1289: Systems That Build Momentum for Brains That Resist Systems With Brooke Schnittman

"ADHDers hate structure but thrive on it at the same time."

In this episode, Heather sits down with Brooke Schnittman to explore why the systems that are supposed to help us thrive can sometimes become the very things we resist the hardest. For neurodivergent brains, traditional approaches to productivity often miss the mark, especially when we're already overwhelmed and operating from survival mode. Brooke shares how her own late ADHD diagnosis changed her understanding of herself, along with the lessons she's learned from supporting neurodivergent adults, students, and families. The conversation also explores practical ways to make everyday tasks more manageable and to create systems that work with how your brain actually functions.

What to listen for:

☑️ Putting in the reps through systems that actually support your success

☑️ The different ways undiagnosed ADHD shows up in high-achieving women

☑️ Why you can be good at knowing how everyone else feels while losing yourself

"So many of us with ADHD are overwhelmed, we're burned out, we're in a place of survival mode. To get out of the overwhelm, we need to break it down into such a small action that we're building momentum, we're moving in a consistent way, even if it's 1%."

☑️ People-pleasing and hypervigilance turn us into emotional managers at home

☑️ Why you actually do need a planner to manage your life if you have ADHD

☑️ Building systems that work for your unique brain and particular struggles

"Once you get that self-awareness, then you can start building in more systems and understanding your why and how to move forward and feel more productive in life."

☑️ Brooke's signature STOP method for identifying what drains your energy