The ADHD Manual Podcast Podcast

The ADHD Manual Podcast

Abby Chau, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
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The ADHD Manual: How to survive with a colorful brain in a black and white world. Living with ADHD in a world built for neurotypicals (people with the most common brains) is like trying to follow an IKEA assembly manual for our Hot Wheels race car track pieces. We could toss this rocket launcher and buy crappy plastic pins. Or we could toss the manual and write our own.
Body Cue Interpretation
I'm back! Today I'm talking tips for interoception difficulties; i.e., body signals we might miss and what they mean. For an extended video version of this episode, check out Patreon. theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show
Aug 11, 2022
42 min
Today We Rest, Tomorrow We Fight
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Jun 30, 2022
11 min
Neurodivergent/Queer: Intersections & Reflections
This is a brief excerpt from last week's ADHD & Sex Patreon episode, "My Coming Out Story ft. ADHD". If you want more juicy details about how growing up neurodivergent influenced my sexual identity, check out Patreon. theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show
Jun 16, 2022
26 min
Life Lessons
I am beyond excited, because today I get to show off the amazing minds in my community. Listen to how my neurodivergent peers answered the question: What is a life lesson you have learned (or unlearned) that changed your neurodivergent experience for the better? Thank you to all who shared so generously. I had to cut a couple for time, so for the full-length and video version of this episode, check out Patreon.  If this inspired you to reflect on your own collection of Neurodivergent Life Lessons, it's never too late to join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or email: [email protected]. Share what you've learned and you could be featured on a larger piece I'm curating for the website. theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show
Jun 2, 2022
43 min
Ask Abby (and Joe): How to Handle RSD in Relationships
My brother Joe is back with wisdom and insight as we answer an email question about how to have challenging conversations with an ADHD loved one. For a video version of this episode with an extra half hour of content, check out Patreon. Support the show
May 20, 2022
58 min
Happy Diagnosis Day to Me!
Yesterday was the four year anniversary of my ADHD diagnosis! I took the opportunity to share the nuts and bolts of how it happened and some reflections on how it changed my life. "Which Side I'm On" - Blind Pilot Watch my first video about ADHD & sex on Patreon. Support the show
May 5, 2022
40 min
Executive Function Chronicles: Self Awareness
In 3rd grade, a teacher chastised me in front of the class for a "careless" mistake during a project. For twenty years I have bided my time. Now my moment has finally come. Article by Dr. Brown about ADHD & executive function The first of my videos about ADHD & sex comes out next Thursday the 28th. Become a patron to access that, episode transcripts, and other exclusive content.  theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/theadhdmanual)
Apr 21, 2022
35 min
Executive Function Chronicles: Organization
This is the most casual organization advice episode you will ever hear. You know why? Because you are already organized. Yes, you. Listen up and I'll prove it. <3 Sources: Durand, G., Arbone, I. S., & Wharton, M. (2020). Reduced organizational skills in adults with ADHD are due to deficits in persistence, not in strategies. PeerJ, 8, e9844. Become a patron to access exclusive content, like video episodes and episode transcripts.  theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show
Apr 7, 2022
51 min
Executive Function Chronicles: Stress Tolerance
Why do ADHDers sometimes struggle with getting past frustration roadblocks? Why does stress seem to burn us out faster than others? Let's talk about ADHD and stress tolerance.  What is a life lesson you have learned (or unlearned) that changed your neurodivergent experience for the better? Email your answer to [email protected] or via message/comment on The ADHD Manual's Facebook or Twitter to be featured in an upcoming episode.  Become a patron to access exclusive content.  theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/theadhdmanual)
Mar 24, 2022
33 min
Invasion of the Podcast Snatcher
Hello TAM fans! It’s Hong, Abby’s wife, taking over for this episode! Abby asked me to step in and think about this question: “What are some things about ADHD you’re glad you know that come up often in your day to day as a spouse?” Buckle up! PSA: I am NOT a mental health professional. Tune in next time for your regularly scheduled program. Become a patron for more content.  theadhdmanual.com | [email protected] Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/theadhdmanual)
Mar 10, 2022
18 min
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