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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 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...
1Emotional regulation isn’t about “staying calm”. It’s about experiencing the full range of emotions while still staying in control when we face big feelings. In this episode, I break down emotional regulation into a powerful, practical pyramid that offers skills at each "level" : body-based, skill-based, and thought-based tools. You’ll learn why your reactions feel so strong, why “just breathe” isn’t enough, and what actually works—especially if the idea of meditation drives you n...
Ever spend way too long researching a “simple” decision—only to feel more confused than when you started? You’re not alone. In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains fall into the “over-research” trap and how to get out of it. Learn why perfectionism, attention regulation, and priority overload lead to analysis paralysis—and the tools you can use to start making “good enough” decisions with confidence! 00:00 – Intro: The ADHD over-research trap 00:30 – Why ADHD brains get...
Why are transitions—like stopping watching Netflix to pay bills or switching from reading to getting ready for bed—so exhausting when you have ADHD? In this episode, I break down why transitions are uniquely challenging for people with ADHD and what you can do to make them easier. We’ll talk about: Why your brain resists change (even for things you like!) The power of a “neutral” activity between tasks Real-life examples, like my client “Jenna,” and how small changes helped her sleep ...
In this video, I unpack the myth of laziness—especially how it shows up for people with ADHD. If you've ever told yourself, “I’m just lazy,” or felt frustrated by your inability to take action, this is for you. We'll walk through my "Am I Lazy?" Flowchart, a simple self-coaching tool that helps you identify what's really getting in the way—whether it's mental fatigue, lack of clarity, or overwhelm—and figure out how to move forward. Spoiler alert: laziness isn’t the answer. Stuckness usually ...
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