{"podcast":{"title":"From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action","slug":"from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879","podcast_index_feed_id":7064879,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/from-stuck-to-started/","website_url":"https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3aab36d9-b8ab-4082-9518-d9773c0f8d75/RmoC3L8cbUzyHDh8lPyQii9C.png","author":"Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach","episode_count":90,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:17:12.474919+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879"},"episode":{"title":"065: What to do when you feel like you’re “wasting time:” When overwhelm, analysis paralysis, decision fatigue keep you stuck","slug":"065-what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-you-re-wasting-time-when-overwhelm-analysis-paralysis-decision-fatigue-keep-you-stuck","published_at":"2026-03-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879/065-what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-you-re-wasting-time-when-overwhelm-analysis-paralysis-decision-fatigue-keep-you-stuck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879","url":"https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa36acae-0ac8-46b1-80a2-ab32a043b82f.mp3","summary":"Do you ever feel stuck in that in-between where you’re not getting anything done—but you’re not actually resting either? I call this limbo , and it’s often driven by overthinking, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. In this episode, I walk you through why this happens and how to gently get yourself out of that stuck state without adding more pressure. What you’ll learn in this episode: What “limbo” actually is (and how to recognize it in your daily life) How overthinking, decision fatigue, and overwhelm keep you stuck and feeling like you’re “wasting time” The most common reasons you end up in limbo (including lack of structure and unclear plans) A simple check-in question to help you decide between rest vs. action How to take the smallest, most realistic step forward to build momentum without burnout Resources: Stop Doomscrolling & autopiloting to your phone with Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning First Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background I use affiliate links for my fave products that I use and trust. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.","meta_description":"Do you ever feel stuck in that in-between where you’re not getting anything done—but you’re not actually resting either? I call this limbo , and it’s ofte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1444,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879/episodes/065-what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-you-re-wasting-time-when-overwhelm-analysis-paralysis-decision-fatigue-keep-you-stuck/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879/065-what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-you-re-wasting-time-when-overwhelm-analysis-paralysis-decision-fatigue-keep-you-stuck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}