J VanStee ADHD Life Coaching

02/24/2026

I opened Facebook and saw that familiar prompt:
“What’s on your mind?”

So I actually stopped and thought about it.

Did you know there are four species of giraffe?
It's a random fact, but Facebook was asking for it.

Unfortunately for giraffes, this post isn’t about them.

It’s about ADHD Life Coaching, and I want to say something that is probably terrible marketing:

Coaching is not going to fix your ADHD.

I don’t have a magic system.
There isn’t a checklist that suddenly turns your brain into a tidy little filing cabinet.

Yes, coaching can help with strategies and tools and routines and all the things people talk about. That’s part of it.

But honestly, the real thing that happens is quieter than that.

You start noticing your patterns.
You start catching the moment before the spiral.
You get better at asking yourself the right question instead of the harsh one.

Little by little you figure out how your brain works, and then you stop fighting it quite so much.

That’s the part I care about.

Also, another thing that might be bad marketing:
I actually think 3–6 months is a pretty good amount of time for coaching. Long enough to learn something real, not so long that we’re just hanging out forever.

People do come back sometimes when life gets weird again, which it tends to do.

Anyway.

Thank you for attending this brief and misleading presentation that started with giraffes and ended with ADHD.

If nothing else, now you know there are four kinds of giraffe.

And that ADHD coaching isn’t magic, but it can still be useful.

02/09/2026

In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, I talk with ADHD coach Jen Kreiner about somatics, nervous system regulation, burnout, trauma patterns, and emotional awareness. We explore how the body stores stress, why ADHDers often avoid uncomfortable emotions, and how somatic practices can help build resilience, self-awareness, and nervous system flexibility.

Check it out!

In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine VanStee talks with ADHD coach Jen Kreiner about somatics, nervous system regulation, burnout, trauma patterns, and ...

01/27/2026

🚨 IT’S HERE! 🚨

I am so excited to finally share this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop with J.D. Barker, a New York Times bestselling thriller writer 🖤📚

We talk ADHD, autism, late diagnosis, creativity, and the patterns that shape both his brain and his stories. It’s honest, fascinating, and one of those conversations that stays with you after it ends.

J.D. Barker (NYT bestselling thriller author) shares his late autism diagnosis, ADHD traits, pattern recognition, and how neurodivergence shapes creativity, ...

01/17/2026

“I always felt different as a kid.”

J.D. Barker on ADHD, autism, and growing up wired differently.
New episode of ADHD Eavesdrop — dropping soon.

01/14/2026

One Breath Away from Control
This video emphasizes the crucial role of "breathwork" in calming your body and mind. By practicing "deep breathing" and other "breathing exercises", you can effectively "regulate nervous system" responses. This approach can help to "relieve stress" and manage feelings of "anxiety", even if only for short periods. 🦋

01/14/2026

🎙️ Ever wondered how a late ADHD diagnosis can transform your life?
Join us as we chat with Rachel Moore, who shares her inspiring journey through creativity and therapy!
✨ Key Insight: Embracing our unique paths can lead to profound personal growth.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity together!
https://youtu.be/ZNQjyGOxpAw
What’s your experience with embracing your creativity? Share below!


2. 🦋 Did you know that creativity and ADHD often go hand in hand?
In our latest episode, Rachel Moore opens up about her late diagnosis and how it shaped her therapy practice.
💡 Key Insight: Our struggles can be our greatest strengths, especially when we connect with others who understand.
What’s one way your own challenges have fueled your creativity? Let’s discuss!


3. 🤔 How does being neurodivergent influence one’s creative journey?
Rachel Moore shares her heartfelt story in our latest podcast, exploring the intersection of art and therapy.
🌈 Key Insight: Understanding ourselves can unlock our true creative potential!
What has been your biggest creative breakthrough? We want to hear from you!


4. 🎉 What if your unique perspective is your superpower?
In this episode, Rachel Moore dives into her late ADHD diagnosis and the impact on her life and practice.
✨ Key Insight: Embracing our differences can lead to incredible connections and creativity!
How do you celebrate your individuality? Share your thoughts!


5. 🌟 Feeling like an outsider? You’re not alone!
Rachel Moore's journey through her late ADHD diagnosis reveals the power of community and creativity.
💖 Key Insight: Finding our tribe can make all the difference in our journey!
Who inspires you in your creative endeavors? Tag them below!

What does ADHD have to do with creativity, sensitivity, and trauma? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, therapist Rachel Moore shares her late ADHD diagnosis ...

01/13/2026

What goes on inside the mind of a New York Times bestselling thriller author?
In an upcoming episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, I’m joined by J.D. Barker, a New York Times bestselling author of dark, twist-filled thrillers like The Fourth Monkey and The Coast to Coast Murders (co-written with James Patterson).
We dive into writing, creativity, ADHD, autism, and the patterns that shape his stories — in a completely unscripted conversation.
Dropping soon.

01/05/2026

When I retired, I didn’t have a clear picture of what life would look like next — I just knew I still wanted to help people.
As a late-diagnosed ADHDer and an educator who spent more than 30 years supporting individuals with ADHD, ADHD Life Coaching felt like a natural next chapter. What I didn’t expect was how much teaching would quietly find its way back into my life.
In creating resources for my coaching clients, I began sharing conversations and insights through YouTube and my podcast, ADHD Eavesdrop — a space that’s intentionally a little unconventional and always evolving. I talk with family members, friends, therapists, doctors, authors, and others about what it really looks like to live with ADHD.
If you’re curious about ADHD beyond the surface — the real stories, the nuance, the humanity — I’d love for you to listen in.
Just look for "ADHD Eavesdrop" on all of your podcast platforms!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhWs4a7s8GRBENmEZbLNY_mUHfP01dmH

https://open.spotify.com/show/2oadM5iciLqJj8Y4HlLwoW

Podcast · Janine VanStee · 🎧 ADHD Eavesdrop is the podcast where you can be a butterfly on the wall, listening in on real, unscripted conversations about life with ADHD. Hosted by ADHD Life Coach Janine VanStee, each episode dives into authentic chats with experts, educators, coaches, and every...

01/05/2026

Late-diagnosed ADHD can flip your entire life story — especially when burnout, parenting, and years of overcompensating collide.

In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, I’m joined by Adva Shaviv, author and former academic, for an honest conversation about late diagnosis, burnout, parenting while neurodivergent, and why planners so rarely stick.

We talk journaling, block scheduling, sensory needs, homeschooling, hyperfocus, time blindness — and the creative chaos that lives inside the ADHD brain.

Come be a butterfly on the wall 🦋

Late-diagnosed ADHD, burnout, and parenting while neurodivergent—plus journaling, block scheduling, sensory needs, and why planners rarely work. Author/forme...

12/31/2025

ADHD isn’t just “being forgetful.”
It comes with a daily tax most people never see.
Here’s what that actually looks like
https://youtu.be/Men5NtAVOwE

12/15/2025

☕ Coffee, Caffeine, and a Late ADHD Diagnosis?
In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, author Jennifer Shaw (J.M. Shaw) shares how a late-in-life ADHD and autism diagnosis changed everything—from her relationship with caffeine to how she parents, writes, and understands herself.
It’s real, relatable, and might just make you rethink your own story.

🎧 Listen now and eavesdrop on our conversation!

Big emotions, hyper-focused black holes, and years of caffeine just to function. If that sounds familiar, today’s story will give you language, tools, and re...