1264. 5 Daily Habits To Support ADHD Brain + Why It Impacts Memory & Relationships w/ Dr. Steven Storage

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! We're back with Dr. Steven Storage and today we’re getting into the best ways to actually support an ADHD brain. In this episode, we unpack how ADHD shows up in ways you might not expect, like why what we often call “brain fog” is really about how the brain is taking in, organizing, and storing information, and once you understand that, everything starts to make more sense. We also dive into how trauma and chronic stress impact the brain, affecting focus, emotional regulation, and even showing up in relationships through things like fear of disappointing others or getting stuck in shame cycles. And one of the biggest mindset shifts in this conversation? ADHD isn’t something to fight, it’s something to learn how to work with. Dr. Storage breaks down five core habits that can truly support your brain: prioritizing sleep, moving your body daily, fueling yourself with the right nutrition, building smart structure (instead of relying on motivation), and creating external accountability. Because ADHD brains don’t thrive in isolation, they thrive with support systems in place.This episode is such a powerful reminder that your brain isn’t broken, it just works differently. And when you understand it, you can finally start supporting it in a way that actually works. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Small Daily Habits = Big Brain Changes: You don’t need to overhaul your life, just focus on the foundations: sleep, movement, nutrition, structure, and accountability. These small, consistent habits can make a huge difference in how your brain feels and performs. Stop Fighting Your Brain, Start Working With It: When you learn how your brain works, you can finally create systems that support you instead of drain you. ADHD Can Show Up in Relationships as Fear, Not Effort: Many people with ADHD deeply care, but it can show up as fear of disappointing others, overthinking, or shutting down, not lack of effort. Understanding this can completely change how you show up with each other. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Steven Storage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/ Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/steven-storage-md/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:31.4	Here on Hill Squad, friends, you have probably heard the concept of you can't heal in the same environment you got sick in.
0:54.7	And I've recently realized this might actually make more sense that I initially believed. It's hard to recharge in your environment. And I know that for sure because Kev always says that I have ants in my pants because I can never relax at home. But I do when I go somewhere new. And by this time, you know that when I travel, I love to stay in homes on Airbnb.
0:59.3	And here's why. Whether I'm healing in the Dominican Republic or El Salvador,
1:04.6	amazing homes right on the beach, by the way, a home on Airbnb just makes the whole experience feel so relaxed because everything's right there. And here's something else to think about.
1:08.7	The next time you're away traveling, you can list your space on Airbnb. It's a great way to earn some extra cash and even fund your next trip.
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1:21.0	guest communication, and provide on-site support so hosting stays stress-free and manageable.
1:26.7	So if you've ever thought about hosting, but need a little
1:28.7	help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host. I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all
1:37.7	areas of life, and I want to do it with you. Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menuno, where we
1:42.7	improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health. Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives.
1:45.5	Most importantly, our health.
1:47.6	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:52.7	Coming up on this episode of Heel Squad.
1:55.4	What could I be doing to live with this and, as you said, leverage the ADHD for my benefit.
2:02.3	I'd start with some basics.
2:03.9	Sleep.
2:04.9	Externalized structure.
2:06.3	Just a slightly fancier to-do list.
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