

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!
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Jul 7, 2025 • 16min
200 - How Do You Prioritize? We Got Options
Discover how to master time prioritization with humor and practical tips for those navigating ADHD. Learn about various methods including weekly buckets and Skye Waterson’s Prioritization Filter. Explore the timeless Eisenhower Matrix for sorting tasks by urgency and importance. The hosts encourage a 30-day challenge to boost productivity. With valuable resources like Antonia Bowring's ADHD Success Planner, listeners can take actionable steps towards a more organized life.

Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
199 - ADHD Time Management: Your Calendar
This month we are conquering time! And it all begins with you calendar. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work mastering our time management. In this episode, I mention Turd Mountain. I have an entire episode dedicated to it: Listen to episode 92 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

Jun 23, 2025 • 21min
198 - ADHD Community Challenges
This is the final episode of June, where we reflect on my takeaways on community and challenges that we have done this month. Next month we'll tackle a new theme, so stay tuned! Mentioned in this episode: the substack articleStuck? 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

Jun 16, 2025 • 48min
197 - Carrie Melissa Jones on Building Communities
What an awesome opportunity to talk to the great Carrie Melissa Jones! Bio below, as well as her links from this episode. We covered what makes a good community, what IS a community, what ISN'T a community and some things to think about when you are building your own. Carrie's Website: www.carriemelissajones.comCarrie's Community: www.carriemelissajones.com/communityBuy Carrie's book on Amazon: Building Brand CommunitiesCarries BIOCarrie Melissa Jones is a renowned community builder, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping organizations create meaningful connections and foster strong communities. Jones began her professional journey working at various startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she honed her skills in community management and digital marketing. In 2014, she co-founded CMX, an organization dedicated to bringing together community managers. As the Chief Operations Officer, Jones played a pivotal role in developing the company's content strategy and educational resources. Her work at CMX led her to become a sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations looking to improve their community engagement efforts.In 2020, Jones published Building Brand Communities: How Organizations Succeed by Creating Belonging alongside Charles H. Vogl. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to build authentic and lasting connections with their audiences. It has become a go-to resource for community managers and marketing professionals alike, receiving praise for its actionable insights and real-world examples.As an author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Jones continues to push the boundaries of community-building and inspire others to create both physical and digital spaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.*******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

Jun 9, 2025 • 21min
196 - ADHD and Collective Insights
This month we have the theme of "Community" and one of the most profound elements of an engaged ADHD community is collective insights; many ideas to get on the other end of particular ADHD struggles. I can talk all day long about it. Mentioned in the podcast:If you are in need of getting on the other end of your clusterf*ck of a time management system, click 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

Jun 2, 2025 • 19min
195 - ADHD Community
Community is a powerful tool for adults with ADHD. This is how we get the consistency to keep moving our needle forward on our goals. This is how we get our sh*t together....TOGETHER! Here's the link to the Accountability Workshop Replay in our 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

May 26, 2025 • 55min
194 - Conversation with Chief ADHD Wise Squirrel, Dave Delaney
Got a great opportunity to talk with the wisest of the wise squirrels, Dave Delaney. Here are his links to socials and website, but I highly encourage playing around on his website as there are plenty of resources and places to connect with him. Website: https://wisesquirrels.com/ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast: https://wisesquirrels.com/podcastDave's Events: https://wisesquirrels.com/eventsDave's book: New Business NetworkingDave's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@WiseSquirrelshttps://www.facebook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adhdwisesquirrels/https://www.tiktok.com/@hiwisesquirrelshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/wisesquirrels/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

May 19, 2025 • 17min
193 - ADHD and Productivity Month: External Accountability
Want to successfully manage your ADHD? Step 1 - Learn time managementStep 2 - Learn how to do the thing when you said you were going to do them. (Insert my podcast episode on externalizing accountability, how to do it, where to do it, who to do it with.)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

May 12, 2025 • 50min
ADHD and Productivity with Dr. Ari Tuckman
Heck yea, I got the opportunity to speak with THE Dr. Ari Tuckman on the show this week and I learned so much, not only about productivity, but I personally took away great nuggets about being a helper in the ADHD world. He's a true master. We are talking about his new book, "The ADHD Productivity Manual" and productivity in general for us adults with ADHD. Available in paperback on Kindle! Get this book! Doooo it! If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Tuckman, visit his site here. Interested in his other books? Check out his book site here.Get "The ADHD Productivity Manual"About Ari:Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist and sex therapist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in diagnosing and treating people with ADHD, as well as couples and sex therapy. He has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio, and XM Radio and been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USnews.com, and many other media outlets. He is a former board member and current conference committee co-chair for CHADD, the national ADHD advocacy organization.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

May 5, 2025 • 20min
191 - ADHD and Productivity - The First Thing You Need To Be Productive
Dive into the challenges of ADHD with a blend of humor and relatable anecdotes. Discover how mental health, diet, and community support play pivotal roles in boosting productivity. Learn about the unique obstacles adults with ADHD face and explore effective time management strategies, including harnessing hyperfocus. Get equipped with practical tools like timers and calendars to create structure in your daily life. It’s a journey of laughter and growth through the ups and downs of ADHD!


