E55 | Why knowing what to do isn't enough for ADHD brains

E55 | Why knowing what to do isn't enough for ADHD brains

From WTF is AuDHD? by Ellie & Paige Harwood

February 23, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 2 · Episode 55

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges ADHD individuals face in executing tasks and features an interview with ADHD coach Marium on effective strategies.

In this episode, we kick things off with a real-life catch-up - burnout, taking back your power, and why stories like figure skater Alysa Liu (Olympic Gold Medalist) matter so much when it comes to ADHD and redefining success. We also get into another cracking poll about how you eat your meals - riveting content, we know! Plus Ellie shares something she’s been grappling with this week and what she wishes she’d known earlier. In the second half, we’re joined by ADHD coach Marium to unpack what ADHD coaching actually looks like in practice. We talk about common goals ADHDers bring to coaching, why execution is often harder than knowing what to do, and how mindset and systems work together. Marium shares powerful strategies for task initiation, increasing interest levels, and getting unstuck without shame. We also cover what to look for in a qualified ADHD coach, how often coaching is most effective, and why you don’t have to do this alone. Contact Marium adhd-empowered.com Book a session with Ellie ellieonthetelly.com SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellie Harwood, Paige Harwood

Guest: Marium

Topics covered

  • ADHD coaching
  • task initiation
  • mindset
  • burnout
  • redefining success
  • meal habits

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • coaching
  • burnout
  • task initiation
  • mindset
  • success
  • strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: adhd-empowered.com, ellieonthetelly.com

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