Discussion on the challenges of focusing on important but not urgent tasks, belief system around focus, guilt and the challenge of assessing urgency and importance, and the importance of adding buffer time in your schedule.

Learn how to create planning systems that work with the ADHD brain. Avoid common traps like perfectionism and learn to personalize your system. Understand the importance of forming a habit of using your planning tools. Explore the challenges of finding a system that works for individuals with ADHD and the confusion around the role of a task manager. Discover the impact of notifications in a planning system and how to optimize their functionality.

Dr. Tamara Rosier, an ADHD coach and professor, discusses motivation and ADHD. They explore the challenges of ADHD and the importance of understanding motivation. Dr. Rosier advises assessing values, acknowledging difficulty, and tying actions to values. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations and having a growth mindset.

Explore the meaning of joy and practical ways to cultivate more joy in daily life. Learn the difference between joy and happiness. Discover tools for moving through grief or trauma to regain joy. Focus on aligning practices toward joy and turn towards positive thoughts, music, and sights that spark joy. Understand the impact of ADHD on interpreting others' intentions and living a joyful life through mindfulness and taking action on desires.

This podcast explores the challenges of maintaining optimism while living with ADHD. It discusses the impact of negative thought patterns and the importance of therapy and embracing strengths. The significance of being aware of triggers and finding joy amid grief is also explored. The podcast delves into a model that analyzes how individuals internalize blame and shame, leading to either optimism or pessimism.

James Ochoa, an experienced counselor and mentor for adults with ADHD, joins the podcast to discuss the significance of community in managing ADHD. He emphasizes the benefits of belonging to a group that understands your experiences, such as personal growth, a sense of belonging, and new friendships. James also highlights the power of developing an internal support group through creative visualization. Being part of a community is crucial in our ADHD journey, providing a sense of belonging and personal growth.

Esteemed Hall of Fame ADHD Podcast Guest, Dr. Sharon Saline, discusses the challenges and benefits of community engagement for individuals with ADHD. She addresses avoidance behaviors, fear of the unknown, and the misconception of having a few friends as sufficient. Dr. Saline provides practical advice and strategies to overcome these fears, emphasizing the importance of therapy and fostering relationships. The podcast also explores the power of community, challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, strategies for dealing with negative self-talk, filtering emotions, and the importance of supportive communities and internal conversations.

We come to you with a pivot today and a follow-up discussion to last week's conversation on ADHD stigma. What is normal? Why is it such a charged word? And what can we do to reprogram the world around normal to represent any point on the vast neurodiversity spectrum? (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (04:20) - The ADHD Stigma ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kody Lukens has been an entrepreneur since the age of 15, when he filed his first LLC. Now, he is the creator behind Stimagz - a successful magnetic fidget toy that was funded on Kickstarter. When Kody was first diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he was frustrated by the lack of resources tailored for adults dealing with ADHD. He started searching online for recommendations and communities that could provide support but found very little that resonated with his needs and experience as an adult with ADHD. This inspired Kody to start creating his own ADHD-focused content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The response was overwhelmingly positive, indicating a real need for content created by and for adults with ADHD.  While creating content proved draining at times, Kody persevered because he knew first-hand how valuable resources and community can be for someone newly diagnosed with ADHD. He continues to fill his own need for community by engaging with the people who interact with his content. Through this experience, Kody has gained significant insight into the need for accessible education, support systems, and community for adults with ADHD.This passion led him to create Stimara, a company dedicated to building tools and products designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals. Stimagz, their magnetic fidget toy, has already sold over 10,000 units. Kody and the Stimara team are constantly working on new innovations to support the ADHD community. (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (03:57) - Introducing Kody Lukens (06:43) - INCUP Motivators (11:09) - Finding Community (16:11) - Fidget Stigma (22:11) - Design Philosophy (26:53) - Kickstarter... and running the business ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Delve into the complex issue of emotional dysregulation in ADHD. Explore the role of the amygdala and its impact on impulsive reactions. Learn about 'The Resistance' and its frustrating presence in those with ADHD. Discover strategies for overcoming the feeling of being stuck and confronting limiting beliefs.