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Do you ever stare at a task for 30 minutes… and still can’t start?

In this ADHD Toolbox episode, I’m walking you through a simple, practical strategy you can use immediately when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frozen: The Ladder Method.

If you struggle with ADHD paralysis, procrastination, executive dysfunction, or perfectionism, this tool will help you lower the activation energy required to begin. Because here’s the truth: ADHD is not a motivation problem — it’s a task initiation problem.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why ADHD brains struggle with starting tasks
• What’s actually happening during procrastination
• How to break big goals into tiny, manageable steps
• How to use the 10-minute container to build momentum
• How to quiet the shame spiral that often comes with executive dysfunction

This is not a lecture. It’s a guided intervention. I’ll walk you through the exercise in real time so you can apply it to something you’ve been avoiding today.

Whether you’re a high-achieving professional, an overwhelmed mom, or someone who “knows what to do” but can’t seem to do it — this episode gives you a concrete tool to move forward.

Because you’re not lazy.
Your brain just needs a different entry point.

If you found this helpful, share it with someone who needs an ADHD reset.

This podcast is meant to be a conversation — not a lecture. 🖤

Have thoughts, questions, or a topic you want covered? Or want to share how this episode supported you?

Email me at kayla@evolutionwellnessnc.com
or find me on social at @itskaylareilly. I genuinely love hearing what you’re navigating. ✨

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n this episode, we break down what really works when it comes to ADHD treatment — and why it’s not about fixing your personality or forcing yourself to “try harder.”

You’ll learn:

• The surprising story of how ADHD medication was discovered (it was accidental)
• Why stimulants calm the ADHD brain instead of hyping it up
• The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant medications — and how they work differently in the brain
• Why ADHD medication has one of the strongest research track records in psychiatry
• What medication can help with — and what it absolutely cannot do
• How therapy supports executive functioning, emotional regulation, and shame repair
• Practical executive function tools that actually move the needle

We’ll also talk about why so many high-achieving women were overlooked in childhood — and why understanding your brain can be life-changing.

ADHD treatment isn’t about discipline.
It’s about regulation.

And when regulation improves, everything else gets easier.

If you’ve been wondering what actually works for ADHD — this episode will give you clarity without the hype.

This podcast is meant to be a conversation — not a lecture. 🖤

Have thoughts, questions, or a topic you want covered? Or want to share how this episode supported you?

Email me at kayla@evolutionwellnessnc.com
or find me on social at @itskaylareilly. I genuinely love hearing what you’re navigating. ✨

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Do you have anxiety… or ADHD… or both?

If you’ve ever felt constantly overwhelmed, distracted, restless, or stuck in procrastination — this episode is for you.

ADHD and anxiety can look almost identical from the outside. Trouble focusing. Racing thoughts. Avoidance. Irritability. Sleep issues. Chronic overwhelm.

But the why underneath is very different.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why ADHD and anxiety share so many symptoms
• The key neurological difference between executive dysfunction and threat response
• How avoidance driven by fear is different from avoidance driven by friction
• Why caffeine can calm someone with ADHD but spike someone with anxiety
• How high-achieving women and moms often get misdiagnosed
• What treatment paths look like for each

We’ll also talk about why ADHD and anxiety commonly overlap — and how years of untreated ADHD can actually create anxiety over time.

This is not about self-diagnosing.

It’s about understanding your brain well enough to stop calling yourself lazy, dramatic, or “too much.”

If you’ve been wondering what’s actually running the show in your nervous system, this episode will help you ask better questions.

This podcast is meant to be a conversation — not a lecture. 🖤

Have thoughts, questions, or a topic you want covered? Or want to share how this episode supported you?

Email me at kayla@evolutionwellnessnc.com
or find me on social at @itskaylareilly. I genuinely love hearing what you’re navigating. ✨