Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- Getting the accommodations you need for your ADHD at work can be a tricky process. When it comes to navigating these waters, you’re your own best advocate. So, it’s important to learn the resources you have working for you, and the forces that can complicate your experience on the job. This week on the show, we’re talking about the Americans with Disabilities Act and what you need to know to make use of it, plus strategies for making the best of your work experience with ADHD using the resources you have at your disposal already!Links & NotesOfficial DOJ-ADA Website (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (02:53) - Support The Show! (04:43) - Hearts for ADHD (06:54) - Women's ADHD Palooza is coming! (08:00) - Accommodations at Work: The ADA (13:26) - Who decides if your ADHD is a disability? (19:54) - Do you tell or not? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- We’ve already talked about how you’re going about managing the emotions that come with the job hunt in the last two episodes with Dr. Doug. This week, we’re moving into the direct experience of the job hunt. You may not know this, but our own Nikki Kinzer has an extensive background in human resources and has interviewed more people than she can remember. So this week on the show, she’s going to be sharing some of the strategies she wishes more interviewees would have followed, and how your ADHD can impact you along the way!Here are some sample questions you might ask during your own interview (for reference from this episode): What do you think are the most important skills for someone to have in this position? (does it match?)What does a typical day look like for this position? (does that sound good?)How might the day vary from day to day?How many people would I be working with and how do I work with them?Who do I report to you? What are they like? (if applicable)What does the workload look like over the course of the year? Are there some seasons that are busier than others? Why, and how does the company adjust when work is heavy/light?Why is this position open?How would you explain the work culture here?Why do you like working here?What are the next steps, will I hear back and when?Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!The Theme System Journal (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (01:46) - Support the Show (03:02) - Happy Birthday @DiscordMom! (03:29) - Women's ADHD Palooza is Coming! (04:11) - Planner Shame (07:44) - Interviewing (13:02) - Researching for the Interview (14:37) - Practice Interviewing (21:02) - First Impressions (24:49) - In the Interview (27:28) - When ADHD makes your mouth a motorboat (31:13) - Asking your own questions (37:05) - Follow-up (39:53) - Bonus Tip #1: Interviewing Online (42:50) - The Resume (44:24) - Network Relationships ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- We started the conversation last week with our guest, Dr. Doug Herr, with the assumption that you’re not working by some level of choice. But what if you’ve been fired, or your contract hasn’t been renewed, or you’re feeling trapped by evaluations that seem to be targeting your ADHD? This week, Dr. Doug is back to talk about managing the emotional blocks of the job hunt when the circumstances aren’t so rosy. Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!Change Time Is Now — Dr. Doug Herr (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (02:10) - Support the show! Patreon.com/theadhdpodcast (03:23) - The darker side of the job hunt (06:43) - Medication (08:43) - Anyone can get fired. (12:49) - The reason you're not working is more complex than you think (15:27) - Welcome to the club of ADHD — No one is perfect (17:56) - Finding the right role models (20:38) - Acceptance (24:38) - Attitude (27:52) - Energy Regulation (31:16) - Is there a mourning period in the job hunt? (35:45) - Interviewing future employers ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- We’re kicking off our series on ADHD at work with an exploration of the emotional side of ADHD as you embark on the job hunt. If you’re in the middle of a search yourself, you know those feelings — rejection sensitivity rears its head and suddenly you lose track of who you are, the diversity of your experiences, and what you have to offer. Dr. Doug Herr joins us today to shepherd us through this conversation. His unique approach to coaching individuals toward a more satisfactory career horizon, plus his experience as a psychotherapist living with ADHD, makes him the perfect guest this week. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know Dr. Doug this week and next as we embark on the emotional side of the job hunt!Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!Change Time Is Now — Dr. Doug Herr (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (02:04) - Support the Show — Patreon.com/TheADHDPodcast (03:21) - Dr. Doug's Career (12:48) - Finding a job in alignment with who you are — The Job Survival Machine (16:48) - The Stockdale Paradox (19:24) - Change is no longer an assumed negative (22:18) - Habituating positive language (25:30) - The value of a coach (28:31) - The internal malpractice of negative future talk — being willing to not know (33:51) - Embracing the unknown toward new career fields (38:42) - Getting the most out of a therapist or coach relationship ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- We’re not big fans of “resolutions” around these parts. Living with ADHD, the stereotypical resolution is a recipe for frustration that doesn’t address the heart of the New Year energy: driving a change in your behavior over the long term to change something meaningful in your life. This week on the show we’re talking all about building realistic and attainable goals for the new year. After a quick review of SMART goal setting, we dive in deep on crafting goals that lead to sustainable change, rewarding transformation rather than one-off success. Join us… and bring a pencil: It’s time to create some change in your life! (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (01:18) - Learning to take a vacation (03:27) - Introducing the Workplace Series (05:02) - Support the Show, Join the Community (06:47) - Setting Goals: This is not a discussion about "resolutions" (09:48) - A brief side-story about the economics of today's gyms — Smoothie Goals (12:27) - Reviewing SMART Goals (14:42) - Attainability — Habits versus Goals ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- It’s been an amazing year around these parts. Our community is growing and we’re all the better for it. This week on the show, we’re looking back a bit with some reflections on highlights from the last year, and taking a set of questions submitted by YOU that you said you’d like to hear more about. From RSD to the ADHD job hunt to the best fidgets, we’ve got it all this week!This is the last show of 2019 as we take a little time off over the holidays and do our planning for 2020. We’ll be kicking off the January session with a series on ADHD in the workplace so, for those of you who submitted work-related questions for this Q&A episode, don’t worry! We got you… we’ll see you in January. Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!Register for ADHD Accountability Group CoachingThe ADHD Podcast Merchandise!Happy Hands ToysSpikey Magnetic BallsTherapy ShoppePick Apart CorkFreshly (00:00) - This is The ADHD Podcast (01:54) - New Year Schedule Housekeeping (03:37) - Support the Show! Join the community at Patreon.com/TheADHDPodcast (04:26) - ADHD Group Coaching! (06:11) - 2019 Reflections (13:42) - Q1: How do I handle criticisms of my ADHD symptoms? (19:28) - Q2: How do you mealplan for 1? (27:02) - Q3: Do you recommend any job strategies that are ADHD-friendly? (35:37) - Q4: Follow-up on RSD? (40:53) - Q5: Let's talk about fidgeting ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- Looking for a little game night fun for friends and family? You've come to the right place. This week on the show, we're talking all about games that may — or may not — improve the ADHD (research is thin!). But they're a lot of fun and might just help you build some new connections for the cold winter nights ahead!Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!LumosityLumosity to Pay $2 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Advertising Charges for Its “Brain Training” ProgramBrainHQPeak - Brain TrainingAn online investigation of the relationship between the frequency of word puzzle use and cognitive function in a large sample of older adults from the International Journal of Geriatric PsychiatryEfficacy of chess training for the treatment of ADHD: A prospective open label study in Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud MentalNew York Times Crossword Gift SubscriptionPandemicFlashpoint Fire RescueZombicideStop ThiefMentalBlocksShadowBlocks (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast! (01:27) - Nikki's Big Day (12:04) - Join the ADHD Community! (13:45) - Listener Question: How do you find your hobbies? (20:18) - Let's talk about games... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- Nikki’s back from the Annual 31st International Conference on ADHD and she has lessons to share! This week on the show we’re talking about motivation and ADHD, lessons from the author of The Explosive Child, and ADHD and girls and women, each of which served to enlighten and shape the way we do our work here at Take Control ADHD and The ADHD Podcast. Links & NotesJoin 2020 Accountability Coaching — Enrollment Open Now!Check out some ADHD Podcast Merch!Annual 31st International Conference on ADHD (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast! (01:42) - Support The Show! (07:24) - Big Acronyms Mean Big Lessons! (BAMBL) (12:10) - ADHD and Motivation (24:54) - Dr. Ross Green — The Explosive Child (33:17) - ADHD Girls & Women (35:26) - #RAF (Resting Attention Face) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- Caroline Maguire is back! Caroline is an ADHD coach, author, teacher, and speaker with a special focus in social skills supporting kids — and parents of kids — with ADHD. Her book is OUT NOW, Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive and we’re thrilled she’s back to talk to us about social success today… Caroline Maguire welcome back to The ADHD Podcast!!And make sure to check out the new merch in our TeePublic store including the Squirrel-Squirrel-Squirrel-Squirrel Podcast gear!!Links & NotesThank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive by Caroline MaguireLearn more about Caroline MaguireCaroline Maguire on Facebook (00:26) - The Squirrel-Squirrel-Squirrel-Squirrel Podcast Merch! (01:55) - Support The ADHD Podcast (03:15) - Caroline Maguire is Back! (06:56) - A quick review of the book (09:00) - A review of the seven things (13:22) - Knowing what to do versus doing what you know (20:07) - Becoming a "social spy" (22:50) - Emotional Regulation (25:54) - Anxiety and social cues (26:35) - What is a "Social Problem"? (39:03) - Find "Why Will No One Play With Me?" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab the Declutter Guide ... FREE! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/adhd-declutter and get a head start on your toughest spaces today!--- Back in the late 1970s, two researchers developed a model for evaluating those suffering through addiction in their journey toward health. The Transtheoretical Model, or more colloquially, Prochaska’s Stages of Change, went on to help social workers and therapists treat those suffering with transformational diagnoses for decades. As it turns out, the Stages of Change model works pretty well for us, too, as we think about our relationship to ADHD. This week on the show, Nikki introduces the Stages of Change with an eye on ADHD, and how you can use it to train yourself to better adapt to the world around you.Links & NotesChanging for Good: A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward by James Prochaska (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (04:04) - Support the Show - Become a Patron! (05:11) - The Steps to Change (10:59) - The Five Stages (11:30) - Stage 1: Precontemplation (13:10) - Stage 2: Contemplation (16:45) - Stage 3: Preparation (20:31) - Stage 4: Action (24:25) - Relapse (27:55) - Pay Yourself First (33:55) - Stage 5: Maintenance ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★