Ep 104. ADHD and Executive Functioning- Do You Drive an Automatic or Regular Transmission?

ADHD and Executive Functioning – The Manual vs Automatic Transmission Analogy

Managing everyday tasks with ADHD can take so much more effort than we think it should! In this video, we explore an analogy that helps explain what it's like to live with ADHD: driving a manual transmission vs. an automatic.

This isn't about which brain "version" is better or worse—it's about understanding that you may need to learn how to consciously "shift gears" when others do it automatically. This DOES take more effort in the beginning, but once you master your own system, it becomes second nature!

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🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: ADHD and the Car Analogy
00:30 – Automatic vs. Manual Transmission Explained
01:00 – Executive Functioning & the ADHD Brain
02:00 – Why Some Skills Feel Harder With ADHD
03:00 – Making Lists: It’s Not That Simple
04:00 – Breaking Down the Breakdown: Why Lists Fail
05:00 – Compassion and Curiosity: Not Everyone Gets It
06:00 – Advocating for Yourself Without Burning Out
06:30 – Normalizing Manual Transmission: Building Your Own Systems
07:00 – Real-Life Example: When Automatic Feels Awkward
07:30 – Wrap-Up: Understanding the Difference Makes All the Difference
08:00 – Next Steps & Resources for Support