Julie and Tony revisit the topic of “executive functioning” and explore what embracing “executive dysfunction” looks like. They discuss how individuals with ADHD know what tools they should be using to organize their lives; they struggle with executing these tasks consistently. They discuss strategies like externalizing to-do lists, setting up automatic payments, using password managers, and making processes enjoyable to combat inconsistency. They continue to advocate for acceptance and the creation of systems to support the brain processes for a more consistent approach toward task completion. And then the episode falls apart as Julie’s computer freezes and Tony rushes to capture a screenshot of Julie’s “frozen face” only to then realize the file was lost…until now! 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 00:11 The Lost Episode and ADHD Topics 00:33 The Freeze Face Incident 01:08 Recovering the Lost File and ADHD Experience 01:35 Starting the Show and Sound Issues 02:31 Discussing ADHD and Time Management 04:08 Understanding ADHD Executive Dysfunction 11:50 Strategies to Support Executive Functioning 13:15 Muscle Memory and ADHD 15:00 Embracing the Chaos: My Planner Journey 16:11 Acceptance: Embracing the Present 16:48 The Never-Ending Pursuit of More 17:56 The Struggle of Being Enough 18:37 The Value of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 20:45 The Generational Gap: Understanding Different Perspectives 22:44 Speed Round: Quick Tips for Managing ADHD 26:04 The Importance of Self-Credit and Handling Setbacks 26:55 Closing Thoughts and Farewell Head to HTTP://love-adhd.com to learn more.