The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
Episodes
126 episodes
Ep 126. Tips for ADHD Goal-Haters: Make Goals Work for Your Brain!
Struggling with goals as someone with ADHD? You’re not alone. In this video, I break down a practical, compassionate approach to making goals that actually fit your brain.We’ll cover:How to breathe life into your goals and make them...
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Ep 125. ADHD & Thought Distortions: How to Stop Overthinking
💡👥 Group Coaching Info: Join our supportive group coaching to practice these tools with others:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-programDo unhelpful thoughts constantly get in your way? In this ADHD-friendly coaching episode...
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Ep 123. Stop Forcing It: How Hidden Friction Hijacks ADHD Motivation
Learn about my group coaching program here!Schedule a call for 1:1 coaching here!Ever f...
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Ep 122. ADHD and the Holidays: Create Calm in the Chaos!
Today we’re talking about practical, realistic, brain-friendly ways to lower stress, avoid burnout, and protect your energy during the holidays.No perfection- just strategies that actually work your brain!In this video we cover:...
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Ep 121. A 10-Second ADHD Tool That Actually Calms Your Brain (Gratitude for ADHD Brains)
What if I told you there’s a free, 10-second tool that can help calm your ADHD brain, reduce stress, support sleep, improve mood, and build emotional resilience?In today’s video, we’re talking about gratitude practice for ADHD brains—an...
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Ep 120. ADHD and Locus of Control: How to Focus on What You Can Control (and Let Go of the Rest)
Watch YouTube video here.Learn more about working together here.If you live with ADHD, you know how exhausting it can...
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Ep.119 Tolerating Undone: Learning to Trust Yourself Even If Everything Isn’t Finished
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Ep 118. 3 Tips When Self Care & Hygiene Are Hard with ADHD!
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Ep 117. 10 ADHD‑Friendly Tips for Transitioning to College
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Ep 116. ADHD & Shame: Why Shame Stops You & What to Do About It
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Ep 115. Why Masking Feels Safer (and Why It’s Time to Stop If You Have ADHD)
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Ep 114. How to Stop Reacting and Start Choosing: ADHD & Emotional Regulation and The Bee vs. The SUV
Ever find yourself saying yes when you’re already overwhelmed… or lying in the heat of the moment even though you know better?This video breaks down how ADHD and nervous system dysregulation affects your ability to make real choices. Us...
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Ep 113. I Can't Get Started! Procrastination, Why Just Do It Doesn't Work (and When It Can)
Struggling with procrastination and wondering if you should “eat the frog” or start small? In this video, I break down two opposite but equally powerful strategies to help ADHD brains get unstuck and get going, without shame or bur...
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Ep 112. How to Build Habits with ADHD (That Actually Stick)
Do you tell yourself, “I’m just not a habit person”? I get it—and same. But ADHD doesn’t mean you can’t build habits—it means you need to build them differently.In this video, I walk you through how to create habits in a way that actual...
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Ep 111. Working Memory and ADHD: Why You Keep Forgetting (and What Actually Helps)
Watch on YouTube hereStruggling to remember simple steps—like turning on the oven or sending that important text—even when they really matter? You’re not alon...
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Ep 110. The “Ta-Da List”: The ADHD-Friendly Productivity Hack That Actually Works
Feeling like you never get enough done—even when you’re constantly busy? In this episode, I’m introducing the “Ta-Da List,” a simple, empowering productivity tool designed especially for ADHD brains. Learn how this pract...
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Ep 109. Emotional Regulation & ADHD: Tools That Work (Even If You Hate Mindfulness)
Emotional regulation isn’t about “staying calm”. It’s about experiencing the full range of emotions while still staying in control when we face big feelings. In this episode, I break down emotional regulation into a powerful, practi...
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Ep 108. Decision Paralysis & ADHD: How to Escape the Research Rabbit Hole
Ever spend way too long researching a “simple” decision—only to feel more confused than when you started? You’re not alone. In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains fall into the “over-research” trap and how to get out of it.&nb...
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Ep 107. Why Transitions Are So Hard with ADHD (And What to Do About It)
Why are transitions—like stopping watching Netflix to pay bills or switching from reading to getting ready for bed—so exhausting when you have ADHD? In this episode, I break down why transitions are uniquely challenging for...
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Ep 106. Am I Lazy? Or Am I Stuck? ADHD, Motivation & the Myth of Laziness
In this video, I unpack the myth of laziness—especially how it shows up for people with ADHD. If you've ever told yourself, “I’m just lazy,” or felt frustrated by your inability to take action, this is for you.We'll walk through...
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Ep 105: The Perfect Planner for ADHD?
The Perfect Planner for ADHD? Let’s Talk Time Systems That Actually WorkIf you’ve ever thought this planner is going to change my life... only to abandon it weeks later, you are not alone! Today, we’re diving into ...
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Ep 104. ADHD and Executive Functioning- Do You Drive an Automatic or Regular Transmission?
ADHD and Executive Functioning – The Manual vs Automatic Transmission AnalogyManaging everyday tasks with ADHD can take so much more effort than we think it should! In this video, we explore an analogy that helps explain what it's like ...
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Ep 103. Do This Instead of Hunting the Perfect Planner for ADHD!
🧠 The Perfect Planner for ADHD? Let’s Talk Time Systems That Actually WorkIf you’ve ever thought this planner is going to change my life... only to abandon it weeks later, you are not alone! Today, we’re diving into the REAL re...
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Ep 102. How to Manage Your TOO MANY Things To Do List! | ADHD Dump List Weekly Planner Strategy
Struggling to keep track of all the things? 😵💫 You’re not alone—and there’s a better way. In this video, ADHD coach and occupational therapist Donae introduces a powerful executive functioning tool: the Dump List Weekly Planner. This simple, A...
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