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02/06/2026

A thoughtful question to reflect on as the week winds down:

Where have you been interpreting difficulty as a lack of discipline, when it may actually be related to executive functioning?

02/05/2026

🎧 Thoughtful Thursday Podcast Episode

This episode explores how executive function challenges are frequently misunderstood as a lack of discipline—and how that belief can contribute to shame, frustration, and burnout.

Traditional ideas about discipline assume that effort alone leads to consistency. However, when executive functioning processes are impaired, “trying harder” often fails to produce sustainable change.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The difference between discipline and executive functioning
• Why self-blame is a common but unhelpful response
• How reframing effort can support more effective and compassionate strategies

This Thoughtful Thursday reflection offers a more accurate framework for understanding consistency, effort, and support.

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/i9nUc4JUpBk

What messages about discipline have you had to unlearn?

02/03/2026

ADHD is often discussed as a single diagnosis, but in practice it involves multiple executive functioning domains that can be impacted in different ways.

The ADHD Struggle Quiz was developed to help individuals identify which areas—such as initiation, focus, emotional regulation, or follow-through—are creating the most difficulty. Gaining clarity around these patterns can support more targeted strategies and reduce self-blame.

This brief quiz is intended as an educational tool to increase insight and awareness around ADHD-related challenges.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.mindfulsupervision.com/adhdquiz

Which area of executive functioning feels most challenging for you right now?

02/02/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode Available

This episode explores task initiation difficulties in ADHD and why knowing what needs to be done does not always translate into starting.

Task initiation is an executive functioning process that is often misunderstood as a motivation problem. In reality, neurological and emotional barriers can create a significant pause—or freeze—before action begins.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The neuroscience behind task initiation in ADHD
• Emotional barriers that interfere with action
• Why traditional productivity advice often fails neurodivergent individuals
• Brain-based strategies that support momentum

This episode is intended to provide education, normalization, and a more compassionate framework for understanding executive dysfunction.

🎧 Listen here:
👉 https://youtu.be/Brjgm4gbRTk

Which part of task initiation feels hardest for you right now?

02/01/2026

A reminder as you move into a new week.

01/31/2026

Discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrong.

In many cases, it’s a signal that your current systems, habits, or expectations no longer fit who you’re becoming.

The goal isn’t to eliminate discomfort—it’s to understand what it’s asking for.

01/30/2026

As we head into the weekend, I want to leave you with a reflective question:

What’s something in your life that feels uncomfortable right now—but you suspect it might be pointing you toward change?

There’s no right or wrong answer here. Just curiosity.

If you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

01/29/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode Available
People Only Change When They’re Uncomfortable

This episode explores a core concept that often comes up in therapeutic work: meaningful change is rarely driven by comfort alone.

Many people remain in familiar patterns—not because they want to—but because discomfort hasn’t reached a point that prompts reflection or action. When discomfort does arise, it’s often misunderstood as failure rather than information.
In this episode, I discuss:
• The role discomfort plays in behavioral and emotional change
• Why insight alone doesn’t always lead to action
• How responding to discomfort with curiosity can support growth and self-awareness

This conversation is intended to normalize the change process and reframe discomfort as a signal—not a weakness.

You can listen to the episode here:
👉 https://youtu.be/etZxXOSE4vY

How do you typically respond when discomfort shows up for you?

01/27/2026

Did you know Mindful Counseling & Supervision offers digital courses?

These courses were developed to provide structured, accessible support around topics such as ADHD, executive functioning, and planning—especially for individuals who benefit from clear frameworks and practical tools.

Current offerings include:
• ADHD Pilot Planning Stack
• Executive Functioning: Activation
• ADHD Crash Course
Each course is designed to be self-paced, educational, and grounded in clinical insight—while remaining approachable and applicable to daily life.

You can learn more about our digital course offerings here:
👉 mindfulsupervision.com/ADHD

What areas of support or education feel most helpful for you right now?

01/26/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode Is Live

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re doing everything they’re supposed to do… but still feels off, tired, or stretched thin.

So many people are quietly managing work, family, responsibilities, and expectations while telling themselves they should be handling it better. If that’s you, I want to gently say this: it makes sense.

In this episode, I talk about:
• Why feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing
• What’s actually happening beneath the surface when life feels unbalanced
• How understanding your internal experience can be more helpful than pushing harder
This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about slowing down long enough to understand what your system is asking for.

If you’d like to listen, you can find the episode here:
👉 https://youtu.be/YqfgzEa6yVI

Does this topic resonate for you right now?

08/04/2025

WOMEN WITH ADHD NEEDED FOR A SHORT ONLINE SURVEY
You’re invited to participate in a research study approved by Northern Arizona University (NAU) Institutional Review Board (IRB).

📍 Ages 18–40
📍 Identify as female
📍 ADHD symptoms
🧠 Help us understand how ADHD symptoms relate to social disconnection and loneliness.
🕐 Just 10–15 minutes | Completely anonymous | IRB-approved #2292421-2
👉 Visit: https://qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_3Kwl5zZkMDmEC6W?source=external Questions? Contact: kj97@nau.edu

This study aims to explore the impact of ADHD symptoms on social functioning, social disconnection, and loneliness in young adult women. We are particularly interested in how these symptoms may contribute to experiences of social impairment and loneliness. Understanding these dynamics can help in de...

07/14/2025

🧠 Are you a woman with ADHD?
You are invited to participate in a research study approved by Northern Arizona University (NAU) Institutional Review Board (IRB). We’re conducting a brief anonymous survey for women aged 18–40 exploring ADHD, social disconnection, and loneliness.
📲 Takes 10–15 mins
🔒 Anonymous & IRB-approved #2292421-2
🧍 Ages 18–40 | Identify as female | ADHD symptoms
➡️ Click the link in bio or below to participate!
https://qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_3Kwl5zZkMDmEC6W?source=external
Questions? DM or email kj97@nau.edu

This study aims to explore the impact of ADHD symptoms on social functioning, social disconnection, and loneliness in young adult women. We are particularly interested in how these symptoms may contribute to experiences of social impairment and loneliness. Understanding these dynamics can help in de...