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
112 episodes
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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Ep 101. What ADHD Looks Like in Girls And Why it Matters for Adult Diagnosis
🧠 ADHD in Girls: What It Really Looks Like | Real Stories & Insights📌 What does ADHD look like in girls? Is it different from how it appears in boys? And why does it matter?In this episode, we dive deep into what ADHD c...
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Ep 100. Overstimulated by Your Kids? You're NOT a Bad Parent (ADHD & Sensory Tips)
In this video, I explain how sensory differences between parents and children can cause guilt, burnout, and dysregulation—especially for neurodivergent parents.This video offers practical tools and insights to help you navigate sensory ...
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Ep. 99 How Multi-Passionate Professionals Can Unlock Their Career Paths!
Today I’m chatting with Shell Mendelson, an author and career coach who teaches how you can find the right career path with ADHD.She helps multi-passionate professionals discover how to explore their interests and consider essential care...
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Ep 98. Tips for Prioritization, Delegation, & Easing Transitions: Interview with Skye Waterson
In this podcast episode, I'm chatting with Skye Waterson, a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation.Skye's services help overwhelmed professionals with...
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Ep 97. How Your Stories Hold You Back (And How to Change Them!)
Sometimes when we struggle, we find ourselves believing the same old "stories" that have been bouncing around in our heads for years.Things like:"I always drop the ball""I'm such a disaster"...
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Ep 96. Interview with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)
In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken and You, Me, & Our ADHD Family. In the second episode, we'll continue to discuss her new book, including these topics:
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Ep 95. ADHD Families: Interview with Tamara Rosier (Part 1)
In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken.We'll discuss her new book, You, Me, & Our ADHD Family!Topics we cover in this 2 podcast series:using transfor...
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Ep 94. NEW Sensory Strategies for ADHD!
ADHD impacts our ability to regulate our attention, activity level, and emotions! We need easy tools to help us regulate in order to show up the way we want.Sensory strategies are the perfect "body-level" tool that can help you calm ...
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Ep 93. How to Get Better at Task Initiation
Task initiation is an executive functioning skill and can be a HUGE struggle for us (especially when we're overwhelmed). What can we do? (other than "try harder" or "just do it"). Today I'll share tips to help you get started when ...
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Ep 92. ADHD and Medication; Do or Don't?
The use of ADHD medications is a personal choice and one that can generate a good amount of confusion. How do we know whether or not to try medication as a tool to manage ADHD? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Is the stigma that conti...
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Ep 91. ADHD and Late Diagnosis: Interview with Meredith Carder
Today I chat with Meredith Carder, author of "It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life". Meredith is an ADHD coach, content creator, speaker and author who is passionate about helping those with ADHD ...
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Ep 90. Help for When You Don't Follow Through
We all do it. We planned to do something, believed we would and then we drop the ball. For whatever reasons, something we 100 % planned to do didn't happen.When we don't follow through with the things that matter to us, we may ...
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