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ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let's have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti.  Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters Peoples Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast!

Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. Do any of these debilitate you:

I have no motivation to do boring things. I can't get started! I have choice paralysis. I have so much self-loathing. I have a million unfinished projects. I have no time management skills.

If so, I can help. 

My name is Russ Jones, I'm a former actor/comedian and a current ADHD Big Brother. I am diagnosed with ADHD and Depressive Disorder. My mission is to help adults wiith ADHD who struggle in the way that I did, and still do, with managing their ADHD and Depression symptoms.  I'm trained in integrative wellness coaching and have education and years of experience in ADHD specific coaching. My view is that this process is most effective through community. Visit adhdbigbrother.circle.so to learn about our growing community of adults with ADHD who are all getting our sh^t together...together! It's ADHD Coaching by Community! 

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Episodes

027 - ADHD And All That Forgetting - Week 5 of the 8 Week Nudge

Do you ever get excited about a goal and then 3 weeks later you realize you forgot about it?! Let's discuss! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school. I'm curious about you...

Jan 31, 202213 minEp. 27

026 - ADHD, Perfectionism, Why The Word "Setback" Sucks, Week 4 of the 8 Week Nudge

Today we will discuss how to get around the stall points created by perfectionism. Welcome to week 4 of our 8 week series! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school. I'm cur...

Jan 24, 202212 minEp. 26

025 - ADHD, Skin Picking, Consistent Effort, and Week 3 of the Nudge!

It's week 3 of our 8 week Nudge series! Today I share something embarrassing about myself and I tie it into our work on this Nudge series. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to...

Jan 17, 202215 minEp. 25

024 - ADHD Specificity and Time - Week 2 of the 8 Week Nudge!

On week 2 of this series, we are looking at two factors that can prevent us ADHD folks from getting started on our plans. Follow along over these 8 weekly episodes and you will be amazed at what you accomplish. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was lik...

Jan 10, 202214 minEp. 24

023 - The Starting Point

Join me for the next 8 weeks as I walk you through the entire process of achieving something even while our ADHD keeps getting in the way. I will be doing the work ON MYSELF and show you guys how you can make meaningful change, and do it THE EASY WAY! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you ...

Jan 03, 202213 minEp. 23

022 - Handling A Tough Transition With ADHD

Today we discuss the difficulty of transitioning from something comfortable to a task that we aren't excited about. I call it the "Bean Bag Barrier" and there is a way out. Have a listen! ***** Learn how to be your own ADHD Coach. Start here 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your t...

Sep 18, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 22

021 - Affirmations Don't Work With ADHD...Do This Instead

If you've ever tried affirmations and the change you are trying to affect isn't happening, this will help! ***** If you are struggling with motivation, can't seem to get started on things, can't figure out what you "should" be doing, and/or can't finish the projects you start.... this is for you! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, j...

Mar 10, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 21

020 - ADHD and the What Should I Do Shuffle

Today I help in those times when we struggle with "What Should I Do?" Also mentioned in this episode is Ellen Goodwin's book "Done: How To Work When No One Is Watching" You can learn more about Ellen @ www.ellengoodwin.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember wha...

Mar 02, 20218 minSeason 2Ep. 20

019 - The ADHD Brain Void

What to do when we find ourselves staring off into space for 20 minutes when our intentions were....something else! Come on, brain! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school...

Feb 18, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 19

018 - ADHD and Structure

People with ADHD need structure, and yet we hate structure. This is quite the conundrum. Today, I offer the solution! Need more solutions, here are the ways I can help 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purp...

Feb 11, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 18

017 - Time and Focus: The Oil And Water of ADHD

Let's discuss the ADHD struggle with time and focus. I'll give you a way to get a handle on your focus, in a way that eliminates all the negative self talk. Hope you enjoy! Please let me know your thoughts by reaching out at www.adhdbigbrother.com and by posting a podcast review! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking som...

Feb 04, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 17

016 - The Three Things Every Person With ADHD Needs To Do RIGHT NOW

In this episode, I explain the 3 things those of us with ADHD need in order to successfully manage our god awful symptoms. Reach out and let me know your thoughts: CLICK HERE 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for ...

Jan 28, 202112 minSeason 2Ep. 16

015 - ADHD and Working Memory

Go to www.ADHDBigBrother.com to learn more about how ADHD Big Brother can help you! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school. I'm curious about your experience. Click here ...

Jan 20, 202112 minSeason 2Ep. 1

014 - ADHD And Food - HASHTAG NOT The Dopamine Diet

If you get nothing else from this podcast, please do your ADHD a favor and get a rice cooker! You will thank me! www.adhdbigbrother.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to sc...

Jan 08, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 14

013 - When We Fail At Sticking To Our Goals

This is especially timely as we approach the New Years and we make big resolutions. Why do we always crap out after 1-2 weeks?! Let's fix that! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went ba...

Dec 29, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 13

012 - Why Are People With ADHD So Lazy?!

Just reading the title fills me with all kinds of yucktastical feelings. Today we go back to my teenage years and we dissect 15 seconds of my life! Let me know what you think: Contact Me Here 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home...

Dec 17, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 12

011 - How To Shut Off The Brain and Focus

Our brains go a mile a minute and when we need to focus, that's no good! Here's what I do to hack that. This is some ADHD hackery. Let me know what works for you! Referenced in the podcast is my good friend, mentor, and author Ellen Goodwin. Her book, Done: How To Work When No One Is Watching is available on Amazon. Do yourself a favor and read it!! Let me know your hacks! Contact me here! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life...

Dec 05, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 11

010 - Perspective Shifts Don't Happen The Way You Think

Oftentimes we hear about shifting our perspective or changing our mindset to achieve our goals. In my experience, these aren't as simple as the gurus make it. This is my perspective on the perspective of new perspective! Here are the links to items mentioned in today's podcast: Reach out to me using my contact form by clicking here . My book - Potty Training Doesn't Have to Stink - if you want to actually buy a copy, reach out to me through the ADHD Big Brother contact form (link above), and let...

Nov 27, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 10

009 - Executive Function - How To Get Started

Getting started can be such a pain in the butt! Here's one of my hacks for it! Visit my website: www.ADHDBigBrother.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school. I'm curiou...

Nov 20, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 9

008 - Procrastination

We all experience procrastination. Those of us with ADHD are especially prone to it because of our lovely executive function dysfunction. In this episode, Russ gives you the tool he uses to combat procrastination. Also mentioned in this episode is Russ's short new ebook, "Descending to the Top" . If you are looking for a simple path forward with your ADHD, then you may just find an answer in that book. Let me know what you think! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is ...

Nov 13, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 8

007 - An Interview With My Neurotypical 14 Year Old Son

My son was going to do some artwork for me for my book Descending to the Top. I love how he draws and so he read my book so we could discuss the art afterward. Upon reading the book, he shared some insights with me about how his brain works, and it was just too good not to share! Here is some insight, through a conversation between a neurotypical son and his ADHD dad. Here is a link to the book we were talking about: Descending to the Top 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them...

Nov 13, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 7

006 - ADHD Sucks And This Is What It Feels Like

I had to pivot this week and instead of doing the podcast I had originally intended, I decided to shoot a little bit from the hip because I have been struggling with my ADHD for a few days. Wanna know what that looks like for me? Here ya go! It's Struggletastic! Get the eBook "Descending to the Top" You can also contact me via my website: www.ADHDBigBrother.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-m...

Nov 06, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 6

005 - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

In this episode, ADHD Big Brother - Russ Jones- discusses his own dealings with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, what it is, how he gets through it, and some hacks for you to work through it as well! Get my free ebook "Descending to the Top" Learn more about how ADHD Big Brother can help you by visiting www.adhdbigbrother.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm valid...

Oct 30, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 5

004 - Time Management

Of all the symptoms and issues that we have to deal with having ADHD, the mighty overlord of them all seems to be time management! Nothing with ADHD gets fixed overnight, but here is a step that you can take to start managing your time more effectively. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking yo...

Oct 22, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 4

003 - The Many Forms Of ADHD Impulsivity

👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, just me asking some questions and thanking you for your time. I remember what it was like as a stay at home dad looking for my purpose when my kids went back to school. I'm curious about your experience. Click here to grab a 15 minute time to talk. ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a com...

Oct 22, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 3

002 - Getting Started Is Hard!

As a newly diagnosed adult with ADHD, it is both a relief and a curse to learn that the difficult hurdle of "getting started" is actually normal for us. Great know! Sucks to live with! In this episode, we explore the reason why we stall, don't start projects, and I'll offer a couple of methods to deal with this! ******* Learn more at www.ADHDBigBrother.com 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute...

Oct 22, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 2

001 - The Origin Story, ADHD Medicine, and A New Perspective

Welcome to the first episode of ADHD Big Brother! As with every episode #1, we need the origin story! I will share more from my life over the episodes, but this will give you a taste of who I am and where I come from! I also share my initial reactions to the various ADHD medicine I was prescribed. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to have a 15-minute conversation with you. I'm validating a project. No sales, ...

Oct 22, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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