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| 377: 10 Executive Functions Your ADHD Brain Uses Daily | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:37:20 | |
✨ Get your free Executive Function Map here! Two things can be true at the same time with ADHD brains. No two of us are alike, and also, the minute we start talking with another ADHDer, we're saying, "NO WAY, me too! I thought I was the only one." In episode 377 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we look at one of the reasons behind both experiences while building your executive function map in the process. By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of which areas come more easily for you right now, which ones take the most effort, and where a little more support would make the biggest difference. In Episode 377, You Will Discover:
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00:00 ADHD No Way Moment
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| 376: Your To-Do List Feels Impossible: Try This Instead (ADHD) | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:19:06 | |
You did the thing everyone tells an ADHD brain to do with a big project: you broke it into steps. And instead of feeling calmer, your brain looked at the list and said, "There's no way I can get all of this done." If this experience sends you straight into avoidance, panic, or procrasti-working, episode 376 has one simple question that can shift you out of the spiral and into action. In Episode 376, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Overwhelm After Planning | |||
| 375: The ADHD Pre-Mortem: Plan for What Could Go Wrong (So You Can Finish) | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:29:38 | |
If you've ever set a goal at the start of a quarter and watched it fall apart by the end of week one, your ADHD brain has probably drawn some conclusions about you and goal setting. So when you sit down to plan something new, a thought might show up that sounds like "why even bother? I'll just feel disappointed anyway." In episode 375, we're borrowing a practice from the business world called a pre-mortem, where you imagine the project already fell apart and work backward from there. I've adapted it for ADHD brains so the exercise helps you feel prepared and capable. In Episode 375, You Will Discover:
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00:00 ADHD Premortem Intro | |||
| 374: 4 Ways to Start a Big Project With ADHD | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:31:03 | |
👉 Enrollment for Overwhelm to Action LIVE closes Monday, October 5: Join us here! You open the doc, look at it, and close the doc. The project is enormous; every piece of it seems equally important, and there is no obvious way in. This week we're pulling four strategies for exactly that kind of ADHD project overwhelm, and they come from a rather unusual place: a 1500-piece Harry Potter puzzle on my dining room table. Turns out starting at the beginning isn't always the best place to start, and sometimes that's what's keeping us stuck in the first place. In Episode 374, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Puzzle To Project Overwhelm
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| 373: Life Admin: A Sneaky Culprit for ADHD Overwhelm | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:29:44 | |
✨ Join Overwhelm to Action LIVE here Somewhere in your house there's probably a return you've been meaning to drop off, a form that needs signing, and an appointment you've been meaning to schedule. While individually, each task would likely table about ten minutes, together they add a surprising amount of chatter to an already busy brain. In episode 373 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're naming life admin as its own category of work, looking at what actually makes it so draining for ADHD brains, and building in the stopping point this category never gives us on its own. In Episode 373, You Will Discover:
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00:00 ADHD Open Loops
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| 372: 7 ADHD Mindsets That Make Overwhelm Worse | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:39:25 | |
✨ Learn more about Overwhelm to Action LIVE! We begin October 8th. Seven simple sentences. Most of them sound responsible, and a couple even sound like good advice. Yet every one of them makes our experience of ADHD overwhelm more intense, longer lasting, or both. In episode 372 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're looking at the second layer of overwhelm: the mindsets we carry on top of an already full plate. You'll learn what each one does to the overwhelm, plus one supportive counter-move for each, so you have somewhere concrete to start when the overwhelm has you feeling stuck. In Episode 372, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Seven Sentences Setup | |||
| 371: 10 Things My ADHD Brain Can't Live Without | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:26:07 | |
Once or twice a year, I sit down and ask myself what's been supporting my ADHD brain lately, and this time, my list landed at ten things. In this episode, I'm sharing what's on my list, from what's allowing for better sleep, to what's been supporting my workday, and what I've been turning to for pure rest and joy this season. In Episode 371, You Will Discover:
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00:00 ADHD Favorites Kickoff | |||
| 370: ADHD & Doing Everything for Everyone | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:26:14 | |
For years, I spent more energy trying to prevent other people's disappointment by saying yes and doing more. And I did so at the expense of my own exhaustion and burnout. In this episode, we're talking about a specific flavor of ADHD overwhelm: the kind that builds when your compassion, your capability, and your rejection sensitivity all push you toward being the person who handles everything for everyone else. If you've ever wondered why you used to manage this fine and suddenly can't, this episode names what changed and offers four steps to start shifting it. In Episode 370, You Will Discover:
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00:00 People Pleasing Overwhelm | |||
| 369: How to Ease Into Fall Without the ADHD Overwhelm | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:23:12 | |
✨ Discover your overwhelm type here (free quiz) Creating Fall Routines: It sounds like such a helpful and supportive idea for the ADHD brain, right? That is...until you go all in trying to rebuild them all at once. In episode 369 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we're talking about why this transition from summer to fall feels particularly overwhelming for ADHD brains and three actionable strategies to help. In Episode 369, you will discover:
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00:00 Fall Routines Overwhelm | |||
| 368: How to Finally Get Started with ADHD | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:27:28 | |
Starting can take a surprising amount of energy for ADHD brains, even when we truly want to do the thing. In this episode, we make sense of why task initiation feels so demanding and explore practical supports for each stage: getting started, staying focused, handling distractions, and wrapping up in a way that makes the next start easier. In Episode 368, you will discover:
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00:00 Why Starting Is Hard | |||
| 367: Overwhelming To Do List? Try This. | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:33:09 | |
You did the brain dump. You got it all out. You felt that incredible sense of relief for about thirty seconds... And then your ADHD brain looked at the full list and went completely offline. In episode 367, we're talking about the missing piece between the brain dump and actually getting started: the working card. In Episode 367, you will discover:
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00:00 Brain Dump Overwhelm
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| 366: 4 Strategies to Stop ADHD Overpromising | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:20:29 | |
That gap between what you promised and what you actually delivered is familiar territory for a lot of ADHD brains. In episode 366, we're building on the mindset work from last week with four practical strategies to help close that distance. In Episode 366, you will discover:
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00:00 ADHD Overpromise Burnout
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| 365: Overpromising and ADHD: What's Actually Going On | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:32:08 | |
How many times have you said yes to something and felt a flicker of doubt almost immediately after, like your ADHD brain was already doing the math on everything you just committed to, realizing it doesn't add up? In this episode, we open two-part series on overpromising and underdelivering: what's actually going on when this happens, why ADHD brains are especially prone to it, and how to start working with the stories we build around it. In Episode 365, You Will Discover:
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00:00 The Overpromise Trap
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| 364: 3 Questions to Get Unstuck from ADHD Indecision | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:23:54 | |
How often does your brain offer "I don't know" when you're trying to figure out your next step? For so many of us with ADHD, this thought shows up constantly…and a lot of the time, we just accept it. In this episode, we're looking at what "I don't know" is actually doing, why our brains offer it frequently, and three coaching questions that can help us find the answer that's already there. In Episode 364, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Introduction 01:17 Understanding I Don't Know 02:48 Two Types of I Don't Know 03:05 External Knowledge Gaps 04:19 Inner Knowing 06:01 My Academia to Coaching Transition 09:16 Identifying Your I Don't Know 10:00 Private Coaching Opportunity 11:09 Three Powerful Questions 11:31 Question One: How to Find Out 13:01 Question Two: What Do You Know 15:08 Applying What You Know Internally 16:26 Question Three: Top Three Guesses 17:37 Workplace Conversation Example 19:36 Project Overwhelm Example 21:30 Bringing It All Together 22:44 Closing and Resources | |||
| 363: The ADHD To-Do List Strategy You're Missing | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:28:50 | |
Have you ever left your ADHD brain a note that made complete sense in the moment — and then come back to it hours (or weeks) later with absolutely no idea what it meant? Same. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most practical things we can do to support our ADHD brains: leaving ourselves breadcrumbs. We cover three types of breadcrumbs that help us pick up where we left off, make sense of our to-do lists, and stop relying on anxiety and panic to keep things front of mind. In Episode 363, You Will Discover:
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00:00 ADHD Notes Gone Wrong 01:50 The Squeegee Reminder Story 04:17 Working Memory And Missing Context 05:28 When Anxiety Stops Working 08:45 What Breadcrumbs Mean 10:12 Breadcrumb One Scene Setter 15:41 Coaching Break 16:50 Breadcrumb Two The Handoff 22:22 Breadcrumb Three Look Ahead 25:56 Try It This Week 27:31 Wrap Up And Next Steps
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| 362: 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Can't Stop Hyperfocusing (and what to do about it) | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:28:05 | |
👉 Boost Your Focus & Concentration Here (Free Course) If you're like me, a sudden involuntary pull out of hyperfocus can leave your ADHD brain feeling emotionally dysregulated and rather crispy. In episode 362, we're getting into the neuroscience of why our ADHD brains get so locked in, and a simple strategy that makes those dreaded task transitions much more doable. In Episode 362, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Stuck in Hyperfocus 01:56 Paula's Hyperfocus Struggle 04:20 Hyperfocus Double Edged Sword 06:24 Five Reasons It's Hard 06:57 Reason 1 Motivation Wiring 08:51 Reason 2 Dopamine Loop 10:09 Reason 3 Gear Shifter Brain 12:35 Reason 4 Emotional Regulation 14:11 Reason 5 Dopamine Drop 17:00 Coaching Break 18:18 Interstitial Journaling Trick 21:33 How to Do It 22:42 Why It Works 25:07 Try It This Week 26:55 Wrap Up and Next Steps
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| 361: 3 Scheduling Strategies for Irregular + Unpredictable ADHD Days | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:26:58 | |
When your schedule flips on you by 10 am, most traditional planning advice leaves you stranded. This episode walks you through three flexible planning strategies designed specifically for ADHD brains navigating irregular schedules and unpredictable days. Whether you're juggling client calls, shifting deadlines, or the beautiful chaos of caregiving, these methods adapt with you. Tune into Episode 361 and discover:
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00:00 When Plans Fall Apart 01:37 Why Rigid Schedules Fail 04:14 Strategy One Anchor Task 07:33 IT Example In Action 09:38 Strategy Two Event Time 12:09 Real Estate Scheduling Flex 14:12 Strategy Three Overflow Time 17:16 Project Manager Buffer Wins 21:33 Pick Your Best Strategy 24:22 Layer Them And Practice 25:46 Wrap Up And Next Steps
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| 360: 5 Retreats Later - What I've Learned About ADHD Planning & Reflection | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:37:49 | |
👉 Download the free quarterly retreat guide here. Do you ever feel like you've been going non-stop all day, then you get to the end of it and think, "Wait, what did all that busyness add up to?" This episode is about the practice that changed that for me: the quarterly personal retreat. I've been doing it for nearly a year and a half, and in Episode 360, I share my exact process, what I've learned from five retreats, and the small tweak that made the whole thing feel worth it from start to finish. In Episode 360, You Will Discover:
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Busy But Unfulfilled: 0:00 Why Quarterly Retreats: 1:27 What A Retreat Is: 2:43 Origin Story And First Try: 4:20 Make It Work For You: 8:26 Three Part Retreat Plan: 11:37 Reflection Questions: 12:19 Pick Next Quarter Priorities: 14:20 Rest And Play Time: 16:04 Inner Critic After Retreats: 18:13 Supports That Made It Click: 21:53 Coaching Invitation: 26:22 Big Themes And Results: 27:43 Your Retreat Checklist: 34:53 Wrap Up And Next Steps: 36:29
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| Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD: Why Tiles Work Better Than Apps | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:35:24 | |
Want to SEE what I'm talking about? Check out the YouTube version here! If time ever seems to disappear for your ADHD brain, this episode might resonate. I'm sharing my honest experience using Bravestorming, a magnetic tile-based planning system that turns your schedule into something that makes time tangible, flexible, and finally... real. In Episode 359, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Magnetic Tiles Breakthrough
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| Episode 358: Cognitive Overload and ADHD: 4 Tips To Handle Overwhelm | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:28:58 | |
Summer is supposed to feel lighter… but for many ADHD brains, it often brings unexpected overwhelm. If your mental tabs are overflowing and you're already spinning in indecision about plans, commitments, and scheduling, this episode is your permission slip to do summer differently. Tune into Episode 358 and discover:
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00:00 Summer Overwhelm Signs 02:43 Why Summer Hits Hard 05:23 Tip One Brain Dump 10:06 Four Containers Method 14:10 Tip Two Protect Buffers 17:07 Tip Three One Decision 22:35 Tip Four Opt Out 26:16 Recap Start Small 27:48 Wrap Up And Quiz
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| Episode 357: A Better Way to Build Habits & Follow Through For Your ADHD Brain | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:29:25 | |
If your planner, routine, or fresh system starts to feel weirdly heavy the moment you sit down with it, you're not alone. So many of us with ADHD brains quietly carry a performance frame over our follow-through built on a "pass fail" mindset, where every slip up turns into evidence of failure. In this episode, we explore a simple reframe that helps make sticking with our habits and routines feel lighter, more doable, and more in line with how our brains actually work. In Episode 357, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Why Planning Feels Heavy 02:41 Performing vs Practicing 05:26 All or Nothing Trap 06:59 Inside the Performance Frame 10:25 Avoidance and Perfectionism 12:02 What Practice Really Means 15:03 Reps Build Self Trust 17:48 Real Life Practice Examples 22:50 Questions to Apply This 27:06 Community and Next Steps 28:15 Wrap Up and Resources
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| Episode 356: When Everything Looks Like A Fire: False Urgency & ADHD | 25 May 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
✨ Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) If you've ever sat down to plan your day and found your ADHD brain staring at a list where every task seems equally on fire, this episode is for you. Our brains generate urgency signals for nearly everything, and sorting genuine priorities from false ones is one of the harder things we ask our brains to do in real time. In episode 356, we're borrowing from the surprising lens of fire lookouts to walk through four practical checkpoints for deciphering a real priority from false urgency. In Episode 356, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Why Everything Feels Urgent 01:31 Fire Lookout Framework 03:15 Pollen vs Smoke Story 06:03 Checkpoint 1 Source Pattern 09:56 Checkpoint 2 Density Color 12:45 Checkpoint 3 Know Sources 16:13 Checkpoint 4 Ask Another 18:40 Coaching Program Invite 20:40 Weekly Challenge Recap 22:25 Wrap Up and Resources
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| Episode 355: Low Motivation With ADHD? Consider This. | 18 May 2026 | 00:23:14 | |
ow motivation and procrastination are some of the most common ADHD challenges, but what's actually driving (or blocking) your motivation goes much deeper than you think. In this episode, ADHD coach Paula Engebretson breaks down the real mechanics of motivation, procrastination, and ADHD, and gives you a practical tool to take back control. Every action we take (or avoid) is driven by one of two directions: moving toward a feeling we want, or moving away from a feeling we don't want. For ADHD brains, the "away from" direction runs the show more often than we realize, and once you can see it, everything starts to shift. In this episode, you'll discover:
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00:00 Relief And Motivation 01:54 Toward Vs Away Drives 03:14 Same Action Different Fuel 05:50 ADHD And Urgency 08:03 Name The Emotion 08:44 Overwhelm Example 09:57 Thoughts Create Feelings 11:59 Shift Thoughts Gently 14:39 Chasing Relief Trap 18:04 Four Step Check In 20:09 Try It This Week 21:03 Free Training 22:04 Wrap Up And Resources
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| Episode 354: Forgetfulness and ADHD: Do This To Remember What Works | 11 May 2026 | 00:25:10 | |
We find something that works for our ADHD brains, and it feels like a win. Then we forget to use it. In episode 354 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we walk through five reasons ADHD brains lose track of strategies that genuinely help, plus one simple, low-effort system to help you build a bridge back to what works with more ease.
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00:00 Forgetting to Remember 02:09 Welcome and Goal 02:45 The ADHD Strategy Cycle 05:14 Five Reasons We Forget 10:16 Stop the Shame Story 11:00 Build Your Tool Card 12:01 Choose One Focus 15:01 Give It a Reliable Home 16:07 Find Your Drift Signals 21:27 Try It This Week 22:41 Free Training 24:02 Wrap Up and Resources
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| Episode 353: ADHD Imposter Syndrome: Owning the Process That Works for You | 04 May 2026 | 00:35:25 | |
There's a sneaky version of imposter syndrome that lives specifically in the ADHD brain… and it has nothing to do with your results. Your process works. Your output is solid. So why does part of you still brace for the moment someone finds out how you actually get things done? In Episode 353, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Fear Your Process 02:05 Coaching Call Theme 03:54 Workhorse vs Thoroughbred 07:15 Unconventional Wins 08:34 Process Imposter Syndrome 10:57 Workhorse World Conditioning 11:41 Sprints and Recovery 14:52 Part Time Worry 17:42 When Process Needs Help 18:23 Webinar Block Example 18:46 Verbal Processing Breakthrough 19:50 Voice Actor Deadline Stress 21:20 Target Dates Not Deadlines 22:25 Stop Performing Productivity 23:07 Belief Mindset Emotional Trio 24:27 Spotting Imposter Thoughts 25:52 Owning Your Night Owl Flow 29:49 Why Belief Work Needs Support 31:05 Group Coaching Invitation 32:12 Questions To Claim Your Process 34:16 Wrap Up Quiz And Subscribe
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| Episode 352: Always Starting Over with ADHD? The Spiral Staircase of Growth | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:21:19 | |
Have you ever looked at a pattern you thought you'd "fixed" — maybe you fell back into all-or-nothing thinking, or perfectionism returned, or you found yourself avoiding the very thing you spent weeks building a habit around — and your ADHD brain quietly offers this thought: "Here we go again. After all this. I'm right back where I started." This episode has your name on it. Real ADHD growth rarely moves in a straight line, and understanding why changes everything. In Episode 352, You Will Discover:
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00:00 Here We Go Again 02:03 Growth Is Not Linear 04:20 Spiral Staircase Model 07:11 Catching Old Patterns 08:56 Client All Or Nothing 11:51 Noticing Quiet Progress 13:48 Reflection Questions 17:02 How To Take Action 19:09 Reframing The Moment 20:08 Wrap Up And Next Steps
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| Episode 351: The Hidden Reason You Can't Turn Off | ADHD & Burnout | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:39:37 | |
Do you find yourself trying to rest, but your ADHD brain is mentally sprinting through your entire to-do list? There's a belief running quietly underneath every productivity system you've ever tried, and it's the real reason your ADHD brain can't relax. It's time to learn how to rest with ADHD. In episode 351, you'll discover:
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00:00 Why Rest Feels Impossible 01:40 The No Rest Rule 03:41 Roadmap to Rest Episodes 05:11 Name the Belief 08:19 Where It Comes From 13:00 Guilt Lazy Worth Layers 16:25 The Hidden Costs 22:53 Coaching 24:23 Notice the Water 28:32 Five Practices to Shift 36:18 Wrap Up and Next Steps
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| Episode 350: The ADHD Productivity Framework: The One Thing Your ADHD Brain Needs to Get Unstuck | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:43:52 | |
👉 Download the free Podcast Roadmap: https://imbusybeingawesome.com/map You've tried every planner, every productivity hack, every "just write it down" system — and none of them stuck. This is because most productivity systems weren't built for the ADHD brain. After 350 episodes and thousands of hours coaching, this is the framework I come back to again and again: Plan, Act, Complete. It's the ADHD productivity system that's both effective and sustainable. In this episode, you'll discover:
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00:00 Framework Overview 05:31 Overwhelm And Burnout 09:25 Map The Stuck Point 12:17 Stage One Plan 21:44 Stage Two Act 28:18 Stage Three Complete 33:11 Coaching Invite 35:00 Energy Rhythms Recovery 40:11 Iteration Mindset 41:19 Wrap Up Next Steps
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| Episode 349: The 20 Second Rule Your ADHD Brain Will Love | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:22:47 | |
You know that frustrating feeling where you know exactly what to do, but your ADHD brain just won't let you start? SAME. If you've ever had a habit you wanted to keep but somehow couldn't, or found yourself doing something on autopilot that you'd really like to stop, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about the 20-Second Rule: a deceptively simple framework for making good habits easier to start and unwanted habits just a little bit harder to access. The secret is in the friction. In this episode, you'll learn:
This is one of my favorite frameworks to use with coaching clients, and I think once you see it, you'll start spotting friction everywhere. Work With Me:
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00:00 Tiny Glitch Big Habit 01:29 Why Friction Matters 02:05 Starting Small Explained 04:25 The 20 Second Rule 07:24 ADHD Friendly Reframe 10:09 Friction and Podcast Roadmap 12:03 What Friction Looks Like 14:28 Real Life Friction Fixes 19:26 Run Your Friction Audit 20:37 Key Takeaways and Next Steps 21:55 Wrap Up and Resources
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| Episode 348: 10 Years of ADHD Lessons in 35 Minutes | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
"There's no way you have ADHD." That's what the psychiatrist said to me, right before he laughed out loud. Why? Because I had a PhD, a job as a professor, and a marriage. In his mind, my "success" canceled out my struggle. That moment was my first lesson in self-advocacy, and it sparked a journey that changed everything. Ten years later, I'm sharing the 10 things I wish I could go back and tell that version of myself and anyone else navigating a late ADHD diagnosis. Today in episode 348, we're covering:
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0:00 Dismissed on the Phone: The Laugh That Started It All 1:54 10 Years Later: Birthday Reflection & Why This Episode Matters 6:13 Today's Format: A Letter to My Newly Diagnosed Self (10 Things) 7:57 Falling Asleep & Understimulation 10:52 Meds Help, But Pills Don't Teach Skills 14:04 Cognitive Flexibility: Why Transitions and Plan Changes Hurt 16:47 Notes Aren't 'Cheating': Working Memory, Lectures & the Teleprompter 20:55 The Exhaustion of Masking (and How It Gets Better) 23:19 When People Doubt Your Diagnosis: Trust Your Experience 25:25 Rejection Sensitivity: The Shame Spiral Behind Avoidance 28:07 Knowing Better ≠ Doing Instantly: Give Yourself Time to Change 30:10 Self-Acceptance Is the Real Catalyst for Growth 31:53 Your Emotions Are Not Too Much 33:22 Recap of the 10 Lessons 34:17 Closing: Reflect, Share, and Next Steps
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| Episode 347: ADHD Productivity Looks Different: Here's How | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:18:00 | |
Time management might not be the problem we need to solve right now when it comes to ADHD productivity. If you've tried every planner, app, and calendar blocking strategy out there but still feel behind, you are not alone. For years, we've been taught that if we could just manage our time better, everything would click into place. But for adults with ADHD, the old "time equals money" equation doesn't always hold up, especially when we're doing complex knowledge work. In episode 347 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast, we're challenging core productivity beliefs and exploring an approach that serves our brains better. We're shifting the focus from the clock ticking on the wall to the internal resources we actually have agency over. In this episode, you will discover:
It's time to stop trying to manage the unmanageable and start honoring how your brain actually works. Work With Me:
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00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Time Management 02:01 The Historical Context of Time Management 03:16 Redefining Productivity: Energy, Attention, and Emotions 05:20 Managing Your Energy 06:54 Focusing Your Attention 10:42 Understanding 7 Allowing Your Emotions 14:57 Practical Steps to Boost Productivity 16:34 Next Steps
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| Episode 346: ADHD Burnout: When "Just Work Harder" Stops Working | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:32:35 | |
Episode 346: ADHD Burnout - When "Just Work Harder" Stops Working Are you that high performing ADHD brain who always figures it out, regardless of how much it impacts your well being? Have you relied on this strategy for most of your life, only to suddenly realize it's not sustainable? On the outside, you look successful and put-together. But inside, you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and terrified because the strategies that got you here won't get you there. In episode 346 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we explore a challenge many mid-career adults with ADHD face: the moment your "sand foundation" of grit, hustle, and anxiety-fueled deadlines finally gives way. If you feel like you're drowning despite working harder than ever, episode 346 of the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast is for you. In episode 346, you will discover:
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00:00 Introduction: When ADHD Strategies Stop Working 01:44 Welcome 02:13 Understanding the Friction Point 03:08 Building on a Sand Foundation 08:57 The Emotional Work Required 14:40 Getting Curious and Trying New Strategies 21:29 Concrete Experiments to Try 26:07 Final Thoughts 30:24 Recap
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| Episode 345: ADHD Brain Overwhelmed by Newsletters? Try This. | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:17:55 | |
Episode 345: ADHD Brain Overwhelmed By Newsletters? Try This. I currently have over 800 unread newsletters in my inbox…and I'm pretty sure I subscribed to almost every one on purpose. 😅 If you can relate to the overwhelm of a cluttered inbox, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing my personal "Inbox Reset" experiment. If you're overwhelmed by email but afraid to unsubscribe because of FOMO (or because your ADHD working memory fears you'll forget that creator exists!), I'm sharing the exact safety net strategy I'm using to let go. In this episode, you will discover:
This isn't about reaching a perfect "Inbox Zero"—it's an experiment in progress to stop the overwhelm and make space for what we actually have the capacity to enjoy. Work With Me:
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00:00 Introduction 00:16 The Newsletter Overwhelm Experiment 02:36 The Love for Newsletters and the Overwhelm 03:55 Uptick in Newsletters 06:58 The Experiment Plan 07:40 Dealing with Scarcity and FOMO 10:50 Strategy to Remember 12:57 Setting Aside Reading Time 14:52 Summary and Steps to Manage Newsletters 16:22 Conclusion and Call to Action
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| Episode 344: Why "Just Start" Never Works: ADHD Task Initiation Explained | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:31:33 | |
If your ADHD brain struggles with procrastination, or you often find yourself thinking, "Why can't I just do this thing?!" episode 344 is for you. We often think "getting started" is one simple action. But for the ADHD brain, task initiation is actually a complex chain of 5-6 distinct steps, each of which demand our executive functions. When we collapse these steps all into one, we miss the nuance of where the breakdown happens and we default to shame instead of solutions. In this episode, we're taking apart the "I'm just a procrastinator" narrative. You'll learn how to identify which of the 6 stages is actually blocking you from starting and find one small, specific way to make it remove the friction and take the next step. In episode 344, you will discover:
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00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Procrastination 01:52 Understanding ADHD and Task Initiation 05:05 The Six Steps to Getting Started 05:35 Step-by-Step Breakdown of Task Initiation 18:30 Identifying and Easing Friction Points 19:34 Practical Strategies for Each Step 28:32 Conclusion and Next Steps
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| Episode 343: ADHD in Relationships: From Frustration to Teamwork | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:51:33 | |
If you are navigating a neuro-mixed relationship in your life whether you have the ADHD brain or someone you care for does you likely know some version of this cycle: a missed task leads to frustration, which leads to defensiveness or shame, which ends in a conflict where no one feels heard. In episode 343, we are bridging the gap between the differing experiences of an ADHD brain and a Neurotypical brain. Whether they're a partner, a colleague, a friend, or a family member, we're moving away from blame and shame and getting on the same team. we'll cover the 5 biggest sources of disconnect in ADHD relationships:
You will walk away with practical scripts, tools, and a new framework to turn your frustration into teamwork. Work With Me:👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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02:10 Understanding ADHD in Relationships 03:46 Common Frustrations in ADHD Relationships 10:03 The Task That Never Gets Done 17:29 Forgotten Plans and Conversations 22:49 Time Blindness and Its Impact 24:56 Understanding ADHD and Time Perception 25:18 Strategies for Managing Time with ADHD 26:42 Building Buffer Times and Communication 28:44 Navigating Emotional Reactions 31:41 Dealing with Sensory Overload 37:46 Hyperfocus and Its Challenges 43:16 Effective Communication and Collaboration 50:40 Final Thoughts and Resources | |||
| Episode 342: The SIMPLE Weekly Planning Method My ADHD Brain LOVES: Alastair Weekly Log | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:21:16 | |
Does your weekly planning routine usually fall apart by Monday afternoon? If you have a graveyard of half-filled planners and abandoned Notion dashboards, please hear me: it's not YOU. You just haven't found a system that works with your ADHD brain If you've tried every app, color-coded calendar, and 27-step workflow out there but still feel overwhelmed, this video is for you. Today, we're exploring the Alastair Weekly Log: a ridiculously simple, flexible planning method that uses just one piece of paper (or a notebook page) to give you a clear snapshot of your week. This isn't about rigid time-blocking or forecasting every minute of your day. Instead, it's a simple approach that helps you visualize your capacity, manage your energy, and start scheduling a reasonable amount for a human (not a robot) In this episode, you will discover:
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00:00 Introduction: Simplifying ADHD Planning 00:46 Introducing the Alistair Weekly Log 04:17 How to Set Up Your Weekly Log 07:51 Five Reasons to Love the Alistair Weekly Log 17:15 Weekly Review and Additional Tips 19:02 Conclusion and Next Steps
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| Episode 341: The Zeigarnik Effect & ADHD: How to Stop Spinning on Unfinished Tasks | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:29:42 | |
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! In Episode 341 You Will Discover:
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00:00 Understanding ADHD Overwhelm
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| Episode 340: The ADHD Low Energy Survival Guide: Your Wintering Toolkit | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
In Episode 340 You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:Learn about the Dopamine Menu here Episode 251: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Sleep Hygiene and ADHD Episode 327: ADHD Mental Fatigue or Resistance? Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work https://imbusybeingawesome.com/signs-adhd-burnout/ Find A Helpline (international crisis and support directory) https://findahelpline.com/ Favorite tools and products mentioned
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00:00 Understanding Winter Energy Slumps
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| Episode 339: Why Is Change So Hard? Especially With ADHD | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:28:26 | |
In Episode 339 You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, and The Intellectual Yes Gretchen Rubin's Abstainer vs Moderator Framework More ADHD Resources:
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00:00 Introduction: The January Slump 00:42 Understanding Resistance and Growth 02:48 Why Growth Feels Uncomfortable 05:57 Facing Uncomfortable Truths 07:42 Identity Loss and Grief in Change 09:03 Biological Resistance to Change 11:16 Making Lasting Change: Full Body Yes 16:24 Choosing Your Approach: Gradual vs. All-In 25:44 Conclusion: Embrace the Discomfort
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| January Didn't Go As Planned? Let's Reset With Q1 =2/1 | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:16:11 | |
👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Do you want a do-over on the New Year's energy this year? If you found that January somehow got away from you, and your intentions to map out your goals derailed... SAME. I'm right there with you. Here is the truth: Transitions are incredibly hard for the ADHD brain. Moving from the chaos of the holidays into a high-pressure "New Year" is a massive transition that we often underestimate. So, I've decided that January was simply my "transition month." In this bonus episode you will discover:
One Tiny First Step: If the whole year feels too big right now, just ask yourself: What is one quality I want to cultivate in February? That's it. Start there. Ready for more support? If you want the accountability to actually stick with your plans this time, I'd love to have you in the January cohort of We're Busy Being Awesome. We kick off right at the start of our new Q1 (Jan 29th)! https://imbusybeingawesome.com/group Other Ways To Work With Paula:
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00:00 Introduction and New Year's Reset 00:44 Reflecting on January's Challenges 03:14 Understanding ADHD and Transitions 04:24 Starting Fresh 05:49 Three Ways to Reset 09:13 Why Traditional Systems Fail ADHD Brains 10:05 Support and Coaching 15:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| Episode 338: I Never Finish Anything! ADHD & the last 5% | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:22:34 | |
Ever find yourself 95% done with a task… and somehow still not finishing it? In this episode, we're talking about what I call the infinite 5% — that last little stretch of a project that somehow takes forever. We'll break down why this pattern shows up (especially for ADHD brains), what's actually going on when it feels impossible to cross the finish line, and two powerful mindset shifts that can help you finally finish — or give yourself permission to pause — without guilt or burnout. You'll learn:
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00:00 Introduction: The Infinite 5% 01:40 Understanding the Infinite 5% 02:19 Real-Life Examples of the Infinite 5% 04:34 Why the Last 5% is So Challenging 09:24 Perfectionism and the Expanding 5% 12:18 Redefining 'Done' 17:32 Practical Steps to Define 'Done' 19:22 Final Thoughts
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| Episode 337: ADHD and Deadlines: 5 Tips That Actually Work | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:25:54 | |
In Episode 337 You Will Discover:
👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here More ADHD Resources:
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00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Deadlines 01:41 Why Traditional Due Dates Fail ADHD Brains 05:29 Introducing 'Doing Dates' 07:54 Building Momentum with Doing Dates 12:03 Flexible Structures for Doing Dates 17:22 Breaking Down Projects into Manageable Steps 20:06 Buffer Time and Sustainable Systems 21:42 Applying Doing Dates to Your One Thing 25:07 Conclusion and Next Steps | |||
| Episode 336: How to Plan with ADHD (Without Getting Overwhelmed) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:27:02 | |
In Episode 336 You Will Discover:
👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: More ADHD Resources:
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00:00 Introduction: The Planner Struggle 01:48 Understanding ADHD and Traditional Scheduling 05:08 A New Approach: Iteration Mindset 11:20 The Iterative Cycle: Practical Steps 15:04 Embracing Flexibility and Overcoming Obstacles 25:35 Conclusion and Next Steps
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| Episode 335: ADHD New Year Goals: How to Start Fresh Without Burning Out | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:34:29 | |
In Episode 335 You Will Discover:
If this episode helps you feel a little more calm and clear about the year ahead, I'd be so grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast or share it with a friend whois feeling the New Year pressure too. Your support helps this work reach more ADHD brains who need it. 💜 Work With Me:👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Introduction: The ADHD New Year Overwhelm 01:08 Exploring the ADHD Brain's Fresh Start Craving 02:02 Welcome and Personal Reflections 03:12 The Chaos of Trying to Do Everything 04:58 Understanding the ADHD Time Perception 06:52 The Power of Choosing One Focus 09:27 Practical Steps to Identify Your One Thing 13:30 The Emotional Challenges of Narrowing Focus 18:00 Key Reminders for Choosing Your One Thing 23:14 Examples and Practical Applications 27:04 Four Questions to Choose Your One Thing 31:02 Final Takeaways and Encouragement 33:37 Conclusion and Call to Action
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| Episode 334: ADHD Relaxation: Why Traditional Rest Doesn't Work & What Does | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:31:28 | |
In Episode 334 You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Relax with ADHD
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| Episode 333: 10 ADHD Sleep Tips for When Your Routine Falls Apart | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
In Episode 333 You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Navigating ADHD and Sleep Challenges
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| Episode 332: 5 ADHD Study Tips For Learning Anything | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
In Episode 332 You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
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| Episode 331: ADHD Impatience - The Secret Tip To Handle It With Ease | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:33:07 | |
In Episode You Will Discover:
👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Patience | |||
| Episode 330: Holiday People Pleasing + ADHD: Your Step-by-Step Survival Guide | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:23:12 | |
In Episode 330 You Will Discover:
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00:00 Introduction: People Pleasing, ADHD, and the Holidays 01:37 Reflecting on People Pleasing Patterns 03:14 Step 1: Pre-Holiday Audit and Intention Setting 07:15 Step 2: Practicing the Pause 11:24 Step 3: The Good Enough Manifesto 13:36 Step 4: Recharge Strategies for Sensory Overload 17:03 Step 5: The Kind No and Yes If Compromise 21:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| Episode 329: ADHD People Pleasing Holiday Edition: Why We Say Yes to Everything (+ How to Stop) | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:28:59 | |
In Episode 329 You Will Discover:
👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Take the Overwhelm Type Quiz here! Resources From This Episode:
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00:00 Introduction: The Holiday Dilemma 01:14 Understanding the People Pleasing Cycle 02:54 Podcast Overview and Holiday Challenges 04:10 The Drive to Please: Coping Mechanisms 07:05 Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD 10:35 Impulsivity and the Automatic Yes 14:32 Emotional Regulation and Guilt 19:01 Masking, Self-Worth, and People Pleasing 24:31 Conducting a People Pleasing Inventory 28:07 Conclusion and Next Steps
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