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Saving Mental Energy with ADHD: Shortcuts That Reduce Overwhelm

Release Date: 02/03/2026

ADHD Information Overload and Paralysis: Breaking the Freeze and Starting Again

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

Information overload can trigger ADHD paralysis — especially for adults who genuinely want to move forward but feel stuck before they even begin. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy explores how too much ADHD advice, too many strategies, and too many options can overwhelm the ADHD brain and block task initiation. When everything feels important, nothing gets started. You’ll learn: • Why ADHD information overload increases executive dysfunction • How too many productivity strategies can backfire • Why “just tell me what to do” is a sign of cognitive...

Saving Mental Energy with ADHD: Shortcuts That Reduce Overwhelm

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

Repetitive tasks can quietly drain mental energy for adults with ADHD — especially when they require remembering steps, starting from scratch, or constantly reinventing the wheel. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, host Tara McGillicuddy and co-host Lynne Edris explore how saving mental energy is not about working harder or relying on motivation. Instead, they discuss how using shortcuts like templates, checklists, guides, routines, and simple personal automations can make everyday life easier for the ADHD brain. This conversation focuses on why repetitive tasks often feel more...

Managing ADHD Mood Swings: Emotional Dysregulation and How to Regain Balance

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most challenging — and least understood — aspects of adult ADHD. Mood swings, emotional shutdowns, irritability, overwhelm, and intense reactions are often mistaken for personality flaws, when they are actually connected to how the ADHD brain processes stress, stimulation, and emotion. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, host Tara McGillicuddy and co-host Lynne Edris explore ADHD mood swings from a practical and compassionate perspective. They discuss why emotions often feel like they escalate quickly, how emotional buildup happens beneath the...

You’re Not Procrastinating — It’s ADHD Brain Overload

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

Procrastination is one of the most common labels adults with ADHD use when they feel stuck — but in many cases, it’s not what’s really happening. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy explains why what looks like procrastination for adults with ADHD is often actually brain overload. Too many thoughts, too much information, and too much pressure can shut down action, even when motivation is high. Tara explores how information overload, mental clutter, and urgency can make it harder to start or follow through — and why trying harder often makes things worse. She...

New Year with ADHD: Realistic Goals Without Burnout

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

The New Year often brings hope — and for adults with ADHD, it can also bring pressure, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris explore why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often backfire for people with ADHD and what works better instead. Rather than treating the New Year like a magic reset button, this conversation focuses on setting realistic goals that support clarity, motivation, and sustainable progress — without burnout or shame. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why January can feel especially...

ADHD and Family Relationships

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

In this episode, Lynne Edris and Dr. Tamara Rosier break down how ADHD shows up in family relationships — from communication challenges to emotional triggers, connection breakdowns, and opportunities for healing. Learn what it means to become a “safe person,” how to support loved ones without absorbing all the responsibility, and practical strategies you can use today to strengthen trust and connection. Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris s a Productivity & ADHD Coach who helps distracted professionals from all over the world learn to accomplish what they intend and take control of their...

ADHD & End-of-Year Transitions

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

End-of-year transitions can be especially tough for adults with ADHD. In this episode, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris break down why this season often brings extra overwhelm—and how to navigate it with more clarity, calm, and confidence. You’ll learn: Why holidays, shifting routines, and unfinished tasks strain ADHD executive functions ADHD-friendly strategies to reduce overwhelm and stay organized How to reflect on the past year and set supportive goals for the next Simple tools to manage time, track commitments, and avoid last-minute stress The importance of self-care, realistic...

ADHD Communication: Brevity & Clarity

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, co-hosts Lynne Edris and Tara McGillicuddy dive into the everyday struggle so many adults with ADHD face: being brief and clear when they communicate. From rambling stories and “novel-length” emails to the fear of being misunderstood, they explore why ADHD brains tend to overexplain and how it can affect relationships, productivity, and confidence. You’ll learn why "brevity = clarity", how to find that sweet spot between “too much” and “not enough,” and what simple, ADHD-friendly habits can make your communication more effective...

Learn & Connect: What Makes the ADHD Awareness Expo Different (and How it Can Change Your Life)

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

Get ready to Learn and Connect with us! In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, co-hosts Lynne Edris and Tara McGillicuddy take you behind the scenes of the 16th Annual ADHD Awareness Expo, happening throughout October 2025. This month-long, free online event has become the flagship ADHD community gathering for adults worldwide. You’ll hear how the Expo began, why it’s still thriving 16 years later, and what makes it so different from other ADHD summits and online events. Lynne also previews her Expo session, From Chaos to C.A.L.M., where she shares practical tools to help you reset...

Managing Screen Time with ADHD: From Digital Overload to Focus & Freedom

ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast

If you ever lose track of time scrolling social media, watching videos, or getting sucked into online rabbit holes—this episode is for you! In this episode of ADHD Support Talk, Productivity & ADHD Coach Lynne Edris explores the unique relationship between ADHD and screen time. You'll learn why screens are so stimulating for ADHD brains, the consequences of digital overload, and practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to help you take back control of your time, focus, and mental energy. 🎁 Free resource mentioned in the episode: What You’ll Learn in...

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Repetitive tasks can quietly drain mental energy for adults with ADHD — especially when they require remembering steps, starting from scratch, or constantly reinventing the wheel.

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, host Tara McGillicuddy and co-host Lynne Edris explore how saving mental energy is not about working harder or relying on motivation. Instead, they discuss how using shortcuts like templates, checklists, guides, routines, and simple personal automations can make everyday life easier for the ADHD brain.

This conversation focuses on why repetitive tasks often feel more exhausting than creative or new work, and how executive function overload contributes to procrastination, overwhelm, and mental paralysis. By externalizing steps and decisions, shortcuts help reduce mental fatigue, prevent common mistakes, and make it easier to get started on tasks that have been done many times before.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why repetitive tasks are so draining for ADHD brains
How templates and checklists reduce mental load
Why starting from scratch makes tasks harder to begin
How structure can actually support creativity
Practical ways to make everyday tasks easier to manage

This episode is especially helpful if you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities you’ve handled many times before, struggle with follow-through, or feel burned out by tasks that shouldn’t feel so hard.

ADHD Support Talk Radio is one of the longest-running podcasts for adults with ADHD, offering practical strategies, real conversations, and support to help listeners move from stuck to action.

Resources mentioned:

ADHD Support Talk Radio
https://adhdsupporttalk.com/

ADDClasses – ADHD support, education, and events
https://addclasses.com/

Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy
https://taramcgillicuddy.com/

Learn more about Lynne Edris
https://coachingaddvantages.com/

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