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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

177 - The Wheel of Life!

Let's finish the goal setting, big picture, January situation with a talk about the Wheel of Life. If the 10 days for $10 is still happening, you can find it down below.... come see what award winning ADHD support looks like! 👉 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 ...

Jan 27, 202515 minSeason 4Ep. 177

176 - How To Chunk Down That Big Goal

We made a big goal! Now what? Chunk it down Ok, but how? Chunkercize it! That makes no sense. Let's explore how an ADHD person, with a tornado of thoughts, can break a goal down and successfully forward on it. 👉 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 20, 202519 minSeason 4Ep. 176

175 - A Not Very January Update - LA Fires

January is supposed to be about setting big goals, and setting our year up right. I am unfortunately not able to put out an episode about goal setting when the fires are burning out here. Mentioned in the episode, ways to help: Baby2Baby World Central Kitchen LAUSD Education Emergency Relief Fund Apply for disaster assistance ********************************* 👉 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-min...

Jan 13, 20258 minSeason 4Ep. 175

174 - Alan P. Brown Teaches Us Goal Setting For ADHD

What a great way to kick of 2025 - a productive conversation with one of ADHD's finest: Alan P. Brown. He's here to teach us some awesome big yearly goal strategies. I have already begun implementing what he talked about on the podcast. Mentioned in the podcast: Freebie: www.addcrusher.com/25easy Visit www.ADDCrusher.com for more about Alan Email Alan: abrown(at)addcrusher.com If you wish to view the interview to see what Alan was sharing with me, you can check out the video of our conversation ...

Jan 06, 202541 minSeason 4Ep. 174

173 - End of Year Reflection, Future Projection, And a Tribute to Stephanie!

It's the end of the year! Let's talk about what happened and what's to come, and I am going to read a speech and honor one of our awesome community members who has achieved the unthinkable with ADHD! Have a listen! 👉 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...

Dec 30, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 173

172 - Taskfirmations and Being Cool With Yourself

Happy Holidays! What's a taskfirmation, you ask? It's a made up word is helping me on my journey to that glorious affirmation of "I love myself" or "I am worthy of love" or "I am capable of doing difficult things" Mentioned in the podcast: Take this short, anonymous, 5-7 minute long survey to help me help you in 2025! Here's the link to take the survey 👉 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 con...

Dec 23, 202415 minSeason 3Ep. 172

171 - ADHD Burnout with Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD

I got to talk to THE Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD! What an amazing human. You probably already know this amazing writer/creator/ADHD advocate from her popular Instagram. We discussed ADHD burnout and a really cool way to anticipate it and plan ahead. Great takeaways on this one. And here are all the links mentioned in the show: Trina on Instagram: @myladyadhd Trina's website: www.myladyadhd.com Her Substack that has her newsletter, podcast and more! https://www.ladyadhd.net/ Link to her free ADH...

Dec 16, 202452 minSeason 3Ep. 171

170 - From Intention to Action: The ADHD Way

We know all about our ADHD, and we still aren't doing any of the work. Is that how it is for you? In this episode we bridge the gap between intention and action. Mentioned in the episode: 10 days for $10 in the ADHD Community. This is the article that shows how I gamified the initial clean up with Goal Getter. 👉 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 projec...

Dec 09, 202417 minSeason 3Ep. 170

169 - ADHD and Suffering

My friend Bryan and I have created a challenge that puts some novelty to the suffering that achieving goals often creates. Have a listen and send me the answer to this: What suffering are YOU choosing? Mentioned in this episode is the game Surges and Setbacks. If you would like a free pdf copy of the game we created in the community, 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 conversati...

Dec 02, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 169

168 - Dr. Shane Talks ADHD and Addiction (Nicotine, Alcohol, Porn, Drugs)

Dr. Shane Calhoun is back! This was a phenomenal conversation on why ADHD is so common with adults with ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD who is struggle with addictions, this is a must listen episode! As a former nicotine addict, and a person with all kinds of addictive behaviors, I found this talk with Dr. Shane invaluable! He's the best. Dr. Shane's Info: Dr. Shane Calhoun is a Clinical Health Psychologist who specializes in Adult ADHD. He has several masters degrees and graduated with his ...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 168

167 - Antonia Bowring On Her ADHD Success Planner eBook!

If you have ADHD, then this short, easy to read, easy to implement book by Antonia Bowring is the answer. Every ADHDer should have this book. We've been implementing it in the community and it's taken off and we are still utilizing it a months later. To pick up your copy, here is the link Also mentioned in this episode was the graphic on coaching. It's brilliant. You can find it here. The interview portion is up on YouTube if you would like to check it out an watch us chatting it up. Here's the ...

Nov 18, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 167

166 - ADHD, Cocooning, and the 15 Minute Challenge

Hope you enjoy my ramble! But I REALLY hope you take the dare for the challenge this week. Here's a link to my 15 minute before and after that I mentioned in the episode. 👉 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 p...

Nov 11, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 166

165 - Bad Stuff Is So Much Easier Than Good Stuff!

It's a wonderful world we live in where all the things that are bad and unhealthy are perfectly set up to entice the ADHD brain. NEAT! Let's talk about it! Check out ADHD Big Brother Community Coaching and find your tribe! 👉 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...

Nov 04, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 165

164 - What Is The Deal With Body Doubling?

You've perhaps heard of the amazingness of body doubling and how awesome it is for adults with ADHD...well, if you are new to it, allow me to explain! I'm a huge fan of the power of body doubling and I'll tell you why in this episode. 👉 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 ...

Oct 28, 202412 minSeason 3Ep. 164

163 - When Our Awesome System Thing Stops Working!

Sometimes we get systems and routines in place, and they are just amazing! And they serve us well for a time...and suddenly that awesome system stops being awesome. What to do? Let's talk about it! 👉 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 a...

Oct 21, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 163

162 - Sky Waterson Teaches Us Her ADHD Prioritization Filter!

Skye Waterson, ADHD expert, coach and founder of Unconventional Organization, and host of the ADHD Skills Lab podcast came onto the show to teach us her very own ADHD Prioritization Filter! We also did a crossover podcast where we discussed other topics on her podcast today! Here's the link to her podcast where you can listen to our episode: The ADHD Skills Lab Here are Skye's other links: Unconventional Organization Main Website Skye's Prioritization Filter Download Instagram: Skye @unconventio...

Oct 14, 202428 minSeason 3Ep. 162

161 - How Adults With ADHD Can Get A Lot Done

There is a non-toxic way to achieve a lot when you are fighting the focus fight with ADHD. You can get quite a lot done with 30 -60 minutes of time. Let's start by talking about our relationship with time! Mentioned in this podcast, my son's Tedx Talk! Here's the link to Noble's Speech on The Keys To Successful Failure 👉 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...

Oct 07, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 161

160 - ADHD And Your Environment

Is your environment pro focus? Let's talk about it! Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Shanes episode: 147 Megs Crawford podcast: Organizing an ADHD Brain Skye Waterson podcast: The ADHD Skills Lab 👉 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 ho...

Sep 30, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 160

159 - Consistency; The ADHD Way

I view consistency a little bit differently than the normies. I prefer my own ADHD acronym it. Mentioned in this episode, the mighty acronym CACACCCC Consistent Awareness Consistent Attempts Consistent Curiosity Consistently Cool with Yourself 👉 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...

Sep 23, 20249 minSeason 3Ep. 159

158 - A Replay About Getting Unstuck and Structure

Here's a blast from the past episode...let's talk about getting unstuck and that dirty devil "structure" rears it's head into this episode as well. Mentioned at the top of this episode is Megs Crawford of the podcast Organizing an ADHD Brain. You can learn more about Megs and her awesomeness here: https://www.mindfulmegs.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 val...

Sep 16, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 158

157 - Sleep Routine Ideas For The ADHD Adult

Today you get to experience the power of leveraging a community. This week I asked the ADHD Big Brother Community to share their sleep routines, and the results were awesome! Lots of insights and great ideas! Mentioned in this episode - the ASMR story used by one of the members Come join the ADHD Big Brother Community! Click here to join now 👉 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 w...

Sep 09, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 157

156 - Organizing with an ADHD Brain - with Megs Crawford

One of THE coolest people out there, Megs Crawford, was so kind to be on the podcast and share some organizing assistance for us ADHDers. Please have a listen because she shares some amazing nuggets from her expertise as a professional organizer, and helps me get myself organized! Definitely check out all that Megs has to offer: Her webiste: Mindful Moves Organizing with Megs To book a FREE chat with Megs to discuss organizing and/or coaching: CLICK HERE Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Sep 02, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 156

155 - ADHD and Falling Back To Square One

Any time there's a transition in my life, from depression, to jobs, to break ups, to kids on summer break, to kids back to school...I always have this feeling that I'm back at square one. Today I'm talking about a way that I deal with "square one" 👉 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 ...

Aug 26, 202415 minSeason 3Ep. 155

154 - Time and The Curse of Wiggle Room

Time is a tricky little bugger! Especially when we are vague about it. Let's learn a way to get on the other end of "wiggle room." 👉 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....

Aug 19, 202413 minSeason 3Ep. 154

153 - ADHD Success Club With Dana Rayburn

I got to talk with Dana Rayburn! She's the host of the popular podcast "Kick Some ADHD" and she's a super successful ADHD coach and an all around amazing human being! Here are her links! Kick some ADHD Podcast on Apple Podcasts Kick Some ADHD Podcast on Spotify Interested in learning more about her amazing ADHD Success Club? Here's the link to learn more about it and to join! Take advantage as this is her final round of ADHD Success Club before she retires! Invest in yourself! From Dana: I’ve Be...

Aug 12, 202428 minSeason 3Ep. 153

152 - Why We MUST Externalize Time

If you have done your deep dive on ADHD, then you know that time blindness is a serious issue for us adults with ADHD. Today we are going to talk about the importance of externalizing time and I'll share my method for doing so. I'm curious, how do you externalize time for yourself? Let me know! 👉 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, jus...

Aug 05, 202413 minSeason 3Ep. 152

151 - Tessa Gordon, MA, LMFT, RYT Talks Eating Disorders

I got to meet one of the smartest, most fun people to talk to and she educated the heck out of me on eating disorders. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. Links mentioned in episode: www.tessagordontherapy.com ASDAH Project Heal Academy of Eating Disorders ABOUT TESSA: Tessa Gordon, MA, LMFT, RYT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BA in Psychology from the University of Southern California, ...

Jul 29, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 151

150 - How To Get The Chaos Out Of Our ADHD Head

Inside our skull spaghetti is more often than not a nonstop tsunami of chaos, and trying to figure out how to get it out in the most effective way possible is a huge pain in the ass. I'm here to 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 sta...

Jul 22, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 150

149 - ADHD and Anxiety with Dr. Sandra Ostroff

ADHD always comes with a side dish. Mine is depression. Dr. Sandra's is anxiety, and she and I had a wonderful conversation about anxiety, some strategies that can work for it, and we even got to learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Great conversation! Dr. Sandra is a licensed psychologist, anxiety specialist, and mental health advocate. She is on a mission to make evidence-based anxiety support as accessible as possible through Embrace Now - her commun...

Jul 15, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 149

148 - Surviving The To-Do List BACKLOG!

How many of you are so overwhelmed by to do lists because they seem to grow faster than you can tick items off of it? Let's talk about that today! Quick summary: 1) Put everything in one place 2) Organize it/Categorize it 3) Prioritize it 4) Schedule it 5) Put it in a container of time for your sanity 6) Use your ADHD tools and strategies to chip away! 👉 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 con...

Jul 08, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 148
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