ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

There is a huge divide for many of us with ADHD. It's the giant space between us and the doing of those difficult things. Let's talk about it and what we can do to get across it! Mentioned in this episode:Learn more, and apply for daily accountability with me: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/programsCheck me out on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/zc2gIlzQE5bTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Lots going on this last week! Can't wait to relive it all with you! Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Big Brother Community Grab a 30 minute chat with RussTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

This is your episode if you are ready to put the books on the bookshelf for a little bit and you are ready to start the doing. Mentioned in this episode:The ADHD Big Brother Podcast Finder. Type in your ADHD struggle and it will spit out a couple of ADHD Big Brother episodes that relate to that topic! https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/find-an-episodeTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

I've been having extra anxiety and I've noticed some of my structure slipping away. Let's discuss what that looks like and how to get back some of that structure!Mentioned in this episode:The ADHD Big Brother Podcast Episode Finder Click the link, enter your ADHD struggle, and see what relevant episodes might help you out! Want to learn more about the daily accountability program with Russ? This is for people who are ready to make some behavior change, who recognize that it ain't easy, but who are willing to keep the hurdles visible through daily accountability. Grab a free 15 minute calendar appointment with Russ to see if it's a good fit and to get your questions answered. Click here to book the call. Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

I am embarking on a 3 month behavior change challenge. I would like to share how that looks, why we adults with ADHD struggle with the habits, routines, systems, and what we can do about it! Mentioned in this episode:Use coupon code: CHANGE on a quarterly membership for ADHDBB and you'll get 20% off your first payment. This will coupon will be good until the beginning of August. Here's the link to sign up: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/checkout/adhd-big-brother-subscriptionTranstheoretical model of behavior change can be found in the book "Changin to Thrive" by James and Janice Prochaska.Here's the link to the newsletter to stay in the loop with ADHDBB: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/newsletterTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

We need to talk mental health a bit, and then I'll share my views on social media and give you a couple ways you can think about/work on curbing your doomscroll time. Mentioned in this podcast:I was on the "Normalize The Conversation" podcast with Francesca Reicherter. Such a fun time talking with her. You can listen to the episode here:Watch Normalize The Conversation on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4jRxkfg2SjvzkCidaUG3hoApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/normalize-the-conversation/id1587903841Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/normalize-the-conversation/PC:1000701501iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-normalize-the-conversation-88766189/Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Normalize-The-Conversation-Podcast/B09YWS78NZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOhi4oo-CEczvZLumpm6zaiFBwQVDtWBLearn more about Francesca at Inspiring My Generation and donate to the cause! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Adults with ADHD have an enormous gap between wants and needs. Even our definitions for the two are different. Today I'll be talking about the definitions, and how we might bridge the giant gap between the two! Mentioned in this episodeRebel Momma Pod: I was on Rebel Momma podcast recently. In that episode, Sarah and I had an honest conversation about social media addiction, doomscrolling, entrepreneurship, accountability, and building a life that aligns with your values. Here's the link to the video podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-O5LmrzBNwTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Let's talk about bringing life to your dreams. We're talking about ADHD and systems and why trying to create a system and then execute on it is NOT the way to go. Give CPR a shot. Mentioned in this episode: Join ADHD Big Brother! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Finding out we have ADHD in our 40s and up can be filled with both grief and relief. I enter the picture when you've said, "OK, this is ADHD...now what?" Today I'll talk a bit about what I use, and it's the same thing I offer to you. Mentioned in this episode: The Weekly Planning Meeting TemplateTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Noble gave me some tough love that turned out to be absolutely brilliant advice for the adult with ADHD. Mentioned in this episode:Ready S.E.T. Go Free downloadThe episode Noble and I did 6 years ago: Episode 7 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1176524/episodes/6316792If you are an adult with ADHD that has yet to be able to do this work on their own, it's time to join ADHDBB and fast track your way to becoming confidently consistent. Join Russ and Others all getting their crappy tasks done!Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

There are a million solutions, a million reasons, a million symptoms, a million workarounds, so which one is the right one? Let's discuss.Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

How the hell do you plan and work toward long term goals when every day is filled with our "Oh I gotta" tasks?! Oh I gotta get groceries! Oh I gotta take my kid to his friend's house! So many things that we "gotta". When the hell is there time for my self-care, or my big vision?! Today I'm talking about a way to go after those bigger things that always seem to get pushed forward/away. Mentioned in the podcast: join ADHDBB and you can experience the magic of planabilibuddies like Lise! https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Let's have a chat about what it's like to show up, what it takes, what it's like to get support, and let's throw in a little bit of social media chatter. Mentioned in this episode: Lindsey's speech:https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/welcome/what-is-possible-at-adhdbb Join ADHDBBHave anything you'd like to share? A question you'd like to ask me (Russ), here ya go, direct to my inbox: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactrussTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

I've been feeling massively oppositional lately. What can I do but be cool with myself about it...and ramble on about it on my pod! Also, we all want these picture perfect morning situations/rituals/habits. Let's talk about how to get one going, for real. Interested in the ADHD Big Brother Summer Camp for adults with ADHD? 8 weeks, one goal, async coaching during a hectic summer...5 spots available:https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/summercampTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

In this episode, we address the unique struggle of building consistent habits when your past is littered with abandoned attempts. How do you do a thing that you know how to do, but you can't do? How can you start trusting yourself again? It starts with showing up, even though. Mentioned in this episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/ADHDBigBrother - Leave me a short voice mail. What is your name, where are you from, and what do you currently suck at. I will respond in kind. $10 for 10 Days - no auto-renewal. 10 days of ADHDBB to explore and experience at your leisure. Come see what it looks like when people show up and keep their plans visible - promotion ended.ADHD Big Brother on SubstackADHD Big Brother Website with resourcesTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

How many of us get an idea of how to manage our time and so we create a spreadsheet that blocks out every hour of every day... In this episode I'm going to appeal to you to try a simpler way of planning your week, with a focus on a few key areas. Mentioned in the episode:Book a free chat with Russ The books I mentioned:Stone of Farewell, Drop of Corruption, A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism, The Power of WonderTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Adults with ADHD are "now" or "not now" people when it comes to doing a thing. Let's talk about what it takes to turn not now into now! Mentioned in this episode:Listen to myself and David Greenwood talk accountability on his awesome podcast "Overcoming Distractions". Here's the links to give it a listen:Overcoming Distractions on SpotifyOvercoming Distractions on iTunesReady to join a collective of adults with ADHD who are moving their needle forward? Come see how others are succeeding, and come help me succeed at giving up bread, and I'll help you succeed at whatever you are currently working on! Here's the link to join ADHDBBTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

For adults with ADHD, try putting visibility on your troublesome tasks to make them more likely to happen. Visibility requires vulnerability, courage, and community. Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode:Lindsey's speech after reaching 100 days in the ADHD Big Brother daily accountability club: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/welcome/what-is-possible-at-adhdbbJoin ADHD Big Brother!Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

You are a different person every single day, so let's talk about how that pairs with your ADHD, your depression, your anxiety....and doing stuff. Join ADHD Big Brother and let's have that free 1:1 coaching call to get you nudging down the mountain. - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/checkout/adhd-big-brother-subscriptionThe YouTube Video I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XMgDCPCZcIGive me your mental health report: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactrussTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

I do a lot of talking about what works, things to think about, things to try. In this episode I share some of who I used to be, better known as "what doesn't work" and also "what does work" for a 50 year old single dad solopreneur with ADHD and depression. Mentioned in this episode:Join ADHD Big BrotherContact RussTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Is your inner voice as jerky as mine? I find it super helpful to process my plans out loud. Let's discuss! The other areas that help me when my brain is chattering too much:Nature And not just any nature. NEW nature. A place I haven't been before helps engage my brain and quiets my chatter.Meditation...Sometimes opening myself up to more chatter is the way to go. Meditation is nonstop chatter for me. But getting good at being nonjudgmental about it, and getting into the habit of calmly redirecting my thinking...it helps!Talking out loud! When I'm talking out loud, my monster mind shuts up. I like that. The article I referenced:Talking to Yourself Out Loud is a Technology for ThinkingWant to suss out whether coaching with me is a good fit? Let's have a chat:https://calendly.com/russjones/30minutechatTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

We usually do one or the other. We are being productive and on the go, go, go...or we are in self-care mode and needing a break. Let's talk about this! I have opinions. I'd love to know yours. Mentioned in this episode: Book a free chat with Russ to apply for 1:1/Group coaching: click here. The Ready SET Go PDF - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgoThe ADHD Toolbox Live event, Register HereTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

The theme for this episode should be "Wednesday is going to happen". No matter how we feel about life, the depression, the overwhelm, the joy or the sorrow...Wednesday is still going to happen. And I would like to help us put a lasso around it and be the one in control of it. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more and Join our membership community: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbBook your free consult with Russ. Register for the FREE ADHD Toolbox Event March 17 and 18, 2026: https://www.brainworxmembers.com/adhdtoolboxLearn more about Alma Galvan: Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

This is a very timely episode. There are a couple of "I can't"s in my world. Exercise and meditating. Today I'll explain how that feels to me and what I'm doing about it. Summary of my "Plan it in Advance" challenge:1) Forget today. Set a timer for 10 minutes and plan the task for a specific time tomorrow.2) For me, this is meditate minimum of 2 minutes and goal of 20 minutes...daily.3) I win if I can do the planning in advance 30 days in a row. 4) Bonus if I meditate the full 20 minutes at least 3 times in those 30 days. Are you stuck in an 'I Can't' loop right now? Join ADHDBB's membership community now and come experience our Body Doubling room. Do your 'shitty thing' while I do mine!Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

This is timely for me. Having a low mood state doesn't eliminate the crap on my plate. Taking a break from my overwhelm and anxiety doesn't magically eliminate the items off my to do list that need to happen. Life keeps happening while I'm drowning, so let's talk about what we can do about it (after the rest, of course, if that's the order of the day). Want to get in on this round of the book club? Come join us at ADHDBB: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Novelty is a hot topic for adults struggling with ADHD. We know it's a source of activation, so let's talk about what's good and bad about it! Mentioned in this podcast: Join the ADHDBB community - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbCheck out the card games I made: Goal Digger:https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/goal-digger-the-long-term-goal-gameGoal Getter:https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/goal-getterTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

What's the deal with tasks?! And why are they so hard to do sometimes?! Today we go through the life cycle of a task and what we, as adults with ADHD, must do to accomplish these often crappy things! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Well I wanted to talk more about productivity but I clearly had some inner need to express my opinion about how crappy CBT is for my depression and getting things done. What to do when you don't love your brain, and you don't care about it's opinion of you, and you have stuff to do?! Let's discuss. Join ADHDBB and improve your time management, get shit done, and learn YOUR way to become consistent? Get started here: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbInterested in the Consistency Crew? Contact me and let me know: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactrussTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Today I am proving that you can be in a depressive episode and laugh at the same time. Going through a depressive episode sucks. In this episode I'm sharing what mine feels like currently and some of the strategies I'm using to get through it. Learn more about ADHDBB here - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

This is quite relevant to me right now. Been feeling extra foggy, so I'm sharing the things that I do to get myself activated and moving forward when the fog hits. Mentioned in the show:Join ADHDBB to take advantage of Conquering your Turd Mountain: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbThe Adulting with ADHD Podcast - Here's my guesting episode on Sarah's podcast. Super fun conversation! On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVL7_DJZyh4On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LMv3R7N8CtUm38UjGQ2OxTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

We all want a system. We all wish we had a perfect system so that we could achieve our New Year's resolutions. This episode is the truth burrito for you. Gobble it up! And then I'd like to discuss how we will make it actually happen for you! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

First episode of 2026! Let's make sure we get our stuff squared away before all our big plans get forgotten into the abyss of all the resolutions we failed in the past! Don't forget to reach out and tell me how you capture ideas! Experience that judgment-free, shame-free support! Here's the link to reach outTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Crappy tasks never feel right in the moment. There's always tension. I have some thoughts on that and a challenge for you! Mentioned in the podcast:My new webpage for the community! Check it out hereDr. Shane Calhoun on ADHDBBDr. Shane's Routines WorkshopEpisode 168 - Dr. Shane Talks ADHD and AddictionEpisode 147 - Dr. Shane Talks Dopamine, Serotonin, ADHD and DepressionTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

ADHD = out of sight, out of mind. It also means that if nobody is watching then I will only be letting myself down if I don't do "the thing." Let's talk about using visibility to get stuff done! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Today we cover some of my mental health stuff, some season depresso stuff, some community failure stuff, and how to do those extra holiday to do stuffs before it's too late! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Let's talk about how we are going to get stuff done when every fiber of my being is kicking and screaming about it. Gotta love that skull spaghetti! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Which side of the tracks are you on? I love the word consistent. It's my favorite! Send me an email and let's have a hardcore, heated, Thanksgiving-style, dysfunctional argument about it! Opus No. 1 hold music by Tim CarletonTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Let's get back to some solo episodes and dig in to what it takes for us adults with ADHD to do stuff. I will tell you exactly what it takes for me to do important stuff. The struggle is real! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Today we are talking about fitness. Why is it so dang hard for an ADHDer to be successful with diet and exercise?! Well, fitness pro Lucy Cooke is here to help us out! Lucy's Links:Lucy's Food Freedom Fix Program - use coupon code PODCAST for 20% offADHD and Fitness event at ADHD Big BrotherLucy's instagram @lucy_liftyourlifeThe time I guested on Lucy's podcast: The Not So Neurotypical Podcast on YouTubeThe Not So Neurotypical Podcast on SpotifyLucy's BioLucy Cooke is the founder and head coach of Lift Your Life Coaching- a fitness coaching company that specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals to make health and fitness fit their brains. She specializes in helping people to break start stop cycles, and utilize exercise and nutrition to thrive in mind and body.***************Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Great conversation with Matteo Esposito of Invisible Challenge this week. He educates us on bipolar disorder, treatment centers and he helps me understand what happens when you go to the treatment centers. This is my preferred method of learning. I want to hear from someone who lives it, has gone through it, and has a 1st person account of what goes on. Matteo's links:Main Invisible Challenge websiteMatteo's Tedx talk"Just Promise Me You'll Read This Letter" by Matteo EspositoFollow @invisiblechallenge - InstagramMatteo's bio:Matteo Esposito is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, dedicated to supporting individuals who are facing invisible challenges.After overcoming his own battles with mental illness and addiction, Matteo now uses his lived experience to help others find strength and hope. He specializes in peer support and relapse prevention, helping individuals navigate recovery with a structured, personalized approach.*******************Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

What are the main ingredients of the ADHD cake? The ones that are essential. Today I am sharing the two that are my non-negotiables. If you are interested in more free resources, head over to the main ADHD Big Brother website and enjoy! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

We ADHDers love to follow our whims and "wing it." If that's you, how is that going for you? Historically, that never ended well with me. Today I'm going to talk about how to move on from winging it...at least a little! Mentioned in this episode:The Time Magazine article "The Worst Things to Say to Someone with ADHD" Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Had a very enlightening and fun conversation with Shelby Nolan of A Divergent Lens Counseling this week. We learn more about alexithymia, the positive side of shame, and more! I really enjoyed our chat.Shelby Nolan Bio:works as a trauma therapist as a licensed professional counselor. She specializes in working with neurodivergent and queer folks, in particular. As a neurodivergent person herself, she is passionate about reducing the stigma and the shame around neurodivergence and helping folks both celebrate their neurodivergence and also build strategies for managing the parts that can be more difficult. She has her own practice: A Divergent Lens Counseling in Colorado, where she also works hard to build community with other mental healthcare providers and others who are in helping fields. She's been slowly working on writing more about neurodivergence and therapy, so feel free to check out her website to see how that's going! https://www.adivergentlenscounseling.com/Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

What kind of mindset do you have? Growth, or Fixed? Scarcity or Abundance? What's going on with this mind of ours and how it's set? Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode:My article on substack: Heartset over MindsetFresh Perspective on Goals WorkshopTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Had a great time talking with Dr. Laurie Bruce this week about my old nemesis depression. We cover depression, suicidal ideations, and one of her DBT strategies of radical acceptance. This was a very helpful conversation for me, and I hope you get something out of it! Suicide Prevention Numbers:In the US - Dial 988you can also visit https://988lifeline.org/And here is a list of suicide hotlines in various countries, compiled by Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwideFor more information on Dr. Laurie Bruce, and to listen to her podcast "From Both Sides of the Couch", visit https://www.drlauriebruce.com/You can also search for "From Both Sides of the Couch" on your favorite podcast platform, and you'll find her! Dr. Laurie Bruce BioDr. Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She specializes in a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist. Dr. Bruce is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental illness and sharing resources to the public about mental health, resilience, emotional intelligence, healthy relationships and developing meaning and purpose in our lives. Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Many of us know that action comes first and motivation follows. But what if that action is seemingly impossible?! Let's have a chat about that today. I've got some ideas on how to get started. Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Got a chance to have a great conversation with my friend, and master business coach for adults with ADHD, Skye Waterson! If you are an adult with ADHD who is running your own business, if you are solopreneuring, if you are looking for growth and revenue without burnout and overwhelm, Skye is your person! Here are the links to learn more:Unconventional Organisation homepageThe ADHD Skills Lab podcastSkye's instagram: @unconventionalorganisation (DM her "RUSS") *********Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today. Mentioned in the show:Insight Timer Anxiety MeditationComedian Sheng Wang Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com. 

Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work!Mentioned in this episode: The Paid Community Blueprint, a 5-day mini-course + PDF that walks experts through:The 4 types of profitable paid communities (and which one fits their business)How to pick the right model and price point for fast, sustainable growthActionable steps to launch without burnout, a huge audience, or endless content grindhttps://growthcommunity.co/blueprintGuest Jordan Godbey bio:Jordan is a renowned online community builder who helps thought leaders, coaches, and experts create thriving paid communities that deliver transformation at scale. He's worked with top entrepreneurs like Ali Abdaal & Justin Welsh and brands like StoryBrand and SamCart -- empowering them to drive engagement, retention, and higher lifetime customer value. Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Learn more about Russ and ADHD Big Brother and the various ways I'm helping adults with ADHD by visiting https://www.adhdbigbrother.com.