Kourosh Dini

Dr. Kourosh Dini, a clinical psychiatrist and productivity expert behind the Waves of Focus program, shares insights on managing attention in a distracting world. He highlights how personal hobbies can enhance mental well-being and emphasizes the joy of writing with pen and paper. Discussion of ADHD reveals strategies like anchoring for improved focus. Dini advocates for dedicated productivity blocks and explores the psychological aspects of habit formation. Listeners are encouraged to seek resources that foster concentration and actionable inspiration.

Kourosh Dini, an expert in focus and productivity, discusses the complexities of a wandering mind. He explores how this mindset can be a double-edged sword—offering creativity but challenging traditional task management. Kourosh highlights the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness, suggesting practical strategies to balance productivity and mental well-being. He advocates for a shift in productivity, emphasizing joy in work and the need for a nurturing environment. Listeners will gain insights into enhancing creativity while managing distractions.

Kourosh Dini returns to share his latest OmniFocus insights. He emphasizes guided play for work and shifting to a visit-based approach. Advice for wandering minds and optimizing task management systems for better workflow.

"Without time, you don't have attention; without attention, you don't have time.”This week on the show, we're exploring the artifice of bureaucracy and administrative structures of traditional work, and how it can be difficult to navigate with an ADHD brain, and we have the perfect guest to help us do it. Dr. Kourosh Dini is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author, and musician, and most recently, he created the Waves of Focus course and community for those struggling with ADHD and other "wandering minds.”Along the way, we look at the social and administrative contracts at work, and how to positively adapt our behavior toward managers and other authority figures while dealing with anxiety, fear, and RSD. We discuss Dr. Dini's concept of the wandering mind, how it applies across domains, and the struggle of “holding it all together” for the world while deeply struggling internally. Finally, we explore the idea of “hiding” ADHD at work for those trying to find a place to fit in.If you relate to any of this, you owe it to yourself to listen to this show and check out the robust catalog of Dr. Dini's fantastic contributions to the world of productivity with kindness. (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (01:12) - Support the Show! (03:27) - Introducing Kourosh Dini, MD (04:19) - The Wandering Mind (08:10) - What if we're out of sync? (14:33) - Adjusting to Artificial Structure (15:22) - The Visit (18:53) - Hyperfocus and Flow (23:47) - Moving to Practice from Pattern Recognition (27:57) - Risks and Stress Testing (34:41) - The Edge of Action (36:41) - Hiding ADHD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kourosh Dini, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, musician and creator of Waves of Focus, shares his approach to helping wandering ADHD minds find sustainable attention. He discusses why pausing clarifies emotions, how a one-breath “visit” rebuilds agency, and replacing urgency with play, interest, novelty and connection. Practical ideas for teens, adults, and overwhelmed minds are highlighted in short, actionable segments.