Episode #286: How Adults With ADHD Can Achieve Long-term Goals
In this episode, I explore how ADHD impacts long-term goal setting, personal strategies that have worked for me, such as creating urgency and seeking external motivation. Then we answer some of your call-in questions, I share some resources with you, and of course, we wrap it up with what triggered me this week.
Episode #285: Brain Scientist Says, This is The Root Cause Of ADHD
Dr. Robert Melillo is a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and best-selling author. I think you’ll find this conversation fascinating as we challenge the conventional view of ADHD, and instead presents it as a developmental imbalance between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Episode #284: Overcoming ADHD Productivity Challenges with Dr. Ari Tuckman
Dr. Tuckman and I cover effective management strategies like proper diagnosis, medication, education, coaching, therapy, and foundational self-care practices including sleep, diet, and exercise. Establishing routines and prioritizing tasks can significantly enhance productivity and reduce overwhelm.
Episode #283: Solo Show! Dr. John Delony’s Wrong About This, Answering Listener Questions, and the Latest Research on Trauma & ADHD
I’m trying out a new solo show style this week, and I hope you love it! I’ve got a bunch of fun segments for you: First, I tell you all about my trip to Oxford University for a conference on Trauma, next I answer listener questions, and finally my spicy rant about how Dr. John Delony says that ADHD is “JUST” the body’s response to chaos. Excuse me no. Get outta here with that.
Episode #282: Navigating Difficult Family of Origin Relationships with Whitney Goodman @sitwithwhit
Psychotherapist Whitney Goodman is here today to talk about a crucial topic for many of us: navigating family-of-origin relationships as an adult with ADHD. We dive deep into the challenges and complexities neurodivergent individuals face within their families, especially during significant life transitions.
Episode #281: The Bully in Your Brain: How ADHDers Can Quiet Their Inner Critic
In this episode, we start by examining how negative self-talk, often rooted in childhood criticism and toxic relationships, affects adults with ADHD. This inner critic can lead to self-hate and hypervigilance, causing toxic shame and hindering personal growth. I share my own struggles with shame rumination and the challenge of cultivating a positive inner voice, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion.
Episode #280: Do I have ADHD? Breaking Down 10 Symptoms & Common Misconceptions
I break down 10 of the symptoms of ADHD and explain in detail how they show up in your daily life. If you think you might have adult ADHD or you want a refresher on what it means to have ADHD, you’re going to love this episode!
Episode #279: “I drained my retirement account because of FOMO” How Folks with ADHD Can Stop People-Pleasing with Adrienne Himelright
Meet my sister, Adrienne Himelright. In this episode, we dive deep into our shared experiences with ADHD and the all-too-familiar challenges of people-pleasing. Adrienne opens up about her struggles, including sharing a story where people-pleasing led her to drain her retirement account.
Episode #278: You’re Allowed to be Messy!! Interview with Stacy Scott
Stacy Scott is a feng shui practitioner and decluttering expert who has so much wisdom to share about how our environments impact our self-concept and personal growth. You won’t want to miss this transformative conversation!
Episode #277: Conquering Your Email Inbox and Using ChatGPT for the ADHD Brain with Paula Engebretson
In this episode, we dive into productivity strategies, managing emails, and how tools like ChatGPT can make a difference in our daily lives. Whether you’re looking to improve your email management, understand your ADHD strengths, or find new tools to boost productivity, this episode has something for everyone.