Your ADHD Life
Your ADHD Life
Dr. Kirsten Milliken, Psychologist
Every week on Your ADHD Life podcast Dr. Kirsten Milliken interviews people affected by ADHD. Guests include parents, partners, teens, adults, teachers and other professionals. This is your online ADHD support community.
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Dr. Ari Tuckman
12 Jokes to a better relationship… Steps=death in ADHD world. Ari is brilliant in using jokes to illustrate relationship lessons. The ADHD audience needs to have fun…. wait! He’s preaching to the choir here!
Aug 23, 2018
9 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Barbara Luther, MCC
This is a rare and playful interview with Master Certified Coach, Barbara Luther.
Aug 16, 2018
3 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Alan Brown
Kirsten's Second Interview with the Fantastic Alan Brown of ADHD Crusher.  While you can't see it, the last moment is a pillow fight!
Aug 9, 2018
4 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Dr. Chuck Parker
Dr. Parker is a psychiatrist who specializes in working with clients who have symptoms of ADHD. Despite his serious job, he recognizes the importance of play. * Listen for information about the corn test
Aug 2, 2018
13 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Jeff Copper
On the one year anniversary of our meeting, Jeff and Kirsten talk about how they met, their history on Attention Talk Radio, what it was like to be mentor coached by Jeff, and Jeff’s fascination with Kirsten’s fascination with play! Jeff remains Kirsten's favorite person in the ADHD community and the best mentor she's ever had. **Note the meaning of DIG!
Jul 26, 2018
13 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Elaine Taylor-Klaus
Elaine TK- Elaine is a magical human being. Our connection about play has come through the walls during separate presentations, and later in a collaborative project about the impact of play on ADHD. In this interview it was about getting down and dirty- on the floor- and talking about play.
Jul 19, 2018
20 min
The Lost PlayDHD Interviews: Jerry Mills
In 2013 Jerry was the headliner for the ADDA conference in Detroit.  Jerry played with me- on his guitar and in conversation.  While it was hard to get him to stay on topic, once he started playing, he was fully focused.
Jul 12, 2018
14 min
Kevin Roberts circa 2013
Kevin Roberts is hilarious. talented and passionate about ADHD.  In 2013 I first met and interviewed Kevin at the ADDA conference in Detroit.  The conversation and entertainment value is priceless.
Jul 4, 2018
23 min
Good Outcomes!  Dr. Ned Hallowell's ADHD Life
Dr. Ned Hallowell is best know as the co-author of Driven to Distraction. His latest book will be released in June: Because I Come From A Crazy Family the Making of A Psychiatrist. On this episode of Your ADHD Life, Dr. Milliken and Dr. Hallowell talk about Dr. Hallowell's life with ADHD- yep, he has it too! This conversation ranges from growing up with ADHD and a reading disorder, to learning, brain management, apple cider vinegar and PLAY!! This conversation was a treat. Enjoy!
Mar 29, 2018
25 min
No One Needs Ritalin On the Basketball Court
NBA star, Swen Nater, talks about UCLA Coach John Wooden’s philosophy on teaching.  Swen offers insight into how coach Wooden applied theories of learning to engage his players, effectively make corrections, and produce a team of motivated and successful players.  Swen and Kirsten give examples of learning strategies that work on and off the court.  They also talk about the reason that players with ADHD don’t need Ritalin on the court- even though they are in a learning environment.
Mar 1, 2018
45 min
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