A Guidebook To Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast
What if ADHD is better understood as a neurological type, not just a disorder? Since 2015, this acclaimed podcast has been changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD.
Each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.
Hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson, this podcast is based on his popular and foundational books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management.”
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.
Our online community spans the globe: US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. We connect regularly through online events, workshops, and live roundtables throughout the year.
In this episode, we're joined by author and playwright Warren Goldie. Best known as author of the book Waking Maya, we'll be discussing his journey as a creative professional. From his work in Hollywood — including his time on Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation project — to his journey bringing his own creative projects to fruition, we'll cover both the struggles and rewards of making a living with your creativity. He'll also provide some useful tips in working with the creative process, from inception to completion...
In this episode, we'll explore the connection between the Hunter Farmer theory of ADHD and the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergent. As we unpack these two viewpoints of ADHD, they both seem to point in the same direction: people with ADHD have gifts to contribute to society. We'll also discuss how the hunter-farmer theory can lead us back to ancient and deeply nourishing practices that can allow us to feel more at home in the world and with ourselves.
We've all been there. It's late -- past the time we planned to get to bed. And, our mind is on fire. Sometimes it's creative ideas and problem solving... Sometimes its pure anxiety and stress... Our brain just won't settle down enough for us to get some much-needed sleep...
Our spiritual life often gets overlooked as a key component to our overall well being... and this looks different for everyone. In this episode, we'll discuss ways of getting plugged back in again. How do we rediscover that feeling of aliveness and connectedness we've felt at certain times in our life? Connecting in with a nourishing spiritual practice may provide the fresh energy you need going into 2024.
As we go through the year, our life experiences can often blur together. Taking the time at the end of the year for a little self-reflection can go a long ways in supporting our personal growth -- setting us up for consciously creating how we want our new year to go. In this episode we will be working with a free PDF worksheet to go through a simple, yet powerful year end reflection exercise to celebrate our wins, determine what was helpful, and where to place our energies in the coming year.
Because of our challenges with follow-through, money can be a constant source of stress and anxiety. In this episode we'll unpack a few key concepts that can assist you in transforming your relationship with money. We'll cover some essential ideas around money that we all should have learned in school, as well as going through two exercises that will support you in moving towards a more prosperous life.
Resiliency is your ability to get back up again after a challenge or perceived failure. It's a muscle -- and just like any other muscle you can strengthen it. Your ability to be resilient is absolutely crucial for follow-through. In this episode, we'll discuss five practical steps to take your resiliency to the next level -- increasing your productivity and greatly reducing the time spent in self-judgment and distraction.
In this special 100th episode, we share the recording of our live event that happened on August 15th, 2023: The Basics - A Holistic Approach to ADHD. What is ADHD? Do I have it? What are the strengths and challenges...
In honor of our 100th podcast episode we will be holding a free live online event: Adult ADHD - The Basics. Listen to hear all the details, and how you can help make this a memorable and potentially life changing event for someone you know.
Many of us struggle with addictive behaviors, in one form or another. They distract and ensnare us, keeping us from focusing our precious energy towards more meaningful activities. However, most of us are not aware that stress may be the prime component that perpetuates these behaviors. In today's episode, we'll explore how a focus on stress management can dramatically improve our focus and reduce our cravings for addictive tendencies.
Many of us have not taken the time to learn what our specific nervous system needs to function optimally. We tend to compare ourselves to others who aren't wired the same way we are, often pushing ourselves much too hard. This can lead to feeling emotionally dysregulated and overwhelmed on a regular basis. And yet, in many situations, we have much more control than we realize...
Establishing boundaries is one of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of task management. In this episode, we'll explore the importance of consciously reducing your project list -- ensuring your subconscious can do its job in coming up with ingenious ideas and effective solutions to problems.
