ADHD and Success Can Go Hand in Hand Angela Stephens does more in a day than some do in a week! :) This spectacular ADHDer shares her story which includes starting a successful company that creates products designed specifically to help people with ADHD manage their busy lives. Angela is an inspiration and full of energy! Find all of Angela's products at Time2Refocus.com. Angela's podcast: Re-Focus with Angela Stephens This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's...

A Reminder That Your Past Does Not Define Your Future Jacquelyn Phillips' life story is one of hope and triumph. Just by reading the back cover of her book, Comfortably Uncomfortable: The Road to Happiness Isn't Always Paved, you can tell she's been through a lot.  "Jacquelyn hated herself. She sabotaged everything she did before she even started... her upbringing was toxic... her marriage was crumbling... her friendships were built on lies... she tried to kill herself...” Jacquelyn talks...

Feeling Overwhelmed? How to ADHD & Landmark College Offer Advice for Students Students of all ages can have issues dealing with the stress and anxiety of their workload, whether they're in elementary school, high school, college or beyond. But there is help for those who feel overwhelmed! Jessica McCabe from How to ADHD joins Dr. Hallowell to share some tips and ideas on how to manage those feelings when they arrive, and how to avoid feeling overwhelmed altogether! This special episode...

Q&A with Dr. H: How Do You Help Someone Who Refuses Help? Ned responds to a worried mom who reached out looking for ways to help her 17 year old daughter. She wrote in part, “My daughter has been given numerous amounts of education about ADHD, she seems to have the right combination of medication now, and she gets exercise daily from being a studio competition dancer. But she is still struggling. She is 17.5 yrs old, without a driver’s license, never had a job, she still operates in...

How To Tell When Enough Is Enough RELEASED JUN 17, 2021 Dr. H shares his advice for knowing when a person or project is not worth any more of your time and effort. Whether you're struggling with a job,  relationship or something else, this mini episode can help you figure out your next steps. Plus, hear about the project Ned walked away from after investing a ton of time and energy, and why he's better off for it.  Reach out to us! Send your comments and questions to...

When Good Is Good Enough: Overcoming Perfectionism RELEASED SEP 22, 2020 ADHD and perfectionism often go hand in hand. And it can be a particularly devastating trap to fall into. Learn how to avoid a perfectionist mindset and recognize negative self-talk as Lauren Krasnow, a certified leadership and executive coach, shares some of the techniques she uses in her practice.   To learn more about Lauren Krasnow, go to her website HERE.    This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in...

Do you know someone who struggles with schoolwork and studying? Jessica McCabe from How to ADHD joins Ned to share study tips for students who learn differently in this special episode sponsored by Landmark College.  Check out Jessica's website: How to ADHD This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at  http://www.lcdistraction.org   This Classic Episode was first presented on October 30, 2017

Achieve More With A Growth Mindset Dr. Hallowell considers it a happy accident that he happened to attend a lecture given by third-grade teachers Darrah Parsons and Becky Kline.  The talk focused on their experiences teaching young girls about Carol Dweck's groundbreaking findings regarding ability and achievement in life.  In this episode, Darrah and Becky join Dr. Hallowell to talk about the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and why productive struggle is a really...

Dr. Hallowell responds to a listener question we received recently about ADHD coaches for kids. We think the self-proclaimed "disorganized parent" who reached out will be surprised to hear Ned's answer!   This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at  http://www.lcdistraction.org   This Classic Episode was originally presented in December 2017

The Highs and Lows of Hyperfocus with How to ADHD and Landmark College Our favorite ADHDer, Jessica McCabe, joins our host for a conversation about the positives and negatives of hyperfocus in this special episode. This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at  http://www.lcdistraction.org   This Classic Episode was originally presented in March 2020

Journalist Lisa Ling On Having ADHD RELEASED OCT 17, 2017 Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling opens up to Dr. Hallowell about her ADHD diagnosis, and the issues she's struggled with since childhood. She talks about the unique challenges of being a minority with ADHD, and how her ADHD strengths have helped make her who she is today.   Ling was formerly a co-host of ABC Daytime's hit show "The View," a field correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and contributor to ABC News' "Nightline" and...

Women and girls with ADHD face a number of uniqueissues in dealing with their "Raqce Car Brains". In this Episode Terry Matlen, ACSW, who specializes in helping women with ADHD, joins Dr. Hallowell to answer questionsfrom our female listeners. Topics include pregnancy and medication,hormones, exercise, toxicrelationships, social isolation and much much more.  This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for those who learn differently. Learn...

Women and girls with ADHD face a number of unique issues in dealing with their "race car brains." In this episode Terry Matlen, ACSW, who specializes in helping women with ADHD, joins Dr. Hallowell to answer questions from our female listeners. Topics  include pregnancy and medication, hormones, exercise, toxic relationships, social isolation and much more. A special thank you to our listeners who sent in questions for this episode! If you have a question or show idea please send it to...

Women and girls with ADHD face a number of Unique issues in dealing with their "race car brains". In this Episode Terry Matlen, ACSW, who specializes in helping women with ADHD, joins Dr. Hallowell to answer questions from our female listeners. Topics include pregnancy and medication, hormones, exercise, and much more. A special thank you to our listeners who sent in questions for this episode! If you havbe a question or show idea please send it to: [email protected]. Important links: ...

Dr. Ned Hallowell outlines his simple, 7-step plan that’ll have you crossing things off your to-do list in no time! Learn how to meet your goals and bring focus into your life every day. This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org. This episode was originally released in May 2016.

It’s the ADHD call-in show! Dr. Hallowell is joined by his longtime co-author Dr. John Ratey, and together they talk to listeners. Nothing is off limits, including medication, alternative treatments, coping with day-to-day challenges and more. For another great source of information on ADHD, please visit ADDitude magazine at www.additudemag.com. This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at...

Our minds can easily be overrun with interruptions, obligations and general clutter. In this mini podcast episode, Dr. Hallowell offers five quick tips for weeding out your mind and quieting all the noise.  This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org. This episode was originally released in November 2016. 

Kathy Kolbe is the world's leading authority on human instincts. Her groundbreaking work has enabled thousands to find careers that they not only love, but excel at as well.  Kolbe has been called Maslow’s successor because of her work in showing how the three parts of the mind (cognitive, affective and conative) impact the creative problem solving process. She is a prolific writer and bestselling author, and is currently the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Kolbe Corp, a publishing and...

Dr. Ned Hallowell responds to a listener who asks about how neurotypical brains, or "normal brains" get engaged with an idea, versus those with neurodiverse brains, like people with ADHD. This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at lcdistraction.org.  This episode was originally released in November 2018. 

Mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn and Herb Benson, who got the world talking about meditation with his book, The Relaxation Response, join Ned for an inspiring conversation. And hear from a guy who created an app to help you on your way. What do you do to stay in the moment? Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected] and you might be included in a future episode! Links from this episode: https://www.calm.com/ http://www.rjjulia.com/ http://www.ishknits.com/ ...

Ned gives practical tips for handling the challenging people in your life, whether it’s your boss, teacher or relative. (Come on, we all have at least one!) Ned shares a story from his own past about a difficult person he dealt with in medical school. Reach out to us at [email protected].  This episode was originally released in May 2016. 

Kristin Seymour overcame many obstacles on the way to accomplishing her goals. She stole a car as an undergraduate college student and tested her parent's patience on many occasions before being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 19. Kristin is now a successful Advanced Practice Nurse and wrote The Fog Lifted about her journey. She joined Dr. Hallowell in the studio in 2017 to talk about the ups and downs of her life, and how she came to realize that having ADHD is one of her biggest assets....

Those with ADHD are at a higher risk of becoming addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, by as much as 5-10% depending on the study. Dr. Hallowell offers some tips on what to look for and how to avoid addiction from the start. Send your comments, questions and show ideas to [email protected].  This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. Learn more about the school of choice for students who learn differently HERE.  This episode was originally released in...

Getting enough exercise is important for everyone, but it's crucial for those with ADHD. Jessica McCabe from How to ADHD returns to Distraction to talk about the best type of exercise for those who learn differently, as well as the ideal time to exercise. Like, should you go for a run before or after you study? Jessica has done her research on the subject and shares her insights with our listeners in this special episode sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. Learn more about...

In this throwback episode from 2020 you'll hear several ideas for reducing the intensity of a heated situation. Whether it's an argument with your spouse, a co-worker  or someone else, you can follow these simple steps to work toward resolution. Do you have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you! Write us an email, or record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected] Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media.  Learn about our sponsor, Landmark...