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 Skylar Duran, a paramedic firefighter and technical rescue team member for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. This extraordinary interview highlights how our ADHD traits, often experienced merely as challenges, can become life-saving superpowers. Skylar recounts his harrowing and remarkable rescue mission during San Diego's recent flooding events, describing how his ADHD "wiring" may have contributed to his ability to perform during a very stressful situation. He'll also discuss what it was like growing up with ADHD, his experience with learning a musical instrument, and what's been most helpful from the tips and practices we discuss on this podcast.
In this episode, we're joined by educator and ADHD coach, Lauren Regan. We'll explore her remarkable journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood, getting her college degree, going through addiction recovery, getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life, to finally thriving and giving back through her award-winning work at a university and being an ADHD coach. In this interview Lauren discusses which practices support her in staying balanced, focused, and keeping with her routines, even when life is challenging.
If you can believe it, our little podcast is celebrating it's 10 Year Anniversary! It's been a truly remarkable journey connecting with all of you. The community that grew up around this podcast spans the globe. Today's episode maps out where we've come from and shares a little bit about what's coming next...
Dealing with uncertainty can be immensely triggering -- inducing anxiety, challenges with focus, and ultimately distracting us from what actually needs to get done. Uncertainty can manifest as disturbing world events, family health issues, financial fears, work setbacks... The list goes on and on. And, our brain does not like uncertainty. In this episode we'll explore practical techniques for navigating uncertainty -- getting ourselves out of the spin of tunnel vision, into greater emotional regulation, perhaps even finding real well-being in the face of external chaos...
In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into the neuroscience of brainwaves and ADHD. What are brainwaves and why are they important to know if you have ADHD? What brainwaves are people with ADHD deficient in? What are the 5 main brainwave types...
In this episode we'll cover part 2 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain. We'll continue our discussion on how to approach goal setting from an ADHD-friendly perspective, including some references to rock climbing, Alex Honnold, and Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard's book "Let My People Go Surfing."
Happy 2025! Taking a bit of time at the beginning of the year to do some Life Visioning work can be extremely fruitful. And, this can be an overwhelming task for many of us. In this episode we'll cover part 1 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain...
No matter who you are, we all have a very deep and profound desire to feel safe, peaceful, and secure. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hack your brain into feeling safe. The anxiety and fear mechanism is ancient, and has kept the human race alive so we could be here in this moment. However, this primal part of our brain, when subjected to the modern world, often detects physical threats where there aren't any, leading to a constant and low level feeling of anxiety...
In this episode, we'll discuss why the process of "tracking" is so valuable. This episode also comes with what we're calling the "Ultimate Tracking Sheet" and how to use it. Specifically, we'll discuss: Why use tracking? What are the most important metrics to track...
In this episode, I share my top 10 insights from my life coaching practice. Having started as a coach in 2007, I may be able to provide a bit of perspective on what an effective support system can look like. I'll offer a few insights into what it looks like to work with our particular wiring over the span of many years. What can change...
In this episode, we'll cover the benefits of the amino acid taurine for sleep and anxiety. Specifically, we'll address: What is Taurine? How does it affect your GABA receptors and neurotransmitters? What are studies saying about it's effectiveness for anxiety and sleep...
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the benefits of a plant-based vegan diet for ADHD. Specifically, we'll address: How to make the food preparation easier and more streamlined How to ensure you are getting enough protein What is a "complete protein" and why is it important to understand and put together What supplementation may be necessary to ensure you are feeding your brain and body properly A number of easy food prep ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner This episode also comes with a free PDF cheat sheet -- ideal for printing out and posting on your refrigerator.
