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Overachievers Anonymous: ADHD Edition
by Jamie Cutino
Hi, friend! I'll keep this short and sweet, because ADHD!Whether you're newly diagnosed or have known for a century, Overachievers Anonymous: ADHD Edition is the podcast for you. Join me and my guests as we explore the latest research, share personal stories, and provide actionable advice to help you live your best life with ADHD.
Episodes
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Why Having Unrealistic Expectations is Causing an Existential Crisis
When was the last time you gave yourself credit for how far you’ve actually come? Challenge the belief that you must operate at peak performance every single day Explore why rest isn’t laziness (it’s the foundation of sustainable growth) Reflect on the generational patterns, barriers, and...
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Why Overachieving ADHDers Want to Quit their Job (And What’s Actually Burning You Out)
Are you sure it’s your job that’s the problem? Expose the real source of work burnout (hint: it’s not just your boss) Break down why relying on urgency and last-minute panic is draining your mental health Reveal how unsupported executive functioning creates chronic stress and dread Challenge the...
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Why High Achievers Feel Unsafe Being Just Adequate at Work
Are your high standards actually the reason you’re exhausted at work? Unpack the “underachieving kid to overachieving adult” pipeline and how it fuels burnout Reveal how ADHD brains chase dopamine through overperformance and praise Expose the impossible standards that make a normal workload feel...
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The 4 Hidden Burnout Triggers You’re Ignoring
What if your burnout isn’t from doing too much, but from not having the right supports in place? Breaks down the 4 key areas Jamie assesses in every ADHD coaching consult for burnout Explains why your work environment may be sabotaging your focus and energy without you realizing it Highlights...
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Ruminating Again? Here's How to Break the Thought Loop
What if your spiraling thoughts are just your brain craving dopamine? Learn why ADHD brains cling to worst-case scenarios and how to break free Discover the sneaky connection between rumination and dopamine-seeking Get a step-by-step strategy to move from panic to functional action Understand why...
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You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Just New.
What if imposter syndrome is actually a sign you’re on the right track? Unpacks how feeling like a fraud often comes from being new, not being unqualified Explains why ethical, self-aware people are more likely to struggle with imposter syndrome Shares personal stories from early speaking gigs…
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How to Actually Hit Your Goals This Year
What if the real reason you’re not reaching your goals is because you’re trying to do it without the support you need? Unpacks why the same goals show up year after year and why perfectionism keeps fueling the cycle Breaks down the missing ingredient behind most failed goals: support systems that...
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Doing Everything at Home? The ADHD-Friendly Fix for Shared Chores
Ever feel like you're the only one doing everything around the house? Learn how to set up a sustainable division of labor that doesn't rely on nagging, resentment, or meltdown-level exhaustion Find out the 6 key factors that actually matter when deciding who does what (and why doing what you…
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5 ADHD Hacks That Actually Work (I literally use them daily)
What if getting things done didn’t have to feel so hard all the time? Discover the one-two punch of a master list + micro daily list that actually works for ADHD brains Learn how to schedule hard tasks around your real energy, not society’s 9–5 rules Hear why Jamie lives for noise-canceling...
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Why You Keep Saving Everyone but Yourself (and how to stop that trauma response)
Do you actually want to help, or do you just feel like you have to? Explore the difference between true empathy and a dysregulated urge to fix everyone’s problems Uncover the roots of “savior mode,” including codependence, trauma, and poor emotional regulation Learn how constantly prioritizing...
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How to use Hyperfocus to Get More Done (without burning out)
Ever wonder why one wildly productive day leaves you completely wiped out for the rest of the week? Learn why ADHD brains thrive in bursts and why trying to stay in hyperfocus mode backfires Unpack the dangerous mindset of “this is my new normal” after a hyperproductive day Discover how ignoring...
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The Realistic ADHD Morning Routine You’ve Been Needing (running and green drinks not included)
What if the reason you hate mornings… is because they were never designed with you in mind? Debunks common myths about “perfect” morning routines that set you up to fail Reveals the only two things that actually matter for ADHD-friendly mornings Shares examples of screen-friendly routines that...
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Why You’re Always Late (It’s Not Laziness)
Are you constantly running late, no matter how hard you try? Understand what time blindness really is, and why it's so common for ADHD brains Learn how executive dysfunction, hyperfocus, and emotional dysregulation impact your sense of time Hear real-life examples that prove it’s not a character...
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Why You Keep Burning Out at Work and in Life (and what to do about it)
Are your boundaries quietly wrecking every part of your life? Break down the hidden ways loose boundaries lead to burnout, resentment, and even unemployment Explore how boundary issues sneak into your friendships and make you feel like "the only one who gives a sh*t" Learn how weak boundaries in...
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If You Were Never Taught Boundaries… Now What?
What would your life look like if “no” didn’t come with guilt? This episode: Breaks down exactly what weak boundaries look like (and why so many of us were programmed to have them) Explores the emotional toll of being the default problem-solver, peacekeeper, and fixer in every area of life Walks...
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FREE LIVE EVENT!! Before you rage-quit your job, try this! (link in shownotes)
Is it your job… or your nervous system that’s about to quit? Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like the only competent one at work? Struggling to keep up with unrealistic demands while your to-do list never shrinks? Tired of taking work home—and never getting to truly rest? Wondering if it’s...
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You Can’t Rest Your Way Out of Dysregulation (but you CAN do this!)
What if your overwhelm isn’t from doing too much but from not getting what you actually need? Breaks down what nervous system dysregulation really is and why it goes undiagnosed in high-functioning women Highlights overlooked signs of dysregulation like executive dysfunction, emotional…
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Why ADHDers Think They Hate Their Boss
Ever wonder why every job starts out amazing... until you suddenly want to burn it all down? Break down the real reasons your 9–5 feels unsustainable (and why rage quitting keeps happening). Learn how fluctuating energy and poor boundaries sabotage even the best job fit. Explore how childhood...
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How to Heal Burnout When You're Exhausted (no, you don't just need more rest)
What if rest isn’t enough to restore your energy? Break down the difference between capacity and capability and why it matters Recognize the 4 stages of burnout healing and what each really feels like Learn why “pushing through” secretly drains your body’s reserves Discover the deep work that...
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Why ADHD Overachievers Keep Job Hopping (and how to break the burnout cycle)
What if your brilliant problem-solving brain is actually what's burning you out at work? In this episode, Jamie breaks down: Why systemic issues persist (hint: leadership isn’t always on board with fixing the root cause) The cycle that leads brilliant problem-solvers into burnout (and repeat job...
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How to Fall Asleep Faster with ADHD (no, I won't tell you to give up your phone)
Do you dread bedtime because your ADHD brain refuses to shut off, no matter how tired you are? This episode is packed with no-BS advice that *actually* works for dopamine-deprived ADHD humans. You'll learn: Why traditional sleep tips don’t work for ADHD and what to do instead How to create a...
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Why Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Struggle (and Succeed) with Cheryl Woodhouse
What if the reason you're not successful in business is because you don't give yourself permission to do things a different way? I interviewed Cheryl Woodhouse, one of the “Lost Girls” of the neurodivergent world. Labeled as “trouble” long before ADHD was studied in girls, Cheryl shares how her...
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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overstimulated! - How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Work Environment
All the productivity tips in the world won’t work if your sensory needs are being ignored. I'm chatting about: What sensory needs actually are and why they matter for ADHD The difference between sensory seeking and sensory avoidant behaviors How to dress for sensory comfort (not for the job you...
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ADHD and People Pleasing: Why You’re Exhausted by Your Friends
Are you the go-to friend for everyone else's problems, but feel utterly depleted? In this episode, I'm diving into how trash boundaries in friendships can wreck your energy, your nervous system, and even your career. If you’ve been the unpaid therapist in your social circle or you’re constantly...
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The Best ADHD-Hack for Perfectionists and Overthinkers: Do a Shitty Job
What if doing a "shitty job" is the secret to finally making progress? Today I'm chatting about: Why doing a “shitty job” helps your ADHD brain start and finish tasks How overthinking and perfectionism block executive functioning Real-life examples of how to use this simple strategy in your daily...
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How to Increase Executive Functioning (get sh*t done) at Work and In Your Business
What happens when your perfectly planned day falls apart and your brain refuses to cooperate? Today I'm chatting about: Why identifying your energy and focus levels is the key to choosing your next step How to get unstuck using the “easiest task” strategy The truth about perfectionism and why…
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How to Stop RSD from Sabotaging your Business
Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach when you try to market or sell your products or services? Does rejection feel like an overwhelming, almost out of body experience? If so, this episode is for you!! What RSD is and how it uniquely affects those with ADHD The emotional and physical toll...
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Why RSD is Sabotaging Your Friendships (and What To Do About It)
What if the friendships you’re struggling to maintain aren’t falling apart because of them but because of how RSD is showing up in your life? Today I'm talking about: How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make you misread texts, overreact, or pull away How RSD often gets confused with…
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Why RSD Is Sabotaging Your Career (And How to Stop It)
Is rejection sensitivity making work feel impossible? If you find yourself avoiding feedback, overanalyzing emails, or convinced you're about to get fired over a simple mistake, you're not alone. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can have a major impact on your professional life, but there are...
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Emotional Immaturity, ADHD & Healing Through Reparenting Yourself with Sarah Russell (Part 2)
What happens when emotional immaturity is passed down through generations? How do you break the cycle when you've never seen what "healthy" looks like? In this episode, Sarah Russell returns as we continue our deep dive into childhood trauma, emotional immaturity, and healing as neurodivergent...
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Emotional Immaturity, ADHD & Healing Through Reparenting Yourself with Sarah Russell (Part 1)
What happens when you grow up with emotionally immature parents? How does it shape your relationships, your self-perception, and even your health? We also dive into: The emotional-immature parent to toxic-relationships pipeline How childhood trauma can lead to chronic illness and nervous system...
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How to Trust Yourself and Let Go of Codependency
What if the key to a healthy relationship isn’t about holding on but learning to trust yourself? In this solo episode, I dive deep into the realization that transformed my marriage, my self-worth, and the way I show up in relationships. I explore: How childhood experiences shape our ability to...
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How to Talk to People Who Think Differently (and Have Hard Conversations) with Michael Ashford
In a world that feels increasingly divided, how do we foster real conversations that lead to understanding instead of conflict? Michael started a podcast in pursuit of answering that exact question, and what he found is going to shock you. Our Guest: Michael Ashford is a tireless optimist on a...
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How Your Emotionally Immature Parents Made Life with ADHD Harder
If you were made to feel small, solve everyone else's problems, and completely ignore your emotions growing up, this episode is for YOU! Discover: Signs you may have had emotionally immature parents. The connection between ADHD struggles and unmet emotional needs. Why internalized ableism and...
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How to Make a Difference When You Have a High Sense of Justice & Low Energy
If you feel like the world is burning around you and you don't know wtf to do about it, you NEED this episode!! What you’ll learn: Why putting on your own oxygen mask is the first and most crucial step. How to set physical, emotional, and digital boundaries that protect your peace. The power of...
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How to Make More Money and Dismantle the Patriarchy
Staying small, quiet, and palatable doesn't make you money. This episode is for you if you're ready to count more 0s in your bank account while putting a middle finger up to the patriarchy! In this episode I'm talking about: Why women with ADHD need to take up space unapologetically. Tangible...
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How to Create a Life with Less Burnout: Overachiever Edition
If you're sick and tired of having 1,000 ideas without the energy or executive functioning to match it, this episode is for you! Today we are exploring: The difference between capability and capacity and why it matters. How to identify your true priorities and let go of what drains you. Why…
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How to Build a Sustainable Business Prioritizing Passion AND Pleasure with Lauren Elizabeth
What if your business included passion, pleasure, zero burnout, and 25 hour work weeks?! Lauren is a pleasure-centered business coach for late dx ADHD/AuDHD witches, coaches, and creatives who are craving more consistent clients & cashflow. She help her clients uncover the systems, strategies…
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How to Lessen ADHD Symptoms Naturally with Neurofeedback with Taryn Towers
What if neurofeedback could alleviate ADHD symptoms holistically? In this episode, we dive deep into neurofeedback, a technique used at Brain Train Centers to regulate dysregulated areas of the brain. This approach helps alleviate symptoms associated with ADHD, stress, anxiety, and other...
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Parenting as an AuDHDer & Overcoming Addictions with Melissa Cox
WTF do you do as an ADHD, Autistic, or auDHD parent?! Our Guest: Melissa Cox is a coach for late-diagnosed and self-diagnosed autistic and ADHD individuals, particularly parents of autistic and ADHD kids. She helps them make their lives more manageable and parent with greater intention. Main...
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Why Your Business is Burning You Out!
What do you do when you're burnt out from running your business? Before you burn it all to the ground, listen to this episode! Main Points: The undervaluation of women's work historically and its impact on modern business owners. The importance of charging enough for your services and recognizing...
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ADHD Burnout Causes
Does a 10 day coma sound like a vacation?! It might be ADHD burnout. Today I'm chatting about What ADHD burnout looks and feels like What causes ADHD burnout How it's different than depression (but looks similar) Some tips on what to do about ADHD burnout Contact Jamie You don't need to struggle...
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Why Traditional Parenting Advice is Failing You and Your ADHD Child with Kat Sweeney
What if being a "curious" parent made parenting easier? Sign up for Kat's free webinar: Why Traditional Parenting Advice is Failing You and Your ADHD Child Our Guest: Kat Sweeney is an ADHD Coach with ADHD who works primarily with parents to help them to ditch the shame and guilt and become the...
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Letting Impulsivity Guide You with William Curb
What would life look like if you allowed impulsivity to guide you? Welcome back to the Outsmart ADHD podcast! In this episode, Jamie Cutino chats with William Curb, host of the podcast Hacking Your ADHD. William shares his journey from discovering his ADHD in 2011 to becoming a full-time…
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Creating ADHD and Autistic-Friendly Workplaces with Kate Isichei
What if we lived in a world where ADHDers and Autistics thrived in the workplace? Our Guest: Kate Isichei helps global organizations build a neurodivergent-friendly internal communications strategy to foster collaboration, build trust, and improve productivity. She is an expert in communications...
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Mastering Money with ADHD with Mandy Cengiz
What if your money plan was made specifically for an impulsive, dopamine-seeking ADHD brain?! In this episode of the Outsmart ADHD podcast, host Jamie Cuttino is joined by Mandy Cengiz, a personal finance and budgeting coach with over 16 years of professional experience in banking, mortgage, and...
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With a narcissist? Relationship problems? Late-diagnosed ADHD or Autism? with Molli Pruitt
What do you do when you're with someone that has narcissistic traits as a late-diagnosed ADHDer? Our Guest: Molli is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, USA, and a Brain Health Credentialed Coach across the US. With 14 years of experience serving individuals and couples, and 17 years in...
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Hypnotherapy for Late-Diagnosed ADHD Trauma with Charlotte Mather
Join Charlotte's free workshop What if you could use hypnotherapy to overcome trauma from being late-diagnosed ADHD? Hello, my friends. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of hypnotherapy with our special guest, Charlotte Mather, a leading hypnotherapist, tutor, mentor, and the principal...
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Stay Hydrated: WaterBuzz with Dr. Kenya Hodges
What if a bracelet could make sure you stay hydrated? Our Guest: Dr. Kenya Hodges is a Doctorate of Chiropractic with a rich history of service. Over the past seven years, she has focused on healing society from the inside out. This passion for making a difference inspired her to develop…
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Understanding ADHD Medication: Myths and Facts
Curious about ADHD meds & not sure where to start? This episode covers: Understanding ADHD Medication: We explore what ADHD medication is and how it helps manage symptoms. Types of Medications: A look at stimulant and non-stimulant options and how they work. Addressing Fears: Discussing common...
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Hi, friend! I'll keep this short and sweet, because ADHD!Whether you're newly diagnosed or have known for a century, Overachievers Anonymous: ADHD Edition is the podcast for you. Join me and my guests as we explore the latest research, share personal stories, and provide actionable advice to help you live your best life with ADHD.
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