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Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let's have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti. Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters Peoples Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast! Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. Do any of these debilitate you: I have no motivation to do boring things. ...
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Your ADHD Besties

Grace Koelma & Tara Breuso

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Your ADHD Besties is a podcast for people who are underwhelmed, overwhelmed and very attractive all at the same time... people who put the BDE in ADHD. ❤️‍🔥 Your hosts are besties Grace Koelma (founder of Future ADHD) and Tara Breuso (The ADHD Dietitian). Join us for episodes every Thursday where we unmask together and discuss your juuuuicy ADHD dilemmas. Submit your divergent dilemma via our website 😎 adhdbesties.com 🫠 IG @adhdbestiespodcast 🫠 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD, where you can learn techniques for helping your ADHD brain. ADHD can be a struggle, but it doesn't always have to be. Join me every Monday as I explore ways that you can work with your ADHD brain to do more of the things you want to do. If you have ADHD or someone in your life does and you want to get organized, get focused and get motivated then this podcast is for you.
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Real Over Ideal

Vanessa Gorelkin

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Function, not perfection. Hosted by occupational therapist and executive coach Vanessa Gorelkin, Real over Ideal cuts through the noise to bring you practical strategies for life in a stressful world.
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Complex PTSD Recovery [Reports]: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers

CPTSD, Intergenerational PTSD, Relational Trauma | TMFR LLC

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Part of the Traumatized Motherfuckers' Research Project: What you need to know about CPTSD, in bitesized summaries of our in-depth research efforts. Peer-reviewed research and irreverent dark humor meet trauma recovery, without the "bright sides." Let's talk about the complicated experience of rectifying a life built on trauma, relearning how to have relationships, and re-imagining your future... in micro chunks. (When you're ready, jump into the deep end, detailed below.) You aren't alone, ...
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Psychologist Dr Mark Rackley has two decades of experience helping people with their mental health issues. On this podcast, he shares his own expertise, gains access to world- renowned doctors and talks with individuals about the issues they personally face to help us understand our own issues and what we can do about them. We all have issues, so lets talk about them.
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More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In The No Bullsh*t Guide To A Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from your business and your life. Helen is a life coach, autistic woman and parent to two neurodivergent boys. Her mission is to bring clarity and joy to people's lives, reduce the overwhelm and help you to start living the life you ...
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Struggle Care

KC Davis

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A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.
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The Other Autism

Kristen Hovet

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The Other Autism explores late-diagnosed autism and the latest in autism research, and works to dispel myths and stereotypes about autism and autistic people. Episodes cover leading topics in the neurodiversity space and feature interviews with late-diagnosed autistic folks and autistic professionals. Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: [email protected]
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First Do No Harm

Jami Fregeau

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First Do No Harm is a podcast that brings information to the forefront of controversial issues in hopes to add the human factor to issues we all seem to be opinionated about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jami-fregeau/support
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A Little Help For Our Friends

Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon

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A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS is a mental health podcast hosted by Jacqueline Trumbull (Bachelor alum, Ph.D student) and Dr. Kibby McMahon (clinical psychologist and cofounder of KulaMind). The podcast sheds light on the psychological issues your loved ones could be struggling with and provides scientifically-informed perspectives on various mental health topics like dealing with toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma, and therapy. As two clinical psychologists from Duke University, Jacquel ...
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In this show, we look at many issues relating to cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy or 'Hypno-CBT®'. In particular, host Kathy Carter from Arrive Therapy explores what it means to be a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, considers ways in which cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy can be adjusted for neurodivergent clients, and considers how Hypno-CBT® can benefit autistic people. Kathy is also passionate about Hypno-CBT® for anxiety, the impact of recovery from narcissistic abuse, mindset mar ...
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Progress By Design

The Progress Co — Emma Norris

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Progress By Design is a self-development podcast where ambitious and sensitive women turn their potential into progress. Merging psychology, self-development and the design thinking process, your host Emma Norris will help you get out of your own way and take messy, imperfect action toward your extraordinary empire. Are you ready to become the best version of yourself, and design a life, career, business and habits that feel good for you? You’re in the right place.
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Could it be ADHD? Are you a late diagnosed ADHDer? Or maybe you’re a bit curious about whether or not those quirky traits and years of anxiety could be ADHD related? Each week I delve into another late-diagnosed journey to share all ranges of lived experiences and fight the ADHD stereotypes and stigma. With a bit of humour along the way. Plus regular episodes from professionals sharing tips and advice and their own experiences. If you’re on the same path I hope this helps. Follow me on Insta ...
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Have you ever thought “maybe I have ADHD…”? This podcast can’t answer that question. But what it can offer is some juicy, fun, cringeworthy anecdotes about living with a neurodivergent brain. From medication to sex, work to weight loss and beyond. We’ll cover some weird symptoms you wouldn’t expect were caused by ADHD, and maybe even a few useful coping strategies thrown in for good measure. Is this podcast yet another hobby your host Jo McCormick has become momentarily hyperfixated on? All ...
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One Inch Past Scary

One Inch Past Scary

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Welcome to One Inch Past Scary! I’m Kirsty, mom of five kids aged 12-24, jack of many trades and currently a graduate student of Clinical mental health Counselling at Northwestern University. I’ve battled complex PTSD and I’m proudly ADHD. I’m constantly reminded that all the good stuff happens when we push just one inch past the scary. I’m here to help you feel seen, to remind you that you are in fact genuinely awesome and to normalise the messiness of healing and life itself. The more I le ...
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In this episode of Real Over Ideal, Vanessa Gorelkin delves into the concept of Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), exploring its emotional impact, particularly for those with ADHD. She discusses the physiological responses to perceived rejection and offers practical strategies for managing these intense feelings. The conversation emphasizes the i…
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Send us a text What is RSD? How is this symptom linked to ADHD? What can you do if you struggle with RSD? For many people with ADHD, RSD can be the main issue that they struggle with. RSD can cause intense emotional pain and make relationships a challenge to be in. Sadly, RSD can also lead to other difiiculties such as depression and lonliness. In …
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In this conversation concerning pearls of wisdom from Tracy Otsuka, Host of ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast, we explore the complexities of ADHD, practical tips for managing symptoms, the importance of identity, and the role of creativity and curiosity in neurodivergent individuals. Tracy & Vanessa share personal anecdotes and insights on navigati…
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Hey Team! This week I’m talking with Kara Cruz, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting women through life transitions. Kara’s work focuses on the intersection of ADHD and reproductive mental health—helping women navigate the complex terrain of hormones,…
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What kind of mindset do you have? Growth, or Fixed? Scarcity or Abundance? What's going on with this mind of ours and how it's set? Let's discuss! Mentioned in this episode: My article on substack: Heartset over Mindset Fresh Perspective on Goals Workshop Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ…
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In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores the concept of aging, challenging societal norms and embracing the wisdom and creativity that come with age. Is it all about dieting and resistance to change? Aging for many people has become a cocktail of GLP-1 medications, skincare routines, and looking back to when we were younger than today. But where …
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Hey team! Today I’m talking with Nick Jonsson, a best-selling author, executive coach, and co-founder of Executives’ Global Network. Nick is the author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World. His work focuses on helping leaders tackle isolation, burnout, and addicti…
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Had a great time talking with Dr. Laurie Bruce this week about my old nemesis depression. We cover depression, suicidal ideations, and one of her DBT strategies of radical acceptance. This was a very helpful conversation for me, and I hope you get something out of it! Suicide Prevention Numbers: In the US - Dial 988 you can also visit https://988li…
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Welcome to hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. And today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, although today we're going to be looking …
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If Facades of Conformity feel a bit much, how about Impression Management strategies? Let's talk about common strategies, the risks vs. rewards, and negative return on energetic investments. VIDEO FORM Course form! summary This conversation delves into the themes of conformity and impression management, exploring how individuals often sacrifice the…
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Hey Team! This week, I’m talking with Emmy-winning composers Kat Raio Rende and JP Rende, a husband and wife team who’ve written music for everyone from Elmo to the Jonas Brothers. But today we’re talking about their project Aidee, a collection of songs designed to help kids with ADHD build everyday tools through music. I got a chance to listen thr…
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Many of us know that action comes first and motivation follows. But what if that action is seemingly impossible?! Let's have a chat about that today. I've got some ideas on how to get started. Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and let's explore if/how I can help! Get my FREE PDF for insta…
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**Update: Since this episode was recorded: Real Over Ideal has been downloaded in a total of 33 countries! Thank you for the support from: USA, Canada, Germany, Singapore, UK, Brazil, Argentina, Czechia, Australia, Poland, France, India, South Africa, Denmark, Puerto Rico, Netherlands, Finland, UAE, Iceland, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Zambia, Greece, …
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Welcome to episode 108. If you’ve ever felt like the 9–5 world just isn’t for you, you’re not alone. This episode shines a light on why traditional jobs can feel overwhelming for those who are neurodivergent - think unclear expectations, social pressures, and sensory overload - and the opportunities that present themselves in self-employment. Start…
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t for a few months now and it’s definitely one that I’m always on the look out for new episodes. Rae does a great job with her interviews, asking both the basic questions to help ground the conversation, but also getting into the more nuanced issues that come with neurodivergence. Today, I’m going to share an episode with you where Rae talks with D…
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Got a chance to have a great conversation with my friend, and master business coach for adults with ADHD, Skye Waterson! If you are an adult with ADHD who is running your own business, if you are solopreneuring, if you are looking for growth and revenue without burnout and overwhelm, Skye is your person! Here are the links to learn more: Unconventi…
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Welcome to Hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, dive into what the paper says, how it was co…
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In this episode of Real Over Ideal, Vanessa Gorelkin and Andrew Luber discuss Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), exploring its definition, subtypes, and the lived experiences of those affected. Andrew shares his personal journey with ARFID, highlighting the challenges and coping strategies he has developed. The conversation emphasiz…
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Hey Team! This week I’m chatting with Beverly Atkins, founder of Pauseture, an audio-based mindful movement platform grounded in the Feldenkrais Method. It’s actually kind of funny, despite Feldenkrais not being particularly well known, this isn’t the first time I’ve discussed it on a podcast, although the last time was on my old ultimate frisbee p…
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Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today. Mentioned in the show: Insight Timer Anxiety Meditation Comedian Sheng Wang Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ and l…
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Send us a text We are hardwired to cry - after all it's how we announce our arrival into the world. But there is more to crying than just tears, there's a physical and psychological effect. Why do we cry? What happens in our mind and body when we cry? Why do some people see crying as a sign of weakness? This epiosde answers all these questions. I'm…
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Bonus episode! Today I’m reaching out to you - whether you’ve been here from the start or just found the podcast - to celebrate and grow our amazing community. Where are you listening from? If you’re in the UK and up for connecting in person, drop me a message and let’s make it happen! If virtual is more your style, I’ve got a treat: The Happier Li…
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Time Blindness, Executive Function and ADHD Strategies In this episode of "Real Over Ideal," Vanessa delves into the concept of time blindness and its impact on our daily lives. This one is not just for people with ADHD-- but for anyone who can relate to overwhelm and anxiety from all of the juggling our daily lives demand. Discover six practical s…
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD, is more than hurt feelings. It’s an intense emotional response to real or perceived rejection, often linked with ADHD. In this episode, we explore how RSD impacts daily life, relationships, and self-esteem. You’ll learn the difference between RSD and social anxiety, why traditional mood disorder labels miss th…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when the hamster wheels we've been running on suddenly stop spinning? In this raw and deeply personal Season 5 finale, we pull back the curtain on our own mental health journeys over the past year, revealing the profound transformations that occur when life forces you to confront your …
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Welcome to episode 106. In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, looking at why neurodivergent people are often more vulnerable—even to experiences others might not view as traumatic. Living in a world that isn’t designed for our brains can add to that sense of overwhelm, so this episode is a gentle reminder of…
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Hey Team! This week, I’m talking with Rita Ramakrishnan, a seasoned strategic executive and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience. Diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism Spectrum during her undergrad years, Rita reframed what could have been limitations into strengths and now looks to uplift other neurodivergent women in leadership roles. …
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Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work! Mentioned in this episode: The Paid Community Blueprint, a 5-day mini-course + PDF that walks experts through: The 4 types of profitable paid communitie…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was …
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In this episode of Real Over Ideal, host Vanessa Gorelkin and guest expert, Jessica Cook delve into the complexities of relationships, focusing on boundaries, conflict resolution, and the impact of social media. They discuss the importance of vulnerability and emotional awareness in navigating interpersonal dynamics, as well as the concept of the r…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when two skeptical psychologists take a deep dive into the world of manifestation? In this episode, we take a look at what "manifestation" is, what is actually based in science...and then we try manifesting for real. We start by acknowledging our initial skepticism about the idea that …
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Today I’m talking with Danielle Elliot, a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls, an investigative podcast from Understood.org digging into the surge in ADHD diagnoses among women—especially since the pandemic. If that sounds familiar, it’s cause I did a number of ads for her show a few months back, and I just …
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Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken. He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about Justin, visit his website: www.stucknotbroken.com You can also check out his books here: Stuck Not Broken Book 1: Trauma and the Polyvagal Paradigm Stuck Not Broken Book 2…
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Hiiii besties! Today on the podcast we are discussing ADHD and social media/phone addiction. We share our theory as to why ADHDers often find their communities online, why we get stuck in dopamine DOOM SCROLL loops. We talk about how we are attempting to create digital boundaries for ourselves (while still being kind to our ADHD brains) and what mi…
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It's "Back to School" time-- and even if you're not a student and don't have one in your life right now: this time of year can bring up a lot of "feels." Late diagnosis of ADHD is a real thing, and people express a lot of sadness and grief-- but also relief about the diagnosis. In this episode of Real Over Ideal, Vanessa Gorelkin discusses the ofte…
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It's a summary episode! What have we been talking about lately? Facades of Conformity as they overlap with CPTSD, RSD, and life-destruction. Free Video! summary Let's talk about environmental mental illness, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and the Facades of Conformity (FOCs) that individuals often adopt in various "supervisory" relationships.…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do you have a family member, friend or roommate whose relationship to food is a little...concerning? Eating disorders hide in plain sight, often disguised as diet culture, fitness goals, or "healthy eating." But beneath these socially acceptable lifestyles lie deadly mental health conditions that c…
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Hey team! My guest this week is Dr. Ute Liersch, a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience and author of A Minimalist’s Guide to Becoming Resilient. Dr. Ute specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from modalities such as Cog…
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We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass. Here's a substack article I wrote about it. I got to meet Dr. Laurie Bruce and she agreed to come on the show to talk about the various modalities. Hopefully that helps us make a better choice about the kind of th…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. And today I’m joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In these episodes, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it …
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In this companion episode to "Intuitive Eating and Living with Pam Moore," Vanessa Gorelkin walks the listener through a simple but powerful mindful eating exercise. If you'd like to participate, all you need do is get a raisin, another piece of dried fruit or a small bit of chocolate-- and find a quiet space to listen. We would love to hear from y…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When does our help cross the line from supportive to harmful for our loved ones with mental health challenges? In this episode we dive deep into the complex dynamics of "unintentional reinforcement," a less judgmental term for "enabling" that acknowledges how our best intentions can sometimes backf…
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Hey Team! My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, ADHD coach, and educator with more than 25 years of experience. She’s the founder of ADHD Holistically, and blends her expertise in education, yoga, and grief work to build a focus on the whole person to create personalized, sustainable approaches for neurod…
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Very excited to talk to one of the smartest folks out there on these subjects. Dr. Tina Schneider and I discussed ADHD, depression, anxiety, and got into a bit about addiction and the power of mindfulness to help with it all! Links mentioned in the podcast: Tina's Website: Monarch Counseling Vote for Tina in the CBUS best of 2025: Here's the link t…
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After 3 months off, we’re BACK bestie babes - and WE MISSED YOU!!!! And for the first time ever, you can watch Your ADHD Besties on YOUTUBE! You guys asked, so we finally obliged. 💜 (we’re not nervous, YOU are 🫣) This week on the pod we discuss a bombardment of things... what we've been up to on our break, Grace’s official AuDHD diagnosis, as well …
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In this episode of Real Over Ideal, Vanessa Gorelkin speaks with Pam Moore, an occupational therapist turned health and fitness journalist and comedian. Here's everything you need to know about Pam Moore: Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned-award-winning health and fitness freelance journalist, intuitive eating coach, and standup comic. A…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Humiliation might be the most painful social emotion we experience, even traumatizing. Yet it's much less talked about compared to its cousin, shame. In this revealing episode, we unpack the distinct characteristics that make humiliation uniquely devastating and potentially dangerous. When someone …
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This week, we’ve got the return of my friend Saman Kesh, an award-winning music video director and all-around creative force of nature, to talk about the wild and untamed internal landscape of ADHD productivity. Saman is known for his work with bands such as Kygo, Basement Jaxx, and Placebo. And most recently, his work directing Ed Sheeran’s Azizam…
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Had a fantastic conversation with expert coach Brooke Schnittman of Coaching with Brooke. She has a survey on her site if you are an adult with ADHD that has experienced bullying, and would like to help out. Here's the link to the survey. More links mentioned in the podcast: Brooke's About Me Page -She's been busy! Brooke's book "Activate Your ADHD…
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