ADHD-Friendly
Join Patty as she uses her ADHD-friendly lens to explore ways to create more ease for anyone impacted by ADHD.
ADHD-Friendly exists to support individuals impacted by ADHD to tilt the playing field and THRIVE with ADHD. Patty shares ADHD-friendly products, services, tools, systems, books, and more- all focused on closing the gap between struggling and thriving!
Episodes
224 episodes
Why Your Routines Don't Stick #224
Did you set an intention for a routine in 2026, but are struggling now that the initial sparkle has worn off? ADHD brains prioritize novelty and stimulation. In this episode learn how to resparklize your routines so they work for your brain!...
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Season 1
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Episode 224
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23:49
Planning for the Future with ADHD #223
Planning for the future with ADHD can feel overwhelming because ADHD brains are wired to focus on the present moment. In this episode, we explore strategies that make future planning easier so we can move from intention into action with more...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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25:52
The Myth of "Just Try Harder" #222
“Just try harder” sounds helpful, but for ADHD brains, it’s a myth that creates shame instead of progress. In this episode, we explore why effort alone doesn’t work with ADHD wiring and share practical, brain-friendly strategies to create mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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28:08
Motivation Isn't the Problem! #221
In this episode, we explore why motivation isn’t a lack of willpower for ADHD brains - it’s a difference in how energy and dopamine work. I share research-backed insights and practical strategies to help you reframe motivation and harness yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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35:08
Before You Set Goals- Do This! #220
Before jumping into new goals, it’s powerful to pause and look back at what actually worked for you over the past year. Our brains tend to forget wins and over-focus on what went wrong, so without a quick review, we set goals that don’t matc...
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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14:08
Holiday Lessons to Remember! #219
Our brains love to tell us we’ll remember everything from the holiday season — what worked, what didn’t, and the small tweaks that made a big difference — but we almost never do. We feel so confident in the moment that we don’t capture the l...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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24:44
Happy Holidays! #218
A quick episode just in time for the final holidays of 2025. Hear some of Patty’s wins, a new author a friend recommended that she is enjoying, and more.PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week!Create ...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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14:59
How ADHD Impacts Motivation #217
Waiting for the right amount of motivation is something many of us with ADHD have done… many, many times. The challenge is that ADHD brains struggle to get activated when we need them to- especially when tasks are tedious, boring, or overwhe...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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22:06
The ADHD Guide to Small Talk #216
Small talk can feel exhausting or pointless for many people with ADHD. It often takes extra effort to focus, find the right words, or keep the conversation flowing. Executive function challenges like working memory, impulse control, and atte...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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28:38
ADHD-Friendly's 2025 Favorite Things! #215
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for the 2025 ADHD-Friendly Favorite Things episode! Check out this episode to discover what made out list this year!PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week!Crea...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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52:49
The Surprising Magic of a Tidy Nightstand #214
For ADHD brains, small areas of clutter can add to mental noise and stress, especially first thing in the morning or before bed. A quick declutter of your nightstand helps signal rest, order, and calm setting you up for better sleep and a sm...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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23:34
Are You an Introvert? #213
Introversion is not a negative personality trait. It is about how you get energy. In this episode Patty shares some recent research as well as some of her favorite introvert strategies (she has a lifetime of them!).FREE WEBINAR...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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23:59
Holiday Prep for ADHD Brains #212
The holiday season is upon us once again, and in this episode I share some ADHD-friendly tips to do in advance of the holidays to set yourself up for less stress and more enjoyment. Yes, please!PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for B...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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27:31
Could It Be Adult ADHD? #211
Approximately 6% of adults in the United States have a diagnosis of ADHD (about 15.5 million people). In this episode Patty shares core symptoms and challenges.PLUS: Hear this week’s pick for Book of the Week!...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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33:21
Special 10 Episode: ADHD & Anxiety #210
Asking for help can be hard, especially for those of us with ADHD. In this episode, Patty shares how creating a Help Menu can make it easier. This ADHD-friendly tool lowers resistance and helps you take action faster when you need it. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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45:15
Create a Faux Commute to Jumpstart Focus #209
Do you struggle to flip the switch into work mode when you work from home? A faux commute is a simple and ADHD-friendly strategy to transition into focus. Check out this episode to learn how to bridge into focus-mode with a virtual commute.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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33:53
ADHD-Friendly Fitness Tips #208
Staying fit in today’s busy world can be challenging. With ADHD brain wiring, that challenge is often even greater. In this episode Patty shares some ADHD-friendly strategies to make motivation, movement, and momentum easier to achieve. List...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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32:36
Earn your Effortless! #207
This week Patty shares a quick and easy way to lean into one of her favorite mantras, “Something is more than nothing.” Learn how choosing a small action that requires effort can be a game changer when it comes to doing the effortless thing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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34:43
Decision Fatigue? Grab a Flowchart! #206
One of the biggest drains for ADHD brains is decision fatigue- where we have too many choices, too many steps, too much to filter through. We just get stuck. In this episode Patty shares how to use Decision Flowcharts to support your decisio...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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33:13
Breaking out of the Contortion Box #205
Imagine being asked to fold your body to fit into a contortion box. That's what it can feel like when people with ADHD try to make systems designed for neurotypical brains work for them. In this episode Patty shares how trying to fit in keep...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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30:44
ADHD-Friendly Mindful Minutes #204
Meditating has lots of benefits. But meditating with an ADHD brain can be challenging. Slowing down… stopping… to be present in the moment can feel impossible with our racing brains. In this episode Patty shares some tips to create “Mindful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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17:27
AF Weddings Start With WHY! #203
Planning a wedding can be fun, and also very stressful. In this episode Patty shares how starting with your “Why” can create ease and clarity throughout the process of planning for one of the most important days in your life!PL...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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21:10
Slow Processing and ADHD #202
Why does everything take me longer? Is your brain always one step behind? Discover what slow processing speed is, how it affects daily life, and simple strategies to work with your brain’s natural rhythm.PLUS...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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35:14
ADHD Life Lessons from Alton Brown #201
If you watch or listen to ADHD-Friendly, you already know I do NOT like to cook. However, ironically I do like some cooking shows. Alton Brown’s Good Eats is one of my all-time favorites. In this episode I am going to share some ways we can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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27:21
Special 10: Celebrating 200! #200
This week I’m celebrating a double milestone — 200 podcast episodes and 200 weeks of Monday through Thursday yoga! In this episode, I’m sharing what helped me stay consistent (even with an ADHD brain) and the simple systems you can use to bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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38:32
