Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa orlov

What if the very quality that makes those early, intoxicating moments of romance so vibrant—the spontaneous weekend getaway, the surprise bouquet of flowers—later becomes the source of relationship friction? The human brain, particularly one wired with ADHD, contains multitudes of contradictions, and nowhere is this more evident than in how impulsivity shapes our intimate partnerships.This week on the show, relationship expert Melissa Orlov peels back the layers of impulsive behavior in ADHD relationships with Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer. Pete's personal confession—renting a convertible for a romantic coastal drive during courtship, then later purchasing an entire car during what should have been a routine oil change—illuminates the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of impulsivity that Melissa has observed in thousands of couples."It came from somewhere," Melissa notes of impulsive words and actions that wound our partners. But where? The answer lies in a neurological tightrope walk between present-moment reward and long-term relationship consequences. The ADHD partner experiences the euphoria of now, while their significant other bears witness to the aftermath, creating an asymmetrical emotional experience that compounds over time.What of verbal impulsivity—those cutting remarks that can never be unsaid? Melissa offers a revelation that ADHD partners are "blessed with the ability to move on quickly," while non-ADHD partners ruminate, creating relationship dissonance long after the moment has passed.Let us take our cues from Melissa's "verbal cues," pattern interrupters in relationship conflict. The deliberate absurdity of an agreed-upon word like "hamburger" or "aardvark" serves as a circuit breaker during emotional escalation—a linguistic tool that transcends the heat of argument to preserve relationship integrity. It's a Safe Word, but for your ADHD.This is an invitation to understand how neurological differences fundamentally shape our perception of time, commitment, and connection—and how awareness of these differences might just be the greatest relationship skill we can develop.Links & NotesADHD MarriageIntent to Action Membership ProgramThe ADHD Effect on MarriageThe Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHDSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (00:39) - Support the Show! Become a Patron! (01:40) - Introducing Melissa Orlov (06:58) - Auto-Impulsivity (09:32) - Impulsivity is Not a Monolith (12:38) - How We Fight (15:22) - Trust & Boundaries (19:10) - Fidelity (20:43) - Breaking out of Impulsive Patterns in Relationships (25:16) - Collaborating with the Non-Impulsive Partner (31:19) - Transparency (34:24) - Emotional Dysregulation & Verbal Cues (41:30) - Learn more about Melissa's work ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) explore the challenges of managing ADHD in relationships. They discuss how ADHD impacts self-regulation which makes it difficult to manage both attention and emotions, two key elements of any healthy relationship. They also look at the concept of the five love languages and how ADHD can make it challenging to meet a partner's emotional needs, or as Melissa puts it, "filling the love tank." Listen and learn strategies to help you build a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com. Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com  

Boundaries are limits based on our values — and a key part of good relationships. ADHD can come with low self-esteem and anxiety, which can get in the way of respecting your own boundaries in relationships. ADHD educator and marriage counselor Melissa Orlov explains what boundaries are and how ADHD comes into play. Plus, she offers tips on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships.To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.Related resourcesADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan's story)ADHD and trouble with personal boundaries in kidsMelissa's website, adhdmarriage.comTimestamps(04:28) What is a boundary?(10:20) How do we figure out what our boundaries are?(14:51) People pleasing(20:45) How do we work on creating and evolving boundaries with a partner?(22:16) Top three things to know, and some activities to get started(24:42) Cate's Comment Corner Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

Boundaries are limits based on our values — and a key part of good relationships. ADHD can come with low self-esteem and anxiety, which can get in the way of respecting your own boundaries in relationships. ADHD educator and marriage counselor Melissa Orlov explains what boundaries are and how ADHD comes into play. Plus, she offers tips on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships.To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.Related resourcesADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan's story)ADHD and trouble with personal boundaries in kidsMelissa's website, adhdmarriage.comTimestamps(04:28) What is a boundary?(10:20) How do we figure out what our boundaries are?(14:51) People pleasing(20:45) How do we work on creating and evolving boundaries with a partner?(22:16) Top three things to know, and some activities to get started(24:42) Cate's Comment Corner Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews relationship expert Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) about ADHD relationships. Melissa talks about her experience working with couples and the hope it brings to them. She offers suggestions to help couples thrive and build a sense of achievement within the relationship. If you're in an ADHD relationship, this is a show you won't want to miss.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com. INSERT SPONSORS

Got ADHD? Are you in an ADHD relationship? Are you struggling? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites Melissa Orlov, relationship consultant, to the program. The two discuss ADHD relationships and the unintended consequences of what takes place the first time the word divorce is brought up. Melissa's insights are important for anyone managing the challenges of ADHD in a relationship. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com. Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com

Zach and Laura are both seeing ADHD be raised as a topic, if not an issue, in their practices. So they are delighted to get to sit down with Melissa Orlov to learn how to address its impact on a marriage. Melissa is a leading expert on the impacts of ADHD on marriage and relationships, the author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and the founder of ADHD & Marriage. Their discussion is insightful for those in a marriage impacted by ADHD, or anyone interested in this underdiagnosed neurodiverity. Sponsor: Target the root cause of aging with OneSkin. Get 15% off by using code MTR at https://oneskin.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dating scene is fraught with obstacles, but when combined with ADHD, the difficulties can seem overwhelming over time and certainly difficult to manage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) on things to consider when searching for a good match. She shares insights on what to look for in a serious relationship, what qualities make a good match, and how to cultivate a long-lasting relationship. Listen to this episode and learn how to make informed decisions. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

"The ADHD brain is a reward and emotion-focused brain...and we feel this intensely, which can have a huge impact on our relationships...."There's no doubt about it, ADHD can seriously impact our relationships. Whether it shows up with our impulsivity, memory, RSD, sensory issues or emotional regulation, having ADHD within a relationship can often feel testing and difficult. Understanding, navigating and nurturing our relationships alongside ADHD can hugely benefit both partners and family dynamics. This week Kate chats with Melissa Orlov, the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counsellors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Melissa is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Melissa talk about:Tips to optimise your relationship with ADHDManaging RSD in your relationshipNavigating your ADHD symptoms to benefit your relationshipLearning to interpret and manage ADHD to be a dependable partner correctlyHow a non-ADHD partner can help their spouseNuances of how ADHD can show up in relationshipsHealing together after a late in life ADHD diagnosisHow your partner can relieve some of your symptoms using verbal cues Sharing the emotional load of ADHDWhy and how you could be overcompensating Join the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate's articles in ADDitude magazine here

Got ADHD and yearning for a long-term relationship? How do you know when you find a good match? On Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) around things to consider when searching for a serious relationship. She shares insight on what to look for and the challenges that could come up. If you are looking for a relationship with a good foundation, Melissa's insights with help you make good decisions when choosing a mate.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com. 

Got ADHD and yearning for a long-term relationship? How do you know when you find a good match? On Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) around things to consider when searching for a serious relationship. She shares insight on what to look for and the challenges that could come up. If you are looking for a relationship with a good foundation, Melissa's insights with help you make good decisions when choosing a mate.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com. 

Gliederung was ist ADHS? (mit Fallbeispiel) Konsequenzen für die Partnerschaft Tipps für eure Beziehung Studien und Quellen zum Thema: 1) Willcutt EG. The prevalence of DSM-IV attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a meta-analytic review. Neurotherapeutics. 2012 Jul;9(3):490-9. doi: 10.1007/s13311-012-0135-8. • 2) Ayano G, Yohannes K, Abraha M. Epidemiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Gen Psychiatry. 2020 Mar 13;19:21. doi: 10.1186/s12991-020-00271-w. • 3) European consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD: The European Network Adult ADHD. BMC Psychiatry. 2010 Sep 3;10:67. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-10-67. • 4) Wilens TE, Morrison NR. The intersection of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. Curr Opin Psychiatry. 2011 Jul;24(4):280-5. doi: 10.1097/YCO.0b013e328345c956. • 5) Balazs J, Kereszteny A. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and suicide: A systematic review. World J Psychiatry. 2017 Mar 22;7(1):44-59. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v7.i1.44. • 6) Coleman WL. Social competence and friendship formation in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2008 Aug;19(2):278-99, • 7) ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says byRussell A. Barkley, Kevin R. Murphy and Mariellen Fischer, The Guilford Press, 2008, pp. 380-384. • 8) The ADHD Effect on Marriage, Melissa Orlov • 9) Barkley, R. A. (2017). When an adult you love has ADHD: Professional advice for parents, partners, and siblings. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/15963-000Wenn du mich und den Podcast unterstützen möchtest, dann bewerte den Podcast gerne und schicke ihn an jemanden weiter, der sich auch dafür interessieren würde.  Jede Woche neue Tipps, Übungen und Hintergrundinformationen aus meiner paartherapeutischen Praxis. Melde dich hier für den Newsletter an.  Du hast Feedback oder Fragen? Dann schreib mir auf Instagram. Du möchtest eine persönliche (Online)Beratung oder Paartherapie mit mir? Dann schreib mir eine Mail an: kontakt@paartherapiebonn.com. Mehr zu mir und meiner Arbeit findest du ⁠hier⁠. Disclaimer: Es handelt sich bei dem Fallbeispiel, um ein fiktives Beispiel und nicht um eine echte Person. Die Inhalte ergeben sich aus verschiedenen Geschichten und KlientInnen, die ich in einem Beispiel zusammengefasst habe.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anouk-algermissen/message

This week, Ash sits down with Melissa Orlov, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, the lead consultant for ADHD & Marriage Consulting, and an award-winning author of the book The Couples Guide to Thriving with ADHD. ADHD can have profound impacts on how a person, or a couple, navigates the world, from time management to communication and keeping up with important dates and events. But ADHD is not a flaw, it is a different way of processing the world.  Tune in to learn from Melissa and Ash how to navigate relationships with ADHD, connect and communicate through challenging times and understand the diagnosis process.  Whether you are dating someone with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or are looking for ways to navigate challenging dynamics within a relationship, this episode has something for you.  In This Episode, You'll Learn: Symptoms of ADHD and the three subtypes of ADHD. How to effectively communicate with a partner with ADHD and build a strong relationship. What ADHD actually is and how to address challenging symptoms like emotional control.  Substances, medications, and naturopathic pathways to manage ADHD. Where to Connect with Melissa Orlov: https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ Get Her First Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage LMNT  Ready to get Hydrated? Visit drinklmnt.com/ashleystahl to get a FREE sample pack with every LMNT purchase. Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Take a FREE Quiz to Discover Your Most Authentic Career Path: https://www.ashleystahl.com/freequiz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“My partner says I'm using my ADHD as an excuse. They're not really understanding ADHD at all or how it affects me!”  You shared your relationship struggles and you're not the only one! Today's guest, Melissa Orlov, answers YOUR questions from my free Facebook group. We discuss ADHD as an excuse, partners who don't understand ADHD, communication obstacles between ADHD partners and non-ADHD partners.  We also dive into guilt, shame, trust, coping with RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) when it feels like your partner is constantly criticizing you, how all of this affects intimacy, and life after divorce. Melissa is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and works with couples impacted by ADHD.  There's hope for your relationship, too, mama.  Let's dive into your questions! Links mentioned in this episode : Melissa's recent read: Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible Melissa's Blog post:  https://www.adhdmarriage.com/content/maybe-just-maybe-adhd-excuse-act-heartless-jerk How to connect with Melissa:  Her website: http://www.ADHDmarriage.com Her instagram:  @adhd_marriage Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here:  https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-202-Same-Fight-Again-how-to-Improve-Romantic-Relationship-when-Impacted-by-ADHD-with-Melissa Orlov   Instead of spending the first hour and a half of your day spinning out with indecision paralysis, let's make an ADHD-friendly plan for your day that makes sense for both you and your family. You know how to do that because you understand how your ADHD affects your day and you've learned the skills you've been missing to work WITH your ADHD instead of against it! How'd you learn all that? In Time Management Mastery for ADHD Moms in only 11 weeks. Ba-bam! Click the link and learn how this is all possible: bit.ly/adhdframework

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.      

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.  

In today's episode, I'm speaking with executive ADHD coach Cameron Gott, from Virginia. I first learned about Cameron's coaching perspective many years ago when I came across his website and his ADHD adapted version of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The simplicity of his tool, as many things in ADHD life go, serve as grounding reminders of what we should be prioritizing. We talk about: How Cam developed the 'ADHD Hierarchy of Needs', The roles of coaching and psychotherapy in the treatment of ADHD, The things we think adults with ADHD really need to know. Find Cam: Translating ADHD Podcast | LinkedIN | Twitter Resources mentioned in the show: Do you need therapy or coaching for your ADHD? by Julia D'Addurno (Cam's ADHD Hierarchy of Needs inside!) Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Sign up to get early access to DIY*ADHD: Couples for couple therapists and ADHD couple coaches. About Cam: An Executive ADHD coach since 2000, Cameron Gott, PCC works with creative leaders and business owners worldwide to help them take action more efficiently and lead more effectively. He co-hosts the Translating ADHD podcast and trains and mentors ADHD coaches through Coach Approach Training. He teaches group coaching classes through Translating ADHD and Melissa Orlov's ADHD Marriage program. Cam speaks and teaches on a variety of topics including ADHD and coaching. He is now curious about the nexus of ADHD, Positive Intelligence and the role of emotion in leadership and motivation through his Equanimity group coaching effort. Cam lives outside of Charlottesville, VA in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains with his wife and two children. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | TikTok | Dig Deeper Merch A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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.  

Many romantic relationships touched by ADHD are marked by misunderstandings and emotional outbursts. Effective communication skills, however, can be learned. Melissa Orlov teaches strategies that will resolve conflict with your partner.

If you and/or your partner has ADHD (or think you may), this episode of the Thriving Relationships Show is made for you and is going to be so, so helpful and powerful!   I had the great honor and delight of interviewing Melissa Orlov, one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships.   In this episode, we cover: ✨ How 80-90% of adults with ADHD don't realize they have it ✨ The most common symptoms of ADHD -- beyond the hyperactivity most people think of ✨ Common patterns couples fall into when one partner has ADHD ✨ What the non-ADHD partner does that causes more pain and exacerbates the challenges ✨ How you can be very successful with ADHD  ✨ Why, in 60 % of relationships when ADHD is present, it contributes to challenges in the relationship ✨ What to do if ADHD is resulting is a parent/child dynamic in your relationship ✨ How Gottman's "Trust Equation" plays an important role in the ADHD shame cycle ✨ Why boundaries are a challenge and the importance of aligning our choices and actions to our deeply held values ✨ Negotiating the big issues in your relationship  ✨ If you recognize signs of ADHD in your partner, how to lovingly and effectively talk with them about a possible diagnosis And so much more!   Thank you so much for being here and for your commitment to lifelong learning and growth -- for the greater good of all!  

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

Today's compilation episode focuses on the challenges and practical solutions to help manage our ADHD emotional dysregulation. These mini excerpts from some of my favourite episodes, focussing on our ADHD big emotions, will hopefully serve as a reminder as we move into another year, this time with more awareness. I hope this episode also nudges you to bring more forgiveness and mindfulness to your daily life in order to calm your nervous system, build your resilience and feel more present. The clips include:Lidia Zylowska - talking about mindfulness, self-regulation and compassionate communication. Reducing reactivity, how to start a difficult conversation. Being non-judgmental in a conflict. Merriam Saunders - talking about curating a morning routine, reacting to our kids, modelling to your children how to emotionally regulate, noticing the feelings in our body, and balancing our nervous system. Tamara Rosier - talking about understanding how to access our 'emotional butler' to calm down. Reaching for more acceptance and recognition of emotional dysregulation with ADHD. Taking time to make energetic buffers and check back in to ensure we're not in a constant frenzy. Melissa Orlov -talking about how RSD shows up in our daily life, being aware of our intense emotional regulation and sending ourselves compassion to help our relationships. Breaking generational patterns and using more awareness to break cycles. Reward-focussed brain feeling pain easily. Emotional management and quick rage ramp-up tips.Marcy Caldwell - talking about being derailed by our emotions. Emotional check-ins, small daily tools to help ourselves. How to ease the overwhelm and emotional dysregulation and reactivity - buffer to shed the overstimulation.Grace Timothy - talking about editing life to help the demands of life, having the awareness to help push forwards with ADHD. Guilt and being cautious - limiting our potential due to burnout and overwhelm and reframing how to do life at different times of our life. Check out Kate's website for access to Calmer Days and all her other pre-recorded workshops.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. Have a look at some of Kate's free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of...

Too often people say “We all have a little ADHD." But it's actually that we all have a little overwhelm. Today's guest, Cameron Gott, clarifies how you can tell the difference between overwhelm and ADHD. He then explains the different types of ADHD. Cam takes a deep dive into Positive Intelligence and ADHD including his recent Equanimity group. He mentions Susan David's book on emotional agility. And he mentions the 3 barriers of ADHD. Tune in to hear Cameron as he shares his thoughts about energy management, task inertia, and the six C's of completion. Cameron's Bio An Executive ADHD coach since 2000, Cameron Gott, PCC works with creative leaders and business owners worldwide to help them take action more efficiently and lead more effectively. He co-hosts the Translating ADHD podcast and trains and mentors ADHD coaches through Coach Approach Training. He teaches group coaching classes through Translating ADHD and Melissa Orlov's ADHD Marriage program. He speaks and teaches on a variety of topics including ADHD and coaching. He is now curious about the nexus of ADHD, Positive Intelligence and the role of emotion in leadership and motivation through his Equanimity group coaching effort. Cam lives outside of Charlottesville, VA in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains with his wife and two children. Links: Camerongott.com Translating ADHD Podcast Susan David's ‘Emotional Agility' About Catherine To learn more about your host, Catherine Avery: Productivity by Design To connect with Catherine: Productivity Breakthrough Session Free Guide: Tame your ADHD Brain *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no cost to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The ADHD brain is a reward and emotion-focused brain...and we feel this intensely, which can have a huge impact on our relationships...." There's no doubt about it, ADHD can seriously impact our relationships. Whether it shows up with our impulsivity, memory, RSD, sensory issues or emotional regulation, having ADHD within a relationship can often feel testing and difficult. Understanding, navigating and nurturing our relationships alongside ADHD can hugely benefit both partners and family dynamics. This week Kate chats with Melissa Orlov, the founder of https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ (ADHDmarriage.com), and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).  A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counsellors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD.  Melissa is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Melissa talk about: Tips to optimise your relationship with ADHD Managing RSD in your relationship Navigating your ADHD symptoms to benefit your relationship Learning to correctly interpret and manage ADHD to be a dependable partner How a non-ADHD partner can help their spouse Nuances of how ADHD can show up in relationships Healing together after an late in life ADHD diagnosis How your partner can relieve some of your symptoms using verbal cues Sharing the emotional load of ADHD Why and how you could be over compensating You can connect with Melissa on her website, http://www.adhdmarriage.com (www.adhdmarriage.com), or via http://www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/msorlov (Twitter.) Big thanks to this week's sponsor https://neubria.com/ (Neubria.com) who has offered all listeners a 20% discount on all their supplements. Enter kate20 to receive the discount. https://my.captivate.fm/coachingbykate.me.uk (Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner) helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives.  By usinghttps://my.captivate.fm/coachingbykate.me.uk/adhd-eft ( Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping)) in her coaching practice, Kate guides more ADHD women to rediscover their inner voice, 'tap' into their expansive wisdom and potential, fulfil their desires and realise themselves outside of the overwhelm, inner pressure and family dynamic. She is also a mum to four children and will shortly be writing her first book! To join the waitlist for Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Membership which reopens in October https://www.subscribepage.com/membership-waitlist2022 (click here. ) To download Kate's new, free guide: 'Suspect you have ADHD...What Next?' https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/quicklinks (click here.)  Have a read of Kate's articles in ADDitude magazinehttps://www.additudemag.com/?s=kate+moryoussef ( here) https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk Instagram: @kate_moryoussef Facebook: Coaching by Kate UK Twitter: @KateMory

We at Insight Mind Body Talk have decided our official season will run September – May, taking each summer to re-visit our “most downloaded” episodes. Why most downloaded? Jess may have her favorites, Jeanne too, but what matters most to IMBT is listening to your voice. And we heard you loud and clear through the number of downloads each episode received.  What does re-visiting mean? Well, basically, that you'll be hearing the original episode again. But this time, prior to the episode, Jess will giving inside information about her thoughts on the content, highlighting key moments, and sharing additional tips not mentioned during the episode. Adults living with ADHD, an "ADHD MythBusters". Jess and guest Lynn Hyland, clinical psychologist,  explore the experiences of someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What it is, how the body and mind are influenced, and identify common misconceptions of people living with ADHD. Lynn provides tools to help manage ADHD symptoms and feel more confident moving through life. It's a relevant episode for any person with ADHD as well as their neurotypical allies.   Continue Learning Jessica McCabe (note: We apologize for incorrectly stating Jessica's last name during the recording of our podcast)   Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q Edward M Hallowell, MD., John J. Ratey, MD. Book. Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and coping with Attention Deficit Disorder.  Edward M. Hallowell, MD., Sue Hallowell, and Melissa Orlov. Book. Married to Distraction: How to restore intimacy and strengthen your partnership in an age of interruption.  ADDitudemag.com   "This is the website of an ADHD support group and it has amazing articles, podcasts, and resources." ~ Lynn   Produced by Jessica Warpula Schultz Edited by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. Schultz

The hosts continue exploring expectations, shifting to personal relationships this week. Cam takes the lead sharing dynamics that he sees from his Melissa Orlov coaching classes. The same habitual responses are in play in personal relationships as they were in last week's episode on expectation and work. Add the dynamics of emotional investment and less defined roles, and the result is more contentious engagements with more emotional flooding by all parties.  Cam and Shelly believe that many of the conflicts that come to a head in any romantic relationship often start with ill-defined expectations – that the partners at some point divert on their own picture of success. Shelly and Cam share multiple client examples to illustrate this point. They point to the opportunity to see expectation as a conversation starter, for partners to develop a shared language around feelings and expectations. It's not about compliance or getting on the same page as much as appreciating the other's perspective. Often ADHD is viewed as a convenient nemesis of a healthy relationship. ADHD is in play, but it never acts alone. All parties have their own work to do, and once everyone agrees to this principle then real change can occur. Cam and Shelly leave listeners with some steps to address expectations proactively. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Cam and Shelly For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com

The symptoms of ADHD can have profound effects on intimate relationships such as dating and marriage. But even though ADHD is present, it doesn't mean that the person with ADHD is the sole cause of problems. Transforming your relationship starts with both partners understanding the role that ADHD plays and nondefensive listening. Melissa Orlov, the founder of ADHD Marriage, provides tools to help couples create a responsive relationship that feels “just right” for both individuals.   Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships: The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. As a marriage consultant, she helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting practice, and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples affected by ADHD. Orlov blogs for psychologytoday.com and adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by many publications and media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report.  

The symptoms of ADHD can have profound effects on intimate relationships such as dating and marriage. But even though ADHD is present, it doesn't mean that the person with ADHD is the sole cause of problems. Transforming your relationship starts with both partners understanding the role that ADHD plays and nondefensive listening. Melissa Orlov, the founder of ADHD Marriage, provides tools to help couples create a responsive relationship that feels “just right” for both individuals. Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships: The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. As a marriage consultant, she helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting practice, and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples affected by ADHD. Orlov blogs for psychologytoday.com and adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by many publications and media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report.

The symptoms of ADHD can have profound effects on intimate relationships such as dating and marriage. But even though ADHD is present, it doesn't mean that the person with ADHD is the sole cause of problems. Transforming your relationship starts with both partners understanding the role that ADHD plays and nondefensive listening. Melissa Orlov, the founder of ADHD Marriage, provides tools to help couples create a responsive relationship that feels “just right” for both individuals. Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships: The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. As a marriage consultant, she helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting practice, and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples affected by ADHD. Orlov blogs for psychologytoday.com and adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by many publications and media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report.

Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com who provides seminars, support groups and consulting to couples impacted by adult ADHD. She is the author of two award-winning books: THE ADHD EFFECT ON MARRIAGE and THE COUPLE'S GUIDE TO THRIVING WITH ADHA. For more of Melissa visit https://www.adhdmarriage.com/About Sarah K. RamseyJoin Sarah's  FREE Facebook Group “Finding Love & Success After A Toxic Relationship” Before trying Sarah K Ramsey's programs her clients were super embarrassed because on the outside these women appeared to have it all.  However, these women had a secret...they still felt mentally chained down by their toxic partner or parent.Most women think talk therapy is the only way to heal!  Unfortunately, these women waste years trying to figure out how codependency works or rehashing their past in an office week after week trying to pick apart their childhoods.  But, Sarah's clients aren't “most people.”  They know overachievers aren't just looking to talk about their problem, they are looking for an action plan to SOLVE their problems!Check out this FREE Presentation where Sarah reveals how she does it! Check out what others have said about SarahContact Sarah

Marriage Consultant, Melissa Orlov sits down with Angela this week to tackle how to maintain a relationship when your partner doesn't want to address their ADHD or seek out a diagnosis, how anxiety is inextricably linked to symptoms of ADHD, as well as how non-ADHD partners can take on a parent-child dynamic with their spouse and how to depersonalize the patterns of ADHD. Learn more about Melissa by visiting her website: https://www.adhdmarriage.com/

Have you ever heard “I feel like I have another child” when someone talks about their partner? Tune in as ADHD Couples Specialist Melissa Orlov talks about common maladaptive dynamics between couples and how ADHD impacts relationships. Melissa discusses the physiological aspects of the ADHD brain and how symptoms such as distractibility often gets misinterpreted to hurt the relationship. Like any relationship, we learn the importance of couples understanding each other, neutralizing symptoms and meeting in the middle to strengthen the relationship. If you're curious about couples work, you definitely won't want to miss this episode! Melissa Orlov Bio: Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. Melissa consults with couples, and teaches therapists and offers seminars and support groups for those impacted by adult ADHD. Website: ADHDmarriage.com Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps Instagram: allthetherapies Editing by: Blackwell Post Original music by: Juli Crockett

The ADHD Super Conference is around the corner. On this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) around what you can expect, and changes in this year's conference. He will also share interviews from Caroline Maguire, Dani Donovan, and Melissa Orlov, this year's featured speakers, to get a glimpse of topics that will help you learn, laugh, and connect.    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Lisa Schwartz is here with me to talk about the intersection of ADD/ADHD with relationships and sex. We go over how ADD/ADHD can show up in various ways, strategies to build an intimate relationship, and how ADD is not just a disorder. Definition- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lisa's personal experience with ADD has helped her work with patients in her practice. She says that people with ADD can hyper-focus on things that grab their interest. While doing that, they may not be able to focus on things that are not of interest to them. Recognizing the behaviors of ADD/ADHD From her experience with patients in her practice, Lisa lists several behaviors such as disorganization, not being present, short-term memory issues, lack of energy, and more, that people with ADD exhibit. One can be recognized as having ADD when one or more of these behaviors begins to show themselves. How does ADD/ADHD show up in sex and relationships? Lisa uses David Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway model and Dennis Dailey's model of sexual beings to explain how ADD shows up in sex and relationships. Reed's model around sexual functioning talks about seduction, sensation, surrender and reflection. Lisa describes how ADD/ADHD interrupts relationships with one's partner, sexual and otherwise. Dailey's model of sexual beings categorizes human beings into sensuality, intimacy, identity, reproduction, and sexualization. These categories show up to affect individuals with ADD and their partners in sex and relationships. Tips for people with ADD/ADHD in terms of sex and relationships Lisa advises people with ADD/ADHD to take their medication to keep their focus, plan their sexual activities on a leisure day to conserve their energy, build an environment comfortable for both partners and practice mindfulness to stay present. It's also important for partners to identify ADD/ADHD and view it as separate from them in a way that doesn't impact their efforts to work on it collaboratively. Final thoughts Lisa leaves us with the message that ADD/ADHD is not necessarily a disorder, but to be viewed as something positive that enhances creativity and passion. Biography: Sexuality educator and psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, Lisa B. Schwartz has a doctorate in Human Sexuality Education and a master's degree in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Schwartz has a private psychotherapy practice and has specialized in the area of sexuality issues since 1994. Welcoming to a diverse clientele, and varying relational partnering (couples, thrupples and others), she works with clients on a wide range of sexuality issues: for example, issues about the impact of ADD/ADHD, change in sexual desire, infidelity and enhancing sexual experiences. Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to practice Marriage and Family Therapy, Lisa B. Schwartz also is licensed to provide telehealth in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She earned her certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy in an in-depth, three-year program offered by the Family Institute of Philadelphia. In addition, she is a sex therapist certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Dr Schwartz received specialty training in relationship and sex therapy on diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction. She remains current about sexuality issues by participating in continuing education programs. Lisa B. Schwartz is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, the Association for Women in Psychology and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. Resources and links: Website: sexualconcerns.com Melissa Orlov www.adhdmarriage.com www.additudemag.com More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/ Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/195-add-and-sex-lisa-schwartzMore info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Lisa Schwartz is here with me to talk about the intersection of ADD/ADHD with relationships and sex. We go over how ADD/ADHD can show up in various ways, strategies to build an intimate relationship, and how ADD is not just a disorder. Definition- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lisa's personal experience with ADD has helped her work with patients in her practice. She says that people with ADD can hyper-focus on things that grab their interest. While doing that, they may not be able to focus on things that are not of interest to them. Recognizing the behaviors of ADD/ADHD From her experience with patients in her practice, Lisa lists several behaviors such as disorganization, not being present, short-term memory issues, lack of energy, and more, that people with ADD exhibit. One can be recognized as having ADD when one or more of these behaviors begins to show themselves. How does ADD/ADHD show up in sex and relationships? Lisa uses David Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway model and Dennis Dailey's model of sexual beings to explain how ADD shows up in sex and relationships. Reed's model around sexual functioning talks about seduction, sensation, surrender and reflection. Lisa describes how ADD/ADHD interrupts relationships with one's partner, sexual and otherwise. Dailey's model of sexual beings categorizes human beings into sensuality, intimacy, identity, reproduction, and sexualization. These categories show up to affect individuals with ADD and their partners in sex and relationships. Tips for people with ADD/ADHD in terms of sex and relationships Lisa advises people with ADD/ADHD to take their medication to keep their focus, plan their sexual activities on a leisure day to conserve their energy, build an environment comfortable for both partners and practice mindfulness to stay present. It's also important for partners to identify ADD/ADHD and view it as separate from them in a way that doesn't impact their efforts to work on it collaboratively. Final thoughts Lisa leaves us with the message that ADD/ADHD is not necessarily a disorder, but to be viewed as something positive that enhances creativity and passion. Biography: Sexuality educator and psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, Lisa B. Schwartz has a doctorate in Human Sexuality Education and a master's degree in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Schwartz has a private psychotherapy practice and has specialized in the area of sexuality issues since 1994. Welcoming to a diverse clientele, and varying relational partnering (couples, thrupples and others), she works with clients on a wide range of sexuality issues: for example, issues about the impact of ADD/ADHD, change in sexual desire, infidelity and enhancing sexual experiences. Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to practice Marriage and Family Therapy, Lisa B. Schwartz also is licensed to provide telehealth in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She earned her certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy in an in-depth, three-year program offered by the Family Institute of Philadelphia. In addition, she is a sex therapist certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Dr Schwartz received specialty training in relationship and sex therapy on diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction. She remains current about sexuality issues by participating in continuing education programs. Lisa B. Schwartz is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, the Association for Women in Psychology and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. Resources and links: Website: sexualconcerns.com Melissa Orlov www.adhdmarriage.com www.additudemag.com More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Better Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/195-add-and-sex-lisa-schwartz

Lisa Schwartz is here with me to talk about the intersection of ADD/ADHD with relationships and sex. We go over how ADD/ADHD can show up in various ways, strategies to build an intimate relationship, and how ADD is not just a disorder. Definition- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lisa's personal experience with ADD has helped her work with patients in her practice. She says that people with ADD can hyper-focus on things that grab their interest. While doing that, they may not be able to focus on things that are not of interest to them. Recognizing the behaviors of ADD/ADHD From her experience with patients in her practice, Lisa lists several behaviors such as disorganization, not being present, short-term memory issues, lack of energy, and more, that people with ADD exhibit. One can be recognized as having ADD when one or more of these behaviors begins to show themselves. How does ADD/ADHD show up in sex and relationships? Lisa uses David Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway model and Dennis Dailey's model of sexual beings to explain how ADD shows up in sex and relationships. Reed's model around sexual functioning talks about seduction, sensation, surrender and reflection. Lisa describes how ADD/ADHD interrupts relationships with one's partner, sexual and otherwise. Dailey's model of sexual beings categorizes human beings into sensuality, intimacy, identity, reproduction, and sexualization. These categories show up to affect individuals with ADD and their partners in sex and relationships. Tips for people with ADD/ADHD in terms of sex and relationships Lisa advises people with ADD/ADHD to take their medication to keep their focus, plan their sexual activities on a leisure day to conserve their energy, build an environment comfortable for both partners and practice mindfulness to stay present. It's also important for partners to identify ADD/ADHD and view it as separate from them in a way that doesn't impact their efforts to work on it collaboratively. Final thoughts Lisa leaves us with the message that ADD/ADHD is not necessarily a disorder, but to be viewed as something positive that enhances creativity and passion. Biography: Sexuality educator and psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, Lisa B. Schwartz has a doctorate in Human Sexuality Education and a master's degree in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Schwartz has a private psychotherapy practice and has specialized in the area of sexuality issues since 1994. Welcoming to a diverse clientele, and varying relational partnering (couples, thrupples and others), she works with clients on a wide range of sexuality issues: for example, issues about the impact of ADD/ADHD, change in sexual desire, infidelity and enhancing sexual experiences. Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to practice Marriage and Family Therapy, Lisa B. Schwartz also is licensed to provide telehealth in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She earned her certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy in an in-depth, three-year program offered by the Family Institute of Philadelphia. In addition, she is a sex therapist certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Dr Schwartz received specialty training in relationship and sex therapy on diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction. She remains current about sexuality issues by participating in continuing education programs. Lisa B. Schwartz is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, the Association for Women in Psychology and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. Resources and links: Website: sexualconcerns.com Melissa Orlov www.adhdmarriage.com www.additudemag.com More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Better Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/195-add-and-sex-lisa-schwartz

This week I break my cardinal rule of only interviewing women with ADHD on the podcast, which should tell you just how strongly I believe in author and marriage consultant Melissa Orlov's work. Melissa may not have ADHD herself, but her daughter does, which is exactly what prompts Melissa to learn as much about ADHD as she possibly can. She dove deep into the research, even working alongside renowned ADHD expert, Dr. Edward Hallowell, one of my only other guest to break the podcast rule (go back to Episode 106 to listen to his insightful interview).    All of Melissa's research led her to the surprising realization that her own husband had ADHD as well. Hello, rabbit ---> bunny! Suddenly, all of the disagreements that they'd been having for years around their relationship suddenly made sense. With this realization came a new level of compassion and understanding for each other.  Together Melissa and her husband were finally able to find solutions and create systems that worked for both of them.   Since this marriage-saving discovery, Melissa has been researching and writing about how ADHD impacts relationships and marriage with the goal of providing others with the roadmap she and her husband wish they'd had sooner. Whether you're in a relationship with a neurotypical or another ADHDer, Melissa has some helpful tips and insights that may just end that argument about emptying the dishwasher for good.    Resources: Melissa's website: adhdmarriage.com Her couples' seminar: The ADHD Effect In-Depth Her book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

The symptoms of adult ADHD can be particularly damaging in close relationships, especially if those symptoms have never been diagnosed or treated. Melissa Orlov has been working and speaking on the topic of adult ADHD since 2007 and wrote The ADHD Effect on Marriage. Her interview focuses on difficulties faced by adults with ADHD, from getting diagnosed, to overcoming shame and stigma, and chromic stress in personal relationships. She also discusses coping and support strategies for non-ADHD partners, as well as ways to disrupt unhelpful patterns of interaction and promote healthy relationships.

Melissa Orlov, a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author, returns to speak with Ameé about how trust can be lost and regained in relationships where a partner has ADHD .  In this episode, you will hear: How trust can affect friendshipsThe "trust metric" and how it is applied to repairing trust between partnersWhy punishments won't work in correcting behaviors in people with ADHDHow emotional dysregulation is more common for people with ADHD and how it gets them in trouble at workWhy criticism is a common tender point for people with ADHDResourceshttps://www.adhdmarriage.com/The ADHD Effect on Marriage (Available in print and audio)Links to buy The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Is it common to struggle to develop friendships with ADHD? Let's just say, if you're struggling yourself, you're in good company. Struggles to manage time for friendships, develop close, meaningful ties, are made all the more difficult thanks to the bouquet of ADHD factors. This week on the show we're thrilled to welcome back the fantastic Melissa Orlov. She's a leading expert in how ADHD affects relationships. On top of that, she's an award-winning author of books including The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. She's founder of ADHD & Marriage where she writes regularly alongside a cast of incredible contributors and hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in their relationships.Links & NotesADHD & MarriageMelissa Orlov on Amazon

Is it common to struggle to develop friendships with ADHD? Let's just say, if you're struggling yourself, you're in good company. Struggles to manage time for friendships, develop close, meaningful ties, are made all the more difficult thanks to the bouquet of ADHD factors. This week on the show we're thrilled to welcome back the fantastic Melissa Orlov. She's a leading expert in how ADHD affects relationships. On top of that, she's an award-winning author of books including The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. She's founder of ADHD & Marriage where she writes regularly alongside a cast of incredible contributors and hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in their relationships. Links & Notes ADHD & Marriage Melissa Orlov on Amazon

Adults living with ADHD, an "ADHD MythBusters". Jess and guest Lynn Hyland, clinical psychologist,  explore the experiences of someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What it is, how the body and mind are influenced, and identify common misconceptions of people living with ADHD. Lynn provides tools to help manage ADHD symptoms and feel more confident moving through life. It's a relevant episode for any person with ADHD as well as their neurotypical allies.   Continue Learning Jessica McCabe (note: We apologize for incorrectly stating Jessica's last name during the recording of our podcast)   Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q Edward M Hallowell, MD., John J. Ratey, MD. Book. Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and coping with Attention Deficit Disorder.  Edward M. Hallowell, MD., Sue Hallowell, and Melissa Orlov. Book. Married to Distraction: How to restore intimacy and strengthen your partnership in an age of interruption.  ADDitudemag.com   "This is the website of an ADHD support group and it has amazing articles, podcasts, and resources." ~ Lynn Sensorimotor Psychotherapy concepts described:Modulation ModuleWindow of Tolerance5 Core Organizers of Experience      Produced by Jessica Warpula Schultz Edited by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. Schultz

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melissa Orlov, one of the foremost authorities on how ADHD impacts adult relationships. She gives insight on what problematic dynamics to look for in your relationship when one partner is affected by ADHD, how ADHD affects household responsibilities and the relationship connection. She talks about why the non-ADHD partner takes on more responsibilities in a relationship, how the non-ADHD partner ends up assuming a parenting role in an adult relationship, and her structure for helping people manage their ADHD symptoms.  Listen in to learn how to create a more supportive environment for both partners, the importance of accepting and working with ADHD symptoms, and approaching a conversation without anger and blame. (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories, and examples.) Bio:  Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships.    A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world re-balance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books.  She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD.    In this episode, Melissa Orlov and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss:  The different relationships dynamics that couples experience when one partner has ADHD How ADHD symptoms can easily be misinterpreted Chronic resentment be fallout with the non-ADHD partner when dynamics are strained Why ADHD symptomatic behaviors get in the way of being an adult partner The grief, hurt, and anger that results from broken promises of ADHD partner Suggestions on how to manage adult ADHD Why both partners need to participate in managing ADHD How shame can be translated into anger for the ADHD adult Examples of actions both partners can do to co-regulate their relationship   Mentioned Visit Melissa Orlov on the web Join Melissa’s Couples Seminar Listen in to Episode 51: How to Thrive with ADHD in Your Relationship The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps* (book) by Melissa Orlov The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD* (book) by Melissa Orlov Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins   Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast:https://www.marisatcohen.com/book.html  Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you! 

We all know that when it comes to Relationships/Marriage it is a bumpy ride, now let’s make it even bumpier when one or both partners have ADHD. My guest Melissa Orlov, a relationship consultant, talks about the impacts of ADHD on Marriage. She covered some key topics such as: ADHD entrepreneurs working with non-ADHD partner, pressures that it creates, and some possible solutions How both partners can create opportunities that are win-win for both Common themes of ADHD traits that might be misunderstood by a none-ADHD partner The high achiever professional who has figured out success at work but has challenges in marriage and how to manage ADHD between Work Life and Family Life. Towards the end of this talk, Melissa addresses how an ADHD partner perceives criticism and how to manage big emotions If you have ADHD and you want your partner to get some insights into your brain, this is the episode you want to share! About Melissa Orlov: Founder of ADHDmarriage.com, Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author: The ADHD Effect on Marriage and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. Her very popular couples seminar (by phone) has helped many struggling couples turn their relationships around. She blogs for adhdmarriage.com and Psychology Today and has been interviewed by The New York Times, CNN, Today, US News and World Report, and CBS, among many others. Access my complimentary online mini-lesson, to learn a new perspective of what impacts your focus and immediate actions you can take to move through your tasks with ease.

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author. She is the author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage, which was awarded "Best Psychological Book of 2010" by ForeWord Reviews. Her latest book, The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD, with Nancie Kohlenberger won three book awards, including best psychology book of 2014.Melissa has been writing and speaking about the topic since 2007, researching it since 2005. She teaches couples, therapists, counselors, and coaches about how ADHD impacts relationships and offers private counseling to couples who wish to improve their ADHD-impacted relationships. Her very popular couples seminar (by phone) has helped many struggling couples turn their relationships around. Melissa blogs for Psychology Today, at this site, and guest writes for many others. In this episode, you will hear:What is ADHD & how is it diagnosed in adultsThe surprising ways ADHD affects marriages and relationshipsRebuilding a relationship after ADHD has eroded itThe couple's seminar that is available for helpResources:https://www.adhdmarriage.com/The ADHD Effect on MarriageThe Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD

Let's be quite honest with ourselves. All relationships contain conflicts that will, at times, challenge and test one's patience. However, if one is a believer in Yeshua and seeking to walk in a Spirit-filled life of Torah and Truth, relational challenges with a marital partner can oftentimes be even more of a struggle because of a war that exists between the flesh and the spirit. Now, if this is not enough, emotional childhood and adulthood traumas and physiological dysfunctions such as ADHD can add even more stresses to relationships, regardless of whether they fall within the context of marriage or not.On this episode of Real Israel Talk Radio my guest is Melissa Orlov who specializes in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Melissa Orlov is an international author, lecturer, and "go-to" trainer for a number of marriage therapists who specifically deal with ADHD and marriage or as Dr. Edward Hallowell explains: marriage to an ADHD partner is like living with a person who has a race-car brain with bicycle brakes. Melissa Orlov's advice is not limited only to ADHD marriages. The good news is that her principles can be applied to all relationships whether you are married or not.Join us here on Real Israel Talk Radio for 50 minutes of discussion with Melissa Orlov, author of the bestselling book, "The ADHD Effect on Marriage,"available on her website https://www.adhdmarriage.com/, along with many other resources to help you learn to thrive in your relationships.This is Real Israel Talk Radio AR201017 Episode 041.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=23WBKCMBHKDT8/Ancient Roads: Real Israel Talk Radio)

Are you in an ADHD relationship? Do the words “lying” and “manipulation” strike a chord with you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with ADHD marriage consultant, Melissa Orlov (www.adhdmarriage.com) about the dynamics of an ADHD relationship in the context of lying and manipulation. If you were drawn to the title and read the description, I can guarantee this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Maintaining a healthy romantic relationship is never simple. But it can be even more complicated when one of the partners experiences adult ADHD. Dr. Sam Jinich and Alexine Thompson FSP, LMFT, EFT discuss the importance of recognizing the effects of adult ADHD and hypersensitivity on romantic relationships, and how partners can be empathetic and compassionate towards one another. Learn coping mechanisms and how to address and work together to find solutions rather than focus on the negative. "All these gifts, all these riches, and it's just a different way of thinking. And we have to, I think as a couple, it's most helpful when you can go, 'Okay, it's not normal, not normal or right or wrong, it's different.'"--Alexine ThompsonFurther Resources: Some of the ideas and concepts shared here come from leading expert Melissa Orlov's book, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps.

COVID-related stress, disruptions to routines, and spending SO much time together have strained many ADHD-impacted relationships. Melissa Orlov offers guidance as you move into the next phase of your lives together.

Angela is joined by marriage consultant Melissa Orlov, who discusses how couples can manage ADHD in a relationship. She also shares how couples can find peace while working at home, how you can get your partner to attend counseling, how Melissa got into this field, how clients initially discover her services, and how she practices self care. You can learn more about Melissa and her services by visiting ADHDMarriage.com.

This episode or Attention Talk Radio is a sequel to "Creating a Just-Right ADHD Relationship” [http://tobtr.com/11737407].  In our first interview we covered a lot of material, but we ran out of time and were unable to address a key factor, adding positives back into a relationship to help it thrive. ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) joins host ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) to continue their conversation on what to focus on to create a just-right ADHD relationship. If you enjoyed our first interview or are just now finding us, tune in and learn. Our podcasts with Melissa are always insightful. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

What makes a relationship impacted by ADHD "just right?" You may be surprised to find out that you and your partner agree on that more than you might imagine. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)  interviews ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com). Melissa talks about what's most important to have in your relationship for happiness and how to get there. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Today, we’re talking to Melissa Orlov.  Melissa is a marriage consultant, specializing in helping ADHD-affected couples rebalance their relationships. She is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College and an award winning author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. In Today’s Episode, Melissa and I talk about ADHD in family relationships.  We discuss how status within the relationship affects ADHD marriages, why the parent-child dynamic doesn’t work, why it happens, and how to get out of it.  We also discuss Melissa’s three legged conceptual model for ADHD treatment, the power of verbal cues and silos, ADHD as a reward deficiency syndrome  - meaning punishment just isn’t an effective way to parent our kids, and why knowledge is power when it comes to ADHD. Register for the next ADHD reWired Podcast Network Q&A!   Guest Links: Learn more about Melissa's work at https://www.adhdmarriage.com  ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com        

I'm joined by Melissa Orlov, of ADHD Marriage and we discuss how ADHD impacts life and relationships. Read more from Melissa on her site here - https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ On the Xtended version ... Melissa Orlov and I continue the conversation about ADHD and marriage but venture into how it impacts sex. Enjoy the show! The post ADHD and Marriage #449 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.

I'm joined by Melissa Orlov, of ADHD Marriage and we discuss how ADHD impacts life and relationships. Read more from Melissa on her site here - https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ On the Xtended version ... Melissa Orlov and I continue the conversation about ADHD and marriage but venture into how it impacts sex. Enjoy the show!

I'm joined by Melissa Orlov, of ADHD Marriage and we discuss how ADHD impacts life and relationships. Read more from Melissa on her site here - https://www.adhdmarriage.com/ On the Xtended version ... Melissa Orlov and I continue the conversation about ADHD and marriage but venture into how it impacts sex. Enjoy the show! The post ADHD and Marriage #449 appeared first on Sexy Marriage Radio.

An ADHD diagnosis can explain, finally, all those struggles over household chores and daily misunderstandings. Melissa Orlov elucidates why there's so much frustration and anger, and offers communication strategies that can tame it.

In this episode we chat with Melissa Orlov, author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD. Melissa aside from being an author of books on ADHD, also hosts seminars and groups on how to navigate ADHD and relationships. She is the leading authority on this subject and her groups are very popular. In this Podcast on ADHD and Marriage we cover: We chat about the main reasons people come to her and her workshops? Melissa takes time to discuss how her ADHD groups and seminars structured. She details what she wants to achieve when working on a relationship with a couple. Melissa says that one of the keys to success is that both people in a relationship need to have an understanding of ADHD. We talk about relationships when it comes to entrepreneurship. How can that busy entrepreneur or businessperson do their part in maintaining a healthy relationship? Melissa’s top tips for maintaining a healthy relationship when ADHD is involved. You can find Melissa Orlov at the website below, learn more about her books and sign up for her groups and seminars on ADHD. https://www.adhdmarriage.com/

Every day is a great day to check in on your relationship with your partner, and with ADHD, sometimes you can use a pretty clear reminder to do so. That's why today is ALSO a great day to check back in on this episode with our relationship guru Melissa Orlov from 2017! Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast In this year’s Take Control ADHD survey, we received questions on managing your love life while managing ADHD by the bucket. Whether you’re in a new relationship, dating, or in a well-seasoned marriage, there is always room to improve that emotional connection and no matter your ADHD status, if you want it, you should have a thriving love life too! This week on the show we’re deeply honored to welcome the fantastic Melissa Orlov. She’s a marriage consultant and leading expert in how ADHD affects relationships. On top of that, she’s an award-winning author of books including, The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. She’s founder of ADHD & Marriage where she writes regularly alongside a cast of incredible contributors and hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in their relationships. Links & Notes Three-Legged Approach to ADHD Treatment — Free Ebook ADHD & Marriage

Today's Episode is a little more personal.  In it, I share the story of the worst year of my life, how it turned into the greatest lesson of my life, and why it might be useful for you as well.  Along the way, we'll talk about expectations for summer vacation, confirmation bias, and my signature Facebook practice.   The second annual Parenting ADHD Summit wraps up today.  But don’t worry!  All 28 sessions are still available on recording for the low price of $77.  That’s just $2.75 per session.  Not too shabby when you’re talking about information from experts like Sharon Saline, Jeff Copper, Dawn Kamila Brown, Ned Hallowell, Penny Williams, Ross Greene, Melissa Orlov, and well…  me!  CHECK IT OUT!!!   ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups:CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included.   ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Join Our Facebook Community    

ADHD is a mental health condition that can negatively impact your relationship and often goes undiagnosed in adults. Distractability, poor listening and disorganization are just a few signs of adult ADHD. It's important to understand the mental condition and its affects on your relationship. Whether or not you or your partner has ADHD, you'll find many useful relationship tips in this episode. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know if you or your partner has ADHD Treatments for ADHD The pitfalls of the parent-child dynamic in a relationship Finding common ground to solve the issues in your relationship Learning who your partner is and respecting that person And much more! Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by adult ADHD. She is the author of two award-winning books, The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/176 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Spark My Relationship Course: Get access to our special offer for I Do Podcast listeners only by visiting: SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock Songfinch: Songfinch brings your stories, feelings and memories to life through one-of-a-kind songs from scratch. Using your unique stories along with your desired genre, vocalist gender and song moods, they curate the perfect professional songwriter to handcraft the most personal gift you can give. Visit Songfinch.com and enter the promo code IDO to get $20 off!    If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

Those with ADHD know what to do, but the challenge is in executing. In this third interview of a 3-part series on ADHD and emotions, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares an excerpt of an interview done years ago with Stacey in a moment when she was witnessing the challenges of self-regulation. Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (http://addca.com), founder of ADD Coach Academy, joins Jeff to discuss the fundamental process used to help individuals manage emotions. They pull from past interviews with Roger Dewitt, Autumn Zitani of Sesame Street, and Melissa Orlov to illustrate the consistent pattern or process found to be effective. They acknowledge how hard emotional self-regulation is for those with ADHD as a means of respect so as not to minimize the need or the challenges, but at the same time to give hope! NOTE: This is Part 3 in a three-part series. Part 1 can be found at http://tobtr.com/10951817  and Part 2 at http://tobtr.com/10951833. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms for adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much a self-regulation issue, making it challenging to regulate attention and emotion. Both are a central part of any strong relationship. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) on ADHD, the five love languages and the challenges associated with attending to what fulfills another’s emotions... in this case, the love tank. If you long for a relationship to thrive, listen in to our show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Like other couples, those in ADHD relationships struggle. Often, help is important to get things on track. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) around key success factors that enable ADHD couples to get the most out of relationship help. Want to get help to work toward a healthy relationship? If so, you’ll find this interview very helpful. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

If you have ADHD and you are dating, life is stressful. The question is, if you yearn for a long-term relationship, what's a good match? What should you look for? What are the challenges? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) who shares her insight around things that those with ADHD should know before they get into serious relationships. If you have ADHD and want the stability of a long-term partnership, this is the show that will promote your thinking process and help you make better decisions.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Melissa Orlov discusses “Diminishing Anger in Relationships Impacted by ADHD” Enjoy! And if you […] The post TADD 2017 – Diminishing Anger in Relationships Impacted by ADHD appeared first on ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association.

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast This week on the show, we’re picking up where we left off in our conversation with Melissa Orlov last week with key strategies on managing chores in an ADHD/Non-ADHD relationship. How do you maintain peace through the roadblocks of relationship challenges in keeping your home operating smoothly? We review Melissa’s five-step approach and share our ideas that help cement your efforts to even the field in the home. Plus, new this week we’re launching our very own Patreon! We count on support from listeners to continue to grow this podcast. If you've ever found the show a support to you in building the living systems you need to live with ADHD, we appreciate that you consider a regular donation through Patreon. Thank you! We’re celebrating ADHD Awareness Month! Nikki will be presenting in the online ADHD Awareness Expo — a free virtual conference of ADHD Experts taking place October 1-7. Register now and learn more about organizing, time management, productivity, mindfulness and more, all in the context of ADHD! Plus, October 3rd and October 17th, Nikki will be hosting two _mystery_ADHD webinars at 3 pm (Pacific). If you want to register, you do need to do so online, please sign up for the newsletter to make sure you don’t miss them. Every Friday starting September 22nd through the end of October, Nikki will be jumping on Facebook Live at 3 pm! She has different topics for each Friday and a chance for you to ask any questions you may have and get answers live! For the month of October, we’re holding a promotion on coaching services and online products — you won’t want to miss it — be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get all of the details! Links & Notes Join Nikki at the ADHD Expo! Three-Legged Approach to ADHD Treatment — Free Ebook ADHD & Marriage The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov

Melissa Orlov joins Tara McGillicuddy on ADHD Support Talk Radio. On this podcast Tara and Melissa will be discussing some important issues related to Distractibility in Adult ADD / ADHD Relationships. Learn more about Melissa at: Register for the ADHD Awareness Expo:  ADHD Support Talk Radio host Tara McGillicuddy is an internationally recognized ADD / ADHD expert. She is also a top ADHD Coach the founder of ADDClasses.com. Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy at:  ADDClasses.com the leading resource for virtual ADD / ADHD Support and Education. It provides free webinars and has an extensive audio library with more than 175 hours of courses. It also offers more in depth support program for adults with ADD / ADHD.

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast In this year’s Take Control ADHD survey, we received questions on managing your love life while managing ADHD by the bucket. Whether you’re in a new relationship, dating, or in a well-seasoned marriage, there is always room to improve that emotional connection and no matter your ADHD status, if you want it, you should have a thriving love life too! This week on the show we’re deeply honored to welcome the fantastic Melissa Orlov. She’s a marriage consultant and leading expert in how ADHD affects relationships. On top of that, she’s an award-winning author of books including, The ADHD Effect on Marriage, and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. She’s founder of ADHD & Marriage where she writes regularly alongside a cast of incredible contributors and hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in their relationships. Links & Notes Three-Legged Approach to ADHD Treatment — Free Ebook ADHD & Marriage

Melissa Orlov joins Tara McGillicuddy on ADHD Support Talk Radio. On this podcast Tara and Melissa will be discussing some important issues related to Disorganization at Work with Adult ADD / ADHD Learn more about Melissa at: http://www.adhdmarriage.com/ ADHD Support Talk Radio host Tara McGillicuddy is an internationally recognized ADD / ADHD expert. She is also a top ADHD Coach the founder of ADDClasses.com. Learn more about Tara McGillicuddy at: http://www.taramcgillicuddy.com/ ADDClasses.com the leading resource for virtual ADD / ADHD Support and Education. It provides free webinars and has an extensive audio library with more than 175 hours of courses. It also offers more in depth support program for adults with ADD / ADHD. http://www.addclasses.com

Melissa Orlov joins Tara McGillicuddy this week on ADHD Support Talk Radio. Tara and Melissa will be discussing some important issues related to Distractibility in Adult ADD / ADHD Relationships. Learn more about Melissa Orlov and her ADD / ADHD resources at: http://www.adhdmarriage.com/ ADHD Support Talk Radio host Tara McGillicuddy is an internationally recognized ADD / ADHD expert. She is also a top ADHD Coach the founder of ADDClasses.com.   ADDClasses.com the leading resource for virtual ADD / ADHD Support and Education. It provides free Teleseminars and has an extensive audio library with more than 150 hours of courses. It also offers more in depth support program for adults with ADD / ADHD.

Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books – The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014, with Nancie Kohlenberger). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on ADHD and relationships – counseling ADHD-affected couples, and teaching marriage professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Orlov runs a very popular and effective 8-week phone seminar for couples, and blogs at www.adhdmarriage.com. (These are Show Notes: Be sure to listen to the episode to hear stories, examples, and more tips.) Melissa Orlov talks with us about the impact of ADHD on marriage and romantic relationships. She describes the common signs and clues of ADHD and how it manifests within intimate relationships. She explains the predictable patterns that couples go through and where couples get stuck in unhealthy dynamics. “ADHD is misnamed. It is not about attention deficit. It is actually about attention dysregulation.” Melissa offers insight into her work of helping couples shift out of these negative patterns so that they can work together more effectively and positively. She also emphasizes the importance of managing the ADHD symptoms in a healthy way. She shared three main points to her work: 1, Gaining awareness and education about ADHD. 2. Working hard to let go of problematic relationship patterns and create new relationship interactions and patterns that are more productive and positive. 3. Being compassionate and empathetic to your partner. Melissa encourages people to view learning about an ADHD diagnosis as a good thing. She shares that between 70-90% of adults with ADHD can significantly improve the management of their ADHD symptoms with the right treatment. MENTIONED Melissa Orlov –  ADHD Marriage (website) ADHD Effect Couples Seminar (course) The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps (book) The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (book) Free Treatment Guide (opt-in gift) Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder (book) If you have a topic you would like me to discuss or a situation you would like me to speak to, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest about ADHD in romantic relationships. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you!  If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Empowered Relationship Course or doing relationship coaching work with me.

An ADHD marriage consultant, therapist, and author of a number of related books, Melissa Orlov stops by to discuss common problem areas, issues of intimacy, handling of conflicts, what to know when entering a relationship with ADHD, and more. Host Eric asks Melissa some marriage-related questions as posed by the ADHD reWired community. Go to erictivers.com/59 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Get a $25 discount off Melissa's new course on recovering intimacy with the code "rewired". Go to her website, , and look for the course on the front page. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

"A book destined to save marriages in trouble and awaken those in repose," says Edward M. Hallowell M.D. about the new book by Melissa Orlov and Nancie Kohlenderger, titled “The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD.”  And that about says it all!  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview co-author Melissa Orlov on her exciting new book, her experience working with couples, and the hope it brings.  If you are in an ADHD relationship, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Marriage consultant Melissa Orlov offers relationship-saving advice on communicating clearly and fighting productively, allocating household duties, helping a partner who denies ADHD, and more.

  ADHD Marriage Expert Melissa Orlv joins Tara McGillicuddy this week on ADHD Support Talk Radio. On this podcast epsiode Tara and Melissa will be discussing some important issues related to Conflict, Fighting and Adult ADD / ADHD Relationships and Marriages.This podcast episode originally aired on 4/4/13 Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014, with Nancie Kohlenberger) and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic.   A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive.  She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD.  Orlov blogs for Psychology Today and at , where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships.  She has been interviewed by the New York Times, CNN, Today, US News and World Report, CBS, AOL, the American Psychological Association Monitor and many others.  Ms. Orlov is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College

Join Tara McGillicuddy as she welcomes back Melissa Orlov to ADHD Support Talk Radio. Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant and the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps. Tara and Melissa will be discussing trust issues and ADD / ADHD.

ADHD and its symptoms can attract couples together, but once married, it can be the very thing tearing a marriage apart. In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Melissa Orlov, marriage consultant and author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage. Melissa herself is in an ADHD relationship and has extensive experience working with ADHD couples to save their marriages from divorce. If you are in an ADHD relationship and want to save your marriage, then you'll find this show very helpful as Melissa shares her insights, tips, and strategies for success.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.  

Tara McGillicuddy welcomes back Melissa Orlov to ADHD Support Talk Radio. Tara and Melissa will be discussing the importance of understanding and appreciating the differences associated with ADD / ADHD.

Melissa Orlov joins Tara McGillicuddy on ADHD Support Talk to discuss Relationships, Anger and ADD / ADHD. Melissa Orlov is  the author of the book The ADHD Effect on Marriage.

Have you ever wished you could just communicate with your ADHD (or non-ADHD) spouse better? Troubled about how your communication skills are affecting your relationship? Join Tara as she welcomes guest Melissa Orlov, author of "The ADHD Effect on Marriage" and they discuss issues couples have with communication and tips to better communicate when one, or both partners have ADHD.

Melissa Orlov knows a thing or two about ADHD relationships, as she has lived in one and studied them extensively. She is a marriage consultant and the author of "The ADHD Effect on Marriage." Listen in on this episode of Attention Talk Radio as host Jeff Copper interviews Melissa on the topic of moving past defensiveness and denial to move forward in an ADHD relationship.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.