Latest Highfunctioning Podcast Episodes
What to Do When You Feel Guilty Relaxing
Calmly Coping - July 19, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutesDo you ever find yourself struggling to relax without a sense of guilt that you should be doing more? In today's episode, we're diving into what you can do when you feel guilty relaxing. We'll unpack the reasons behind why this happens (especially in high-achievers) and I’ll share practical stra...
EP. 237: What Do I Do If I Really Hate My Job/Career with Shell Mendelson
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsADHDers tend to be good at a bunch of different things, but just because we're good at something doesn't necessarily mean it's the right career path for us. In fact, career counselor Shell Mendelson is here to ask us: forget about the things you’re good at, what are the skills you love using? ...
101. Motivation Challenges: The intersection of PDA, OCD, and Paralysis by Analysis with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - July 13, 2023 23:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode we explore what may appear as laziness or self-sabotage, but is actually a battle with three anxiety-induced barriers. These common barriers overwhelm and frustrate neurodivergent individuals, hindering their progress. Learn how mindful and intentional mentoring can guide them t...
EP. 236: The Golden Ticket All Kids Really Need with Irena Smith
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsApplying to college feels more like a grueling competition these days, with an acceptance into one of the top 20 schools being the ultimate prize. But when you “win” the competition, what are you actually winning? That’s a question author Irena Smith poses in her recent memoir, The Golden Ticket:...
100. What Matters Most with Jason and Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - July 07, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs we celebrate our 100th episode of this podcast, we reflect on our difficult parenting journey and compare what we used to think was most important to what we value now. Join us as we share what we've learned matters most. In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into the power of practi...
Bonus EP: ADHD Success Story with JULIANNE DECKER
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - July 07, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHey there! This is a bonus episode Resources: AOK: with the code PODCASTSASS Juliann Decker: Tracy Otsuka: Instagram: @tracyotsuka Send a Message: Name | Email Address | Your Message Hello, my brilliant friends! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Blends, my daily ten-minute audio mi...
6 Signs Your “Stress” Is Actually High-Functioning Anxiety
Calmly Coping - July 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutesHave you ever wondered if the stress you're feeling is more than just your typical everyday pressure? Well, in today's episode, we're diving deep into the signs that your 'stress' might actually be high-functioning anxiety. As someone who has experienced it firsthand, I know how easily anxiety c...
EP. 235: ADHD Life in a Nudist Colony with Award-Winning Documentarian Mandy Zelinka
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWhen Mandy Zelinka and I first crossed paths in a women's marketing mastermind group years ago, her vibrant energy and unmistakable talent made it clear she was headed for big things. However, nobody including Mandy could’ve predicted the eccentric places her creative ADHD brain would wind up tak...
99. Navigating Through Essential Developmental Experiences with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 30, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt’s tricky to navigate through essential developmental experiences–even more so with autistic or neurodivergent young people. You may even find that you’re sheltering them from those experiences. What if there was another way? A way in which you and your autistic young person experience less st...
Bonus EP: ADHD Success Story with TRINLEE CHODREN
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 30, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHey there! This is a bonus episode Resources: AOK: with the code PODCASTSASS Trinlee Chodren: Tracy Otsuka: Instagram: @tracyotsuka Send a Message: Name | Email Address | Your Message Hello, my brilliant friends! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Blends, my daily ten-minute audio mi...
Positive Affirmations for Overachievers (High-Functioning Anxiety)
Calmly Coping - June 28, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutesThis brand-new episode of Calmly Coping is all about positive affirmations for overachievers. If you struggle with difficulty relaxing, overthinking, and putting too much pressure on yourself, this one's for you. In this episode: We'll explore how repeating positive affirmations can rewir...
EP. 234: How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Start Anything with Laura Vig
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWhether it scares or excites us, artificial intelligence is here to stay. So instead of fighting it, what if we learned how to make it work for our ADHD brains? Unfortunately, even talking about AI is completely out of my wheelhouse, which is why I invited product designer Laura Vig onto the podc...
Bonus EP: ADHD Success Story with Haley Lin
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 23, 2023 23:28 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHey there! This is a bonus episode Resources: AOK: or with the code PODCASTSASS Haley Lin: Instagram @7am.hlz Tracy Otsuka: Instagram: @tracyotsuka Send a Message: Name | Email Address | Your Message Hello, my brilliant friends! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Blends, my daily ...
98. How to Manage Neurodivergent Emotional Dysregulation with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 23, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEven with the best of intentions neurodivergent individuals can become emotionally dysregulated. It is a common experience among these young people and it is often misunderstood or overlooked by those around them. Through personal stories we aim to give you the tools to better support your young...
How To Cope With High-Functioning Anxiety: Replay
Calmly Coping - June 21, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutesHigh-functioning anxiety: when you appear high-achieving, calm, successful, organized, and put-together on the outside… But on the inside, you are struggling with anxiety, fear, self-doubt, insecurity, people-pleasing, overthinking, and overworking. In this classic replay episode of the podcas...
EP. 233: The Overlap of ADHD and Autism with Andonette Wilkinson
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIf you connect with some of the ADHD traits but have never really felt like the label fits you perfectly, you might relate to my guest this episode, Andi Wilkinson, who has both ADHD and autism and describes the combination as “having internal opposite personalities that are constantly fighting w...
97. Decoding Behaviors: Understanding Your Young Adult's Developmental Stage with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 16, 2023 22:55 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIs there a better way to view your child’s development and behavior rather than by age? Do you find yourself getting derailed by your expectations of their behavior and developmental stage? In this episode we explore a supportive lens that facilitates a more positive frame of mind for the expect...
5 Steps To Cope With Feeling OVERWHELMED: Replay
Calmly Coping - June 14, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutesWhen you’re overwhelmed, it can make it difficult to focus, get things done, think properly, and get motivated. If you struggle with feeling overwhelmed with tasks, responsibilities, thoughts, and emotions, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode, you will learn: My 5-...
EP. 232: You Can Change Your Brain and So Can Your Child with Neuroeducation Expert Barbara Arrowsmith-Young
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsI don't think I've broken my rule yet that all guests must be women who are either diagnosed or have a child who is diagnosed with ADHD, but I think that what our guest is going to talk about in this episode warrants me breaking my rule. Besides, as I told her during our interview, she has a lot ...
96. Prioritizing Relationships Over Behaviors with Jason
Autism & Neurodiversity - June 09, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe’re all doing our best to raise happy and successful children. Even with the best of intentions, things can go in the opposite direction of what we intended. In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about a negative experience he had while parenting his son and the important lesson in it...
How To Deal With The Pressures Of Hustle Culture As An Entrepreneur
Calmly Coping - June 07, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutesThis is a quick tip from a previous Q&A podcast episode where I address the question: How can you be okay with balance in a hustle culture world especially as an entrepreneur? Let me know what you think of these quick tip episodes! Leave a comment on YouTube, Spotify, or send me an email a...
EP. 231: Inattentive ADHD with Cynthia Hammer
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsAuthor Cynthia Hammer’s journey with inattentive ADHD first began when she received her diagnosis at the age of 49, a pivotal moment that sparked her passion for advocacy and education. She founded the non-profit ADD Resources, which aimed to educate adults about ADHD and grew to become a thrivin...
95. How to Effectively Homeschool Neurodivergent Children with Shannon Biancamano
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 31, 2023 16:23 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you ever thought about homeschooling your neurodivergent child only to be derailed by your own thoughts of inadequacy? With our guest, Shannon Biancamano, we discuss how homeschool can be a real possibility. She shares her experience and insights into how she successfully does just that wit...
5 Mistakes That Prevent You From Relaxing: Replay
Calmly Coping - May 31, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutesWhy you always need to be busy. Do you struggle with finding time to relax? Actually disconnecting from work, responsibilities, stress, and truly enjoying your life? When you have too much on your plate, or you put too much pressure on yourself, and you struggle with anxiety and overthinki...
EP. 230: Why ADHD is a Feminist Issue
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 31, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsThanks to fearmongering and misinformation, being a feminist nowadays comes with all kinds of political baggage that leaves many running away from this label. But put quite simply, a feminist includes anyone who supports equal rights for women. So if you believe that you or the women in your life...
94. Emotion Regulation Skill Development with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 27, 2023 00:20 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsEmotional regulation is more than just maintaining a state of calmness. It requires an awareness of self and the ability to connect with others we trust. Another part of emotional regulation is being able to sit in our negative emotions, which are a normal part of the human experience. If w...
EP. 229: A Strength-Focused Approach to Relationships with Psychotherapist, Anita Robertson, LCSW
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIf you’ve ever wished for a compass to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD relationships, look no further than psychotherapist Anita Robertson and her book, ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD. Anita’s book, is built around what she calls the five pillars. The...
I have an announcement…
Calmly Coping - May 17, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutesWhere I share an announcement about the podcast and how you might be able to learn from my experience! ++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++ **TAKE...
EP. 228: Raising a Spirited ADHD Child with Pulitzer-prize Winning Investigative Reporter and Author, Katherine Ellison
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka - May 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsRaising a strong-willed ADHD child when you have ADHD yourself is a specific challenge that connects so many of us, including my guest this episode, author Katherine Ellison. Too often as parents we can find ourselves in power struggles over things that ultimately don’t matter and only serve to d...
93. Co-regulation Why it Matters When You Parent or Work with Autistic & Neurodivergent Young People with Debbie
Autism & Neurodiversity - May 12, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsOur role in co-regulation can have a significant impact on an autistic or neurodivergent's ability to develop self-regulation skills. Multiple studies suggest this impacts every area of their life and well-being. Are the approaches you're taking offering co-regulation or co-escalation? Thi...
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