Managing a household with ADHD - with special guest Ryan Mayer (Ep. 5)
Description
How does ADHD make managing a household difficult?
In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD.
The conversation centers around Ryan's 'Folding with Friends' initiative, which uses body doubling to make mundane chores like folding laundry more engaging. They explore various techniques to tackle daily tasks, like using visual reminders and gamifying routine activities. They emphasize the importance of accepting one's unique methods and creating an environment that suits their ADHD needs. Ryan also shares insights from his coaching experience, advocating for personalized strategies to navigate life with ADHD.
00:00 Welcome to Distractables
00:35 Introducing Ryan Mayer: ADHD Coach
00:48 ADHD at Home: Managing Household Chores
02:03 Body Doubling: The Power of Folding with Friends
03:19 Making Chores Fun: Tips and Tricks
11:30 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Understanding
12:42 ADHD Coaching: Common Struggles and Solutions
20:01 Embracing Flexibility in Productivity
20:29 The Power of Phone Placement
21:43 The Notebook Solution
22:24 Creative Alarm Strategies
24:29 Exploring Phone Customization
29:09 Visual Reminders for Daily Tasks
35:51 Conclusion and Contact Information
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Ryan
Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
United States
