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It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds

Caren Magillitsadhdfriendly.com

It’s the ADHD-Friendly Show, where we celebrate smart, creative women with ADHD. We focus on the positive aspects of our neurodiversity and share tips, hacks and life advice on playing to your own unique strengths at work and life. There’s no denying that living with ADHD can be challenging (especially around menopause, holy smokes), but focusing on the good is the best way to create energy, focus and follow through, so that’s what we do here. Connect with me on

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Rejection Sensitivity, Imposer Syndrome + Getting Past the Fear of Judgement

Send us a textCLICK HERE for the show notesHave you ever lost hours of your day obsessing over a perceived social slight? Maybe you have a dream to launch a business, or start a new passion project, but you’re terrified of what people might think.Sometimes this is just an occasional moment of self-doubt, but for many folks with ADHD, it can be a normal everyday thought obsession. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (or RSD) isn't exclusive to ADHD, but it's highly correlated and along with feeling ...

Jul 29, 202242 min

How to Break Through a Confidence Barrier So You Can Be + Do What You WANT

Send us a textIn this episode I share my best insights on breaking through confidence barriers so you can be and do the things you want in your life without fear of judgement or failure. If this is something you struggle with, I think you're going to get a lot out of this episode.»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ G E T CO A C H E D !⟡http://itsadhdfriendly.com/coaching👋 C O M E S A Y H I !⟡ Get on My Sunday ADHD-Friendly Email: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61f4926660ada4164ea6fc2d⟡ We...

Jul 22, 202224 min

How to Bring out the Best In Yourself By Managing Your State (not your Traits)

Send us a textSo often people with ADHD suffer from a lack of self-trust because of past mistakes and failures. We get to a point in life where we don't trust ourselves and our decisions. We know we have so much potential, but we don't always have access to it. In today's podcast, I'm sharing an insight that will change the way you think about how you show up, and learn how to better manage your focus, energy and decision-making ability in any given moment. Want the se...

Jul 15, 202224 min

Manage your focus + energy naturally with the power of Ayurveda | An interview with Monica Bloom

Send us a textYa’ll, if you want some simple ways to increase focus and attention naturally, then today’s podcast is for YOU! Monica Bloom is an expert in Ayurvedic science and today she shares some insights into how we can better manage our energy and attention through simple practices that create LASTING results. In this podcast we walk through the Ayurvedic doshas and discover how to balance our ADHD overactive VATA tendencies. It’s a fascinating topic and whe...

Jul 08, 202241 min

The Secret to Staying Consistent with ADHD

Send us a textIn this podcast I'm sharing the secret sauce for consistency that has helped me become and stay consistent in ways that I’ve NEVER been able to be in the past. I have people in my life that have known me to be consistently inconsistent tell me how amazed they are at how I’m consistently showing up in my business and I’m pretty amazed at myself.So today I’m going to break down what I’ve done to create this level of consistency in my life and show you how you can apply it to...

Jul 01, 202223 min

Diagnosed with ADHD at Midlife? 5 Things you need to know (ladies only)

Send us a textIf you are an ADHD woman diagnosed at midlife, then you're going to want to tune in. I'm sharing the top 5 things I think ALL ADHD women need to know about their diagnosis, right from the get-go. It will help you avoid rabbit holes, process emotion and get your mind focused on what you need to do to thrive with ADHD. How old were you when you received a diagnosis? I was 52, and although I wish I had known earlier, I feel like I've made up for lost time by...

Jun 24, 202222 min

An Easy Trick for Managing Energy, Mastering Overwhelm + Finding Flow

Send us a textDo you tend to overcommit to the point of overwhelm and then end up in burnout? If that sounds like your pattern, then today's podcast is going to help you avoid the ADHD burnout cycle by creating awareness around your energy budget and how you spend your precious time and attention.I created this model because it's fast, simple and easy to apply to any area of life. Ready to create the time, space and energy you need to focus on the things that matter most? Le...

Jun 17, 202226 min

Are you still tolerating that? 10 things I no longer tolerate (and it feels so freeing!)

Send us a textTolerations are the little annoyances in our lives that we put up with every day. Individudally, they're no big deal, but collectively, if left unchecked, they can lead to burnout, overwhelm or even anxiety and depression.Today I'm sharing 10 things I'm no longer tolerating in order to make my own life a little more peaceful and simple. How about you? Is it time for you to start making your own list of tolerations that you're no longer willing to put up with?Le...

Jun 10, 202231 min

How to Create an ADHD-Friendly Lifestyle that Works for YOU!

Send us a textTake a step back and look at your current lifestyle. Is it supporting your ADHD? How can you set up your home, self care practices, routines and relationships to create more ease and simplicity in your life? In this week's episode, I walk you through the 5 pillars of ADHD-friendly living, from home and relationships, to self care and personal growth. Grab a journal and a drink of choice, and let's dig in!CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE GROUP COACHING WAIT LIST»»...

Jun 03, 202224 min

Are You Running Enthusiastically in the WRONG Direction?

Send us a textIf there is one thing I know for sure about those of us with ADHD, it's that we have a million interests and we have a hard time keeping our attention on anything one thing long enough to see it through. But with a little skill building a lot of self awareness, we can hone in on what we know in our heart and minds to be the right path for us, and stay the course. In this episode, I talk about my own experience with running in too many directions and what I've done to...

May 27, 202222 min

How to set up your own support and structure to create success on your own terms

Send us a textStructure, support and systems are CRITICAL for most ADHDers to get things done, especially when there's not a ton of accountability to keep them focused. If this is something that holds you back from following through on your goals and dreams, then I hope this week's podcast brings some insight as I share how I'm dealing with a lack of structure in my business, now that I"m a solo entrepreneur.Want to sign up for my group coaching program? Click the link below to dr...

May 20, 202228 min

Burnout at Work - What it Looks Like and How to Deal With It

Send us a textBurnout is a topic that everyone is talking about these days and for good reason. Over 50% of gen z and women claim to have felt or currently feel burned out at work. In this podcast we take a look at this phenomenon through the lens of ADHD and look for opportunities to create changes in our work and life to recover from burnout and avoid falling into it again.»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ R E S O U R C E S⟡ Website: www.itsadhdfriendly.com⟡ Instagram: ...

May 13, 202227 min

How to find your purpose and feel good about the decisions you make

Send us a textIf you've ever struggled with making decisions because you just don't know how they are going to play out, then this episode might give you the insights you need to move forward with confidence. This is what I call, the recipe for a really great ADHD life, and it's available to all of us.»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♡ R E S O U R C E S ⟡ Website:https://itsadhdfriendly.com⟡ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/itsadhdfriendly⟡ Pinterest:...

May 06, 202228 min

8 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself EVERYDAY!

Send us a text>>>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONS<<<The Lazy Genius Inspired this week's podcast because it's a set of principles that can cultivate more intentionality in anyone's life, but particularly, for those of us with ADHD. Why? Because we can be a little compulsive and reactive (as you're probably well aware). But this set of questions provides a framework for stopping our internal noise, paying attention to what we're paying attention to, and t...

Apr 29, 202221 min

How to overcome imposter syndrome, perfectionism and getting started.

Send us a textThis week, I'm sharing a discussion on getting over perfectionism, imposter syndrome and getting started on ANYTHING with fellow ADHD coach, Dr. Lola Day. I can't wait for you to hear this discussion where we talk about how to get past the pain of being "new" and not as good as you want to be.If you want to learn more about ADHD coaching, click here. ________________________________________________________________👋 C O M E S A Y H I ! ⟡ Click here to Get on the Sunday Set...

Apr 22, 202233 min

5 ADHD Strengths You're Probably Not Aware You Have + How to Use Them At Work

Send us a textWhy is it SO important to focus on our ADHD Strengths? For the simple reason that our brain wiring is something that’s never going to change, so until we learn to accept it, embrace it and use it to our advantage, then we’re always going to feel like we’re driving a car with square wheels.Now, not every ADHD strength listed in this video is going to apply to you, but I encourage you to think about how you can take this line of thinking and use it to make life just a little...

Apr 15, 202216 min

Plan Your Next 90 Days | A practice in being intentional with your time, energy + money

Send us a textQuarterly planning is something that would never have occurred to me to do before this year, but honestly, given how much of an impact monthly and weekly planning has had on my life and business, I can’t imagine not taking the time to plan my quarters as wel.There’s a LOT we can accomplish in a 90 day period if we’re intentional and focused - which is a tall order for those of us with ADHD. But the power of planning is so evident to me now that I hope I can convince you to...

Apr 08, 202232 min

How to Set Unquittable Goals - 7 Questions That Determines a Sticky Goal

Send us a textDo you set goals that you fail to follow through on? Me too. Or, at least I used to do that! Today, I set reasonable, meaningful goals that are well defined and just a little outside my comfort zone. Because I've put so much effort into the development of great goals, they stick and I follow through on them.Want to set stickier goals? Ask yourself these 7 questions before you commit to anything: Is the goal worth perusing? Is it clear and acti...

Apr 01, 202232 min

Anxiety, ADHD + Clutter - Simple Steps that Make a Difference

Send us a textAdopting a minimalist lifestyle is hands down, one of the best moves I’ve made for managing my anxiety, and my ADHD. It has given me more control over my space, my spending and freed up more time to do things that are meaningful to me. Like filming videos! A minimalist lifestyle isn’t as difficult as it may sound. In fact, it’s made everything easier. So if you have some preconceived ideas about giving away all your stuff and living like a monk, this...

Mar 25, 202222 min

What an ADHD Coach does that a regular life coach doesn't do

Send us a textAn ADHD life coach, as long as they have ICF accredited training, is equipped to coach anyone, just like a regular life coach. However, they also go through additional training around ADHD symptoms and solutions so they have an additional layer of expertise that a general life coach won't have. Should you only work with an ADHD coach if you have ADHD? In this video I'll cover that, and more. Want to work with a certified ADHD life coach? Start here: https...

Mar 18, 202221 min

Plan Your Week The ADHD-friendly Way

Send us a textADHD can make weekly and monthly planning a freaking nightmare! But in this podcast I'm sharing a system I've developed that works amazing for me and my ADHD brain using Google Calendar and Notion. Watch the video here.As an ADHDer, I have to have a process that's both simple and FUN so that I'll keep it up. This process that I'm sharing in today's video has kept me on the ball so much in 2022! Notion and Google Calendar are easy and free to use. Together...

Mar 11, 202216 min

ADHD BURNOUT | Why does this keep happening?

Send us a textYes, ADHD burnout is thing. It's actually a BIG thing and if you've ever felt like you always seem to end up here, then you're not alone. Burnout is cyclical and unless you're aware of how it starts, you'll never get past it.In today's video I'm talking about WHY ADHD brains get burned out, how it's different than typical brains and most importantly HOW to stop the cycle of burnout!If this video resonates with you, and you'd like support creating stratgies for solvin...

Mar 04, 202227 min

3 ADHD Things that are SAVING me right now.

Send us a textIf you’re feeling a little frazzled, anxious or bummed out lately, i truly hope the resources and ideas I share today will help you. You see, I’ve been feeling that way lately and thanks to coaching and self-discovery, I have a lot more self-awareness around knowing when I’m getting into a funk and finding ways to get myself out of it. So these are random, simple and doable ideas that just help me stay out of that funky space, and I hope they give you som...

Feb 26, 202230 min

ADHD-Friendly "Messy Minimalism" | The Life Changing Magic of Wanting Less

Send us a textI'm so passionate about the topic of minimalism, particularly for ADHDer's because "stuff" can often be our worst distractor. Spending and consuming are also impulsive activities for people with ADHD, and I know quite well how this can cause anxiety and a lot of issues in your financial life. today I'm sharing my road to minimalism which is kinda messy, but it works for my brain. Since adopting this process and mindset I've turned my financial situation around,...

Feb 18, 202228 min

Your ADHD Self-Care Practice: It's not a mani/pedi

Send us a textClick here to snag the self-care list!Click here to get coached on your self-care routine.If you are woman juggling career, family and life, then you know how hard it is to fit self-care into your daily routine. Often, it gets put to the bottom of your todo list. If you’re a woman with ADHD, we often just forget to take care of ourselves and you know what? That only exasperates our symptoms. In fact, if a neurotypical person goes two days without a proper...

Feb 11, 202222 min

ADHD + Financial Freedom - The life changing magic of saying "FU"

Send us a textI'm not typically one for money management tips, but this one is a must-know for ADHD peeps. We NEED freedom and flexibility in our lives to focus on our strengths and create boundaries around things like jobs and people that aren't good for us. Discovering this ADHD money management tip changed the game for me, and I hope that it does for you, too. Because you're amazing, and you're worth the effort. Here's a few resources that will hel...

Feb 05, 202227 min

Why We Get Bored and Quit

Send us a textADHD job switching is a BIG deal in our community. Not because we switch jobs so much, but because there's a lot of shame around it. I think it's time to ditch the guilt about switching jobs when you have ADHD. In this video I talk about WHY we switch jobs so much and what we can do to not only embrace this part of ourselves, but also find ways to choose our next jobs more strategically. Want some help with your job switching strategy? L...

Jan 29, 202224 min

How to Make ADHD a Superpower at Work | Entrepreneurship, Productivity + ADHD

Send us a textIs ADHD an Entrepreneurial Superpower? Oh heck ya it is! In this episode I share 3 tips for moving from distraction to action by levering the power of your brain to get focused on what you want and take consistent action in your business.Want 1-1 support with moving from distraction to action in your biz? I help ADHD (and the ADD-ish) entrepreneurs build businesses they LOVE! Click here to learn more. ___________________________________________________________...

Jan 22, 202224 min

How to Focus Your Mind on What You REALLY Want

Send us a textHow long have you been dreaming about starting that project or business? Years maybe? Well, you're in luck because today, I'm walking you though a 5-step process for getting started on your juiciest goal and completing it - even if you're someone who isn't great at follow through (like me). CLICK HERE to get the resources mentioned in this podcast.#ADHD #ADHDcoach #AdultADHD #lifecoaching #goalsetting _____________________________________________________...

Jan 15, 202221 min

Top Recommendations for Creating the BEST Year EVER!

Send us a textGet the links to my recommended sources here.Find out more about my coaching packages here.Whether you have ADHD or not, these recommendations will help you live your healthiest, wealthiest, happiest year in 2022. These are my top recommendations across fitness, food, content and thoughtful ideas for creating an amazing year for yourself. ________________________________________________________________👋 C O M E S A Y H I ! ⟡ Click here to Get on the Sunday Set Up! : ⟡ We...

Jan 08, 202232 min
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