The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

Cognitive flexibility is an ability to adapt to new, changing, or unplanned events or to switch from one way of thinking to another. This skill is essential for learning and problem solving and it can also be impacted with ADHD.  Listen to this week's episode to learn tips for building cognitive flexibility and how we can apply this to our daily lives!

Failure is a part of life and it's an inevitable part of growth. But how can we fail better? If failure is inevitable, how can we get the most out of it? Today we'll discuss ways we can use these unpleasant outcomes to benefit us and those around us. Tune in today for a refreshing look at failure!Questions?  Please Reach Out! : https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/Clarity Coaching's Free Resources Page:https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/general-5

Black and White/ All or Nothing Thinking is a common cognitive distortion and something that many people struggle with.  This thinking pattern can be particularly detrimental for people with ADHD because it can impact our motivation and limits our ability to problem solve. Join us today as we discuss how all or nothing thinking harms us and what we can do instead!Learn more about my group coaching program, Embrace Your Brain here: Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Questions? Ideas for podcast episodes?Contact | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)

Today we have special guest Michael Mc Leod. Michael is an executive function expert and speech language pathologist. He discusses how strengthening our internal language (which includes both visual imagery and self talk) can help build essential executive functioning skills. He offers  practical tips that we can use to improve our internal language and executive functioning skills throughout the lifespan.Ways to reach Michael and Grow NOW Therapy:Instagram: @grownowadhdWebsite: GrowNOWTherapy.com Facebook: GrowNOW ADHDEmail: Mike@GrowNOWTherapy.comBooks Mentioned in Podcast:Declarative Language Handbook (by Linda Murphy)

ADHD’s impact is not limited to work and school; unsupported ADHD can have a very real impact on relationships and intimacy. Join us for this week's episode of ADHD Crash Course as we chat with sex therapist Ollie Maggi about how ADHD impacts relationships and learn tips for how to offset that impact inside AND outside of the bedroom!Want to reach Ollie? Her website is: https://www.cointimacycoaching.com/ and her IG handle is: @https://www.instagram.com/cointimacycoaching/

Parenting a child with ADHD can be a challenge, but for parents who have ADHD, those challenges double. Supporting our kids' executive functioning skills and emotional regulation can be particularly difficult when we have our own struggles in these areas!Today's episode offers 8 tips for parents as they navigate the complicated reality of parenting kids with ADHD as an ADHD parent.Learn more about my group coaching program, Embrace Your Brain here: Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Questions? Ideas for podcast episodes?Contact | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)

When we're overwhelmed, we may be advised to delegate tasks to others. Being able to ask for help is impoortant when we're managing our energy, but many of us struggle with the executive functioning skills we need to do this!Skills like  judging time, prioritizing, planning, sequencing, and organizing are needed when we break down tasks (or lists of tasks) and delegate to others. Today we'll explore how some ADHD traits can complicate our ability to delegate and learn what we can do to help!Sensory Strategies Live Webinar:Free Live Webinar | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Embrace Your Brain Group Coaching Program: #2 Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)

Dr. Carissa Cascio, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, specializes in sensory differences related to developmental disabilities. She delves into the fascinating world of interoception, our body's hidden sense, and its crucial role in emotional regulation. The conversation touches on the challenges of recognizing internal bodily signals, particularly in neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Cascio also discusses mindful practices to enhance interoceptive awareness, helping manage emotions more effectively, particularly in anxiety-inducing situations.

After a diagnosis of ADHD, we often have more questions: what's next? Do I need a counselor? What about medication? Would a coach be helpful? Are there accomodations I need to explore for school or work?It can be overwhelming trying to find answers to all of these questions and most of us will benefit from a team of professionals who can support us on our ADHD journey. Who do you need on your team? What support can each of these team members offer you?Today I chat with Caitlin  O’Brient Bauer, an ADHD coach and fellow ADHD brain.  We'll hear about her own ADHD journey and how she was eventually able to design her own ADHD support team and how this has impacted her life. She'll share what worked for her (as well as what didn't work) and offer some suggestions on how to build your own ADHD support team.Related links:Caitlin O'Brient Bauer is a certified ADHD & Life Coach and the founder of SF ADHD Coach. She's based in San Francisco, CA and meets with her clients virtually. You can find her online at www.sfadhdcoach.com.If you want more information on rejection sensitive dysphoria, you can access Caitlin's helpful resources handout here.ACO  - ADHD Coach Directory:https://acoo.memberclicks.net/directory-of-coachesCHADD - Professional Directory:https://chadd.org/professional-directory/PAAC - ADHD Coach Directory:https://paaccoaches.org/find-a-coach/​ADDA - Adult ADHD Virtual Support Groups:https://add.org/adhd-support-groups/

Today we’re discussing ADHD and relationships. We’ll take a look at the work of Drs.  John and Julie Gottman and those in realtionships make what they refer to as “bids for connection” in order to communicate and connect with each other.These gestures that we use to signal our need for attention and connection and they can be verbal or nonverbal, overt or relatively subtle.We may readily respond to some, but miss others entirely (and miss the chance for connection as well) We’ll also explore some common ADHD traits and how these can impact  giving/ receiving bids in our relationships.