Simple solutions that actually work for ADHDers & perfectionists

My name is Sarah Lovell. I’m an executive function & ADHD coach for college students, ambitious professionals, overthinkers, and recovering perfectionists who are tired of feeling stuck and are ready to work with their brains, not against them.

With 11 years of coaching experience, I help clients who try tool after tool… only to burn out or blame themselves when nothing sticks. I help you understand why it’s so hard to get started (even on things you want to do!) and make sustainable changes in a way that feels good.

My background in social work grounds my work in compassionate practices. I believe self-talk and self-care are the foundations for executive functioning.

The From Stuck to Started podcast is for anyone who wants to stop feeling burnt out and learn realistic, actionable strategies in 20 minutes or less.
 

In my 10 years of executive function & ADHD coaching, the clients I coach all struggle with similar challenges: procrastination, time blindness, forgetfulness, distractibility, overwhelm, guilt, shame, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism.

If you’ve experienced those challenges, you are not alone. That’s where the From Stuck to Started Podcast comes in. I share resources, strategies, and invite guest experts so we can all learn and grow together.

Whether you're an adult with ADHD, an ambitious professional, an overwhelmed college student, a perfectionist, or you just love learning, the From Stuck to Started Podcast is here for you.

I know executive function/ADHD coaching isn’t accessible to everyone financially, so I created this free resource so you can feel validated knowing you aren’t alone with these challenges & learn actionable, realistic strategies in 20-minutes or less.
 

I release one episode a week and I build the prep, recording, and marketing into my schedule. I’m a huge fan of batching, so some weeks I’m spending 2-5 hours on my podcast and other weeks I’m not touching anything at all. I work with my energy.

I fund this podcast through my business revenue. I feel so fortunate that I built a business that allows me to invest into projects I care about. I know I can’t support everyone who would benefit from coaching, so this podcast is a great tool for me to reach more people and provide a free resource and support.
 

Podcasting is energizing for me. I love sharing these resources. I’ve had people join my coaching membership and apply to work with me 1:1 after listening to the podcast.

I’m a recovering perfectionist. I love talking about the sneaky ways perfectionism pops up in life and strategies to navigate it. Starting this podcast allowed me to practice what I teach; there were lots of opportunities where perfectionism tried to stop me from creating this podcast. It’s been an excellent place to build the same skills I coach clients on.
 

I keep my tech super simple. Headphones & my macbook laptop. I don’t have a microphone (maybe one day…). I outsource my editing. I have no idea what my editor does, but it sounds amazing!

I outline solo episodes based on the questions and topics my clients ask about most. I do a simple outline so I make sure I hit my main points, promote my coaching services, and have a clear call to action.

I interview guests on Riverside. Most of my guests are professional connections I’ve made networking. I also post a link where guests can apply if they feel they are a good match. I love a good podcast swap! I’ve learned so much interviewing folks!
 

I share my podcast in my weekly email newsletter & on social media. Threads has been a surprisingly light lift & effective way to spread the word about my podcast.

I also talk about my podcast all the time in real life. The more you talk about it the better! Even if the person you’re talking with isn’t your ideal audience, they can share it with people who are.
 

Start before you’re ready. You’re never going to feel 100% ready to press record or publish your first episode. It truly does get easier each time you sit down to record. I talked about that in my first episode- how nervous I was and that I knew each time I pressed record it would go smoother. You have ideas, stories, and content worth sharing; don’t let perfectionism hold you back.
 

I write a blog version that includes content from each solo-podcast episode. It’s a skimmable post with the main points & strategies I share in the episodes. I’m also active on social media.
Website: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/
Blog: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast
Instagram & Threads: @executivefunctioningfirst