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Episode Synopsis
What if the relentless chase for productivity isn’t a sign of progress—but a trap?This week on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Pete and Nikki return to the idea they began exploring with Dr. Ari Tuckman: the Productivity Trap—a psychological cul-de-sac where effort doesn’t equal accomplishment, and perfectionism becomes performance. But this isn’t just about missed deadlines or overloaded to-do lists. It’s about identity. About shame. About what it means to be “enough” in a world that rarely says you are.From a deceptively simple mantra—“You don’t have to be productive all the time”—springs a story of emotional reckoning. Pete recounts how Nikki’s offhand remark evolved into a viral merch moment, while Nikki shares coaching experiences that reveal the heartbreak (and humor) of managing ADHD in a culture obsessed with output. They dissect the nuance between urgent and important, spotlight how AI can support executive function, and confront the myth that productivity is linear.This is not a conversation about how to get more done. It’s a conversation about why we believe we must.Links & NotesYou Don't Have to Be Productive All the TimeSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database
(00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
(01:23) - Support the Show on Patreon!
(02:01) - Merch Announcement!
(04:39) - The Productivity Trap
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