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From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

Welcome to From Stuck to Started, the podcast for ambitious ADHDers, perfectionists, and over-thinkers who are ready to achieve their goals without burning out.

Join your host, Sarah Lovell, an executive function and ADHD coach, as she shares strategies to help you understand your brain, break down big tasks, and build systems that work for you.

Each episode is packed with actionable tips and real-life inspiration to help you tackle hard things and make progress that feels good.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
48
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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027: 6 Ways to Make Life Easier One Small Step at a Time

027: 6 Ways to Make Life Easier One Small Step at a Time

Does it feel like it's impossible to do anything “extra” because your day is so jam packed? In this episode, we’re talking about how tiny, intentional choices can create more ease in your daily life.…

00:19:01  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
026: How to keep track of everything on your plate: A simple strategy to make to-do lists less overwhelming

026: How to keep track of everything on your plate: A simple strategy to make to-do lists less overwhelming

If your never-ending to-do list is stressing you out, it might be time for a new approach. Instead of constantly adding to a list that never seems to get shorter, what if you had a system that actual…

00:18:21  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
025: Why to-do lists don’t work (especially for overwhelmed ADHDers)

025: Why to-do lists don’t work (especially for overwhelmed ADHDers)

If you’ve ever stared at your never-ending to-do list, felt completely paralyzed, or ended the day feeling guilty about everything you didn’t finish, you’re not alone. 

To-do lists are supposed to hel…

00:20:29  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
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024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist

Do you ever end your day feeling like you didn’t get enough done, no matter how much you actually accomplished? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons behind this all-too-common feeling, from…

00:20:14  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
023: How to pick the right strategies to navigate perfectionism, executive dysfunction, and ADHD paralysis

023: How to pick the right strategies to navigate perfectionism, executive dysfunction, and ADHD paralysis

Have you ever spent hours researching the perfect planner, rewriting an email 10 times before hitting send, or waiting for the right time to start a project? You might think it’s perfectionism, but w…

00:16:24  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
022: Don't let perfectionism steal your joy: how to stop overthinking & take action as a perfectionist

022: Don't let perfectionism steal your joy: how to stop overthinking & take action as a perfectionist

Is perfectionism keeping you from doing the things you WANT to do? I’m breaking down how perfectionism sneaks into your hobbies, creativity, and daily life, keeping you from experiencing full joy. By…

00:16:02  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
021: How Perfectionism Leads to Procrastination & Strategies to Navigate the Discomfort of Starting Tasks

021: How Perfectionism Leads to Procrastination & Strategies to Navigate the Discomfort of Starting Tasks

Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards; it’s about fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough. I break down why our brains avoid discomfort and, more importantly, ho…

00:16:55  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
020: The Perfectionism Trap—Why It Keeps You Stuck & What to do About It

020: The Perfectionism Trap—Why It Keeps You Stuck & What to do About It

If you find yourself overthinking, overdoing, or avoiding things because of perfectionism - this episode is for you. I dive into what’s really hiding underneath perfectionism, how it leads to overthi…

00:19:47  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start

019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up or struggling to keep the plates spinning, this episode is packed with realistic, practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and m…

00:25:39  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
018: How to Break Free from ADHD Waiting Mode: 6 Practical Strategies

018: How to Break Free from ADHD Waiting Mode: 6 Practical Strategies

Are you the kind of person who has a 2 p.m appointment and you can't do anything until that appointment happens? That’s waiting mode. In this episode, I dive into why it happens (hello, executive fun…

00:23:49  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
017: “I wish I started sooner:” 5  Strategies to Get Unstuck

017: “I wish I started sooner:” 5 Strategies to Get Unstuck

Have you ever really wanted to start something but been paralyzed and overwhelmed? In this episode, I explore what it means to feel stuck and how it differs from procrastination. I walk you through a…

00:31:18  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
016: Endless Laundry & Constant Clutter?! ADHD Cleaning Tips That Won’t Burn You Out

016: Endless Laundry & Constant Clutter?! ADHD Cleaning Tips That Won’t Burn You Out

Got piles of laundry, mountains of dishes, and miles of mess? You’re not alone. Cleaning is a never-ending cycle. If you’ve ever felt guilt or frustration about keeping up with your home, this episod…

00:31:49  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
015: How Strength-Based Education & Community Transforms the Lives of Neurodivergent and 2E Students with Sam Young

015: How Strength-Based Education & Community Transforms the Lives of Neurodivergent and 2E Students with Sam Young

I chatted with Sam Young, M.Ed, the  Head of School at Young Scholars Academy, about what it means to be “twice-exceptional,” the challenges neurodivergent students face, and how community and leanin…

00:50:39  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
014: Are you a Procrastiplanner? Here’s how to Actually Start the Thing

014: Are you a Procrastiplanner? Here’s how to Actually Start the Thing

This one is for overplanners who spend a ton of time and energy planning, but then don’t take action. Learn how to find the “Goldilocks effect” with planning—just the right amount to keep you moving …

00:26:58  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
013: Why Goals Feel Hard: Embracing Discomfort to Get Started

013: Why Goals Feel Hard: Embracing Discomfort to Get Started

Working on your goals often comes down to embracing discomfort. I’m sharing a non-traditional way to think about goals. I’ll share practical tips to help you identify and reframe the roadblocks that …

00:26:21  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
012: For Overwhelmed People Pleasers: How to Set Boundaries, Advocate for Yourself, and Reclaim Your Time

012: For Overwhelmed People Pleasers: How to Set Boundaries, Advocate for Yourself, and Reclaim Your Time

This one is for my people-pleasers! Do you find it easier to advocate for others—your partner, your kids, or even your pets—than for yourself? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into the art o…

00:27:08  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
011: Why Motivation Feels So Hard & What to do About It

011: Why Motivation Feels So Hard & What to do About It

One of the most common struggles my clients face is motivation: how to find it, how to sustain it, and what to do when it’s just not there. In this episode, I talk about why motivation ebbs and flows…

00:30:25  |   Wed 01 Jan 2025
010: Why “New Year, New You” Isn’t the Answer—and What to Do Instead!

010: Why “New Year, New You” Isn’t the Answer—and What to Do Instead!

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach 

Description: I don’t believe in “New Year, New You.” You’re already pretty great! But if you’re feeling inspired to set some goals, let’s talk ab…

00:25:39  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
009: The Secret to Goals That Stick

009: The Secret to Goals That Stick

If you’ve ever set a goal, felt super motivated for a couple of weeks, and then let it fall apart—or if goal-setting feels so overwhelming that you avoid it altogether—this episode is for you. I’m sh…

00:25:37  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
008: How to Work With Your Energy, Not Against It

008: How to Work With Your Energy, Not Against It

Ever try to push through a task when you're low on energy, only to feel burnt out and frustrated? In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics: working with your energy. It’s more th…

00:22:49  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
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