Work With Your Brain, Not Against It with Robert Simms
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In this episode, Sarah Castañeda talks with Robert Simms about productivity strategies tailored for ADHD brains.
Productivity advice rarely works for ADHD brains, not because you're lazy or undisciplined, but because most systems are built for neurotypical consistency. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with Robert Simms, founder of Embodied Resilience Wellness Clinic, registered social worker, Indigenous practitioner, and neurodivergent adult, about designing home and money systems that actually work with your brain, not against it. Robert shares how discovering his own neurodivergence later in life reshaped how he approaches routines, finances, and daily structure. Instead of relying on motivation, discipline, or "just try harder," he explains how neuro affirming systems focus on variability, interest, energy fluctuations, and external supports. They explore why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD adults, and how small environmental tweaks, not willpower, create sustainable change. In this episode, we talk about: What "neuro affirming" actually means in daily life Why consistency doesn't work the way we think it should Externalizing executive function with reminders, automation, and visual cues Removing shame and guilt from missed tasks and imperfect follow…
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