Translating ADHD

Discussing the significance of community for individuals with ADHD, emphasis on the need for safe spaces to navigate challenges and accept imperfection. Exploring the concept of chosen family and the value of engaging in communities aligned with personal interests for support and growth.

In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Cam explore the essential role of community for individuals with ADHD. They discuss how community provides a sense of belonging and acceptance, which is crucial for personal growth and mental well-being. Ash shares insights from coaching clients, emphasizing that despite different personal contexts, all clients express a need for community. They reflect on their own experiences, highlighting how community has evolved from a place of mere acceptance to one that fosters creativity and personal development.  The conversation also touches on the importance of safe environments where individuals can be themselves and the significance of balancing support and challenge within a community. Ash and Cam conclude by encouraging listeners to explore their interests to find like-minded communities and to approach challenges with curiosity rather than judgment. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Cam and Asher 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 of the Translating ADHD podcast, hosts Ash and Cam delve into the importance of creating optimal learning environments, especially for those with ADHD. Cam shares insights from neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on the role of emotion and psychological safety in learning. He reflects on his own educational experiences, emphasizing the need for relevance and connection to material. They discuss the three barriers ADHD individuals face—awareness, action, and learning —and highlight the significance of emotional resilience, community support, and personalized learning strategies. The episode underscores the ongoing challenge of managing ADHD and the value of creating supportive, engaging environments for sustained learning and growth. Episode links + resources: Join the Community | Become a Patron Our Process: Understand, Own, Translate. About Cam and Asher 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

The podcast discusses the challenges of achieving balance with ADHD, emphasizing the concept of 'rebalancing' instead of perfection. They explore managing overwhelm by focusing on realistic goals and adapting to changing needs. The episode highlights the importance of setting boundaries, communication strategies during overwhelming times, and prioritizing long-term progress over daily accomplishments.

Ash and Cam talk about false needs in managing ADHD, sharing personal experiences and client examples. They discuss distinguishing between genuine and constructed needs, emphasizing the value of reflection and emotional signals for self-awareness and balance in ADHD management.

The hosts discuss navigating value conflicts for individuals with ADHD, focusing on a client's dilemma of buying a new smartphone while considering ethical and environmental issues. They delve into task bundling as a solution and explore themes like black-and-white thinking and perfectionism in balancing values with practical needs.

This podcast delves into how ADHD can impact self-trust and intuition, particularly in coaching scenarios. They share a story of a nonprofit worker facing a performance improvement plan and burnout, ultimately learning to trust her intuition. The episode emphasizes the importance of patience, reflection, and allowing clients to find clarity at their own pace.

This podcast episode explores how language and mindset can shape our understanding and management of ADHD. The hosts discuss shifting perspectives to view ADHD behavior as external influences, the concept of 'toxic optimism' versus constructive optimism, and the importance of reflective practice for personal growth and balanced life. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a flexible mindset and find healthier ways to navigate challenges.

The podcast discusses how collapsing frameworks can lead to self-doubt and imposter syndrome in ADHD individuals, highlighting the 'Dip of Uncertainty' after intense performances. Strategies for managing doubt, diversifying feedback sources, and combating negative narratives are explored. The hosts emphasize the importance of separating emotions from underlying stories and collecting diverse data to maintain resilience.

Delving into routines collapsing for those with ADHD, the hosts discuss why routines fail, the benefits of adaptation, and the concept of 'should accretion'. Examples from coaching sessions highlight the importance of connecting to routine benefits, identifying non-negotiable needs, and seeing adaptation as progress. The episode emphasizes the value of watching coaching sessions for gaining insights into ADHD.