🧠 How to Actually Remember Things with ADHD

Why do you remember your third-grade crush’s birthday but forget why you walked into a room five seconds ago?

Let’s talk ADHD and memory — and why the advice you’ve been given isn’t working because it skips over the one thing that matters most: your relationship to your brain.

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In this episode, I’ll walk you through what memory actually is (spoiler: it’s not one thing), how ADHD affects it, and why none of your sticky notes or reminder apps will work if you’re still judging yourself every time you forget something.

This one’s practical and emotional — because remembering things is never just about remembering things.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most ADHD memory hacks fall flat (4:06)
• The difference between long-term, short-term, and working memory (6:01)
• Why working memory is the executive function that messes with your entire day (6:46)
• How forgetting isn’t just a brain glitch — it’s tied to trauma, shame, and internalized judgment (11:04)
• A breakdown of the Untamed Freedom Formula and how each phase helps you reclaim your memory (12:49)
• Real-life examples from coaching clients, including how memory spirals can affect connection and self-worth (18:11)
• ADHD-friendly memory tools that actually work — when used with compassion (24:57)
• Why “visual cues,” batch routines, and even rosemary can help… but only if you stop trying to fix yourself first (26:48)
• The surprising science of mental rehearsal and how to prime your brain for success like an Olympian (27:46)
• Why coaching is less about learning — and more about remembering who you are (34:29)

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