Managing a household with ADHD - with special guest Ryan Mayer (Ep. 5)

10/21/24 • 38 min

How does ADHD make managing a household difficult?

In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD.

The conversation centers around Ryan's 'Folding with Friends' initiative, which uses body doubling to make mundane chores like folding laundry more engaging. They explore various techniques to tackle daily tasks, like using visual reminders and gamifying routine activities. They emphasize the importance of accepting one's unique methods and creating an environment that suits their ADHD needs. Ryan also shares insights from his coaching experience, advocating for personalized strategies to navigate life with ADHD.

00:00 Welcome to Distractables

00:35 Introducing Ryan Mayer: ADHD Coach

00:48 ADHD at Home: Managing Household Chores

02:03 Body Doubling: The Power of Folding with Friends

03:19 Making Chores Fun: Tips and Tricks

11:30 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Understanding

12:42 ADHD Coaching: Common Struggles and Solutions

20:01 Embracing Flexibility in Productivity

20:29 The Power of Phone Placement

21:43 The Notebook Solution

22:24 Creative Alarm Strategies

24:29 Exploring Phone Customization

29:09 Visual Reminders for Daily Tasks

35:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

Where you can find us!

Marie and Llama Life

Jesse

Ryan

Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.

Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse

How does ADHD make managing a household difficult?

In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD.

00:00 Welcome to Distractables

00:35 Introducing Ryan Mayer: ADHD Coach

00:48 ADHD at Home: Managing Household Chores

02:03 Body Doubling: The Power of Folding with Friends

03:19 Making Chores Fun: Tips and Tricks

11:30 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Understanding

12:42 ADHD Coaching: Common Struggles and Solutions

20:01 Embracing Flexibility in Productivity

20:29 The Power of Phone Placement

21:43 The Notebook Solution

22:24 Creative Alarm Strategies

24:29 Exploring Phone Customization

29:09 Visual Reminders for Daily Tasks

35:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

Where you can find us!

Marie and Llama Life

Jesse

Ryan

Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.

Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse

Previous Episode

ADHD in the workplace - with special guest Meredith Carder (Ep. 4)

How will your ADHD diagnosis impact your work and career? Do you have to, or, should you, tell your work about your diagnosis? What should you consider?

In this episode co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson discuss ADHD in the workplace with special guest Meredith Carter, an ADHD coach and author of the book 'It All Makes Sense Now'.

The conversation covers Meredith's background in psychology and corporate training, as well as personal experiences with ADHD. They delve into the challenges and strategies related to disclosing ADHD in the workplace and finding effective accommodations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of creating personal systems that cater to one's individual needs and being strategic in communicating these within a work environment.

Meredith also shares insights into her new book, her approach to writing, and the support she received from the ADHD community. The discussion touches on the societal and personal hurdles individuals with ADHD face, underlining the need for understanding and compassionate work environments.

00:00 Welcome to The Distractables

00:30 Introducing Meredith Carter

01:01 Meredith's Background and Journey

03:47 ADHD in the Workplace Challenges

10:33 Disclosing ADHD at Work

18:14 Effective Accommodations for ADHD

26:05 Meredith's Book Journey

32:43 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us

Where you can find us!

Marie and Llama Life

Jesse

Meredith

Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.

Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse

Next Episode

RSD and Relationships with ADHD - with special guest Ari Scott (Ep. 6)

How does Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affect ADHDers? What does it feel like? And how can it be managed?

In this episode of The Distractables, hosts Marie and Jessie welcome The ADHD Entrepreneur Ari Scott for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of ADHD.

The discussion covers Ari's late diagnosis and entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the emotional challenges such as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and broader emotional disregulation. How does RSD affect both personal and professional relationships? How does having a community of ADHDers help? Marie, Jesse and Ari also explore practical advice for managing ADHD in various life aspects, including leveraging positive reinforcement strategies in both personal interactions and intimate settings.

00:00 Welcome to The Distractables

00:38 Meet Ari Scott: The ADHD Entrepreneur

01:35 Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

02:39 Late Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of ADHD

06:54 Emotional Dysregulation and RSD

16:12 Personal Experiences with RSD

19:25 Understanding Rejection and Emotional Responses

19:57 Professional vs. Personal Rejection

23:51 The Power of Labels and ADHD Awareness

26:08 Building Community and Finding Support

28:43 Positive Reinforcement and ADHD

30:28 ADHD in Relationships and Daily Life