November 25
ADHD brains are built for brilliance.
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Tracy reflects on the unique strengths of ADHD women and how they navigate a chaotic world. Drawing on her experience working with thousands of ADHD women, she explores why their minds excel at creativity, connection, and meaningful work.
Tracy talks about the real challenges ADHD women face—overwhelm, juggling too many responsibilities, and feeling misunderstood—and offers practical strategies to create more focus and clarity. She explains how breaking tasks into micro-goals and aligning with your values can make life feel more manageable and purposeful.
Through her A-OK system, Tracy has seen how ADHD women can take small steps that lead to big changes. She shares how understanding your brain’s unique wiring can help you stop feeling stuck and start building a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
This episode is a reminder of the incredible things ADHD women can achieve when they embrace their strengths. With personal stories and practical insights, Tracy encourages listeners to see their ADHD traits in a new light and use them to create a life that truly works for them.
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"Once I found my footing, one thing became crystal clear: there was no way in hell I was letting myself be dragged into the sewer."
- Tracy Otsuka
"If you focus on what’s going well, on what’s moving in your favor, you’ll start noticing more of it. You’ll also begin to see more good, kind, and decent people around you — that’s the perspective I choose to live by."
- Tracy Otsuka
"When confronted with significant change, it’s natural for people to retreat to what feels familiar and safe. They cling to the past, resist change, and try to halt progress because the unknown feels unsettling and uncertain. They seek someone to step in and restore a sense of order. But we know that approach doesn’t work—our creative, often fearless ADHD brains grasp something fundamental."
- Tracy Otsuka
"We [women with ADH] have a unique knack for simplifying and creating order in ways that feel distinctly our own."
- Tracy Otsuka
"Clarifying the right goals is at the heart of my life's work with the A-Ok System. It’s not just about setting goals—it’s about uncovering the goals that truly matter."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy shares her perspective on empathy, justice sensitivity, and the importance of finding joy and light in challenging times.
- She discusses how modern society's information overload and constant noise create challenges, particularly for ADHD individuals.
- Tracy identifies a "meaning crisis" where people feel disconnected from themselves, nature, their purpose, and each other.
[06:00 - 14:00] Understanding ADHD Brains and Structure
- Tracy explains that while ADHD brains may resist structure, they actually need order to function effectively and reduce cognitive load.
- She distinguishes between controlling structure (which suffocates ADHD brains) and beneficial order that enables creativity and autonomy.
- The importance of micro goals and connection is emphasized, particularly for ADHD individuals who thrive on innovation and adaptation.
[14:00 - 19:10] Solutions and Support Systems
- Tracy introduces herA-Ok System, designed to help ADHD women discover and pursue aligned goals.
- She shares testimonials from professionals who have benefited from the system's approach to creating intentional, purposeful lives.
- Tracy encourages listeners to embrace their unique strengths and creativity to bring order to chaos and contribute meaningfully to the world.
