ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts
Russ Jones
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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 25, 2023 • 13min
120 - ADHD And The After-Christmas
Christmas can be a very difficult time. What do you give someone with a neuro-divergent brain who has difficulty with executive function...to the point where scheduling things and planning things and projects in general are a big pain....how about we give them an entire season of EXTRA hard stuff to do?! FUN!Let's talk about Christmas...but more importantly, what comes AFTER Christmas. Mentioned in the episode: Book a 30 minute free zoom chat with your ADHD Big BroStuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Dec 18, 2023 • 12min
119 - Finding the Spark
Let's talk about sparks! That thing that we need or that we want in order to do a thing. And then what happens when we are sparked but can't turn off the fire?! Mentioned today:Episode 7 - Interview with my neurotypical sonStuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Dec 11, 2023 • 15min
118 - ADHD, The DSM-V, and My Non-Negotiable ADHD Tools
Let's talk a little shop about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), that wacky manual used by the mental health professionals to diagnose us. What are your thoughts on the DSM-V? Let me know, connect with me via the website (see link below) Mentioned in this episode is Episode 79 - How to Manage an ADHD Life: The episode to referenceStuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Dec 4, 2023 • 15min
117 - ADHD, Time, Timers, Timeralizationing...
This is for the ADHD people who can't get behind timers. Let me offer a perspective option that might help alleviate some concern, or help you to externalize time. Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Nov 27, 2023 • 15min
116 - Why Do We Get Depressed?
Exploring the reasons behind depression, the podcast delves into authenticity and its impact on mental health. With insights from a psychotherapist, the discussion highlights the importance of staying true to oneself. The podcast also offers a supportive community for self-reflection and growth.
Nov 20, 2023 • 15min
115 - ADHD, Hyperfocus, and Time Blindness
Is there a way to indulge and really let go with those things that we can hyperfocus on without losing ourselves to the negative consequences that usually hit us? When the tsunami of things we forgot to do because we were so immersed in our hyperfocus...the shame spiral! Oh the shame spiral!! I have some thoughts on that.Mentioned in this episode:Check out Episode 76 - Hyperfocus: Superpower or Superbummer?Check out Episode 79 - How to Manage an ADHD Life, The Episode to ReferenceCheck out the NEW look of the ADHD Big Brother Forum!Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Nov 13, 2023 • 11min
114 - Working Memory Solutions For Your ADHD
People with ADHD have a less than stellar working memory. We are currently working through a workbook by Dr. Ari Tuckman called Understand Your Brain, Get More Done, and the working memory portion has given us a lot of helpful tips and strategies. His 3 main principles to strategize working memory are (I'm paraphrasing):Make important tasks and items stand out so you see them and can focus on them.eliminate distractions to help maintain focuswrite things down rather than try to keep them in your headThese are great strategies. If you are interested in his workbook, you can google it or see it here.Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
Nov 6, 2023 • 16min
113 - More ADHD, More Depression, Less Consistency
Here is an update on what depression feels like inside my skull spaghetti. ADHD and Depression are not easy mental roomates, but we are all doing the best we can! I mention again the power of community. The challenge for you this week is to reach out via email or the contact form on the website with your declaration of "the thing you are going to get done tomorrow." Make sure to be specific and include:The specific thing you will be working onThe specific time you will start on it (make it an appointment in your calendar to remind yourself tomorrow)The amount of time you will be working on it. (do NOT work on it until it's done. If the timer goes off and you aren't done...make sure you celebrate that you did what you said you were going to do. Acknowledge the victory before you jump back in to finish.Feel free to send another email when you are done and any insights you got from the completing the challenge!Have a great week!RussStuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
4 snips
Oct 29, 2023 • 17min
112 - ADHD, Depression, and Consistency
Join the host as they discuss the challenges of consistency with goals and tasks, positive experiences with body doubling, and the benefits of using a bullet journal. The speaker explores the difficulties of maintaining consistency and motivation while establishing habits and shares strategies for achieving consistency in overcoming ADHD and depression. They also discuss the importance of self-reflection and finding alternative solutions when faced with failure.
Oct 23, 2023 • 15min
111 - ADHD Community
Community is a big deal for adults with adhd and depression. It's also one of the hardest things to engage in when I'm in the middle of a depressive episode. Today I'm talking about some of the ways in which we can get the benefits of a community. Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
