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 voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 🛑 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 prioritie...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 thi...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 actio...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 A...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 ...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 🎉 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...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 confident...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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"...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 l...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 ...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 t...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 ta...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd 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 ...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this inspiring conversation with entrepreneur Maria Islas, we dive deep into her incredible transformation from depression and staying in bed until 1 PM to successfully managing the multiple businesses she already owned as a mom of four. Maria openly shares how ADHD coaching helped her move from feeling "good for nothing" to confidently managing her existing trucking companies and real estate investments while handling family l...
Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thinking—and the practical tools that helped me go from feeling mentally dragged around to becoming the conscious director of my own mind. 📌 Key Topics: My personal journey from feeling thoughts just "happened to me" to gaining controlThe untrained dog analogy and what it reveals about unmanaged mindsWh...