ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

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• 252 - Happy Birthday to Me! And Let's Talk ADHD Stuff 06.07.2026 14min

  For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
• 251 - The Abyss Between Wants and Needs 29.06.2026 18min

  Adults with ADHD have an enormous gap between wants and needs. Even our definitions for the two are different. Today I'll be talking about the definitions, and how we might bridge the giant gap between the two! Mentioned in this episode Rebel Momma Pod: I was on Rebel Momma podcast recently. In that episode, Sarah and I had an honest conversation about social media addiction, doomscrolling, entrepreneurship, accountability, and building a life that aligns with your values. Here's the li...
• 250 - Doing CPR on Your Dreams 22.06.2026 21min

  Let's talk about bringing life to your dreams. We're talking about ADHD and systems and why trying to create a system and then execute on it is NOT the way to go. Give CPR a shot. Mentioned in this episode: Join ADHD Big Brother! For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managin...
• 249 - ADHD Later in Life 15.06.2026 16min

  Finding out we have ADHD in our 40s and up can be filled with both grief and relief. I enter the picture when you've said, "OK, this is ADHD...now what?" Today I'll talk a bit about what I use, and it's the same thing I offer to you. Mentioned in this episode: The Weekly Planning Meeting Template For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and...
• 248 - My Normie Son's Tough Love To Me 08.06.2026 18min

  Noble gave me some tough love that turned out to be absolutely brilliant advice for the adult with ADHD. Mentioned in this episode: Ready S.E.T. Go Free download The episode Noble and I did 6 years ago: Episode 7 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1176524/episodes/6316792 If you are an adult with ADHD that has yet to be able to do this work on their own, it's time to join ADHDBB and fast track your way to becoming confidently consistent. Join Russ and Others all getting their crappy tasks done!...
• 247 - ADHD and the Gift of Loopholes 01.06.2026 20min

  There are a million solutions, a million reasons, a million symptoms, a million workarounds, so which one is the right one? Let's discuss. For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
• 246 - ADHD and the Curse of the Weekly Plan 25.05.2026 26min

  How the hell do you plan and work toward long term goals when every day is filled with our "Oh I gotta" tasks?! Oh I gotta get groceries! Oh I gotta take my kid to his friend's house! So many things that we "gotta". When the hell is there time for my self-care, or my big vision?! Today I'm talking about a way to go after those bigger things that always seem to get pushed forward/away. Mentioned in the podcast: join ADHDBB and you can experience the magic of planabilibuddies like L...
• 245 - ADHD and the Art of Showing Up 18.05.2026 27min

  Let's have a chat about what it's like to show up, what it takes, what it's like to get support, and let's throw in a little bit of social media chatter. Mentioned in this episode: Lindsey's speech:https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/welcome/what-is-possible-at-adhdbb Join ADHDBB Have anything you'd like to share? A question you'd like to ask me (Russ), here ya go, direct to my inbox: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactruss For those of you that are wondering why nothing...
• 244 - ADHD, My Oppositional Nature, and MORNINGS! 11.05.2026 18min

  I've been feeling massively oppositional lately. What can I do but be cool with myself about it...and ramble on about it on my pod! Also, we all want these picture perfect morning situations/rituals/habits. Let's talk about how to get one going, for real. Interested in the ADHD Big Brother Summer Camp for adults with ADHD? 8 weeks, one goal, async coaching during a hectic summer...5 spots available: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/summercamp For those of you that are wondering ...
• 243 - ADHD and the Shame of 1000 Tries 04.05.2026 17min

  In this episode, we address the unique struggle of building consistent habits when your past is littered with abandoned attempts. How do you do a thing that you know how to do, but you can't do? How can you start trusting yourself again? It starts with showing up, even though. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/ADHDBigBrother - Leave me a short voice mail. What is your name, where are you from, and what do you currently suck at. I will respond in kind. $10 for 10...
• 242 - Weekly Planning for ADHD: Overwhelmed, Exhausted Brain Edition 27.04.2026 18min

  How many of us get an idea of how to manage our time and so we create a spreadsheet that blocks out every hour of every day... In this episode I'm going to appeal to you to try a simpler way of planning your week, with a focus on a few key areas. Mentioned in the episode: Book a free chat with Russ The books I mentioned: Stone of Farewell, Drop of Corruption, A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism, The Power of Wonder For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, w...
• 241 - ADHD and Tension 20.04.2026 17min

  Adults with ADHD are "now" or "not now" people when it comes to doing a thing. Let's talk about what it takes to turn not now into now! Mentioned in this episode: Listen to myself and David Greenwood talk accountability on his awesome podcast "Overcoming Distractions". Here's the links to give it a listen: Overcoming Distractions on Spotify Overcoming Distractions on iTunes Ready to join a collective of adults with ADHD who are moving their needle forward? Come see how others are succee...
• 240 - Visibility is the Answer 13.04.2026 18min

  For adults with ADHD, try putting visibility on your troublesome tasks to make them more likely to happen. Visibility requires vulnerability, courage, and community. Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode: Lindsey's speech after reaching 100 days in the ADHD Big Brother daily accountability club: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/welcome/what-is-possible-at-adhdbb Join ADHD Big Brother! For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the ...
• 239 - Productivity for the Unpredictable ADHD Brain 05.04.2026 17min

  You are a different person every single day, so let's talk about how that pairs with your ADHD, your depression, your anxiety....and doing stuff. Join ADHD Big Brother and let's have that free 1:1 coaching call to get you nudging down the mountain. - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/checkout/adhd-big-brother-subscription The YouTube Video I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XMgDCPCZcI Give me your mental health report: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactruss For those of yo...
• 238 - How I Manage My ADHD; Productivity Edition 30.03.2026 23min

  I do a lot of talking about what works, things to think about, things to try. In this episode I share some of who I used to be, better known as "what doesn't work" and also "what does work" for a 50 year old single dad solopreneur with ADHD and depression. Mentioned in this episode: Join ADHD Big Brother Contact Russ For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere......
• My Fixes For Excessive ADHD Brain Chatter 23.03.2026 20min

  Is your inner voice as jerky as mine? I find it super helpful to process my plans out loud. Let's discuss! The other areas that help me when my brain is chattering too much: Nature And not just any nature. NEW nature. A place I haven't been before helps engage my brain and quiets my chatter. Meditation... Sometimes opening myself up to more chatter is the way to go. Meditation is nonstop chatter for me. But getting good at being nonjudgmental about it, and getting into the habit o...
• 236 - ADHD Productivity vs. Self-care 16.03.2026 17min

  We usually do one or the other. We are being productive and on the go, go, go...or we are in self-care mode and needing a break. Let's talk about this! I have opinions. I'd love to know yours. Mentioned in this episode: Book a free chat with Russ to apply for 1:1/Group coaching: click here. The Ready SET Go PDF - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo The ADHD Toolbox Live event, Register Here For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read thing...
• 235 - ADHD, Depression, and All That Shiddidoo 09.03.2026 21min

  The theme for this episode should be "Wednesday is going to happen". No matter how we feel about life, the depression, the overwhelm, the joy or the sorrow...Wednesday is still going to happen. And I would like to help us put a lasso around it and be the one in control of it. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more and Join our membership community: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb Book your free consult with Russ. Register for the FREE ADHD Toolbox Event March 17 and 18, 202...
• 234 - ADHD and Depression: Understanding "I Can't" 02.03.2026 16min

  This is a very timely episode. There are a couple of "I can't"s in my world. Exercise and meditating. Today I'll explain how that feels to me and what I'm doing about it. Summary of my "Plan it in Advance" challenge: 1) Forget today. Set a timer for 10 minutes and plan the task for a specific time tomorrow. 2) For me, this is meditate minimum of 2 minutes and goal of 20 minutes...daily. 3) I win if I can do the planning in advance 30 days in a row. 4) Bonus if I meditate the full ...
• 233 - How to Get Things Done When You're Depressed or Overwhelmed 23.02.2026 22min

  This is timely for me. Having a low mood state doesn't eliminate the crap on my plate. Taking a break from my overwhelm and anxiety doesn't magically eliminate the items off my to do list that need to happen. Life keeps happening while I'm drowning, so let's talk about what we can do about it (after the rest, of course, if that's the order of the day). Want to get in on this round of the book club? Come join us at ADHDBB: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb For those of you that a...