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The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap]02 Sep 202400:31:02

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself.

Curious about what's inside?

  • CBT and medication
  • Support group for parents 
  • Interesting exclusion criteria


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:
01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators of CBT among adults with ADHD: secondary outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
13:02 - Parent Training Tailored to Parents With ADHD: Development of the Improving Parenting Skills Adult ADHD (IPSA) Program


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Anna Burns on ADHD throughout Motherhood26 Aug 202400:30:56

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Catch and release tasks - what is this?
  • Honor the reminder medium that works for you - paper, digital, combo? 
  • Talk about your experience!


References:

  1. ADHD Symptoms in Females of Childhood, Adolescent, Reproductive and Menopause Period
  2. Relationship between sex hormones, reproductive stages and ADHD: a systematic review


Looking for Anna?
Personal Website
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Snapshot of an ADHD Diagnosis Around the World [Research Recap]24 Jun 202400:34:40

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosis
  • What is a WEIRD country?
  • Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:
Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.

References:
01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener.
12:59 - Geographical variation in ADHD: do diagnoses reflect symptom levels?
ASRS - Adult Self Report Scale

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Interview with Jeremy Didier - President of CHADD: Small Beginnings and ADHD Strategies17 Jun 202400:43:39

Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!

I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode.

Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Unconventional times to do "the thing"
  • Moments of mindfulness
  • Peer support is valuable
  • so much more... 


References:
CHADD - Resource Center
CHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups available
Jeremy Didier - Impact Parents

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Attachment Style & ADHD: What does it mean for neurodiversity? [Research Recap]10 Jun 202400:37:22

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD!

In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat?

Curious about what we'll cover?

  • Attachment Theory Defined - Then and now
  • ADHD Subtype correlation 
  • What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?
  • Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?! Does someone want to do this study?

BONUS: personal discussion of our own attachment styles! Come chat about it on Threads.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Awareness is always the first step to improvement 
  • Building vocabulary to more effectively communicate your needs 
  • The Dependency Paradox


References:
 06:27 - A cross-diagnostic cluster analysis of attachment styles in patients with emotional dysregulation.
13:36 - The role of attachment styles in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analytic review from the perspective of a transactional development model


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Sensory Processing and ADHD: I can't hear you, my socks are wet [Research Recap]03 Jun 202400:43:09

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers.

Curious about what's inside?

  • What is sensory processing disorder?
  • Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation)
  • What is low registration, and where did that bruise come from?


BONUS: What are your sensory icks? @ me, LOL.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder and its relevance to ADHD
  • Create a safe space for practicing grounding
  • Identify coping strategies based on the source of overstimulation (internal vs. external)


References:
00:52 - Gray Matter Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys versus Girls with Sensory Processing Dysfunction.
13:47 - Sensory processing difficulties in psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD BBC Documentary One Year Later: "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?" Interview with Lucy Robinson27 May 202400:34:52

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?"

Curious about what's inside?

  • The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHD
  • The complexities of a struggling mental health system
  • The real travesty is decades of underdiagnosis (yes, we explain this in more detail)

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Skye is running a FREE webinar this week helping you get into focus and get tasks done. You can learn more here:
https://www.addevent.com/event/XN21799689

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reliance on a dopamine/sensory toolkit
  • Grounding and resetting rituals
  • Seek a network of support (professional and personal)


References:

  1. The Guardian: Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD? 
  2. BBC Panorama: ADHD Clinics Exposed


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Sleep & Gaming with ADHD: Research Recap20 May 202400:37:29

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!
This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Defining sleep disturbance
  • What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder?
  • Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can.

BONUS: Does anyone know of an interdisciplinary fusion of sociological and psychological theory that focuses on social conditions manifest as psychological symptoms? Please dm me or @ me somewhere, thanks.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • How to video gamify my work systems
  • Finding an outlet for learning, curiosity, and/or creativity
  • Adjusting your routines - listen for more!

References:
01:07 - Management of sleep disorders in autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: update for clinicians.
11:56 - A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Harnessing Impulsivity: Live in The ADHD Skills Lab with Jamie Cutino13 May 202400:47:08

Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

  • Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
  • HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
  • Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
  • The benefits of a "done list"
  • Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Emotions: The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma [Research Recap]06 May 202400:31:30

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

  1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
  2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
  3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
  • Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
  • Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)


References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Neurodiversify Your Time & Task Management - LIVE Interview with Marie Ng29 Apr 202400:44:27

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

  1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
  2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
  3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
  • Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
  • Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
    (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)


References:

  1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
  2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
  3. llamalife.co
  4. iOs app store: Llama Life


Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Stigma - Do you feel weird? same... - Research Recap22 Apr 202400:33:20

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
  2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
  3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap]19 Aug 202400:26:30

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


References
00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic skills in adults with ADHD
12:39 - Acoustic and Text Features Analysis for Adult ADHD Screening: A Data-Driven Approach Utilizing DIVA Interview

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Mastering your Environment with ADHD: LIVE Interview with Stephanie Scheller15 Apr 202400:46:44

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.

Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint!

Highlights:

  • What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?
  • How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...
  • Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Looking for Stephanie?
LinkedIn
https://www.growdisrupt.com/
Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)

Research Referenced:
The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: Treatment for ADHD - Are you receiving the gold standard?!08 Apr 202400:35:31

Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.

This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources...

Curious about what we discuss?

  • The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples
  • Why these results may be an underestimate
  • The surprising risk-factor for ADHD


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:
1. Schedule your wellness practice
2. Experiment with different holistic practices
3. The logistics of scheduling your support system

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Research Discussed:
01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.
15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


AI & ADHD Support: Interview with Tobie Langel01 Apr 202400:52:12

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days.

Curious about what's inside?

  • AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology.
  • Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.
  • What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.

Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!

Thanks for being here!
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Untangling your personal ADHD experience
  • Simplifying your day 
  • The importance of multi-modal support 

ADHD Research Discussed:
Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

To reach Tobie: tobie@unlockopen.com or connect on LinkedIn.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: Navigating the Maze of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation25 Mar 202400:38:44

 Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope.

Curious about what's inside?

  • The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD
  • Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation
  • Building awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differences

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Exploring the link between sensation and emotion
  • Intentional checkpoints throughout the day 
  • Creating urgency around tasks


Research Referenced:
01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?
13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


LIVE with ADHD Jesse: a sneak-peek into "Extra Focus"18 Mar 202400:50:14

Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!
I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?
  • Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. 
  • Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategies

If you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brain
  • Managing waiting mode
  • Using visual aids to support your routine
  • PLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!


Research mentioned:

  1. Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
  2. Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: From Brain Structure to Daily Difficulties, ADHD Impacts It All!11 Mar 202400:34:00

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!

We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.

Settle in and enjoy the episode!

As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills:

  • Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
  • Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
  • Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.


Papers Discussed:
01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study.
13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


LIVE with Conor Doyle and the ADHD Academy!04 Mar 202400:44:49

Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!

This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.
  • Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.
  • Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: tCDS and Stress Proteins – Beyond the Hype26 Feb 202400:23:46

Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected.

What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.

Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. 

Thanks for being here,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.
12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.


P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


How Building an App led to an ADHD Diagnosis- with Eugene Yao19 Feb 202400:40:08

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)

Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Thanks for being here!

Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energy
  • The role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day life
  • How slow growth leads to sustained rewards 

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: AI's Diagnostic Revolution & Hyperfocus 12 Feb 202400:36:15

Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab!

This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you?
  • How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus?
  • Could AI be the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?


Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.
18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Authentic PR's Kathryn Palmer: AuDHD Stigma, RSD and the Reward of Masking12 Aug 202400:38:29

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside?

  • Talk of misdiagnosis and stigma
  • How to thrive while working from home 
  • What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Hyperfocus - to interrupt or not?
  • Chrono-working with ADHD
  • Scheduling in variety - why would I do this?


Looking for Kathryn?
Authentic Public Relations - website
Instagram

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Is ADHD a disorder? Interview with Simon Mundie05 Feb 202400:43:14

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!

Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:

  • The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptance
  • ADHD as a trait, rather than a disorder
  • Hyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspects

Thanks for being here!

~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Research Recap: Achievement goals aren't the answer for ADHD and what to do instead29 Jan 202400:29:39

Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! 

This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD.

As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of:

  •  How and why we set goals
  • The best way to stick to our goals
  •  How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals.

We also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism.

Thanks for tuning in!
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Not Your Neurotypical Yoga! With ADHD Academy Member Whitney Spettel22 Jan 202400:31:51

We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation.

So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!

Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Does masking mean ADHD looks different in adulthood? 15 Jan 202400:33:06

Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye!   

  • Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the year
  • Connect with other adults with ADHD 
  •  Learn how to build systems you'll love 
  • Ask Skye any questions you have

To  attend, click this link to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy 

This week, we examine the link between executive function deficits in ADHD and Autism, the differences between ADHD identified in childhood versus adulthood, and how best to test the connection between ADHD symptoms and depression. 

While these latest findings are compelling, they are not without their controversies. So we couldn’t end the discussion without covering causation versus correlation and the issue of methodical limitations in academic papers. 

Tune in to tackle the big topics in the world of ADHD this week!

Articles Referenced:

  1. Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies. 
  2. Compared Profile of Late-Onset Versus Childhood-Onset ADHD: A Case-Control Study Among Treatment-Seeking Adult Patients
  3. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and major depressive disorder: evidence from multiple genetically informed designs.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD expert interview: Kristen Carder on emotional intelligence, self-regulation and business ownership08 Jan 202400:36:28

Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder. It's her life's work. She’s a top podcast host, an internationally-recognised life coach and an all-round ADHD expert. 

She joins us on this week’s show to share her most successful emotional self-regulation strategies and discusses the right time to ask for support. Spoiler alert: It’s always before you think you need it.

Kristen started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok. She’s had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Hit the play button to hear her expert advice!

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Is ADHD related to trauma in childhood?01 Jan 202400:27:24

Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

In today's research recap,  we discuss the outcomes of early methylphenidate treatment on mood and emotional regulation.  Then, we delve into how childhood trauma impacts ADHD symptoms into adulthood before hearing from adults with ADHD who challenge what ADHD should be called.

Unconventional Organisation

Articles Referenced
History of childhood/adolescence referral to speciality care or treatment in adult patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Mutual relations with clinical presentation, psychiatric comorbidity and emotional dysregulation.
Childhood Experiences on ADHD Symptom Reporting, Psychological Symptoms, and Cognitive Performance Among Adult Neuropsychological Referrals.
“Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Learn talking strategies with an ADHD couple25 Dec 202300:35:18

We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD, where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked.

They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life.

Hit that play button!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Insights: How to manage your thoughts and self-regulate18 Dec 202300:33:39

Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism? 

These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Academy on self regulating in the moment.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment
Association between cumulative psychosocial adversity in the family and ADHD and autism: a family-based cohort study

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Writing with ADHD: How to get started and stay consistent with Katy Forde11 Dec 202300:41:02

Skye is joined by Australian playwright Katy Forde for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of being a writer with ADHD. Katy explains how her daily rituals help her get started and stay consistent. She also offers practical tips and advice for anyone wishing to take on the often perilous journey of professional writing

Katy Forde is a writer, director, author and co-founder of Musical Theatre Australia. In 2019, she received the major Matilda Award for Best New Australian Work for her musical ‘A Girl's Guide to World War’.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Emotional challenges, late diagnosis, and internet addiction04 Dec 202300:33:28

How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional regulation, commonalities among late-diagnosed women and potential links to internet addiction.
Do the research findings reflect the reality of life with ADHD? You be the judge!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning
Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap]05 Aug 202400:26:15

Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me?

I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks.

If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com, and I'll send you the details.

Thanks so much for listening.

Okay, back to you, Sarah.

Skye

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, happy to be bringing you another Research Recap.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Are all sections of the same assessment tool equally effective? Apparently not...
  • Calling out the procedural issues in the diagnostic process
  • What is the main improvement these authors suggest?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:

  1. Determining cutoff scores on the Conners’ adult ADHD rating scales that can definitively rule out the presence of ADHD in a clinical sample
  2. A Quality Improvement Initiative for Detection of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in an Urban, Academic Safety Net Hospital


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
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ADHD-friendly working and the power of asking questions with ADHD coach Karen27 Nov 202300:30:24

Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the importance of asking questions. 

Karen has worked in the community, disability and neurodivergent sectors for over 20 years. After an ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties, she focused her attention in this area, helping others embrace their unique strengths and utilise research-based strategies to navigate a world not always suited to the ADHD brain.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Insights: Dyslexia, dyscalculia and subclinical symptoms20 Nov 202300:35:23

Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the individual differences in ADHD traits and how they present across the wider population. Could ADHD symptoms be a bell curve? Tune in to find out.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Comorbidity and causality among ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
Neurocognitive Profile in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
Mechanisms of cognitive disinhibition explain individual differences in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits. 

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Lindsay Guentzel: On ADHD, rejection sensitivity and burnout13 Nov 202300:41:36

Until the age of 35, Lindsay Guentzel often struggled to remember day-to-day tasks without understanding why. Now, after an ADHD diagnosis in 2021, she is navigating her new normal and helping others do the same through her ReFocused Podcast.
The award-winning journalist joins Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab to share her experiences with masking, rejection sensitivity, burnout and executive dysfunction -- and the strategies she puts in place to overcome them.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Exploring the Genetics of ADHD06 Nov 202300:41:43

In this podcast episode, Abbie, Sarah and Skye discuss two research papers, both related to ADHD and genetics. They explore a paper that delves into the role of microRNA in ADHD. The other study they discuss is a meta-analysis of ADHD genetics, which identifies 27 risk loci.
Hit play and learn more about ADHD and genetics!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Alterations in microRNA of extracellular vesicles associated with major depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity and anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Genome-wide analyses of ADHD identify 27 risk loci, refine the genetic architecture and implicate several cognitive domains

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Eric Tivers: How to build a strategy-based life with ADHD30 Oct 202300:41:00

“My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way.
This week, he joins Skye to share his incredible expertise. The pair discuss playing to your strengths, recognising what you’re not so good at, and how to build a strategy-based life around your ADHD. You won’t want to miss this one!


The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation, white matter and working from home23 Oct 202300:26:24

Did the pandemic impact how you work today? This week, Sarah and Skye take a look at the long-lasting legacy of working from home during COVID-19, take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, and look into the white matter and inner workings of the ADHD brain. Hit play and let’s get into it!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD burnout, balance and realistic expectations with Rosie Turner16 Oct 202300:45:07

There’s much more to ADHD than forgetting where you left your keys. This week Skye is joined by ADHD wellness coach, Rosie Turner, to discuss navigating the corporate and personal world while contending with chaos, RSD and burnout. 

With her coaching business, Rosie is on a mission to break the stigma of ADHD and help those with it to reframe their mindset and unlock hidden strength. If you’re struggling with any aspect of ADHD, you won’t want to miss this episode.

ADHD Untangled
Instagram: @adhd_untangled, @rosieturnerstrength
Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica McCabe

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD insights: COVID-19 pandemic, sleep patterns09 Oct 202300:27:02

Are you late to bed or early to rise? This week, Sarah and Skye are looking at the sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of those of us with ADHD. They also look at the impact of COVID-19 on ADHD symptoms and behaviours. There’s lots to cover, so hit play and let’s get started!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

The Experience of Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The UNCOVER Study
ADHD, chronotype, and circadian preference in a multi-site sample of college students
Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD psychology, parenting and self-criticism: A conversation with Emily Kircher-Morris02 Oct 202300:35:46

Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris, joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies.

When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional development worldwide and has a private practice in Missouri specialising in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life25 Sep 202300:43:58

Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting.

Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

A new paradigm for adult ADHD: A focused strategy to monitor treatment
Higher Perceived Stress Increases the Subjective Reporting of ADHD: A Sample of Medical Students. 

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


Tabletop Game Designer Chris Backe: Imagining an Unconventional Career29 Jul 202400:42:45

Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!

Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reduce ambiguity around deadlines
  • Visualize your time available for client work
  • Ask yourself: "Is this the right workspace for this task?"


Looking for Chris?
Entro Games
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
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Navigating Life with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Frost18 Sep 202300:48:45

This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost. Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus.

Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of managing symptoms through movement. Outside of her professional life, she busies herself with a long and revolving list of hobbies that currently includes crocheting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner Mark and cat, Ripley.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation across genders, internet-delivered therapies, self-reporting and diagnosis11 Sep 202300:40:57

The ADHD Academy presale ends this week! Click here to receive the 40% off presale discount before it's gone.

Sarah and I are looking forward to helping you build consistent routines that allow you to feel in control of your task list and reduce procrastination. 

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Does the emotional impact of ADHD differ between genders? This is just one of the topics up for discussion in this week’s Research Recap. Sarah and Skye also explore what self-reporting means for ADHD diagnosis and take a look at recent findings of internet-delivered ADHD therapies. 

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD - A randomized controlled trial
ADHD-related sex differences in emotional symptoms across development
The Ability of Self-Report Methods to Accurately Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout04 Sep 202300:34:27

The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines!

If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches.

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Today I have the pleasure of speaking to noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb who shares his most useful ADHD strategies and how managing your energy could be the key to avoiding burnout.

After his ADHD diagnosis but still struggling to get things done, Will decided to create the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast. Today he has had over 2 million downloads and 100 episodes.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
 

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


ADHD Research recap: Hyperactivity, biometric changes and the benefits of ADHD coaching 28 Aug 202300:37:01

Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all.

Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide.
 
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms, Treatments, and Outcomes.

Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of English-Speaking Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During a Verbal Fluency Task.

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.


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