Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share this conversation with you because today I got to sit down with someone I deeply admire in the ADHD world—Dr. Ari Tuckman. If you’ve ever searched for practical, no-BS ADHD productivity tips, chances are you’ve landed on Ari’s work. He’s a clinical psychologist, international presenter, and leading voice in the ADHD space, known for bridging the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. He’s also the author of five books, including his newest, The ADHD Productivity Manual.

Ari and I dive into what makes productivity so challenging for ADHD brains, why willpower isn’t the answer (and never was), and how we can move from self-blame to strategies that actually stick. We get real about over-scheduling, executive function, people-pleasing, gender roles, and how to stop promising things you can’t deliver. This one’s jam-packed with relatable stories and powerful insights that’ll help you rethink what success looks like with ADHD.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] - Ari on why willpower alone doesn’t cut it
[1:50] - Introducing Ari and what makes his approach to ADHD so relatable
[3:11] - Why “just try harder” doesn’t work for productivity
[5:27] - The problem with “top 5 hacks” and the danger of flashy solutions
[6:32] - A wild story about $50k coaching guarantees and why they’re BS
[8:53] - How willpower fails and why smarter setups matter more
[10:27] - Real-life ADHD examples, from brushing teeth to bedtime
[12:35] - The power of playful motivation and visual cues
[14:16] - Avoidance goals vs. approach goals—how both play a role
[17:07] - Redefining what a “good life” with ADHD really looks like
[20:35] - Managing expectations when you already feel like a failure
[23:19] - Learning to say no and avoiding the overpromise trap
[26:20] - The cost of overextending, especially for women with ADHD
[29:25] - Acknowledging impact without over-apologizing
[31:44] - Why ADHD strategies fizzle out and how to keep them fresh
[33:23] - Brooke’s planner win and the myth of “nothing ever works”
[36:16] - Planning for setbacks and building flexible systems
[37:26] - Cutting out what no longer serves you and managing guilt
[39:22] - Brooke’s 30-day rule for shiny new things
[40:11] - Final takeaway: dig deeper to understand what really went wrong

Links & Resources

Ari Tuckman’s books and info: adultadhdbook.com

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised.

In this deeply impactful episode, I sit down with the incredible Brittany Piper—international speaker, author, somatic experiencing practitioner, and founder of the Body First Healing program. Brittany shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and explains how misdiagnoses like ADHD can sometimes mask deeper trauma responses.

We dive into the science of the nervous system, the power of somatic healing, and how trauma lives in the body long after the mind thinks it’s moved on. Brittany shares how her journey led her from survival to recovery, and how she now helps others understand their body’s language to reclaim safety, connection, and joy. If you or someone you love struggles with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD, this episode offers real hope, powerful insight, and practical tools for healing.

Episode Highlights:

[0:49] Meet Brittany Piper and a glimpse into her work and background in trauma-informed care.

[3:05] Brittany opens up about her early life and how trauma impacted her mental health.

[5:56] Grinning and bearing it: how unresolved trauma showed up as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

[8:41] The exhausting toll of a two-year trial process and its re-traumatizing effects.

[12:08] Rock bottom: the jail cell moment that sparked Brittany's healing journey.

[13:49] Introduction to somatic experiencing and how Brittany began healing her nervous system.

[17:47] Why talk therapy alone wasn’t enough—and how polyvagal theory changed everything.

[22:10] Understanding nervous system responses and how to rewire for safety.

[24:20] Trigger vs. activation: decoding what your body is really telling you.

[28:56] How repeated exposure through the body can neutralize trauma responses.

[31:49] Real-time somatic work: what healing looks like on a body level.

[35:15] How somatic IFS and nervous system awareness help you lead from your most regulated self.

[42:53] Why trauma recovery requires slowing down and building foundational safety.

[44:47] The truth about regulation: it's not about "fixing" yourself—it's about changing how you relate to your emotions.

Guest Bio:

Brittany Piper is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author, and international speaker specializing in trauma-informed care and nervous system healing. She is the founder of the Body First Healing program and author of Body-First Healing: A Revolutionary Guide to Nervous System Recovery.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Brittany's work: bodyfirsthealing.com
• Follow Brittany on Instagram: @healwithbrit

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Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation and explicit language.

Hey friends! This episode is a super special one — and in true ADHD fashion, it only took us four tries to make it happen! I’m beyond excited to finally bring you a heart-filled conversation with Coach Kelly Dyches. Kelly is an ADHD and growth mindset coach who’s been working with neurodiverse individuals for over 16 years. She’s a rockstar on our team at Coaching With Brooke and is especially known for her incredible work helping clients heal emotional dysregulation and boost self-esteem through our signature 3C Activation program.

In our chat, Kelly gets real about her personal journey to discovering she had ADHD after her son’s diagnosis, how she went from suicidal ideation to self-worth champion, and how her passion for helping others led her to become a certified ADHD coach. She shares powerful coaching techniques for handling rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), emotional overwhelm, and the automatic negative thoughts that so many ADHDers silently carry. If you’ve ever struggled to believe in yourself, this episode will give you both tools and hope.

Episode Highlights:

[0:58] - Welcome to the show and intro to Coach Kelly Dyches.
[2:27] - Kelly’s path to discovering her own ADHD through her child’s diagnosis.
[4:42] - The moment that lit a fire in Kelly to become an ADHD coach.
[6:52] - How her journey through training deepened her confidence and purpose.
[8:47] - The impact of 3C Activation — from student to transformation guide.
[14:39] - Why emotional regulation is a core component of ADHD coaching.
[15:11] - Techniques Kelly uses to help clients shift from overwhelm to calm.
[18:07] - A powerful RSD coaching moment and the tool of naming negative voices.
[21:49] - How reframing thoughts helped her client shift self-perception.
[25:24] - Tracking thought patterns and growing self-awareness.
[28:21] - Building routines and accountability with compassion.
[30:37] - Breaking the resistance to external tools and embracing support.
[31:49] - What’s changed in Kelly’s coaching after five years in practice.
[35:45] - The single most powerful belief-shifting tool she uses with clients.
[39:34] - Gratitude and reflection on coaching and community.

Thank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD.

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💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

💥Earn 38 ICF Credits and 25.5 PAAC CCE’s

💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

💥Qualify to be listed as a “Professional ADHD Coach” Under ACO Directory

Save your seat for the Q&A to learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/CWBCoachCert