Do you ever get into those catatonic states where your brain just enters a void? Total brain fart? This episode might 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 purpose when my kids went back to ...
May 08, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Too much stress happening! So let's talk about how to manage this beast! Here's a link to the article I mentioned: Stress Management ********** Here's the link to the forum: ADHD Big Brother Forum Ready to Join the forum: CLICK HERE Share your awesome stress management tips with me! CLICK HERE The book I mentioned is Why Zebra’s Don’t Get Ulcers. 👉 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 conversat...
May 01, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Caren Magill is the real deal! Today she helps me wrap my head around reflecting on the week and she is GOOD! This was an incredibly fun and educational conversation that I got a lot out of and I'm sure you will, too! Caren is a certified ADHD life coach and a late-diagnosed ADHDer with a mind that works faster than quick-dry nail polish. She has figured out how to master her ADHD brain through self-care, intentional productivity, and simple lifestyle adjustments and she loves sharing everything...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 85
I'm still struggling to pull out of this depressive episode! GRRR! But I'm going for it. I have some ideas that I'm rambling about today. Let me know if you have any ideas of your own! You can reach out to me through the ADHD Big Brother website contact form . Interested in joining the forum? You can sign up here. If you want to sample some of the free non-member resources on the forum, and poke around a little bit on there, CLICK HERE 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them th...
Apr 17, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 84
On today's episode: Sarah Vermunt! Sarah is the Founder of Careergasm and the author of Careergasm and Career Rookie . She helps people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good. Her work has been featured at Forbes , Fortune , Inc ., Entrepreneur , and Fast Company . And each month, her career advice is pumped into 30 million homes across North America. Sarah lives in Toronto and online at Careergasm.com. Sarah's FREE 3-day workshop can be ac...
Apr 10, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In true ADHD fashion, I released an episode and it had random outtakes attached to it. So let's try this again! This one is about insights! My insight now is that I should double/triple check my podcasts before releasing them. SIGH Mentioned this week: The article about Jolee's challenge Book a free 30 minute call Contact me/Say Hi! 👉 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. ...
Apr 03, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 82
I think I'm getting burnt out on the term "goals." I think I might have a better term. And that's today's episode! Plus we'll learn the nuts and bolts of SMART goals..ugh, there's that word again... Mentioned in today's episode: Click here to learn more about my buddy Kent Dean! Click here to learn more about the ADHD Big Brother forum - get in early as it grows! This is very new (about a month old) and while we are currently small in numbers, this just means you can get massive direct support!!...
Mar 27, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Depression sucks! Maybe we can find a laugh in here somewhere? Here’s what mine feels like, and what I’m doing about it. Stuff mentioned in this episode The Beck Depression Inventory - II Careergasm: How to Find Your Way To Feel-Good Work by Sarah Vermunt - THE greatest book on finding that thing that give s you purpose. The ADHD Big Brother Forum - this is where we are practicing daily external accountability and moving our needle forward one thing at a time. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who h...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Are you ready to ADHD coach yourself? Refer back to this episode. This is your self-coaching gold. You'll learn the acronym APT, and SET, and that a pee pee doo doo is not just what a toddler has in their diaper! It's a solid ADHD technique! What?! Yes.... From the episode: The Rubiks Cube Video Check out the ADHD Big Brother Forum Contact Russ The book I mentioned: ADHD Coaching A Guide For Mental Health Professionals by Frances Prevatt and Abigail Levrini 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has ...
Mar 13, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 79
My kids and I continue to freak out about this. Yes, THE Adam Savage has listened to ADHD Big Brother, and shared it with his viewers! Here's a link to his YouTube video , and the shout out begins around 8 minutes. Watch the whole thing! The fart vending machine?! If you would like to check out the ADHD Big Brother forum, click here! To sign up for the forum, clickety clackety right here. And if you would like to reach out to me, you can do so here. 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light ...
Mar 06, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Here's the link to the new ADHD Big Brother Forum ! Today we are talking about ADHD Brains, which leads into talking about how we are wired different, which leads into talking about how to deal with a distracted brain, which leads to me offering some tips. This is a ramble about rambling! Enjoy! Would you like stay up-to-date on all things ADHD Big Brother? 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 hav...
Feb 27, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 77
ADHD and hyperfocus. That thing when your entire being is all about one thing and the rest of the world is tuned out. Good times? Or life destroying? Let's discuss! Did you want to stay in the loop on all things ADHD Big Brother? Get alerted when the cool stuff happens! 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 so...
Feb 20, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Today let's talk about the reasons we adults with ADHD get stuck, the way we can get unstuck, and I will bring broccoli into the conversation, you'll see! 👉 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 k...
Feb 13, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Many of us struggle with motivation. Today I share my own current struggle with it, and we do a little dissecting. Some things I have no motivation for and yet I'm still doing them. And some things I lack motivation for and I'm not doing them. Let's talk about the difference between consequences and rewards as they pertain to our motivation to do certain tasks. Want to stay in touch on all things ADHD Big Brother? CLICK HERE! 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is bein...
Feb 06, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Did you guys know about this supremely common ADHD syndrome that I completely made up? It sounds good so we should try and treat it! Don't forget to go to ADHD Big Brother and contact me to tell me what YOU are working on! 👉 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...
Jan 30, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 73
If you are curious if you might have ADHD, this is the ADHD Self-Report Test mentioned in the podcast. 👉 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 expe...
Jan 23, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Does positive thinking feel cheesy to you? Does negative thinking come naturally? Let's discuss this phenomenon and what can be done about it! Mentioned in today's episode: Sam's cool recommendation The ADHD Big Brother program for learning ADHD skills To contact me regarding the thought record worksheets, 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...
Jan 16, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Hey guys! Here are the links that I mention in the episode: Download the free Wheel Of Life Worksheet to see how out of balance your life is. Here is a link to the Rubiks Cube Algorythms - (this is not my site, so I can't guarantee that this will always be an active link) Additionally, if you need help with your ADHD and need to learn the skills that we talk about in these episodes, you can get the self-paced, do-it-yourself program that I teach by clicking here 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who...
Jan 09, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 70
What does buying a car have to do with New Years Resolutions and ADHD....I'm not sure...you tell me! Get the ADHD Big Brother Program by clicking here Get my Free ebook "Descending to the Top" by clicking 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...
Jan 02, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Let's talk about our BIG emotions and how to deal with them! ARGH! 👉 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 minu...
Dec 26, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 68
I didn't plan anything last week! This is what happens to ADHD folks when we don't preplan, and what we can do about it! Mentioned in the episode: Yvette's amazing handmade ceramics Instagram - @mountainclay This is the link to The Russell Barkley Video I mentioned The ADHD Big Brother Program 👉 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...
Dec 19, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Alright normies, this one is for you! And for you ADHDers out there who might be struggling to help explain to your friends/family what's going on in your skull spaghetti, this episode might help! ADHD can be confounding to the non-ADHDers in our lives. I hope this episode clears up a few things. As mentioned in the show, you can check out Jill Corvelli's work at the Neurodiverse Partners Institute by click here ! If you want more information about the course I mentioned in this episode, click h...
Dec 12, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 66
There are so many things for us to try to be on top of in life. It's not a surprise that adults with ADHD find themselves out of balance. Here is the link to the Wheel of Life. It's ready! And here is the link to the program that will show you how to end your task paralysis, overcome your lack of motivation, and help you finish the projects that you start! 👉 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...
Dec 05, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Do you interrupt people? Do you find yourself in impulsive situations, spending impulsively, driving recklessly, etc? Today we talk about a couple ways we can manage that aspect of our lives without giving up our zest for life! Visit ADHD Big Brother to learn more about the program! 👉 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 ...
Nov 28, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Those of us with ADHD are so used to having instant answers, and the moment that something requires us to "think" that's when the frustrations kick in! Today I talk about how to work around that! For more information about the ADHD Big Brother online program, 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 question...
Nov 21, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 63
If you want to see my before and afters with the 15 minute timer: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/before-after In this episode I mentioned an article about addiction that I read in Additude Magazine. I was all excited to share the article, but I forgot to bookmark it and I have no idea how to find it! It's almost like I have ADHD! It was from https://www.additudemag.com/ which is a great resource, so by all means check the site out! You may get lucky and find the article! :) 👉 Are you a parent w...
Nov 14, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Here's the link to the program! Today's episode is about revenge bedtime procrastination! Such an ominous sounding kind of procrastination! But if you have ADHD, it is more likely than not that you have experienced this. 👉 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 ...
Nov 07, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Have you ever wondered why your room is so messy? Or why you have late bills? Or why dinosaurs were so big? Let's talk about being curious! ******* If you are struggling with your ADHD and don't know where to start in managing your life, I created this just for you. Start here, and do these three things first. CLICK HERE to get the free pdf! ******** 👉 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 conve...
Oct 31, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 60
The doctor is in! Navigating a neurodiverse relationship can be extremely difficult when you don't have the tools to be set up for success! I'm so grateful to Dr. Jill Corvelli of the ND Partners Institute for being on this episode and sharing the fantastic work she's doing. Tons of insight in this one! Share this episode with all your neurodiverse friends! And click here to sign up to be alerted when Dr. Corvelli comes back on the show (scheduled for next month!) To learn more about Dr. Corvell...
Oct 24, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Well, I think I un-risk-ified the term "pushing the envelope," but I'm not going to apologize about it! It makes sense to me! Does it make sense to you? ***** 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! UPDATE: Giveaway has ended 👉 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...
Oct 17, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 58
