Natalia Aza, a licensed therapist and co-founder of Kairos Wellness Collective, discusses the overlap between ADHD and OCD. Natalia shares her personal journey with ADHD and OCD, the importance of proper diagnosis, and the specific treatments for OCD. She highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis and discusses lesser-known OCD presentations that individuals with ADHD might overlook.

Highlights

• Natalia's Journey with ADHD and OCD
• Understanding the Overlap Between ADHD and OCD
• Lesser-Known OCD Presentations in ADHD
• Steps to Take if You Suspect OCD

Mentions

• kairoswellnesscollective.com
• adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd

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In this episode, RSD coach Jessica Summers explores Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and its impact on people with ADHD. The conversation covers what RSD is, how it affects individuals differently and effective tools and strategies for managing emotional dysregulation. The episode also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and learning to prioritize self-care. 

Highlights

• Jessica 's own experience with RSD and how she got into this work
• RSD definied and its significance to sufferers
• Methods of treatment, including hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming
• Creating a sense of safety to facilitate learning and personal growth

Mentions

• ADHD Online Assessment: adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd (use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 for $40 off)
• Jessica's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-summers-hypnogenics
• Jessica's website - https://jessicasummershypnogenics.com
• Book - Surviving Family Gatherings and Social Events

Relationship coach and marriage and family therapy graduate Beaonca Ward helps high-functioning neurodivergent women - many with ADHD - overcome dating anxiety, find meaningful partnerships and have fulfilling sex lives. Tune in to discover Bianca's personal journey, the unique challenges neurodivergent women face in relationships, and practical strategies for building healthy, empowered connections.

Highlights:

• The increased risks and unique challenges neurodivergent women face in intimate relationships
• How traits like novelty-seeking and loyalty can both help and hinder relationship choices for women with ADHD
• The importance of somatic body work and self-awareness in recognizing healthy versus toxic relationship dynamics
• Practical advice for overcoming dating anxiety
• The role of education in identifying red and green flags in relationships

Mentioned:

• ADHD Online Assessment: adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd (use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 for $40 off)
• Bianca's Instagram: @therealbeaonca
• Bianca's Website & Free Quiz: beaoncaward.com/quiz

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In this episode, I interview psychotherapist and author Dr. Joe Nucci about the realities of ADHD, the dangers of mental health misinformation, and the importance of nuanced conversations. Dr. Nucci shares his personal journey, debunks common ADHD myths, and offers practical advice for listeners navigating their own mental health. 

Highlights:

• The rise of ADHD diagnoses and common misconceptions

• How social media shapes mental health narratives

• The importance of thorough assessment and self-responsibility

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Dr. Joe Nucci's website: joenuccitherapy.com
• Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free
• ADHD Online - To save $40 and get assessed now for ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

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In this episode, ADHD expert Dr. Shirley Hershko joins the podcast to discuss how to use generative AI for productivity without distraction. An acclaimed ADHD expert and researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Hershko also talks about her book Making Sense of ADHD, which offers a path to more productivity with less stress.

Highlights:

☑️ The transformative power of an accurate ADHD diagnosis

☑️ Strategies for leveraging generative AI as a productivity tool

☑️ How ADHD traits like creativity can be a career advantage 

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Barry Herman, Chief Medical Officer of Mentavi Health, about the clinical validation of the ADHD Smart Assessment, the rise of telehealth, and how these advances are improving access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

We cover key insights and practical takeaways, including:

• The process and significance of clinically validating the ADHD Smart Assessment
• How telehealth is expanding access to mental health care, especially for ADHD
• The challenges and solutions in diagnosing ADHD in adults

To try the assessment and to save $40, visit https://adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd/ and use promo code ADULTINGADHD40.

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In this episode of the Adulting with ADHD podcast, Dr. Lyne Piché delves into the relationship between ADHD and sexual health. With her extensive expertise in sexual therapy and neurodivergence, Dr. Piché provides invaluable insights and practical advice.

Highlights

• Common issues such as boredom, distractions, anxiety, and shame
• The importance of safe communucation 
• Identifying and addressing underlying issues 

Mentioned in This Episode

• ADHD Onlne - 40% off Assessment
• ADHDSex.com - Dr. Piché's online course & workbook

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In this episode, I. interview Farah Jamil, an Ivy League-educated health executive, consultant, and ADHD coach. Farah discusses her journey with a late ADHD diagnosis, her work as a community builder for Muslim ADHDers, and provides tactical advice for neurodivergent individuals on how to survive in today's challenging job market.

Highlights:

• The FAN Framework: A strategy for being proactive in your career by Focusing on the facts, Asking instead of assuming, and remembering that No one is a mind reader.

• Working from the Inside Out: The crucial path from self-awareness to self-empowerment and finally to self-advocacy in the workplace.

• Combating Burnout: Recognizing the "three Ps" (Procrastination, Perfectionism, Paralysis) and the importance of setting healthy boundaries to prevent physical, mental, and emotional burnout.

• Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths: How teams with neurodivergent members can foster more innovation and better problem-solving abilities.

Mentioned in this episode:

• EY (Ernst & Young): Check out their Centers for Neurodivergent Excellence for career ideas and to see how major companies are supporting neurodiversity.

• ADHD Online: To save $40 on a comprehensive assessment, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

• Follow Farah Jamil: Connect with Farah on LinkedIn or visit her website at farahjamil.com.

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In this episode, Izabella Risteski, an ADHD neuro coach, shares her personal experience with a late ADHD diagnosis and a rare, serious side effect from stimulant medication.

Highlights:

• Importance of self-advocacy in seeking diagnosis and treatment
• The need for comprehensive support beyond medication, including coaching and self-awareness
• Understanding the neuroscience behind ADHD and using that knowledge to develop effective coping strategies.

Mentioned in this episode:

ADHD Online - To save $40 and get on the path to relief now, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

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In this episode, comedian Ellie Hino shares her journey through the world of comedy, revealing how she navigates ADHD and public speaking. 

• How Ellie transitioned from various jobs to focusing on stand-up comedy after becoming a mother.
• Ellie reflects on her late diagnosis and how it has provided clarity regarding her experiences on stage.
• The jaw-dropping story behind her album title, "Soft Bones."
• How Ellie's impulsivity influences her comedy style and the collaborative process with her husband.
• The ups and downs of feeling "on" or "off" during performances and how ADHD affects this experience.
• Ellie's insider advice on timing, punchlines, and engaging with the audience effectively.

Mentioned in the episode:

Soft Bones, Ellie's album!

ADHD Online - To save $40 and get on the path to relief now, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

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In this episode of the Adulting with ADHD podcast, we dive into how ADHD home design can make an impact, featuring insights from Stephanie Scheller, an entrepreneur and expert in neurodivergent-friendly environments.

Highlights:

• Stephanie shares how ceiling height can influence creativity and focus during events.
• Tips on using lighting effectively to manage ADHD symptoms.
• The impact of scents on memory and focus in professional settings.
• The importance of reducing clutter to improve mental energy and focus.
• Practical advice for adapting personal and professional spaces for people with ADHD

Mentioned in the episode:

ADHD Online - To save $40 and get on the path to relief now, visit adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd and use promo code AdultingADHD40.

Grow Disrupt

Stephanie's LinkedIn

Stephanie's website

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• Understanding burnout in adults with ADHD
• The concept of the 'Me Hat'
• Supporting neurodivergent employees

• www.ckadhdcoach.com
• http://adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd

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In this episode of The Adulting with ADHD Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Sara Olsher, Founder and CEO of Mighty + Bright (aff). Sara shares her journey of creating visual reminders for ADHD families. Discover how visual charts can simplify daily tasks, improve communication and enhance productivity for neurodivergent individuals.

• Sara's personal journey and the inspiration behind Mighty + Bright

• The benefits of visual schedules for people with ADHD

• How visual charts work and their advantages over digital tools

• The impact of Sara's products

• Tips on getting started with visual charts

• Collaborations with mental health experts like KC Davis and Mr. Chazz

• Upcoming projects, including tools for elder care and memory care

• Mighty + Bright (aff)

• Goblin.Tools

• KC Davis on TikTok

• Mr. Chazz on TikTok

• "Sometimes digital is not actually as good as analog for a variety of reasons, including the dopamine rush from physically checking things off a to-do list."

• "The mental labor that goes into creating a to-do list can be overwhelming."
  
  

📱 Stay connected with Sara Olsher by following Mighty + Bright on Instagram (@MightyandBrightCo) and TikTok @MightyandBrightCo, and visiting mightyandbright.com (aff).

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In this episode, I delve into the world of clutter with Star Hansen, renowned clutter whisperer and certified professional organizer. Star shares her two decades of experience developing organization strategies for ADHD and other issues.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Patreon: Support the podcast and access archives at patreon.com/adultingwithADHD.
• Free book: Grab your copy of Star's book, "Why the F am I still not organized?"  http://www.starhansen.com/podcast

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In this episode, I talk task management for ADHD with Sharon Pope, co-founder of Shelpful. Sharon's service, which I use myself, supports people with ADHD in managing daily tasks and self-care routines through a blend of AI and human interaction.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Patreon
• Shelpful (ref.)

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This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast who have a rich background in the film and TV industry. We delve into ADHD in pop culture, why that matters, and how it's been going. 

• How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film
• Examples of misrepresentation
• A watchlist of examples of it done right
• The key to achieving better representation

• You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains)
• Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films - Annenberg Inclusion Initiative 
• Joy Organics - visit AdultingWithADHD.com/Joy to save 20%!

In this episode I catch up with Adi Diner, CEO and co-founder of iFocus Health, which aims to revolutionize ADHD care. Adi gives us an update on the groundbreaking tool she's been working on. Tune in to see how you can use this free tool to check whether your medicine's working all while helping the iFocus team improve upon their tool!

In this episode I am joined by the legendary Dr. Sandra Kooij! Dr. Kooij is a Dutch psychiatrist specializing in ADHD treatment for women. From what she calls "danger week" (the week before your period) to post-partum and (peri)menopause, Dr. Kooij totally gets it, and hearing her talk about her research is fascinating. Dr. Kooij treated women with ADHD for more than 25 years, and for the past 20 years she's been studying adult ADHD as the head of the Adult ADHD Program of PsyQ in the Netherlands. 

Mentioned in this episode
Women, ADHD, and Hormones Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPerPxb-RNs<…

Prevalence of hormone-related mood disorder symptoms in women with ADHD -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33302160/

PsyQ - https://www.psyq.nl/organisatie/medewerkers…
DIVA Foundation - https://www.divacenter.eu/DIVA.aspx

In our latest summer series replay, I'm joined by therapist Candace Baker. An Arkansas-based counselor specializing in ADHD and trauma, Candace has extensive first-hand experience in navigating both.

Highlights:

• Candace's background as a therapist and ADHD'er
• The relationship between ADHD and trauma
• Why trauma-informed therapy is important for ADHD'ers
• What to do if you feel like you're grappling with both

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sankofa Consulting and Counseling Services - https://www.sankofacounselingar.com
• Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/candace-baker-plumerville-ar/364033
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sankofaccsllc
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candace.b8ker
• Kiss the Ground - https://kisstheground.com
• Gamechangers - https://gamechangersmovie.com

What the Health - https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com

In this summer replay, I chat with ADHD pioneer Sari Solden. Sari's book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD has helped many women with ADHD to learn how to accept their neurodiversity and live with confidence. She specializes in psychotherapy and consultation for men and women with ADHD.  

Topics covered * ADHD * adult ADHD * periods * hormones * coping skills * mental health * radical acceptance * Sari Solden * executive dysfunction * psychology 

Mentioned in this episode: 
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD (aff)
ADHD Women's Palooza
Sari Solden & Associates

 In this episode replay, I talk with Dr. Sarah Cheyette about the link between headaches and ADHD. Dr. Cheyette is a neurologist who specializes in ADHD and I saw her give a talk about the topic at ADHD Women's Palozza.

Highlights:
The Link Between ADHD & Headaches
ADHD, Hormones, Lack of Sleep
Getting to the Source of the Headaches

This week I talk with ADHD content creator Sydni Rubio about gender bias in medicine and what to look out for when seeking an ADHD diagnosis for women.

Highlights:

Sydni's diagnosis story and personal experience with gender bias
Sydni gives her take as a scientist on gender issues in medical research
How can patients be more discerning when reviewing medical research
Sydni's work with Inflow and how she came to do what she loves for a living
Mentioned this episode:

The gender gap in ADHD diagnoses - https://www.getinflow.io/post/diagnosis-data-review
Inflow - https://www.getinflow.io/blog
Twitter handles:
- Sydni @WhatTheADHD
- Inflow: @get_inflow
What in the ADHD? YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatintheadhd

In this episode, ADHD coach and therapist Megan D'Angelo shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. She discusses practical strategies to manage ADHD, navigate burnout, and maintain household routines, especially in neurodivergent families.

Highlights

• Megan's Personal ADHD Journey
• The Role of ADHD Coaches
• Understanding Burnout in ADHD
• Strategies to Combat Burnout
• Managing a Neurodivergent Household
• Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Mentions

• https://www.whateverworksadhd.com/ - Megan's ADHD coaching and consulting practice
• http://adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd - Affordable mental health assessments

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In this episode, I chat with ADHD coach Dusty Chipura about doulas. We talk about what a doula actually is (and isn't) and get updates on Dusty's doula training and pregnancy book. 

Heads up that we're on summer break after this episode. It's a good time to catch up on earlier episodes. Be sure to hit up the older episodes on patreon.com/adultingwithadhd!

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Happy 100th episode to me! When all this started, it was me rambling in a closet to myself and you guys kept coming back. It's been a journey and I spill on today's episode. I also muse about what's in store for Episode 101 and beyond. 😎

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In this episode I talk to Aleta Storch, a nutrition therapist and founder of Wise Heart Nutrition, about the intuitive eating model she created for her ADHD clients.

Highlights:

- How Aleta got interested in the ADHD and food connection
- A common misconception about eating with ADHD
- Aleta's food needs pyramid for ADHD'ers
- The No. 1 thing to do if you want more confidence with food/eating as an ADHD'er.

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• How Liz got started with her blog.
• The biggest challenge as an ADHD mom when it comes to feeding yourself and your child.
• The ideas or beliefs around what a meal has to look like.
• A common challenge Liz hears in her community.

In this episode, I chat with Patricia Sung, host of Motherhood in ADHD, about the intersection of chronic illness, eating and ADHD.

Highlights:

- Patricia's story
- The food and stress connection
- What NOT to do when you're struggling with food, chronic illness & ADHD
- What you CAN do instead

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In this episode, ADHD coach Rachel Ambrose explains how cooking can be challenging for people with ADHD and gives us some tips on how to get started! 

Highlights

• How Tony Bourdain got Rachel into food.
• The challenges that people with ADHD can have in the kitchen.
• Finding reliable resources for recipes that are good.
• What's not helpful when it comes to feeding yourself

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In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Binge Eating with Katy Weber. Katy is a certified holistic coach who coaches ADHD women (has ADHD herself) and is the author of Worth It: A Journey to Food & Body Freedom. Check out Katy's Women & ADHD podcast!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Katy explains what binge eating is and how she first connected it to her ADHD 
• How ADHD and food have impacted Katy's life, and how she came around to helping others with those challenges
• Why binge eating is so common among people with ADHD
• How to break free from the binge eating/dieting lifestyle
• Where listeners can connect with Katy

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In this episode, I discuss the ADHD and Food connection with ADHD coach Dusty Chipura. Dusty is an ADHD coach who offers individual, group and pregnancy coaching as well as workshops on feeding your ADHD. Follow Dusty on Twitter or TikTok.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why it's so hard to feed yourself when you have ADHD
• The biggest challenge Dusty sees in her clients & what's helping them best
• Dusty tells us about her Feed Your ADHD workshop
• Where listeners can keep up with Dusty

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In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Healthy Habits with Liz Brown, a life coach helping ADHD teens and adults with health and wellness. Learn more about Liz.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• How Liz got into the business of helping ADHD'ers set healthy habits
• The most important thing ADHD'ers should know about setting healthy habits
• Where Liz sees her clients getting stuck
• What's helping a lot of Liz's clients
• Where listeners can keep up with Liz
  
  

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In this episode of the Adulting with ADHD podcast, host Sky Waterson, an ADHD strategist and founder of Unconventional Organization, shares her journey to an ADHD diagnosis during her PhD. She discusses common prioritization mistakes among ADHD individuals and introduces systems to help ADHD entrepreneurs focus and grow their businesses. Sky emphasizes the importance of personalized systems and the impact of the 80-20 rule in optimizing business operations for ADHD minds. 

Highlights

• Skye's ADHD Diagnosis Journey
• Prioritization Challenges and Solutions
• ADHD Online Diagnostic Evaluation
• Effective Systems for ADHD Management
• The 80/20 Rule for ADHD Entrepreneurs

Mentions

• http://adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd
• https://instagram.com/unconventionalorganization

In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Disordered Eating with nutritionist Becca King. Becca specializes in helping adults with ADHD heal their relationship with food. Learn more about Becca on her Instagram page.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• How Becca got into this line of work
• The most important thing ADHD'ers should know about disordered eating
• Signs an ADHD'er may be struggling with disordered eating
• The first step to addressing disordered eating
• Where listeners can keep up with Becca

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In this episode, Dr. Saara Haapanen, a performance scientist, ADHD coach and international speaker, discusses neurodivergent-friendly workplaces. She shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of supporting ADHD individuals in the workplace. Dr. Haapanen explains her patented FUNK MS model that caters to the unique motivational needs of ADHD individuals, stressing the potential benefits for both employees and organizations. 

Highlights

• Dr. Saara's Journey with ADHD Diagnosis and Coping Mechanisms
• ADHD in the Workplace
• Motivation Strategies for ADHD
• Challenges and Solutions for ADHD in Organizations

Mentions

• drsaara.com — Dr. Saara's website 
• adhdonline.com/adultingwithADHD — ADHD Online diagnostic evaluation

• Challenges for ADHD Couples During Tough Times
• Financial and Emotional Strategies for ADHD Couples
• Building Resilience and Connection

• adhdmarriage.com
• adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd

In this episode, Cynthia Hammer, author of Living With Inattentive ADHD and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, joins the show. Cynthia discusses her personal journey with ADHD, the importance of early diagnosis, and the challenges faced by individuals with inattentive ADHD. Find the ADHD Girls is the latest project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, focused on raising awareness and providing resources to help identify and support girls with ADHD, who are often underdiagnosed.

Highlights

• Cynthia's ADHD Diagnosis Journey
• Founding the Inattentive ADHD Coalition
• Understanding Inattentive ADHD
  
• ADHD Online Diagnostic Evaluation
  
• Cynthia's Advocacy and Writing Journey
  
• Challenges of Late ADHD Diagnosis
  
• Advice for Parents and Women with ADHD

• Find the ADHD Girls - findtheadhdgirls.org
• ADHD Online Assessment - https://adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd/

Dr. Luke Smith walks us through how El Futuro, a nonprofit addressing Latino mental health care in North Carolina, advances culturally responsive ADHD support. He shares what culturally responsive care looks like, from philosophy to practice. Listeners gain insights into effective, culturally-attuned approaches for ADHD within a community-centered focus.

Highlights

• How being understood culturally helps clients heal and thrive.

• Examples of holistic and lifestyle-based ADHD treatment.

• Examples of common hurdles and real-world nuances in navigating treatment options.

Mentions

• El Futuro - https://elfuturo-nc.org
• ADHD Online Assessment: adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd (use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 for $40 off)

This week we're joined by Avy Schondorf, a mom, entrepreneur and host of the AvyHD podcast, who shares her journey of self-discovery, entrepreneurship and building systems that work for neurodivergent minds.  

Highlights:

• The concept of "invisible admin"

• The importance of shame-free support

• Practical strategies for managing life and business with ADHD

• patreon.com/adultingwithadhd

• adhdonline.com/adultingwithadhd (promo code: adultingadhd40)

• avyhd.com

• Avy on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @avhd

Survey: https://forms.gle/8XHTKRNcnWGd9SQG8

In this episode, host Sarah is joined by Alexis Haselberger, a time management, productivity, and leadership coach. Alexis, who was diagnosed with ADHD through her work with clients, shares her journey from the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley startups to becoming a coach focused on sustainable success.

The conversation explores crucial strategies for adults with ADHD, particularly in high-pressure environments, focusing on the power of self-compassion. Alexis discusses:

• Reframing Self-Criticism: Why kindness and celebrating small wins (even just putting on your shoes!) are essential for motivation, contrasting with the common belief that being harsh leads to improvement.

• Practical Workplace Boundaries: Implementing communication boundaries, like turning off notifications and using "away" messages, to protect mental health and maintain focus.

• The External Brain: The necessity of a trusted external task system (like alarms and reminders) to manage short-term memory issues and reduce anxiety.

• The Myth of "Doing It All": How accepting that you cannot "do it all" gives you agency over your life and time, making life about intentional trade-offs and effective prioritization rather than endless overwork.

Tune in to learn how to leverage self-compassion to increase productivity and gain a sense of control over your life.

• Adulting with ADHD Podcast Archives: patreon.com/adultingwithadhd

• Sponsor Offer (ADHD Online Assessment): Visit ADHDOnline.com and use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 to save $40.

• Website: www.alexishaselberger.com

People pleasing and rejection sensitivity are common struggles for adults with ADHD, especially in work and relationship settings where power dynamics and fear of disapproval are present.

In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with licensed therapist Billy Roberts, owner of Focused Mind ADHD Counseling, about why people pleasing develops and how it connects to rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), trauma responses, and self worth.

Billy explains how many ADHD adults learn to manage fear of rejection by prioritizing others' needs, avoiding conflict, and taking on too much responsibility. While this can feel protective in the moment, it often leads to burnout, shame, and feeling disconnected from your own goals and identity.

Together, they explore how people pleasing shows up in daily life, from over apologizing and over explaining to avoiding honesty and self advocacy. Billy also shares small, practical ways to begin shifting these patterns with more awareness and self trust.

In this episode, we talk about:
– Why people pleasing is common in adults with ADHD
– How rejection sensitive dysphoria influences behavior
– The "fawn response" and its role in relationships and work
– Overcommitment, over responsibility, and over accommodation
– Conflict avoidance and ADHD masking
– How shame can make honesty feel unsafe

Billy also shares practical strategies, including:
– How to recognize when you are people pleasing
– Ways to practice being more honest in low risk situations
– Why self awareness is the first step toward change
– How telling the truth builds confidence and agency
– Why learning to trust yourself supports healthier communication

If you often feel responsible for other people's emotions or afraid to speak up at work or in relationships, this episode offers a compassionate and realistic starting point for understanding why — and how to begin changing it.

Resources mentioned:
Focused Mind ADHD Counseling
Billy Roberts' upcoming book on people pleasing and ADHD
Adult ADHD therapy and coaching services

Rejection sensitivity and communication challenges at work are often misunderstood, especially for adults with ADHD.

In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with leadership coach and CEO of Collaborate Consulting, Trystan Reese, about how rejection sensitivity can affect workplace interactions and self advocacy. Trystan shares how understanding brain based differences can help people approach work challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Together, they explore why asking for support can feel difficult, how fear of negative feedback can influence behavior, and how small shifts in communication can improve workplace experiences for neurodivergent employees.

This conversation offers a practical reframe: instead of focusing on what feels hard, we can focus on what helps communication feel clearer and more effective.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What rejection sensitivity is and how it relates to ADHD

• Why feedback can feel challenging in professional settings

• How to think through possible outcomes before making requests

• The difference between emotional discomfort and real risk

• Why preparation and practice support better communication

• How to align requests with shared workplace goals

• Why body awareness and regulation can help before difficult conversations

• How self understanding supports self advocacy

Trystan also shares practical tools and examples, including:

• A step by step approach for evaluating concerns

• Ways to request clearer expectations or meeting information

• Simple communication scripts for everyday situations

• Why practicing conversations can increase confidence

• How reframing internal narratives supports growth

If workplace communication feels stressful or uncertain, this episode offers a supportive and realistic approach focused on clarity, preparation, and self trust rather than fear or perfection.

Resources mentioned:
Collaborate Consulting
Trystan Reese coaching and training services
Neurodivergent leadership and workplace inclusion programs

Clutter is often treated like a motivation problem but what if it's really a systems problem?

🎙️ In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with ADHD and autistic decluttering specialist and podcast host Heather Tingle, founder of Untangled by Tingle, to explore how home organization, dopamine, and executive function are deeply connected for adults with ADHD. Heather shares how her own experience living in chaos led her to create decluttering methods that work with neurodivergent brains instead of against them.

Together, they unpack why consistency can feel so hard with ADHD, how perfection based organizing systems create burnout, and how decluttering can become a source of safety rather than another area of pressure or shame.

💬 This conversation offers a compassionate reframe: instead of asking
"Why can't I stay organized?"
we can start asking
"What makes my space easier to live in?"

🧩 In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why traditional decluttering systems don't work for ADHD and autistic brains
👀 How dopamine and visibility affect motivation and follow through
🏁 Why finishing matters more than starting
🧠 How executive dysfunction impacts home organization
🎶 How competition, music, and time limits can increase momentum
❤️ Why emotional attachment matters more than logical rules
🪜 How small, bite sized tasks make decluttering more achievable

🛠️ Heather also shares practical strategies, including:
⏱️ How to "beat the kettle" or a song with a tiny decluttering task
📦 Why gathering similar items into one visible place helps ADHD brains
🤝 How body doubling and shared accountability reduce overwhelm
🎮 How turning decluttering into a game builds motivation
🌱 Why starting with the smallest possible step creates success
🗺️ How treating decluttering as a "side quest" lowers resistance

🌈 If clutter feels overwhelming, emotionally loaded, or impossible to maintain, this episode offers a gentler way forward one that centers dopamine, ease, and self compassion instead of perfection.

📚 Resources mentioned:
🎧 Decluttering Untangled podcast by Heather Tingle
🏡 Untangled by Tingle (professional decluttering services)
👥 Untangled by Tingle Declutter Community (Facebook group)

Stress, trauma, and nutrition are often treated like separate issues but what if they're all part of the same conversation?

In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with licensed nutritionist and author Meg Bowman to explore how the nervous system and nutrition are deeply connected, especially for adults with ADHD. Meg shares how her own Crohn's diagnosis led her into the world of mental health nutrition, and why supporting the nervous system is just as important as choosing the "right" foods.

Together, they unpack how stress and trauma shape the body's relationship with food, why consistency can feel extra hard with ADHD, and how nutrition can become a source of safety rather than another area of pressure or shame.

This conversation offers a compassionate reframe: instead of asking "What should I be eating?", we can start asking "What helps my body feel safe enough to eat?"

• How the nervous system and digestion influence each other

• Why fear, stress, and trauma can shut down hunger cues

• What polyvagal theory has to do with food and regulation

• Why traditional nutrition advice often doesn't work for ADHD brains
  How visibility, simplicity, and support can make eating easier

• The idea of "taking care of future you" with low-effort planning

• How community and shared executive function can reduce decision fatigue

Meg also shares insights from her book, This Is Your Body on Trauma, including:

• How trauma shows up in the body as inflammation

• Why chronic stress is linked to long-term health conditions

• A framework for understanding food, gut health, stress, and mental health together

• How to build a personal nutrition toolkit that feels supportive instead of restrictive

If food feels complicated, overwhelming, or emotionally loaded, this episode offers a gentler way forward, one that centers safety, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion instead of perfection.

• This Is Your Body on Trauma by Meg Bowman

• Meg's Substack: Nutrition Needs Nuance

• Meg's website: megbowmannutrition.com

Getting started can feel harder than the work itself—especially when your brain insists on finding the perfect system before you begin. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah sits down with Russ Jones, host of the ADHD Big Brother Podcast, to explore what happens when we stop waiting for certainty and start jumping in sloppy instead.

Russ shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how burnout, depression, and the isolation of the pandemic led him to rethink productivity from the inside out. Together, Sarah and Russ unpack why ADHD brains get stuck in planning mode, how perfectionism disguises itself as "research," and why starting imperfectly is often the most compassionate move we can make.

This conversation is a grounding reminder that progress doesn't come from flawless systems—it comes from momentum, connection, and designing effort that your nervous system can actually tolerate.

• Why ADHDers often over-plan instead of starting—and how to interrupt that cycle

• What "jumping in sloppy" really means (and what it doesn't)

• How finite effort and timers can reduce anxiety around overwhelming tasks

• Why quitting is sometimes part of getting started

• The concept of felt accountability and why other humans make follow-through more likely

• How community, body doubling, and shared effort reduce shame and isolation

• Reframing productivity as something we do together, not alone
  
  

Russ also shares the heart behind his ADHD Big Brother approach—why guidance works better when it feels like support instead of authority, and how small, human-scale systems can help us finally tackle the tasks we've been avoiding.

If you've ever told yourself, "I know me—this won't work," this episode gently challenges that belief and offers a more hopeful alternative: start where you are, start imperfectly, and don't do it alone.

• Website: www.adhdbigbrother.com

In this episode, I share a personal update, highlighting a shift in content based on audience feedback. I also tease a new resource set to debut in 2026 to meet listeners' needs more effectively.

Productivity advice rarely works for ADHD brains, not because you're lazy or undisciplined, but because most systems are built for neurotypical consistency.

In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with Robert Simms, founder of Embodied Resilience Wellness Clinic, registered social worker, Indigenous practitioner, and neurodivergent adult, about designing home and money systems that actually work with your brain, not against it.

Robert shares how discovering his own neurodivergence later in life reshaped how he approaches routines, finances, and daily structure. Instead of relying on motivation, discipline, or "just try harder," he explains how neuro affirming systems focus on variability, interest, energy fluctuations, and external supports.

They explore why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD adults, and how small environmental tweaks, not willpower, create sustainable change.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What "neuro affirming" actually means in daily life

• Why consistency doesn't work the way we think it should

• Externalizing executive function with reminders, automation, and visual cues

• Removing shame and guilt from missed tasks and imperfect follow through

• Designing systems around strengths like hyperfocus and pattern recognition

• Why "inconsistently consistent" is a realistic goal

Robert also shares practical home and money hacks, including:

• Set it and forget it bill automation when financially safe to do so

• Simplifying bank accounts and credit cards to reduce overwhelm

• Creating small financial buffers for predictable emergencies

• Using visible, contained systems for everyday items like keys, wallets, and kids' clutter

• The five minute rule for task initiation

• Rotating routines instead of abandoning them when interest drops

One of the most powerful reframes in this conversation: your home should function like an accommodation. If the outside world isn't built for your brain, your personal systems can be.

Neuro affirming systems are not about doing more. They are about building support structures that match how your brain actually works, with flexibility, compassion, and less shame.

Resources mentioned:

Embodied Resilience Wellness Clinic – www.embodiedresilience.ca

Robert's weekly YouTube live series, "All Things Neurodivergence"

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