Stop Fighting Your Brain: Real Behavior Tools for ADHD (ft. Nicole Skotz)

About this episode

Ky and Nicole Skotz discuss strategies to manage ADHD and executive dysfunction through self-compassion and behavior science.

Exhausted from battling your own mind to finish simple tasks? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky and Nicole Skotz share how to stop. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky explores the heavy shame spiral of executive dysfunction and how to break free using proven behavior science. Listeners learn why traditional willpower fails the neurodivergent brain and how to build systems that prioritize self-compassion as a biological tool. You will walk away feeling validated and equipped with mechanical solutions for everyday paralysis. Key Takeaways: The difference between bad behavior and a struggling brain. How self-compassion physically regulates your nervous system. Proven tricks to overcome task paralysis and navigate the wall of awful. Guest Website: https://actwithnicole.com/ Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/adhdwithnicole/ Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.com Mental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithky Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithky Facebook Subscriber Hub…

People in this episode

Host: Ky

Guest: Nicole Skotz

Topics covered

• ADHD
• executive dysfunction
• self-compassion
• behavior science
• task paralysis

Keywords

• ADHD
• executive dysfunction
• self-compassion
• task paralysis
• behavior tools

Sponsors

Sucreabeille

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: actwithnicole.com, The Vibe With Ky, Instagram, Patreon, Facebook

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