Podcasts about adhd online

Navigating the world as a gifted individual can be emotionally taxing and filled with both internal and external challenges that are often dismissed or minimized by oneself and others. The giftedness label is often viewed as a privilege resulting in failure to recognize and offer support for the very real struggles that can come with it.In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, open up about their personal experiences and discuss the complexities of giftedness, identity, and coping mechanisms in the context of mental health.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:Discover how giftedness and neurodivergence both intersect and differ, offering nuanced perspectives on recognizing and understanding these traits.Learn about how this giftedness series sparked deep self-reflection for the hosts, creating a space for them and listeners to explore the emotional layers of their experiences.Delve into thoughtful discussions on how societal perceptions of intelligence and privilege impact self-identity and mental health, challenging common assumptions about capability and success.As you reflect on your own experiences or the experiences of those around you, consider the ways in which you navigate your identity and emotions. Remember, it's okay to seek support and embrace your complexities.————————————————————————————————

Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.  On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on our next series.  Then Monday, January 15th, we'll kick off a three-episode series with Dr. Ari Tuckman looking at ADHD and Time Blindness followed by a three-episode series on Cognitivie Behavior Therapy with Dr. Russ Ramsay starting on February 5th.    Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.   

The moment we've all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell.    Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He's never had the opportunity to share his story from start to finish which is why we were so excited to wrap up this series with our friend. The perfect way to close out an incredible line-up of ADHDers.    Follow Keith on Instagram (an absolute must for art lovers and toy collectors)!    Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.  

Dee Lynn is very new to this whole ‘having ADHD' thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn't until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many different ways the disorder can show up for people. Especially for women.    Like so many adults diagnosed later in life, Dee Lynn can now see plenty of signs of her ADHD when she looks back at her childhood. Raised in the 80s – a time when mental health was rarely discussed – the healthcare provider struggled with focus and attention and was afraid to ask for the additional help she knew she needed.    Despite the whirlwind nature of her journey, Dee now feels a huge sense of relief and by working with her primary care doctor and her therapist, is figuring out the right treatment plan to help her move forward in life with the support she needs.   Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!    READ: What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness Guide   READ: 4 Natural Ways to Cope with ADHD Symptoms   READ: Succeeding Professionally with ADHD   READ: So You've Been Diagnosed with ADHD — What's Next?   READ: 10 Small Changes That Will Have A Huge Impact On Your ADHD   Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

The last few years have been heaped with uncertainty and tough on our ability to focus. Brain fog, distracted attention and the inability to just sit down and do the thing feel like the new norm.But for some adults, this overwhelming feeling isn't situational. It's brain chemistry.ADHD — a condition we often associate with kids — is being diagnosed in a growing number of adults, who are often both surprised and relieved to find out they have a reason for the lack of focus.Women, in particular, are being diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adulthood because we've learned the way ADHD shows up in girls can be different and less visible than how it shows in up in boys.Listen back to a conversation that MPR News host Angela Davis had earlier this year with a woman who was diagnosed at age 30 with ADHD and a psychiatrist who pioneered treating ADHD in adults with mindfulness techniques. They'll talk about the signs of ADHD in girls and women, how it's diagnosed and some tips to help manage the condition.   If you're looking for ways to understand and manage ADHD, here are a few more resources: ULCA Mindful App, ADDitude magazine, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, short mindfulness videos from Dr. Lidia Zylowska's YouTube channel, MindfulRxADHD and mindfulness community classes from the University of Minnesota's Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing. You can also listen to Refocused, which is a podcast produced by ADHD Online that explores how adults with ADHD can work with their diagnosis, instead of it working against them.Guests:  Dr. Lidia Zylowska is a psychiatrist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She's the author of “Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD” and “Mindfulness for Adult ADHD:  A Clinician's Guide.”Liz Adams is a neuropsychologist and a woman with ADHD. She owns and manages Minnesota Neuropsychology, which specializes in assessing dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences in children and adults. In 2020 she started leading workshops for adult women with ADHD.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Tori Niedbalec's early struggle with ADHD left her feeling misunderstood and stigmatized. Despite trying various treatments and medications, she found true healing only after a transformative move to Michigan in 2019, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and mental health exploration.    With the support of a strong network, effective therapy, and self-awareness practices, Tori has learned to navigate her emotions and communication, leading to a more fulfilling and accepting life. Today, Tori thrives in her roles at ADHD Online and Mentavi Health, empowered by the understanding and acceptance she receives from her community.    Listen in as Tori discusses the realities of living with ADHD, shares how her journey with medication made her realize its role as a tool for her to utilize – not a total fix – and how wonderful it has been finding her place, her people and her purpose.    Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!    Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Pretty confident the title gives it away but if you hadn't heard already, we're taking a little break to give Lindsay a chance to rest and play catch up. If you've been following along, you are well aware of her health struggles these last few months and while we are all disappointed to have to interrupt Refocused, Together, we are confident this is the right decision.    We'll be updating our Instagram to let you know of any other interruptions and our partners at ADHD Online will be spreading the news as well. In the meantime, we encourage you to use this as an opportunity to play catch up on all the incredible episodes we've shared so far. There's lot to listen to on the pod to keep you busy until we have a new episode of Refocused, Together ready for you on October 16th!   It would also mean so much to us if you would follow Refocused on your favorite podcast-streaming platform and  leave us a rating and/or review to help get Refocused into the hands of more people with ADHD!    Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

How long have you been listening to Refocused? Did you start in May of 2022 or did you join later? Have you gone back and listened to all of the previous episodes?    In today's special episoden Lindsay has a conversation with Keith Boswell, the vice president of marketing at Mentavi Health and ADHD Online. Keith has championed the podcast from the beginning and like us, is an advocate for mental health and ADHD.    Lindsay also shares some of her favorite moments from the first 100 episodes of Refocused, including highlights from these incredible episodes below.  Episode 86 - I'm An Adult With ADHD And I Stole My Son's Ritalin   Episode 77 - Managing Out of Sight, Out of Mind in an ADHD World with Dr. John Kruse   Episode 64 - ADHD and Finding Organizational Peace of Mind in 2023   Refocused, Together 2022 - Episode 13 - Evan Bierscheid and the ADHD Spectrum   Refocused, Together 2022 - Episode 25 - Meredith Phillips and Going Down the Rabbit Hole   Refocused, Together - Episode 22 - Geoffrey Evans and Using His Voice   Refocused, Together - Episode 31 - Louis Inglis and Finishing Projects   Refocused, Together - Episode 23 - Dani Donovan and ADHD Content Creation Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

What the heck is CDS? Google that question and you find page after page of information on Credit Default Swaps or Controlled Dangerous Substances. But there is a CDS that is directly connected to ADHD and it's likely something you've never heard of before.   So what is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome and what are the symptoms? How is it similar to ADHD and how is it different? CDS is not an officially recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5. It's currently what's called a clinical construct - a term used in psychology to define a group of behaviors.    Researchers, including today's guest Dr. Zoe Smith, have been working for years to get the construct recognized and there is still so much we don't know about CDS. Without an official diagnosis, it can be hard for providers to identify the signs and symptoms of CDS and Dr. Z is joining us to share what we do know about this relatively unknown comorbid condition.    Zoe R. Smith, PhD (she/her) is an assistant professor of psychology at Loyola University Chicago with research interests in the development of culturally-responsive assessments and interventions for adolescents. She is the leader of ACCTION Lab, an organization that is dedicated to community-based assessment and intervention development for youth with ADHD and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome. She has authored or co-authored numerous scholarly articles on ADHD and CDS and served with 12 other scholars beginning in 2021 in a work group to evaluate current knowledge and identify key directions in the study of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT).   Instagram: @ACCTIONLab X(Twitter): @DrZoeRSmith TikTok: @ACCTION.Lab   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   

This week, we continue our look at ADHD and depression with our guest, friend of the pod and Mentavi Health and ADHD Online business development representative Ian Hoefelmeyer.    As a kid, Ian was labeled the ‘ADHD kid' and even though his teachers observed some of ADHD traits, it wasn't until years later when he was struggling in college that he sought out a diagnosis and then medication. Like so many with ADHD, Ian also struggled with some of ADHD's comorbidities including depression and it was the sudden isolation of the pandemic, combined with stressors at work, that added fuel to his most recent bout of the mood disorder.    This candid conversation is a reminder of all the different ways depression can show up in a person's life and the power masking can have on a person's life. For Ian, that masking was without a doubt his reliance on his sense of humor. He also shares how Cognitive-Behavior Therapy changed his life and what tools he continues to use to make sure he stays mindful and balanced.    Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening. Please give us some love, it gets lonely when we don't hear from you! Go to your favorite podcast app and follow "Refocused". While you're there, leave a rating and/or review because we can't reach enough people unless you do. The more follows and ratings, the more likely “Refocused” shows up in search for “ADHD.” Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

The comorbid connection between ADHD and depression is strong. While both ADHD and depression involve issues related to mood, concentration, and motivation, they do differ. ADHD is a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs executive functions, attention, and self-control; depression is a mood disorder that causes sustained periods of unprovoked sadness, irritability, fatigue, and hopelessness. Lakeisha Love is back for part two of our conversation on ADHD & depression. In today's episode, we're going to talk about the brain, depression awareness, and we'll spend a good portion of the show talking about treatment methods.   Having witnessed patients grappling with ADHD challenges in primary care, Lakeisha Love recognized the limitations of diagnosis and treatment in that setting. She decided to align with ADHD Online due to the founders' personal experiences with ADHD, which drove them to establish a telemedicine company that could offer global accessibility to proper diagnosis and treatment. Lakeisha was drawn to the mission of dismantling mental health stigma surrounding ADHD and believed in the profound positive impact that tailored care could bring to individuals' adult lives.   This episode discusses the connection between ADHD, depression, suicide and suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world.   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   

Did you know that ADHDers are four times more likely to develop depression than neurotypicals? In fact, some experts think that as many as 70 percent of ADHDers will be treated at some point in their lives for depression. Today we continue our series on ADHD and it's comorbidities, this week discussing depression. Joining us is Lakeisha Love, a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. Like so much with ADHD, there's still a lot we're figuring out when it comes to how depression shows up in the life of an ADHDer. Listen in as Lakeisha Love helps shed some light on what we do know.   Having witnessed patients grappling with ADHD challenges in primary care, Lakeisha Love recognized the limitations of diagnosis and treatment in that setting. She decided to align with ADHD Online due to the founders' personal experiences with ADHD, which drove them to establish a telemedicine company that could offer global accessibility to proper diagnosis and treatment. Lakeisha was drawn to the mission of dismantling mental health stigma surrounding ADHD and believed in the profound positive impact that tailored care could bring to individuals' adult lives.   This episode discusses the connection between ADHD, depression, suicide and suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world.   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   

In last week's episode we met Ashley Jacobs, who had never looked at ADHD and OCD as coexisting together until we chatted. This week we continue our look at ADHD and OCD, and our guest Katy Collister has a different story to tell. What happens when you have ADHD and Anxiety, you're in middle school, AND you start having dark and frightful intrusive thoughts? Katy Collister is a listener of the show and follows us on Instagram. When Lindsay asked if anyone would be willing to share their experience with these two co-morbidities, she very kindly volunteered. She has spent her entire life under the weight of ADHD and OCD working in tandem against her, so her story is one that you don't want to miss! Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening. Please give us some love, it gets lonely when we don't hear from you! Go to your favorite podcast app and follow "Refocused". While you're there, leave a rating and/or review because we can't reach enough people unless you do. The more follows and ratings, the more likely “Refocused” shows up in search for “ADHD.” Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

Lyndsay Guentzel was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago in her mid 30's. Then, recently was diagnosed with a rare, incurable muscle disease called Myositis.  In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Lindsay about her journey. She shares what it's teaching her about life, what helps her maneuver the day-to-day, and much more.  Lyndsay is an award-winning radio journalist and producer - working at WCCO Radio and Minnesota Public Radio in the past. She's also a mental health advocate and the host of the ADHD Online weekly podcast called “Refocused with Lyndsey Guentzel”. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.  (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

Did you know that an estimated 30 percent of patients who have OCD also have ADHD? Dr. Roberto Olivardia shared this statistic 2 weeks ago in our first episode about OCD. We know there is a strong connection between ADHD & OCD, and it is really important to us to not only share clear, precise info about these co-morbidities but also real life examples of how they play out in our lives. This week we are joined by friend of the show Ashley Jacobs, who is graciously sharing real life examples about how ADHD & OCD play out in her life. It's also interesting that Ashley shared she had never really thought about how her ADHD and OCD coincided with each other until we reached out to her to come on the podcast.  REMINDER – if you haven't listened to our two part series “Understanding ADHD & OCD with Dr. Roberto Olivardia” – this would be a great time to pause and go back 2 episodes. We all think we have an idea of what OCD is, but Roberto does an incredible job of illuminating parts of the disorder that many of us are probably unfamiliar with.   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.  

This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Roberto Olivardia and talk about how & why ADHD and OCD can get mixed up. What are the biggest connections between the two? What is the difference between external and internal distractibility and what that means for a person who could have both? Don't miss out on this episode because it is full of useful information.   Dr. Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School as well as a Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He also treats patients through his private practice in Lexington, MA where he uses evidence-based psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral treatment to treat a variety of disorders. He is the co-author of “The Adonis Complex,” a book that explores the various manifestations of body image problems in men and he currently serves on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults With ADHD (CHADD), The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude.   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Is OCD common with ADHD? What are the types of OCD? Roughly 80% of people with ADHD will be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, a comorbidity, at some point in their lifetime. This episode is the first of 2 parts with an expert on both ADHD and OCD, Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Before we go deep and discuss the relationship between OCD and ADHD, let's first know more about OCD and the interplay of symptoms between both. Part 2 will follow next week. Dr. Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School as well as a Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He also treats patients through his private practice in Lexington, MA where he uses evidence-based psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral treatment to treat a variety of disorders. He is the co-author of “The Adonis Complex,” a book that explores the various manifestations of body image problems in men and he currently serves on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults With ADHD (CHADD), The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude. Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you! Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.  

We're trying something a little different this week. We've just finished back-to-back episodes with Dr. Marcy Caldwell talking about ADHD & Anxiety, and we thought that it would be good to revisit some of the things in those episodes that resonated with us as neurodivergents. Joining us is Jaye Lin, an ADHD coach, educator, speaker, and podcaster based in the Seattle area. Like many of us, she too has dealt with anxiety. In fact, before her ADHD diagnosis, she was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Also joining the show is Phil Rodemann, the show's Coordinating Producer, who also has dealt with anxiety many years longer than his ADHD.   Jaye Lin was the first and only ADHD-trained peer coach at Google, where she also co-founded and co-led the ADHD-Women@Google ERG. She received her coaching training from ADDCA and an e-Learning Instructional Design graduate certificate from the University of Washington. She also has a BS in Hospitality Management from San Jose State University, along with a culinary diploma from the Professional Culinary Institute, and is currently writing a cookbook for those with ADHD.   Resources mentioned in the podcast: Website: The Monoceros Initiative  Book: “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz Jaye's Podcast: Now Presenting: ADHD   Add us on Social Media!   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. 

Today we continue our conversation with Dr. Marcy Caldwell about ADHD and its lovely comorbidity buddy, anxiety. You will learn about what mental health providers like Marcy take into account when they're working with a patient who has ADHD and anxiety. We'll hear how stimulant medications fit into the equation, plus Marcy offers up a long list of coping strategies we can all add into our own lives. Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D., is the founder of ADDept.org, a blog and digital resource that promotes science-backed-but-still-approachable strategies for adults with ADHD. She is also the founder & supervising psychologist of Rittenhouse Psychological Services, a Philadelphia-based boutique practice focused on helping adults thrive while living with ADHD. Prior to that she served as the senior assessment supervisor at Tuttleman Counseling Services at Temple University and was a lecturing professor at the University of Pennsylvania.  Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com We appreciate you taking the time to listen! Show your support by following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated, it helps us share our content with more people. Do it now! Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

We have an incredible lineup of brand-new episodes kicking off on July 10th that we are so excited to share with you! Today, we're revisiting an episode from last year's Refocused, Together that is incredibly special to us.  Today, we're reconnecting with the ADHD story of John Smith.  Like many, John discovered his ADHD during the pandemic. Everything slowed down but he kept going and that was his clue. But he doesn't let his adulthood-diagnosis keep him or his mood down.  Today's episode explores the power of an ADHD diagnosis, regardless of the age it happens. It's an episode that is incredibly special to us and we hope you enjoy it too.  [[friendly warning: this episode might make you cry.]] Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening! If you would like to support us you can follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app. While you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness.   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.  

We're wrapping up Pride Month by bringing back another friend of the podcast, Candace Lefke. We met Candace when she shared her ADHD story with us for Refocused, Together 2022 -- Candace and her Many Passions.  Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Jess Corinne's article for Learnfully.com, The Link Between Neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ Community Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you! Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Use promo code REFOCUSED20 through the end of June at checkout for $20 off your assessment.  

Can you identify with how Kim Livingston felt when she wanted to clean, but was somehow unable to attack the chaos? Simple tasks seemed complex because she couldn't find a starting point, and didn't see a clear set of steps ahead. Let's set aside the judgment that the title generates and in the nearly 20 years since this all took place Kim has had plenty of time to reflect back on that moment. She has recently released her first book, “Walks Like a Duck: How a Mom with ADHD Led Her Neurodiverse Family to Peace of Mind” and in this episode we get to talk to Kim about the book, her thoughts about her reverse-diagnosis, and what she wishes people knew or understood better about ADHD.   Kim R. Livingston teaches English at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, and is an advocate of community colleges everywhere. Growing up, Kim's family was neurodivergent, and three decades of teaching have made Kim an even more passionate advocate of neurodiversity. She sees value in our differences and understands that intelligence has many faces. Her first book, “Walks Like a Duck: How a Mom with ADHD Led Her Neurodiverse Family to Peace of Mind,” was recently published by TouchPoint Press. Visit Kim at www.kimrlivingston.com to learn more.    If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse issues, here is a resource for you to reach out to. The SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their website www.samhsa.gov.   Resources mentioned in the podcast: Book: “Women with Attention Deficit Disorder” by Sari Solden Book: “Brain Energy” by Chris Palmer, MD Podcast: Huberman Lab: “How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance”   Add us on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! Please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a rating and/or review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Use promo code REFOCUSED20 at checkout through the end of June for $20 off your assessment.

In recognition of Pride Month, we continue our discussion about ADHD and queerness. In today's episode, friend of the podcast Emily Howarth shares openly about surviving a suicide attempt and how it led to her finding out about her ADHD. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world. Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Jess Corinne's article for Learnfully.com, The Link Between Neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ Community Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you! Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Use promo code REFOCUSED20 through the end of June at checkout for $20 off your assessment.  

Happy Pride Month! On today's show, we revisit our conversation with Dylan Alter, an advocate for ADHD awareness and the founder of NeuroQueer.org, a community that supports adults who are LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse. Dylan shares their personal journey, starting from a decade-long struggle with depression to finally being diagnosed with ADHD. They discuss how ADHD intersects with the queer experience, highlighting the parallel challenges of navigating identities in a world that may not understand or accommodate their needs. Dylan does a great job of walking through the similarities between ADHD and the Queer experience, emphasizing the significance of creating inclusive spaces where individuals can find understanding, compassion, and a sense of home. Dylan's dedication to building this community stems from a deep-rooted desire to facilitate empathy and empower others, ultimately strengthening the collective bond of the community. Dylan Alter is the founder of NeuroQueer.org and is also an ADHD coach, working with both the non-profit and in his own private practice AlternativeADHD.com. He is non-binary, neurodivergent and has Jewish and Choctaw background.    Links to NeuroQueer.org: Website | Instagram    Links to AlternativeADHD.com: Website |   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening! If you would like to support us you can follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app. While you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness.   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

How can we raise kids that are independent, confident, kind, empathetic and happy? By talking to them. Sounds easy, right?  According to Rebecca Rolland, it can be -- as long as we use the right kind of talk. Rebecca is a speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer but it's her role as a mother of two that led her to write The Art of Talking to Children. In her book, Rebecca introduces the concept of rich talk and explains how it can be used to build productive and meaningful conversations with the kids in your life. Learn more about Rebecca Twitter: @rolland_rg Facebook: rebeccagrolland Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be AWESOME and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. Email Louis directly here.   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

What difficulties might children with ADHD experience in sports? Are some sports better for kids with ADHD? Are individual or group sports a better fit? We're diving into the role that sports and athletics can play in the life of a neurodiverse person with Michael Shipper. If you are in the midst of signing your kids up for all of the summer activities, this is one you won't want to miss. And if you don't have kids, I guarantee you'll be able to connect our conversation back to your own childhood and fit it into the growth you're working on right now.   Michael Shipper is a certified personal trainer who has been working with special needs athletes for over 15 years. His philosophy is one of INclusion, not EXclusion. He is the founder of Empowered Sports & Fitness, which works with neurodiverse athletes who may have learning disabilities like ADHD and others. His overall objective is to enable any person, regardless of ability or background, to have an active life through play and ultimately develop a long-term love for exercise.   Michael Shipper links: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website | TikTok   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   "A good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life. A bad coach can change your mind about playing sports altogether."  

Michael A. Cohen is a columnist for MSNBC, a fellow for the Eurasia Group Foundation and is the publisher of the newsletter Truth and Consequences. He also has ADHD and is one of the many Americans who has struggled to fill his Adderall prescription over the last few years. On April 29th, he published the opinion piece, "The Adderall Shortage is the Mental Health Crisis No One's Talking About" on The Daily Beast, sharing parts of his own story intertwined with a handful of interviews he did, including a conversation with Rep. Abigal Spanberger (D-VA). Spanberger is one of the only members of Congress to acknowledge the shortage and the strain it is putting on people right now.  Michael recently sat down with Refocused host Lindsay Guentzel for a look at what pushed him to write the piece, as well as a look at what he learned while researching and writing the piece.    Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be AWESOME and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. Email Louis directly here.   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.  

What has research demonstrated about the advantages and consequences of telehealth for the treatment of ADHD and mental health? How can we fill the gaps in underserved communities when it comes to telehealth treatment for ADHD? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Greg Mattingly on best practices and guidelines for using telemedicine for the treatment and management of ADHD. Let's listen in to Part 2 of our theme: The Challenges of Treating ADHD Online Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don't miss another episode!

Does exercise help with ADHD symptoms? How important are consistency and personal accountability in exercise? How do I stay motivated to exercise as a neurodiverse person? Alli Cost, MS, OTR-L, joins the podcast to answer these questions and provide additional insight into how to live your life without pain. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your performance, a desk worker looking to relieve tension, or someone who simply wants to feel better in their body, you'll want to listen to this episode!   Alli Cost, MS, OTR-L, is an occupational therapist and a managing partner of Foundation Training, LLC. She has the drive to empower individuals & communities through simple, sustainable changes. Foundation Training is a cornerstone of how she helps others improve their quality of life. Alli serves as the Education Director for FT and continues to teach/treat as an occupational therapist with a specialty in sensory integration.   Alli Cost links:  Facebook | LinkedIn | Website | FT Streaming   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be AWESOME and help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. Email Louis directly here.   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   "I don't exercise because I hate my body, I exercise because I love my body and I want to treat it right."

What does it mean to be at capacity? After the last five months, Refocused host Lindsay Guentzel is there -- but if she's honest, she's probably been living at capacity for years. And that's an incredibly difficult place for a person with ADHD to be.  Today's episode is full of honesty, some very exciting news and some oversharing, for sure. It's not how the Refocused team wanted to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month but we've learned an important lesson on working with what you got.  One topic Lindsay dives into that has some recommended homework with it is the idea of languishing, a topic psychologist and author Adam Grant explored in his April 2021 piece for the New York Times.  To support the work we're doing, we've made it a little easier for you to follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app and while you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness. Hear more about Lindsay's ADHD story! My name is Lindsay Guentzel and I have ADHD Lindsay Guentzel and Refocused, Together Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com  Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

Did you know that a problem accurately processing sound is often mistaken for an attention problem? What Is the Relationship Between ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Who diagnoses APD? Is APD genetic? For those who may not be familiar with APD, of all the processing disorders, this one is most often missed or misdiagnosed. Dr. Melissa Karp, Au.D., and Lindsay discuss how hearing and processing sounds are interconnected and the different ways in which APD and ADHD can manifest.   Melissa Karp is a board-certified audiologist with special expertise in tinnitus treatment, auditory processing disorder (APD) evaluation, hearing aid fitting, and aural rehabilitation.    Dr Karp Links: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website | TikTok   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Additionally, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated and would help us share our content with more people. Thank you!   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   "Listening is a skill that requires practice unless you're a parent. Then it becomes a superpower."

Is Object Permanence a symptom of ADHD? Are Object Permanence and “Out of sight, out of mind” the same thing? Did you know that Object Permanence is not a recognized medical condition or a symptom of ADHD? What does Donald Trump have to do with any of this? These questions, and more, are answered in this episode with Dr. John Kruse: Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, and Author. We'll be discussing ADHD and object permanence versus object constancy, and how these concepts affect those with ADHD. Dr. Kruse provides insights and tips on how to manage the struggles associated with out of sight, out of mind, and maintaining emotional connections with people.   Dr. John Kruse is a psychiatrist that has specialized in working with adults with ADHD for almost 30 years. In 2022 the American Psychiatric Association honored him as a Distinguished Life Fellow. John is also an accomplished and talented writer sharing his gifts online, as well as an avid runner, and he now calls the Big Island of Hawaii home.    Dr Kruse Links: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | Medium | YouTube   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening! If you would like to support us you can follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app. While you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness.   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   "I used to have a photographic memory, but I ran out of film."  

Does ADHD cause sleeping problems? Should adults get recess like school kids? Did you know that 70% of people with ADHD have some type of sleep problem? This includes problems that are behavioral, medical, and neurological. In this episode of Refocused, we continue our discussion with two sleep experts, Dr. Stephen Lange and Dr. Sanford Auerbach. This week's focus is on sleep problems, sleep architecture, sleep hygiene, and how they impact our ability to get restful sleep. We share tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene and manage your sleep-related issues. If you or someone you know is experiencing sleep problems, seek medical advice for diagnosis and treatment options.   Dr. Stephen Lange is a psychologist who focuses on sleep and ADHD and provides healthcare services to the U.S. Coast Guard as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist.   Dr. Sanford Auerbach is the director of Boston Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Center and an associate professor of neurology, psychiatry, and behavioral neurosciences at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.   Learn more: Why Does White Noise Help People Sleep?   Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Thank you for listening! If you would like to support us you can follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app. While you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness.   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.   “I tried counting sheep to fall asleep, but they all started jumping over a fence and having a party. Now I'm wide awake and jealous of those party animals."  

Right now on Refocused, we're talking all about sleep, the science behind it and why it is so important for us.   What does it take to get good sleep? What happens while we are sleeping? What obstacles are we up against when it comes to having good sleep hygiene? How does life and the changes we've seen as humans play a role in our sleep patterns?   We're diving into all of that with two sleep experts, Dr. Stephen Lange and Dr. Sanford Auerbach.   Dr. Stephen Lange is a psychologist who focuses on sleep and ADHD, and also provides healthcare services to the U.S. Coast Guard as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist.   Dr. Sanford Auerbach is the director of Boston Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Center, as well as an associate professor of neurology, psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.   Social Media Profiles: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

Lindsay hosted a panel on Mental Health & the Entrepreneur at SXSW in Austin, TX on March 10th, 2023. Panel guests included: Zach Booker, CEO and co-founder of Mentavi Health and ADHD Online Keith Brophy, Chief Operating Officer of Mentavi Health and ADHD Online Andrea (dre) Wallace, Founder of Opnr Keith Chaney, CEO and co-founder of Peadbo   Listen to these accomplished business leaders, two that also have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disoder, as they talk about: Managing the unknowns in this life of building something that sometimes has no stability Letting go of control and trusting the team you build Working “on” your business as opposed to working “in” your business Incorporating family into your business; is that a good thing? Building strong and diverse teams and getting out of your own way  A huge thanks to Ted Velie and the entire team at Midwest House for giving us the platform to have this important conversation.  If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts we encourage you to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call “988”   Social Media Profiles: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Dre Wallace: LinkedIn | Instagram | Linktree    Opnr: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Keith Chaney: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter    Peadbo: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter   Articles used for research that were referenced during the episode:   Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Committed Suicide' The Surgeon General's New Mission: Adolescent Mental Health Hybrid workers are exercising and sleeping more, reporting better mental health than before the pandemic Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds VA Rolls Out New Mental Health Scholarship as Need Increases New mental health response team answering 911 calls in Brooklyn Park   Services provided to the team at RefocusedPod include: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

Join Lindsay Guentzel as she welcomes Misha Nicholas to the podcast. In this episode she shares her ADHD story and finding her inner child. To Misha, whatever happens to you in your childhood manifests in your adulthood and if you don't get that treated you will walk around broken. I think you will really enjoy listening to Misha's infectious energy and passion as she shares her diagnosis, how she is more than just this diagnosis, and how we need more people who think differently in order to make this world a better place. Misha Nicholas is a neurodivergence advocate who is passionate about climate change and gender equality. Interested in the environment, activism, and policy, she has studied in Rome and Australia, worked for NGOs, IGOs, and CGIAR. Most recently, Misha won a competition called “Journey to Hurricane Island” carried out by an NGO called United People Global (UPG). UPG is an organization that inspires others to make the world a better place! She will also be a panelist in an upcoming podcast with the Children's Health Council called "The Problem with Overcoming: Learning to Value Your Differences," in which she will discuss some of the ways she overcame her learning differences in a neurotypical world. She also will be a panelist in the 2023 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in Philadelphia in June.   United People Global   Please take a look at Sophia Auld's article “The Science of ADHD: Nature, Nurture, Neither or Both?” where she investigates the the complex interplay between nature and nurture in ADHD.   Social Media Profiles: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com   Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.

Four episodes on ADHD and relationships with Melissa Orlov wasn't enough so we've got an encore for you with our Part 5 Reunion Show -- kicking off with a conversation about therapy and ADHD and what patients and providers need to know about working with ADHD-impacted couples. Then journalist Sarah Gelbard shares her observations from her role as researcher for our interview with Melissa. What stood out to the healthcare reporter when she started diving into the history of Melissa's work and ADHD? Finally, coordinating producer Phil Rodemann makes his show debut and we share some of our biggest ah ha! moments from the four conversations we shared with you throughout the month of February.  We're putting February to bed -- a little late but in a big way on today's show! And we would love to hear from you! Share your own observations or antecdotes by emailing us at hello@refocusedpod.com.   About Melissa Orlov   Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.    Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).    To connect with Melissa, check out the links below: Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/ LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/ Twitter | @msorlov   Resources from Melissa Orlov: The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD |  The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps |  Social Media Profiles  Instagram: @lindsayguentzel // @adhdonline // @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel //  @adhd_online // @refocusedpod   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I've Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership.  Show Credits Lindsay Guentzel, show host and executive producer Phil Rodemann, coordinating producer Sarah Platanitis, consulting and pre-production management Sarah Gelbard, writer and researcher Al Chaplin, social media production   Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.  The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.      

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is underway and today's show is our commitment to supporting the incredible work being done to raise awareness on the impact disordered eating can have, both for our ADHD community and society as a whole. I'll just be upfront here, this episode does not focus entirely on ADHD and eating disorders. Instead, our team made the decision to look at how eating disorders impact our society as a whole and what's being done to improve how we diagnosis and treat eating disorders. It's estimated that 9% of the world's population has an eating disorder and it is also one of the deadliest mental illnesses, making Eating Disorders Awareness Week something we needed to support.  Joining us on the show is registered dietician nutritionist Hilmar Wagner from The Emily Program, a nationally-recognized program focused on using personalized treatment plans to help patients find lifetime recovery from their eating disorders. Hilmar works with both patients and providers through his role at The Emily Program and we're diving into the big picture impact of eating disorders, what's changed over the years when it comes to diagnosing and treating eating disorders and also looking at the state of care for people seeking treatment for an eating disorder. Eating Disorder Resources If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorder Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237.  It is a toll-free, confidential number you can call Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Eastern and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern. More information on the NEDA Helpline  https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline   To learn more about the work The Emily Program is doing to help people impacted by eating disoders https://emilyprogram.com   For more resouces connected to Eating Disorders Awareness Week https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eatingdisordersawarenessweek   Subscribe to Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel wherever you listen to Podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Refocused: hello@refocusedpod. Refocused's artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here.   

We are wrapping up the month of love with another great episode with ADHD relationship expert Melissa Orlov, diving into everything from the power of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, post-retirement ADHD symptom concerns, the ADHD Power Couple – Impulsivity and Distractibility and the importance of sleep hygiene in supporting ADHD-impacted couples.  Tune in now to learn more about ADHD and impulsivity from Melissa Orlov! Affected by the stimulant medication shortage? #AdderallShortage us too! Melissa's latest post Adderall Shortage Hacks for Adults with ADHD offers up ideas on how to deal with the dysregulation, tips for dealing with the pharmacy and even has non-medicinal ways to help alleivate some of the side effects. Check it out now!   Highlights What is rejection-sensitive dysphoria?  Emotional dysregulation in the ADHD partner Parent-child dynamic in ADHD-impacted relationships People pleasing and over-committing  Addressing ADHD, shame, and rejection  Establishing routines with ADHD  Sleep hygiene and disorder  Impulsivity and distractibility in ADHD Handling finances in ADHD-impacted relationships  How the non-ADHD partner can help nurture the ADHD-impacted relationship   About Melissa Orlov   Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.    Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).    To connect with Melissa, check out the links below: Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/ LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/ Twitter | @msorlov   Resources from Melissa Orlov: The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD |  The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps |  Social Media Profiles  Instagram: @lindsayguentzel // @adhdonline // @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel //  @adhd_online // @refocusedpod   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I've Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership.  Show Credits Lindsay Guentzel, show host and executive producer Phil Rodemann, coordinating producer Sarah Platanitis, consulting and pre-production management Sarah Gelbard, writer and researcher Al Chaplin, social media production   Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.   The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.   Bear Beat Productions helped with the audio editing and engineering and all of our episodes with Melissa Orlov were shot live in-person at PS Creative Studios in Phoenix.  Welcome to Refocused!  Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for.   The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.   Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.  

Dealing with emotions can feel like a full-time job for a person with ADHD — and it can be incredibly confusing for the neurotypical people in our lives! Especially our partners.   On today's episode, Lindsay dives into the power that emotions can hold in an ADHD-impacted relationship with ADHD relationship expert Melissa Orlov. Melissa talks about the intensity of anger, shame and self-esteem and how the non-ADHD partner can help support specific emotional needs of their ADHD partner. She also offers a ton of suggestions on how couples can get started on a path to better understanding and communication.    This is part three of Lindsay's four-part conversation with Melissa. To start at the beginning, go back to episode 65 ADHD & Relationships with Melissa Orlov released on February 6th.   Join the conversation by reaching Lindsay via hello@refocusedpod.com or on social media at @lindsayguentzel now!   Highlights How the ADHD brain works with anger Depths of shame, grief, and ADHD   What is the very present moment focus? Defensiveness and cover-ups mechanisms Mastering the ADHD emotions  Emotional needs of the ADHD partner  Figuring out what is best for the ADHD partner's emotions About Melissa Orlov   Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.    Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).    To connect with Melissa, check out the links below: Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/ LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/ Twitter | @msorlov   Resources from Melissa Orlov: The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD |  The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps |  Social Media Profiles  Instagram: @lindsayguentzel // @adhdonline // @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel //  @adhd_online // @refocusedpod   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I've Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership.  Show Credits Lindsay Guentzel, show host and executive producer Phil Rodemann, coordinating producer Sarah Platanitis, consulting and pre-production management Sarah Gelbard, writer and researcher Al Chaplin, social media production   Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.   The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.   Bear Beat Productions helped with the audio editing and engineering and all of our episodes with Melissa Orlov were shot live in-person at PS Creative Studios in Phoenix.  Welcome to Refocused!  Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for.   The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.   Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.    

Understanding your partner is one of the most important parts of having a healthy, fulfilling relationship. But without ADHD resources available, ADHD-impacted relationships are challenged every single day and the unfortunate reality is this often leads couples to separate or divorce.   Today's episode is the continuation of our conversation with Melissa Orlov on how awareness and self-acceptance of ADHD can help save relationships and marriages. After establishing ADHDmarriage.com in 2007, Melissa has helped couples learn to thrive in ADHD-impacted relationships. Today, Melissa dives into hyperfocused courtship, looking at guilt and how the pressures of having ADHD can affect a couple and how defining and acknowledging ADHD symptoms can help guide the ADHD partner through rough patches.    Tune in now to learn more about ADHD, dating, and divorce from Melissa Orlov! Join the conversation by reaching Lindsay via hello@refocusedpod.com or on social media at @lindsayguentzel now!   Highlights ADHD, marriage, and divorce What is hyperfocus courtship?  Pressures felt by women with ADHD ADHD women and the biological clock Adult ADHD, guilt, and shame  Dealing with ADHD in retirement  Same-sex couples and ADHD  How to create a healthy ADHD relationship?   About Melissa Orlov   Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.    Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).    To connect with Melissa, check out the links below: Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/ LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/ Twitter | @msorlov   Resources from Melissa Orlov: The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD |  The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps |  Social Media Profiles  Instagram: @lindsayguentzel // @adhdonline // @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel //  @adhd_online // @refocusedpod   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I've Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership.  Show Credits Lindsay Guentzel, show host and executive producer Phil Rodemann, coordinating producer Sarah Platanitis, consulting and pre-production management Sarah Gelbard, writer and researcher Al Chaplin, social media production   Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.   The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.   Bear Beat Productions helped with the audio editing and engineering and all of our episodes with Melissa Orlov were shot live in-person at PS Creative Studios in Phoenix.  Welcome to Refocused!  Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for.   The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.   Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.  

All relationships have their hurdles, but couples in ADHD-impacted relationships? Like most things in life, it tends to be more complicated for us. ADHD divides our attention, which makes managing and maintaining relationships way more challenging.    Today's conversation with Melissa Orlov is all about how ADHD can show up in our relationships. Motivated to start ADHDmarriage.com in 2007 while sharing stories from her own ADHD-impacted relationship, Melissa has helped so many couples by sharing her expertise with the neurodivergent community over the last 16 years.    Tune in now to learn more about ADHD and relationships from Melissa Orlov!   Join the conversation by reaching Lindsay via podcast@adhdonline.com or on social media at @lindsayguentzel now!   Highlights Melissa's journey in helping couples with ADHD Melissa's career with ADHD and couples' counseling  Defining Adult ADHD and the emergence of the culture  Adult ADHD's pointers and symptoms  How ADHD is managed in different interpersonal relationships ADHD in the digital age  Awareness, misinformation, and stigma of ADHD Patterns of ADHD in couple dynamics Couples' Seminar with Melissa Orlov - The ADHD Effect In-Depth Register Now   About Melissa Orlov Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.    Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).    To connect with Melissa, check out the links below: Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/ LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/ Twitter | @msorlov   Resources from Melissa Orlov: The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD | www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LDYD360?tag=adhdmarriagec-20 The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps | www.amazon.com/ADHD-Effect-Marriage-Understand-Relationship/dp/1886941971 Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel // @adhdonline // @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel //  @adhd_online // @refocusedpod   For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com   Welcome to Refocused!   Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for.   The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.   Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.   The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com

All the information you need in 10 minutes! In this episode of Kids Healthcast, join Drs. Otto and Ramjit for an on the go style episode as they discuss online resources for ADHD, signs and symptoms of it, as well as the science behind it.   Health News: 1:41 Signs of ADHD: 2:35 Science Behind ADHD and DSM-5 Diagnosis: 5:25 Parenting Tips: 7:00 Trivia: 7:42 Conclusion: 8:32  

We're wrapping up our conversations highlighting the importance of taking care of ourselves by diving into executive function, organization and finding your own path to peace of mind with Lisa Woodruff of Organize365®! What we're reading this week: Sarah Ludwig Rausch dives into her own ADHD journey in The Daydreamer: Why ADHD in Females Is Underdiagnosed. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here.   

Alright, we're midway through January. And according to Forbes, one in four of us has already broken our New Year's Resolution. If we ever actually made them. We're continuing to set the groundwork for learning to put ourselves first and it is so important that we talk about how our finances play a role in helping us live the lives we want. And for so many people with ADHD, money can be incredibly overwhelming. David DeWitt knows this relationship well. As a person living with ADHD who works as a financial planner, he's using his expertise to help the neurodiverse community get a handle on our relationships with money. And he's joining the Refocused community to share what he's learned over the years!   Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. 

We continue our conversation on ADHD and our relationship with food with the ADHD Nutritionist, Becca King. Becca shares what led to her own ADHD diagnosis and how the pandemic opened up an opportunity for her to focus her attention on helping the ADHD community. She also offers up tips for anyone who is evaluating their own relationship with food and what they should consider when choosing a specialist. To connect with Becca, check out her website here and find her on Instagram here. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. 

The New Year can make even the most pessimistic person feel some optimism and if you made a resolution, there's a very good chance you have one of these -- losing weight, eating healthier and exercising more -- on your list. They were the top 3 resolutions Americans made this year, according to Statistia.com.  To get you started on your journey, we wanted to dive into the relationship between the ADHD brain and food. Becasuse it is incredibly complex and we know disordered eating is a commorbidity many people with ADHD deal with. But it goes well beyond that and there are conversations happening right now that explore the connection between what we eat and how our brain works -- the gut-brain connection. These complex conversations are ones Dr. Marylin James is having every day with her patients, through her practice Haven Family Health in Jacksonville, Florida and through her work as a telehealth physician at ADHD Online. Dr. James uses her dual board certification in both family medicine and osteopathic manual medicine to provide her patients with the individualization they need.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. 

In 2021 I got an ADHD diagnosis and answered a lot of my own personal burning questions about myself. Why am I so impulsive? Why do I feel like such an imposter? Am I lazy? Ever since that moment, and even before, I have been focused on the unspoken connection between MLMs and Neurodivergent people. How are we targeted? Why do we jump from one to the next? How much lipstick does one really need? So I asked someone who has a lot more knowledge about the subject, Layla Touchet, LPC, NCC, PSC to talk to us about why those of us with ND would be more drawn to MLMs, and how the MLMs use our symptoms to keep us stuck. Show Notes Layla's IG - https://www.instagram.com/theneurodivergentcounselor/ ADHD Online - https://adhdonline.com/ Understood - https://www.understood.org/ ADDitude - https://www.additudemag.com/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

Happy 2023! We are so excited for the year ahead and are in the midst of editing some really incredible conversations we can't wait to share with you! We are also so excited to introduce you to this week's guest, the incredible Joy Thurston. Joy graciously dives into her own ADHD journey with the Refocused community while also sharing how her love of singing and active meditation have come together to help the greater good in an up-and-coming app called Biiah. After you fall in love with Joy, come back here and find out how you can support the work her and her teammates are doing.  Here are three easy ways to support the team behind Biiah:  Check out their Kickstarter. Share it with your friends and loved ones (and support them if you can). Follow Biiah on social media.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. 

Emily Howarth's later-in-life ADHD diagnosis came with a lot to unpack and in today's episode, she bravely walks us through life before, life after and the life still to come.  In today's episode, Emily shares openly about surviving a suicide attempt and how it led to her finding out about her ADHD. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world. Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. 

Lisa Woodruff of Organize365® is back for part two of her conversation with Lindsay Guentzel which was recorded live at the International Conference on ADHD in Dallas last month. Lisa helps Lindsay identify what's most important to her this holiday season and how using planned neglect and boundaries can cut out unnecessary stress and avoidance over these busy weeks. Plus, Lisa explains the importance of accepting a person's love language when it comes time for the gift-giving. Hint: you're not going to change them. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.  

It's a busy one! Lisa Woodruff of Organize365® walks us through her own later-in-life ADHD diagnosis and shares the motivation behind her decision to pursue a PhD. Lisa also provides great insight into how the functionality of our homes changes over the years and what we can be doing to adapt along with it, plus how planned neglect can help get all of us into 2023 with a little less stress and anxiety.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.        

In today's episode as we wrap up our series on my ADHD journey and exploration of executive functions, I am excited to introduce you to Keith Boswell, Vice President of Marketing at ADHD Online. ADHD Online is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of people dealing with neurodiversity. Organize 365® and ADHD Online have partnered several times over the past year to present organizational solutions that I have found to work for others struggling with ADHD. Keith brings a new level to this conversation we've been having - he is open about his diagnosis of ADHD and his own organization challenges and triumphs. We talk about his familys' problem areas, the progression of aging children, and roles that will come with the organization of their house. Find out how we met and how our partnership is evolving. Keith and ADHD Online are doing some important work for awareness and helping people function with ADHD. They are helping people to get a faster diagnosis and move on to finding solutions.  ADHD Online has medical professionals providing the diagnosis and from there you can choose to work with them or your primary doctors and pharmacies. And, they are proud to say that the solution is not always medicine!  They really work with their clients to help them succeed. Organize 365® is  excited to work with them to provide solutions that work for helping their clients live a more organized and proactive life. EPISODE RESOURCES: ADHD Online ADHD Awareness Resources Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

In today's episode as we wrap up our series on my ADHD journey and exploration of executive functions, I am excited to introduce you to Keith Boswell, Vice President of Marketing at ADHD Online. ADHD Online is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of people dealing with neurodiversity. Organize 365® and ADHD Online have partnered several times over the past year to present organizational solutions that I have found to work for others struggling with ADHD. Keith brings a new level to this conversation we've been having - he is open about his diagnosis of ADHD and his own organization challenges and triumphs. We talk about his familys' problem areas, the progression of aging children, and roles that will come with the organization of their house. Find out how we met and how our partnership is evolving. Keith and ADHD Online are doing some important work for awareness and helping people function with ADHD. They are helping people to get a faster diagnosis and move on to finding solutions.  ADHD Online has medical professionals providing the diagnosis and from there you can choose to work with them or your primary doctors and pharmacies. And, they are proud to say that the solution is not always medicine!  They really work with their clients to help them succeed. Organize 365® is  excited to work with them to provide solutions that work for helping their clients live a more organized and proactive life. EPISODE RESOURCES: ADHD Online ADHD Awareness Resources Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

We're doing it, you guys. We are recording live shows. Every Thursday in December, join Lindsay Guentzel for Refocused LIVE at 1pm eastern/12pm central and you can reserve your spot for our next show on December 8th here! To kick it all off, we are so excited to welcome Julia Mullins to the Refocused community. Julia Mullins is an ICF-certified coach based in the Washington, D.C. area who has spent her career building up others and helping them get beyond their own roadblocks through leadership development.  Julia and Lindsay met at the International Conference on ADHD in Dallas in November where Julia presented on Inclusive Career Advancement, offering up tips for both leaders with ADHD looking to become better advocates for themselves and employers hoping to build more inclusive and supportive workplaces. To learn more about the work Julia is doing, you can connect with her directly through her website and make sure to follow her on social media -- we especially love the energy she brings on Instagram! Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.  

What happens when hundreds of people with ADHD get together in Dallas for a conference on ADHD? Chaos, obviously. But the great, life-changing mostly controlled chaos that makes you feel like your dreams are not only attainable but within reach. And that's what you'll get from this lively and thoughtful conversation between Lindsay Guentzel and Ron Capalbo. Ron is an ADHD coach based out of Los Angeles and the duo recorded this episode not too long after meeting one another in the lobby of the conference's hotel.  What can you expect? A look back at Ron's own ADHD journey and what pushed him to become a coach, his vision and approach for helping the ADHD community and his go-to karaoke pick when he really wants to impress the crowd. The important stuff, obviously. Check out Ron on social media and find out more about the work he's doing as a coach here.  Don't forget to check out Refocused LIVE every Thursday in December at 1pm eastern/12pm central. You can join the audience and get the event added to your calendar right here!  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Writer Jaclyn Paul shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her cope in this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online. Jaclyn's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Jaclyn and the work she is doing for the ADHD community, check out ADHD Homestead. And for more information on Jaclyn's work as an author, you can find all of her work here. 

Do I have ADHD or not? This has become so confusing! According to ADHD Online, I have a medical diagnosis of ADHD. According to Barbara Hunter's analysis of my BRIEF-A assessment, my executive functioning indicates that I do NOT have ADHD. Who is right? I took my questions to a psychologist in Cincinnati for a final answer. Why? Well, first, I want to give good recommendations to the Organize 365® community. If ADHD Online is not a good resource, I don't want to refer you to them. Second, I want to continue to do executive function research related to ADHD and organization, so I want to know if I actually have ADHD or not as I go into that project. Organization is a learnable skill. If we learn the skill of organizing, can we mitigate or eliminate the effects of ADHD? In this episode, I share with you my story of gathering supporting information from my childhood, taking additional assessments, and speaking with the psychologist to get the final answer. I explain the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis. I also share how in the process, we determined first that I do NOT have dyslexia as I have always been told. Two interesting things were the clinchers for my final answer. One was speeding tickets, and the other was how I handle money and debt. Listen to this episode to hear how in the beginning, the psychologist believed there was no way that I could have ADHD and how this all came together to finally find out if I do have ADHD. More Resources Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization Organize 365® ADHD Playlist   Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Do I have ADHD or not? This has become so confusing! According to ADHD Online, I have a medical diagnosis of ADHD. According to Barbara Hunter's analysis of my BRIEF-A assessment, my executive functioning indicates that I do NOT have ADHD. Who is right? I took my questions to a psychologist in Cincinnati for a final answer. Why? Well, first, I want to give good recommendations to the Organize 365® community. If ADHD Online is not a good resource, I don't want to refer you to them. Second, I want to continue to do executive function research related to ADHD and organization, so I want to know if I actually have ADHD or not as I go into that project. Organization is a learnable skill. If we learn the skill of organizing, can we mitigate or eliminate the effects of ADHD? In this episode, I share with you my story of gathering supporting information from my childhood, taking additional assessments, and speaking with the psychologist to get the final answer. I explain the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis. I also share how in the process, we determined first that I do NOT have dyslexia as I have always been told. Two interesting things were the clinchers for my final answer. One was speeding tickets, and the other was how I handle money and debt. Listen to this episode to hear how in the beginning, the psychologist believed there was no way that I could have ADHD and how this all came together to finally find out if I do have ADHD. More Resources Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization Organize 365® ADHD Playlist   Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

It's no surprise to us that ADHD Online's co-founder, Zachariah Booker, sees his entrepreneurial spirit as his ADHD superpower. Hear him tell his ADHD story in this episode of Refocused, Together. Zach's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.  

From the emotion he felt when he first started treatment to the emotional regulation that comes with ADHD, ADHD Online co-founder Dr. Randall Duthler shares his story with us. Dr. Duthler's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.  

This month I've been exploring the topic of ADHD and more specifically, discovering if I have ADHD. Last week, I shared my journey to reach the point of deciding to be tested for ADHD. First I took the assessment from ADHD Online and was told that I DO have a medical ADHD diagnosis. In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Barbara Hunter about whether she thinks I have ADHD... or not. She gave me The BRIEF-A to make her determination. This is the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function® Adult Version. The BRIEF-A is given in three parts: I took the assessment. Then both my husband, Greg, and my chief of staff, Stephanie, took the assessment to give their perspective on me. Barbara walked through the sections of the test with me to explain what the various sections mean and my results compared to Greg and Stephanie's opinions of me, as well as ways to improve my executive functioning in some areas. The final result? According to The BRIEF-A, Barbara says that this current assessment of my executive function says that I do NOT have ADHD. So, where do I go from here? I contacted a doctor in the Cincinnati area to do more testing so I can definitively find out if I have ADHD or not. More to come! Looking for more information on ADHD and Organization? Start with my book, How ADHD Affects Home Organization. It's available for free as an audiobook on the ADHD Playlist! Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization ADHD Online Springer School and Center Barbara Hunter and Integrated Learning Designs The BRIEF-A Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

This month I've been exploring the topic of ADHD and more specifically, discovering if I have ADHD. Last week, I shared my journey to reach the point of deciding to be tested for ADHD. First I took the assessment from ADHD Online and was told that I DO have a medical ADHD diagnosis. In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Barbara Hunter about whether she thinks I have ADHD... or not. She gave me The BRIEF-A to make her determination. This is the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function® Adult Version. The BRIEF-A is given in three parts: I took the assessment. Then both my husband, Greg, and my chief of staff, Stephanie, took the assessment to give their perspective on me. Barbara walked through the sections of the test with me to explain what the various sections mean and my results compared to Greg and Stephanie's opinions of me, as well as ways to improve my executive functioning in some areas. The final result? According to The BRIEF-A, Barbara says that this current assessment of my executive function says that I do NOT have ADHD. So, where do I go from here? I contacted a doctor in the Cincinnati area to do more testing so I can definitively find out if I have ADHD or not. More to come! Looking for more information on ADHD and Organization? Start with my book, How ADHD Affects Home Organization. It's available for free as an audiobook on the ADHD Playlist! Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization ADHD Online Springer School and Center Barbara Hunter and Integrated Learning Designs The BRIEF-A Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Do I have ADHD? My mom doesn't think I have ADHD. I didn't think I had ADHD. At one point, I adamantly opposed people who suggested I had ADHD. But, in more recent years, I have thought: Maybe I do have ADHD? When I would organize women in the Cincinnati area, many would start their appointments by telling me that they had or thought they had ADHD. My kids received their ADHD diagnoses when they were children and attended Springer School and Center for many years. I was a teacher and I saw many kids receive their ADHD diagnosis and the support put in place for them. My book How ADHD Affects Home Organization came out of this time of discovery and research about ADHD and research about organization. (By the way, you can now get the audiobook for free on our new Organize 365® ADHD Playlist!) People who have ADHD need more structure and support. It's not an issue of intellect. It's an issue of executive functioning. Everyone learns at a different pace and organization is a learnable skill. It's just that people who have ADHD tend to need a person to help put structure in place for them to learn the skill of organizing. In this episode, I fill you in on my journey of learning about ADHD and then coming to the point of deciding to find out if I actually have ADHD... or not. Many things came together recently for me to reach this point personally. I have done some biohacking with my Oura Ring and Apple Watch. I began a partnership and series of webinars with ADHD Online and learned more about their services. But, it was my recent meeting with Barbara Hunter that pushed me over the edge. She was at Springer School and Center for over 20 years. I took any class they offered as my kids were students there. They often bring in top-notch experts in conjunction with Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Barbara is now doing executive function coaching through her company Integrated Learning Designs. In this meeting, we were discussing how there are many resources for students and employees with ADHD, but no one is really addressing how ADHD affects your home life. So, then, I pondered out loud whether I actually have ADHD or not. Do I really want to know? What would it change if I knew? I wouldn't medicate for ADHD at this point in my life if I have a diagnosis because I have skills and systems already in place to make my life run smoothly. What would knowing that I have or do not have ADHD do for me? What I really want to know is my level of executive functioning and how to optimize that, whether I have ADHD or not! Barbara tells me there's a test for that! It's called The BRIEF-A. I was in! Just in our casual conversation, Barbara saw signs in me that pointed towards an ADHD diagnosis. And I saw more signs. I always had a floating "C" in school, I'm a talker, I interrupt people, I'm a busybody who doesn't vacation well, and I can't sit to watch TV without a puzzle to work on or laundry to fold. So, I made arrangements to take the test with Barbara. Before that, still unsure of if I really wanted to know the answer, I decided with some trepidation and some encouragement from Joey to first take the test from ADHD Online to see what they had to say. The results? According to ADHD Online and their assessment, I have ADHD. Next week, I talk about my results from The BRIEF-A and my meeting with Barbara Hunter. What does Barbara have to say about my executive functioning based on The BRIEF-A? Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization ADHD Online Springer School and Center Barbara Hunter and Integrated Learning Designs The BRIEF-A Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

From hyperfocus to a late-in-life diagnosis, and everything in between, Jay Miller is breaking down ADHD stereotypes in this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online. Jay's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.   To learn more about Jay, check out his website here. 

Do I have ADHD? My mom doesn't think I have ADHD. I didn't think I had ADHD. At one point, I adamantly opposed people who suggested I had ADHD. But, in more recent years, I have thought: Maybe I do have ADHD? When I would organize women in the Cincinnati area, many would start their appointments by telling me that they had or thought they had ADHD. My kids received their ADHD diagnoses when they were children and attended Springer School and Center for many years. I was a teacher and I saw many kids receive their ADHD diagnosis and the support put in place for them. My book How ADHD Affects Home Organization came out of this time of discovery and research about ADHD and research about organization. (By the way, you can now get the audiobook for free on our new Organize 365® ADHD Playlist!) People who have ADHD need more structure and support. It's not an issue of intellect. It's an issue of executive functioning. Everyone learns at a different pace and organization is a learnable skill. It's just that people who have ADHD tend to need a person to help put structure in place for them to learn the skill of organizing. In this episode, I fill you in on my journey of learning about ADHD and then coming to the point of deciding to find out if I actually have ADHD... or not. Many things came together recently for me to reach this point personally. I have done some biohacking with my Oura Ring and Apple Watch. I began a partnership and series of webinars with ADHD Online and learned more about their services. But, it was my recent meeting with Barbara Hunter that pushed me over the edge. She was at Springer School and Center for over 20 years. I took any class they offered as my kids were students there. They often bring in top-notch experts in conjunction with Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Barbara is now doing executive function coaching through her company Integrated Learning Designs. In this meeting, we were discussing how there are many resources for students and employees with ADHD, but no one is really addressing how ADHD affects your home life. So, then, I pondered out loud whether I actually have ADHD or not. Do I really want to know? What would it change if I knew? I wouldn't medicate for ADHD at this point in my life if I have a diagnosis because I have skills and systems already in place to make my life run smoothly. What would knowing that I have or do not have ADHD do for me? What I really want to know is my level of executive functioning and how to optimize that, whether I have ADHD or not! Barbara tells me there's a test for that! It's called The BRIEF-A. I was in! Just in our casual conversation, Barbara saw signs in me that pointed towards an ADHD diagnosis. And I saw more signs. I always had a floating "C" in school, I'm a talker, I interrupt people, I'm a busybody who doesn't vacation well, and I can't sit to watch TV without a puzzle to work on or laundry to fold. So, I made arrangements to take the test with Barbara. Before that, still unsure of if I really wanted to know the answer, I decided with some trepidation and some encouragement from Joey to first take the test from ADHD Online to see what they had to say. The results? According to ADHD Online and their assessment, I have ADHD. Next week, I talk about my results from The BRIEF-A and my meeting with Barbara Hunter. What does Barbara have to say about my executive functioning based on The BRIEF-A? Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization ADHD Online Springer School and Center Barbara Hunter and Integrated Learning Designs The BRIEF-A Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Meet Dylan Alter. In this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online, they help us process the grief, forgiveness, and acceptance that comes with this neurodivergent life. Dylan's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.   To learn more about the work Dylan is doing, check out Alternative ADHD and for more resources on being Queer and neurodivergent, visit NeuroQueer.org. 

In this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online, Laura Hoyos shows us how you can take a diagnosis and unite a community. Laura's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives.   Find out more about Laura and her blog Latina with ADHD here.

Lindsay and the team at ADHD Online are wrapping up their back-to-school conversations and gearing up for ADHD Awareness Month by putting the finishing touches on their special series Refocused, Together.  Today's podcast revisits a webinar hosted by Tyler Dorsey and Katelyn Mabry, two women whose own journeys with ADHD led them to working within the ADHD community to help others on their journey to self-acceptance and personal success.    Check out Tyler and Katelyn's work online. Focus Forward -- ADHD Coaching, Support & Resources Tyler's Instagram  and Facebook Katelyn's Instagram and Facebook Katelyn's website and information on her book Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

How can we raise kids that are independent, confident, kind, empathetic and happy? By talking to them. Sounds easy, right?  According to Rebecca Rolland, it can be -- as long as we use the right kind of talk. Rebecca is a speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer but it's her role as a mother of two that led her to write The Art of Talking to Children. In her book, Rebecca introduces the concept of rich talk and explains how it can be used to build productive and meaningful conversations with the kids in your life. Learn more about Rebecca Twitter: @rolland_rg Facebook: rebeccagrolland Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Tyler Dorsey was ahead of the curve. As a fifth grader, the 90s baby was diagnosed with ADHD -- well before the majority of girls who wouldn't be diagnosed well into adulthood.  By the time she made it to college, she knew how ADHD was showing up in her life and with a non-negoitable pushing her ahead, her spot on the volleyball team, she put her own boundaries into place and started to see herself thriving. As the founder of Focus Forward, Tyler helps people of all ages change the mindset on how they view and manage their ADHD. And what started as a get-to-know-you conversation ahead of Tyler's first webinar on September 21st quickly turned into Tyler introducing Lindsay to the power of a good, old-fashioned mindset shift in embracing the thrive and retiring the survive.  Check out Tyler's work online. Focus Forward -- ADHD Coaching, Support & Resources Tyler's Instagram  and Facebook Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Back to school, back to school, to prove to my ADHD brain (and all the doubters) that I'm not a fool! It can be tough for the ADHD brain to get through transitions, regardless of the size or importance. So how does this struggle affect students heading back to school? Sure, it's something we do an awful lot growing up. But does it ever get easier? Not without putting in some work.  Christina Kantzavelos is a licensed psychotherapist and writer based in southern California, whose work focuses on treating and advocating for those with chronic illnesses -- like lyme disease -- and physcial, development and age-related disabilities. She also has ADHD and shared insights and workarounds from both her time working as a psychotherapist and her own experience growing up attending a school system that didn't work for her and what happened after she looked outside traditonal school (spoiler alert: she thrived). Check out Christina's work online. BuenQamino, gluten-free food and health-conscious lifestyle + travel Christina's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts   Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.  

Transitions can be tough for everyone. But for people with ADHD, it is something that can completely throw everything into chaos. And it doesn't matter the size or magnitude. It can be an everyday issue for people with ADHD. So what is it about ADHD and the trouble with transitioning? Where does that struggle come from? And how do we address it? Dr. Gayle Jensen Savoie is the Division Chief for Psychology and Teletherapy for ADHD Online and has been working and has been more than 30 years of experience working with adolescents with ADHD. She joined Lindsay to explain the basics of why transitions are a struggle for people with ADHD and explained how the world around us and those changes have increased the impact of issues with transitions.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Stimulants medications are typically a mental health provider's first choice of treatment for ADHD. But for some people, stimulants aren't the best option and that's where non-stimulant medications come in as another treatment option for people to explore.  Join host Lindsay Guentzel for a conversation with Dr. Raafia Muhammad -- the division chief of medicine and interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online -- as they explore the different non-stimulant medication options and how they can play a role in treating and managing your ADHD symptoms.  A Guide to the Common Non-Stimulant Medications for ADHD Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

It was Sunday evening. Monday's podcast wasn't done and Lindsay had a choice to make. Pull another all-nighter to get it done or be honest about the struggles she's been facing since launching Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel back in May.  Maybe it was because she was tired. Maybe it was because she knew she couldn't keep up the routine she had unintentionally developed. Maybe it was because she was actually comfortable asking for help. Yay, growth!!! Whatever the reason, Lindsay woke up Monday and was honest with everyone -- the latest episode of her podcast wasn't done. No cockamamie excuse, no lies. Just ownership and a plan to make sure it doesn't happen again. And then she decided to pivot. She owed those waiting an epsiode so she decided to record it live. With an audience (sort of, it was virtual but the pressure was there).  And the episode she created on the fly -- with the help of Keith Boswell -- is without a doubt better than anything she could have stressed about in the wee hours of the morning earlier that day. Topics include: breaking the history of little white lies, the power of deadlines, hyperfocusing on the wrong thing and the trouble with ADHD and friendships.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

What happens when summer schedules get chaotic, your plan doesn't work out the way you expected and you give two people with ADHD microphones and an afternoon without interruption? Well, it actually provided the perfect environment for a candid conversation between Lindsay Guentzel and Keith Boswell. During this chat, Lindsay and Bos discuss the history of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel, the team's plans and goals for the future of the podcast and what ADHD workarounds these two ambitious dreamers are hyperfocusing on right now to make life a little easier.    Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

There is no cure or prevention for ADHD. There's also no one right way to treat it. For many people with ADHD, medication can help manage symptoms. But it isn't the only answer. Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Gregory Harms, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing ADHD both with ADHD Online and through his private practice in Chicago.  In this episode, they discuss how therapy, coaching, mindfulness and meditation, technology, physical exercise and movement can be used to effectively treat ADHD and the symptoms often presented with the disorder.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Rather than rely on medications and focus on the disadvantages of ADHD, Annmarie created a method to harness the POWER of her diagnosis. She's been a tremendous resource for me on my ADHD journey.You can find Annmarie on Instagram HERE and keep in touch via her website HERE.  That second link will also take you to her podcast, which is definitely worth a listen if you or someone you know has ADHD.Wondering if you have ADHD?  You can visit ADHD Online to find a licensed/certified practitioner for a diagnosis.Support the show

Stimulants have been used to treat ADHD since the 1930s. But why? And how do they work? Join host Lindsay Guentzel as she explores the connection between stimulant medications and the ADHD brain -- with the help of Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the division chief of medicine and interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. In Part II, you'll hear from Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the Division Chief of Medicine and Interim Chief Medical Officer for ADHD Online. Dr. Muhamad shares what you should take into consideration in the days, weeks and months following your ADHD diagnosis and how the team at ADHD Online can help you find the right treatment plan moving forward. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Listen to procrastination play out in real time -- or as close to real time as you can get with a podcast -- as journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel comes to term with her own avoidance issues.  Everyone procrastinates. But people with ADHD are more likely to put things off, for a variety of reasons. Dive into the annoying habit with researcher Dr. Joseph Ferrari and hear how it can show up -- and mess up -- our lives.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.    

In this episode, we welcome Callum McKirdy, speaker, author, and creator of an ADHD Online community where he mentors neurodivergent adults looking to unleash their full potential. . . . Follow us: https://linktr.ee/Spyder.Works Contact: sromero@spyder.works . . . Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference. . . . . Hosted by: Ken Tencer Produced by: Sonia Romero Johnson Matt Miller

Off Script is exactly what it sounds like. No notes, no pre-planned questions. Just a conversation about ADHD with someone who knows it well.  Host Lindsay Guentzel chatted with entrepreneur Andrea Wallace on Wednesday, June 29th at Start Garden in downtown Grand Rapids. Their conversation has been lightly edited for sound quality.  Note from Lindsay: Last week, I traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan to work with the team at ADHD Online in-person for the first.  During my time in Michigan, I met Andrea Wallace and within five minutes of hitting record on my computer knew I needed to share this conversation with you all sooner rather than later.   Social Media Profiles More on Andrea Wallace here: @superdrizzy  Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

How has telemedicine changed over the last few years and what role does it play in diagnosing and treating ADHD? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the clinicial division chief and the interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online. Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars.  June 29th: Learn How to Organize Your Home with Lisa Woodruff More info here.  Research The Role of Telehealth in an Evolving Health Care Environment Telemedicine: Adventures in Time and Space Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

How is ADHD diagnosed? What are healthcare providers looking for and what kind of things are they going to ask me during the assessment process? What does the telemedicine version look like? Journalist and mental health professional Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Gregory Harms, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing ADHD both with ADHD Online and through his private practice in Chicago.  Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars.  June 29th: Learn How to Organize Your Home with Lisa Woodruff More info here.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.    

How does ADHD show up in your life? For many of us, it's complicated and it can change. This is a two-part episode. In this first half, you'll meet Shawna -- a wife, mother and business owner who sought out answers during the pandemic when it felt like nothing could go right.  Hear the negative ways ADHD has affected her life and how she is working to change the hold it has on her, her relationships and her success as an entrepreneur. But also hear the positive ways it shows up in her life and how it has shaped the woman she is today.  If you would like to share your story on Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel, please send us an email at podcast@adhdonline.com.  Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars.  June 15th: Diagnosing ADHD with Dr. Gregory Harms More info here.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

There are three different types of ADHD -- inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined type. But what do those classifications actually mean and how do we see those symptoms play out in our day-to-day lives? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into those questions with Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online, to help paint a better picture of what ADHD looks like out of the textbooks and in real life.  Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars.  June 8th: Learn How to Organize Your Home with Lisa Woodruff June 15th: Diagnosing ADHD with Dr. Gregory Harms More info here.  Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Is there a perfect podcast for the ADHD brain? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel tries to put together a formula by speaking to a handful of ADHD experts.  Dr. Roberto Olivardia Dr. Anthony Dick Dr. Paulo Graziano Plus, get ready for summer with these great resources from ADHD Online. Shaping the Parent's Role in Managing ADHD with Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster Does Nature Exposure Help Your Child with ADHD? ​​5 ADHD Summer Camp Ideas For Childre Survival summer break tips for families with ADHD KIDS Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.

Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years-old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for. In this episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel, the journalist and mental health advocate walks through her diagnosis and shares some of the most eye-opening connections she saw in the first few days after receiving it. Plus, a candid conversation with one of her sisters who provides a look at what Lindsay was like as a child -- the years when she flew under the radar. Finally, hear how Lindsay uses the movie Independence Day -- yes, the one about aliens -- to explain the effect ADHD has on her life.    Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.  Links  Why the Stigma Around ADHD Medications is so Dangerous Tracy Otsuka's podcast ADHD for Smartass Women, episode 19: ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader  

Consider this your crash course in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  The first-ever episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel explores what makes an ADHD brain different -- functionally, structurally and chemically -- with the help of Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online.  Then a look at the resouces available through ADHD Online, including free webinars from industry leaders in organization, money management, relationships and more.  Plus, the Mental Health Minute dives into how to talk about your ADHD diagnosis. Whether it's your partner, friend or boss, psychotherapist and author Terry Matlen has you covered with advice to boost your confidence heading into those difficult conversations.  This week's Mental Health Minute Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.     

Journalist and radio producer Lindsay Guentzel has teamed up with ADHD Online for her next project, Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel -- a weekly podcast that dives into the often misunderstood world of ADHD through conversation with the people who know it best.   

Today Dr. Amy Marschall and I had a non-linear conversation which included ADHD myths and being Gifted AND Talented. Also the Nazis used technology that led to the invention of the Smartphone, which is terrifying. We talked about cancel culture and learning instead of giving up in ignorance. Dr. Marschall has been in practice since 2016 and works in the Child and Adolescent Therapy Clinic with Sioux Falls Psychological Services, providing assessment and therapy treatment to clients age two through college. She also provides ADHD assessments through ADHD Online and therapy services through Spring Health. Dr. Marschall is certified in telemental health and is the author of Telemental Health with Kids Toolbox. She is also the author of I Don't Want To Be Bad: A CBT Workbook for Kids, Parents, and the Professionals who Help Them, A Year of Resiliency: 465 Journal Prompts to Become Your Strongest Self, and Armani Doesn't Feel Well: A Book to Help Sick Kids. Follow Amy at @DrAmyPsyD

Episode 75 with Dr. Raafia Muhammad. "Now that more women are getting diagnosed, they're able to talk about their experiences with each other and put their voices out there." Dr. Muhammad is the Clinical Division Chief at ADHD Online. She joined the company when they were first starting up back in August of 2020, and she focuses on individualized care of her online patients and believes that ADHD can become a patient's asset rather than a deficit when properly understood and treated. Dr. Muhammad is board certified in general preventive medicine and public health. She is licensed in multiple states, and lives in Cypress, TX, with her husband and two kids. We talk all about the process of getting an online diagnosis and what's involved, and how clients are often surprised to be working with real medical providers and not just bots.  We also talk about unique barriers for women when it comes to seeking a diagnosis on their own, not to mention the subsequent treatment, and how telemedicine is filling the gaps for patients who might not have immediate access to knowledgeable providers in their area. And Dr. Muhammad addresses some of the skepticism around telehealth companies versus the old-fashioned in-person visits we've been used to. If you're curious about — or at all skeptical of — the online diagnosis process, you won't want to miss this episode! Website: ADHDOnline Instagram: @dr.raafiamd   - - - - - *NEW* Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching - - - - - Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com - - - - - Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub - - - - - Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching - - - - -   Exclusive deals for listeners: Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd - - - - - Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code ADHD at checkout.  - - - - - Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout. - - - - -     If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you'd like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast

‘Data-driven marketing' is a broad term referring to the process by which insights from data analysis are used to build targeted marketing campaigns. This process is both art and science. It blends the logical disciplines of data extraction and analysis with the out-of-the-box creativity of which data to unearth, which types of clues to search for within the data mounds, and how to use those insights to your advantage. Key Takeaways -Understanding the basic philosophical concepts behind successful data driven marketing, and that they often have very little to do with the data itself. -Recognizing that there are many aspects to a successful data driven marketing approach that require constant assessment and refinement, rather than just one cookie cutter playbook. -Recognizing the early warning signs that your data driven marketing campaign may not be on track. Keith Brophy COO, ADHD Online Keith Brophy is a West Michigan-based entrepreneur with a background of building various nationally-focused businesses.Keith is currently COO at ADHD Online, one of the nation's leading ADHD telehealth providers.Prior to this, Keith launched and served as Director for Business Lab at Emergent Holdings. He has served as State Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, CEO of Ideomed, General Manager of Enterprise Services at RCM Technologies, and CEO of Sagestone, among other endeavors. Keith has been on a range of for-profit and nonprofit boards for some of the region's leading organizations. He is a past Ernst & Young Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year, and companies he has led have received national accolades in areas including growth and innovation. Keith has been a speaker on future trends including testimony before state and national government bodies on business innovation, and has highlighted emerging marketing trends at the Latin American Marketing Association annual conference, among others. Show notes, resources & links available at amawestmichigan.org/ep33

Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster  Episode 023 New Tech for ADHD Diagnosis with Zachariah Booker Zachariah Booker is the Co-founder and CEO of ADHD Online. Utilizing his experience as a serial entrepreneur in the Grand Rapids area, Zach joined with Dr. Randall Duthler to found ADHD Online in 2018. Together, they have grown the business, which now offers psychologist assessments nationwide. In early 2021, they completed a venture capital financing round to fuel the telehealth platform's continued growth. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Zachariah Booker about innovation in ADHD diagnosis and the swiftly changing landscape of tele-health. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Bottlenecks in ADHD diagnosis that lead to lost time in implementing support at school New tech that will target comorbidities and offer suggested evaluations How the pandemic helped ADHD diagnosis Connect with Zachariah: www.adhdonline.com  Twitter https://twitter.com/ADHD_ONLINE  @ADHD_ONLINE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adhdonline/  @adhdonline Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adhdonline  @adhdonline LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhddiagnosis/  @adhddiagnosis So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible:  What is recommended treatment for children and teens  Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication  Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don't spend hours on the internet scouring.  ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices