Today Jessica talks with Ashley Grant about movement, ADHD overwhelm, and why getting your body moving can change far more than your fitness level. Ashley shares how she went from a childhood full of dance, tae kwon do, and activity to nearly two decades of sedentary work—and how one decision to take movement seriously changed the way she feels, works, and sees herself. What began as a personal commitment became More Movement, Please, a refreshingly real fitness podcast for people who want encouragement without perfectionism. This conversation also explores the practical challenges of ADHD: overloaded to-do lists, time blindness, task paralysis, doomscrolling, guilt, and the pressure to get eight hours of work done in one magical hour. Ashley and Jessica talk about why movement can help clear the mental clutter, support focus, and make it easier to begin again. Learn more about Ashley, her writing, and her shows at FamousAshleyGrant.com. Find the More Movement, Please podcast at FamousAshleyGrant.com/fitness. Inside this episode: How movement became Ashley’s therapy, church, and favorite kind of healthy habitWhy she created More Movement, Please as a raw, real-life fitness diaryWhat ADHD overwhelm, time blindness, and task paralysis look like in everyday lifeWhy fear of making a mistake can send us straight into doomscrollingHow systems, support, and an opposite-brain partner can make a real differenceWhy an intense workout is not the only way to get a mental resetHow “movement snacks” can help support focus and task transitions throughout the dayWhy you do not have to be a fitness expert to be a valuable contributor and encourager Get in touch with Ashley at her website, on Instagram, on Facebook, on YouTube or on LinkedIn. Your Lab Kit Have a movement snackCreate a 5-minute backup Catch the fear before the scroll ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The ADHD Alchemy Podcast is where bright, sensitive women finally stop masking and start thriving—with clarity, confidence, and shameless potential. We’re sharing real stories that help us turn friction into flow, liability into leverage, and resistance into rhythm. If your brain feels like a thousand tabs are open and five radio stations are playing at once, you’re in the right place! I’m Jessica Covington and I’ve always had a slightly different way of doing things, including ADHD. In my work, we leverage the body-mind connection to harness the beautiful potential you’ve always known is there but haven’t been able to use. My guests and I are here to help you quiet the shame, trust yourself again, and create a life that feels calm, focused, and fully yours. These are the stories of women like us: the ones who think differently; who’ve tried every damn system, planner, and app but nothing sticks; who’ve spent years and all their energy trying to seem "normal"; and who are finally ready to see ADHD without shame, guilt, or apology. Stick with us here to remember you are NOT a failure, you’re not alone in the chaos, and you are certainly not deficient or disordered. Apply to be a guest and share your own story here. Learn more at fit-ology.com. Join the conversation – it’s in our own little space away from algorithms, and it’s free! Co-work with us in Focus Labs – Tuesdays at 1pm eastern. Free and open to any Fancy Brain (but we need your registration to attend). Grab your copy of “Distracted to Done” Help yourself to the “Move Your Body - Move Your Mind Map” Learn more about ADHD Alchemy Coaching (private and group pathways are open now) On the socials (sporadically!): Facebook Page Fancy Brains Facebook Group Jessica on LinkedIn Instagram Blog on Medium Music credit goes to my son, TAZZFANTO, who composed and produced this song just for us. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes; always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise and mental health care. This episode may contain affiliate links and mentions; we are grateful for your support.
