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This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
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👥 GROUP COACHING 👤 1:1 COACHING ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST If you have ADHD, you probably know this feeling:Some days you’re focused, capable, knocking it out of the park. Other days? Low energy. Low focus. Drained. Absolutely can't get going. The most frustrating part is not knowing which version of you is going to show up.That unpredictability can really erode self-trust. In this episode, I’m sharing two practical tools I use in coaching (especially with late-diagnosed ...
👥 GROUP COACHING 👤 1:1 COACHING ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST If you’ve ever been completely stuck — frozen, paused, unable to start — this is for you. “Just start” is common productivity advice. But for many people with ADHD, it only works once… because secretly it means finish. And your brain knows it. In this video, I share a brain-friendly shift that helps build self-trust, flexibility, and real momentum — especially for those chronic stuck patterns that aren’t about laziness or willpower. This ap...
👥 GROUP COACHING 👤 1:1 COACHING ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST If you have ADHD and hate mindfulness or meditation… this episode is for you. Mindfulness is often recommended in ADHD coaching for emotional regulation, executive functioning, and focus — but for many ADHD brains, it feels frustrating, boring, or impossible. In this episode, we break down: Why mindfulness can feel inaccessible with ADHDCommon barriers (stillness, “being bad at it,” forgetting, overwhelm)How to practice mindfulness in ...
Struggling with goals as someone with ADHD? You’re not alone. In this video, I break down a practical, compassionate approach to making goals that actually fit your brain. We’ll cover: How to breathe life into your goals and make them meaningful Breaking goals into small, achievable steps Celebrating tiny wins to keep motivation alive Becoming flexible with restarts without shame Eliminating friction that gets in the way of progress If you want ADHD-friendly, no-shame strategies for achievi...
💡👥 Group Coaching Info: Join our supportive group coaching to practice these tools with others:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program Do unhelpful thoughts constantly get in your way? In this ADHD-friendly coaching episode, I break down practical strategies to identify, challenge, and reframe cognitive distortions. We’ll cover: -What thought distortions are and how they shape your reality -How to label, examine, and reframe automatic thoughts -Practical examples of mind read...
MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/... 👥 GROUP :https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/... 👤 1:1 :https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/... Parenting with ADHD can be challenging—especially when your child also has ADHD. In this video, I share practical strategies for navigating life, supporting your child, and managing your own executive functioning and emotional regulation. We’ll cover: -Why you’re actually the best person to support your child, even if it’s hard -Prioritizin...
Learn about my group coaching program here! Schedule a call for 1:1 coaching here! Ever feel stuck on something that should be simple- like a return, a phone call, a form- and suddenly the task feels impossible? You’re not being lazy or dramatic. You’re probably dealing with hidden friction, and today we’re learning how to become a Friction Detective. In this video you’ll learn: Why “simple” tasks drain so much energyWhy pushing through friction burns your energy budgetHow to identify hidde...
Today we’re talking about practical, realistic, brain-friendly ways to lower stress, avoid burnout, and protect your energy during the holidays. No perfection- just strategies that actually work your brain! In this video we cover: ✅ Why holidays feel so intense with ADHD ✅ How to simplify without losing joy ✅ A better way to look at your calendar ✅ Supporting executive functioning during busy seasons ✅ Delegation, automating, reducing decisions ✅ Building...
What if I told you there’s a free, 10-second tool that can help calm your ADHD brain, reduce stress, support sleep, improve mood, and build emotional resilience? In today’s video, we’re talking about gratitude practice for ADHD brains—and not the unrealistic, perfectionistic version you may have been told to do. I’ll walk you through simple, practical ways to make gratitude accessible, doable, and actually helpful for ADHD nervous systems. We’ll cover: ➤ Why traditional gratitude prac...
Watch YouTube video here. Learn more about working together here. If you live with ADHD, you know how exhausting it can feel to manage everything: emotions, energy, focus, and all the expectations. In this video, we're talking about how to spend your energy on the most important things! It explains the concept of locus of control, what’s truly in your power and what’s not, and how understanding this can make daily life easier, save you energy, and ultimately help you be more productiv...
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-lis t👥 GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program 👤 1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services _______________________________________________________________________ I’m Donae, occupational therapist and executive functioning coach—and I’m here to help make life easier for...
Watch video on You Tube here. ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-lis t👥 GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program 👤 1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services Resource mentioned: KC Davis' website: https://www.strugglecare.com/ _______________________________________________________________________ Today we’re talking about self‑c...
✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-list 👥GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program 👤1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services _____________________________ If you’re about to head to college (or you’re already there) and you’re wondering how to not get swallowed by overwhelm, this episode is for you. College shifts the game: in high school, there are rails and st...
✉️JOIN MAILING LIST 👥ABOUT GROUP COACHING 👤ABOUT 1:1 COACHING 🎥YOUTUBE In this episode, we explore how shame shows up with ADHD — and how it can interfere with progress, motivation, and confidence. Shame loves secrecy. It thrives when we judge ourselves, stop asking questions, and retreat into hiding. I break down: -How shame undermines problem-solving -Why curiosity is the antidote -Simple but powerful shifts: self-compassion, community, and open inquiry -Real examples of how to ste...
✉️JOIN MAILING LIST 👥ABOUT GROUP COACHING 👤ABOUT 1:1 COACHING 🎥YOUTUBE If you have ADHD, you've likely spent a good portion of your life masking—suppressing or hiding traits to fit into environments that weren’t designed for your brain. In this episode, I’m diving into what masking really is, how it shows up in everyday life (like interrupting or stimming), and most importantly, what we can do instead to show up more authentically, while still respecting ourselves and the people...
Ever find yourself saying yes when you’re already overwhelmed… or lying in the heat of the moment even though you know better? This video breaks down how ADHD and nervous system dysregulation affects your ability to make real choices. Using a real life example “The Bee and the SUV,” I explain what happens when your brain perceives a threat—and how to get back into decision-making mode instead of reacting in ways that don't serve you. You’ll learn: -How your brain reacts to emotional and soc...
Struggling with procrastination and wondering if you should “eat the frog” or start small? In this video, I break down two opposite but equally powerful strategies to help ADHD brains get unstuck and get going, without shame or burnout. As an ADHD coach and occupational therapist, I help late-diagnosed adults with ADHD use simple, compassionate strategies that actually work with their brains (not against them). We’ll explore: - Why “just do it” doesn’t work for ADHDers (but also how...
Do you tell yourself, “I’m just not a habit person”? I get it—and same. But ADHD doesn’t mean you can’t build habits—it means you need to build them differently. In this video, I walk you through how to create habits in a way that actually works for your ADHD brain—without the burnout, shame spirals, or “new me, new life” traps. 💡 You’ll learn: -Why tiny habits matter more than big ones -How to work with your brain, not against it -What to do when you lose a habit that was working -How to b...
Watch on YouTube here Struggling to remember simple steps—like turning on the oven or sending that important text—even when they really matter? You’re not alone. In this video, I explain what working memory is, why it’s often challenging for ADHD brains, and simple, real-world strategies you can use to stop dropping the ball. You’ll learn: - The difference between working memory and attention - What forgetting really means for people with ADHD - How to create support systems so you can rely ...
Feeling like you never get enough done—even when you’re constantly busy? In this episode, I’m introducing the “Ta-Da List,” a simple, empowering productivity tool designed especially for ADHD brains. Learn how this practice boosts dopamine, improves time awareness, and helps shift you out of perfectionist thinking. Whether your day was full of wins or curveballs, this tool can help you celebrate what really matters—your effort! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Why this tool is ADHD-fri...
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