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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adhd-podcast--7148786/support.]]>enMental Health© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Outhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/826481c997483760a767331b60b8bbae.jpghttps://www.senseofthisshit.comTue, 18 Aug 2026 06:07:57 +0000AaronLet's Work This Sh*t Outadhd@senseofthisshit.comADHD Podcast is part of the Making Sense of It series — an ADHD podcast for adults who want clear explanations of symptoms and practical coping tools without medical jargon or shame. We own adult ADHD, executive function, focus, task initiation,...
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adhd-podcast--7148786/support.]]>false9fbb4f64-851b-57a3-b759-e3f924c604e3episodicSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-adhd-managing-stress-at-work-day-to-day--73654366
Key takeaways:
- Spot the mismatch between your wiring and daily demands to reduce self-blame
- Use practical, low-step tools to handle urgency and energy dips in the moment
- Break the work-home spillover cycle before it feeds itself
- Test ideas immediately to manage the ordinary friction of connected settings
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

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Key takeaways:
- Spot the mismatch between your wiring and daily demands to reduce self-blame
- Use practical, low-step tools to handle urgency and energy dips in the moment
- Break the work-home spillover cycle before it feeds itself
- Test ideas immediately to manage the ordinary friction of connected settings
https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Take a short pause before answering to acknowledge the speaker
- Replace vague promises with specific, actionable next steps
- End discussions with a quick check for mutual understanding
Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Take a short pause before answering to acknowledge the speaker
- Replace vague promises with specific, actionable next steps
- End discussions with a quick check for mutual understanding
Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.]]>ba563c35-4517-57e3-a79a-c994f52a760bThu, 06 Aug 2026 20:37:15 +0000AaronIn this episode, we dive into the overlooked frustrations of ADHD attention struggles, like when a quick email spirals into endless scrolling and unfinished tasks pile up. Aaron explores practical ways to work with your brain's natural flow instead of...
Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adhd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148786/support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.]]>612advice,audio,checklist,essentials,guide,habits,howto,insights,learn,listen,overview,plan,playbook,podcast,practical,show,story,strategies,tips,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adhd-bonus-episode-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-short-timer-blocks--73576687
Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adhd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148786/support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.]]>ba563c35-4517-57e3-a79a-c994f52a760bThu, 06 Aug 2026 20:36:21 +0000AaronIn this episode, we dive into the overlooked frustrations of ADHD attention struggles, like when a quick email spirals into endless scrolling and unfinished tasks pile up. Aaron explores practical ways to work with your brain's natural flow instead of...
Key takeaways:
- Break one task into a single action under two minutes to bypass initial resistance.
- Set a 10-minute timer on that task and stop when it rings, creating a clear boundary.
- Move your phone to another room during the session to cut distraction triggers.
- Repeat short blocks across the day to build progress through accumulation rather than perfection.

These strategies match how attention actually shifts, turning restless energy into small wins. Progress comes from consistent practice, not overnight changes. If these ideas help you subscribe for the next episodes and remember support is available at nine eight eight in the US and Canada when things feel too heavy.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adhd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148786/support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.]]>612advice,audio,checklist,essentials,guide,habits,howto,insights,learn,listen,overview,plan,playbook,podcast,practical,show,story,strategies,tips,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-adhd-sleep-rest-and-nervous-system-recovery--73439046
Key takeaways:
- Use a wind-down signal such as turning off screens 30 minutes early and switching to low-effort activities like listening to quiet music.
- Keep a notepad by the bed to capture late thoughts and set them aside until morning.
- Try a brief body scan under the covers to anchor your nervous system.
- Name one daily accomplishment out loud to close the mental work loop.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Use a wind-down signal such as turning off screens 30 minutes early and switching to low-effort activities like listening to quiet music.
- Keep a notepad by the bed to capture late thoughts and set them aside until morning.
- Try a brief body scan under the covers to anchor your nervous system.
- Name one daily accomplishment out loud to close the mental work loop.
https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). In an emergency, call 911. This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Pause tactics that interrupt the automatic agreement reflex
- Simple scripts for real-life requests that honor your calendar without guilt
- Systems to handle emails and asks before they reach your inbox
- Why standard boundary advice often fails ADHD brains and how to adapt it

Tune in for practical tools you can try this week instead of vague reminders that vanish by Monday. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show at https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Pause tactics that interrupt the automatic agreement reflex
- Simple scripts for real-life requests that honor your calendar without guilt
- Systems to handle emails and asks before they reach your inbox
- Why standard boundary advice often fails ADHD brains and how to adapt it

Tune in for practical tools you can try this week instead of vague reminders that vanish by Monday. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show at https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>1892adhd,anxiety,boundaries,communication,executive-function,guilt,habits,impulsivity,mental-health,neurodiversity,no,overwhelm,people-pleasing,productivity,rejection-sensitivity,relationships,self-care,self-help,stress-management,time-blindnessfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-adhd-triggers-without-shame--72856378 • Learn to recognize ordinary moments that commonly trigger intense reactions in ADHD
• Shift from automatic self-judgment to neutral observation of what actually happened
• Test one small, same-day adjustment like a simple work boundary to reduce future impact
• Treat triggers as useful signals instead of proof of personal failure

This grounded approach turns reactive spirals into clearer, trackable insights you can apply right away. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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• Shift from automatic self-judgment to neutral observation of what actually happened
• Test one small, same-day adjustment like a simple work boundary to reduce future impact
• Treat triggers as useful signals instead of proof of personal failure

This grounded approach turns reactive spirals into clearer, trackable insights you can apply right away. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>2334adhd,adhdmanagement,adhdpodcast,adhdstrategies,adhdtriggers,attentiondeficit,copingmechanisms,dailyroutines,emotionalregulation,emotionaltriggers,executivedysfunction,focusdisruption,mentalhealth,neurodivergent,productivityhacks,recognizingtriggers,sensoryoverload,shamefreetriggers,triggerswithoutshame,understandingtriggersfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-adhd-daily-coping-focus-tools-you-can-use-this-week--72807857
Key takeaways include:
- Build external anchors outside your head to catch details before they vanish.
- Keep actions tiny so they slot between existing routines without added pressure.
- Use visual and tactile signals together for better follow-through when focus drifts.
- Test one or two changes immediately and refine based on what sticks by midweek.

These ideas skip generic advice and target the exact moments chaos hits, from grabbing the wrong bag to forgetting meetings. No new apps or overhauls required—just small shifts you can try tomorrow.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>200e4e66-7e8c-49c7-912c-fa44e3547c92Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:55:33 +0000AaronIn this episode of ADHD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we dive into four practical daily coping strategies designed to fit seamlessly into any weekday morning or afternoon. These tools emphasize external structure over willpower, helping you cut...
Key takeaways include:
- Build external anchors outside your head to catch details before they vanish.
- Keep actions tiny so they slot between existing routines without added pressure.
- Use visual and tactile signals together for better follow-through when focus drifts.
- Test one or two changes immediately and refine based on what sticks by midweek.

These ideas skip generic advice and target the exact moments chaos hits, from grabbing the wrong bag to forgetting meetings. No new apps or overhauls required—just small shifts you can try tomorrow.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>2532adhd,adhd-tips,breaks,coping,daily,executive-function,external-structure,focus,habit,morning-routine,organization,pomodoro,productivity,reminders,routines,strategies,time-management,timers,use,weekfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-adhd-focus-forgetfulness-and-what-actually--72796431
Key takeaways:
- Use 10-minute timers to manage focus traps and reduce overwhelm
- Place external cues (notes, voice memos) where you'll naturally see them
- Create one dedicated spot for essentials like keys to cut daily frustration
- Link new habits to existing routines, such as checking your calendar after coffee
- Review daily wins instead of unfinished lists to build trust in your progress

These practical adjustments help tailor routines to your unique energy and attention levels. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at . Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Use 10-minute timers to manage focus traps and reduce overwhelm
- Place external cues (notes, voice memos) where you'll naturally see them
- Create one dedicated spot for essentials like keys to cut daily frustration
- Link new habits to existing routines, such as checking your calendar after coffee
- Review daily wins instead of unfinished lists to build trust in your progress

These practical adjustments help tailor routines to your unique energy and attention levels. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at . Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at adhd@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>394adhd,adhdbasicsforadults,adhddailyhabits,adhdfocus,adhdforgetfulness,adhdhacks,adhdproductivity,adhdreminders,adhdroutines,adhdstrategies,adhdsupport,adhdsystems,adhdtimemanagement,adhdtips,adhdworkingmemory,adultadhd,focustraps,managingadhd,practicaldailysystems,workingmemoryfalse11full