The hosts continue to explore distinguishing ADHD needs using Maslow’s Needs model as the inspiration. Cam and Ash jump right into how daily stressors can directly impact needs regarding safety and security. The challenge here is that those of us with ADHD use stressors like an urgent crisis to create enough stimulation to take action and get things done. Wh ... Show More
Jun 22
Mastery and ADHD: Learning to Practice, Letting Go, and Finding Motivation
In this episode of Translating ADHD, Asher and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD, perfectionism, and the pursuit of mastery. They discuss how perfectionism often blocks people with ADHD from starting new tasks or hobbies because of unrealistic expectations of im ... Show More
27m 32s
Jun 15
Understanding Neuroqueer: ADHD, Identity, and Community in Pride Month
In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty explore the concept of neuroqueerness, a term that captures the intersections between neurodivergent identities and queer experiences. They discuss how neuroqueerness challenges both heteronormativity and neuronormativity, offeri ... Show More
26m 45s
May 25
From Mood to Action: Navigating Emotions and Decisions with ADHD
In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, Ash and Dusty explore the concept of emotional permanence—a term that highlights the experience of being stuck in intense emotions, often seen in people with ADHD. They discuss how emotional dysregulation, a common but under-recogn ... Show More
31m 46s
Jan 2024
Adults with ADHD-Name Your Distractions!
<p class="MsoNormal">We're talking about distractions in this podcast. And if you can't name them, then you can't deal with them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you are a busy adult with ADHD, distractions are coming at you all day long. You're distracted at home, and distractions a ... Show More
19m 15s