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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

078: Too Overwhelmed to Start? Body Doubling Is the Simple Executive Function Tool You're Missing

from From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

What is body doubling and why does it work so well for ADHD brains? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of my favorite (and most underrated) executive function strategies: body doubling. Whether you've been doing it your whole life without a name for it, or you've never heard of it before, this episode will help you understand why it works and give you a whole menu of ways to try it.What you'll learn in this episode:What body doubling actually is (and why it's not just "going to a coffee shop to work")The science-backed reasons it helps with task initiation and focus especially for ADHD and neurodivergent brainsCreative ways to body double and how to find the type of body doubling that fits your brain, your life, and your social batteryHow body doubling connects to Parkinson's Law and why it helps you stop dragging tasks outHow Body Doubling Platforms like Flown can help you with task initiation, sustained focus, and navigating overwhelm Resources: Stop Doomscrolling & autopiloting to your phone with Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstApply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call

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What is body doubling and why does it work so well for ADHD brains? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of my favorite (and most underrated) executive function strategies: body doubling. Whether you've been doing it your whole life without a name...

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