Episodes

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Feb. 27, 2020

Feel the fear and do it anyway! | Guest: Tracy Otsuka

This is one jam-packed episode with the one and only, Tracy Otsuka host & producer of "ADHD for Smart Ass Women" podcast. She shares with me her journey from being a Lawyer to a successful business owner, Realtor, proud mama of two and much more. Most of her life she accomplished so much without even knowing she had ADHD until she was diagnosed late in life. She shares tips on focusing on your strength, self-care, power of intuition and much more. She is one driven woman ready to change the stig...
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Feb. 20, 2020

Benefits of ”Mindful-Tasking” instead of Multitasking

In this episode, I share a recent personal experience on how multitasking caused me a major personal/professional embracement. It was a great reminder for me to be so mindful of my tasks throughout the day, and ensure I am only doing one task at a time from beginning to the end so that I avoid making errors that not only will cause a personal disappointment but also high jack my brain into a state of stress and anxiety.
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Feb. 13, 2020

Heal your Gut, Optimize your Brain | Guest: Jodie Campbell

In this episode, I talk with Jodie Campbell, Nutrition + Digestive Health Coach about the importance of understanding how your Gut can have a direct impact on the brain. Did you know that your gut is considered your second brain? We go deep into this conversation, Jodie believes that it all starts with the Gut. It is one thing to pay attention to our brain but have you considered all the factors that influence it? I invite you to this very informative talk with Coach Jodie. About Coach Jodie Cam...
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Feb. 6, 2020

How to transition to your dream career | Guest: Betty Kempa

Most adults with ADHD have experienced the impact of their brain at work. Some have lost jobs, impulsively resigned or never really landed the best fitting career. In this episode, I talk with Certified Career Coach, Betty Kempa where she shares her five-steps approach in transitioning to your dream job. Her insight and systematic approach really resonated with me. Especially for those of us with ADHD, we tend to act on impulse when we are losing interest in our current career and end up making ...
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Jan. 31, 2020

Best strategies for ADHD shared by ADHD Coaches Panel

In this episode I took a different approach and hosted an ADHD Coaches Panel where we discussed: The reoccurring ADHD challenge that they see in their clients The one ADHD issue that they are working through now One useful tip that you can implement right away to manage your ADHD In talking to both Brooke and Kristen you can hear their dedication, passion and most of all they speak from their heart. They experience ADHD first hand and also continue to not only work on themselves but dedicate the...
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Jan. 20, 2020

The 4 Stages to move through your Adult ADHD Diagnosis

In this episode, I talk about the 4 stages that we go through once we realize we have ADHD. These 4 stages are there for a reason to help us ease into our next phase of transformation. Be it moving past a diagnosis, changing jobs, end a relationship, or starting a new business. Stage one - Being a victim to the change Stage two - Healing the wounds Stage three - Making a game plan Stage four - Playing the game Book a complimentary session with me at readysetchoose.com to explore how to move past...
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Jan. 7, 2020

How to break the pattern of recurring overwhelm so you can move forward

In this episode, I share my personal insight on how I broke through a recurring overwhelm that takes over when actually things are going smooth in my life and out of nowhere I feel stuck and not able to move forward. I share how my mentor/coach David Giwerc, Founder of ADD Coach Acadamy helped me figure out my pattern and how to break it. This has been by far the most profound lesson on how my ADHD brain can high jack me. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @proudlyadhd_coachcathy for tools, ...
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Dec. 18, 2019

ADHD & Self Awareness of your own capabilities | Guest: @ADHDCoach_

In this special episode my guest @ADHDCoach_ Talks about his journey with ADHD, he was an Elite Athlete for many years and now coaches elite athletes of the future. He taps into his creative side with modeling and acting. In this episode, he talks about his challenges, how he has overcome them by trusting his intuition, towards the end of the talk he shares his message to all of us on how to lean into our ADHD brain, speak up for yourself and don't let anyone limit you. You can follow him on Ins...
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Dec. 5, 2019

Unlocking Your Unlimited Potential with ADHD

I have been wanting to record this episode for many months and today I was so inspired to finally share this with you. You may want to relisten to this episode a few times as I share a lot in it. Discover the hidden patterns keeping you from achieving a great business or your highest potential at work Learn how to shift from feelings of frustration, Anxious, Stress and be in a place of Joy, Creativity, and Compassion so that you can have days of ease and flow. Recognize how to tap into your unli...
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Nov. 29, 2019

How to find renewed motivation and fulfillment in your job

Most of us with an ADHD Brain have a very hard time dealing with Boredom, especially at work and running a business. Boredom can slow us down in doing bigger things or on the flip side it can lead to making impulsive decisions that impact the future of our career. Ie. Impulsive resignation cause you got bored from you current job. Or starting a new business, cause the current one is Boring. In this episode I talk about why it happens and how you can tackle boredom so that you can always be in a ...
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Nov. 21, 2019

4 Blocks to get in the way of being your best self for Adults with ADHD

It is not a secret that what holds us back from being our best self is the internal conversation that we have with ourselves. One way to gain Self-confidence is to become fully aware of your thoughts and their impact on your life. Here is a breakdown in 4 categories and how to coach yourself out of these blocks. I go into details in this episode, here is a summary: Can you relate to these thoughts? I am not good enough to ask for that promotion. Others are more qualified than me! My brain won't ...
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Nov. 14, 2019

How to manage ADHD & your emotion in tough situations

When we let go of the outcome and focus on the present we can manage our emotions in difficult times. In this episode, I talk about how I learned the art of the Pause and why I was not doing it effectively before.
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Nov. 6, 2019

Successfully Juggling multiple businesses with an ADHD Brain | Guest: Francesca Anastasi

In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Francesca about her late in life diagnosis of ADHD and her key to staying focused while managing multiple businesses and projects. Since she is one busy lady I connected with her via zoom, so pls excuse any background sound that you hear. If I aimed for perfection for every episode I probably would not be doing these weekly. So in advance, I thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. There are some golden nuggets that she shares on ...
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Oct. 31, 2019

ADHD and Time Management: Take Control of Their Day

Managing time is a major thing for those of us with ADHD. The struggle is real but it doesn't have to be a struggle. During this podcast, I share tips, stories and few simple ways on how to think about time, feel about time and actions that come out of a new perspective with time. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @proudlyadhd_coachcathy or follow me on Linkedin at Cathy Rashidian
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Oct. 24, 2019

My late in life ADHD diagnosis set me free

In this episode, I share my thoughts and emotions around my late in life diagnosis. I have come to be friends with my ADHD brain since my diagnosis and I fully believe each of us has a new beginning, accepting and moving forward is key to thriving with your ADHD Brain. In times of transition, it is critical to get realigned with our values, when you live by your values you live with purpose and can ease into life transitions. Grab the values assessment worksheet from my website www.readysetchoos...
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Oct. 17, 2019

ADHD and Nutrition: How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Make a Difference

In this episode, I have a special guest. Pier B, Homeopath, and Wellness Coach (pierab.com). We cover holistic nutrition to optimize our brain to function at our best. She is a wealth of knowledge and a firm believer that the body, mind, and spirit need to be treated together. This episode is a must listen to.
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Oct. 8, 2019

Six Factors that can make or break your Managing your ADHD

As you move through your day, your life, and making decisions, there are so many factors that affect how you show up and especially your ADHD brain is impacted. During this podcast I review the 6 influencers that you might want to pay attention to and adjust to gain momentum, make better decisions, have a positive day and essentially be at your best self. Paying attention to these influencers is simple, by making a tiny adjustment to each you could gain so much momentum and focus on your strengt...