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ADHD Adultish

Kim Spangler

Released: 2025-03-05

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15 Episodes

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Free New

15 Episodes

Audio

Released: 2025-03-05

Most Recent Episode

The Procrastination Trap: Sneaky Ways ADHD Brains Avoid Tasks (and How to Fight Back)

Time: 14:11

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If you’ve ever found yourself deep-cleaning your kitchen to avoid sending an email or reorganizing your closet instead of making a doctor’s appointment, you’re not alone. Procrastination is practically an Olympic sport for ADHD brains — but here’s the kicker: A growing body of research suggests that procrastination is more about emotion regulation, not time management or motivation.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

Why ADHD brains procrastinate: From emotional avoidance and dopamine deficits to time blindness and perfectionism, we’re diving into the real reasons behind all that avoiding.The sneaky side of procrastination: Meet procrastiplanning, procrastilearning, and procrastivity — the unholy trinity of feeling productive without actually tackling the main task.ADHD-friendly strategies to fight back: From removing roadblocks and breaking tasks into tiny steps to reframing perfectionism and celebrating every win, we’ve got tips to help you stop avoiding and start doing.

Resources Mentioned:

Quick Wins Playbook

Liked this episode? Don’t forget to hit subscribe and leave a review — it’s like tipping your podcaster in dopamine. And if you try any of the strategies from today’s episode, let me know! Tag me on Instagram @adhdadultish or drop a comment if you’re listening on a platform that lets you do that.

Until next time, keep chasing those small wins and remember — progress over perfection!

Episode ID: 1000697843567

GUID: 0518c82d-8cb4-4879-b85e-49933f2a8362

Release Date: 05/03/2025, 16:00:00

Description

Adulting is hard — really hard — when you have ADHD. I’m Kim Spangler, ADHD coach and fellow “professional procrastinator,” here to help you navigate the chaos of ADHD in a relatable, real, and irreverent way. In ADHD Adult(ish), we’re breaking down the everyday struggles of living with ADHD, from missed appointments to forgotten laundry, and sharing practical tips to help you get your life together (sort of). Whether it’s understanding your ADHD brain, creating routines that actually stick, or just surviving the day without losing your mind, this podcast has you covered.

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