Episodes

ADHD and Burnout!!! I can not get enough of this topic, so I decided to have a candid conversation about it with my special guest Brendan Mahan, host of ADHD Essentials Podcast and ADHD Coach. “Is it the Fish or the Water? Is the fish sick because the fish is sick? or is the fish sick, Because it's swimming in a toxic ocean.” Brendan unpacks this concept so beautifully in this episode. (Yes we do get into politics in this talk) We covered various aspects of how those with ADHD might experience b...

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It was my absolute pleasure to have this candid, most genuine conversation with Dan Roth. He is so damn relatable and lays down some serious truth about job hunting and recruiting for professionals with ADHD. “I don't think that job seekers should be so desperate to take any job that they can. Now I understand that finances are. I am not saying that it is not difficult, but if we do a better job in our communication between the recruiter and the job seeker, then at the end of the day, you're g...

In this episode I speak with Tamara Rosier, Ph.D. about her new book, Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD. In Your Brain’s Not Broken, Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., founder of the ADHD Center in West Michigan, shares how those with ADHD can create new thinking habits, identify unhelpful thoughts and emotional patterns, and apply strategies to change them. “Seeing how the ADHD brain works differently from the neurotypical brain helps us understand, accept, ...

In this episode, Coach Cathy shares an update on the podcast and some personal reflections on her journey as a coach and mental health advocate. She also offers some tips and insights on how to stay motivated and focused on your goals. Segment 1: Podcast Update (0:43) Cathy gives listeners an update on the podcast and shares some exciting news about upcoming guests and topics. She also invites listeners to share their feedback and suggestions for future episodes. Segment 2: Personal Reflections ...

We’re back with another research review! In this episode, we cover the findings in a paper titled “Females with ADHD: An expert consensus statement taking a lifespan approach providing guidance for the identification and treatment of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in girls and women" Questions explored include: ADHD symptoms in girls/women - are they different? How might this affect rates of diagnosis? How might ADHD treatment differ for girls/women? Tune in to find out more. Detailed...

In this episode, I am delighted to be reviewing the book, "Taking Charge of Adult ADHD", - 2nd edition with author Russell Barkley, PhD. This is a must-have book for all adults with ADHD! and a must-listen conversation We talked about: - Latest research in ADHD - Medication and ADHD - what's on the horizon - Emotional dysregulation - How to move past the diagnosis and take charge of your ADHD and sooo much more. Be sure to order the 2nd edition of Taking Charge of Adult of ADHD Additional resour...

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education Faculty Member. We explored trauma and ADHD, somatic experiencing, and the importance of small cycles of completion (bonus interactive demo of somatic experiencing at the end 😏). Detailed show notes: In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Ergos Institute Faculty Member. We talked about: Trauma and ADHD - key characteristics, how it affects your neurophysiology, and re-regulation. The vagus nerve and i...

In today’s episode, we speak with Trey Vives, an entrepreneur in the jewellery and lifestyle industry. Among many topics, we talk about his encounters with suicidal thoughts and how faith saved him, why he views his diagnosis as getting a playbook to his brain, and self-sabotage in pursuit of success. Detailed show notes: In today’s episode, we speak with Trey Vives https://www.instagram.com/trey_dhd/ , an entrepreneur in the jewellery and lifestyle space https://www.instagram.com/1881g_/. We ta...

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a therapist and fellow ADHD coach Inger Shaye Colzie. Among other things, we talked about IngerShaye’s late-in-life diagnosis, how she went from pursuing law to cosmetology to therapy, and her advice for other black women with ADHD. Detailed show notes: In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a therapist and fellow ADHD coach Inger Shaye Colzie. Among other things, we talked about: IngerShaye’s late-in-life diagnosis - how...

In today’s episode, we’re deep-diving into a study exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity! Why might people with ADHD have a higher sense of justice? What does the evidence tell us? Tune in to find out. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In today’s episode we’re deep-diving into a study by The Kind Nature Behind the Unsocial Semblance: ADHD and Justice Sensitivity—A Pilot Study Thomas Schäfer , Thomas Kraneburg : exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity: The hypothesis: ...

In today’s episode, we talk about connection! How do you connect with yourself, the people around you, and your life? What are the impediments to achieving these connections? Why bother? We answer these questions and more. Detailed show notes: How to connect with yourself, and how you will feel and operate as a consequence. [2:31] Link to #71 Authenticity - Normalizing ADHD Questions for reflection - connecting with self (it’s worth pausing!) [4:14] Impediments to connecting with the people arou...

In today’s episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Zara, Dr. of Pharmacy. We talked about: Her late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD, barriers to diagnosis, and the effects of medication on her day-to-day [0:52] Life after diagnosis and medication [6:55] Zara’s go-to tools for focus, productivity, and calm. Understanding the dopaminergic effects of task completion and procrastination. [8:49] Zara’s thoughts on medication and ADHD - addiction, psychiatrist guidance, and medication tolerance [13:03...

In this episode, we explore the topic of confidence: What is confidence? Where does it actually come from? How growing up with ADHD might affect us subconsciously in our adulthood [1:31] The different levels of confidence and how it manifests in our behavior. Fear, competition, challenge avoidance, and our ability to see opportunities [5:59] One simple practice to build confidence - combating our tendency to not celebrate our successes [11:29] How is stress and confidence related to one another?...

Earlier this year I sat down with Michael Liss to hear his inspiring story of late in life diagnosis of ADHD at 50. There is so much compassion and raw honestly in his story. I encourage you to listen to the entire episode as I am sure many of you will relate to what he shares and will be inspired by how he has moved beyond his ADHD diagnosis. Join my Quantum Thinkers's Mastermind , managing ADHD does not have to be done all on your own. Lean into the support of our group.

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Copper - ADHD & Attention Coach, we bring the Coaches’ point of view on ADHD medication. At first, Jeff simply explains the scientific facts behind the chemical reactions of our bodies when taking ADHD medications and he clarifies the side effects as well. He stresses the importance of taking the right drug, the right dose at the right time. Jeff and I, later on, have some fruitful discussions about the impacts of taking ADHD drugs and the impacts of NOT taking...

In this episode, I share a few effective tools to use when it comes to creating dynamic conversations. Often Professionals with ADHD have many struggles with communication, especially when it comes to waiting for their turn to speak, oversharing, speaking with intense emotions and so on. I wanted this episode to serve as a mini masterclass in teaching a few tools I have learned along the way in my coaching journey.

In this episode, I cover the 6th discipline of Self-Mastery, Fearlessness. This topic is a mixed bag for me as there are times where my impulsivity became my best asset and pushed the fear down in order for me to do some big things. But other times fear did get in the way. In this episode, I share some of the ways we can move past fear and step into possibilities as I firmly believe we are wired to do hard things.

In this episode, I share the 5th discipline of self-mastery: Authenticity. My hope is that after you listen to this episode you walk away feeling empowered that your ADHD brain wiring is simply brain wiring, you are not less than, or broken, and that you don't have to keep up with anyone else. You are wired differently and that difference is not a deficit! and when it is nurtured and loved ... well, look out world cause you are about to make magic happen.

“When you own all parts of you life becomes much easier,” says Heather Ann Havenwood. I am delighted to share this inspiring, and candid conversation with you. My guest Heather Ann was diagnosed early in life, she shares her journey and strategies on how she leaned into her ADHD brain and has made it her best asset. Her energy is so contagious and inspiring and her stellar track record as an Entrepreneur is proof of how she has leaned into her strengths and her Neurodiversity is a testament tha...

In this episode, I am going back to the Self-Mastery Disciplines and sharing the 4th concept - Trusting the Process. If you want to review the first three pls listen to episodes 63 Awareness, 64 Acceptance, and Conscious Choice 67.

In this episode, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Ned Hallowell back on the show, this time we are talking about his new book ADHD 2.0. We do a deep dive into a couple of key areas in his book: Why he likes to change the name from ADHD to VAST (Variable Attention Stimulus Trait), he explains why we do not have a deficit of attention. How if we manage ADHD it can enhance our lives and can become your superpower. The main focus of this episode is Dr. Ned’s explanation of the regions of the brain...

We all know that when it comes to Relationships/Marriage it is a bumpy ride, now let’s make it even bumpier when one or both partners have ADHD. My guest Melissa Orlov, a relationship consultant, talks about the impacts of ADHD on Marriage. She covered some key topics such as: ADHD entrepreneurs working with non-ADHD partner, pressures that it creates, and some possible solutions How both partners can create opportunities that are win-win for both Common themes of ADHD traits that might be misun...

One thing I've learned about working with my ADHD clients, especially business owners and professionals is that they have the need/urge to do everything themselves and are very reluctant to ask for support. Even though they are truly gifted in so many ways and highly capable of taking on a lot, it does eventually catch up to them and that's one of the reasons they end up in my coaching practice. Deligation or Asking for support is not an automatic default mode since most of their lives they have...