270 - Is Moderation Even a Thing?

Let's talk about moderation! I'm a black and white guy, myself. I love the simplicity and the clear cut effectiveness of black and white. The gray is such a pain in the ass. I fit the concept of moderation into that. People that say "Oh, I just smoke when I go out on the weekends"...what?! Let's discuss. Mentioned in this episode: Be alerted to the free Saturday Morning game that we play at ADHDBB: adhdbb.com/diceLearn more about our group accountability program at ADHDBB: adhdbb.com/crewSupport the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

I'm a huge fan of gamifying as an effective way for adults with ADHD to get stuff done. And in this episode I'm talking with Paul Pape of www.GamifyBusiness.com on how we can do that to understand our businesses. Really fun chat, and if you are any kind of a gamer person, you'll love what Paul is doing. Mentioned in this episode:The ADHDBB Saturday Morning Game - adhdbb.com/dicePaul Pape's Gamify Business website: gamifybusiness.comConnect with Paul on his various platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulpapedesigns - I recommend checking out his Tavern Tales videos! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpapedesigns/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulpapedesignsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulericpape/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paulpapedesignsAbout Paul: I've spent 20 years building a creative business. Now I translate what I learned into a language creative minds actually understand. I take confusing business practices—the stuff that makes creative people's eyes glaze over—and I translate them into gaming themes and terminology. Character classes instead of customer personas. Quest lines instead of project plans. Party composition instead of team building. Same wisdom. Different language.Because the problem was never that creatives can't do business. The problem was that business was never translated for the way they think.****************Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

Do you have to do items or tasks that you keep moving forward? This is your episode.FREE live event: have FUN finishing that boring task you've been putting off! Join me and other adults with ADHD for a one-hour task sprint dice game on Zoom. Get your link to the next free game →Mentioned in the podcast:Noble and Alistairs Tik Tok: @write_that_down_filmsSupport the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

There are so many things to do, so which one is the right one to do right now? What if I'm wrong? What if something else comes up? What if?This week I'm sharing a way that works for me. Mentioned in this episode: Join our Saturday Game! "Get Things Done ADHDBB Style" - ADHDBB Live Events LinkCheck out my friend (special needs family coach and certified meditation instructor) Andrew Bowler's Website: www.AndrewBowler.comStart your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

I can easily overcomplicate things. Let's talk about how to simplify this productivity stuff as much as possible. Mentioned in this podcast:A book recommendation: Changing to Thrive by Janice and James Prochaska. This is one of my go-to books on behavior change. Join us for our Saturday events: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/live-eventsGet your $10 for 10 day trial of ADHDBB - no auto renew - I recommend getting through the onboarding on day 1 and then jumping into our Daily Accountability Club. Learn by doing! Start your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

Had a great time chatting with my friend Marc Ronick of Ironick Media and the Empowered Podcasting Conference! We were chatting about our experiences with various ADHD/Depression medicine and thought it would make for a good podcast episode.DISCLAIMER: We aren't doctors. These are our lived experiences, and you are not me. Marc is not you. I am not Marc. Everybody's medicine experience is unique. I think we understand each other...disclaimer complete. Live Events Happening At ADHDBB https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/c/live-eventsMarc Ronick LinksWebsite: https://ironickmedia.comInstagram: @marcronick (https://www.instagram.com/marcronick/)LinkedIn: Marc Ronick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcronick)About Marc RonickMarc Ronick loves a good conversation, especially one that helps someone feel seen, heard, and a little less alone. A podcast host, producer, and coach with more than 20 years of experience, he founded iRonick Media to help people turn their ideas into shows. He also created the Empowered Podcasting Conference, bringing together leading industry professionals and speakers to help podcasters sharpen their skills, grow their shows, and build lasting connections.Diagnosed with ADHD in his early 30s, Marc knows firsthand the challenges of choosing a direction and following through when ideas keep coming. His passion for connection is at the heart of his upcoming podcast, Community Makes Us. Coming this December, this podcast explores how community changes people, what makes those changes possible, and what those experiences teach us about building and leading communities.Start your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

I'm diagnosed ADHD predominantly inattentive, and I am supremely distractible, and my focus bounces like a bad check. I would like to give you my history with my own focus and the process of becoming cool with myself about being distracted. Mentioned in this episode:Write That Down (Noble and Alistair's Youtube Chanel)Write That Down Tik TokMy Insight Timer ADHD Meditation ExperimentA Short 2 minute guided meditation I did on Insight TimerADHDBB Podcast Episode FinderTry ADHD Big Brother $10 for 10 days! Start your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

How many of us are trying to figure out ways to eliminate tension to tasks or increase motivation for them. We say "If I could just..." -insert  whatever big thing promises to do one of those for us. I have a different take on this, and I hope you find it as helpful as I do! As always, reach out and let me know how you are doing! https://adhdbigbrother.com/contactrussMentioned in this episode:Tuesdays Brain Dump -> Prioritize eventStart your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

It's been awhile since we discussed our turd mountain of things, stuff, chores,....life! OMG there's so much of it! How do we face it? I'll tell you how I face it in today's episode. Mentioned in the podcast:Come join us THIS TUESDAY 9/15/2026 for a Q&A about Intuition with Sarah Vermunt. Watch my full conversation with Bridgit and Marla on Leverage and LeadGet your brain dump and prioritization set up WITH me...follow my guided talks on insight timer. Click here for part 1 of the 4 part series. Ready for some top notch peer support with myself and everyone else inside ADHDBB? Try us out for 10 days for $10. No auto-sign up. 10 days and then you auto-cancel. You can then decide for yourself if this is your thang. Start your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter

We have sure overcomplicated ADHD! How did doing the dishes become a task where we need to put on a detective hat and sleuth the reason we aren't doing it. Today I'm going to share how I simplify this skull spaghetti to make things happen. Links mentioned in this episode:Hacking Your ADHD episode Part 1Hacking Your ADHD episode Part 2Successfull With ADHD YouTube EpisodeSarah Vermunt of Live Event at ADHD Big BrotherWant to try making yourself visible? Leave me a speakpipe and tell me what you are getting done today no matter what. I'll share back something I'm getting done today. These messages aren't saved or used...it's simply an opportunity to get practice being visible. https://www.speakpipe.com/ADHDBigBrotherCheck out Noble and Alistair's "Write That Down" channel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteThatDownFilms/shortsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@write_that_down_filmsGot questions? Contact me through the website or schedule a quick chat: https://calendly.com/russjones/15-minute-introStart your Saturday off with some wins. Every Saturday at 7am Pacific I run a free game on Zoom: bring 6 tasks numbered 1-6, I roll a die, and we all do 10 minutes on whatever it lands on. Get the link at adhdbb.com/game.Support the showRead all the books? It's time for the doing. Get my newsletter and you'll receive a free replay to a brain dump->prioritization event...to do along with me, so grab your pen and paper: adhdbigbrother.com/newsletter