From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

By: Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach
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  • Welcome to From Stuck to Started, the podcast for ambitious ADHDers, perfectionists, and over-thinkers who are ready to achieve their goals without burning out. Join your host, Sarah Lovell, an executive function and ADHD coach, as she shares strategies to help you understand your brain, break down big tasks, and build systems that work for you. Each episode is packed with actionable tips and real-life inspiration to help you tackle hard things and make progress that feels good. Tune into From Stuck to Started and unlock the secrets to working with your brain.
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Episodes
  • 020: The Perfectionism Trap—Why It Keeps You Stuck & What to do About It

    020: The Perfectionism Trap—Why It Keeps You Stuck & What to do About It
    Mar 5 2025

    If you find yourself overthinking, overdoing, or avoiding things because of perfectionism - this episode is for you. I dive into what’s really hiding underneath perfectionism, how it leads to overthinking, avoidance, and burnout, and most importantly—how to shift your thinking. I also share a story about a circus unit in my middle school gym class that has stuck with me to this day.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ The hidden fears underneath perfectionism (and why they hold you back)

    ✔️ Why perfectionism and executive dysfunction create a cycle of overwhelm

    ✔️ The difference between striving for excellence vs. being trapped by perfectionism

    ✔️ How to adjust expectations without feeling like you’re "lowering your standards"

    ✔️ A simple mindset shift to stop overthinking and take action

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
    • Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

    Connect with Sarah Lovell:

    • Website: Executive Functioning First
    • Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
    • Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

    Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
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    20 mins
  • 019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start

    019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start
    Feb 26 2025

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up or struggling to keep the plates spinning, this episode is packed with realistic, practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and move forward with more clarity and ease.I break down what overwhelm actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts ADHD and executive function.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ How to identify different types of overwhelm (emotional, sensory, time-related, decision fatigue, etc.)

    ✔️ Why overwhelm impacts executive function and makes task-switching harder

    ✔️ The role of self-talk in managing stress and avoiding burnout

    ✔️ How to prioritize and decide what will have the most impact right now

    ✔️ A step-by-step process to check in with yourself and create a realistic plan

    ✔️ Why adjusting expectations and self-compassion are key to navigating overwhelm

    Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
    • Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

    Connect with Sarah Lovell:

    • Website: Executive Functioning First
    • Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
    • Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

    Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
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    26 mins
  • 018: How to Break Free from ADHD Waiting Mode: 6 Practical Strategies

    018: How to Break Free from ADHD Waiting Mode: 6 Practical Strategies
    Feb 19 2025

    Are you the kind of person who has a 2 p.m appointment and you can't do anything until that appointment happens? That’s waiting mode. In this episode, I dive into why it happens (hello, executive functioning!) and how it impacts your ability to stay productive. I share 6 practical strategies to help you break free from this frustrating pattern.

    Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
    • Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

    Connect with Sarah Lovell:

    • Website: Executive Functioning First
    • Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
    • Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

    Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
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    24 mins

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