SuccessFULL With ADHD

Episodes

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  How To Stop Your ADHD Brain From Running On Auto Pilot With Colleen Freeland 14.10.2026 50m

  What if changing your relationship with alcohol, breaking unhealthy habits, or overcoming all-or-nothing thinking wasn't about having more willpower? In this episode of Successful with ADHD, I'm welcoming back Colleen Hackman, ADHD coach, host of It's Not About the Alcohol, and known as The Hangover Whisperer. We're diving deeper into how the ADHD brain creates automatic habits, why black-and-white thinking can keep us stuck, and how emotional regulation and neuroplasticity can help us create...
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  The Cost Of Performing For Success And Ignoring Signs Of Burnout With Kerrie Lee Brown 30.09.2026 50m

  What happens when you stop performing success and start building a life that actually feels like yours? I sit down with Kerrie Lee Brown, a longtime media executive, former Chief Content Officer and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS Magazine, founder of Red Lily Media, and a storyteller who has spent more than 30 years helping other people find and share their authentic voices. Kerrie and I get real about vulnerability, ADHD masking, perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, and the pressure so many ...
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  When Adhd Moms Stop Rescuing Everyone And Start Living With Heather Chauvin 16.09.2026 52m

  Most moms I talk to are running on empty and still showing up for everyone else first. But what if feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and responsible for everyone isn’t actually the price of being a good mom? In this episode of Successful with ADHD, I’m joined by Heather Chauvin, leadership coach, TEDx speaker, host of Emotionally Uncomfortable, and author of Dying to Be a Good Mother. After being diagnosed with stage four cancer at 28 while raising three boys, Heather was forced to rethink how ...
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  ADHD, Shame & Self-Worth: Russ Jones Explains how to Show Up (Even at 40%): A Favorite Rerun Episode 02.09.2026 38m

  This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode In this episode, I’m joined by Russ Jones, the incredibly relatable and hilarious host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast and creator of the ADHD Big Brother community. Russ is not only a productivity coach trained in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific strategies—he’s also someone who’s walked the walk. Diagnosed later in life, Russ turned his own challenges into a mission to serve others, helping adults with ADHD cut through the noise and get the ...
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  How to Declutter with ADHD with Katy Wells: A Favorite Rerun Episode 19.08.2026 52m

  This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode This episode is one that hits your home and your heart. I’m joined by Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place and host of Maximize Minimalist. Together, we unpack the biggest lies we’ve been sold about decluttering—especially how harmful those messages can be for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. We go far beyond “just get organized” and dig into how clutter impacts your nervous system, identity, emotions, and stress levels. Katy shares a co...
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  What ADHD Teens ACTUALLY Need From Their Parents with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart: A Favorite Rerun Episode 05.08.2026 46m

  This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode What ADHD teens actually need from their parents can feel confusing, exhausting, and emotional—and if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting it “right,” this episode will bring relief. I sat down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have, for a deeply validating and practical conversation about parenting teens with ADHD. You’ll walk away feeling supported, encouraged, and equipped...
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  ADHD Communication Made Easy with Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss: A Favorite Rerun Episode 22.07.2026 46m

  This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode I had an incredible conversation with Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, in this week's episode of Successful with ADHD. Chris shared so many valuable insights on communication, empathy, and understanding - topics that are very relevant for the ADHD community. Chris is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths around negotiation. Chris engages all groups with captivating stories, insights, and useful ti...
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  Why ADHD Makes Planning Feel Impossible and What Can Help with Gillian Gossow 08.07.2026 38m

  Have you ever been genuinely excited about a trip, only to realize you never booked the one thing you couldn't wait to do? If you've ever wondered why there's such a frustrating gap between wanting something and actually making it happen, this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by my longtime best friend, Gillian Gossow, founder and CEO of Bad Girls Yoga & Pilates. After traveling together for more than 20 years, Gillian has had a front-row seat to the unique challenges ADHD can cr...
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  Retraining the ADHD Dysregulated Nervous System with Jenna Free 24.06.2026 51m

  What if the reason productivity strategies haven’t worked isn’t because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or “bad at ADHD”—but because your nervous system is stuck in survival mode? In this conversation, I’m joined by ADHD counselor and author Jenna Free, whose approach to ADHD starts with regulation before productivity. Jenna shares why so many ADHDers find themselves trapped in cycles of overwhelm, paralysis, burnout, and all-or-nothing thinking—and how learning to regulate your nervous system can ...
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  Living with ADHD Without Losing Yourself with Micah Saviet and Elizabeth Ahmann 10.06.2026 45m

  ADHD is often talked about through the lens of productivity, focus, and executive functioning, but what happens when we zoom out and look at the bigger picture? Elizabeth Ahmann and Micah Saviet, co-authors of Flourishing with Adult ADHD, join me for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, self-perception, and the lived experience of being neurodivergent. We explore how masking, shame, trauma, sociocultural influences, and late diagnosis can shape the way adults with ADHD see themsel...
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  Why Daily Planning Fails Women's ADHD Brains with Megan Sumrell 27.05.2026 58m

  If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but still falling behind, this episode is for you. Today, I'm joined by time management expert Megan Sumrell, creator of the TOP Program, who challenges one of the most common productivity habits many of us rely on: daily planning. Megan explains why traditional productivity systems often fail women—especially women with ADHD—and how they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and stuck in a cycle of constantly playing catch-up. In our c...
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  The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Focus, Follow-Through, and Growth with Diann Wingert 13.05.2026 49m

  If you’ve ever been told your ADHD is either your biggest weakness or your greatest entrepreneurial superpower, this episode will challenge that narrative. I sit down with business coach, former psychotherapist, and ADHD-ish podcast host Diann Wingert to unpack the realities of building a business with an ADHD brain — from burnout and perfectionism to impulsivity and decision fatigue. Diann shares honest, practical insights on scaling sustainably, managing rejection sensitivity, and creating ...
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  Adult ADHD Friendship Struggles Explained with Caroline Maguire 29.04.2026 53m

  Ever feel like friendships are way harder than they should be? In this conversation, I sit down with ADHD coach, educator, and author Caroline Maguire to unpack why so many neurodivergent adults struggle with connection—and what’s actually going on beneath the surface. We explore the hidden patterns that keep us stuck, from people-pleasing to rejection sensitivity, and why “just be yourself” isn’t always that simple. Caroline shares powerful insights from her new book on friendship skills for...
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  ADHD, AI & Overwhelm: How to Use Technology Without Losing Control with Chris Wang 15.04.2026 37m

  I’m joined by Chris Wang—co-founder and CEO of Shimmer and creator of the Indie ADHD support app—to explore the fast-moving world of AI and what it actually means for ADHD brains. We get real about the tension so many of us feel: can technology truly support executive function, decision-making, and organization, or is it just adding more overwhelm? Chris shares how her late ADHD diagnosis completely shifted her perspective on productivity, and we dig into how to navigate tools, goals, and AI ...
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  Neurodivergent Adults Struggling with Social Exhaustion with Synchrony Founders Rebecca Machette, Britt Moser, and Jamie Pastrano 01.04.2026 41m

  Adult loneliness in ADHD isn’t about not caring—it’s about how hard connection can actually feel. In this conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Matchett, Jamie Pastrano, and Brittany Moser, the team behind the Synchrony app, to unpack why so many neurodivergent adults feel socially exhausted despite genuinely wanting meaningful relationships. We explore rejection sensitivity, social anxiety, and the invisible “rules” of interaction that can leave ADHD adults feeling stuck or behind. We also d...
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  Engineering Motivation with ADHD: A New Way to Understand Productivity With Jeff Copper 18.03.2026 51m

  In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Jeff Copper, a cognitive engineer, ADHD coach, and host of Attention Talk Radio. Jeff has been a long-time voice in the ADHD community, and today we dive into a fascinating conversation about motivation, emotion, and executive function in ADHD. Together, we explore a completely different way to think about motivation. Instead of seeing ADHD as a lack of motivation, Jeff introduces a powerful framework that explains why motivation can feel so diff...
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  The Cost of High-Masking AuDHD: Navigating Burnout After Success 04.03.2026 50m

  In this episode, I sit down with therapist, entrepreneur, retreat host, and fellow neurodivergent human Patrick Casale to talk about something we don’t sugarcoat enough: autistic burnout, ADHD burnout, addiction, masking, and what happens when a “successful” life becomes unsustainable. Patrick has built an incredible career—international retreats, multiple podcasts, coaching programs, and a group practice—yet behind the scenes he’s been navigating 18+ months of deep autistic burnout. We unpac...
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  Climbing the Wall of Awful: Emotional Paralysis, Burnout & How ADHDers Actually Start with Brendan Mahan 18.02.2026 42m

  In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Brendan Mahan—host of the ADHD Essentials podcast and author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful (available for pre-order now!). Brendan is a former educator, mental health counselor, and one of the most hopeful voices in the ADHD space. And today? We’re diving deep into emotional dysregulation, shame, burnout, and what it really takes to move forward when your brain feels like the obstacle. We talk about why ADHDers build a “wall of awful,” how rep...
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  How to Declutter with ADHD with Katy Wells 04.02.2026 52m

  This episode is one that hits your home and your heart. I’m joined by Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place and host of Maximize Minimalist. Together, we unpack the biggest lies we’ve been sold about decluttering—especially how harmful those messages can be for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. We go far beyond “just get organized” and dig into how clutter impacts your nervous system, identity, emotions, and stress levels. Katy shares a compassionate, realistic, and ADHD-friendly a...
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  Parenting Through Autism: Crisis to Clarity with Lisa Candera 21.01.2026 52m

  In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Candera, a fellow ADHDer, autism mom, attorney, and parent coach who helps parents regulate themselves first so they can better support their neurodivergent kids. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply needed—especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together while quietly falling apart. Lisa and I talk about what really happens when parenting a neurodivergent child pushes you to your limits—emotionally, physically, and mentally. W...