ADHD Crash Course

Donae Cannon
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This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

  1. 11月5日

    Ep 120. ADHD and Locus of Control: How to Focus on What You Can Control (and Let Go of the Rest)

    Watch YouTube video here. Learn more about working together here. If you live with ADHD, you know how exhausting it can feel to manage everything: emotions, energy, focus, and all the expectations. In this video, we're talking about how to spend your energy on the most important things!  It explains the concept of locus of control, what’s truly in your power and what’s not, and how understanding this can make daily life easier, save you energy, and ultimately help you be more productive! You’ll learn:  ✔️ How to tell the difference between internal and external control  ✔️ A key that can help with planning, motivation, and emotional regulation  ✔️ Real-life ADHD examples that make this concept click Watch now and start focusing your energy where it actually matters. #ADHD #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDTips #Mindset #Coaching #Neurodiversity #ADHDHelp #FocusTips

    15 分钟

  2. 10月28日

    Ep.119 Tolerating Undone: Learning to Trust Yourself Even If Everything Isn’t Finished

    WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-lis t👥 GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program           👤 1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services          _______________________________________________________________________ I’m Donae, occupational therapist and executive functioning coach—and I’m here to help make life easier for ADHD brains, without shame. If you’re always chasing a never-ending to-do list, feeling like you're behind no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you. We’re talking about tolerating "undone". Not everything on our list gets finished, and that’s not an ADHD failure, that’s just life. But when you live with ADHD, that undone feeling can trigger panic, shutdown, or burnout. You don't trust yourself to stay on top of things and it's hard to know what to focus on. So how do you build trust in yourself when nothing ever feels “done”? How do you keep moving without relying on last-minute chaos? We'll talk about that in this episode- No shame, just practical problem-solving. ADHD tips, ADHD coach, executive functioning ADHD, ADHD time management, how to manage ADHD, realistic ADHD help, ADHD to-do list, overwhelmed ADHD, trust yourself ADHD, ADHD and productivity, ADHD without shame, neurodivergent routines, how to focus ADHD, done is a lie, how to prioritize ADHD, ADHD systems

    9 分钟

  3. 10月21日

    Ep 118. 3 Tips When Self Care & Hygiene Are Hard with ADHD!

    Watch video on You Tube here. ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-lis t👥 GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program           👤 1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services    Resource mentioned: KC Davis' website: https://www.strugglecare.com/       _______________________________________________________________________ Today we’re talking about self‑care hygiene — not the spa kind, but the real, day‑to‑day care of your body, space, and routines. Hygiene, cleanup, grooming — these can feel overwhelming, and often carry shame. But this is not a moral issue. It’s a function issue. And we can problem-solve it. In this episode, I’ll share 3 practical tips to help you move through the friction of self-care with more ease, compassion, and real-world supports. Time Section / Tip 00:00:00 Intro : Why hygiene/self-care can be hard with ADHD 00:01:30 Tip 1: Understand executive functioning challenges (sequencing, prioritizing) 00:03:00 Tip 2: Tackle environmental & sensory friction 00:05:00 (continuation of Tip 2) Sensory, transition, flexibility 00:07:30 Tip 3: Believe yourself, experiment, self‑compassion 00:10:30 Wrap-up ADHD self care, ADHD hygiene, executive functioning hygiene, ADHD routines, sensory self care, shame free ADHD, functional self care, ADHD bathroom routines, neurodivergent wellness, ADHD daily habits, ADHD environment, self-compassion ADHD

    12 分钟

  4. 10月14日

    Ep 117. 10 ADHD‑Friendly Tips for Transitioning to College

    ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/mailing-list 👥GROUP COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program       👤1:1 COACHING:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services       _____________________________ If you’re about to head to college (or you’re already there) and you’re wondering how to not get swallowed by overwhelm, this episode is for you. College shifts the game: in high school, there are rails and structure built in. In college? Not so much. That’s why folks with ADHD often hit a wall. In this episode, I’m walking you through 10 ADHD‑friendly tips for transitioning to college — practical strategies to help you build your support, your routines, and your resilience. 00:00:00 Intro & why this matters ~00:02:50 Tip 1: Use/maintain accommodations ~00:03:45 Tip 2: Be realistic in class scheduling ~00:05:15 Tip 3: Semester setup / get systems in place ~00:06:15 Tip 4: Read the syllabus & extract key info ~00:07:15 Tip 5: Daily habit of checking email & assignments ~00:08:00 Tip 6: Weekly review / bird’s-eye planning ~00:09:20 Tip 7: Choose study spaces that fit your brain ~00:10:10 Tip 8: Adapt to how you learn (audio/visual etc.) ~00:11:00 Tip 9: Medication logistics & boundaries ~00:12:20 Tip 10: External accountability & supports ~00:13:00 Tip 11: Self‑care: body, sleep, nutrition 00:14:00+Wrap-up & encouragement ADHD, ADHDinCollege, ADHDtips, CollegeWithADHD, StudyWithADHD, NeurodivergentStudents, ExecutiveFunction, ADHDCoach, CollegePrep, ADHDSupportingTools, AcademicSuccess, ADHDTransition, NoShameADHD, BrainFriendlyStudying, NeurodiversityEducation

    15 分钟

  5. 10月8日

    Ep 116. ADHD & Shame: Why Shame Stops You & What to Do About It

    ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST 👥ABOUT GROUP COACHING 👤ABOUT 1:1 COACHING  🎥YOUTUBE In this episode, we explore how shame shows up with ADHD — and how it can interfere with progress, motivation, and confidence. Shame loves secrecy. It thrives when we judge ourselves, stop asking questions, and retreat into hiding. I break down: -How shame undermines problem-solving -Why curiosity is the antidote -Simple but powerful shifts: self-compassion, community, and open inquiry -Real examples of how to step back from shame and move forward If shame ever whispers that you're “lazy,” “flaky,” or “just not enough,” I want you to see it as a story — not a fact. There’s more space, more possibility than shame allows. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: Why I talk about ADHD & shame 0:45 Why people don’t usually come to coaching to work on shame 1:10 How shame shuts down problem-solving 2:05 Shame stories vs curiosity 3:15 What it looks like when shame hijacks action 4:00 Asking “how” instead of “why” 5:10 What happens when you assume the story 6:05 Brene Brown insight: shame needs secrecy 6:45 The power of connection and authenticity 7:20 Commonality: you’re not alone in this struggle 8:00 What to do: self‑compassion, community, curiosity 9:00 Closing and invitation

    8 分钟

  6. 10月1日

    Ep 115. Why Masking Feels Safer (and Why It’s Time to Stop If You Have ADHD)

    ✉️JOIN MAILING LIST 👥ABOUT GROUP COACHING 👤ABOUT 1:1 COACHING  🎥YOUTUBE If you have ADHD, you've likely spent a good portion of your life masking—suppressing or hiding traits to fit into environments that weren’t designed for your brain.  In this episode, I’m diving into what masking really is, how it shows up in everyday life (like interrupting or stimming), and most importantly, what we can do instead to show up more authentically, while still respecting ourselves and the people around us. I’m an occupational therapist and executive functioning coach, and I’m here to make life with ADHD easier and more empowering. Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro: Why we need to talk about masking  00:42 - What is masking in ADHD?  01:30 - Why we mask (hint: it’s about survival)  02:00 - Interrupting: Impulsivity, emotional regulation & working memory  03:45 - Masking vs. problem solving in social situations  04:50 - Stimming: What it is & how masking impacts it  06:10 - The need for dignity, collaboration & support  07:00 - Masking vs. healthy growth: What’s the difference?  08:15 - Real-life story: Masking during grad school interviews  09:45 - How masking blocks authentic connection & opportunity  10:30 - Final thoughts: What to do instead of masking 👉 Join my mailing list for weekly ADHD tools, insights, and compassionate strategies for real life.

    12 分钟

  7. 9月23日

    Ep 114. How to Stop Reacting and Start Choosing: ADHD & Emotional Regulation and The Bee vs. The SUV

    Ever find yourself saying yes when you’re already overwhelmed… or lying in the heat of the moment even though you know better? This video breaks down how ADHD and nervous system dysregulation affects your ability to make real choices. Using a real life example “The Bee and the SUV,” I explain what happens when your brain perceives a threat—and how to get back into decision-making mode instead of reacting in ways that don't serve you. You’ll learn: -How your brain reacts to emotional and social threats, not just physical ones -Why we often say “yes” to things we don’t want to do (and how to STOP) -How to identify what’s really bothering you (the bee) vs. what actually has long-term consequences (the SUV) -Why even lying can be a nervous system response—not always a moral failure. ______________________________________________________________________________ 🧠 Coaching, resources & community: ADHD tips delivered to your inbox: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/...group program: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/...individual coaching with me here: https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/... ______________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + what dysregulated decisions look like 00:30 – Story: My daughter, the bee, and the SUV 01:40 – Why we react instead of choose when overwhelmed 02:20 – Expanding the definition of "threat" 03:00 – How ADHD intensifies nervous system responses 04:10 – Client story: Saying yes out of fear, not choice 05:50 – Common “bees”: rejection, failure, confusion, overwhelm 07:30 – Tools: Pause and ask, “What’s the bee? What’s the SUV?” 09:45 – Helping kids (and ourselves) understand lying as reaction 12:00 – Rabid raccoons, viral videos, and our human brains 13:45 – Final thoughts: Self-compassion and lowering the threat level

    14 分钟

  8. 9月16日

    Ep 113. I Can't Get Started! Procrastination, Why Just Do It Doesn't Work (and When It Can)

    Struggling with procrastination and wondering if you should “eat the frog” or start small?  In this video, I break down two opposite but equally powerful strategies to help ADHD brains get unstuck and get going, without shame or burnout. As an ADHD coach and occupational therapist, I help late-diagnosed adults with ADHD use simple, compassionate strategies that actually work with their brains (not against them). We’ll explore: - Why “just do it” doesn’t work for ADHDers (but also how it sometimes can) - How to know when to tackle the hardest task first (aka “Eat the Frog”) - When to go for low-hanging fruit to build momentum  - The real reasons we procrastinate (hint: it’s not laziness!) - How to stay curious and use your energy wisely Whether you're stuck on starting your workday, avoiding that one annoying phone call, or just tired of spinning your wheels, you'll learn how to:   ✅ Identify what kind of support YOU need  ✅ Avoid “procrastivity” (getting busy to avoid discomfort)  ✅ Work with your nervous system, not against it 🧠Learning to Work With Your Brain? Learn more about coaching with me here:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/coaching-services ______________________________________________________________

    8 分钟
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This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

信息

  • 创作者
    Donae Cannon
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    120
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 ADHD Crash Course
  • 节目网站
    ADHD Crash Course

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