SuccessFULL With ADHD ADHD, Shame & Self-Worth: Russ Jones Explains how to Show Up (Even at 40%)
In this episode, I’m joined by Russ Jones, the incredibly relatable and hilarious host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast and creator of the ADHD Big Brother community. Russ is not only a productivity coach trained in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific strategies—he’s also someone who’s walked the walk. Diagnosed later in life, Russ turned his own challenges into a mission to serve others, helping adults with ADHD cut through the noise and get the “tough stuff” done.
We dive into Russ’s ADHD journey—from late diagnosis to creating a thriving support community built around daily accountability, humor, and vulnerability. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in self-doubt, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that consistent, small steps can lead to transformational change. Tune in to hear how Russ turned a quit-smoking forum into the blueprint for an ADHD support system that actually works.
Russ Jones is a productivity coach trained in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific coaching. He’s committed to helping adults with ADHD get the tough stuff done. His personal journey, including a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, fuels his passion for empowering the ADHD community, by simplifying the chaos of our unique skull spaghetti (his word for brains), and offering easy to apply solutions. Russ hosts the ADHD Big Brother podcast and is the founder of the ADHD Big Brother community, an online platform where he and members successfully give and get daily support and make progress on their goals, proving that community is one of the greatest tools to a well-managed and productive ADHD life.
Episode Highlights:
[1:02] - Introducing Russ Jones and his passion for simplifying the ADHD experience
[2:45] - Getting diagnosed at 40 and navigating the grief and relief
[5:00] - From actor to ADHD advocate: Russ’s early career and challenges
[9:22] - The emotional crash during COVID and rediscovering purpose
[12:46] - Launching his podcast and coaching practice
[14:10] - How quitting nicotine inspired the ADHD Big Brother community
[15:32] - The power of daily accountability and owning our struggles
[18:47] - What showing up consistently looks like—even on bad days
[20:27] - How community transforms shame into progress
[22:20] - Behind the scenes of the ADHD Big Brother platform and how it works
[25:16] - Gamifying success with “Skull Spaghetti” and badge rewards
[27:11] - Crushing long-term goals with consistent, low-pressure action
[30:04] - The “inverted mountain” analogy for achieving goals with ADHD
[33:39] - One big takeaway: be cool with yourself, even on hard days
Links & Resources:
- Russ Jones’ ADHD Community & Podcast: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/
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