You Can't Out-Hustle Your ADHD (But You Can Team Up With It) w/ Ryan Mayer

Mike and Chaya sit down with Ryan Mayer, a certified ADHD coach who helps neurodivergent adults stop trying to “discipline” their brains and start building systems that actually work. Ryan shares how drowning in corporate burnout, overwhelm, and the constant pressure to “try harder” pushed him toward a strengths-based approach to adult ADHD. Most importantly, he explains why self-care is a non-negotiable part of taking your life back. We Also Cover: The relief and regret that comes with an adult ADHD diagnosis Student services and ADHD college accommodations Why trying to "spreadsheet your way out of ADHD" always leads to burnout The realities of living with an invisible disability How to stop fixing your weaknesses and start leveraging your signature strengths Bypassing task paralysis through external accountability Why self-care isn't a luxury, but a strategic necessity for ADHD management Using "tiny experiments" instead of rigid routines to build momentum Using the "power of the pause" to slow down physical and mental hyperactivity How taking off the neurotypical filter changed Ryan’s life and business The growing need for neuro-inclusion in modern workplaces Quotes: "You can't just keep trying to swim across a raging river of consequences... you have to build a bridge." — Ryan Mayer "Self-care isn't just something nice to do. If you have ADHD, it's a strategic necessity." — Ryan Mayer "We spend way too much time focusing on our deficits instead of leveraging our signature strengths." — Ryan Mayer _"People have no idea how much harder it is for us to do anything... underneath they're paddling like crazy to try to keep up."_— Ryan Mayer About Ryan Mayer: Ryan Mayer is a certified ADHD coach who helps neurodivergent adults (especially late-diagnosed folks) manage overwhelm, procrastination, and the day-to-day chaos that comes from living in a world built for neurotypical systems. After spending over a decade in corporate roles, he hit the familiar wall: pushing harder didn’t create consistency—it created burnout. That shift led him into coaching and into building practical, strengths-based tools for working with an ADHD brain instead of constantly correcting it. Today, Ryan coaches clients globally and also supports companies through neuro-inclusion work—helping workplaces understand what ADHD really looks like on the inside (and what actually helps). You’ll also find him sharing tactical ADHD strategies across TikTok and YouTube through Ryan Mayer Coaching. Connect with Ryan Mayer: Website & Free Masterclass: https://ryanmayercoaching.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMayerCoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_coach_ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_coach_ryan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmayerpeopleconnector/ Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/ADHDcoachRyan Free Resource - Conquer Your ADHD in the Workplace Guide: https://guides.ryanmayercoaching.com/?which\_resource\_are\_you\_most\_interested\_in=ADHD+at+Work Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds https://play.sparkade.app/ Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive. Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone. Stay Connected: Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803 Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.ai Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunch Mike on Instagram: @followshisghost Mike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- Nab a Free Consultation: https://followyourghostcoach.com/ As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.