The podcast dives into the powerful impact of emotions on ADHD behaviors, showcasing a client's battle with email management influenced by guilt and shame. It discusses how rejection sensitivity and trauma intertwine with ADHD, highlighting the need for sensitivity in coaching versus therapy. Self-awareness emerges as a key theme, promoting personal growth and resilience. The hosts also explore how family dynamics and societal expectations shape emotional responses, ultimately guiding listeners toward better self-acceptance and navigational strategies.

The hosts dive into internalized ableism and its impact on individuals with ADHD. They discuss how societal pressures can deter necessary accommodations, emphasizing self-compassion and grace. With relatable stories, they explore adapting to personal limitations and the balancing act between environmental concerns and mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of smart choices and embracing imperfections for well-being. Listeners are encouraged to manage expectations and accept their unique needs, prioritizing what truly supports their productivity.

Ash and Dusty dive into the complexities of career paths for individuals with ADHD. They address the challenges of knowing what you want to be, especially when passions feel overwhelming or unclear. Personal stories bring to light how recognizing agency fuels self-discovery. The hosts encourage embracing curiosity and flexibility instead of perfectionism in decision-making. They stress the importance of exploring various interests, suggesting that unexpected paths can lead to fulfilling discoveries and growth.

In this episode, Ash and Dusty revisit the critical topic of strengths in the context of ADHD. They explore how individuals with ADHD often focus on their challenges, overshadowing their unique strengths. Through coaching insights and real-life examples, they emphasize the importance of recognizing and leveraging strengths as a means to address challenges effectively. The conversation highlights the need for a balanced perspective where strengths and challenges coexist, allowing clients to navigate their experiences with greater self-awareness and confidence. The hosts share a compelling case study involving a client transitioning from an expat lifestyle to a corporate job, illustrating the adjustments and challenges faced. They discuss how coaching can facilitate a shift in mindset, empowering clients to embrace their strengths while acknowledging their challenges. By fostering a sense of agency and curiosity, the episode reinforces that everyone has unique qualities that can be harnessed to overcome difficulties, ultimately leading to personal growth and fulfillment. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Asher and Dusty For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com

Hosts Ash and Dusty dive into the ups and downs of adulting with ADHD, confronting societal pressures and the struggle for self-acceptance. They stress that each journey is unique, advocating for self-compassion and celebrating individual strengths. The conversation highlights the importance of community, as shared experiences can ease feelings of isolation. Throughout the discussion, they suggest replacing shame with curiosity when tackling personal challenges and emphasize tailored strategies to navigate responsibilities effectively.

In this episode, Ash and Dusty dive into the complexities of food management for individuals with ADHD. They discuss the various challenges faced when it comes to meal planning, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen, all of which can lead to frustration and overwhelm. Dusty shares personal experiences and strategies that have helped clients, including the importance of simplifying meal prep and recognizing when to let go of food that will not be used. The conversation emphasizes the significance of creating supportive practices, such as doing dishes before cooking and establishing a list of no-prep meals. Ash and Dusty highlight the importance of tackling one aspect of cooking or meal management at a time, fostering a guilt-free approach to food waste, and ultimately finding joy in the cooking process. The episode serves as a reminder that while feeding oneself can be challenging, there are practical strategies that make it easier for those navigating ADHD. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Asher and Dusty For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com

Discover the world of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), commonly seen in ADHD individuals. Personal anecdotes reveal the struggles of nail biting and skin picking. Learn how understanding triggers can help manage these habits. Practical solutions like habit reversal techniques and the use of fidget tools are explored. The hosts emphasize balancing self-care, sleep, and exercise to reduce these behaviors. Cultivating awareness and implementing small changes can lead to significant improvements in managing BFRBs.

In this episode, Ash and Dusty delve into the complex relationship between ADHD and substance use. They discuss how individuals with ADHD may turn to substances like alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and even more illicit drugs as a form of self-medication. These substances can provide temporary relief for symptoms such as impulsivity, under-stimulation, and social anxiety. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying reasons behind substance use, distinguishing between actual addiction and behaviors driven by ADHD-related challenges. They also highlight the difficulty of moderation for those with ADHD, as impulsivity and inattention can lead to overconsumption without realizing it. The conversation extends to strategies for managing substance use, including setting personal goals and understanding one's own relationship with different substances. Ash and Dusty encourage listeners to get curious about their habits and explore whether their substance use is masking other ADHD-related issues. They stress the significance of finding a balance that works individually, acknowledging that sobriety isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. The episode concludes with a reminder that anyone dealing with serious substance use issues should seek professional help, and they mention the potential benefits of 12-step programs for those needing full sobriety. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Asher and Dusty For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com

In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the crucial topic of setting and maintaining boundaries, especially for those with ADHD. They begin by discussing the importance of understanding personal boundaries as rules that define how others can interact with you, emphasizing that these boundaries are not about controlling others but about ensuring one's own safety and comfort. Dusty introduces the concept of the "boundaries escalator," a step-by-step approach to gradually enforcing boundaries, starting from polite requests and escalating to more firm reminders if necessary. They also address common challenges faced by people with ADHD, such as impulsivity and rejection sensitivity, which can complicate boundary-setting. As the conversation progresses, Ash and Dusty tackle the complexities of maintaining boundaries in relationships and discuss how to handle situations where boundaries are crossed. They emphasize the importance of being willing to prioritize personal well-being over maintaining a relationship that does not respect established boundaries. The hosts also share personal experiences and strategies for effectively communicating and enforcing boundaries, encouraging listeners to practice setting boundaries and consider them as opportunities for growth and deeper understanding in relationships. The episode concludes with practical tips, such as using boundary flashcards for practice and enlisting support from friends, to help individuals with ADHD consistently uphold their boundaries. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Asher and Dusty For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com

In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty delve into the complex topic of boundaries and toxic relationships, especially as they relate to individuals with ADHD. They explore the increased vulnerability of people with ADHD to manipulative and exploitative relationships due to factors such as poor working memory, low self-esteem, and a tendency to people-please. Ash and Dusty discuss how these traits can lead ADHD individuals to doubt their own recollections and trust others too easily, often placing them at risk for uneven power dynamics in their relationships. The hosts also emphasize the importance of recognizing one’s own boundaries and the necessity of setting and maintaining them. They highlight the challenges that ADHD individuals face in centering themselves in their own experiences and understanding what is acceptable to them. Ash and Dusty stress the value of introspection and the role of coaching in helping individuals with ADHD develop a stronger sense of identity and purpose. They conclude by discussing the need for ongoing negotiation in relationships and propose a future episode dedicated to exploring Boundaries 101 for a more in-depth understanding of this crucial topic. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Asher and Dusty For more of the Translating ADHD podcast: Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode Follow us on Twitter: @TranslatingADHD Visit the Website: TranslatingADHD.com