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The ADHD Skills Lab

Skye Waterson

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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, reviews the latest ADHD research, takes your questions and offers practical support to help you move past whatever may be holding you back. 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 ...
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Welcome to Roots L.E.A.D. to Results—a weekly podcast that brings soul-deep encouragement to educators who are tired of surviving and ready to serve from a place of alignment, clarity, and conviction. I’m Lisa Karosas—science teacher, curriculum designer, and believer that classrooms change when teachers are rooted. This podcast is my own accountability check-in: a chance to slow down, reflect on the bigger picture, and disciple through my daily work right alongside you. Each week follows a ...
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📖 Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Growth doesn’t happen instantly — not in us, and not in our students. This episode is all about resisting the urge to judge too quickly or give up too soon. I’ll share stories from my own classroom where I’ve had to remember that seed…
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World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions. In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tend…
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📖 Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” As teachers, there never seems to be enough time — and the new demands, platforms, and expectations only add to the frenzy. But wisdom isn’t about cramming in more. It’s about discerning what matters most and letting go of the rest. In this episode, we’ll unpack what…
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Can exercise really compete with medication or therapy for managing ADHD symptoms? In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will break down new findings on how exercise supports emotional regulation and anxiety reduction in ADHD, with results that may surprise you. What we cover: Why exercise affects both anxiety an…
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📖 Psalm 20:7 — “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” It’s easy to put our trust in systems, leaders, or colleagues — only to be let down. But what if shifting our perspective helped us move from frustration to focus? In this episode, I share a story about school leadership, alignment, and perspec…
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AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how. In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by appl…
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📖 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” — Colossians 3:17 Excellence doesn’t mean perfection. And it doesn’t mean chasing recognition. Excellence is about showing up with your best in the moment you’re in — and letting your students see what that looks l…
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Why does time blindness show up so early in life? Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills. What we cover…
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📖 “Forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13–14 Every teacher has moments when quitting feels easier than pressing on. Lessons flop, initiatives pile up, and it feels like nothing is working the way you hoped…
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Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect …
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📖 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” — Proverbs 21:5 Teachers are great at setting big goals in September. We dream about staying organized, keeping up with grading, and balancing it all. But by mid-October, those resolutions often fizzle out. In this episode, we’ll talk about why …
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Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men? Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagno…
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📖 “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” — Habakkuk 2:2 September can feel overwhelming — new admin goals, training hours, pacing guides, and parents emailing on top of everything else. It’s easy to lose focus and feel pulled in every direction. In this episode, we’ll talk about why clarity matters for teachers. J…
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Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens? Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make dec…
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📖 “For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” — Romans 11:29 Have you ever poured your heart into a lesson only to watch it flop? Maybe you’ve tried something new in your teaching, and it didn’t go the way you imagined. It’s tempting in those moments to go back to “the old way” — but what if God is calling you to keep pressing forward instead? …
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Ever catch yourself looking sideways—at the neighbor down the hall, at your favorite social media personalities, or even to a standard that says what you 'should be doing'? Does it make you feel like you might not be ... enough?! In this episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we’re talking about how comparison clouds our vision, chips away at our co…
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In this episode, Skye is joined by Matt Verlaque, SaaS founder, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack how to scale a business when your brain is wired for big ideas and fast starts, but struggles with structure. From leading startups to building founder-focused systems, Matt shares the powerful rhythms, habits, and metrics that have helped hundreds o…
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Feeling like you’re already behind this school year? Like you’re racing the clock instead of tending to what really matters? In this episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we move into the E in our rhythm: Establish Rhythms that Sustain You. If you're the kind of teacher who wants to teach deeply but keeps getting pulled back into the whirlwind of p…
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Ever zone out in a meeting and wonder where your brain went? That might be your default mode network. And for people with ADHD, it doesn't always switch off when it should. Welcome to the first episode in our new Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this series, we’re teaming up to break down recent ADHD st…
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Ever feel like you're not enough? Like no matter how much you prepare, plan, or pour into your classroom (or your business, your family, your faith…), it still doesn’t feel like it’s working? In this first official episode of Roots L.E.A.D. to Results, we’re beginning with the L – Let Go & Lead Yourself rhythm. I’m sharing the raw truth behind why …
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Think you're just bad at delegating? You’re not. ADHD makes it harder to translate thoughts into steps, hand things off, and feel safe letting go. If you’ve got a team (or want one), this is your ADHD-friendly shortcut to working less and scaling more. Skye takes you inside a real coaching breakdown of her 5-step delegation system—the same one she …
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This isn't Episode 1. This is something deeper. Before we begin the rhythm of weekly episodes, I wanted to sit down with you and share the heart behind this podcast. It’s not just about faith or teaching or educational trends — it’s about the soul work of showing up, over and over, in spaces that don’t always see the roots we're growing. In this ep…
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Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain. What we cover: Why ADHD founders struggle …
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ADHD entrepreneurs are smart, capable - and often pricing themselves into burnout. In this episode, Skye interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO of Parakeeto and the guy behind the numbers for hundreds of agencies. They dig into why most service businesses struggle with profit (it’s not what you think), and how to finally price for sustainability. What we …
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Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45. You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness. In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers. What w…
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Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover. This is the story Skye's never told. In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Or…
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You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system. This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD suppo…
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You can scale a business on sheer force... for a while. But eventually, ADHD founders burn out, blow up, or walk away. This episode is your map out of the cycle. Skye shares the behind-the-scenes process she used to stop relying on urgency, reduce decision fatigue, and build a company that doesn’t fall apart the moment she takes a break. What we co…
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Your personal brand exists—even if you haven’t posted in six months. So the question isn’t “should I build a brand?” It’s: “Are you in control of it?” Amy Landino joins Skye to unpack what branding actually means for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals and why your fear of being cringe is costing you visibility, leads, and growth. Inside this epis…
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Click the link to download your own 2-minute Focus Formula https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter You’re not behind because you’re bad at time management. You’re behind because you’re managing the wrong things. Skye here! In this mini solo episode, I walk you through my 2-minute focus formula, the same one I've used to hel…
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Burnout isn’t always a personal failure—it’s often a mismatch between your brain and your work environment. Skye and in-house researcher Taylor break down three eye-opening studies that explain why ADHD brains struggle in traditional workplaces—and what actually works better. Spoiler: the research also found ADHD might be a secret strength for entr…
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Ever feel like your brain is the only thing getting in the way of your success? Like you could lead a $200M rebrand if you could just finish that one damn task in front of you? In this episode, Devlin Croal, marketing strategist, systems builder, and Unconventional Organisation client, shares what it’s actually like to scale your career while navig…
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You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list. In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’…
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If you’ve ever thought, I work so hard—why am I not getting ahead? or How do I actually position myself for a promotion without working myself into the ground?—this episode is for you. Skye sits down with career strategist and late-diagnosed ADHDer Kendall Berg to break down what it really takes to succeed in corporate spaces with ADHD. We’re pulli…
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As teachers, we constantly seek new ideas, strategies, and inspiration—but when does learning become a crutch instead of a tool for action? In this episode of Deep Roots, Flowers, and Fruit, we'll reflect on the balance between curiosity and implementation. From professional development to classroom experimentation, we'll explore how embracing the …
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As the school year winds down, do you ever feel that itch to shake things up? 🌱✨ That sense that what worked this year might need a refresh next year? In this episode, we’re talking about curiosity as an act of service—why great teaching isn’t a “set it and forget it” career, but one that evolves with time, students, and our own growth. I’m sharing…
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If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess. In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotiona…
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February is all about connection—but not just in relationships. In this episode of Deep Roots, Flowers, and Fruit, we explore what it means to truly connect students to science as a practice, not just as a set of facts. Too often, science instruction checks off the boxes—“I did a lab, so I included the science and engineering practices!”—but is tha…
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Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert—former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about: Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach. Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to s…
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This episode takes a deeply personal turn as we explore the hidden struggles educators face—especially in the darker, more challenging seasons of our careers. In keeping with our flora-focused analogy and inspired by the concept of root rot, we’ll dive into the imbalances that drain our energy and passion, from the relentless demands of teaching to…
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Collaboration is essential for student growth, but it’s not always easy! In this episode, I reflect on a surprising groupwork success story, the challenges of fostering teamwork in my own high school chemistry classroom, and what I’ve learned from trial, error, and real teacher conversations. Whether you’re struggling with group dynamics or rethink…
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Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD. Curious about what's inside? How long can perimenopause last?!?! Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms? Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss! Wheth…
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February is the month of love, and in this episode, we’re digging into the root of SERVICE—specifically, how our relationships with stakeholders (coworkers, administrators, special ed staff, guidance counselors, parents) shape our work as educators. Let’s be real: Teaching is hard, especially when the very people who should be on our team don’t alw…
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It's nearly a new month! Each new month we'll explore a new seed from which to grow strong roots in our teaching practice. In February, the new seed is CONNECTION. As educators, we’re constantly forming connections—with students, colleagues, curriculum, and even ourselves. But in the rush of responsibilities, how often do we truly nurture those con…
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What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording. Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio…
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This is the final episode of defining our ROOTS on this podcast! In it, we're diving deep into the idea that science isn't just a collection of facts to memorize; it's an active, ever-present way of thinking and processing the world around us. We'll consider how science is at work as one root of our professional practice and how to use it to grow s…
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In this episode, we explore the power of a purpose-driven mindset in teaching and its deep connection to the service-oriented nature of our profession. I share my personal journey from pursuing a master's degree in chemistry to embracing the art and practice of education, reflecting on why academic qualifications don’t always equate to effective te…
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In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades? Curious what's inside? What the DSM says about executive function.. What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure? S…
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In this episode, I share the story of a student who found newfound confidence and skills after a shared connection over football fandom and a meaningful classroom challenge. Using this story as a springboard, we’ll explore strategies for creating student-centered learning experiences that foster trust, relationships, and personal growth. Together, …
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This is the first episode in a reboot of the Lab In Every Lesson podcast for 2025! In it, we'll explore the idea that our strong roots—our core purposes as teachers—lead to abundant outcomes in student learning (our fruit). This year, expect shorter, more interactive episodes focused on our shared roots of STUDENTS, SERVICE, and SCIENCE. I'll also …
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