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Have you ever looked around and thought, “Everyone else seems to have it together, so why do I feel like I’m barely holding it all together?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m digging into what’s really going on when bright, responsible adults start feeling like their lives are slipping through their fingers. We’ll talk about the growing wave of executive function challenges, why they’re more common than ever, and how modern life is quietly sabotaging our brain’s ability to plan, organize, and follow through.

This isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation. It’s about the brain systems that help us manage daily life — and why those systems are breaking under the weight of constant notifications, invisible workloads, and impossible expectations.

I’ll share stories from my work with adults who are doing everything “right” and still feel like they’re drowning. Plus, I’ll unpack the three supports every overwhelmed brain needs:

✨ Accountability that feels like oxygen, not nagging
✨ Structure that’s flexible, not rigid
✨ Solutions designed for real brains in real life

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just do this?” — this episode will help you finally understand the “why,” and what to do next.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why executive function challenges are on the rise (and why it’s not your fault)
• How modern life overwhelms the brain’s ability to plan and follow through
• What’s really happening when motivation disappears
• The difference between discipline and structure — and why that matters
• How to build accountability that helps you move forward instead of feeling shame
• What “brain-friendly” systems actually look like in practice
  

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

• Join the waitlist for Stand, my new group coaching program for adults with executive function challenges: https://www.dr-alise.com/stand-waitlist
• Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com
  
  

🔗 Your Next Steps:

• Work with Me: https://www.dr-alise.com
• Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/dralisem
  
  

Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.