{"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":"074: 5 Simple Systems That Changed My Life (And How to Make Them Work for Your Brain)","slug":"074-5-simple-systems-that-changed-my-life-and-how-to-make-them-work-for-your-brain","published_at":"2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879/074-5-simple-systems-that-changed-my-life-and-how-to-make-them-work-for-your-brain","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/0e10729c-cfe6-42a7-8e32-7ee49083e497.mp3","summary":"5 Simple Systems That Changed My Life (And How to Make Them Work for Your Brain) This episode gets a little personal. After years of helping clients build executive function systems, I've been reflecting on the simple systems I use in my own life. I’m sharing 5 with you today! These aren't perfect, and they won't all be the right fit for your brain, but I'll walk you through each one and ask you questions to help you figure out what your own version could look like. In this episode, you'll learn: 05:23 The power of quick wins and how to find your own version of a quick morning win that gives your brain a dopamine boost 08:05 How letting go of the idea of a \"normal week\" can help you break free from all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism around planning and scheduling 10:31 My personal strategies for managing decision fatigue — including when to trust your gut, when to pause, and how to batch decisions to protect your energy 17:31 What \"micro-moments\" are and how looking for small pockets of time can help you stay connected to your goals without the pressure of doing it perfectly 20:56 How bricking my phone for two years has helped me build a healthier relationship with scrolling and the questions to ask yourself if you want to change your own phone habits Resources: Stop Doomscrolling & getting interrupted by your phone Use 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","meta_description":"5 Simple Systems That Changed My Life (And How to Make Them Work for Your Brain) This episode gets a little personal. After years of helping clients build…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1796,"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/074-5-simple-systems-that-changed-my-life-and-how-to-make-them-work-for-your-brain/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-7064879/074-5-simple-systems-that-changed-my-life-and-how-to-make-them-work-for-your-brain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}