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The ADHD Skills Lab

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Sep 25, 2023 • 44min

ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life

Topics explored in this podcast include: the reasons behind ADHD behaviors, research-backed strategies for life with ADHD, the impact of stress on self-reporting of ADHD, differences in task management between childhood and adulthood, challenges of supporting individuals with ADHD, strategies for acknowledging and completing broken agreements, difficulties in task completion and the emotional burden, practical strategies for ADHD, and the variability of symptoms and connection with listeners.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 49min

Navigating Life with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Frost

This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost. Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus.Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of managing symptoms through movement. Outside of her professional life, she busies herself with a long and revolving list of hobbies that currently includes crocheting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner Mark and cat, Ripley.The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/P.S. Skye here! Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD. 1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here 2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here 3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here 4. Work with me Privately If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here Learn more here.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 41min

ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation across genders, internet-delivered therapies, self-reporting and diagnosis

Explore gender differences in emotional impact of ADHD, internet-delivered ADHD therapies, and the limitations of self-reporting methods for diagnosis. Discover the higher levels of emotional dysregulation in children with ADHD and the contrasting struggles of neurotypical girls and girls with ADHD. Delve into the underdiagnosis of ADHD in females and the significance of teaching self-regulation. Lastly, discuss the challenges in accurately differentiating ADHD from other conditions in screening tests.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 34min

How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout

Noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb talks about managing energy to avoid burnout. They discuss personal experiences with ADHD diagnosis, need for energy and time management, dealing with professional failures, learning from experiences, and encouraging engagement with listeners.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 37min

ADHD Research recap: Hyperactivity, biometric changes and the benefits of ADHD coaching

Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all.Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide.  Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms, Treatments, and Outcomes.Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of English-Speaking Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During a Verbal Fluency Task.P.S. Skye here! Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD. 1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here 2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here 3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here 4. Work with me Privately If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here Learn more here.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 37min

ADHD planning, punctuality and the power of bite-sized tasks with Conor Doyle

In this episode, Conor Doyle, a former Unconventional Organisation client and L'Oreal colour specialist, joins the podcast to discuss ADHD strategies and experiences. Topics include breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks, mastering time, thriving in professional hairdressing, and the importance of routines and accountability in managing ADHD. Conor also shares about promoting neurodiversity in education and provides information on connecting with their ADHD coaching organization.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 31min

ADHD research recap: Motivation, procrastination and the childhood experience

Exploring the connection between ADHD and procrastination using the temporal motivation theory. Examining the challenges in diagnosing ADHD in adults based on childhood experiences. Discussing a research study on the genetic component of ADHD.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 41min

Overcoming ADHD-induced chaos with Russ Jones: Learn how to “be cool with yourself”

Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from coach, expert and host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast, Russ Jones. The pair discuss ADHD and Depression and the importance of self-acceptance before exploring tried and tested techniques to wrangle order from ADHD-induced chaos.Whether through one-on-one coaching, his hit podcast or online support forum, Russ is on a mission to help adults with ADHD learn the tools and strategies needed to live the life they want.Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyCareergasm: Find Your Way to Feel-Good Workhttps://www.amazon.com/Careergasm-Find-Your-Feel-Good-Work/dp/1770413715Bullet Journalhttps://bulletjournal.com/P.S. Skye here! Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD. 1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here 2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here 3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here 4. Work with me Privately If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here Learn more here.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 37min

ADHD Research recap: Inertia, distraction and links to obesity

Do you struggle to get going in the morning? You’re not alone! This week Sarah and Skye dig into the latest research around sleep inertia to get to the bottom of why so many of us with ADHD can be slow to start. They also examine a paper on the mechanics of distraction and discuss why ADHD can be a marker for obesity in later life. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyLingering on Distraction: Examining Distractor Rejection in Adults with ADHDhttps://psyarxiv.com/cqe34/Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertiahttps://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/11/5181Emotional problems mediate the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obesity in adolescentshttps://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04882-xP.S. Skye here! Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD. 1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here 2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here 3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here 4. Work with me Privately If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here Learn more here.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 25min

Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman: How growing up with a faster brain can be an asset

Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from six-time best-selling author, customer experience guru and neurodiversity oracle Peter Shankman. Tune in to find out how to channel your ADHD energy, discover tools and techniques to help you stay focused — and learn why it’s always important to be yourself.Described by the New York Times as “a rock star who knows everything about social media and then some,” Peter is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and thought leader across ADHD, neurodiversity, PR, advertising and much more. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyP.S. Skye here! Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD. 1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here 2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here 3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here 4. Work with me Privately If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here Learn more here.

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