Dream Big, List Small: The ADHD Guide to Aspiring and Misfiring

Julie and Tony revisit the topic of “executive functioning” and explore what embracing “executive dysfunction” looks like. They discuss how individuals with ADHD know what tools they should be using to organize their lives; they struggle with executing these tasks consistently. They discuss strategies like externalizing to-do lists, setting up automatic payments, using password managers, and making processes enjoyable to combat inconsistency. They continue to advocate for acceptance and the creation of systems to support the brain processes for a more consistent approach toward task completion. And then the episode falls apart as Julie’s computer freezes and Tony rushes to capture a screenshot of Julie’s “frozen face” only to then realize the file was lost…until now!

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:11 The Lost Episode and ADHD Topics

00:33 The Freeze Face Incident

01:08 Recovering the Lost File and ADHD Experience

01:35 Starting the Show and Sound Issues

02:31 Discussing ADHD and Time Management

04:08 Understanding ADHD Executive Dysfunction

11:50 Strategies to Support Executive Functioning

13:15 Muscle Memory and ADHD

15:00 Embracing the Chaos: My Planner Journey

16:11 Acceptance: Embracing the Present

16:48 The Never-Ending Pursuit of More

17:56 The Struggle of Being Enough

18:37 The Value of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

20:45 The Generational Gap: Understanding Different Perspectives

22:44 Speed Round: Quick Tips for Managing ADHD

26:04 The Importance of Self-Credit and Handling Setbacks

26:55 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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