Episode 16 – Chase Squirrelson -The 2026 NBA Finals Show - “ADHA + What-If”

Episode 16 – Chase Squirrelson -The 2026 NBA Finals Show - “ADHA + What-If”

The 2026 NBA Finals are underway, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs battling for basketball's biggest prize. But for Chase Squirrelson and guest Rod O'Steel, the Finals are just the beginning of the conversation. In this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase and Rod use the excitement surrounding the championship series as a springboard into a wide-ranging discussion about sports, strategy, ADHD, innovation, and some truly unconventional ideas. What if basketball wasn't round? What sport would be most challenging for someone with ADHD? Which rule changes could completely transform a game? From the Knicks-Spurs Finals matchup to chess, football, roller-skating, and athlete dream lunches, this episode is packed with creative thinking, spirited debate, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or simply enjoy looking at familiar topics from a different angle, there's something here for everyone.   (:45) Meet Rod O’Steel…expert on all things (1:50) Chase and Knicks talk about the NY Knocks being in the NBA Finals in 2026 (2:32) What’s the “secret weapon” that Chase heard? And what does Rod have to say about this?! (5:45) What could the marketers do to change up how the basketball looks? (7:05) What would happen if the basketball wasn’t round? (7:55) What about an NBA logo redesign? (8:40) What other marketing ideas do they have? (9:05) What would be the hardest sport to play for someone with ADHD? (10:40) How about play-by-play chess?! (11:36) What about the dangers of chess? (13:00) What occupations are tough if you’re ADHD distracted? (14:42) What rule would they like to be changed in basketball? Chase and Rod have a bunch of ideas! (21:12) What if basketball were in roller-skates? (22:00) What athletes would Chase and Rod like to have lunch with? (24:01) Who would Rod bring out in football in the clutch? (26:00) What else are the fans missing out on in sports? Trash talking!! (27:05) What’s Rod’s prediction for the winner on the 2026 playoffs? Who’s the “new sponsor” of this podcast? (30:22) What are Rod’s parting words of wisdom? And superpower?!   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

Chase Squirrelson, Organization - The Big Lie

Ever buy the perfect planner, create a color-coded system, and promise that this time organization is finally going to stick—only to abandon it a few weeks later? For people with ADHD, staying organized can feel like an endless cycle of good intentions, fresh starts, and frustrating setbacks. In this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase explores why organization is such a challenge for ADHD brains and why so many traditional organizing methods fail to deliver lasting results. Joining the conversation is ADHD coach Bronwyn Foley, who shares practical insights into the relationship between executive function, habits, and organization. Together, they discuss the emotional side of clutter, the role of dopamine in maintaining systems, and how shame often gets in the way of progress. Bronwyn also offers simple, realistic strategies that can help people with ADHD build organizing systems that actually work. Whether listeners struggle with clutter, unfinished planners, missed deadlines, or simply keeping life on track, this episode offers practical advice, relatable stories, and a fresh perspective on organization through the ADHD lens.     (:38) Chase invites listeners to reach out and let him know how this podcast has helped their lives. (1:20) Why does prepping for this podcast sometimes feel impossible? (2:27) What’s “The Museum of Good Intentions”? (2:42) Chase’s Guidelines…The “Right” organizer, The organizer that needs its own organizer, The false hope phase, The micro-organizer meltdown, the Dopamine magnet organizer, the I’ll design my own system delusion, the portable organizer paradox, the emotional support pile, the existential crisis organizer, and what’s the “best” organizer? (8:32) What organization requires that the ADHD brain struggles with. Future thinking, delayed reward and boring repetition. And, why organization feels threatening.  (10:35) Here’s Chase’s ADHD coach Bronwyn Foley! She explains the qualifications to be a coach and what to look for in choosing a coach. (12:36) What are the major miscomputations about organization for people with ADHD? (16:23) What about ADHD test taking? What ideas can help to prepare? (19:48) What one organizing habit it the most important to fix? (21:31) Why do organizing systems only work for a few weeks? Remember urgency, purpose, interest, competition and novelty. (23:33) How simple does an organizing system have to be for the ADHD brain? (25:03) What’s the role of emotion and shame in staying organized? (29:32) What’s the one organizing rule Bronwyn wishes ADHD folks would adopt right now?! (31:32) Want to contact Bronwyn? Bronwyn@bronwynfoley.com [http://Bronwyn@bronwynfoley.com] (32:06) What’s the Shame Spiral? Chase explains… (33:10) Meet Solomon, Marcus and Ziggy…the organization triangle Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

Episode 14 - Chase Squirrelson- Why ADHD Loves Online Shopping

Why does a quick Amazon search somehow turn into three hours, twelve tabs, and a package you forgot you ordered? This week on The Chase Squirrelson Show, Chase dives headfirst into impulse buying, dopamine chasing, and the ADHD brain’s complicated relationship with online shopping. From emotional spending and hyperfocus research spirals to practical ways to slow down and rethink purchases, this episode is packed with relatable moments and honest conversation. If you’ve ever convinced yourself you needed something at 1:00 in the morning…this one’s for you. (:40) What is Chase’s motivation for doing this podcast? (1:44) Let’s talk about impulse buying (2:50) Why is Amazon dangerous for the ADHD brain? (5:14) What does Amazon give to the ADHD brain? (5:45) What are the three ADHD Amazon Moments? Blackout buyer, research monk and dopamine browser. (7:45) Chase’s ADHD friendly Amazon buying rules. 1) Browsing does not equal buying, 2) Save in the cart first …buy later, 3) Law of Lists, 4)Haul one in – take one out, 5) Budget the dopamine. (10:00) The Amazon Guardrail Checklist. Before shopping ask these three questions – 1) Do I need something, 2)Is it on the list that was prepared, 3) Are you tired, stresses hungry or bored. (11:09) Meet Dr. Max AddACart (11:45) How did Dr. Max identify what was going on with him and ADHD? (12:49) What did Dr. Max recently buy on impulse? (13:52) Does he rationalize his purchases? (14:20) What about future need rationalization? (15:11) Is his credit rating a result of his buying? (16:16) How did his childhood affect his buying habits? (17:32) What were his first words? (18:09) Hear examples of what he buys (20:18) Food buying and expiration dates! (21:55) Advice from Dr. Max (22:35) How does this affect Chase? Hear about his triangle of three brain modes – Solomon, Ziggy and Marcus. (26:22) A reminder of how the ADHD brain thinks…and Amazon! (27:25) Some words of wisdom from Chase to help regulate Amazon shopping. (28:45) Take the Amazon ADHD Diagnostic quiz! (31:29) What’s the one thing that Amazon is really go at?! (32:50) An important point…and how to recognize and manage what’s going on when on Amazon. Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com   Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

Episode 13 - Chase Squirrelson- Chase Squirrelson’s Football Brain… Football Season Is ADHD Season

Football isn’t just a game for Chase Squirrelson — it’s a full-body hyperfocus event. This week, Chase explores why football and the ADHD brain seem perfectly designed for each other, from the dopamine rush of game day to the emotional crash that follows. Plus, meet the legendary Coach Todd Blitzman, hear the “1st and Goal from the 40” story, and discover why carrier pigeons may still have a place in modern football strategy. (:27) This week’s show is about football and hyperfocus! ADHD is social sanctioned ADHD. Find out why! (2:30) Learn about “built-in dopamine! (3:22) Hear about tribal nature and irrational identity (4:30) When do things get dark? (4:50) What Chicago sports teams does he blame for his poor life performances? (5:41) Why does football hook-up with the ADHD brain? (6:30) What ADHD superpowers kick-in with football? (7:02)What’s the hyperfocus hangover? (7:23) What helps deregulate this hangover? Even during the game? (7:59) What about his relationships? (8:25) What’s dopamine all about? (10:11) Meet “Coach Todd Blitzman” (10:54) What’s democracy in the huddle and what happens with it?! (11:36) Hear the “1st and goal from the 40 story” (12:17) Does his team has enough veteran talent and what about Joe Nameth?! (14:44) How does coach plan for each game? (15:23) What’s with his dislike for technology…and yelling?! (16:31) What’s the carrier pigeon method for information to the QB? (17:59) Coach speaks first…then thinks. How’s this working for him? (19:16) What’s coach’s philosophy? (20:28) What about coach’s hyperfocus? (23:08) Who owns Coach’s team? (23:38) Any final message from the coach? (24:55) Final words of wisdom from Chase.   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

Episode 12 – Chase Squirrelson- Mother’s Day and the ADHD Panic Spiral

Mother’s Day is supposed to be simple…until you have ADHD. On this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase takes listeners inside the emotional rollercoaster that holidays can create for an ADHD brain—especially when it comes to moms, expectations, gifts, cards, phone calls, and the crushing realization that you definitely meant to handle all of this earlier. With humor, honesty, and more than a little self-inflicted chaos, Chase breaks down “The Lie,” the “48 Hour Collapse,” and the three types of Mother’s Day gifts that somehow define every last-minute scramble. He also explores avoidance, guilt, emotional overwhelm, and the realization that perfection isn’t what matters most in the end. It’s funny, relatable, uncomfortable in all the right ways, and ultimately a heartfelt conversation about love, intention, and the way ADHD can complicate even the things we care about most. (:36) What were holidays like for Chase when he was a kid? (1:10) Specifically…what about Mother’s Day? (3:19) What’s “The Lie”? (3:51) The 48 Hour collapse (4:51) And then…he scrolls (5:05) Next step…the gift fiasco. Learn about the three types of Mother’s Day gifts from the brain of someone with ADHD! 1) The gift you meant to order but didn’t confirm. 2) The gift bought months ago and lost in your house and 3)The over correction gift. (6:20) Learn about “The Call Avoidance Loop” (7:08) What’s “The Card Problem”? (7:48) Learn about the actual laws governing Mother’s Day. The avoidance law. The panic purchase principle. The emotional compression effect. (9:31) So what did he finally realize?! Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com