

Translating ADHD
Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
We believe that success with ADHD is possible... with a little translation. Hosts Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura, both ADHD coaches who have plenty of insight to share navigating their own ADHD experiences, discuss how to live more authentically as an adult with ADHD and how to create real, sustained change to achieve greater success. If you are an adult with ADHD who wants more out of their business, career, and life, this is the podcast for you!
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Nov 6, 2023 • 26min
Moving into Action with ADHD
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the second barrier of ADHD - action. They explore how small barriers can hinder progress, highlight strategies to overcome the barrier, and emphasize the importance of breaking down tasks. They also share examples of clients overcoming the second barrier and discuss the role of coaches in helping clients navigate the learning process.

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Oct 30, 2023 • 25min
On the Cusp of New Awareness with ADHD
Ash and Cam discuss the importance of awareness in managing ADHD, including the challenges of reaching new awareness, facade building and masking, denial about ADHD impact, new information and resistance, appreciating strengths and challenges, and ADHD and developing identity.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 25min
The Coaching Process: Stages and Barriers to Change with ADHD
In this episode, the hosts discuss the coaching process and how it mirrors the barriers of ADHD. They emphasize the importance of creating awareness, learning from success and setbacks, and encouraging curiosity and reflection. They also tease future episodes where they will explore each barrier in more detail and how coaching can support informed change.

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Oct 16, 2023 • 27min
ADHD and Barriers to Journey Thinking
The podcast explores barriers to journey thinking in individuals with ADHD. They discuss attachment to outcomes, challenges to journey thinking, navigating identity and time constraints, and the emotional component of bureaucratic tasks. They emphasize the importance of embracing journey thinking, being curious about experiences, and finding resourceful ways to approach challenges.

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Oct 9, 2023 • 23min
ADHD and Journey Thinking
In this episode, hosts Ash and Cam discuss the concept of journey thinking in ADHD coaching, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. They explore detaching from outcomes, developing curiosity, and navigating the coaching process effectively. The hosts also highlight the value of the show's Discord community in promoting journey thinking among listeners.

Oct 2, 2023 • 24min
Translating ADHD: An Introduction to Our Season 2 Reboot
Returning from their summer hiatus, hosts Asher Collins and Cameron Gott introduce the new season of Translating ADHD and explain the changes they've made to the podcast. They discuss the concept of "seasons" and how they will organize the content around specific topics. Ash and Cam see an opportunity of this Season 2 as a reboot of the podcast - to review and revisit key concepts unique to the podcast. The idea is that new listeners can start fresh with Season 2 and veteran listeners can synthesize concepts already familiar to them.
The hosts also mention their focus on coaching processes and how they intend to provide insights to help listeners navigate the barriers of ADHD. They share upcoming topics and changes to the Discord community for their patrons. The episode sets the stage for the season and hints at the upcoming discussion on "journey thinking" in the next episode.
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Episode Transcripts: visit TranslatingADHD.com and click on the episode
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Jul 17, 2023 • 30min
Translating ADHD: Season Four Recap
Ash and Cam discuss their upcoming summer break and reflect on the topics covered in the fourth season of their podcast, Translating ADHD. They mention the importance of taking breaks and planning for the future. They recap the various themes explored throughout the season, such as the complexity of ADHD, lived experiences, race and culture, hierarchy of needs, purpose, relationships, the adrenaline response cycle, being misunderstood, advocating for oneself, and wrapping up the season with disruption.
They also mention the potential changes coming to the show, including a possible soft reboot and a focus on sharing more of the coaching process. They express their gratitude to their listeners and discuss the power of language and connection in understanding and navigating the ADHD experience. Cam shares his interest in revisiting and reworking models, particularly the Mount Rainier model, and exploring the nexus of neurodiversity, emotion and leadership. They encourage listeners to embrace curiosity and continue to advocate for themselves. They express their gratitude for the podcast and their ongoing collaboration with each other, and they look forward to their return on the 18th of September for season five.
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

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Jul 10, 2023 • 33min
When Your Relationship with Your ADHD Changes
The hosts discuss how change can fundamentally alter one's relationship with ADHD, sharing personal experiences and challenges. They talk about navigating unexpected disruptions, reevaluating relationships after major life events, and prioritizing authenticity and integrity. They also delve into the speaker's journey of self-discovery, including the impact of cutting out a side of their family and the challenges of coming out. The hosts emphasize the importance of journey thinking and the need for a positive community when navigating change and managing ADHD.

Jul 3, 2023 • 29min
The Collective New Normal with ADHD
Ash and Cam continue to discuss the topic of disruptions in the context of ADHD. They reflect on previous episodes where they talked about daily hiccups and bigger life disruptions. In this episode, they explore the concept of the new normal all of us are facing, especially post pandemic, and the challenges it poses for those of us with ADHD. They address a paradox with change, where we crave novelty and spontaneity but struggle with unexpected disruptions. They also discuss current disruptions in the world today, such as supply chain issues and medication shortages.
Both hosts share client stories regarding the medication shortage, touching on the frustrations and the difficulties in obtaining prescriptions, as well as the impact on individuals' executive functioning. They mention the importance of tending to one's nervous system and finding ways to relax and reduce stress in order to navigate the constant disruptions of the new normal. Finally, they encourage listeners to take stock of their experiences and consider the challenges they have overcome over the past five years.
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

Jun 26, 2023 • 26min
Life Disruptions and Pivoting to a New Normal with ADHD
In this episode, Ash and Cam discuss the concept of life disruptions and how individuals with ADHD can navigate them. They start by reflecting on smaller disruptions and the opportunity to anticipate them to achieve better outcomes. They mention the ADHD assumption that life should be free of disruptions harkening back to the concept of greenlight planning.
They then transition to discussing more significant disruptions that require pivoting towards a new normal. Ash shares an example of a client whose adult daughter had a traumatic fall, leading her to move across the country temporarily. They highlight the importance of recognizing when there's no opening for change and supporting clients through disruptions. They also mention the importance of reconnecting clients to what they already know, such as their values, needs, and strengths. They discuss how coaching can prepare clients for pivots and provide resources to navigate disruptions.
Another example is given of a client who lost their job and returned to coaching to reconnect with their identity beyond their previous position. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reconnecting with knowledge and perspectives amidst disruptions. They also discuss how disruptions can lead to new opportunities and the importance of reevaluating goals and priorities. The hosts highlight the challenges of being in a limbo state for individuals with ADHD and the need to find ways to make progress while accepting limitations. Ash and Cam discuss how coaching can play a role in helping clients manage disruptions, navigate new normals, and make choices aligned with their values and aspirations.
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


