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ADHD Coach Leah Carroll and I zoom in on self-trust — how it’s built, how it gets broken (especially with ADHD), and why it’s one of the most important skills we can develop.

We talk about the practical side of this: habit stacking, simple nightly routines, and why reflection isn’t about overthinking — it’s about creating awareness without judgment. When your brain is busy managing executive function all day, having a few anchor habits can make everything feel lighter.

We also unpack why ADHD coaching can be so powerful. Not because you need fixing, but because having an outside perspective helps you see patterns you’re too close to notice. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t doing more — it’s understanding what’s actually draining you and adjusting from there.

This episode is about building a system that supports you, so you can stop fighting your brain and start trusting yourself again.

Takeaways

• Self-trust is built through small, repeatable actions — not big overhauls
• Habit stacking works best when it supports your energy instead of draining it
• Nightly routines help reduce chaos by giving your brain a plan before you sleep
• Reflection doesn’t have to be deep or emotional — it just has to be honest
• ADHD coaching offers clarity when your thoughts feel tangled
• Pre-planning removes friction and reduces decision fatigue
• Each follow-through, even a small one, strengthens self-trust
• Understanding your energy limits helps prevent burnout
• Executive function improves when systems support the brain you actually have
• Awareness creates choice — and choice creates change

Keywords

self-trust, ADHD, ADHD coaching, habit stacking, nightly routines, executive function, self-awareness, reflection, productivity

Leah Carroll

ADHD Life & Mindset Coach

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If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want to do… I just can’t seem to make it stick,” this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Leah Carroll, and we’re talking about habit stacking—but in a way that actually makes sense for ADHD brains.

Instead of relying on discipline or willpower (which tends to fall apart fast), we explore why ADHD brains work better with cues, dopamine, and momentum. Leah breaks down how attaching a new habit to something you already do—like pairing your morning coffee with unloading the dishwasher—can make habits feel lighter, more doable, and far less overwhelming.

We also talk about why persistence matters more than consistency when you have ADHD, and how small, almost-boring changes are often the ones that create the biggest long-term shifts. No perfection. No all-or-nothing thinking. Just simple wins that add up.

If you’ve been craving a more realistic, grace-filled way to build habits that actually work with your brain (and your life as a mom), this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

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Leah Carroll

ADHD Life & Mindset Coach

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i: @adhd.coach.leah

Keywords:

ADHD mom, ADHD moms, ADHD habits, habit stacking, ADHD brain, dopamine, cues, persistence over consistency, small wins, habit building with ADHD, morning routines, Quick Wins for ADHD Moms

Key Takeaways:

• Habit stacking works by attaching a new habit to something you already do.
• ADHD brains respond better to cues and dopamine than discipline.
• Persistence beats consistency when building habits with ADHD.
• Tiny changes create sustainable momentum over time.
• Pairing habits with daily routines makes follow-through easier.
• Perfection isn’t the goal—progress is.
• Reminders, alarms, and visual cues can support habit stacking.
• Gamifying tasks can increase motivation and follow-through.
• Start with one habit before adding anything else.
• Your brain can change—neuroplasticity is on your side.

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In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, I’m talking about why focusing on the process — not the finish line — changes everything for ADHD brains.

If you’ve ever felt motivated at the start and completely overwhelmed halfway through, this episode is for you. I break down why outcome-based goals actually increase pressure and stall momentum for ADHD brains — and why shifting your attention to the next small, doable step creates energy instead of stress.

We’ll also look at how elite athletes think about performance (spoiler: they’re not obsessing over the win), and why dopamine shows up during action, not after everything is done.

This isn’t about lowering standards or doing less. It’s about working with your brain instead of constantly fighting it — and using quick wins to create momentum, clarity, and calm in the middle of real life.

Key Takeaways

• Pick a process, not a finish line
• Focus on the next right step — not the whole staircase
• Dopamine comes from movement, not completion
• Momentum quiets overwhelm
• ADHD brains need immediacy and feedback to stay engaged
• Outcome pressure hijacks attention
• Quick wins aren’t shortcuts — they’re strategy
• Visible progress helps regulate your nervous system
• Small actions create fast, clear wins
• Respect how your brain actually works in demanding seasons

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Jessica is a Creative wife & mom of 3 from Northwest Pennsylvania. She is a leadership coach & voiceover artist at Jessica Lewis Voice.