

Reimagining Productivity with ADHD
Marla Cummins, ADHD and Productivity Coach
Reimagining Productivity with ADHD isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about focusing on what matters most to you. I’m Marla Cummins, an ADHD and productivity coach, and in each episode I share practical tools, grounded strategies, and a compassionate perspective to help you follow through, find more ease, and shape a life that truly works for you.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 19min
What ADHD Adults Need to Build Self-Esteem
What if everything you think you know about self-esteem is wrong? Learn what ADHD adults need to grow confidence and thrive.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 19min
How ADHD Adults Can Create Motivation Without Urgency
Discover how to cultivate motivation without relying on urgency. Learn why urgency often becomes a crutch for those with ADHD and the planning challenges they face. Marla discusses emotional blockers and the costs of waiting for last-minute stress. She offers practical alternatives, such as task containers and updated calendars, plus strategies for effective planning. With tips on accountability and honoring personal interests, this conversation is a roadmap for building consistent motivation.

Oct 24, 2025 • 19min
How ADHD Adults Manage Emotional Dysregulation
Do your emotions overwhelm you? Discover the strategies, habits, and resources you can use to manage ADHD emotional dysregulation.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 17min
ADHD and Willpower: Here Is the Better Alternative
Exploring the flaws of traditional willpower, the discussion highlights its three components and how they relate to ADHD. It emphasizes understanding one’s self-control challenges as a pathway to improvement. The podcast suggests reframing willpower as a GPS that uses external resources as support. Practical strategies are shared for boosting motivation and follow-through, like fostering accountability and utilizing tools. Listeners learn the importance of designing supportive environments rather than relying solely on personal strength.

Oct 4, 2025 • 19min
How Do ADHD Symptoms Present in High-Functioning Adults?
Discover how ADHD symptoms show up in high-functioning adults, and why success on the outside can mask daily struggles.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 16min
What to Say When Setting Boundaries with ADHD
Learn why setting boundaries can be so hard. And how to set them with greater ease so you can focus on what matters.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 14min
ADHD Accountability: How to Make It Work for You
Discover how accountability can transform your approach to goals without the burden of shame. Learn about three types of accountability tailored for adults with ADHD. The discussion emphasizes building supportive partnerships that foster success. With practical strategies in hand, you’ll find out how to make accountability a powerful ally in your journey.

Aug 26, 2025 • 20min
The Steps to Prevent and Recover From ADHD Mistakes
Explore the four common mistakes made by adults with ADHD and learn how to prevent them. Discover the importance of slowing down to avoid serious errors and practical tools like checklists. Dive into decision-making strategies that help manage impulsivity, including the powerful STOP method. Embrace self-compassion as you navigate your mistakes and understand that they are part of the learning process. Be inspired to approach productivity with a healthier mindset!

Aug 19, 2025 • 19min
How You Can Maintain Consistency With ADHD
What if trying to be consistent in everything is actually sabotaging your productivity? Here's what works better.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 18min
Calendar Strategies That Reduce ADHD Overwhelm
Episode Summary If using a calendar feels more frustrating than helpful with ADHD, this episode is for you. You’ll learn practical strategies to make your calendar support your energy, priorities, and follow-through. From weekly reviews to color coding, you’ll get doable ideas you can test without overhauling your whole life. What You’ll Learn About Using A Calendar With ADHD Transcript: ADHD Calendar Strategies (00:00): Are you looking for strategies so you can actually use your calendar effectively? If you are, you’re in the right place. This is part two of a two-part series on ADHD and calendars. And if you haven’t listened to part one yet, that episode dives into the emotional and practical challenges of using calendars with ADHD. But what you’ll hear today...
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