Latest Highfunctioning Podcast Episodes
EP. 287: Cleaning for Mental Health: Sarah McGlory’s Adaptive Approach to Chronic Pain
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - July 03, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsImagine homeschooling five kids, battling chronic pain, and navigating life with ADHD—all during a pandemic. That's the incredible journey of our guest, Sarah McGlory. After years of dismissal by doctors, she finally received an ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, bringing much-needed validation. Her sto...
Feeling Out of Control? (Your questions answered)
Calmly Coping - July 03, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutesIn honor of the 200th episode of Calmly Coping, I recorded this episode to address YOUR questions. During this episode, I’ll be covering: How to deal with constantly replaying conversations in your head How other people can heighten our own anxiety How to manage high-functioning anxiety sym...
Mastering Crisis Response with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 28, 2024 20:03 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsParenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises. In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of...
EP. 286: Heather Florio: Transforming Women’s Health and Wellness
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHeather Florio's journey is one of resilience and growth. Her advice? Do overwhelming things one step at a time. Diagnosed with ADHD in high school and discovering she was autistic at age 41, Heather turned these traits into sources of strength and creativity. Growing up in a military family in...
Positive Affirmations for Perfectionism
Calmly Coping - June 26, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutesThis is a guided affirmations exercise for perfectionism to help you overcome your all-or-nothing ways of thinking if you struggle with a fear of failure, making mistakes, procrastinating, overthinking things, and being hard on yourself because of the desire for perfection in everything you do. ...
Nurturing Independence with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 22, 2024 04:28 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIndependence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways. Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support. Pro...
EP. 285: Laura Key: How Successful Women with ADHD Mask Their Struggles
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 19, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsStruggling with perfectionism? Feeling like there's always more to achieve? You're not alone! Join us as Laura Key, host of the ADHD AHA podcast, shares her journey from an anxiety disorder diagnosis to discovering her ADHD. She talks about the moments that led to her diagnosis, including a dis...
5 Tips to Stop Rushing Through Your Life (for high achievers)
Calmly Coping - June 19, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutesIf you find yourself perpetually rushing through your life from one task to the next, one event to the next, one milestone to the next, with a constant internal state of urgency and rushing, then this episode is for you. Maybe you look back on your day or on time with your loved ones and wonder:...
EP. 284: Unlocking Productivity: Alexis Haselberger's ADHD-Inspired Techniques
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsManaging time with an ADHD brain can be tough, but what if there were ways to make it easier? Join us as Alexis Haselberger shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s and how it changed her life for the better. She talked about practical strategies for coping with ADHD, tips for m...
Morning Routine to Reduce Anxiety & Overwhelm
Calmly Coping - June 12, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutesYour morning can set the tone for the rest of your day. And when you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed with life, it can be challenging to make time for a morning routine that helps you care for yourself and feel calm, productive, and present. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are my top...
EP. 283 Kris Jones: Simplifying Writing for ADHD Brains
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 05, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsCan creativity and chaos coexist to create brilliance? Let’s unlock the secrets to mastering storytelling and entrepreneurship with Kris Jones in this week’s episode of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Kris Jones is a pioneer in storytelling and entrepreneurship. She founded Red Door Stories in 20...
I Meditated 15 Minutes a Day for 30 Days: Here’s What Happened
Calmly Coping - June 05, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutesI have been meditating for the past 10 years on and off, and it is one of the things that has massively reduced my anxiety and improved my relationship with myself. But, for the past few months or so, I have fallen out of the habit of meditation. Because of that, I created a challenge for myself...
EP. 282: The Power of Persistence: Arielle Paul’s Story
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsTeachers once said, “She’ll never amount to anything academically,” but Arielle proved them wrong. This podcast episode celebrates the resilience and brilliance of women with ADHD, featuring Arielle Paul's remarkable journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and stra...
How to Deal with Difficult Coworkers
Calmly Coping - May 29, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutesHaving a difficult coworker can be challenging and interfere with your work satisfaction and possibly make it more difficult for you to get your own work done. We spend much of our time at work, therefore it can be powerful to know what to do when you have a difficult coworker, because sometimes...
Narcissism & Autism with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 25, 2024 00:31 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAutism is often confused with narcissism. Autistic traits are often misinterpreted as narcissistic. In this episode Jason delves into the complex relationship between autism and narcissism, highlighting the unique ways in which self-centeredness manifests in individuals on the autism spectrum. ...
EP. 281: True Crime: The Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell Story with Author, Lori Hellis
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 22, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDo you love true crime stories and want to see how ADHD plays a role in them? Then, this episode is for you! Lori Hellis is a former lawyer turned true crime author. Her journey from law to writing is driven by her restless mind's need for new challenges and constant stimulation. Lori's impres...
Transform From Overwhelmed to Calm and Happy
Calmly Coping - May 22, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutesIt’s possible to transform from feeling overwhelmed with work and never having time to relax or for your personal life (including hobbies, relationships, etc.) to feeling calmer from within and having more time and energy for the things and people you love most. And it doesn’t require quitting y...
EP. 280: Dr. Sharon Saline: The Stress-Anxiety-ADHD Nexus
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDid you know there's such a thing as productive anxiety and toxic anxiety? One can give you a boost, while the other can drag you down. Managing ADHD, anxiety, time management, and social expectations can be tricky, but they also open doors to self-discovery and growth. Dr. Saline, with over 30 ...
The Truth Behind Why You’re Overwhelmed
Calmly Coping - May 15, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutesAre you feeling inundated with to-do list tasks, responsibilities, and an incessantly busy schedule? It might feel like you never have time for yourself, and when you do have time, your mind is endlessly swirling with worries, overwhelming emotions, and more. It is possible to get a break from t...
EP. 279: From Anxious Ground to Blooming Minds: Kendall Platt's Mindful Gardening Revolution
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 08, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIs it possible that the vibrant energy of ADHD can harmonize beautifully with the serene practice of mindful gardening? Kendall Marie Platt, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 36, is living proof that it can. She shares how this diagnosis transformed her life, channeling her dynamic energy into the ...
How to Relax (Without Feeling Like You’re Dropping the Ball)
Calmly Coping - May 08, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutesWe’ve all been there: you know you need to relax and take a step back from work, but it’s so hard to actually put into practice. Your mind won’t stop racing with the tasks on your never-ending to-do list when you try to relax, and you worry about dropping the ball before you’ve even had the chan...
Time Blindness and It's Complexities with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 03, 2024 19:35 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe disabling effects of time blindness in neurodivergent individuals are often underestimated, overshadowed by more apparent symptoms. This common but often misunderstood trait in neurodivergent individuals, can have profound consequences on their daily lives and future prospects. Unlike mere f...
EP 278: Author Allison Larkin on 'The People We Keep' and Thriving with ADHD
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 01, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWhat makes us different can be the very thing that makes us shine. For writers with ADHD, navigating the creative process is both a challenge and a fascinating opportunity. Bestselling author Allison Larkin has turned the unique challenges of ADHD into the fertile ground from which her successfu...
Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Calmly Coping - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutesSTOP being so hard on yourself. I know that you think that being hard on yourself is helping you to get things done and is what you need to do in order to accomplish things. However, it's oftentimes the opposite of that. And even if you recognize that being hard on yourself isn't helping you, it...
Developmental Focus: Why It's Important with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - April 27, 2024 04:20 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you ever felt frustrated because you couldn't get your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to do something desirable or stop doing something undesirable? You've tried so many things and it's not working. Many parents and people working with young people get stuck in neg...
EP. 277: Linda Karanzalis: A Pioneer's Approach to Nonverbal Learning Disorder and ADHD
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - April 24, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsNonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) bring unique strengths and opportunities, showcasing the extraordinary capabilities and resilience of those who experience these conditions. In our latest podcast episode, Linda Karanzalis, a board-certified c...
How to Handle Anxiety When Managing Employees
Calmly Coping - April 24, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutesManaging employees can be both rewarding and difficult; it can be difficult to set expectations, manage team performance, and make tough decisions under pressure, all while managing your own workload and responsibilities. This can lead to heightened anxiety and stress as a leader. In today’s epi...
EP. 276: Embracing ADHD and Autism: The Mindful Misfit's Guide to Movement and Magic for Every Body
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - April 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsRecognizing the importance of self-care and body connection is crucial for those with ADHD, which is what makes Caitlin Doherty’s work with Mindful Movement for Misfits so significant. As a therapeutic yoga and movement practitioner, Caitlin not only offers guidance but also embodies the vibrant...
Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Calmly Coping - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutesFeeling like the fear of failure is constantly whispering in your ear, telling you you're not good enough or that you're bound to fail? This fear can lead to anxiety, procrastination, and a desire to push yourself too hard or self-sabotage when taking steps towards your goals. In today’s episode...
EP. 275: From Soft Bones to Solid Laughs with Comedian Ellie Hino
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - April 10, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsGet ready to crack up and nod in agreement as the hilarious Ellie Hino, a Minneapolis gem in the stand-up comedy realm, joins me, Tracy Otsuka, for this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. llie's candid recount of her diagnosis following the trials of motherhood, her journey through emotional r...
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