Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD

💡For the ADHDers out there who will or plan to give birth, you deserve support that sees the whole person—your challenges and your strengths.❓How do you fix a healthcare system that was never designed with ADHD birthers in mind?In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Alix Bacon (registered midwife, past president of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, and vice president of the Canadian Association of Midwives) and Dusty Chipura (ADHD coach, educator, and community builder). Together, they unpack their groundbreaking work creating new ADHD care guidelines designed to shift how clinicians, families, and communities support ADHD birthers.From research gaps and systemic stigma to gender bias and the unique challenges of late diagnosis, Alix and Dusty bring a powerful mix of medical expertise and lived experience. This conversation is equal parts advocacy, education, and inspiration—an inside look at how real change gets made.✨ Highlights ✨ 🧠 Why ADHD care has been failing too many people—and how these guidelines aim to fix it. 💬 The role of stigma in delaying diagnosis and treatment, especially for women, birthers, and marginalized groups. 🌱 How storytelling, research, and policy intersect in driving systemic change. ❤️ The importance of community voices in reshaping healthcare for ADHD.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen in the healthcare system, or who wants to be part of reimagining what support for ADHD birthers can look like.📺 Watch now on YouTube: Attention Different 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest “aha” moment or takeaway from this 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

💡Curiosity without judgment. This is the way.What would shift in your life if you started observing yourself with compassion instead of criticism? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Hannah Skewes—writer, photographer, and creative storyteller—who shares her journey of living with ADHD, receiving a late diagnosis, and the challenges of navigating self-doubt and shame. From finding mindfulness in self-observation to reframing perfectionism, Hannah opens up about how compassion, curiosity, and creativity fuel her growth.🌲 Filmed in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this conversation dives into what it means to hold on tightly to self-love while letting go lightly of shame, and how ADHD adults can find balance in both their inner voices and their relationships.✨ Highlights ✨🧠 How self-observation creates space for growth without judgment.💬 The power of naming your “A voice, B voice, and C voice” to navigate overwhelm.🌿 Why compassion and curiosity are keys to resilience with ADHD.💡 How late diagnosis shifted Hannah's sense of identity, relationships, and self-acceptance.This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered: Why can’t I just do things the way everyone else does?📺 Watch the full Fireside Chat with Hannah now on Attention Different YouTube:👉 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

💡 Let go lightly and quit trying to force yourself into productivity systems that weren’t even built for your brain to start with.In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Jesse J. Anderson—author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD, writer, speaker, and advocate for over 60,000 newsletter subscribers. From getting a diagnosis as late as 36yrs old to quickly becoming one of the most recognizable thought-leaders on being an Adult with ADHD, Jesse shares his journey from decades of misunderstanding and shame to finding clarity, strategies, and self-acceptance.We discuss the various reasons that traditional productivity advice often fails our ADHD brains and, instead, introduces his game-changing Four C’s of Motivation—a framework built for the way we actually work. From the difference between neurotypical “importance-based” motivation and ADHD’s “interest-based” nervous system, to late-diagnosis identity shifts and the power of community, this conversation is equal parts soulfully validating as it is delightfully practical and immediately applicable.🌟 Here’s just some what you’ll learn: 🧠 Why “I can focus when it’s interesting” is still ADHD (hello, hyperfocus). 📚 How to make productivity strategies actually stick for ADHD brains. 💬 The Four C’s—Captivate, Create, Compete, Complete—and how to use them daily. ❤️ How getting the ADHD label can be liberating, not limiting. 🌍 The importance of finding a community that truly gets you.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt “lazy” or “broken” when the truth was simply an ADHD brain working in a different rhythm.📺 Watch now on YouTube: Attention DifferentSend 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 does it really take to move from ADHD burnout to radical self-acceptance?In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our very own podcast host—to explore the tangled web of resolutions, routines, and relapse. From the Rocky Mountains in Tabernash, CO, Devin shares his journey from late ADHD diagnosis to building a toolkit for thriving—inside and outside of work.From bass guitar lessons after a decade away to using FocusMate for accountability, Devin opens up about the push-and-pull between burnout, self-care, and the ever-present need for visual reminders just to take a breath. His story is equal parts practical strategy and emotional truth-telling for ADHD adults trying to reclaim their time, energy, and joy.✨ Highlights ✨ 🎸 Why picking up the bass after 14 years became a radical act of self-care. ☕ The hidden cost of caffeine as ADHD self-medication—and what happens when you quit. ⏳ How burnout traps ADHDers in a cycle of “too tired to recharge.” 🌍 Why accountability and community (even with strangers online) make all the difference.This conversation is for anyone who’s ever set a goal, fallen off, and thought, “Maybe next week…”—and is ready to try again with more compassion.📺 Watch now on YouTube: Attention Different 💬 Drop a comment with your favorite takeaway from Devin’s story.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

💡 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