Understanding Distractibility & Instant Gratification w/ 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!!Alana's Coaching & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdLinks to learn more:https://www.getinflow.io/post/curiosity-and-adhdhttps://medium.com/@mitchfodstad/7-attributes-of-the-adhd-mind-that-promote-success-8845bb6a4a31https://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-ushttps://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adult-adhd-dating-friendshipsADDitude MagazineCHADD.orgMusic 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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook recommendationLinks to learn more:https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-and-self-esteemhttps://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-othershttps://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 MagazineCHADD.orgMusic 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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdMandy's links:Mandy's Negative Belief BlasterMandy's instagramLinks 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 & moreIf 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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdMandy's links:Mandy's Negative Belief BlasterMandy's instagramLinks to learn more:https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoriahttps://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/anxiety-adhd-link#:~:text=When%20you%20have%20anxiety%20along,Feeling%20on%20edgehttps://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/when-adhd-and-anxiety-occur-togetherhttps://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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdLinks 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-ithttps://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-switchinghttps://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 itLWe'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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdLinks to learn more:Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdhttps://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/depression-adhd-linkhttps://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-5200863https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-maskinghttps://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/mask-adult-adhdMusic 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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdLinks to learn more:https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/adhd-holiday-tipshttps://www.additudemag.com/when-adhders-take-on-the-holidays-we-always-lose/https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/adhd-awareness/holidays-and-mental-healthhttps://www.understood.org/articles/11-tips-to-help-kids-with-adhd-manage-the-holidayshttps://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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdhttps://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.pdfhttps://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/mood-management/thinking-traps/https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thinking-Traps-Eng.pdfhttps://www.adhdcentre.co.uk/ways-to-fight-against-adhd-overthinking/https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/ruminationhttps://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/living-with-adhd/adhd-ruminationhttps://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/12251-five-common-thinking-traps-and-how-to-avoid-themMusic 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 & CoursesFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook a coaching call with AlanaDownloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coachesLinks 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-overloadhttps://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-abouthttps://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-sensory-overloadhttps://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 ADHDFind Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalanaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdBook a coaching call with AlanaDownloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coachesLinks to learn more:https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-womenhttps://chadd.org/for-adults/symptoms-of-adhd-in-women-and-girls/https://www.verywellmind.com/add-symptoms-in-women-20394https://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