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The importance of belonging in the workplace
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 15, 2024 07:35 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsOne of the things that makes a career a better journey is when we have purpose, and we feel like we belong. Belonging is human and it's something we all crave. On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we talk about belonging in the workplace and why it is so mission critical for all of us. ...
Questions About Burnout and ADHD to Ask Yourself-Part 2
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - May 22, 2024 06:28 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThis is Part 2 of our series on questions to ask yourself if you have adult ADHD and feeling burned out. If you haven't listened to part one about burnout questions, go back one episode. Dave discusses 10 more questions you need to ask yourself to gain more self-awareness about feeling burne...
Questions About ADHD and Burnout to Ask Yourself-Part 1
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - May 18, 2024 06:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIn this episode we are discussing adult ADHD and burnout again because it is becoming more apparent that many busy professionals are going through some type of burnout. In this episode, Dave gives you 10 questions to ask yourself if you're approaching burnout, or you feel you are in full blown...
Is self-awareness your secret weapon with adult ADHD?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - May 15, 2024 12:28 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsYou can't improve what you are not aware of and that is absolutely true when it comes to adult ADHD. Self-awareness can be one of the most powerful ways to thrive with adult ADHD. Without some self-awareness, we don't know what we need to work on or improve. How do we go about self-awarene...
How to manage the fear of goal setting with adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - May 04, 2024 06:18 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany individuals with ADHD hear the term goal setting, and they want to run the other way. Does this sound like you? Many times our perception of goal setting can introduce overwhelming thoughts. We think of massive goals such as running a marathon or losing 50 lbs. But goals are not always ...
Practicing kindness to ourselves as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 27, 2024 06:29 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsAdults with ADHD need to practice more kindness to ourselves and be intentional about self compassion. But how do we do it? This podcast episode is dedicated to helping busy adults with ADHD fine ways to be more kind to ourselves and help us understand the science of self compassion. Tara ...
The difference between assertive and aggressive when it comes to adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 17, 2024 06:31 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD especially in the workplace have challenges speaking up for their wants and needs. In this episode Dave goes through some of the differences in how we speak up. Specifically, understanding that being assertive and aggressive is very different. And as you might imagine, be...
Adult ADHD and Clarity- A Quick Playbook
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 13, 2024 06:51 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave talks about one of his favorite words and philosophies when it comes to thriving with adult ADHD and that is clarity. He offers a quick clarity playbook of areas adults with ADHD should focus on in achieving more clarity. Having clarity helps us thrive as busy professionals with adult ADH...
A few common and irritating myths about adult ADHD we need to talk about
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 10, 2024 06:15 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsLet's chat about some of the adult ADHD myths out there. Dave has decided to have a little fun and, in this episode, discusses some of the more common and irritating myths about adult ADHD. are there more myths about ADHD? You bet! We know these ADHD myths are not true but it just goes to s...
Exploring and understanding different support systems for adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 06, 2024 06:40 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThere are many ways that professional adults with ADHD can get the support they need to thrive in business and in life. In this episode of overcoming distractions, we go through some of the more popular methods for busy adults juggling life, family and business. Back on the podcast is Jeff Cop...
Compensating for our executive functions as Adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - April 03, 2024 06:40 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsLet's face it, many of our challenges as adults with ADHD revolve around executive functions. We've talked about executive functions several times on overcoming distractions because it is an important aspect of our lives and our careers as adults with ADHD. Dave gets street smart once again an...
How occupational therapy helps adults thrive with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - March 30, 2024 07:22 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are a professional adult with ADHD, have you ever considered the services of an occupational therapist? In this episode, we discuss why adults with ADHD may want to consider occupational therapy. Jamie Cutino is an Occupational Therapist / 2x TEDx Speaker and an ADHD Advocate and sh...
How a weighted pillow can help calm adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - March 23, 2024 06:58 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMost of us have heard of or purchased a weighted blanket but have you ever heard of a weighted pillow? Mikey Goldman is the founder of Quiet Mind and he's the inventor of the first of its kind weighted pillow. And he is a successful entrepreneur with ADHD. Dave talks to Mikey about a number ...
Learning more about living with inattentive ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - March 09, 2024 08:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsCynthia Hammer is the founder and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and the author of the book… “Living with Inattentive ADHD-climbing the circular staircase of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.” Cynthia explains the mission of The Inattentive ADHD Coalition and what...
Adult ADHD and Executive Functions 101
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - February 24, 2024 07:28 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understanding time etc. If those of us with ADHD do not understand and get a handle on improving our ex...
Unlocking your career path as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - February 17, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are an adult with ADHD looking for career advice, this is a great episode of Overcoming Distractions. Whether you need to change careers or jobs or just need some adjustments in your current workplace, Shell Mendelson will give you some advice. Shell Mendelson is a career coach for adul...
Confidence 101 for Adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - February 10, 2024 07:23 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIn this episode, we are talking about confidence for adults with ADHD or for that matter confidence building for anyone. Back on the podcast is Alyssa Dver, founder of the American Confidence Institute. Alyssa is one of the leading authorities on the subject of confidence out there today. Co...
There's a big difference between stress and burnout with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - February 07, 2024 08:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you're wondering if you're experiencing stress or you're going through burnout, Dave takes time to discuss the differences between being stressed out and burnout. Busy adults with ADHD can experience stress at many levels, and if not addressed, it can eventually turn into burnout. Dave di...
Managing Distractions with Willpower as an Adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - February 03, 2024 07:39 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIn this episode we are talking about managing distractions with the help of willpower. While many adults with ADHD may be put off by the concept of willpower, building that willpower muscle can be an effective strategy for thriving with adult ADHD. Back on the podcast is Giovanni Dienstmann,...
Name Those ADHD Distractions Part 2
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - January 27, 2024 07:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave continues his on air checklist of distractions many adults with ADHD face. This is Part 2 and Dave discusses some not so obvious Distractions that enter our lives quite frequently. When we think of Distractions we think of the usual suspects including office noise, doom scrolling on socia...
Adults with ADHD-Name Your Distractions!
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - January 24, 2024 07:49 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWe're talking about distractions in this podcast. And if you can't name them, then you can't deal with them. If you are a busy adult with ADHD, distractions are coming at you all day long. You're distracted at home, and distractions are most likely entering your professional life in some way. ...
Do NOT “schedule” procrastination when you have ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - January 13, 2024 07:51 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThere are huge misconceptions and misunderstandings about procrastination. And Dave tackles this because of a recent social media post he saw telling people that they should schedule procrastination to manage their time. That's bad advice to say the least and to a greater extent reckless, especi...
My two favorite words-clarity and control with Adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - January 06, 2024 08:04 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave talks again about his two favorite words when it comes to adult ADHD. Clarity and control. Because you can't talk about these two enough. They are mission critical to surviving as a busy adult with ADHD. Dave discusses briefly why clarity and being in control is such an important part of ...
Still Distracted After All These Years-A Conversation with Kathleen Nadeau, PhD.
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - December 16, 2023 18:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are an adult with ADHD, this conversation is built just for you. Whether you are a CEO, busy executive, business owner with ADHD or are juggling life and professional responsibilities, you'll learn a lot about being an adult with ADHD in this conversation. Kathleen Nadeau, PhD is the Fo...
What can burnout teach us about ourselves?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - December 13, 2023 13:01 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIn this short episode, Dave runs through some of the lessons learned from people who have experienced burnout. While it is a harsh way to learn lessons about life and gain some self-awareness, many people who have experience burnout have learned how to understand thier capacity, manage time mo...
Part 2-Relating to the Four Tendencies as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - December 09, 2023 07:17 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThis is Part 2 of Dave's conversation with coach Diann Wingert about how adults with ADHD can understand the Four Tendencies, authored by Gretchen Rubin. Diann makes it clear, as she did in part one of this discussion, that understanding the four tendencies, whether in ourselves or others, is ...
Build a solid foundation for managing ADHD this coming year
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - December 06, 2023 07:40 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you're looking to thrive in the coming year then you're going to have to build a solid foundation for managing your adult ADHD. Dave gets street smart here and discusses briefly a number of areas that he believes make up that solid foundation for thriving with adult ADHD. Managing ADHD does...
Relating to the Four Tendencies as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - December 02, 2023 07:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThis week, Dave has brought back Diann Wingert, therapist turned coach. Diann discusses the concept of the four tendencies, a philosophy by author Gretchen Rubin. Dave and Diann discuss how adults with ADHD can relate to these four tendencies and how you might find yourself in one or more of t...
How this owner of a contracting business thrives with ADD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - November 18, 2023 08:13 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave sits down with Russell Kramer, author of the book Hocus Focus- Coming of age with ADD and its medicines. Russell owns and operates a contracting business and tells his story of growing up taking medication for his ADD and why he decided to stop taking meds. To be clear, Russell is not ant...
5 ways I use my mobile phone to manage adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - November 11, 2023 07:22 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD have a love hate relationship with their cell phones. While it can be a major distraction, a cell phone can be used to help you thrive with adult ADHD. There are many tools and apps that can help busy adults with ADHD in many areas of their lives. Many of these are Produc...
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