Podcasts about adhd

Natalie talks with coach Gabrielle Treanor about ADHD in midlife, particularly for quieter, introverted women who don't see themselves in stereotypical presentations. They explore late diagnosis, shame, coping mechanisms, grief, and why understanding your brain differently is about self-acceptance, not excuses. The Quiet ADHD Club Gabrielle Treanor's website Episode show notes:  Leave a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/baggagereclaim  Support the podcast and leave a tip: https://baggagereclaim.ck.page/products/podcast  'Reclaimed' membership: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/reclaimed/ Work with me: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/consultations/ Baggage Reclaim: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk  Shop courses and books: https://store.baggagereclaim.com Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/newsletter/  

Recent statistics show that crime is declining across the U.S. President Trump and the White House credit this downward trend to federal interventions in several major cities and strict immigration enforcement. However, many Democratic leaders in these communities argue their own local policies are the true cause of the decline. This comes as border czar Tom Homan announced that federal authorities are concluding "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis. Shannon Bream, anchor of Fox News Sunday and host of the Livin' the Bream podcast, joins the Rundown to discuss the drop in crime, the debate over immigration enforcement, the President's economic policies, and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.A new study indicates that ADHD medications may function by mimicking the effects of rest rather than directly altering attention-related brain networks, suggesting that improved sleep could be a viable alternative to stimulants. FOX News Senior Medical Analyst, Dr. Marc Siegel joins the Rundown to discuss the research that supports a push by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the potential overprescription of drugs in favor of healthier lifestyle choices for the millions of children diagnosed with the disorder.  Plus, commentary by Former HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today, I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was conducted, and try to find any practical takeaways. In this episode, we're going to be discussing a paper called "Atomoxetine treatment strengthens an anti-correlation relationship between functional brain networks in medication-naive adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial." Yes, that's the full study name. If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at https://HackingYourADHD.com/272 https://tinyurl.com/56rvt9fr - Unconventional Organisation Affiliate link https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk - YouTube https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD - Patreon  

Barry and Dave discuss neurodivergence across generations in a family, with Rebecca Rosenzweig and her mother Dr. Karen Carson exploring how neurodivergent traits have been present in both maternal and paternal lines, with Karen sharing her late-in-life diagnosis of autism and ADHD, while Rebecca discussed her diagnosis and the challenges of sensory processing differences. They share personal stories about accommodations and support within their family, including how Karen's intuitive understanding of Rebecca's needs helped create a supportive home environment. The conversation also covered the importance of recognizing neurodivergence without pathologizing natural behaviors, and the need to balance masking with authentic self-expression, particularly in different social and professional contexts.Find out more on our Website!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with Dr. Jon Stevens, a triple board–certified psychiatrist (adult, child, and obesity medicine) who I personally trust so much that I refer my own clients to him. We have a very real, very honest conversation about something parents are terrified to talk about: psychiatric medication for kids. Instead of jumping straight to meds, Dr. Stevens walks us through why accurate, thorough diagnosis is the real starting point—and how rushed 10–15 minute evaluations, urgent care visits, and online “checklist” diagnoses can lead to mislabeling kids, overmedicating, and missing what's really going on in the brain. We dive into: Why he doesn't lead with medication, even as a medication expert The difference between “drugs” and “medication” and why language matters for scared parents How symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar can overlap—and why this makes diagnosis so tricky The dangers of the “honeymoon period” with meds (when things feel great at first, then slowly fall apart) and why that can be a red flag Why so many kids end up on a “Franken-list” of 4–6 medications that often makes things worse How parents' own history with ADHD or mental health can quietly shape their fears and decisions When it's too soon to medicate, what “early intervention” really looks like, and why age 4 vs 14 is a very different treatment story The critical role of teachers, pediatricians, and specialists—and why short pediatric visits can't carry the full mental health load Why meds should be a tool, not a magic fix, and how they fit alongside nervous system education, behavior support, movement, sleep, nutrition, and environment Newer and lesser-understood diagnoses like PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)—and why they're often flavors or specifiers of a bigger picture, not life sentences How over-diagnosis and “diagnostic bloat” can leave parents feeling like their child is broken, instead of simply different and needing support. Throughout the episode, I share why I shifted my work to focus on teaching parents their own nervous system first, so they can better understand and support their child's. We talk about moving away from blame, fear, and labels—and toward personalized, compassionate, brain-based care that actually fits your child and your family. If you've ever thought: “I don't want to drug my kid.” “I'm scared of meds, but my child is really struggling.” “Do we really need a diagnosis for everything?” …this conversation will give you language, context, and grounded next steps—not more fear. If this episode resonated with you: Share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who's wrestling with questions about ADHD, anxiety, or medication. Subscribe to Thrive Like a Parent so you don't miss future episodes where we keep unpacking the nervous system, behavior, and real-life parenting tools. Want more support learning your own nervous system so you can better support your child's? Visit my website or join my parent community/program (where I teach this work in depth and walk you through it step by step). Your child isn't “broken.” Your nervous system isn't “too much.” You're allowed to ask questions, slow down, and choose what truly aligns with your family. Episode Sponsor: I'm thrilled to introduce Mindful Mamas — a maternal mental wellness app built by moms, for moms. From fertility and pregnancy to motherhood at every stage, Mindful Mamas offers guided meditations, sleep support, mood tracking, and a supportive community. Enjoy your first month FREE by visiting www.mindfulmamasclub.com/thrivelikeaparent. Because no mom should have to do this alone. #ThriveLikeAParent #BrookeWeinstein #ChildPsychiatry #PediatricMentalHealth #ADHDKids #AnxiousKids #NeurodivergentKids #ParentEducation #ConsciousParenting

On this episode we're sitting down with Molly Donlan. Witch, energy worker, certification collector, and co-host of Demystify Magic. Molly is also celebrating the release of her brand new book, Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done. This conversation drops February 13th, just days before her book hits shelves on the 17th, which is the perfect moment to talk superstition, Friday the 13th vibes, and how to turn everyday life into spellwork without burning yourself out. We even have a game show where Laylla quizzes Molly and Chelle on their Friday the 13th superstition knowledge, equal parts chaos, laughter, and witchy trivia. Molly shares how she went from skeptic to someone who found a grounded blend of magic and science that actually works. Her approach is practical, trauma-informed, sensory, and surprisingly hilarious. We talk about transforming chores into enchantment, paying bills like it's a ritual, vacuuming like it's a clearing spell, and why “stirring your tea with intention” is just the beginning. Her work grew out of her own ADHD practice and the real-life problem areas her audience brought to her, starting on Instagram as a way to be witchy every single day without it becoming another item on a guilt list. We also get into brain hacking, and the magic of engaging the senses to regulate your nervous system, and a mood elevating meditation involving a surprising kitchen utensil that will absolutely make you laugh and accidentally fix your mood. If you've ever struggled with consistency, motivation, executive function, or feeling like you're failing at your practice, this episode is for you. This is magic that meets you in the laundry room, at the sink, in the middle of a messy day, and whispers, “You can work with this.”Molly's WebsiteReiki classes with MollyDemystify Magic PodcastTHE BOOK!!Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, Micah Johnson interviews Cara Kennedy, a creative real estate investor with a focus on innovative property exchanges. They discuss Cara's journey into real estate, the importance of networking, and how ADHD influences her creative approach to business. The conversation highlights the significance of community in real estate, the evolution of networking strategies, and the potential of equity marketing. Cara shares insights on structuring a successful real estate business and the value of investing in relationships to unlock new opportunities.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Most dyslexic professionals grow up believing they're behind. Coach Willie Blake knows that story from the inside. Diagnosed in first grade, he spent years trying to hide, trying to catch up, and trying to be someone he wasn't. Eventually, he made a different choice — if he was going to live with dyslexia, he was going to lead with it.Today, Willie is the go‑to high‑performance coach for dyslexic entrepreneurs, creators, and career professionals who are ready to trade self‑doubt for confidence and overthinking for clarity. Through simple, practical frameworks like the 2% Rule and the GPS Goal Method, he helps people take real action even when they've felt “behind” their whole life.In this conversation, Willie brings the same mix of heart, humor, and lived experience that's made him a dynamic speaker on 500+ stages and the host of Light Beyond Limits. We talk about identity, momentum, and what actually helps dyslexic minds move forward. If you've ever felt different, stuck, or underestimated — this one will hit home.Willie Blake's Sites:Website: Willie Blake's WebsiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillieBlake.Light/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DyslexicAchieversHubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willieblake_light/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willieblake-light/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willieblake_lightOTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthPublic Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Welcome to our new mini-series: Live Life Like an Aura Color!We are kicking things off with the Purple Aura. In this episode, Michaela breaks down everything you need to know about the Purple experience, including the reliance on intuition, deep creativity, and emotional intensity.Whether you are a Purple or you love one, this episode offers a roadmap for this specific energy. Michaela shares tips from Purple listeners on how to honor your sensitivity, trust your gut, and stay grounded while living your purpose.Expect more episodes like this in the future as we explore the unique characteristics of every aura color in the spectrum.Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzes/Listen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/Explore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.com/Visit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com/Join Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168/Our Episode Partners: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code KYA at https://www.oneskin.co/KYA #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Our buddies Mark McGwin and Tyler Hittner join us in the Acement, add some bourbon and things come of the rails quickly. We had them on to talk about some shows they had coming up but the conversation went all over the place. Tyler even had a recent Funny Bad Gig Story. Check them out at https://www.tylerhittnercomedy.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/gimme_laughsCheck out Ace at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aceaceto.lol/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Scott at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scotthigginscomedy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Gold Comedy Pitch class at myrootabl.com/r/rAu9IIck?rootabl=sthiggins03mecom Use Code "GOLD10POFF" for a discount

GPS is Now Open! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/gps to learn more and take control of your planning today!This episode turns into a stealth self-care intervention when James Ochoa joins Pete and Nikki and immediately drags “motivation” out of the tidy, planner-friendly realm and into the messy, bodily reality of fear, avoidance, and chronic stress. They start with the familiar ADHD paradox—knowing exactly what to do and still not being able to do it—and James reframes that stuckness as normal rather than shameful, then introduces “resourcing” as the practical antidote: not a single trick, but layered supports (internal and external) that make motion possible even when meaning, willpower, and good intentions aren't showing up.From there, the conversation gets uncomfortably specific in the best way, as Pete uses a long-avoided dermatologist appointment to walk through what “functional pressure” and relationship-based accountability can look like in real time. They explore why the hardest part is often the moment before the call, why eight-out-of-ten certainty is a workable target, and how to build a personal “wind-making” kit—scripts, sensory cues, body movement, tiny rituals, and other anchors that help you cross the threshold from uncertainty to action. The live chat brings in real-world complications (sleep issues, pain, dental trauma, AuDHD scripting and emotion tagging), and James offers concrete, compassionate ways to get support without muscling through alone—because the point isn't to never fall off the wagon, it's to get better at restarting.Links & NotesJames OchoaFocused Forward by James OchoaSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (04:28) - Introducing James Ochoa (05:11) - Finding Meaning (21:17) - Making Your Own Wind (36:31) - Chronic Stress and Adult ADHD (41:30) - Writing, Writing, Writing

Episode Title: Friendship, Purpose and the Road to SuccessGuests: Coby Watts and Danilo Overview In this episode Luke sits down with two of his closest friends, Coby Watts and Danilo, for a real, unfiltered conversation about life, ambition, and the power of true friendship. What unfolds is a mix of humor, deep reflection, and honest truth about what it really takes to chase your dreams while staying grounded. Key Topics Covered • How Luke, Coby and Danilo first met and the moments that built their bond• The ups and downs behind Danilo's rise in the music industry• Staying authentic while climbing toward success• Coby's journey with ADHD and how it shaped his creativity• The pull between content creation and returning to full time DJ life• Mental health, setbacks and finding purpose• The importance of having real friends who call you higher• Balancing ambition with enjoying the journey What You Will Take From This Episode • Motivation to stay true to your passion• Insight into navigating self doubt and comparison• Understanding that success is not a straight line• The value of brotherhood and honest conversations• Permission to laugh at the process while growing through it Memorable Moments • Funny behind the scenes stories from their early days• Real talk about fear, identity and pressure to perform• Honest reflections on what success actually feels like• How each of them defines purpose today Connect With Us Luke – https://instagram.com/lukemindpowerDanilo – https://instagram.com/dj_danilo_officialCoby – https://instagram.com/kobewattsmusic Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment and inspirational purposes only. The views and stories shared are based on personal experiences and are not intended as professional advice. We do not encourage or condone anyone to copy our choices or lifestyle, and any opinions expressed are our own. Please enjoy the conversation with an open mind and a sense of humor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are your kids' bedrooms disaster zones? Today I'm sharing my 5-step VIPER method to help you declutter with them - without it being a power struggle. Resources Mentioned: Join the Facebook group to get support with your decluttering projects! Related Episodes: Episode 203: Kids' Stuff Taking Over Your House? Top Tips for Getting Your Family Involved with Decluttering -  with Laura Forbes Carlin Episode 198: Decluttering Kids' Bedrooms (Room-by-Room Series) Episode 179: What to Do When Your Kids Want to Keep EVERYTHING Check out the kids and family playlist for all my episodes about decluttering with kids and other family members. *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Discover a new show on the Understood Podcast Network: Everyone Gets a Juice Box, hosted by Jessica Shaw! This series explores the real challenges parents face raising neurodivergent kids — with honest conversations that balance frustration, humor, and small victories. In this episode, hear one mom open up about the intense feelings of anger and frustration that can come with parenting, and the strategies she's discovered to manage mom rage while staying connected to her child. We get it, and we've been there!We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at init@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Being it till you see it isn't about pretending you're confident or pushing yourself harder than you can sustain. In this final episode of the self-love series, Lesley shares practical tools that make self-love doable instead of overwhelming. From simple breath practices and journaling prompts to boundaries, forgiveness, and celebrating everyday wins, this episode is all about choosing one small way to show up for yourself. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Why self-love is not about faking it or overdoing it.How breath and music create an easy self-love practice.Journaling, mindfulness, and gratitude as tools to shift self-talk.Using boundaries and forgiveness as acts of self-respect.Celebrating wins and honoring your body to reinforce self-love.Episode References/Links:Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsBook: Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant - https://a.co/d/04df4sfiEpisode 559: David Corbin - https://beitpod.com/ep559Episode 628: Frances Naudé - https://beitpod.com/ep628Episode 400: Gay Hendricks - https://beitpod.com/gayhendricksEpisode 319: Nikole Mitchell - https://beitpod.com/ep319UCLA Mindfulness Education Center - https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindfulThe Five Minute Journal - https://beitpod.com/5minutejournalBuy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster - https://a.co/d/0e0IF322Self-Love Mantras - https://blog.gratefulness.me/mantras-for-self-love If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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It truly is knowing who you want to be and loving yourself enough to do the things that get you there. Lesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:55  All right. Welcome back Be It babe. How are you? Okay. So we are finishing our self love series for now. I mean, maybe we'll add on to it. And also, it's really crazy. Is in between recording one and two, I interviewed two amazing women who will come out at different times, but they were, they were validating how important the series is and just the words that they were giving. And so I know that the Be It pod is always giving tips on loving yourself and and, you know, getting to know yourself. But I'm hoping that this episode gives you some tools, some simple ones. I have some that you guys sent in. So thank you so much. And then just some things that to think about, right? And then we'll also do a burnout series. And they, they, they go hand in hand, and they go hand in hand with the habits series, right? So all this to say that being it till you see it is not about faking it, and it's also not about overdoing it. It truly is knowing who you want to be and loving yourself enough to do the things that get you there. And you're not going to like everything, right? It's going to it's not going to be easy if it's easy you'd already be there and then you have something else to want. So this is the tools episode. So if you didn't listen to the first one, please go back to the first one, because I think what the first one, what we talked about, was, what is self-love like? Why do we struggle with it? Why do we need it? And then what does that look like, right? So now we're in the tools, tools for loving yourself. So in preparation for this series, one of the one of the things that I actually read that I thought the whole series would be about, and it's just part of it. There's actually a book. It's called Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It.Lesley Logan 2:30  And the first half is a bunch of tools, and the second half is a journey of him falling back in love with himself. And that part is actually a really quick read, and it's beautiful, and it's like short snippets, and the vulnerability is really amazing, and the tools are really cool. So one of the tools in the book that I particularly liked and have used, are you ready? You will play a song that you like that makes you feel good. Okay? If you don't know that, here's a simple one. Go into whatever music app you use, hit instrumental music so that it has no words, okay? And then just hit play on one. Then you're gonna close your eyes and listen and for the length of the song, every time you inhale, you say, I love myself. And every time you exhale, you let something go. Inhale, I love myself. Exhale, let something go, right? Just let enough. You just let the air go inside, If your mind wanders, you just go, am I inhaling or exhaling? I'm inhaling. I love myself. I love me. I love what I do for me. I love who I am, right? That I really like because there's a lot of tools out there, and I might even say some that I'm like, okay, I think this could work for somebody, but it might not work for me, and that's fine, right? That's there's gonna be tools that don't work for me. Maybe that doesn't, but I actually really love that. Really love that one. Here's a couple others that I think are fabulous and might work for you, don't work for my ADHD frame, but I that one I love, that one is easy to do. I can do it while I'm driving, you know. So, all right, some other tools, so tools to foster self-love include mindfulness and meditation and journaling to process thoughts and practicing self-compassion by training yourself with kindness and other helpful practices or setting boundaries and practicing gratitude and celebrating accomplishments. We already talked about what self-love looks like, and self love looked like, having self-compassion and kindness and having boundaries. And so, of course, the tools include doing those things. But if they're hard for you, how do you do them? And also, like, I'm a big fan of, like, what am I supposed to journal? What am I doing anyways? And so, of course, you're you know, journals are there to help process your thoughts and emotions and protect your experiences and gain a better understanding of yourself. But like, what do you journal? So some of the past be a guest have mentioned a few different things of journaling. And so one guest, David Corbin, he said, just grab a piece of paper. Write a question at the top of it, close your eyes and meditate on that question. And with your eyes closed, write down stuff. Because there's also like, something about like, your brain will remember what you wrote down and what's important will be there. But sometimes just getting off the page, we've also had people who talk about, like, the morning pages, just like getting up and writing things down on a page. And not even worrying what it is. In our Tarot episode, we talked about, you know, like, you can draw a card and then have reflections questions for that card that day. So there are a million different ways, if you also just are, like, I need something better. Look just literally Google journal prompts for self-love. Okay, you'll get something. And then you can journal that you can't do it wrong. Now, I don't particularly like journaling on a computer, so I will say that might be something you might want to do in an actual journal. And I know you might have a reader handwriting I can't read mine, but I do think it's really helpful. I notice when I journal regularly, I get to the bottom of like, Oh, I'm in fear right now, you know, it's sometimes hard to self-reflect without being able to write down the things that are on there. Lesley Logan 5:45  Mindfulness and meditation. So I actually this, UCLA has a Mindfulness Institute, and they actually have classes on mindfulness and like, you can mindfully suck on a frozen grape, right? Like, mindfulness is that you can mindfully walk like you can go outside and just like I'm gonna take one step in front of the other. So mindfulness is really about being present. Meditation is like sitting down and like clearing your head as best you can and focus on your breath. And something I love about meditation experts is that you can, if you if your mind wanders, just go, okay, and now I'm back right? So there's a ton of different meditation practices out there. If you've read the book Breathe, there's some really great breath work meditations in there. And so I highly recommend, if you don't have a meditation or mindfulness practice, what I would suggest you do is, like, actually, kind of go on a journey of trying out ones that you would like. This is part of the self-compassion. This is part of the boundaries. This is part of the self-care. The self-love is like, love yourself enough to go, Okay, do I like sitting still for five minutes? Oh, do I prefer walking around the block without my phone, right? Do I prefer walking with one footstep in front of the other? Do I like a guided meditation? Do I need to hear someone's voice? Do I like a breathwork meditation? What kind of breath work meditation? Do I like box breathing? Or do I like, you know, Wim, Hof style, things like that. But if that is like, Oh, that'd be a great tool for me to practice my self-love. Then use the habits series to help you figure out a time to do that, and then try out different types of meditation till you find one that works for you. And then I love that self-compassion is going to come next, because you can't have the compassion for yourself if you don't find that meditation practice on day one, right? So it's all self-compassion is basically just like treating yourself the way you treat others. And you know, here's the thing, if we are having people who are like you're you're treating wonderfully, and they're treating like crap, it's because you're treating you like crap and you're like you're getting friendships that are like that, because that feels comfortable to you. So really have some self-compassion talk to have the same kindness and love for yourself as you do with other people. And the same thing when someone else has a mistake or makes it struggling with something like with something like notice how you treat them, and how do you treat yourself, and and you can't do all these things at once, my love, so pick one of these to work on at a time. Lesley Logan 7:50  Positive affirmations. So some people like this, we had Nikole Mitchell, she had a lot of affirmations on Post-Its around her house, and she would take them down when people came over because she didn't want people to know what was going on. But I love having, like, have positive affirmation. There's apps out there that throughout the day will, like, even send you a positive affirmation. Like, have that if that's what you need, especially if you're not so good at noticing the things you are doing wonderfully in this you know, I noticed a lot of people have a hard time sending me wins, right? Lesley Logan 8:18  A gratitude practice. So this one is interesting. Some people in the coaching world love a gratitude practice. Some people hate it. There's like, The Five Minute Journal that's really good about this. The tulip book I was listening to, like,Buy Yourself the Fucking Tulips. Talks about writing about 10 things she likes every day. Some people think that, like, this is stupid. Your gratitude practice doesn't work. Eventually you, like, just keep repeating things. I would say at that point, then you'd move on to a new practice. But if you don't have a gratitude practice, here's a thing about gratitude. My therapist told me, your gratitude and judgment can't live in the same space, right? So if you are struggling to have self-compassion, then I think a gratitude practice is a great way to get that as a tool under your tool belt of self-love. If you're judging yourself, I want you to write down three things. Say three things, I'm grateful for this I'm grateful, like, I'm grateful that I washed my hair today. Like, I think it could be really good. This one's gonna be harder, but I do think it's important. Forgiveness, giving yourself permission to forgive you of past mistakes. So that might include, like, having a moment of grief, or some time you might come up with this in journaling, but like a lot of times, people keep things in their life, or do things in their life that they know are harmful to them longer than they want, and it's hard to let those things go. So sometimes they keep them around because, you know, it's easier to do that, but it's bad, and then we don't, because if we get rid of it, then we have to face this. Oh, my God, I I can't believe I let myself have that in my life for so long, and that's where forgiveness comes in. Self-love is forgiving yourself, right? Maybe your general practice is like, what do I need to forgive myself about? Right? So that you can use these tools together. And then limit self-criticism, and this is where I would encourage you to get a friend involved, and when you are being self-deprecating, which Gay Hendricks, who's episode 400 would say, in his book, The Big Leap, that self-deprecation is actually just part of you pulling like a bit as an upper limit problem, right? But if you are judging yourself or being hard on yourself and it's around people, then I need you to have someone in your life who's gonna go, okay, that's not helpful. We did this in Cambodia, like anytime someone apologize, I told this in another episode, not helpful, right? Not helpful until you can get to the point where you're going not helpful to yourself, right? It can take a village to get unravel the habits we have, right? So behavioral lifestyle tools that would be setting boundaries, you might have to actually just start saying no to everything until you can and then say yes later, because, like most, for the most part, you can say no to a lot of things and then change your mind. And so maybe it's that you have to come up with something in your notes, it's something that I had to do for a long time. Was like, in my notes, I had, like, three different ways to say no, that I could just copy and paste. Oh, it's amazing. I need to check my calendar. Oh, I think we have something going on that night. Let me, for right now it's a no, but I'll check, and if I can change I'll get back to you. Oh, my God, thank you for thinking of me, I feel so honored. I need to take a moment to take a look at my calendar and see if I can do that. Right? Though, all of those were easy for me to pretty much plug and play into almost any invitation anywhere. And then I could get like, the urgency and need for me to be responsive to people. I could solve that. But then it gave me it bought me some time to, Do I really want to go to that thing? Do I want to spend time with those people? Right? No, is a complete sentence, by the way, and so, but it can feel hard, especially if you're not used to it. And the other thing is, like, when you are setting boundaries, you might have to tell people hey, like we had Shari Teigman on the on the podcast coming up, and it's possible it already came out, might come out after this. But this, but I really encourage you to listen to that episode if you haven't, if it's been already out, and if you haven't, then listen to it maybe a couple of times. But she gives some great tips about how to tell people. You know, Hey, before, I was okay with this, and I'm not now, and so it is okay to have been okay with something before and not now, and it might mean addressing that with people who it's not now for, but it's not an attack on them, and it's not that they're an asshole. It's just that you no longer are able to be available in that way, right? And then the thing is, when we set boundaries, we just have to enforce them, and it's not easy. But again, write down different ways. Like, okay, if you know someone's going to break a boundary or asked to do something at a different time that you didn't want them to do, have a pre written thing out. Ask the AI to help you. Hey, my friend wants to change this thing. I don't want to be up at that time. Like, how can I write this thing? It will write it for you. Copy and paste it right until you can figure out how to say, no. You know, oftentimes people don't care. We overthink things. Oh my gosh. I watched this, like, really funny reel where, like, was based on, like, horoscope signs. And like, this one guy was, like, these three signs, and the person was like, you know, I thought you were gonna come over. And then he's like, I you thought I was gonna come over? Like, he's reacting to it as a like, Aquarian, Scorpio, whatever another person is, like, three other things, and it's just like, come on over. Like, it was just really, I wish I'm not doing a great job explaining it, but like most people, we're reading it with this negative, oh my God. I'm gonna let them down when I send this, and they're going, they're, you know, it's like, Oh, no big deal, right? Not a big deal. It's okay, yeah, and it's possible that in setting boundaries, you do lose some relationships in that way. And I would just say, like it probably wasn't the most healthy relationship for you in the first place, because if loving yourself means they can't be in your life, then then it's possible it's just a relationship out to expire, right? Or, if you really want the relationship to stay, you will definitely want to listen to Barb Betts episode about how to create a relationship in a way that works with them, right, that also works with you, which is like, what else can you relate on if this thing that you have a boundary on is no longer relatable? Yeah? Lesley Logan 13:56  Self-care routines. You know, a big fan of the self-care routine, but you need to have self-care routines. And self-care routines do need to be a daily, weekly thing. Self-care is not a reward. Self-care is a need. It's a need. All right? This one, of course, I love. This tool is amazing. Celebrate achievements. You guys need to email me your achievements in the beitpod.com/questions and achievements can be I got out of bed today. Achievements can be I finally signed up for that class I've been wanting to go to. Achievements can be, like, I tried a new hobby. They can be I told a friend, no. There's so many things. They can also be big, like I got a promotion. There are so many different types of achievements, but you have to celebrate them. It's part of self-love. If you're never celebrating the things you did do, it's going to start to feel like everything you do all these things for all these people, and there's like, what's the point? Well, the point is like celebrating the moments in between the things that like, oh, wow, look what I did, right? You got to celebrate that. Lesley Logan 14:52  Spending time alone. Oh, my God, this is not a problem for me. I love this. But self love is also like taking time to get to know yourself and be alone with yourself. Often, and if you have a hard time with that, I highly recommend like figuring out what's going on. You don't have to be an introvert. You can still get energy from people, but being able to be alone with yourself is a sign you've got a lot of self-love. You love being with you. Lesley Logan 15:15  Surround yourself with positivity. So this is it's possible, like I went through a time in 2020 where, like, people were just, oh, we all did, right? And people were just being really negative, and the calls were just often really negative. And I just said, like, you know, right now I'm available to be a friend on these topics, but not that one. And that pissed some people off, and I haven't talked to them, and I'm sad about that, like that, I don't take that lightly at all. But also, I needed a different way of a friendship at that time, and that is okay, and I'm allowed to need that, and they are allowed to have needed a friend who needed to bitch with them, and that's okay, right? But loving yourself is truly making sure that you are around people who not just support you but uplift you and like you feel good after you leave, right? If you're around people that it just feels like after you leave, you feel like the energy sucked out. It's time to have some self-love and put some boundaries in place. Yeah? And then clear your space. So this is not an action item for any of you who use clearing your space as a reason why you do not take care of yourself. But if you're like Lesley, I do all these things and I still don't feel like I have it, maybe there is too much clutter and it's affecting your brain, being able to see all the possibilities that you're doing and have love for yourself. There's also some suggestions for self-love that having some goal oriented tools, so like making sure you're setting realistic goals as a part of your self-love. I see a lot of people that we coach set some unrealistic goals, then not hit those goals and then judge themself. So it might be time to have some realistic goals. And that doesn't mean you lower your standards, or you lower your ability to dream, but maybe it's just about making like smaller stepping stones of a major goal so that you can work towards actually accomplishing that, and then you have to celebrate that you did it, right? Part of self-love is just also knowing what your strengths are. I'm very clear on what my strengths are and are not, and loving myself means saying no to things that are I know I'm going to do a terrible job. I'm going to feel bad about how you did it. Yes, that means I have to hire people, and I have to ask for help, and I have to ask for support, but I can lean so much into my strengths, and I have more energy after the afterwards because of it. So we've had several guests on this, on the Be It Pod who who do strength testing. And I really, highly, highly recommend checking out the couple guests we've had on that and just going through and getting help on identify what your strengths are, right, and then embracing creativity. So you know that could be hobbies, that could be just an outlet you do. It could just be like, maybe you go take an artist class, maybe go take a stone carving class. Like, find something. But finding some way to be creative is often a really great way to not just practice compassion and kindness, but also to get to know yourself. You know, can be kind of meditative, and we have to be mindful in a creative space. Lesley Logan 18:03  So the other things I will just say is we have a couple more categories that I want to explore, emotional, mental self-love, and that is going to include the boundaries and the self-compassion and the forgiving yourself and then challenging negative talk and spending time reflecting. And this one is we haven't talked about this yet, not comparing. You know, they say comparison is the thief of joy. Comparison is okay if it means that you're able to see what you want and you don't want in your life, but then you have to be curious, right? So I love that the emotional self and mental self love tools are very similar to all the other types of tools we've had, because sometimes we can have self-love in some areas and not in other areas. And so hopefully that helps you. You know, self-love is also taking care of the physical body that you have, and that is going to be the movement rituals you have and the movement practices you have, and but also self-love is honoring your body. Now, I just was talking with this girl that I used to teach, and she was asking questions, and I was like, you know, I'm so grateful that people have discovered these studies that show that as women, if we honor our cycles and we move within them, we can be stronger, faster, better, right? And so listening to your body is self-love. So sometimes I hear people are hard on themselves for not going and going for a run or not going and lifting as hard that week because they needed to do more yoga, that's listening to your body you are practicing self-love. Don't be so hard on yourself, right? So do you see how like we tend to do something as self-love, and then we tend to be harsh to ourselves, which negates the self-love that we did. So honoring your body, and then I would celebrate that as an achievement. And then something else you can think about is, and that's this really cool thing that I discovered, if you were truly struggling with, like, how do I love myself? You know, there's the idea of, like, how do you like to give love? Do you like to give loves and word of affirmations? Do you like to give love in the form of physical gifts? Do you like to give love in the form of touch or quality time or acts of service, you know, like the five love languages, and I know those are debunked a bit in a bit, but also, like they're applicable, right? Instead of thinking about like partnering up with people, think of like, how do you like to give love and then give yourself that in return? So if you love to tell people things about that fall into words of affirmation, then it's time for you to do words of affirmation towards you. If you love to give people physical gifts, then give yourself some physical gifts. If you love touch, then go get yourself a massage, right? Like if you love quality time, spend some quality time with yourself. If you love to do things for people, do things for you. So try that out in your effort to make self-love part of your daily life. So I think it's just there's some really great things to that. If you listen to me on that and you're like, I need some more ideas. Definitely reach out to Be It Pod. I can help you with that. I've got some I got some extra tools under here, but I just wanted I don't want to overwhelm you with tools. I feel like that is, is the thing that these the listeners that I tend to attract, like, give me everything. I'm going to try 17 things at once. I just want you to try, like, one thing at a time, because I want self-love to be a thing that you can be it till you see, right? Lesley Logan 21:04  But I will put this in the show notes. There are a bunch of mantras. I have 58 mantras here for self-love, and I'm going to make sure my team has it for the show notes. And here's a few of them that just stood out to me as I read through. I deserve love just as I am. I'm a beacon of self-love. I choose to see the beauty within me. Every cell in my body is infused with love. I'm worthy of sel- care and self-love. I believe in myself fully. I deserve to be happy. And that's that's hopefully what this does, because, like, look, I love doing all the interviews, but I also think that information without integration is constipation. That's what I had a coach say to me once, so all the tools in the world, all the tips and advice don't work if you don't first love you, right? They just become more things. Oh, I promised you guys. I promised you guys some tools from you guys. So these are real people who have real tools for self-love, okay? Pilates, education and gratitude towards myself, not just the universe, for the good things I made happen. Brook Siler, Pilates, Self-love tools, equal, baths, learning new skills. She's doing tennis, not escaping stress with alcohol. Beautiful. And then Pilates Physio Essay, that's Sonia. Tools, booking in sessions that are not allowed to be moved, whether it's on my own workout or paid, it's in. Heidi Malone said, I schedule at least one evening a week to relax after work I read or I watch a comfort show. These are beautiful, beautiful. So do you see how those reflect all the different tools that were suggested? The time with the self, the movement, the creativity, right, the gratitude practice, celebrating achievements, self-care movement, you are so loved by so many people. And my hope from these two episodes is that you truly find love for yourself. And if you haven't already, send in other ideas and wins. Send in the wins, but also send in your other tools, and we'll put them in another show. Thank you so much. Until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 23:28  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. 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Information overload can trigger ADHD paralysis — especially for adults who genuinely want to move forward but feel stuck before they even begin. In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy explores how too much ADHD advice, too many strategies, and too many options can overwhelm the ADHD brain and block task initiation. When everything feels important, nothing gets started. You'll learn: • Why ADHD information overload increases executive dysfunction • How too many productivity strategies can backfire • Why "just tell me what to do" is a sign of cognitive overload • The connection between overwhelm and task initiation paralysis • How narrowing your focus to one action restores momentum Tara also shares how structured action sessions and outside support can interrupt paralysis and help adults with ADHD move from stagnation to activation. If you've ever consumed helpful ADHD content but still struggled to start, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do next. Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy at: https://www.taramcgillicuddy.com Explore ADHD Support Talk Radio: https://www.adhdsupporttalk.com Join the FREE 24-Hour Action Day: https://tara.events

Most developmental struggles aren't caused by a "broken" brain, but by a functional disconnect, a gap between a child's extraordinary gifts and their maturing systems. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned expert in childhood neurological disorders, to challenge the "broken brain" narrative and introduce a revolutionary look at brain imbalances. Dr. Melillo explains that most developmental struggles, from ADHD and autism to dyslexia, aren't caused by injury or pathology, but by a functional disconnection between different brain networks that creates a gap between a person's extraordinary gifts and their daily challenges. Drawing on 30 years of clinical success and his best-selling work in “Disconnected Kids”, Dr. Melillo explores how specific windows of development, movement, and nutrition influence brain maturation, and why the brain's incredible plasticity means it is never too late to bridge that gap. Whether you are a parent or an adult seeking answers, this conversation provides a practical roadmap for identifying root causes and using directed repetition to transform neurological function at any age.   For more information about Dr. Melillo and the Melillo Method, please visit: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com For more information about “Disconnected Kids” by Dr. Robert Melillo, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593713419 For more information about vitamins and supplements recommended by Dr. Robert Melillo, please visit: https://dr-robert-melillo.myshopify.com/collections/supplements-vitamins For more information about courses for clinicians and parents, please visit: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com/courses/ For more information about the Write Brain podcast with Ellis Melillo and Dr. Robert Melillo, please visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-write-brain/id1781732884 Connect with Dr. Melillo on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrRobertMelillo On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-melillo-a287b618b/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertMelillo/ On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrRobertMelillo On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drrobertmelillo On X: https://twitter.com/DrRobMelillo On Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/robert-melillo-dc-phd-c-new-york?osq=robert+melillo

Welcome to another wild ride on "And Now We Drink," where host Matt Slayer sits down with the ever-captivating Victoria Malfoy, who is getting ready to make the big move from San Diego to Hollywood for exciting work opportunities. As they settle in with some well-mixed cocktails, they dive into the often-chaotic nuances of life in Los Angeles. Victoria, who is known for her engaging ASMR and sultry audio productions, shares the unique ins and outs of her work, offering listeners an intriguing glimpse into her creative world. She talks about the challenges and interesting facets of voice acting, and even delves into the dynamics of interacting with an internet audience, where love and criticism come hand in hand. The conversation takes a delightful detour into sci-fi territory as they debate the realities of self-driving cars, reminisce about classic films like "I, Robot," and explore the technology predictions that have come to life—or not—from movies past. And as always, Matt and Victoria keep it real, discussing everything from the complexities of artificial intelligence to the social implications of online spaces and unexpected fandoms. As the drinks keep flowing, the pair candidly discuss their personal experiences with substances like THC and alcohol, revealing stories that range from travel runs-ins to tequila-fueled teenage escapades. And if you've ever wondered about the impact of ADHD medication, tune in for a laugh as they exchange personal anecdotes and foibles about dealing with attention spans and productivity hacks. For an episode as hilarious as it is eye-opening, join Matt Slayer and Victoria Malfoy on a conversational journey that's sure to entertain and maybe even make you think a bit more deeply about the world around you. Cheers to good company, stimulating conversation, and of course, another round of drinks!   New Sponsor ALERT We are proud to be brought to you by BellFlask www.bellflask.com use promo code slayer20 for 20% off at checkout Cover your shame in our wares. New Merch! anwd.net/merch The Patreon is full of exclusive content and directly supports the show. patreon.com/mattslayer Subscribe to the youtube youtube.com/andnowwedrink Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could nature-based principles outperform modern productivity hacks? This episode, Dr. Aldrich Chan connects neuroscience, Daoist wisdom, & bioharmonized living to help high achievers move out of survival mode & into a more grounded, adaptive, & high-performing state. Meet our guest Dr. Chan is a neuropsychologist, psychotherapist & award-winning author of Reassembling Models of Reality & 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed & How We Return. He is the founder of the Center for Neuropsychology & Consciousness in Miami, with a background in research on Alzheimer's disease, trauma & the Default Mode Network, plus experience teaching at Pepperdine University. His work integrates neuroscience, psychotherapy, mindfulness, creativity & long-standing study of Daoism & Zen. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest Summits, Conferences, Masterclasses, and Health Optimization Events: join me at the top events around the world FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course: gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus Key takeaways Modern suffering stems from separation, alienation, & discord (SAD) as brain networks drive disconnection in today's world Living by CPR West—Creativity, Process, Relationship, Wholeness, Equilibrium, Spontaneity, & Transformation—provides a blueprint for optimal living Creativity reflects change & adaptation, not artistic talent, with every mind wired for continual reinvention Prioritizing process over perfection invites presence by engaging with life's constant flow instead of rigid routines or identities Challenges like ADHD reflect evolutionary mismatch or misalignment with natural principles rather than simple disorders to suppress Intuition functions as rapid unconscious processing that guides strong decisions in complex or uncertain situations Human connection synchronizes biology & brain function with people & nature, supporting mental & physical health Growth emerges from accepting all parts of the self, including unwanted traits, & channeling them productively Regulating aspirational, selfish, & survival desires reduces overwhelm by simplifying choices Playfulness, flexibility, & continual adaptation drive true performance, with transformation remaining an ongoing process Episode highlights 01:17 Identify why modern life creates suffering 05:39 Use nature-based principles to restore function 09:57 Apply creativity & process for adaptive performance 36:14 Strengthen relationship & wholeness 54:27 Maintain equilibrium without rigidity 01:01:06 Activate spontaneity & transformation Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-HLS8qYAY_M Full episode show notes: outliyr.com/248 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Here's a question for you that may at first seem trivial, but is actually profound: Why do our minds drift? If you have ever dabbled in mindfulness or meditation, you know this mind wandering has an almost gravitational pull. In fact, researchers now think we spend as much as 50 percent of our waking time in this state, which cognitive scientists have dubbed the brain's “default mode.”Today's guest is Vinod Menon. He's a giant in the field of cognitive science who played a central role in defining the brain “default mode network” back in 2003. In our conversation, he argues our tendency to daydream may be at the core of our self-identities, our creativity – and also many of our most troubling psychiatric disorders, from Alzheimer's to ADHD.Vinod Menon is Rachel L. and Walter F. Nichols, MD., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at Stanford Medicine, and an affiliate of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.Learn MoreMenon's "Stanford Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Laboratory"Stanford Medicine study identifies distinct brain organization patterns in women and men (Stanford Medicine, 2024)Children with autism have broad memory difficulties, Stanford Medicine-led study finds (Stanford Medicine, 2023)Interactions between attention-grabbing brain networks weak in ADHD (Stanford Medicine, 2015)Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

In this week's episode ofThe ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I'm joined by Susana Gonzalez, a qualified neurodiversity educator, teacher, speaker and founder of ND Bright Brains, who brings both lived experience and professional insight to how we approach education for neurodivergent children and teens. Susana is passionate about creating neuro-affirming learning environments that empower young people, rather than shame or punish them.This episode is a must-listen for parents, teachers, SEN professionals or anyone who wants to advocate for and support ND learners with more compassion and understanding.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Why we need to understand behaviour as communication, not a choice, for neurodivergent studentsHow schools can support ND learners with realistic, low-cost changesThe impact of executive function and sensory overwhelm in ND childrenWhy punishment and “discipline systems” often do more harm than goodHelping children understand their own neurobiology to build confidenceWhat flexible, strengths-based learning actually looks like in real classroomsHow to reframe exam revision for neurodivergent studentsThe role of metacognition in long-term self-awareness and academic successWhat teachers need to know about ADHD, dyslexia, OCD and giftednessCreating neuro-affirming environments at home and in schoolHow to empower ND children to ask for what they need without fearTimestamps:03:41 – The Importance of Flexibility in Schools11:20 – Compassion vs. Punishment for Executive Dysfunction14:45 – Understanding Neuroplasticity and Skill Development29:25 – Revision Techniques for ND Learners32:40 – Metacognition and Reflective Learning35:53 – Increasing Self-Awareness for ADHD Children39:46 – Developing Self-Trust, Empowerment and Self-AdvocacyTogether, by making flexible, realistic changes to support neurodivergent learners and help them to understand their behaviour through a neurodiversity lens for long-term confidence and success.Join the

If you've ever started strong… felt motivated… made the plan… and then “fallen off” — this episode is for you.Because what you've been calling self-sabotage might not be sabotage at all.In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa explores why falling off the plan is rarely a willpower problem and almost never a character flaw. Instead, it's often a nervous system response to pressure, rigidity, and plans that don't account for energy, hormones, ADHD wiring, or emotional load.You'll learn:• Why most “self-sabotage” is actually self-protection• What's happening biologically when motivation suddenly drops• How perimenopause lowers stress tolerance and changes the rules• Why ADHD brains struggle with rigid, streak-based plans• The hidden reason “just get back on track” makes it worse• How to replace rigid plans with anchors, rhythm, and self-trustThis episode is an invitation to stop shaming yourself for falling off and start building something you can always return to.Because the goal isn't never falling off.The goal is creating a way forward that feels safe enough to sustain.✨ Links mentioned in this episode:• The Quickening — a nervous system reset & re-entry point• Warrior Goddess Archetype Quiz• UnarmouredEnter the Warrior Goddess Saga for your next step:https://thewarriorgoddesssaga.comBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” Search for “Goddess Got Goals” Click on the SHOW, not the episode. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!...

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Barbara Minton. Dr. Minton is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music, drawing on both rigorous scientific expertise and profound personal devotion.Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhDs in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. Demonstrating her deep commitment to brain science, she is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).Her diverse career includes private clinical practice in Boise, Idaho, serving as Mental Health Education Coordinator for the State of Alaska's Department of Health and Social Services, and as Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Southeast. These roles have allowed her to cultivate expertise not just in psychological assessment and neurofeedback, but also in the deeply human areas of giftedness and hypnotherapy.Connect with Barbara:Website: https://musicandhealing.netListen to her album: Calm the StormYouTube Interview: The Intersection of Music, Science, and the HeartFacebook | LinkedInWork with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

If your ADHD symptoms seem to have leveled up out of nowhere, you're not losing it. Hormones play a much bigger role in ADHD than most of us understand, especially during perimenopause and menopause.Today, we're chatting with licensed counselor Mandi Dixon about why focus, memory, sleep, and emotional regulation can suddenly fall apart in your 40s. We also dig into why ADHD meds may stop working the way you're used to — and what actually helps when carefully built systems stop cooperating.For more on this topic: Listen: ADHD and hormonesRead: A guide to hormones and ADHDRead: ADHD and periodsExplore: The Menopause SocietyFor a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. ADHD Unstuck is a free, self-guided activity from Understood.org and Northwestern University designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and take small, practical steps to get unstuck. In about 10 minutes, learn why mood spirals happen and get a personalized action plan of quick wins and science-backed strategies that work with your brain. Give it a try at Understood.org/GetUnstuck.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of All Things ADHD, Larry A. Jones, a retired pediatrician, ADHD coach, and parent of children with ADHD, explores who protects students with ADHD when federal education policy feels uncertain. He explains that key disability protections remain enforceable including IDEA, ADA, and 504 plans—while noting that staffing shifts within federal oversight offices may slow complaint resolution. He then unpacks what this means for families and educators at the state and district level, how to escalate concerns when services are reduced, how to strengthen IEP meetings, and why true collaboration between parents, schools, and support professionals is essential for protecting vulnerable students.    Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA, AACC—known as Dr. Larry—is a pediatrician, father of three sons with ADHD, author, ADHD life coach and international speaker dedicated to helping individuals and professionals move from overwhelm to clarity and confidence. Drawing from clinical expertise and lived experience with ADHD, imposter syndrome, and anxiety, he has a special passion for supporting families and young adults to address generational trauma. In addition he brings his lived experience to medical students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals navigating stress, burnout, and identity challenges. Dr. Jones is the coauthor of Falling Through the Ceiling and the founder of TASTE of Success Coaching, where his mission is “turning ADHD from stigma to stability.”  

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____Many neurodivergent women are not struggling because they lack ability. They struggle because the systems around them were never designed for how their brains actually work.In this episode, Tracy talks with Stephanie Ray, a neurodivergent lawyer, coach, and founder of Growthset Coaching. Diagnosed with ADHD in her early 30s, Stephanie spent years succeeding on the surface while quietly struggling with memorization, rigid study methods, and performance pressure in law school and legal practice.Once she understood how her brain learns best, she stopped forcing traditional systems and built visual, movement-based, and story-driven approaches that actually worked. Tracy and Stephanie break down why standard study advice often fails ADHD learners and what makes information stick instead.They also cover imposter syndrome, accommodations, time blindness, and task initiation, along with practical strategies for studying, exam prep, and managing demanding careers. If you feel smart but still behind, this episode will help you see why and what to change.Resources: Website: https://www.growthsetcoaching.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-didomizio-ray-esq-75157347 Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem. That's why most strategies don't stick—they weren't designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It's a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits.

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week's episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you'll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Being a working parent is hard. But what about returning to work as abreastfeeding mother? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby hear from Patreonlisteners and offer some tips for pumping and returning to work.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Patreon stories [5:49]A difficult co-worker [16:20]Consistency is important [21:50]Logistics of returning to work [23:18]Stay relaxed [26:50]Pumping hack [27:35]Set up prior to returning to work [28:32]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/returning-to-work/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-for-pumping-at-work-2/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

"Most mental health issues don't come from damage. They come from imbalance." What if ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and even chronic gut issues were not "disorders"… but signs of a brain that developed out of balance? In this deep and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Robert Melillo, one of the world's leading experts in brain development, to talk about what's really happening inside the brain, especially in children who struggle to speak, focus, connect, or regulate emotions. We explore the idea of the disconnected brain, the role of the right and left hemispheres, why so many people are misunderstood, and why what looks like a "problem" might actually be a hidden gift. This episode challenges everything we've been taught about mental health, learning difficulties, and labels. It brings science, real stories, and a completely different way of seeing the brain. This conversation gave me chills and a lot of hope. If you've ever felt like something was "off", but no one could explain why, this episode might change the way you see yourself (and others) forever.   Timestamps  (00:04:50) – His son's ADHD diagnosis and the moment everything changed (00:08:10) – What a "disconnected brain" really means (00:11:45) – Why most mental health labels don't explain the real problem (00:15:40) – Why movement is the foundation of brain development (00:19:30) – How the right and left hemispheres develop differently (00:23:10) – Primitive reflexes and their impact on learning and behavior (00:27:30) – The real reason some children don't speak (00:31:20) – Autism, gifted brains, and hidden intelligence (00:35:40) – Why many autistic children know more than we imagine (00:39:10) – Being "trapped in a body you can't control" (00:42:30) – How parents can truly support and reconnect with their child (00:44:10) – Can the brain change? Healing, medication, and hope (00:49:20) – Gut health, immunity, and the brain connection (00:52:40) – What adults with anxiety and ADHD need to know (00:55:30) – Dr. Melillo's three life lessons about success and purpose (00:58:40) – Final message: your brain is not broken, it's adaptable Questions I Ask: What does a disconnected brain actually mean? How can a child be non-verbal and still be highly intelligent? What really causes autism and ADHD in brain development? What throws the brain off in childhood? Can the brain truly change at any age? Is medication necessary, or are we just treating symptoms? How can parents better support children who struggle? What would you say to adults who recognize themselves in this? In This episode You'll learn: What a "disconnected brain" really means (in simple words). Why autism and ADHD are often linked to gifted brains. The real reason some children don't speak. How movement shapes brain development. Why medication manages symptoms, but doesn't fix the root. And how the brain can change at any age. Get in Touch: Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com

Finally Hopeful for Fixing Depression with Dr. James Greenblatt and host Dr. Ben Weitz.   [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights Functional Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. James Greenblatt In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Dr. James Greenblatt, an expert in functional psychiatry. They discuss the principles of functional psychiatry, which focuses on finding the root causes of mental health issues by examining genetics, biochemistry, nutrition, and lifestyle factors. Dr. Greenblatt shares insights on the role of nutritional deficiencies in mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. He highlights key nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and essential fatty acids, and discusses the benefits of low-dose lithium. Practical approaches to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management for improving mental health are also covered, along with the integration of specific supplements and neurotransmitter support in treatment plans.   00:28 Meet Dr. James Greenblatt: Pioneer in Functional Psychiatry 01:51 Understanding Functional Psychiatry 03:43 Debunking the Neurotransmitter Theory of Depression 05:52 Biological Drivers of Depression 07:21 Diagnostic Approaches in Functional Psychiatry 08:56 The Role of Nutritional Deficiencies in Mental Health 12:54 Hormonal Influences on Depression 14:28 The Gut-Brain Connection 20:47 Nutritional Supplements for Mood Disorders 24:55 Identifying the Need for Flax Oil 25:12 The Role of Amino Acids in Psychiatry 27:32 Using Minerals for Mental Health 28:08 Exploring the Benefits of Lithium 29:53 Herbal Remedies for Depression 35:34 The Importance of Lifestyle Factors 41:56 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health 44:17 The Role of Medication in Psychiatry 45:30 Conclusion and Resources Dr. James Greenblatt is a pioneer in using the Functional Medicine model in helping patients with psychiatric disorders.  He is regarded as the leading expert on the clinical application of low dose lithium for mental health. Dr. Greenblatt has written nine books, including his newest book, Finally Hopeful, and the bestsellers Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD, Answers to Anorexia, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal, and Nutritional Lithium: The Untold Tale of a Mineral That Transforms Lives and Heals the Brain.  In 2019, he founded Psychiatry Redefined, a leading educational platform training clinicians worldwide in functional and integrative psychiatry and he offers a range of excellent courses. His website is jamesgreenblattmd.com Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

Today on the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Taylor Davies

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What if neurodiversity isn't a barrier to success, but a set of strengths that can shine in the right environment? In this episode, Julie sits down with Shea Belsky, an autistic leader, advocate, and tech professional, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about what neurodiversity really means, why accessibility is equity, and how workplaces and communities can better support neurodivergent individuals.Shea shares his “superpower” (attention to detail and tenacity), but also makes an important point: strengths only show up when people have the right support systems. Julie and Shea talk about the difference between mentorship vs sponsorship, why sponsorship is often the game-changer for career growth, and how companies can scale inclusive practices without making it feel complicated or performative.They also unpack the reality of unemployment and underemployment for neurodivergent people, what accessibility looks like beyond ramps and captions, and the simple mindset shift that can change everything: listen better, drop assumptions, and treat each person as an individual.In this episode, you'll learn:What “neurodiversity” includes (and why it's an umbrella, not one experience)Why neurodivergence can be innate or acquired (including cognitive changes after illness)The difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why sponsors change careersWhat accessibility actually means and why it matters in daily life and workHow to support neurodivergent people in your workplace and your communityWhy “if you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person” is the truthHow to challenge stereotypes in your own corner of the worldConnect with Shea Shea's best place to connect is LinkedIn (search “Shea Belsky”, he says there's only one!). Julie also links his website and contact info in the show notes.Julie's Closing Reminder If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it, because conversations like this create real change. And as always… go confidently in the direction of your dreams.Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

You've heard of burnout. But what if the real crisis starts long before the breaking point? In this short opener, host Stacie introduces allostatic load — the scientific term for the cumulative "wear and tear" the body accumulates under chronic, unresolved stress. It's not a bad week. It's what happens when the body never fully recovers, and the nervous system learns to treat survival mode as its new normal. Research shows women carry a disproportionate allostatic burden — driven not just by biology, but by the invisible labor, emotional weight, and systemic pressures that don't clock out at 5pm. And for leaders and HR professionals, this matters: what often looks like a performance problem in your workforce may actually be a health signal hiding in plain sight. This episode opens a series that follows allostatic load where it leads — into autoimmune disease, hormonal disruption, ADHD, and what it truly costs women, leaders, and organizations when we keep misreading the signal. Under 5 minutes. But it might change how you see everything else. Stacie Origins of the Term The concept of allostasis — meaning "stability through change" — was first introduced by neurobiologist Peter Sterling and epidemiologist Joseph Eyer in 1988 to describe how the brain dynamically recalibrates internal physiological systems in anticipation of environmental demands, rather than simply reacting to them. Building on this foundation, neuroscientist Bruce McEwen and physiologist Eliot Stellar coined the term allostatic load in 1993, defining it as the cumulative physiological "wear and tear" the body experiences when allostatic systems are chronically activated, fail to shut off, or never perform normally. McEwen later described this as "the price of adaptation" — the physiological cost the body pays for sustained attempts to manage chronic stress. The Biological Cascade: What Happens in the Body When the brain perceives a stressor — real or anticipated — it activates two primary physiological systems: the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary (SAM) axis, which releases catecholamines (adrenaline, noradrenaline), and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which releases glucocorticoids, primarily cortisol. In the short term, these responses are adaptive and protective. However, under conditions of chronic, unresolved stress, this cascade remains activated. Over time, the brain and organ systems undergo measurable physiological changes: ↑  Elevated cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine (neuroendocrine markers) ↑  Elevated inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), fibrinogen ↑  Dysregulated blood pressure, lipid levels, glycated hemoglobin (metabolic markers) ↓  DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the protective counterpart to cortisol A 2001 landmark study using the MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging demonstrated that higher allostatic load scores at baseline were significantly associated with increased 7-year mortality risk and declines in both cognitive and physical functioning. A comprehensive 2020 systematic review of 267 studies confirmed that allostatic load and allostatic overload are robustly associated with poorer physical and mental health outcomes across a wide range of conditions.

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, I'm talking with Cassie Blakely about curiosity, self-compassion, and finding connection even in our hardest moments. We dive into mental health, ADHD, parenting, and how to move from shame to self-love. Cassie shares practical tools for navigating emotions, staying curious without judgment, and building a support system that works for you. Whether you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just looking for ways to show up for yourself, this conversation is full of hope, insight, and encouragement.Tune in to learn:How to approach your emotions with curiosity, not judgmentWays to support yourself during depressive or anxious momentsPractical strategies for parenting, ADHD, and mental wellnessHow small human connections can make a big impactCassie's wisdom reminds us that it's okay to feel everything, to keep trying, and to always show up for yourself first.Learn More About Cassie Blakely: https://www.warriorparentconsulting.com/

Brittni sits down with photographer and author Scott Proposki to talk about building a creative business that lasts. With 27 years of experience and clients like National Geographic and HBO, Scott shares how shifting from selling photos to selling experience transformed his career. He opens up about discovering ADHD, writing Camera Focus, and creating systems that allowed him to scale a seven-figure photography company. This episode is a deep dive into mindset, resilience, and practical strategies creatives can use to build sustainable success.   Resources: The Meeting Place Membership Rock The Reels 1:1 Coaching Free Client Welcome Guide Additional Trainings and Resources Connect with Brittni: Follow me on the Gram - @brittni.schroeder Join my Facebook Group  Visit my website Subscribe to my Youtube You can find the complete show notes here: https://brittnischroeder.com/podcast/camera-focused-with-scott-proposki    

Ever wonder why seeing another neurodivergent person succeed can literally change your life? This week, David and Isabelle bring you the second half of their conversation with Jesse Sanchez, Executive Director of the Neurodiversity Alliance, and it goes deep. They're talking about the kind of mentorship that doesn't happen in an office—it happens in moments of "wait, you do that too?" They also get brutally honest about why neurodivergence isn't just a rich kid's diagnosis, it's an intergenerational survival story that intersects with race, class, incarceration, and educational access in ways we desperately need to talk about.Missed Part 1 of this conversation? Catch up here.Jesse shares his own story: growing up with a single mom who left home at nine, a father in federal prison, navigating the world as a first-gen, low-income, multiracial kid—and how none of the incredible educational access programs he benefited from ever addressed the neurodivergent piece. David drops the "glasses metaphor" that'll make you rethink everything. And Isabelle connects the dots between pulling all-nighters, calling it a moral failing, and why our school system was literally designed to create worker bees during the Industrial Revolution (spoiler: neurodivergent brains were never meant to fit that mold).If you've ever felt like an imposter for doing things differently, this episode is your permission slip to stop hiding!Here's what's coming your way:Why real mentorship is exposure to a reality you didn't know existed—not instructions on how to succeedHow seeing a successful neurodivergent person changes the way you view yourself (and why that matters more than any advice)The intersectionality we're not talking about: neurodivergence, unemployment, incarceration, economic insecurity, and social justiceJesse's powerful story of intergenerational neurodivergence and why he's bringing neuro-inclusive practices to NYC public schoolsWhy your all-nighters aren't a character flaw—they're an accommodation (and how that reframe changes everything)The glasses metaphor: imagine never getting glasses until your 30s. That's undiagnosed ADHD.What Jesse would tell his 5-year-old self entering the school system (grab tissues for this one)-------Wait—What's That? Here are some of the terms and people mentioned in this episode explained:Mentorship (the real kind): Not lectures about success—it's living life together and taking the behaviors you like while leaving the rest. It's "try my biscuits and gravy" energy. Exposing someone to a reality they didn't have before.Normalization: Making something feel normal by seeing it modeled by others. When you see another neurodivergent person succeed while doing things differently, it normalizes your own approach and reduces shame.Moral Failing: The story undiagnosed neurodivergent people tell themselves: "I pull all-nighters because I'm lazy/broken/bad"—instead of recognizing it as an accommodation for how your brain works.Accommodation: A strategy that helps you work with your brain instead of against it. Pulling an all-nighter isn't cheating—it's an accommodation. Just like glasses.Intergenerational Neurodivergence: ADHD and other neurodivergent traits often run in families. Jesse talks about his mom's undiagnosed ADHD and how neurodivergence intersects with intergenerational trauma and survival.Intersectionality: How different identities (race, class, neurodivergence) overlap and create unique experiences. Jesse emphasizes how neurodivergence intersects with being low-income, first-gen, Latino—and how that's overlooked in social justice work.Social Capital: The networks and resources you access through community. The neurodivergent community shares social capital—connecting first-gen students with Ivy League students, leveling the playing field.The School System's Origins: Our current education system was designed during the Industrial Revolution to create efficient worker bees for factories. Everything from the bells to the desks to the subjects was built for output and performance—not for neurodivergent brains. Learn more about the factory model of education: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory_model_school-------

In this episode, Stephen Martin discusses the challenges dyslexic entrepreneurs face when it comes to self-promotion and selling their services. He highlights the common struggle of translating their skills and value into effective communication, leading to a lack of confidence in selling themselves. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's perspective and simplifying the message to bridge the gap between the seller and the buyer. Stephen also introduces a course designed to help dyslexics improve their self-promotion skills.TakeawaysDyslexics often excel at selling others but struggle with self-promotion.The issue is often a lack of belief in oneself rather than a lack of skill.Dyslexia can be viewed as a communication challenge rather than an intelligence issue.Over-explaining can confuse potential buyers and hinder sales.Simplifying the message is crucial for effective communication.Perfectionism can block clarity in sales conversations.Selling is about translating your value to the customer.Understanding your audience's level of knowledge is essential.Clarity in what you're offering builds trust with potential buyers.Courses and resources can help dyslexics improve their selling skills.Dyslexia, self-promotion, selling, confidence, entrepreneurship, communication, business, marketing, personal branding, overcoming challenges, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderaddednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Keisha "TK" Dutes discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop is intersecting with education, activism, community work, and more.The conversation highlights a Princeton University course on women in Hip-Hop, rapper Nur-D's stand against ICE in Minneapolis, the legacy of Houston's Michael "5000" Watts, and the GRAMMY win for Fyutch and his daughter Aura V in the children's music category.If you think Hip Hop has lost its depth, its politics, or its power — this segment helps make the case that you're just not looking in the right places.(Excerpted from the weekly "Hip Hop Can Save America!" livestream.)---My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/bookThe Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.comSupport this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

If the idea of SOPs makes you want to shut your laptop and walk away, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Glenda sits down with systems and Google tools expert Adrienne Farrow to break down what SOPs actually are, why they matter for travel advisors, and how to create them without overcomplicating your business. They talk candidly about ADHD brains, delegation resistance, and the hidden cost of “it's just easier to do it myself.” This episode shows you how to start documenting what you already do, use simple screen recordings instead of long documents, and build systems that support delegation, consistency, and growth without killing your creativity. If you want a business that does not fall apart when you step away, this is where it starts. Connect with Adrienne: https://www.adriennefarrow.com/ SOP Workshop with Adrienne , Special coupon at checkout! https://store.adriennefarrow.com/products/systematize-with-sops-workshop?variant=46070315581618 Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs: Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss recent research about ADHD and their concerns related to MAHA's intent to influence treatment recommendations. Read the article from ADDitude Magazine here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

In this episode, Mike and Ryan walk through the core questions parents often ask about independence, responsibility, and executive functioning in kids with ADHD—using the framework developed in Mike's recent book and workbook.Rather than focusing on behavior management or short-term strategies, the conversation centers on how internal skills develop over time and how parents can support that development in realistic, age-appropriate ways.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[00:03:33] Executive Functioning Playbook Framework[00:07:00] Internal Skills Vs Behavior[00:12:55] Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Screens[00:16:57] Motivation, Burnout, Expectations[00:18:40] Mental Movies And Self-Evaluation

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Feeling quick to anger or stuck in constant conflict with your child? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we'll explore how leading with curiosity can help parents slow down, regulate emotions, and understand what's really driving their complex kids' behavior. Press play to learn how getting curious can restore calm, connection, and clarity to your home. What to expect in this episode:Why leading with curiosity helps parents regulate their own emotions before reactingHow slowing down to understand context can change problem-solving outcomesWhat “get curious, not furious” really means in day-to-day parenting momentsThe role emotional regulation plays in making tactical solutions more effectiveWays curiosity strengthens compassion, connection, and long-term independenceRelated Links:EP108: Why Kids Resist Help and How To Change Ithttps://impactparents.com/why-kids-resist-help/EP114:Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Homehttps://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parentshttps://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent/EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aimhttps://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

In today's episode, we're talking about ADHD that looks like overwhelmed and under-functioning: when your brain gets so flooded that it can't prioritize, and instead of choosing a next step… it shuts down.You'll learn what overwhelm really is in the context of ADHD (total cognitive, emotional, and/or sensory flooding), why “freeze” can be a very real nervous system response, and how this pattern often develops especially for those who grew up criticized, emotionally unsafe, unsupported, or chronically overwhelmed. If you've ever thought, “I'm not hyper—I'm stuck,” this episode is for you.We'll break down the common pattern: Overwhelm → Freeze → UnderfunctioningNot because you don't care, but because your system can't handle the load.Then we move into gentle, practical ways to “thaw” without bullying yourself:Name it and accept it (without shame)Use safe, doable movement to activate your systemShrink the cognitive load (two essentials, tiny timers, one-minute starts)Borrow someone else's brain (ask for help, then obey)Reduce decisions wherever possiblePractice deep self-compassion as the pathway to changeFinally, we talk about when to get extra support—especially trauma-informed therapy and nervous-system-based approaches like EMDR or somatic work.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.