Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more! Curious about what's inside?Discussion of unconventional learning methodsHow to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagementWonderful tangents into other scientific disciplinesIf you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode!Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)INSTEAD OF ...

What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD.Curious about what's inside?Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible wayWhy "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of itWhat micro-moments are and how they can change your dayLearn to be...

Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community.Curious about what's inside?How Russ uses day streaks and accountability to build consistencyA fun way to turn household chores into a dopamine-boosting card gameWhy “d...

Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!" Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms. Curious about what's inside?Many reminders to talk to your personal doctorDiscussion of study design and why this is importantHeart risk vs overall mortali...

On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain.Curious about what’s inside? We break down:- Where should I start?- How is consistency possible?- Am I trying to organize this space, or just make it look pretty?Megs shares her compassionate, empowe...

Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means!On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special.Curious about what’s inside?Discover your financial decision-making style!Why impulsive spending migh...

Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life.You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for the amazing chemistry between Skye and Lisa, and stay for the wealth of strategies they discuss. W...

tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure.This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap! We looked at several articles and an editorial (hello, asynchronous interview) to discuss the question above. Curious about what's inside?Research & expert opinionsImplications for treatmentWhy is the overlap between ADHD & ASD so big?Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)Refere...

Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published." I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentically so I can feel that spark again. Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discusse...

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself.Curious about what's inside?CBT and medicationSupport group for parents Interesting exclusion criteriaThanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)References:01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators of CBT amon...

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Catch and release tasks - what is this?Honor the reminder medium that works for you - ...

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself!Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)References00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic skills in adults with ADHD12:39 - Acoustic and Text Features Analysis for Adult ADHD Screening: A Data-Driven Appro...

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside?Talk of misdiagnosis and stigmaHow to thrive while working from home What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it?Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Hyperfocus - to interrupt or not?Chrono-working with ADHDScheduling in variety - why would I d...

Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me? I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks.If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at [email protected], and I'll send you the details. Thanks so much for listening. Okay, back to you, Sarah. Skye Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!Sarah here, happy to be bringing you a...

Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat.Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Reduce ambiguity around deadlinesVisualize your time available for client workAsk yourself: "Is this the right worksp...

Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab! Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community.Curious about what's inside?The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains.Where does dopamine actually come from?Find out who else has entered the chat...Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Pro...

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week I am pleased to present a chat Skye had with Leslie Poston, Media Psychologist and founder of Mind Media Tech.Curious about what's inside?Leslie shares her greatest ADHD career strengths.As usual, we get a little personal and talk diagnosis."The best way to manage your ADHD at work..." Thank you for being here. Until next time,~Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Setting boundaries around work as a business ownerMaker vs. ...

Welcome back to this week's Research Recap in The ADHD Skills Lab!Curious about what's inside:What is the HiTOP model and could it replace the DSM?How might the neurodivergent community evolve in the face of collapsing labels?A little study on ADHD and memory performance tasks...Thanks for being here! Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:using jingles as a memory aidphysical and visual totems harnessing repetitionconverting your short term to long term - how to...

Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.Curious about what's inside?How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptomsHow Heather started healing the guilt and shameWait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!Thanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer...

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!Curious about what's inside?Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosisWhat is a WEIRD country?Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?Thanks for being here! Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.References:01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADH...

Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode. Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!Thanks for being here. Until next time, ~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Unconventional times to do "the thing"Moments of mindfulnessPee...

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD! In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat? Curious about what we'll cover?Attachment Theory Defined - Then and nowADHD Subtype correlation What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?...

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers.Curious about what's inside?What is sensory processing disorder?Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation)What is low registration, and where did that bruise come from?BONUS: What are your sensory icks? @ me, LOL.Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skil...

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?"Curious about what's inside?The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHDThe complexities of a struggling mental health systemThe real travesty is decades of underdiagnosis (yes, we explain this in more detail)Thanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah (Podca...