Planning for the future with ADHD can feel overwhelming because ADHD brains are wired to focus on the present moment. In this episode, we explore strategies that make future planning easier so we can move from intention into action with more ease.

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“Just try harder” sounds helpful, but for ADHD brains, it’s a myth that creates shame instead of progress. In this episode, we explore why effort alone doesn’t work with ADHD wiring and share practical, brain-friendly strategies to create motivation, momentum, and real change.

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In this episode, we explore why motivation isn’t a lack of willpower for ADHD brains - it’s a difference in how energy and dopamine work. I share research-backed insights and practical strategies to help you reframe motivation and harness your brain’s unique wiring.

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Before jumping into new goals, it’s powerful to pause and look back at what actually worked for you over the past year. Our brains tend to forget wins and over-focus on what went wrong, so without a quick review, we set goals that don’t match how we really operate. A simple past year review helps you choose goals that fit your strengths, your patterns, and the way your ADHD brain truly thrives.

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Our brains love to tell us we’ll remember everything from the holiday season — what worked, what didn’t, and the small tweaks that made a big difference — but we almost never do. We feel so confident in the moment that we don’t capture the lessons, only to hit next December wishing we had written down the things that would have saved stress and frustration. Check out this episode and capture those details. It’s one of the easiest gifts you can give your future self.

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A quick episode just in time for the final holidays of 2025. Hear some of Patty’s wins, a new author a friend recommended that she is enjoying, and more.

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Waiting for the right amount of motivation is something many of us with ADHD have done… many, many times. The challenge is that ADHD brains struggle to get activated when we need them to- especially when tasks are tedious, boring, or overwhelming. Patty shares 3 of her favorite motivation hacks to lower resistance and start with more ease.

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Small talk can feel exhausting or pointless for many people with ADHD. It often takes extra effort to focus, find the right words, or keep the conversation flowing. Executive function challenges like working memory, impulse control, and attention shifts can make it harder to follow the natural rhythm of quick, surface-level conversations.

In this episode, hear five ADHD-friendly tips to make small talk easier, less awkward, and more natural - so connecting with others feels a little lighter and a lot more doable.

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