Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD

💡 If stillness feels impossible, start with the breath–slow it down, more patience follows.In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Eben Oroz—world-traveler, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and counseling psychologist—to talk about ADHD, executive functioning, and the healing power of yoga.With over 12 years of experience guiding breathwork and meditation across the globe, Eben offers our favorite brand of research-backed brain & body science mixed with yogic practices and philosophical teachings.🌬️ Here’s what you’ll learn:How breathwork helps our ADHD Brains with Energy Management and Emotional Regulation. Why “just sit still” is important, but also sometimes doesn’t work for neurodivergent folks.The link between executive function and embodied awareness.How yoga became a tool for rewiring—not escaping.This isn’t about fixing your mind—it’s about meeting it with curiosity and compassion.🎧 Watch the full conversation now: 👉 www.youtube.com/@attentiondifferentSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

🔥 What happens when ‘ADHD Burnout’ is normalized and becomes your baseline?In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Trina Haynes—founder of @MyLadyADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast. Trina brings us an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in constant overdrive.From late diagnosis to ‘mom guilt,’ from masking to mental exhaustion, Trina opens up about how years of undiagnosed ADHD dramatically shaped her identity—and what it ultimately takes to grow out of those negative, core beliefs in order to forge a new path towards radical acceptance. ✨ Highlights ✨ 💡 “I didn’t even know I was burnt out until I stopped.” 🎭 Trina reflects on the invisible labor of masking and people-pleasing. 🧠 Why ADHDers often conflate Anxiety with Productivity.. 💬 The healing power of Community—and the Courage it takes to Rest.🎙️ Created by Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron Smith 🎥 Directed by Benj Welmond | Edited by Maggie “Maggs” Thibideaux 📍 Shot in Winter Park, CO at an undisclosed location.This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked: Why am I like this? 💬 Pull up a seat. Let’s talk ADHD, exhaustion, and finding your way back to yourself.📺 This episode was originally published on our YouTube channel, watch it here: https://attentiondifferentllc.slack.com/archives/C06SFFNG8HL/p1753980631035039Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

Just because your emotional alarm goes off doesn’t mean there’s a five-alarm fire. Sometimes… it’s something as simple as burnt toast. 🥲❓What if emotional regulation wasn’t about control—but about curiosity?In this all-new episode, Devin Pitts-Rogers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer—clinical psychologist, researcher, and neurodivergent mental health advocate—to talk about how ADHD impacts our emotional world and why learning to pause before reacting can be a game-changer. 💡🎤From the “smoke detector” analogy to using tabletop roleplaying as a safe space to explore your feelings, this conversation gets real about how intense emotions show up in ADHD—and how to navigate them with more awareness and less shame. 🔥🧠Join Devin and Dr. Kilmer as they explore: 🧠 Why emotional disregulation is often overlooked in ADHD 🚨 How to tell the difference between a real fire and “burnt toast” 🎭 The toll of masking and over-managing feelings 🔬 Research-backed strategies for building self-awareness⚔️ Therapeutically applied Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) as a tool in the mental health space. 💬 The power of validation and compassion in mental health care🖥️ How online spaces can support or impede healthier practicesIf you’ve ever felt like your emotions were “too much,” this episode is a reminder: you’re not overreacting—you’re overwhelmed. And there are tools to help.🎧 Watch now on Attention Different—on YouTube! 🔗𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺:Hosts: Devin Pitts-RogersProducer: David GrabowskiEditor: Ian HernandezSound Mix & Score: David GrabowskiSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for didn’t happen until your ADHD diagnosis?In this all-new episode, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our newest host on the podcast—to talk about misdiagnosis, rediscovering identity, and learning how to live in alignment with your brain. 💡🎤From misunderstood school days to finding purpose in storytelling, Devin’s journey is bold, emotional, and deeply relatable. 🎢 🧠Join Devin, Stephen, and Aaron as they explore: 🧠 How late-diagnosed ADHD impacts identity and self-worth 🎭 The toll of constant masking and people-pleasing 📚 Why neurodivergent voices are needed in every room 🔥 Reclaiming creativity and intuition after years of burnout 💬 Building community and connection through honest conversationsIf you’ve ever questioned your path or felt like you had to “earn” your rest, this episode will speak straight to your heart.And get ready ... you'll be hearing a lot more from Devin on the show going forward!🎧 Watch now on Attention Different—on YouTube! 🔗Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

Join us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs.✍️ - Creators ➡ Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron Smith🎥 - Director & Cinematographer ➡ Benj Welmond🎞️ - Editor ➡ Maggie "Maggs" Thibideaux🏠 - Studio Location ➡ Big Time Studio LA ✨ Highlights ✨"I Have vs. I Am ADHD" – A thought-provoking discussion featuring Adam and Daniel as they explore how ADHD shapes identity. Adam reflects on self-acceptance and living in the present, while Daniel frames ADHD as a condition he can manage and control."Proving Worthiness with ADHD" – Matt shares the weight of constantly feeling the need to validate his worth to others and himself, offering a candid look at self-acceptance."The Judgment Spiral" – Daniel opens up about the stress of worrying about others’ opinions, while Adam delves into hyperfixation on appearance and how these anxieties shape social interactions.This episode is a raw and relatable snapshot of ADHD lived experiences, offering a space for connection, validation, and laughter.💡 Whether you're an ADHDer or someone looking to understand the condition better, this Fireside Chat invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

What if your real career path didn’t start until after your ADHD diagnosis? In this all-new episode, we sit down with Kelly Baumgartner—ADHD Coach, content creator, and former school librarian—to talk about diagnosis at 30, trusting your instincts, and building a career that fits your brain. 🌱📚From "just pushing through" to actually understanding her needs, Kelly’s journey is filled with insight, laughter, and some seriously relatable ADHD moments. 🎢🧠Join Kelly, Stephen, and Aaron as they explore: 🧩 What it means to “follow the breadcrumbs” of your energy and joy 🧠 How ADHD shows up in high-functioning women—and often gets missed 🎭 The pressure to mask and over-perform in professional settings 💬 Creating content, connection, and community as an ADHD-er 🛠️ Coaching tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and burnout recoveryIf you’ve ever felt like your ADHD story didn’t “look typical,” this episode will remind you: there’s no one way to be neurodivergent—and your lived experience is valid.🎧 Catch all the episodes now on Attention Different—on YouTube! 🔗 👇 Tell us your favorite takeaway in the comments.📌 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄!#ADHDPodcast #ADHDAwareness #WomenWithADHD #LateDiagnosisADHD #ADHDSupport #NeurodivergentVoices #AttentionDifferent #ATTNDifferent Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

Today, we sit down with Will Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, to talk about dismantling shame, redefining ‘Effort,’ and building strategies that actually work for ADHD brains.From late diagnoses to using stress as a survival tool, the ADHD experience is full of patterns that really start to make sense once you begin to understand your own brain. Join Will & Aaron & Stephen as they explore: Why Anxiety became Will’s “go-to” time management tool. How a Radical Acceptance based mindset informs Will’s approach to parenting (and so much more). What happens when we mistake “having a genuinely difficult time” for “not working or trying hard enough”? ADHD Adulting tools and reframes that support long-term growth. How empathy and grace—especially directed at ourselves—can be non-negotiable.If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind or beating yourself up for not doing “enough,” this episode is a reminder: “Trying” looks different with ADHD—you are making an effort and it shows; your efforts matter. Catch the full episode on Attention Different—only on YouTube!   Drop a  if you’ve ever used anxiety as a coping tool. Let’s talk about it!#HackingYourADHD #ADHDPodcast #ADHDandAnxiety #ADHDAcceptance #NeurodivergentVoices #adhdtips #adhdinsight #attentiondifferent #attndifferentSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

Ever feel like you're constantly hitting invisible walls? From job after job where you perform brilliantly until something goes sideways, to lying awake at night unable to turn your brain off, living with undiagnosed ADHD can be intense. Add parenthood to the mix and that "popcorn machine" in your head can finally overflow.In this deeply personal and practical episode, we sit down with Steev Hodgson, ADHD Life Coach and founder of Damn Healthy Dose, who didn't get his diagnosis until his late 40s during the pandemic. From his breakthrough moment reading ADHD 2.0 to developing tools that help him navigate everything from bike repairs to sensory overwhelm, Steev shares how radical self-acceptance became the foundation for managing his ADHD.Join us as we explore:🍿 How parenthood can push ADHD symptoms past the breaking point—and why that could be the wake-up call you need🚴 The STEER Map technique: moving from reactive frustration to intentional problem-solving (featuring an epic bike tire disaster)🌊 The SURF method for emotional regulation: stopping the spiral before it takes you under🎯 Why "intention is the precursor to attention"🏥 The difference between "I have ADHD" and "I am ADHD"—and why that shift changes everything✨ How to find your "damn healthy dose" of the qualities others see as flawsIf you've spent years wondering why you keep hitting those same walls despite your best efforts, this episode offers both validation and practical tools for moving forward. Steev's journey proves that getting diagnosed later in life isn't a disadvantage—it's an opportunity to finally understand yourself and build a life that actually works with your wiring, not against it.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

ADHD and self-worth? It’s messy—and deeply personal. From repeated workplace struggles to a constant feeling of falling short, living with ADHD can often make us question our value and capabilities. The world isn’t designed for neurodivergent thinkers, and when you're forced to play by rules that don’t work for your brain, it’s easy to internalize the blame. But what if the issue isn’t you—it’s the system that was never built with your wiring in mind?In this powerful and validating episode, we sit down with Ryan Mayer, a Certified ADHD Coach and Neuro-Inclusion Consultant, who shares his hard-earned wisdom about embracing your differences instead of masking them. Through honest storytelling and practical insights, Ryan shows us what it means to stop chasing “normal” and start creating a life that actually fits who you are.Join us as we explore:🧠 How neurodivergent adults can redefine success after career "failures"🔥 The role of radical acceptance in living with ADHD🙌 Why delegating energy-draining tasks is a form of self-respect👥 How body doubling can supercharge focus and productivity💬 The importance of dropping the word “should” from your vocabularyIf you’ve ever felt like ADHD is something to hide, fix, or be ashamed of, this episode will reframe everything. Ryan’s story is full of insight, validation, and real tools for thriving.📌 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!--------------------------------------------------------------------#ADHDAcceptance #NeurodivergentVoices #AttentionDifferent #ADHDCoach #ADHDSupport #BodyDoubling #NeuroInclusion #DoItDifferently #ADHDAwareness #ADHDPodcast #ThrivingWithADHD #ADHDAdults #ADHDCommunity #attndifferentSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent

In this powerful roundtable episode of Attention Different, host Stephen Tonti brings together eight ADHD adults from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and celebrate what makes their neurodivergent brains unique. From late diagnoses to childhood realizations, these candid conversations reveal the complex reality of living with ADHD and the journey toward self-acceptance. As Stephen puts it: "ADHD is not a disorder—we are a group of ADHD adults determined to address the ways in which our unique brain wiring makes our lives more complicated but also to celebrate the traits that make us some of the most creative and exciting members of any given generation."You'll Learn:ADHD is not just about "inability to focus"—many people with ADHD experience hyperfocus, but can't always choose what captures their attentionThe presentation of ADHD symptoms varies widely between individuals and across gender lines, with "masculine" presentations being more visible/disruptive while "feminine" presentations often go undiagnosedMany ADHD adults develop complex masking and coping mechanisms to fit into neurotypical systems, often at great personal costThere's no correlation between ADHD and intelligence—the condition affects people across all IQ levelsLate-life diagnosis is common, especially among women, immigrants, and those from families that didn't recognize neurodivergenceThe path to self-acceptance often involves reframing ADHD as an identity rather than a disorderMany adults with ADHD wish they had been told earlier: "There's nothing wrong with you," "Weird is cool," and "You are worthy of help"Resources:Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) ConferenceStephen's TEDx talkAttention DifferentNote: This episode features an authentic, unfiltered conversation about living with ADHD, including occasional strong language.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe! --------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent