

ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts
Russ Jones
Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let's have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti. Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters Peoples Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast! Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. Do any of these debilitate you: I have no motivation to do boring things. I can't get started! I have choice paralysis. I have so much self-loathing. I have a million unfinished projects. I have no time management skills. If so, I can help. My name is Russ Jones, I'm a former actor/comedian and a current ADHD Big Brother. I am diagnosed with ADHD and Depressive Disorder. My mission is to help adults wiith ADHD who struggle in the way that I did, and still do, with managing their ADHD and Depression symptoms. I'm trained in integrative wellness coaching and have education and years of experience in ADHD specific coaching. My view is that this process is most effective through community. Visit adhdbigbrother.circle.so to learn about our growing community of adults with ADHD who are all getting our sh^t together...together! It's ADHD Coaching by Community!
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Jul 21, 2025 • 19min
202 - How I Handle Hyperfocus
Is hyperfocus a superpower? Is it a strength? It's definitely a great feeling. But it definitely creates chaos. It's wonderful if it matches up with my goals and values. But it's horrific if it pulls me from my life and relationships....Hmmmm. Is it a strength? Can it be harnessed? Where does hyperfocus sit with you? Mentioned in the podcast: Skye Waterson's FREE workshop on Managing Time. Click here for more info. Come experience one of ADHDBB's favorite ADHD helpers! ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Jul 14, 2025 • 15min
201 - ADHD Time Blindness - How To Not Be Late
This episode offers a solid suggestion on how to properly plan your time so that the effects of time blindness can't touch you! It's a great way...not THE way, there is no THE way...it's A way, and it works if you do the work to work it! Gotta work the work. What does it take for you, with your ADHD skull spaghetti, to do the work...⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

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Jul 7, 2025 • 16min
200 - How Do You Prioritize? We Got Options
Discover how to master time prioritization with humor and practical tips for those navigating ADHD. Learn about various methods including weekly buckets and Skye Waterson’s Prioritization Filter. Explore the timeless Eisenhower Matrix for sorting tasks by urgency and importance. The hosts encourage a 30-day challenge to boost productivity. With valuable resources like Antonia Bowring's ADHD Success Planner, listeners can take actionable steps towards a more organized life.

Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
199 - ADHD Time Management: Your Calendar
This month we are conquering time! And it all begins with you calendar. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work mastering our time management. In this episode, I mention Turd Mountain. I have an entire episode dedicated to it: Listen to episode 92 ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Jun 23, 2025 • 21min
198 - ADHD Community Challenges
This is the final episode of June, where we reflect on my takeaways on community and challenges that we have done this month. Next month we'll tackle a new theme, so stay tuned! Mentioned in this episode: the substack article⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Jun 16, 2025 • 48min
197 - Carrie Melissa Jones on Building Communities
What an awesome opportunity to talk to the great Carrie Melissa Jones! Bio below, as well as her links from this episode. We covered what makes a good community, what IS a community, what ISN'T a community and some things to think about when you are building your own. Carrie's Website: www.carriemelissajones.comCarrie's Community: www.carriemelissajones.com/communityBuy Carrie's book on Amazon: Building Brand CommunitiesCarries BIOCarrie Melissa Jones is a renowned community builder, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping organizations create meaningful connections and foster strong communities. Jones began her professional journey working at various startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she honed her skills in community management and digital marketing. In 2014, she co-founded CMX, an organization dedicated to bringing together community managers. As the Chief Operations Officer, Jones played a pivotal role in developing the company's content strategy and educational resources. Her work at CMX led her to become a sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations looking to improve their community engagement efforts.In 2020, Jones published Building Brand Communities: How Organizations Succeed by Creating Belonging alongside Charles H. Vogl. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to build authentic and lasting connections with their audiences. It has become a go-to resource for community managers and marketing professionals alike, receiving praise for its actionable insights and real-world examples.As an author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Jones continues to push the boundaries of community-building and inspire others to create both physical and digital spaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.*******⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Jun 9, 2025 • 21min
196 - ADHD and Collective Insights
This month we have the theme of "Community" and one of the most profound elements of an engaged ADHD community is collective insights; many ideas to get on the other end of particular ADHD struggles. I can talk all day long about it. Mentioned in the podcast:If you are in need of getting on the other end of your clusterf*ck of a time management system, click here. ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Jun 2, 2025 • 19min
195 - ADHD Community
Community is a powerful tool for adults with ADHD. This is how we get the consistency to keep moving our needle forward on our goals. This is how we get our sh*t together....TOGETHER! Here's the link to the Accountability Workshop Replay in our community. ⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

May 26, 2025 • 55min
194 - Conversation with Chief ADHD Wise Squirrel, Dave Delaney
Got a great opportunity to talk with the wisest of the wise squirrels, Dave Delaney. Here are his links to socials and website, but I highly encourage playing around on his website as there are plenty of resources and places to connect with him. Website: https://wisesquirrels.com/ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast: https://wisesquirrels.com/podcastDave's Events: https://wisesquirrels.com/eventsDave's book: New Business NetworkingDave's socials:https://www.youtube.com/@WiseSquirrelshttps://www.facebook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adhdwisesquirrels/https://www.tiktok.com/@hiwisesquirrelshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/wisesquirrels/⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

May 19, 2025 • 17min
193 - ADHD and Productivity Month: External Accountability
Want to successfully manage your ADHD? Step 1 - Learn time managementStep 2 - Learn how to do the thing when you said you were going to do them. (Insert my podcast episode on externalizing accountability, how to do it, where to do it, who to do it with.)⚡️ Come see what ADHDBB is all about! We are a community built on action. Join us for daily accountability, peer support with Russ and friends, and a FREE coaching call with Russ when you join. Stop winging it alone. 👉 Click Here to Learn More About ADHDBB Click here to get the 8 essential ADHD Big Brother episodes delivered straight to your inbox! 📬