If you’ve ever experienced the ADHD freeze -- you sit down to write an evaluation report, tackle session notes, or finally make a dent in that load of laundry -- and somehow end up doom-scrolling, spiraling, and doing absolutely nothing productive while the clock keeps ticking—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when you freeze up and can’t seem to get started (spoiler: it’s not laziness). Whether have ADHD, suspect you're neurodivergent, or just an overwhelmed SLP, you’ll learn why freeze happens and how to start moving again with simple, low-pressure strategies.

👉 This episode is part of my ADHD + Productivity series—so if freeze mode has been your default lately, make sure to check out Episodes 111 and 112 for more tips and strategies

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• The three most common causes of the “freeze” response (executive dysfunction, emotional flooding, nervous system shutdown)
• Why writing a report isn’t just writing a report—and why your ADHD brain resists it
• Why naming what’s happening out loud can actually shift you out of paralysis
• The two-minute trick I use to get unstuck (and why it works)
• What it means to “meet your brain where it’s at” instead of fighting it
  
  

📌 Links & Resources:

• 💬 Book a free 1:1 consult → If you’re tired of the ADHD freeze, I can help. I’ve got 3 coaching spots open this month. Let’s build a plan that actually works with your ADHD brain.
  
  
• 🎧 Episode 112: ADHD, Self-Trust, & the Follow-Through Problem No One Talks About
  
  
• 🎧 Episode 111: Time Management Myths That are Screwing With Your ADHD Brain

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