We share effective tips and practices for working with Adult ADD / Adult ADHD in a natural, holistic way, without the use of medications. Hosted by Bahman Sarram and Michael Joseph Ferguson. For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is intended solely for the purpose of personal growth, and not as a replacement for professional psychological support. The views and opinions of the hosts and guests of our podcast a ...
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Education, Support & Coaching for Adults with ADHD. Together we unpack the challenges & frustrations + the positives of living with ADHD. Combing science backed research and evidence based coaching tools to help you understand, manage & thrive with ADHD. With a no BS approach, this Podcast will help you better understand your unique ADHD brain & how you can work with it to feel better, increase your self-confidence, improve your relationships & achieve your goals. **Xena Jones is not a medic ...
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Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You ...
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Jason and Scott discuss life from two different angles, one lives as a husband and father with two jobs, the other is a widower who works remotely, and lives the RV Life. We discuss the challenges of our Adult ADHD and how it affects our lives, and livelihood.
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You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses ...
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Explore the ADHD journey from curiosity to diagnosis with Glitchy Switch, a podcast unraveling the complexities of living with ADHD as an adult.
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Heya! I'm Danny, and I'm sharing my experiences and tips on dealing with ADHD as an adult.⠀ You can find me on on the socials as "ABCsofADHD", or on my website "butthethingis.com", for more ADHD content.
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E223: Building a Stronger, Healthier Family for Generations
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We all know someone who has an emotionally immature parent. The one who lays on guilt trips. The one who never shows up. The one who struggles with demons bigger than their kids. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your neighbor or your best friend. As a mom, it hits different. You see the pain, the nuance, the struggle a little more clearly. And yet you st…
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Time blindness is a common symptom of ADHD. Time for us is either now or not now. This is why you might struggle to set goals or never feel like you achieve them. This episode is NOT about giving you more tips & tricks (because if they worked, they would have worked already!) This episode gets to the root cause of why we mismanage our time & exactl…
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E9 - Is the media coverage of ADHD helpful?
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This time we're going have a crack at the influence of media coverage on life as an individual with ADHD. It's a heady cocktail of how the media affects the understanding, skepticism, and societal commentary surrounding ADHD and what the implications are of that on our day to day lives. In this episode: The relationship between media coverage and p…
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips – “Hunter Farmer” Theory and Neurodiversity
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. The Connection Between the Hunter Farmer Theory of ADHD and Neurodiversity. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll explore the connection between the Hu…
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E222: Constantly Feel Like You’re Behind? 4 Reasons Why
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What “should” you have done already? Finish your degree? Pass your driver’s license test? Make that doctor’s appt? Left the house for school pickup? If you’re constantly thinking “I’m behind!”, this episode is for you. Often it’s literal, as in, “I’m 20 minutes late to my appointment!” But it’s also in the big things, like you “should” have more ki…
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BONUS: The 4 Keys to Managing & Thriving with ADHD
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Watch this free class here: https://www.xenajones.com/starthereDe către Xena Jones
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#57 Dear loved ones of an ADHDer… Here are 6 things we’d like you to know
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This episode is for the loved ones of an ADHDer. There is a lot of stigma & many misconceptions about living with ADHD & we can have a hard time communicating this to you. Thank you for taking the time to better understand us. My intention with this episode was to provide better insight into our lives & why we are the way we are. And thank you to t…
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E8 - How can CBT help with ADHD?
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I was sceptical about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) until I experienced it post-diagnosis. In this episode we talk about using CBT to challenge unhelpful beliefs and defuse stress triggers. I also tell you how I've found that my ADHD traits have, I think, made CBT particularly effective. In this episode: How CBT has helped me manage ADHD-rela…
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E221: Why Do I Get Frustrated So Easily? ADHD Meltdowns & Mood Swings in Adults
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Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you’re with someone you care about? Especially when you’re in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress manag…
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How many times have you thought when I do this or get this then I’ll be happy…? Maybe you think you are doing something wrong or there was something wrong with you because you don’t feel happy or good most of the time? Society has taught us that the goal in life is to be happy. But the truth is: Life is 50/50 Being human means we will experience 50…
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E7 - Where do I end and ADHD take over?
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This time we're tackling one of your questions where we explore how diagnosis can evoke feelings of displacement and the struggle to maintain a sense of self amidst newfound labels. I'm offering a couple of reframing perspectives based on what I've learned to see if that helps the thought process. In this episode: The complexities of identity post-…
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E220: Spending Money on Yourself Guilt-free! Plus How to Talk to Your Partner about the Budget
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Sometimes you need a reminder that it’s okay to spend a little money on yourself, especially when the guilt of the last 3 wasteful impulse buys are still weighing on you. In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we're diving headfirst into why self-care is NOT selfish. I want you to know that putting yourself on the budget’s priority list is worth it…
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Emotions dysregulation is one of the ADHD symptoms that has the biggest affect on our lives. And here's why: When we don't manage our emotions, they manage us. When we don't know how to respond to them, we react Our emotions drive all of our actions. Emotions are everything! When we take action (this includes procrastination) it’s because of how we…
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E6 - What shouldn't you say to an ADHD person?
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Not all reactions faced by individuals with ADHD post-diagnosis are helpful. From well-intentioned dismissals to misguided comparisons, in this episode I'll offer some advice based on what I've experienced to help navigate the delicate balance of understanding and empathy when talking to people like me. In this episode: Suddently appreciating the n…
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E219: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis
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#54 Hormones, Perimenopause & ADHD with Dr Samantha Newman
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The long awaited episode on hormones, perimenopause & ADHD is here! We are joined by Dr Samantha Newman - The “Female GP” - And Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician. Our goal with this episode was to create a resource for women with ADHD, helping them understand what’s going on with their hormones, what options are available & where to go for help. S…
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E5 - How do other people react to your diagnosis?
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This time I'm going a bit deeper into the reactions of other people to my ADHD diagnosis, and the response to my being open about it both in person and on social media. Relationships old and new were impacted in ways I hadn't anticipated, and I found myself adding neurodiversity ambassador to my new identity. In this episode: Unveiling the immediat…
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BONUS FREE CLASS: 4 Ways to Manage ADHD
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Managing our ADHD can be hard... Especially for those of us diagnosed later in life - having grown up thinking that we were just a bad person, or there was something wrong with us because we have had to work twice as hard to try and keep up with everyone around us. So many of the things I grew up hating about myself are actually symptoms of ADHD - …
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#53 Embracing ADHD & Neurodiversity with Sonia Gray
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We are joined by Neurodiversity advocate & host of the No Such Thing As Normal Podcast this week, Sonia Gray. Listen in to hear: How Sonia initially shelved her ADHD diagnosis because she couldn't get her head around it & believed she just had character flaws Why learning about some of the lesser known ADHD characteristics finally helped her to emb…
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E4 - How do you deal with realising you're an ADHD person?
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Confirming my ADHD diagnosis was a pivotal moment, and the real adventure started to unfolding the aftermath, navigating the complexities of understanding and accepting this newfound knowledge. We'll talk about about how I began my journey of self-discovery and quest to promote ADHD-awareness. In this episode: Addressing the emotional challenge of …
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#52 Overcoming ADHD Overwhelm in 4 Steps
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Get your free guide HERE to go along with this episode! The 4 step process to overcoming ADHD overwhelm: xenajones.com/52 In part two of this series on ADHD overwhelm we are covering: What overwhelm is in the body & where it comes from in the brain What we’ve been led to believe about overwhelm & whats actually correct (based on the science!) And t…
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E3 - What's it like to be diagnosed?
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Picture this: I'm sitting on a web conference, hands shaking, as the moment of truth arrives. The diagnosis is about to be revealed, and the psychiatrist causes me to reframe my life in a way that suddenly makes sense. In this episode we condense the build up and the three-hour session, with all its twists and turns. In this episode: The mix of emo…
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As adults with ADHD we are prone to experiencing overwhelm. This can lead to us powering down, going into hibernation mode or ending up in ADHD burnout. In this episode we are diving into: The 2 reasons why people with ADHD experience more regular overwhelm The 5 types of ADHD overwhelm In PART 2 next week - I will share with you how to manage over…
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E2 - How can I find out for sure if I have ADHD?
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Exploring ADHD sparked my curiosity, and as I recognised many familiar traits, I embarked on the journey of obtaining a formal diagnosis. In this episode we talk about the mix of emotions and hurdles navigating the path to understanding and managing adult ADHD. In this episode: Navigating the complex world of ADHD diagnosis, exploring NHS wait time…
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E1 - It couldn't be ADHD - could it?
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Embarking on my ADHD journey, let's rewind to the very start before formal diagnosis was even on my radar - when the lightbulb moment struck, and I realised ADHD was woven into my life more than I ever knew. In this episode: How ADHD can come to your attention by accident. Realisation that ADHD extends beyond stereotypes of hyperactive children. Ho…
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips – Overstimulation and Sleep
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Overstimulation and Sleep. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” We’ve all been there. It’s late — past the time we planned to get to bed. And, our mind is on fire. Sometimes…
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#50 ADHD Medication - My lessons & FAQs
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This is an update to the first episode we had on ADHD Medication #3. In the episode I'm sharing: A recap of what ADHD meds do The 2 diff types of stimulants My personal experience of 3 different variations of ADHD stimulants. FAQs such as 'should I take days off my meds & how do I know if my meds are working?' My 3 key lessons from ADHD meds **Note…
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#49 ADHD & Self-Esteem + 1 thing you want to do to improve your self-esteem
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By age 10 a child with ADHD has heard 20,000 more negative messages that their peers... so it's no wonder many ADHDers struggle with self-esteem. In this episode we cover: 3 Reasons why ADHDers experience self-esteem challenges Why external validation is never enough How no amount of being hard on yourself will even make you "do better" The 1 thing…
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As ADHDers we can struggle with relationships & often feel misunderstood by the people around us. So in this episode I'm sharing: How ADHD symptoms show up in relationships Personal examples of how ADHD affects my relationships How we can improve our relationships by focusing on this one thing For more support visit: xenajones.com Come hang out wit…
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#47 ADHD & serotonin: What you need to know & 5 ways to increase it naturally
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As ADHDers we have less serotonin. A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our mood sleep, cognition & memory. By increasing our serotonin levels we can improve how we feel, we can reduce feelings of anxiety & depression, improve our sleep, increase our motivation & improve our memory! In this episode we explore: Signs of low serotonin l…
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#46 10 ADHD dopamine seeking behaviours
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A key trademark of ADHD is low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Us ADHDers tend to be more restless as our brain constantly seek ways to increase dopamine levels. By understand dopamine we can begin to better manage it & use the various dopamine increasing activities to our advantage, whilst also understanding & monitoring the consequences …
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#45 Identifying your ADHD success recipe
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Today I'm teaching you how to identify your unique recipe for setting yourself up for success. I'm sharing the 3 key ingredients in every success recipe . Breaking down multiple examples of this in action. And telling you exactly how you can identify your recipe for success with ADHD. For more tools & support visit: xenajones.com And remember to gr…
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Do you struggle with negative thinking? You are not alone! Research shows that ADHDers are more prone to negative thinking & it's no wonder given many of the negative messages we received growing up... In this episode we explore: The 9 types of negative thoughts we experience (including all or nothing thinking & catastrophizing) 5 key things you ne…
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips – Spirituality and ADHD
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Spirituality and ADHD – Getting Plugged In. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” Our spiritual life often gets overlooked as a key component to our overall well being… and t…
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#43 The motivational triad & the #1 thing required to change
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In this episode we explore the motivational triad & the 3 things our brain is wired to always prioritise. We look at how these 3 things might be holding you back from achieving your goals & making positive changes. I'm sharing my personal goal for 2024 & demonstrating how my challenges relate to these 3 key areas. And we uncover the #1 thing requir…
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#42 Celebrating my ADHD birthday & 5 things I’ve learned
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Join me as I celebrate my ADHD birthday & the day my life finally made sense! I'm sharing my top 5 ADHD lessons which include: Procrastination & getting sh*t done Why I no longer want to be neurotypical My #1 medication (that isn't in pill form) The importance of listing to our individual bodies & self-advocating My secret sauce to thriving with AD…
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#41 How to set, achieve & maintain goals when you have ADHD
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What's your relationship like with achieving your goals? Love the idea of changing your life but struggle with taking the action required to make it happen? You're not alone... Studies show that 80% of people have given up on their New Years Resolution by mid Feb. But that doesn't have to be you! In this episode we cover: My 5 step process for sett…
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Adult ADHD Tips – End of Year Reflection Exercise
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. End of Year Reflection Exercise. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” As we go through the year, our life experiences can often blur together. Taking the time at the end of …
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#40 ADHD & Prioritising the asset (YOU!)
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As ADHDers we can have challenges with priorities as it requires the executive functioning "managers" of our brain to work together. In this episode we cover: Spoon theory - managing your mental & emotional energy Identifying your top 5 priorities (& what might be missing) I share my top 5 priorities with you We discuss the role of "balance" The di…
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#39 How to be more productive with ADHD in 5 steps
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How many planners & productivity apps have you tried in the past? And how many have them have collected dust or ended up in the bin? I'm giving you 5 simple steps to create more productivity in your life (without more planners or apps). Steps that take into consideration how much dopamine we ADHDers have & how to produce more of it in the process. …
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E218: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Holiday Self-Care Tips
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It’s here again… that awful feeling: I’m behind. You swore this year you’d print those adorable Christmas cards with your family’s smiling faces in front of a glowing tree, but it’s December and you haven’t even started. Your friends are sending you theirs, and just seeing them makes you feel guilty. You’re scrambling to shop for presents online, w…
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#38 Feck Perfuction: ADHD & perfectionism
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Perfectionism is often a coping mechanism to mask ADHD traits and fit into societal norms. It is driven by a desire to avoid judgment, criticism, or rejection. In this episode we explore: Common signs & symptoms of perfectionism What drives perfection How we can accept imperfection, embracing authenticity & breaking free from the self-destructive c…
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E217: Friendships & ADHD: Ghosting, Awkwardness and More with Social Skills Expert Caroline Maguire
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Ever feel like making friends is a puzzle you can't quite solve? You're not alone, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we unpack the nuances of friendship with our guest Caroline Maguire. Caroline is a leader in social skills development and the author of the book, “Why Will No One Play With Me?” – a handbook on how to communicate social s…
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#37 Is ADHD an excuse? (Blame Vs responsibility)
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Get your copy of the 12 things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD: https://www.xenajones.com/12things Is my ADHD an excuse for interrupting someone, running late or struggling to finish my work? Excuses typically come from feeling defensive, afraid or anxious. Explanations come from acceptance, integrity, authenticity & tell the truth …
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E216: What I Wish I Knew Before Taking ADHD Medication: Your Questions Answered! Best Of Series
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How do you feel when you think about taking ADHD medication? Nervous? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? The process of obtaining and finding the right medication can feel like A LOT. First, you have to approach the subject with your doctor (who may or may not be well-informed about ADHD) -- and then there is finding the right type and dosing of medication, dea…
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Does fear of failure hold you back? Or perhaps you feel like you are a failure? Then this episode is for you! We explore: The impact of the traditional education system on ADHDers' self-esteem & how this affects our relationship with failure The role of rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) How to create a positive relationship with failure My own ex…
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