The Indigo Diaries: Recent Episodes
Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
The Indigo Diaries is a podcast for those who want to learn about ADHD through others experiences. Internationally people’s lives are a universe apart, but they all share that one key feature, ADHD.
Join host, Natasha Hickling, who herself has ADHD and co-existing conditions. Explore the way people live, work, thrive and overcome challenges with this condition as well as dealing with culture, relationships and other external barriers. Laugh, cry and experience an ADHD world through the eyes of another.
Why not? Have an Amazing Week!
The Indigo Diaries
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third, long-lasting series: "The World Through Our Eyes.." where she will be joined once again by fellow ADHD Coach Lisa Kerr in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
Lisa is a Chartered Accountant with a Corporate Finance and HR background. For over 20 years she held senior financial and operational roles, before setting up her consulting business in 2020.
Lisa is also Autistic and ADHD, but managed to make it through to her 40s before she found this out. The diagnoses led to Lisa carrying out extensive research into Neurodiversity and in 2023 she trained as an ADHD Life Coach, which brought even more insights and reflections.
Lisa is committed to speaking openly about her experiences to enable others to understand, embrace and empower Neurodiversity in the workplace. It’s been an emotional journey and she gets upset at times in the telling, but wants you to know that she chooses to share this with you to give an insight into the mind of a Neurodivergent adult. And who said Autistics have no empathy!
In today's episode, Lisa discusses neurodivergence and the challenges that they can face in the workplace today. She highlights the difference between neurodiverse and neurodivergent employees and the positive impact organisations can have if they understand, embrace, and empower them. At the end of the day, we all just want a place we can belong!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Lisa’s Details:
Website: https://www.consultingwithkerr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakerr-fca-fcsi/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling back in the first series: "The World Through Your Eyes.."
This week Natasha is joined by another fantastic guest Kathleen Helm.
Kathleen (they/them), is an ADHD-er who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 30. Despite an objectively successful education and career in Events Management they have struggled with their mental health and chronic pain issues since childhood.
Since being diagnosed, Kathleen has been on a journey of self-acceptance, recovery, relearning and credits their diagnosis as not only life-changing but lifesaving. They are on a highlypersonal mission to support the neurodiverse community by challenging the popular narratives around neurodivergence through empathy, education and empowerment.
Kathleen is an ADHD UK Ambassador, working towards positive change in their region, and credits the charity’s support groups and volunteering, as a vital part of their own journey.
Kathleen is non-binary, queer, diagnosed with combined ADHD, self-diagnosed Autistic and multi-disabled. They live in Yorkshire, love to dance and cook for their loved ones and can be wonover with pictures of dogs.
In this episode, Kathleen discusses their diagnosis of ADHD in 2022 and the impact of this on their life since as well as the grief of not knowing sooner and what impact this had on their mental health, physical health and childhood. Kathleen first discusses the ‘lightbulb’ moment when ADHD was first suggested to them and their own ignorance around ADHD, difficulty in pushing past imposter syndrome to seek diagnosis and the subsequent journey of being diagnosed. They touch on what diagnosis meant and how they, like many others, experienced trauma and grief .
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not their eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling inthe third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." where she is will be joined once again by fellow ADHD Careers Coach Nikki Hardy in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
Nikki is 49, living on the Essex coast in the UK and is a single parent to her daughter Hope and 2 dogs. She was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 43 and her daughter also has ADHD.
Having always cared so much about everyone and everything and being a huge people pleaser, her undiagnosed ADHD meant that people were never pleased with her and this extinguished the bright spark within her. Moving schools 3 times, the worst one in year 8 of secondary school also had a huge impact and after a disruptive school life she left school with 2 GCSE’s a very poor sense of self and no direction.
The following years were turbulent but not without some significant achievements – none of which were recognised by Nikki. Everything changed when Nikki started working withina sector that was aligned with her ‘purpose’. Working within the third sector and then the NHS Secondary mental heath services helping people find employment that all of Nikki’s previous difficulties and traumas were now something that could help and inspire others and this was when she started to really grow in confidence and be happy with who she was.
At the age of 43 Nikki was diagnosed with ADHD and that is when everything changed. Nikki shares her career experienceand how her late ADHD diagnosis helped her to navigate her coaching career.
In today's episode, she discusses the difficulties ADHD brings when trying to find a career path, and shows how much more there is to careers than you might think. She provides a step-by-step process for finding your ultimate purpose and working with it.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearingyour story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Nikki’s Details:
Website: www.aseaofhopecoaching.com
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling inthe third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." whereshe is will be joined once again by fellow ADHD Coach and professional organiser Sarah Bickers in a “Open Mind” Episode.
Sarah is a professional organiser and coach who now specialises in working with the ADHD community. She is currently living in Norway with her husband (after being a South-East Londoner for over30 years!)
Sarah discovered she had ADHD in 2020 – but only after two of her three children were diagnosed, and several years after setting up her professional organising business. Organising her home and life was a way for Sarah to start to create order out of the chaos in her head.
Now Sarah has made peace with her ADHD brain and describes herself as a recovering perfectionist. She works mostly online with clients, wherever they are on their ADHD journey. She works collaboratively with clients to find more more realistic and maintainable ADHD-friendly solutions to organise their homes and lives.
In this episode, Sarah is back to discuss practical ways and ideas of how we can take apart the process of decluttering and make it less overwhelming. The discussion includes practical techniques, questions, and methods that you can try right away. There is no need to be cluttered anymore, there is a place to start!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Sarah’s Details:
Website: https://freeyourspace.co.uk/
Resources Shared:
APDO: https://www.apdo.co.uk/
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Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling inthe third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with the third and final part of the Boundaries episodes where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson to discuss some deep and interesting topics that they are discovering during their coaching experiences.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
This final episode concludes the topic of Boundaries with the final step of advocating and enforcing those boundaries. During the episode, they discuss how to put your boundaries into action, how to create the space for doing so, and how to express them in your own way so they are heard.
Remember: This will be a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming later this month!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohuba)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Resources Shared:
- 4cs: Clear, communicate, consistent and confirmed: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-boundaries-the-4-c-s-of-boundary-setting
- AEO: Acknowledge, explain and offer: https://adhd-couple.com/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries/
- https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries
- https://untappedbrilliance.com/how-to-create-healthy-boundaries-when-you-have-adhd
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with the second part of the Boundaries episodes, where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson to discuss some deep and interesting topics that they are discovering during their coaching experiences.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
As a part of today's episode, they will discuss the challenges associated with finding your own needs and setting boundaries; People Pleasing and RSD. Their discussion touches on why rejection and needing to please others can affect our ability to do what is right for us and how it impacts our nervous system. In addition, they provide you with some takeaways to try that will challenge those thoughts and help you step into the space you deserve.
Remember: This will be a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming in September!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group...)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Resources Shared:
https://focusedmindadhdcounseling.com/adhd-and-people-pleasing-how-being-overly-concerned-with-the-feelings-of-others-became-a-habit-and-what-to-do-about-it
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQvtnwgu1-/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzZhIfrK7Z/?img_index=10
https://www.additudemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5_23_19-Dodson-Webinar.pdf
https://cariteranmft.com/f/polyvagal-theory-and-fightflightfreeze
https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/thought-record
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a new featured episode of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson to discuss some deep and interesting topics that they are discovering during their coaching experiences.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
There are many aspects to the topic of boundaries. This is the first part of a three-part series. In today's podcast, they discuss boundaries, their different types, and their strengths. Some of the pitfalls of boundaries are discussed, as well as the consequences of not having them. Additionally, they provide you with the first step to discovering where you may need boundaries in your life.
Remember: This will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming in September!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Resources Shared:
https://untappedbrilliance.com/how-to-create-healthy-boundaries-when-you-have-adhd/
https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/control-adhd/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a new featured episode of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson to discuss some deep and interesting topics that they are discovering during their coaching experiences.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
The topic of self-care is a huge one in the Neurodivergent world. Holly and Natasha discuss the many interpretations of it, the importance of taking care of ourselves, and the benefits it can offer. It is also mentioned how hard self-care can be and how it can look different for each individual. In this episode, they discuss some energy theories and how to find your own way to do it, so you can truly be at your very best!
Remember: This will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming in July!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/) Instagram: @indigohuba)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Resources Shared:
ADDitude Article here
Article about Spoon Theory - here
Managing Anxiety - here
Neurodiversity Hub - self care article
Neurodivergent Self Care - Resources
Neurodivergent Adult Self Care - here
Maslows Hierachy of needs: Here
Energy Bank account: Here
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." where she is will be joined by fellow ADHD Coach and professional organiser Sarah Vickers in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
Sarah is a professional organiser and coach who now specialises in working with the ADHD community. She is currently living in Norway with her husband (after being a South-East Londoner for over 30 years!)
Sarah discovered she had ADHD in 2020 – but only after two of her three children were diagnosed, and several years after setting up her professional organising business. Organising her home and life was a way for Sarah to start to create order out of the chaos in her head.
Now Sarah has made peace with her ADHD brain and describes herself as a recovering perfectionist. She works mostly online with clients, wherever they are on their ADHD journey. She works collaboratively with clients to find more more realistic and maintainable ADHD-friendly solutions to organise their homes and lives.
In this episode, Sarah shares her personal and professional experiences with clutter for Neurodivergents and the pitfalls they can encounter. In this conversation, they discover that clutter is more than stuff in our homes - it is clutter in our minds as well as our lives!. Let's discover how to declutter them all!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/) Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Sarah’s Details:
Website: https://freeyourspace.co.uk/
Resources Shared:
APDO: https://www.apdo.co.uk/
KC Davis Book-https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Keep-House-While-Drowning/KC-Davis/9781668002841
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with part 2 of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson to discuss some deep and interesting topics that they are discovering during their caching experiences.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
In this episode, they both look at two intertwining topics in the ND community, resistance and avoidance. They discuss why Neurodivergent individualsare likely to avoid tasks, to-do’s and general things and what the real reason is behind them… Resistance! They touch upon ways to be aware of the resistance and ways to get around them!
Remember: This will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming in June!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearingyour story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)Instagram: @indigohuba)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group...)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." where she is will be joined by fellow Coach Kanan Tekchandani in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
Kanan is a holistic coach for Aspergers/autistic, gifted and twice-exceptional adults (and their families), who are professionally successful but find well-being and deep connection elusive.
She supports highly sensitive, highly intelligent individuals to heal from their past, be confident leaders of their own life, role models for their family and community, build lasting relationships and craft a life they love without burning out.
In this episode, Kanan and Natasha discuss what twice-exceptional is, the misunderstandings, the challenges and the strengths of being gifted. They highlight the misdiagnosis and how, with the right environment, just how much these Neurodivergent individuals can shine!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearingyour story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group(https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Kanan's Details:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanantekchandani/
Website: https://www.aspiecoach.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanantek
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." where she is will be joined by fellow Coach Franck Brown in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
Franck is a formally-accredited Neurodiversity Coach with lived experience of Dyspraxia & ADHD. His diagnoses came later in life, at 23 and 30 respectively, only after graduating university and several years of professional experience in the corporate world.
Without realising it, he’d spent 30 years learning the importance of self-management ‘the hard way,’ without having had any Coaching of his own or anyone to turn to with his questions. This in turn triggered his decision to retrain to be a Neurodiversity Coach for people with ADHD, Autism & other Neurological conditions.
Before training across a number of different Neurodiversity & traditional Coaching disciplines, he graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Exeter. He previously spent 8 years across a number of Sales & Marketing roles at brands including Cadbury’s, Toblerone, Innocent Drinks, Patak’s & Tabasco.
Nowadays, he works primarily with younger adults of 16-35 on helping them better understand themselves, unlock their strengths to reach their goals
In this episode, Franck and Natasha discuss the challenges that Neurodivergent teenagers and early adults have in daily life. They touch upon late diagnosis, education, social relationships, and the huge life transition that young adults face.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Franck’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckbrown/
Website: https://www.consciousclarity.co.uk/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." This week Natasha is back with part 2 of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
In this episode, they touch deeper into an area around shame that is known so widely in the ND community… Masking! They discuss masking, what it can cause and the shame around who we are. In the second part, they will give some examples of some small steps that can be explored and tried to shake off the shame and mask to be your true self.
Remember: This will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned for the next one coming in April!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohuba)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Resources shared:
https://www.additudemag.com/self-compassion-practice-adhd-shame/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adult_december_2022&utm_content=121322&goal=0_d9446392d6-f17e776a79-290444245
https://self-compassion.org/
Compassion exercise:
· Ask what am I feeling? (you don’t need to ask why, just what is the feeling)
· Understand that I am not alone in this emotional experience, meaning there’s nothing I’m feeling that others haven’t also felt before
· Acknowledge that this may be a really hard feeling.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third, long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.." where she is will be joined by Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker and ADHD Coach Helena Territt in a “Starting the conversation” Episode.
This week Natasha is back with a new feature episode of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson. They have both decided that they enjoyed working together so much that this will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned.
Helena Territt (FCIPD, MA Oxon) is an Ashridge Hult accredited Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker and ADHD Coach. She was recognised in the 2023 Spear’s 500 index as a top recommended performance and life coach for high-net-worth individuals. She is accredited by the EMCC as a Senior Practitioner and is a Fellow of the CIPD. She is founder of Hatched Coaching and Hatched ADHD.
Helena coaches across a range of sectors. She specialises in working with people who are bright,
challenging and think outside the box. Her coaching sessions are positive, purposeful, and not only
support her clients’ specific goals but also restore confidence, clarity, and self-awareness. She has helped clients to work more strategically, to improve their communication and influencing, to lead their teams through challenging and uncertain times, to understand their strengths, values and leadership brand. She is a Keynote Speaker on leadership, innovation, and cognitive diversity. She is also a ‘Fearless Organisation Scan’ Accredited Practitioner and works with teams to build psychological safety.
In this episode, Helena presents what its like to be Neurodivergent in the work place and in organizations. They both touch upon the strengths these individuals can bring and how they can truly thrive when nurtured in an environment that supports them. Highlighting the importance of psychological safety and what organizations can do to make this happen. . It really is no different for schools! So coin as they discuss School for Grown-Ups
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Helena’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-territt
Email: hello@hatchedcoaching.com
Website: www.hatchedcoaching.com/ www.hatchedadhd.com
Martinson
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a new feature episode of ‘Pick Our Brain Session’ where she will be joined once again by the amazing Holly Martinson. They have both decided that they enjoyed working together so much that this will a continual feature episode multiple times a year! Stay Tuned.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder.
In this episode, they explore the huge and deep topic of shame and how it presents itself in the neurodivergent community. This was such an in-depth area that they decided to do two sessions, so join them next week for more!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by fellow ADHD Coach for Girls and Women Pippa Simou.
Pippa’s professional background is in secondary education; where she has over 20 years of experience, holding pastoral and academic positions in a variety of settings. In 2016, to achieve further flexibility to support in her own neurodiverse children, she joined local charity as a coach and trainer, working to support parents and professionals who live or work with children who have ADHD / ASD.
In 2017 Pippa herself was diagnosed with ADHD, which highlighted the lack of understanding and services for women with the condition. From there, she started ‘The ADD-vantage; in 2020, offering support services specifically to women and girls with ADHD symptoms to help them understand and grow into their symptoms. She coaches women with ADHD one-to-one, mentors girls in local schools and trains professionals who are working with young people who have ADHD. She was recently awarded an MSc in Psychology to support her work further.
She has two children, now teenagers. She lives with them and her husband, as well as their Cockapoo, Oscar. She loves baking, theatre, cinema, socialising, eating out, rambling, traveling and exploring new places.
In this episode, we will discuss the challenges girls and women face with ADHD and how it impacts them, specifically at different ages. We will touch upon what to look for and how to take steps to seek out a diagnosis.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Pippa’s Details:
Website: www.theadd-vantage.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theADDvantage
Instagram: @theaddvantage_
Linkedin: Pippa Simou
Twitter: @PippaADDvantage
Resource: 'A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace neurodiversity, live boldly & breakthrough barriers' by Sari Solden and Michelle Franks
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling back in the first series: "The World Through Your Eyes.."
This week Natasha is joined by another fantastic guest and fellow coach Fiona Jones to share her story with ADHD.
Fiona lives in London with her husband and 2 children. As a child, she always felt her mind was different. She struggled to focus and was often forgetful, which caused her to fall behind in school.After years of searching for answers to explain her difficulties, she was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 42.
Listen to Fiona's journey from her struggles at school, to finding success in her varied careers. Which finally led to her becoming a coach, supporting other women with ADHD to create meaningful change in their lives.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Fiona Jones:
Website: https://fionaljones.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a “Pick brain session- where she will answer questions and a misconception she has experienced, been asked, and has seen a lot: IS it ADHD or Autism? She will reflect on the similarities and differences between the conditions with research and her own experience. She will dive deeper into how we can really identify the underlying causation rather than looking at the impact to help us distinguish which one is impacting us.
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources from today:
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/adhd-vs-autism
https://www.additudemag.com/is-it-adhd-or-asd/
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/autism-and-adhd#symptoms#
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-and-autism-spectrum-disorder/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling back in the first series: "The World Through Your Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back yet again with a guest with a twist as the guest in fact is herself, and the host for this week is her partner Ben. Like the first-ever episode, she is back to discuss a new turn of events.
Natasha, 30, from the UK, lives in York with her partner Ben and three furr babies after the last six years of traveling and living abroad. Her neurodivergent journey started with being diagnosed with OCD, anxiety at age 16, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia at 21, ADHD at age 27, and now four years later, a final diagnosis of Autism. She is currently an ADHD Life coach in the UK for young adults and teens in her business Indigo Hub.
In this episode, Natasha will dive deep into her recent Autism diagnosis and not long Autism life. She will share her experience of the diagnostic process, what led to this, the differences between this and her ADHD, and what’s on the cards moving forward. It’s the final (well, hopefully) piece to her neurodivergent journey.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Open Mind Session’ where she will be joined by Executive Function coach and new acquaintance Holly Martinson.
Holly Martinson is a former public and private school teacher and has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Special Education. Currently, she is an Integrative Executive Function Coach with Patient Minds, of which she is the owner and founder. Holly uses multiple modalities when working with her clients, knowing individuals are most successful when provided with alternative ways of approaching a situation or task. She takes a holistic view with her coaching, knowing that all areas of life are connected to create wellbeing.
Holly possesses several hours of mindfulness training, to include specific training to support those who are neurodiverse. She believes each individual has a unique learning style, and invests in building strengths focused relationships with her clients to create a safe environment. In addition to her role coaching, Holly is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor. She presents and teaches on topics related to Coaching, Neurodiveristy, Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellbeing. Holly has her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.
When Holly isn’t working, she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, spending time with her husband and rescue dog or reading a good book under a tree. While reflecting on coaching sessions with her clients, Holly began to notice the challenge of discomfort presenting a barrier. She realised in both herself and her clients the discomfort was leading them to feel like they were doing something wrong, or the change they were trying to make was labelled as “bad” because it caused an uncomfortable reaction.
Through her training in yoga and mindfulness, she was able to reflect on this and pull in tools for identifying the discomfort as a physical experience and a trail marker for addressing and moving those barriers first, before change could be made. She also considers herself to be a “rule-breaking” mindfulness practitioner, as she teaches in ways that are more concrete and accessible than mindfulness is often taught. She believes using mindfulness as a way to create better awareness can be a powerful tool to help with attention, focus, uncomfortable situations, shame, and much more. She believes we each have strengths and can utilise those strengths to support Executive Functions and attention, rather than the “deficit” model of focusing on “fixing” what is wrong.
In this episode, we will discuss what mindfulness is, the benefits it can bring to the ADHD mind, and how we can rule break so we can make it work for us!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Holly’s Details:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymartinson/
Email: patientmindsllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.patient-minds.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Open Mind Session’ where she will be joined by fellow coah and Friend Alex Campbell.
Alex is an ADHD specialist, BACP psychotherapist, ICF coach, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. He dedicates his life to helping others understand and thrive with neurodiversity. His portfolio career spans film & television, international business development and non-profit operations.
A proud father and a husband to a beautiful Kiwi, Alex understands the importance of family and belonging. He’s constantly aware of not being present and on a lifelong adventure in understanding how self-compassion supports him and his rather chaotic brain.
He’s currently about to make the biggest move of his life – emigrating to New Zealand and is just about to launch 2 ADHD courses. One’s being co-developed with another ADHD coach that’s for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understating of the lived experience of ADHD. And the other is an on-demand Self-Compassion course specifically for ADHDers.
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of Self-compassion and what it means for the ADHD mind. We touch upon why it is so hard for those of us with ADHD and how we can take slow steady steps to overcome that. We also discuss Alex’s next venture of his Self Compassion course!
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Alex’s Details:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdpodcast.fm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhdalex/
Email: alex@adhdalex.com
Website: https://www.adhdalex.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Open Mind Session’ where she will be joined by Executive Function Coach Mallory Band.
Mallory Band is 30 and is from Maryland (in the US). She currently lives with her husband Andrew and their dog, Riley. She loves watching sports and working out, as well as being outside in nature. She has been working as an executive function specialist with Essig Education Group, serving children, teens, and young adults.
In 2022, she founded Band Together Education, a community that helps individuals with ADHD and learning differences reach their full potential. This is her true passion, as she was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety when she was eight and knows the power of asking for help and being supported by experts.
She has always struggled with feeling good enough. She continues to learn about her neurodiversity as she helps her clients gain independence and improve their self-confidence and self-esteem. Nobody deserves to feel alone or alienated and thus, Mallory loves being vulnerable and talking about her own lived experiences with ADHD and anxiety, in hopes to help others.
In this episode, we discuss the struggle with not feeling good enough and that it is often overtaken with imposter syndrome and rejection sensitive dysphoria. We touch upon worrying about the “what ifs” and the cause that it can make us be stuck in the past or propelled into the possible future, and rarely living in the moment. We can rely on my strengths and past successes to feel good about where we currently are and where are going. It is critical to help others understand value and worth. As… We are all good enough.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Mallory’s Details:
Instagram: @malloryb_adhd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-band-6b48b65b/)
Email: info@bandtogethereducation.com
Website (coming soon) www.bandtogethereducation.com
Links from Today:
Attitude article: https://www.additudemag.com/imposter-syndrome-overcome-perfectionism-adhd/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back as promised two weeks later with a "Top I " session where she will discuss the misconception that ADHD needs to be fixed quickly! She reflects that ADHD can be a challenge and a positive thing and that any journey of change takes time. She gives you some steps to really taking the time to envision and take steps to change slowly and sustainably.
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
In the light of the new term, this week Natasha is back with an "Open Mind" session where she will discuss how ADHD impacts transitions and change. She will highlight the change process and give examples of each stage. She will use this to give you a practical process to go through that can best help you prepare for the upcoming change!
Change can be daunting and challenging to move through; remember the first step is compassion and knowing that whatever the change is, it’s ok!
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: natasha@indigo-hub.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by not only her closest friend but also a fellow colleague in the world of mental health, counsellor Alecia Pieterse.
Alecia is a 32-year-old South African. She has travelled the world, spending a large amount of her time in the East. She returned to South Africa during the original Covid 19 out break returning home with all 4 her pets. She continues to work in education as an educator while developing her own online counselling business. Steppingstones Online counselling, predominantly aimed at an online marked, as making time for oneself these days has truly become difficult.
Alecia’s passion for helping people has always been a part of her core, going into education hoping to make a difference in at least one student live a year, quickly realizing there is a vast number of boxes being a teacher alone doesn’t tick, she wanted to help in a deeper manner, thus leading her toward studying further and becoming a qualified counsellor and play therapist.
Having experience in main stream education and seeing the need out there for parents and teacher to be more aware, has brought her to the point where she would like to share with us what she has noticed in people with ADHD as well as the comorbid conditions that go along with being a unique individual with a different kind of mind.
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Alecia’s Details:
Email: steppingstones.counselling@outlook.com
Website: https://www.steppingstonescounselling.online/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paveyourwellbeingpath
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepping_stones_counselling/?hl=en-gb
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Pick My Brain Session" session where she will take you through her own personal ADHD Life coaching process; she will also answer some of the burning questions she always seems to get: What is coaching, how is different from therapy the benefits and how to find one?
Finding a coach can be challenging, and the process looks and is very different for everyone; however, to know this, we have to be able to know where to start! So listen in to see how!
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
ACO: https://www.adhdcoaches.org/
ADDA: https://add.org/
ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk/
Life Coach Directory UK: https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/articles/adhd-coaching.html
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by Amy Quinn and featuring the incredible technology of Qbtech.
Amy Quinn is a physician’s assistant and clinical ADHD specialist in Wichita, KS, where she lives with her 2 children.
After years of unsuccessful treatment for anxiety and depression, Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at 40. The diagnosis sparked a new flame in her, as she realized she needed to help others who had been misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
As a PA, Amy is the proud owner of her private practice in Wichita, Kansas, where she focuses on diagnosing and treating neurodivergence. Amy also serves her community as an officer in the Kansas National Guard, as well as a Hospitalist for multiple regional hospitals.
QBtech: ADHD management needs shaking up. Qbtech was founded to do just that. The founders understood from first-hand experience that the diagnostic process is complex and time-consuming. They also realized that diagnoses were based solely on subjective data and were determined to create a more objective approach.
Since 2000, Qbtech has been focused on a technology-first approach to ADHD assessments, combining both objective and subjective data to give patients a better, clearer diagnosis.
In this episode find out how Qbtech is revolutionizing the ADHD diagnosis and treatment process directly from the source. Amy Quinn, a physician’s assistant and clinical ADHD specialist, is using Qbtech’s objective testing with her patients and helping them understand and manage their ADHD.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Amy’s Details:
Website; https://quinnessential.org/
Email: amyq@quinnessential.org
Qbtech:
Website: https://www.qbtech.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by fellow ADHD Life Coach Tony Coward.
For Tony the penny finally dropped at the age of 48 that maybe undiagnosed ADHD was the ‘invisible saboteur' that had frustratingly eluded him for so long but finally explained the academic struggles, the multiple careers, and so much more!
After diagnosis he quickly made the decision to look forwards, empower himself with knowledge and ensure that the future would be better than the past.
Tony set out to discover as much as he could about how his ADHD strengths and challenges presented themselves. In an effort to connect with other adults like himself he started a local support group which quickly extended to supporting other ADHD adults individually. Later, having found himself at yet another career crossroads he began training as an ADHD coach with ADDCA - the gold standard in ADHD coach training.
After graduating, Tony founded Nomadd Coach to create a coaching space for ADHD adults, often late diagnosed, for whom a big part of the lived experience has been the cumulative frustration in work, at home and in relationships. Many of Tony’s clients are smart, high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs who, on the surface at least, look like they are succeeding but are often paddling like fury underneath.
As a career ‘solopreneur’ himself, Tony finds himself drawn towards coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs struggling to define their ‘mission’ and deliver their highest contribution. He has a particular passion for working with and supporting other ADHD coaches.
In this episode, we will be diving into ADHD and unfulfilled potential that not only seems to grow, it can also feel increasingly out of reach.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Tony's Info:
Website; https://www.nomadd.coach/
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-coward-aacc-42992573/
Email; tony@nomadd.coach
Links from Today:
Ted talk: http://t.ted.com/0lkw6RQ
Emotions wheel: JCA-Feelings-wheel (jcaglobal.com)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, the amazing Graham Summerscales in the new diary entry of the series.
Graham is a qualified Executive Coach for individuals and teams. He has worked globally and nationally. Graham is absolutely passionate about people, whether that be coaching an up and coming leader or coaching a CEO he shifts gear with ease. He believes that learning and development are lifelong and with this is never without a book in his hand! Values are really important to him with honesty being the top of his list. He will often advise a business that coaching is the wrong intervention and signposting clients to other support systems where appropriate. This integrity and professionalism are what sets Graham apart; he believes strongly in offering the right solution not just any solution.
Graham is also an avid sportsman, having played Rugby for Great Britain at Amateur level where we were successful in Australia, France and Morocco. He still holds the record for becoming the oldest ever professional Rugby debutant! Nowadays he has a passion for golf, with a playing handicap of 7.
In this episode, Graham discusses his recent diagnosis at the age of 53 with ADHD combined presentation and how this has given him clarity and understanding and everything in his life has come into focus. The realization of the past has been realized overnight.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Graham’s Details:
Website: https://www.all-about-change.co.uk/
Email: graham@all-about-change.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/all-about-change-graham-summerscales/
References Mentioned today:
Susie Dobbinson’s https://www.spectrumdiagnosis.co.uk
Email- admin@spectrumdiagnosis.co.uk
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speakers and authors Madeline and Jonathan who recently wrote a book about procrastination for individuals with ADHD.
Madeline has spent the past decade working in a multidisciplinary practice in Sydney called Mindcare Centre. Here is where her interest in ADHD was sparked and she enjoys working in collaboration with other medical professionals, especially Psychiatrists. Prior to this she spent 3 years working in East London for a CBT service that specialised in treating Trauma in adults. Before moving to the UK, Madeline worked for Vision Australia. This allowed her to develop skills with children, adolescents and adults, in the assessment and treatment of behavioural problems and mental health difficulties in the vision impaired population.
Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and as Scientific Advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as a an ADHD coach through the US and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. Jonathan is a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings in Australian and US. He is a board member of ADDA and a published author.
Recently, they co-authored a book called ‘Decoding Doing’ . This book has been a long time in the making and presents a model aimed at helping people procrastinate less and achieve more despite having ADHD.
In this episode, they both discuss what came to write the book, the main models from it, and ways to manage and find solutions for one of the biggest ADHD challenges Procrastination. In the second half, we touch upon how the book has been transformed into a group and conference at ADDA.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Jonathan’s Details:
Website: https://www.connectadhd.com/about-connect-adhd-coaching/
Madeline’s Details:
Website: https://www.madelineoreillyclinicalpsychology.com/
Book: ‘Decoding Doing- ADHD Solutions to Procrastination’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoding-Doing-ADHD-Solutions-Procrastination-ebook/dp/B09M7WY6MH
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speaker, Renata Fester. Renata is a Career Coach who lives in South Africa and works with clients from around the world. She loves good coffee and better company and is a sucker for good dessert. Renata has spent almost 15 years figuring out what she wanted to be when she grew up. After making three career transitions herself from engineering to education and then into corporate life, she has learnt a few things along the way. She has learnt that careers and career development can be overwhelming BUT with the right support can also be enjoyable and sustainable. Today she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with others who find themselves also trying to figure out what their next step is in their career journey.
In this episode, Renata’s goal is to help people make informed decisions about their careers and about their career development. She looks at this through the Lens of ADHD and believes that Ideal Career happen by design, and it all starts with YOU.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com FB Page:
Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Renata’s Details:
Website: career-coach.co.za/
Email: renatafester@career-coach.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-career-coach
S3, Episode 7: " Why ADHDers are susceptible to burnout and how to protect yourself.…." By Natasha Hickling & Anna Granta
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speaker, Anna Granta. Anna has ADHD and dyslexia and helps Neurodivergent adults to remove roadblocks in their professional and personal lives to have more success with less stress. After recovering from several bouts of burnout, Anna Granta now coaches neurodivergent leaders (i.e. ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia etc) working with the whole person, with a focus on achieving greater impact at work. Her clients become more confident, more skilled at working with others, and better able to work on tasks that are most impactful.
Discover what Anna's experiences of burnout taught her about herself. Learn how going to university, having a child, and doing a job she believed in all triggered episodes of burnout and how they are common causes of burnout in ADHDers. Anna has now built a life that protects her from burnout, and you can too.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Anna’s Details:
Website: https://www.grantacoaching.com/
Email: anna@grantacoaching.com
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/grantacoaching
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annagranta
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an "Open Mind Sessions where she will discuss shifting perspectives from what we do to who we are. She outlines how ADHD can impact this and that when we look inside, we can see what we need to move forward with the What. She gives some reflection questions to ask yourself when discovering who lives within us all.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Top I Session" where she gives the listeners Top I Tips on how to find and utilize their strengths to help with the ADHD Challenges; as every individual with ADHD is unique, she gives adaptable and unique ways that everyone can use to find their muscles that are within.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
VIA Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/
Strengths Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nbiSuLAZrZutVHiB9YrGq8Z4w0AlLP7v/view?usp=sharing
Indie’s Diaries Blog Post: https://www.indigo-hub.com/post/uncovering-the-hidden-strengths-of-adhd
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, Helen Pengelly in the new diary entry of the series.
Helen Pengelly grew up in West London and has lived on the south coast in West Sussex since 1986 apart from a few years living abroad in Mallorca and Qatar in the 90s. She has had a varied career as a youth leader, barmaid, bookkeeper, EFL teacher, maths teacher, and running a business selling gluten-free food. She now works as a spiritual coach and mentor after discovering meditation in 2006, which saved her life. She found she had ADHD in June 2021, a month before her 58th birthday, and now wants to support women who have been diagnosed later in life and guide them on their healing journey.
Helen is on a mission to help people find happiness from within and promote a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle by learning to be kind and compassionate to all. She believes we should all be working together to raise the planet’s consciousness and make the world a better place for all.
In this episode, Helen shares her story of living so many years undiagnosed, the ability to heal herself and the world, and her late knowledge of ADHD that opened many doors.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Helen’s Details:
Website: www.healwithhelen.com
Follow Helen on YouTube
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, the amazing Sherl Randolph in the new diary entry of the series.
The Podcast Host of "Rising Above The Stigma" Podcast, Author, Comedian, Inspirational/Motivational Speaker, and Founder of D.I.V.A. International, LLC. She empowers women, especially Single Women & Single Mothers to live a life full of Purpose, Hope, Encouragement, Laughter, and remember the treasures they have within, so they may boldly walk out their God-given destiny. She has also recently launched her Devotional Journal, "Morning, Conversations With God-My Soul Thirsts"! One of the mantras that she loves to live by, "Remember, the Treasure is oh the inside of YOU"!
In this Episode, Sherl shares with us her truly inspiring story of how her ADHD has impacted her life and how she unlocked her own treasures.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Sherl’s Details:
Website: www.sherlthepearl.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherlthePearl/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, a fellow coach Christine Stevens-Gopsill, in the new diary entry of the series.
Christine is a newly diagnosed but not newly aware ADHD’er. She is an entrepreneur and has recently launched a coaching business called Indigo NLP Coaching that provides support to ADHD adults. She loves working with neuro-diverse adults as she has a keen understanding and lived experience of the journeys that life as an adult with ADHD provides. With 20+ years' experience working in post-secondary education, Christine’s core competencies are in the areas of supporting adult learners in academic coaching, career exploration and program development.
She’s a dog mom, cat mom, and a humans’ mom and a new gramma! As a true ADHD’er dopamine hits are her favourite and she loves dog walking, home reno, and making her kitchen really messy by cooking and baking. She’s creative, has a fun sense of humour, works hard at being a good listener, and loves knowing people's stories. In this episode, Christine shares her story of living years with undiagnosed ADHD despite always being there and how she uses her love of people to help inspire her clients today.
We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Christines’s Details:
Website: https://indigonlpcoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinetheindigonlpcoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigonlpcoaching/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/indigonlpcoaching/?hl=en
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, a fellow Brit Bebe Barry, in the new diary entry of the series.
Bebe grew up in the heart of London, above a pub in the centre of Borough Market. Initially a shy kid but never without an instrument, pub life soon had her bursting out of her shell, even playing her mini glockenspiel in front of the locals some days after school. Bebe has written music since being a teenager but was always hesitant to put her experiences into words. However, after being diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD as an adult, she found that she suddenly had a lot to say and songwriting was the way she could say it. Bebe has always been a pop kid with a love for rock and roll; David Bowie being her strongest influence since she was ten. Despite hitting low moments over the years, she has remained an optimist, turning her darkest moments into soaring anthems that make you want to dance.
In this episode, she talks about her story, her diagnosis and how her openness gave her the life she wanted whilst living with ADHD & PTSD . We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Bebe's Details:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Bebebarry
Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/bebethebarry/?hl=en
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, The Abstract Genius Simran Deol, in the new diary entry of the series.
Simran Deol is a university student working to empower the Neurodiverse people of the world. Being undiagnosed with ADHD and Specific Learning Disorder until almost 20 years old, Simran had to fight for her education at every opportunity.
Now she has launched her own Organization “The Abstract Genius” which raises awareness and helps empower Neurodiverse people, by creating a community as well as offer many programs to help people unlock their potential. Simran’s vision for “The Abstract Genius” is to give the people a voice to celebrate their achievements and help them through their adversity. She believes that there needs to be more inclusive education at schools and that educators need to acknowledge the different types of intelligence in the world.
She has been on a journey to make a difference in the lives of her fellow Neurodiverse people, she is writing books, starting movements, speaking, and educating people on what it means to be different. Simran was accepted to participate in the Harvard Women in Educational Leadership program, where she shared her story and got to learn how to fight for justice in the education system. She is a global speaker, advocate, and leader. In this episode, she will talk to us about her story, late diagnosis and how she beat the odds
We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Simran’s Details:
My Website is: www.theabstractgenius.com
My Instagram is: @theabstract.genius
My LinkedIn is: linkedin.com/in/simran-deol28
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Pick My Brain Session" session where she takes questions and queries from the ADHD community and offer professional perspectives on them. She has started this just on her own and later on in the series will bring other experts to help!
Today, to start ADHD awareness month, she will be exploring the world of ADHD Diagnosis. She will be looking at what to do after, how long to wait for one, grieving the loss of time, and finding others in the community.
Getting a diagnosis can be tricky, and after can be even more challenging! Give yourself the best chance and the life you have always wanted! Have the strength to ask the questions….
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
Stages of Grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief
ADDA: https://add.org/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, The Skills Connection's Miriam Campbell, in the new diary entry of the series.
Miriam Campbell is a speech-language pathologist in schools, aba clinics and her private practice (thebubblespace). She teaches visual cognitive and language constructs to aid generalization for communication and conversation skills. Through pursuing her masters in social work, she learned how to coach skills that support the development of emotional regulation, attachment and relationships. she started teaching in the classroom to figure out how to effectively integrate these vital skills (emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving skills, and social skills).
Her platform is called The Skills Connection. Today, she shares her own experience working with many individuals with ADHD and how they can all build the skills for connection.
We hope you enjoy a genuinely insightful episode, and we hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Miriam’s Details:
Website: http://skillsforconnection.com/Instagram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-campbell-ma-slp-ccc-msw-a4926a67/
Email: miriam@skillsforconnection.com
Miriam’s Message:
Join me in our next SEL provider training and effectively operate like a veteran. for a free training email miriam@skillsforconnection.com. join the next training cohort, email miriam@skillsforconnection.com to get skills that you can use in every session in every lesson!
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, ADHD Love's Yakini Pierce, in the new diary entry of the series.
Yakini Pierce is a single mom with ADHD that has two children, both with ADHD. She has an MBA and degrees in engineering and mass communications. Her passion is advocating for parents that have children with ADHD and parents that have ADHD. Yakini is using her platform to build a one-stop-shop of information, so parents do not have to feel alone in their journey, not knowing what to do or where to go. She didn't know where to go when she started her journey with her children, and she doesn't want people to have to go through the same obstacles if they don't have to.
Her platform is called ADHD Love. She hosts ADHD Love Parent Talk that posts on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and podcasts on several media. Today, she shares her own and her families journey of ADHD, and she is using this to impact her community.
We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Yakini’s Details:
Website: https://www.adhdlove2020.com/
Instagram @adhdlove2020: https://www.instagram.com/adhdlove2020/?hl=en
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBD7QLAPhkZPY2Fwdics8Q
Bohemn Notes Details:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohemnotes/?hl=en
Blog:https://bohemiancrossing.blog/2021/07/26/meet-noorul/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Starting the Conversation" session where she will focus on either a diary entry or experience of individuals with ADHD. She will explore how we could approach it from their eyes!
Today, she will be diving in deep to look at a scenario involving an adolescent whose environment doesn't accept their ADHD and feels confused, lost and without hope. She starts the conversation with an analogy of the Insight tree to reflect the importance of looking at one's inner self before exploring the external world.
Have you ever thought: Maybe it's the environment and not you! There are many obstacles, weeds and things in the environment that can try and stop us blossom.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
Seth Vargas (180 HD coaching) Blog “The Coaching Tree”: https://www.180hdcoaching.com/post/the-coaching-tree
Original Article: A Coaching Model Created by Louise Parry Gathercole: https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/coaching-models/louise-parry-gathercole-the-coaching-tree/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Top I Session" where she gives the listeners Top I Tips on how to communicate their experience with their ADHD brain to the world. As every individual with ADHD is unique, she gives adaptable and unique ways to explore their description. So the question to asking ourselves is:
How do you describe your ADHD brain?
Why not give it a go?
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Top I’s to how to describe your ADHD:
• I- Don’t look at the diagnosis, look around in your world, what do you experience
• I: Think about how your ADHD feels like
• I: Draw and write keywords down to capture it
• I: Comen up with a tagline, expression or analogy…
• I: Once you have it use it and own it. Remember it until you feel more confident in expressing it.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, classmate and fellow ADHD Life Coach, Seth Vargas, in the new diary entry of the series.
Seth, 20 years old, is a junior in college and legally not allowed to drink in the US. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Seth has had a passion for Education and ADHD since being diagnosed in his Junior Year of High School. After studying ADHD Life Coaching at ADD Coach academy, he has started a business called 180-HD coaching, where he is working with all ages and backgrounds. He is currently building his website, which is accessible to support people of all backgrounds and abilities. Today, he shares his journey of ADHD and how he will use this in his coaching.
We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Seth’s Details:
Website: https://www.180hdcoaching.com/
Email: 180.HD.Coaching@gmail.com
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha starts with an "Open Mind Session" where she discusses transitions in life and how they can impact our ADHD. Changes create a shift in our lives, primarily through the transitional years of adolescents to adulthood. She touches upon the challenges it can bring and the importance of knowing how your ADHD shows up.
In the second half, she explores with the audience through a reflection and evoking awareness exercise on transitional experiences and how ADHD can show up.
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Reflection Questions:
· Think back to a transition in your life or still may still be going through between the age of 14 -30.
- What was the actual transition that occurred?
- How did that transition impact other elements of your life? Did it create a shift?
- Did this affect your ADHD challenges in any way?
- How do you think the ADHD challenges showed up?
- What did you have in place to support that?
- Now consider using this knowledge or reflection to help in future transitions.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
This episode introduces you to the podcast's third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
Natasha Hickling is now starting her next venture officially as an ADHD Life Coach at Indigo Hub. This series will be unique as it's all about you! She will use it to educate, discuss, evoke awareness, answer questions, and get into real-life topics with many different episode types to keep our interest piqued. She will be starting the conversations, picking brains, giving top I tips and opening the audience's minds.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below.
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In the final episode of the series, Tasha reflects on her journey as a trainee coach and discusses how far she has personally come on this journey. She discusses the importance of pausing, remembering and celebrating small successes before venturing onto the next one.
In the second part, she announces what's next for her and what's next for the podcast by relaunching series one and releasing her third series as an official ADHD life coach.
We hope you have liked this series, and we hope you join us again next week to launch series 3!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below:
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this episode, Tasha discusses the importance of readiness in coaching. She offers some tips on how to prepare yourself for the decision and some things to think about. In the second half, she presents ten questions that can get you thinking about whether coaching is the right next step for you! So our question to you is, are you ready for coaching? Find out here!
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week for our season finale, where we will reflect and announce what's happening next!
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching back and check out the previous episodes?! Why not?!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
Model of Change: https://www.ceceliahealth.com/the-five-stages-to-successful-behavior-change/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this episode, Tasha dives into the exploration of where and how to find an ADHD life coach. She touches upon accreditations with the ICF and what to look for in a coach's credentials. She also discusses different sources in which you can reach out and find a coach. In the second part, she discusses various types of specialities in coaching and the process a client goes through when finding the right coach.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where we will discuss if coaching is right for you?
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take a step and make the most of your life by reaching out to a coach!
Why not?! Check out the links below!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below:
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
ACO (ADHD Coaches Organisation): https://www. https://www.adhdcoaches.org/
ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy): https://addca.com/
IACT (International ADHD Coach Training Center) : https://www.iactcenter.com/
JST (JST Coaching & Training): https://www.jstcoachtraining.com/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today, Tasha reflects on her own experience of ADHD Life Coaching. Almost 18 months ago, Tasha wasn’t at the right point of her life to dive deep into her ADHDD diagnosis. But, after moving countries and whilst in lockdown, she finally felt ready and discovered coaching. She has now been working with a coach for almost 14 months, and today she dives into the process, benefits and her own experience first hand. Tasha shows vulnerability, honesty and, first of all, her insights into just how much coaching can make a difference in lives just as it did in hers.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where we will discuss ways to find a coach that’s right for you!
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take a step and make the most of your life by reaching out to a coach!
Why not?! What have we got to lose…?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
ACO (ADHD Coaches Organisation): https://www. https://www.adhdcoaches.org/
Lynne Edris: https://coachingaddvantages.com/
Time to Thrive Course and Community: https://coachingaddvantages.com/ttt/thrive/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today, Tasha is back to discuss the many, many benefits you can get from ADHD Life Coaching and what a difference it can make in your life. Everyone’s experience is unique to themselves so please be aware these are generalised benefits for those with ADHD.
She touches upon some of the specifics regarding the coaching experience, the partnership and the client-centred aspects. She also appreciates the uniqueness of the field and how much of a benefit it can bring.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where Tasha will share her first-hand experience of what coaching did for her own life.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take a step and make the most of your life by reaching out to a coach!
Why not? Take the first leap!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below:
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
The ADD Resource Centre Article: https://www.addrc.org/services/benefits-of-coaching/#benefits
ADDitude Article: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-coach-professional-organizer/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
ADHD Life coaching is its very own specialised field, and today, Tasha discusses just how much of a unique field it is. She begins by discussing different professions that an individual with ADHD may reach out to, such as a therapist, mentor, tutor or consultant. Then, she touches upon the critical characteristics of each profession.
In part two, she highlights the differences and similarities between ADHD Life coaching the other professions. She then points out some of the key aspects of the coaching process.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to look at the benefits that ADHD life coaching could bring to an individual.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Have a great week, and dive deep into learning just what’s right for you!
Why not? As you never know what you may discover.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below:
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
ADDitude Article Coaching or Therapy: https://www.additudemag.com/life-coach-or-therapist-for-adhd/?src=embed_link
CHAAD ADHD Coaching: https://chadd.org/about-adhd/coaching/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Have you ever wondered what is an ADHD Life coach and how it could benefit your life? Well, let's take that first step in part 2 of the series. To begin with, Tasha explores an overview of what life coaching compared to ADHD Life coaching is. Then, she offers her insights into the process of what they are and uses influences such as the ICF and PAAC to explain further.
In the second part, Tasha touches upon what ADHD Life coaching is not and some critical elements compared to other professions.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to compare ADHD Life coaching and other professions in more depth.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Have a great week, and look for those curious moments.
Why not? As you never know what you may discover.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
ICF (International Coaching Federation): https://coachingfederation.org/about
PAAC (Professional Association for ADHD Coaches): https://paaccoaches.org/
Indigo Hub Coaching Page: https://www.indigo-hub.com/indigo-hub-coaching
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today's episode, it's all about celebrations, celebrating the small wins, the big ones and the ones that make you satisfied. Tasha discusses the importance and benefits of celebrating those wins, especially for individuals with ADHD. Then, she dives into the barriers that can make us feel we may not deserve it or should!
In the second part, Tasha makes her big next step in revealing her success…. "Indigo Hub". Indigo Hub is her new ADHD Life Coaching business as she is transitioning to embark on new beginnings in becoming a certified coach. She talks about what's next for the podcast in the next half and the actual logistics of coaching she would like to verbally process to the world.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to explore the coaching process, starting with what coaching is and what it is not.
Remember to pause today and think about what has been a success and then celebrate that success however you choose. Because you sure deserve it!
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
Indigo Hub Website: www.indigo-hub.com
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha discusses the challenging and loaded topic of how culture can affect ADHD and how we look at ourselves in our world. She uses her own experience and looks through the ADHD lens to see the typical barriers that someone could face with ADHD. She looks underneath and above the surface.
In the second part, Tasha dives into the topic of having and reaching goals. She touches upon some of her gaols and looking at the journey/process, not the destination. The steps to achieve that goal are so essential and can be very missed when ADHD is involved.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week for celebrations and the next steps for this podcast!
Remember, we all want to reach a destination and be fulfilled but remember, the journey to get it is so important. Pause and look where you are in the moment.
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today’s episode:
Iceberg of Culture Concept: https://emiworld.org/emi-tech/cultural-iceberg-and-individual
Iceberg of Culture Diagram: http://www.homeofbob.com/literature/esl/icebergModelCulture.html
Another Model The onion Model: http://www.homeofbob.com/literature/esl/icebergModelCulture.html
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha discusses the barrier or obstacles that may come up in our lives when dealing with change. She gives examples of some difficult common ones that may arise for individuals with ADHD and look at overcoming them and looking at them in a new light. Then using our strengths and who we are to battle the obstacles of our lives.
In the second part, she expands this to explore what stories happen between our ears: Our Minds. She highlights how our brains create stories to connect, understand and perceive our world to serve our lives for the better. She then discusses the cognitive distortions that arise with ADHD and how to recreate narratives of our minds with a simple question: Is it a fact or story?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss goals and culture with ADHD.
Remember, we all have barriers in our way and choosing to look at them in a new light or take steps to overcome them is not a sign of weakness; it's pure STRENGTH and COURAGE! Be courageous and knock that wall down!
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today's episode:
Leaving the Comfort Zone: https://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/
Stories Change the Brain: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_stories_change_brain
Cognitive distortions: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/
Common Cognitive distortions: http://www.dorsetpain.org.uk/Docs/Common%20Cognitive%20Distortions.pdf
CBT Model Thought log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1v3B4APIm0
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha digs into her teaching roots to discuss the importance of learning styles and adapting our lives to the environments, not ourselves, which is what we may have been forced to believe. She explores how to find out what your learning styles are for different situations and utilising that information to permit yourself to live the life you deserve.
In the second part, she touches upon one of the most challenging barriers in life, especially those with ADHD: BOUNDARIES. She discusses different types of boundaries, the importance, possible challenges, endless benefits and how we can take that first step in creating them. As yourself, one question: What are you doing today for yourself?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our internal narrative and barriers to ADHD.
Remember, no one ever needs fixing..? When something is not working, look around and see if this thing, person, experience rather than inside. We are all unique, beautiful individuals that can live the life we want!
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today's episode:
Multiple Intelligence Questionaire: https://personalitymax.com/multiple-intelligences-test/
Multiple Intelligence Questionaire: http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
Nina Brown Boundaries: https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Personal_boundaries
Healthy Boundaries: https://legaseinc.com/2019/07/28/healthy-boundaries/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this week episode, Tasha discusses the importance of living in integrity with getting to the core of what is important to us: Values. They are a crucial part of our daily lives. She shares her own personal values and then how to discover them in your own life as well as sticking to them!
In the second part, she explores the world of beliefs and perspectives. One of the hardest things to challenge but one of the most crucial things for those with ADHD to create any sustainable growth or change. We all have our internal narrative, but the essential question is, does it serve you?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our boundaries and learning modalities.
Remember, when we open our thoughts and minds to what's truly important, we can unlock what we genuinely want and desire.
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today's episode:
Personal Values Assessment: https://personalvalu.es/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week Tasha strips back to the basics of things we all require in our daily lives: Needs, wants, and Motivations. She starts by discussing the importance of meeting our needs to enable our wants, which is very much missed in the ADHD community. She also mentions different types of motivation, including the contrasts it displays within needs and wants.
In the second part, the tone shifts to the things we also have and do not want TOLERATIONS! The things we put up, the irritations and the things that drain our energy. She explores ways to eliminate them so we can unlock our lives to the full potential.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our values and beliefs.
Remember, the climb is not the tiring thing it’s the annoying irritations along the way! Take back the power by creating a Toleration Free Zone!
Why not?
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in todays episode:
Malsow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
Make your own template: https://yourfreetemplates.com/maslows-hierarchy-needs-template/
Toleration Free Zone: https://janeweddle.com/toleration-free-zone-shift-zone-blog-by-jane-weddle-coaching/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews the first guest of 2021, Miriam Gordon, in the twelfth diary entry of the series.
Miriam Levy Gordon was born in 1963 to highly traumatized parents. Because they were narcissists, they couldn’t allow Miriam to develop at all. She grew up in a small apartment in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA as a shadow of herself, in pure survival mode, completely out of touch with her soul. While in high school she began having bloody screaming fits in which she cried, tore her hair out, and banged her head against the wall. She knew something fundamental about her life was very wrong, but had no idea what. When she was 17 she began to threaten to kill herself, which motivated her parents to send her to therapy. Forty years later, she continues to be in therapy. She’s accomplished a lot despite this, including a Ph.D. in Developmental and Molecular Biology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, USA (2001). Miraculously, she has been married for almost 22 years to a man who also grew up in a highly abusive household. Miriam and Steven met in graduate school. Despite their highly toxic, co-dependent relationship, they endured many difficult years together, but they also grew together. Miriam is 9 years older than Steven, proving that age is just a number. For many years, Miriam thought she would never get married, even though she always maintained a tiny kernel of hope inside. She finally married Steven when she was 36 years old. The couple were able to go on some very nice vacations together which tremendously helped to improve the quality of their relationship.
Miriam received a diagnosis of inattentive ADHD when she was 49 years old. Getting the diagnosis was a relief in that it explained in retrospect a lot of the difficulty she had in life. She currently lives with Steven and their adorable white poodle (Miriam’s first dog ever), Snowy, in a single-family home (Miriam and Steven’s first house that they own) in West Hempstead, New York, USA, on the south shore of Long Island. Miriam is unable to work in any sort of neurotypical environment, so she continues her life’s work in therapy and to research and write about everything she’s learned about her life experiences in her journal, which she hopes to develop into published writing at some point. Her ultimate goal is to be able to share her life experiences with others who are or have been experiencing the great misfortunes that she has, in the hopes of helping them learn about themselves, assuring them that they are not alone, and that there is help and hope along the long, arduous journey out of the abyss.
We hope you enjoy this truly inspiring episode and it creates awareness for so many listeners!
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
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Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week Tasha dives into the actual reason why she is here ADHD Life Coaching. She discusses the basics of what it is, the difference between coaching and therapy and how it can benefit individuals with ADHD. She also discovers the path towards her journey to beginning the course.
In the second part, she explores different change processes that we all go through when challenged with enjoyable change and personal growth, especially in the coaching experience. She touches upon other models that can be used for evoking self-awareness.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our own needs, wants and tolerations in our life.
Remember, change is scary, but we could miss living our lives to our true potential. Take your power this week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in todays episode:
Stages of Change: https://tnchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Stages-of-Change.pdf
Conscious Competence Ladder: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_96.htm
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
There is so much more to ADHD than we could ever even imagine. Tasha was overwhelmed when the neuroscience terminology and understanding began, but she soon realized how much validation and wisdom comes from knowledge. She discusses the ADHD brain's differences through the ages with neuroplasticity and the actual scientifical understanding of how ADHD brains function, the chemistry, and its structure in her own unique brian wiring way. (Apologies if any terminology is missed pronounced!)
In the second part, she highlights the importance of multi-model treatment with ADHD and shares her own experience with medication, coaching and complementary approaches.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss what ADHD Life Coaching actually is and the change process people go through.
Remember, we wouldn't see without knowledge, but without action, we wouldn't move forward. Take control of your unique self and do what's right for you.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today's episode:
Psychosocial Treatments for ADHD: Psychosocial-Treatments-for-Children-with-ADHD.pdf (chadd.org))
Information on Medication: Managing Medication - CHADD
Integrative Strategies for ADHD Adults by Ari Tuckman: Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-To-Use Guide for Clinicians: Tuckman, Ari: 9781572245211: Amazon.com: Books
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
There are strengths in all of us and every day, even living with ADHD! Join today as Tasha discusses the kinds of qualities we all possess like the different kind of strengths, character and performance, talents, interests, passions and what makes us us! She briefly touches upon some of her own and the importance of looking at your ADHD through the lens of strengths. In the second part of the episode, there is a shift as we dive into the reality of emotionality and how much it impacts individuals with ADHD, despite what the DSM5 states. Including the different emotions she and many others have gone through and the process of grieving for what could have been.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss Treatments and ADHD through the life stages.
Have a kick-ass week and remember, wherever you are on your ADHD journey, you are a true warrior with many, many strengths to go with it!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in todays episode:
VIA Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/
ADHD Feels like Video: https://www.additudemag.com/what-does-adhd-feel-like-to-a-child-video/
5 Stages of Grief: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief
Series 2: “The World Through a Trainee Coach’s Eyes…’
Episode 5: "The Co-Occurring Composer…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week, Tasha explores the ADHD Unique Brain Wiring and one of the most important topics out there right now. Executive Functioning! She explores the composer metaphors on how to describe them and Russell Barkley and Thomas Brown models. In the second part, she discusses how common it is for individuals with ADHD to have another coexisting condition. She dives into her own experience of living with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and her new hope in finding out about sensory processing.
We hope you like this next episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss the Emotions and Strengths of ADHD.
Have a great week, and remember to celebrate your uniqueness and the pure beauty that comes from having a neurodiverse brain wiring!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in todays episode:
https://www.additudemag.com/7-executive-function-deficits-linked-to-adhd/
https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/the-brown-model-of-add-adhd
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
As planned, Tasha is back to verbal process with part one about the hard-core statistics of ADHD worldwide. This part is heavy but very eye-opening into seeing how much impact this condition has and how prevalent it is in our everyday lives. The second part is a lot lighter, where she discusses the unique differences of every individual with ADHD, the strengths and looking at it from a positive outlook.
The facts are hard to hear, but sometimes there truly is strength in those numbers!!
We hope you like this next episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss Executive Functioning and Co-existing conditions.
Have a great week, and remember, without challenges, we wouldn't be able to see our strengths shine through!
Until next time...The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
References mentioned in today's episode:
https://adhd-institute.com/burden-of-adhd/epidemiology/age/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html#:~:text=The%20estimated%20number%20of%20children,children%20aged%206%E2%80%9311%20years
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25733754/
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
After a few weeks break, Tasha is back to Verbal Process more about ADHD. An ADHD Diagnosis is a challenging and gruelling process to go through and it takes a lot of courage to even seek one out. Tasha discusses the actual process of gaining one from Childhood to Adulthood with DSM5. Then touches upon the below the surface level impacts of ADHD such as misdiagnosis, stigma in society and the struggle of living years undiagnosed.
This is such a hard topic to discuss so we hope you come and learn about the realistic truths of the process of a diagnosis.
We hope you like this next episode and we hope you join us again next week where we will discuss the hard facts and ADHD individuals themselves!
Have a great week and remember the process is hard but the outcome an make it all worth in the end.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
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Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week join, as Tasha discusses the basics of ADHD and how the challenges are presented in her own life. She dives into the history of the last 60 years of ADHD and how the term and its meaning have evolved through time. She realises how knowing the past can answer so many questions and leave you with so many more…
She took the plunge, so why not join her?
We hope you like this next episode and we hope you join us again next week!
Have another great week into the year 2021!!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week was Tasha's first week officially starting her new coaching course. Discover the raw and honest diary of her managing the overwhelm and pressure of organising a new schedule and the daunting fact the course was officially beginning. Add to that a whole lot of reading, returning to work, and the global pandemic and she had a real mountain to climb! She discusses how she overcame that using her strengths, drive and passion. She will then discuss her 'why' and the term 'ADHD' itself. She managed the first step, and that is all that matters! Onwards and Upwards!
We hope you enjoy the first episode of the series and join us again next week.
Have a great week in the new year and stay safe.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
The Indigo Diaries is a podcast for those who want to learn about ADHD through other’s experiences.
This episode introduces you to the podcast's second series:
"The World Through a Trainee Coach's Eyes.."
In a new series for the new year, host, Natasha Hickling, ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as she trains to be a Coach. Each week she will share her insights, experiences, and perspectives on the world and the impact of ADHD in everyday life.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through the eyes of a coach in training!
Why not? Have an Amazing Week!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/...)
Links mentioned in today's episode:
IACT ADHD Training Center: https://www.iactcenter.com/
ADDCA: https://addca.com/
FocusMate: https://www.focusmate.com/dashboard
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Episode 11: "The Power of the Breath…” by Esther Nagle
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her new guest, Esther Nagle, in the eleventh episode of the series.
Esther Nagle is a sober, tattooed, single mother, rock chick Yoga teacher with ADHD. Sober for 6 years, and diagnosed with ADHD just last year at 46, Esther has had a ‘colourful’ life, spontaneous and adventurous even in sobriety.
Esther has written a book about her recovery and the Yoga that guided her there and now focuses her teaching and writing on helping women with ADHD calm the emotional storms and find inner peace. Using, you’ve guessed it, the same tools that helped her to achieve sobriety!
Esther loves to share these tools that are so valuable for everyone and will share how some simple breath practices can help you manage stress, relax body and mind and find calm in the storms of life.
We hope you enjoy this fresh and exciting new episode of finding new paths, new experiences and coming back to the simple thing we all possess: the Breath!
Have a good week ahead and remember to press pause, breathe and notice the things around you! That one breathes can really make the biggest difference.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Esther Nagel’s Contact information: Still Wild Mind Website (https://stillwildmind.com/)
FB: Still Wild Mind Page (https://www.facebook.com/stillwildmind)
Instagram: @stillwildmind (https://www.instagram.com/stillwildmind/?hl=en)
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Episode 10: " It is OK to be different … Just be happy!” by Meenakshi Chitlangia.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her new guest, Meenakshi Chitlangia, in the first double-digit episode of the series.
Meenakshi Chitlangia is from India. She is a 32 years old woman who is full of dreams and wants to pursue her mission of helping people with ADHD all over the globe. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with ADHD with the help and support from her Grandfather. Since then, life has been full of ups and downs.
We hope you enjoyed this fantastic new episode with a brand new guest, story and perspective!
Have a great week ahead, knowing that no matter what, be proud of all you have and will achieve!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Link mentioned in the EP: “Yoga for Managing ADHD” ( https://youtu.be/_LIj1qW1skY)
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Episode 9: “Unbecoming who the World forced me to be...” By Anonymous “Zee”
Dear Diary,
Welcome to “The Indigo Diaries”. Join host Natasha Hickling as she retells the diary of an anonymous new guest, “Zee,” in the ninth diary entry of the series.
Please be aware that this episode touches on some topics some listeners may find it difficult to hear, including suicide, trauma, self-harm and depression. If you do not feel comfortable listening, then please come back for the next episode.
“Zee” is a young woman who currently lives abroad working in a secondary school setting. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type after a lifetime of living in the shadow of depression, shame, and self-criticism. Getting diagnosed finally allowed her to forgive her 16-year-old self, to whom she thought she owed her life.
Join us today as we retell her story and see her bravery in trying to un-become everything the world forced her to be.
We hope you enjoyed this very touching and genuine diary entry today. If you have ever been or find yourself in a similar situation to Zee, please reach out to someone close or someone that can help. Here is a link to international hotlines all over the world. (http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html).
No matter where you are, there is always someone to listen!
Have a good week ahead, and know that you are enough, and you are always heard!!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 8: "And here she is, living with ADHD…." By Jessica
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another new guest, Jessica, in the eighth diary entry of the series.
Our guest today is Jessica, 29, and lives in Western Australia. Since little, she was drawn to storytelling and creativity. This led her to a career in the film industry where, for the most part, her ADHD brain naturally flourishes.
Currently, she works in Casting and as an Acting Coach & Screenwriter for a Youth Film School. Despite the stereotypes of ADHDers, she loves reading and writing, playing Lacrosse, Cooking & Music.
Jessica was diagnosed with Combined Type ADHD only a few months ago but is looking forward to sharing her experiences so far.
We hope you enjoy this refreshing and uplifting diary!
Have a positive week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 7: "An 'ADHDer's' Natural Focus," By An Anonymous Guest
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews a brand new guest; however, for privacy reasons, this guest will be kept anonymous, in the seventh diary entry of the series.
Our guest is 51 and is from India. He lives in Bengaluru with his family. He works as a marketing professional in a multinational medical device manufacturer.
Discover how a boy who started life as a vibrant and carefree city lad gradually locked his true self away as external influences and pressure to "fit in" took over, leading to struggles with mental health that continued into youth and middle-age.
After witnessing mental health struggles of individual members of his extended family, a diagnosis of ADHD traits finally came at the age of 40 after he spotted an article in the 'Education times' supplement of the 'Times of India.' By a pass-out from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). What particularly appealed to him from the literature read during the initial period of discovery about the condition was that people with ADHD could adapt their lifestyles to suit their ADHD.
The most intriguing thing was, he had no clue what these lifestyle changes were. Thus began his journey of discoveries about ADHD and how it can be managed. The journey has blessed him with the ability to connect with beautiful people, including fellow-ADHDers and ADHD experts doing yeoman service to the ADHD fraternity.
Consequently, he founded his own India ADHD online support group intending to connect people who are just like him so that ADHDers in India are aware that there are natural ways of managing and living with the condition besides professional consultation.
We hope you enjoy this truly courageous episode!
Have another great week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 6- "Closet Talk with Khalilah….” By Khalilah Hall
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her next guest, Khalilah Hall, in the sixth diary entry of the series.
Khalilah, a military wife and mom to two boys, the oldest with ADHD, lives in Maryland. Khalilah is a photographer and loves kids.
Hear Khalilah share her vulnerable battle with ADD. Listen as she continues to try to find value in herself, her life, parenting, and her marriage. Through all of that, she remains funny, loving, a cheerleader for others, and determined to find contentment in her diagnosis.
We hope you laugh, cry, and smile along with us, in this unforgettable episode!
Have a good week and, remember you are always VALID!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 5: "Living with a Galaxy in my brain..." By Annabel Louise Walker
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her fifth guest, Annabel Louise Walker, in the next diary entry of the series.
Annabel Louise is 31 and lives in England. She runs her own business, Bedford Tutor and Moonbow Coaching, which provides English and maths tuition to children aged 5-16 years, and has been doing this since 2012. Since July 2020, she has developed her business to include specialist tuition for those with ADHD and, so far, this is proving to be very successful. Annabel Louise lives alone with her tortoiseshell cat, Eevee-Boo, and has support from her mother and father who help her run Bedford Tutor and Moonbow Coaching.
She has also set up her own ADHD Instagram @adhdgalaxy (https://www.instagram.com/adhdgalaxy/?hl=en) after her diagnosis and has subsequently become passionate about spreading ADHD Awareness. In September, she set up an online women's support group, Gravity Girls, (https://www.facebook.com/groups/355033089195746/) and is looking forward to furthering her awareness campaign this October for ADHD Awareness Month.
Find out how a chaotic tomboy became a successful private tutor and how a lifetime of feeling like the 'odd one out' encouraged Annabel Louise to seek an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 31.
We hope you were blown away by yet another diary!
Have a positive week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 4: " My Lucky Life: Academics, Athletics and Living with ADHD..." By Scott Finney
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her next guest, Scott Finney, in the fourth diary entry of the series.
Finney was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While growing up, Scott played a variety of sports including baseball, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and figure skating. Scott was a national competitor in Ice Dance, who competed at the 2003 Junior National Figure Skating Championships in Brampton, Ontario. After High School, Scott attended Mount Royal University and attained a Bachelor’s Degree in History.
After he attained his History Degree, he attended the University of Calgary and completed his Bachelor of Education in 2011. He has been working as a school teacher at The Third Academy since October 2011 and is currently in his 10th year as a school teacher. Scott is also working to attain his Master’s Degree in Education through the University of British Columbia, and hopes one day to attain a PhD in History.
Scott is also happily engaged to the beautiful and lovely Jenna Hickling, the sister of our Host!
Come find out how Scott's double AA's (Athletics and Academics) allowed him to have a 'lucky life' and thrive with ADHD.
We hope you enjoy this incredible new perspective!
Have a positive week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’ Episode 3: "Are You Crazy?!?" By Ellia Pikri Dear Diary, Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her second guest, but this time in person, Ellia Pikri, in the third diary entry of the series. Elia is 28 from Malaysia, she is in the middle of a crossroads with life in general. Trying to stop herself fitting into a neurotypical box and finally allowing herself to live as who she is. We hope you enjoy another incredible guest in this series! Have an amazing week! Until next time... The Indigo Diaries Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below. Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614) Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 2- "Authentically Me! With Love, La Donna..." By La Donna Williams
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her first 'OFFICAL' guest, La Donna Williams, in the second diary entry of the series.
Come join theatre artist and minister, La Donna Williams, host of Liberating Conversation Web series (https://www.facebook.com/LiberatingLaDonna), talk about the difficulties of going through school undiagnosed. A story of triumph in the midst of trial.
We hope you enjoyed this truly inspiring episode!
Have another great week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Episode 1- “The ‘ADHD Key’ to the Locked Box” with Natasha Hickling.
Dear Diary, Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join guest host Ben Stephens as he interviews the first guest and usual host, Natasha Hickling, in the first diary entry of the series.
Natasha is 28 and originally from the UK. She now lives in Malaysia with her partner (the guest host) and their cat, MiMi, and dog, LaiLai. She works as a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator) at an international school.
Discover how a girl that started life as a vibrant and carefree ‘tom boy’ gradually locked her true self away as external influences and pressure to “fit in” took over, leading to struggles with mental health that continued into adulthood. After diagnoses of coexisting conditions at various stages of her life, an ADHD diagnosis finally came at the age of 27. At long last her true self could be released again, setting in motion a whole new journey of self-discovery.
Consequently, she founded her own international ADHD online support group with the goal of connecting people who are just like her so that no one in the world feels alone, closed off or just different, as this is something she knows all too well!
We hope you enjoy the first episode!
Have a fantastic week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
This episode introduces you to the podcast's first series: "The World Through Our Eyes"
Host Natasha Hickling, who herself has ADHD and other co-existing conditions, will interview people from all around the world. Join them to experience the diaries of their ADHD impacted lives. Episodes will be released once every two weeks, so make sure to tune in!! If you would like to be a share your own experiences as a guest on the show, please get in contact using the details below or leave a comment! Have a fantastic week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)