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Navigate each day in an ADHD-friendly way – with research-backed strategies, real-life experiences and expert advice. Each week, UO founder Skye Waterson chats with expert guests, takes your questions and offers practical support to help you move past whatever may be holding you back. Together with UO’s coaching director, Sarah Russell, they’ll delve into the latest ADHD research and discuss how it can be applied day to day.
Skye Waterson is a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation. After getting a surprise ADHD diagnosis in the first year of her PhD, Skye turned her struggles into research-based strategies. She researched and wrote over 50 articles with a combined readership of 250,000+ and then began her next phase of disseminating these strategies around the world.
Invited to share her strategies with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in 2022, Skye has supported late-diagnosed healthcare professionals, professors, lawyers, reporters, fortune 500 directors, and entrepreneurs. She crafted her vision for Unconventional Organisation after realizing how few personalized ADHD strategies were available for adults following her diagnosis.
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Wanna learn how to set boundaries as an ADHD person? The research says we should, but there’s not really a framework to guide us—so we made one! This week, Skye and I take you on a journey through the world of boundary-setting with ADHD, just in time for the holidays!Curious about what's inside:Why boundaries are so essential for ADHD'ersStories from our own lives (because we're still growing, too!)The Four C's & how to use themIf you’ve ever struggled to say “no,” been overwhelmed by con...
1In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities.Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADHD strategies Tevis discusses and dressed them up for the holidays! You will find this list below!Thanks...
Can we really support our executive functions using movement? Well actually, turns out you can!On this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Sarah want to talk to you about what you can actually do to support your executive functioning, according to the latest ADHD research.Curious about what's inside?Explaining how intentional movement boosts cognition.What's play got to do with it?Some personal reveals from your favorite podcast hosts!Make sure to head over to IG and DM Skye the word "PL...
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...
![The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kgqydk1nh3o1f1jtypryk84vpqq8?.jpg "The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap]")
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 - ...
![The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/oo5lpvcwulqk4drg2ruyh1soxg7e?.jpg "The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap]")
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...
![Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/il4thilki7eh7yu31xq3vctmiv4e?.jpg "Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap]")
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 skye@unconventionalorganisation.com, 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...
![Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zhkq4nxl0xxlclym9fnmqgve7bko?.jpg "Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]")
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. ...
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