In this episode, we dive into the raw realities that busy adults with ADHD face every day, especially those of you juggling high-pressure careers and demanding home lives.

**This episode isn’t about shame. It’s about seeing yourself clearly and realizing you’re not alone.

And understanding there is support out there for you!

If you feel like you're always behind, overwhelmed, or silently falling apart while everyone thinks you’ve got it all together, this one’s for you.

Dave briefly hits on 10 brutally honest pain points, that capture exactly what it’s like to live with a brain that won’t slow down in a world that won’t wait.

From decision fatigue and constant mental clutter to the emotional whiplash of hyper-focus and burnout, we explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.

We don’t just name the problems, we agitate them, shine a light on what’s often left unsaid, and tap into fears that can keep us stuck.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Are you a busy professional with ADHD feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You're not alone. This week, David welcomes Brittany Piper, author of Body-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing, and an expert in trauma-informed care, to dig into the profound impact of our modern world on our nervous systems.

They discuss how the constant demands of technology, work, and life contribute to chronic stress and burnout, especially for those already navigating the challenges of ADHD.

Britt highlights that our nervous system fundamentally seeks safety and connection. Modern life often undermines both, leading to feelings of unsafety within our bodies and relationships, and a sense of "connected but disconnected" through technology. They explore the difference between stress and the cumulative "allostatic load" of chronic stress, emphasizing that simply resting isn't always enough to release built-up tension.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Impact of Modern Life: How 24/7 connectivity and societal pressures overload our nervous systems.
• Beyond Surface-Level Advice: Why typical burnout advice like "take breaks" often misses the deeper physiological roots of chronic stress.
• The Body's Silent Signals: Britt explains how stress and trauma are stored in the body, manifesting in physical symptoms like digestive issues, chronic pain, and even changes in facial muscles and hearing.
• The Role of Early Experiences: The crucial impact of secure attachment in early childhood on developing a resilient nervous system and the potential for "developmental trauma."
• Unpacking the Past: Recognizing how past experiences, even without overt abuse, can prime our nervous system for survival mode and impact our stress response in adulthood.
• The Autonomic Loop: Understanding how some high-achievers unknowingly use the energy of unprocessed stress (adrenaline and cortisol) to fuel their careers, leading to eventual crashes.
• The Meaning of Presence: A glimpse into how to truly become present by engaging the sensory-motor system.

Learn more about Brittany Piper on her website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Not everything that works has to be “ADHD-approved.” In this episode, we dive into lessons from Atomic Habits and how they can actually work with the ADHD brain, not against it. If big goals overwhelm you but small steps feel manageable, you’re in the right place.

Dave breaks down the core principles, such as building systems, making habits obvious, easy, and rewarding, and translates them into actionable strategies for ADHD professionals, founders, and leaders. Whether using habit stacking, visual cues, or simplifying decision-making, you’ll find tools to build rhythm and momentum in work and life.

Plus, Dave gives you real-world ADHD-friendly examples and reminds you, it’s okay if you don’t do it perfectly.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why systems vs. goals for ADHD brains
• How to make habits stick using visual and environmental cues
• Tiny wins that build executive function
• The power of identity-based habits
• How to make unproductive behaviors harder to do

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min