Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #372: 10 Signs You’re In A Dysfunctional Family

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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Benjamin Hollingsworth, best known as Brady on Virgin River and from The Christmas Ring. While audiences feel like they know him from the screen, this conversation offers something much more personal: Benjamin opens up publicly for the first time about his ADHD.

We dive into his diagnosis story: when he first realized his brain worked differently, what signs were there all along, and how getting diagnosed shifted his self-understanding. Benjamin shares what it’s really like navigating ADHD in the high-pressure world of TV and film, from long days on set to the intense focus required when the cameras roll.

We also talk about fatherhood: raising three boys while managing an ADHD brain, and the kind of dad he wants to be. It’s an honest, relatable conversation about identity, growth, and learning how to work with your brain instead of against it.

Whether you’re a fan of Virgin River or simply curious how ADHD shows up behind the scenes of a successful acting career, this episode offers a rare and meaningful glimpse into the real life of someone you thought you already knew.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #358: The Day I Hired a Frontal Lobe: How Paying for Help Pulled Me Out of ADHD Chaos

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In this episode, I sit down with dyslexia expert Natalie Brooks for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about what dyslexia really looks like and how it often overlaps with ADHD in ways that can be confusing, frustrating, and deeply validating once understood.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have dyslexia, or love someone who does, this episode will help you connect the dots and feel less alone.

We also dive into Natalie’s new book, Dyslexia Unlocked, which offers practical tools and empowering insights for dyslexic adults navigating a world that wasn’t designed for their brains.

Dyslexia Unlocked

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #356: Tech Jobs + ADHD Minds: How David Made It Work

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Let’s talk about AI—because I know some of you are curious, some of you are already using it constantly, and some of you are like, “absolutely not.” All fair.

In this episode, I’m sharing how tools like ChatGPT can actually support an ADHD brain in real life. Not as a replacement for your thinking, your relationships, or your treatment—but as something that can hold your thoughts, help you get unstuck, and make it easier to follow through when your brain is overwhelmed. Because when you have ADHD, you’re carrying a lot all at once, and having something that can help you organize, process, and respond in the moment can be a game changer.

We also talk about the concerns—because they’re real. AI isn’t perfect, it can be inaccurate, and it shouldn’t replace human support. And at the same time, when used intentionally, it can be a powerful, low-barrier tool that helps bridge the gap between knowing what you want to do and actually doing it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will open your eyes to a new kind of support that’s available to you right now.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #354: Why Even Your Own To-Dos Feel Like An Attack: The Explosive Reality Of Adult PDA

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“Why do I look forward to the weekend all week… and then completely fall apart when it gets here?”

If your weekends start with hope and end with overwhelm, guilt, or total shutdown—welcome to the club!

In this episode, I’m breaking down why unstructured time is uniquely challenging for ADHD brains… and how to create weekends that actually feel good (without turning them into a rigid, miserable schedule).

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Kristen hosted a live master class on Wednesday 4/1 and we thought you’d enjoy the replay! If you prefer to watch on youtube, you can do that here. Find the worksheet Kristen provided here. Join FOCUSED and save $100 on the relationships course in April here.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #352: The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What To Do: PDA & Low-Demand Parenting (With Casey Ehrlich)

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If you’ve ever set a goal, made a plan, felt excited… and then somehow done the exact opposite—welcome to the ADHD self-sabotage club.

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful class from inside my ADHD coaching membership, FOCUSED, all about self-sabotage—why it happens, what it actually means, and how to finally understand what’s going on in your brain.

But before we get into it, a little context:

Right now, I’m intentionally taking the path of least resistance to support my ADHD brain and protect my energy. Instead of creating brand-new content from scratch while feeling stretched thin, I’m sharing some of the most impactful classes I’ve already taught inside FOCUSED.

And this one?

It got raving reviews.

Members told me:

1. “This explained my brain in a way I’ve never understood before.”
2. “I finally see what’s happening when I get in my own way.”

So if you’ve ever told yourself:

1. “Why can’t I just follow through?”
2. “What is wrong with me?”
3. “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?”

This episode is going to shift how you see yourself—and your ADHD. Because self-sabotage isn’t a character flaw. It’s a pattern with a reason. And once you understand it, everything starts to change.

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