Episodes
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Our Seven Year Anniversary! This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we will be celebrating the seven year anniversary of the publication of "The Drummer and the Great Mountain." We will be reflecting on some of the core motivations for writing the book, what were the main influences, who were the key players involved in bringing the book to a...
Published 09/14/21
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Kathleen Lockyer: The Science of Nature Connection. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by occupational therapist Kathleen Lockyer. Kathleen has spent her career studying the effects of nature connection on childhood development. We will be discussing the science of nature connection and how modern humans are literally "losing...
Published 05/25/21
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Setting Healthy Boundaries. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss "people pleasing" and how to set healthy boundaries as a hunter-type. Many of us have struggled with low self-esteem since childhood. As a result, we've adopted a self-limiting pattern of negating our our needs and prioritizing everyone else's. We'll get to the...
Published 03/30/21
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - 15 Tips to Thrive in 2021. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss the "15 Tips to Thrive in 2021" as a hunter-type. 2020 was a rough year for many of us. It's time for a reboot. We'll review 15 tips that will make you healthier and more productive entering the new year. Topics include: building a solid health routine, time...
Published 01/11/21
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Sunlight. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss the "The Power of Sunlight". It turns out, getting enough sunlight is essential to reduce ADHD symptoms, improve sleep, ward off depression, and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We'll discuss scientific studies connecting lack of sunlight to increased ADHD symptoms, and a...
Published 11/22/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Perfectionism and "All or Nothing" Thinking. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss perfectionism and "all or nothing" thinking. What are they, how do we work with them, and how do we prevent them from stopping us before we've even started? Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple...
Published 10/27/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Sprint Then Rest. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss the "Sprint Then Rest" cycle. For us hunter-types, it's common to burnout or get lost in indecision and brain fog if we don't stay in touch with our natural rhythms. One key solution to this involves scheduling shorter work "sprints" followed by times of rest.   Don't...
Published 09/22/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Start With the End in Mind. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll explore the process of "starting with the end in mind" as a way of increasing follow-through and consistency. Whether it's smaller day-to-day tasks, or larger projects, we'll discuss tools and tips to help you visualize the end result, and how to work backwards from this...
Published 09/08/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll explore how to overcome analysis paralysis. What is it? Why is it common for hunter-types? And, what are some road-tested tips and tools that will make your decision-making process far more streamlined. Links Mentioned in this Episode (and helpful...
Published 08/10/20
Hunter-type Tribe Gathering #2 Saturday, May 30th 10:30am – 12:00pm Pacific Time Use this link to work out your local time. In our second Hunter-type Tribe Gathering, we’ll be discussing what life looks like for us “after quarantine”: How were we effected? What insights were gained? How have we fallen off our routine (and how do we get back up again)? What is our life vision moving forward? Each of us (and our loved ones) have been effected in different ways. This is an opportunity...
Published 05/26/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Meditation Practice. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into meditation for ADHD. We'll answer the question, "Why Meditate?",  explore three specific meditation techniques in detail, and cover some tips on maintaining a satisfying meditation practice. Links Mentioned in this Episode: ARTICLE: "The Hunter-type" A...
Published 05/12/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Live Recording of Hunter-type Tribe Gathering from April 4th, 2020. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." This episode is a recording of our first ever Hunter-type Tribe live online event that occurred on April 4th, 2020, hosted by Bahman and Michael. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Refugee Songs (Live Recording) Bahman's Facebook Page for Live...
Published 04/14/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Coronavirus: Overcoming Fear and Finding Stability. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss how to navigate this turbulent time as a hunter-type: what are the biggest challenges, what are some successful strategies to find balance, and where are the opportunities for us to utilize our innate gifts to support others. Links...
Published 03/23/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - Mindfulness Practices. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss the benefits of mindfulness practices for ADHD. What is mindfulness? Why is it important? What practices are available, and how do I implement them into a daily routine to increase focus and overall well being? Links Mentioned in this Episode: Online Weekly...
Published 02/27/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Leaning on Your Strengths. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll...
Published 01/14/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Gifts of a Gratitude Practice. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this...
Published 01/02/20
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Gifts of a Gratitude Practice. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this...
Published 12/01/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Ben Page: Chiropractic and the 4 Pillars of Health. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD /...
Published 10/23/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Finding the Ideal Job. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll...
Published 08/25/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Journaling For Clarity. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll discuss...
Published 07/14/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Mastering Mundane, Overwhelming & Nonstimulating Tasks. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this...
Published 06/24/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Goals Check-In. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll revisit the...
Published 05/09/19
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sleep. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode, we’ll take a deep...
Published 05/01/19
Adult ADHD 5 Day Mini Course: Day 5 – Creating Effective Support Systems On the final day of our mini course, we’ll review a number of key strategies for implementing effective support systems. Building good habits, external support, and a...
Published 04/03/19
Adult ADHD 5 Day Mini Course: Day 4 – Brain Chemistry, Exercise, and Nutrition On day 4 of our mini course, we discuss the brain chemistry of ADHD, highlighting the effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine. More importantly, we’ll explore how...
Published 04/02/19