A Guidebook To Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD
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What if ADHD is a neurological type, not a disorder? Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, this acclaimed podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson.
Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.
We explore topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.
We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain" and "ADHD Time Management," each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.<br>We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, navigating addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.<br>Take the "hunter-type" quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com<br>Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Key to Envisioning Your New 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 a deeper understanding of the creative process and how it relates to setting both inspiring and attainable goals. From a deeper analysis of “the flow state,” to a step-by-step process used by Disney when making animated films, we’ll cover some less common aspects of visioning and how they can be applied to visualizing your life in 2023.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Life Visioning Workshop in January, 2023
- (PDF) Life Visioning
- (Video) Sonny Rollins – Moving Towards the Subconscious
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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 95 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Thriving through the Holidays. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
The holidays should be a time to enjoy ourselves, connect with loved ones, and find real meaning and connection. However, for many us, we experience heightened stress, overwhelm, social anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, and a sense that everyone else has it together and we don’t.
In this episode, we’ll cover effective tips for managing overwhelm, how to create the space for self-care, explore setting healthy boundaries to keep ourselves centered, and offer a bit of perspective on how you can truly enjoy yourself through the entire holiday season.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
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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 94 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: CongerDesign
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – The Brain Chemistry of Courage. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
Is courage a muscle you can develop? Are there ways to hack your brain to be more courageous? Because of past challenges and traumatic experiences, many of us get stuck in procrastination because the fear overwhelms us. In this episode we’ll discuss the many of aspects of courage, and how to take that one step that may positively change your entire life.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
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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 93 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Wendy Corniquet
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Managing Your Hyper-Creative Brain. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
Do you have an endless stream of creative ideas? This can be both thrilling and completely overwhelming. In this episode we’ll discuss how to build an “Idea Management Program” — a 3-step process for capturing, distilling, and implementing your creative ideas.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Workshop) Alive! Online Workshop
- (eBook) ADHD Time Management – Free
- (YouTube) Ray Bradbury on Creativity [3:00 – 8:24]
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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 92 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Riccardo Annandale
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Overcoming Low Self-Esteem. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
Chronic low self-esteem often goes hand-in-hand with ADHD. It’s a weight on our shoulders that can keep us from feeling deeper levels of joy and contentment. In this episode, we’ll bring awareness to what specifically creates low self-esteem, and explore what actions we can take to regularly “fill up” so we can experience greater self-confidence, and skillfully untie ourselves when we get “triggered.”
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 91 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: David Billings
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 – Optimizing Your Morning Routine. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”
A good morning routine gets you out of “reaction mode” and back into the driver’s seat. It’s both optimized for you and sustainable. From nutrition and brain chemistry, to mindfulness and time management, in this episode we’ll cover the essential ingredients of a solid morning routine – and we’ll wrap up with an exercise that walks you through, step-by-step, how to create one.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- (Workshop) Learn How To Mind Map
- (Free eBook) ADHD Time Management
- Episode 71 – Mindfulness
- Episode 74 – Meditation
- Episode 68 – Gratitude Practice
- Episode 65 – Journaling for Clarity
- Episode 87 – The Power of the Walk
- Episode 88 – Cold Immersion Showers
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 90 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Damian Markutt
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 – 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
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.
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 89 episodes:
www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Photo used in episode graphic: Prateek Katyal
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 – 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.
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 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.
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 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:
Don’t see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
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 86 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: 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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
