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ADHD Crash CourseEp 102. How to Manage Your TOO MANY Things To Do List! | ADHD Dump List Weekly Planner StrategyStruggling to keep track of all the things? đ”âđ« Youâre not aloneâand thereâs a better way. In this video, ADHD coach and occupational therapist Donae introduces a powerful executive functioning tool: the Dump List Weekly Planner. This simple, ADHD-friendly system helps you organize your mental clutter, break down overwhelming tasks, and plan your week without burnout.Whether youâve been officially diagnosed with ADHD, suspect you might have it, or just find adulting and executive functioning exhausting, this strategy is designed for brains like yours.đč What Youâll Learn:How to use a "dump list" to declutt...2025-05-2718 minADHD Crash CourseEp 96. Interview with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken and You, Me, & Our ADHD Family. In the second episode, we'll continue to discuss her new book, including these topics:how to repair when we've made mistakes in our relationshipsunder and over functioning (and why it matters for ADHD)teaching our children with ADHD to self advocatethe 3 kinds of empathy how those with ADHD can balance if they have too much "heart empathy"Want to connect with Dr. Rosier? You can find her here.2024-12-1332 minADHD Crash CourseEp 95. ADHD Families: Interview with Tamara Rosier (Part 1)In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken.We'll discuss her new book, You, Me, & Our ADHD Family!Topics we cover in this 2 podcast series:using transformational rather than survival thinkingthe importance of regulating your nervous system building self awarenesssafe people: how to recognize them as well as determine if YOU are one for othersthe three kinds of empathy (and which one tends to be out of balance for many of us!)how empathy can go wrong for those of us with ADHDWant t...2024-12-1139 minADHD Crash CourseEp 94. NEW Sensory Strategies for ADHD!ADHD impacts our ability to regulate our attention, activity level, and emotions! We need easy tools to help us regulate in order to show up the way we want.Sensory strategies are the perfect "body-level" tool that can help you calm down, increase your energy, improve your focus and manage BIG emotions! In this episode, we'll learn how to use this powerful tool for self-regulation.Want more tools? Sign up for my FREE 5 day Sensory Strategies for ADHD email series here!Interested in joining...2024-12-0321 minADHD Crash CourseEp 93. How to Get Better at Task InitiationTask initiation is an executive functioning skill and can be a HUGE struggle for us (especially when we're overwhelmed). What can we do? (other than "try harder" or "just do it"). Today I'll share tips to help you get started when your motivation, energy, interest are running low!2024-11-1911 minADHD Crash CourseEp 92. ADHD and Medication; Do or Don't?The use of ADHD medications is a personal choice and one that can generate a good amount of confusion. How do we know whether or not to try medication as a tool to manage ADHD? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Is the stigma that continues to surround the use of ADHD medications warranted? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the questions you can ask as yourself and your mental health provider as you navigate this complex topic. 2024-11-0515 minADHD Crash CourseEp 91. ADHD and Late Diagnosis: Interview with Meredith CarderToday I chat with Meredith Carder, author of "It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life". Meredith is an ADHD coach, content creator, speaker and author who is passionate about helping those with ADHD live their best lives!In this episode we discuss:-late ADHD diagnosis and its impact-how shame can block our progress- the need for cognitive flexibility- tips for building a strategy toolbox that will work for your brain- and more!Want to connect with Meredith?2024-10-2240 minADHD Crash CourseEp 90. Help for When You Don't Follow ThroughWe all do it. We planned to do something, believed we would and then we drop the ball. For whatever reasons, something we 100 % planned to do didn't happen.When we don't follow through with the things that matter to us, we may have our own "stories" about why. The problem with these stories is that they are often harsh. judgmental, and leave no room for actual problem solving!Approaching our failures with curiosity and openness allows us to find solutions that work for our brains. We can "flop" artfully when we take a moment to...2024-10-0112 minADHD Crash CourseEp 89. What School Accommodations Help ADHD?Finding the right accommodations for students with ADHD can be complicated! There is no "one size fits all" and some accommodations for ADHD might actually make it more difficult for a student to learn! In this episode of ADHD Crash Course, we'll talk about the difference between IEPs and 504s and discuss some common (and less common) accommodations that help support neurodivergent learners in the classroom.2024-09-1720 minADHD Crash CourseEp 88. You're Not Failing, You're Spiral Learning!The journey of learning to work with our brains isn't typically linear! We often learn in a "spiral" pattern; introduced to strategies and then moving on to other tools before we've mastered these. Later, we revisit what we've learned and deepen our knowledge and experience.  The process spiral learning can leave us doubting our progress (or even feeling like we're "failing") since we are working on several different areas gradually, but eventually we reinforce these skills and see big changes!Interested in joining our new coaching membership? You can learn more here.2024-09-0309 minADHD Crash CourseEp 87. When You Feel Like You're Not EnoughWe all feel like we aren't "enough" at times. We live in a productivity-driven society, so feeling that we aren't doing enough can quickly shift into an overall sense of not being enough. It can feel like we're not measuring up, no matter what we do! Today we'll discuss this never-enough struggle and identify some action-based strategies you can try when you're struggling with "not-enough" thoughts.Links mentioned in this episode:Sign Up for a Free Values PDF !Clarity Coaching WebsiteOther values resources:via strengths...2024-08-2013 minADHD Crash CourseEp 86. Breaking Down Time ManagementTime management is more than just being punctual. Getting good at managing our time can help us live more intentionally (rather than just reacting to what's in front of us).Time management is complex; it requires many different executive functioning skills working together in order to help us organize and direct our days!In today's episode, I'll share my recent time management fails and we'll also break down some of the individual skills needed to get better at managing our time!Use the code CRASH COURSE for a big discount on m...2024-08-0615 min
Becoming More MeEpisode 155: Clarity for your ADHD Brain with Donae CannonI am beyond excited to share our latest podcast episode with you â Episode 155: Clarity for Your ADHD Brain with the amazing Donae Cannon.Donae and I go way back to when I was a guest on her podcast, ADHD Crash Course, and now Iâm thrilled to have her on Becoming More Me. She's an occupational therapist, a professionally trained coach, and a true expert in working with neurodivergent individuals. With over 20 years of experience, she brings so much wisdom, compassion, and humor to the table.In this episode, we dive deep into our personal expe...2024-05-3051 min