Alan P. Brown

Alan Brown, ADHD coach and author of ADD Crusher, brings practical, evidence-based tools for reclaiming self-worth. He explores how ADHD fuels self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination. Short, actionable writing exercises and rituals for changing limiting stories are highlighted. Strategies for handling anxiety, criticism, time-blindness, and workplace adjustments are also discussed.

Alan P. Brown, an ADHD and productivity coach, shares his transformative journey from battling undiagnosed ADHD to creating ADD Crusher and Crusher™TV. He discusses the significance of identifying your 'strong time' and limiting to-do lists to just one to three tasks to enhance productivity. Alan introduces 'micro-steps' and the concept of talking yourself into starting to conquer inertia. He also explores the 'outlaw brain' phenomenon and emphasizes the importance of planning for setbacks while accepting your unique pace.

Alan P. Brown discusses the unique presentation of ADHD in men, from being quick to anger and prone to outbursts to feeling shame and embarrassment about lack of career advancement, plus ways men with ADHD can navigate these challenges. Free Resources on Men with ADHD: Download: Scripts for Emotional Regulation and Anger Management Read: Exploring the Impact of Hormones, Age, and Life Stage Read: "I'm a Better Father Now, a Better Person." Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/men-adhd-emotional-dysregulation-anger-shame/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join ADHD coach Alan P. Brown as he shares his insights on managing ADHD through daily habits. He reveals how sugar and simple carbs can crash focus and offers snack alternatives to boost brainpower. Alan emphasizes the importance of movement—not just exercise—for enhancing mood and clarity. Sleep hygiene emerges as a critical factor for mental clarity, while he gives strategies for tackling screen time and bedtime procrastination. This conversation is packed with actionable tips to turn ADHD challenges into strengths!

Alan P. Brown, ADHD coach and author of ADD Crusher and Zen and the Art of Productivity, describes how ADHD fuels self-doubt, perfectionism, and chronic procrastination. He outlines why negative self-stories form, shares handwriting-based writing exercises to reauthor those stories, and offers practical cues and scheduling tips to make new habits stick.