From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach
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Welcome to From Stuck to Started, the podcast for ambitious ADHDers, perfectionists, and over-thinkers who are ready to achieve their goals without burning out. Join your host, Sarah Lovell, an executive function and ADHD coach, as she shares strategies to help you understand your brain, break down big tasks, and build systems that work for you. Each episode is packed with actionable tips and real-life inspiration to help you tackle hard things and make progress that feels good.

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    063: How Women Business Owners with ADHD Can Save 10+ Hours Per Week (Without Working Harder)

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners - We Start March 2nd, 2026! Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to apply! Have you ever finished a full workday feeling busy but wondering where your time actually went? In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden ways women business owners — especially those with ADHD or overwhelmed brains — lose hours every week, and why it’s not a willpower or discipline problem. If you want more ease, energy, and realistic time management for women business owners, this episode will help you start seeing your time differently. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The 5 most common “time leaks” impacting time management for women business ownersWhy decision fatigue, perfectionism, and overthinking quietly drain your time and energyHow ADHD brains experience task switching and why it can cost you hours each weekHow to create realistic, brain-friendly systems that actually work for a women business owner lifestyleSimple ways to start reclaiming time without working harder or pushing yourself toward burnout Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Apply for Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at...

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    062: Overwhelmed and Waiting for the “Perfect Time” To Start? A Better Way for Women Entrepreneurs to Take Action in Your Business

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners - We Start March 2nd, 2026! Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to apply! If you’re a woman business owner with ADHD who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in procrastination, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why so many women entrepreneurs wait for the “perfect time” to take action and why it’s rarely just perfectionism. We’ll talk about executive functioning, burnout, and how to move forward in a way that actually feels supportive and sustainable in your business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why women business owners with ADHD procrastinate—even when they’re motivated and excitedHow self-talk, fear of failure or success, and past burnout keep you stuckThe executive functioning challenges (like time blindness and prioritizing) that make starting feel so hardWhy “someday goals” are especially tricky for ADHD entrepreneursPractical strategies to take aligned action in your business without burning out Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Apply for Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at executivefunctioningfirst.com/ideastoaction for a free discovery call. a...

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    061: How Women Business Owners Can Stop Procrastinating and Get Unstuck: A 3-Step ADHD-Friendly Process to Take Action

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Do you have something in your business that you want to do, but you just can’t get yourself to start? It keeps popping into your head — “I should do that thing” — and yet you feel completely paralyzed. That’s not procrastinating. You’re stuck. This episode will help you understand why you get stuck. By the end of this episode you’ll have a simple formula you can use to build a toolbox of strategies that will help you take action in your business in a way that feels supportive, realistic, and sustainable. You built your business because you love what you do and you’re really good at it. You deserve systems & tools that fit your brain & your business. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why women business owners with ADHD get stuck, even when they care deeply about their work and have strong motivationHow executive dysfunction keeps you stuck in your businessSimple ways to figure out why you’re stuck and feeling overwhelmed ADHD-friendly strategies to stop procrastinating in your business and get unstuck without burning out or forcing yourselfHow to take action in your business in a way that works with your ADHD brainWhat it really means to get unstuck as an ADHD woman business owner and why it doesn’t require more discipline or motivation Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Apply for Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running...

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    060: How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Important: 5 Prioritizing Strategies for Women Business Owners

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Prioritizing is one of the hardest executive function skills, especially for women business owners juggling clients, projects, and personal life. In this episode, I break down why prioritizing is so challenging and share five practical questions you can use to coach yourself through overwhelm, get started, and make meaningful progress in your business. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why prioritizing feels impossible, even when you care deeply about your business and your clients.How energy, excitement, and decision fatigue impact time management for women business owners.A practical, flexible approach to choosing what to work on as a woman business owner without getting stuck in “shoulds.”5 actionable questions to help you prioritize as a woman business owner and take action todayHow setting boundaries and saying no can give you space for the priorities that truly move your business forward. Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Apply for Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at executivefunctioningfirst.com/ideastoaction for a free discovery call. a...

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    059: Why Free Time Feels So Hard When You’re a Woman Business Owner: Time Management Strategies to Create a Life-First Business

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Have you ever finally had some free time… only to feel totally overwhelmed and not sure how to use it? In this episode, I’m talking about why open time can feel surprisingly stressful especially if you’re a woman business owner and how to make your free time feel more supportive instead of overwhelming. If time management feels harder when you’re in charge of your own schedule, this one’s for you. What you’ll learn in this episodeWhy free time often leads to overwhelm, indecision, and analysis paralysis How executive functioning challenges impact time management for women business ownersWhy uncertainty leads to inaction (and how to create clarity for yourself) Simple, realistic strategies to decide what to do with free time and actually get startedHow to balance structure and flexibility so your schedule supports your energy, not drains it Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at executivefunctioningfirst.com/ideastoaction for a free discovery call. Idea to Action

    26 мин.

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    058: Be a Better Boss to Yourself: Executive Function Coaching for Women Business Owners Navigating Overwhelm

    Learn more about Ideas to Action: A 12-Week Executive Function Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners This episode kicks off a 5-part series all about entrepreneurship, executive functioning, and building a sustainable business without burning yourself out: “Be A Better Boss To Yourself” January 2026 marks my 12th year as an executive function coach and my fourth year as a business owner! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I accidentally started my business, the executive functioning challenges that surprised me the most, and what I’ve learned about being a better boss to myself along the way. If you’re a woman business owner, this series is for you. And even if you’re not self-employed, you’ll still walk away with insights you can apply to your work, your time, and your life. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy unstructured time can feel so overwhelming—and why it caught me off guard when I became self-employedHow hustle, perfectionism, and “I should be able to figure this out” thinking quietly lead to burnoutThe three pillars of my Get Unstuck Formula (self-talk, systems, and support) and how they show up in my real life as a woman entrepreneur Why being a “good boss to yourself” requires strong executive function skills, mindset shifts, and boundary settingHow and why my business has shifted into a more sustainable, life-first business Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything...

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    057: How to Keep Using That Planner You Just Bought: What to Do When Your Planner (or Any System) Stops Working

    Have you ever fallen in love with a new planner, app, or system… only to stop using it weeks (or days) later and feel like you failed again? In this episode, I’m talking about why this cycle is actually normal—especially for ADHD brains—and why your systems aren’t supposed to last forever. If you’ve got a pile of half-used planners and a lot of self-judgment, this one’s for you. What you’ll learn in this episode : Why planners, calendars, and systems naturally stop working—and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with youThe two most common ways systems fall apart (the slow fade vs. the total drop-off)How to keep using a system without using it perfectly or every single dayHow to spot early “pink flags” that a system needs a tweak before you abandon itHow to build a flexible toolbox of systems that works with your ADHD brain, not against it Resources Mentioned: Get 10% off Big Ass Calendar (use discount code: EXECUTIVEFUNCTIONINGFIRST) Get $15 off your Passion Planner (my favorite undated daily planner & Free PDF downloads) Get $20 off Skylight digital calendar Stop Doomscrolling: Get Brick 10% off when you purchase with this link!  Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell:  Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at executivefunctioningfirst.com/ideastoaction for a free discovery call. Idea to Action

    25 мин.

  8. 17.12.2025

    056: Why Reflection Matters More Than Resolutions: Simple Ways to Practice Self-Reflection (Even When You’re Overwhelmed)

    Every December, I feel pulled in two very different directions. Part of me wants to cozy up with a notebook and plan out my entire life. And the other part of me is like, absolutely not. If you've ever felt the same, excited about a fresh start, and overwhelmed at the thought of doing anything about it, you're in the right place. This isn’t about goal setting, it’s about giving yourself credit and noticing what matters most to you. I’m also sharing an exciting announcement for women business owners who are looking for executive function coaching & community in 2026 - "Ideas to Action" What you’ll learn in this episode: How to create a simple reflection practice that fits your energy, mood, and brainReflection questions to help you celebrate wins, notice unexpected joys, and learn from challengesHow to identify habits or activities that no longer serve you and make space for what energizes youWhy reflection doesn’t have to be tied to the calendar or to “doing more”—it’s about giving yourself credit and staying curious.How I used reflection to navigate challenges in my business and make aligned decisions for the year ahead Resources Mentioned: Stop Doomscrolling: Get Brick 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Learn about my new 12-week small group coaching program for neurodivergent women business owners - "Ideas to Action" Other episodes you might enjoy:  009: Why Your Goals Don’t Stick (And How to Set Goals and Achieve Them)010: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: A Gentler Approach for Setting Goals &  Identity Based Goals for ADHD Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell:  Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mentioned in this episode: Turn Your Ideas Into Action - Join Us March 2nd! Have a million incredible ideas but struggle to follow through? You're not alone. Ideas to Action is a small group executive function coaching program designed specifically for women business owners with ADHD. Imagine running your business feeling clear, proactive, and in control—instead of constantly reacting and catching up. Together, we'll help you prioritize what moves your business forward, structure your days with the right balance of flexibility, and build systems that actually work with your brain. Only 3 spots left! Ready to make this the moment everything shifts? Apply at executivefunctioningfirst.com/ideastoaction for a free discovery call. a...

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Welcome to From Stuck to Started, the podcast for ambitious ADHDers, perfectionists, and over-thinkers who are ready to achieve their goals without burning out. Join your host, Sarah Lovell, an executive function and ADHD coach, as she shares strategies to help you understand your brain, break down big tasks, and build systems that work for you. Each episode is packed with actionable tips and real-life inspiration to help you tackle hard things and make progress that feels good.

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