The ADHD Manual Podcast: Recent Episodes
Abby Chau, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
The ADHD Manual: How to survive with a colorful brain in a black and white world. Living with ADHD in a world built for neurotypicals (people with the most common brains) is like trying to follow an IKEA assembly manual for our Hot Wheels race car track pieces. We could toss this rocket launcher and buy crappy plastic pins. Or we could toss the manual and write our own.
Hello my beloveds. I'm here to let you know that The ADHD Manual Podcast is going on hiatus.
I have simply too many ideas that I want to develop, so the pod is taking a break while I work on breathing new life into TAM. I will be back with public updates on November 16th at the latest!
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Today I'm here with something different: a listener interviews me about time blindness/time perception differences in ADHD and how loved ones can support ADHDers struggling with it.
Thank you for joining me Laura!
If you want to come on the pod with me and discuss an ADHD topic of your choice, please email me! theadhdmanual@gmail.com
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TW: medical trauma, gaslighting, death/mortality
Six years ago this week, I almost died. And for some reason, that still bothers me?? So today I spend some time unpacking how trauma recovery might look for the neurospicy.
More information on the symptoms of pulmonary embolism & blood clots
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Today I give a few tips to address some of the challenges ADHDers might face when it comes to fueling their meat machines.
Follow these nutritionists on Insta for more ADHD-friendly anti-diet nutrition tips:
@adhd.nutritionist
@adhd.dietitian
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Today I answer a question about how to ease transitions for yourself and/or your neurodivergent children.
For time, I ended up cutting a section in which I talk more about how task switching involves every executive function. If that interests you, check out the full episode on Patreon.
Here's everything else I've written and recorded on executive functions.
Check out this article on ADDitude for more suggestions on helping kids with transitions.
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As Pride Month comes to an end, queer neurodivergents might be wishing they could have participated more. Here's how I know you did more than enough.
"Wild Geese" is from Dream Work (1986) by Mary Oliver.
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Today I'm joined by Lyric Rivera - the badass behind the Neurodivergent Rebel and best-selling author of Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising. Join us as we frolic in the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence.
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Today Max and I talk about taking a med break, the Adderall shortage, and Pride Plans for the Pod.
If you have thoughts or requests regarding Pride month episodes, shoot me an email theadhdmanual@gmail.com
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Warning: vulnerability ahead
Today I am one loud noise away from a meltdown and so not equipped to record an episode. Which is why I recorded an episode.
You need to know that it's okay to have days when you are stretched to your limits by ordinary things. Be soft with your heart; you are working so much harder than anyone understands.
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Today Hong joins me to talk about how the Baby Challenge has affected our sex life, and how our neurodiverse relationship has prepared us for tough conversations.
Check out my other podcast Happily Ever Pasture
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My gramma's birthday was last week, so I've been thinking about all the little ways she supported me as a neurodivergent kid.
Happy belated birthday, Gramma. I hope there's always music wherever you are.
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Today I gave Hum a free pass for any ADHD question she hasn't gotten around to asking.
Listen to my interview with Rachel Scanlon here.
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ADHD can disrupt sleep. Disrupted sleep can worsen ADHD symptoms. Worsened ADHD symptoms make it harder to get adequate sleep. Are you familiar with this vicious cycle?
In today's episode (appropriately recorded at 3am), I break down some theories on why ADHD is such a Sleep Bully and what I do about it, with the help of an article by Dr. William Dodson.
You can listen to my new podcast here: Happily Ever Pasture
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We're back with a recap of our appointment with a new fertility clinic, as well as a discussion and some tips about the national Adderall shortage.
If you have ideas on what Hum and I should discuss next, shoot an email to theadhdmanual@gmail.com!
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Happy New Year! People often ask us how they can offer support as we're trying to start a family. So we are back with some ideas on how you can help your queer loved ones who are trying to conceive.
Current legislation concerning family building equality (via RESOLVE)
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Most things suck! We're tired! Have a holiday! See you next year!
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Today Hum and I debrief our first clinic appointments, and share what we've learned about ourselves and each other.
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Today Hum and I are talking about feeling frozen in the face of a daunting process, and how our different neurotypes and identities might impact our experience.
The extended video is on Patreon.
Radical Health Rebel Podcast
The Radical Health Rebel Podcast brings you weekly discussions on all things health...
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Over 40 Fitness Hacks Podcast
A Podcast For Over 40 Men & Women - Sharing fitness hacks so you can have a social life!
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We've been lost in the weeds of How to Have a Child Without Declaring Bankruptcy, so we're coming up for air by reminiscing about how we met and fell in love.
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Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta
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Today I wanted to share what's been going on in the Chau House, and what the pod might look like going forward.
The video's up on Patreon
Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta
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Today I'm talking housing accommodations. And by "talking" I mean "giving a Powerpoint presentation" and by "housing accommodations" I mean the quirks of my living space that make my house more ADHD friendly, and some more information on Emotional Support Animals.
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Today I'm sharing tips for how ADHDers can ask for accommodations in their personal relationships, and how non-ADHDers can foster more meaningful connections with their ADHD loved ones.
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- I had a lot of trouble with the audio with this new microphone, and I understand that may be unbearable for some. I am working on the transcript now and will be making it public and available to all (even non-subscribers) on the Patreon in the next day or two. Thanks for your patience, and it won't happen again. *
The Science of Birds
The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource...
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THE GRIT SHOW - Growth on Purpose
This is a community for the warriors and the doers. We have the grit, now we thrive.
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Today I'm talking accommodations at work - how to ask for them and where you can find resources and support.
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AskJAN Links (for Employees and Employers):
Sample Accommodation Request Letters
ADHD Accommodations
Executive Dysfunction Accommodations
Contact JAN
If you want me to come speak to your workplace about ADHD, email theadhdmanual@gmail.com.
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I'm back! Today I'm talking tips for interoception difficulties; i.e., body signals we might miss and what they mean.
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This is a brief excerpt from last week's ADHD & Sex Patreon episode, "My Coming Out Story ft. ADHD". If you want more juicy details about how growing up neurodivergent influenced my sexual identity, check out Patreon.
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I am beyond excited, because today I get to show off the amazing minds in my community. Listen to how my neurodivergent peers answered the question:
What is a life lesson you have learned (or unlearned) that changed your neurodivergent experience for the better?Thank you to all who shared so generously. I had to cut a couple for time, so for the full-length and video version of this episode, check out Patreon.
If this inspired you to reflect on your own collection of Neurodivergent Life Lessons, it's never too late to join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or email: theadhdmanual@gmail.com. Share what you've learned and you could be featured on a larger piece I'm curating for the website.
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My brother Joe is back with wisdom and insight as we answer an email question about how to have challenging conversations with an ADHD loved one.
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Yesterday was the four year anniversary of my ADHD diagnosis! I took the opportunity to share the nuts and bolts of how it happened and some reflections on how it changed my life.
"Which Side I'm On" - Blind Pilot
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In 3rd grade, a teacher chastised me in front of the class for a "careless" mistake during a project. For twenty years I have bided my time. Now my moment has finally come.
Article by Dr. Brown about ADHD & executive function
The first of my videos about ADHD & sex comes out next Thursday the 28th.
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This is the most casual organization advice episode you will ever hear. You know why? Because you are already organized. Yes, you. Listen up and I'll prove it. <3
Sources:
Durand, G., Arbone, I. S., & Wharton, M. (2020). Reduced organizational skills in adults with ADHD are due to deficits in persistence, not in strategies. PeerJ, 8, e9844.
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Why do ADHDers sometimes struggle with getting past frustration roadblocks? Why does stress seem to burn us out faster than others? Let's talk about ADHD and stress tolerance.
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Hello TAM fans! It’s Hong, Abby’s wife, taking over for this episode! Abby asked me to step in and think about this question: “What are some things about ADHD you’re glad you know that come up often in your day to day as a spouse?” Buckle up!
PSA: I am NOT a mental health professional. Tune in next time for your regularly scheduled program.
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How does our brain prioritize? Why do ADHDers struggle with prioritization? What can we do about it?
Resources:
Eisenhower Matrix
Seeing My Time Planner
Planner Pad
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Wait a minute. Strike that, reverse it.
This is basically the voicemail I leave you when I'm two weeks late calling you back, during which I give TMI about my life and remind you that I love you and am not intentionally ignoring you <3
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Do you want to know how a pet can be an accommodation for neurodivergents? This one's for you. Do you want to hear silly cat stories? This one's for you.
Sorry for the skipped episode last week! The schedule will continue every other week from here on out.
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This episode is probably 2021 in a nutshell: a total mess, directionless, and you'll be relieved when it's over. Enjoy! <3
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I am back from hiatus! As you may have seen on my social media, I've spent the break in hardcore Mourning Mode. It's got me thinking about grief, and how bereavement and healing may look a little different in neurodivergent folks.
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To wrap up ADHD Acceptance Month, I made a list of house hacks and items that make my everyday neurodivergent life a little easier.
I originally included a list of helpful apps I use, but it got way too long! If this interests you, check back later for a link to subscribe to my Patreon for an episode on ADHD-approved apps and other exclusive content.
Flare Audio's Calmer
Loop Earplugs
Tile
Sunrise Alarm Clocks
Black Girl Lost Keys' Pill Pack/Water Bottle
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I hope this episode makes you uncomfortable.
I know it was for me.
Instead of continuing the Executive Function Chronicles, I decided to go a different direction in honor of ADHD Acceptance Month.
I decided to take a break from talking about the ways my brain holds me back and send gratitude for all the ways it makes my life more vibrant, colorful, and beautiful.
Neurodivergent life is really hard, AND I love my ND brain. And I love yours too.
Happy ADHD Acceptance Month.
Check out my episode of The Peas in the Podcast, out now.
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Good news: I'm continuing the Executive Function Chronicles no one asked for! Today I'm talking about task initiation. How do we go from thinking about something to doing it? Why is that harder for ADHDers? And how do we make it easier?
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ADHD impacts several of our executive functions (planning, prioritizing, organizing, task initiation, etc) and today I will give an overview of working memory: what is it, why do ADHDers struggle with it, and what do we do about it?
You can read my article on working memory here.
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I'm back in the closet (studio)! Today I have announcements about exciting things on the horizon, and then I give a brief overview on how testosterone and estrogen fluctuation impacts ADHD symptoms.
Get my interview with Topknot by subscribing on topknot.app/sim.
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TW: abuse
In this second and final installment of my parents' interview, we get real about my tumultuous adolescence and why teens with ADHD are susceptible to abusive relationships. We conclude with some advice for parents of ADHD kids and a message for adult ADHDers who are in need of a loving Parent Pep Talk.
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Receiving an adult diagnosis of a lifelong condition such as ADHD can be illuminating and disorienting - not only for us, but also for our caregivers.
I am currently on the East Coast visiting family, so I took the opportunity to interview my parents about my Origin Story. They share their initial reactions to my diagnosis, moments in my childhood that could have been helped with more information about ADHD, and how they still managed to offer me a safe place to land.
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Today The ADHD Manual Podcast closes out our Pride series with Rachel Scanlon, L.A.-based comedian & co-host of More Than Friends with Ray and Kenz (formerly Two Dykes and a Mic) podcast and comedy show. We discuss how living a life outside of the mainstream provides unique opportunity to create your own authentic identity.
Follow Rachel Scanlon on Twitter & Instagram @rachelsafety
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Welcome back to Pride: Extended Edition! Today I interview fellow ADHD podcaster Syd, of The Endy Enby podcast, about their experiences as a neurodivergent and non-binary person.
You can subscribe to The Endy Enby wherever you get podcasts, follow them on TikTok and Twitter, and support them on Ko-fi and Patreon.
Resources:Normal Life by Dean Spade
Come back in two weeks for more Pride: Extended Edition, with a special guest you won't want to miss.
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Part Two of my conversation with Mike is here to close out the FIRST month of Pride. Here you'll find more discussion about the complexities of being queer and neurodivergent, the ways we have created our own "templates" for living despite the limited examples provided for us, and how our lives are different post-coming out and post-diagnosis. Enjoy!
Listen to Part One here
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Happy Pride! I can't think of a better way to kick off Pride season than a stimulating conversation with a very dear friend.
Mike and I cover a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to: the compounding challenges of being gay and neurodivergent; how queerness and ADHD have shaped our identities in complex and beautiful ways; and speculating on the whereabouts of the many pens and pencils we have lost in our lifetime.
This episode is genuine and personal, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. I enjoyed our talk so much in fact that I got carried away and had to split it into two parts - so come back next week for part two of the Gay-DHD Agenda.
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What do therapists, neurodivergents, and people living through a global pandemic all have in common?
A high risk of burnout. Today I need to talk about my place at the intersection of those three.
Resources:
"Neurodivergent burnout: the cost of closing the gap" by Abi Moorcock
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Here is the second half of my advice for teens and their parents! Today I answer a question from a parent and talk about some essentials I think every parent of a teen with ADHD should know.
Books:
Smart But Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, and Colin Guare
Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
List of books by Russell Barkley
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Today I answer a question from a 16 year old looking for ways to cope with their ADHD while awaiting treatment.
I originally intended to ALSO include a question from a parent looking for ways to support their ADHTeen, but I got too excited! So come back next episode to hear what parents should know about their teen with ADHD.
Books:
The Girl's Guide to ADHD by Beth Walker
ADHD in HD: Brains Gone Wild by Jonathan Chesner
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TW: self-harm/suicidal ideation mention
Big Feelings and ADHD are like peas and carrots. Today we'll discuss tips for weathering neurodivergent emotional overwhelm in yourself and your child through one of my favorite therapeutic crafts: a grounding box.
Resources:
- BoosterBuddy app
- Emergency Chat app - iOS and Google Play
- Safety Plan Wallet Card template
- List of comfort/grounding box ideas
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Shark Cam
- ADHD & Emotional Hyperarousal
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TW: abuse
Today I'm thinking about everyday societal/systemic gaslighting (consistent denial of someone's reality), and the specific ways it impacts us as neurodivergents.
Feeling "crazy" for how we perceive the world seems to be a massively widespread experience in the neurodivergent community. Why? Where are we getting the message that our senses, instincts, and judgment is just - wrong? Let's start talking.
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This episode is for people who want something they can half-listen to while doing something else.
Is there a chore you've been putting off? Here's 20 minutes of me answering silly icebreakers. No need to pay attention, you won't miss anything except me talking about my favorite movie.
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It's TAM Podcast's first pod-versary! In honor of this occasion I share some stats on my beloved listeners - spoiler alert: I know who your favorite artists are on Spotify - and reflect on the many lessons I've learned this year, which range from "Audacity sucks" to "maybe neurotypicals aren't actually stronger than me?"
Thank you for sticking with me this year! May 2021 bring more discoveries and less pestilence.
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Today I am joined by neurodiversity advocate and researcher Ronan McGovern to talk about his experience with ADHD, his work on the "NeuroDiversity Giving individuals Full Team Success" (NDGiFTS) report, and how workplaces can create welcoming environments for neurodivergent individuals to shine.
For more information:NDGiFTS report & movement
Grit & Flow: workplace inclusion consulting
Where do you fall on the disability/gift continuum? Do you see your ADHD as a disability, a superpower, both, or neither?
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This is probably the most ADHD episode I've ever made. Buckle up for a brief ride through my brain.
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Today I answer a question about how to tell the difference between ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and what to do when the two of them show up to the party holding hands.
"Why Anxiety Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed" by Dr. William Dodson
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People who should listen to this episode:
- Adults struggling with ADHD in their workplace
- Employers who manage workers with ADHD
- People who want more Abby/Joe sibling talk
- Fans of "The Office" quotes
Today I am joined once again by my brother Joe to chat about ADHD at the office - via a discussion about ADHD in "The Office."
Sources mentioned:
"How (Not) to Manage an Employee with ADHD" by Alex Massey
"Office Ladies" podcast
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"Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way." - Michael Scott
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Today I talk about time blindness and ADHD, and why we can't "just leave earlier."
Click here to read my original article on time blindness.
René Brooks with Black Girl, Lost Keys: https://blackgirllostkeys.com/
Jessica McCabe with How to ADHD: https://howtoadhd.com/
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Today I review a novel that puts ADHD front and center: The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune.
"Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves."Search for this book at your local bookstores on IndieBound.org. For more content, visit The ADHD Manual on Facebook.
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Happy average, ordinary Thursday! Today I interview Taylor, a 5th grade Spanish teacher with ADHD. This episode has everything: ADHD accommodations in higher education and the workplace, medication side effect gossip, what your teacher with ADHD is thinking, slip-ups and successes, and a surprise cat appearance. It's long, but totally worth it.
Resources mentioned:
Job Accommodation Network
Apps: MinimaList (iOS & Android): Pixelist (iOS)
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Today I answer a question from a middle school teacher looking for ways to support his ADHD students in class.
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Today I get real about diagnosing ADHD: who can do it, how to do it, how not to do it, and how to get started when seeking a diagnosis and getting help feels impossible.
For more info on ADHD diagnosis and some self-tests: additudemag.com
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TW: minor explicit language and substance abuse mention
Today I am joined by Nick and Tricia, hosts of the podcast Regular People Talking About Mental Health. We have a great discussion about the many wonders of ADHD relationships.
If you enjoy this, check out their podcast for more of our crossover shenanigans!
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To celebrate the arrival of ADHD Awareness Month, I apply some ADHD awareness to my pre-diagnosis journal entries from adolescence and young adulthood. Listen to hear a VERY special announcement, and to find out why my friends stopped inviting me to Warped Tour.
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My brother Joe and I continue our conversation on ADHD: specifically, emotional hyperarousal, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and how our brains are similar and different.
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My brother Joe joins me to explore the three pillars of ADHD and how ADHD presents in our family.
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A discussion on the third pillar of ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and why people have called you "thin-skinned" or "oversensitive."
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An overview of the second pillar of ADHD, emotional hyperarousal, and how to differentiate ADHD from bipolar disorder.
“Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain,” Dr. Alison Kravit
Understood.org's "Through Your Child's Eyes" simulations
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An overview of the first pillar of ADHD, the interest-based nervous system, and how it differs from the importance-based nervous system of most neurotypical brains.
P.S. Check out my website theadhdmanual.com for more on the three pillars of ADHD.
P.P.S. Check out additudemag.com for more information from Dr. Dodson and other ADHD experts.
P.P.P.S. I'm sorry I used the word "ridonkulous."
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This is the anti-episode. DON'T listen if you want to hear useful information or advice. DO listen if you want to hear the embarrassing things I have been doing (and not doing) in Quarantine Land.
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Episode 1 of The ADHD Manual Podcast! Abby Minor, MS, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP answers the listener question: "How can I 'factory reset' to be proud of who I am and use my ADHD superpowers?"
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