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

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

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

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Marie & Jesse