a fantastic conversation with expert coach Brooke Schnittman of Coaching with Brooke. She has a survey on her site if you are an adult with ADHD that has experienced bullying, and would like to help out. Here's the link to the survey. More links mentioned in the podcast: Brooke's About Me Page -She's been busy! Brooke's book "Activate Your ADHD Potential" And you can find her on the socials @coachingwithbrooke ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a co...

The theme this month is about support. Support is mission critical for an adult with ADHD, that is my opinion, and the ways we can get support is vast! From the various therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR) to ADHD Coaching, to Communities, to our family and friends, to ourselves (how are we supporting ourselves!) This month I'll talk to experts in the supportive arts, and this episode I share a bit about my journey with various support systems. And I invite you to share what is working for y...

So that happened. "That" being a day when I sunk hard. Full hopelessness activated. But with it came an insight, and idea, and a challenge that I have brought into the community. Mentioned in the podcast: Skye Waterson's "Learn How To Maximize Your Time" workshop. Click here to learn more ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop wi...

Is hyperfocus a superpower? Is it a strength? It's definitely a great feeling. But it definitely creates chaos. It's wonderful if it matches up with my goals and values. But it's horrific if it pulls me from my life and relationships.... Hmmmm. Is it a strength? Can it be harnessed? Where does hyperfocus sit with you? Mentioned in the podcast: Skye Waterson's FREE workshop on Managing Time. Click here for more info. Come experience one of ADHDBB's favorite ADHD helpers! ⚡️ Come ...

This episode offers a solid suggestion on how to properly plan your time so that the effects of time blindness can't touch you! It's a great way...not THE way, there is no THE way...it's A way, and it works if you do the work to work it! Gotta work the work. What does it take for you, with your ADHD skull spaghetti, to do the work... Got a minute to help me improve the podcast? Click here to take the anonymous ADHD Big Brother survey! 💡 ⚡️ FINALLY! Get Your ADHD Sh*t Together. Join ADHD Big ...

So you got your calendar in order, and it's true? Congrats! If not, listen to episode 199. But now you know how to schedule time in your day. What do you put in those time blocks? What's important. Perhaps you've got weekly buckets that you want to choose important items from, you can get Antonia Bowring's ebook "ADHD Success Planner" . Perhaps you want a system for determining what's truly a priority, then I recommend looking into Skye Waterson's Prioritization Filter And the famous way of f...

This month we are conquering time! And it all begins with you calendar. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work mastering our time management. In this episode, I mention Turd Mountain. I have an entire episode dedicated to it: Listen to episode 92 Got a minute to help me improve the podcast? Click here to take the anonymous ADHD Big Brother survey! 💡 ⚡️ FINALLY! Get Your ADHD Sh*t Together. Join the ADHD Big Brother Community for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and...

This is the final episode of June, where we reflect on my takeaways on community and challenges that we have done this month. Next month we'll tackle a new theme, so stay tuned! Mentioned in this episode: the substack article Got a minute to help me improve the podcast? Click here to take the anonymous ADHD Big Brother survey! 💡 ⚡️ FINALLY! Get Your ADHD Sh*t Together. Join the ADHD Big Brother Community for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE 30-...

What an awesome opportunity to talk to the great Carrie Melissa Jones! Bio below, as well as her links from this episode. We covered what makes a good community, what IS a community, what ISN'T a community and some things to think about when you are building your own. Carrie's Website: www.carriemelissajones.com Carrie's Community: www.carriemelissajones.com/community Buy Carrie's book on Amazon: Building Brand Communities Carries BIO Carrie Melissa Jones is a renowned community builder...