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
156 episodes
Tune-Up Your Medicine Cabinet! #156
It’s fall, which is one of my favorite times of year. But it is also time for allergies and the dreaded cold and flu season. Is your medicine cabinet stocked and ready? In this episode I share tips and some new tools that made my tune-up spa...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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30:46
Digital Organization Tips #155
For me, digital organization is much more challenging than organizing my physical belongings. It highlights my weak executive function skills and creates an enormous drain on my energy reserves. In this episode, I am sharing some tips I foun...
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Episode 155
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35:04
Fall Organization #154
Moving from summer to fall creates opportunities for organizing seasonal items. In this episode I share some of my favorite tips as well as some new ones. Also, I just learned what a “tosser" is and realized I have been one for years! Are yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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37:37
Create an ADHD-Friendly Entryway #153
Is your entryway inviting or does it keep you from inviting people into your home? Check out this episode for lots of ideas to make your entryway more ADHD-friendly… and inviting! Also, Patty shares a tip called the Brain Dump Notebook!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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30:02
Simplify your Schedule #152
Does your schedule create energy or drain it? A busy calendar can lead to overwhelm, decision fatigue, and even resentment. Learn 5 quick steps to simplify your schedule and protect your energy.!PLUS: I share my weekly purchase...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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34:53
WWHWD? #151
What would Henry Winkler do? I have been using this acronym since hearing Henry on the Smartless podcast. He is such a kind human being, with a humble sincerity that is inspiring! In this episode I share some ADHD-friendly ways this mantra h...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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26:18
Working Memory and ADHD #150
What exactly is Working Memory and how is it impacted by ADHD? In this episode Patty breaks it down with simple examples to help connect to with more ease. And, of course, lots of ideas for tools to support it are also shared!P...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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36:19
The Power of Saying "NO!" #149
It is a simple, two-letter word, yet it is sometimes the hardest word to say… No. In this episode Patty shares how saying no to things that don’t serve us is like a gift and gives some examples of where she has used it in her life as a power...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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20:21
The Power of ADHD-Friendly Routines #148
Routines are a game-changer, and for those with ADHD, they are even more essential! In this episode we dive into common routines to start or strengthen, ADHD related challenges that can undermine our efforts to keep up with them, and some ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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36:58
ADHD-Mobile #147
Does your car look like a bomb exploded inside of it? Are there water bottles, envelopes/mail, empty food containers, sports equipment, extra clothes, etc. inside? In this episode we share some tips to go from ADHD-Mobile as a challenge to a...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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27:31
ADHD-Friendly Family Meetings #146
In this episode, we dive into how to create a family meeting routine that is ADHD-friendly for the adults and the kids! Quick tip: make it fun!!PLUS: I share my weekly purchases and my pick for book of the week!Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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19:33
Start Monthly Planning #145
In this episode, Patty shares just some initial tips to start a monthly planning practice. If you have tried before or it just felt too hard to even start, check out this episode for some starter tips and visuals to get started with more eas...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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29:27
Family Command Center #144
In this episode, we explore the benefits of setting up a family command center to manage household chaos and support ADHD. Learn how a dedicated space for keys, mail, chargers, and calendars can streamline routines, reduce stress, and enhanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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27:52
Plan Better with Visual Tools #143
In this episode, we dive into how visual tools can transform planning for individuals with ADHD. Discover how pocket charts, physical calendars, and dry erase boards help break down tasks, enhance focus, and improve memory retention. Learn p...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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23:22
Create a Capsule Wardrobe #142
Do you have a capsule wardrobe to support your brain? Capsule wardrobes are budget-friendly and save time and space in your closet. Check out this episode to learn more about creating an ADHD-friendly capsule wardrobe to support yourself wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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22:18
ADHD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Hobbies #141
Most of us have at least one hobby (most likely with tons of supplies!). Many of us have too many hobbies to keep up with. Are your hobbies serving you? Do they bring you joy? In this episode, Patty shares some tips to get your hobby materia...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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36:22
Special 10: Planning your Summer! #140
How is your 2024 going so far? In this episode Patty helps you check-in on what you want in 2024. Did you have a word/theme for 2024? How is it working for you? Did you create a 24 in 2024 list? Do you want to just focus on the summer months...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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23:22
Do You Have ADHD Teeth? #139
Research has shown that ADHD impacts dental health. In this episode Patty shares some reasons why that is as well as some ADHD-friendly strategies to improve our oral health. Remember, something is more than nothing! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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41:52
How ADHD can Impact your Sex Drive #138
Sex is another area of life that is impacted by ADHD brain wiring. In this episode Patty shares some insights into the ADHD traits that work for and against a couple’s sex life, as well as some ADHD-friendly strategies to explore....
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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28:11
Planning an ADHD-Friendly Summer #137
Summer isn’t my favorite season (it is my 4th favorite!). In this episode I share some strategies I am using to make my summer more ADHD-friendly, so I am implementing more of my intentions and getting more out of the lazy days of summer!
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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24:14
Are you Noise Sensitive? #136
I have never liked loud noises. Even as a child I didn’t like going to see fireworks because the noise would scare me. I now know I am sensitive to noise. Are you? In this episode you’ll learn some ADHD-friendly tips to manage noise sensitiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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32:32
Receiving Feedback with ADHD #135
If you struggle with feedback, you're not alone. In this episode Patty shares some strategies from the book, Thanks for the Feedback by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone. She also shares what she purchased this week (spoiler alert: all were want...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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26:12
Use Apollo 13 Strategies to Triumph with ADHD #134
Movies have some great ADHD-Friendly strategies and Apollo 13 is one of the best! In this episode we are breaking down Apollo 13 movie strategies such as “Go/No-Go for Launch” and how to use a Launch Pad to get out of the house with everythi...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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33:28
Do You Have a Favorite Child? #133
According to research, the answer is more likely to be yes than no. In this episode Patty shares who her favorite child(ren?) is and some ways to explore making each of your kids your favorite!The ADHD-Friendly Plann...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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25:58
Did You "Win the Week?" #132
I was listening to an episode of Smartless podcast with guest Steph Curry, who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Steph shared that the coach had a goal for the team this year, to Win the Week. Meaning if they played 3 games and won ...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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23:55