I love learning and used to read fiction often, but now my brain prefers audiobooks and podcasts. These are great for learning on the go, or to take your mind off of your daily commute.
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Paper book must haves for your bookshelves
Audiobooks
I am a paper book reader, but I’ve started to enjoy audiobooks- especially for non fiction. I can listen on the train or in the car during my commutes and these are some of the best ways to make use of that time!
I know- I have this book in every list but it’s because it is so amazing and life changing. I’m listening to it now because a) Russ Harris is Australian and I love accents, and b) when I’m tired from working I can’t read and just want to close my eye...
The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living
I have Babbel and Duolingo and got bored and stopped. I need to learn Spanish for work (and because I want to), and I stumbled upon Paul Noble and I’m so glad I did.
I listened to this in the car and while I was doing the dishes and now I’m talking ...
Learn Spanish with Paul Noble - Complete Course
Not only is this inspiring but it is an easy read filled with great tips to build new habits using small (atomic) steps. They even have worksheets and a weekly newsletter to help you keep moving forward!
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
Podcasts
These are great for motivation, information, entertainment, and passing the time!
Adding something like a 10 minute podcast to motivate you for the day during your morning routine is a great way to get your day started!
I love this podcast because it’s 10 mins and it gets me ready to face the day with a tidbit of information to fo...
Daily Boost With Scott Smith
My overactive brain makes falling asleep so difficult. Putting the tv on is terrible because then I watch the show, meditations give me anxiety and so instead I love sleep stories. This podcast is awesome because it’s calming and you learn about some...
Calm History: Relax with Bedtime Sleep Stories in Slow English for Kids & Adults
I was so sad when this podcast stopped with new episodes, but it has a lot of episodes that are fantastic.
This doesn’t just give you a tip to use for ADHD- it explains who started it and why.
If you’re like me and like to do deep dives on random th...
Undo – How history's outliers got stuff done
Nowadays I don’t want to listen to the news, but if I do- I listen to this. 10 minutes, top 3 stories given and now I feel like I am in the know with current issues in case they come up in conversation!
Up First from NPR
I know this is one of the most popular podcasts and mostly everyone knows about it, but there’s a reason it’s so popular.
I’ve learned so much from these conversations that Jay has with his guests, and have found a lot of great books, shows, and pod...
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Sometimes I feel like I’m alone in my ADHD journey, struggling to get by and wondering if it’s my ADHD, my laziness, my migraines etc. and I go down that self-pity path. I turn this on and find an episode and I learn so much, but I also feel seen and...
ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast
Paper book must haves for your bookshelves
Keep these as a regular reference and great read!
Yes I know I have this as an audiobook but you need the paper version too. I constantly reach for this for quick chapter rereads when I need a little pick me up.
The Happiness Trap (2nd Ed): Stop Struggling, Start Living