Best Co Occurring Conditions Podcasts (2025)

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Treat the ADHD First! — Co-Occurring Conditions w/ Dr. Roberto Olivardia 1:29:18

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💡Is ADHD ultimately good, ultimately bad, or ultimately neither good nor bad, but still largely misunderstood? In this episode, we are thrilled to visit with Dr. Roberto Olivardia—a clinical psychologist, lecturer at Harvard Medical School, expert on ADHD, dyslexia, and co-occurring conditions, and a dear friend and colleague of ours. From the chal…

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#137 5 Things to Understand About ADHD & Perimenopause 28:29

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The NZ Podcast Awards are now open! If Navigating Adult ADHD has ever helped you feel understood, less alone, or more equipped to work with your ADHD brain it would mean the absolute world if you took a minute to nominate the show. 👉 Head to nzpodcastawards.com/nominate before 14 Nov 2025 - your support helps more ADHDers find this podcast & feel s…

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#136 ADHD at Work: Your Rights, Reasonable Adjustments & When to Tell Your Boss with Jaime Rose-Peacock 1:14:50

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ADHD at work can feel like running a race from 50 metres behind. In this practical, validating convo, I’m joined by employment law specialist & licensed workplace investigator Jaime Rose Peacock. We dig into what you can ask for, when to disclose, & what employers are required to consider - with a New Zealand law lens that’s helpful anywhere. We co…

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ADHD Folks Are Struggling 10x Right Now 1:01:08

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💡 Why are so many adults suddenly getting diagnosed with ADHD, and what does it mean for our future? Today, hosts Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith dive into one of the biggest mental health shifts of our time: the massive rise in adult ADHD diagnoses since the pandemic. From telehealth loosening restrictions to TikTok stories going viral, from parents…

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#135 Using Chat GPT & AI to support your ADHD brain 35:43

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Ever stared at a task so overwhelming you’d rather clean the oven or pull weeds than even look at it? In this episode, I’m sharing how I used ChatGPT to go from frozen in overwhelm to finally taking action and how you can use AI tools to make ADHD life easier too. We’ll talk about why AI is such a powerful support for ADHD brains (hello executive f…

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#134 How Do I Stop Myself From Reacting to Emotions 24:38

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90-Hour Workweeks, Losing $100k & Finding Balance w/Eric Tivers 1:03:37

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💡 From Hustle to Burnout and Back Again What happens when the drive to “do more” collides with ADHD? In this episode, Aaron and Stephen sit down with Eric Tivers, licensed clinical social worker, founder of ADHD Rewired, and host of one of the most successful ADHD podcasts with 500+ episodes. Eric shares his raw journey from 90-hour work weeks, sca…

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[BONUS] The Conversation We Kept Recording: Matt & Xena Go Deeper 16:31

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This is the “fly-on-the-wall” chat Matt & I had after we wrapped up Episode 133. We’d just finished recording but the conversation kept flowing - so we hit record again! In this bonus episode you’ll hear an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how Matt gamifies fitness & builds “practices”. We also riff on ADHD, dopamine, chin-ups, Demi Moore in G…

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#133 ADHD Is My Edge: Matt’s Late Diagnosis, Sport & Gamified Life 53:01

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What happens when a lifetime of struggle suddenly makes sense at age 40? In this episode, I sit down with Matt - the first male ADHDer on the podcast - to talk about his late ADHD diagnosis and the powerful ways he’s turned it into "his edge". From international indoor cricket to gamifying everyday life, Matt shares openly about the highs and lows …

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RFK Jr. Is Targeting Every Neurodivergent Person in America 48:57

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💡 What happens when misinformation about ADHD and autism comes straight from the top? When public officials spread conspiracy theories and dismiss neurodivergent lives as “less than,” the impact isn’t just political—it’s deeply personal and dangerous. In this roundtable episode, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and Aaron Smith unpack the rhetoric…

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#132 ADHD & Money Mindset: From Shame to Success 29:53

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Do you ever feel like money brings up nothing but shame, stress, or avoidance? You’re not alone! Grab your free download from this episode so you can start applying this right away. This is the third part of my ADHD & Money series, and today we’re diving into the juicy stuff - money mindset. Because no matter what systems or strategies we set up, i…

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#131 How to Make Money ADHD-Friendly (No Boring Budgets Required) 31:24

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*Grab your free download with every step from today’s episode* Do you ever wish you could make more money, keep more of it and actually feel good about it - without forcing yourself into boring spreadsheets or restrictive budgets that never last? You’re in the right place, my friend. In part 1 of this series, we talked about why money is harder for…

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Embrace ADHD with Humor w/ Ron Capalbo 1:05:36

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💡 What if laughing at yourself was the key to radical self-acceptance? For years, Ron Capalbo masked his ADHD, relied on urgency to get things done, and pushed himself until panic attacks forced him to stop. What followed was a complete reframe of how he approached ADHD through humor, creativity, and compassion. In this episode of the Attention Dif…

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ADHD Hates Structure, Loves Routine w/Xai Yang (@xaidy_nyc) | Firesides Ep. 06 13:16

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💡 Radical acceptance starts with self-love. What would change if you stopped fighting your ADHD and began accepting it as part of who you are? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Xai Yang, a licensed social worker, advocate, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, who shares his journey from shame and stigma to building a life rooted in radical acceptance. …

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#130 ADHD & Money - Why We Struggle 26:50

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If you’ve ever felt guilty, ashamed, or overwhelmed about money - you are not alone, my friend. In fact, you’re in very good company. Research shows that adults with ADHD are far more likely to struggle with finances: we impulse buy, overspend, miss bills, carry debt, and feel constant money-related anxiety. But here’s the thing - none of this is a…

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Diagnosed with ADHD … as an ADHD Coach! w/ Brooke Schnittman 1:01:45

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💡 ADHD isn’t about striving for perfection. It’s about learning how to activate your potential. What if you could build a toolbox that helps you manage the chaos, stay consistent, and grow your confidence week after week? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Schnittman, an award-winning ADHD and executive func…

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You Are What You Choose to Remember w/Alexis Schwartz | Firesides Ep. 05 14:59

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💡Gratitude is a practice. What you choose to remember shapes your experiences and how you feel about your life 🙏♥️. What would shift if you trained your brain to hold on to the good moments instead of the painful or difficult ones? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Alexis Schwartz, environmental organizer, planner, and fellow ADHDer. Alexis s…

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#129 ADHD Conference Highlights: Big Feelings, Burnout & Breakthroughs 38:45

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I’m still riding the dopamine high from the 2025 New Zealand ADHD Conference in Auckland - and in this episode, I’m bringing you along with me. From funny ADHD moments (hello, jumpsuit tag & oversharing in the bathroom line) to powerful speaker insights, I’m sharing the best takeaways, stories and reminders that every ADHDer needs to hear. Inside t…

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Media Overwhelm & ADHD 1:04:15

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💡 How do we stay informed without drowning in stress? When the world feels chaotic, the political climate is relentless, and the news never stops, it’s easy for ADHD brains to spiral into overconsumption and burnout. In this Roundtable episode, Aaron Smith, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and David Grabowski gather to unpack the weight of politi…

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“Failure Is The Goal” w/Tom Franchi | Firesides Ep. 04 14:02

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💡When failure becomes a checkpoint instead of a dead end, it reveals itself as progress in disguise. ❓What would change in your life if you embraced failure as a checkpoint of progress instead of a sign to stop? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Tom Franchi—ADHD adult, storyteller, and creative spirit—who shares his journey of burnout, resili…

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#128 Do ADHD Meds Save Lives? (new research!) 18:24

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ADHD meds aren’t just about focus - new research shows they may actually save lives. In this episode, I’m breaking down two powerful 2025 studies: one from Sweden showing that ADHD medication lowers the risks of suicide, accidents, substance misuse, and even criminal convictions… and another from the UK revealing that adults with ADHD are living 7–…

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Pregnancy, Childbirth & ADHD w/ Dusty Chipura and Alixandra Bacon 58:26

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💡For the ADHDers out there who will or plan to give birth, you deserve support that sees the whole person—your challenges and your strengths. ❓How do you fix a healthcare system that was never designed with ADHD birthers in mind? In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Alix Bacon (registered midwife, past president of t…

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Creatively ADHD w/Hannah Skewes (@hkskewes) | Firesides Ep. 03 14:24

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💡Curiosity without judgment. This is the way. What would shift in your life if you started observing yourself with compassion instead of criticism? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Hannah Skewes—writer, photographer, and creative storyteller—who shares her journey of living with ADHD, receiving a late diagnosis, and the challenges of navigat…

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#127 6 Ways emotional dysregulation shows up 24:32

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Ever feel like your emotions are stuck on full blast… and the remote’s gone missing? Yeah, me too! In this episode of Navigating Adult ADHD, I’m diving into six ways emotional dysregulation can show up in adult life, from going from 0–100 in seconds to struggling to calm down long after the moment has passed. We’ll explore: What emotional regulatio…

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ADHD & The Four C’s with Jesse J. Anderson 1:09:54

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💡 Let go lightly and quit trying to force yourself into productivity systems that weren’t even built for your brain to start with. In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Jesse J. Anderson—author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD, writer, speaker, and advocate for over 60,000 newsletter subscribers. Fr…

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ADHDer Self-Care Toolkits w/Devin Pitts-Rogers (@p0weredbyd0nuts) | Firesides Ep. 02 14:41

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🔥 What does it really take to move from ADHD burnout to radical self-acceptance? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our very own podcast host—to explore the tangled web of resolutions, routines, and relapse. From the Rocky Mountains in Tabernash, CO, Devin shares his journey from late …

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#126 ADHD & All or Nothing Thinking 28:39

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Earlier this week whilst in another country, I was 100% convinced I was about to die in a tsunami. My ADHD brain had already planned the escape route, packed the bags, and decided it was all over. That’s the sneaky power of all-or-nothing thinking - one of ADHD’s favourite mental habits. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why ADHD brains default to extr…

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Rewiring Through Breath with Eben Oroz 1:15:26

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💡 If stillness feels impossible, start with the breath–slow it down, more patience follows. In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, we sit down with Eben Oroz—world-traveler, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and counseling psychologist—to talk about ADHD, executive functioning, and the healing power of yoga. With over 12 years of e…

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#125 ADHD & Iron levels - We need to be talking about this! 23:30

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Did you know iron levels play a HUGE role in dopamine & serotonin production (2 things ADHD brains already have less of)? And that low iron can mimic or worsen your ADHD symptoms? And studies show that people with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels!!! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic I wish more ADHDers knew about: Iron & A…

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ADHD & Burnout w/Trina Haynes (@myladyadhd) | Firesides Ep. 01 16:37

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🔥 What happens when ‘ADHD Burnout’ is normalized and becomes your baseline? In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Trina Haynes—founder of @MyLadyADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast. Trina brings us an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in constant overdrive. From late diagnosis to ‘mom guilt,’ from masking to mental exhau…

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#124 ADHD & Justice Sensitivity 33:47

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Have you ever found yourself spiralling over something that felt really unfair—like someone being left out, or that one jerk who skips the merge line in traffic? Maybe you've been told that you "just need to pick your battles." Friend… that’s not you being dramatic. That’s justice sensitivity - and your ADHD brain plays a big role in it. In this ep…

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#123 ADHD Masking - is it a bad thing? 19:48

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Grab the free cheat sheet for this episode here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Let’s talk about ADHD & masking - what it is, why we do it, and whether it’s actually a bad thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The difference between masking and managing your ADHD, How to know when masking is helping vs harming Why so many of us were taught…

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Late, Not Less: ADHD&D w/ Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer 59:27

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Just because your emotional alarm goes off doesn’t mean there’s a five-alarm fire. Sometimes… it’s something as simple as burnt toast. 🥲 ❓What if emotional regulation wasn’t about control—but about curiosity? In this all-new episode, Devin Pitts-Rogers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer—clinical psychologist, researcher, and neurodivergent mental …

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#122 3 of my favourite emotional regulation tools 19:35

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Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever feel like your emotions hijack your whole day? Same, my friend. That’s why I’m sharing 3 of my absolute favourite emotional regulation tools in this episode - the ones I use personally and teach inside my ADHD Membership. We’ll talk about what emotional dysregulation ac…

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After Diagnosis with Devin Pitts-Rogers 54:17

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What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for didn’t happen until your ADHD diagnosis? In this all-new episode, we sit down with Devin Pitts-Rogers—ADHD advocate, creative powerhouse, and our newest host on the podcast—to talk about misdiagnosis, rediscovering identity, and learning how to live in alignment with your brain. 💡🎤 From misunderstood…

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#121 The 4 stages of confidence [ADHD edition] 35:31

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Grab the free podcast cheat sheet here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Ever wish you could skip straight to feeling confident? You’re not alone… but that’s not how it works (especially for ADHD brains). In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 stages of confidence. A simple, sticky framework I teach my clients that helps make sense of why confidence …

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Living with ADHD: Identity, Self-Acceptance, and Connection 59:16

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Join us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. ✍️ - Creators ➡ Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron Smith …

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#120 9 Signs of ADHD burnout 26:33

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If everything feels like too much lately - like you're constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or just emotionally drained - you might be experiencing ADHD burnout. In this episode, I’m sharing 9 signs that you might be heading toward or deep in the burn, along with 2 key steps to help you start feeling better and actually recover. *Grab your episode ch…

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#119 10 ways ADHD might show up in your relationships 19:43

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Want a 1 page cheatsheet of this episode? Head to: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet In this episode, we're diving into ten real-life ways ADHD might be showing up in your relationships (without you even realising it). From time blindness and impulsivity to forgetting important dates or picking a fight just for stimulation, we’ll explore the very …

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ADHD, Identity & Starting Over at 30 with Kelly Baumgartner 1:00:42

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What if your real career path didn’t start until after your ADHD diagnosis? In this all-new episode, we sit down with Kelly Baumgartner—ADHD Coach, content creator, and former school librarian—to talk about diagnosis at 30, trusting your instincts, and building a career that fits your brain. 🌱📚 From "just pushing through" to actually understanding …

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#118 Tapping into Calm: EFT for ADHD & Nervous System Regulation with Jess Johnson 1:04:46

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What if there was a simple tool that could take your anxiety from a 9/10 down to a 4? Something to help with procrastination, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and that shamey feeling of being too much and never enough? Well, my friend - there is. And we’re diving into it in today’s episode. In this conversation, I’m joined by my good friend Jess Jo…

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Unlearning Survival Mode with William Curb 54:43

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Today, we sit down with Will Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, to talk about dismantling shame, redefining ‘Effort,’ and building strategies that actually work for ADHD brains.From late diagnoses to using stress as a survival tool, the ADHD experience is full of patterns that really start to make sense once you begin to understand your own brain. Jo…

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[Time Sensitive] This Helps ADHD Adults Feel Better & get sh*t done 11:53

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Join us at navigatingadultadhd.com/membership In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a few personal stories (including a hilarious one about a “blue fat animal” and a shower caddy 😂) and why learning to work with your ADHD brain changes everything. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck or like no one really gets you & how your brain works — you’re not …

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#117 How do I know if my ADHD meds are working? 26:49

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Doors to the Membership are now open! (10-17 June 2025) - JOIN TODAY: www.navigatingadultadhd.com/membership In this episode, we’re talking all about ADHD medication: how to know if it’s working, what the different types are, what to look out for (both the good and the not-so-good), and what to do if you’re not sure it’s the right fit. We’ll cover:…

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#116 How do you have your own back when you have ADHD? 26:42

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💚 Doors to the Navigating Adult ADHD Membership open next Tuesday, June 10th! Join the waitlist for early access & bonuses → www.navigatingadultadhd.com/membership Have you ever caught yourself spiralling — overthinking, doubting yourself, beating yourself up for still not getting it together? Yeah… me too. In this episode, we’re talking about what…

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Grace Over Guilt: An Interview with Steev Hodgson 53:55

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Ever feel like you're constantly hitting invisible walls? From job after job where you perform brilliantly until something goes sideways, to lying awake at night unable to turn your brain off, living with undiagnosed ADHD can be intense. Add parenthood to the mix and that "popcorn machine" in your head can finally overflow. In this deeply personal …

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#115 The #1 Mindset Shift to Stop Overthinking 30:59

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Learn about the Navigating Adult ADHD Membership & get on the waitlist here. Ever catch yourself spiralling into worst-case scenarios? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a transformative question that can shift your perspective and calm your overthinking mind. I share a personal story about our family trip to the Gold Coast, where pre-tr…

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#114 10 Signs of RSD you might be missing (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) 22:56

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RSD can hit like a punch to the gut—sometimes from something as simple as a comment or a text. It’s that intense emotional reaction to real or imagined rejection, criticism, or failure. 😣 One moment you’re fine. The next, you're spiraling—feeling embarrassed, ashamed, dysregulated, or like you’ve completely messed everything up. If you’ve ever: Apo…

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From Shame to Radical Acceptance with Ryan Mayer 53:33

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ADHD and self-worth? It’s messy—and deeply personal. From repeated workplace struggles to a constant feeling of falling short, living with ADHD can often make us question our value and capabilities. The world isn’t designed for neurodivergent thinkers, and when you're forced to play by rules that don’t work for your brain, it’s easy to internalize …

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#113 ADHD, Home Organisation & the Invisible Weight We’re Carrying with Carrie 1:12:31

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In this episode, I’m joined by Carrie Lagerstedt, Professional Home Organiser, Declutter Coach, and fellow ADHDer, to talk about why home organisation is especially challenging for ADHD brains — and how we can make it easier. We dive into: Why ADHDers struggle with clutter & organisation (hello, "out of sight, out of mind") How clutter = a giant vi…