ADHD Systems for Busy Women Your brain is brilliant, but sometimes it feels like itâs working against you. You start the day with good intentions, then distractions, decisions, and everyone elseâs needs pile up until youâre running on fumes and guilt. If youâre a busy, high-capacity woman with ADHD or a busy brain that acts like it, youâre in the right place. The Busy Brain Do-Over is your weekly reset button; a place to trade shame for strategy and chaos for calm. Hosted by therapist and ed ...
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Something for the Busy Brain â honest conversations to help you manage the overwhelm and make the most of your potential.
Busy Brain & ADHD Coach @ goodtothinkdifferently.com
A supportive podcast for people whose minds rarely switch off: the thinkers, feelers, creators, over-loaders, people-pleasers, idea-machines and quiet battlers of the modern world. Hosted by ADHD and mental health coach Ben Cook, this is an honest space exploring the highs, lows and intensity of a busy brain - from overwhelm and burnout to creativity, sensitivity and untapped potential. Through raw conversations, personal stories and practical tools, Ben and his guests unpack what it really ...
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If your brain runs a mile a minute and your faith keeps you grounded, this show is for you. Join System Strategist Erin Vogt as she helps Christian women with ADHD build simple systems and soul-centred habits that work with their busy minds, not against them â so they can run their businesses and their lives with clarity, purpose, and peace. Ever feel like your brain is juggling 37 tabs at once â and youâre the only one who forgot where your keys are? (Check your purse, friend!) Do you love ...
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Busy Brains is the podcast for students (at Constructor University). Each episode takes on the real topics that shape student life â from navigating academic challenges to finding the right support, from mental health and well-being to the many opportunities the university has to offer. With honest conversations, helpful insights, and expert advice, Busy Brains is here to remind you that youâre not alone on your journey.
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Alcohol: Do You Want to Say No? (Busy Brains, Booze & Taking Back Control)
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52:51Send me a message, from episode feedback to theme requests. Ben welcomes his first guest James Hansen, addictions counsellor, ADHD life coach and founder of the Escape the Chaos programme: https://www.escape-the-chaos.co.uk/ In a powerfully honest and raw episode, Ben and James discuss the complexities of alcohol consumption, from the role it playsâŚ
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When the Scroll Sends You Spiraling â The Comparison Do-Over
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15:56009 Have you ever opened Instagram for âa quick breakâ⌠and ended up feeling behind, guilty, or not enough? In this episode, Candace shares a vulnerable story from last Christmas â when life was full, the ârealâ tree never went up, and one late-night scroll turned into a comparison spiral. Youâll learn why comparison hits harder when youâre exhaustâŚ
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Getting to Know Yourself: How Self-Awareness Helps When You Feel Lost or Stuck
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11:32Send me a message, from episode feedback to theme requests. Ben discusses the importance of self-reflection and understanding yourself, especially during reflective times like Christmas. He emphasises the need to invest in yourself, connect with the REAL you, and utilise tools available for self-discovery. This episode highlights that knowing your âŚ
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How to Pick a Planner Youâll Actually Use: The Planner Do-Over
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13:16008 The Planner Do-Over: How to Pick a Planner Youâll Actually Use If youâve ever believed âthis planner will change everythingâ⌠only to abandon it weeks later, this episode is for you. Candace shares a real-life âplanner crimeâ confession and walks you through the 5 planner features that matter most for a busy, brilliant, sometimes-distracted minâŚ
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In this episode, we dive into the surprisingly sneaky psychology of procrastinationâwhy we do it, how it disguises itself, and what actually helps us break the cycle. Through relatable stories and science-backed strategies, we explore how to stop delaying what matters and start taking actions into our own hands. Tune in for practical tips, a few laâŚ
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How to Reset When Everything Feels Important: The Priority Do-Over
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13:01007 Ever had a day where every task feels urgent and your brain canât decide what to do first? In this episode, Candace shares a real-life moment of juggling client sessions, shifting family logistics, pharmacy chaos, grocery pickup drama â and the moment she realized her brain had officially reached capacity. Youâll learn: Why overwhelm happens evâŚ
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When Youâre Carrying Responsibilities No One Sees: The Mental Load Do-Over
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14:30#006 Ever hit that moment where even a simple questionââWhat do you want to eat?ââfeels overwhelming? This episode dives into why everyday decisions can feel so heavy when your brain is running nonstop. Weâre breaking down the mental load: the invisible, constant thinking that keeps home, work, and life moving. From remembering appointments to antiâŚ
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Pilot: A warm welcome & what this podcast is about
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9:17Send me a message, from episode feedback to theme requests. Ben shares the story behind Something for the Busy Brain â why his mind has always been loud, how burnout shaped his path, and why understanding your busy brain is the key to unlocking your potential. **Tags:** Mental Health, ADHD, Emotional Wellbeing, Overwhelm, Personal Development, PodcâŚ
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When Tradition is Too Heavy: The Holiday Do-Over
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38:58005. Ever feel like the holidays come with a silent pressure to make everything perfect, even when youâre already overwhelmed? In this episode, Candace sits down with her twin sister, Carisse, to talk about rethinking Thanksgiving and choosing peace instead of perfection. Youâll hear how one simple shift helped her create a calmer, more meaningful âŚ
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When You Feel Guilty for Slowing Down: The Rest Do-Over
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16:12#004 Ever finally slow down⌠only to feel guilty for it? In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace David shares what happened on a family trip when ârestâ turned into another kind of work, and how she learned to quiet the guilt that shows up when you finally stop. Youâll learn The Rest Reset, a simple three-step framework to help yourâŚ
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In this episode, CU Busy Brains dives into the often-blurred line between Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the more common winter blues. While many students feel a dip in mood as the days grow shorter, SAD is a clinically recognized condition that can significantly disrupt daily life. Join us as we explore the symptoms, causes, and science behâŚ
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When Every Sticky Note Feels Like a Cry for Help: The One-List Do-Over
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11:49#003 Ever look around and realize your sticky notes, screenshots, and half-written lists are basically your brain scattered everywhere? In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace David shares what happened when her to-do lists took over every surface and how she found her way back to calm with a simple reset called The One-List Do-OverâŚ
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Ep 13 | When My 9-Year-Old Mowed the Neighbourâs Lawn (and What It Taught Me About Letting Go)
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11:31This week Iâm sharing a story about responsibility, community, and letting go â what started as my 9-year-old mowing our lawn turned into lessons about raising capable kids, trusting God with our full plates, and building connection right where we live. If youâve ever felt like youâre holding all the weight at home or in business, this oneâs for yoâŚ
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How to Reset When You Can't Keep Up: The Overwhelm Do-Over
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10:02#002 Ever finally get the time youâve been craving and then freeze? In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace shares what happened when a few surprise free hours turned into a full-blown overwhelm spiral. Youâll learn the simple S.T.O.P. Framework, a gentle four-step reset to calm your body, quiet your mind, and help you take one smalâŚ
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#001 Ever feel like your brain is juggling twelve tabs but none of them are loading? In this episode of The Busy Brain Do-Over, therapist and educator Candace helps you discover which type of Busy Brain you have and why it matters. Meet the three types: The Looks Put Together Woman â calm outside, chaos inside The Functioning on Empty Woman â reliaâŚ
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Start Here â Because Youâre Not the Problem, You Just Need a Do-Over
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9:56#000 Ever feel like youâre doing your best but still dropping all the plates? Youâre not the problem; you just need a do-over. In this first episode of The Busy Brain Do-Over, therapist and educator Candace shares how burnout, life changes, and shifting seasons can leave even the most capable people feeling stuck. Youâll learn: ⢠Why your old systeâŚ
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12 | Why Traditional Business Advice Fails ADHD Entrepreneurs
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12:12Ever feel like you're failing at business because you can't stick to the systems that work for everyone else? The planners. The time blocking. The "just focus harder" advice. Here's the truth: Your ADHD brain isn't broken. The system is. In this episode, I'm breaking down why traditional business advice fails ADHD entrepreneurs â and what actually âŚ
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In our 2nd episode, we dive into the art of making friends â from breaking the ice to building real connections. Our guest Gabriel Sanchez MacĂas from the Residential Life Team shares his perspectives as he lived through the process of making friends on campus himself - form being a student to his new role as Residential Life Advisor. Tune in for hâŚ
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11 | What It's Like Supporting Someone with ADHD (My Best Friend's Perspective)
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22:04Katy doesn't have ADHD. But she lives it out, every day! She's been front-and-centre supporting her closest people with squirrel moments for over 20 years - her husband, her son, and her best friend (me). In this milestone first-guest episode, Katy shares what it's REALLY like to come alongside someone with a busy brain - the entertainment, the "heâŚ
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10 | How to Finally Finish What You Start (When Your Brain Won't Cooperate)
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12:46Struggling to finish what you start? There's a faith-based reason your brain keeps jumping to new tasksâand a simple 4-minute reset that changes everything. This episode reveals why finishing tasks isn't about willpower or motivation. It's about creating clarity in the chaos and letting God lead your focus. What You'll Discover: ⨠The 4-Minute FaitâŚ
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9 | Never Double-Book Again: Triple Sync Calendar System for ADHD Moms
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11:13đ§ LISTEN TO THIS IF: You're tired of calendar chaos and ready for a system that actually works for your ADHD brain. Double-booking appointments, missing important events, and feeling like your calendar is working against you? In this episode, I'm sharing my Triple-Sync Calendar System - the exact method I use to keep my Ultimate Mom Calendar, digitâŚ
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8 | My 5 Year ADHD Business Journey: From Lost to Faith-Led
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7:27After 5 years of building an online business while navigating ADHD, Iâm sharing the raw truth about my journey - from feeling lost in the personal development world to finding purpose and clarity through faith. This is a love note to any of my previous followers, former clients and peers. INSIDE THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR: Why I stepped away from soâŚ
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7 | Stop Hiding: God Made You for a REASON
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15:56Tired of feeling like your wild, creative brain is a flaw? What if your ADHD is actually a featureâone God intentionally designed? Welcome to Episode 7 of Busy Brain Bold Faith! In this honest, hope-filled conversation, weâre flipping the script on ADHD, ditching the shame, and learning how to see our âbusy brainsâ as God-given strengths. Youâll heâŚ
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Starting university is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this very first episode of Busy Brains, host and Student Health Coordinator Anna Pelz talks with Florence Yu from the Psychological Counselors team and Laura Smith, Head of Student Life and Support, about what students can expect during their first weeks on campus. From settlingâŚ
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6| 5 ADHD Home Systems That Actually Work (No More Chaos)
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15:20For the Christian businesswoman with a wild, beautiful brain and a heart for Jesus. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT: 5 Home Systems that we discovered during a recent renovation that are pushing us toward consistent tidying, decent organizing and smart delegation. TIMESTAMPS â Jump to What You Need 0:00 â Welcome: Why Your Brain Isnât Messy (and My ADHDâŚ
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5 | 5 ADHD-Friendly Tech Tools That Changed My Life
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14:405 ADHD-FRIENDLY TECH TOOLS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE đđ§ For the Christian businesswoman with a wild, beautiful brain and a heart for Jesus. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT: Today, Iâm sharing the five tech tools that have truly transformed the way I manage my ADHD brain in both business and everyday life. These arenât just generic productivity hacksâthese arâŚ
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4 | Why Systems Matter: The Missing Link to Peace and Productivity for Christian Women with ADHD
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12:56Ever feel like systems are just for âType Aâ women? Think again! In this episode, Erin reveals why systems are the missing link for Christian women with ADHD who crave peace and productivityâbut donât want to lose their spark. Systems can be the missing link for achieving small wins in decluttering, self-control, gentleness, and all the fruits of tâŚ
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3 | My ADHD Diagnosis Poem: From Shame to Strength | Sailing, Not Climbing
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7:46My ADHD Diagnosis Poem: From Shame to Strength Eight years ago, I received my ADHD diagnosis and started a journey through shame, confusion, and ultimately, acceptance and hope. In this deeply personal episode, I share my original poem âSailing, Not Climbingââwritten at a low point when I realized I wasnât broken⌠just different. In this episode: MâŚ
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2 | From New Age to Jesus: My Testimony of Burnout, ADHD, and Bold Faith
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26:29In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode, Iâm taking you behind the scenes of my journey â from postpartum depression, ADHD burnout, and new age spirituality⌠to a life and business fully surrendered to Jesus. This is the story I wish someone had shared with me when I was drowning in self-help books, trying to âfixâ myself, and wondering why âŚ
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1 | Start HereâWhat Busy Brain Bold Faith Is About
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6:16Welcome to Episode 1 of Busy Brain, Bold Faith! In this quick âStart Hereâ episode, Iâm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what this podcast is all about. If youâre a Jesus-loving woman with ADHD whoâs juggling motherhood, business, and a brain that just wonât quit â this space was made for you. Expect honest stories, biblical encouragement, anâŚ
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