ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

Let's talk about doing things we don't want to do even though we want to do them and we think we should do them but we just don't want to do them so we don't end up doing them. How do we do THOSE things? Let's have a chat about it! ******************* Learn more about ADHD Big Brother by visiting my website

I don't love the term self care. But I completely recognize that we need it! And it's a big fat pain in the ass sometimes for us ADHD folks! Today I share what works for me, and I invite you to share what works for you! Click here to tell me your kick butt self care regimen! Check out the ADHD Big Brother Forum! Stay connected with the ADHD Big Brother Newsletter

We are only ever a turning point decision away from getting back on track! Here's how to do that! Mentioned in the podcast: Join the ADHD Big Brother Forum ADHD Big Brother Website Stay in touch with the ADHD Big Brother newsletter

We're going to get some structure in our lives today! Here's the 3 step process to practicing structure, summarized from the episode: 1) Pick a time tomorrow when you have ten minutes 2) Pick a thing to work on that you want to do but that you NEVER feel motivated to do. 3) Pick the easy point of entry to the task Then tomorrow, set the timer and GOOOO! Need additional help with your ADHD? Here are 3 ADHD Big Brother Options 1) Here's the link to schedule a free 30 minute chat. I offer everyone one free chat! If you want to explore one-on-one coaching, bring it up on the call! 2) Here's the link to the ADHD Big Brother Forum where the community shares struggles, has daily external accountability, and where I house all my resources and where I spend my days! I'm not just the owner...I'm a member! 3) Here's the link to the self-paced online course on overcoming lack of motivation, task paralysis, and finishing what you start! Visit the main ADHD Big Brother website Stay connected with updates, tips, and more by signing up for my newsletter

Do you ever get into those catatonic states where your brain just enters a void? Total brain fart? This episode might help! ************* Join the ADHD Big Brother Forum, where we do the thing we said we were going to do! Tons of ADHD resources! It's a shame-free place where we are all getting our shit together....together! HERE'S THE LINK

Too much stress happening! So let's talk about how to manage this beast! Here's a link to the article I mentioned: Stress Management ********** Here's the link to the forum: ADHD Big Brother Forum Ready to Join the forum: CLICK HERE Share your awesome stress management tips with me! CLICK HERE The book I mentioned is Why Zebra’s Don’t Get Ulcers.

Caren Magill is the real deal! Today she helps me wrap my head around reflecting on the week and she is GOOD! This was an incredibly fun and educational conversation that I got a lot out of and I'm sure you will, too! Caren is a certified ADHD life coach and a late-diagnosed ADHDer with a mind that works faster than quick-dry nail polish. She has figured out how to master her ADHD brain through self-care, intentional productivity, and simple lifestyle adjustments and she loves sharing everything she learns with her fellow neurodivergents. In addition to coaching professional and entrepreneurial women with ADHD, she's also the host of It's the ADHD-Friendly podcast and a YouTube channel dedicated to helping her community live their best damn ADHD life. ****************************** Caren's Links Website YouTube Channel It's the ADHD-Friendly Podcast Her Amazing Courses and Templates! Her video on planning with Notion Instagram ******************************

I'm still struggling to pull out of this depressive episode! GRRR! But I'm going for it. I have some ideas that I'm rambling about today. Let me know if you have any ideas of your own! You can reach out to me through the ADHD Big Brother website contact form. Interested in joining the forum? You can sign up here. If you want to sample some of the free non-member resources on the forum, and poke around a little bit on there, CLICK HERE

On today's episode: Sarah Vermunt! Sarah is the Founder of Careergasm and the author of Careergasm and Career Rookie. She helps people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good. Her work has been featured at Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. And each month, her career advice is pumped into 30 million homes across North America. Sarah lives in Toronto and online at Careergasm.com. Sarah's FREE 3-day workshop can be accessed by clicking here!!! It was an absolute thrill to get to talk to Sarah! Lot's of juicy nuggets in here! Enjoy!

In true ADHD fashion, I released an episode and it had random outtakes attached to it. So let's try this again! This one is about insights! My insight now is that I should double/triple check my podcasts before releasing them. SIGH Mentioned this week: The article about Jolee's challenge Book a free 30 minute call Contact me/Say Hi!

I think I'm getting burnt out on the term "goals." I think I might have a better term. And that's today's episode! Plus we'll learn the nuts and bolts of SMART goals..ugh, there's that word again... Mentioned in today's episode: Click here to learn more about my buddy Kent Dean! Click here to learn more about the ADHD Big Brother forum - get in early as it grows! This is very new (about a month old) and while we are currently small in numbers, this just means you can get massive direct support!! We are all getting our shit together.... TOGETHER! Join and send me a hello when you do!! To join the ADHD Big Brother newsletter and keep in touch: CLICK HERE Want to get in touch with Russ directly? clicking here.

Depression sucks! Maybe we can find a laugh in here somewhere? Here’s what mine feels like, and what I’m doing about it. Stuff mentioned in this episode The Beck Depression Inventory - II Careergasm: How to Find Your Way To Feel-Good Work by Sarah Vermunt - THE greatest book on finding that thing that give s you purpose. The ADHD Big Brother Forum - this is where we are practicing daily external accountability and moving our needle forward one thing at a time.

Are you ready to ADHD coach yourself? Refer back to this episode. This is your self-coaching gold. You'll learn the acronym APT, and SET, and that a pee pee doo doo is not just what a toddler has in their diaper! It's a solid ADHD technique! What?! Yes.... From the episode: The Rubiks Cube Video Check out the ADHD Big Brother Forum Contact Russ The book I mentioned: ADHD Coaching A Guide For Mental Health Professionals by Frances Prevatt and Abigail Levrini

My kids and I continue to freak out about this. Yes, THE Adam Savage has listened to ADHD Big Brother, and shared it with his viewers! Here's a link to his YouTube video, and the shout out begins around 8 minutes. Watch the whole thing! The fart vending machine?! If you would like to check out the ADHD Big Brother forum, click here! To sign up for the forum, clickety clackety right here. And if you would like to reach out to me, you can do so here.

Here's the link to the new ADHD Big Brother Forum! Today we are talking about ADHD Brains, which leads into talking about how we are wired different, which leads into talking about how to deal with a distracted brain, which leads to me offering some tips. This is a ramble about rambling! Enjoy! Would you like stay up-to-date on all things ADHD Big Brother? Join the newsletter!

ADHD and hyperfocus. That thing when your entire being is all about one thing and the rest of the world is tuned out. Good times? Or life destroying? Let's discuss! Did you want to stay in the loop on all things ADHD Big Brother? Get alerted when the cool stuff happens! CLICK HERE

Today let's talk about the reasons we adults with ADHD get stuck, the way we can get unstuck, and I will bring broccoli into the conversation, you'll see!

Many of us struggle with motivation. Today I share my own current struggle with it, and we do a little dissecting. Some things I have no motivation for and yet I'm still doing them. And some things I lack motivation for and I'm not doing them. Let's talk about the difference between consequences and rewards as they pertain to our motivation to do certain tasks. Want to stay in touch on all things ADHD Big Brother? CLICK HERE!

Did you guys know about this supremely common ADHD syndrome that I completely made up? It sounds good so we should try and treat it! Don't forget to go to ADHD Big Brother and contact me to tell me what YOU are working on!

If you are curious if you might have ADHD, this is the ADHD Self-Report Test mentioned in the podcast. You can also visit the ADHD Big Brother website by clicking here!