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Join me as I talk to YouTube and TikTok creator Aron Croft.  Not only is he an ADHD content creator he is an ADHD productivity coach.  We walk through Aron's journey from Harvard to minimum wage to a Fortune 500 career and how he stumbled backwards into his diagnosis.  Links: WebSite: Hidden ADDFB: ADHD Success & Accountability PodYouTube: https://www.hiddenadd.com/youtube.html Handles:TikTok: hidden_adhdInstagram: hiddenadhdBook Mention: Tiny Habits, written by BJ Fogg Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

This episode is all about the contradictions of having both ADHD and OCD and how the two play tug of war.  Listen as I breakdown symptoms with my real life examples.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Listen as I chat with Karen Broda a Certified Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach for women with ADHD.  She helps clients fully become that 'healthy & fit' person they've dreamed of.  Her coaching is rooted in mindfulness and learning to 'get out of your head' so you can begin to master your own mind and physical body. This Canadian gal spends her spare time either camping or teaching & training circus!Karen and I discuss the 6 fitness habits she lives by as well as discloses what she thinks the top 3 exercises are for women with ADHD. Karen would love to hear what stuck out to you from the episode (or just send a 'Hello') email her at karenbrodacoaching@gmail.com She's also on IG albeit taking a hiatus. You can still find her @Karen.BrodaYou can also find her on ClubhouseSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

I was lucky enough to find and speak with Bryan Wisda the musician and producer of ADHD Lullaby an album of songs he created for his son Cale to help him sleep.  Bryan explains how the crash that comes with many ADHD medications can affect sleep for kids despite doing anything and everything under the sun.  Listen as I talk with Bryan about how the idea for ADHD Lullaby came about and the science behind it.   Please find Bryan at the links below: https://listen.adhdlullaby.com https://youtube.com/c/bryanwisda https://adhdlullaby.comhttps://www.facebook.com/adhdlullaby/ To purchase CD/digital on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Adhd-Lullaby-Bryan-Wisda/dp/B07NRH6PMH This is what Ed Hallowell said about it:“Magic happens when there is motivation that truly comes from the heart.  ADHD Lullaby™ is magic — created by a dad who struggled nightly to get his ADHD son to sleep.  The science and thought process behind this album is one of the most unique, natural, and cost-effective solutions to battling sleep struggles in children with ADHD.  It is one of the best ADHD products I’ve come across in my professional career. ADHD Lullaby™ will change millions of lives.”– Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., M.Edbestselling author of Driven to DistractionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

In this episode I speak with Occupational Therapist and Founder of Miami Handwriting Nicole Santamaria OTR/L . Miami Handwriting is a selection of programs for developing handwriting and executive functioning skills.  Nicole is an expert in task analysis and occupational performance.  Her mission is to guide families to help their children develop real-life strategies for success in life and in school.  Listen in as we discuss the ties between ADHD and Executive Functions and some tips that could help you, your child, or both. Where to find Nicole:You can find her @miamihandwriting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miamihandwriting, Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBJODtmvVDIaubH96M3VyQ  @otforreallife on Instagram, and at www.miamihandwriting.com To access free resources mentioned: https://www.miamihandwriting.net/podcast Books and Resources mentioned in the episode:Dr. Ross Greene quote " Kids do well if they can."https://drrossgreene.com/books.htmJames Clear Atomic Habitshttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsPeg Dawson Smart But Scatteredhttps://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/books/Michael Hyatthttps://yourbestyeareverbook.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

In this brief episode I challenge you to take Warren Buffet's approach to goals and in this case resolutions.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs who identify with the traits of ADHD, officially diagnosed or not.  She was a licensed psychotherapist for 20 years watching as so many brilliant women struggle with unidentified ADHD.    She has her own podcast the Driven Woman helping women who are 'driven but distracted'.  Listen as we discuss the concept of radical self acceptance and Diann's life with ADHD. Links: Diann Wingert's website:https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/The Fourt Tendencies: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles-ebook/dp/B01MU23P0N/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=77790499468599&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+four+tendencies&qid=1607577448&sr=8-1Radical Compassion: (Not discussed but we did discuss in the original interview)https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Compassion-Learning-Yourself-Practice/dp/0525522816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tara+brock&qid=1607579489&sr=8-1Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

It's Thanksgiving in America and a time to reflect on the things we are thankful for in our lives.  In this episode I talk about the things that I am thankful to COVID for and the ways my ADHD has changed since working from home due to COVID.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

ADHD doesn't make it easy to relax.  It can feel almost impossible to do something like yoga or meditate and sleep can feel like an illusive foe to conquer.  In this episode I talk with Sarah Ivanhoe about just these things.  Sara has spent most of her life learning and teaching the practices of yoga, meditation, and sleep.  Listen as we discuss these and the relationship to ADHD.   Sara Ivanhoe: https://www.saraivanhoe.com/aboutVedic Yoga: https://www.vedanet.com/vedic-yoga-the-oldest-form-of-yoga/Yoga Nidra for sleep: https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/your-brain-on-yoga-nidraSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

To close out ADHD Awareness month I want to talk about one of my biggest pet peeves since being diagnosed.  That is the myth that ADHD isn’t real or that bad parenting is the cause. Links:Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a similar burden of rare protein-truncating variants. MTHFR Links: https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/what-is-folic-acid.html https://mthfrgenehealth.com/mthfr-adhd/#:~:text=MTHFR%20gene%20mutations%20indirectly%20disrupt%20important%20nutritional%20pathways.,your%20body%20that%20lead%20to%20many%20complex%20problems. MAP1A Links: https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/autism-and-adhd-share-genes-327686#:~:text=%22In%20the%20study%2C%20the%20gene%20that%20is%20most,for%20the%20development%20of%20the%20brain%2C%22%20explains%20B%C3%B8rglum  https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/11/28/adhd-and-autism-share-changes-in-same-genes/152179.html  https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/genetic#missing-dna https://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptomsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

We all know that ADHD comes with many friends.  We also know that ADHD is easily misdiagnosed as many things and those things are also misdiagnosed as ADHD.  In this episode I am looking more closely at Learning Difficulties and some of the ways the symptoms overlap make it very easy to see how they are so easy to misdiagnose.  Though it is ADHD Awareness month co-morbidities are an important aspect of managing our symptoms.  We have to know and understand the whole picture and work on it all at the same time.https://dyslexiaida.org/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-adhd-and-dyslexia/ https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics/  https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-dyslexia-connection/#:~:text=About%2050%20to%2060%20percent%20of%20people%20with,dyslexia%20is%20not%20reading%20letters%20or%20words%20backwardhttps://www.verywellmind.com/is-adhd-a-learning-disability-4116126 https://totallyadd.com/dyscalculia-and-adhd/ https://www.dyscalculia.org/diagnostic-evaluation/ld-checklist-pdfhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dysgraphia https://www.aphasia.com/aphasia-resource-library/related-conditions/dysphasia/   https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/auditory-processing-disorder/understanding-auditory-processing-disorderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

October is a month of many things one being ADHD awareness month.  Now, I know it’s not October quite yet but it will be in a few days and I don’t want to miss it.  If I wait until an October episode then this won’t go out until the middle of the month and that would kind of be a cheat to the importance of ADHD awareness.  This month there are many other things to bring awareness too.  I think we all know it is Breast Cancer awareness month.  But here are a few you may not know.  Some of these seem really fitting with ADHD awareness month some are just funny.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

In this episode I relive some of my most 'ADHD' moments from locking keys in a car to washing diapers.  Come check them out and hopefully share yours (anonymously of course)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Carrie Paxton-Herzberger dedicates her career to helping tweens, teens, and young adults through school.  She helps them find strategies that work for them and develop skills that help them learn.  The more important thing she helps them with is gaining back their self confidence.  If you struggled through school the things we discuss may feel like a bit of a flashback I know they did for me. You can find Carrie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carriepaxtonherzberger Or check out her show, Unleashed at https://www.facebook.com/CarrieCaresLLC or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_zzQU1QGZO9wa37cmMH9A?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

I made it guys today (August 26th) is officially 1 year after I launched this podcast.  I want to thank everyone for listening.  This is a sort of special edition takeover episode.  Instead of a solo or me asking questions Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials takes over the microphone.  We dig into how it all started, the journey, and where I want to go.  Check it out!  I wouldn't be here if it weren't or all of you!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

This is the second productivity related episode I have done.  The last episode Stuck in a Moment I started with Mind-mapping and brain dumping. This episode is all about time-blocking, how to do it, or how not to do it.  Check it out. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Hi Everyone!  Productivity time.  I know we all hate productivity tips, at least I do.  They are never as easy as people make them seem and I always have to modify them somehow because they never seem to fit with how I do things.  Tell me I am not alone.  This episode is about mind mapping and brain dumping.  I walk you though How I went about doing it and what worked and didn't. The full transcript was too big to post here but it is on the buzzsprout website and will be on my main page www.excusemyadhd.com some time this week.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Hey all, I know it's been a while but I have an amazing interview for you today.  I spoke with the wonderful Luz Jaramillo about some of the struggles that our impulsivity can lead too when it comes to food.  Luz discusses how she was able to overcome her binge eating holistically and gives some great tips and information for anyone struggling.  Please check out below for her website link and list of recommended reads.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking with her. Website: brainbodycoach.com Instagram: brainbodycoach Facebook: Brainbodycoach- Luz Jaramillo Linkedln: Luz Jaramillo-Brainbodycoach The books Recommended:  Brain over Binge: Katheryn Hansen The art of extreme Self-Care: Cheryl Richardson Never Binge again: Glen Livingston The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual: Julie M. SimonsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Today's episode started out as a 5-10 minute check in on everyone that became a 20 minute Sunday drive through the country complete with rambling err rolling hills, speed bumps and babbling brooks, or just babble.  I have gone completely unscripted and un-edited per the advice of a friend....well mostly I broke down and edited a few breaths and pop sounds that I just couldn't help. Also, I don't think anyone says 'so' as much as I do.  Anyway, this episode is my way of saying "Hey how's it going, you doing ok?" and let you know what I have been up to.  Here are some of the links I mentioned in the episode:Heather Vickery: https://vickeryandco.com/ Wall of Awful: https://youtu.be/Uo08uS904RgDIY Mask: https://youtu.be/-t_Gz3lGwF8 Beginner's Hair cutting video's:  Men's- https://youtu.be/NhBQnItOhI4 Little Girl's- https://youtu.be/W_0s4-Jox8o Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)

Today's episode is more about how COVID-19 is affecting me and my life and my ADHD.  Lastly I want to talk about the things that are helping and what I am doing to help my self to not fall into the realm of what is feeling like a perpetual weekend of slacking off. What I really want to know is what are you doing to help yourself stay focused and to stay structured?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)