Podcasts about playdhd

What didn't we talk about? We both have ADHD superpowers, after all.Enjoy this conversation about moving, creating space, meeting new friends, sticky notes, and anything NEW! We talk about letting go of shame about medications, learning abilities, and the way our brain works. Let's learn to celebrate our uniqueness! Of course, there are different ways that ADHD presents, so it is important to note how it affects our relationships and  social/sexual lives. My favorite part of the conversation is when we talk about using play to treat trauma and perfectionism and how to lead with laughter. Kirsten speaks about finding pleasure in our quirks and what makes us diverse and creative geniuses. She gives a shout out to the brilliant works of Brian Sutton-Smith, Ari Tuckman and Gary Ware.Kirsten is a psychologist who lives in Maine and Tennessee. She has 20 years of experience in the mental health and coaching fields and is the author of the book “PlayDHD”. She is a certified ADHD coach and has ADHD herself. She has developed the World of ADHD, a campaign celebrating ADHD creatives. Kirsten believes that play is the best non-medication intervention for people with ADHD and I whole-heartedly agree! Where to find Pasha:Website: http://pashamarlowe.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/PashamarlowecoachingIG: https://www.instagram.com/pashamarlowe/Email: pasha@pashamarlowe.comPlease subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends and families. Your support to me and this channel will be greatly appreciated. Not only will it help my podcast to grow, but it will also allow me to help others find pleasure in their lives.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pashamarlowe)

Tribe, take a break and have some fun with this week's interview! Dr. Kirsten Milliken is the author of the book PlayDHD, which teaches us the science behind using PLAY to support our brains! She will explain, using science and experience, why fun is necessary, especially today, and how taking time to play can help you be more successful! She also talks about her awesome new project, WorldofADHD.com, which celebrates the art, lives, and creativity of people with ADHD! Links mentioned in the show are in the blog at: sarahkesty.com/blog/episode37. All my love to you, Tribe! Sarah

12 Jokes to a better relationship… Steps=death in ADHD world.  Ari is brilliant in using jokes to illustrate relationship lessons.  The ADHD audience needs to have fun…. wait!  He’s preaching to the choir here!

This is a rare and playful interview with Master Certified Coach, Barbara Luther.  

Kirsten's Second Interview with the Fantastic Alan Brown of ADD Crusher.  While you can't see it, the last moment is a pillow fight!

Dr. Parker is a psychiatrist who specializes in working with clients who have symptoms of ADHD. Despite his serious job, he recognizes the importance of play. * Listen for information about the corn test

On the one year anniversary of our meeting, Jeff and Kirsten talk about how they met, their history on Attention Talk Radio, what it was like to be mentor coached by Jeff, and Jeff’s fascination with Kirsten’s fascination with play! Jeff remains Kirsten's favorite person in the ADHD community and the best mentor she's ever had. **Note the meaning of DIG!

Elaine TK- Elaine is a magical human being.  Our connection about play has come through the walls during separate presentations, and later in a collaborative project about the impact of play on ADHD.  In this interview it was about getting down and dirty- on the floor- and talking about play. 

In 2013 Jerry was the headliner for the ADDA conference in Detroit.  Jerry played with me- on his guitar and in conversation.  While it was hard to get him to stay on topic, once he started playing, he was fully focused.  

Kevin Roberts is hilarious. talented and passionate about ADHD.  In 2013 I first met and interviewed Kevin at the ADDA conference in Detroit.  The conversation and entertainment value is priceless.  

I had a blast talking to my friend Dr. Kirsten Milliken. We started off doing an episode for her show, Your ADHD Life, and wrapped up with this episode of ADHD Essentials. Kirsten is a psychologist, a mother (with ADHD) of two boys (one with ADHD, one without), and an ADHD coach! So there was a lot to talk about. In today’s episode, we discuss about her journey to getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, her book PlayDHD, and the importance of learning how to pause when moments get heated. She also indulged me as I told her about a scavenger hunt I created for my boys that was inspired by her work. There’s a lot in this one. I hope you enjoy it!   Dr. Kirsten Milliken can be found at YourADHDLife.com. Her book, PlayDHD, can be found here.And you can contact her here.   Let me know what you think of today's episode by emailing me at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com.  My blog post on how I created the scavenger hunt is here.    Show Notes   2:06     How Dr. Kirsten became diagnosed with ADHD 4:07     Missing signs of ADHD because you’re too close to them 5:11     The “ah-ha” moment of diagnosis 6:18     Professionals who “get” ADHD tend to have ADHD 6:49     Not all clinicians understand ADHD at a deep enough level 7:45     ADHD is a matter of degree 8:30     Does our distracted culture make it harder to prove ADHD is valid? 8:58     Yes. Unless you have a good metaphor 9:31     ADHD, asthma, and our distracted culture 11:23   Going back to Dr. Kirsten as a parent 11:38   ADHD adds a lot of fun! 12:01   Folks with ADHD can be frustrating for nonADHDers 12:52   Oftentimes strong emotions spread from mm to son, and vice versa 13:15   Wanting things to be better for our kids 14:03   The emotional challenges of ADHD 14:31   The movie “Up” gets Oliver down 14:58   “As a parent, I wanna fix that!” 15:17   Uncomfortable emotions mean you care 15:49   The challenge of being less emotionally reactive 16:04   Naming our emotions helps us control them 16:27   They’re not trying to upset us 16:56   “This is” vs. “You are” 17:04   PlayDHD 17:45   Brendan and Kirsten’s first meeting 18:28   Usibng play to help kids manage ADHD 19:18   The link between ADHD and play 20:01   What the doc means by play 21:03   Using play to help kids clean their room 23:00   Kirsten inspires Brendan’s scavenger hunt 23:53   The clues built the skills 25:05   Addressing social emotional needs with the hunt 26:41   You can use play to teach lids things 27:02   There’s a reason kids with ADHD can be class clowns. 27:16   “Just a doctor” 28:01   Coaching is the best model for treating ADHD 28:15   Coaching vs. Therapy 28:44   Therapy is about “fixing” yourself 29:19   Coaching is about where you want to go 30:41   Your ADHD Life 32:36   If you understand, you can help 32:47   Ending Essential 34:13   Managing the pause 35:58   Finding the pause after the reaction 37:41   Modeling the pause

Please join me this coming Sunday August 28 2016, 4:00PST as I welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to the show. ADHD is a serious problem, but your approach to it doesn't have to be. Dr Milliken focuses on how developing a more playful mindset and habit of engaging in playful activities can actually help you to manage your ADHD. After a lifetime of being urged to stop goofing off and to take things more seriously, Dr. Milliken is telling you that play is what you need to better manage your dificulties with attention. Dr. Kirsten Milliken is a dynamic and unique clinical psychologist who lives and works in the Portland Maine area. Yes, she has ADHD! Kirsten has used her insight and knowledge of ADHD to develop her playful style as well as her companies, ADHD Executive coaching and PlayDHD. Kirsten espouses that Play is the best non medication intervention for people with ADHD. While Kirsten works with all age ranges, she focuses on working primarily with adults in her practice. Kirsten earned her degrees and training from SUNY Stony Brook, Alliant University, and ADDCA. She is an ICF certified Coach and is trained as an ADHD Career Services Specialty Coach.

A big welcome this week to all who found us in today's Wall Street Journal article on the benefits of getting up super-early! So glad to have you! Fun podcast this week - We're talking to Kirsten Milliken, author of the book PlayDHD - Her premise is very simple: As adults, we don't get enough playtime. Playtime is key and essential to mitigating the negatives of ADHD (without medication,) and allowing us to truly evolve our brains to be Faster Than Normal. Now, as we all know, I'm not anti-med. I am, however, a believer that medication to treat ADHD should be a last resort, and not a first strike. There are so many ways to improve our brains to adapt and thrive with ADHD! It's why I get up super-early, it's why I skydive, run, exercise, don't drink, etc. And millions of people do the same thing! It's important to note - The concept of sitting at a desk all day isn't more than a few hundred years old. Before that? Well, we were up virtually constantly. Working, playing, walking, exercising - it was who we were! Enjoy this week's episode with Kirsten, it's a good one! And next wednesday, we're talking to Elliott Weissbluth, CEO of Hightower - A $36 billion dollar money management firm. ADHD? Billions? We've got it all. Make sure you subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! In this episode, Peter and Kirsten discuss: Kirsten's Story (02:45) Why play is so important (05:00) Playing vs enjoying what you do (06:02) The lack of play in adults (07:38) How Kirsten explains to her patients why they need to play (10:37) How to maximize ADHD to your advantage (12:51) Kirsten's favorite way to play (14:50) How to deal with boring tasks (15:37) Links/Mentions PlayDHD (Book) Kirsten (Facebook / Website / Twitter) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with clinical psychologist and certified ADHD Coach, Dr. Kirsten Milliken. She's the author of PlayDHD, a book that not only gives adults with ADHD permission to play – it encourages it! They talk about a wide variety of topics, including how she tackles her tasks, what role avatars and colour play into her workflow, and why tapping into (and leveraging) your personality type can help you personalize your workflow and help you reach your full potential. Relevant Links http://www.playdhd.com/about-kirsten/ (plAyDHD) http://www.amazon.com/Playdhd-Permission-Prescription-Adults-ADHD/dp/0997004509/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1456003135&sr=8-1&keywords=PlayDHD (Playdhd: Permission to Play.....a Prescription for Adults With ADHD by Kirsten Milliken | Amazon) http://www.timetimer.com/?rfsn=174241.214fc (Time Timer ) http://totallyadd.com/write-book-adhd/ (How To Write a Book When You Have ADHD | TotallyADD.com) http://2016.napo.net/program/sessions/4-4-play-secret-ingredient-adhd-motivation (4-4 Play! The Secret Ingredient to ADHD Motivation | NAPO 2016) https://twitter.com/adhdexecutive (Kirsten Milliken (@ADHDexecutive) | Twitter) Thanks again for listening!

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? We’ve got a show for you! We’ve done interviews on the impact of ADHD on sex and intimacy; we’ve done shows on the value of play for those with ADHD; now, we are really going to play! That is, play around with the impact of play on sex and intimacy for those with ADHD with your clothes both on and off! We’re playing around with two of our favorite quests, Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com) and Dr. Kirsten Milliken (www.PlayDHD.com). We’re talking about how sex can be an area of play for adults and how being playful with your clothes on makes it easier to have more playful intimacy. We’re also talking about the importance of balancing workloads between partners so there is time and desire to play sexually and allow play to ignite dopamine and put their neurochemicals on a level playing field with each other. If you’ve got ADHD and like to play, this show speaks for itself. 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 http://www.digcoaching.com. 

ADHD reWired  Episode 109 | Kirsten Has Come Out to Play   Who is that lady with the purple feathers in her hair? Is it….. Could it be…. Oh Yes! It is the very lovely, very playful, and Returning Guest, Dr. Kirsten Milliken gracing the virtual studios of ADHD reWired for her second appearance since episode 26. Eric and Kirsten discuss her new book “PLAYDHD”.  She wrote this book three times so that we could read it once. Kirsten and Eric discuss the book and a very wide array of topics, including: Do you prefer to make your own decisions? Would you want to be a passenger on the space shuttle? Do you prefer your vacations to be planned?    Dr. Kirsten Milliken takes a unique approach to treating ADHD as she combats this with play. She explains those of us with ADHD as we go through our daily routine do so with less dopamine than other neuro-typical individuals. While many of those with ADHD use a variety of things to deal with their own challenges, perhaps there are alternatives to the methods commonly employed. As is always the case with which Kirsten is associated, this episode is no different. Kirsten discuses some of “The players” from her book. The Joker This is the most primitive. This might be the class clown, or anyone who is constantly seeking attention The Explorer The explorer is in a constant search for what else might be out there. Perhaps not content with things the way they are currently in their lives. Others include the performer, and the collector. You will just have to wait until April 1rst to see the category into which you fall. Dr. Kirsten Milliken will be charring the upcoming International ADHD Professionals Conference in Weston VA sponsored by the ADHD Coaching Organization on April 28th- May 1st Some of the highlights of this episode: Eric and Kirsten playing the conversation starter game. Contest to win a free copy of PLAYDHD Eric & Kirsten’s Possible new ice cream Business   Other information: If you are interested in reserving a spot in the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group group, visit . Visit for Carolyn D'Argenio's list of her top Audible.com audio-book picks, complete with preview links. If you like Eric's idea of live streaming shows on the service Blab, Tweet at @erictivers and use the hashtag #blabrewired. You can also contact him via or email. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wish (horizontally, please!) of you describing your relationship to ADHD and what CHADD does for you. Send it to Eric via, , or email here: . If you want you hear your question or comment on a future episode, go to and look for the comment form, or click on the yellow button for either "Be a Guest" or "Record your question". Help CHADD, an ADHD organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through useful research and support, by donating to their fundraising campaign here:. Are you looking for a coach? You can schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric. Go to  and click the blue "Schedule an Appointment" button   Sign up for , or text message "tivers" to 22828, to stay in touch.

Today’s show is all about fun! We’ve talked about engaging the brain before. We’ve talked about ways to manage distraction and hyper-focus. But today, we’re going all in on play as an alternative to medication for your ADHD. To help us, we’ve brought in the expert: Dr. Kirsten Milliken of PlayDHD.com. Kirsten shares the playfulness mindset, and offers tools and strategies for engaging the playful part inside all of us to help us deliver in coordination with our ADHD, and not in competition with it! Links & Notes PlayDHD.com ADHDExecutiveCoach.com PLAYDHD: Permission to Play … A Prescription for Adults with ADHD by Dr. Kirsten Milliken (Amazon Pre-order) About Dr. Kirsten Milliken Dr. Kirsten Milliken is a dynamic and unique clinical psychologist who lives and works in the Portland Maine area. Yes, she has ADHD! Kirsten has used her insight and knowledge of ADHD to develop her playful style as well as her companies, ADHD Executive coaching and PlayDHD. Kirsten espouses that Play is the best non medication intervention for people with ADHD. While Kirsten works with all age ranges, she focuses on working primarily with adults in her practice. Kirsten earned her degrees and training from SUNY Stony Brook, Alliant University, and ADDCA. She is an ICF certified Coach and is trained as an ADHD Career Services Specialty Coach.

Kirsten Milliken of PlayDHD at great risk to her own credibility graced the Tom Nardone Show. Learn about her upcoming book, adult summer camp and How to play your ADHD away.  

We've done the science-based shows, the emotional shows, shows about research, shows about kids, about adults, religion, sex and intimacy, and even ADHD and humor, but never one around ADHD and play. Don't you think it is about time? If you have ADHD, come with us and play and learn about play in this edition of Attention Talk Radio. Our guest is Kirsten Milliken, cofounder of PlayDHD. We talk about play in the context of science (how it relates to Dr. Barkley's EFDD construct), the value of play, how those with ADHD should play to have fun.  To quote Dudley Moore's character from the movie Arthur, “Isn't fun the best thing to have?” Join us for this fun and playful 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.