Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD

Not everyone gets diagnosed with ADHD as a child. Increasingly, more and more adults and mothers are getting diagnosed later in life. Diann is a mother, has children with ADHD, and is an experienced therapist with over 20 years in the field, yet, she just recently learned she too has ADHD. Like many people, Diann knew she was different, but she blamed herself for relationship difficulties and tendencies that made life challenging at times. At age 60, Diann finally received an ADHD diagnosis. In this episode, Aaron interviews Diann about her experience about what it was like getting diagnosed later in life or as she likes to say, “Coming late to the party.”If you are interested in coaching from Diann Wingert visit:https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/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

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of ADHD within relationships, particularly focusing on how ADHD traits can impact romantic dynamics. The hosts discuss challenges such as inattentiveness, poor organizational skills, and impulsivity, which often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations between partners. They also explore how these challenges manifest differently depending on whether one or both partners have ADHD, highlighting the unique communication and connection that can arise in ADHD-ADHD partnerships. The conversation is supported by insights from "The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD" by Melissa Orlov.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

We all have heard about Time Management, but have you heard of Energy Management? In this episode, we go deeper than just time management and explain how you can optimize your energy output in four specific dimensions of your life through provocative questions. These energy buckets are 1) The Body -Physical Energy, 2) The Emotions: Quality of Energy, 3) The Mind: Focus of Energy, 4) The Human Spirit: Energy of Meaning and Purpose. Ready to recharge and refocus your energy? Let’s go!!Show notes and links:The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to Performance and Personal Renewal. By author Tony Schwartz: http://a.co/bjm9uxPHarvard Business Review ArticleManage Your Energy, Not Your Timehttps://hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-timeSend 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

Do you have a hard time saying NO to things? Do you find yourself making big promises and then not following through? Welcome to our world. We ADHDers often finding ourselves overcommitted to projects and activities and struggle to be realistic about how long things REALLY take to complete or how much energy we WILL have. Let’s end this cycle once and for all. Learn what to do about it in this important episode.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

To succeed we must first learn how to fail. Anyone of significance, from famous people to business moguls, has strung together a long string of failures. In this episode, we talk about how we have transformed our relationship with failure and no longer treat it like a bad thing. We understand that failure is an inevitable part of the journey of life and those of us with ADHD know this very well. Our society encourages us to avoid stuff that is unpleasant. This is ultimately detrimental because we need to embrace hardship and failure. Please take risks. Reach big. Fall down and then get right back up again. Ready set fail forward!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

In this episode, we dig into the topic of Mindfulness. Our minds are constantly flooded with thoughts and we discuss some helpful tools and tactics we use to calm the mind. Practicing mindfulness may sound like an oxymoron for those of us with ADHD, but we assure you it’s NOT. With practice and sheer force of will, you can become skilled at a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices by adopting them for ADHD. We discuss our favorite apps, gadgets, and much more.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

In this episode, we continue the discussion regarding time management. Ironically, we needed more time to talk about this topic ;). We get into our favorite time-saving devices and present both high tech and low tech solutions. So, don't delay. Watch this episode and find a system to help manage your time.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

Well, it happens to the best of us... we mess up, we are late, we forget. This happened to us recently. We get real about time management struggles and what we are doing to help (sometimes successfully and other times less successfully). If you have a difficult time with time management then this episode might give you to additional tips, strategies, and insights that you may find useful. Check it out now. Don’t procrastinate!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

This episode gets into the topic of hyperfocus, a trait that some have characterized as a superpower and others have indicated it's rather destructive nature. We go into how those of us with ADHD can make hyperfocus work for us and against us in different contexts. We look at it from personal experiences and explore how it is that some people seem to be able to harness their hyperfocus and reach new heights (i.e. flow states), while others spin their wheels incessantly.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

In this episode, we dive into whether it's ever alright to use your ADHD as an excuse. We talk about the ways in which ADHDers commonly brush off things as part of their ADHD and not within their control. As two ADHDers, we get it! We’ve used ADHD as an excuse more times than we would like to admit.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