A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD
A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD is a podcast for adults with ADHD who are doing life without a built-in support system — no partner, no shared mental load, no automatic second brain.
If you’re single, living alone, or functionally solo, ADHD hits differently.
There’s no one reminding you to grab the thing, finish the form, or notice when you’re overwhelmed. Executive dysfunction doesn’t show up as chaos — it shows up as quiet overload, decision paralysis, and the constant feeling that something is wrong, even when you can’t explain what.
This podcast isn’t about productivity hacks, motivation, or “finally getting your life together.”
It’s about understanding what’s actually happening — where ADHD, solo living, and modern life collide — and learning how to build external support, structure, and safety on purpose.
Hosted by Christine Dunning, a master certified life coach, musician, and late-diagnosed adult with ADHD, each episode offers reflection, language, and practical reframes to help you:
- stop blaming yourself for systems that were never designed for solo brains
- identify problems earlier, before burnout sets in
- build structures that work with ADHD instead of against it
You’re not broken.
You’re not behind.
You’re doing too much alone — and this podcast exists to name that, clearly and honestly.
Want to connect? Find me on my website: www.twocatscoaching.com or email me at christine@twocatscoaching.com
A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD
Wait, Is This Grief?
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Welcome to A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD, hosted by Christine Dunning, Master Certified Life Coach and founder of Two Cats Coaching.
Have you ever burst into tears during a random commercial—or found yourself deeply affected by a movie that wasn’t even sad? You’re not alone. This episode kicks off a five-part series exploring ADHD and grief—why it hits differently, how it shows up unexpectedly, and what it means for those of us who live solo.
Christine is joined by her longtime friend Rev. Stacy Collins, MDiv, a hospice chaplain and fellow late-diagnosed ADHDer, to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of loss—whether it’s a person, a pet, a dream, or even a sense of safety.
Together, they explore:
- How grief actually works (spoiler: it’s not linear)
- The “grief wheel” and why ADHDers may spiral differently
- Emotional dysregulation and “forgetting you’re grieving”
- Shame and self-blame in the grieving process
- Community grief—when tragedy strikes close to home
- The unique challenges of solo grieving
- Why support systems matter (yes, even when you’re independent)
💬 “If you don’t process the grief, it’s going to process you.” — Christine
🕯️ “I give myself and others permission to grieve at their own pace.” — Lee Horbaczewski
🧠 About This Series
This is Episode 1 of 5 in the ADHD & Grief series:
- What Is Grief (and How Do I Know I’m Feeling It?)
- Losing Loved Ones: ADHD and the Weight of Goodbye
- The Quiet Ones Hurt the Most – Pet Grief
- The Life I Didn’t Live – Grieving Lost Dreams
- Rituals and Real Talk – Creating ADHD-Friendly Grief Rituals
🐾 Mentioned in This Episode
- Grief Spiral (www.TwoCatsCoaching.com)
- Quote by Lee Horbaczewski on permission to grieve
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
⚠️ Disclaimer
If this conversation brings up difficult emotions or you find yourself struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional.
In the U.S., you can call 911 in an emergency or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.
🐈⬛ Connect with Christine
- Website: TwoCatsCoaching.com
- Podcast: A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
- Facebook & Instagram: @TwoCatsCoaching
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