Episode #289: Self-Awareness (And Why People With ADHD Suck At It)
Feel like you make the same mistakes over and over? That’s in part because of lack of self-awareness. Feel like you don’t know yourself, who you are, and what you want? Yeah, that’s because your self-awareness isn’t great. My client Joe Corpus is here to discuss his path to self-awareness and the crucial role that acceptance played in the process.
Episode #288: “I Thought Taking Medication Was Cheating!” Self-Motivation & Task Initiation For Adults With ADHD
Liz Poggi and I explore the role of medication, community support, and structured routines that incorporate mindfulness and movement to boost motivation. We’ll tackle misconceptions linking ADHD with laziness and address the stigma of feeling unlovable due to past experiences.
Episode #287: Is Your Life An ADHD Dumpster Fire?
I’ll explain the concept of living in survival mode and help you to work your way out of the dumpster fire that is your ADHD life. Then, I answer YOUR questions! We discuss how to transition smoothly between tasks and how to advocate for yourself. We discuss research on sunlight helping us sleep better, and lastly we end on a spicy note, as usual.
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!