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.
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. 4steplifecoaching...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
In this episode, we'll discuss the "The Power of Sunlight". It turns out, getting enough sunlight is essential to reduce ADHD symptoms, improve sleep, ward off depression, and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We'll discuss scientific studies connecting lack of sunlight to increased ADHD symptoms, and a number of tools and tips to keep you functioning optimally during the winter months.
In this episode, we'll discuss perfectionism and "all or nothing" thinking. What are they, how do we work with them, and how do we prevent them from stopping us before we've even started? 4steplifecoaching. com/AdultADDADHDPodcast/AdultADDADHDTipsAndSupport-Episode78...
In this episode, we'll discuss the "Sprint Then Rest" cycle. For us hunter-types, it's common to burnout or get lost in indecision and brain fog if we don't stay in touch with our natural rhythms. One key solution to this involves scheduling shorter work "sprints" followed by times of rest. 4steplifecoaching...
In this episode, we'll explore the process of "starting with the end in mind" as a way of increasing follow-through and consistency. Whether it's smaller day-to-day tasks, or larger projects, we'll discuss tools and tips to help you visualize the end result, and how to work backwards from this point to arrive at a realistic plan with clear milestones.
