Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

Do you have a hyper-creative brain that generates a thousand ideas but finishes none of them? Join us as we explore ADHD project completion strategies to help you navigate beyond your perfectionism and cross that finish line. We’ve all been there. You have a great idea for a project, then you immediately throw yourself headlong into it. But slowly the initial inspiration wanes and you move onto something else. In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into "ADHD Creative Project Completion." Having been a creative professional for the bulk of his career, Michael can let you in on some secrets that creative professionals use to ensure their projects get completed on time, without compromising quality -- that can be applied to any of your personal or professional projects. FREE RESOURCE: Download the PDF slide deck for this episode at: https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/episode124 ADHD Time and Task Management Masterclass (March 31st & April 7th). https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/workshop GET THE BOOK: This podcast is an audio companion for the book, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – The struggle of starting projects vs. the wane of initial inspiration 00:01:03 – Welcome and host introduction with Michael Joseph Ferguson 00:01:09 – Today's topic: ADHD and creative project completion 00:01:19 – How to download the free PDF slide deck for this episode 00:01:43 – Announcement: ADHD Time and Task Management Masterclass 00:03:26 – The emotional process of bringing creative ideas into form 00:04:22 – Why struggle is a necessary part of the creative process 00:05:21 – Building the habit of completion by starting with smaller projects 00:05:51 – Universal challenges: Overwhelming ideas and perfectionism 00:07:44 – The Tree Analogy: Being selective with which ideas to pursue 00:09:31 – Using Mind Maps to ground creative energy 00:09:54 – Branch 1: Defining specific goals and deliverables 00:11:17 – Branch 2: Setting manageable milestones and "chunks" 00:11:40 – Branch 3: Managing the "Notes" branch and idea sifting 00:12:19 – Branch 4: Mapping out project flow and linear direction 00:12:51 – Branch 5: Building your support team and action items 00:14:01 – Choosing Source Material to provide insights into completion 00:16:51 – Strategies to stay on track and avoid project overwhelm 00:18:55 – Staying consistent: The power of relative consistency and resiliency 00:20:13 – Energy management: Why you shouldn't schedule creative work at night 00:21:24 – What to do when the initial inspiration wanes 00:23:52 – Handling distractions and cultivating strong internal dialogue 00:25:48 – Building the mental "Muscle of Completion" 00:29:44 – Final summary and how to join the upcoming workshop In this episode, we'll explore: What to do when you have too many ideas How to get back on track when don't know what to do next How to maintain consistency for longer-term projects What to do when the initial inspiration wears off What to do when you get distracted by other projects How to prevent your perfectionism from holding you back Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Time & Task Management Masterclass - March 31 & April 7 (PDF) ADHD Project Completion Slide Deck Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 124 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro music: "Pure Water" by Meydän. (CC BY 4.0) Episode photo credit: Aedrian Salazar Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.

Our Live Online Gathering happens on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1pm Pacific Time. The theme is: "Creative Project Development and Follow-through." To sign up, send an email to: send@drummerandthegreatmountain.com with the subject line "Join!" You'll be sent the zoom link and all the info. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping Workshop - Feb 28 & Mar 3 Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 123 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Mind Mapping - How to Break Down an Overwhelming Task. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." ADHD task paralysis can really take us down. Mind mapping is THE tool for maximizing how our creative brains work, while minimizing our challenges with executive functioning. It's a non-linear method of getting your thoughts out of your head and into a form you can look at, organize, make plans, and prioritize. In this episode we'll cover an often overwhelming task: where to start when attempting to tidy up a messy home office. We'll go through, step-by-step, how to create your action plan using mind mapping so you'll arrive at a simple checklist that can be followed over the span of a few sessions. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping Workshop - Feb 28 & Mar 3 (Mini Course) 5 Day Free Mini Course (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 123 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Episode Image: Jamie Street Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro Music: Dmitrii Kolesnikov Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Goal Avoidance - How to Overcome the Aversion to Goal Setting. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." For many of us, the word “goal” has all kinds of negative associations. It can remind us of past failures, our short-comings, and our challenge with short and long-term planning. Because of how our hyper-creative brain works, our dopamine receptors, and challenges with executive functioning, we often have an initial burst of inspiration... But that initial energy tends to wane and we're left with a list of flat and possibly overwhelming goals that we never look at again. However, knowing how to work with goals is essential to making forward progress in your life. In this episode we explore a very simple trick that will completely change how you think about goals and we'll leave you with a clear exercise to make goal setting far more ADHD-friendly. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) Annual Life Visioning Workshop - Jan 24 & 31 (WEBSITE) Mike Starkey - ADHD & Addiction (SOCIAL MEDIA) @adultadhdtips one Instagram (SOCIAL MEDIA) @adhdneurodivergent on BlueSky (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 122 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD, Creative Minds & The Antidote to School Trauma: Revolutionizing Education with Demetrius Fuller. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by pioneering educator and art teacher Demetrius Fuller. We explore his groundbreaking educational framework entitled "The HOMies," a neurodiversity-friendly approach to classroom learning based on the Harvard's Studio Habits of Mind. In our discussion, we unpack the shame and trauma often experienced by neurodivergent students, and the importance of having an alternative education framework that supports self-esteem, embraces unique learning styles, and can successfully integrate into the mainstream public school system. Demetrius introduces the HOMie characters, and how each represents a specific aspect of learning. He also discusses how this framework is currently being implemented into his school in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Website) Meet the Homies (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 121 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Leaning Life in Your Favor with Actress Ginger Gonzaga. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by Ginger Gonzaga -- actress, writer, comedian, director, and filmmaker known for her roles in Marvel’s She-Hulk, the lead in the CBS series True Lies, and countless other memorable performances in TV and film. This inspiring and lively conversation explores how Ginger learned to “lean life in your favor,” sharing how to recognize your unique strengths, trust your instincts, and have the courage to break free from the constraints that can limit your full expression. We also discuss her ADHD diagnosis at 35, including how undiagnosed ADHD can make you vulnerable to toxic relationships. Most importantly, she shares tips on how she stays balanced and productive, while managing her hyper-creative brain. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (SUPPORT GROUP) The Thrive Group starting on Nov 18 (INSTAGRAM) Ginger Gonzaga - @gingerthejester Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 120 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Superpowers - A Paramedic's Rescue Mission with Skylar Duran. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by Skylar Duran, a paramedic firefighter and technical rescue team member for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. This extraordinary interview highlights how our ADHD traits, often experienced merely as challenges, can become life-saving superpowers. Skylar recounts his harrowing and remarkable rescue mission during San Diego's recent flooding events, describing how his ADHD "wiring" may have contributed to his ability to perform during a very stressful situation. He'll also discuss what it was like growing up with ADHD, his experience with learning a musical instrument, and what's been most helpful from the tips and practices we discuss on this podcast. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (SUPPORT GROUP) The Thrive Group starting on Sep 16 (LINK) Free Toolkit Archive Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 119 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Success Story - From Recovery to Prosperity with Lauren Regan This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by educator and ADHD coach, Lauren Regan. We'll explore her remarkable journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood, getting her college degree, going through addiction recovery, getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life, to finally thriving and giving back through her award-winning work at a university and being an ADHD coach. In this interview Lauren discusses which practices support her in staying balanced, focused, and keeping with her routines, even when life is challenging. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (LINK) Lauren Regan Coaching (WORKSHOP) ADHD Time and Task Management (LINK) Free Toolkit Archive (Audio Book) Prosperity Consciousness Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 118 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Our 10 Year Anniversary! This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." If you can believe it, our little podcast is celebrating it's 10 Year Anniversary! It's been a truly remarkable journey connecting with all of you. The community that grew up around this podcast spans the globe. Today's episode maps out where we've come from and shares a little bit about what's coming next. The Story So Far... We recently reviewed our statistics and it's quite unbelievable -- our podcast has over 40,000 subscribers and has been downloaded well over 1.7 million times! Wow! From the book's inception, to starting the podcast with Bahman in 2015, it all began very organically and was truly a homegrown effort. Our community, however, has been the greatest gift in this entire endeavor. The goal was to provide an alternative approach to looking at adult ADHD -- not as a disorder, but as a very specific neurological type. To celebrate, we have some truly extraordinary interviews coming up. We'll be speaking with members of our community who have achieved remarkable results by integrating the topics we discuss on the podcast. These are people from around the world -- artists, teachers, emergency responders, ADHD coaches, and more -- who have powerful stories to share. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode, and we're looking forward to celebrating with you over the next few months. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Time and Task Management (LINK) Our Spotify Page (LINK) Our Apple Podcast Page Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 117 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Navigating Uncertainty as a Neurodivergent Person. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Dealing with uncertainty can be immensely triggering -- inducing anxiety, challenges with focus, and ultimately distracting us from what actually needs to get done. Uncertainty can manifest as disturbing world events, family health issues, financial fears, work setbacks... The list goes on and on. And, our brain does not like uncertainty. In this episode we'll explore practical techniques for navigating uncertainty -- getting ourselves out of the spin of tunnel vision, into greater emotional regulation, perhaps even finding real well-being in the face of external chaos. We may not be able to change the external in the moment, but we can fortify our nervous system to be more calm, even in the midst of uncertain outcomes. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping (EPISODE) Mindfulness (EPISODE) The Science of Nature Connection (EPISODE) The Importance of Self-care Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 116 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into the neuroscience of brainwaves and ADHD. What are brainwaves and why are they important to know if you have ADHD? What brainwaves are people with ADHD deficient in? What are the 5 main brainwave types? What does it feel like to experience them? What can you do to consciously move in and out of these different brainwave types? We'll cover a vast array of neuroenhancement strategies, from neurofeedback, binaural beats, exercise, nutrition, meditation, breathwork, and much more. This episode comes with a free PDF cheatsheet displaying each brainwave type, what it feels like to be in it, and the various strategies to attain it. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Wellness Planning and Implementation (PDF) Brainwaves and ADHD Cheatsheet Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 115 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Episode photo credit: Pawel Czerwinski Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Life Visioning Exercises: Part 2. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode we'll cover part 2 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain. We'll continue our discussion on how to approach goal setting from an ADHD-friendly perspective, including some references to rock climbing, Alex Honnold, and Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard's book "Let My People Go Surfing." Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Link) Los Angeles Fires Relief Organizations and Fundraisers (Workshop) Life Visioning (PDF) Life Visioning Chapter (PDF) The Ultimate Tracking Sheet (Book) Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 114 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram Episode photo credit: Kyle Doll For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Life Visioning Exercises: Part 1. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Happy 2025! Taking a bit of time at the beginning of the year to do some Life Visioning work can be extremely fruitful. And, this can be an overwhelming task for many of us. In this episode we'll cover part 1 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain. We'll cover: An ADHD-friendly approach to Life Visioning Why Life Visioning and Goal Setting can bring up a lot of baggage for us Some inspiration based on wins from our community this past year as the result of doing this work An overview of the 5 steps in the Life Visioning process A walk-through of the first exercise in the Life Visioning process Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) Life Visioning (PDF) Life Visioning Chapter (PDF) The Ultimate Tracking Sheet Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 113 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram Episode photo credit: Stainless Images For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. How to Feel Safe. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." No matter who you are, we all have a very deep and profound desire to feel safe, peaceful, and secure. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hack your brain into feeling safe. The anxiety and fear mechanism is ancient, and has kept the human race alive so we could be here in this moment. However, this primal part of our brain, when subjected to the modern world, often detects physical threats where there aren't any, leading to a constant and low level feeling of anxiety. This can reduce our mental capacity and lead us into distraction, often shrinking our world and masking those positive opportunities that are available to us. Specifically, we'll discuss: The biological purpose of fear and anxiety The brain chemistry of feeling safe Scientifically proven ways to feel safe and minimize anxiety Specific meditation practices that can quiet the mind and create deep feelings of safety and stability Long term strategies that can bring an overall sense of calm and peace into your life Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Time and Task Management (Episode) Meditation Practice (Episode) The Brain Chemistry of Courage (Episode) Dopamine Detox (Episode) Stress Management and Addictive Behaviors (Product) Fitbit Charge 6 Health Tracker Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 112 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram Episode photo credit: Alexandru Zdrobău For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Why Tracking Works. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll discuss why the process of "tracking" is so valuable. This episode also comes with what we're calling the "Ultimate Tracking Sheet" and how to use it. Specifically, we'll discuss: Why use tracking? What are the most important metrics to track? When is the best time of day to do this How to use our free tracking sheet PDF Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Mind Mapping Masterclass (PDF) Tracking Sheet (Charity) Beloved Asheville - Disaster Relief in Asheville, NC (Charity) River Art District Rebuild Fund, Asheville, NC Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 111 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Top 10 Things I've Learned from Life Coaching. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, I share my top 10 insights from my life coaching practice. Having started as a coach in 2007, I may be able to provide a bit of perspective on what an effective support system can look like. I'll offer a few insights into what it looks like to work with our particular wiring over the span of many years. What can change? What can't? Which actions can make the biggest difference in the long run? Specifically, I'll discuss: What are the most common positive traits shared by all of my clients What are the most common challenges What's easy to change What can take a long time to shift What is the common trait among the people that progress the fastest What's the one action that can make the biggest positive difference in the long term Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Website) Alive Life Coaching Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 110 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram Episode photo credit: Tomas Sobek For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Taurine for Anxiety and Sleep. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll cover the benefits of the amino acid taurine for sleep and anxiety. Specifically, we'll address: What is Taurine? How does it affect your GABA receptors and neurotransmitters? What are studies saying about it's effectiveness for anxiety and sleep? What are some natural food sources of Taurine? Is it safe? What is the recommended dosage? Links Mentioned in this Episode: (THE THRIVE GROUP) 2 Month Online Support Group Starts September 3, 2024 (ARTICLE) Reduced GABA Concentration in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ARTICLE) Taurine Is a Potent Activator of Extrasynaptic GABA Receptors in the Thalamus Supplement Brands In terms of supplement brands, in terms of quality control, we can recommend Life Extension and Now. Neither one is a sponsor of this episode. And, there are a number of other brands out there. Do your own research, check reviews, and as with any supplement, start with a lower dose to ensure you don't have any reactions. Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 109 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Plant-Based Vegan Diet and ADHD. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we do a deep dive into the benefits of a plant-based vegan diet for ADHD. Specifically, we'll address: How to make the food preparation easier and more streamlined How to ensure you are getting enough protein What is a "complete protein" and why is it important to understand and put together What supplementation may be necessary to ensure you are feeding your brain and body properly A number of easy food prep ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner This episode also comes with a free PDF cheat sheet -- ideal for printing out and posting on your refrigerator. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (THE THRIVE GROUP) 2 Month Online Support Group Starts September 3, 2024 (FREE PDF) Vegan Plant-based Diet Cheat Sheet Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 108 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Interview with Author, Warren Goldie. The Long Game of a Creative Professional. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by author and playwright Warren Goldie. Best known as author of the book Waking Maya, we'll be discussing his journey as a creative professional. From his work in Hollywood — including his time on Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation project — to his journey bringing his own creative projects to fruition, we'll cover both the struggles and rewards of making a living with your creativity. He'll also provide some useful tips in working with the creative process, from inception to completion. Warren is a treasure trove of wisdom, and his unique approach to creative writing can be applied to just about any creative endeavor. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (SUPPORT GROUP) 6 Week Online Support Group Starts June 25 (BOOK) Waking Maya by Warren Goldie Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 107 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. The Connection Between the Hunter Farmer Theory of ADHD and Neurodiversity. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll explore the connection between the Hunter Farmer theory of ADHD and the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergent. As we unpack these two viewpoints of ADHD, they both seem to point in the same direction: people with ADHD have gifts to contribute to society. We'll also discuss how the hunter-farmer theory can lead us back to ancient and deeply nourishing practices that can allow us to feel more at home in the world and with ourselves. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Time & Task Management (PDF) "The Hunter-Farmer Theory" Chapter (EPISODE) Kathleen Lockyer - The Science of Nature Connection (ARTICLE) ADHD Hunter-Gatherer Trait That May Have Helped Our Ancestors with Survival (ARTICLE) Woman, The Hunter (ARTICLE) The Myth of Man the Hunter: Women’s contribution to the hunt across ethnographic contexts (BOOK) Thom Hartmann's Books on ADHD (BOOK) "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv (BOOK) "What the Robin Knows" by Jon Young (BOOK) "Rewilding" by Micah Mortali Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 106 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Episode photo credit: Jonathan Forage Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com