The Neurodivergent Nurse

The podcast discusses how individuals with ADHD often respond defensively to criticism, both valid and invalid. It explores the negative impact of criticism on individuals with ADHD in various settings, such as online physics courses. The episode provides techniques for acknowledging and learning from valid criticism, making beneficial changes, and responding to inaccurate criticism. It also discusses effective strategies for responding to criticism, emphasizing politeness and avoiding the use of 'but'. Additionally, it delves into practical strategies for dealing with rejection sensitivity dysphoria, including labeling the experience and engaging in calming activities.

The host shares recent events, love for dill pickles, and benefits of travel nursing. Learn about the importance of organizing your schedule, preparing for the week, and maximizing productivity and self-care on Sundays.

This episode discusses the impact of ADHD on driving, including increased risk of accidents and difficulties in maintaining focus. It explores strategies for reducing distractions while driving with ADHD and emphasizes the importance of proper treatment and medication. Tips for driving with ADHD are provided, along with resources and support for listeners.

This podcast delves into the topic of ADHD burnout, discussing the cycle of overcommitting and overextending that leads to exhaustion in individuals with ADHD. It explores the reasons why burnout is prevalent in the community and offers insights into coping mechanisms and overcoming guilt to prevent burnout.

Exploring the misleading traits of ADHD that may give the impression of self-centeredness, the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in prioritizing self-care, and the various characteristics of ADHD that can be mistaken for self-centeredness. Also, understanding the perception of being self-centered in neurodivergent individuals.

Explore revenge bedtime procrastination, its link to ADHD, and strategies for overcoming it. Discover the consequences of sleep deprivation and tips for promoting a healthier lifestyle. Learn how to improve sleep habits by creating a bedtime routine and celebrating small accomplishments.

Live from Nashville! People in the ADHD world experience life more intensely, more passionately than neurotypicals. They have a low threshold for outside sensory experience because the day-to-day experience of their five senses and their thoughts is always on high volume. The ADHD nervous system is overwhelmed by life experiences because its intensity is so high. One way we get that hit of dopamine through new experiences is in the world of traveling. Whether you have ADHD or not, at Nurses Podcon The Neurodivergent Nurse gave tips to make your world of traveling a bit easier as well as maximizing your income!

People with ADHD can be more creative and more passionate. That creativity and passion can drive us to take action where others may not. Studies have found that people with ADHD have significantly higher justice sensitivity and greater perceptions of injustice than those without ADHD.  On this week’s episode I bring Amy and Sara the cohosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast to talk about their work to bring about social justice and awareness.  You can find their Amazing Podcast here. Be sure to check out their website www.grittynurse.com You can also find them on Twitter @GrittyNurse Sara @saramfung Amie @amievarley Research referenced in today’s episode: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00787-014-0560-9 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054712466914 If you would like to join The Neurodivergent Nurse Patreon click here

This podcast explores how ADHD affects social skills and relationships, including self-esteem and socializing with learning disabilities. It discusses the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in social situations, such as their distracted demeanor, fast-thinking brains, and inappropriate behaviors. Effective strategies and tips are provided for improving social skills, including observing and learning from others' interactions and finding amusement in the challenges of ADHD.

Guest Ron, an ADHD Coach, shares his experience with ADHD and how he became a coach. They discuss managing negative emotions, rejection sensitivity, and imposter syndrome. Ron's perspective as a neurodivergent coach enhances his understanding and empathy. They also talk about understanding true value, delegation, launching a website, coaching opportunities, and starting a podcast.