Managing a household with ADHD - with special guest Ryan Mayer (Ep. 5)

How does ADHD make managing a household difficult? In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD. The conversation centers around Ryan's 'Folding with Friends' initiative, which uses body doubling to make mundane chores like folding laundry more engaging. They explore various techniques to tackle daily tasks, like using visual reminders and gamifying routine activities. They emphasize the importance of accepting one's unique methods and creating an environment that suits their ADHD needs. Ryan also shares insights from his coaching experience, advocating for personalized strategies to navigate life with ADHD.00:00 Welcome to Distractables00:35 Introducing Ryan Mayer: ADHD Coach00:48 ADHD at Home: Managing Household Chores02:03 Body Doubling: The Power of Folding with Friends03:19 Making Chores Fun: Tips and Tricks11:30 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Understanding12:42 ADHD Coaching: Common Struggles and Solutions20:01 Embracing Flexibility in Productivity20:29 The Power of Phone Placement21:43 The Notebook Solution22:24 Creative Alarm Strategies24:29 Exploring Phone Customization29:09 Visual Reminders for Daily Tasks35:51 Conclusion and Contact InformationWhere you can find us!Marie and Llama LifeDesktopiOS appAndroid appInstagramXMaries Xreddit JesseJesses bookWebsite NewsletterInstagramXThreadsRyanWebsiteInstagramBook a free intro call with RyanJoin free patreonXThank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD. Chat soon, Marie & Jesse