ADHD, Anxiety, and Exercise: What the Research Says

Can exercise really compete with medication or therapy for managing ADHD symptoms?In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will break down new findings on how exercise supports emotional regulation and anxiety reduction in ADHD, with results that may surprise you.What we cover:Why exercise affects both anxiety and attentionWhat happens in the ADHD brain during movementHow consistency rewires your stress responseThe difference between physical and emotional fatigueWhat researchers still do not know yetWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how.In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by applying AI, systems thinking, and radical delegation.Together they dig into how AI can support ADHD brains - reducing overwhelm, automating decision fatigue, and freeing up mental space - and where the danger lies in turning it into another distraction.What we cover:Why ADHD brains are drawn to AI tools, and when they backfireHow Ryan uses AI + systems to reclaim focus and executionPractical ways to delegate routine tasks to AI without losing controlThe subtle traps of veneer automation vs real system designWhat AI means for the future of work and focus in ADHD entrepreneursP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Why does time blindness show up so early in life?Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills.What we cover:Why ADHD symptoms in preschoolers are hard to spot but still matterWhy time perception was the newest and most revealing testWhat frustration tasks reveal about emotional regulationHow working memory predicts later academic successHow these findings could shape future ADHD supportWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect for ADHD executives and founders looking to turn their big ideas into real results. P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men?Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagnosed almost four years later than men, with serious consequences for mental health and access to support.What we cover:Why Swedish women are diagnosed nearly four years later than menHow cultural stereotypes about ADHD still affect diagnosisThe hidden cost of delayed diagnosis, including anxiety and depressionWhy masking makes ADHD harder to spot in womenWhat this research means for the future of ADHD awareness and careWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens?Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make decisions, remember tasks, and stay calm under pressure.We also break down a fascinating (but early-stage) study using brain stimulation to improve executive function in ADHD, and why your brain might work very differently depending on your emotional state.What we cover:What “hot” and “cold” executive functions really mean, and why they matterWhy you forget your keys more often when you’re running lateThe surprising way emotion hijacks logic in ADHD decision-makingA look at brain stimulation research, and why it’s not ready for prime timeHow emotional states affect strategy use, productivity, and self-controlWant more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channelP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

In this episode, Skye is joined by Matt Verlaque, SaaS founder, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack how to scale a business when your brain is wired for big ideas and fast starts, but struggles with structure.From leading startups to building founder-focused systems, Matt shares the powerful rhythms, habits, and metrics that have helped hundreds of founders go from feeling overwhelmed to fully in control of their businesses.What we cover:The 5 numbers every ADHD founder actually needs to trackHow to scale without nuking your team or yourselfMatt’s system for turning random thoughts into repeatable strategyChaos management for the hyperactive executive Family, boundaries, and surviving the startup tornadoConnect with Matt:Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattverlaqueExplore The Precision Method: Precision.coCheck out the bestselling book Software as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control. Co-authored with Dan Martell, Johnny Page, and Marcel Petitpas: softwarebook.comP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Ever zone out in a meeting and wonder where your brain went? That might be your default mode network. And for people with ADHD, it doesn't always switch off when it should.Welcome to the first episode in our new Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.In this series, we’re teaming up to break down recent ADHD studies and translate what the research actually means for your life, your work, and your brain. No jargon. No hype. Just real insight you can use.This week, we’re diving into a fascinating study on the default mode network, the part of your brain that’s active when you’re “resting.” For ADHD brains, it doesn’t always switch off when it should. We’re talking genetics, CBT, and what all of it has to do with zoning out at 2pm.What we cover:What the default mode network is, and why ADHD brains get stuck thereHow CBT might literally change your brain’s connectivityWhat this study says about genetics and attentionWhy your brain drifts off (and what that means for productivity)Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Think you're just bad at delegating? You’re not. ADHD makes it harder to translate thoughts into steps, hand things off, and feel safe letting go.If you’ve got a team (or want one), this is your ADHD-friendly shortcut to working less and scaling more.Skye takes you inside a real coaching breakdown of her 5-step delegation system—the same one she teaches founders who are too busy, too burned out, or too overwhelmed to explain what needs to be done.What we cover:Why delegation feels emotionally risky for ADHD foundersHow to stop gatekeeping your own businessWhy your team isn’t helping (and it’s not their fault)The right way to loop your team in (without micro-managing)For the full SOP playbook, DM me DELEGATE on Instagram or click the link.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain.What we cover:Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial successHow John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOsWhy self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growthThe mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systemsP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.