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ADHDtime on Air: Once I Get Started
If you have ADHD, you probably know exactly what you should be doing. The challenge is often getting started.
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, psychologist, researcher, and author of Once I Get Started: How to Turn Your Intentions Into Actions. Dr. Ramsay is internationally recognized for his work in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD and for helping people understand the gap between intention and action.
Together, they explore why task initiation can be so difficult for adults with ADHD, the role of perfectionism and self-criticism, emotional regulation, procrastination, self-talk, executive functioning, and practical strategies for moving forward when you feel stuck.
Topics discussed include:
• What CBT is and how it can help adults with ADHD
• Why diagnosis and assessment matter at any age
• Common misconceptions about ADHD and executive functioning
• The relationship between intention, memory, and action
• Perfectionism, self-mistrust, and emotional reasoning
• The "Defense Attorney" strategy for challenging unhelpful thoughts
• Emotional regulation, self-talk, and self-compassion
• The concept of "enoughness" and practical strategies for getting unstuck
Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting someone with ADHD, or looking for evidence-based strategies to improve follow-through, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate perspectives grounded in decades of clinical experience.
🔔 Subscribe to ADHDtime on Air for conversations with leading ADHD researchers, clinicians, authors, and advocates.
Learn more about J. Russell Ramsay
🌐Website - https://russellramsby.com
Buy Once I Get Started by J. Russell Ramsay 📘 https://amzn.to/4e1GXQZ
Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:
🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtimecoach
💼 LinkedIn: Daniella Karidi, PhD
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
02:40 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
05:31 The Importance of Diagnosis and Assessment
08:02 Common Misconceptions About ADHD
10:59 The Role of Perfectionism in ADHD
13:25 Navigating Relationships and ADHD
16:03 The Emotional Landscape of ADHD
18:53 Strategies for Managing ADHD
23:56 The Dishwasher Metaphor for ADHD
25:02 Understanding Enoughness in ADHD
26:17 The Role of Personal Relevance in ADHD Management
26:45 Using a Defense Attorney Mindset
29:25 Adapting Strategies for Life Transitions
30:53 The Importance of an Adaptive Mindset
34:53 Emotional Regulation and ADHD
41:10 Reflections and Advice for the Future
#ADHD #AdultADHD #CBT #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #ADHDCoaching #ExecutiveFunction #Procrastination #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealth #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime
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By Daniella KaridiIf you have ADHD, you probably know exactly what you should be doing. The challenge is often getting started.
In this episode of ADHDtime on Air, Daniella Karidi, PhD, sits down with J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, psychologist, researcher, and author of Once I Get Started: How to Turn Your Intentions Into Actions. Dr. Ramsay is internationally recognized for his work in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD and for helping people understand the gap between intention and action.
Together, they explore why task initiation can be so difficult for adults with ADHD, the role of perfectionism and self-criticism, emotional regulation, procrastination, self-talk, executive functioning, and practical strategies for moving forward when you feel stuck.
Topics discussed include:
• What CBT is and how it can help adults with ADHD
• Why diagnosis and assessment matter at any age
• Common misconceptions about ADHD and executive functioning
• The relationship between intention, memory, and action
• Perfectionism, self-mistrust, and emotional reasoning
• The "Defense Attorney" strategy for challenging unhelpful thoughts
• Emotional regulation, self-talk, and self-compassion
• The concept of "enoughness" and practical strategies for getting unstuck
Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting someone with ADHD, or looking for evidence-based strategies to improve follow-through, this conversation offers practical insights and compassionate perspectives grounded in decades of clinical experience.
🔔 Subscribe to ADHDtime on Air for conversations with leading ADHD researchers, clinicians, authors, and advocates.
Learn more about J. Russell Ramsay
🌐Website - https://russellramsby.com
Buy Once I Get Started by J. Russell Ramsay 📘 https://amzn.to/4e1GXQZ
Connect with Daniella Karidi, PhD:
🌐 https://www.adhdtime.com
📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @adhdtimecoach
💼 LinkedIn: Daniella Karidi, PhD
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
02:40 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
05:31 The Importance of Diagnosis and Assessment
08:02 Common Misconceptions About ADHD
10:59 The Role of Perfectionism in ADHD
13:25 Navigating Relationships and ADHD
16:03 The Emotional Landscape of ADHD
18:53 Strategies for Managing ADHD
23:56 The Dishwasher Metaphor for ADHD
25:02 Understanding Enoughness in ADHD
26:17 The Role of Personal Relevance in ADHD Management
26:45 Using a Defense Attorney Mindset
29:25 Adapting Strategies for Life Transitions
30:53 The Importance of an Adaptive Mindset
34:53 Emotional Regulation and ADHD
41:10 Reflections and Advice for the Future
#ADHD #AdultADHD #CBT #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #ADHDCoaching #ExecutiveFunction #Procrastination #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealth #ADHDtimeOnAir #ADHDtime