Thoroughly ADHD
I'm Alex Delmar, a certified ADHD coach and person with ADHD. I'm here to share what I've learned so other people with ADHD can enjoy better lives!
Episodes
16 episodes
Second Level Motivation for ADHD Brains
What do you do when a task is interesting, novel, or urgent, and you still aren't getting it done? This episode covers some strategies for completing difficult, but important tasks, such as using "reset" techniques, reframing tasks from a value...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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4:59
The R-Word That Changed My Life With ADHD
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of endless decisions, unfinished tasks, and the nagging sense that you're forgetting something important? You're not alone. For those of us with ADHD, our days often feel like a constant battle against our own m...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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4:53
The Life-Changing PSA Technique for Managing ADHD
Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling after locking yourself out, misplacing something important, or saying something you immediately regret? For those with ADHD, these mishaps can accumulate into significant wasted time, money, and em...
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6:44
The ADHD Brain's Motivation Manual: Urgency, Interest, and Novelty
Motivation isn't just elusive for those with ADHD—it operates fundamentally differently. As someone living with ADHD and coaching others through similar challenges, I've seen how conventional advice to "just push through" consistently fails us....
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Episode 13
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4:39
Consistency is key to cleaning with ADHD
Ever considered asking for a clean house instead of gifts for your birthday? That's exactly what I did for my 50th, and despite my mother's horror, those few hours of help made a world of difference. This deeply personal admission opens our con...
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Episode 12
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4:56
Your ADHD doesn't mean you're doomed to live in chaos.
Struggling with clutter and chaos as an ADHD adult? You're not alone—and it doesn't have to stay that way.Most organizing advice simply doesn't work for ADHD brains. We need strategies that acknowledge our need for stimulation, our inco...
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6:08
Everything in its Place
If you have ADHD, your struggle with clutter probably isn't laziness—your brain works differently and needs systems that accommodate your unique processing style. I share my personal journey from a space so chaotic I couldn't let friends use my...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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5:54
Mindfulness for the ADHD Brain
Your brain constantly switching channels without permission? That's the reality for many with ADHD, where focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation become daily challenges. Mindfulness offers a powerful solution that literally rewires th...
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4:45
Your ADHD Doesn't Have to Sabotage Your Social Life
People with ADHD often struggle in relationships because common symptoms like time blindness, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and forgetfulness can make us seem unreliable or self-centered. By developing specific strategies and increasing...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:14
Loneli-ADHD: When Your Brain Makes Being Social Extra Hard
Loneliness affects up to 90% of people with ADHD, creating significant health impacts and exacerbating negative outcomes already associated with the condition. Authentic connections and practical strategies can help overcome isolation and build...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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4:37
Your ADHD Brain Is Working Against Your Bedtime, But You Can Outsmart It
Executive function deficits with ADHD create significant barriers to establishing healthy sleep routines, from impulsively starting projects late at night to losing track of time while hyper-focused on activities.• Start your bedtime ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:53
Your ADHD Brain Isn't Lazy—It's Running on a Different Clock
Ever set five different alarm clocks only to sleep through them all? You're not alone. For the 75% of us with ADHD who struggle with delayed sleep-wake cycles, mornings aren't just tough—they're biologically challenging. Your brain literally pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:34
Exercise as Essential ADHD Treatment: Building Movement Into Your Daily Routine
Exercise is a crucial component of ADHD treatment that helps improve attention, focus, and overall cognitive function. All coaching clients report feeling better with regular movement, yet it's often the first healthy habit abandoned when life ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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4:53
People with ADHD live shorter lives, but it doesn't have to be that way
The four cornerstones of ADHD treatment – sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindfulness – don't just improve symptoms but can also close the 6-12 year longevity gap that exists between people with ADHD and their neurotypical peers.• Sleep...
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5:22
ADHD & The Healthy Food Struggle
Feeding ourselves nutritious meals regularly requires significant executive function, precisely what ADHD brains struggle with most. • Missing hunger cues and poor self-monitoring often lead to impulsive food choices• Resear...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:24
Fishmonger Fiasco: How a Simple Shopping Trip Exposed My ADHD Triggers
Facing a meltdown when you're supposed to be an ADHD expert is humbling. That's exactly what happened to me at a grocery store fish counter, where a simple question spiraled into tears, frustration, and me contemplating an eight-mile walk home ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:59