Unapologetically ADHD
A step-by-step—yet flexible—framework to plan long-term goals, projects, and tasks when living with and embracing ADHD.
Written by Nikki Kinzer and Pete D. Wright, co-hosts of the hit podcast, Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, with more than one million annual downloads, Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-By-Step Framework to Everyday Planning on Your Own Terms helps readers plan for long term goals, projects, and tasks that need to get done, providing a step-by-step outline for success that still allows for plenty of individual flexibility.
Pete Wright also shares his firsthand experiences of living with ADHD, delving into the complex emotions and practical challenges that come with the experience, and demonstrating how Coach Nikki's strategies can be applied in real-life situations.
In this book, you’ll find information on:
Understanding how the ADHD mind works and how to manage “all or nothing” mode
Letting go of the shame that so many with ADHD feel and the concept of RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) acceptance
Practical tips that can be applied immediately to help you feel more in control of your life
Exploring how ADHD affects time perception and planning approaches
Self-assessments for readers to gain insights into their personal ADHD impacts and symptoms
Readers will walk away with a comprehensive and personalized system for capturing tasks, prioritizing weekly and daily planning, and adjusting their methods over time in line with their distinct ADHD experiences and needs. With a perfect balance between planning strategies and real conversations on what it’s like to have ADHD, Unapologetically ADHD is essential for anyone with ADHD who wants to master an often challenging executive function to live a more structured and fulfilling life.
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The audiobook version of Unapologetically ADHD is now available! So get those earbuds, put on those walking shoes, and get outside for a little vitamin ADHD!
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About the Authors
If you found this page from the wilds of the internet, then that’s a great question.
Nikki is a certified ADHD coach, podcaster, writer, teacher, and business owner, and she has dedicated her life’s work to supporting adults with ADHD.
Pete, a podcaster and co-founder of the TruStory FM Podcast Network, has spent the last several decades on a personal journey, learning about his own relationship with adult ADHD.
Together, they provide a unique perspective on approaching ADHD problems with creative solutions with the help of a robust community of dedicated listeners and problem-solvers.
As for this book, Nikki brings the coaching; the practical planning guidance toward building systems and supports that directly address the ADHD brain. Pete provides color commentary with essays to entertain and illuminate the lived ADHD experience as someone who lives with it—and through it—every day.
Want to Learn a LOT more?
We talked about the book in a 5-part series on the podcast. If you’d like to learn more about how the book might fit you and your needs, this is a great place to dive in deeper!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Unapologetically ADHD book signing at the International Conference on ADHD in Los Angeles!
We had a fantastic time meeting so many wonderful readers and appreciate the time and attention you shared with us in person. Your support and enthusiasm for the book mean a great deal to us, and we look forward to continuing the conversation about ADHD together. Thank you for making this event memorable!
Praise for Unapologetically ADHD
Kourosh Dini, MD
Clinical Psychiatrist
Author of Waves of Focus: Guiding the Wandering Mind
“Unapologetically ADHD is a wonderful treatise for the mind that struggles with focus and action. ”
Sharon Saline, Psy.D
Author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids in School and Life and The ADHD Solution Card Deck
“With their unique format that combines Ms. Kinzer’s coaching expertise and Mr. Wright’s lived experience, this terrific book will certainly assist many, many people with ADHD. I’m planning to use it with my clients and recommend it widely!”
Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D
Owner, Director of The Center for ADHD
“Unapologetically ADHD is an inspiring, accessible guide filled with relatable stories and practical advice.”
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC
CEO, ImpactADHD®
“If you're one of those people with ADHD (like me) who sees “plan” as a 4-letter word, trust me when I tell you that Nikki and Pete are the guides you want!”
B. Dodge Rea, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist, Originator of the g.r.a.c.e. sequence
“Leave it to the hosts of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast to clean things up. Here, an ADHD and Organizing Coach and her ‘neurospicy’ (and very funny) podcast producer lay out strategies structured enough to work and flexible enough to work for anyone. ”
Tamara Rosier, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
“If you're ready to thrive and feel good about your life, Unapologetically ADHD is your essential resource.”
Dr. Nachi Felt, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Education
Columbia University, Dept. of Clinical Psychology
“Nikki and Pete provide a beautifully articulated system for personal containment and productivity. It is an extremely organized and fun blend of professionalism, candor, and wit.”
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Unapologetically ADHD
A Step-by-Step Framework for Everyday Planning on Your Terms
“…you'll want to read this all the way to the end. That's right, not just buying all of a book, but actually reading all of it, too.”
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
ADHD thought leader, author, and international presenter
“Unapologetically ADHD is a wonderful treatise for the mind that struggles with focus and action.”
Kourosh Dini, MD
Author of Waves of Focus: Guiding the Wandering Mind