10 Rules That Traumatise ADHD & Autistic Brains (& 20 That Don't!)

Kristen Pressner is an ADHD expert. Her viral TED talk showed how people with ADHD can create thriving environments. Drawing on decades of experience, she’s distilled her knowledge into a simple & practical guide. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 05:35 Just use a planner 09:54 Break big tasks into small ones 16:00 Just be more disciplined 20:49 Focus on your long term goals 23:55 Wake up earlier 28:14 Tiimo advert 29:22 Build consistent habits 31:59 Just push through 40:19 Why can’t you manage your time 42:46 Just prioritise 45:30 Just try harder 52:00 A letter to my younger self Find Kristen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kristen_pressner/ Visit Kristen’s website 👉 https://kristenpressner.com List inspired by 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-nugent-201821212?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app ADHD Chatter LIVE show tickets 👉 https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/adhd-chatter/?cpch=AEGPRESUK_SOCIAL&cpcn=AEGPRESUK_ADHDChatter_London_SOCIAL_Artist_11032026_OGNC_&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Join the ADHD Chatter Patreon community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/ADHDChatter Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Kristen PressnerguestAlex Partridgehost

Apr 6, 202652mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: April 6, 2026
Duration: 52m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kristen Pressner is an ADHD expert. Her viral TED talk showed how people with ADHD can create thriving environments. Drawing on decades of experience, she’s distilled her knowledge into a simple & practical guide. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 05:35 Just use a planner 09:54 Break big tasks into small ones 16:00 Just be more disciplined 20:49 Focus on your long term goals 23:55 Wake up earlier 28:14 Tiimo advert 29:22 Build consistent habits 31:59 Just push through 40:19 Why can’t you manage your time 42:46 Just prioritise 45:30 Just try harder 52:00 A letter to my younger self Find Kristen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kristen_pressner/ Visit Kristen’s website 👉 https://kristenpressner.com List inspired by 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-nugent-201821212?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app ADHD Chatter LIVE show tickets 👉 https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/adhd-chatter/?cpch=AEGPRESUK_SOCIAL&cpcn=AEGPRESUK_ADHDChatter_London_SOCIAL_Artist_11032026_OGNC_&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Join the ADHD Chatter Patreon community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/ADHDChatter Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

Kristen Pressner
guest
Guest expert discussing ADHD/autism-friendly productivity reframes and accommodations from a neurotypical-but-informed perspective.
Alex Partridge
host
Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast who interviews guests about ADHD and related neurodiversity topics.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Kristen Pressner and Alex Partridge, 10 Rules That Traumatise ADHD & Autistic Brains (& 20 That Don't!) explores why common productivity advice harms ADHD brains—and what works instead Standard productivity tips (planners, discipline, habits, prioritizing) often fail ADHDers because they require the very executive functions and dopamine regulation that ADHD makes unreliable.

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