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ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts
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 People's 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. If you are stuck; if you have no motivation to do boring things; if you can’t get started; if you have choice paralysis; if you live with craptastical self-loathing, have a million unfinished projects, and no time management skills... I can help.
I’m Russ Jones. I’m a former actor/comedian and a professional ADHD Coach. I’m diagnosed with ADHD and Depressive Disorder, and my mission is to help adults who struggle the same way I did. You know, like a good big brother would. I’m trained in integrative wellness coaching with years of specialized experience in ADHD-specific coaching.
Beyond the podcast, I lead an award-winning membership community where we turn these strategies into action together. Join us!
Visit https://www.adhdbigbrother.com to learn about our membership community, coaching, and how I’m helping adults with ADHD get unstuck, gain confidence in their ability to be consistent, and ultimately learn how to coach themselves. We can do hard things!
Episodes
229 episodes
229 - ADHD + Depression - How I Weather My Storm
Today I am proving that you can be in a depressive episode and laugh at the same time. Going through a depressive episode sucks. In this episode I'm sharing what mine feels like currently and some of the strategies I'm using to get ...
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228 - ADHD Brain Fog
This is quite relevant to me right now. Been feeling extra foggy, so I'm sharing the things that I do to get myself activated and moving forward when the fog hits. Mentioned in the show:Join ADHDBB to take advantage of Conque...
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Episode 228
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227 - The ANY System Approach to ADHD
We all want a system. We all wish we had a perfect system so that we could achieve our New Year's resolutions. This episode is the truth burrito for you. Gobble it up! And then I'd like to discuss how we will make it actually happen for you!&nb...
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Episode 227
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226 - Resolutions and ADHD
First episode of 2026! Let's make sure we get our stuff squared away before all our big plans get forgotten into the abyss of all the resolutions we failed in the past! Don't forget to reach out and tell me how you capture ideas! Ex...
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Episode 226
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225 - Tension and the Desire for a System
Crappy tasks never feel right in the moment. There's always tension. I have some thoughts on that and a challenge for you! Mentioned in the podcast:My new webpage for the community!
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Episode 225
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224 - Using Visibility To Get Stuff Done
ADHD = out of sight, out of mind. It also means that if nobody is watching then I will only be letting myself down if I don't do "the thing." Let's talk about using visibility to get stuff done!
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Episode 224
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223 - Holidays and Those Extra To Dos
Today we cover some of my mental health stuff, some season depresso stuff, some community failure stuff, and how to do those extra holiday to do stuffs before it's too late!
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Episode 223
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222 - The Internal Meltdown
Let's talk about how we are going to get stuff done when every fiber of my being is kicking and screaming about it. Gotta love that skull spaghetti!
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Episode 222
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221 - My Personal Consistent vs. Persistent Malarky
Which side of the tracks are you on? I love the word consistent. It's my favorite! Send me an email and let's have a hardcore, heated, Thanksgiving-style, dysfunctional argument about it!
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Episode 221
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220 - Why Is It So Hard To Do Stuff?!
Let's get back to some solo episodes and dig in to what it takes for us adults with ADHD to do stuff. I will tell you exactly what it takes for me to do important stuff. The struggle is real!
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Episode 220
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ADHD and Fitness with Lucy Cooke
Today we are talking about fitness. Why is it so dang hard for an ADHDer to be successful with diet and exercise?! Well, fitness pro Lucy Cooke is here to help us out! Lucy's Links:
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Episode 219
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218 - Bipolar Disorder and Invisible Challenge with Matteo Esposito
Great conversation with Matteo Esposito of Invisible Challenge this week. He educates us on bipolar disorder, treatment centers and he helps me understand what happens when you go to ...
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Episode 218
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217 - My ADHD Non-Negotiables
What are the main ingredients of the ADHD cake? The ones that are essential. Today I am sharing the two that are my non-negotiables. If you are interested in more free resources, head over to the
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Episode 217
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216 - "Winging It' with ADHD
We ADHDers love to follow our whims and "wing it." If that's you, how is that going for you? Historically, that never ended well with me. Today I'm going to talk about how to move on from winging it...at least a little! Mentioned in...
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Episode 216
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What Is Alexithymia? Can Shame Be A Positive? Conversation With Shelby Nolan
Had a very enlightening and fun conversation with Shelby Nolan of A Divergent Lens Counseling this week. We learn more about alexithymia, the positive side of shame, and more! I really enj...
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Episode 215
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214 - ADHD, Mindset, and Heartset
What kind of mindset do you have? Growth, or Fixed? Scarcity or Abundance? What's going on with this mind of ours and how it's set? Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode:My article on substack:
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Episode 214
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213 - Depression, Suicidal Ideations, and Radical Acceptance with Dr. Laurie Bruce
Had a great time talking with Dr. Laurie Bruce this week about my old nemesis depression. We cover depression, suicidal ideations, and one of her DBT strategies of radical acceptance. This was a very helpful conversation for me, and I hope you ...
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Episode 213
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Now vs. Not Now / Action vs. Motivation
Many of us know that action comes first and motivation follows. But what if that action is seemingly impossible?! Let's have a chat about that today. I've got some ideas on how to get started.
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Episode 212
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211 - Running A Business, with Skye Waterson
Got a chance to have a great conversation with my friend, and master business coach for adults with ADHD, Skye Waterson! If you are an adult with ADHD who is running your own business, if you are solopreneuring, if you are looking for growth an...
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210 - Getting Unstuck
Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today. Mentioned in the show:
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Episode 210
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209 - Expert Jordan Godbey Discusses Online Communities
Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work!Mentioned in this episode: <...
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Episode 209
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208 - Polyvagal Theory with Justin Sunseri
Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken. He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about Justin, ...
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Episode 208
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207 - Exploring Therapy Options with Dr. Laurie Bruce
We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass. Here's a substack article ...
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Episode 207
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206 - ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Mindfulness with Tina Schneider Ph.D.
Very excited to talk to one of the smartest folks out there on these subjects. Dr. Tina Schneider and I discussed ADHD, depression, anxiety, and got into a bit about addiction and the power of mindfulness to help with it all! Links ...
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Episode 206
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