Overcoming Distractions The Podcast

Many people with ADHD have challenges paying attention. And if you have ADHD, that's not telling you anything new. But getting better at engaging in important conversations helps us gain a much needed clarity, especially in the workplace. Clarity is something adults with ADHD need to seek out daily. Without it, we procrastinate, we can make mistakes, and it can cause us unnecessary stress. There was a concept called active listening and it involves just that, being active in a conversation. When we can practice active listening, it can help us in many areas in life and in business because it can give us that clarity we need and must have. Dave talks about some simple steps to practice active listening and why it should be a part of any adult with ADHD. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

There is never a one-size-fits-all when it comes to creating an environment where those of us with ADHD can thrive. Our environments range from workplaces to homes, and for many of us, they are places to have a little peace and quiet. For many, having an optimal environment, or even a place where we can reflect, is mission-critical for those of us with ADHD. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we're going to talk about how art can be part of your journey in thriving with adult ADHD. Buy Dave a cup of coffee and support the show here! https://buymeacoffee.com/overcomingd  Dave speaks with Eleanor Trier, the founder of Eleanor Trier Studios where she mostly works with art but many other types of creative endeavors all to help those of us who are neurodivergent. Eli gives us an overview of her art studio and the types of projects she works on, but she also discusses when she discovered that art was her passion and how she knew it. She discusses why for many of us with ADHD, creating the right environment

Episode 301 of Overcoming Distractions Thriving with Adult ADHD! An enormous thank you to everyone who has downloaded one episode or 300. Dave takes the opportunity on episode 301 to talk about some of the critical lessons he has learned from all the experts that have been on the podcast as well as some of you that have reached out. Many of these lessons come down to building a solid foundation so we can thrive as busy adults with ADHD. While managing and thriving ADHD can be complex at times, there is solid evidence to suggest that a solid foundation and going back to some of the basics can provide enormous value to busy adults with ADHD. After 300 episodes and numerous discussions about various aspects of adult ADHD, check out this episode where Dave discusses building a solid foundation to build upon. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Whether you have ADHD or not, you’ll want to take some time and listen to this conversation about finding your voice. Today, Dave speaks with Dr. Eileen Forrestal, author of "The Courage to Shine: Find Your Voice and Discover the Healing Power of Your Words." As a former anesthesiologist, she transitioned from a career of 'putting people to sleep' to one of 'waking people up' through her words and actions.  The book is not specifically about ADHD but it has a theme that many of us need to take note of. Many of us struggle to find our voice in many situations and there are a lot of us out there struggling to find fulfillment as well as navigate some tough situations. That's where her theme of the healing power of words can help us all. Dr. Forrestal starts her book off with a rather life-changing incident which sets the tone for much in her life, and she discuss the impact this had. She discusses with Dave what finding your voice really means to us. And she talks about what she really wants readers to walk awa

If you are an adult with ADHD and are feeling burned out or even stressed out, take a few minutes and listen to this podcast with Dave to understand why you should not ignore the signs of burnout. Especially those early warning signs of burnout, including stress, reduced executive functions, frustration, resentment and more. The long term effects of burnout can be catastrophic for many, especially those of us with adult ADHD. We can have long lasting physical and mental health challenges if we do not address our feelings of burnout now. Burnout is on the rise according to many credible surveys, and most likely even higher with busy professional adults with ADHD. Hang out with Dave for a few minutes and get a better understanding of why you should not ignore your burnout signs any longer. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Here at Overcoming Distractions we like to say we work on the "mechanics" of being a busy professional with ADHD. However there is an understanding that there are other treatments and considerations as an adult with ADHD. Today in this episode we are talking about neurofeedback and how that helps adults with ADHD thrive. Sean Brock is the owner of Neuro Colorado, a practice that helps a wide range of individuals focusing on mental health challenges. That includes ADHD. Sean tells us a little bit about Neuro Colorado and how he supports those with ADHD of all ages including adults. He discusses what neurofeedback is including the benefits and what he hopes to achieve through neurofeedback treatments. Neuro Colorado also works with veterans with ADHD and sometimes PTSD and he discusses his work in this area. Sean also discusses what treatment looks like that may coincide with neurofeedback. If you're interested in neuro feedback, Sean gives us some tips on how to identify the right practitioner for you. Coachin

If you are new to Overcoming Distractions and you are an adult with ADHD or ADHD-LIKE tendencies, check out this short episode to give you an idea of what we cover on the podcast. This is the podcast for busy adults with ADHD, high achievers, and those with demanding careers. Your host is David Greenwood, author of the books Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Dave talks about the concept of flow and why it is mission critical for busy adults with ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD, have a demanding career or job with important responsibilities, or you're self-employed, achieving flow in your workday can be a game changer. Flow is a concept in which you have longer periods of time to do deeper work and feel both challenged and successful. It increases productivity, creates greater job satisfaction, lowers stress, and can play a key role in time and energy management. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

There are many areas of our lives, especially in adults with ADHD, that can cause stress and even make us unhappy in general. Most busy adults with ADHD have demanding careers, family responsibilities and other areas of life that take time and energy. And at times, it becomes difficult to manage, we get tired and even exhausted, and many of us feel like we're getting nowhere in life. Throw in some uncertainty in life in some of the habits we need to work on such as time management, and other common areas that are challenging for adults with ADHD and we begin to live in stressful situations. Dave discusses 8 areas of life that can cause that stress in adults with ADHD. These topics come up over and over again and when you hear them, it's probably nothing new but we just need to be reminded that these are some areas of life as a busy adult with ADHD that we need to consistently work on. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go dir

You know we love a good entrepreneurship and ADHD story here at Overcoming Distractions. We can learn a lot from successful people who have built businesses that also have ADHD. Joe Carlucci owns Valentina’s Pizzeria in Alabama, which is ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the United States. Not only that, he's a nine time world pizza champion and a two time Guinness World Record holder among other accomplishments. And Joe is an adult with ADHD who has built a thriving business. Joe starts by discussing his business, how he runs it and how he's grown to be one of the most successful pizzerias in the country. He gives us his number one strategy for managing and thriving as an adult with ADHD. You'll have to listen to the podcast to hear this. He discusses the ups and downs of having ADHD as an entrepreneur and he also talks about the concept of ADHD and superpower. Does Joe feel that ADHD is his superpower? He also discusses some of the challenges as a busy adult with ADHD that other busy professionals can r

Today Dave sits down with the co-authors of the new book, Unapologetically ADHD written by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright. Nikki Kinzer is an ADHD coach, podcaster, writer, teacher, and business owner, and she has dedicated her life’s work to supporting adults with ADHD. Pete Wright is a podcaster and co-founder of the TruStory FM Podcast Network and has spent the last several decades on a personal journey, learning about his own relationship with adult ADHD. They co-host Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast. Dave discusses with Nikki and Pete why they named the book Unapologetically ADHD and more importantly why they incorporated a step-by-step flexible framework as its core. They discuss some of the key parts of the book. Those include. ·         ADHD and all or nothing mode. ·         Practical tips that everyone with ADHD can apply to gain more control. ·         Why controlling what you can as an adult with ADHD is mission critical. ·         The perception of time and how that affects planning in other ar

One of the challenges many busy adults with ADHD have is that To Do List or choosing an effective task manager… If you're like a many busy adults with ADHD, you've tried all kinds of ways to keep track of work, projects, tasks and everything at home. You've tried paper, sticky notes, legal pads, all kinds of apps. Maybe it's all in your head……And maybe you keep trying to find that ap that works for you. Today we're going to chat about to do lists…entrepreneurial success with ADHD and more. Dave talks with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life which is a to do list…get stuff done.. task management app designed for those of us with ADHD. And she's an entrepreneur with ADHD. She designed a Llama Life with a goal of creating an app for her own personal use. And then from there it took off and turned into a business opportunity and a great way for adults with ADHD to get things done. Marie gives us an overview of how the app works and discusses why it's truly made for those of us with ADHD. She talks about growing up, g

If you're talking about ADHD and time management, you have to consider energy management. It becomes more difficult to manage your time when you do not have energy. And This is why energy and time have to be discussed simultaneously when we're trying to improve how we manage our days and weeks and productivity. Dave talks about how focusing on your energy and energy flows can help you be far more effective in managing your time, tasks, commitments and how days flow into weeks of productivity. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Some of the challenges we as adults with ADHD  are rooted in communication….That can be with co-workers, our boss, clients, family members…and others. Expectations with clients. Productive conversations with colleagues. Asking for accommodations without disclosing Checking in with a supervisor. In this episode we talk about how to have productive conversations and meaningful communication, especially in the workplace. Chuck Wisner is the president of Wisner Consulting. His client list includes companies such as Google, Rivian, Apple, Tesla, Harvard Business School, Ford, and Chrysler. Chuck was a senior affiliated mediator with the Harvard Mediation Program…. among countless other credentials. He is the author of "The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact," Chuck discusses the many challenges of effective and meaningful communication in the workplace and other professional settings and why some people struggle. He also discusses whether we have ADHD or not, some of the

Being in control of your day is crucial for busy professionals with ADHD, high achievers, or those in demanding careers. Throw in family commitments and other responsibilities and you realize you have a busy life that you need to control. We need to own our ADHD as a busy adult and one of the ways we do that is to control the aspects of life we can. Dave discusses the benefits of developing a control mindset as an adult with ADHD. Adults with ADHD cannot live in response mode, especially in the workplace. It is just not sustainable. Join Dave for this short episode about the benefits of developing a control mindset as a busy adult with ADHD. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

What do you have to do to become a successful entrepreneur with ADHD? Today we discuss that with Stephanie Mearse, CEO of Empower Hour  and Vice President at Desert Capital Management Group. Stephanie is a busy adult with ADHD and she tells her story on this episode of Overcoming Distractions. She has many professional accomplishments to her credit and talks about how she thrives as an entrepreneurial world with ADHD. Stephanie also founded Crowned Consulting where she helps other entrepreneurs thrive. She's known on the speaking circuit and an author. Stephanie starts out by giving us a day in the life of a busy entrepreneur with ADHD. She discusses how she attacks each day and stays on track. She also talks about those must haves that need to be in place in both her professional and personal life to help her continue to thrive. Stephanie discusses why she finally sought out to get an ADHD diagnosis and how that helped her. As a serial entrepreneur, Stephanie discusses what her strengths are, why she calls i

Many adults with ADHD, when they experience burnout, become disassociated with their work and the organization they are working for and “check out.” If this sounds like you and you have tried over and over again to make your current working environment work and are frustrated by the lack of fulfillment you have, you may have checked out as well. Dave talks about some of the particular reasons why people with ADHD start to check out and become disassociated with the organization they are working for and even their line of work. If this sounds like you, and you want to learn more about some of the particulars of burnout and being an adult with ADHD, spend some time with Dave to understand why we check out when we're burned out. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Let's talk about the early signs of burnout whether you have ADHD or not. More and more people are coming forward and expressing their concerns about feeling burned out. Whether it's a dysfunctional workplace, increased workload, or our own individual working habits as an adult with ADHD, there's no question that burnout is on the rise. While some people say that burnout just hit them suddenly, the fact is burnout is a result of chronic stress that happens overtime. Dave talks about the early warning signs of burnout in this podcast episode. If any of these resonate with you and you're feeling exhausted to the point of difficulty getting anything done, please reach out for help. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

If you are a busy adult with ADHD and our challenged it daily, you are not alone. And that's why Dave takes a few minutes to go through a day in the life of those of us with adult ADHD. It's not meant to be negative, but more of a “yeah I do that too” podcast. Please know that there many people just like you trying to juggle personal and professional lives, get stuff done, have less stress and be fulfilled. But sometimes we need to work on it. Dave takes a moment to go on a general overview of a day in the life of those of us with adult ADHD. But, please keep in mind there are several strengths and positives we bring to every aspect of life. We just need to navigate the challenges. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Dave discusses some of the more important lessons he's learned working individually with busy adults just like you with ADHD. While everyone is different, there are some commonalities that come into play. Why is this important? Because while Dave learned these lessons working with busy professionals, it's important for you to understand these valuable takeaways as you chart your own journey towards thriving with adult ADHD. Listen to this short episode of Overcoming Distractions and hear what Dave has to say about some of the mission critical aspects he's learned working with awesome busy people with ADHD. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min