The Adulting With ADHD Podcast

Sarah Snyder
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The Adulting With ADHD Podcast aims to unpack all the things that weren't covered in the brochure. Former journalist Sarah Snyder, diagnosed in her mid-30s, interviews experts and patients and shares her personal experience with ADHD as a working parent. Join the conversation and learn how to navigate adult life with ADHD. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help me reach more people!

  1. 1D AGO

    Rejection Sensitivity and Workplace Communication for Adults with ADHD with Trystan Reese

    Rejection sensitivity and communication challenges at work are often misunderstood, especially for adults with ADHD. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with leadership coach and CEO of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan Reese, about how rejection sensitivity can affect workplace interactions and self advocacy. Trystan shares how understanding brain based differences can help people approach work challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Together, they explore why asking for support can feel difficult, how fear of negative feedback can influence behavior, and how small shifts in communication can improve workplace experiences for neurodivergent employees. This conversation offers a practical reframe: instead of focusing on what feels hard, we can focus on what helps communication feel clearer and more effective. In this episode, we talk about: What rejection sensitivity is and how it relates to ADHD Why feedback can feel challenging in professional settings How to think through possible outcomes before making requests The difference between emotional discomfort and real risk Why preparation and practice support better communication How to align requests with shared workplace goals Why body awareness and regulation can help before difficult conversations How self understanding supports self advocacy Trystan also shares practical tools and examples, including: A step by step approach for evaluating concerns Ways to request clearer expectations or meeting information Simple communication scripts for everyday situations Why practicing conversations can increase confidence How reframing internal narratives supports growth If workplace communication feels stressful or uncertain, this episode offers a supportive and realistic approach focused on clarity, preparation, and self trust rather than fear or perfection. Resources mentioned: Collaborate Consulting Trystan Reese coaching and training services Neurodivergent leadership and workplace inclusion programs

    18 min

  2. JAN 31

    Decluttering for Dopamine (and Why Traditional Systems Fail ADHD Brains)

    Clutter is often treated like a motivation problem but what if it's really a systems problem? 🎙️ In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with ADHD and autistic decluttering specialist and podcast host Heather Tingle, founder of Untangled by Tingle, to explore how home organization, dopamine, and executive function are deeply connected for adults with ADHD. Heather shares how her own experience living in chaos led her to create decluttering methods that work with neurodivergent brains instead of against them. Together, they unpack why consistency can feel so hard with ADHD, how perfection based organizing systems create burnout, and how decluttering can become a source of safety rather than another area of pressure or shame. 💬 This conversation offers a compassionate reframe: instead of asking "Why can't I stay organized?" we can start asking "What makes my space easier to live in?" 🧩 In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Why traditional decluttering systems don't work for ADHD and autistic brains 👀 How dopamine and visibility affect motivation and follow through 🏁 Why finishing matters more than starting 🧠 How executive dysfunction impacts home organization 🎶 How competition, music, and time limits can increase momentum ❤️ Why emotional attachment matters more than logical rules 🪜 How small, bite sized tasks make decluttering more achievable 🛠️ Heather also shares practical strategies, including: ⏱️ How to "beat the kettle" or a song with a tiny decluttering task 📦 Why gathering similar items into one visible place helps ADHD brains 🤝 How body doubling and shared accountability reduce overwhelm 🎮 How turning decluttering into a game builds motivation 🌱 Why starting with the smallest possible step creates success 🗺️ How treating decluttering as a "side quest" lowers resistance 🌈 If clutter feels overwhelming, emotionally loaded, or impossible to maintain, this episode offers a gentler way forward one that centers dopamine, ease, and self compassion instead of perfection. 📚 Resources mentioned: 🎧 Decluttering Untangled podcast by Heather Tingle 🏡 Untangled by Tingle (professional decluttering services) 👥 Untangled by Tingle Declutter Community (Facebook group)

    10 min

  3. JAN 25

    How Nutrition Supports the Nervous System (and Why That Matters for ADHD)

    Stress, trauma, and nutrition are often treated like separate issues but what if they're all part of the same conversation? In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with licensed nutritionist and author Meg Bowman to explore how the nervous system and nutrition are deeply connected, especially for adults with ADHD. Meg shares how her own Crohn's diagnosis led her into the world of mental health nutrition, and why supporting the nervous system is just as important as choosing the "right" foods. Together, they unpack how stress and trauma shape the body's relationship with food, why consistency can feel extra hard with ADHD, and how nutrition can become a source of safety rather than another area of pressure or shame. This conversation offers a compassionate reframe: instead of asking "What should I be eating?", we can start asking "What helps my body feel safe enough to eat?" In this episode, we talk about: How the nervous system and digestion influence each other Why fear, stress, and trauma can shut down hunger cues What polyvagal theory has to do with food and regulation Why traditional nutrition advice often doesn't work for ADHD brains How visibility, simplicity, and support can make eating easier The idea of "taking care of future you" with low-effort planning How community and shared executive function can reduce decision fatigue Meg also shares insights from her book, This Is Your Body on Trauma, including: How trauma shows up in the body as inflammation Why chronic stress is linked to long-term health conditions A framework for understanding food, gut health, stress, and mental health together How to build a personal nutrition toolkit that feels supportive instead of restrictive If food feels complicated, overwhelming, or emotionally loaded, this episode offers a gentler way forward, one that centers safety, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion instead of perfection. Resources mentioned: This Is Your Body on Trauma by Meg Bowman Meg's Substack: Nutrition Needs Nuance Meg's website: megbowmannutrition.com

    12 min

  4. JAN 17

    Jumping In Sloppy: Why Starting Imperfectly Is an ADHD Superpower

    Getting started can feel harder than the work itself—especially when your brain insists on finding the perfect system before you begin. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with Russ Jones, host of the ADHD Big Brother Podcast, to explore what happens when we stop waiting for certainty and start jumping in sloppy instead. Russ shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how burnout, depression, and the isolation of the pandemic led him to rethink productivity from the inside out. Together, Sarah and Russ unpack why ADHD brains get stuck in planning mode, how perfectionism disguises itself as "research," and why starting imperfectly is often the most compassionate move we can make. This conversation is a grounding reminder that progress doesn't come from flawless systems—it comes from momentum, connection, and designing effort that your nervous system can actually tolerate. In this episode, we explore: Why ADHDers often over-plan instead of starting—and how to interrupt that cycle What "jumping in sloppy" really means (and what it doesn't) How finite effort and timers can reduce anxiety around overwhelming tasks Why quitting is sometimes part of getting started The concept of felt accountability and why other humans make follow-through more likely How community, body doubling, and shared effort reduce shame and isolation Reframing productivity as something we do together, not alone Russ also shares the heart behind his ADHD Big Brother approach—why guidance works better when it feels like support instead of authority, and how small, human-scale systems can help us finally tackle the tasks we've been avoiding. If you've ever told yourself, "I know me—this won't work," this episode gently challenges that belief and offers a more hopeful alternative: start where you are, start imperfectly, and don't do it alone. 🔗 Connect with Russ Jones Website: www.adhdbigbrother.com

    21 min

  5. JAN 5

    January Update - Happy New Year!

    In this episode, I share a personal update, highlighting a shift in content based on audience feedback. I also tease a new resource set to debut in 2026 to meet listeners' needs more effectively.

    4 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    What's Next.

    Survey: https://forms.gle/8XHTKRNcnWGd9SQG8

    23 sec

  7. 12/16/2025

    Self-Compassion as an Advantage: Prioritizing and Setting Boundaries with Alexis Haselberger

    In this episode, host Sarah is joined by Alexis Haselberger, a time management, productivity, and leadership coach. Alexis, who was diagnosed with ADHD through her work with clients, shares her journey from the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley startups to becoming a coach focused on sustainable success. The conversation explores crucial strategies for adults with ADHD, particularly in high-pressure environments, focusing on the power of self-compassion. Alexis discusses: Reframing Self-Criticism: Why kindness and celebrating small wins (even just putting on your shoes!) are essential for motivation, contrasting with the common belief that being harsh leads to improvement. Practical Workplace Boundaries: Implementing communication boundaries, like turning off notifications and using "away" messages, to protect mental health and maintain focus. The External Brain: The necessity of a trusted external task system (like alarms and reminders) to manage short-term memory issues and reduce anxiety. The Myth of "Doing It All": How accepting that you cannot "do it all" gives you agency over your life and time, making life about intentional trade-offs and effective prioritization rather than endless overwork. Tune in to learn how to leverage self-compassion to increase productivity and gain a sense of control over your life. 🔗 Resources Mentioned Adulting with ADHD Podcast Archives: patreon.com/adultingwithadhd Sponsor Offer (ADHD Online Assessment): Visit ADHDOnline.com and use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 to save $40. 🔗 Connect with Alexis Haselberger Website: www.alexishaselberger.com

    14 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Understanding the Overlap Between ADHD and OCD with Natalia Aza

    Natalia Aza, a licensed therapist and co-founder of Kairos Wellness Collective, discusses the overlap between ADHD and OCD. Natalia shares her personal journey with ADHD and OCD, the importance of proper diagnosis, and the specific treatments for OCD. She highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis and discusses lesser-known OCD presentations that individuals with ADHD might overlook. Highlights Natalia's Journey with ADHD and OCD Understanding the Overlap Between ADHD and OCD Lesser-Known OCD Presentations in ADHD Steps to Take if You Suspect OCD Mentions kairoswellnesscollective.com adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd

    7 min
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The Adulting With ADHD Podcast aims to unpack all the things that weren't covered in the brochure. Former journalist Sarah Snyder, diagnosed in her mid-30s, interviews experts and patients and shares her personal experience with ADHD as a working parent. Join the conversation and learn how to navigate adult life with ADHD. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help me reach more people!

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