Rhythms of Focus
Kourosh Dini
Join psychiatrist, musician, and productivity strategist Dr. Kourosh Dini on a journey to transform your relationship with work, creativity, and focus. "Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond" explores the intersection of meaningful work and the art of engaging creativity and responsibility without force, particularly for wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond.
Each week, Dr. Dini weaves together insights from psychiatry, mindfulness practices, and creative experiences to help you develop your own path beyond productivity, and to mastery and meaningful work. Whether you're neurodivergent or simply seeking a more authentic approach to engaging the world, you'll discover practical strategies for:
- Building supportive environments that honor your unique way of thinking
- Transforming resistance into creative momentum
- Developing personalized workflows that actually stick
- Understanding and working with your mind's natural rhythms
Drawing from his experience as both a practicing psychiatrist and creative artist, Dr. Dini offers a compassionate perspective on productivity that goes beyond traditional time management techniques. You'll learn why typical productivity advice often falls short and how to craft approaches that genuinely resonate with your mind's natural tendencies.
Each week, Dr. Dini weaves together insights from psychiatry, mindfulness practices, and creative experiences to help you develop your own path beyond productivity, and to mastery and meaningful work. Whether you're neurodivergent or simply seeking a more authentic approach to engaging the world, you'll discover practical strategies for:
- Building supportive environments that honor your unique way of thinking
- Transforming resistance into creative momentum
- Developing personalized workflows that actually stick
- Understanding and working with your mind's natural rhythms
Drawing from his experience as both a practicing psychiatrist and creative artist, Dr. Dini offers a compassionate perspective on productivity that goes beyond traditional time management techniques. You'll learn why typical productivity advice often falls short and how to craft approaches that genuinely resonate with your mind's natural tendencies.
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May 8, 2025 • 13min
4. From Force to Flow with a "Visit"
Discover how wandering minds can be harnessed for productivity without the stress. Learn about the 'visit' method, which transforms focus into a series of mindful steps, making engagement feel natural rather than forced. Find out how honoring your mind's rhythms can enhance creativity and reduce overwhelm. Plus, enjoy soothing piano music inspired by these concepts. Embrace curiosity and progress through gentle, intentional actions!
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May 1, 2025 • 12min
3. A Wandering Mind's Struggles with Success
Explore the hidden challenges that often accompany success. Discover the immense pressure of maintaining a facade while grappling with neurodivergent misunderstandings. Learn a simple exercise to manage wandering thoughts during conversations. Understand how to reclaim agency in your relationships and lighten the burdens of daily life. This insightful discussion invites a fresh perspective on success, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique rhythms and navigate their journeys with authenticity and ease.
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May 1, 2025 • 13min
2. Work, Play, and the Wandering Mind
This podcast dives into the delicate dance between work and play, revealing how too much creativity can hinder focus. It suggests that meaningful work can emerge from guided play, challenging conventional views on productivity. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique creative styles while redefining success as a flowing journey of curiosity and exploration. The conversation also highlights the importance of integrating playfulness into work to foster personal fulfillment. Enjoy a mesmerizing musical piece that embodies the fleeting essence of creativity!
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May 1, 2025 • 12min
1. Hello, Fellow Wandering Mind!
Explore the fascinating concept of the 'Wandering Mind' as a creative force rather than a medical concern. Discover how societal views oversimplify complex neurodivergent experiences and the beauty that can arise from them. Learn about balancing focus with meaningful engagement, transforming it into a rhythm throughout one's day. The importance of guided play emerges as a key to mastery and fulfillment. The discussion culminates in a musical piece that beautifully encapsulates these themes, inviting listeners on an enlightening journey.
Apr 15, 2025 • 2min
Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond - Trailer
Rhythms of Focus is a mindfulness-based productivity podcast for adults with wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond who seek a gentler approach to mastery and meaningful work. Host Dr. Kourosh Dini, psychiatrist and pianist, explores how to engage a wandering mind as a creative asset through the spirit of play. Unlike conventional productivity advice, each 15-minute episode provides practical strategies that enhance rather than diminish your sense of agency. Each episode concludes with a related piano composition to inspire deeper connection. Whether you deal with ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, or a simply a bold creative spirit, consider a more authentic approach to engaging the world, a more meaningful productivity that can grow through rhythm and not force.New episodes released every Thursday.
