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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 30 MIN

Breaking out of the Contortion Box #205

from ADHD-Friendly · host Patty Blinderman

Imagine being asked to fold your body to fit into a contortion box. That's what it can feel like when people with ADHD try to make systems designed for neurotypical brains work for them. In this episode Patty shares how trying to fit in keeps us small and drains our energy and some ADHD-friendly ways to break out of the box.PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week!Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/Join ADHD-Friendly now and jump into the Summer Semester of our ADHDU Hybrid Course — all about Managing Time and Tasks!As a member, you’ll get full access to this course and all ADHD-Friendly live events, planning tools, and on-demand resources.Click the link below to get started today!https://adhdfriendly.mn.coThank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!!New episodes are posted every Wednesday! Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendlyPlease subscribe to my YouTube channel, ADHD Friendly Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information on the ADHD-Friendly services offered by Patty, please visit her website: ADHDFriendly.com

Imagine being asked to fold your body to fit into a contortion box. That's what it can feel like when people with ADHD try to make systems designed for neurotypical brains work for them. In this episode Patty shares how trying to fit in keeps us small and drains our energy and some ADHD-friendly ways to break out of the box. PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week! Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: ...

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