The ADHD Skills Lab

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'erResearch on ADHD and Time PerceptionCandid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpowerThanks for being here! Until next time,~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiationCheck in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else. (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)References:Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A ReviewUO Article: Get-In Focus Routinellamalife.coiOs app store: Llama LifeLooking for Marie?Twitter : @ThreehourcoffeeLooking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit. That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!ADHD Skills Discussed:ADHD-friendly Mindfulness More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your homePhysical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.Thanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDReferences:01:13 - Stigma Related to Observable Symptoms, But Not Stimulant Medication Use, in Young Women With ADHD.19:44 - Network structure of symptomatology of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in patients with mood disorders.UO Articles: ADHD and MindfulnessSelf-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmedGoblin.toolsHow to ADHD: Getting REAL About the Struggle To Make Friends When You Have ADHDBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint! Highlights:What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.Thanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDLooking for Stephanie?LinkedInhttps://www.growdisrupt.com/Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)Research Referenced:The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general populationBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources... Curious about what we discuss?The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samplesWhy these results may be an underestimateThe surprising risk-factor for ADHDThanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:1. Schedule your wellness practice2. Experiment with different holistic practices3. The logistics of scheduling your support systemLooking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDResearch Discussed:01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days.Curious about what's inside?AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology.Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!Thanks for being here!Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Untangling your personal ADHD experienceSimplifying your day The importance of multi-modal support ADHD Research Discussed: Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanismsLooking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDTo reach Tobie: tobie@unlockopen.com or connect on LinkedIn.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

 Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope. Curious about what's inside?The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHDDistinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulationBuilding awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differencesThanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Exploring the link between sensation and emotionIntentional checkpoints throughout the day Creating urgency around tasksResearch Referenced:01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.Curious about what's inside?Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategiesIf you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brainManaging waiting modeUsing visual aids to support your routinePLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!Research mentioned:Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep InertiaAvoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDconnect@unconventionalorganisation.comBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.Settle in and enjoy the episode!As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills:Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.Papers Discussed:01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study. 13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic. 22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine. Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDconnect@unconventionalorganisation.comBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected.What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. Thanks for being here,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)Articles Referenced:01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.Thanks for being here!Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energyThe role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day lifeHow slow growth leads to sustained rewards Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab!This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions.In this episode, we explore:Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you?How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus?Could AI be the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!~Sarah (Podcast Producer)Articles Referenced:01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptanceADHD as a trait, rather than a disorderHyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspectsThanks for being here!~Sarah (Podcast Producer)Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD.As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of: How and why we set goalsThe best way to stick to our goals How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals.We also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism. Thanks for tuning in!~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD SymptomsBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation.So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye!   Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the yearConnect with other adults with ADHD  Learn how to build systems you'll love Ask Skye any questions you haveTo  attend, click this link to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy This week, we examine the link between executive function deficits in ADHD and Autism, the differences between ADHD identified in childhood versus adulthood, and how best to test the connection between ADHD symptoms and depression. While these latest findings are compelling, they are not without their controversies. So we couldn’t end the discussion without covering causation versus correlation and the issue of methodical limitations in academic papers. Tune in to tackle the big topics in the world of ADHD this week!Articles Referenced:Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies. Compared Profile of Late-Onset Versus Childhood-Onset ADHD: A Case-Control Study Among Treatment-Seeking Adult Patients. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and major depressive disorder: evidence from multiple genetically informed designs.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there! ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder. It's her life's work. She’s a top podcast host, an internationally-recognised life coach and an all-round ADHD expert. She joins us on this week’s show to share her most successful emotional self-regulation strategies and discusses the right time to ask for support. Spoiler alert: It’s always before you think you need it.Kristen started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok. She’s had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Hit the play button to hear her expert advice!Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there! In today's research recap,  we discuss the outcomes of early methylphenidate treatment on mood and emotional regulation.  Then, we delve into how childhood trauma impacts ADHD symptoms into adulthood before hearing from adults with ADHD who challenge what ADHD should be called. Unconventional OrganisationArticles ReferencedHistory of childhood/adolescence referral to speciality care or treatment in adult patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Mutual relations with clinical presentation, psychiatric comorbidity and emotional dysregulation.Childhood Experiences on ADHD Symptom Reporting, Psychological Symptoms, and Cognitive Performance Among Adult Neuropsychological Referrals. “Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults.Build ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD, where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked. They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life. Hit that play button!The ADHD AcademyUnconventional OrganisationBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism? These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Academy on self regulating in the moment.The ADHD AcademyUnconventional OrganisationAvoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the MomentAssociation between cumulative psychosocial adversity in the family and ADHD and autism: a family-based cohort studyBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We’ll guide you through the system we’ve used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!