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S1 Ep 3 | The Writing Wall: Hyperfocus, Mind Maps, and Making Words Work for Your ADHD
Your brain is a library in a windstorm—beautiful, but impossible to organize. Until now.
In this episode, we’re joined by Susanne, the world’s first ADHD writing coach for adults. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor for three hours or felt the "all-or-nothing" burn of a hyperfocus session, this conversation is your roadmap. We move beyond "just sit down and write" and dive into the mechanics of two-dimensional thinking.
From the high-stakes world of academic writing to the daily struggle of energy management, we’re reframing the writing process from a chore into a game you can actually win.
In this episode, we reframe:
- The Hyperfocus Trap: How to harness the "blessing" without the "curse" burnout.
- 2D Thinking: Why mind mapping is the natural language of the ADHD brain.
- Energy vs. Time: Why managing your clock is useless if you aren't managing your battery.
- Gamification: Practical strategies to trick your brain into enjoying the hard parts.
Susanne decided to give away a free workbook to you listeners, to help you turn any writing project into a game. I thought I'd send you the PDF, and your listeners can get the same by signing up on this page I created specifically for you: https://passionatewritercoaching.com/adhd-reframed-project/
Guest Links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-schotanus/
Website - [email protected]
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
- 00:00 Meet Susanna: The ADHD Writing Coach
- 02:34 Understanding ADHD and Writing Challenges
- 05:39 The Role of Hyperfocus in Writing
- 08:07 Crisis Management in ADHD Writing
- 10:24 Strategies for Overcoming Writing Barriers
- 13:03 Energy Management and Writing Productivity
- 15:48 The Importance of Accountability and Support
- 18:19 Personal Experiences with Academic Writing
- 20:55 Reframing ADHD: From Deficit to Difference
- 23:35 The Journey of Acceptance and Understanding ADHD
- 26:35 Finding Passion and Interest in Writing
- 29:19 Mind Mapping and Visual Thinking in Writing
- 31:46 Gamifying the Writing Process
- 34:17 Final Thoughts and Resources for ADHD Writers
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By Host - Emma CravenYour brain is a library in a windstorm—beautiful, but impossible to organize. Until now.
In this episode, we’re joined by Susanne, the world’s first ADHD writing coach for adults. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor for three hours or felt the "all-or-nothing" burn of a hyperfocus session, this conversation is your roadmap. We move beyond "just sit down and write" and dive into the mechanics of two-dimensional thinking.
From the high-stakes world of academic writing to the daily struggle of energy management, we’re reframing the writing process from a chore into a game you can actually win.
In this episode, we reframe:
- The Hyperfocus Trap: How to harness the "blessing" without the "curse" burnout.
- 2D Thinking: Why mind mapping is the natural language of the ADHD brain.
- Energy vs. Time: Why managing your clock is useless if you aren't managing your battery.
- Gamification: Practical strategies to trick your brain into enjoying the hard parts.
Susanne decided to give away a free workbook to you listeners, to help you turn any writing project into a game. I thought I'd send you the PDF, and your listeners can get the same by signing up on this page I created specifically for you: https://passionatewritercoaching.com/adhd-reframed-project/
Guest Links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-schotanus/
Website - [email protected]
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
- 00:00 Meet Susanna: The ADHD Writing Coach
- 02:34 Understanding ADHD and Writing Challenges
- 05:39 The Role of Hyperfocus in Writing
- 08:07 Crisis Management in ADHD Writing
- 10:24 Strategies for Overcoming Writing Barriers
- 13:03 Energy Management and Writing Productivity
- 15:48 The Importance of Accountability and Support
- 18:19 Personal Experiences with Academic Writing
- 20:55 Reframing ADHD: From Deficit to Difference
- 23:35 The Journey of Acceptance and Understanding ADHD
- 26:35 Finding Passion and Interest in Writing
- 29:19 Mind Mapping and Visual Thinking in Writing
- 31:46 Gamifying the Writing Process
- 34:17 Final Thoughts and Resources for ADHD Writers
Emmas affiliate link for Speechify - https://speechify.com/text-to-speech-online/?utm_campaign=partners&utm_content=rewardful&via=emma-craven
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