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Habits, Hyperfixations & Life with ADHD | Formerly Corporate to Calm. Now fully ADHD.
Welcome to ADHD IS… the podcast where we talk real life with ADHD.
Every week (maybe, probably, I don't know) I’m shooting the breeze about what it’s actually like to live, work and create with an ADHD brain.
We explore
- Symptoms, quirks & hyper fixations
- Habits that actually stick (for a while anyway)
- Business, productivity & burnout
- Sobriety, energy, and life hacks
- Navigating overwhelm while building your life
This is for neurodivergents, creatives, entrepreneurs and anyone whose brain works a little differently, ready to embrace it, not fight it.
New episodes drop weekly, relatable, honest and actionable.
Habits, Hyperfixations & Life with ADHD | Formerly Corporate to Calm. Now fully ADHD.
Welcome to ADHD IS… the podcast where we talk real life with ADHD.
Every week (maybe, probably, I don't know) I’m shooting the breeze about what it’s actually like to live, work and create with an ADHD brain.
We explore
- Symptoms, quirks & hyper fixations
- Habits that actually stick (for a while anyway)
- Business, productivity & burnout
- Sobriety, energy, and life hacks
- Navigating overwhelm while building your life
This is for neurodivergents, creatives, entrepreneurs and anyone whose brain works a little differently, ready to embrace it, not fight it.
New episodes drop weekly, relatable, honest and actionable.
Episodes

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
ADHD & Alcohol | When “Fun” Is Actually Dysregulation with Olivia Farrelly
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
ADHD & Alcohol | When “Fun” Is Actually Dysregulation
This is an earlier episode of The Corporate to Calm Podcast and if you’re ADHD, sensitive or building a calm life, this conversation hits differently now.
Because for many neurodivergent women, alcohol isn’t just social.
It’s
• Nervous system relief
• Masking support
• Dopamine on demand
• A way to quiet the noise
• A way to belong
And then… the crash.
The shame.
The overstimulation.
The emotional hangover that lasts longer than the physical one.
In this episode, I sit down with Alcohol-Free Mentor Olivia Farrelly to talk about untangling from alcohol culture and what happens when you choose clarity instead.
Olivia shares the moment everything shifted:
“I couldn’t exist with hungover me anymore. I couldn’t bear being so mean to me.”
That line lands hard when you understand ADHD self-criticism.
We explore
✨ Why alcohol and highly sensitive / ADHD brains don’t mix
✨ The link between dopamine, impulsivity & drinking
✨ Using your words to rewrite your story
✨ Removing alcohol as a habit shift, not a punishment
✨ The growth that happens when you regulate instead of numb
✨ Choosing peace over performance
Here’s the Habit Path truth
Sobriety isn’t restriction.
It’s nervous system regulation.
It’s self-trust.
It’s clarity.
For ADHD entrepreneurs especially, removing alcohol can mean
Better executive function.
Better emotional regulation.
Better boundaries.
Better mornings.
I’m almost four years into my sober journey and I echo this
“Giving up alcohol is one of the greatest achievements of my life.”
If you’re sober curious, grey area drinking or just questioning your habits, this conversation will meet you gently.
🎙️ ADHD IS… (formerly Corporate to Calm)
🎧 Listen now on all major platforms
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Creative & ADHD Entrepreneurs | Make Your Own Rules with Alice Nettleingham
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Creative & ADHD Entrepreneurs | Make Your Own Rules
This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast AND the message feels even stronger now.
Because if you have ADHD and you’re running a business, trying to follow traditional rules will burn you out.
In this conversation, I sit down with hypnotherapist for entrepreneurs Alice Nettleingham to talk about life design, freedom and building a business that actually fits your brain.
“If you’re gonna run your own business, make your own rules.”
And that hits differently when you’re neurodivergent.
We explore
✨ Designing a business around your energy (not expectations)
✨ Cutting complexity to reduce overwhelm
✨ The discipline behind freedom
✨ Letting go of “how it should look”
✨ Simplifying to scale
✨ Living and working intentionally
Here’s the actual and ADHD truth
Complexity creates paralysis.
Overcomplication kills consistency.
Freedom without structure becomes chaos.
The Habit Path isn’t about rigid routines.
It’s about simple systems that protect your creativity.
Structure protects your nervous system.
Structure protects your ideas.
Structure protects your income.
Alice’s journey from digital nomad to intentional entrepreneur is proof that you can design both life and business on purpose.
If you’re an ADHD or Creative entrepreneur craving more freedom but stuck in overwhelm, this episode will remind you
You don’t need more hustle.
You need cleaner habits and better systems.
🎙️ ADHD IS… (formerly Corporate to Calm)
🎧 Listen now on all major platforms
#ADHDentrepreneur
#WomenWithADHD
#NeurodivergentBusiness
#LifeDesign
#HabitsThatHelp
#ExecutiveFunction
#CalmBusiness
#CreativeEntrepreneur
#ADHDAwareness
#NervousSystemRegulation
#IntentionalLiving
#SimplifyToScale
#BusinessWithADHD
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Reliance, Reinvention & The Power of “Forward” with Fiona Alston
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
ADHD, Reinvention & The Power of “Forward”
This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast but if you’re an ADHD entrepreneur or creative who’s reinvented yourself more than once, this will resonate deeply.
Because ADHD brains don’t follow linear paths.
We pivot.
We hyperfocus.
We outgrow.
We crave novelty.
We move countries.
We change industries.
In this episode, I sit down with journalist Fiona Alston, whose journey took her from horse racing to the tech sector and eventually to building a new life in Tallinn, Estonia.
Her mantra?
“Forward!"
And “Don’t drag things with you.”
That’s powerful for ADHD women.
Because one of our biggest challenges isn’t starting.
It’s carrying shame, past decisions, and “shoulds” that weigh us down.
We explore
✨ Reinvention without apology
✨ Making bold life pivots
✨ Navigating uncertainty with resilience
✨ Living nomadically and embracing change
✨ Choosing alignment over expectation
Here’s the Habit Path lens
Reinvention isn’t chaos.
It’s redirection.
But without structure, ADHD pivots can become reactive instead of intentional.
The goal isn’t to stop changing.
It’s to build habits and systems that anchor you while you evolve.
You can move forward.
Without dragging burnout.
Without dragging guilt.
Without dragging versions of you that no longer fit.
If you’re in a season of change career shift, relocation, identity evolution this conversation will remind you that forward is enough.
🎙️ ADHD IS… (formerly Corporate to Calm)
🎧 Listen now on all major platforms
#ADHDentrepreneur
#WomenWithADHD
#NeurodivergentWomen
#Reinvention
#LifePivot
#HabitsThatHelp
#ExecutiveFunction
#CalmBusiness
#IntentionalLiving
#NervousSystemRegulation
#CreativeEntrepreneur
#ADHDAwareness
#ForwardNotPerfect
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Thursday Nov 23, 2023
ADHD & Creativity | Building a Business That Actually Fits with Helena Croash
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
ADHD, Creativity & Building a Business That Actually Fits
This is an earlier episode of the Corporate to Calm podcast and if you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur, this on will hit home.
Because some of us aren’t meant to do one thing.
We’re teachers.
Creators.
Strategists.
Supporters.
Community builders.
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Helena Croash, businesswoman, educator, jewellery creator, social media strategist and champion of women in business.
And here’s what stands out through the ADHD lens
Multi-passion isn’t confusion.
It’s capacity.
The key? Structure.
We talk about
✨ Supporting other women in business (your circle matters)
✨ Integrity, honesty & community
✨ Adapting quickly to social media evolution
✨ Turning creativity into income
✨ Teaching what you know
✨ Building business around your strengths
“As an entrepreneur, I copped social media really quickly.”
That ability to spot patterns, adapt fast, and move with energy?
Very ADHD-coded.
But without systems, that same brain can burn out.
The Habit Path is about harnessing creativity without drowning in it.
It’s about
Simple systems.
Repeatable habits.
Clear structure.
So your ideas don’t stay ideas.
If you’re multi-passionate, easily bored, creatively wired, and trying to build a sustainable business, this conversation is a reminder
You don’t need to shrink your gifts.
You need structure that protects them.
🎙️ ADHD IS… (formerly Corporate to Calm)
🎧 Listen now on all major platforms
#ADHDentrepreneur
#MultiPassionate
#WomenWithADHD
#CreativeBusiness
#NeurodivergentWomen
#HabitsThatHelp
#ExecutiveFunction
#CalmBusiness
#WomenInBusiness
#SocialMediaStrategy
#CreativeEntrepreneur
#ADHDAwareness
#CommunityOverCompetition
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
ADHD | Data & Respecting Your Time with Ellen Gunning
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
ADHD, Data & Respecting Your Time
This is an earlier episode (back when the podcast was Corporate to Calm) but the message feels even more powerful now for ADHD entrepreneurs.
Because if you have ADHD, time can feel slippery.
Money can feel emotional.
Focus can feel inconsistent.
And information overload? Constant.
In this episode, I sit down with Ellen Gunning, PR Consultant, Data Prophet, Author, Broadcaster, Serial Entrepreneur and founder of both the Irish Academy of Public Relations and Mettacomms.
With over 30 years in business, Ellen shares a principle that stopped me in my tracks
“I’ve great respect for my own time and money.”
That’s a Habit Path cornerstone.
Because for ADHD brains, respecting your time isn’t natural, it’s a system.
We explore
✨ Building longevity in business
✨ Extracting the right data (not drowning in it)
✨ Crisis communications & clear messaging
✨ The intersection of tech, media & people
✨ Thought leadership that’s strategic not reactive
✨ Why protecting your time protects your energy
Here’s the ADHD angle
Our brains are brilliant at spotting patterns.
At connecting dots.
At thinking strategically.
But without structure, we
Overconsume.
Overcommit.
Overextend.
The Habit Path isn’t about doing more.
It’s about filtering better.
Clarity is a habit.
Boundaries are a habit.
Financial self-respect is a habit.
Ellen embodies what happens when you combine intellect with discipline.
If you’re building a business with ADHD and want to stop leaking time, energy and attention this conversation will sharpen you.
Connect with Ellen Gunning
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellengunningpr
Mettacomms – Data-driven thought leadership analytics for brands
Explore her books, including:
• An academic PR text
• A PR strategy guide for SMEs
• A book celebrating influential women of Dublin City
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Monday Sep 11, 2023
ADHD & Alcohol | When “Sober Curious” Becomes Self-Respect with Lynda Emmett
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
ADHD & Alcohol - When “Sober Curious” Becomes Self-Respect
This is an earlier episode (from my Sobriety Stories series when the podcast was Corporate to Calm) but the conversation feels even more relevant now.
Because for ADHD brains, alcohol can become
• A dopamine shortcut
• A social mask
• A nervous system “off switch”
• A reward after overstimulation
Until it isn’t.
Until it creates more dysregulation than relief.
In this episode, I’m joined by Lynda Emmett, who chose to question her relationship with alcohol and has now been alcohol-free for over four years.
Sobriety isn’t about restriction.
It’s about regulation.
It’s about building habits that protect your peace instead of sabotaging it.
Through the Habit Path lens, removing alcohol can mean
✨ Better executive function
✨ More emotional stability
✨ Clearer mornings
✨ Reduced shame cycles
✨ Stronger self-trust
This conversation is honest, open and free of judgement.
If you’re sober curious, grey-area drinking or simply exploring your habits this is your invitation to reflect without pressure.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to choose better for your brain.
Connect with Lynda Emmett
Website: https://www.yourgifttoyou.com
Podcast: Happiness Is An Inside Job
https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happiness-is-an-inside-job/id1647798377
And please don’t hesitate to contact either of us with any questions.
ADHD IS… (formerly Corporate to Calm)
🎧 Listen now on all major platforms
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#AlcoholFreeLife
#GreyAreaDrinking
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#ExecutiveFunction
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#NervousSystemHealing
#ADHDAwareness
#SobrietyJourney
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
ADHD | Sleep & The Habit That Changes Everything with Síne Dunne
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
ADHD, Sleep & The Habit That Changes Everything
This is an earlier episode from Corporate to Calm podcast but the conversation is more relevant than ever.
Because if you have ADHD, sleep isn’t optional.
It’s foundational.
In this episode, I sit down with Síne Dunne, founder of Siest Sleep, to talk about the one habit that underpins all others
Rest
Síne's journey began with her own sleep struggles while working at Google. Síne was surviving on five hours a night and feeling the ripple effects of stress, anxiety and exhaustion.
Instead of pushing through or masking burnout, she built a solution.
Why This Matters for ADHD
For neurodivergent brains, poor sleep amplifies
• Emotional dysregulation
• Impulse control issues
• Executive dysfunction
• Rejection sensitivity
• Anxiety spirals
• Dopamine crashes
Sleep is not laziness.
It’s regulation.
Through the Habits Path lens, sleep is a keystone habit. When it improves, everything improves
✨ Focus
✨ Patience
✨ Productivity
✨ Hormonal balance
✨ Nervous system stability
The Product
Síne created the weighted Siest Sleeper ethically made in Dublin and designed to calm the nervous system through deep pressure stimulation.
For ADHD brains that struggle to “switch off,” this kind of sensory support can be powerful.
No complicated system.
Just regulation through comfort.
The Bigger Mission
Síne is now studying Sleep Medicine & Insomnia at the University of Oxford, deepening her understanding of the science behind rest.
Her number one sleep tip?
Know when to ask for help.
Because sleep struggles are not a personal failure. They’re often a stress signal.
If you’re building habits without fixing your sleep, you’re building on sand.
This episode is a reminder
You cannot optimise a dysregulated nervous system.
🎙️ Listen now to learn how to make sleep your most powerful habit.
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDAwareness
#SleepHealth
#NervousSystemRegulation
#ExecutiveFunction
#HabitsThatMatter
#WeightedBlanket
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#ADHDLife
#BurnoutRecovery
#SleepForSuccess
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
ADHD | Values & The Habit of Courage with Sue McLoughlin
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
ADHD | Values & The Habit of Courage
This is an earlier episode from Corporate to Calm but the message is even more relevant now through the ADHD lens.
Because when you’re neurodivergent, values misalignment doesn’t just feel uncomfortable…
It feels dysregulating.
In this episode, I speak with Sue McLoughlin, founder of Strive to Thrive, about change leadership, transformation and what happens when your corporate role no longer matches your core values.
Many ADHD women stay too long in environments that
• Drain their nervous system
• Clash with their ethics
• Ignore unconscious bias
• Reward masking over authenticity
Sue talks about bridging the gap between business needs and technical change but what struck me most was her decision to walk away from a significant values gap.
That’s not impulsivity.
That’s alignment.
And alignment is a habit.
When your habits don’t align with your values, you experience
⚡ Burnout
⚡ Frustration
⚡ Emotional dysregulation
⚡ Executive fatigue
When they do align, you build
✨ Confidence
✨ Sustainable leadership
✨ People-centric growth
✨ Nervous system safety
Sue’s people-first approach to Change & Transformation empowers organisations to evolve without losing the humans inside them.
And for ADHD professionals navigating change? That matters.
Sue has generously shared a powerful values tool to accompany the episode:
https://www.strivetothrive.ie/_files/ugd/d0d869_02cac54061a14956860d09493d7521b9.pdf
If you’re questioning your role, your direction, or your next move start with values.
Website: https://strivetothrive.ie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-mcloughlin-17042642
Change isn’t just strategy.
For ADHD brains, it’s regulation, identity and alignment.
This episode is a reminder
You’re allowed to choose environments that match your values.
#ADHDWomen
#ChangeLeadership
#ValuesBasedLeadership
#NeurodivergentProfessionals
#ADHDAwareness
#PeopleCentricChange
#ExecutiveFunction
#LeadershipDevelopment
#BurnoutRecovery
#Transformation
#CorporateToCalm
#HabitsPath
#ProfessionalGrowth
#WomenInLeadership
#BusinessTransformation
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
ADHD | Entrepreneurship & The Habit of Starting Before You’re Ready with Amy Herbert
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
ADHD | Entrepreneurship & The Habit of Starting Before You’re Ready
This is an earlier episode from Corporate to Calm and Amy’s story feels even more relevant now.
Because for so many ADHD women, entrepreneurship doesn’t start with a five-year plan.
It starts at the kitchen table.
In this episode, I speak with Amy Herbert, founder of The Little Wax Company, about how a hobby making wax melts with her daughter turned into a thriving air-care business.
ADHD women often
• Hyperfocus on creative projects
• Pivot careers more than once
• Build businesses from passion, not spreadsheets
• Need autonomy to thrive
Amy stepped away from corporate sales to raise her children and during that season, creativity became the spark.
What began as wax melts at the kitchen table evolved into a brand built with consistency, courage and habit stacking.
Success wasn’t accidental.
It was built through
✨ Discipline (even when motivation fluctuates)
✨ Time boundaries (essential for ADHD brains)
✨ Late-night order packing with true crime podcasts as self-regulation
✨ Support from the right ecosystem
Amy credits the Fingal Local Enterprise Office for helping her bridge the gap between idea and execution a reminder that ADHD entrepreneurs don’t need to do everything alone.
Support is a strategy.
Networking is a habit.
And structure creates freedom.
Why This Matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs
When you create systems around your creativity, you
⚡ Reduce overwhelm
⚡ Protect your energy
⚡ Turn hyperfocus into income
⚡ Build sustainable momentum
Amy’s journey proves that starting small is still starting.
Connect with Amy Herbert
Website: https://thelittlewaxcompany.ie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyherbert1
Entrepreneurship for ADHD women isn’t about rigid structure.
It’s about building habits that support your nervous system while scaling your ideas.
This episode is a reminder
Your kitchen table idea might be your next chapter.
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#NeurodivergentBusiness
#WomenInBusiness
#SmallBusinessOwner
#CreativeEntrepreneur
#HabitsPath
#ExecutiveFunction
#Hyperfocus
#BusinessWithPurpose
#NetworkingMatters
#LocalEnterpriseOffice
#EntrepreneurshipJourney
#CorporateToCalm
#WomenSupportingWomen
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm (some CtoC guests are not ADHD)
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
ADHD | Leadership & The Habit of Intentionality with Katy Lumsden
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
ADHD, Leadership & The Habit of Intentionality
This is an earlier episode from Corporate to Calm and this conversation feels even more relevant now.
Because leadership with ADHD doesn’t start with authority.
It starts with self-awareness.
In this episode, I’m joined by Katy Lumsden, founder of Know No Bounds Leadership, also known as The Noisy Introvert.
Katy works in Human Resources, Organisational Development and Behavioural Leadership. She brings a powerful perspective on intentional leadership and values-led decision making.
For ADHD and AuDHD leaders, challenges can include
• Emotional intensity
• All-or-nothing thinking
• Burnout from overcommitting
• Sensitivity to criticism
• Masking in corporate environments
Katy’s story includes navigating postnatal depression and leaning into her faith and coaching. This is a reminder that resilience is not about pushing harder.
It’s about building habits that anchor you.
Leadership isn’t a title. It’s repeated behaviour.
Through the Habits Path lens, Katy highlights
✨ Intentional daily actions
✨ Values as a decision-making compass
✨ Self-reflection as regulation
✨ Consistency over performative productivity
For ADHD professionals, values alignment reduces decision fatigue and protects the nervous system.
When your habits match your values, leadership feels sustainable not exhausting.
Why This Matters
If you are leading a team while managing ADHD, you don’t need to be louder.
You need to be aligned.
Katy’s vulnerability, particularly around motherhood and mental health, shows that powerful leadership is built on authenticity, not perfection.
Connect with Katy Lumsden
Website: www.knownoboundsleadership.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-lumsden-noisy-introvert
Bestselling Co-Authored Book:
The X-Factor: The Spiritual Secrets Behind Successful Executives and Entrepreneurs
Leadership for neurodivergent women isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about building habits that support who you already are.
#ADHDWomen
#NeurodivergentLeadership
#IntentionalLeadership
#LeadershipHabits
#WomenInLeadership
#ADHDAwareness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ValuesBasedLeadership
#EmotionalRegulation
#CorporateToCalm
#HabitsPath
#AuthenticLeadership
#WomenSupportingWomen
#LeadershipDevelopment
⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Align your habits with your energy not the other way around!
If you’re an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you.
The Calm Business Method shows you how to create simple systems and habits that support your energy, focus and growth without forcing yourself into rigid routines.
The Calm Business Method
💬 Join the conversation
Let me know in the comments:
– What part of ADHD do you relate to most?
– What should I talk about next?
– What are your business questions?
My Free Stuff
The Calm Business Audit
The Creative Entrepreneur's Time & Energy Reset
10 Calm Systems for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Habit Boss YouTube Channel
This isn’t about fixing yourself or pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about understanding it, working with it and feeling less alone.
New episodes will drop whenever, with honest conversations, reflections and practical insights 🌻 no perfection required.
🎙️ ADHD IS… formerly Corporate to Calm (some CtoC guests are not ADHD)
If this episode resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review, it helps more ADHD brains find their way here 💛
#ADHDWomen
#ADHDentrepreneur
#SoberCurious
#GreyAreaDrinking
#AlcoholFreeLife
#NeurodivergentWomen
#EmotionalRegulation
#DopamineDetox
#NervousSystemHealing
#HabitsThatHelp
#CalmBusiness
#ExecutiveFunction
#ADHDAwareness
