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ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts
Hosted by Russ Jones · EN
Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let’s have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti. Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters People's Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast!
Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. If you are stuck; if you have no motivation to do boring things; if you can’t get started; if you have choice paralysis; if you live with craptastical self-loathing, have a million unfinished projects, and no time management skills... I can help.
I’m Russ Jones. I’m a former actor/comedian and a professional ADHD Coach. I’m diagnosed with ADHD and Depressive Disorder, and my mission is to help adults who struggle the same way I did. You know, like a good big brother would. I’m trained in integrative wellness coaching with years of specialized experience in ADHD-specific coaching.
Beyond the podcast, I lead an award-winning membership community where we turn these strategies into action together. Join us!
Visit https://www.adhdbigbrother.com to learn about our membership community, coaching, and how I’m helping adults with ADHD get unstuck, gain confidence in their ability to be consistent, and ultimately learn how to coach themselves. We can do hard things!
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ADHD and Revisiting Structure
1w ago00:15:53Tap to summarizeI've been having extra anxiety and I've noticed some of my structure slipping away. Let's discuss what that looks like and how to get back some of that structure!Mentioned in this episode:The ADHD Big Brother Podcast Episode Finder Click the link, enter your ADHD struggle, and see what relevant episodes might help you out! Want to learn more about the daily accountability program with Russ? This is for people who are ready to make some behavior change, who recognize that it ain't easy, but who are willing to keep the hurdles visible through daily accountability. Grab a free 15 minute calendar appointment with Russ to see if it's a good fit and to get your questions answered. Click here to book the call. For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →254 - ADHD and Changing Behaviors
2w ago00:20:57Tap to summarizeI am embarking on a 3 month behavior change challenge. I would like to share how that looks, why we adults with ADHD struggle with the habits, routines, systems, and what we can do about it! Mentioned in this episode:Use coupon code: CHANGE on a quarterly membership for ADHDBB and you'll get 20% off your first payment. This will coupon will be good until the beginning of August. Here's the link to sign up: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/checkout/adhd-big-brother-subscriptionTranstheoretical model of behavior change can be found in the book "Changin to Thrive" by James and Janice Prochaska.Here's the link to the newsletter to stay in the loop with ADHDBB: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/newsletterTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →253 - How To Fix Your Social Media Problem(?)
3w ago00:19:57Tap to summarizeWe need to talk mental health a bit, and then I'll share my views on social media and give you a couple ways you can think about/work on curbing your doomscroll time. Mentioned in this podcast:I was on the "Normalize The Conversation" podcast with Francesca Reicherter. Such a fun time talking with her. You can listen to the episode here:Watch Normalize The Conversation on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4jRxkfg2SjvzkCidaUG3hoApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/normalize-the-conversation/id1587903841Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/normalize-the-conversation/PC:1000701501iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-normalize-the-conversation-88766189/Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Normalize-The-Conversation-Podcast/B09YWS78NZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOhi4oo-CEczvZLumpm6zaiFBwQVDtWBLearn more about Francesca at Inspiring My Generation and donate to the cause! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →252 - Happy Birthday to Me! And Let's Talk ADHD Stuff
4w ago00:15:06Tap to summarizeTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →251 - The Abyss Between Wants and Needs
Jun 2900:18:23Tap to summarizeAdults with ADHD have an enormous gap between wants and needs. Even our definitions for the two are different. Today I'll be talking about the definitions, and how we might bridge the giant gap between the two! Mentioned in this episodeRebel Momma Pod: I was on Rebel Momma podcast recently. In that episode, Sarah and I had an honest conversation about social media addiction, doomscrolling, entrepreneurship, accountability, and building a life that aligns with your values. Here's the link to the video podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-O5LmrzBNwTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →250 - Doing CPR on Your Dreams
Jun 2200:21:22Tap to summarizeLet's talk about bringing life to your dreams. We're talking about ADHD and systems and why trying to create a system and then execute on it is NOT the way to go. Give CPR a shot. Mentioned in this episode: Join ADHD Big Brother! Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →249 - ADHD Later in Life
Jun 1500:16:27Tap to summarizeFinding out we have ADHD in our 40s and up can be filled with both grief and relief. I enter the picture when you've said, "OK, this is ADHD...now what?" Today I'll talk a bit about what I use, and it's the same thing I offer to you. Mentioned in this episode: The Weekly Planning Meeting TemplateTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →248 - My Normie Son's Tough Love To Me
Jun 800:18:55Tap to summarizeNoble gave me some tough love that turned out to be absolutely brilliant advice for the adult with ADHD. Mentioned in this episode:Ready S.E.T. Go Free downloadThe episode Noble and I did 6 years ago: Episode 7 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1176524/episodes/6316792If you are an adult with ADHD that has yet to be able to do this work on their own, it's time to join ADHDBB and fast track your way to becoming confidently consistent. Join Russ and Others all getting their crappy tasks done!Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →247 - ADHD and the Gift of Loopholes
Jun 100:20:32Tap to summarizeThere are a million solutions, a million reasons, a million symptoms, a million workarounds, so which one is the right one? Let's discuss.Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
Transcribe →246 - ADHD and the Curse of the Weekly Plan
May 2500:26:59Tap to summarizeHow the hell do you plan and work toward long term goals when every day is filled with our "Oh I gotta" tasks?! Oh I gotta get groceries! Oh I gotta take my kid to his friend's house! So many things that we "gotta". When the hell is there time for my self-care, or my big vision?! Today I'm talking about a way to go after those bigger things that always seem to get pushed forward/away. Mentioned in the podcast: join ADHDBB and you can experience the magic of planabilibuddies like Lise! https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbbTry the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder! Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →For those of you that are wondering why nothing is sticking, why you read things and don't do the work, why you have epiphanies about what could work but it goes nowhere...Join myself and others at ADHDBB. There is a 'team' component to managing ADHD. Join our team.
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