The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

<p>This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!<br /><br />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... </p>

Ep 125. ADHD & Thought Distortions: How to Stop Overthinking

💡👥 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...

12-17
11:51

Ep 124. Parenting ADHD When You ALSO Have ADHD: Practical Strategies

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...

12-09
11:32

Ep 123. Stop Forcing It: How Hidden Friction Hijacks ADHD Motivation

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...

12-03
07:59

Ep 122. ADHD and the Holidays: Create Calm in the Chaos!

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...

11-25
07:45

Ep 121. A 10-Second ADHD Tool That Actually Calms Your Brain (Gratitude for ADHD Brains)

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...

11-18
07:15

Ep 120. ADHD and Locus of Control: How to Focus on What You Can Control (and Let Go of the Rest)

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...

11-05
14:32

Ep.119 Tolerating Undone: Learning to Trust Yourself Even If Everything Isn’t Finished

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...

10-28
09:08

Ep 118. 3 Tips When Self Care & Hygiene Are Hard with ADHD!

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...

10-21
12:17

Ep 117. 10 ADHD‑Friendly Tips for Transitioning to College

✉️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...

10-14
14:45

Ep 116. ADHD & Shame: Why Shame Stops You & What to Do About It

✉️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...

10-08
08:03

Ep 115. Why Masking Feels Safer (and Why It’s Time to Stop If You Have ADHD)

✉️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...

10-01
11:30

Ep 114. How to Stop Reacting and Start Choosing: ADHD & Emotional Regulation and The Bee vs. The SUV

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...

09-23
14:28

Ep 113. I Can't Get Started! Procrastination, Why Just Do It Doesn't Work (and When It Can)

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...

09-16
07:52

Ep 112. How to Build Habits with ADHD (That Actually Stick)

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...

09-02
10:46

Ep 111. Working Memory and ADHD: Why You Keep Forgetting (and What Actually Helps)

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 ...

08-26
07:47

Ep 110. The “Ta-Da List”: The ADHD-Friendly Productivity Hack That Actually Works

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...

08-19
02:48

Ep 109. Emotional Regulation & ADHD: Tools That Work (Even If You Hate Mindfulness)

Emotional 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...

08-12
10:18

Ep 108. Decision Paralysis & ADHD: How to Escape the Research Rabbit Hole

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...

08-05
07:25

Ep 107. Why Transitions Are So Hard with ADHD (And What to Do About It)

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 ...

07-29
09:24

Ep 106. Am I Lazy? Or Am I Stuck? ADHD, Motivation & the Myth of Laziness

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 ...

06-17
08:33

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