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[AD-FREE] Lies I Believed About Self-Care as Someone with ADHD

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The January 2025 Brain Chronicle!

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Hello Brains & Hearts! 

January has been absolutely WILD for us! And if we’re being honest? We weren’t really sure how it was going to go. Without a Producer, my team and I...

AuDHD / ADHD Relationship Update: How Humor Helps Us Cope

Relationships can be hard when you're navigating through mental health challenges... work challenges... or the challenges of having a baby who thinks sleep is not a required activity. So what's a brain to do? Well... laugh! In this episode, Doctor B and I talk about humor and the heavy lifting its doing in our relationship... but we also talk about some of the rules we have around it... and what to do if we accidentally hurt each other's feelings instead of make them laugh.

[AD-FREE] AuDHD / ADHD Relationship Update: How Humor Helps Us Cope

Hello, Brains!

This week we're ahead of schedule -- I KNOW. We're surprised too!

As a thank you for your support and constant encouragement, we wanted to share tomorrow's video with you (or rather, the ad-free variant of it) ahead of time! We hope you enjoy!

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Happy New Years a few days late!

Hello, Brains!

Harley here - How to ADHD's Community Manager!

We're back in the metaphoric office this week after a couple weeks to rest and recover (it was very much needed), and our first week back has been less of a... "ease back into it" and more of a "JUMP DIRECTLY INTO THE DEEP END". Heeeeh.

But we're managing! For now! I think! There's a lot to learn and adjust to due to saying goodbye to our fantabulous Producer at the end of last year. But we're absolutely dete...

[AD-FREE] Tired of Failing Your Goals? ADHD Accountability Hacks That Help!

Ever set a New Year’s resolution and immediately feel like… nope, that’s not happening? Same. In this video, I’m sharing why those of us with ADHD struggle to stick with goals (even when we really want to!) and how the right kind of accountability can help.

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December Brain Chronicle | The Tradition Continues!

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

It’s been a whirlwind of a year! So much has happened this year that it’s hard to believe! Our book was published, and Jessica and Doctor B had their first baby. We said hello to new team members...

[AD-FREE] Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (And How to Stop)

Harley, did you forget the ad-free video? Noooooo, nooooo, why would you say thaaaaat? (Yes. Yes. I absolutely did.)

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Why You Feel Like You’re Failing (And How to Stop)

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Feeling like you’re failing at life? Same. I’ve been dropping balls left and right—late to things, forgetting stuff, c...

Dr. Sharon Saline Webinar (It's literally tomorrow... but check your budgets first pleeease!)

Hello, Brains! 

In true ADHD last-minute fashion, there’s something we wanted to alert you to should you have the time and budget for it. 

With the holidays upon us, it can be easy to fall into some potent anxiety and intense pressure. Stressors like challenging family dynamics, financial strain, and overwhelm of endless to-do lists can feel like it drains the joy out of the holiday season. 

Tomorrow, Dr. Sharon Saline will be presenting her next installment...

[AD-FREE] One Way to Self-Motivate When You Have ADHD

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One Way to Self-Motivate When You Have ADHD

As the saying goes we often are our own worst critic… how we talk to ourselves after a mistake can be rough which can really impact our motivation. But what if there was a different way to talk to ourselves? Well… there is and in this video I’m going to share it with you!

The Brain Chronicle | November 2024

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Can you believe it’s already November? I swear it was just March like… a month ago! That could also be the sleep deprivation… did I mention my daughter is in sleep regression? Yeah… sleep? What’s sleep? Don’t know her!

Oh! Speaking of sleep we  got a ton  of great feedback  on  the last sleep video we did! We’...

[AD-FREE] Struggling to Sleep with ADHD? Watch This!

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Struggling to Sleep with ADHD? Watch This!

Hello, Brains! Having trouble sleeping with ADHD? Same. In this video, I talk about why it can be so hard to get to sleep when you have ADHD—like executive function struggles and common sleep disorders like insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Sleep is super important for managing ADHD, but it’s not always easy to get. Let’s break down what’s really going on so we can learn strategies for our sleep difficulties.

[AD-FREE] How to Know if You Have ADHD

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What is your experience with accountability?

Hello, Brains & Hearts!

We're working on an episode about accountability and so we wanted to pose the questions....

What do you view accountability as?

What do you do to hold yourself accountable?

Or how do you help someone else with accountability?

What are your experiences on what worked?

What types of accountability didn't work for you and why?

What types of accountability worked for you?

Let us know in the comments below!!

[AD-FREE] ADHD and Motivation

Hello, Brains & Hearts!

Thank you to our SUPERbrains for voting on which older video to release an ad-free version of first! No surprise that ADHD and Motivation won so soon! It seems to be one of our most highly favourites and liked videos!

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[AD-FREE] Don't Do Anything This Holiday Season Until You Do THIS

Hello, Brains! In this video, I’m sharing ADHD-friendly ways to make the holidays less stressful and more fun! If you’re like me and find this season a bit overwhelming, I’ve got some tips to help manage expectations, set realistic goals, and actually enjoy the holidays. Let’s make this holiday season one that’s fun and doable!

(I swear I'll get this ad-free routine down eventually.)

Join us on Discord to talk about the ADHD Conference that's going on now!

Hello, Brains!

It's that time of year ago! CHADD's ADHD Conference is in full swing and some other brains and I are here and sharing useful tidbits of information we have heard on our Discord!

Already there? Cool! You can find us here and here!

Not on our ...

[AD-FREE] One of the BIGGEST Barriers To Resolving Conflict

(Hi. New routines. Almost forgot about the ad-free version haaaaaaa.... ADHD who???)

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One of the BIGGEST Barriers To Resolving Conflict

In this video, my fiancé Doctor B and I tackle a super common relationship struggle: actually hearing each other. We share some of the ways we’ve misinterpreted each other's words and intentions (yes, even us!) and what we’ve learned about listening—both literally and figuratively. With some real-life examples and practical tips, we’ll show you how to ensure both people feel heard, making it easier to handle conflicts and stay connected​.

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Oct 2024 | Brain Chronicle | Happy Halloween!!

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Happy Halloweeeeen! The holidays are beginning, with all the chaos they bring. This year, we’re hoping to make them a bit less stressful and even – dare we hope – enjoyable for our ADHD brains. How? GLAD YOU ASKED! This video won’t be going up for a few weeks, but we’re shooting one this week about what to do before you do anything ...

[AD-FREE] I Have No Idea What I’m Doing

Hello, Brains! I get a lot of comments about how I have things so together and clean and organised… like I know what I’m doing. Yeeeaaahhh. Soooo… about that! Lets talk about self-doubt!

I Have No Idea What I’m Doing

Hello, Brains! I get a lot of comments about how I have things so together and clean and organised… like I know what I’m doing. Yeeeaaahhh. Soooo… about that! Lets talk about self-doubt!

[AD-FREE] Better Late Than Never: Our 7-Month-Old Baby Reveal!

Soooo... imaging having ADHD and forgetting to actually tell you all that I had the baby! Toootally couldn't be me (it is me. I forgot.)! How's the baby? How am I? Watch to find out!

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Better Late Than Never: Our 7-Month-Old Baby Reveal!

Soooo... imagine having ADHD and forgetting to actually tell you all that I had the baby! Toootally couldn't be me (it me. I forgot.)! How's the baby? How am I? Watch to find out!

A New How to ADHD Book? Say whaaaaaat? And we could use your help again!

Hello Brains & Hearts!

Another How to ADHD book is in the works, and this one will be written especially for Brains ages 10 and up!

Jessica and her book-buddy-turned-co-author Theresa Weiler are committed to creating something authentic to the experiences of young brains in 2024, so they are seeking ALL NEW COMMUNITY QUOTES to include, this time from Brains ages 8-18.

If you are the parent or legal guardian of an ADHD kiddo between this age range and your child might be ...

[AD-FREE] Advocating for Yourself in School and Beyond (ft. Lucy della Penna)

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[AD-FREE] Tell Me You Have ADHD Without Telling Me You Have ADHD - The Signs From School Years

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