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This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD (which includes your host!). My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist and certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been lea

Donae Cannon


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 104. ADHD and Executive Functioning- Do You Drive an Automatic or Regular Transmission?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 6:32


    ADHD and Executive Functioning – The Manual vs Automatic Transmission AnalogyManaging everyday tasks with ADHD can take so much more effort than we think it should! In this video, we explore an analogy that helps explain what it's like to live with ADHD: driving a manual transmission vs. an automatic.This isn't about which brain "version" is better or worse—it's about understanding that you may need to learn how to consciously "shift gears" when others do it automatically. This DOES take more effort in the beginning, but once you master your own system, it becomes second nature!

    Ep 103. Do This Instead of Hunting the Perfect Planner for ADHD!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:28


    Ep 102. How to Manage Your TOO MANY Things To Do List! | ADHD Dump List Weekly Planner Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 18:12


    Ep 101. What ADHD Looks Like in Girls And Why it Matters for Adult Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 34:00


    Ep 100. Overstimulated by Your Kids? You're NOT a Bad Parent (ADHD & Sensory Tips)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:08


    In this video, I explain how sensory differences between parents and children can cause guilt, burnout, and dysregulation—especially for neurodivergent parents.This video offers practical tools and insights to help you navigate sensory overload and advocate for your own needs while still showing up for your kids!Whether you're struggling with being touched out, overwhelmed by noise, or just need permission to take a break, this video will give you both strategies and emotional validation.✨ Join my FREE Sensory Strategies for ADHD training (link below)!https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/webinar-registration-1✨ Interested in More Support for your sensory needs? Join my group coaching program!https://theadhdclaritycoach.com/page/eyb-group-program⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Topic: Sensory needs in parenting0:30 – The sensory onslaught of kids1:00 – Guilt and the pressure to "power through"2:00 – What happens when we suppress our needs2:45 – Dysregulation: shutdown vs. meltdown3:10 – Modeling self-care helps kids too4:00 – Strategy 1: Taking sensory breaks5:00 – Strategy 2: Talking to your kids about it6:00 – ADHD, sensory issues, and body awareness7:00 – How to build interoceptive skills8:00 – Strategy 3: Dulling sensory input (visual & auditory)9:00 – Strategy 4: Managing touch when you're touched out10:00 – The power of proprioceptive input11:00 – Examples of proprioceptive activities12:00 – Guilt is not helpful—self-compassion is13:00 – Reframing sensory mismatch- it can offer your kids skills!14:00 – Closing thoughts: You're doing a good job!#ADHDParenting#SensoryProcessing#ExecutiveFunctioning#NeurodivergentParent#TouchedOut#ParentingWithADHD#OccupationalTherapy#SensoryOverload#MomGuilt#RegulationSkills

    How Multi-Passionate Professionals Can Unlock Their Career Paths!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 34:55


    Today I'm chatting with Shell Mendelson, an author and career coach who teaches how you can find the right career path with ADHD.She helps multi-passionate professionals discover how to explore their interests and consider essential career factors on their journey to unlock their career path.In this podcast, we discuss :Challenges for college students in early career planningHow to identify your skills, goals, needs and accommodationFields of fascination – those areas of interest that have been neglected in the past, but can be explored nowChallenges of multi passionate individuals and the importance of prioritizing interests and taking actionHow to recognize and overcome the "safekeeping self" by asking questions and exploring you possibilitiesHow late-diagnosed and/ or older clients may face more challenges due to past experiences, current responsibilities and negative self talkHow to advocate for yourself throughout the interview process and beyondHow to reach Shell: https://passiontocareer.com

    Ep 98. Tips for Prioritization, Delegation, & Easing Transitions: Interview with Skye Waterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 32:32


    In this podcast episode, I'm chatting with Skye Waterson, a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation.Skye's services help overwhelmed professionals with ADHD create focused, balanced days for themselves and their families. Today she's speaking about time and overwhelm and offers her tips on prioritization, delegation and how we can ease transitions between high to low dopamine tasks!Connect with Skye via Instagram @‌unconventionalorganisation or visit her website at ADHD Treatment Online | Coaching for Symptom Management  for her prioritization filter and additional resources.

    97. This Can Prevent Your Progress!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 13:51


    Sometimes when we struggle, we find ourselves believing the same old "stories" that have been bouncing around in our heads for years.Things like:"I always drop the ball""I'm such a disaster""I don't trust myself to make changes".Not only do these shame-based stories wear us down, they move us far away from problem solving. That's because in order to effectively solve problems, we need to be open and curious. Self judgment is just the opposite of that! Self judgment doesn't attempt to look for answers because it thinks it already has them! If you have these kind of negative stories on repeat, they may be preventing you from actually finding the strategies that will work for your brain!. In this episode of ADHD Crash Course, I talk about how my client's old stories impacted her and how she challenged those stories. As a returning college student with a bumpy academic past, she had some stories to push back on when she got behind in her assignments. I'll also talk about what happened next; how working on challenges like executive functioning skills and managing her overwhelm became much more doable once her brain moved off of the self criticism and into problem solving! 

    Ep 95. ADHD Families: Interview with Tamara Rosier (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 39:36


    In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken.We'll discuss her new book, You, Me, & Our ADHD Family!Topics we cover in this 2 podcast series:using transformational rather than survival thinkingthe importance of regulating your nervous system building self awarenesssafe people: how to recognize them as well as determine if YOU are one for othersthe three kinds of empathy (and which one tends to be out of balance for many of us!)how empathy can go wrong for those of us with ADHDWant to connect with Dr. Rosier? You can find her here.

    Ep 96. Interview with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 32:18


    In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken and You, Me, & Our ADHD Family. In the second episode, we'll continue to discuss her new book, including these topics:how to repair when we've made mistakes in our relationshipsunder and over functioning (and why it matters for ADHD)teaching our children with ADHD to self advocatethe 3 kinds of empathy how those with ADHD can balance if they have too much "heart empathy"Want to connect with Dr. Rosier? You can find her here.

    Ep 94. NEW Sensory Strategies for ADHD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 21:13


    ADHD impacts our ability to regulate our attention, activity level, and emotions! We need easy tools to help us regulate in order to show up the way we want.Sensory strategies are the perfect "body-level" tool that can help you calm down, increase your energy, improve your focus and manage BIG emotions! In this episode, we'll learn how to use this powerful tool for self-regulation.Want more tools? Sign up for my FREE 5 day Sensory Strategies for ADHD email series here!Interested in joining us for my NEW Group Coaching Membership? Use the code CRASH COURSE for the month of December for a BIG discount on your first month here!

    Ep 93. How to Get Better at Task Initiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 11:48


    Task initiation is an executive functioning skill and can be a HUGE struggle for us (especially when we're overwhelmed). What can we do? (other than "try harder" or "just do it"). Today I'll share tips to help you get started when your motivation, energy, interest are running low!

    Ep 92. ADHD and Medication; Do or Don't?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 15:58


    The use of ADHD medications is a personal choice and one that can generate a good amount of confusion. How do we know whether or not to try medication as a tool to manage ADHD? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Is the stigma that continues to surround the use of ADHD medications warranted? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the questions you can ask as yourself and your mental health provider as you navigate this complex topic. 

    Ep 91. ADHD and Late Diagnosis: Interview with Meredith Carder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 40:23


    Today I chat with Meredith Carder, author of "It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life". Meredith is an ADHD coach, content creator, speaker and author who is passionate about helping those with ADHD live their best lives!In this episode we discuss:-late ADHD diagnosis and its impact-how shame can block our progress- the need for cognitive flexibility- tips for building a strategy toolbox that will work for your brain- and more!Want to connect with Meredith?Instagram:   / hummingbird_adhd  Website: https://meredithcarder.com/Book: https://meredith-rose-carder.mykajabi...

    Ep 90. Help for When You Don't Follow Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 12:09


    We all do it. We planned to do something, believed we would and then we drop the ball. For whatever reasons, something we 100 % planned to do didn't happen.When we don't follow through with the things that matter to us, we may have our own "stories" about why. The problem with these stories is that they are often harsh. judgmental, and leave no room for actual problem solving!Approaching our failures with curiosity and openness allows us to find solutions that work for our brains. We can "flop" artfully when we take a moment to analyze how it happened and what we need for a different result. On today's episode of ADHD Crash Course, we'll discover practical ways we can do that!

    89. What School Accommodations Help ADHD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 20:08


    Finding the right accommodations for students with ADHD can be complicated! There is no "one size fits all" and some accommodations for ADHD might actually make it more difficult for a student to learn! In this episode of ADHD Crash Course, we'll talk about the difference between IEPs and 504s and discuss some common (and less common) accommodations that help support neurodivergent learners in the classroom.

    Ep 88. You're Not Failing, You're Spiral Learning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 9:43


    The journey of learning to work with our brains isn't typically linear!  We often learn in a  "spiral" pattern; introduced to strategies and then moving on to other tools before we've mastered these. Later, we revisit what we've learned and deepen our knowledge and experience.  The process spiral learning can leave us doubting our progress (or even feeling like we're "failing") since we are working on several different areas gradually, but eventually we reinforce these skills and see big changes!Interested in joining our new coaching membership? You can learn more here.

    Ep 87. When You Feel Like You're Not Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 13:35


    We all feel like we aren't "enough" at times. We live in a productivity-driven society, so feeling that we aren't doing enough can quickly shift into an overall sense of not being enough. It can feel like we're not measuring up, no matter what we do! Today we'll discuss this never-enough struggle and identify some action-based strategies you can try when you're struggling with "not-enough" thoughts.Links mentioned in this episode:Sign Up for a Free Values PDF !Clarity Coaching WebsiteOther values resources:via strengths website

    Ep 86. Breaking Down Time Management

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 15:10


    Time management is more than just being punctual. Getting good at managing our time can help us live more intentionally (rather than just reacting to what's in front of us).Time management is complex; it requires many different executive functioning skills working together in order to help us organize and direct our days!In today's episode, I'll share my recent time management fails and we'll also break down some of the individual skills needed to get better at managing our time!Use the code CRASH COURSE for a big discount on my new group coaching membership for the month of August:Learn More Here!

    Ep 85. ADHD Friendly Organization (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2024 35:37


    Organizing can be overwhelming; especially when you have ADHD! Today we have Emily Beaversen, a professional organizer who specializes in helping people with ADHD find approaches to organizing their lives that work with their brains. Listen to our interview for her insights on how traditional approaches to organization might fail us and what we can do instead!Links mentioned in this episode:Contact Emily Beaversen: emily@sosimpleorganization.comwebsite: https://www.sosimpleorganization.comInstitute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)

    Ep 84. ADHD Friendly Organization (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2024 32:52


    Organizing can be overwhelming; especially when you have ADHD! Today we have Emily Beaversen, a professional organizer who specializes in helping people with ADHD find approaches to organizing their lives that work with their brains. Listen to our interview for her insights on how traditional approaches to organization might fail us and what we can do instead!Links mentioned in this episode:Contact Emily Beaversen: emily@sosimpleorganization.comwebsite: https://www.sosimpleorganization.comInstitute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)

    83. Sensory Defensiveness & ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 14:45


    When we experiences sensory defensiveness, every day sensory inputs can be overwhelming  (or even painful!) Those of us with ADHD are more likely to have these differences in sensory processing  (although you can also have sensory defensiveness/ sensory processing issues without ADHD).Sensory defensiveness has a significant impact on our daily function.  When common sensory inputs (like sights, touch, and sounds) overload our nervous system, it can be impossible to focus on what we want or need to do in the day. We might feel drained, agitated or panicked as our body respond to the perception of danger from these sensory cues.The agitation and overwhelm that sensory overload triggers can make it difficult to regulate our nervous system, even long after the sensory input is removed!  Understanding what sensory defensiveness is, how it impacts us, and  and what we can do to help is an important tool for those of us with ADHD and the topic of today's episode of ADHD Crash Course.Want to learn more about Sensory Strategies for ADHD? Join my free training below:FREE Sensory Strategies Training!

    82. A Simple & Free Emotional Regulation Tool: The Feelings Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 9:43


    There are times that our emotions are so strong that we struggle to identify exactly what we're feeling. There's a surprisingly simple technique that can help us understand our more complicated emotions, and in doing so, develop the skills we need to regulate these emotions! Today we'll look at how to use the feelings wheel that was developed by Dr. Gloria Wilcox. This simple tool can help us label our more complicated emotions, regulate emotionally, and better communicate about our emotions with others. We'll also explore a related approach from Dr. Daniel Siegel; his "name it to tame it" model, and learn how just identifying/ labeling our emotions can serve as a powerful tool in regulating them!Download your FREE Feelings Wheel PDF here!Interested in learning more about my group coaching membership? Join the wait list today to get more information! 

    81. Imposter Syndrome and Neurodivergence

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 17:08


    Imposter syndrome can make us feel like our wins are more luck than due to our skills or abilities. Even if we've spent a good deal of effort to get our outcomes, our achievements makes us feel more like a fraud than a success.  With Imposter Syndrome, our wins don't feel like wins at all; our brain tells us that they're just luck, outliers, or flukes.On today's episode of ADHD Crash Course, we'll discuss Imposter Syndrome and learn:3 reasons why people with ADHD are more likely to experience Imposter Syndrome Why over-confidence and capability are often inversely relatedThe Dunning Kruger Effect and why people who have more knowledge/ skill/ experience are often the very people who doubt themselves the mostWhy Donae thought she could easily reupholster a couch despite having no previous experience If you are dealing with imposter syndrome, you are not alone! Listen to today's episode to learn how to manage it.Interested in learning more about my group coaching membership? Join the wait list today to get more information! 

    80. Accessible Nutrition for ADHD: Overcoming Common Barriers (Interview with Jackie Silver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 27:03


    Today I'm chatting with Jackie Silver, a Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist who works with neurodivergent and physically disabled communities through a weight-inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming lens.We're discussing some of the common barriers that those with ADHD face when it comes to nutrition and Jackie offers her insights on strategies that help!You can reach Jackie here:Website: jackiesilvernutrition.com 

    79. How Habits Go Wrong And What To Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 16:44


    Habits can be tough! Today's episode focuses on 4 ways habits "go wrong" and what we can do about it. ***New starting Spring 2024! Clarity Coaching's ADHD Coaching Membership! For more information about the membership and updates for the launch, join the waitlist/interest list here: membership.

    78. ADHD at Work: Tips for Planning & Prioritizing (Interview with Antonia Bowring)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 27:01


    Planning and prioritizing can be a challenge for most of us, especially at work. Professional productivity often demands a lot from our executive functioning skills!Things like breaking down big projects, coordinating with clients or coworkers, monitoring progress, or managing our schedule/ time are components of greater responsibilities that we have at work. Struggling with these can impact our performance in big ways!Today I'm interviewing Antonia Bowring, a top ranked executive coach, speaker, and author who, at the age of 50, received a diagnosis of ADHD. Antonia will share a bit about her personal story as well as her own insights on planning and prioritizing at work.If you are interested in reading Antonia's book, Coach Yourself!: Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, and Thrive you can find it here.You can also connect with her on her website and on Tik Tok @ Antonia Bowring 963.

    77. Trauma, ADHD, or Both?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 29:14


    Today we chat with Erin Vandermore, a licensed therapist, wellness coach, and the founder of Age of Uncertainty Coaching about the complicated connection between trauma and ADHD. Since ADHD and trauma can show up very similarly, it can be challenging (even for clinicians) to differentiate between the two. The fact that many of those with an ADHD diagnosis have experienced trauma around their diagnosis and/or the impact ADHD has had on their lives adds to the complexity of this topic. Erin offers expert insights on how we can identify trauma and understand its influence on our lives. She explains how somatic therapies like EMDR work and how they can be used to overcome our traumatic experiences.Listen to this episode of ADHD Crash Course to learn more about the ADHD/ Trauma Connection! If you would like to connect with Erin, she can be reached at Age of Uncertainty Coaching.

    76. Big Tip For Getting "Unstuck"!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 8:27


    Sometimes we're just stuck. It might look like scrolling on our phones, hitting the "next episode" button on Netflix, or even just staring out the window. What makes us "stuck" is not the activity itself; it's the fact that we want or need to move on but it feels impossible to do so.What can we do to move out of that place of stuckness to one where we can choose what we do next? How can we get going when we feel like we're moving through quicksand?Today we'll talk about using "transition activities" to gently move out of a frozen state and into one of mobility and productivity.  This is not about "trying harder", it's about learning how to work with your nervous system exactly where it is!

    75. You're Not Selfish (But ADHD May Make It Look Like You Are)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 19:31


    Many people with ADHD  have the experience of being perceived as selfish in conversations (or even in their relationships). It can be frustrating for both the person with ADHD and their friends! ADHD traits can negatively impact our communication and relationships; impulsivity, memory challenges, and divergent thought preference can make it harder for us to connect/ be in sync with others.In todays episode we'll discuss common ways ADHD traits impact our communication/relationship and what we can do about it. We'll discuss how we can make changes that line up with our own values without masking or being inauthentic.

    74. The Perfect Planner for ADHD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 16:55


    We are always on the hunt for the perfect planner/ time system/ organization system for ADHD!The search can be frustrating AND expensive! The most important part of any system that we choose is something that doesn't come with the planner we buy...our habits around using it!In today's episode, we'll talk about several questions you can ask yourself to find the right planner/ time system for YOU and steps you can take to ensure whatever you choose actually works to keep track of your time and cut down on chaos.Discount link for the Remarkable 2: https://remarkable.com/referral/QDMY-7NUN

    73. Obsessing About Grades Hurts Students; Do This Instead!

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 10:48


    Although grades serve as one measure of our progress, they should NOT be the only measure! Students with executive functioning deficits (and even those without) benefit when we shift our focus from the outcome to the effort they are making. Not only does this decrease anxiety, it helps develop key EF skills like planning, prioritizing, self-monitoring, and flexible thinking. Building these skills matter more than achieving a perfect score on any one test or class.  When we overemphasize  grades, it can actually make it more difficult for students to develop the executive functioning skills they need! Why? They stop focusing on what they can control in the moment and get overwhelmed with a future outcome.Learn how we can shift our emphasis with our students and why it matters in this episode of ADHD Crash Course!

    72. Working Memory Help!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 11:32


    Working memory can be thought of as our shortest term memory; it's the information we hold in our mind in order to get things done. These are some common ways working memory deficits show up in our day to day lives:Having to dig a box mix out of the trash several times to re-read steps when bakingWalking into a room but forgetting why you're thereForgetting a new acquaintance's name seconds after you've heard itIf any of these sounds familiar, you can join us today for a discussion on working memory; what it is and how to support your brain if you struggle in this area!

    71. Is ADHD an Excuse?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 8:35


    Many of us have had the experience of sharing how ADHD impacts us only to be met with the response "You're using ADHD as an excuse". How can we respond to this? Today we'll take a look at this common misconception when it comes to understanding ADHD. Our own perceptions of our "locus of control"  can make a big difference in how we respond to comments like these! 

    70. Change One Word to Help Your Executive Function Skills!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 8:11


    There's a word swap you can use to strengthen executive function skills AND approach yourself (and others) with less judgment. Try replacing "why" with "how" in some of your questions.Example: "Why did I wait until the last minute to start this project?""How do I decide when to start my project?""Why is it so hard for me to make decisions?""How  do I make decisions?"When we're frustrated, why questions can make us feel defensive. They ask us to justify our motives or reasoning.  “How” questions shift us to a place of curiosity- how exactly is this thing getting done (or not getting done)? Why asks for motivations, but how is a question that looks at our process.  "How" helps us see the steps that lead us to an outcome and make changes. Then we can decide if there are different steps we want to take to change those outcomes!

    69. ADHD and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 13:45


    What is DBT ( (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)? How is it different from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and how is it used to support people with ADHD?Today we'll explore the DBT approach and its components, including mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance skills. 

    68. My Top Tip for Overwhelm!

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 11:51


    Why do divergent thinkers frequently deal with overwhelm? One possible reason is our tendency to see all of the things... all at once! Our brains like to make connections and that can serve us in some settings but lead to overwhelm in others.When it comes to overwhelm, this pattern of thinking can make prioritizing and decision making tough. It's harder for us to "back off" of the connections our brain has made and see/ do one thing at a time. (This focus on one thing at a time is an important part of keeping overwhelm at bay).In today's episode of ADHD Crash Course, I'll talk about practical ways that we can see less and how to use this approach to beat overwhelm!

    67. Mental Load and ADHD; Help for Exhaustion and Burn Out

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 12:25


    Today we're talking about Mental Load, otherwise known as "invisible labor" and why understanding this concept is so important for those of us with ADHD.What is mental load? It's the cognitive labor that goes into taking care of life. It's the “worry work”; anticipating what is needed, researching options, planning, organizing, remembering, monitoring—- all of the thought work that goes into managing homes, work, family, and social lives. If you are not in a partnership, you carry the weight of this work independently and if you have ADHD, this invisible labor can be even more challenging since in requires strong executive functioning skills. Being in a partnership may not necessarily lighten this load for women, though. Studies suggest that women are often the default person for carrying the mental workload in families and that this can lead to overwhelm and burnout. Today we'll talk about this dynamic and ways we can protect against the negative impact of not sharing this cognitive work.Additional Resources:Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

    66. Traveling Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent Children

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 26:22


    Today we speak with Dawn Barclay, author of "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse".  Dawn shares helpful tips for how we can support our children with invisible needs like ADHD, Autism, and anxiety and enjoy creating family memories with less stress!You can connect with Dawn in the following ways:WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

    65. Your Brain's Not Broken: Convergent Vs. Divergent Thinking (Interview with Dr. Tamara Rosier

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 46:05


    Today we chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken. Dr. Rosier discusses the difference between convergent and divergent thinking and why understanding this difference can have a huge impact for those of us with ADHD!Many with ADHD prefer divergent thinking since this allows for creativity, expansion, and connection. While necessary for everyday life, tasks that fall under the convergent thinking category are often found to be boring or frustrating to those with a preference for divergent thought. We need both "thought modes" to thrive in our modern world and Dr. Rosier's interview will offer us some tools to help us do that!Dr. Tamara Rosier's website

    64. Is it Possible to Find Your Career Path with ADHD?! (Interview with Shell Mendelson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 42:03


    Today we're chatting with ADHD Career Coach and Mentor Shell Mendelson who specializes in helping those with ADHD find fulfilling and sustainable careers. She'll discuss the 7 steps she uses with her clients to help them find their perfect fit professionally!Link to Information on Shell's Masterclass

    63. Learning How to Time Travel with ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 9:26


    When I refer to "time travel" I'm talking about our ability to think about our future selves and determine what we will need at that future point. This can also refer to our habit of thinking about the past and applying what we've learned to our current circumstances.For those with ADHD, traveling through time may not be automatic, and time might be seen as "now" or "not now", but that doesn't mean we can't strengthen this skill.Use today's tips to plan for what's next and set your future self up for success!

    62. ADHD and Working with the Thoughts-Emotions- Action Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 21:22


    How we respond to our circumstances is driven by a cycle that we may not be aware of.  This cycle is often called different things: the cognitive triangle, the self coaching model, CBT model of emotions, and more, but analyzing each of these parts of the cycle can help us understand why we choose certain actions. If we want to make changes in our lives, interrupting this cycle at different places can give us different results. Listen today to learn more about the thoughts-emotion- action- result cycle and some specific tips for those with ADHD.

    61. Public Speaking Tips for Fast (or Frozen) Brains: Interview with Sammie Walker Herrera

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 45:19


    Public speaking is one of the top fears for many of us! Although we may picture  grade school book reports or motivational speakers when we think of this topic, the reality is that most of us have to speak "publicly" in some capacity in our professional ( and personal) lives!Sammie Walker Herrera is a confidence and public speaking coach (and a fellow ADHD brain) and in this interview she shares some of her top tips for helping those of us with fast (or frozen) brains become better public speakers!You can find Sammie here.

    60. You're Not Lazy; You're Just Seeing Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 10:53


    One label I often hear unfairly applied to those with ADHD is "lazy".  The reality is that what is often perceived/ interpreted as "laziness" is the shut down that comes from overwhelm. We see too much at once and that makes it hard to get started. Today we'll talk about the tendency for those of us with ADHD to see too much.  This is a common contributor to overwhelm and can result in the inability to get started on what we want to do. We'll find tools and strategies that help break the overwhelm cycle and brain storm practical tips so we can "see less" in everyday jobs/ activities. Whether it's cleaning a room, dealing with our calendar or managing emails, we can be strategic in order to see less!https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/contact

    59. Is Laundry Harder When You Have ADHD?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 14:18


    There are some "adulting" tasks that are Achilles heels for us and many people with ADHD report that laundry is one of them! Struggling with everyday tasks like this can trigger shame and self judgment, which makes it even harder to find the solutions we need to make things easier for us. Today we're going to look at why jobs like this are challenging and what we can do to make them more manageable. We'll discuss how factors like executive functioning skills, habit formation, visual distractibility/overwhelm, and black and white thinking can impact us and how we can better support our brains to lessen that impact! 

    58. How to Use Your Personal Values to Hack Motivation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 10:22


    Identifying and leveraging our personal values is a motivation hack that often gets overlooked! If we're not aware of our top priorities when it comes to our values, we may miss out on a powerful tool for decision making. Learn more about how to apply information about your values to improve your motivation and gain clarity.Links for this episode:The VIA Character Strengths Survey:https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/Register

    57. ADHD & Eating Disorders: Interview with Aleta Storch

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 32:40


    Today I interview Aleta Storch  who is a Nutrition and ADHD coach and an expert onADHD, Nutrition, and Intuitive Eating. Aleta offers helpful insights that her personal and professional experience had provided.She'll talk about some of the common pitfalls that we face in our relationship with food as those with ADHD and offer helpful, down to earth advice.Want to reach Aleta? website: https://www.wiseheartnutrition.com/email: https://admin@wiseheartnutrition.com

    56. Ask or Guess Culture & ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 8:00


    What is meant by "Ask Culture" and " Guess Culture"? At their core, these terms are referring to communication styles. In Ask Culture, you ask for your wants and needs directly. In turn, the answers you receive are direct and a "no" most likely doesn't need to be qualified, justified, or "softened".In Guess Culture, directly asking for what you want may be seen as pushy or even rude. The communication style of Guess Culture favors suggesting or hinting at what one wants or needs in an effort to elicit an offer of help from another without "putting them on the spot". How can we navigate communication between these two communication styles and how does ADHD complicate this?  Join us for this episode of ADHD Crash Course to learn more!

    55. To Tell or Not to Tell: Whether to Tell Your Employer About ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 12:00


    It's a common question for those who are diagnosed with ADHD: Should I tell my employer that I have ADHD? If so, when? How?In today's episode we'll talk about how to know whether or not to tell your employer about your ADHD diagnosis and look at how to navigate that conversation if and when you decide to do so.

    54. ADHD and College Success: What Students Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 16:34


    Many people with ADHD struggle with the transition to college. College life requires more independence and offers less structure and these changes can be difficult to navigate when you have executive functioning challenges.   Today we'll discuss common challenges for students with ADHD and strategies that can help!

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