ADHD Big Brother: A Community of Hope and Accountability with Russ Jones

In this funny and very real episode, we meet Russ Jones, also known as ADHD Big Brother. Russ shares how his own lived experience of having ADHD and depression led to his dream of supporting others like himself. He hosts the podcast “ADHD Big Brother,” which is currently in the top 2% of podcasts globally.

 

He also has created a community for adults with ADHD and depression symptoms, which focuses on helping members implement and stick to strategies through monthly goals, group zoom chats, and daily accountability.

 

We explore the challenges therapists face when clients don’t follow through with their advice, the potential for collaboration between therapists and community leaders like Russ, and the broader implications for mental health accessibility and support. 00:00 Starting Off with a Laugh: Meet Russ Jones, the ADHD Big Brother 00:33 Dreaming Big:

 

Living in an RV and Serving the ADHD Community

03:05 The Power of Community in Overcoming ADHD and Depression

06:32 Therapists’ Perspectives: The Challenges and Rewards of Helping

12:34 Building a Supportive Community:The ADHD Big Brother Forum

14:58 Exploring the Complementary Role of Forums and Therapy

15:27 The Healing Power of Humor and Community

15:47 Discovering ADHD Big Brother: A Podcast for Learning and Laughter

16:16 Therapy vs. Podcasts: Tailoring ADHD Support

16:41 The Philosophy of Short-term Support and Community Healing

17:36 Introducing the Big Brother Approach to Mental Health Support

17:56 Challenging the Traditional Paths of Therapy and Coaching

18:45 The Importance of Hope and the Role of a ‘Big Brother’

20:15 Building Heart-Centered Therapist Communities

20:40 The Synergy of Experience, Wisdom, and Support

21:53 Enhancing Therapist Skills and Addressing Mental Health Accessibility

26:32 The Vision of a Heart-Centered Community and Its Impact

29:25 Concluding Thoughts on Being Heart-Centered Connect with Russ: https://www.linktr.ee/adhdbigbrother.podcast

 

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