Kelly Brändli

Founder and ADHD/ADHS Coach

She has spent her adult life surrounded by ADHD, which has brought both excitement and challenges to her personal relationships. After her son, stepson, and partner were all diagnosed with ADHD, she became dedicated to helping others navigate these dynamics. Since 2019, she has been a relationship coach, and in 2024, she founded Sinaps to specialize in supporting adults and couples affected by ADHD. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she now lives in Zürich’s Zürioberland with her partner René and their two boys.

Oct. 23, 2024

22: Thriving with ADHD ft. Kelly Brändli

The finale of our 4-part ADHD series with Kelly Brändli is all about THRIVING—in your relationships, your home, and your daily life. Plus: we answer YOUR listener questions! What You'll Learn: The SRR Cycle (Symptom/Response/Response): Why every ADHD couple has the same fight over and over The "Pink Snowman" technique: How a code word can stop conflict before it spirals Why ADHD partners don't feel heard—and the simple fix: "Can you repeat back what I said?" ADHD is the elephant in the room ...

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Oct. 16, 2024

21: Navigating the ADHD Medication Maze ft. Kelly Brändli

"Medication is the most powerful tool we have for ADHD that everyone is scared of." — Dr. Ed Hallowell Episode 3 of our ADHD series tackles the topic everyone wants to know about but is afraid to ask: medication. Kelly Brändli breaks down the myths, the science, and what actually happens in your brain. What You'll Learn: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants: What's the actual difference? (Hint: it's about dopamine vs. norepinephrine) Why giving a hyperactive kid a stimulant actually CALMS them down ...

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Oct. 9, 2024

20: Diagnosing ADHD ft. Kelly Brändli

You've taken the online quizzes. You've seen yourself in every TikTok. You're 97% sure you have ADHD... but now what? In Episode 2 of our ADHD series, Kelly Brändli breaks down the entire testing and diagnosis process—from self-assessment to sitting in the psychiatrist's office. What You'll Learn: First step: Take a proper self-assessment (Kelly recommends ADHD UK's website) What separates "everyone loses their keys" from actual ADHD: the 96th percentile rule, 6+ months of symptoms, impact in...

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Oct. 2, 2024

19: Unraveling ADHD ft. Kelly Brändli

Got it! Here's the title and show notes: Title: Wait, I Have THAT Too?! The Signs of ADHD Nobody Talks About ft. Kelly Brändli Show Notes: Three women with ADHD walk into a podcast booth... and somehow actually finish recording an episode. 🎉 This is Episode 1 of our deep-dive ADHD series with Kelly Brändli, ADHD and relationship coach, mom of two ADHD boys, and partner to a late-diagnosed man. Kelly joins your favorite ADHD hosts (yes, both Megan AND Danna have it) to decode what ADHD actually...

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Sept. 4, 2024

18: Date Smarter, Not Harder: Guide to Healthy RELATIONSHIPS ft. Kelly Brändli

In this episode of the So Frickin Healthy podcast, hosts Danna and Megan chat with Kelly Brändli, a scientific dating and relationship coach, and professional matchmaker. Kelly discusses her journey from Vancouver to Switzerland, the end of her marriage, and how she found a fulfilling career helping others navigate relationships. Kelly shares stories of her extensive travels in Africa, her fascinating COVID love story, and why she had to go on 96 dates before finding 'the one.' Together, they ...

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