The Neurodivergent Nurse

Discover practical tips for managing impulsive spending for individuals with ADHD. Understand the impact of impulsivity on money management and learn how to reframe budgeting and financial record keeping. Explore strategies for curbing holiday spending and self-reflection. Plus, get additional tips for managing ADHD and enjoy some humor along the way.

This podcast explores the importance of self-compassion in managing ADHD symptoms and achieving success. It discusses the profound effect of ADHD and executive function, emphasizing the need for non-judgmental awareness. The episode highlights the benefits of self-compassion for the ADHD brain and provides practical ways to start implementing it. It also includes a guided breathing exercise to cultivate self-compassion and reset one's perspective.

This episode explores the impact of night shifts on individuals with ADHD, the importance of vitamin D for sleep difficulties in ADHD, and the connection between ADHD and sleep disturbances. It also discusses managing sleep difficulties through sleep hygiene and the often overlooked connection between sleep difficulties and ADHD.

Lafaya Mitchell, an author and therapist, discusses her experience working with hypersensitive individuals. Topics include finding the right therapist, dismissing therapy stigma, reflecting on progress, understanding hypersensitive individuals, seeking help in therapy, navigating rejection sensitivity, taking small steps towards improvement, and personalized treatment and resources for personal growth.

Discover the power of mindful meditation for individuals with ADHD, and learn seven techniques for meditating with a busy brain. Explore the benefits of mindful meditation, including improvements in attention and hyperactivity.

Learn about the benefits of exercise for individuals with ADHD, including improved attention and reduced stress. Get tips on finding the right type of activity and incorporating exercise into your routine. Discover the power of participating in organized sports and setting realistic goals. Overcome challenges such as finding the right time to exercise while taking ADHD medication and overcoming procrastination. Learn how to set realistic goals, establish a workout routine, and make exercise a lifestyle.

This podcast discusses the impact of the pandemic on those with ADHD and how to redefine life after it. It explores strategies for managing ADHD during the pandemic, assessing happiness in different areas of life, maintaining relationships, and cultivating a new normal post-pandemic.

The podcast discusses the emotional impulsivity of ADHD, focusing on anger, irritability, and frustration. It provides tips for recognizing and managing anger, explores the impact of anger on relationships and productivity, and offers strategies for improving relationships. The episode also touches on ADHD diagnosis and managing emotions, while ending with a lighthearted joke and a final message.

In this episode, the Neurodivergent Nurse discusses the difficulties individuals with ADHD face when making decisions and the relationship between ADHD and mental exhaustion. They also explore the creative talents of the ADHD brain and provide strategies to improve decision-making abilities.

Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to become stuck in your mind. They can cause distress, since the nature of the thought might be upsetting. They may also reoccur frequently, which can make the concern worse. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that seem to occur out of the blue. They can be disturbing and unpleasant. This episode discusses the different types of intrusive and alarming thoughts as well as ways to help you manage and when to seek help.  You can join the Neurodivergent Nurse Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theneurodivergentnurse Additional Sources:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19570581/#:~:text=Results%20show%20that%20in%20comparison,expression%20of%20adults%20with%20ADHD. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.709.7677&rep=rep1&type=pdf https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/intrusive-thoughts#myths https://positivepsychology.com/intrusive-thoughts/