The E.A.S.Y. ADHD Self-Coaching Framework: Your 4-Step Path from Stuck to Unstuck Feeling stuck in the same ADHD patterns? Tired of spinning your wheels? In this game-changing episode, Coach Mande John reveals the exact ADHD self-coaching framework she uses with her private clients - now available to you for FREE. This simple yet powerful E.A.S.Y. framework helps you: • Stop guessing and start moving forward • Build self-awareness without judgment • Create systems that actually work ...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd Are you struggling with 3pm crashes, brain fog, or ADHD symptoms that seem worse at certain times of the month? Catherine McClory, a Registered Nutritional Therapist diagnosed with ADHD at 35, joins us to share game-changing nutrition strategies that transformed her life and those of her clients. In this episode, we discuss: Why 25-30g of protein at every meal is crucial for dopamine productionThe hidden link between iron deficien...

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd Stop beating yourself up for being "inconsistent." Your ADHD brain wasn't built for it-and that's okay. Consistency is the most oversold advice out there, and it's crushing people with ADHD. In this episode, we're replacing impossible standards with strategies that actually work for your brain. In This Episode: Why consistency is an unfair expectation for ADHD brainsHow ADHD brains run on dopamine and novelty—not steady motivati...

Send us a text 🛑 If you're waiting until everything is done before you rest, you'll never rest. And that's why so many ADHD adults run on empty. This episode is about why self-care, balance, and rest are not luxuries—they're the foundation that lets everything else work. IN THIS EPISODE: ✨ Why rest isn't a reward—it's maintenance (like changing your car's oil) ✨ The mindset shift that changed how I approach my days ✨ How I structure my priorities now: main intentions (ME first!) → nice to hav...

Send us a text Do you constantly feel like you're not measuring up? Like no matter how hard you try, it's never enough? If you have ADHD, chances are you've felt the sting of low self-esteem – that persistent sense that you're somehow broken or flawed. But here's the truth: low self-esteem isn't part of your personality. It's a story you've been told about yourself. And if you have ADHD, that story has probably been wrong your whole life. In this episode, we dive deep into the connection betw...

Send us a text The Slight Edge: Small Steps, Big Wins for ADHD Brains Ever feel like you're working incredibly hard but nothing's changing? That frustration hits different when you have ADHD. In this episode, we explore "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson and why this book is perfect for rewiring how we think about success. Why This Book Works for ADHD: Your ADHD brain craves novelty and quick wins, but Olson shows us that boring, repetitive actions create lasting change. With time blindness be...

Send us a text That nagging voice telling you "you're not good enough" or "they'll find out you're a fraud"? It's not just you. ADHD and imposter syndrome feed off each other, creating a perfect storm of self-doubt. But here's the thing - recognizing this pattern is the first step to breaking free. Research shows that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome, and for ADHD adults, those rates may be even higher. The way our brains process feedback and memory makes us especially vulnera...

Send us a text Burnout with ADHD doesn't build up slowly. It comes from living in extremes. One day you're hyperfocused and working nonstop, the next you're scrolling Netflix and can't get off the couch. That cycle is exhausting - and it's not your fault. Research shows that up to 70-80% of ADHD adults report frequent burnout symptoms. If you recognize this pattern, you're not alone, and there's a way out. In this episode, you'll discover: Why ADHD brains burn out differently than neurotypica...

Send us a text In this game-changing episode, I reveal the hidden reason why most ADHD adults stay trapped in endless cycles of productivity frustration—and share the three-stage framework that will finally set you free from guesswork and burnout. 📌 Key Topics: Why trying every productivity hack online keeps you feeling broken (spoiler: you're not)The exhausting cycle of white-knuckling through to-do lists until you crashHow decision fatigue is secretly draining your ADHD brain's energy reser...

Send us a text 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 behind, or just spinning your wheels, you are going to love what we're talking about today. We're diving into open loops: what they are, why they pile up in an ADHD bra...

Send us a text 🎉 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 truth about why the "middle" of big goals feels so dangerous with ADHD, and why that shaky feeling isn't a red flag - it's actually proof you're exactly where you need to...

Send us a text 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 mind. In this episode, Coach Mande shares the game-changing moment when she heard the quote: "You can't be mentally healthy without routines" - and realized she didn't hav...

Send us a text 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, Mande tackles one of the most misunderstood parts of change - the part where you're still failing, still falling off track, but you still want it. That desire? ...

Send us a text 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 perpetuates harmful stigmaThe crucial difference between fault vs. responsibility with ADHDHow to respond confidently when others treat you differently after diagn...

Send us a text 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. 📌 Key Topics: Why forgetting things costs you time, money, brain power, and self-esteemThe "second brain" concept: creating systems outside your head to ...

Send us a text 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 you time, money, brain power, and self-esteemThe "brain rooms" concept: understanding where your thoughts liveHow to organize your mind using thought downl...

Send us a text 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 bed on your phoneUnderstanding how emotions drive spending decisions (and what to do instead)Four major areas where ADHD brains struggle with money management...

Send us a text 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, you have too muchUnderstanding executive function challenges and why you get "frozen"Three major thought problems that create overwhelm (and how to break free)The ...

Send us a text 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 beforeThree major thought problems sabotaging your progress (and how to overcome them)How to welcome negative emotions and take them along for the rideThe power of reframing...

Send us a text 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 confidenceWhy the planning itself became my dopamine hit (and how to break that cycle)The difference between executive function that's broken vs. inconsistentHow to zoom out an...