Ep 110: Stop Fighting Your Brain and Start Building a Business That Works with Shannyn Schroeder
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In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Shannyn Schroeder, founder of EF Bomb Coach, to unpack the truth about executive function and why so many neurodivergent women feel like they are constantly falling behind. For women who were diagnosed later in life or are just beginning to recognize the signs, this conversation offers a powerful reframe that replaces shame with understanding.
Shannyn breaks down what executive function actually is and how challenges with planning, organization, and time management are not personal failures but patterns rooted in how the brain processes information. She also explains why traditional business advice often fails neurodivergent women and how learning to work with your natural rhythms can completely change your productivity and confidence.
Listeners will walk away with practical ways to regulate overwhelm, identify their biggest bottlenecks, and start building systems that feel supportive instead of exhausting.
If you’ve ever questioned your capability or felt like you’re working twice as hard just to keep up, this episode will shift how you see yourself and your business.
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Timestamps:
(00:01) - (06:15) - Understanding neurodivergence and why many women are diagnosed later in life
(06:16) - (14:20) - What executive function really is and how it impacts daily business tasks
(14:21) - (22:10) - The hidden cost of masking and burnout in high achieving women
(22:11) - (30:45) - Why traditional productivity advice fails and how to adapt it to your brain
(30:46) - (40:10) - Overwhelm explained and how emotional regulation affects productivity
(40:11) - (48:30) - Creating systems, accommodations, and workflows that actually work for you
(48:31) - (45:28) - Reframing identity and why you are not lazy, broken, or behind
Resources:
Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
Take the Business Bottleneck Quiz: https://EFBombCoach.com/bottleneck-quiz
Connect with Shannyn Schroeder:
Learn more about Shannyn: https://EFBombCoach.com
Facebook: https://EFBombCoach.com/FB
YouTube: https://EFBombCoach.com/YT
Other: https://EFBombCoach.com/skool
Shannyn Schroeder is the founder of EF Bomb Coach, where she supports neurodivergent women who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in their business. With a background in executive function coaching and education, she helps women understand how their brain actually works so they can create systems that feel realistic and sustainable. Her approach blends practical strategies with self-acceptance, helping clients move away from self-criticism and toward building businesses that align with how they naturally think and operate.
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