ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan

Jorie Houlihan

Ever feel like everyone else got the instruction manual for life—but yours was missing a few...chapters? You’re not alone. I'm Jorie Houlihan— late diagnosed ADHDer, ADHD coach, mom of two ADHD teens 😳, and Your Guide for the Dopamine-Deprived™️. On ADHD &..., I’m breaking down the real-life, unfiltered experiences of women with ADHD—one topic at a time. Each episode is a bite-sized chat (think 10–20 minutes - unless it's an interview which will be longer) that tackles everyday challenges—from motivation and follow-through to emotional spirals and executive dysfunction—with honesty, humor, practical tools you can actually use looking at all of it through the lens of curiosity. If you're a woman navigating ADHD in adulthood and craving real talk, realistic solutions, and a little bit of “oh my god, same,” this show is for you. New episodes every week—subscribe now and come feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little bit empowered.

  1. Replay: Finally Knowing What the French Is Going On

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    Replay: Finally Knowing What the French Is Going On

    What happens when you finally get an ADHD diagnosis at 49? In the very first episode of ADHD &… with Jorie Houlihan, I share my personal story of living decades with guilt, procrastination, and shame before realizing I wasn’t lazy—I had ADHD. From forgotten appointments and abandoned planners to the surprising role TikTok played in me finally getting my diagnosis, this episode is about what it really feels like to be a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD. You’ll hear about the grief and relief that comes with an answer, why “trying harder” never worked, and why I created this podcast to give women real tools, real talk, and zero shame. 🎧 Listen now and remember: you are not broken—you’ve just been using the wrong owner's manual. 🌟 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it. You can review it here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement on her ADHD path ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD ✅ Coaching Program: Clarity + Action Intensive – A 12-week premium coaching course designed to help you understand your brain and create an actionable plan I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care. You can also find me at: Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan Music: Jorie Houlihan + Garageband

    13 min
  2. Embrace Your ADHD: A New Year's Perspective

    23/12/2025 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Embrace Your ADHD: A New Year's Perspective

    As we head into the holidays and new year, people with ADHD face unique pressure around goal-setting and resolutions. In this bonus episode, Jorie delivers an honest, compassionate pep talk about what it really means to work with your ADHD instead of against it. What You'll Learn ✓ The New Year's ADHD Trap – Why resolutions feel impossible and how to reframe them ✓ The Two Types of ADHD Goal-Setters – Which one are you? (Spoiler: You've probably been both) ✓ Pick ONE Goal – Why less is more for your ADHD brain ✓ Break It Down – Simple chunking strategies (beginning, middle, end) ✓ The Dopamine Reality – How to gamify boring tasks and maintain momentum ✓ The Action Principle – Why you need momentum before motivation ✓ The Laundry Hack – Jorie's real-world example of starting small (3 things) and building from there ✓ Embrace, Don't Fight – Why accepting your ADHD is the game-changer ✓ ADHD Strengths – Out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, empathy, loyalty, and storytelling Resources Mentioned Coaching Program: Clarity + Action Intensive – A 12-week premium coaching course designed to help you understand your brain and create an actionable planPrevious Episode: "How to Survive the Holidays with ADHD"Episode 13: Interview with Dr. Robin Buckley 🔥 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it. You can review it here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs some New Year's encouragement. I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional care. You can also find me at: Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joriehoulihan Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand

    14 min
  3. The ADHD Blueprint for Women in Relationships & the Workplace with Dr. Robin Buckley

    16/12/2025

    The ADHD Blueprint for Women in Relationships & the Workplace with Dr. Robin Buckley

    Ever feel like the manual for navigating life and relationships with an ADHD brain was missing a few pages? You’re not alone. In this episode of ADHD &... with Jorie Houlihan, ADHD coach and host Jorie Houlihan welcomes Dr. Robin Buckley, a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and author of Marriage, Inc. They dive into powerful cognitive behavioral strategies to help high-achieving ADHD women create structure, build self-awareness, and transform their ADHD from a barrier into a superpower in both their personal and professional lives. Learn practical tips for managing emotional dysregulation, battling imposter syndrome, and using the "Marriage, Inc." framework to foster effective communication and healthy boundaries. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Resources Guest Website: Find Dr. Robin Buckley at drrobinbuckley.comDr. Robin's Book: Marriage, Inc.Connect with the Guest LinkedIn: @dr-robin-buckleyInstagram: @drrobinbuckleyTikTok: @drrobinbuckley🌟 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it. You can review it here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Jorie's Favorite Things: https://joriehoulihan.com/favorite-things ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement with her relationships and workplace. ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD You can also find Jorie at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joriehoulihan Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    57 min
  4. ADHD & Decision Fatigue: Why Simple Choices Feel Impossible

    09/12/2025

    ADHD & Decision Fatigue: Why Simple Choices Feel Impossible

    In this episode, ADHD coach Jorie Houlihan dives deep into why ADHD brains experience decision fatigue differently and more intensely than neurotypical brains. You'll discover some of the neurological reasons decision fatigue hits ADHD women harder—from executive function challenges to working memory limitations, perfectionism, and time blindness. Beyond understanding the "why," this episode delivers proven strategies to reduce your daily decisions and preserve mental energy for what truly matters. You'll learn how to recognize early warning signs of decision fatigue before complete burnout hits, and get a complete "Decision Fatigue First Aid Kit" for when you're overwhelmed. Jorie also shares body-based resets that actually restore cognitive function, decision-free zones you can build into your daily routine, and how to practice radical acceptance without falling into shame spirals. Resources Mentioned: Jorie's Favorite Things list: My Favorite Things I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional care. 👀 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it. You can review it here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Share this episode with a friend who struggles with decision fatigue. ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD You can also find me at: Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joriehoulihan Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    19 min
  5. How to Survive the Holidays with ADHD

    02/12/2025

    How to Survive the Holidays with ADHD

    In this special holiday edition of the ADHD & ... podcast, host Jorie Houlihan welcomes back productivity expert Ronna Belinky to tackle one of the most overwhelming times of year for people with ADHD. This episode dives deep into the executive functioning challenges that make holidays chaotic—from holiday cards and cookie baking to impulse shopping and emotional dysregulation. Jorie and Ronna share practical, ADHD-friendly strategies, actionable hacks, and tools (like Ronna's holiday workflow and notebook system) to help you reclaim joy, reduce overwhelm, and actually enjoy the holiday season without burning out. I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care. Resources Mentioned Ronna Belinky's Holiday Workflow: Google Sheets with Christmas and Hanukkah versions https://workflowsbyronna.myflodesk.com/2025holidayworkflowsNotebooks with Ronna Workshop: December 7th (in-person), December 9th & January 11th (virtual): [workflowsbyronna.com]https://www.workflowsbyronna.com/workshopsKendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Podcast: "Be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lazy-genius-podcast/id1111796513David Allen's Getting Things Done: "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them" https://amzn.to/48tsOZYSend Out Cards: Online holiday card service https://www.sendoutcards.com/appPostable: Online holiday card service https://www.postable.com/cards 🔥Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it. You can review it here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand ✅ Share this episode with a friend who struggles with the holidays ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD You can also find me at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joriehoulihan Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    41 min
  6. Reimagining Gratitude for ADHD Minds

    25/11/2025

    Reimagining Gratitude for ADHD Minds

    Traditional gratitude practices often fail women with ADHD—not because we're ungrateful, but because they weren't designed for how our brains work. This Thanksgiving episode explores why conventional gratitude journals collect dust and reveals authentic, ADHD-friendly approaches to thankfulness that actually stick. Discover gratitude strategies that honor rejection sensitivity, emotional dysregulation, time blindness, and our need for authenticity. Bonus Resource: Download Jorie's curated list of favorite tools, strategies, and resources specifically for ADHD women—things that genuinely make daily life for those with ADHD more manageable and joyful. Sign up here: I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care. 🔥 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs help reimagining gratitude for her ADHD brain. ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ You can also find me at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joriehoulihan Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    17 min
  7. ADHD &... The Magic of Body Doubling

    18/11/2025

    ADHD &... The Magic of Body Doubling

    Discover how body doubling—having another person present while you work—can transform your productivity and help you tackle tasks that feel impossible alone. In this episode, Jorie Houlihan explores the science behind why body doubling works for ADHD brains, shares practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life, and provides tips for finding your perfect body doubling match. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What body doubling actually is and why it's not a character flaw or dependencyThe neuroscience behind body doubling for ADHD brains and how it activates different neural pathwaysHow body doubling creates external structure when ADHD brains struggle with task initiation and sustained attentionVirtual body doubling options: Focusmate, online coworking sessions, and virtual accountability partnershipsIn-person body doubling strategies: parallel productivity sessions, silent work clubs, and buddy systemsCreative alternatives: YouTube study videos, ambient sound apps, and coffee shop work environmentsHow to identify your personal body doubling preferences and what works best for your unique brainFinding your ideal body doubling partner: characteristics, communication tips, and compatibility factorsTask-specific body doubling: which types of work benefit most (boring tasks, creative work, avoidance tasks)Flexibility and adaptability: how body doubling needs shift with energy levels, hormones, stress, and life circumstancesCommunication strategies to maximize your body doubling sessionsSetting clear session parameters for success 🌟 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more ADHD women can discover it ✅ Share this episode with a friend who could benefit from body doubling strategies I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care. RESOURCES & TOOLS MENTIONED Focusmate - Virtual coworking platform for accountability partnerships (Jorie's favorite) - Use this link to get 30 days of FocusMate Plus for free!Jorie's Substack Newsletter - Free weekly tips and resources joriehoulihan.com - Visit for more resources and support Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    14 min
  8. Stop Chasing “Perfect”: ADHD-Friendly Organizing with Mindy Leonard of Super Organized Spaces

    11/11/2025

    Stop Chasing “Perfect”: ADHD-Friendly Organizing with Mindy Leonard of Super Organized Spaces

    Professional organizer Mindy Leonard (Super Organized Spaces) joins Jorie to talk about organizing for real life—especially for ADHD brains. From ditching perfectionism and people-pleasing to designing simple, sustainable systems, Mindy shares how empathy, personalization, and tiny wins create big transformation. You’ll learn how to start where there’s zero sentimental attachment, use timed breaks without losing momentum, and set up spaces that grow with you and your family. Deep breaths and 90-degree bins encouraged. What you’ll learn: Why “no one-size-fits-all” is the only way organizing actually sticksHow to drop perfectionism and design for the way your brain worksPractical starting points when you feel paralyzed by clutterThe power of buy-in, homework, and right-sized accountabilityHow to use timed work/break cycles to protect energy and focusMove support 101: declutter, stage, pack, hire movers, and unpack with a planThe case for 90-degree bins (and why slanted bins waste space)How to build systems that grow with kids and changing seasons of life About our guest: Mindy Leonard is the founder of Super Organized Spaces (SOS), helping clients declutter, stage, pack, move, and set up functional, sustainable systems at home. She and her team specialize in empathetic, personalized solutions—especially for ADHD clients and busy families. Mindy's links: Super Organized Spaces (SOS): https://superorganizedspaces.com Email Mindy: mindy@superorganizedspaces.com 🔥 Don’t Miss This If this episode spoke to you, make sure to: ✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it ✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs help decluttering ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHD I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care.** You can also find me at: Website: https://joriehoulihan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joriehoulihan.com Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhdandpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joriehoulihancll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joriehoulihan Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

    37 min

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Ever feel like everyone else got the instruction manual for life—but yours was missing a few...chapters? You’re not alone. I'm Jorie Houlihan— late diagnosed ADHDer, ADHD coach, mom of two ADHD teens 😳, and Your Guide for the Dopamine-Deprived™️. On ADHD &..., I’m breaking down the real-life, unfiltered experiences of women with ADHD—one topic at a time. Each episode is a bite-sized chat (think 10–20 minutes - unless it's an interview which will be longer) that tackles everyday challenges—from motivation and follow-through to emotional spirals and executive dysfunction—with honesty, humor, practical tools you can actually use looking at all of it through the lens of curiosity. If you're a woman navigating ADHD in adulthood and craving real talk, realistic solutions, and a little bit of “oh my god, same,” this show is for you. New episodes every week—subscribe now and come feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little bit empowered.

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