88. Running on Empty: The Spoon Theory Guide to Fitness for ADHD Brains

Send us Fan MailWhat if you're not lazy or unmotivated — you're just out of spoons?Personal trainer Abby Clapper uses "spoon theory" to explain why sticking to a workout routine has almost nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with finite daily energy. Abby works with neurodivergent clients — ADHD, autism, and chronic health conditions — and has built her whole practice around one idea: the fitness routine that works for a neurotypical brain doesn't work for every brain.In this episode, Abby and host Joe talk through:- Spoon theory: why ADHD brains run out of energy for a workout, and how to budget for it- The accountability tricks that actually make fitness stick (and why she shows up at your door)- The 12-week rule: changing the routine right before the ADHD brain gets bored- Her honest take on GLP-1s (Ozempic) — the energy zap, and why strength training matters even more on them- Protein, fiber, and hydration when you're eating less- Leaving a corporate wellness job to build her own business — scarcity mindset to abundance- Why fitness has to be a lifestyle and an identity, not a short-term project- Strength training as you age: starting with the 5s and 10s, not where you left off 25 years ago- The truth about rest and deload weeks — going hard every day is the mistakeWhether you've tried the gym and quit, feel like your brain just won't cooperate with a routine, or want a sustainable approach that doesn't run on influencer-level motivation, this one's for you.CONNECT WITH ABBY CLAPPER🎙 Podcast: Talk Your Abs Off 📸 Instagram: @CoachAbbyClapper🌐 Website: endorfinwellness.comABOUT THE SHOWTitans of Transition explores the pivots, leaps, and turning points that shape careers and lives. New episodes monthly. Follow the show in your podcast app so you don't miss the next one.Support the show