

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support
Michael Joseph Ferguson
We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.Take the “hunter-type” quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 15, 2022 • 36min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Optimizing Your Morning Routine
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Optimizing Your Morning Routine. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
A good morning routine gets you out of “reaction mode” and back into the driver’s seat. It’s both optimized for you and sustainable. From nutrition and brain chemistry, to mindfulness and time management, in this episode we’ll cover the essential ingredients of a solid morning routine – and we’ll wrap up with an exercise that walks you through, step-by-step, how to create one.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Workshop) Learn How To Mind Map
(Free eBook) ADHD Time Management
Episode 71 – Mindfulness
Episode 74 – Meditation
Episode 68 – Gratitude Practice
Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
Episode 87 – The Power of the Walk
Episode 88 – Cold Immersion Showers
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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 90 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Damian Markutt
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 8, 2022 • 23min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Dopamine Detox and Screen Time
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Dopamine Detox and Screen Time. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
What is a dopamine detox? How does using your phone everyday affect your dopamine levels and your overall ability to focus? In this episode, we’ll explore how taking a one-day “dopamine detox” can greatly improve your wellbeing, and increase your ability to follow-through on the projects you care about.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Book Sale) May 7 – 22, 2022
(Article) Dopamine Modulates Reward Expectancy During Performance of a Slot Machine Task in Rats: Evidence for a ‘Near-miss’ Effect
(Youtube) Huberman Podcast: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
(Website) 10 Day Meditation Retreats
To leave us a voice mail with a question you would like us to answer, or a win you’d like us to share regarding topics we cover on the podcast, please phone us at (760) 487-8773. Outside the U.S. please use the country code +1.
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 89 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Prateek Katyal
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

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Apr 4, 2022 • 22min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Cold Immersion Showers
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Cold Immersion Showers. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
For many of us, we wake up feeling fuzzy and unmotivated, making it a real struggle to plan our day and accomplish mundane tasks. In this episode, we’ll explore how a simple shower routine can can boost your dopamine levels by up to 230%, providing you with the much needed energy and focus to tackle your day.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Podcast) Huberman Lab Episode 39: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
(Study) Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures
To leave us a voice mail with a question you would like us to answer, or a win you’d like us to share regarding topics we cover on the podcast, please phone us at (760) 487-8773. Outside the U.S. please use the country code +1.
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 88 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: Chandler Cruttenden
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

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Mar 15, 2022 • 17min
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Power of the Walk (When You’re Feeling Stuck)
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Power of the Walk (When You’re Feeling Stuck). 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 power of the walk.” If your life feels stuck, unstructured, and overwhelmed by details, it can extremely challenging to know where to start. Through the simple act of “going for a walk,” you can build the foundations of a new time structure for yourself and see your productivity increase dramatically.
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 87 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: Frank Busch
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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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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 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
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 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