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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Feb 17, 2025 • 57min
180 - "Hacking Your ADHD" Podcast Host, William Curb, Talks Routines and More
What a wonderful conversation with the one and only William Curb of the top ADHD podcast "Hacking Your ADHD". We cover his time as a professional frisbee manager, his podcast, grabber-reach tools, routines and much more! William's Links:Hacking Your ADHD WebsiteGet his newsletter "Any and All Distractions" Follow him on Blue SkySubscribe to his YouTube Channel@hackingyouradhd on the other socials! More about William:William Curb, born in Oahu, Hawaii and graduated with a BA in English from the University of Puget Sound in 2008. He now resides in Washington state as a non-binary individual with a loving wife and two children. William's career path has been diverse, from real estate to managing a professional frisbee team. His true passion lies in podcasting, where he now advocates for ADHD awareness on his podcast, "Hacking Your ADHD," (launched in 2019) where he offers actionable advice and fosters a supportive community for those with ADHD, aiming to dispel misconceptions and empower individuals.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
Feb 10, 2025 • 16min
179 - ADHD and Routines - Pt 2
We are continuing the month talking about routines! Here are a couple of suggestions on ways to build routines for all you adults with ADHD! 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
Feb 3, 2025 • 13min
178 - ADHD and the Morning and Evening Routine
January was about the big goals!February is all about the routines to get there!It all begins with the morning and evening routine. How are yours? What are yours? Mentioned in this episode:The Megs Crawford EpisodeStuck? 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
Jan 27, 2025 • 15min
177 - The Wheel of Life!
Let's finish the goal setting, big picture, January situation with a talk about the Wheel of Life. If the 10 days for $10 is still happening, you can find it down below.... come see what award winning ADHD support looks like! 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
Jan 20, 2025 • 19min
176 - How To Chunk Down That Big Goal
We made a big goal! Now what? Chunk it downOk, but how?Chunkercize it!That makes no sense. Let's explore how an ADHD person, with a tornado of thoughts, can break a goal down and successfully forward on it. 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
Jan 13, 2025 • 8min
175 - A Not Very January Update - LA Fires
January is supposed to be about setting big goals, and setting our year up right. I am unfortunately not able to put out an episode about goal setting when the fires are burning out here. Mentioned in the episode, ways to help:Baby2Baby World Central KitchenLAUSD Education Emergency Relief FundApply for disaster assistance*********************************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
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Jan 6, 2025 • 41min
174 - Alan P. Brown Teaches Us Goal Setting For ADHD
Alan P. Brown, an ADHD coach and author of Zen and the Art of Productivity, shares his transformative insights on effective goal-setting for those with ADHD. He discusses the importance of clear objectives and actionable plans, while encouraging a joyful and playful approach to achieving personal growth. Alan emphasizes creating categories for goals, maintaining motivational themes, and integrating daily activities. Listen as he offers 25 impactful strategies and a metaphorical take on life as a race, inspiring listeners to embrace their unique journeys.
Dec 30, 2024 • 16min
173 - End of Year Reflection, Future Projection, And a Tribute to Stephanie!
It's the end of the year! Let's talk about what happened and what's to come, and I am going to read a speech and honor one of our awesome community members who has achieved the unthinkable with ADHD! Have a listen! 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
Dec 23, 2024 • 15min
172 - Taskfirmations and Being Cool With Yourself
Happy Holidays! What's a taskfirmation, you ask? It's a made up word is helping me on my journey to that glorious affirmation of "I love myself" or "I am worthy of love" or "I am capable of doing difficult things"Mentioned in the podcast: Take this short, anonymous, 5-7 minute long survey to help me help you in 2025! Here's the link to take the surveyStuck? 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 16, 2024 • 52min
171 - ADHD Burnout with Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD
I got to talk to THE Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD! What an amazing human. You probably already know this amazing writer/creator/ADHD advocate from her popular Instagram. We discussed ADHD burnout and a really cool way to anticipate it and plan ahead. Great takeaways on this one. And here are all the links mentioned in the show:Trina on Instagram: @myladyadhdTrina's website: www.myladyadhd.comHer Substack that has her newsletter, podcast and more! https://www.ladyadhd.net/Link to her free ADHD Workbook for Newbies (I HIGHLY recommend!)Shimmer ADHD coaching*********************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
