ADHD Experts Podcast 579- The ADHD Guide to Managing Stress and Emotions at Work
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Oct 14, 2025 Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned coach, shares her expertise in managing ADHD and emotions at work. She discusses why workplace pressures can intensify emotional reactions and introduces the SPACE framework for emotional regulation. Diann provides practical strategies, like micropause moves and covert tactics for calming down in meetings. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance after workplace incidents and offers advice on handling difficult situations with coworkers and bosses, all aimed at transforming stress into productivity.
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ADHD Brains Amplify Workplace Emotions
- ADHD brains experience emotions with greater intensity and workplace demands often dysregulate us further.
- Emotional dysregulation and executive functioning are intertwined, causing the prefrontal cortex to shut down under stress.
Use The SPACE Framework
- Use the SPACE framework: Spot patterns, Pause escalation, Act, Clear the air, Evolve your system.
- Enter the framework at any point and use it as an emotional regulation navigator.
Spot Triggers By Reviewing Patterns
- Spot triggers by reviewing your last three workplace emotional incidents and body cues like tension or changed breathing.
- Use those patterns as early warnings so you can act before escalation.