Podcasts about adhd brain

If you've got unopened envelopes in bags under the bed and a form you've been walking past for weeks, come and deal with them with me during the Paper Reset starting September the 26th. Join me for three days and  leave knowing exactly what to do with the next pile and trusting that you'll come back to it. https://go.carolinethor.com/paper-reset-sept26podWhy do you keep looking at what's left instead of what you just did?In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when you start something and don't finish it, and why progress not perfection is the only standard a home can hold. I walk you through the third option that sits between finishing the whole thing and not bothering at all, and how shrinking the job is what makes decluttering with adhd workable on a day when you've got 20 minutes. We'll also look at what's happening in your head when you stop halfway. You'll learn:What your brain does with the pile that's still on the tableWhy we decided a job only counts when the whole thing is finishedWhy adhd procrastination starts with a job that looks like hoursHow adhd overwhelm turns half an hour into a reason to not startHow to declutter with adhd when the whole job won't fit in your dayWhat to do when you keep expanding the job while you're doing itWhy unfinished tasks become evidence in a story you tell about yourselfHow stopping on purpose at 20 minutes builds self trustWhat to ask yourself before you walk away from a sessionWhy three days won't clear your paper clutter, and what it can do insteadIf you've been searching for how to start decluttering when the job feels too big, or for adhd decluttering advice that does not assume you've got a whole free afternoon, or for paper clutter organization you can actually keep up with, this episode is for you.Here's to leaving it better than you found it,CarolineIf this is something you struggle with, you may also want to listen to Episode 198 – Still Thinking About Decluttering but Not Starting? 1 Gentle Reframe That Changes Everything, and Episode #159 – How to Start Decluttering When You're Overwhelmed — One 15-Minute Step at a Time.

DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED BookDyslexia & ADHD Explained - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/dyslexia-adhd-explained-from-the-inside-book/Kindle: https://amzn.to/3RTlm6mPaperback - https://amzn.to/3S9MU7lAdded Sleep TesterAdded Sleep Tester Offer | Added Nutrition  $10 off WIRED10 code at checkoutIn this episode, Stephen Martin explores the overlap between dyslexia and ADHD, challenging common perceptions and sharing personal insights on how these neurodiverse conditions influence behavior and identity. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility in understanding these challenges and how letting go of fixed beliefs can improve life quality.TakeawaysPerfectionism is not exclusive to ADHD; it also appears in dyslexia due to visual thinking.Many challenges attributed to one condition may overlap with another, requiring a flexible understanding.Letting go of fixed beliefs about neurodiverse traits can lead to a better quality of life.Visual thinking can cause communication challenges but also offers unique strengths.Diagnosis and understanding of neurodiverse conditions evolve over time, influencing self-identity.Dyslexia, ADHD, neurodiversity, perfectionism, mental health, self-acceptance, learning, challenges, identity, neurodiverse, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderaddednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Following a child's ADHD diagnosis, Kate O'Connor of the ADHD Family Network talks to PJ about school dysregulation, and finding peer support in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a business owner with ADHD and you keep thinking, “I know what I'm supposed to do, so why am I not doing it?” or “I'm following all the strategies from all the experts, but it's just not working,” I get it. You're the reason I recorded this episode.I'm talking about why so much traditional business and productivity advice falls apart for ADHD brains, especially when you're running a business, managing a home, raising a family, and trying not to lose your mind in the process. I'm sharing six questions to help you figure out where the strategy is breaking down and how to make it smaller, more visible, and more realistic for your actual life and your actual brain.What You'll Learn:Why knowing what to do and consistently doing it are not the same thingHow generic advice like “batch your content” or “just time block” can create more shame than follow-throughWhat questions to ask when a strategy keeps not workingHow to lower the decision load so tasks feel easier to startWhy planning for transitions matters just as much as planning the task itself

Once or twice a year, I sit down and ask myself what's been supporting my ADHD brain lately, and this time, my list landed at ten things. In this episode, I'm sharing what's on my list, from what's allowing for better sleep, to what's been supporting my workday, and what I've been turning to for pure rest and joy this season. In Episode 371, You Will Discover: The sleep fix that's been solving a problem I didn't even know I had Why a pencil sharpener earned a spot on this list A rest practice that's become my way of resting with my hands instead of my head Resources From This Episode: Cotton Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers Accuratex Adjustable Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam BedJet, 10% off Todoist, 2 months Pro free Bravestorming Planning System, code AWESOME20 for 20% off your first order Graph Paper Spiral Notebook Blackwing Matte Pencils Blackwing Two-Step Long Point Sharpener The Awakened Artifacts (Magic Puzzle Company) Harry Potter Hogwarts Map 1500 Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD - Why Tiles Work Better Than Apps Episode 342: The Alastair Weekly Log Episode 281 How To Take Time to Rest as an ADHD Adult (with Rabbi Heschel's quote) Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 ADHD Favorites Kickoff 01:00 Why These Tools Help 03:41 Sleep Mask Upgrade 06:08 Adjustable Pillow Fix 08:22 BedJet Cool Sleep 09:59 Productivity Tools Intro 10:08 Todoist Task Capture 11:45 Claude Cowork Assistant 13:54 Tile Planning System 16:17 Grid Notebook Love 18:02 Pencil And Sharpener 20:29 Summer Reading Joy 22:19 Jigsaw Puzzle Reset 24:07 Wrap Up And Next Steps

Waking up exhausted after eight hours of sleep isn't just bad luck. In this Research Recap, Skye and Will break down a meta-analysis on hay fever and ADHD, including the finding that people with allergies are significantly more likely to also meet the criteria for ADHD. They talk through how swollen sinuses can disrupt sleep, how that can show up as brain fog and forgetfulness, and why the researchers still can't say which condition comes first. Want more of Will's work? Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.What We Cover:The 1.83x risk finding from 18 studies covering 4.2 million peopleWhy poor sleep from allergies can look a lot like ADHD symptomsThe inflammation theory behind the connectionWhy correlation isn't causation, and why the finding still mattersWhat researchers still don't know about the ADHD–allergy linkWant more of Will's work? Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.P.S. If you're a founder who's tired of the mad scramble of disorganized systems and stressful HR, and you want a business that feels as easy as plugging your headphones into an iPod shuffle, I've got something for you.Want to grow your business? My Focused Balanced Growth Program has everything you need to build consistent ADHD-friendly routines and processes to grow. Click here to learn more.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/clear-balanced-daysLooking for a coach who's also an operator who'll turn your business into a finely-tuned profit and peace machine designed for your brain? I work with one company a month as a fractional consultant and COO, learning about your business and implementing systems that allow both trust & transparency with your team. Click here to book a call and discuss.https://unconventionalorganisation.as.me/schedule/1153d1ef/appointment/71643407/calendar/7186455?appointmentTypeIds[]=71643407

Part two of a four-part series examining why we get stuck focuses on stress level—how distant or artificial deadlines don't trigger the fish brain to act and why low stress can mean inaction even when capacity exists. Practical strategies include embracing how your brain works: use handwritten notes, set timers, add accountability through body doubling (in-person, coffee shop, or Zoom), and try quick check-ins via tools like Voxer to create the right amount of pressure to move. For ongoing support, the episode highlights the Fish School membership and its Tackle It Tuesdays—a judgment-free, low-cost ($10/month) group for live accountability and regular progress. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

This week we're getting really personal. We're opening up about our own ADHD brains — the things we've struggled with, the stuff that drove our partners crazy, and the moments that only made sense once we finally understood neurodivergence. If you've ever felt like your brain works differently from everyone else's, or like your partner's special interests leave you feeling invisible, you're not alone. We've been there too.

Full Show Notes Here: ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-vacation-couldnt-relax/⁠What happens when you spend thousands of dollars on a vacation, leave the country, check into an all-inclusive resort, and realize your ADHD brain still cannot relax?Then comes the guilt.You should be happy. You should feel romantic. You should be taking beautiful pictures. You should return home refreshed.But what if the pressure to relax turns rest into one more job?In this unplanned episode of The ADHD CEO Podcast, Alyece shares the truth about her 15-year anniversary trip: the chaos before leaving, the mental load she carried out of the country, the resort that did not fit, the arguments over things no one could control, and the flight delay that pushed an already overloaded brain past its limit.This episode covers:• Why changing locations does not automatically give an ADHD brain rest• How mental load follows you on vacation• Why delegating tasks is not the same as releasing responsibility• How expensive trips create pressure to perform happiness• Why the final disruption can feel huge after dozens of smaller stressors• What it means to divorce the money from an experience• Four questions to ask before judging yourself for feeling overwhelmedMaybe you are not bad at resting.Maybe this version of rest does not meet your needs.Read the full blog and key takeaways:https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-vacation-couldnt-relax/Get FLOW-First Thinking:https://amzn.to/3TaVuD7Connect with Alyece:https://instagram.com/socially.ausome

Do you think you're too chaotic to meditate? Attempted it and failed, time and time againI hear you. I thought exactly the same the first time I sat down to meditate.Then I ran off to India with two weeks notice, and this week's guest, Rohil Jethmalani, met me there. He was the first person who showed me the real benefits of meditation, yoga, morning routines, even vegetarian food… and for maybe the first time in my life, a genuine sense of peace.He's a yoga teacher, an Ayurvedic thinker, and honestly one of the most quietly enlightened humans I've ever sat with.Since then I've had my ADHD diagnosis. And seeing as I was in Bali, where he now lives, I wanted to know… what does a man rooted in a 5,000 year old yogic tradition actually think when he hears the word ADHD?That's exactly where we open Season 7.So what are we waiting for? Let's untangle all things ADHD & spirituality:

Why does fat loss feel so much harder for some women than others, even with the exact same plan? In this episode, Jen digs into the connection between neurodivergence, ADHD, and consistency, breaking down why dopamine regulation, executive dysfunction, and rejection sensitive dysphoria make the standard "just follow the plan" advice almost impossible to sustain. She shares the exact systems she builds with clients instead, from simplified meal templates to planned treats to a built-in floor for your worst weeks. This episode is a reminder that struggling with consistency doesn't mean you lack discipline, it might just mean you've never had a system built for how your brain actually works. Want to know more about 1:1 Coaching? Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/IZKyzd62 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenrudyfitness/ Website: https://www.beyondbodycoaching.com/

I named my ADHD brain Kevin.Why? Because when Kevin tells me I'm a failure, catastrophises over one tiny mistake or starts replaying something embarrassing I said three days ago, it's much easier to go, “Yep, Kevin's being dramatic again”… And create some separation.In this episode, I'm sharing why naming your brain can be such a powerful way to create distance from your inner critic, reduce rumination & stop treating yourself like an asshole.We cover:Why that mean voice in your head can slowly erode your self-esteemThe science & psychology behind naming your brainHow naming your brain helps you separate you from the mental noiseThe 3 simple steps to name your own brain, notice its patterns & talk back to itBecause your brain is a storyteller, not a fortune teller. And sometimes Kevin needs to sit the f*ck down.WANT TO WORK WITH XENA?*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! + the ADHD Goal Setting Workbook (life planner tool)*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!

What happens when you lose cell service, FM radio and basically all connection to civilization on a mountain highway? You discover the magic of AM radio. On Episode 17 of The Midday Show with J.R. Bjornson, J.R. talks about the family road trip to Radium Hot Springs, finding pop music on 870 AM in the mountains, and why old-school AM radio can travel so much farther than FM.It's also August 24, which means we're celebrating National Waffle Day, National Peach Pie Day, International Strange Music Day and the 20th anniversary of Pluto getting demoted to dwarf-planet status. J.R. remains firmly on Team Pluto.Then things get a little more personal as J.R. talks about taking a short break from his ADHD medication, what his busy unmedicated brain feels like, and why medication makes his mind feel quieter and easier to focus.Plus: back-to-school excitement, five kids, a perpetually messy house, 90s nostalgia and the usual collection of thoughts that somehow become a podcast. The Midday Show with J.R. Bjornson new episodes Monday through Friday.

Most ADHD interventions only work if you actually stick with them. So what happens when the intervention is something your brain actually wants to do?Skye joins Will to unpack a systematic review of 22 studies on virtual reality interventions for ADHD. They look at surprisingly high adherence rates, what the research suggests about attention and working memory, and whether improvements inside VR actually carry over into everyday life.They also dig into the different ways VR is being used, from cognitive games and movement-based training to simulated real-world scenarios, plus where the evidence is still too thin to draw firm conclusions.Want more of Will's work? Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.What We Cover:Why adherence rates of 85 percent or higher caught their attentionThree different ways researchers are using VR for ADHDWhat the studies suggest about attention and working memoryWhy VR is being studied alongside existing ADHD treatmentsThe big question of whether improvements transfer to real lifeReported side effects and the limitations of the current researchAbout ADHD founders for ADHD founders. Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosessionDiagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram - @unconventionalorganisationVisit our website - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Why do high-performing professionals with ADHD so often feel paralyzed by simple or critical tasks, and how can you break through those hidden barriers? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave welcomes back ADHD coach and author Brendan Mahan to discuss his book Overcoming the Wall of Awful: Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway) Even top executives, business owners, and driven entrepreneurs struggle with the invisible emotional friction that halts execution. Brendan breaks down how past failures, uncertainty, and fear of rejection stack up like bricks between us and our goals, and provides a practical blueprint for navigating through, over, or around those mental walls. Meet Brendan Mahan here and find your copy of the book! www.TheWallofAwful.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Many people with inattentive ADHD feel like something is missing from their diagnosis. That missing piece might be cognitive disengagement syndrome, or CDS: a cluster of symptoms including daydreaming, confusion, daytime sleepiness, and more. CDS isn't officially its own disorder. But scientists and clinicians are beginning to recognize it as something distinct from ADHD — though it often overlaps. Pediatric psychologist Melissa Miller explains how CDS differs from ADHD, what it looks like, and why it's linked to anxiety and depression. She also shares early research on treatment, plus the strengths that may come with it. For more on this topic Listen: The “devastating” findings of a decades-long ADHD study Watch: Why people with ADHD quit therapy (and how to make it work for you) For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at hyperfocus@understood.org. As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you quiet an ADHD brain enough to connect with Spirit—or is completely quieting it even the real goal?In this episode of The Constance Messmer Podcast, I explore ADHD meditation, spiritual communication, and practical ways to recognize messages from your spirit guides, angels, God, loved ones on the other side, nature, and other realms of Spirit.If your thoughts bounce around during meditation, please know that you are not failing. Your best connection may happen while you are walking, writing, doing the dishes, drifting off to sleep, or moving through your everyday life. Spirit may already be speaking—you're simply learning to recognize the frequency.Stay with me through the end, because the deeper message that came through surprised me: perhaps the real work isn't silencing every thought. Perhaps it is learning to discern what is coming to you rather than from you.

You're guessing how long things take.That guess feels reasonable.It's just wrong, over and over again.In the last episode, we broke down why ADHD time blindness happens. This one is about what to do about it.Because the real problem isn't planning. It's relying on estimation at all.In this episode, Skye and Robert walk through how to replace your internal clock with systems that actually hold up in real work:why you can't “get better” at estimating timehow to use past projects instead of guessinghow teams quietly adjust for you (and why that creates tension)why buffers and “extra time” don't workhow to build timelines that don't collapse halfway throughIf you're tired of missing deadlines you genuinely thought were realistic, this will show you what's actually going wrong, and what works instead.About ADHD founders for ADHD founders. Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosessionDiagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram - @unconventionalorganisationVisit our website - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

‍Kristina Flynn has had a psychiatrist since she was twelve, collected diagnoses like frequent flyer miles (anxiety, depression, OCD, bulimia, and more), and still didn't get an ADHD diagnosis until her thirties, after her daughter's birth blew up every workaround she'd been quietly running for two decades.‍Now she runs Story EQ, where she helps people find the story underneath their work. Everybody tells you to stop overthinking. Kristina Flynn built a company on it.‍We talk about why doing your own branding is a fool's errand (spoiler: your brain isn't primed for reality, it's primed for your perception of reality). We talk about the Mensa-level geniuses who sit across from her and say "I'm not that interesting."‍We talk about the specific, weirdly universal terror of what your old colleagues will think. And we talk about AI — not as a voice replicator, but as something that can understand your context if you feed it properly.‍Fair warning: if you're sitting on an abandoned rebrand, three different mission statements you don't believe, and a nagging sense that you should be further along by now — you're going to feel a little called out. Stay with us anyway. ‍WHAT'S INSIDE: ‍● Why Your Old Story Isn't the Whole Story: How narrative identity, negativity bias, and corporate conditioning have shaped the way you show up ‍● The 4 Stories Framework (Stealable Worksheet): Start mapping your old story, bridge story, and how to shift from “it's about me” to “it's about them”● Radical Self-Acceptance Checklist: 5 mindset shifts to finally move past shame, imposter feelings, and waiting for permission ‍● Overthinking as an Asset: Quick exercises to turn rumination into action, content, and connection (instead of procrastination) ‍● Your First Move Blueprint: Micro-steps to start building story-driven content — without oversharing or burnoutFUN FACTSKristina and Diann are both pretty sweary and swear by the research that concludes swearing is a sign of intelligence. You decide!‍Kristina & Diann met through Coach Vox - the platform where they both built their digital clones. If you haven't signed up for Di AI yet - what are you waiting for? Here is the link to sign up for free.ABOUT KRISTINA Kristina (with a 'k') Flynn is an Overthinking High-Achiever (OHA) helping other OHAs turn their wild careers and stories into personal brands that feel like them and make sh*tons of money.‍For 18+ years and across 11 roles in 8 industries, she's built brands for NBA All-Stars, Olympians, venture capitalists, Youtubers, founders, and executives.The through-line across all of it: wildly capable people who are great at seeing other people's value, but can't see their own. In 2023, she built StoryEQ™ to close the gap.‍LINKS & RESOURCES‍Kristina's: ‍WebsiteStory EQ Framework PDF LinkedIn ‍ The episode with Evan Sargent on branding ‍20 Feet From Stardom (2013) — the backup singer documentary I mentionedBrené BrownSimon Sinek ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST‍Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.‍Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance.‍WORK WITH MEIf this conversation hit a nerve — if you've been hiding behind your credentials and waiting to be discovered on the strength of good work alone — that's a strategy problem, not a character flaw. Let's fix the strategy problem together — schedule your call here.ADHD-ish is hosted by Diann Wingert. If you got something out of this one, the single most useful thing you can do is send it to one person who needs it. Second most useful: leave a review.© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

‍Kristina Flynn has had a psychiatrist since she was twelve, collected diagnoses like frequent flyer miles (anxiety, depression, OCD, bulimia, and more), and still didn't get an ADHD diagnosis until her thirties, after her daughter's birth blew up every workaround she'd been quietly running for two decades.‍Now she runs Story EQ, where she helps people find the story underneath their work. Everybody tells you to stop overthinking. Kristina Flynn built a company on it.‍We talk about why doing your own branding is a fool's errand (spoiler: your brain isn't primed for reality, it's primed for your perception of reality). We talk about the Mensa-level geniuses who sit across from her and say "I'm not that interesting."‍We talk about the specific, weirdly universal terror of what your old colleagues will think. And we talk about AI — not as a voice replicator, but as something that can understand your context if you feed it properly.‍Fair warning: if you're sitting on an abandoned rebrand, three different mission statements you don't believe, and a nagging sense that you should be further along by now — you're going to feel a little called out. Stay with us anyway. ‍WHAT'S INSIDE: ‍● Why Your Old Story Isn't the Whole Story: How narrative identity, negativity bias, and corporate conditioning have shaped the way you show up ‍● The 4 Stories Framework (Stealable Worksheet): Start mapping your old story, bridge story, and how to shift from “it's about me” to “it's about them”● Radical Self-Acceptance Checklist: 5 mindset shifts to finally move past shame, imposter feelings, and waiting for permission ‍● Overthinking as an Asset: Quick exercises to turn rumination into action, content, and connection (instead of procrastination) ‍● Your First Move Blueprint: Micro-steps to start building story-driven content — without oversharing or burnoutFUN FACTSKristina and Diann are both pretty sweary and swear by the research that concludes swearing is a sign of intelligence. You decide!‍Kristina & Diann met through Coach Vox - the platform where they both built their digital clones. If you haven't signed up for Di AI yet - what are you waiting for? Here is the link to sign up for free.ABOUT KRISTINA Kristina (with a 'k') Flynn is an Overthinking High-Achiever (OHA) helping other OHAs turn their wild careers and stories into personal brands that feel like them and make sh*tons of money.‍For 18+ years and across 11 roles in 8 industries, she's built brands for NBA All-Stars, Olympians, venture capitalists, Youtubers, founders, and executives.The through-line across all of it: wildly capable people who are great at seeing other people's value, but can't see their own. In 2023, she built StoryEQ™ to close the gap.‍LINKS & RESOURCES‍Kristina's: ‍WebsiteStory EQ Framework PDF LinkedIn ‍ The episode with Evan Sargent on branding ‍20 Feet From Stardom (2013) — the backup singer documentary I mentionedBrené BrownSimon Sinek ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST‍Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.‍Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance.‍WORK WITH MEIf this conversation hit a nerve — if you've been hiding behind your credentials and waiting to be discovered on the strength of good work alone — that's a strategy problem, not a character flaw. Let's fix the strategy problem together — schedule your call here.ADHD-ish is hosted by Diann Wingert. If you got something out of this one, the single most useful thing you can do is send it to one person who needs it. Second most useful: leave a review.© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

You can be successful on paper and still feel stuck.In this episode, Skye talks with entrepreneur and investor Kassidy Warren about leaving the corporate “safe path,” taking real risks, and the identity shift required to stop playing small. They unpack rejection, procrastination, reinvesting before results, and what it actually means to turn pro — especially with an ADHD brain.If you've built something stable but know you're capable of more, this one will hit.What we cover:The hidden cost of corporate stability and “golden handcuffs”Why procrastination is fear in disguiseHow to handle rejection without shrinkingThe mindset shift from amateur to professionalActing before you feel ready — and why waiting keeps you stuckConnect with Kassidy WarrenKassidy Warren is the host of the For Your Own Good podcast, where he shares practical, direct conversations about business growth, leadership, and building companies that actually work.If this episode resonated, you can follow Kassidy and explore more of his work here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarrenFor Your Own Good on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGnIrgBHe regularly shares insights for operators and founders who want to move from chaos to clarity without fluff or hype.About ADHD founders for ADHD founders. Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosessionDiagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram - @unconventionalorganisationVisit our website - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Ever notice your ADHD brain gets a little too excited during an argument? Like you're not even mad anymore, you're just... having a really good time being right? Yeah. There's a reason for that, and it's not a great one. In this mailbag episode of Sorry, I Missed This, host Cate Osborn is digging into questions from our Understood Facebook group Our amazing listeners wrote in (and had the chance to win a copy of Cate's new book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults). In this episode Cate tackles questions like how to share a new ADHD diagnosis with friends and family, how to wade through the swamp of ADHD motivation, why our ADHD brains LOVE to argue, and more.  Check it out! For more on this topic  Watch: Managing expectations in relationships with ADHD | Sorry, I Missed This Watch: How hormones hijack focus, mood, and energy | Sorry, I Missed This For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever notice your ADHD brain gets a little too excited during an argument? Like you're not even mad anymore, you're just... having a really good time being right? Yeah. There's a reason for that, and it's not a great one. In this mailbag episode of Sorry, I Missed This, host Cate Osborn is digging into questions from our Understood Facebook group Our amazing listeners wrote in (and had the chance to win a copy of Cate's new book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults). In this episode Cate tackles questions like how to share a new ADHD diagnosis with friends and family, how to wade through the swamp of ADHD motivation, why our ADHD brains LOVE to argue, and more.  Check it out! For more on this topic  Watch: Managing expectations in relationships with ADHD | Sorry, I Missed This Watch: How hormones hijack focus, mood, and energy | Sorry, I Missed This For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Originally aired March 25, 2025 "Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs." – Lisa Dion In this episode, Lisa sits down with Tony Vallance from the Building Better Brains Clinic for a conversation about supporting children with ADHD through play therapy. ADHD is often misunderstood, but with the right tools and understanding, play therapists can help children tap into their strengths while navigating the challenges they face. This conversation also explores ADHD from a dual perspective—not only through the experiences of the children we work with but also by reflecting on how therapists who identify as neurodivergent or have ADHD/ADD engage with their clients. How do we navigate the "mirrors" or parts of ourselves we see reflected in the children we serve? Together, Lisa and Tony dive into: What Play Therapists Need to Know About ADHD: Tony explains the core characteristics of ADHD and how play therapy can help children manage the unique challenges of ADHD. Creating ADHD-Friendly Play Spaces: Practical tips on designing sensory-friendly, ADHD-conscious therapeutic environments that foster emotional regulation and focus. The ADHD Brain and Its Impact on Behavior: Insights into how ADHD affects cognitive functioning and behavior, and how play therapy helps children build strategies for resilience. Supporting Caregivers and Challenging Stigma: The importance of empowering parents and caregivers, and how to combat the societal stigma placed on children with ADHD. Integrating ADHD Strategies into Play Therapy: Practical strategies for play therapists to create more inclusive and effective therapy sessions. This episode will help therapists reflect on their own experiences, both as professionals and as individuals who may share similar neurodivergent traits with their clients. Tony's wealth of knowledge and lived-experiences provide valuable guidance for clinicians and caregivers alike. Tune in to explore the many perspectives on ADHD in play therapy and learn how to adjust your approach to make your practice more inclusive and supportive of neurodivergent children.

If you stay busy all day but the work that actually grows your construction business keeps getting pushed to tomorrow, the problem probably isn't your willpower or your ADHD brain. In this episode, Todd Dawalt breaks down the deep work system builder CEOs use to cut interruptions, protect their time, and get the important work done. ⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team: HERE

You've spent your whole life quietly wondering why some things feel so much harder for you than they seem to for everyone else. Scripture study won't stick. Prayers get lost in fifty other thoughts. You forget things you swore you'd remember, and the shame shows up before you even understand what happened.This week, therapist Brittney King, LPC joins Niki to talk about what ADHD actually looks like in adults, and why it usually has nothing to do with how hard you're trying. There's a reason your brain works this way, and it's more treatable than you think._______________________________Get to know our guest:Brittney King, LPC has a background in social work and school counseling. She is now a junior high school counselor and licensed therapist at Aligned Counseling serving patients in Idaho. Brittney specializes in ADHD and neurodivergence in children, teens, and adults.To book an appointment with Brittney, click here.___________Have a question or struggle you'd like Niki to help with?Click here to share it anonymously. Your question may be answered on a future episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, and it could help another LDS woman who's struggling with the same thing too.

If you've ever tried to overhaul your finances in one weekend only to abandon the system a few days later, you're not alone. According to Diane Gardner, that's exactly why most financial systems fail for ADHD business owners.Diane Gardner is a Mastery-Level Profit First Professional, certified tax strategist, certified cash flow strategist, and bestselling author who helps home service business owners build stronger cash flow and lasting profitability.In this conversation with Skye, Diane explains why profit isn't something that's left over—it's something you intentionally build. They explore why ADHD business owners often approach money with an all-or-nothing mindset, how tiny 1% changes outperform complete financial overhauls, and why consistency beats motivation every time.What We CoverWhy revenue minus expenses equals profit keeps business owners living on what's leftThe simple 1% starting point that makes Profit First sustainableHow to build a "profit muscle" instead of relying on willpowerWhy all-or-nothing thinking causes so many financial systems to failThe accountability habits that keep a money system working long after motivation fadesCommon profit leaks Diane sees in home service businessesConnect With Diane Gardner

Why does your ADHD feel manageable in one situation but overwhelming in another?In this episode, Skye and Robbie explore a little-known 1997 review paper that challenged the traditional view of ADHD. Instead of seeing ADHD traits as fixed deficits, the authors argued that traits like attention shifting, hyperactivity, and impulsivity can become strengths or struggles depending on the environment.Together, they unpack what the research actually says, why these ideas never became mainstream, and what they might mean for entrepreneurs and business owners navigating today's fast-changing world.What You'll LearnWhy ADHD can feel completely different from one environment to anotherThe evolutionary theory behind attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivityWhat "response-ready" environments are—and why they matterWhy school and entrepreneurship reward different ways of thinkingWhere the paper is compelling, and where the authors acknowledge its limitationsIf you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

You meet someone, become instant best friends, and a few months later they're gone. Then it happens again.Most ADHD advice focuses on productivity, but Caroline Maguire believes we're missing something just as important: friendship. Caroline is a certified ADHD coach and the author of Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults.In this conversation, Skye and Caroline explore why ADHD brains often rush into friendships, why traditional friendship advice falls flat, and how to build relationships that actually last without burning yourself out.You'll walk away with a practical way to spot unhealthy friendship patterns before they cost you another connection.What We CoverWhy the impulsive friendship cycle happensWhy traditional friendship advice doesn't work for ADHD adultsThe Ice Cream Scoop Method for balanced give-and-takeHow to spot one-sided friendships earlyWhy interest-based activities make building friendships easierHow to slow a friendship down without ending itConnect With Caroline Maguirehttps://carolinemaguireauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/authorcarolinem/?hl=enIf you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

Meditation is one of the most common ADHD recommendations—but what does the research actually say?In this Research Recap, Skye Waterson and William Curb examine two studies on mindfulness and ADHD. The first explores an 8-week mindfulness program for primary school children, while the second compares mindfulness with structured psychoeducation for adults with ADHD.The children's study found improvements in attention and psychological wellbeing. The adult study found something just as interesting: learning about ADHD in a structured group setting produced many of the same benefits as mindfulness.The takeaway isn't that meditation doesn't work. It's that there are multiple evidence-based ways to engage with your ADHD—and the best approach is the one you'll actually stick with.What We Cover:What an 8-week mindfulness program changed for 7- to 8-year-old childrenHow researchers measured attention and psychological wellbeingHow mindfulness compared with psychoeducation in adults with ADHDWhere mindfulness showed unique benefitsWhy understanding your ADHD and connecting with others may matter as much as the specific techniqueWant more of Will's work?Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.If you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

Every founder with ADHD has wondered whether they quit too early. A 2024 foraging study unexpectedly suggests the opposite may sometimes be true. Researchers built an experiment expecting ADHD traits to be a disadvantage, and instead discovered the average person stayed too long.Skye and Robert explore what that means beyond the lab, why ADHD may be an advantage during the exploratory stage of entrepreneurship, why pivoting is not always a flaw, and why the same trait can become either a strength or a liability depending on the environment.What We Cover:Why researchers expected ADHD traits to hurt performance, and what the data actually showedHow "leaving too soon" turned out to be closer to the optimal strategyWhy ADHD entrepreneurs may be overrepresented in the exploratory startup phase, but not in scalingThe real costs of pivoting for teams, and when those costs are worth payingWhy the same ADHD trait can be either a strength or a struggle depending on the environmentIf you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

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Everyone says people with ADHD have "time blindness." But what does that actually mean?In this Research Recap, Skye Waterson and Will Curb review a decade of research (2012–2022) on time perception in adults with ADHD. Rather than treating time as one skill, the research separates it into three: estimating how long something will take, reproducing a duration, and managing time day to day.One finding stands out: many ADHD struggles begin with inaccurate time estimation. If your brain can't reliably predict how long a task will take, missed deadlines, last-minute work, and chronic lateness start to make much more sense. Skye and Will also explore what the research suggests actually helps—from visual timers and external cues to breaking projects into smaller pieces that are easier to estimate.What You'll LearnWhy ADHD affects time estimation, time reproduction, and time management differentlyThe difference between circadian, interval, and millisecond timingWhy visual timers often work better than clocksWhy giving yourself "more time" usually isn't the solutionHow breaking projects into smaller steps improves time estimationWhy external accountability is often more effective than self-imposed deadlinesLearn more from Will at HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to the Hacking Your ADHD podcast.If you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

You don't need another productivity hack. You need systems that still work when your brain doesn't.Cas Aarssen built the Clutterbug Method, hosted HGTV's Hot Mess House, and grew a global brand by stopping the fight against her ADHD and designing her home and business around how she naturally works.In this conversation, she shares the hard lessons that came from burnout, why traditional organizing advice kept failing her, and how building systems around real habits instead of ideal ones changed everything. From running a team without endless SOPs to creating spaces that stay functional even on hard days, Cas explains what it actually takes to build systems that last.If you've ever felt like you're constantly rebuilding your life from scratch, this episode offers a more sustainable way forward.What We CoverWhy burnout pushed her to rethink the way she workedBuilding systems around your actual habits instead of your ideal selfThe Clutterbug Method and why one organizing style doesn't fit everyoneDelegating through ownership instead of endless SOPsCreating a home and business that work with an ADHD brain, not against itConnect With Cas Aarssenhttps://clutterbug.me/what-clutterbug-are-you-testIf you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

You've been told you pivot too fast. This research suggests your timing might be right.A 2024 Royal Society paper tested how long people stay in a depleting resource before moving to a new one, using a model from ecology called the marginal value theorem. The prediction was that ADHD traits would cause people to leave too soon.The data found the opposite. ADHD participants left patches closer to the mathematically optimal point and ended up with more total reward. Skye and Robbie break down the bias built into the original prediction and what it means for telling the difference between a smart pivot and flailing.What We Cover:The 2024 study and the foraging game researchers builtThe marginal value theorem and what "optimal" leaving looks likeWhy the prediction assumed ADHD would underperformWhat the actual results showed about exit timingHow to tell a strategic pivot from impulsive flailingIf you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

Joy shares a two-part summer system to feel productive without rigid routines: create a digital "one-and-done" list for quick tasks you can finish in minutes, and use ad hoc cleaning—spot-cleaning and prepping only when needed—for events and moments that arise. This approach helps you close small loops, get quick dopamine boosts from completed tasks, and keep your home presentable during the chaotic spontaneity of summer. Listen More About Non-Linear Pending Lists Here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-home-sahm-productivity-home-organization/id1579243596?i=1000608434693 Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

You're exhausted all day, then suddenly wired at 10pm. That's not random. Research suggests it's tied to a delayed circadian rhythm that's common in ADHD.In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a paper examining ADHD as a circadian rhythm disorder. This isn't a list of sleep hygiene tips. It's a look at what's actually different in the ADHD body's clock, and why typical advice misses it.Understanding the delay changes how you plan your day, not just your bedtime.What We Cover:Why energy peaks late even when sleep is the goalDaytime melatonin levels found in kids with ADHDHow light therapy and timing affect circadian resetMelatonin dosing research (less works better than more)What ultradian rhythms are and how they differ from circadian onesWant more of Will's work?Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.If you're an entrepreneur with ADHD who's tired of being asked “Why don't you just hire/make a system/delegate?”  We've gotchu! Click here for a free copy of my 5-year-tested Focus Filter. Instant relief for work-related overwhelm.Find out what's holding you back. I'll personally build you a simple plan to fix it. Click here to grab one.Join my Focused Balanced Growth Program. If you're tired of getting blank looks in masterminds full of neurotypical advice, this is for you. Weekly Monday Motivation sessions, plus content you can binge or dip into for strategies specific to you. Apply here.Your Business Operations Built for Your ADHD Brain. Feel like you can never really delegate because you can't explain how to do it? Struggling to hire someone who feels like a natural fit for your business? Let us handle it for you. We specialize in using our years of ADHD research and practical support to act as your fractional COO, handling the back-end operations in a way that feels light and keeps you focused. Learn more here.

You spend years building workarounds for your own brain, then realize you could build your company the same way.Chris Wang did exactly that.As co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, an ADHD coaching platform that has delivered more than 90,000 coaching sessions, Chris was diagnosed with ADHD at 28 while building the company. Instead of treating her personal systems and her business systems as separate problems, she applied the same coaching frameworks, structure, automation, and strength-based development directly to how Shimmer operates.In this conversation, Chris shares what that looked like in practice: what she automated, what stayed human, how she structured fundraising as an ADHD founder, and why she stopped trying to build the company differently than she was learning to manage herself.Connect With Chris WangChris is on instagram: @adhd.christal and you can learn more about Shimmer at www.shimmer.careWhat We CoverWhy Chris applied her ADHD coaching framework to company operationsThe automation that removed admin work for coachesHow she decides what should stay human and what should be automatedHer fundraising system for managing outreach, follow-ups, and rejectionWhy strength-based delegation changed how her team worksHow personal ADHD systems became Shimmer's operating model P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Joy, a professional organizer and mom, invites listeners to embrace a “project summer” by tackling one big overhaul instead of tiny, dull daily tasks. She explains how to work with your brain by creating real deadlines, staging spaces, and fully rethinking the function and layout of rooms so change feels immediate and rewarding. Practical tips include moving or staging furniture, involving kids, protecting white space, minimizing toys for deeper play, and selling or donating excess. The episode encourages bold, temporary chaos that leads to clearer, calmer homes. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

You've read the ADHD criteria a dozen times and still aren't sure if you actually qualify.Skye and Robbie Waterson and sit down with the DSM-5 itself and read through the inattentive criteria line by line, the same list a clinician would use for an actual diagnosis. They score themselves against each one in real time, and they don't agree on most of them.The conversation covers why the criteria were written for children and then loosely translated for adults, why "close attention to detail" means something different for someone who triple checks every payment versus someone who doesn't notice errors at all, and why your own family's version of "normal" can hide a pattern you've had your whole life. Skye also explains the difference between primarily inattentive, primarily hyperactive, and combined type, and why subclinical scores still matter even if you never meet the full six-symptom threshold.If you've ever wondered whether you "really" have ADHD or just relate to some of it, this episode shows you exactly what's being measured and why that question is harder to answer than it sounds.What We Cover:The actual nine inattentive criteria from the DSM-5, read directly from the manualWhy the same criterion can apply to one person and not the other, even with shared ADHDHow the criteria shift between children and adultsWhy family normal can mask a lifelong patternThe difference between subclinical and clinical, and why it still matters P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Do you feel almost manic after really good sex — craving more, making impulsive decisions, fixating on the next time? In this episode of Reddit reactions, Cate and Jessamine tackle five real Reddit posts from ADHD women.  Digging into some seriously NSFW posts, they look at why some people with ADHD never feel spontaneous sexual attraction — and why that might be about “out of sight, out of mind.” Also… The orgasm pressure problem: When a partner's need for reassurance after sex gets in the way of intimacy. The sex countdown: The anxiety loop that starts the moment sex ends (“It's been X days”). And how scheduling intimacy (not sex specifically) can interrupt it. Hyperfixation and libido: Does getting obsessively into a show, book, or research topic actually raise your sex drive?  Real Reddit questions, really good answers.  For more on this topic  Watch: ADHD and sex Watch: Reddit reactions: ADHD and romantic relationships! For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. You can also listen to episodes of Sorry, I Missed This on The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly known as MissUnderstood). Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most productivity advice for ADHD is written for people who just need a nudge. If you have ADHD, you need something more honest than that.Ari Tuckman holds a PsyD and an MBA, has authored five books on ADHD, and has spent over 40,000 hours in clinical work with adults. He co-chairs the largest ADHD conference in the US and has been quoted in the New York Times, CNN, and the Washington Post.In this conversation, Ari breaks down what productivity actually means for ADHD brains, why "don't get in trouble" is not a good enough goal, and how business owners can use external structure and the right people to focus on where they add the most value.Connect With Ari Tuckman:  www.DrAriTuckman.com.What We CoverWhy simplistic productivity advice fails ADHD adults and what to look for insteadThe difference between managing ADHD to survive versus building a life worth havingHow to hire an assistant who will act as external executive function, not just a schedulerThe role of reputation-building when ADHD makes consistency hardAri's "things lead to things" principle and how it applies to business growth P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

In this Mini-Mikkipedia episode, Mikki explores the emerging intersection between GLP-1 medications and ADHD, particularly around appetite, impulsivity, reward-seeking behaviour, and food noise. While there is currently no direct evidence that GLP-1s improve attention or focus, there is growing interest in how these medications act on brain reward circuits involved in compulsive eating, cue reactivity, alcohol intake, and other hedonic behaviours. Mikki breaks down why ADHD is more than an attention issue, explaining its links with dopamine regulation, obesity risk, binge eating, and emotional eating patterns. She also discusses why GLP-1s may be helpful for some adults with ADHD, while potentially creating issues such as low mood, flatness, reduced motivation, or under-fuelling in others. A nuanced one — less “magic bullet,” more “know the machinery.” Highlights / Topics Covered: Why ADHD is closely tied to dopamine, reward-seeking, impulsivity, and eating behaviour  The relationship between ADHD, obesity, binge eating, and “food addiction” patterns  How GLP-1 medications may influence reward circuits, food noise, cue reactivity, and compulsive eating  Why GLP-1s could be helpful for some people with ADHD but may worsen flatness, motivation, or mood in others  Practical considerations around nutrition, protein intake, stimulant medications, appetite suppression, and monitoring Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenNZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nzSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

You've launched things that seemed solid, only to watch them unravel for reasons that felt obvious afterward. That's not a judgment problem. For ADHD founders, retrospective clarity comes naturally. The pre-mortem is a tool that pulls that clarity forward, to the start of a project, when fixing problems is still cheap.Skye and Robbie break down the pre-mortem method, developed by cognitive psychologist Gary Klein and later popularized by Daniel Kahneman, and explain why it fits ADHD-wired brains in particular. ADHD founders tend to communicate broad vision without the full set of dependencies, leaving teams misaligned and triggering micromanagement loops. They're also prone to hyperfocused tunneling in the wrong direction. The pre-mortem interrupts both patterns before they cost you.They also cover how to use it as a minimum viable test. Before a prototype, before a hire, before a pivot, spend an afternoon stress-testing the idea. Sometimes the right output is: don't do this.What We CoverWhy ADHD founders naturally access retrospective clarity, and how to use it at project start instead of after the factHow incomplete vision communication creates micromanagement loops, and what the pre-mortem does to close that gapThe novelty bias and hyperfocus tunneling problem, and why planning for failure acts as a directional checkHow to run a pre-mortem solo, with a team, or with AI, including a specific reverse prompting approachWhy a half-day pre-mortem with AI or a mentor counts as your minimum viable test before any build P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Is your brain accumulating toxins that are stealing your focus, memory, and mental clarity without you even knowing it? Research shows that heavy metals enter the brain by hijacking your own mineral pathways, a process known as ionic mimicry. And most people have no idea it's happening. I sit down with Clark Engelbert to break down exactly how metals like aluminum, lead, cadmium, and mercury cross the blood-brain barrier and what they do to the brain. Clark shares current research on aluminum in postmortem autistic and Alzheimer's brains and explains why mineral deficiency opens the door to metal toxicity. His client results speak for themselves: nonverbal autistic kids going verbal, ADHD symptoms reduced, panic disorder resolved, bone density improved, all through mineral balancing and HTMA. If brain fog, memory loss, or cognitive decline concerns you, this episode will reframe your approach to reclaiming your brain's health.    "Everyone is subclinically toxic in metals. It doesn't really matter who you are, where you live, or your stage of life. Everyone has metal toxicity." ~Clark Engelbert   In This Episode: - Meet Clark Engelbert - How heavy metals enter the body and brain - The impact of metals in the brain, and why aluminum is the biggest threat - Other harmful heavy metals: how they get into the body - How to remove metals from the brain - Mineral balancing vs. supplementing individual minerals - How mineral deficiency accelerates metal absorption - Mineral balancing basics and heavy metal testing - Exley study on aluminum in postmortem autistic brains - Client success stories: autism, ADHD, & other reversals - Generational metal inheritance and injected aluminum  - The HTMA Pro practitioner training program   Products & Resources Mentioned: HTMA Pro Practitioners' Program: Sign up at https://htmapro.com/   Puori Grass-Fed PW1 Whey Protein: Use code WENDY20 to save up to 32% off your order and a free shaker worth $25 at https://puori.com/wendy20   Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox  Organifi Happy Drops: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox    Heavy Metals Quiz: Check your toxicity score and receive a free video series on how to detox your body at https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Clark Engelbert: Clark Engelbert is the founder and CEO of Nutritional Analytics, a health consulting service that specializes in mineral balancing and heavy metal detoxification. He has worked with hundreds of clients since starting his company in 2019 and helped many reverse their chronic diseases. He has also trained hundreds of mineral balancing practitioners with his training program with Dr. Leland Stillman - HTMA Secrets. Learn more about Clark and his work at  https://nutritionalanalytics.com/    Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

If your planner, routine, or fresh system starts to feel weirdly heavy the moment you sit down with it, you're not alone. So many of us with ADHD brains quietly carry a performance frame over our follow-through built on a "pass fail" mindset, where every slip up turns into evidence of failure. In this episode, we explore a simple reframe that helps make sticking with our habits and routines feel lighter, more doable, and more in line with how our brains actually work. In Episode 357, You Will Discover: The sneaky way the performance frame turns planning, routines, and new systems into high-stakes situations for ADHD brains The one-word shift that helps follow-through feel lighter and builds real self-trust over time Why a rough day becomes useful information instead of evidence that something's wrong with you Three reflection questions to help you find the places where a practice frame might bring more freedom this week Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Why Planning Feels Heavy 02:41 Performing vs Practicing 05:26 All or Nothing Trap 06:59 Inside the Performance Frame 10:25 Avoidance and Perfectionism 12:02 What Practice Really Means 15:03 Reps Build Self Trust 17:48 Real Life Practice Examples 22:50 Questions to Apply This 27:06 Community and Next Steps 28:15 Wrap Up and Resources  

Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 216: (More) Awesome Edtech for the SummerWelcome to the EdTech Throwdown. This is Episode 216 called (More) Awesome Edtech for the Summer. Every year when school ends we publish an episode where Guise and I share what we'll be reading, listening to, and exploring over the summer break. 216 is that episode and this is another you don't want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: Summer PlansSummer plansSegment 2: Resources for the SummerNickPodcastsSweat the Technique- How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life - from parenting, to relationships, to sports, to hobbies and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who've led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers. In particular I've heard the episode called “Lessons on Excellent Teaching (with Pritesh Raichura)” is quite good.Schooled- This podcast from National Public Radio can help answer the question, “Is this happening to anyone else?” Schooled provides boots-on-the-ground dispatches from Pennsylvania's public school system, where more government dollars are spent per student than in any other U.S. state. The podcast aims to get to the bottom of why those funds aren't working, and what needs to happen to make lasting positive change.BooksTeach Like a Champion by Doug Lamov- Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov's highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you'll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. Learn how to build students' background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect your teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes. Seven Myths About Education- In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachersBONUS BOOK (CAN I DO IT?!?!) Non-education one - The Power Broker - 1,344 pages, the audio book is 66 hours long. (the average audio book is about 12 hours long)Grab BagReturn to good teaching practice: Focus on study strategies with thisexcellent one-pagerPhet Studio's customizable simulations and the Wayground Integration - must pay for this but it might be worth it!GuisePodcastsThe Big Dig Catching the Codfather Ian Coss ADDitude's ADHD Experts PodcastThe Episode:"What Neuroscience Reveals About the ADHD Brain"(with Dr. Joel Nigg)Why it's great: Dr. Nigg is a leading researcher who does a brilliant job of breaking down complex neuroimaging and brain chemistry into layman's terms. He explains exactly how the ADHD brain processes dopamine, handles attention, and experiences heightened emotions.Bonus Episode:"Neurofeedback and Cognitive Training for ADHD Kids"(explores how computer-based brain training interacts with neuroplasticity)BooksThe AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions by Geoff Woods (released in late 2024) is a highly practical business playbook.While many tech books focus on how to code or automate basic tasks, Woods focuses on the executive mindset. His core argument is that most people misuse AI by treating it like a faster assistant, when they should be treating it as a strategic thought partner.If you are a creator or leader looking to use this book to scale your work, here is a deep dive into its core philosophy and the frameworks it provides.

Hey Team! When I moved into my neighborhood, most of the houses weren't built.  So I got to see over the course of a few years, a lot of the work that went into putting those houses up, all the day-to-day progress that always kept happening, and how every step seemed to set them up for the next step. Now, nobody expects a brick wall to just materialize out of midair on pure willpower or a house to get completely built with no effort. yet when it comes to managing our daily routines, that's exactly what we try to do. We expect our internal motivation to keep us on track despite our own track record, and then we get frustrated when they fall flat. In this episode, we're taking a look at why our attempts to build traditional habits often doesn't work with ADHD, and why it isn't a moral failure or a lack of trying. We're going to explore the critical mechanics of external scaffolding versus internal habits, digging into how we can stop burning through our limited supply of daily executive function and start building physical infrastructure that does the heavy lifting for us If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/298 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD This Episode's Top Tips Traditional habits rely on an internal dopamine reward to lock them onto autopilot. Because ADHD reward chemistry is wildly inconsistent, that "autopilot" switch rarely flips. Instead, we want to work on designing our environment through systems to help make our intentions inevitable. Passive reminders are entirely too easy for an ADHD brain to ignore. Instead, use design psychology to create physical roadblocks that force conscious awareness. Putting your clean laundry basket directly on the couch cushion where you want to sit forces your brain to actively negotiate with the task before you can proceed. Human brains naturally drift toward the path of least resistance. Take advantage of this by manipulating that friction. Lower the friction for positive intentions by creating one-step solutions, like a dedicated key basket by the front door, or crank up the friction for distractions by doing things putting your phone completely out of reach so you can't just pick it up without thinking about it. Your physical environment is never neutral; it is actively directing your behavior right now, whether you designed it or not, which means relying on willpower is a losing game. Treat environmental design as a handoff between two versions of you: let your "Good Brain Day" self build a physical world that protects and supports your "Bad Brain Day" self.  

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____A lot of ADHD women are not using executive function to get things done. They are using anxiety. If panic, pressure, or shame is what finally gets you moving, this episode explains why.Dr. Tamara Rosier is an ADHD coach, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, and author of Your Brain's Not Broken. Through her work with adults, families, and students, she helps people understand the emotional side of ADHD in a way that feels practical, concrete, and deeply human.Tamara realized that many ADHD brains are not relying on calm systems to transition, prioritize, or follow through. Instead, they are using emotional intensity to create enough urgency to act. Fear to remember. Shame to stay motivated. Anxiety to get started.That shift changed how she approached ADHD support. Instead of focusing only on productivity strategies, she began helping people understand the emotional patterns underneath the behavior first. Because when the nervous system is overloaded, no planner or system will stick for long.In this episode, we talk about the “angry neighbor” versus the “butler” brain, why transitions feel so hard, and how divergent thinking can turn one small problem into twenty imagined outcomes. We also get into emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, humor as regulation, and why so many ADHD women feel emotionally exhausted even when they look high-functioning on the outside.If you have ever wondered why you can only seem to function under pressure, this episode will help you understand what your brain has been relying on all along.Resources: Website: https://www.tamararosier.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tamararosier  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-rosier-phdSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shiftInstead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem. That's why most strategies don't stick—they weren't designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It's a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits.