Richard Avena Getting Coached: Crafting Routines & Overcoming Obstacles | Ep.60 of Thrive with ADHD

In this coaching session, we sit down with Richard Avena, a 46-year-old musician and caregiver from San Antonio, Texas, who shares his journey with ADHD since childhood. Richard opens up about his struggles with emotional dysregulation, time management, and task initiation while balancing his passion for music with caregiving responsibilities.
What you'll learn:
Managing ADHD without medication when traditional treatments haven't worked
Strategies for creating daily routines and structure as a caregiver
Overcoming "bed rotting" and procrastination
Dealing with shame and guilt around productivity
Building sustainable morning routines
Balancing creative pursuits with daily responsibilities
Breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps
Managing performance anxiety as a musician with ADHD
"It's like having your left arm and your right leg tied behind your back, trying to live that way" - Richard Avena
Through this coaching conversation, we explore practical solutions for:
Creating achievable morning routines
Setting realistic sleep schedules
Managing unstructured time
Pursuing creative passions
Taking first steps toward bigger goals
Breaking down overwhelming projects
Connect with Richard:
Richard's UA-cam Channel: / @richardwilsonavena
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I thought that was me in the thumbnail and I was baffled why I couldn’t remember filming this.
Then I put on my glasses.

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That is funny! When are we doing our episode?

[@GoADHDGo]

@ Hopefully soon. :)

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Ready?

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@@learntothrivewithadhd Almost! All moved into the new place and literally just got my new little studio space set up... kinda.