68: ADHD Big Brother: A Community of Hope and Accountability with Russ Jones

In this funny and very real episode, we meet Russ Jones, also known as ADHD Big Brother. Russ shares how his own lived experience of having ADHD and depression led to his dream of supporting others like himself. He hosts the podcast "ADHD Big Brother," which is currently in the top 2% of podcasts globally. He also has created a community for adults with ADHD and depression symptoms, which focuses on helping members implement and stick to strategies through monthly goals, group zoom chats, and daily accountability.   We explore the challenges therapists face when clients don't follow through with their advice, the potential for collaboration between therapists and community leaders like Russ, and the broader implications for mental health accessibility and support.   00:00 Starting Off with a Laugh: Meet Russ Jones, the ADHD Big Brother 00:33 Dreaming Big: Living in an RV and Serving the ADHD Community 03:05 The Power of Community in Overcoming ADHD and Depression 06:32 Therapists' Perspectives: The Challenges and Rewards of Helping 12:34 Building a Supportive Community: The ADHD Big Brother Forum 14:58 Exploring the Complementary Role of Forums and Therapy 15:27 The Healing Power of Humor and Community 15:47 Discovering ADHD Big Brother: A Podcast for Learning and Laughter 16:16 Therapy vs. Podcasts: Tailoring ADHD Support 16:41 The Philosophy of Short-term Support and Community Healing 17:36 Introducing the Big Brother Approach to Mental Health Support 17:56 Challenging the Traditional Paths of Therapy and Coaching 18:45 The Importance of Hope and the Role of a 'Big Brother' 20:15 Building Heart-Centered Therapist Communities 20:40 The Synergy of Experience, Wisdom, and Support 21:53 Enhancing Therapist Skills and Addressing Mental Health Accessibility 26:32 The Vision of a Heart-Centered Community and Its Impact 29:25 Concluding Thoughts on Being Heart-Centered     Connect with Russ: https://www.linktr.ee/adhdbigbrother.podcast   Check out Berries: https://heyberries.com/heart-centered Use Discount Code: Sindee50 for $50 off your first month Connect with Sindee: Visit my website: https://heartcenteredtherapistpodcast.com/  Join the Heart-Centered Therapist Community FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/478651669638167 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartcenteredtherapist/ Shop Mental Health Threads: https://mentalhealththreads.etsy.com Interested in realigning your own practice to be more heart-centered? Join Sindee on her podcast by signing up for a Therapist Alignment Session. This brief, 15-30-minute conversation is a unique opportunity to re-align with your heart-centered approach, both in your client interactions and in the development of your practice. Whether you're at the beginning of your career or an experienced therapist, these sessions are designed to help you gain clarity on specific issues you're facing. Sign up for your Therapist Alignment Session here: https://calendly.com/heartcenteredtherapistpodcast/therapist-alignment-session Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email Sindee: [email protected] For more information on the Couples Therapy Mentorship Group, email me at [email protected]