It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds
Caren Magill
It’s the ADHD-Friendly Show, where we celebrate smart, creative women with ADHD. We focus on the positive aspects of our neurodiversity and share tips, hacks and life advice on playing to your own unique strengths at work and life. There’s no denying that living with ADHD can be challenging (especially around menopause, holy smokes), but focusing on the good is the best way to create energy, focus and follow through, so that’s what we do here. Connect with me onInstagram: www.instagram.com/carenmagillMy Website: www.itsadhdfriendly.comYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdXA7ul
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Jun 7, 2024 • 30min
My Undiagnosed ADHD Aha Moment & How It Changed EVERYTHING
Discover personal stories of ADHD diagnosis revelations, self-compassion, and validation. Explore a journey of self-discovery, embracing challenges, and building effective strategies for managing ADHD symptoms. Learn about the value of time prioritization and self-improvement in daily life.
May 31, 2024 • 13min
Why ADHD Feels Like a Daily Crapshoot
Exploring the challenges of living with ADHD, managing commitments during low energy days, self-care habits for self-definition, and the impact of consumption habits on mental well-being.
May 24, 2024 • 22min
ADHD and Boring Jobs - Should I Quit?
This podcast explores the struggles and challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in their careers, discussing the importance of aligning interests and strengths to avoid dissatisfaction. It emphasizes self-reflection, values assessment, and building soft skills for personal and professional growth. The episode delves into the journey towards finding meaningful work and self-discovery, highlighting the significance of setting clear goals and seeking support.
May 17, 2024 • 14min
ADHD Exhaustion - this is what's really draining your energy
Send us a textADHD exhaustion is brutal! If you constantly feel like you're dragging yourself through life, you're not alone. Many individuals with ADHD struggle with a deep, pervasive fatigue that goes beyond physical tiredness. In this video, I dive into the concept of "obligation fatigue" and explore how inauthentic living drains our energy. We'll discuss practical strategies to reduce exhaustion by aligning closer to our true selves and shedding unnecessary obligations.Join me, Karen McGi...
May 10, 2024 • 17min
My ADHD Monthly Reset: How I Organize My Time, Energy & FOCUS!
Send us a textLINKS MENTIONED👇👇👇Notion Software: http://bit.ly/3lnJZHVGrab my free goal planning template: https://hi.switchy.io/MVWBADHD or not, if you're struggling with too many things and feeling constantly overwhelmed, then join me in my monthly reset. This practice was a total game-changer for organizing my life, despite having ADHD and being an entrepreneur. I'll show you how I plan on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, which has helped me focus and channel my energy into what rea...
May 3, 2024 • 21min
How to Motivate Yourself to Do Anything
Learn how dopamine impacts motivation, focus, and task initiation. Discover strategies to generate dopamine and overcome self-sabotage. Explore practical steps for cultivating self-motivation with ADHD, such as finding emotional connections to tasks and starting small. Dive into balancing consistency and creativity in work, emphasizing intrinsic motivators.
Apr 26, 2024 • 17min
Too many interests not enough follow through? Try this...
Send us a textStruggling with "too many things" on your mind and not sure how to juggle all your interests? Especially for those with ADHD, managing multiple interests can be a challenge. In this video, we dive into a step-by-step guide on how to handle having too many interests, and how to design your life to focus on what truly matters. Learn how to recognize the problem, understand your patterns, and build a fortress around your focus. Don't let the feeling of "too many things" overwhelm y...
Apr 19, 2024 • 22min
Design Your Life to Limit Impulsivity and Distractibility
Explore how ADHD symptoms of impulsivity and distractibility can impact daily life and strategies to manage them. Learn about prioritizing tasks, externalizing activities, and creating a focused environment. Discover the importance of self-understanding and lifestyle design in reducing distractions and improving productivity.
Apr 12, 2024 • 8min
Calm Big ADHD Emotions 😌 Heart Lock In Technique
The podcast discusses the Heart Lock-In Technique for emotional regulation in ADHD, emphasizing self-regulation and calmness. By identifying and focusing on positive emotions through deep breathing and heart centering, individuals can improve mood and manage symptoms effectively.
Apr 12, 2024 • 22min
ADHD emotional dysregulation is a STRUGGLE! 🥺 This is how I cope.
Dr. Russell Barkley, an ADHD and emotional regulation expert, shares practical tools for managing emotions and achieving better control. Topics include realities of ADHD emotional regulation, real-life experiences, and Dr. Barkley's four definitions of healthy emotional regulation. The podcast also covers coping with rejection sensitive dysphoria, strategies for emotional dysregulation, and tips for overcoming overwhelm and boosting productivity.
