The ADHD Skills Lab

Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.Curious about what's inside?Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategiesIf you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brainManaging waiting modeUsing visual aids to support your routinePLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!Research mentioned:Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep InertiaAvoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDconnect@unconventionalorganisation.com P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Delve into how ADHD impacts brain structure, migraines, and daily challenges. Explore the efficacy of telehealth during COVID and tailored mental health supports. Get tips on habit tracking apps, kid-friendly supports, and sensory needs like noise-cancelling headphones and weighted blankets. Discover sex differences in adults with ADHD and the connection between ADHD and migraines.

Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep. P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Join the podcast hosts as they dive into cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins, challenging traditional views on ADHD cognitive abilities. Explore the unexpected findings and limitations of the studies, highlighting the real-world implications for managing stress in individuals with ADHD.

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.Thanks for being here!Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energyThe role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day lifeHow slow growth leads to sustained rewards  P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Dive into the fascinating world of ADHD as the discussion explores the dual challenges of distraction and hyperfocus. Learn how machine learning is revolutionizing ADHD diagnostics, offering hope for earlier detection and tailored treatments. Personal stories from the ADHD Academy enrich the conversation, highlighting unique perspectives on coping strategies. Discover AI's potential to optimize treatment by predicting individual responses to medications, paving the way for more effective, personalized care.

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptanceADHD as a trait, rather than a disorderHyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspectsThanks for being here!~Sarah (Podcast Producer) P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Delving into motivation theory for individuals with ADHD, the podcast discusses setting achievable goals and the challenges of time blindness and working memory. They explore the shift from achievement to mastery goals, emphasizing mindfulness in goal-setting and overcoming self-criticism. The importance of internal motivation, achievable steps, and support for personal growth is highlighted.

We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation.So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos, with unfinished tasks piling up and revenue stuck, it's not you. It's your operating system. Click here to book an operational strategy session with Skye. 

Delve into the connection between ADHD and autism, exploring executive function deficits that challenge real-world functioning. Discover how ADHD manifests differently from childhood to adulthood, including the risks of symptom masking and its links to depression. The conversation also tackles the nuances of diagnosis and the importance of understanding the cognitive profiles of adults with ADHD. Plus, critical analysis of research methodologies emphasizes the need for ongoing exploration in this complex field.