The Hidden Role of Resistance in ADHD #247

Resistance in ADHD is often misunderstood as procrastination or laziness, but it usually signals hidden friction in the task or environment. In this episode, we explore why resistance happens, what it may be telling you, and how to work with your brain instead of fighting it. PLUS: Hear this week’s Book of the Week. Highlight Reel: 1:05 Celebration (Healthier Eating Habits) 2:00 What Did Patty Buy this Week? 4:42 ADHD-Friendly Tip (Magic Time) 9:28 Topic: This Hidden Role of Resistance in ADHD 10:35 Resistance is Information 10:44 With ADHD Tasks Require Executive Function Skills 11:10 What Do Tasks Require? 13:00 Dr Russell Barkley Research 15:08 What Hidden Resistance Looks Like 18:34 Resistance Busters 18:45 #1: Name/Define the Friction 18:58 #2: Shrink the First Step 19:25 #3: Lower the Expectations 19:43 #4: Reduce Decisions 20:37 #5: Add External Support 21:37 Patty's Bookshelf 23:14 Quote of the Week! Join ADHD-Friendly and start planning YOUR way! As a member, you’ll have access to ADHD-Friendly live events, planning tools, and on-demand courses and webinars. Click the link below to get started today! https://adhdfriendly.mn.co Create an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-fri... Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD-Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!! New episodes are posted every Wednesday! Subscribe to the channel here:    / @adhdfriendly   Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, ADHD-Friendly Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information on the ADHD-Friendly services offered by Patty, please visit her website: https://www.ADHDFriendly.com