Feb 16 2024 28 mins 4
Julie and Tony revisit the topic of “executive functioning” and explore what embracing “executive dysfunction” looks like. They discuss how individuals with ADHD know what tools they should be using to organize their lives; they struggle with executing these tasks consistently. They discuss strategies like externalizing to-do lists, setting up automatic payments, using password managers, and making processes enjoyable to combat inconsistency. They continue to advocate for acceptance and the creation of systems to support the brain processes for a more consistent approach toward task completion. And then the episode falls apart as Julie’s computer freezes and Tony rushes to capture a screenshot of Julie’s “frozen face” only to then realize the file was lost…until now!
00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
00:11 The Lost Episode and ADHD Topics
00:33 The Freeze Face Incident
01:08 Recovering the Lost File and ADHD Experience
01:35 Starting the Show and Sound Issues
02:31 Discussing ADHD and Time Management
04:08 Understanding ADHD Executive Dysfunction
11:50 Strategies to Support Executive Functioning
13:15 Muscle Memory and ADHD
15:00 Embracing the Chaos: My Planner Journey
16:11 Acceptance: Embracing the Present
16:48 The Never-Ending Pursuit of More
17:56 The Struggle of Being Enough
18:37 The Value of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
20:45 The Generational Gap: Understanding Different Perspectives
22:44 Speed Round: Quick Tips for Managing ADHD
26:04 The Importance of Self-Credit and Handling Setbacks
26:55 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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