AuDHD Flourishing

Discover how decluttering can ease perfectionism and decision fatigue! A clean space boosts executive function, making creativity flow more freely. Learn about the power of simple changes and the importance of gentle home maintenance. The discussion includes insights on balancing books without the pressure of completion and how small tasks can lead to big impacts. Plus, get tips on effective five-minute pickups and the benefits of co-working during Decluttering Days. Embrace a kinder approach to your space for a happier mindset!

Dana K White, author and creator of the A Slob Comes Clean method, shares her journey from chaotic home to practical organizing guru. She introduces her container concept, emphasizing manageable decluttering and personal clutter thresholds. Dana speaks on using five-minute tasks to build trust with oneself, the value of pain in decision-making, and overcoming perfectionism. She also offers quick wins and highlights her five-step decluttering process, encouraging listeners to celebrate small victories as they transform their spaces!

Explore how transitions shape productivity for AuDHDers beyond just work! Discover the unique morning rituals that incorporate affirmations and music to ease into the day. Understand the importance of longer work blocks that match transition needs, and how tools like a walking pad can help streamline focus. Learn about the necessity of recovery days after intense work and the value of rest and play as transitions. Plus, hear about a free decluttering event to boost productivity through supportive practices!

Explore the complex interplay of PDA, ADHD, and autism, and how they affect relationships and stress levels. Learn about the triggers of PDA as fight-or-flight responses and the importance of autonomy in daily tasks. Mattia delves into childhood experiences of shame and masking, offering insights into comforting the inner child. Discover practical strategies for co-regulation and energy conservation, while uncovering the strengths within PDA behaviors. The discussion emphasizes personal stories and resilience, weaving hope and encouragement throughout.

It's been a running joke (that wasn't initially a joke) that I'm totally going to do a PDA episode very soon... since the very first episode of AuDHD Flourishing.Now we have one, thanks to Chris Wells and Marni Kammersell for interviewing me on PDA: Resistance and Resilience, and letting me cross-post the episode here!Mentioned in episode:Full show notesAuDHD Flourishing Episode 87: Giftedness & the Sparkly Mind with Sheldon GayAuDHD Flourishing Episode 88: Gifted Development & Positive Disintegration with Chris WellsAuDHD Flourishing Episode 108: Using Intuition PracticallyRobert Chapman’s book Empire of NormalityConnect with Chris, Marni, PDA pod:Wandering Brightly with Marni KammersellPositive Disintegration and cosmic cheer squad with Chris WellsPDA: Resistance and Resilience on SubstackFollow us on InstagramAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a two-year reflection, Mattia shares how ADHD stimulant meds boosted initiation energy and productivity. They discuss the importance of respecting limits to avoid burnout, especially for those with people-pleasing tendencies. Increased self-trust leads to better task management but also risks overcommitment. Tips include planning before dosing and recognizing bodily signals. Mattia emphasizes medication as a tool for reducing distress rather than aiming to be unmedicated, advocating for a balanced approach to creative work.

The discussion centers on why common advice can feel ineffective, often skipping necessary steps. Safety and emotional capacity are emphasized, revealing how sensory needs play crucial roles in creativity. Chronic shame is explored, highlighting its interference with progress. The importance of acknowledging small moments of safety is stressed as a way to foster a sense of well-being. Optimism is shown to flourish when basic needs are met, rather than forced. A new program promoting somatic pacing over productivity is also previewed.

TQ (they/them) is a queer, trans, physically disabled, AuDHD Chinese-Singaporean artist, author/host of the upcoming book/podcast Queer! AuDHD! BIPOC!, and community facilitator for other queer neurodivergent BIPOC.In true ND fashion, we range over many topics, including the importance of community and hearing your own stories as a person with multiple intersecting identities. You can pre-order a copy of their upcoming book for behind-the-scenes/early access to the interviews and writing! TQ's links & mentioned in episode:Support the Queer! AuDHD! BIPOC! book and podcastAll the incredible neurodivergent, Autistic, and AuDHD creators of color TQ learns fromLovette Jallow on the history/use of the term "intersectionality" The Autastic CommunityAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also on YouTube for some visualsMy urge for minimalism is partly to provide myself with the visual cues I desperately need, without overwhelming myself with visual clutter. And, there has been a specifically classist push for minimalism that sometimes causes me to get rid of too much.Here's an excellent thread about minimalism, class, and why you're probably not a hoarderI especially loved the idea that you may just need better organization, because I really love lining things up. Now I'm focusing on organizing based on my interests, rather than what I think is the most practical or obvious!Mentioned in episode: Mastodon thread about minimalismThe exact iPad cover I showed that looks like a Composition notebook (still going strong almost four years in), affiliate linkAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson for letting me cross-post this important discussion about one of the first longitudinal studies of ADHD in women and girls!Full show notes, timestamps, and Transcript available on Hyperfocus' site(Ep 5, The “devastating” findings of a decades-long ADHD study, Dec 5, 2024 has the full version; it was reposted Aug 28 2025 with more brief notes)Show notes:Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is one of the leading voices when it comes to ADHD in women and girls. That’s in large part due to his work on The Berkeley Girls Study. (Its full name is The Berkeley Girls with ADHD Longitudinal Study, but most people know it by that shorthand or acronym: The BGALs Study.)Under Steve’s leadership, researchers began studying 140 girls with ADHD and a control group of nearly 90 girls without it. They’ve been following these girls into their adulthood, producing a reams of information that has helped shape current understanding of ADHD in women and girls. That said, Rae Jacobson had plenty of questions for Steve:Why did you want to study ADHD in girls at a time when it was typically seen as a boys’ disorder?Why is it that one type of ADHD seems to lead to such negative outcomes?What do we do about the stigma that still surrounds the disorder?note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and self-harm. Please take care when listening and skip this one if you need to.Listen to more episodes of Hyperfocus here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.