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.
Founded with fellow creative, Bahman Sarram, 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, navigating 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.
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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.
Many of us have struggled with finding a simple and intuitive way of managing our task lists. We've bought planners, tried out various software and apps, but none of them felt comfortable. In this episode, we'll discuss the three pillars of an ADHD-friendly task management system: categories, projects, and action items.
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.
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.
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.
