Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD

In the midst of our little rest-n-relaxation break we’ve been taking the last couple of month, we somehow found ourselves diving into another project that we can’t wait to share with you soon! While we iron out those details, enjoy another incredible conversation we had back in 2022 during ADHD Awareness Month. Today’s guest is a name we know you’ll recognize. Dani Donovan is one of the OGs of ADHD content creation, sharing her journey and perspective on how the disorder shows up in her life so generously with the world. Hear her share why she’s chosen this path and what its meant for her. Hint: Little Dani is screaming at the irony! Dani and Lindsay also talk breaking down ADHD stereotypes, being a woman with ADHD and managing friendships, and the importance of workplace accommodations for neurodivergent people. To learn more about Dani and the work she is doing for the ADHD community, check out her website here. And if you haven’t already, make sure to pick up Dani’s book, The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It, available now! Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod    Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Sarah Dimeo. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 37 and happened years before the pandemic started. There’s so much to relate to in Sarah’s story – her struggles with setting boundaries and prioritization with her career, the immense amount of work she’s had to put in on building her self-love and acceptance, and the lessons she had to learn – some of them over and over again – to finally find her way out of the burnout cycle. To learn more about Sarah and the work she is doing, check out her website here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Bryan Le – the food scientist with a PhD. whose later-in-life ADHD diagnosis has helped him find his path as a consultant in the field he loves. Prompted by his wife's observations – she’s a psychotherapist – Bryan has been learning to work with his neurodivergent brain, sticking to tried and true methods that keep him focused on his goals.  To learn more about Bryan and his work, check out his website here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

It’s my birthday and I missed you guys – and the podcast – so over a cup of coffee, I hit record bright and early this morning and shared some of the icky stuff I’ve been carrying around for way too many years.    LISTEN: Lindsay shares her story for Rare Disease Day on WCCO Radio   Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Linda Yi, the neurodiverse talent behind Panda Cub Stories, a webcomic series that intricately blends Chinese culture, Sichuan cooking, and living with ADHD.  In our chat with Linda, she shared some of the struggles she has faced as a creative entrepreneur, the shame she’s been forced to overcome living most of her life undiagnosed, and the importance she has to place on prioritization to make it all work.  To learn more about all of the amazing things Linda is creating check out her website here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022.  Today, we’re listening back to our chat with Men’s ADHD Support Group founder and president Marc Almodovar. Marc was diagnosed when he was 16 and since then, he’s made it his goal to help as many ADHDers as possible.  To learn more about Marc and the work he’s doing, connect with him on social and through the website for Men’s ADHD Support Group. Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  For a lot of you, today's guest Jenn Schaal will take relatable to the next level. Diagnosed later in life? Check. In the middle of the pandemic? Check. A woman who, despite everything working against her, found incredible success in her career while living life overwhelmed, being told she's too much and often running late to nearly everthing? Check, check, check and check.  To learn more about Jenn, connect with her on social media and make sure to share your favorite moments with us through our socials linked for you below.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  On today's show? ADHD advocate and social media funny man Jesse J. Anderson, who shares how his best friend’s journey to a diagnosis helped him find his own way forward. Plus, Jesse shines some light on his own quirks and weirdness – encouraging all of us to embrace our own which we can all agree is a little easier to do now that we know we aren’t alone.  To learn more about Jesse and the work he is doing for the ADHD community, check out his website and follow him on social media.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  On today's show? Author Jaclyn Paul, who shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her cope. If you listened to last week's episode on time blindness, you learned a little bit about Jaclyn and her story. This week will help you fill in the blanks! Plus, Jaclyn offers up some great insights on the power of mindfulness, managing the all or nothing mentality, the struggle with transitions and how to find a balanced workload. To learn more about Jaclyn and the work she is doing for the ADHD community, check out ADHD Homestead. And for more information on Jaclyn's work as an author, you can find all of her work here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod  Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Today’s episode is the final in our series on ADHD and Time Blindness, diving into the ways it can show up in life by sharing real life stories from people with ADHD. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation on Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman, we highly recommend taking a listen to both of those episodes before getting started on today’s show.    Listen here:   Part One: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman   Part Two: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman   On today’s show, we’re also joined by Jaclyn Paul – the voice behind ADHDHomestead.net – who first shared her ADHD story with us during our first Refocused, Together series in 2022. You can listen to that episode here:    Refocused, Together: Jaclyn Paul and Writing with ADHD   Connect with Jaclyn and her work by visiting ADHDHomestead.net and make sure to add She’s Not Home! to your reading list ASAP.    You can also learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and his work with the ADHD community through his website here.    Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring one of the most frustrating and baffling quirks people with ADHD deal with on a daily basis – Time Blindness.  In today's episode, we’ll learn more about the ways time blindness affects our executive functioning, how the pandemic and technology changed how people relate to time, plus we’ll talk about ways you can feel more successful in managing time blindness issues in your own life.  This is part two of our conversation. We highly recommend going back to episode 134: Understanding ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman and listening to that before you get started on this episode.  You can also learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and the work he’s doing within the ADHD community through his website here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com.    

Today kicks off our three-part series on ADHD and Time Blindness, bringing Dr. Ari Tuckman - one of the leading voices on the topic - into the conversation. In today's episode, you'll learn what time blindness is, the impact it can have on not only the self-esteem of a person with ADHD but their relationships, health and careers, plus a look at how neurotypicals view time blindness and the damage that criticism can have when an ADHDer lets their actions and emotions get wrapped up in it.  Learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and learn more about his work with the ADHD community through his website here.  Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023!  Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman.  Links from today's episode: Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first solo exhibition is currently underway in Atlanta.  Listen as Lindsay joins Refocused, Together guest Katy Weber on Women and ADHD -- Lindsay Guentzel, Positive thinking & learning to accept help.   Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.  On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on our next series.  Then Monday, January 15th, we'll kick off a three-episode series with Dr. Ari Tuckman looking at ADHD and Time Blindness followed by a three-episode series on Cognitivie Behavior Therapy with Dr. Russ Ramsay starting on February 5th.    Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.   

The moment we’ve all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell.    Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He’s never had the opportunity to share his story from start to finish which is why we were so excited to wrap up this series with our friend. The perfect way to close out an incredible line-up of ADHDers.    Follow Keith on Instagram (an absolute must for art lovers and toy collectors)!    Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com   Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.  

Refocused, Together 2023 continues with a conversation with Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks.  Kim is currently serving her first term representing Minnesota's District 25A. Beyond her political role, she's active on TikTok, candidly sharing her experiences as both a legislator and someone with ADHD. Kim's journey with ADHD began in fourth grade when she was initially tested for dyslexia. Despite facing challenges, she discovered the benefits of structured programs while she was working at a local group home.  Kim doesn't consider herself to be a typical politician, but she's working on making space for herself, driven by a desire for a more diverse and inclusive legislature that truly represents the people of Minnesota. In her current role, Kim leverages her ADHD strengths and relies on a strong support system to navigate the demanding responsibilities of her job, fueled by a deep commitment to creating inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities. Follow Kim on TikTok here.    Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Magaly is a mechatronics engineer turned marketing manager who moved from Costa Rica to the United States seven years ago to become a skydiver. She achieved remarkable success, medaling at the world championships. However, the post-podium thrill faded, prompting Magaly to shift gears by changing careers and adopting new interests – the very ADHD way to live life!   Magaly Sandoval's lifelong relationship with ADHD began in childhood when she was diagnosed at a young age. Despite excelling academically, her impulsivity, difficulty with social situations, and rapid task completion with missed instructions signaled her ADHD challenges. As she matured, Magaly recognized the profound impact of ADHD on various aspects of her life, including bouncing between hobbies and jobs, facing academic struggles, and navigating personal relationships.    This realization served as a wake-up call, prompting her to embrace a slowed-down life focused on continuous learning, such as exploring languages and training her puppy. It took time but Magaly now sees the positive aspects of her ever-changing pursuits – every new endeavor brings a new set of skills which she figures out how to repurpose into other areas of life.    Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!    READ: Being an Engineer with ADHD: 5 Superpowers that you should let shine! by Magaly Sandoval   Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Dee Lynn is very new to this whole ‘having ADHD’ thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn’t until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many different ways the disorder can show up for people. Especially for women.    Like so many adults diagnosed later in life, Dee Lynn can now see plenty of signs of her ADHD when she looks back at her childhood. Raised in the 80s – a time when mental health was rarely discussed – the healthcare provider struggled with focus and attention and was afraid to ask for the additional help she knew she needed.    Despite the whirlwind nature of her journey, Dee now feels a huge sense of relief and by working with her primary care doctor and her therapist, is figuring out the right treatment plan to help her move forward in life with the support she needs.   Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!    READ: What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness Guide   READ: 4 Natural Ways to Cope with ADHD Symptoms   READ: Succeeding Professionally with ADHD   READ: So You’ve Been Diagnosed with ADHD — What’s Next?   READ: 10 Small Changes That Will Have A Huge Impact On Your ADHD   Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline   Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com  

Emmanuel’s journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family’s expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizzes but homework was a different story and even though he was seen as capable, the transition to college proved challenging. But it is also when he was evaluated for ADHD, marking this frustrating period as a turning point in understanding himself.    Almost a decade later, Emmanuel discovered he was also autistic and he struggled with this news going through bouts of depression and denial. His search for answers led him to the support he needed to accept his dual diagnosis. Through humility and growth, Emmanuel became an advocate for Autism and ADHD awareness, actively engaging with organizations like ADDA and addressing mental health stigmas within the African-American community.   Today, he pursues the work he's passionate about as a freelance writer, speaker, and voiceover artist and has been contributing his talents in the form of short audio stories for NeuroClassic's SoundCloud channel, sharing his unique perspective to help foster understanding.   Listen in to hear Emmanuel share more about his journey with ADHD and Autism, about the importance of connection for the neurodiverse community, and how the progress that’s been made in the neurodivergent community over the last decade is inspiring him to look forward to the future.    Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!    Connect with Emmanuel on LinkedIn, read his latest work here and listen to the work he’s created for NeuroClassic on SoundCloud!    READ: Embrace Autism | Autistic & ADHD Traits   READ: CHADD | ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder   Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com

Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure becoming too much for her to overcome. Unaware of what was holding her back – her undiagnosed ADHD – Jen thought she was simply dumb.   Life post-diagnosis has been a season of growth for the 33 year-old Michigan native. After working up the courage to ask for accommodations at a new job, Jen was faced with the fact that there are still people out there unwilling to acknowledge the realities of living with ADHD. Her manager’s dismissal of her needs pushed Jen into a dark place and ultimately led to her leaving the company. The good news is, Jen landed on her feet in a place where she feels supported and encouraged to be herself and to shine as a woman with ADHD.    Listen in to hear more from Jen about her journey with ADHD, why it’s important for people to recognize that ADHDers face an uphill climb every single day and what she hopes can be done to help the world understand a lifelong condition that is anything but one-size-fits-all.    Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!    LISTEN: Episode 75 | ADHD, the Science of Sleep and Why We Need It   LISTEN: Episode 76 | ADHD, Sleep Hygiene and the Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep   READ: Why Sleep Issues Are Common In ADHD   READ: Managing Sleep Issues With ADHD   READ: 5 Fixes For “I Can’t Sleep!”    Follow Refocused on Social Media:   Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com