AudioBooks For ADHD Minds

If you’ve ever wondered why you self-sabotage the night before a big task, or can’t stop talking, this one’s for you. Why do so many of us with ADHD find ourselves stuck in a loop—from wild nights out to last-minute essays, endless scrolling, or non-stop socialising? In this episode, we unpack how ADHD can drive us to chase stimulation—just to feel something.But we also we explore real ways to gently shift out of the short-term high and into sustainable calm! Resources: • Volkow, Nora D., et al. “Dopamine Transporter Densities in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” The Lancet, 1999. • Faraone, S. V., et al. “The Neurobiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” Biological Psychiatry, 2005. • Task-Switching & Executive Dysfunction: ADHD makes it harder to shift focus between activities, leading to “stuck” behaviors. • Brown, Thomas E. “Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.” Yale University Press, 2005. • Barkley, Russell A. “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD.” Guilford Press, 2010.

Holidays/Weekends - Coping with No RoutineRestless, procrastinating, struggling to switch off - this is me every holiday, my whole life. For me, the lack of routine is chaotic but I never knew it was from ADHD, I just thought I was constantly bored. In this episode I’ll talk about why routines are so important. Not ones that overwork us but feed our souls. Resources:Lower Holiday Anxiety Associated With ADHD written by Sharon Saline Psy.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/on-your-way-with-adhd/202412/lower-holiday-anxiety-associated-with-adhd#:~:text=Enjoying%20the%20holidays%20depends%20upon,lining%20up%20your%20support%20team. An ADHD Guide to Creating Structure During Holidays written By Paula Engebretson https://imbusybeingawesome.com/adhd-structure-holidays/ ADHD During the Holidays: Five Strategies to Manage Overwhelm written by Skye Rapson https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-during-the-holidays-five-strategies-to-manage-overwhelm  

Anyone experience the comedown when ADHD meds start wearing off? What about other stimulants such as Ecstasy or Cocaine? Low mood, no energy, peak anxiety? Well, apparently it's all about maintaing our energy, like what we eat when were on the meds. One of the most eye opening episodes I've done this year. Resources: ADHD Medication Rebound Effect https://keywell.com.au/resources/articles/adhd-medication-rebound-effect/ How to Manage ADHD Medication Rebound https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-medication-side-effects-and-rebound-20896 The Famously Infamous Vyvanse Crash https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/167gf1g/the_famously_infamous_vyvanse_crash/?rdt=47577 What to Know About the Concerta Crash https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325673#side-effects ADHD Medication Side Effects https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/tips-reduce-adult-adhd-medication-side-effects The Comedown, Crash, or Rebound Effect of Drugs https://www.verywellmind.com/comedown-crash-rebound-effect-after-drugs-4171269

Who thinks they are too ADHD to be in a normal relationship? Who do you think you would actually work with?Well in this episode we go through the personality types that gel the best with ADHD. And what us ADHDers bring to the relationship.Resources:The Best Personality Types to Date with ADHD by ADHD Loungehttps://adhdlounge.com/the-best-personality-types-to-date-with-adhd/

Designing Environments for us Oversensitive ADHDrs Who knew we could design our home to not get triggered? Whether it’s light, mess, or background noise, we can actually bring our heart rate down by re designing our environment.Interior design time! References:Designing Environments for Neurodivergent People. Yep. It’s a Thing! by Vivienne Wynter https://thepineapple.net.au/2024/09/01/designing-environments-for-neurodivergent-people-yep-its-a-thing/

This one is to the haters who say ADHD isn’t real! Most importantly, how ADHDers can respond. I talk about common misconceptions. One, ADHD is over diagnosed. What to say? Evidence based and not giving a s**t based. Resources: https://www.additudemag.com/silence-naysayers-adhd-myths-facts/  “Is ADHD Even Real?” How to Respond to Haters and Naysayers By Deborah Carpenter

Ok so let’s finally ask does masking ADHD help or harm you in the long run? Do you think that suppressing symptoms will eventually make your ADHD go away? In today’s episode we break down what is masking and why are we doing. We found out its long term harms on self and identity, but also on society as a whole! Additional Sound Engineering by Simon Branthwaite. Always feel free to message at tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker Resources: ADHD Masking: Does Hiding Your Symptoms Help or Harm? ADD Editorial https://add.org/adhd-masking/#:~:text=Masking%20is%20when%20a%20person,who%20don't%20have%20ADHD.

Soo do you always feel dumb? Always somewhere else between the group? No idea what anyone is talking about? So do I! And it’s totally valid. In today’s episode we dissect evidence of ADHD as an intellectual disability. Explaining why we might feel dumb? On the other side we talk about ADHDers scientifically higher IQ’s and superiority in their chosen fields. All from academic research and even a story from Understood Podcast Network! Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker Resources: https://www.dixonlifecoaching.com/post/2018/05/07/the-mysterious-paradox-of-being-a-high-achiever-with-adhd The Mysterious Paradox of Being a High Achiever With ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-stop-beating-yourself-up-about-adhd-symptoms/ Stop Beating Yourself Up Already https://drhallowell.com/2019/10/08/busting-adhd-myths-1/ Myth – ADHD means you are Stupid https://creatingselflove.com/my-adhd-makes-me-feel-stupid/ Why Does My ADHD Make Me Feel Stupid? (6 Things To Help) https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/08/14/breaking-the-stigma-adhd-can-make-rejection-feel-even-worse/ Breaking the stigma: ADHD can make rejection feel even worse https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha/adhd-feeling-dumb ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)

Medical use of Marijuana has increased around the world for treating chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy and more conditions every day. Paired with the relaxation of laws allowing the recreational use of Marijuana which include California, Canada, Netherlands, South Africa and many more. It's difficult to understand why Marijuana was illegal in the first place and why it hasn't been prescribed for other medical conditions including ADHD. In this episode, I dissect 4 studies that tested the impacts of Marijuana on individuals diagnosed with ADHD. For myself, the evidence was quite alarming. Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker Resources: Marijuana and ADHD: Research and Risks https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315187 Medically reviewed by Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC — By Jenna Fletcher The Damaging Effects of Cannabis on the ADHD Brain https://www.additudemag.com/cannabis-use-disorder-marijuana-adhd/ By Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D. Cannabis use in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Scoping Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36508935/ By Ana Paula Francisco, Grace Lethbridge, Beth Patterson, Carolina Goldman Bergmann, Michael Van Ameringen Cannabis for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Report of 3 Cases https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8832253/ By Holly Mansell, Declan Quinn, b Lauren E. Kelly, and Jane Alcorn

In today's episode we go through one of the most common co-occurring disorders - ADHD and Depression. No one thinks someone bouncing from one place to another, full of energy is depressed? But having a hyper disorder isn't somone's feelings of intense happiness. More so daily exhaustive symptoms of ADHD, causes feelings of overwhelminess, feeling alone and feeling misunderstood as a neurodiverse person in a neurotypical world. Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker Resources: Why ADHD Makes You More Prone to Depression—And What to Do About It [Medically Reviewed] By Erin L. Boyle Medical ReviewerFarah Fazel, M.A., Psy.S., LP, NCSP https://www.healthcentral.com/article/adhd-and-depression The Link Between Depression and ADHD [Medically Reviewed] By Zilpah Sheikh, MD on September 20, 2023 Written by Matt Smith https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/depression-adhd-link The Relationship Between Depression and ADHD [Medically reviewed] by Steven Gans, MD By Arlin Cuncic, MA https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-and-depression-4773762#toc-overlap-of-depressionand-adhd The 13 Best Online Therapy Services That Are Tried, Tested, and Expert-Approved [Medically reviewed] by Steven Gans, MD. By Hannah Owens, LMSW and Alex Shea. https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206 Mental health helplines Australia https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

Have you ever purchased noise cancelling headphones for the office or paid for apps that help you be more organised? Have you ever wished that your employer let you do tasks the way you work best? Well if you have ADHD you’re in luck! This is a legal obligation according to the The Disability Discrimination Act, not just in Australia but majority of first-world countries. If you’re in a developing country, take these tips anyways to advocate in your workplace and community. I’ll go through legal employee rights, specific ADHD workplace accommodations, and how to approach your employer whether they know you have ADHD! Always feel free to message me at: www.tiffanyxsaker.com/contact or my instagram @tiffanysaker Resources: Your Rights At Work if You Have ADHD https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/resource-library/your-rights-at-work-if-you-have-adhd-visual-guide#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20ADHD%2C%20it,a%20state%20anti%2Ddiscrimination%20body. Legal Protection for ADHD https://adhdclinic.com.au/legal-protection-for-people-with-adhd/ It Just Doesn’t Add Up: ADHD/ADD, The Workplace and Discrimination https://law.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1703574/34_2_1.pdf Living with ADHD https://www.adhdforum.org.au/living-with-adhd Examples of Reasonable Workplace Adjustments for Employees with ADHD https://enna.org/examples-of-reasonable-workplace-adjustments-for-employees-with-adhd/#:~:text=Allowing%20flexible%20work%20arrangements%2C%20such,are%20most%20focused%20and%20productive. Reasonable Adjustments  -Neurodiversity AGCAS Disability Task Group https://www.agcas.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/Resources/Disability%20TG/Reasonable_Adjustments_-_Neurodiversity.pdf What Reasonable Adjustments Work for ADHD at Work? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-reasonable-adjustments-work-adhd-leanne-maskell An Employer's Guide to ADHD in the Workplace https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An-Employers-Guide-to-ADHD-in-the-Workplace-Scottish-ADHD-Coalition-1.pdf 7 Amazing Workplace Adjustments for ADHD Patients! https://mangoclinic.com/adhd-patients-workplace-adjustments-tips/ Ideas for ADHD Accommodations at Work https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adhd-accommodations-at-work

This episode is all about the why behind sugar cravings, and binge eating (it's not your fault!). I go through the dopamine link between food, feelings and ADHD brain. And the evidence-based research to combat over-eating (hint: it's actually eating more). I've struggled with a sweet-tooth my whole life btw! Research Links: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Is it Time to Reappraise the Role of Sugar Consumption? | Richard J. Johnson, MD,1 Mark S. Gold, MD,2 David R. Johnson, PhD,3 Takuji Ishimoto, MD,1 Miguel A. Lanaspa, PhD,1 Nancy R. Zahniser, PhD,4 and Nicole M. Avena https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3598008 The ADHD-Dopamine Link: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs | Bob Seay, Nancy Ratey, Ed.M. | https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/adhd-obesity-link/ https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/sugar-and-adhd⁠ https://www.additudemag.com/brain-stimulation-and-adhd-cravings-dependency-and-regulation/ Sugar, Dopamine, and ADHD | Erica Neilson Mahoney https://neilsonmahoneycoaching.com/sugar-and-adhd/

By far one of my biggest problems with ADHD is jumping from random topics going on tangent to tangent! It's not neccessarily a bad thing, it makes us our bubbly, outgoing selves. But if it's affecting relationsips, taking up too much of our phone bill - there are ways to take control of this! In today's episode we go through why we might go on tangents or interrupt others, like fear of forgetting or impulse control. Resources: https://www.getinflow.io/post/adhd-and-interrupting-why-it-happens-and-how-to-address-ithttps://www.verywellhealth.com/excessive-talking-5224128When ADHD Makes Me Talk Too Much (and Hate Myself) (themighty.com)

Interview excerpts from actor Channing Tatum, singer Solange Knowles and sound producer / member of the Black Eyes Peas will.i.am! Fun episode how they stay present, creative and keep learning when they have ADHD! Interview articles can be found at: | Channing Tatum https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/14/t-magazine/channing-tatum-foxcatcher-interview.html?smid=url-share | Solange Knowles https://www.respectability.org/2018/02/highlighting-african-americans-disabilities-honor-black-history-month/ | will.i.am https://www.additudemag.com/will-i-am/

Today's episode I talk you through Tidy Home Tidy Mind, a chapter out of Nicola Lewis' book Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way to a Calm and Happy Home. Nicola is a full-time de-clutterer and through her clients, seen first hand how decluttering and tidying has transformed minds, state of peace and strengthened partner relationships - just from keeping your home tidy.  I discuss my old habits of binge cluttering and binge cleaning, why this lead to prolonged stress, and late nights for an ADHD mind. Why I do abit everyday to improve my stress levels. Definitely believe this will change your mindset about cleaning! Full Book: Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way to a Calm and Happy Home by Nicola Lewis (2019)

Today we step into Mind Nutrition, Day 6 as part of the 14 Day Mind Cleanse by (world renowned meditation teacher) Jaqui Lewis. Mind Nutrition is not what we think - we're not talking about eating fruits and vegetables - but what are we feeding our minds consciously and subs consciously? Can we unfollow more instagram accounts? Are we taking on anger that was never really there? Let's go through it! Full Book: The 14 Day Mind Cleanse: Your Step-by-Step detox for more Clarity, Focus and Joy written by Jacqui Lewis. (2022).

This week we dive straight into The People Pleaser’s Guide to Putting Yourself First (2022) by body, mind and soul podcaster Hollie Azzopardi.  This book was given to me by a friend for Christmas (read between the lines LOL). Putting Yourself First (2022) reframes "the selfish" as necessary to maintain a healthy space without a false identity of who you are. We look at the 5 Whys behind pleasing a particular person? And how swapping these negative worries, re-wire the brain's chemicals into permanent beliefs. Reference: The People Pleaser's Guide to Putting Yourself First (2022), Hollie Azzopardi. Affirm Press, South Melbourne Australia.  https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/the-people-pleasers-guide-to-putting-yourself-first/

In this episode we ask - does ADHD affect my relationships? The answer is yes! But this doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. Maybe just another thing we can blame ADHD on. We understand why things, (like forgetting appointments), can lead to misunderstandings. And we also go through some helpful techniques to get through these hurdles!  Full Article: ADHD and Relationships (Hurley, K. 2020). https://www.psycom.net/adhd-and-relationships

In today's episode, we go through how to take control of small talk - especially if you're someone having trouble holding conversation or even listening! For ADHD humans, listening without interrupting can be a huge struggle!  Gretchen Rubin author of The Happiness Project gives us 8 Ways to Get Better at Small Talk. When it comes to small talk, people with ADHD tend to fall into one of two camps: we’re either motor mouths who don’t let our conversational partners get a word in, or we’re too distracted to follow constantly changing (and not always gripping) conversational threads. Full Article: 8 Ways to Get Better at Small Talk by Gretchen Rubin https://www.additudemag.com/download/how-to-get-better-at-small-talk/ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Do you ever find yourself having anxiety because you don't know if your mind will perform on the day? Having high text anxiety is common for individuals with ADHD because of lack of confidence and low self esteem. Full Article: The Relationships among ADHD, Self-Esteem, and Test Anxiety in Young Adults written by Orrie Dan, Sivan Raz. (2015) Dan, O., & Raz, S. (2015). The relationships among ADHD, self-esteem, and test anxiety in young adults. Journal of attention disorders, 19(3), 231–239. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054712454571