Breaking out of the 'What Do You Do?' Box
What do you do? You're probably tempted to try and describe your job title. But what does that mean to anyone outside your business, and how well does that title describe who you are? This week, Nikki and Pete kick off the ADHD Jobs Series with an exploration of work, and how our work defines us.
Learning to Love Your ADHD Story with James Ochoa
Our friend James Ochoa is back! This week we're talking about the lessons you can learn from inflection points in your ADHD journey. What did you learn? What did you gain? What can come from it? Listen in as James helps Pete practice on one of his ancient ADHD stories!
Embracing the "Yes, And..." Mentality: Overcoming Adversity with Improv Techniques with The Mandcave's Mandy Kaplan and Mandy Fabian
This week we're talking all about the tools you can employ to change the direction of your mood, perspective, and day. Performers, writers, directors, and podcasters Mandy Kaplan and Mandy Fabian bring us a lesson in the tools of comedy and improvisation to help shake up our ADHD woes with a bit of laughter along the way.
A Self-Compassion Reflection with Nikki & Pete
We've had a terrific run looking deeply at self-compassion and ADHD over the last month. This week, we're taking a look back and reflecting on lessons learned, changes made, and opportunities ahead.
Stop, Drop, and Rolling With the Punches: Self-Compassion when the World Knocks You Sideways
You have a plan. You have a vision of yourself and your performance. But what happens when plans change, or the world doesn't share your perspective on your own experience? When RSD sets in, your ability to manifest compassion for yourself is most important. This week: tools to cope, regroup, and recover.
The ADHD Self-Compassion Challenge for High Achievers with Casey Dixon
Casey Dixon is a respected Life Coach with a unique focus on science-based, innovative, collaborative coaching and advising for high achievers with ADHD or executive function challenges. She joins us today to share her experience working with those high achievers as a coach through their self-compassion challenges.
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Self-Compassion, ADHD, and all the [Difficult] Emotions
We've been talking about ADHD and self-compassion over the last several weeks. But how do these experiences tie into other difficult emotions like anger, fear, worry, anxiety, and grief? Nikki and Pete continue the series on the show this week.
Wrangling the ADHD Perfectionist with Dr. Sharon Saline
We're continuing our series on self-compassion by digging into one of the critical behaviors that trigger shame: perfectionism. If you're hard on yourself thanks to unrealistic performance expectations and live with ADHD, Dr. Sharon Saline is back to help.
We Sit In Judgement of Ourselves From the Future
An exploration of the practice of journaling for those who need to find their way in.
Shame's Greatest Hits: Self-Compassion and ADHD
We're continuing our conversation on self-compassion and ADHD with a walk through the garden of shame. You know that garden, the one with the plants we nourish and carry with us, the blooms we sniff regularly, all laced with the poison of regret and self-doubt. This week, we're tearing up that soil.
Why Self-Compassion is Necessary When Living with ADHD
We're talking about self-compassion this week, and why learning to create compassion and point it inward might just be the most important thing you can do for yourself and your ADHD.
Aron Croft Brings ME into Building your Business with ADHD
The last time Aron Croft was here, he shared his story of his education and personal background meeting ADHD reality. He's back with us this week to share how that ADHD reality meets the business world and how you might find success by pivoting a business school classic model for your own needs.
Morgan Hancock on ADHD in the Military and Success as an Entrepreneurial Troublemaker
Morgan Hancock is a commercial real estate agent, entrepreneur, US ARMY veteran, mother-of-two, a passionate advocate of the arts, and the founder of “Bourbon with Heart, Inc.”, an arts-focused bourbon charity. She joins us today to talk about her experience doing all those things living and working with ADHD.
Getting Unstuck and Speaking ADHD Truth to Power with Maggie Isely
Maggie Isley is a designer, coach, and speaker. She’s the co-founder and creative director of 929 Studios, where she works with businesses around the world to form cohesive brand identities. She joins us today to talk about her work with neurodivergent entrepreneurs and how to get unstuck in our professional growth.
Building Your Day when You’re the Boss
Who's the boss? You. You're the boss. But occasionally you might just think your ADHD is the boss. So, how do you build and manage your day as an independent business owner with ADHD? That's on deck for this week's show!v
ADHD Entrepreneurs ❤️ Business with Occupational Therapist and Coach Jamie Cutino
At first blush you might think that ADHD would hinder your chances to successfully start a business, but this week's guest has something to say about that. Jamie Cutino offers occupational therapy based coaching for women with ADHD and sings the praises of ADHD as a bouquet that can truly benefit the entrepreneur.
Eating Disorders & ADHD with Special Guests Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Paige Kinzer
Nikki's daughter is in recovery from an eating disorder, a condition that impacted her emotionally, physically, and made for some dark times in the family. She also lives with ADHD. It turns out, those two things are frustrating bedfellows.
Setting Smart Boundaries Around your Use of Technology
How’s your phone? Good? You might just have it in your hand right now, right? Well, if you’re in the camp that feels your phone behavior is getting in the way of, you know, living your life, the community comes to the rescue today!
A ‘New’ New Year’s Resolution!
Looking for a new way to welcome the new year? We've been thinking about resolutions, goals, and aspirations and we'll be talking all about them this week!
Smart ADHD-Friendly Meal-Planning
Do you struggle with the 4pm meal anxiety? We do. This week on the show, Nikki and Pete offer tools, techniques, and their current favorite apps for staying on top of food for you and your family!