Today’s guest is one of my executive function coaching clients, Helena Bowen. Helena is a speaker coach and speechwriter and supports speakers for TED, TEDx, and other major events. She has ADHD and came on the show to share her experience and what she’s learned about herself and her brain over the years. We talk about how Helena is learning to move beyond t ... Show More
Jan 2026
Ep 79: Dyslexia Explained: Reading, Executive Function, and the Right Kind of Help (ft. Ben Powers and Jeff Ruggiero)
Hi everyone! I have something to tell you and I don’t really know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it like it is. I’ve decided to end my time as part of the marketing team at Beyond BookSmart and sadly, that means that I’ll no longer be hosting Focus Forward. Today’s episo ... Show More
59m 4s
Dec 2025
Ep 78: Misdiagnosed & Misunderstood: How Women with ADHD Can Reclaim Their Story (ft: Kristen Baird-Goldman)
I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, because today we’re diving into a topic that is personally very close to home for me and I’m guessing many of you: the intersection of ADHD, womanhood, and self-love. My guest today, Kristen Baird-Goldman, is a licensed mental health ... Show More
54m 37s
Nov 2025
Ep 77: Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions (ft. Dr. Kim Glazier-Leonte)
<p>In today’s episode, we’re revisiting obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. If you’ve been listening a while, you may remember that in episode 47, I interviewed Dr. Anthony Bram about OCD. wanted to return to this topic because OCD is both more common and more misunderstood th ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2024
ADHD and Work: How to Thrive
On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' we have Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set u ... Show More
27m 30s
Apr 2024
Renowned ADHD Activist: "I Felt Broken. This ONE CHANGE Saved My Life!" - Laura Mears-Reynolds
Alex sits down with host of the ADHDAF podcast and ADHD activist, Laura Mears-Reynolds. Laura has recorded over 100 podcast episodes, and she's ready to share what she's learnt; as well as sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful personal ADHD journey.
Expect to learn: Never befor ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2024
524 | Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and ADHD - with Justine Clay
In this episode, Eric is joined by Justine Clay! Justine, who is a neurotypical mom of a neurodivergent kid, is also a speaker, writer, business coach, and ADHD coach, for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Using her actionable-profitable-by-design framework, Justine helps e ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2023
Thriving with ADHD A Conversation with Kim Raine (#250)
In this episode, we sit down with Kim Raines, an ADHD Mind, Body and Confidence Coach, to discuss how coaching can help individuals with ADHD overcome their challenges and reach their full potential. We dive into topics such as the impact of HRT on ADHD symptoms, unique challenge ... Show More
44m 32s
Oct 2024
Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy Ho
<p>Hey team!</p> <p>This week, I'm talking with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology. She focuses on mental health, ADHD, and various psychological disorders. She is triple board-certified and is a tenured associate professor at ... Show More
32m 17s