

Reimagining Productivity with ADHD
Marla Cummins, ADHD and Productivity Coach
Reimagining Productivity with ADHD isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about helping you do what matters most, with less stress and more follow-through. I’m Marla Cummins, an ADHD Coach and Executive Function Coach. In each episode, I share strategies to help you move from knowing what to do to actually doing it more consistently.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 19min
How ADHD Adults Manage Emotional Dysregulation
Do your emotions overwhelm you? Discover the strategies, habits, and resources you can use to manage ADHD emotional dysregulation.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 17min
ADHD and Willpower: Here Is the Better Alternative
Exploring the flaws of traditional willpower, the discussion highlights its three components and how they relate to ADHD. It emphasizes understanding one’s self-control challenges as a pathway to improvement. The podcast suggests reframing willpower as a GPS that uses external resources as support. Practical strategies are shared for boosting motivation and follow-through, like fostering accountability and utilizing tools. Listeners learn the importance of designing supportive environments rather than relying solely on personal strength.

Oct 4, 2025 • 19min
How Do ADHD Symptoms Present in High-Functioning Adults?
Discover how ADHD symptoms show up in high-functioning adults, and why success on the outside can mask daily struggles.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 16min
What to Say When Setting Boundaries with ADHD
Learn why setting boundaries can be so hard. And how to set them with greater ease so you can focus on what matters.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 14min
ADHD Accountability: How to Make It Work for You
Discover how accountability can transform your approach to goals without the burden of shame. Learn about three types of accountability tailored for adults with ADHD. The discussion emphasizes building supportive partnerships that foster success. With practical strategies in hand, you’ll find out how to make accountability a powerful ally in your journey.

Aug 26, 2025 • 20min
The Steps to Prevent and Recover From ADHD Mistakes
Explore the four common mistakes made by adults with ADHD and learn how to prevent them. Discover the importance of slowing down to avoid serious errors and practical tools like checklists. Dive into decision-making strategies that help manage impulsivity, including the powerful STOP method. Embrace self-compassion as you navigate your mistakes and understand that they are part of the learning process. Be inspired to approach productivity with a healthier mindset!

Aug 19, 2025 • 19min
How You Can Maintain Consistency With ADHD
What if trying to be consistent in everything is actually sabotaging your productivity? Here's what works better.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 18min
Calendar Strategies That Reduce ADHD Overwhelm
Practical calendar tactics for people with ADHD are explored in short, testable ideas. Time blocking, buffers, and weekly reviews help reduce overwhelm. Tips cover adding agendas and links to events, using reminders only for time-specific items, and matching blocks to energy. Visual tricks like color coding and scheduling breaks make planning easier and more motivating.

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Jul 29, 2025 • 13min
Top 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Struggles with Calendars
Many adults with ADHD find traditional calendar systems overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. The discussion dives into the unique challenges faced in organizing time effectively. It also offers insights on reshaping the approach to calendars for improved productivity. Listeners learn practical strategies to manage their schedules better and overcome the guilt associated with disorganization. Exploring the hidden barriers is key to transforming one's relationship with time management.

Jul 18, 2025 • 17min
Crucial Tips You Need to Be on Time for Work
Episode Summary If you’re a high‑achieving professional with ADHD but still late to work and tired of starting your workday stressed, this episode is for you. I’ll provide you with specific strategies you can start using today, from addressing your time blindness to leveraging simple tech hacks and creating the routines you need to get you out the door on time to work reliably. What You’ll Learn About Getting to Work on Time With ADHD Transcript: (00:03): Can adults with A DHD be on time to work? Absolutely. Let’s see how. (00:08): You’ve tuned into Scattered, Focused, Done – A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your...
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