
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support
We share effective tips and practices for working with Adult ADD / Adult ADHD in a natural, holistic way, without the use of medications. Hosted by Bahman Sarram and Michael Joseph Ferguson. For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is intended solely for the purpose of personal growth, and not as a replacement for professional psychological support. The views and opinions of the hosts and guests of our podcast are not meant to be taken as medical advice. It is very important seek the help of a qualified medical practitioner when making any shifts to psychiatric medication you may be taking, or if you are experiencing extreme psychological distress.
Latest episodes

Jan 23, 2022 • 30min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The “Intending Process”
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The “Intending Process!” Tips for a Successful Year. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode we’ll explore the “intending process.” Past challenging experiences and negative self-talk can create a great deal of mental friction when attempting to complete tasks. All of this contributes to us procrastinating and possibly not doing a very good job.
Through a daily practice of intending what you want for each segment of the day, you can override these negative associations with that task and have a higher likelihood of follow-through and accomplishment.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Podcast) Mindfulness – Episode 71
(Podcast) Start with the End in Mind – Episode 76
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 86 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in this episode graphic: Jamie Templeton
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Jan 4, 2022 • 1h 3min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Renewed Hope in 2022!
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Renewed Hope in 2022! Tips for a Successful Year. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode we’ll discuss a number of essential tips to start the year off right as a hunter-type. If you’re feeling low and unmotivated, the first part of this episode covers how to lift away past disappointments and negative self-talk to assist you in finding renewed inspiration. In the second half, we’ll review a list of items to support you in planning the new year, setting goals, and approaching new projects.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(PDF) 4 Step Journaling Process
(Video) Dopamine Detox
(Podcast) Mindfulness – Episode 71
(Podcast) Meditation Practice – Episode 74
(Podcast) Setting Healthy Boundaries – Episode 81
(Ebook) ADHD Time Management – Free
(Website) Arthur Lee Land
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 85 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Nov 9, 2021 • 29min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Simplify and Streamline
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Simplify and Streamline. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
The complexity of modern life can be overwhelming. Couple this with our boundless creativity and new ideas, our world can quickly become unmanageable. In this episode we’ll discuss ways to simplify and streamline your life, encouraging you to take the actions necessary to reduce the friction and clutter and increase the productivity and fulfillment.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan
Drummer and the Great Mountain Book Sale
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 84 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Sep 14, 2021 • 32min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Our Seven Year Anniversary!
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Our Seven Year Anniversary! This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we will be celebrating the seven year anniversary of the publication of “The Drummer and the Great Mountain.” We will be reflecting on some of the core motivations for writing the book, what were the main influences, who were the key players involved in bringing the book to a wider audience, how our community (and the ADHD community at large) has evolved over the last seven years, and where we’re going with the podcast and our work as we move forward.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for being a part of this journey with us!
Onward!
~ Michael and the Team
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Audio) Thresholds of Change – Michael Meade
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 83 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

May 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Kathleen Lockyer: The Science of Nature Connection
Kathleen Lockyer, an occupational therapist focused on childhood development, joins the conversation to explore the profound effects of connecting with nature. She discusses how modern lifestyles can lead to sensory loss, particularly impacting those with ADHD. The power of outdoor environments is highlighted as a tool for reducing anxiety and improving focus. Lockyer shares practical steps for parents to foster their children's relationship with nature while addressing safety concerns, emphasizing that engaging with the outdoors is essential for emotional and cognitive growth.

Mar 30, 2021 • 38min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Setting Healthy Boundaries
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Setting Healthy Boundaries. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss “people pleasing” and how to set healthy boundaries as a hunter-type. Many of us have struggled with low self-esteem since childhood. As a result, we’ve adopted a self-limiting pattern of negating our our needs and prioritizing everyone else’s. We’ll get to the core reasons why we do this, and how we can gracefully set boundaries so we can live to our fullest potential.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Book) Nonviolent Communication
Audible Free Trial
(Audiobook) Nonviolent Communication
Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 81 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova from Pexels
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Jan 11, 2021 • 44min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – 15 Tips to Thrive in 2021!
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – 15 Tips to Thrive in 2021. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss the “15 Tips to Thrive in 2021” as a hunter-type. 2020 was a rough year for many of us. It’s time for a reboot. We’ll review 15 tips that will make you healthier and more productive entering the new year. Topics include: building a solid health routine, time management, life visioning, mindfulness, and creating effective support systems.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Alive! Online Workshop – Jan 2021
Strathmore 400 Sketchbook
Episode 70 – Lean on Your Strengths
Episode 62 – Sleep
Episode 64 – Mastering Overwhelming and Mundane Tasks
Episode 77 – Sprint then Rest
Episode 54 – “Containerizing” Your Life through Mind Mapping and Other Tools
Episode 71 – Mindfulness
Episode 74 – Meditation
Episode 68 – Gratitude Practice
Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 80 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

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Nov 22, 2020 • 25min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sunlight
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sunlight. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss the “The Power of Sunlight”. It turns out, getting enough sunlight is essential to reduce ADHD symptoms, improve sleep, ward off depression, and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We’ll discuss scientific studies connecting lack of sunlight to increased ADHD symptoms, and a number of tools and tips to keep you functioning optimally during the winter months.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
“Happy Lights” on Amazon
Study: “Geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the sunny perspective”
Psychology Today: “Sunlight and ADHD”
YouTube: “How to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)”
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 79 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
Photo by Kent Pilcher on Unsplash
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

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Oct 27, 2020 • 28min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Perfectionism and “All or Nothing” Thinking
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Perfectionism and “All or Nothing” Thinking. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss perfectionism and “all or nothing” thinking. What are they, how do we work with them, and how do we prevent them from stopping us before we’ve even started?
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 78 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Sep 22, 2020 • 24min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sprint Then Rest
Discover the power of the 'Sprint Then Rest' cycle for boosting productivity while managing ADHD. Learn practical strategies like the Pomodoro technique that help prevent burnout. Find out how to integrate essential rest periods into your daily routine for better task management. Embrace self-care to recharge and stay focused. This entertaining discussion highlights the importance of aligning with your natural rhythms, ensuring you can tackle challenges without getting overwhelmed.
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