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Alana Corn
ADHD can be extremely confusing and complex to understand. Alana makes it easy. Through weekly, bite-sized podcasts, the Absolutely ADHD podcast will highlight a specific topic to explore with listeners. Combining her social work background, her personal ADHD journey, and her experience today as an ADHD coach, Alana will be sharing education and strategies to help driven individuals reach their goals with an ADHD brain.
Hi listeners! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the pros of cons of having such curious minds AND some ways to use this to our advantage.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!
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Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
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Links to learn more:
https://www.getinflow.io/post/curiosity-and-adhd
https://medium.com/@mitchfodstad/7-attributes-of-the-adhd-mind-that-promote-success-8845bb6a4a31
https://www.additudemag.com/curiosity-anecdote-adhd-shame/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/02/the-lost-girls-chaotic-and-curious-women-with-adhd-all-have-missed-red-flags-that-haunt-us
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adult-adhd-dating-friendships
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
Sam is back!! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the self-esteem struggles that come with growing up with ADHD: having a loud inner critic, difficulty regulating strong emotions, struggling to process and articulate our emotions & more.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
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Links to learn more:
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-and-self-esteem
https://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others
https://www.additudemag.com/low-self-esteem-adhd-women/
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/how-does-an-adhd-diagnosis-affect-self-esteem/
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-regain-self-confidence-adults-adhd/
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
So happy to have Mandy Bauer joining us again this week! Today, we're sharing our top tips/lessons to supporting our ADHD brains.
Alana and Mandy chatted about shame spirals, feeling like our brain just isn't working the way we want it to, task initiation strategies & more.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Mandy's links:
Mandy's Negative Belief Blaster
Mandy's instagram
Links to learn more:
https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/related-conditions/#:~:text=ADHD%20Comorbidities%20%26%20Related%20Conditions,disorder%2C%20and%20oppositional%20defiant%20disorder.
https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/overview/
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-quick-facts-about-adhd/
https://chadd.org/adhd-information-library/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/
We have a special guest this week and next!!! Mandy Bauer is an ADHD Business Coach and helps tons of ADHDers launch & grow their online business.
This week we're chatting about the challenges of putting ourselves out there in the scary world of social media when you have ADHD.
Rejection sensitivity..feeling like we're "too much"...emotional dysregulation..being ok with how we're perceived & more
If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!!
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Mandy's links:
Mandy's Negative Belief Blaster
Mandy's instagram
Links to learn more:
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/anxiety-adhd-link#:~:text=When%20you%20have%20anxiety%20along,Feeling%20on%20edge
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/
https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/when-adhd-and-anxiety-occur-together
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/
Music by @LiQWYD
In this episode, we're talking about something many of us with ADHD find super. challenging: dealing with last-minute changes. You know, the unexpected twists that life throws at us.
There's a lot of reasons that being flexible is challenging for ADHDers: difficult transitioning & planning, navigating the emotions with changes in plans, struggling with time management & more.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love if you could write a review or share this episode with a friend, so we can help share this info with more ADHDers .
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Links to learn more:
https://www.additudemag.com/task-switching-adhd-difficulty-transitions-teens/
https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/livingwithadultadhd/2018/7/adhd-and-transitions-change-is-tough-how-to-deal-with-it
https://chadd.org/attention-article/adult-adhd-and-emotions/#:~:text=Adults%20with%20ADHD%20consistently%20report,something%20that%20happens%20to%20them.
https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-transitions-adhd-adults/
https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/task-switching
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-emotional-regulation-video/
Music by @LiQWYD
ADHD masking is simply how we learn to cope over time..developing behaviors to hide, suppress, or make up for our ADHD challenges. Let's talk about itL
We're so grateful for your support of this podcast. Our messages are always open as we would love to hear your topic suggestions and feedback.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love if you could write a review or share this episode with a friend, so we can help share this info with more ADHDers .
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Links to learn more:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/depression-adhd-link
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/when-depression-co-occurs-with-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-depression-symptoms-treatment/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-adhd-masking-5200863
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-masking
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/mask-adult-adhd
Music by @LiQWYD
Happy New Year, listeners!! This week, Sam & Alana are chatting about the challenges of holidays around this time of the year and the pressures that come along with them...
Overstimulation, changes in routines. high expectations, increased social interaction, new years resolutions, getting back into the swing of things & more.
This year and always, we're so grateful for your support of this podcast. Our messages are always open as we would love to hear your topic suggestions and feedback.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love if you could write a review or share this episode with a friend, so we can help share this info with more ADHDers .
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Links to learn more:
https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/adhd-holiday-tips
https://www.additudemag.com/when-adhders-take-on-the-holidays-we-always-lose/
https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/adhd-awareness/holidays-and-mental-health
https://www.understood.org/articles/11-tips-to-help-kids-with-adhd-manage-the-holidays
https://adhdonline.com/articles/dealing-with-adult-adhd-during-the-holidays/
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about all or nothing thinking with an ADHD brain. What it is...why it's common for ADHDers..how we can support ourselves through it & more.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/fear-of-failure-perfectionist-tendencies/
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/thinking/all-or-nothing-thinking/#:~:text=Attention%2Ddeficit%2Fhyperactivity%20disorder%20(ADHD),-Regarding%20ADHD%20and&text=All%2Dor%2Dnothing%20thinking%20may,engage%20in%20more%20moderate%20behavior.
https://hr.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/222/2021/04/Fact-Sheet-Worksheet-Getting-Out-of-Thinking-Traps.pdf
https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/mood-management/thinking-traps/
https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thinking-Traps-Eng.pdf
https://www.adhdcentre.co.uk/ways-to-fight-against-adhd-overthinking/
https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/rumination
https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/living-with-adhd/adhd-rumination
https://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/12251-five-common-thinking-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them
Music by @LiQWYD
We are so excited to be back for season 4!
! In this episode, we're catching up about the last couple of months for Sam & Alana and exploring the concept of neutral thinking..
What is it & how we can use it to support our busy, ruminating ADHD brains,
If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write a review so we can help share this information with more ADHDers. Your support means so much to us!
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Links to learn more:
https://limitlessminds.com/neutral-thinking-is-limitless/
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-women
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-relax-your-mind-adhd-overthinking/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/symptoms-of-adhd-in-women-and-girls/
Music by @LiQWYD
We're. back and we're chatting about sensory challenges this week: what it looks like, common sensory triggers, understanding sensory overload and sharing some of our personal experiences with it.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we would if you could write a review or share this episode with a friend, so we can help share this info with more ADHDers .
Alana's Links:
Alana's Coaching & Courses
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches
Links related to sensory challenges:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/sensory-overload-and-adhd-5209861#:~:text=Can%20sensory%20issues%20be%20a,people%20to%20experience%20sensory%20overload.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adhd-sensory-overload
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/signs-of-sensory-processing-disorder/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-reality-gen-z/202112/sneaky-sensory-triggers-in-adhd-no-one-talks-about
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-sensory-overload
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/sensory-processing-disorder-adhd-what-to-know/
This week, we're answering a few of your questions! (after we address Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of course)
- Do we think ADHD over or under diagnosed?
- What can a partner do to support someone with ADHD?
- Is intense curiosity an ADHD thing?
- How to manage the urge to overshare?
Alana's Links:
Learn how to confidently support your ADHD
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches
Links to learn more:
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-women
https://chadd.org/for-adults/symptoms-of-adhd-in-women-and-girls/
https://www.verywellmind.com/add-symptoms-in-women-20394
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-benefits-advantages-challenges-and-tips-5199254#:~:text=Studies%20have%20also%20found%20that,new%20ideas%20in%20innovative%20ways.
https://www.additudemag.com/oversharing-rsd-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-hyperverbal-adhd/
Music by @LiQWYD
As ADHD individuals, going outside of our comfort zone is not always easy. Whether it's dating, meeting friends, interviewing for a job, living in a new place. It comes with a ton of challenges. Rejection sensitivity..anxious thinking..setting boundaries,.and more.
Alana and Sam are chatting about it this week. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you're loving the podcast - send us a message, share it with a friend or write a review so we can help share this info with more ADHDers!!
Alana's Links:
Learn how to confidently support your ADHD
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches
Links to learn more:
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/anxiety-adhd-link#:~:text=When%20you%20have%20anxiety%20along,Feeling%20on%20edge
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/
https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/when-adhd-and-anxiety-occur-together
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/
Music by @LiQWYD
Mom's - this episode is for you!! In this episode, Alana chats with Angell, a mom AND parent life coach who helps parents support their ADHD kiddos.
Angell shares some of her valuable insight with us, the importance of regulating ourselves, controlling what we can control and expanding our knowledge and tools as much as possible to support our family.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!
Follow Angell on instagram
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Music by @LiQWYD
For anyone, understanding our unique learning style is super important. For ADHDers, this is even more important as we often have to find alternative ways to learn or work towards our goals.
In this episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, social & solitary learning and their experience as ADHDers.
We hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your own journey to pinpoint which combinations of learning styles is the most helpful for you.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write a review so we can help share this information with more ADHDers.
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches
New account for coaches & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDaccelerator
Links to learn more:
https://www.additudemag.com/visual-learner-homework-help/#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20children%20with%20ADHD,visual%20learning%20outside%20the%20classroom.
https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/
https://teach.com/what/teachers-know/learning-styles/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20accepted,VARK%20model%20of%20Student%20Learning.
https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/important-insights-into-adhd-learning-styles-and-other-learning-disabilities
Music by @LiQWYD
Let's talk about ADHD & transitions! Difficulty with transitions is a common component of ADHD - using mental energy to disengage from a place, task or emotional state to shift attention to another one.
If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write a review so we can help share this information with more ADHDers.
Alana's Links:
Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches
New account for coaches & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDaccelerator
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Links to learn more:
https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-transitions-adhd-adults/
https://marlacummins.com/get-unstuck-tips-for-easier-daily-transitions-when-you-have-adhd/
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/five-tips-to-successfully-transition-between-tasks-with-adhd
https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/task-switching
Music by @LiQWYD
Hi listeners! Welcome back to the podcast.You asked for more on emotional dysregulation - so we did! Today, we're diving deeper into these challenges for ADHDers and sharing some insight to help you better work through it. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. Thank you so much for the support!Alana's Links:Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coachesNew account for professionals & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDacceleratorFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook a coaching call with AlanaLinks to learn more:https://psychcentral.com/health/window-of-tolerance#defining-ithttps://www.attachment-and-trauma-treatment-centre-for-healing.com/blogs/understanding-and-working-with-the-window-of-tolerancehttps://psychcentral.com/adhd/coping-with-heightened-emotions-when-you-have-adhdhttps://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/regulate-emotions-adult-adhd/https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/emotional-regulationhttps://www.mindmypeelings.com/blog/window-of-tolerancehttps://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-emotional-dysregulation-5219946https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/emotions-feel-like-too-much-it-could-be-a-symptom-of-adhd/Music by @LiQWYD
You know that thing where we're overwhelmed by a million tasks, so we end up doing nothing? Yeah..that's likely ADHD paralysis.
Let's talk about it.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. Thank you so much for the support!
Alana's Links:
Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches
New account for professionals & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDaccelerator
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Links related to help us understand ADHD Paralysis: https://www.getinflow.io/post/task-paralysis-adhd
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-paralysis
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/adhd-paralysis/
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-paralysis-6361409
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-analysis-paralysis
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/analysis-paralysis-and-adhd-trouble-making-decisions/
https://llamalife.co/blog/14-unique-and-effective-ways-to-get-out-of-adhd-paralysis-clhig635k130883urwzotnvzu9
Music by @LiQWYD
Hi listeners!! Welcome back to the podcast.
This week, Alana's doing a solo episode sharing her top 8 lessons she would tell her younger, ADHD self.
What else would you add to this list? Let us know - we love hearing from you.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-/
https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/related-conditions/#:~:text=ADHD%20Comorbidities%20%26%20Related%20Conditions,disorder%2C%20and%20oppositional%20defiant%20disorder.
https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/overview/
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-quick-facts-about-adhd/
https://chadd.org/adhd-information-library/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/
Music by @LiQWYD
Hi listeners! Welcome back!
Today, Sam and Alana are chatting about validation seeking behaviors..why we often rely on external validation and how we can be more mindful of it.
If you want to learn more, check out the links below!
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdB
Book a coaching call with Alana
https://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/how-to-stop-seeking-validation-from-others-experts
https://psychcentral.com/blog/emotionally-sensitive/2012/02/levels-of-validation#3
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201907/stop-seeking-validation-others
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back listeners - we missed you!! It's been a while, so let's catch up.
In true ADHD fashion, join us as we chat about...everything - annoying ADHD things we do, love island, going on dates, jewish matchmaking and more.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers.
The support means so much!! AND we love hearing from you - our DM's are always open. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoyed this chat.
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about cycle syncing and how we can use it as a tool to support our ADHD.
Our moods, emotions, energy levels and ADHD symptoms are heavily influenced by our menstrual cycle.. Cycle syncing involves adjusting our lifestyle routines according to the specific phase of the menstrual cycle that we're experiencing.
If you want to learn more, check out the links below!
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdB
ook a coaching call with Alanahttps://www.additudemag.com/menstrual-cycle-phases-cycle-syncing-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/pms-adhd-hormones-menstrual-cycle/
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/hormones-and-womens-adhd-symptoms-part-two/https://www.amazon.com/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize/dp/0062870483
https://www.forbes.com/health/family/cycle-syncing/#:~:text=To%20begin%20cycle%20syncing%2C%20track,Flo%2C%20Clue%20or%20Spot%20On.
https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/guide-to-cycle-syncing-how-to-start
Music by @LiQWYD
Hi listeners! Welcome to season 3 of the Absolutely ADHD Podcast.
I'm Alana, ADHD coach, social worker & ADHD educator. I started this podcast with my ADHD bestie, Sam, to help ADHDers feel seen and to help you guys better understand how your amazing brains work.
We're so happy to have you here and grateful for your support.
We have some GREAT episodes planned for you guys this season: a sleep doctor, an anxiety specialist, a sensory therapist and more!
Don't forget to like, subscribe, write us a review or share the podcast with a friend who might enjoy it. We can't wait to get started
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-causes-treatments/
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/coaching/
https://chadd.org/for-parents/education/
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/overview/
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/glossary-of-terms/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-definition/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-adults/
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back listeners! This week, we're joined by Deniz Perry, ADHD content creator, scientist & mom of an all-ADHDer fam!
Alana and Deniz chat about keeping ADHD information accessible, the ADHD urge to overshare, finding helpful supportive systems & navigating a diagnosis in adulthood.
We hope you like this episode!! Don't forget to like, send a review or share with a friend who might like it!
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Find Deniz on instagram: @dt.perry
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
If you struggle with transitions or getting back into the swing of things after taking a break...this episode is for you!
We always discuss the importance of breaks, but rarely do we talk about how difficult it can be to transition back after taking some time for ourselves.
Sam and Alana touch on why ADHDers struggle with this...the struggle of doom scrolling... feeling stuck and whatever else came to mind this week.
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/get-back-to-work/
https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-transitions-adhd-adults/
https://www.additudemag.com/task-switching-adhd-difficulty-transitions-teens/
https://www.additudemag.com/cognitive-flexibility-adhd-children/
https://www.additudemag.com/doom-scrolling-wasting-time-on-social-media-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/i-need-a-break-mental-exhaustion-adhd/
How have we not had an episode talking about ADHD & motherhood?!
This week, Hilary Abban, ADHDer and mom of THREE is joining us on the podcast to share her experience transitioning into motherhood.
In this episode we're chatting about sensory overload...self-identity as a mother...responsibilities in the home...disclosing ADHD in the workplace...and so many other topics!
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Find Hilary on Instagram: @hilaryabban
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/parenting-moms-with-adhd-advice-help/
https://www.additudemag.com/overwhelmed-mom-with-adhd/
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/in-this-together-mothers-and-daughters-who-have-adhd/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/workplace-issues/
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-the-workplace
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/manage-adhd-at-work
Hi listeners! On today's episode, we're talking about masking.
ADHD masking refers to the coping mechanisms that ADHDers develop to camouflage their symptoms and fit into societal expectations. It's a bit like wearing a mask to conceal the challenges we face daily.
Masking is a super important tendency to be aware of for ADHDers. If you want to learn more, check out some of the links below for more information.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Instagram post mentioned in the podcast
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-adhd-masking-5200863
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-masking
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/mask-adult-adhd
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam chatted about ADHD burnout, some tips to navigate it and whatever else came to mind when they recorded this.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
.https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adult-adhd-burnout
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-burnout
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-burnouthttps://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-burnout
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-recover-from-burnout-women-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/burnout-adhd-adult-stress-pressure/
Hi listeners and welcome back!
This week, Sam and Alana are chatting all about the common ADHD challenges of planning.
Planning when it comes to personal life..goals..responsibilities..tasks..all of it!
They are also sharing some valuable strategies and tips to help ADHDers use planning as a tool to support us.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Alana's Links: Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/planning-and-adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-plan-ahead-when-you-have-adhd-understand-time/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/time-management-and-adhd-to-do-lists/
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/time-management-tips-for-people-with-adhd#cbt
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Sydni from @sydniclairestudio is joining us again!
Alana and Sydni chatted about balancing our mental health with our daily responsibilities, impulsivity, and how executive dysfunction impacts ADHDers.
If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links: Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Sydni's Links:Find Sydni on Instagram:
@sydniclairestudio
Music by @LiQWYD
https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-executive-function-disorder/#:~:text=People%20with%20executive%20dysfunction%20and,like%20sports%20and%20academic%20demands).
https://www.additudemag.com/7-executive-function-deficits-linked-to-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/fatigue-adhd-spoon-theory-habit-stacking/#:~:text=The%20Spoon%20Theory%20posits%20that,than%20do%20their%20neurotypical%20counterparts.
https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-book
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/overview/
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
This week, Sam and Alana are talking about the importance of delegating responsibilities: How it benefits our busy brains...how we can build this skill..and how to navigate some of the challenges that come along with it.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers!
We LOVE hearing your takeaways and thoughts on the podcast - feel free to message us on instagram @absolutely.adhd - we appreciate the support so much and love connecting with you!
Alana's Links:
Book a coaching call with Alana
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdMusic by @LiQWYD
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-delegate-with-adhd/#:~:text=Delegating%20requires%20executive%20functions%20like,and%20how%20to%20do%20it.https://www.additudemag.com/to-do-list-delegate-adult-adhd/https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/treatment-overview#10https://chadd.org/about-adhd/treatment-of-adhd/https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/how-to-get-things-done-with-adhd/
This week, Sam and Alana are chatting all about emotional dysregulation, working through multiple emotions at once, guilt, body image difficulties, the ADHD urge to always find solutions, social media challenges & more!
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers!
We LOVE hearing your takeaways and thoughts on the podcast - feel free to message us on instagram @absolutely.adhd - we appreciate the support so much and love connecting with you!
Alana's Links:
HABITS THAT STICK MASTERCLASS - JOIN HERE
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Music by @LiQWYD
https://www.additudemag.com/emotional-dysregulation-adhd-video/
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-emotional-dysregulation-5219946
https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/emotions-feel-like-too-much-it-could-be-a-symptom-of-adhd/
On this weeks episode of the Absolutely ADHD Podcast, Alana & Sam are chatting about the common ADHD challenge of "out of sight, out of mind".
Commonly mistaken as object permanence on social media, this concept has much more to do with our working memory function - which Alana shares in this episode.
ADHD brains are very focused on the "now" and what is right in front of us in the moment. With such busy brains, we also have lots of incoming thoughts & pieces of information to hold onto...
All of which make it super difficult to remember certain things when they aren't directly in front of us
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Alana's Links:
HABITS THAT STICK MASTERCLASS - JOIN HERE
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Music by @LiQWYD
.https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-object-permanence-6274355
https://www.additudemag.com/working-memory-powers-executive-function/
This week, Alana and Sam are giving their ADHD tips on studying in school AND staying focused on work when our ADHD brains are having trouble doing so.
Difficulty focusing is one of the core ADHD symptoms and there are a variety of ways we can work to support our mental health as we work through it!
They also discuss how many of their coping strategies in college/grad school have continued on to their work habits today - so, we hope you enjoy this episode and have some takeaways for your own work and/or educational journey,.
If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more amazing ADHDers! We appreciate the support so much!
Alana's Links:
HABITS THAT STICK MASTERCLASS - JOIN HERE
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are answering your questions. Chatting about how they met, how they've kept such a strong friendship over the years and why they decided to start Absolutely ADHD the podcast!
If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really helps in spreading the ADHD info.
Alana's Links :
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam discuss their opinions on manifesting and how it could actually be a helpful tool for people with ADHD.
With ADHD, sometimes we can feel a lack of control over our motivation and our mindset, so using manifestation techniques could be very useful for us to gain that control back!
Manifesting is all about thinking your dreams into reality, putting things on paper, getting very clear on your vision, and living in accordance with that vision.
What do you think? Do you believe in manifestation?
If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really helps in spreading the ADHD info.
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about how hard adulting is!
All the responsibilities that come with being an adult aren't easy - throw ADHD in the mix and it can be a nightmare!
Alana and Sam share their adulting struggles, for example booking appointments, remembering to pay bills, finding time to clean the house - and the list goes on!
The main point is, if you are finding the responsibilities of being an adult tough, you are not alone!
If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really helps in spreading the ADHD info!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
In today's episode of the Absolutely ADHD podcast, Alana is chatting with Katie - ADHD advocate, content creator & fellow podcaster.
After downloading TikTok 3 years ago and discovering the ADHD community, Katie quickly started realizing that many of her challenges had been ADHD related.
A couple of free online ADHD tests and a doctor's visit later, Katie was diagnosed with ADHD at 29 years old.
Katie decided to share her experience with ADHD on TikTok and her account BLEW UP!
Now she continues to be a strong ADHD advocate, spreading awareness and amazing content across all her social media platforms. Her work as a community advocate has helped SO MANY individuals with ADHD.
If you enjoyed this episode, please hit like and subscribe and share it with someone who might find it useful!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
The Super Mini ADHD Course
Katie's Links:
Instagram: @katie.ADHD
TikTok: @katiesuehue
ADHD Social
Music by @LiQWYD
In today's episode of the Absolutely ADHD podcast, Alana is joined by her good friend and nutritionist Leena Abed.
They talk about the types of struggles people with ADHD may have with their nutrition, for example:
forgetting to eat;
binge and restrict; and
using food as a dopamine hit.
Leena gives us all great tips and tricks that we can implement to improve our habits surrounding food.
If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe and share it with someone who might find it useful!
Helpful links:
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Leena's Links:
Instagram: @practical.nutritionist
TikTok: @practical.nutritionist
YouTube: Leena Abed
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
In this episode, Sam & Alana break down why ADHDers struggle with distractions and the undeniable pull that we experience towards sources of instant gratification.
They chat about how dopamine impacts those with ADHD and the challenges of functioning in a society that doesn't always value & support having a brain that works differently.
To be entered into the giveaway for a free 1-1 coaching session with Alana, please submit a review about the podcast and send a screenshot to @absolutely.adhd on instagram, so we can identify the winner!
If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe & share with someone who would find it helpful!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting all about people pleasing - THE ENEMY!
People pleasing often results in feelings of overwhelm, frustration & regret. Which is why we must put boundaries in place for ourselves when it comes to overcommitting or putting people's needs and wants before our own!
Alana and Sam talk about their personal struggles with people pleasing, and how we can improve it.
If you enjoyed it, please hit like and subscribe, or share it with a friend! This really helps in spreading the ADHD info!
Alana's Links:
Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HSx_tlv5RVU
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about how normal it is to have 'off - days' and things that we can do to help.
Off days are inevitable for everyone, but especially for us ADHDers who find it difficult working through overwhelm & feeling motivated at times.
This episode is your reminder to not be too hard on yourself when you are feeling off! And if you just can't kick the brain fog or the burnout, Alana and Sam suggest turning to some self care to help, whatever self care means to you!
We really hope you enjoyed this episode.
If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links:
Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HSx_tlv5RVU
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana and Sam are chatting about why sticking to a rigid schedule can sometimes be overrated.
Listen - plans are an invaluable tool for ADHDers. They help us stay focused, know what to expect & manage our time better.
But many of us ADHDers are all too familiar with making the longest, most detailed plan and feeling beyond frustrated when we can't seem to follow it perfectly.
This is why being self-aware, and having flexibility in your schedule, could actually result in more productivity!
We really hope you enjoyed this episode.
If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links:
Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HSx_tlv5RVU
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
On today's episode, Alana chats with one of her long time, social media besties - Sydni.
Sydni is a social media marketing queen who uses her Instagram account to help businesses grow on socials.
Alana & Sydni discuss the power of social media when it comes to making amazing connections and friendships, the difficulties of starting a business online, especially with ADHD, and the fear of getting on camera and putting yourself out there!
Ultimately, in the words of Sydni, your have to be cringe to be successful on social media. So just try to have fun with it!
We really hope you enjoyed this episode. If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links:
Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HSx_tlv5RVU
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Sydni's Links:
Find Sydni on Instagram: @sydniclairestudio
Music by @LiQWYD
Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast!
We are kicking off season 2 with an episode all about dating with ADHD.
Alana & Sam chat and laugh about the ups and downs of dating in your 20's.
However...
It wouldn't be an Absolutely ADHD podcast without some ADHD tips to help ease the dating anxiety!
We really hope you enjoyed this episode. If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links:
Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HSx_tlv5RVU
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
Hello and welcome to the Absolutely ADHD podcast, I’m your host Alana - ADHD Life Coach & social worker.
I’ve figured out how to manage my ADHD and now I help others do the same through 1-1 coaching, my ADHD course & this podcast.
I am so excited to announce that we will be back for season 2 of the show and things are about to get so good!
I have so many incredible guests lined up for you guys that are going to share their knowledge & ADHD insights with you all
I will also be interviewing friends and other people that I admire - but of course I’ll be putting my own ADHD spin on the conversation!
This season, Sam and I want to let you guys in on our personal lives a bit more - which is quite scary for us! But ultimately we want this podcast to feel like you’re catching up with your ADHD besties and we’re so excited
Anyway, if you are excited for our season 2 revamp, hit subscribe and like so you don't miss our first episode coming soon!
Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Music by @LiQWYD
On this week of Absolutely ADHD, Alana sits down with Life Transformation Expert & ADHD Coach - Matt Raekelboom.
Matt shares how his diagnosis of ADHD at a young age affected him and how the ADHD treatment he was prescribed impacted his life.
From homelessness and a dependence on substance use, to turning his life around and becoming a major presence in the ADHD space- Matt shows us that there are a variety of ways to holistically cope with ADHD if that's what's best for you.
Matt's story is fascinating and inspiring. We really hope you enjoyed this episode.
If you found it helpful, please like, subscribe and leave a review so that more ADHDers can find us!
Alana's Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Book a coaching call with Alana
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
Matt's Links:
Instagram: @mattraekelboom
TikTok: @mattraekelboom
Music by @LiQWYD
Alana & Sam are back again with another episode of the Absolutely ADHD podcast and this week they are talking about decision making with ADHD.
We all know how hard it can be for our ADHD brains to make decisions when faced with issues of analysis paralysis and fight, flight or freeze.
Luckily, Alana has shares some helpful tips to ease the decision making anxiety!
If you liked this episode and found it helpful, hit like and subscribe and leave a review.
Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
The ADHD Motivation Masterclass
ADHD Resources:
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/analysis-paralysis-and-adhd-trouble-making-decisions/
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adults-adhd-tips-to-make-good-decisions
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-analysis-paralysis
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-indecision-5218054
Music by @LiQWYD
Happy New Year!
In this episode of Absolutely ADHD, Alana & Sam discuss their experiences on New Years Eve, setting New Year's resolutions and all the pressure that can come with it.
People with ADHD are great at setting big resolutions but when it comes to implementing them, we find it hard. We often think big and set unrealistic goals... then we team that with a huge amount of pressure, and it's a recipe for disaster!
Alana & Sam discuss ways that you can approach New Year's resolutions in a healthy and achievable way.
This episode is going to get you so motivated for 2023!
If you liked it, hit like and subscribe and leave a review.
Links:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
Download my ADHD course: The super mini ADHD course
Reading & Book recommendations: Instagram Post
ADHD Resources:
https://www.additudemag.com/achieving-personal-goals-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/new-years-resolutions-adults-with-adhd/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-new-years-resolutions/
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/skip-the-resolutions-pick-a-new-years-theme/
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Alana and Sam chat about the challenges of communicating our needs with ADHD, and ways we can improve it.
Having ADHD can create some difficulties when it comes to communication. We have busy brains, we tend to forget things easily, and it can be difficult to articulate what we are thinking. But there are so many things we can do to work on our communication skills - many of which Alana & Sam talk about in this episode.
We know you are going to find this one SO helpful!
If you enjoyed it, hit subscribe, like, and share it with a loved one who may benefit from some ADHD tips.
Links & ADHD Resources:
The super mini ADHD course
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd
ADHD Resources:
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
https://www.additudemag.com/speak-easy/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/relationships-social-skills/
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-communication-hacks
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/communicate-with-adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/watch-your-words-how-adhders-can-become-great-communicators/
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Alana and Sam share their struggles with racing thoughts, busy brains, and always thinking about the next thing on the to-do list!
This can be a very common issue for people with ADHD, so Alana and Sam have shared their tips and tricks with you to help you quiet your thoughts.
From emotional dysregulation, setting unrealistic goals and excessive caffeine intake, to mindfulness and self-love... Alana and Sam cover it all in this episode!
We know you are going to find this one SO helpful!
If you enjoyed it, hit subscribe, like, and share it with a loved one who may benefit from some ADHD tips.
Links & ADHD Resources:
Book a coaching call with Alana
The super mini ADHD course
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
ADHD Resources:
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-relax-your-mind-adhd-overthinking/
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Alana and Sam chat about self-esteem and how ADHD can affect confidence. Self- esteem is impacted by so many aspects of life, for example career, dating, friends and family. Alana & Sam identify what their personal confidence challenges are, as well as identifying common self-esteem issues, and how we can tackle them!
Links & ADHD Resources:
The super mini ADHD course
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
ADHD Resources:
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/how-does-an-adhd-diagnosis-affect-self-esteem/
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-and-self-esteem
https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-regain-self-confidence-adults-adhd/
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Alana and her brother Jeremy chat all about their fitness journey, and how they've had to adapt their routines and lifestyle over the years.
We all know how beneficial an exercise routine is for our physical and mental health, but it is sometimes hard to find the motivation to begin - especially with ADHD.
Jeremy and Alana explore different tips and tricks that have helped them find structure, routine and confidence with exercising and going to the gym.
We had a lot of fun recording this one, and we hope you enjoy it!
Links & ADHD Resources:
The super mini ADHD course
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana
Find Jeremy on Instagram: @_jeremycorn
ADHD Resources:
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Alana & Sam chat about the importance of identifying your strengths and passions!
Recognising our weaknesses when living with ADHD can often come naturally to us, but there is such a power in identify our strengths, and using that to help us through other situations that we find more difficult.
We encourage you to do some self-reflection when listening to this episode - whether it is in the form of journaling or chatting to a loved one - and try identify what you love about yourself.
We hope you enjoy it!
Links & ADHD Resources:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok:
@coachingbyalana
ADHD Resources:
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
In this weeks episode, Sam & Alana chat about some of the struggles that people with ADHD can face when it comes to financial management.
We too understand the difficulties of budgeting, impulse buying, and the ADHD tax - you are not alone!
Tune in to learn tips and techniques that will make managing your finances a little bit easier.
We hope you enjoy it!
*Disclaimer: We are not financial experts. Any advice we share is what we use to help us in our day to day lives. If you are seeking professional financial advice, check out the links below.
Links & ADHD Resources:
Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok:
@coachingbyalana
ADHD Resources:
https://www.additudemag.com/budgeting-tips-for-adhd-brains/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/managing-money-and-adhd/
https://chadd.org/for-adults/managing-money-and-adhd-expenses-and-goals/
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
This week, Sam & Alana discuss the emotional topic of ADHD fatigue. They chat about the guilt and challenges that come with this exhaustion, as well as ideas and mindset shifts to help ADHDers work through these low energy days.
We hope you enjoy it!
Links & ADHD Resources:
Find Alana on Instagram: @coachingbyalana
https://www.healthline.com/health/ADHD/adhd-fatigue
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD.org
Music by @LiQWYD
This week, Sam & Alana are chatting about some of the most common questions asked from listeners about our ADHD brains. Discussing how to approach your doctor about a potential ADHD diagnosis, how to move closer to our goals in an achievable way, how to improve our relationships,, and a few other extremely relatable questions. Tune in for some insight, tips & mindset shifts to help us better navigate our ADHD brains.
Find Alana on instagram: @coachingbyalana
https://www.instagram.com/coachingbyalana/
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/savetimeshan/
https://www.additudemag.com/when-its-not-just-adhd/
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/coexisting-conditions/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-walking-through-doorway-makes-you-forget/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWgfMSDg8qo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-021-00536-3
Do you ever get into a task and look at the clock and its somehow been 4 hours? OR do you ever get into a task and you look at the clock and its only been 4 minutes? Either way-- we are here to tell you that there’s a name for that: time blindness. Time blindness makes it really difficult for us to plan our days and get tasks done. But don’t worry! This episode is all about what we can do to make it a little easier.
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More on time blindness:
https://www.verywellmind.com/causes-and-symptoms-of-time-blindness-in-adhd-5216523
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshomemws/stop-wasting-time/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556068/
https://www.chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATTN_08_14_ExecutiveFunctioning.pdf
This week, Alana is chatting with a dear friend, ADHD business coach and content creator, Mandy Bauer. Alana and Mandy sit down to chat about how they choose to view their ADHD and highlight a few of the many many characteristics that ADHDers often share: problem solving skills, strong intuition, compassion & so many more. Tune in for an uplifting chat to hear how they shift their mindset when it comes to managing ADHD.
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Follow Mandy on instagram: @heymandybauer
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/benefits-of-adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/benefits-of-adhd-to-love/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adhd-benefits#adhd-superpowers
https://www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-adhd-strengths-and-superpowers-5210520
Do you ever feel like you can’t manage your emotions, whether they weren’t what you were expecting or just feel too big and overwhelming? Yeah. Us too. Emotional dysregulation is one of the most difficult things to manage with ADHD…and we want to talk about it! This week we break down emotional dysregulation and share some ideas on how to help manage it a bit better.
This week, Sam and Alana sit down to chat about one of the most common, frustrating ADHD challenges: motivation. This episode explores why ADHDers tend to struggle with this and how to increase motivation with an ADHD brain.
This week we are talking all about perfectionism. All or nothing thinking is a really tough thing to manage, made even more difficult by our other ADHD tendencies, and we want you to know you're not alone! Whether you want to try something new or stick to a plan, we all know how easy it is to get down on our progress. Tune in for some relatable anecdotes and seriously helpful advice from our favorite ADHD Coach, Alana.
For all of us who need structure (hint: it’s all of us)— this episode’s for you! This week we’re talking about routines, the benefits of schedules, and different challenges to commitment. Alana shares tips on how to create structure and build habits…and Sam relates.
If you want to better understand your ADHD brain, this is the best place to start! Welcome to this weeks episode of the Absolutely ADHD Podcast where we talk all things Executive Functioning. What is it? How does it impact our ideas and goals? And what can you do to make it all a little easier?
ADHD is hard to understand. Alana makes it easy. Through bite-sized episodes, the Absolutely ADHD podcast highlights one ADHD topic each week to explore with listeners. Combining her personal ADHD journey, social work background, and experience as an ADHD coach, Alana shares education and strategies to help driven individuals reach their goals.