Ash and Cam begin a new series on a ubiquitous ADHD experience - being misunderstood. ADHD operates out of sight and in the background, yet its impact can have enormous consequences. Additionally, ADHD and related executive function challenges make it very difficult to bring the ADHD out into the open to generate new understanding and awareness for the indiv ... Show More
Nov 17
Navigating ADHD Challenges: Planning, Expectations, and Emotional Dysregulation
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<p>In this episode, Asher and Dusty explore the complexities of frustration tolerance and emotional regulation, particularly as they relate to living with ADHD. They discuss how frustration often arises from a misalignment between expectations and reality, especially when ... Show More
28m 3s
Nov 10
Wired for Context: How ADHD Thinks in Meaning, Not Lists
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<p>This episode explores the core idea that ADHD brains are wired for context rather than linear order. Ash and Dusty explain how people with ADHD often struggle with outlines, step-by-step plans, and standalone documentation, because their meaning-making is dialogic and ... Show More
22m 31s
Nov 3
From Negative Messages to Self-Compassion: How ADHD Shapes Self-Esteem
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<p>Asher and Dusty explore how ADHD-related experiences—repeated negative feedback, rejection sensitivity, and a focus on weaknesses—undermine self-esteem and self-worth. They explain how people with ADHD often dismiss abilities that come easily, assume others are more ca ... Show More
32m 37s
Oct 2023
Ep 31: ADHD Rewired: How to Unlock Your Potential Through a Strategy-Based Life (ft. Eric Tivers)
<p>In this week's episode, I invited Eric Tivers, host of the popular ADHD ReWired Podcast, to join me on Focus Forward and we talked about the common feelings of shame experienced by individuals with ADHD. We explored the benefits of finding connection and support within the ADH ... Show More
40m 6s
Feb 2024
491- How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
<p>YouTube Powerhouse Jessica McCabe will discuss themes from her book, How to ADHD, including navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, the economic cost of not treating ADHD, how she's learned to pay attention to time, and more.</p> <p><strong>Living with ADHD: ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2022
What Exactly Is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
For some, ADHD is a debilitating disorder. For others, it’s seen as a conspiracy designed by lazy teachers, parents, and an aggressive pharmaceutical industry. And many reasonable people believe that ADHD is something that only impacts children and not adults. What is the truth? ... Show More
26m 49s
Feb 2024
Unleashing the Power of Your ADHD Brain
<p>First off, let's debunk the myth that ADHD is a disorder. It's just a different way of being, like having curly hair or being super tall. I'm all about embracing what makes us unique, and ADHD is no exception!</p><p>We're breaking down the three main traits of ADHD: inattentio ... Show More
15m 49s