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The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

Written by: Donae Cannon
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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...

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  • Ep 127. I Hate Mindfulness- Mindful Ideas for ADHD
    Feb 18 2026

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    If you have ADHD and hate mindfulness or meditation… this episode is for you.

    Mindfulness is often recommended in ADHD coaching for emotional regulation, executive functioning, and focus — but for many ADHD brains, it feels frustrating, boring, or impossible.

    In this episode, we break down:

    • Why mindfulness can feel inaccessible with ADHD
    • Common barriers (stillness, “being bad at it,” forgetting, overwhelm)
    • How to practice mindfulness in action
    • Simple, realistic ways to start (even 30 seconds counts)

    You don’t have to sit still on a meditation cushion to benefit from mindfulness. You can practice while drinking coffee, washing dishes, walking, or doing everyday tasks.

    If traditional meditation hasn’t worked for you, this ADHD-friendly approach might.

    #ADHDCoaching #MindfulnessForADHD #ADHDWomen #ExecutiveFunction #EmotionalRegulation #ADHDStrategies #AdultADHD #Neurodivergent

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Why so many ADHDers hate mindfulness
    01:00 What mindfulness actually is
    02:00 Myth: You have to be still
    03:00 “I’m bad at mindfulness”
    04:00 When your brain won’t let go of tasks
    05:00 Start small (tiny practices)
    05:30 Don’t start with big emotions
    07:00 Why emotional mindfulness can feel overwhelming
    07:45 Remembering to practice (the real challenge)
    08:30 Make it work for your brain


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    10 mins
  • Ep 126. Tips for ADHD Goal-Haters: Make Goals Work for Your Brain!
    Jan 30 2026

    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 meaningful
    Breaking goals into small, achievable steps
    Celebrating tiny wins to keep motivation alive
    Becoming flexible with restarts without shame
    Eliminating friction that gets in the way of progress

    If you want ADHD-friendly, no-shame strategies for achieving goals that matter, this episode is for you.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 125. ADHD & Thought Distortions: How to Stop Overthinking
    Dec 17 2025

    💡👥 Group Coaching Info: Join our supportive group coaching to practice these tools with others:https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program

    Do unhelpful thoughts constantly get in your way? In this ADHD-friendly coaching episode, I break down practical strategies to identify, challenge, and reframe cognitive distortions.

    We’ll cover:

    -What thought distortions are and how they shape your reality
    -How to label, examine, and reframe automatic thoughts
    -Practical examples of mind reading, black-and-white thinking, and catastrophizing
    -Why affirmations often fail and what actually works
    -How to strengthen your mental “muscles” for flexibility

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – This One Thinking Pattern Is Wrecking Your Mental Health
    00:45 – The Hidden Thought Filter Running Your Life
    01:30 – The “Mind Reading” Mistake We Make in Social Situations
    02:15 – How Thought Distortions Create Anxiety, Shame & Isolation
    02:50 – You Can’t Stop Thoughts (But You Can Stop Believing Them)
    03:30 – Intrusive Thoughts: Why Your Brain Lies to You Sometimes
    04:15 – ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity & Constant Self-Monitoring
    04:55 – Step 1: Catch the Thought Before It Takes Over
    05:30 – Step 2: Put Your Thought on Trial (Scientist Mindset)
    06:30 – Step 3: Reframing Without Toxic Positivity
    07:30 – The To-Do List Spiral That Destroys Motivation
    08:25 – Why Affirmations Usually Backfire
    09:00 – The Driving Example That Exposes Your Mental Filters
    10:30 – Same Situation, Completely Different Reality
    11:05 – How to Train Your Brain to Do This Automatically
    11:30 – Get Support Practicing This Skill (Group Coaching)


    #ADHD #ADHDcoach #thoughtdistortions #cognitivetherapy #adhdtips #executivefunction #adhdlife #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #adhdsupport #mindsetshift #selfawareness

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    12 mins
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