Shiny Objects & Smart Machines: AI’s Role in ADHD Productivity Part I
Artificial intelligence is everywhere—shaping how we work, think, and even how we manage our ADHD. But is AI a game-changing cognitive assistant or just another digital white whale primed to swallow our focus whole?
Caroline Maguire Helps Us Make Friends
Making friends as a kid felt effortless—one shared lunch, one game of tag, and suddenly, you had a best friend. But as adults, friendship is more complicated, especially for those with ADHD, where forgetfulness, time blindness, and social missteps can make connection feel just out of reach. Caroline Maguire understands this better than anyone and she’s back this week to help.
The Paradox of ADHD Impulsivity: Both Gift and Liability in Our Most Intimate Relationships with Melissa Orlov
What if the very quality that makes those early, intoxicating moments of romance so vibrant—the spontaneous weekend getaway, the surprise bouquet of flowers—later becomes the source of relationship friction? The human brain, particularly one wired with ADHD, contains multitudes of contradictions, and nowhere is this more evident than in how impulsivity shapes our intimate partnerships.
Love, Attention, and the Invisible Chasm of ADHD with Jonathan Hassall
This week on The ADHD Podcast, we embark on a three-part exploration into ADHD and relationships. Our guide this first week: Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach who has spent years decoding the paradoxes that arise when ADHD meets the relentless machinery of relationships.
How ADHD Shapes Our Connections: A Primer on Love, Friendship, and Communication
How does ADHD shape the way we connect with others? This week, we explore the challenges—and surprising strengths—ADHD brings to all kinds of relationships, targeting considerations that can help foster deeper connections in love, family, work, and friendship.
The Hidden Storm of ADHD: Emotional Dysregulation & RSD
Emotional dysregulation is one of ADHD’s most disruptive and misunderstood challenges, causing intense emotional reactions that can derail relationships, productivity, and self-esteem. This week, Nikki and Pete explore the science behind these emotional storms and share practical strategies to regain balance and resilience.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Why ADHD Turns Choices Into Mazes
Why is making a decision sometimes the hardest thing in the world? For those with ADHD, the labyrinth of choices can feel impossibly complex. Each twist and turn demands attention and energy—resources that are already stretched thin. This week Nikki and Pete peel back the layers of decision-making through the ADHD lens, unraveling why such a seemingly simple act can feel like scaling a mountain.
Shifting Gears: ADHD-Powered Problem Solving
What happens when life throws you off course? The meeting runs late, the pipes freeze, or the day crumbles before it even begins. For most people, problem-solving is instinctive. For those with ADHD, however, it’s a far more complex process—one filled with creativity, frustration, and unpredictability.
Anthony's Way—The Road to Kindness with Tony and Cassi Bellezza
Tony and Cassi Bellezza founded Anthony’s Way—The Road to Kindness to honor their son Anthony, who lived with ADHD and inspired others through his compassion. The organization helps children and teens with ADHD thrive by providing resources, mentorship, and understanding. For the Bellezzas, Anthony’s legacy is a reminder that ADHD isn’t a limitation—it’s a different path, best navigated with kindness.
The Language of Limitation
Do words like "just" and "only" secretly sabotage your success? Join us this week on The ADHD Podcast as we explore the sneaky power of language and reveal how to break free from the "Language of Limitation."
Celebrating What We Do
Living with ADHD takes courage, adaptability, and resilience. But ADHDers rarely give themselves credit for what they do accomplish. This episode is a rallying cry to celebrate just that—everything you’ve already done, no matter how small it seems.
Break out of the ADHD Try-Hard Trap
Are you trapped in a cycle of trying too hard and burning out? This week we explore how "letting go" of unrealistic expectations and self-criticism can empower you to unlock new potential in your relationship with ADHD.
It’s Declutter Season!
On this episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Nikki and Pete dive headfirst into decluttering, exploring the peculiar relationship between our stuff and our sanity.
Overcoming Burnout and ADHD with David Greenwood
Is ADHD a fast track to burnout? Join Pete and Nikki as they talk with David Greenwood, author of Overcoming Burnout, about the surprising link between ADHD and exhaustion, and discover practical strategies to reclaim your energy and focus.
Ditching the Default: Designing a Life You Love with Kate House
Feeling stuck in a life that isn't truly yours? Join us as we talk with Kate House about breaking free from societal expectations and designing a life filled with purpose and intention.
2024 ADHD Conference Recap: Community & Connection
What's that? You missed the 2024 International Conference on ADHD in Anaheim this year? Fear not! Nikki and Pete were there to represent and have the deets and key learnings to back it up. That's this week on The ADHD Podcast!
ADHD Time Warp: 2017 Insights & 2024 Previews
Join us for an ADHD time warp as we unearth a 2017 episode packed with Nikki's conference takeaways and explore how the conversation has evolved. Plus, Pete shares his NaNoWriMo writing adventure and reveals the secret to embracing ADHD-fueled distraction.
Ho Ho Hold On! ADHD Strategies for a Calmer, More Organized Holiday Season
Dreading the holiday hustle? Join Nikki and Pete on "Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast" for actionable strategies to conquer holiday overwhelm and create a joyful, stress-free season.
Delayed Sensory Affect: Understanding the Overload with Dr. Michael Felt
Dr. Michael Felt is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist and he’s back this week to dive deep into a topic that sparked a lot of interest during our last Patreon Q&A: Delayed Sensory Affect, or DSA. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Felt back to the show to teach us all about this emotional phenomenon and its relationship to ADHD.
Click, Clack, Crack: The Sound of Tech Taking Its Bodily Toll with Bryan Brunelle
This episode, we’re getting physical – literally. We’re talking about how our digital lives are impacting our bodies, from the tips of our typing fingers to the aching depths of our lower backs. Joining me is the brilliant Bryan Brunelle, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and our very own Discord community mod!