Why ADHD Makes Planning Feel Impossible and What Can Help with Gillian Gossow

Have you ever been genuinely excited about a trip, only to realize you never booked the one thing you couldn't wait to do? If you've ever wondered why there's such a frustrating gap between wanting something and actually making it happen, this episode is for you.This week, I'm joined by my longtime best friend, Gillian Gossow, founder and CEO of Bad Girls Yoga & Pilates. After traveling together for more than 20 years, Gillian has had a front-row seat to the unique challenges ADHD can create when planning vacations, group trips, and bachelorette weekends. We talk about executive function, travel anxiety, nervous system regulation, and the small shifts that can make traveling with ADHD feel so much easier—without the guilt or shame.Episode Highlights[0:31] - The Paris story that perfectly illustrates the ADHD planning gap.[2:06] - Meet Gillian Gossow and why she's the perfect guest for this conversation.[4:24] - Looking back at years of traveling together and what changed once ADHD entered the conversation.[8:46] - How adding structure and shared planning completely transformed our California trip.[12:32] - What Gillian has learned from planning hundreds of bachelorette yoga and Pilates experiences.[16:04] - Why ADHD brains often struggle with executing plans—and how delegation changes everything.[21:29] - Managing travel anxiety, group dynamics, and overstimulation before they spiral.[25:48] - Simple breathwork techniques that help calm the ADHD nervous system in just a few minutes.[31:07] - Why every ADHD traveler needs a "dive buddy" for support and co-regulation.[32:46] - Practical scripts you can use to ask for help before your next trip.[35:46] - Why your vacation doesn't have to be perfect to become one of your favorite memories.Links & ResourcesFollow Bad Girls Yoga on Instagram & TikTok: @badgirlsyogaThank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD.🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-trainingHelp your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching💥Earn 38 ICF Credits and 25.5 PAAC CCE’s💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice💥Qualify to be listed under ACO DirectoryLearn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training