Excuse My ADHD

Ever thought about how ADHD and neurotypicals can beautifully complement each other? Join me and my guest Lobow's Spark https://www.lobowsparkadhd.com/ as we delve into how our divergent wiring opens doors to a spectrum of unique experiences and unexpected strengths. We share our own hilarious family anecdotes about how ADHD has played out in our lives, like those pesky speeding tickets and the sometimes chaotic but humorous confusion that comes with managing time. From driving challenges to task management, we get real about our struggles. Have you ever experienced highway hypnosis or had a panic attack while driving over bridges? You're not alone. And for those of us with ADHD, the anxiety can double. We share coping mechanisms and discuss how being a passenger can provide a much needed break. In the workplace and school, we explore the need for flexibility and understanding, and how this can help those with ADHD and neurotypicals to work and learn in harmony. But it's not all struggles and challenges. The final note of our episode is a celebration of ADHD and the power of individuality. Who knows, perhaps if Adderall had been around earlier, history might've been different! Our advice? Embrace your uniqueness. Success comes in all shapes and sizes, and quite often, it doesn't follow the path that neurotypicals take. So tune in, laugh with us, learn about us and let's bridge the gap between ADHD and neurotypicals together. We can't wait for you to join the conversation. Support the show

Adulting is not fun.  In this episode I dig into one aspect of adulting health insurance but more specifically changing insurance.  There are so many things to think about and consider.  I tried to think of everything you may need to make the best decision when contemplating your change. Support the show

Part II of our conversation.  If you haven't listened to Part I go check it out. Support the show

This is a doozy as in this episode ran close to 2 hours so this is part one.  Listen in as we discuss some of the miscommunications that can happen when ADHD brain meets neurotypical brain.  Of course we also go off on a few tangents what interview would be complete with out them?  Russ is the Author of “Living With ADHD and CPTSD”.  He was born in Edmonton Alberta Canada, someone who is learning to understand his disabilities “ADHD and CPTSD” and overcome them to live a happier, better life and not excuse his issues but instead learn how to live with them.Russ has several interests that span from Photography, Drawing and Art, to Nature, Computers, and Walks with his dog Murray.Find Russ' website: https://livingwithadhdandcptsd.wordpress.com/ Part II will be up Monday February 13th (2023) Support the show

Having ADHD is hard enough but when you also have OCD and depression with it things get even more complicated. Come listen as I talk a little about how OCD and Depression differ and are similar and how ADHD plays a role.  All Show notes aka my script will be found at www.excusemyADHD.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/triggered/201912/when-depression-meets-ocd-understanding-rumination Support the show

Join me as I talk to YouTube and TikTok creator Aron Croft.  Not only is he an ADHD content creator he is an ADHD productivity coach.  We walk through Aron's journey from Harvard to minimum wage to a Fortune 500 career and how he stumbled backwards into his diagnosis.  Links: WebSite: Hidden ADDFB: ADHD Success & Accountability PodYouTube: https://www.hiddenadd.com/youtube.html Handles:TikTok: hidden_adhdInstagram: hiddenadhdBook Mention: Tiny Habits, written by BJ Fogg Support the show

This episode is all about the contradictions of having both ADHD and OCD and how the two play tug of war.  Listen as I breakdown symptoms with my real life examples.   Support the show

Listen as I chat with Karen Broda a Certified Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach for women with ADHD.  She helps clients fully become that 'healthy & fit' person they've dreamed of.  Her coaching is rooted in mindfulness and learning to 'get out of your head' so you can begin to master your own mind and physical body. This Canadian gal spends her spare time either camping or teaching & training circus!Karen and I discuss the 6 fitness habits she lives by as well as discloses what she thinks the top 3 exercises are for women with ADHD. Karen would love to hear what stuck out to you from the episode (or just send a 'Hello') email her at karenbrodacoaching@gmail.comShe's also on IG albeit taking a hiatus. You can still find her @Karen.BrodaYou can also find her on ClubhouseSupport the show

I was lucky enough to find and speak with Bryan Wisda the musician and producer of ADHD Lullaby an album of songs he created for his son Cale to help him sleep.  Bryan explains how the crash that comes with many ADHD medications can affect sleep for kids despite doing anything and everything under the sun.  Listen as I talk with Bryan about how the idea for ADHD Lullaby came about and the science behind it.   Please find Bryan at the links below: https://listen.adhdlullaby.comhttps://youtube.com/c/bryanwisdahttps://adhdlullaby.comhttps://www.facebook.com/adhdlullaby/To purchase CD/digital on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Adhd-Lullaby-Bryan-Wisda/dp/B07NRH6PMH This is what Ed Hallowell said about it:“Magic happens when there is motivation that truly comes from the heart.  ADHD Lullaby™ is magic — created by a dad who struggled nightly to get his ADHD son to sleep.  The science and thought process behind this album is one of the most unique, natural, and cost-effective solutions to battling sleep struggles in children with ADHD.  It is one of the best ADHD products I’ve come across in my professional career. ADHD Lullaby™ will change millions of lives.”– Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., M.Edbestselling author of Driven to DistractionSupport the show

In this episode I speak with Occupational Therapist and Founder of Miami Handwriting Nicole Santamaria OTR/L . Miami Handwriting is a selection of programs for developing handwriting and executive functioning skills.  Nicole is an expert in task analysis and occupational performance.  Her mission is to guide families to help their children develop real-life strategies for success in life and in school.  Listen in as we discuss the ties between ADHD and Executive Functions and some tips that could help you, your child, or both. Where to find Nicole:You can find her @miamihandwriting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miamihandwriting, Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBJODtmvVDIaubH96M3VyQ  @otforreallife on Instagram, and at www.miamihandwriting.com To access free resources mentioned: https://www.miamihandwriting.net/podcastBooks and Resources mentioned in the episode:Dr. Ross Greene quote " Kids do well if they can."https://drrossgreene.com/books.htmJames Clear Atomic Habitshttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsPeg Dawson Smart But Scatteredhttps://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/books/Michael Hyatthttps://yourbestyeareverbook.com/ Support the show

In this brief episode I challenge you to take Warren Buffet's approach to goals and in this case resolutions.  Support the show

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs who identify with the traits of ADHD, officially diagnosed or not.  She was a licensed psychotherapist for 20 years watching as so many brilliant women struggle with unidentified ADHD.    She has her own podcast the Driven Woman helping women who are 'driven but distracted'.  Listen as we discuss the concept of radical self acceptance and Diann's life with ADHD. Links: Diann Wingert's website:https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/The Fourt Tendencies: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles-ebook/dp/B01MU23P0N/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=77790499468599&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+four+tendencies&qid=1607577448&sr=8-1Radical Compassion: (Not discussed but we did discuss in the original interview)https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Compassion-Learning-Yourself-Practice/dp/0525522816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tara+brock&qid=1607579489&sr=8-1Support the show

It's Thanksgiving in America and a time to reflect on the things we are thankful for in our lives.  In this episode I talk about the things that I am thankful to COVID for and the ways my ADHD has changed since working from home due to COVID.  Support the show

ADHD doesn't make it easy to relax.  It can feel almost impossible to do something like yoga or meditate and sleep can feel like an illusive foe to conquer.  In this episode I talk with Sarah Ivanhoe about just these things.  Sara has spent most of her life learning and teaching the practices of yoga, meditation, and sleep.  Listen as we discuss these and the relationship to ADHD.   Sara Ivanhoe: https://www.saraivanhoe.com/aboutVedic Yoga: https://www.vedanet.com/vedic-yoga-the-oldest-form-of-yoga/Yoga Nidra for sleep: https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/your-brain-on-yoga-nidraSupport the show

To close out ADHD Awareness month I want to talk about one of my biggest pet peeves since being diagnosed.  That is the myth that ADHD isn’t real or that bad parenting is the cause. Links:Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a similar burden of rare protein-truncating variants. MTHFR Links:https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/what-is-folic-acid.htmlhttps://mthfrgenehealth.com/mthfr-adhd/#:~:text=MTHFR%20gene%20mutations%20indirectly%20disrupt%20important%20nutritional%20pathways.,your%20body%20that%20lead%20to%20many%20complex%20problems.MAP1A Links:https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/autism-and-adhd-share-genes-327686#:~:text=%22In%20the%20study%2C%20the%20gene%20that%20is%20most,for%20the%20development%20of%20the%20brain%2C%22%20explains%20B%C3%B8rglum https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/11/28/adhd-and-autism-share-changes-in-same-genes/152179.html https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/genetic#missing-dnahttps://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptomsSupport the show

We all know that ADHD comes with many friends.  We also know that ADHD is easily misdiagnosed as many things and those things are also misdiagnosed as ADHD.  In this episode I am looking more closely at Learning Difficulties and some of the ways the symptoms overlap make it very easy to see how they are so easy to misdiagnose.  Though it is ADHD Awareness month co-morbidities are an important aspect of managing our symptoms.  We have to know and understand the whole picture and work on it all at the same time.https://dyslexiaida.org/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-adhd-and-dyslexia/https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics/ https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-dyslexia-connection/#:~:text=About%2050%20to%2060%20percent%20of%20people%20with,dyslexia%20is%20not%20reading%20letters%20or%20words%20backwardhttps://www.verywellmind.com/is-adhd-a-learning-disability-4116126 https://totallyadd.com/dyscalculia-and-adhd/https://www.dyscalculia.org/diagnostic-evaluation/ld-checklist-pdfhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dysgraphia https://www.aphasia.com/aphasia-resource-library/related-conditions/dysphasia/  https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/auditory-processing-disorder/understanding-auditory-processing-disorderSupport the show

October is a month of many things one being ADHD awareness month.  Now, I know it’s not October quite yet but it will be in a few days and I don’t want to miss it.  If I wait until an October episode then this won’t go out until the middle of the month and that would kind of be a cheat to the importance of ADHD awareness.  This month there are many other things to bring awareness too.  I think we all know it is Breast Cancer awareness month.  But here are a few you may not know.  Some of these seem really fitting with ADHD awareness month some are just funny.Support the show

In this episode I relive some of my most 'ADHD' moments from locking keys in a car to washing diapers.  Come check them out and hopefully share yours (anonymously of course)Support the show

Carrie Paxton-Herzberger dedicates her career to helping tweens, teens, and young adults through school.  She helps them find strategies that work for them and develop skills that help them learn.  The more important thing she helps them with is gaining back their self confidence.  If you struggled through school the things we discuss may feel like a bit of a flashback I know they did for me. You can find Carrie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carriepaxtonherzbergerOr check out her show, Unleashed at https://www.facebook.com/CarrieCaresLLC or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_zzQU1QGZO9wa37cmMH9A?Support the show

I made it guys today (August 26th) is officially 1 year after I launched this podcast.  I want to thank everyone for listening.  This is a sort of special edition takeover episode.  Instead of a solo or me asking questions Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials takes over the microphone.  We dig into how it all started, the journey, and where I want to go.  Check it out!  I wouldn't be here if it weren't or all of you!!Support the show