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Managing emotions is key to managing ADHD | Guest Tamara Rosier, PhD

Nov 9, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and president of the ADHD Coaches Organization, shares invaluable insights on managing emotions with ADHD. She introduces the Emotional Health Ladder, a powerful tool for navigating intense feelings. Dr. Rosier explains how emotional regulation can significantly improve both personal relationships and workplace dynamics. Discover effective self-care strategies and the importance of emotional awareness for achieving calm and clarity in daily life.

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Quick takeaways

Effective emotional regulation is essential for individuals with ADHD to navigate daily stressors and foster healthier interactions.

The Emotional Health Ladder tool helps individuals assess their emotional state, promoting better alignment between tasks and emotional capacities.

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Understanding Autopilot in Daily Life

Many people operate on autopilot, where they engage in daily tasks without conscious thought or emotional awareness. This state allows individuals to feel productive as they complete urgent tasks, but it often results in a lack of strategic thinking or emotional engagement. Autopilot can serve as a coping mechanism when overwhelmed, where one simply moves from one task to another without reflection. However, it is crucial to recognize this state and assess whether it aligns with one's desired emotional state and personal growth.

Utilize Emotional Health to Master ADHD

01:24

Intro

4min

Emotional Regulation in ADHD

5min

Navigating the Emotional Ladder

4min

Navigating Emotional Turbulence with ADHD

4min

Navigating ADHD Emotions in the Workplace

3min

Navigating Emotional Intensity in the Workplace

19min

Those with ADHD brain wiring feel emotions intensely, it actually may feel like we are constantly living in a state of emotional flood. In this state, all we can do is be on guard, be defensive and look for ways to survive and push through. No wonder we are not able to get shi%t done!

In this episode, I am delighted to have Tamara Rosier Ph.D., back with us where she shares an effective tool for managing our big emotions so that we can go from fight or flight to present and calm!

The Emotional Health Ladder created by Tamara Rosier and Cameron Gott, can be used as a daily checkpoint for quick check-in before you start a task, navigate a difficult conversation and so much more. I consider this tool foundational to managing ADHD.

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About Tamara Rosier, Ph.D - is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker a frequent guest on podcasts and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. She lives in West Michigan. https://www.tamararosier.com

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Check out my previous episode with Dr. Rosier, where we go in-depth on the Solve It Grid and her book, Your Brain's not Broken.

To see visuals of the Emotional Health Ladder visit her Instagram account @dr.tamararosier

Visual of Level 3 on the Emotional health Ladder

Visual of Level 4 on the Emotional Health Ladder