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 [email protected]'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.comhttps://youtube.com/c/bryanwisdahttps://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/podcastBooks 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.htmlhttps://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-dnahttps://www.healthline.com/health/mthfr-gene#symptomsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ExcuseMyADHD?fan_landing=true)