A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD

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A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD is a podcast for adults with ADHD who are doing life without a built-in support system — no partner, no shared mental load, no automatic second brain. If you’re single, living alone, or functionally solo, ADHD hits differently. There’s no one reminding you to grab the thing, finish the form, or notice when you’re overwhelmed. Executive dysfunction doesn’t show up as chaos — it shows up as quiet overload, decision paralysis, and the constant feeling that something is wrong, even when you can’t explain what. This podcast isn’t about productivity hacks, motivation, or “finally getting your life together.” It’s about understanding what’s actually happening — where ADHD, solo living, and modern life collide — and learning how to build external support, structure, and safety on purpose. Hosted by Christine Dunning, a master certified life coach, musician, and late-diagnosed adult with ADHD, each episode offers reflection, language, and practical reframes to help you: stop blaming yourself for systems that were never designed for solo brainsidentify problems earlier, before burnout sets inbuild structures that work with ADHD instead of against itYou’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re doing too much alone — and this podcast exists to name that, clearly and honestly. Want to connect? Find me on my website: www.twocatscoaching.com or email me at christine@twocatscoaching.com

  1. Sep 26

    I Tried Marie Kondo - FAIL!

    I jumped on the Marie Kondo bandwagon completely — read the book, watched the show. I was fully ready to hold every item I owned and ask if it sparked joy. Then I actually tried it. My shirts do not fold like that. They do not fit in drawers like that. And the 40-book limit? Sweetheart, if I had my way I'd own forty bookshelves, not forty books. Have I read them all? No. Will I? Maybe! Do they spark joy sitting there unread? Also yes, don't @ me. And the part where you drag every single piece of clothing you own onto your bed and sort it one item at a time? That's not decluttering, that's a hostage situation with your own wardrobe. I got halfway through the pile, my ADHD brain said "cool, now let's go work on the novel," and suddenly I had no bed and a lot of unprocessed guilt. Thanks, Marie Kondo. You're the reason I have insomnia. Here's the thing — I don't think her method is wrong, exactly. I think it's wrong for brains like mine. It assumes you can start a task and finish it in one sitting, in order, without getting derailed by a boot that "might fit with thinner socks." Ours doesn't work that way. So if the fold-and-spark-joy method isn't it for ADHD brains, what is? That's exactly what I built the October Decluttering Challenge to answer — a full month, $47, made for people who will absolutely get distracted halfway through the pile on the bed. I promise I will never once ask you to put all your clothes on it. Unless that's already where they live. No judgment. Links to join below. October Declutter Challenge signup https://twocatscoaching.my.canva.site Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  2. Sep 25

    How NOT to Clean a Closet, ADHD Style

    Let's talk about how most people clean a closet — and how those of us with ADHD actually do it, which turn out to be two extremely different documents. One: set a wildly unreasonable timeline. Two hours, closet done, Goodwill pile sorted, all before my lunch meeting. Totally doable. (It was not doable.) Two: make it worse before you make it better — because apparently the plan was to drag every single item out and throw it across the room. Clothes on the bed, still on the hangers, because I'm not a maniac. Laundry dumped in the corner. Shoe baskets repurposed. Closet: empty. Mission: "accomplished?" Three: start making decisions based purely on emotion. These boots don't fit, but they might, with thinner socks. Do they make thinner trouser socks? I should check. Oh, coffee's on sale — better order a few months' worth. Wait, what was I even doing? Four: develop wildly ambitious plans for the donate pile. These shoes are from a play I did — I bet a costume shop wants them. I should call four or five costume shops. (I don't know any costume shops.) Five: realize you're hungry, realize you're late for work, abandon ship. And that, friends, is how someone with ADHD cleans a closet. Spoiler: I was pulling outfits off that bed for a solid week afterward. But here's the actual point of the episode — we didn't fail. We did exactly what every ADHD brain does with a closet: wanted to see everything before deciding, then ran out of bandwidth to actually decide. The mess isn't proof we're lazy. It's proof the plan was wrong from the very first drag-everything-out. If you want the version of this that doesn't end in a week of bed-archaeology, come join the October Decluttering Challenge — kicks off September 30th, $47 for a full month of support, and yes, we're covering closets, but a lot more than that too. October Declutter Challenge signup https://twocatscoaching.my.canva.site Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  3. Sep 12

    It's Been a Rough Week

    It's Been a Rough Week For the first time in eighteen years, I'm a cat person without a cat. My business, Two Cats Coaching, is named for Remington Steele Cat and Laura Holt Cat — my soul cat and his companion of thirteen years. Remy's been gone fourteen months. And I put Laura down the same day Dolly Parton died. This episode is about both losses — what it's like to lose a piece of your identity along with a pet, and what a woman in rhinestones and wigs taught me about standing fully in your own. A lot of my clients find me because they know I'm a cat person — cat person to cat person, we trust each other fast. If this one hits home, come say hi at twocatscoaching.com. Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  4. Sep 9

    Two Years Later: The Pros and Cons of a Late ADHD Diagnosis

    Two years ago, at 61, I found out I have inattentive ADHD. In this episode, you’ll hear about the years I spent not knowing why relationships never stuck, why organization felt impossible, and why I'd mull over things for days when they went "wrong." But you'll also hear what changed once I understood the cause: how I built the coaching practice that didn't exist yet for solo adults with ADHD, and why being single for the last 20 years has been one of my best decisions. If you've ever wondered whether a late diagnosis could still change things for you, this one's for you. And if you're recognizing every sign but still don't know how to build a life around it without someone else there to pick up the slack — that's exactly what I help my clients do. Find me at twocatscoaching.com. Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  5. Jun 1

    Travel Smarter, Not Harder: Solo Travel Tips for ADHD Brains

    Travel can be exciting, freeing, and a little overwhelming—especially when you’re doing it solo and your brain has ADHD. In this episode, recorded from the middle of a two-week trip, I share some of my favorite ADHD-friendly travel tips. From packing lighter and planning for laundry to building in buffer time and giving yourself permission to change your mind, these are practical strategies that help make travel less stressful and more enjoyable. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, these simple ideas can help you travel with more confidence and a lot less overwhelm. In This Episode: Why packing light matters when you’re traveling soloThe laundry hack that lets you bring fewer clothesHow to avoid common ADHD travel pitfallsStaying safe while traveling aloneUsing public transportation and delivery servicesWhy downtime is part of the tripThe importance of flexibility and changing plansGiving yourself permission to travel your wayIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Product Links (The links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use, genuinely like, or believe may be helpful to my audience.) Travelon Bag: https://amzn.to/4e1RJH3 Air Tags: https://amzn.to/4u4Prg3 Loop Earbuds: https://amzn.to/4vscR0d Kind Bars (these are pricey on Amazon, I buy them on sale at the grocery store): https://amzn.to/3PDPYYp About me: Christine Dunning is a Master Certified Life Coach, owner of Two Cats Coaching, and host of A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD. She helps single adults with ADHD create systems and support so life feels intentional instead of chaotic. Free PDF & Newsletter sign-up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH Website: www.twocatscoaching.com Podcast homepage: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ Want trivia fun?  I’m also a trivia master! I run a weekly online game. https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  6. May 20

    From Doing to Done: How to Finish Tasks When You Have ADHD

    From Doing to Done — How to Finish What You’ve Started Do you have unfinished projects everywhere? Half-done tasks, abandoned hobbies, paperwork piles, and things that are almost complete — but somehow never get finished? In this episode, Christine talks about why finishing is often harder than starting when you have ADHD. You’ll learn why motivation disappears mid-project, how executive functioning affects completion, and practical ways to make tasks easier to finish without relying on willpower alone. Topics include: Why “almost done” can feel impossibleADHD and sustained attentionDecision fatigue and task avoidanceSmall steps that actually helpBuilding systems that support completionIf you’ve ever wondered why you can start things easily but struggle to cross the finish line, this episode is for you. Did you miss the From Stuck to Starting episode? Find it here. Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  7. May 6

    From Stuck to Started: ADHD Paralysis Explained

    ADHD paralysis is when you want to do something—but can’t start. It’s not laziness or procrastination—it’s your brain getting stuck in a fear response. Key Shifts Drop the shameStop asking “why?” → ask “what’s one step?”Focus on starting, not finishingWhat Actually Helps Get it out of your head (say it or write it)Break tasks into very small stepsTry the Just Five Method (5-minute timer + start)Adjust your environment (music, location, noise)Use support (accountability, body doubling)Try This! Pick one task and do just five minutes. Next episode: From Doing to Done: How to Finish What You Start Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

  8. Apr 8

    How My ADHD Self Gets Dishes and Laundry Done (and you can, too)!

    Laundry and dishes are some of the hardest chores for people with ADHD because they’re repetitive, low-reward, and never truly finished—so there’s little dopamine payoff to keep you motivated. Add in executive dysfunction, difficulty getting started, and that familiar “out of sight, out of mind” thinking, and it’s easy for these tasks to pile up.  In this episode, Christine shares simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to make these chores more manageable, like reducing multitasking, adding dopamine boosts (music, podcasts, YouTube), using “fresh eyes” to reset your perspective, and setting up your environment to reduce friction. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s finding systems that actually work with your brain so these tasks stop hanging over your head. This episode may include affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no additional cost to you. Magnetic lint bin: https://amzn.to/4slXQLh Dryer sheet holder: https://amzn.to/4cbtdC2 Magnetic strip: https://amzn.to/4cbu06i Want my free PDF outlining all this? Check it out below! QUICK LINKS PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH Website: www.twocatscoaching.com Podcast homepage: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 Solo, ADHD, and tired of pretending you have it all figured out? Same. Here's where to find more of me: 📅 Free 30-min chat: https://calendar.app.google/2ZDmNHVHGSvotRR17 📱 Text me: 720-432-3290 📧 Email: christine@twocatscoaching.com 📝 Free PDF + newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XLi30FH 🌐 Website: www.twocatscoaching.com 🎧 More episodes: https://asolopersonsguidetoadhd.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twocatscoaching2697 ✍️ Substack: https://twocatscoaching.substack.com 👥 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1332027535133386 📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/twocatscoachingdenver/ 🧠 Weekly trivia game, Quizlandia: https://tinyurl.com/Quizlandia ☕ Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/christine2

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A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD is a podcast for adults with ADHD who are doing life without a built-in support system — no partner, no shared mental load, no automatic second brain. If you’re single, living alone, or functionally solo, ADHD hits differently. There’s no one reminding you to grab the thing, finish the form, or notice when you’re overwhelmed. Executive dysfunction doesn’t show up as chaos — it shows up as quiet overload, decision paralysis, and the constant feeling that something is wrong, even when you can’t explain what. This podcast isn’t about productivity hacks, motivation, or “finally getting your life together.” It’s about understanding what’s actually happening — where ADHD, solo living, and modern life collide — and learning how to build external support, structure, and safety on purpose. Hosted by Christine Dunning, a master certified life coach, musician, and late-diagnosed adult with ADHD, each episode offers reflection, language, and practical reframes to help you: stop blaming yourself for systems that were never designed for solo brainsidentify problems earlier, before burnout sets inbuild structures that work with ADHD instead of against itYou’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re doing too much alone — and this podcast exists to name that, clearly and honestly. Want to connect? Find me on my website: www.twocatscoaching.com or email me at christine@twocatscoaching.com

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  • Creator
    Christine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD
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