A Guidebook To Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD
Release in Spring 2014
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Adult ADHD ADD Podcast
We share effective tips and practices for working with Adult ADD / Adult ADHD in a natural, holistic way, without the use of medications. Hosted by Bahman Sarram and Michael Joseph Ferguson.
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Legal Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is intended solely for the purpose of personal growth, and not as a replacement for professional psychological support. The views and opinions of the hosts and guests of our podcast are not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please see additional information here.
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Dopamine Detox and Screen Time. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
What is a dopamine detox? How does using your phone everyday affect your dopamine levels and your overall ability to focus? In this episode, we’ll explore how taking a one-day “dopamine detox” can greatly improve your wellbeing, and increase your ability to follow-through on the projects you care about.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Book Sale) May 7 – 22, 2022
- (Article) Dopamine Modulates Reward Expectancy During Performance of a Slot Machine Task in Rats: Evidence for a ‘Near-miss’ Effect
- (Youtube) Huberman Podcast: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
- (Website) 10 Day Meditation Retreats
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>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Prateek Katyal
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Cold Immersion Showers. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
For many of us, we wake up feeling fuzzy and unmotivated, making it a real struggle to plan our day and accomplish mundane tasks. In this episode, we’ll explore how a simple shower routine can can boost your dopamine levels by up to 230%, providing you with the much needed energy and focus to tackle your day.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Podcast) Huberman Lab Episode 39: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
- (Study) Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures
To leave us a voice mail with a question you would like us to answer, or a win you’d like us to share regarding topics we cover on the podcast, please phone us at (760) 487-8773. Outside the U.S. please use the country code +1.
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 88 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in this episode graphic: Chandler Cruttenden
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Power of the Walk (When You’re Feeling Stuck). This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode we’ll explore “the power of the walk.” If your life feels stuck, unstructured, and overwhelmed by details, it can extremely challenging to know where to start. Through the simple act of “going for a walk,” you can build the foundations of a new time structure for yourself and see your productivity increase dramatically.
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 87 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in this episode graphic: Frank Busch
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The “Intending Process!” Tips for a Successful Year. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode we’ll explore the “intending process.” Past challenging experiences and negative self-talk can create a great deal of mental friction when attempting to complete tasks. All of this contributes to us procrastinating and possibly not doing a very good job.
Through a daily practice of intending what you want for each segment of the day, you can override these negative associations with that task and have a higher likelihood of follow-through and accomplishment.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 86 episodes:
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>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in this episode graphic: Jamie Templeton
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Renewed Hope in 2022! Tips for a Successful Year. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode we’ll discuss a number of essential tips to start the year off right as a hunter-type. If you’re feeling low and unmotivated, the first part of this episode covers how to lift away past disappointments and negative self-talk to assist you in finding renewed inspiration. In the second half, we’ll review a list of items to support you in planning the new year, setting goals, and approaching new projects.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (PDF) 4 Step Journaling Process
- (Video) Dopamine Detox
- (Podcast) Mindfulness – Episode 71
- (Podcast) Meditation Practice – Episode 74
- (Podcast) Setting Healthy Boundaries – Episode 81
- (Ebook) ADHD Time Management – Free
- (Website) Arthur Lee Land
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 85 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Simplify and Streamline. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
The complexity of modern life can be overwhelming. Couple this with our boundless creativity and new ideas, our world can quickly become unmanageable. In this episode we’ll discuss ways to simplify and streamline your life, encouraging you to take the actions necessary to reduce the friction and clutter and increase the productivity and fulfillment.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 84 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Our Seven Year Anniversary! This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we will be celebrating the seven year anniversary of the publication of “The Drummer and the Great Mountain.” We will be reflecting on some of the core motivations for writing the book, what were the main influences, who were the key players involved in bringing the book to a wider audience, how our community (and the ADHD community at large) has evolved over the last seven years, and where we’re going with the podcast and our work as we move forward.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for being a part of this journey with us!
Onward!
~ Michael and the Team
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Audio) Thresholds of Change – Michael Meade
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 83 episodes:
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>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Kathleen Lockyer: The Science of Nature Connection. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’re joined by occupational therapist Kathleen Lockyer. Kathleen has spent her career studying the effects of nature connection on childhood development. We will be discussing the science of nature connection and how modern humans are literally “losing our senses.” What is nature connection? What power does it have to reduce ADHD symptoms? And, how can it reconnect our nervous system to what it was really built for?
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Further Reading on Nature Connection
- Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
- What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World by Jon Young
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 82 episodes:
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>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Setting Healthy Boundaries. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss “people pleasing” and how to set healthy boundaries as a hunter-type. Many of us have struggled with low self-esteem since childhood. As a result, we’ve adopted a self-limiting pattern of negating our our needs and prioritizing everyone else’s. We’ll get to the core reasons why we do this, and how we can gracefully set boundaries so we can live to our fullest potential.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Book) Nonviolent Communication
- Audible Free Trial
- (Audiobook) Nonviolent Communication
- Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
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Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 81 episodes:
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>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova from Pexels
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – 15 Tips to Thrive in 2021. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss the “15 Tips to Thrive in 2021” as a hunter-type. 2020 was a rough year for many of us. It’s time for a reboot. We’ll review 15 tips that will make you healthier and more productive entering the new year. Topics include: building a solid health routine, time management, life visioning, mindfulness, and creating effective support systems.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Alive! Online Workshop – Jan 2021
- Strathmore 400 Sketchbook
- Episode 70 – Lean on Your Strengths
- Episode 62 – Sleep
- Episode 64 – Mastering Overwhelming and Mundane Tasks
- Episode 77 – Sprint then Rest
- Episode 54 – “Containerizing” Your Life through Mind Mapping and Other Tools
- Episode 71 – Mindfulness
- Episode 74 – Meditation
- Episode 68 – Gratitude Practice
- Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 80 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
If you’re enjoying the music on our podcast, be sure to visit Bahman’s website to hear his entire catalog of albums!
Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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