The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy E125 - The Path to Productivity with ADHD (w/ Ari Tuckman)
May 22, 2025
Ari Tuckman, a renowned psychologist and author specializing in ADHD, shares his insights on productivity challenges faced by adults with the condition. He discusses the balance between self-acceptance and the pursuit of improvement, emphasizing the importance of confidence. Tuckman explores the nuances of procrastination specific to ADHD, offering practical strategies for overcoming it. He also highlights the role of visualization techniques in achieving long-term goals and advocates for a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes self-awareness and proactive strategies.
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Accidental ADHD Specialization
- Ari Tuckman accidentally specialized in adult ADHD due to its under-recognition in the late 1990s.
- He found it personally fitting and professionally fulfilling to work with this underserved population.
ADHD Amplifies Common Issues
- ADHD amplifies universal human problems like distraction and procrastination.
- Strategies effective for ADHD often help many people but might require tweaks.
ADHD Causes Self-Mistrust
- ADHD undermines self-trust because repeated failures confirm self-doubt.
- Unlike anxiety or depression, ADHD's self-doubt is grounded in real experiences of inconsistency.
