It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds

Caren Magill

It’s the ADHD-Friendly Show, where we celebrate smart, creative women with ADHD. We focus on the positive aspects of our neurodiversity and share tips, hacks and life advice on playing to your own unique strengths at work and life. There’s no denying that living with ADHD can be challenging (especially around menopause, holy smokes), but focusing on the good is the best way to create energy, focus and follow through, so that’s what we do here. Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/carenmagill My Website: www.itsadhdfriendly.com Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdXA7ul

  • 14 minutes 20 seconds
    I Wish I Knew This About ADHD Productivity Sooner...

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    🔥 Join the ADHD Reset this January! Get on the waitlist: [https://itsadhdfriendly.com/RESET]

    - 6-week program
    - Live coaching
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    - Structured lessons
    - Workbooks
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    As someone who's spent 4 years diving deep into ADHD productivity, I've discovered that it's not about finding the perfect planner or morning routine. Here's what really matters:

    1. Building Self-Awareness
    2. Getting Clear on What You Want
    3. Creating Systems (Not Goals)
    4. Establishing a Planning System
    5. Managing Your Capacity

    💡 Key Takeaways:
    - Productivity isn't about being busy—it's about doing things that matter to YOU
    - Life happens in the process, not in achieving goals
    - Small, sustainable systems beat grand gestures every time
    - Your capacity includes energy, interest, focus, attention, time, and resources

    🎓 About Me:
    I'm Karen McGill, a certified ADHD coach and late-diagnosed ADHDer helping busy, ambitious brains achieve sustainable productivity.


    #ADHD #ADHDProductivity #ProductivityTips #ADHDCoaching #ExecutiveFunction


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    20 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 13 minutes 21 seconds
    ADHD Holidays🎄Why I Canceled Christmas (And What Happened Next)

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    Does your ADHD make the holidays feel impossible? You're not alone! In this podcast I share my journey from holiday overwhelm to finally finding peace - including why I completely canceled Christmas and what I learned. Perfect for anyone with ADHD feeling crushed by holiday expectations and seeking a more authentic way to celebrate.

    🔑 Key Topics:

    • ADHD holiday survival strategies
    • Dealing with sensory overload
    • Setting boundaries with family
    • Creating new traditions that work for YOUR brain
    • Real talk about holiday expectations

    👉 For neurodivergent folks struggling with:

    • Holiday overwhelm
    • Family pressure
    • Gift-giving anxiety
    • Sensory challenges
    • Traditional expectations

    ✨ Discover how to create a holiday season that actually works for your ADHD brain - without the guilt, overwhelm, or traditional chaos.

    #ADHDHolidays #NeurodivergentHolidays #ADHDTips #HolidayStress #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentLife #ADHDCommunity #ChristmasOverwhelm

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    13 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 19 seconds
    The lazy genius way to plan 2025 using AI

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    🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    Perplexity AI: https://hi.switchy.io/NgFR
    My Notion Planning Templates: https://swiy.co/v2a
    Values & Strengths Email Series: https://carenmagill.myflodesk.com/t8hdvzq61o

    Transform your goal-setting game with this ADHD-friendly planning system using AI! Perfect for anyone who's tired of traditional planning methods that just don't stick.

    🎯 TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Introduction
    2:15 Reflecting on 2024
    4:30 Identifying Your Gains
    7:45 Using AI for Planning
    12:30 Practical Example: Marathon Training
    16:45 How to Use Your Planner
    19:20 Final Tips

    If you've struggled with following through on goals, this simple AI-powered system will help you create an achievable plan that actually works for your ADHD brain. Learn how to break down big goals into manageable steps and create systems that run in the background.


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    6 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 13 minutes 51 seconds
    I Built My Business Ass-Backwards (& It Worked!)

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    🎯 RESOURCE: Click to Download the ADHD Entrepreneur Roadmap

    As an ADHD entrepreneur, do you struggle with following traditional business advice? Discover why breaking away from "herd mentality" might be the key to your success!

    In this video, we explore:

    • Why conventional business strategies often fail ADHD entrepreneurs
    • The power of trusting your unique business instincts
    • How authenticity beats consistency for neurodivergent business owners
    • Why messy action trumps perfectionism

    Being a successful ADHD entrepreneur means building systems that work for YOUR brain, not following someone else's playbook. Stop forcing yourself into neurotypical business models and start embracing your unique strengths!

    #ADHDentrepreneur #ADHDbusiness #neurodivergententrepreneur #ADHDsuccess #businesstips #entrepreneurship #ADHD #smallbusiness

    Timestamps: 0:00 Why traditional business advice fails 2:15 The problem with consistency 4:30 Embracing messy action 6:45 Finding your authentic voice 8:30 Building systems that work for you


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    29 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 54 seconds
    5 ADHD Entrepreneurship Pitfalls & How to Overcome Them

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    🎯 Episode Overview:
    For ADHD adults and aspiring entrepreneurs, learn the common pitfalls that prevent moving from idea to launch, plus practical strategies to overcome them.

    🔑 Key Points:

    1. Shiny Object Syndrome
    • Constantly jumping between business ideas
    • Solution: Use the 48-hour rule - park new ideas for 48 hours before evaluating them
    • Creates distance between stimulus and response
    1. Perfectionism Paralysis
    • Endless research and planning without action
    • Solution: Ask yourself:
      • "What's the fastest path to revenue?"
      • "What are we optimizing for?"
    1. Complexity Overwhelm
    • Getting stuck in tools, systems, and platform decisions
    • Solution: Start with basics only:
      • One offer
      • One customer type
      • One platform
      • Simple website
      • Email service
    1. Energy Mismatch
    • Building a business that doesn't align with your ADHD traits and personality
    • Solution: Understand your:
      • Energy fluctuations
      • Strengths
      • Work style preferences
      • Introvert/extrovert needs
    1. Everything All at Once Syndrome
    • Trying to tackle all business tasks simultaneously
    • Solution: Break down tasks into smaller components
    • Recognize that some tasks (like Facebook ads) require multiple skill sets

    💡 Fun Fact: ADHD adults are 2-3 times more likely to pursue entrepreneurship than neurotypicals

    🔗 Resources Mentioned:

    • AI Tools List: itsADHDfriendly.com/AItools
    • ADHD Entrepreneur Roadmap (mentioned during energy mismatch discussion)

    🎯 Action Step:
    Use these awareness tools to identify which pitfalls are holding you back and implement the suggested strategies to move forward with your business launch.

    #ADHDEntrepreneur #ADHDBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ADHDPodcast


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    22 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 10 minutes 29 seconds
    🌪️ Stuck in an ADHD Thought Tornado? Here's Your Way Out

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    Transform your ADHD over thinking into clear action with this game-changing framework. As an ADHD coach, I'm sharing my personal experience and the exact method I use to break free from mental chaos. Perfect for busy, ambitious ADHDers who feel stuck in their heads!

    🕐 TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 - Introduction
    1:15 - ADHD vs Neurotypical Thought Patterns
    2:30 - Why We Get Stuck in Thought Spirals
    4:45 - My Recent Experience
    7:20 - The Framework Solution
    9:15 - How to Apply This Today

    🔑 KEY POINTS:

    Understanding ADHD thought patterns
    The brain dump method
    Problem vs. Distraction sorting
    Taking action with clarity


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    15 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 24 seconds
    Your Adult ADHD Questions Answered - Perimenopause, managing without meds, productivity + more

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    ADHD Challenge + Strengths Assessment
     

    In this episode, I answer your questions about adult ADHD, sharing my personal journey, including how my symptoms changed during perimenopause, and provide practical strategies for managing emotional dysregulation, fluctuating desires, and productivity challenges. As someone diagnosed with ADHD at 51, I offer insights on adapting classic productivity advice for neurodivergent brains, as well as tips for navigating the entrepreneurial path with ADHD.

    Key Timestamps:

    1:30 - How ADHD symptoms changed during perimenopause
    6:00 - Adapting productivity advice for ADHD brains
    12:45 - Tips for managing emotional regulation and fluctuating desires
    19:00 - Avoiding common ADHD pitfalls in entrepreneurship
    22:45 - My qualifications and experience with ADHD

    Be sure to check out the links I mention throughout the video for additional resources on ADHD self-care, nervous system regulation, and more. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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    8 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 9 minutes 56 seconds
    How to Know What You Really Want (Not What Others Want for You)

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    Struggling to figure out what you truly want in life? After spending 50+ years doing things I didn't want, I've cracked the code on how to discover your authentic desires. In this episode, I break down 5 powerful strategies to help you uncover what you genuinely want - whether you're just starting out or in midlife.

    💎 Needs and values assessments
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    🔑 Key Points:
    How to distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic values
    Why experimenting with "going without" reveals your true desires
    The importance of trying new things (and why it's okay to quit)
    How to become a researcher of your own life experiences
    Why your wants will (and should) evolve over time


    #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #LifeAdvice #CareerAdvice #PersonalDevelopment


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    1 November 2024, 7:00 am
  • 10 minutes 43 seconds
    I Found the Antidote to ADHD Perfectionism (Not Where You'd Expect)

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    👉 Book:  The Gap + The Gain

    As someone with ADHD, I was blown away by this non-ADHD book that perfectly addresses our struggles with perfectionism, fear of starting, and rejection sensitivity. In this video, I break down "The Gap and the Gain" by Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan, explaining why it should be required reading for anyone with ADHD who battles with measuring up to impossible standards.
    Learn how to shift from focusing on what you haven't accomplished (the gap) to appreciating how far you've come (the gain). I share my personal success metrics and explain how this mindset shift can help ADHDers overcome perfectionism and finally start taking action. If you're tired of feeling like you're never doing enough, this perspective could be game-changing for your ADHD journey.
    #ADHD #ADHDTips #Perfectionism #PersonalDevelopment #ADHDLife


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    DISTRACTION TO ACTION SELF-PACED ADHD COACHING PROGRAM : http://bit.ly/3UI02w0
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    THE ORGANIZED BUSINESS - https://bit.ly/3LOSRB2

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    25 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 46 seconds
    Simple Strategy for Managing Overwhelm + Wrapping up the Curiosity Based Goal

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    In this episode, I'm getting real with you about my recent struggles with overwhelm, perfectionism, and the chaos of balancing life and entrepreneurship. I'm giving you the lowdown on my 30-day Instagram experiment using curiosity-based goal planning - trust me, it's been a wild ride! I'm pulling back the curtain on the whole process and how it's impacted my mental health.

    But that's not all - I'm also sharing some practical strategies I've been using to manage overwhelm. Get ready for a unique approach involving voice recordings and a little AI assistance (yeah, I'm getting creative here!).

    Oh, and I can't wait to tell you about this mind-blowing concept I've discovered in a book I'm reading - it's all about "the gap and the gain." It's completely shifted my perspective on how I measure my personal growth and success.

    This episode is packed with actionable takeaways, whether you're wrestling with ADHD, perfectionism, or the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. I'm laying it all out there, sharing my ups and downs, in hopes that my experiences might help you navigate your own challenges.


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    18 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 16 minutes 50 seconds
    Why Perfectionism is Killing Your Dreams (and How to Fix It)

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    I'm diving into a topic that hits home for many of us with ADHD – overthinking. In this episode, I'm sharing my journey to 100,000 YouTube subscribers and introducing you to the power of "messy action."

    If you've ever found yourself stuck in the details or paralyzed by perfectionism, this one's for you. We'll explore why your brain might be keeping you in minutiae-land and how to break free. I'll give you practical tips on embracing imperfection and making real progress on your goals, whether it's starting a business or tackling personal projects.

    From curiosity-based goal setting to pushing past mental roadblocks, we're covering it all. By the end, you'll be ready to ask yourself, "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" and take that first messy step towards what really matters to you. Let's break free from overthinking and start over-achieving – ADHD style!


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    DISTRACTION TO ACTION SELF-PACED ADHD COACHING PROGRAM : http://bit.ly/3UI02w0

    VISION TO ACTION NOTION TEMPLATE - https://bit.ly/3XEAYZc

    THE ORGANIZED BUSINESS - https://bit.ly/3LOSRB2


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    11 October 2024, 7:00 am
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