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241 episodes
Language
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Russ JonesExplicit
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Date created
2020/10/23
Latest episode
2026/04/20
Average duration
20 min.
Release period
7 days
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Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let’s have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti. Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters People's Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast! Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. If you are stuck; if you have no motivation to do boring things; if you can’t get started; if you have choice paralysis; if you live with craptastical self-loathing, have a million unfinished projects, and no time management skills... I can help. I’m Russ Jones. I’m a former actor/comedian and a professional ADHD Coach. I’m diagnosed with ADHD and Depressive Disorder, and my mission is to help adults who struggle the same way I did. You know, like a good big brother would. I’m trained in integrative wellness coaching with years of specialized experience in ADHD-specific coaching. Beyond the podcast, I lead an award-winning membership community where we turn these strategies into action together. Join us! Visit https://www.adhdbigbrother.com to learn about our membership community, coaching, and how I’m helping adults with ADHD get unstuck, gain confidence in their ability to be consistent, and ultimately learn how to coach themselves. We can do hard things!
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241 - ADHD and Tension
2026/04/20
Adults with ADHD are "now" or "not now" people when it comes to doing a thing. Let's talk about what it takes to turn not now into now!
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to myself and David Greenwood talk accountability on his awesome podcast "Overcoming Distractions". Here's the links to give it a listen:
Overcoming Distractions on Spotify
Overcoming Distractions on iTunes
Ready to join a collective of adults with ADHD who are moving their needle forward? Come see how others are succeeding, and come help me succeed at giving up bread, and I'll help you succeed at whatever you are currently working on!
Here's the link to join ADHDBB
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
240 - Visibility is the Answer
2026/04/13
For adults with ADHD, try putting visibility on your troublesome tasks to make them more likely to happen. Visibility requires vulnerability, courage, and community. Let's discuss!
Mentioned in this episode:
Lindsey's speech after reaching 100 days in the ADHD Big Brother daily accountability club: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/welcome/what-is-possible-at-adhdbb
Join ADHD Big Brother!
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
239 - Productivity for the Unpredictable ADHD Brain
2026/04/05
You are a different person every single day, so let's talk about how that pairs with your ADHD, your depression, your anxiety....and doing stuff.
Join ADHD Big Brother and let's have that free 1:1 coaching call to get you nudging down the mountain. - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/checkout/adhd-big-brother-subscription
The YouTube Video I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XMgDCPCZcI
Give me your mental health report: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactruss
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
238 - How I Manage My ADHD; Productivity Edition
2026/03/30
I do a lot of talking about what works, things to think about, things to try. In this episode I share some of who I used to be, better known as "what doesn't work" and also "what does work" for a 50 year old single dad solopreneur with ADHD and depression.
Mentioned in this episode:
Join ADHD Big Brother
Contact Russ
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
My Fixes For Excessive ADHD Brain Chatter
2026/03/23
Is your inner voice as jerky as mine? I find it super helpful to process my plans out loud. Let's discuss!
The other areas that help me when my brain is chattering too much:
Nature
And not just any nature. NEW nature. A place I haven't been before helps engage my brain and quiets my chatter.
Meditation...
Sometimes opening myself up to more chatter is the way to go. Meditation is nonstop chatter for me. But getting good at being nonjudgmental about it, and getting into the habit of calmly redirecting my thinking...it helps!
Talking out loud!
When I'm talking out loud, my monster mind shuts up. I like that.
The article I referenced:
Talking to Yourself Out Loud is a Technology for Thinking
Want to suss out whether coaching with me is a good fit? Let's have a chat:
https://calendly.com/russjones/30minutechat
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
236 - ADHD Productivity vs. Self-care
2026/03/16
We usually do one or the other. We are being productive and on the go, go, go...or we are in self-care mode and needing a break. Let's talk about this! I have opinions. I'd love to know yours.
Mentioned in this episode:
Book a free chat with Russ to apply for 1:1/Group coaching: click here.
The Ready SET Go PDF - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
The ADHD Toolbox Live event, Register Here
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
235 - ADHD, Depression, and All That Shiddidoo
2026/03/09
The theme for this episode should be "Wednesday is going to happen". No matter how we feel about life, the depression, the overwhelm, the joy or the sorrow...Wednesday is still going to happen. And I would like to help us put a lasso around it and be the one in control of it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more and Join our membership community: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
Book your free consult with Russ.
Register for the FREE ADHD Toolbox Event March 17 and 18, 2026: https://www.brainworxmembers.com/adhdtoolbox
Learn more about Alma Galvan:
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
234 - ADHD and Depression: Understanding "I Can't"
2026/03/02
This is a very timely episode. There are a couple of "I can't"s in my world. Exercise and meditating. Today I'll explain how that feels to me and what I'm doing about it.
Summary of my "Plan it in Advance" challenge:
1) Forget today. Set a timer for 10 minutes and plan the task for a specific time tomorrow.
2) For me, this is meditate minimum of 2 minutes and goal of 20 minutes...daily.
3) I win if I can do the planning in advance 30 days in a row.
4) Bonus if I meditate the full 20 minutes at least 3 times in those 30 days.
Are you stuck in an 'I Can't' loop right now? Join ADHDBB's membership community now and come experience our Body Doubling room. Do your 's****y thing' while I do mine!
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
233 - How to Get Things Done When You're Depressed or Overwhelmed
2026/02/23
This is timely for me. Having a low mood state doesn't eliminate the crap on my plate. Taking a break from my overwhelm and anxiety doesn't magically eliminate the items off my to do list that need to happen. Life keeps happening while I'm drowning, so let's talk about what we can do about it (after the rest, of course, if that's the order of the day).
Want to get in on this round of the book club? Come join us at ADHDBB: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
232 - ADHD Motivation: Is Novelty Friend or Foe?
2026/02/16
Novelty is a hot topic for adults struggling with ADHD. We know it's a source of activation, so let's talk about what's good and bad about it!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Join the ADHDBB community - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
Check out the card games I made:
Goal Digger:
https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/goal-digger-the-long-term-goal-game
Goal Getter:
https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/goal-getter
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
231 - Why Can’t I Just Do It? The Life Cycle of an ADHD Task
2026/02/09
What's the deal with tasks?! And why are they so hard to do sometimes?! Today we go through the life cycle of a task and what we, as adults with ADHD, must do to accomplish these often crappy things!
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
230 - ADHD, Depression, CBT, Mindset Shifts, and Productivity
2026/02/02
Well I wanted to talk more about productivity but I clearly had some inner need to express my opinion about how crappy CBT is for my depression and getting things done.
What to do when you don't love your brain, and you don't care about it's opinion of you, and you have stuff to do?! Let's discuss.
Join ADHDBB and improve your time management, get shit done, and learn YOUR way to become consistent? Get started here: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
Interested in the Consistency Crew? Contact me and let me know: https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/contactruss
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
229 - ADHD + Depression - How I Weather My Storm
2026/01/26
Today I am proving that you can be in a depressive episode and laugh at the same time.
Going through a depressive episode sucks. In this episode I'm sharing what mine feels like currently and some of the strategies I'm using to get through it.
Learn more about ADHDBB here - https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
228 - ADHD Brain Fog
2026/01/19
This is quite relevant to me right now. Been feeling extra foggy, so I'm sharing the things that I do to get myself activated and moving forward when the fog hits.
Mentioned in the show:
Join ADHDBB to take advantage of Conquering your Turd Mountain: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb
The Adulting with ADHD Podcast - Here's my guesting episode on Sarah's podcast. Super fun conversation!
On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVL7_DJZyh4
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LMv3R7N8CtUm38UjGQ2Ox
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
227 - The ANY System Approach to ADHD
2026/01/12
We all want a system. We all wish we had a perfect system so that we could achieve our New Year's resolutions. This episode is the truth burrito for you. Gobble it up! And then I'd like to discuss how we will make it actually happen for you!
Stuck? Start here. Get the exact framework I use to get moving when my brain is frozen. Download the "Ready S.E.T. Go" guide here - https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo
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Nyishar 2025/08/11
Genuine
Russ is a real human being, talking to you rather than talking at you. He’s genuine and fun, and there’s always something useful in every episode.
Ravenpaw91 2025/04/17
A Great Resource!!
Russ is the real deal. An authentic and creative human who is dedicating his life to helping others with ADHD. I always learn something useful from R...
Listen, Engage, Enjoy 2025/03/08
Not just a podcast, a real difference maker
ADHD Big Brother has been a game-changer for me. Russ has an incredible way of breaking down ADHD struggles with honesty, humor, and insight. His rela...
Hddbdhdbjdbfdbdhf 2025/02/25
Love ❤️❤️❤️
I love this podcast. I happened upon it a few days ago and it really resonates with me. I love Russ’s humor and also his ideas. I find myself saying “...
OrganADHDbrain 2024/07/19
Freaking Awesome
Russ has an amazing voice, is incredibly charismatic, honest, relatable, and so much more. I’m so proud to be a part of this ADHD community working on...
Non Normie girl 2023/12/27
Love this podcast!!
I was never formally diagnosed with ADHD, but I know I am. I love the insight, helpful tips, humor and honesty. I highly recommend this podcast for an...
Adam Schaeuble 2023/11/29
So binge-tastic! 😎
Russ does an awesome job with his quick bingeable content. I feel like he’s got my back with every episode.
-Adam Schaeuble host of Podcasting Busines...
kyleolsonis 2023/10/12
Super helpful
The host has been through it. Real useful info & strategies & support. Makes the weight manageable. Bonus: tip top gallows humor. And regular humor. R...
Mr. Lander 2023/09/15
Fantastic
This is a great podcast that really breaks down the ADHD experience and provides incredibly useful management strategies. With ADHD, it’s hard to comp...
YuzuNya9 2023/08/29
Best ADHD podcast ever
Recommended to me by the one and only Adam Savage, which also a fellow neuroatypical!
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