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BOOK STUFF | The Effects of Systems
Hello Brains!I'm in the final-final crunch for what I can add to the book! And I need help with your stories one more time!It's about systemic issues, and what often gets in our way and thus makes our ADHD life even harder.For context, here is the paragraph just before where we're going ...
Brain What-icle?
Hello Brains!You may or may not have noticed (because...what is time) that it's been a bit since we've last posted a Brain Chronicle updating you on perky perks, upcoming events and what's going on behind the scenes. The answer is...BOOOOOOOK. The book is INTERESTINGLY I ACCIDENTALLY DIS...
April 2023 | How Hearts Can Help Brains Through Med Shortages
Hello Brains & Hearts!I received an incredible and heartwarming email from a community member who, together with their spouse, created a list of how Hearts can help support their Brains during the med shortages [with a couple tips for Brains too! They've given me permission to share it so... of ...
April 2023 | Book Stuff! Making a list of ADHD strengths!
Hello again everyone!We have some ideas of some strengths we may have due to ADHD, but we need help thinking of a lot more and would love to hear *your* ideas!What strengths do you have that you attribute to your ADHD? What strengths do you see in fellow neurodivergents that you appreciate due to th...
March 2023 | Mooooar book stuff! -- About remembering this time!
Hello Brains & Hearts!We have another book prompt for ya. Like the previous book-related prompts, there is a chance we may use your quote in the book. There are a couple different steps here, as we've a bit of a complex method of organising these once they are shared, so please be sure to read a...
March 2023 | Game Event Interest Survey
Hello, Brains & Hearts!Not too long ago we held a Game Night in our Discord server for our Behind the Brains & higher patrons. A great time was had and it's something we'd love to do again. However, we want to make sure we try to favour times and games that you, our community, prefer the mos...
The Brain Chronicle | January & February Edition!
Hello Brains & Hearts!Holy moly… two (three?) months have already gone by! We originally were going to start this newsletter by saying Happy New Year, and suddenly, it’s February -- no wait, March! 😅Last month was-- or rather, the last couple months have been a 💩show. Thank you so much for...
February 2023 | The Patreon-Discord Integration Debacle
Hello, Brains & Hearts!Last week, we had a situation where Patreon updated its integration with Discord. Unfortunately, the email they sent forewarning us about it was either lost or never arrived, as we've not been able to find it yet. But I digress.We're still unsure about the scale or lev...
February 2023 | Another Book Question!
Hello Brains & Hearts! We've got another book question for ya! That we'd love to hear your opinion on!If those of us who are Neurodivergent advocates are all essentially working toward the same goal...What is that goal?How do you think we get there? (I have my opinions, but I'd love to h...
February 2023 | What is *your* unique ADHD life experience? (Be sure to read the description! 😄)
Hello folks!We are back with another question for the book, where we hope to be able to use some quotes within the chapter itself!What do you mean it's not ADHD? (This is not the question, just a header 😉)We all have different lives, from different socioeconomic statuses to cultures, and more...
Jan '23 | Ugh. Laaaundry. What are some things you do to make it bearable?
You groaned when you saw laundry didn't you?It's ok, I groaned writing it. 🤣Laundry is one of the common big bads people might struggle with when they have ADHD.So, we ask you Patreon community, what are some ways you've made laundry a little more bearable? What strategies, tips, or t...
Brain Chronicle! Coming Soon!
Hello Brains!I am using my last remaining brain energy to share that the Brain Chronicle will be a bit late -- I've been using the rest of my brain energy to finish polishing the first half of How to ADHD the book!I just turned it in to my editor, and will be crashing from hyperfocus now. Hope y...
The Brain Chronicle | December Edition! 🎉
Hello Brains & Hearts!You may notice that this month, the Chronicle is a bit more sparse than usual. We made a conscious decision this December to do less so we can ensure that our team gets to rest, recuperate, and spend time with the people (and animals) they love during this holiday season. We ho...
NEW | Procrastinate Mindfully Merch!
Hello Brains & Hearts!We... procrastinated on this a bit, but we have a (very appropriate) new merch design for you!So if you would like to ✨Procrastinate Mindfully✨ you now can, or get it for the ✨Mindful Procrastinator✨ in your life! Available in both North America and Europe stores!You ca...
The Brain Chronicle | November Gratitude Edition! 🙏
Hello Brains & Hearts!There’s a story I love called “Stone Soup,” in which a stranger comes into a village, super hungry, with nothing but a pot, a spoon, and a stone. Nonetheless, they fill the pot with water, throw it on a fire, start stirring, and talk about how delicious stone soup is. “...
Dealing with ADHD and Impulsivity
Being impulsive is something everyone can understand, but those of us with ADHD can have our impulsivity out of our control. So what can we do to help us in dealing with our ADHD and impulsivity?
Addressing The Use Of Our Imagery/Branding For Things We Are Not Associated With
Hello Brains & Hearts!We’ve covered scammers, but now we’re also getting reports here and there about people using our imagery and branding to support or advertise things we are not affiliated with.We do not and will never associate with pharmaceutical companies or random ADHD assessment website...
Your Feelings Are Valid Whether Someone Understands or Not
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/ur6ScJzTmeo
What if People Don't Understand?
Link: https://youtu.be/Gej2YNMLzrcThere will be times in life where people don't get it, no matter how hard you might try to make them understand. It can be frustrating! So, what if people don't understand? What are we to do?
SuperPoll | November 2022 Edition
Please vote here! If you voted on the poll posted a couple of minutes ago that one I created incorrectly. So please be sure to re-record your vote here! Thank yooouuuu!Hello Brains & Hearts!It is that time when we ask you what you'd like to see get posted first! 😀Below are three options for S...
Why ADHDers Can't ALWAYS Procrastinate
You can also look at our three-part series on studying for exams which also includes a brief basic breakdown on how memory encoding works!https://youtu.be/qE9Pmm5yfhQhttps://youtu.be/PZ4wWpPf-gohttps://youtu.be/MVBFCayoEF4
November 2022 | Mail Chimp Emails
Hello Brains & Hearts!Thank you to all of you who reached out regarding the mail chimp email that was sent out.We had a similar issue earlier this year, and are unsure why the mail chimp email was sent out again yesterday.Our Operations Manager is currently out of office for the week, so we'll l...
What Happens When Parents Don't Want Labels for their ADHD Kids?
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/tGvg6OIhm0s
November 2022 | ADHDCon - Final Reminder!
ADHD2022 is almost here, but you still have a chance to grab tickets (just remember to double-check your budget first)! Whether you attend physically, virtually, or a bit of both, there is something for nearly everyone. And don’t forget to tap into Brendan Mahan’s ADHD Influencers panel, Dani Do...
The Brain Chronicle | October Edition 🎃
Hello Brains & Hearts!Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Funny how half of us forget October even IS ADHD Awareness Month…maybe we need an Awareness of ADHD Awareness Month? I nominate September.Thankfully, TED didn’t forget – they even shared my TED talk, check it out! 👉👉 Click Here!If you did...
What to do If You Can't Get Your ADHD Meds?
Right now there is a nationwide Adderall shortage affecting many people. So what are you supposed to do if you can't get your ADHD meds? Lets explore that.
ADHD brains that start fights because we're bored
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/_bCZPH6UuYgAs voted on by our wonderful SUPERbrains and higher tiers, we present to you... ADHD Brains That Start Fights Because We're Bored!Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll! Hope you enjoy the video!And thank you for your patience as I know I was a bi...
CHADD's Annual ADHD Conference Announcement!
Hello Brains & Hearts!Did you know CHADD puts on an ADHDcon every year? Did you know that #ADHD2022 isn't just for #ADHD professionals? 😉 It's also built for people like you! A parent? Caregiver? Partner? Or are YOU the ADHD Brain?No matter who you are, you can find support networks, tell...
Does the ADHD Tax Need to Be So High?
We suffer from the "ADHD Tax" every day, most of the time without even knowing it. So what exactly is the ADHD Tax, and why does it need to be so high?Research Provided by: Farah Mahmud Citations: Pelham, J Consult Clin Psychol, 88, 2, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000461 Doshi, J Amer A...
The Brain Chronicle | September Edition
Hello Brains & Hearts!Happy Autumn to some, and happy Spring for others! With the cooling (or warming!) of temperatures, we can't wait to get out and enjoy some Green Time -- or red, orange, and yellow time, for Autumn. 😋 What are some favorite activities you like to do in Spring or Autumn? L...
