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Neurodevelopmental disorder marked by difficulty focusing, or excessive activity and impulsive behavior

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    The Documentary Podcast
    BBC OS Conversations: Living with ADHD

    The Documentary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 24:21


    The exact cause is unknown, but the mental health condition ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects millions of lives around the world. Symptoms include hyperactive behaviour and maintaining concentration. To understand its effect a little more, we brought people together who are living with it. Two mothers in Kenya and the UK share their experiences of bringing up children with the condition. Host James Reynolds also hears from two couples living with ADHD in Nigeria and the United States, and rapper Jude MI Abaga.

    Having Funlessness with Jen Kirkman

    This week: Jen talks about MTV News hosted by Kurt Loder being canceled and the shockwaves it sent through Generation-X, hot gossip about models dating writers from the WGA picket lines, throwing out ADHD medication by mistake, going to Target with a friend to cure a depressed day, and more! Go to Patreon to hear this episode in it's entirety (60-90 minutes) and without ads: patreon.com/jenkirkmanTo join Jen's free newsletter go here: http://www.jenkirkman.com/newsletterTo stream or buy Jen's last comedy album (2022) “OK, GEN-X” go here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/OKGenXINTo shop Jen's merchandise store go here: http://jenkirkman.merchcentral.comTo buy Jen a coffee go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JenkirkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Tim Ferriss Show
    #673: Dr. Nora Volkow — Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    The Tim Ferriss Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 94:10


    Brought to you by Athletic Greens's AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, House of Macadamias delicious and nutritious nuts, and Eight Sleep's Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. Nora D. Volkow, MD, is Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health. NIDA is the world's largest funder of scientific research on the health aspects of drug use and addiction. Dr. Volkow's work has been instrumental in demonstrating that drug addiction is a brain disorder. As a research psychiatrist, Dr. Volkow pioneered the use of brain imaging to investigate how substance use affects brain functions. In particular, her studies have documented how changes in the dopamine system affect the functions of brain regions involved with reward and self-control in addiction. She has also made important contributions to the neurobiology of obesity, ADHD, and aging.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Eight Sleep's Pod Cover is the easiest and fastest way to sleep at the perfect temperature. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking to offer the most advanced (and user-friendly) solution on the market. Simply add the Pod Cover to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. It also splits your bed in half, so your partner can choose a totally different temperature.Go to EightSleep.com/Tim and save $250 on the Eight Sleep Pod Cover. Eight Sleep currently ships within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia.*This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1 by Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and 5 free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That's up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*This episode is also brought to you by House of Macadamias delicious and nutritious nuts! I love macadamia nuts and have been enjoying them often since keto expert Dr. Dominic D'Agostino recommended them on the podcast in 2015. They taste great, and with more healthy, monounsaturated fat than both olive oil and avocados, 27% fewer carbs than almonds, and more than 50% fewer carbs than cashews, they're the perfect low-carb, keto-friendly, nutty snack. In fact, I just ate a handful of lightly white-chocolate-covered macadamias about an hour ago to keep me going through the afternoon until dinner. And I will say this: ​House of Macadamias produces the best-tasting macadamia nuts I've ever eaten… by far.​Now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast can use code TIM20 to get 20% off all orders and a free box of their best-selling Namibian sea-salted macadamia nuts worth $35! If these are not the best macadamia nuts you have ever eaten, House of Macadamias will give a full 100% refund, guaranteed.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Barbell Medicine Podcast
    Episode #226: ADHD with Dr. James McGough

    Barbell Medicine Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 59:56


    On this week's podcast, Dr. Feigenbaum is joined by Dr. James McGough a psychiatrist and expert in ADHD for a discussion about diagnosis, treatment, and ADHD in sport. www.barbellmedicine.com Dr. McGough's book: https://rb.gy/9heg9 Podcast on Belts: https://on.soundcloud.com/wE8Xt Seminars: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BarbellMedicine?themeRefresh=1 Sponsors: https://generalleathercraft.com/ https://vuoriclothing.com/pages/pod_bbm_sp23 (get 20% off your first order) Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/contact-us-coaching-inquiry/ For more of our stuff: App: https://tinyurl.com/muus5pfn Podcasts: goo.gl/X4H4z8 Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Instagram: @austin_barbellmedicine @jordan_barbellmedicine @leah_barbellmedicine @vanessa_barbellmedicine @untamedstrength @derek_barbellmedicine @hassan_barbellmedicine @charlie_barbellmedicine @alex_barbellmedicine @tomcampitelli @joe_barbellmedicine @rheece_barbellmedicine @cam_barbellmedicine @claire_barbellmedicine @ben_barbellmedicine @cassi.niemann @caleb_barbellmedicine Email: info@barbellmedicine.com Supplements/Templates/Seminars: www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/ Forum: forum.barbellmedicine.com/

    ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
    EP. 229: A Strength-Focused Approach to Relationships with Psychotherapist, Anita Robertson, LCSW

    ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 90:33


    If you've ever wished for a compass to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD relationships, look no further than psychotherapist Anita Robertson and her book, ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD. Anita's book, is built around what she calls the five pillars. These pillars –praise, growth mindset, games, positive acceptance, and acknowledgement– provide a much-needed foundation for couples to return to whenever they find themselves drifting apart. Anita's work stands out because it creates a bridge of empathy between partners, allowing them to recognize that ADHD is not a character failing but simply a difference in brain wiring. By providing this awareness and understanding, she equips couples with the tools to nurture their strengths, communicate effectively, and ultimately create a thriving partnership. Join me this episode for an encouraging and strengths-focused conversation with Anita that will revolutionize the way you navigate relationships as an ADHD couple. Resources: Website: www.anitarobertson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingresiliency Instagram and TikTok: @strengthinyourmind  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anitarobertson  

    10% Happier with Dan Harris
    601: Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious

    10% Happier with Dan Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 67:20


    Welcome to Round II of the Meditation Party. The feedback we got from our first episode was overwhelmingly positive, so we're going for it again. Meditation Party is an experiment we're running with a chattier format – more of a morning zoo vibe, but way deeper, of course. The real agenda here is to show that meditation doesn't have to be a solo death march; it is vastly enhanced by having friends. Dan's co-hosts in this episode are his two close friends: the great meditation teachers Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren. Sebene Selassie is based in Brooklyn and describes herself as a “writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo.” She teaches meditation on the Ten Percent Happier app and is the author of a great book called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is based in Toronto and is also a writer and meditation teacher who co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Dan Harris. Jeff also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast.In this episode, we talk to Jeff about what it's like to be a meditation teacher who has ADHD. And even if you don't have ADHD, there's a lot of practical value to this conversation, because we all have unruly minds, and Jeff has found some great ways to work with this condition. We also take listener questions, discussing topics like drugs. Specifically, psychedelics — and whether you're violating Buddhist precepts if you take them. We also talk about how frustrating it can be to repeatedly wake up from distraction in meditation. And finally, we have a segment talking about the stuff we're psyched about right now… in which Sebene sings for us. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-601See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Balance with Sam Podcast
    231. scared of rejection? the truth about RSD and ADHD

    Balance with Sam Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 9:16


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    I Have ADHD Podcast
    How to Navigate a Later-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis

    I Have ADHD Podcast

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later May 23, 2023 33:02


    Do you feel like you received an ADHD diagnosis late in life? There is no clinical definition of “late.” Age plays no part in it. It is entirely based on your perception. If this is you, there can be a range of emotions and new stages of growth that you experience after gaining clarity in this area.You may have heard of the five stages of grief. Well, this episode covers the four stages, or emotions, of a late ADHD diagnosis. These include relief, confusion, grief, and restructuring.You could experience these in different orders and come back to some more than once. If you take nothing else away from this episode, please understand that however you feel is valid.No matter your age or season in life, it is a privilege to receive an actual diagnosis to better understand and embrace the fullness of who you are.If you are looking for a place to get started discovering this new side of you, come join my group coaching program FOCUSED.Come hang out with me on Instagram HERE. 

    ClutterBug Podcast - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home
    Diagnosing ADHD in Adults with Dr. Heather Brannon | Clutterbug Podcast # 174

    ClutterBug Podcast - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 42:04


    I am joined by the wonderful Dr. Heather Brannon, co-founder of Greenville ADHD Specialists.  Dr. Brannon explains and helps us understand what ADHD really is and the best way to treat it!    Check out the Greenville ADHD Specialist website here: https://greenvilleadhd.com/ Watch Dr. Brannon's Ted Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_brannon_recognizing_adhd_in_adults?language=en     You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/    

    Father Knows Something
    71: Father Knows: When to Quit

    Father Knows Something

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 47:49


    Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Real People. Real Stories. Real Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and maybe a couple of millennials chiming in from time to time to add their takes. This weeks episode has your favorite dad, Jerry, discussing some write ins that question when to quit. Whether its a relationship thats experienced cheating or stressing about where you live.. sometimes it's hard to know when to quit. This week has some write-ins that could use your advice so be sure to join us in the comments! Partners: Fabric by Gerber Life: Meetfabric.com/FKS Our P.O. Box: Father Knows Something. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA. 90036 Follow up on Instagram @ Father Knows Something Submit your write-in to dad & siblings! https://forms.gle/aSMAnkrLf8TJ35BAA Give us an update!! https://forms.gle/6CP9KoWvJ4NMKewa7 Video version available on YouTube: YouTube.com/fatherknowssomething Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you would give for advice!

    ADHD reWired
    484 | Storytelling, Acceptance, & ADHD with Kim Alexander

    ADHD reWired

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 55:18


    In this episode, Eric is joined by Kim Alexander!  Kim is a clinical social worker turned stay-at-home mom.  After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 53, she enrolled in ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups.  Furthering her ADHD journey, at the time of recording, she became involved as a peer mentor, or “ADDmin” for the coaching groups.  In between parenting three kids (who all have ADHD,) Kim enjoys storytelling, political activism, skiing, or anything involving snow.  She is also a competitive acapella singer who has won three international medals with her show chorus!  On today's show, you'll hear Eric and Kim talk about inattentive ADHD, Kim's experience and what she learned going through the coaching groups, how the pandemic affected her, and the positive impacts of self-acceptance and letting go of self-judgment.  Then, you'll get to hear Kim narrate a short story she wrote, her passion for storytelling, her unique family experiences, and her hopes for others with ADHD who hear her story.   Questions/Topics:  [00:01:10] Introducing Kim  [00:02:12] Dear ADHD…  [00:04:18] What brought Kim back to seek out an ADHD diagnosis and start working on ADHD management?  [00:14:15] Kim takes us on her journey of the last 12 months  [00:17:29] Over the last year, what are some changes Kim has observed and experienced after going through ArC?  [00:19:40] Self-acceptance, self-compassion, and being a mom  [00:26:41] “I'm not going to have anything interesting to share.”  [00:28:51] Opening up on feelings of “not enough” [00:36:56] Long-term planning. bucket lists, and The Moth [00:40:25] Kim shares her moth story  [00:45:57] Kim on storytelling and her unique experience [00:48:55] Eric asks Kim to “sing” out the show  [00:51:16] Closing Thoughts 

    Superpowers School Podcast - Productivity Future Of Work, Motivation, Entrepreneurs, Agile, Creative
    E94: Productivity - Beyond the To-Do List: Productivity Tools, Tips and Books - Erik Fisher (Podcast Host / Productivity Expert)

    Superpowers School Podcast - Productivity Future Of Work, Motivation, Entrepreneurs, Agile, Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 25:42


    Rebel Whitecoat Podcast|Anxiety Relief|Empowerment|Spirituality
    Chloe Deutscher // Psychedelic Medicine for ADHD, Anxiety, & Depression & the Mind Blowing Research & Future Use of Psychedelics

    Rebel Whitecoat Podcast|Anxiety Relief|Empowerment|Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 42:56


    Chloe is a chemical engineer who has dedicated her career to the intersection of science, consciousness, and mental health. She has been a long-time advocate for the transformative power of psychedelic medicine. In addition to her work in psychedelic manufacturing, Chloe also shares her knowledge and experience in the fields of biohacking, mental health, and psychedelics on social media. She is particularly focused on empowering individuals to overcome a wide range of mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, and depression to ultimately unlock the highest version of themselves. Highlights from this episode: Chloe addresses the typical fears around psychedelic use and how to shift your perspective in order to use them in a positive healing way Healing trauma with psilocybin and MDMA The recent research on psychedelic use for major depressive disorder and PTSD Microdosing vs macrodosing Microdosing for ADHD focus How to prepare for a psychedelic journey What a Ayahuasca journey is like and how it can be beneficial for trauma and emotional healing Connect with Chloe on IG or Tiktok: @chloebiohacks Sources mentioned on the show: tripsitters.org thethirdwave.co Thank you Chloe!!!   All podcast interview inquiries can be emailed to kellyrompelcoaching@gmail.com

    Around the Barrel with Jack Daniel's
    Matt Porter's Journey to ADHD Whiskey

    Around the Barrel with Jack Daniel's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 36:55


    Our enjoyment of so many things in this life tends to come about as a result of happy accidents. Then again, the creation of so many things, like whiskey, came about the same way. They can also emerge from putting aside one pursuit only to pick up another. On this episode, we talk with Matt Porter of the popular YouTube channel, ADHD Whiskey, about how putting down the fishing pole led him to picking up a tasting glass, about how chasing flavor isn't always the key to enjoying a new whiskey and about how he's still not entirely certain Lynchburg, Tennessee, isn't a theme park dedicated to all good things Around the Barrel.

    Middle Ground Podcast
    NEUROTYPICAL VS NEURODIVERGENT IN RELATIONSHIPS

    Middle Ground Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 44:33


    Hello, hello and happy Monday! Jo and Caroline are back on the mics discussing what it's like living with people with ADHD. They give stories, share tips, and more on how to feel less alone on both sides of their relationship. Tune in to listen!

    Cycle Chats
    Managing ADHD with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke

    Cycle Chats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 29:13


    In this episode, we are speaking with a woman who is here to guide students and adults with ADHD, learn how to better understand their unique brains so that they can reach their full potential. It's Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke! We talk about what ADHD is, the misconceptions about ADHD, and the late diagnosis of ADHD in women. We also dive into the symptoms we come up against that will lead women to looking into an official diagnosis PLUS how we can care for those who have ADHD. Listen to Todays Episode to Learn About: -getting passion from personal experience -women hiding their ADHD and the stigma between the sexes -what is ADHD (the different types) -the ADHD diagnosis process (how long it takes and what the process is) -the first step to take in your ADHD journey -symptoms of ADHD in men and women -how do we start managing ADHD -how the ADHD brain functions -ADHD and caffeine -is there a connection between social media and ADHD -Emily and Stephanie's PSA if not doing other peoples prescription drugs (adderall stories) -Janina's process with her clients Sync up with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke: Instagram: @ADHD_Empowerment_Coaching Website: www.adhdempowermentcoaching.com

    Crafty Ass Female
    Episode 203: Scrapbooking: Basic Tools and Supplies

    Crafty Ass Female

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 54:25


    Join me as I talk to Carol Anne and Carrie about how and why they got started scrapping, and as we share some of our 60+ years of combined experience with you! Topics we cover include: * How to kickstart your own scrapbooking by seeking out inspiration from others * After the basics, what are some of your essential extras when you go to create? * Figuring out what kind of scrapbooker you want to be Annie's Kit Clubs! a HUGE thank you to Annie's Kit Clubs for sponsoring today's episode and the launch of season 10 of Crafty Ass Female! I've been loving the fabric they sent, so make sure to check them out at https://annieskitclubs.com/ and use code CRAFTY50 Whether you like crocheting, quilting, knitting or other crafts, Annie's has a club for you. Get a new shipment every month with supplies and instructions to make something beautiful. Try today for 50% off your first kit by using code: CRAFTY50 Find out more about Awesome Ladies Live at awesomeladieslive.com (https://awesomeladieslive.com) Our guests: Carrie is an avid paper lover, obsessed with books, a foodie but not snobby, an ADHD survivor, and a ragey intersectional feminist that is hopeful feminism can save the world. Carol Anne is a long-time multi-format scrapbooker and cardmaker, who enjoys adding humor, honesty, and song lyrics to her layouts. Despite her quiet affect, she has been known to express an opinion or three when asked.

    Shawn Ryan Show
    #59 Dr. Michael Bagnell - Neurologist Unlocks Human Brain and Reveals Tips to Improve Mental Health

    Shawn Ryan Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 147:18


    Dr. Michael Bagnell is a Functional Neurologist and Chiropractic Physician who specializes in brain-based healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Bagnell breaks down the intricacies of the "default mode network" and how the body can be rehabilitated by retraining the brain. Dr. Bagnell explains how memory and trauma inform one another. Shawn & Dr. Bagnell discuss the root of conditions like ADHD, PTSD, and anxiety. He also touches on a surprising new field of research that involves a Dolphin's unique ability to "echolocate" different issues in humans. If you want to optimize your brain health, this episode is for you. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://shopify.com/shawn https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://bubsnaturals.com - USE CODE "SHAWN" https://learshawn.com - CALL 800-741-0551 Information contained within Lear Capital's website is for general educational purposes and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Consult with your tax attorney or financial professional before making an investment decision. Dr. Michael Bagnell Links: Practice - https://www.bagnellbraincenter.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bagnell_brain_center Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Unpopular Opinion
    Biden Is the New Reagan (and Other Hot Takes)

    Unpopular Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 64:44


    Adam and Jeff talk unpopular opinions about Joe Biden, ADHD, John Wick, the Rock, and so much more!

    I'm Busy Being Awesome
    Episode 200: Celebrating 200 – Key Lessons and Listener Favorites

    I'm Busy Being Awesome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 36:56


    In This Episode, You Will Hear Paula's reflection on the journey of creating 200 episodes The inspiration for episode 200, specifically A highlight reel of listener favorites and key takeaways  Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast (In Order Of Appearance) Episode #76: How Many Goals Should I Set? Episode #170: How To Make (And Stick To) A Routine With ADHD Episode #144: 3 Ways To Streamline Your Processes Episode #146: 10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Episode #172: Procrastination, ADHD, and The Intellectual Yes Episode #155: Four Steps To Help Perfectionism, Procrastination Episode #128: Discover 3 Simple Steps To Be More Resourceful With ADHD Episode #156: How to Increase Follow Through with ADHD Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

    The Goal Digger Podcast
    671: Use THIS 4-Part To-Do List Strategy to Manage Your Time Better

    The Goal Digger Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 48:46


    Are you feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and worried you're not making the most out of each day? I've been there. In fact, I was JUST there–like, last week–because my ADHD brain deeeefinitely doesn't love my constant tab-switching and Slack distractions from what I'm working on. (Who knew?!) But recently, I felt empowered to prioritize tasks, eliminate distractions, and create a laser-focused action plan to help me reach my goals… all because of this conversation I had with Ashley Alderson. Ashley, founder of The Boutique Hub, is a Midwestern mama who's busy as a bee and had to create systems around how she could get her work done so she could get back to life.  In our conversation, she gives us *loads* of helpful tips for small business owners to manage our time wisely, make the most out of each day, and embrace our inner CEO. Ready to start managing your time better and get MORE done in LESS time? Click PLAY on this episode where she teaches us her 4-part to-do list strategy NOW! GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM GOAL DIGGER SHOW NOTES   GET CREATOR SOURCE LEARN ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE BOUTIQUE HUB  

    The Diary Of A CEO by Steven Bartlett
    E249: No.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted!

    The Diary Of A CEO by Steven Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 101:02


    In this new episode Steven sits down with the American behavioural design expert, Nir Eyal. Nir's career has focused on behavioural engineering and helping businesses to develop habit-forming products. His work explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, and has earned him the label of “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology”. Since 2003, he has co-founded two technology companies, worked as a consultant in product design and taught as a lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir is the author of 2 bestselling books, ‘Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products' and 'Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.' In this conversation Nir and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to reclaim your time and attention. The importance of ‘time-boxing'. The real reasons that people become distracted. How our thinking about having finite willpower is wrong. Why our thinking about ADHD is wrong and needs to be fixed. Follow Nir: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BJR9uv Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL You can purchase Nir's books here: Indistractable: https://bit.ly/3pSfiwi Hook: https://bit.ly/42WDgW0 Watch the episodes on Youtube - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb⁠ Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ⁠ Twitter: ⁠http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q⁠ Telegram: ⁠http://bit.ly/3nJYxST⁠ Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Bluejeans: https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Zoe: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off

    Pharos Fit Podcast
    ADHD Coach Dan Crowdus on Fitness and Neurodiversity

    Pharos Fit Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 53:05


    Step into the captivating world of Dan Crowdus, a Pharos Member and ADHD coach whose mission it is to give others with ADHD the tools they need live a healthy and fulfilled life. Join him as he navigates the challenges of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with his concise yet powerful words, providing unique insights and strategies for managing ADHD while embracing physical fitness. Through captivating stories and practical tips, this podcast empowers listeners to harness their inner strength, conquer obstacles, and thrive in their own ADHD journey. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and enlightened.You can reach Dan at @adhdcoachdan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Winners Paradigm
    Episode 99 - How Therapy Can Be Effective with Dr. Julie Landry

    The Winners Paradigm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 33:55


    The Positivity Xperience
    Unlocking Your Potential: Understanding and Improving Executive Function

    The Positivity Xperience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 35:52


    Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that enables you to plan, organize, initiate, monitor, and adapt your behavior in order to achieve goals. It involves the higher-order control and regulation of other cognitive processes, allowing individuals to manage and coordinate their thoughts, actions, and emotions effectively. Executive function encompasses a range of mental abilities and skills that are essential for daily functioning. These include: Planning and organization: The ability to create a structured approach for achieving a goal, breaking it down into manageable steps, and determining the order in which tasks should be completed. Working memory: The capacity to temporarily hold and manipulate information in mind, allowing individuals to keep relevant information active while performing tasks or solving problems. Attentional control: The ability to focus and sustain attention on a specific task or stimuli, while filtering out distractions and irrelevant information. Cognitive flexibility: The capacity to adapt thinking and behavior in response to changing situations or demands. It involves shifting between different tasks or strategies and adjusting to new rules or perspectives. Inhibitory control: The ability to inhibit or suppress impulsive or automatic responses, allowing individuals to pause, think, and choose more appropriate behaviors or actions. Decision-making: The process of evaluating different options, weighing pros and cons, and selecting the most appropriate course of action based on desired goals and outcomes. Emotional regulation: The skill of managing and regulating emotions in order to appropriately respond to and cope with various situations. It involves recognizing and understanding one's own emotions and those of others, as well as effectively controlling emotional reactions. Executive function skills are crucial for academic and professional success, as well as for managing daily life tasks. They enable you to plan and prioritize tasks, stay organized, stay focused on goals, solve problems, make informed decisions, and regulate their behavior and emotions. While executive function abilities naturally develop throughout childhood and adolescence, they continue to mature into early adulthood. However, executive function can be impaired or disrupted due to various factors, such as brain injury, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's), or mental health conditions. Understanding executive function is important as it allows you to recognize and address challenges you may face in areas such as time management, organization, impulse control, and decision-making. By improving executive function skills, individuals can enhance their overall cognitive abilities, productivity, and adaptability in various aspects of life. Let's chat about it. Become A Patreon www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience For More Info: www.thepositivityxperience.com

    NFT 365: 1st Daily Podcast Minting NFTs
    418. I was WRONG about MEME Coins like $PEPE and $WEN and you are too!

    NFT 365: 1st Daily Podcast Minting NFTs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:51


    In this episode, Fanzo discusses his journey of understanding the nuances and cultural relevance of meme cryptocurrencies. He talks about the rise of meme coins like Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, and admits his initial misunderstanding about the Pepe coin, a cryptocurrency named after the Pepe the Frog meme. Fanzo reveals how he initially dismissed the Pepe coin due to its controversial history, but after a deep dive into the community and its motivations, he had a change of heart. He describes how he found a sense of shared identity and representation within the Pepe community. Fanzo's newfound understanding of the coin led him to watch a documentary about the original artist of Pepe, Matt Fury. He highly recommends this documentary titled "Feels Good Man" for anyone in the web 3.0 and NFT space as it provides insights into the digital world, art ownership, and the power of community. Fanzo stresses the importance of conducting one's own research and understanding risk tolerance before venturing into cryptocurrency. He likens the cryptocurrency space to a casino, emphasizing that the connection, identity, and community in cryptocurrency surpass the speculative nature often associated with the stock market. Finally, he discusses the potential intersection of NFTs and tokens, arguing that they can share in value, ownership, and execution. He refers to the ADHD coin he launched and the Winn Mint team's tokens as examples of this model in action. Key Takeaways: 1. The importance of understanding the cultural relevance and community behind meme coins. 2. How cryptocurrencies can provide shared identity and representation for its holders. 3. The recommendation of the documentary "Feels Good Man" for a better understanding of the digital art space. 4. The need for individual research and risk evaluation in the crypto space. 5. The potential of tokens and NFTs to collaborate and create shared value. Disclaimer: This episode is not financial advice. Always do your own research and understand your own risk tolerance before investing in any tokens or NFTs.

    All Home Care Matters
    The Co-Founders of Mirador Magazine Nikki Jardin & Tavé Fascé

    All Home Care Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 45:18


    All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome two incredible individuals as guest to the show and the Co-Founders of Mirador Magazine, Nikki Jardin and Tavé Fascé Drake.   About Nikki:   Nikki Jardin has meandered down a variety of paths throughout her life, resulting in a somewhat haphazard but ultimately rewarding work history. She loves traveling, being in nature, playing music, and sharing the wonder and beauty of the world through words and imagery.   About Tavé: Tavé Fascé Drake is an artistic director, writer, entertainer, and optimist. Having a mother who was diagnosed with MS at an early age informs much of her work, including earlier breeding and training of companion, therapy, and service dogs. She is also the proud mother of two grown daughters, speaks 4+ languages, and has ADHD.   Summary of Mirador Magazine:   Mirador Magazine is an ad-free, age-appropriate online and print publication for neurodivergent communities. Their growing readership includes those with various stages of dementia and people of all ages recovering from brain trauma such as concussion, TBI or stroke. They also have readers who experience chronic symptoms from autoimmune disease and people with autism and ADHD.   The pages include short features on nature, science, history and the people who make our world wonderful. Mirador Magazine is about making connections within oneself, with others and building community. Each page and online offering can be enjoyed alone or with family members and friends cross-generationally.  

    Launch it, Girl
    Ask Me Anything: How Do You Get More Done In A Day & Still Have Balance In Your Life

    Launch it, Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 21:06 Transcription Available


    In this new series called, “Ask Me Anything”, I'm answering specific questions from women in our community while also using it as an opportunity to highlight our incredible listeners. In this episode, I'm answering a question related to how I get more done in a day and how to make sure there's still balance in my day. This is a fun question for me to answer because as someone who has major ADD I have to be super diligent about my time management and the constraints I create to protect my fluidity as a woman, mom, and entrepreneur. Featured Question By: Jen FranklinConnect with Jen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinwellnessincWant your question featured on the podcast? Submit your question to hello@kinseymachos.com. We are currently enrolling for our June class of Launch Like A Queen! But space is limited. To be considered for this experience, begin the application process: www.kinseymachos.com/launchqueenHave you left a review yet? I would LOVE and appreciate your support so much if this podcast has impacted you in any way. All you have to do is go to https://kinseymachos.com/itunesDo not miss these highlights: 01:03 I just got off a coaching call with our Launch Like A Queen clients and a virtual implementation mastermind for our Female Founders Board clients. 01:35 This is the second, Ask Me Anything series01:52 I did a Facebook poll in our Category Queen Community based on literally the specific questions that you have. 02:11 The intent is also to highlight you because I want to bring more eyeballs to you. So the benefit of this podcast isn't for you to just learn but also we'd love to showcase you. 02:30 This question is from Jen Franklin. Jen is a client of ours and is a health coach. 02:38 She works with women after they have gone through cancer treatment. 03:18 So Jen asked, “How do you fit a multitude of tasks into your day when working towards a deadline and still have balance in your day and downtime?” 03:32 I am severely ADHD, more ADD. It's hard for me to get things done if the pressure or the passion isn't there. 04:24 As my team grows and my company grows, there are more people relying on me and so the deadlines have been a big thing. 04:50 For ADD people's brains like mine, I have to be really careful about context switching. 05:15 For a while, I thought it was the system that wasn't working. 05:23 I realized the problem was me. I was not following through on the system.05:53 So when we think about completing tasks or working toward a deadline, we have to build the space for that. 06:26 You can easily start to believe in things that it's important or it's a priority but everything is not a priority. 07:00 I'm thinking of completing three big tasks a day, and that's all I have ever put the capacity for my brain. 07:12 First of all, what I have to be committed to doing is having a plan for each day knowing what my tasks are and what my priorities are. 07:47 When I'm on working time, I have gotten better at turning it on focus. Removing the notifications off my phone and my computer. I...

    NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback and Neuropsychology
    Neurofeedback Efficacy Epilepsy, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety

    NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback and Neuropsychology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 0:59


    #neurofeedbackpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #efficacy #epilepsy #adhd #depression #anxiety John Mekrut Founder of The Balanced Brain Neurofeedback Training Center, joins Jay Gunkelman the man who has read over 500,000 brains scans, and Dr Mari Swingle The Author of the Best Selling Book iMinds on the Neurofeedback Podcast NeuroNoodle to discuss his experiences with Neurofeedback Practice in his almost 20 years of being in the field In this short clip from the show https://youtu.be/NMpMCkz2KR8 Jay Gunkelman discusses the efficacy of Neurofeedback on Epilepsy, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety https://www.thebalancedbrain.com/https://www.thebalancedbrain.com/our-team/john-mekrut/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuronoodle/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuronoodle/support

    The Fear Less Now
    ADHD in Women with Dr. Salome Masghati

    The Fear Less Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 60:12


    In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Salome Masghati about the role hormones and diet play in understanding the etiology and treatment of ADHD in women. Dr. Salome Masghati is a board certified Women's Health specialist with a special interest in functional medicine. She completed her residency in OBGYN and completed a fellowship in gynecological surgery. Her passion for functional medicine started during her residency and she has since trained under the best mentors to perfect her skills.  She particularly enjoys helping patients with resolving chronic disease, hormonal imbalances, underlying toxicity and nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Masghati believes that optimal health can not be achieved without evaluating lifestyle and environmental factors. She is committed to finding and addressing the root causes of the individual illness so that every person can achieve optimal wellness.

    Morning Microdose
    191. Connecting Mental Health and Food

    Morning Microdose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 10:45


    Our guest today is the brilliant Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, author, and nutrition specialist. Dr. Uma's book is called This is Your Brain on Food. It's a full guide to the surprising foods that fight things like depression, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and more.We go super cutting edge in this one as we talk about the undeniable relationship between our mental health and diet/nutrition.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode here.

    Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
    Breaking out of the 'What Do You Do?' Box

    Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 43:26


    This week, we explore the age-old question, "What do you do?" and the anxiety that it can cause. What started with Nikki doing her civic duty as a potential member on a jury leads us to discuss how this question can lead to us feeling boxed in, forced to express our identity through a job title. How do you answer this question differently, by sharing hobbies or passions that we enjoy, or aspects of our job that we find meaningful? These alternative answers can lead to more engaging conversations and can help all of us to reclaim our identity in a way that is more meaningful than just a job title. (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (02:43) - The ADHD Book Club (03:48) - 2023 De-Clutter Challenge (07:51) - Jobs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Unbabbled
    Dr. Michelle Beard: Part 2 - Accepting a Diagnosis | Season 5, Episode 9

    Unbabbled

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2023 54:48


    When a child receives a diagnosis, it can impact the entire family and bring on a variety of emotions and responses from parents. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Beard returns to the podcast to discuss a child receiving a diagnosis from the parent and care giver perspective. She touches on a variety of emotions that parents commonly report, ways parents can work through their emotions, ideas for self-care that are actually feasible, and gives resources for families going through the evaluation process. Whether your child has been newly diagnosed or you have had a diagnosis for years, we hope the tips and validation Dr. Beard provides in this episode will resonate with you.  Dr. Michelle Beard, Ph.D, is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She earned her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas, with a specialization in Counseling Psychology.  She completed her doctoral internship in the Houston Independent School District, where she provided counseling and conducted assessments of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, and other psychological and behavior disorders.  Dr. Beard has been in private practice in Houston, Texas since 2006 where she specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders.  She divides her practice between treating people who suffer from anxiety-related issues and assessing children, adolescents, and adults for ADHD, learning disabilities, and other psychological concerns. She is passionate about assisting parents and students in better understanding the ways in which they learn and can achieve success.    Links: Dr. Beard's Private Practice The Parish School Website Unbabbled on Instagram The Parish School on Instagram Support the show

    Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD
    57: Rewiring Stressed Out Brains with Svetlana Dubinsky

    Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 42:22


    Many parents of children with ADHD live in a state of chronic stress. Their nervous systems are on high alert all the time, just waiting for that next meltdown or phone call from the school or problem to occur.  In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Svetlana Dubinsky shares her expertise about how to rewire stressed out brains.  Svetlana is the founder and president of Mindset Shifts Happen Here. With over 30 years in the healthcare industry,  she is known for inspiring change and transformation through her organizations and the clients she has worked with. Svetlana has worked for and with the most recognizable organizations at the highest senior levels. Her partnerships have spanned many strategic focus areas. Her passion and purpose is to help individuals, organizations, leaders, and teams unlock their human potential. She holds an MBA in healthcare, is a certified Neurochange Solutions Consultant, and is a HeartMath Resilience Advantage Trainer. If you're a caregiver of a child with ADHD who feels stressed out, you definitely want to tune in to this powerful episode to discover how to break emotional addictions to stress and overwhelm.    Key Takeaways: [3:25] Svetlana's ADHD story [9:05] The first step to breaking an addiction to stress [14:50] What parents can do when they feel like they can't change [18:50] When someone is not able to see in imagery and only sees in black [23:43] How Svetlana's son is doing now [25:37] Changes other families are seeing [29:01] Why it's so hard to change mindsets [31:35] The benefits of moving to these elevated emotions [32:49] 3 types of stress [40:00] One thing listeners can do to take that first step   Memorable Moments: ”Our personality - the way we think, the way we act, and the way we feel - creates our personal reality or our life.” ”If you want to create a new life…if you want to create a new personal reality for yourself, you have to change your personality. You have to change how you think, how you act, and how you feel.” ”We become addicted to this life that we don't even like.” ”It's first of all becoming aware. That's the very first step. Without awareness, we become automatic.” ”If I'm aware of it, then I can change it.” ”When the thought can match the action, you're going to have a new experience.” ”If you can teach people why you're doing something and what you're doing, the how becomes easier.” ”We use meditation to change the belief system.” ”It's literally how we think, how we act, and how we feel that dictates everything.” ”No organism can live in emergency mode forever.” ”Chronic stress creates a PTSD brain.”     How to Connect with Svetlana Dubinsky: Website: https://www.mshh.org/who/      Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute    International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/  Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl   ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/  

    Motherhood in ADHD
    E189: Finding Support as an ADHD Mom: Cultivating Real-Life Friendships & Prioritizing Yourself

    Motherhood in ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 21:59


    Who's in your support circle?  Moms often put ourselves at the bottom of the list, including friendships and how we surround ourselves with support.  Yet, you need support just as much as your children do. You need real-life connections. You deserve rest and down time.  Cuz here's the truth: we can't regulate our own emotions when we're burnt out, worn down, and feeling alone. And when we can't regulate ourselves, guess who else isn't regulated while hitching a ride on your struggle bus… yup, your family. Yikes. Today we're talking all about why I started this all-inclusive annual luxury retreat & conference for ADHD moms and who this event is meant for. Here's your official invitation to join a welcoming group of moms in person to rest, hang out together, build your support system, and learn to take care of yourself.  Early bird registration starts today through May 31st, so grab your ticket here. The first few moms who register will be given the opportunity to register for one of the intimate VIP sessions, too! And if you can't make it this year, what will you do to take care of yourself? Because you deserve care, too. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-189-Support-for-ADHD-Mom-Friendship-prioritize-yourself

    Journey With Me Through ADHD: A Podcast for Kids
    The Power of Water & Awareness of Tricky Transitions

    Journey With Me Through ADHD: A Podcast for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 7:03


    Hey Everyone!!  I have missed talking with you guys these last few weeks! I was on vacation in Mexico and brought back a validated nugget of knowledge that is helpful for our ADHD brains and I wanted to speak on how it can feel tricky to transition back into the swing of things when you've been away, your schedule is changed, or you just need to go from one task to another! I felt this a lot when I was trying to get back into my routine after returning from Mexico! In this episode, you will hear me talk about all of the benefits of WATER! It's amazing calming tool right at our fingertips! Being by the ocean all week when I was away really gave me a sense of how truly calming that simple sound of water is! It was the most relaxed I have felt in years! That got me thinking...water is such a great tool for our ADHD brains in so many ways! Making sure you are well hydrated with water will reduce brain fog and even help with working memory and energy levels for productivity. If you live by any body of water and you feel dysregulated, you can make it a habit to take trips to physically feel the calming mind and body effects of simply being near water. If you don't live by a body of water, you can simply use the water in your home to splash your face when those emotions run high, or hop in the shower as a regulation technique and as an added bonus, showers can spark your brilliantly creative mind too. I get some of my best ideas in the shower! LOL!  You'll also hear me talk about transitions in this episode, but we just scratch the surfact as next week we will dive deeper into this struggle! The first step is always to simply practice self-awareness of the struggle! This is a great conversation starter to investigate different areas of life, different environments, or even day to day task switching that feels extra hard sometimes. We need to identify before any growth can be made!  Don't forget to check out the great program I will be running this summer! "Journey to Becoming Mom Again" is a program designed for mama's of kids with ADHD. I am on a mission to create a connected community of moms, where you can become more educated, empowered, and encouraged to understand your child's brain better, respond more appropriately and effectively to behaviors, and become their best advocate both at home and at school! Go to www.focusforwardadhd.com/journey to book a free consultation and see if this program would be right for you! You can also visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list (only one email each week;) check out my book, or reach out to me with a podcast episode request! I would love to hear from your kiddos too!! We are on this journey together!! Love you all!   

    Love & Life with Dr. Karin
    Help! My BF Has ADHD—How Do I Support Him? Ep. 247

    Love & Life with Dr. Karin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 47:22


    In today's world of screens and scrolling, many of us find ourselves struggling to concentrate and focus. In recent years, more and more Americans have received diagnoses of ADHD. Such diagnoses may often present unique challenges to dating and relating. Help is here! Elliott has been energetic since birth—our mom even claims he was more active in the womb!

    Little Left of Center Podcast
    Marginalization Within Christianity: Breaking down church barriers with Father Dennis

    Little Left of Center Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 68:24


    In this episode of the Late Learner podcast, Alison Hare, a former corporate executive talks about her journey to explore her relationship with God through a year-long program called Re:new, with her mentor Marilyn O'Neill. They host Father Dennis Dorner, a young Catholic priest in Atlanta, to help answer tough questions about faith, Christianity, and hypocrisy in the church. The episode also features a list of the top five most beautiful churches in the world ranked by travel experts.Timestamps[00:03:09] Catholic traditions and the environment.[00:04:55] Unexpected path to priesthood.[00:07:45] Marginalization within the Catholic Church.[00:13:45] What is faith? [00:15:11] Fear of God[00:18:51] Marginalization and pridefulness.[00:22:33] Love and Homelessness.[00:25:39] Helping the homeless.[00:29:42] What is a good Christian?[00:32:51] Caring for each other.[00:39:44] Identity and self-discovery.[00:40:52] Gender identity and faith.[00:44:11] Gender affirming care importance.[00:47:57] Inclusivity in church.[00:51:29] Cultural Clash at a School.[00:54:16] Diversity in Gathering.[00:57:47] Teaching in College.[01:01:25] Learning and growing older.[01:07:33] Meat-free Fridays and the environment.Are you a mother and ready for a new chapter? Book a free exploratory call here.LINKS and resources mentioned:Father Dennis on Late Learner Podcast- EP12; Catholic Priest Breaking Convention and  Building on LoveEP55: Father Dennis Living with Intention in a Time of CrisisFather Dennis Dorner, Jr on IGCatholic Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionRe:New Mentorship through Buckhead ChurchThe Good STUFF (Surprisingly True Useful Fun Facts) Research Sources: #1:  Top 5 Most Beautiful Churches in the World#2: Catholic tradition can help save our planetALLISON HARE'S LINKS:EFFECTIVE COLLECTIVE MOTHER MASTERMIND: Schedule a free exploratory call here.AllisonHare.com - Late Learner Podcast, personal journal and blog, danceInstagram - Steps to heal yourself, move society forward, and slinging memes and dancing (seriously, Allison is also a dance fitness instructor)Late Learner IGYouTube ChannelBlog - quick, way more personal, deeper topics - make sure to subscribeTikTok - documenting my journey one lo-fi video at a timeReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    LEVELS – A Whole New Level
    #213 - Member Favorite Replay | Uric acid is a key cause of weight gain & fat production | Dr. David Perlmutter & Dr. Casey Means

    LEVELS – A Whole New Level

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 79:44


    The elevation of uric acid in the body is a causative mechanism in the development of metabolic diseases and contributes to weight gain and fat production. Uric acid is one of the key links between obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic diseases like dementia, ADHD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and more. Dr. David Perlmutter talks with Dr. Casey Means about why we have excess uric acid, what foods cause uric acid production, and what simple steps we can take to lower our uric acid levels to be optimal. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. They also cover: How uric acid causes cellular dysfunction and insulin resistance, including oxidative stress, and inflammation, and even prevents insulin from getting out of the bloodstream effectively. Why uric acid would have benefitted us evolutionarily in terms of low access to food and water by letting us more easily pack on weight and raise blood pressure—but how that fights against us today because we now live in an evolutionary-environmental mismatch where this survival mechanism hurts us in the face of caloric abundance. The different dietary and environmental factors that generate uric acid, including fructose, purine-rich foods and umami foods, dehydration, alcohol, and more. How uric acid impairs our hunger signals, drives us to eat, and even promotes risk-taking behavior. How to reverse high uric acid levels as a way to unlock optimal health.

    Jones.Show: Thought-Full Conversation
    179: Ruben Gonzalez on His Four Olympics in Four Decades

    Jones.Show: Thought-Full Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 33:51


    Why would anybody want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics.  Four years…. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn't stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics!  Ruben's the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics in four different DECADES!  The oldest person to ever compete in the Winter Olympics was Carl August Kronlund, a Swedish curler who was 58 at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics. Ruben is training for the 2026 Milan / Cortina Winter Olympics. He's sliding better than ever, and his coach says he can do it. He's also one of the most popular speakers in America. Ruben's best-selling book "The Courage to Succeed" has been translated into ten languages. Get ready to be inspired to go for the Gold.  JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. RUBEN GONZALEZ Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelugeman  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelugeman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelugeman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelugeman Web: https://ruben-gonzalez.com/  JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

    UnF*ck Your Brain to Create Feminist Confidence
    UFYB 290: Thought Work & ADHD: A Conversation with Kristen Carder

    UnF*ck Your Brain to Create Feminist Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 39:03


    Adults are being diagnosed with ADHD more and more these days. And receiving the diagnosis alone is helping many folks make sense of certain behaviors they have that have always been a bit quirky. But for some, a diagnosis of ADHD can also bring up feelings that are difficult to navigate.   This week I'm joined by life coach and host of the I Have ADHD podcast, Kristen Carder, for a conversation about thought work and neurodivergent brains. We discuss why ebbing and flowing may be better than consistency, why lack of motivation is not a problem, and how to support yourself or any neurodivergent person in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/290

    ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
    EP. 228: Raising a Spirited ADHD Child with Pulitzer-prize Winning Investigative Reporter and Author, Katherine Ellison

    ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 63:40


    Raising a strong-willed ADHD child when you have ADHD yourself is a specific challenge that connects so many of us, including my guest this episode, author Katherine Ellison. Too often as parents we can find ourselves in power struggles over things that ultimately don't matter and only serve to damage our relationships, which is why Katherine is here to tell us that when we're in those power tug-of-wars with our children, it's our job to drop the rope. Katherine is the author of the brilliant book, Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention, where she details her experiences raising a spirited ADHD child and the lessons she learned about how to support him best. “You can't be the person, as the mother, having the power struggles with them and teaching them what they need to know. You just have to love them. They're getting so much negativity from the rest of the world that they need you to be their solid ally.” Join me and the extraordinary Katherine Ellison as we dive into the ups and downs of raising spirited ADHD children, ways to take a step back when you notice a power struggle starting, the importance of identifying our childrens' strengths and areas of brilliance, and the absolute necessity of creating a loving and supportive environment where that brilliance can flourish. Resources: Website: www.katherineellison.com Book: BUZZ: A Year of Paying Attention - https://www.amazon.com/BUZZ-Paying-Attention-Katherine-Ellison/dp/B0BPGMCQVH Facebook: Katherine Ellison official  

    The Goal Digger Podcast
    670: A Candid Update On My ADHD Journey

    The Goal Digger Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 32:27


    Say it with me: I REFUSE TO BE HELD BACK!  Last year, I was diagnosed with ADHD: AKA, my brain works differently. Some people might look at an ADHD diagnosis as a negative thing, but over the last year it has been so affirming and empowering for me. I refuse to be held back by it–thought that's *not* to say it hasn't come with its fair share of challenges.  Tune into today's episode to hear a candid update of what I've learned so far, and how my diagnosis has changed my life AND business. ​​ GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM GOAL DIGGER SHOW NOTES CHECK OUT HIYA   Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts last year when I was first diagnosed with ADHD!  

    The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health
    The Military and the Neurodiverse- Important Research with Cortney Weinbaum

    The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 21:43


    Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Over the past month, we have been fortunate enough to be sponsored by Skylight Frame. [Check it out at: https://www.skylightframe.com]  And guys, if you need a calendar for your family, for your kids, if your kids are neurodiverse- look at skylightframe.com! You order it, you hang it on your wall. It connects to your WIFI. You import your calendars, you add chore lists. My daughter knows all her chores. She knows everything she has to do. There's no more fights, no more arguments. She looks at the chores. She does them. She clicks the little button, the little touch screen, and it means that she's done and she gets her Roblox cuz that pretty much is what kids exist on today under the age of 12. They exist on, on Robux and, and apparently high quality mac and cheese. Apparently, you know, regular mac and cheese that we ate as kids. No, that's not good enough anymore. Skyline Frame is awesome. Use code PeterShankman at checkout. That will give you up to $30 off. I love the thing. You can also throw up all your photos on it. Uh, so when you're not using the calendar, it just. Scrolls your entire life by you and it looks pretty cool. It's in our kitchen. When I wake up at two in the morning to go get some cold water, I see a photo of me and my daughter or my dog, or my late cat, NASA, and it's pretty awesome. Makes my night. So https://www.skylightframe.com code: PeterShankman up to 30 bucks off. You will not regret this. If you get it, send me a note, let me know that you have it, and uh, I'll send you a photo for it. All right, again thank you to Skylight Frame! Enter discount code:  PeterShankman for 10% off, up to $30 off https://www.skylightframe.com Cortney Weinbaum (she/her) is the lead author of a new RAND Corporation report on Neurodiversity and National Security (link). She is a senior management scientist and senior national security researcher at RAND, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think-tank in Washington, DC. She specializes in intelligence and space topics, and she has worked with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense to improve policies, practices, and technologies. She has improved analytic and collection tradecraft; identified emerging technologies and their impact on space architectures, special operations, countering weapons of mass destruction, and intelligence; and examined new workforce models for intelligence agencies. The study:  https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1875-1.html I am beyond excited that this study and research are basically backing up IN WRITING so many of the things we've been saying for almost THREE HUNDRED EPISODES!! We're definitely asking Cortney Weinbaum back!  Enjoy and listen up! 00:40 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! Thank you Skylight Frame - Get your coupon now!  https://www.skylightframe.com Discount Code: PeterShankman for 10% off, up to $30 off 01:45 - Introducing and welcome Cortney Weinbaum!! Ref:  What is RAND anyway & why does it matter? 03:30 - I want to talk to you about the recommendations you and your team have made on this incredible research report. But first of all, what prompted this? 04:40-  I love that Rand was so open and wanted you to do this, and you got no pushback or feedback or anything like that? 05:00 -  Explaining to companies & governments how interviewing neurodivergent job candidates is a benefit to all, even your talent pool!  06:00 - Combatting prejudice, discrimination, and bias with the Neurodiverse Ed:  [this part right here] 07:48 - “You're the first person I've ever met like me who's successful” 08:40 -  “Two female civilian intelligence officers both came up to me.. from different agencies, and they said they both identify as autistic in their own workplace…We both face bias and discrimination for this. Ironically, they never met each other until that day” 09:54 - Within the US government, neurodivergent diagnosis are treated as a Disability. 11:54 - The Catch 22 paradox. 15:30 - The US national security community isn't taking a position yet they're not saying we're neurodiverse friendly or we're not. They're more, maybe neurodiverse ignorant at this point. And that ignorance is changing for sure.. one organization, one office at a time.. 17:51 - I want to touch on a few more recommendations 18:42 - This is why we say don't treat it, (or ADHD), as disability.. 20:16 -  How do our spectacular subscribers find out more about you?  So, yeah, if people want to post or write to me, I say that anyone who doesn't sound like a troll, I will respond to. Web:  https://www.rand.org/about/people/w/weinbaum_cortney.html Socials: @cortney_dc on Twitter. @cortneywdc on Instagram,  LinkedIn,  Mastodon it says. “I'm on everything except Facebook”  20:30 - Thank you so much for making time for all of us today Cortney! 21:00 - Hey, you there! Yes YOU! We are thrilled that you are here & listening!  ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. And by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number one bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman 16:40 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you'd like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  — TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. somewhat, (first trial run is today May 17, 2023):   As always, thank you Skylight for sponsoring this episode as well as many others of the Faster Than Normal Podcast. https://www.skylightframe.com Discount Code:  PeterShankman for 10% off, up to $30 off. Peter Shankman [00:00:40]: Hey, everyone. Peter Shankman. Welcome to the Faster Than Normal Podcast episode number “Happy You're Here!” We're happy you're here as always! It's a gorgeous Monday. We are recording on Monday. I try to do all my podcasts in one day a week, and I do all my zooms the same day. And basically, I just know that there's going to be one day where I'm be super productive and not that productive, and you get everything done, and then that way you can spend the rest of the week doing everything. That's been my ADHD sort of lifestyle going on, like, ten years now. It really does work. Anyway, big shout out to Skylight Frame. You guys have heard me talk about them before. Skylight Frame is this awesome little frame that hangs in my kitchen right over there. And it shows my calendar, and it shows my daughter her chores and her calendar and what she has to do for school and what she has to bring everything in one place. It's touchscreen. It's Skylightframe.com. Peter Shankman. The code Peter Shankman will get you $30 off. I love it. I can upload pictures of anything. My parents can send pictures to the frame. So if they instead of that's their new way of guilting me for not bringing the kid over. They only live three blocks from me. So their new way of guilting me for not bringing the kid over is to send me photos of themselves that show up my Sky Frame, where they're holding little signs and say, forget about us. Remember us. We miss our granddaughter, things like that. It's lovely. Lovely Jewish guilt via digital. Anyway, skylightframe.com use code peter Shankman and we thank them for sponsoring this episode of Faster than Normal. And guys, I am so stoked today because we have a wonderful woman who I just met named Cortney Weinbaum on the podcast today. Get this. She is the lead author of a new Rand Corporation report on neurodiversity and national security. Okay, that is huge. And you know what the key finding is? Neurodiversity, like other forms of diversity, can strengthen a national security organization. I feel like Vindicated, like, for the first time, this stuff that I've been shouting from the rooftops about companies and neurodiversity in the workplace and neurodiverse. Cortney, sitting here right now from Bethesda, Maryland, and has verified everything that I've been screaming for ten years. I'm, like, the happiest person. A Cortney, Welcome to festival. Ed: [that's so funny- Castmagic.io thinks this is a festival.. well.. kind of it IS a festival, really.. but anyway, back to your transcript here- that has been corrected at least to this point by a human]. I'm so glad you're here. Thank you so much for taking the time. Cortney  [00:02:43]: Oh, thank you for having me, and I love your enthusiasm! Peter Shankman [00:02:46]:  Oh, my God. This came across my I don't remember who said this to me, but someone said to me that, you're going to love this. They're like, oh, my God, I am, like, so stoked about this. And we're going to talk about how you decided to do this study, but listen to this, guys. Neurodiversity, like other forms of diversity, can strengthen a national security organization within the US. Government. Neurodivergent diagnosis are treated as a disability and requiring employees to identify as disabled benefits those with severe needs, while stigmatizing employees who have spent decades overcoming the challenges of workplaces designed for neurotypical workers. Several aspects of the recruiting and hiring process can pose barriers to a neurodiverse workforce. And then, once on board, neurodiversion employees can face challenges, navigating careers and workplaces that were not designed for them in mind. So I want to talk to you about the recommendations you and your team have made on this incredible research report. But first of all, what prompted this? Cortney  [00:03:38]:Wow. I want to unpack all of that in this episode with you. So what prompted this? A dear friend of mine who's the president of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance got together with one of her summer interns to write an op ed two years ago now on neurodiversity and intelligence. And my background is from the intelligence community. I joined the intelligence community very soon after 911, and that's how I entered National Security. And so when she and her intern called to interview me, it was like I got hit with a ton of bricks. Why hasn't anyone written about this before? And so I said, Send me that op ed as soon as it's done. And they did, and I took it inside Rand. For those listeners who aren't familiar with Rand, we're a nonprofit, nonpartisan, federally funded research center. I'm in our Washington, DC. Office, and I took that op ed inside Rand, and I said, we need to research this. There needs to be data about this topic. And I got an immediate gap. There was no hesitation at all. And so we got some project funding, and we did this study that you're looking at now. Peter Shankman [00:04:40]: That is amazing. I love that Rand was so open and wanted you to do this, and you got no pushback or feedback or anything like that? Cortney  [00:04:47]: None. Peter Shankman [00:04:48]: And we're starting to see that now. I mean, the companies that I'm dealing with and I'm working with, adobe and Morgan Stanley and Google, they're understanding not only that neurodiversity is real, not only that neurodiversity is something that needs to be addressed, but that it can benefit companies tremendously. And that's the story screaming from the rooftop. So let's talk about the key findings. First, in terms of neurodiversity, like other forms of diversity, can strengthen a national security organization. So that the hardest part there is explaining to companies that that can be a thing, right? As opposed to companies look at it. Okay, something else we have to deal with. No, this can benefit. Cortney  [00:05:22]: Absolutely. One of the questions that we were asked at the beginning of the study and then again at the end of the study were, but which jobs? Just tell me which jobs I should be opening to the neurodivergent candidates. And I'll flag those jobs as the one. And I'm laughing for those who can't see my face. And what we found out, what all of your listeners probably already know, is the answer is all of the jobs. And the way we make that point is I tell people this story, which is that when we started doing this research project, our goal was to talk to program managers, hiring managers. We were not trying to ask people to self identify as having a diagnosis and tell us about their experience. We didn't want to put at risk a population that's already at risk for prejudice, discrimination, and bias. So we weren't asking anyone about a diagnosis. But people started calling me. My phone started ringing by people who would say, I heard you're doing this study. I'm an intelligence officer, or I'm a military officer, and you need to interview me. I'm autistic. And I've never told the military that before. I got diagnosed outside the military health system so that there was no military record of my diagnosis. We heard all these personal stories so very early on. It was very clear that people with all of the Diagnoses we talk about in this report already are serving in the military, are serving as civilians in the entire national security enterprise, and that they're usually doing in a way that is masking, that is hiding whatever is their neurodivergent trait in order to fit in in their office so that they're not known. They describe themselves as living in the closet, like the LBGT community used to in the military. And that masking is exhausting, and it leads to burnout, and it prevents them from really leveraging the talents and the benefits of their conditions, but it also leads to burnout, exhaustion. It's psychologically draining all of the things. And so it creates this environment where the neurotypical employees and managers think, well, there's no one neurodivergent here. And it prevents us having role models that we can see with these diagnoses so that we can realize that, yeah, we actually should be making on ramps and making entry easier because our colleagues, who we really value, already have these diagnoses. So by having that community hide, it's a disservice to everyone. And so that's one of the first findings we had in this report, that. Peter Shankman [00:07:48]: Last point about the fact that we're not being more public about it. I gave a talk last week to a bunch of hundred fifth graders in school in New Jersey, because my latest book is for kids called The Boy with the Faster Brain. And it's hard. I tear up every time I think about this. Fifth grader came to me at the end of the class, and his head was at the end of the talk. And as everyone else was leaving, his head was down. He didn't really mumbling. I'm like what? And he's like, it you're the first person I've ever met like me who's successful, and my heart, oh, my God, my heart. Cortney  [00:08:27]: Oh, my gosh. Peter Shankman [00:08:28]: Right? And it's like, we need why we. Cortney  [00:08:30]: Do what we do. Peter Shankman [00:08:31]: Oh, my God. We need to be telling these stories. We need to be telling these stories. And I'm so glad that you are. Cortney  [00:08:40]: I have to give you one more example. We were at a conference. I mean, it was a small event, not massive, but it was a small event for neurodivergent service providers in the national security sector. So there are some please don't think there are none. And two female intelligence officers came up to me after I explained, I stood up, I said, I'm doing this project. If anyone wants to talk to me afterwards, come find me. And two female civilian intelligence officers both came up to me. They're from different agencies, and they said they both identify as autistic in their own workplaces. They're out of the closet, quote, unquote, in their workplaces as autistic. And they said, we need more of this. We need other people to be able to be out just like us. There's no one else that either of us could ever look up to. We both face bias and discrimination for this. Ironically, they never met each other until that day. They knew each other existed. I think they talked to emails, but this event was the first time they'd been in the same room, and it was really powerful. There are people who are trying to be role models, and they're doing it at cost. And we wanted to put this study out there to provide data and analysis and objective, unbiased data analysis on what is the benefits and what are those costs. Peter Shankman [00:09:54]: That's amazing. I'm so glad you did this. So let's look at this. Within the US government, neurodivergent diagnosis are treated as a disability. And so my first reaction is, no, it's not. But I understand why that would be, right. You're looking at a lot of these things are based on 50, 67 year old rules or the Ada from 82. So talk to me about what you learned from that standpoint. Cortney  [00:10:18]: Yeah, this was just eye opening, so I'm not a disability researcher. So a lot of this was new ground to me. If you want to get a job in the US government and you want to self identify as being disabled, any type of disability, you get what's called a schedule, a letter, from the Department of labor. Basically, you fill out a form, the department of labor gives you a letter called a Schedule A Letter. The schedule. A letter does not state your disability. It just says Mr. Smith has a severe disability and therefore qualifies for accommodation. That's all it says. It doesn't say what your disability is. You can be blind, you can be an amputee. Well, because of that process, no matter what your disability is, you're just identified as disabled and severely disabled. When government agencies are calculating data, we ask them, how many people do you have for neurodivergent your agency? And they said, I don't know, I can only give you my disability number. So the blind employees, the deaf employees, the amputees, and the autistic employees are all lumped in one category. So that was one finding. The second finding is that Schedule A Letter says severely disabled. And all the people we talk to don't identify as severely disabled. And they take deep personal offense at the idea that they should have to describe themselves as severely disabled just to wear noise canceling headphones in a classified room. Peter Shankman [00:11:34]: Exactly. Cortney  [00:11:35]: Or just to ask that the light bulb be taken out from over their desk, or that their desk be moved from the bullpen further away from the door so they don't hear the door every time it opens. These are like basic requests of a manager, but the government treats them as accommodations and if you want an accommodation, you must have a declaration of disability. Peter Shankman [00:11:53]:Right? Cortney  [00:11:54]: So we provide a few metaphors in the report and we call this the accommodations dilemma because it was like this whole catch 22 paradox. Cause you either declare yourself as disabled and all of a sudden you get all these benefits along with the risk of bias and discrimination, right? You don't declare yourself as disabled, don't worry about the bias and discrimination, but now you've got to cut it. And we said if you compare this to other diagnoses, and I use vision in the report as the example, I'm sitting here wearing eyeglasses, I'm near sighted. I am not disabled by any standard. I drive a car I can see perfectly with my eyeglasses on if I want to apply for military service or for a civilian job. I'm not considered disabled simply because I'm near sighted. Now, there's a point at which a vision diagnosis does become a disability, but it's a spectrum, and we know it's a spectrum and we know that simply having a vision diagnosis is not a binary yes you're disabled, or no you're not. For the government, having a neurodiverse divergent diagnosis is a binary yes or no. Whereas we all know, those who are in this community or researchers in this community, that it is a spectrum. There are some people with ADHD, autism and other diagnoses who do self identify as severely disabled and there's plenty who don't. And the government right now doesn't give people the option. Peter Shankman [00:13:07]: What's interesting, I think another aspect of that is because it's government work, it's the premise that you can't just move your desk away from the door if you just want to. There has to be an accommodation for. Cortney  [00:13:20]: It because someone else in the office is going to say, well, that's unfair. Why did they get to their desk? I want to be near the window. Peter Shankman [00:13:26]: And I think that what companies are starting to realize is that those rules don't. I interviewed someone who was a boss once and I said, what are the neurodiversion aspects of how you're dealing? He goes, there are none. He goes, you get your work done. He goes, I do not care how you do it. You're not in junior high. You don't have to ask for a bad bathroom pass. Do whatever works for you as long as you're getting stuff done. And I think back to my first and only job I ever really had working for someone else was for America Online and under Steve Case back in the 90s in Virginia, right near you, Northern Virginia, they said the same thing. We don't care when you come in, right, work from a forest, just get your stuff done. And that was so amazing. And of course it screwed me because I thought, oh wow, this must be what the workforce is like. And my second job at a national magazine was, no, the hell it ain't. That was sort of a wake up call, but now there's no question about that. It is difficult if you have to constantly label yourself as only one thing or the other. I've never looked at this as a disability from my perspective. I understand I've had to write it down at some points for surveys or qualifications or things like that. But again, I don't qualify my ADHD as a disability. And the funny thing was, I remember growing up in school, in the New York City public schools, you could qualify for something called resource room, which would give you extra time on tests and allow you lots of different accommodations. To get there, though, you had to fall below a certain level in reading and in math. And because I loved reading, I was on a 12th grade level from first grade. Because I hated math, I qualified. But because I didn't qualify for both, I didn't get anything. So yes, there's a lot that needs to be addressed in that. Talk about for a second the concept of and I want to be constantly time, but we're definitely having you back, but the aspects of recruitment and hiring process, right? So there are companies now that I'm advising that are trying to create conversation, that they are more neurodiverse aware and that they are neurodiverse friendly. And is that not the case in government yet or how is that happening? Cortney  [00:15:29]: Well, for the most part, the US national security community isn't taking a position yet they're not saying we're neurodiverse friendly or we're not. They're more maybe neurodiverse ignorant at this point. And that ignorance is changing for sure. But one organization, one office at a time, we're hoping this report can blow that door open. So what we did is we actually went through real government job vacancy postings and said, how is this worded today? And how might one word it differently? And there's actually a point in the report. We take a table. We take three or four job descriptions. And we wanted to make sure that these aren't very stereotypical job descriptions. We had people come to us say, oh yeah, I could hire people who are neurodivergent and they could be the cyber analyst in the corner who never have to speak to anyone. And so we made sure that the job descriptions we chose were not just like that person you put in the back corner who doesn't actually interact with people. We chose an accountant. Yes, a cyber operations officer. We chose a contracts officer. Contracting is a huge part of the national security workforce, and we chose some of these job descriptions. And then based on what we had learned from the commercial sector, we said, here's how you might do it differently. Sometimes it's just changing the wording. Like, instead of saying, demonstrate that you're an effective communicator. I don't know how to do that in a cover letter very well. Instead, we write it in a way that for someone who has trouble with nuance, who has trouble with interpretive language, who doesn't know how to do that, we'd be able to figure out what exactly is that they need to see from me. We took one of the job descriptions that was asking for financial analysis skills as the accounting position. And we said instead of all these things that they're asking the applicant to prove in a resume, instead let's interview this person by giving them a practical exercise, which is what some companies do, we email them a spreadsheet three days before the interview. The spreadsheet is fake financial data. We say to them, in three days, you're going to present your analysis to the hiring manager or a board of three people. Well, by doing that now, this person isn't worried about making eye contact and making sure they know how to answer the question of what do you want to get out of your career? Instead, you're really assessing this person on their financial analytic skills and their ability to convey analytic findings to a customer. That's probably all you really cared about in the first place. You didn't really care if they could make eye contact and shape your hand with a firm handshake. So we provide those kinds of really specific, tangible recommendations. Peter Shankman [00:17:51]: I want to touch on a few of the more recommendations. We have a few minutes left. One of the ones that I saw immediately, and I love this, help all employees understand neurodiversity right and this goes back to what I've taught at some of the companies that I work with in the concept of curb cuts. I'm sure you know that is at the end of World War II, 600,000 US servicemen came home disabled. And every city and every town across the country put ramps at the at the corner of every block, make up the sidewalks, making curb cuts. And they wound up helping those 600,000 servicemen and also wound up helping pregnant women and people with boxes and children and people with strollers list goes on and on. So you help one group and it benefits all. So the concept of teaching, understanding university, go ahead. Yeah. Cortney  [00:18:42]: This is why we say don't treat it as disability. By putting ramps in buildings, you didn't just help the people who are disabled. Like you said, you help the Janet or push the card more effectively. So if you change your interview practices or your management practices in ways that provide clear communication to everyone, everyone will benefit from that. It's not just the few employees that have a diagnosis. And by the way, there's plenty of employees who are not diagnosed because they didn't have the availability to have a diagnosis. So it helps them, too. So, yeah, we wanted to make sure that the recommendations in here were really widely applicable. We heard from plenty of people we interviewed. It's one thing to give the neurodivergent employee the feedback that they need to be a better communicator, but did you also give the rest of the team the feedback that they need to be better communicators, too? And that's what we're talking about. Why is the whole burden on one person to be able to improve team wide communication? The burden shouldn't fall on one person's shoulders 100%. Peter Shankman [00:19:41]: Courtney, I want to have you back again. I really appreciate you taking the time. I'm going to tell Meagan immediately that I want to have you back. I could talk about this for 6 hours. Maybe we'll break our rules and do like a 45 minutes version if you're up for it. But thank you so much for taking the time. And this research is available. Anyone can download it. It's at RAND.org under publication for free. Cortney  [00:20:03]: It's for FREE!!!! Peter Shankman [00:20:04]: That's the coolest thing. It's like, Here, have it. I'll put a link to where it is in the show notes. But again, if people want to find you, I mean, you're pretty easy to find. Do you mind if people contact you? Do you have a social account or. Cortney  [00:20:16]: How can people yeah, I'm on Mastodon, I'm on Twitter. I'm on Instagram, LinkedIn. I'm on everything except Facebook. So, yeah, people want to post to me. I say that anyone who doesn't sound like a troll, I will respond to. Peter Shankman [00:20:30]: Awesome. Cortney Weinbaum, thank you so much for taking the time. Really. Cortney  [00:20:34]: Thanks for having me. Peter Shankman [00:20:35]: Phenomenal. Most definitely. We'll be live in a few weeks. Guys, thank you for listening. Really appreciate your time. I love that you are still listening to Faster Than Normal. We are closing in on 300 episodes. How amazing is that? I've never been able to do anything 300 times in a row, so I am super excited about that. And we will be back next week with another interview with someone probably not as cool as Cortney, but we're going to try. Thank you again, everyone for listening. Cortney, thank you one more time. We will talk to you guys soon. Have a great day. Stay safe. — Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week! 

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    The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 43:45


    Hey there! In this episode Chalene shares her humors thoughts on the latest gym fashion trends - Sheer Leggings, vents about bachelorette party culture becoming so annoying, her frustration with automation, a lifer update on her European travel preparations, packing and travel essentials, the importance of parenting mentors and she shares her real ADHD inappropriate thoughts!    Check out this episode on  YouTube  If you want to see the Sheer Leggings And Bret's reaction!!!     Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!     To get the exclusive offer for my listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/chalenedeal and enter code CHALENEOFFER to get 10% off any order plus a special gift   Head to moshlife.com/CHALENE to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack.    To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!    Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER       Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret's Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Send Chalene a text message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question RIGHT HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson     Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!      Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene