This session will explore how stress and cognitive load interact with executive functioning, how this shows up in daily life and relationships, and, importantly, evidence-informed ways to reduce cognitive load so memory has a better chance to function. The focus would be on practical, sustainable support rather than trying to “optimize” memory under conditions of overload.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how increased cognitive load interferes with encoding, retention, and retrieval of intended actions
- Recognize how feeling “overloaded” affects memory, follow-through, and decision-making in ADHD
- Identify points in daily routines where systems can replace unreliable internal memory demands
Who: Daniella Karidi
Biography
Daniella Karidi, PhD, is an ADHD coach and founder of ADHDtime, based in California. She specializes in memory, executive functioning, and life transitions, supporting adults navigating challenges in daily life, work, and relationships. With a PhD from Northwestern University focused on memory and ADHD, Daniella brings both scientific insight and practical strategies to her work. She is a former director of a university center for students with disabilities and has extensive experience in coaching and higher education. Daniella is a regular speaker at national conferences and the host of ADHDtime on Air, where she interviews experts and authors in the field.
Find Daniella’s Website Here: www.adhdtime.com
Daniella’s Free Offer
Too Much to Hold: A Cognitive Load Reset for ADHD
If it feels like you are holding too much in your head, you are not alone. This one-page reset is designed to reduce mental load and make follow-through more reliable.
Find Daniella’s free offer here.
