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 out 👉 Take part in "Conquering Your Turd Mountain"! A 6-point systems audit for adults with ADHD, happening this January inside ADHDBB! Click here to join ADHDBB with 60+ other ADHD adu...

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 here Dr. Shane Calhoun on ADHDBB Dr. Shane's Routines Workshop Episode 168 - Dr. Shane Talks ADHD and Addiction Episode 147 - Dr. Shane Talks Dopamine, Serotonin, ADHD and Depression Got 5 minutes? Help me learn how to best support you by taking the ADHDBB Survey. Here's the link to my short su...

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! Got 5 minutes? Help me learn how to best support you by taking the ADHDBB Survey. Here's the link to my short survey. Thanks! 👉 Click here to join ADHDBB with 60+ other ADHD adults! Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's ...

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! Got 5 minutes? Help me learn how to best support you by taking the ADHDBB Survey. Here's the link to my short survey. Thanks! 👉 Click here to join ADHDBB with 60+ other ADHD adults! Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! ...

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! Got 5 minutes? Help me learn how to best support you by taking the ADHDBB Survey. Here's the link to my short survey. Thanks! ⚡️ Come join us for the "I Actually Mailed Cards This Year" Challenge! We are all about the doing of the things! Want to make good on that yearly plan to "finally mail cards this year"? Join ADHDBB for daily accou...

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 Carleton ⚡️ Come join us for the "I Actually Mailed Cards This Year" Challenge! We are all about the doing of the things! Want to make good on that yearly plan to "finally mail cards this year"? Join ADHDBB for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, a...

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! NEW EBOOK! Get "The S.Y.S.T.E.M.", my new ebook that gives you my step-by-step guide to clearing your monstrous to do list. It's what I use, maybe it will work for you. Click Here to Purchase Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's e...

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% off ADHD and Fitness event at ADHD Big Brother Lucy's instagram @lucy_liftyourlife The time I guested on Lucy's podcast: The Not So Neurotypical Podcast on YouTube The Not So Neurotypical Podcast on Spotify Lucy's Bio Lucy Cooke is the founder...

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 website Matteo's Tedx talk "Just Promise Me You'll Read This Letter" by Matteo Esposito ...

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! Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-stuck-ification when you get my newsletter. My Ready S.E.T. Go method will get you ...

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" Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-...

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 fo...

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 Mindset Fresh Perspective on Goals Workshop Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-stuck-ification when you get my newsletter. My Ready S.E.T. Go method ...

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 988 you can also visit https://988lifeline.org/ And here is a list of suicide hotlines in various countries, compiled by Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday...

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. Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for instant un-stuck-ification when you get my newsletter. My Ready S.E.T. Go method will get you started when getting started is unstartable. C...

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 homepage The ADHD Skills Lab podcast Skye's instagram: @unconventionalorganisation (DM her "RUSS") ********* Inte...

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 Meditation Comedian Sheng Wang Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ to explore your options. ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer...

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 witho...

Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken. He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about Justin, visit his website: www.stucknotbroken.com You can also check out his books here: Stuck Not Broken Book 1: Trauma and the Polyvagal Paradigm Stuck Not Broken Book 2: Building Safety 👉 Are you a parent with ADHD who has a light inside them that is being crusted over by the demands of life? I would love to...

We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass. Here's a substack article I wrote about it. I got to meet Dr. Laurie Bruce and she agreed to come on the show to talk about the various modalities. Hopefully that helps us make a better choice about the kind of therapy to seek. For more information on Dr. Laurie Bruce, and to listen to her podcast "From Both Sides of the Couch", visit https://www...