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!
The Unregulated Brain with Matt Raekelboom
Matt Raekelboom is an internationally known Keynote Speaker, Influencer, and Educator known for his videos on the behaviours of those with ADHD and neuroscience-backed tips on how to thrive with an ADHD Brain. He’s back with us today to talk about the unregulated ADHD brain.
The Visit with Kourosh Dini, MD
Discover the transformative power of "the visit" with Dr. Kourosh Dini, as he reveals how this simple technique can unlock a playful approach to productivity and banish the overwhelm of ADHD. Learn how brief, intentional engagements with your tasks can build trust in your future self and pave the way for sustainable, fulfilling work.
Unapologetically Awesome with Penn & Kim Holderness
Join us this week as we welcome Penn and Kim Holderness, authors of ADHD is Awesome, as they share their journey of neurodiversity. We’re talking ADHD, marriage, cauliflower, and middle-aged athleticism!
The Power of Personalization: Customizing Your ADHD Game Plan with James Ochoa, LPC
This week on the show we welcome back 10-time guest James Ochoa, author of Focused Forward, to discuss customizing strategies for managing ADHD.
Unapologetically ADHD: Planning for the Future
Struggling to keep your plans on track? Join Nikki and Pete on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast as they explore the emotional side of planning for the future and offer compassionate strategies for embracing imperfection and finding success on your own terms.
Unapologetically ADHD: The Planning Workflow
Ditch the dread of rigid routines! This week on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, we're building a flexible "planning workflow" that actually works with your ADHD brain, not against it. Join us to explore simple strategies for capturing information, prioritizing tasks, and even taming the time-blocking beast as we continue our trip through our new book, Unapologetically ADHD.
Unapologetically ADHD: The Planning Workbox
Knowing the difference between planning the work and actually working on it is pretty central to... you know... life. This week is all about what it means to make that transition and determine the tools and boundaries you need in place to get it done!