Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD (Lindsay Guentzel)
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| 27 Oct 2022 | Cameron Sterling and Finding What Works | 00:49:14 | |
With a childhood diagnosis, Cameron Sterling has found things that don’t work (traditional school, Ritalin) and things that do (kinesthetic learning, Adderall, freelancing) and it’s inspiring to hear that journey. Cameron's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. Here are links to Cameron's Instagram accounts -- both for the work he is doing as a stylist and the mental health advocacy project Cameron co-founded, The Green Ribbon Project. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Lindsay Hits Reset For Mental Health Awareness Month | 00:46:29 | |
What does it mean to be at capacity? After the last five months, Refocused host Lindsay Guentzel is there -- but if she's honest, she's probably been living at capacity for years. And that's an incredibly difficult place for a person with ADHD to be. Today's episode is full of honesty, some very exciting news and some oversharing, for sure. It's not how the Refocused team wanted to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month but we've learned an important lesson on working with what you got. One topic Lindsay dives into that has some recommended homework with it is the idea of languishing, a topic psychologist and author Adam Grant explored in his April 2021 piece for the New York Times. To support the work we're doing, we've made it a little easier for you to follow “Refocused” on your favorite podcast-listening app and while you’re there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness. Hear more about Lindsay's ADHD story! My name is Lindsay Guentzel and I have ADHD Lindsay Guentzel and Refocused, Together Add us on Social Media:
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| 08 Jan 2024 | Life Post-Refocused, Together And New Year's Resolutions | 00:05:01 | |
Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming. On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on our next series. Then Monday, January 15th, we'll kick off a three-episode series with Dr. Ari Tuckman looking at ADHD and Time Blindness followed by a three-episode series on Cognitivie Behavior Therapy with Dr. Russ Ramsay starting on February 5th.
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Connect with the show: hello@refocusedpod.com Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.
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| 26 Feb 2024 | Jenn Schaal and Getting To The Finish Line | 00:47:06 | |
We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. For a lot of you, today's guest Jenn Schaal will take relatable to the next level. Diagnosed later in life? Check. In the middle of the pandemic? Check. A woman who, despite everything working against her, found incredible success in her career while living life overwhelmed, being told she's too much and often running late to nearly everthing? Check, check, check and check. To learn more about Jenn, connect with her on social media and make sure to share your favorite moments with us through our socials linked for you below. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 30 May 2023 | An ADHD Refresh on the Art of Talking to Children | 00:41:23 | |
How can we raise kids that are independent, confident, kind, empathetic and happy? By talking to them. Sounds easy, right? According to Rebecca Rolland, it can be -- as long as we use the right kind of talk. Rebecca is a speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer but it's her role as a mother of two that led her to write The Art of Talking to Children. In her book, Rebecca introduces the concept of rich talk and explains how it can be used to build productive and meaningful conversations with the kids in your life. Learn more about Rebecca Twitter: @rolland_rg Facebook: rebeccagrolland Add us on Social Media:
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| 13 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Katy Weber and Wrapping It Up in a Bow of Four Letters | 00:51:56 | |
Katy Weber’s personal mission is to help neurodivergent adults learn to embrace their brains. She does this through the popular Women & ADHD podcast where she uses her background in journalism to chat with people who have ADHD. She also coaches women to change their mindset and reframe their self-concept through Women & ADHD, LLC. Learn more about Katy and her work at www.womenandadhd.com and on Instagram at @womenandadhdpodcast and @katyweber.adhd.
Listen in to hear Katy share her ADHD experience and “pandemic mom meltdown” diagnosis, and get more about how she helps countless individuals with ADHD find hope, inspiration, and practical tools to help them thrive.
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READ: CHADD talks ADHD Coaching + Resources to Help You On Your Search
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| 26 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Jen Verhagen and Realizing Your Potential | 00:43:42 | |
Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure becoming too much for her to overcome. Unaware of what was holding her back – her undiagnosed ADHD – Jen thought she was simply dumb.
Life post-diagnosis has been a season of growth for the 33 year-old Michigan native. After working up the courage to ask for accommodations at a new job, Jen was faced with the fact that there are still people out there unwilling to acknowledge the realities of living with ADHD. Her manager’s dismissal of her needs pushed Jen into a dark place and ultimately led to her leaving the company. The good news is, Jen landed on her feet in a place where she feels supported and encouraged to be herself and to shine as a woman with ADHD.
Listen in to hear more from Jen about her journey with ADHD, why it’s important for people to recognize that ADHDers face an uphill climb every single day and what she hopes can be done to help the world understand a lifelong condition that is anything but one-size-fits-all.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
LISTEN: Episode 75 | ADHD, the Science of Sleep and Why We Need It
LISTEN: Episode 76 | ADHD, Sleep Hygiene and the Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep
READ: Why Sleep Issues Are Common In ADHD
READ: Managing Sleep Issues With ADHD
READ: 5 Fixes For “I Can’t Sleep!”
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| 14 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Tyler Page and Not Growing Out Of It | 00:40:56 | |
You’ll grow out of it. It’s something Tyler Page’s doctor told him after he was diagnosed with ADHD with a child. The Eisner-nominated cartoonist and ADHD advocate carried that with him on his journey and realized that while he would never shed his ADHD, he could adapt to it instead of fighting against it.
One of the ways Tyler did that was by sharing this story, offering a candid view on growing up with ADHD in his books Raised on Ritalin - A Personal Story of ADHD, Medication, and Modern Psychiatry and BUTTON PUSHER.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
To learn more about Tyler and his work, check out his website. You can also follow Tyler on Twitter and Instagram.
BUY: Raised on Ritalin - A Personal Story of ADHD, Medication, and Modern Psychiatry
BUY: BUTTON PUSHER
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| 15 Dec 2022 | Thriving During the Holidays with Lisa Woodruff | 00:52:08 | |
Lisa Woodruff of Organize365® is back for part two of her conversation with Lindsay Guentzel which was recorded live at the International Conference on ADHD in Dallas last month. Lisa helps Lindsay identify what's most important to her this holiday season and how using planned neglect and boundaries can cut out unnecessary stress and avoidance over these busy weeks. Plus, Lisa explains the importance of accepting a person's love language when it comes time for the gift-giving. Hint: you're not going to change them. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.
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| 23 May 2022 | My name is Lindsay Guentzel and I have ADHD | 00:42:16 | |
Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years-old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for. In this episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel, the journalist and mental health advocate walks through her diagnosis and shares some of the most eye-opening connections she saw in the first few days after receiving it. Plus, a candid conversation with one of her sisters who provides a look at what Lindsay was like as a child -- the years when she flew under the radar. Finally, hear how Lindsay uses the movie Independence Day -- yes, the one about aliens -- to explain the effect ADHD has on her life.
Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Links Why the Stigma Around ADHD Medications is so Dangerous Tracy Otsuka's podcast ADHD for Smartass Women, episode 19: ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader
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| 05 Feb 2024 | ADHD and Time Blindness - In Our Lives with Jaclyn Paul | 00:33:30 | |
Today’s episode is the final in our series on ADHD and Time Blindness, diving into the ways it can show up in life by sharing real life stories from people with ADHD. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation on Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman, we highly recommend taking a listen to both of those episodes before getting started on today’s show.
Listen here:
Part One: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman
Part Two: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman
On today’s show, we’re also joined by Jaclyn Paul – the voice behind ADHDHomestead.net – who first shared her ADHD story with us during our first Refocused, Together series in 2022. You can listen to that episode here:
Refocused, Together: Jaclyn Paul and Writing with ADHD
Connect with Jaclyn and her work by visiting ADHDHomestead.net and make sure to add She’s Not Home! to your reading list ASAP.
You can also learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and his work with the ADHD community through his website here.
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| 04 Mar 2024 | Marc Almodovar and Vulnerability | 00:35:12 | |
The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re listening back to our chat with Men’s ADHD Support Group founder and president Marc Almodovar. Marc was diagnosed when he was 16 and since then, he’s made it his goal to help as many ADHDers as possible. To learn more about Marc and the work he’s doing, connect with him on social and through the website for Men’s ADHD Support Group. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 12 Oct 2022 | John Smith and TikTok | 00:57:15 | |
Like many, John discovered his ADHD during the pandemic. Everything slowed down but he kept going and that was his clue. But he doesn’t let his adulthood-diagnosis keep him or his mood down and he shares his joy with us in this episode of Refocused, Together. John's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Jose Valles and Refocusing On Your Purpose | 00:44:43 | |
While doing research to better understand his best friend, Jose Valles stumbled upon Refocused episode 4 and began to wonder, as he learned about the different types of ADHD, if maybe he had it too. He took the ADHD Online Assessment and, spoiler alert, he did indeed have ADHD.
Since then, Jose has worked to spread knowledge and awareness about mental health. Let’s hear now from Jose, about his journey with ADHD, how his research supported his bestie and himself, and his hopes for others wanting to seek help and better understand ADHD, too.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Jose on Instagram here!
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Bryan Le and Taking this Journey with Loved Ones | 00:49:30 | |
He might never have known he had ADHD if not for pandemic-inspired time on YouTube. Here, Bryan shares his diagnosis story and talks about ADHD within his Vietnamese-American culture. Bryan's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. Learn more about Bryan here. | |||
| 15 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Brittany Bronson and the Cost of her Impulsivity | 00:39:23 | |
Brittany Bronson is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader, research professor, and first-generation doctoral student. She also loses her keys, locks herself out of her home, loses her bank cards, and can compulsively spend money for the dopamine rush. So at age 31, she sought out answers.
Today, Britt teaches two research courses and promotes an inclusive classroom environment. She discloses to her students that she has combined type ADHD and encourages students to come to her with any accommodations they need. She’s also a mom to three children and together, they embrace ADHD as a family.
Tune in to hear about Britt’s experience, the obstacles Black women face getting a diagnosis and care later in life, and why it is more important than ever to create better spaces for neurodivergent students.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
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| 16 Aug 2022 | The Power of the Pivot | 00:58:05 | |
It was Sunday evening. Monday's podcast wasn't done and Lindsay had a choice to make. Pull another all-nighter to get it done or be honest about the struggles she's been facing since launching Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel back in May. Maybe it was because she was tired. Maybe it was because she knew she couldn't keep up the routine she had unintentionally developed. Maybe it was because she was actually comfortable asking for help. Yay, growth!!! Whatever the reason, Lindsay woke up Monday and was honest with everyone -- the latest episode of her podcast wasn't done. No cockamamie excuse, no lies. Just ownership and a plan to make sure it doesn't happen again. And then she decided to pivot. She owed those waiting an epsiode so she decided to record it live. With an audience (sort of, it was virtual but the pressure was there). And the episode she created on the fly -- with the help of Keith Boswell -- is without a doubt better than anything she could have stressed about in the wee hours of the morning earlier that day. Topics include: breaking the history of little white lies, the power of deadlines, hyperfocusing on the wrong thing and the trouble with ADHD and friendships. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Being Queer & Neurodiverse: Celebrating Pride & Learning to Overcome Othering with Candace Lefke | 00:33:51 | |
We're wrapping up Pride Month by bringing back another friend of the podcast, Candace Lefke. We met Candace when she shared her ADHD story with us for Refocused, Together 2022 -- Candace and her Many Passions. Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Jess Corinne's article for Learnfully.com, The Link Between Neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ Community Add us on Social Media:
Email Lindsay: hello@refocusedpod.com We appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to show your support, please consider following "Refocused" on your preferred podcast-listening platform. Also, leaving a review would be greatly appreciated and help us share our content with more people. Thank you! Resources:
For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Use promo code REFOCUSED20 through the end of June at checkout for $20 off your assessment.
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| 26 Oct 2022 | Sarah Dimeo, ADHD, and Burnout | 00:44:16 | |
If you’ve ever gone all in on a number of tasks but ended up burnt out by the end, you’ll relate to Sarah Dimeo’s stories in this episode of Refocused, Together. Sarah's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Sarah and the work she is doing, check out her website here. | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Counting Down To Single Digits | 00:07:05 | |
There's a reason why people hear chemo and get concerned. It's no joke. We're are so grateful for the kindness, grace and encouragement you all are showing us as we work to share the remaining stories for Refocused, Together 2023. Some of you have asked how you can support us -- the easiest way to do that is to leave us a rating, share a review, send a favorite episode to a friend or post about it on social media. All of those things are incredibly helpful. Your thoughtful notes are also incredibly meaningful and we are so grateful to have such a wonderful group of people cheering us on. | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Julian Henderson and the Intersection of Deafness and ADHD | 00:37:05 | |
Growing up Deaf, Julian Henderson wasn’t evaluated for ADHD. He was labeled hyperactive and distracted and sent on his way, through high school and college where a doctor finally referred him for an ADHD diagnosis. Today he works at Ohio School for the Deaf, is hoping to start a career in information technology, and continues to learn how to keep his ADHD from controlling him.
Press play for stories about life with ADHD, how a diagnosis can be both relief and challenge, and how Julian hopes to find his place in the ADHD community.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
READ: What is Lip-Reading?
READ: How Does an ADHD Diagnosis Affect Self-Esteem?
READ: Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
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| 09 Jan 2023 | ADHD and Our Relationships with Food | 00:40:47 | |
The New Year can make even the most pessimistic person feel some optimism and if you made a resolution, there's a very good chance you have one of these -- losing weight, eating healthier and exercising more -- on your list. They were the top 3 resolutions Americans made this year, according to Statistia.com. To get you started on your journey, we wanted to dive into the relationship between the ADHD brain and food. Becasuse it is incredibly complex and we know disordered eating is a commorbidity many people with ADHD deal with. But it goes well beyond that and there are conversations happening right now that explore the connection between what we eat and how our brain works -- the gut-brain connection. These complex conversations are ones Dr. Marylin James is having every day with her patients, through her practice Haven Family Health in Jacksonville, Florida and through her work as a telehealth physician at ADHD Online. Dr. James uses her dual board certification in both family medicine and osteopathic manual medicine to provide her patients with the individualization they need. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Rach Burton and Embracing the Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer | 00:32:05 | |
NOTE: The video version of Rach Burton and Embracing The Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer will be available soon. The full transcript is available here.
When you think about the executive function challenges to get an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, imagine doing it as a Deaf woman without the assistance of an American Sign Language interpreter. That’s a common occurrence for a Deaf person when communicating with healthcare professionals.
Today’s guest Rach Burton struggled to access information about ADHD in the months after her diagnosis. So she jumped into researching the condition on her own and then started sharing what she learned on social media. Today, Rach is a mental health advocate focused on improving access to resources and encouraging medical professionals to become more aware of the needs of the Deaf ADHD community. As a mom of two, she hopes to continue fostering greater understanding and acceptance for future generations through meaningful conversations.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Rach Burton on her website SuchALovelyRed.com and on Instagram and TikTok.
READ: Why Transitions are Hard When You Have ADHD
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| 05 Dec 2022 | Lisa Woodruff on Life-Long Learning and a Later-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis (part one) | 00:57:05 | |
It's a busy one! Lisa Woodruff of Organize365® walks us through her own later-in-life ADHD diagnosis and shares the motivation behind her decision to pursue a PhD. Lisa also provides great insight into how the functionality of our homes changes over the years and what we can be doing to adapt along with it, plus how planned neglect can help get all of us into 2023 with a little less stress and anxiety. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.
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| 27 Jun 2022 | Telemedicine and ADHD | 00:37:54 | |
How has telemedicine changed over the last few years and what role does it play in diagnosing and treating ADHD? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the clinicial division chief and the interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online. Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars. June 29th: Learn How to Organize Your Home with Lisa Woodruff Research The Role of Telehealth in an Evolving Health Care Environment Telemedicine: Adventures in Time and Space Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | The different types of ADHD | 00:36:01 | |
There are three different types of ADHD -- inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined type. But what do those classifications actually mean and how do we see those symptoms play out in our day-to-day lives? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into those questions with Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online, to help paint a better picture of what ADHD looks like out of the textbooks and in real life. Episode Links Take part in one of ADHD Online's free webinars. June 8th: Learn How to Organize Your Home with Lisa Woodruff June 15th: Diagnosing ADHD with Dr. Gregory Harms Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Peter Kiley and Embracing Your Bag of Sh*t | 00:48:35 | |
Today, Peter Kiley is an award-winning brewmaster at Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta where he puts his creative mind and passion for innovation to good use. But as a child, Peter grew up when there wasn’t much awareness of and treatment for ADHD, leaving him having to prove himself and repeatedly explain his conditions in different learning environments.
In this episode, Peter share his challenging journey of forgiveness and acceptance, adapting and recognizing what ADHD brings to his life.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
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| 04 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Steve Revland and Writing It Down | 00:42:06 | |
Write everything down to remember the things that bring value, construction, and achievements so the walls that you so wildly bounce off of don’t imprison you. That was the advice that Steve Revland received from his therapist early on in life as a way to cope with his ADHD. And decades later Steve, now a 70-year-old artist and musician, still keeps that advice close.
Tune in to hear Steve talk about his life and work, how Dyslexia and Tourettes affect his ADHD, and how woodworking not only earned him awards and appearances on HGTV but also provide him focus.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
READ: Simply Revland: How To Succeed in Life Despite Yourself
Learn more about Steve Revland, his life and his work here.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Diagnosing ADHD | 00:35:11 | |
| 02 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Farah Jamil and Healthy Boundaries | 00:47:57 | |
Farah Jamil had to work hard for her diagnosis. That struggle was one of the motivators behind her decision to become an ADHD life coach, as well her decision to embrace her role as a mental health advocate for the Muslim community. But once she received her diagnosis, that path of self-discovery led her to understand just how detrimental being a people-pleaser had been for her.
Join us to hear more from Farah about her experience with ADHD and how she’s learned to embrace her external and internal neurodiversity, advocate for herself, and what she loves about serving the ADHD community as a coach.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Read: FAST MINDS: How To Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might)
Watch: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Relics”
Watch: Our America with Lisa Ling - The ADHD Explosion
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Understanding ADHD & Anxiety – In Our Lives | 00:37:04 | |
We’re trying something a little different this week. We’ve just finished back-to-back episodes with Dr. Marcy Caldwell talking about ADHD & Anxiety, and we thought that it would be good to revisit some of the things in those episodes that resonated with us as neurodivergents. Joining us is Jaye Lin, an ADHD coach, educator, speaker, and podcaster based in the Seattle area. Like many of us, she too has dealt with anxiety. In fact, before her ADHD diagnosis, she was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Also joining the show is Phil Rodemann, the show’s Coordinating Producer, who also has dealt with anxiety many years longer than his ADHD.
Resources mentioned in the podcast: Website: The Monoceros Initiative Book: “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz Jaye’s Podcast: Now Presenting: ADHD
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Dani Donovan and Finding Her Way Through ADHD Content Creation | 01:08:05 | |
In the midst of our little rest-n-relaxation break we’ve been taking the last couple of month, we somehow found ourselves diving into another project that we can’t wait to share with you soon! While we iron out those details, enjoy another incredible conversation we had back in 2022 during ADHD Awareness Month. Today’s guest is a name we know you’ll recognize. Dani Donovan is one of the OGs of ADHD content creation, sharing her journey and perspective on how the disorder shows up in her life so generously with the world. Hear her share why she’s chosen this path and what its meant for her. Hint: Little Dani is screaming at the irony! Dani and Lindsay also talk breaking down ADHD stereotypes, being a woman with ADHD and managing friendships, and the importance of workplace accommodations for neurodivergent people. To learn more about Dani and the work she is doing for the ADHD community, check out her website here. And if you haven’t already, make sure to pick up Dani’s book, The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It, available now! Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 10 Apr 2023 | ADHD, the Science of Sleep and Why We Need It | 00:46:09 | |
Right now on Refocused, we’re talking all about sleep, the science behind it and why it is so important for us.
What does it take to get good sleep? What happens while we are sleeping? What obstacles are we up against when it comes to having good sleep hygiene? How does life and the changes we’ve seen as humans play a role in our sleep patterns?
We’re diving into all of that with two sleep experts, Dr. Stephen Lange and Dr. Sanford Auerbach.
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| 19 Feb 2024 | Jesse J. Anderson and Juggling Chainsaws | 00:39:40 | |
We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? ADHD advocate and social media funny man Jesse J. Anderson, who shares how his best friend’s journey to a diagnosis helped him find his own way forward. Plus, Jesse shines some light on his own quirks and weirdness – encouraging all of us to embrace our own which we can all agree is a little easier to do now that we know we aren’t alone. To learn more about Jesse and the work he is doing for the ADHD community, check out his website and follow him on social media. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 30 Oct 2022 | Mary Llewellyn and Working Through Shame and Sadness | 00:47:00 | |
Guilt and shame. Grief and depression. And, of course, hope. Mary Llewellyn shares her deeply personal journey with ADHD in this episode of Refocused, Together. Mary's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Keith Boswell and Discovering His Calling | 00:44:44 | |
The moment we’ve all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell.
Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He’s never had the opportunity to share his story from start to finish which is why we were so excited to wrap up this series with our friend. The perfect way to close out an incredible line-up of ADHDers.
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| 15 May 2023 | The Power of Movement: Identifying the Why Behind Exercise | 00:48:36 | |
Does exercise help with ADHD symptoms? How important are consistency and personal accountability in exercise? How do I stay motivated to exercise as a neurodiverse person? Alli Cost, MS, OTR-L, joins the podcast to answer these questions and provide additional insight into how to live your life without pain. Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve your performance, a desk worker looking to relieve tension, or someone who simply wants to feel better in their body, you’ll want to listen to this episode!
Alli Cost links: Facebook | LinkedIn | Website | FT Streaming
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"I don't exercise because I hate my body, I exercise because I love my body and I want to treat it right." | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | ADHD & Relationships: Impulsivity & the Grass is Greener Where You Water It | 00:35:03 | |
We are wrapping up the month of love with another great episode with ADHD relationship expert Melissa Orlov, diving into everything from the power of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, post-retirement ADHD symptom concerns, the ADHD Power Couple – Impulsivity and Distractibility and the importance of sleep hygiene in supporting ADHD-impacted couples. Tune in now to learn more about ADHD and impulsivity from Melissa Orlov! Affected by the stimulant medication shortage? #AdderallShortage us too! Melissa's latest post Adderall Shortage Hacks for Adults with ADHD offers up ideas on how to deal with the dysregulation, tips for dealing with the pharmacy and even has non-medicinal ways to help alleivate some of the side effects. Check it out now!
Highlights
About Melissa Orlov
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.
Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).
To connect with Melissa, check out the links below:
Resources from Melissa Orlov: Social Media Profiles
For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I’ve Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership. Show Credits
Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.
The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.
Bear Beat Productions helped with the audio editing and engineering and all of our episodes with Melissa Orlov were shot live in-person at PS Creative Studios in Phoenix.
Welcome to Refocused!
The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.
Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.
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| 03 Oct 2022 | JeVona Maniex and Advocating for Yourself | 00:47:49 | |
If you knew that something was going on, and had to convince your doctor to dig into it with you, then you’ll get where JeVona Maniex is coming from. JeVona's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | ADHD & Money Management with David DeWitt | 00:44:37 | |
Alright, we're midway through January. And according to Forbes, one in four of us has already broken our New Year's Resolution. If we ever actually made them. We're continuing to set the groundwork for learning to put ourselves first and it is so important that we talk about how our finances play a role in helping us live the lives we want. And for so many people with ADHD, money can be incredibly overwhelming. David DeWitt knows this relationship well. As a person living with ADHD who works as a financial planner, he's using his expertise to help the neurodiverse community get a handle on our relationships with money. And he's joining the Refocused community to share what he's learned over the years!
Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | ADHD & Relationships: Melissa Orlov on ADHD, Dating & Divorce | 00:40:04 | |
Understanding your partner is one of the most important parts of having a healthy, fulfilling relationship. But without ADHD resources available, ADHD-impacted relationships are challenged every single day and the unfortunate reality is this often leads couples to separate or divorce.
Today’s episode is the continuation of our conversation with Melissa Orlov on how awareness and self-acceptance of ADHD can help save relationships and marriages. After establishing ADHDmarriage.com in 2007, Melissa has helped couples learn to thrive in ADHD-impacted relationships. Today, Melissa dives into hyperfocused courtship, looking at guilt and how the pressures of having ADHD can affect a couple and how defining and acknowledging ADHD symptoms can help guide the ADHD partner through rough patches.
Tune in now to learn more about ADHD, dating, and divorce from Melissa Orlov! Join the conversation by reaching Lindsay via hello@refocusedpod.com or on social media at @lindsayguentzel now!
Highlights
About Melissa Orlov
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.
Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).
To connect with Melissa, check out the links below:
Resources from Melissa Orlov: Social Media Profiles
For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I’ve Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership. Show Credits
Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey.
The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.
Bear Beat Productions helped with the audio editing and engineering and all of our episodes with Melissa Orlov were shot live in-person at PS Creative Studios in Phoenix.
Welcome to Refocused!
The journalist and mental health advocate has teamed up with ADHD Online to explore the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life.
Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long enough. It's time to refocus our energy and we hope you'll join us.
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| 27 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Emmanuel Abua and Putting the Pieces Together | 00:42:05 | |
Emmanuel’s journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family’s expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizzes but homework was a different story and even though he was seen as capable, the transition to college proved challenging. But it is also when he was evaluated for ADHD, marking this frustrating period as a turning point in understanding himself.
Almost a decade later, Emmanuel discovered he was also autistic and he struggled with this news going through bouts of depression and denial. His search for answers led him to the support he needed to accept his dual diagnosis. Through humility and growth, Emmanuel became an advocate for Autism and ADHD awareness, actively engaging with organizations like ADDA and addressing mental health stigmas within the African-American community.
Today, he pursues the work he's passionate about as a freelance writer, speaker, and voiceover artist and has been contributing his talents in the form of short audio stories for NeuroClassic's SoundCloud channel, sharing his unique perspective to help foster understanding.
Listen in to hear Emmanuel share more about his journey with ADHD and Autism, about the importance of connection for the neurodiverse community, and how the progress that’s been made in the neurodivergent community over the last decade is inspiring him to look forward to the future.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Emmanuel on LinkedIn, read his latest work here and listen to the work he’s created for NeuroClassic on SoundCloud!
READ: Embrace Autism | Autistic & ADHD Traits
READ: CHADD | ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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| 19 Oct 2022 | Linda Yi and the Recipe for ADHD Success | 00:42:40 | |
Come to hear Linda Yi talk about how, in addition to medication, her ADHD coach helps her manage her symptoms. Stay to learn even more about ADHD and art, culture, food, and more. Linda's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about all of the amazing things Linda is creating, check out her website here. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | What Drives ADHD Coach Ron Capalbo | 00:39:16 | |
What happens when hundreds of people with ADHD get together in Dallas for a conference on ADHD? Chaos, obviously. But the great, life-changing mostly controlled chaos that makes you feel like your dreams are not only attainable but within reach. And that's what you'll get from this lively and thoughtful conversation between Lindsay Guentzel and Ron Capalbo. Ron is an ADHD coach based out of Los Angeles and the duo recorded this episode not too long after meeting one another in the lobby of the conference's hotel. What can you expect? A look back at Ron's own ADHD journey and what pushed him to become a coach, his vision and approach for helping the ADHD community and his go-to karaoke pick when he really wants to impress the crowd. The important stuff, obviously. Check out Ron on social media and find out more about the work he's doing as a coach here. Don't forget to check out Refocused LIVE every Thursday in December at 1pm eastern/12pm central. You can join the audience and get the event added to your calendar right here! Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Understanding ADHD & OCD with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, Part II | 00:39:38 | |
This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Roberto Olivardia and talk about how & why ADHD and OCD can get mixed up. What are the biggest connections between the two? What is the difference between external and internal distractibility and what that means for a person who could have both? Don’t miss out on this episode because it is full of useful information.
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| 05 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Allie Rivera and the Emotion of Laundry | 00:40:12 | |
Allie Rivera found her turning point in a load of laundry. After spending a Saturday afternoon stuck in ADHD paralysis while the very loud and very critical voice in her head insisted she do the laundry, Allie began reading about ADHD and seeing more ADHD content on social media. She received her official diagnosis in 2021.
Today, as an underwriter or on stage as an improv comedian and teacher at the Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford, CT, Allie sat down to talk with us about what it’s like to be diagnosed in your mid-30s, and her experience working with a doctor on a treatment plan.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Allie on TikTok and learn more about Sea Tea Comedy Theatre in Hartford, CT!
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| 13 Mar 2023 | Oxygen Masks and Executive Function | 00:58:52 | |
Today we are re-airing our January 30th episode, Episode 64: ADHD and Finding Organizational Peace of Mind in 2023. Lisa Woodruff dives into executive function, organization, and finding your own path to peace of mind in 2023. Our host, Lindsay Guentzel, will also give an update from SXSW in Austin, TX about her health journey over the last couple of months.
Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365®. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 17 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. She is the author of four books including, How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Paper Solution.
To connect with Lisa, check out the links below:
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| 16 Jan 2023 | Becca King, the ADHD Nutritionist | 00:49:23 | |
We continue our conversation on ADHD and our relationship with food with the ADHD Nutritionist, Becca King. Becca shares what led to her own ADHD diagnosis and how the pandemic opened up an opportunity for her to focus her attention on helping the ADHD community. She also offers up tips for anyone who is evaluating their own relationship with food and what they should consider when choosing a specialist. To connect with Becca, check out her website here and find her on Instagram here. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Cathy Murphy and the Power of Knowing What You’re Missing | 00:34:27 | |
As a teacher, Cathy Murphy saw students come through her classroom with ADHD. But it wasn’t until the pandemic that she started to see herself in those symptoms. Now with a recent adult diagnosis, she sat down with Lindsay Guentzel to share her story. Cathy's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Understanding ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. Marcy Caldwell, Part I | 00:33:27 | |
Episode Title: Understanding ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. Marcy Caldwell, Part I
Like Sully from the Pixar movie “Monsters, Inc”, anxiety can be the monster in the closet. What is anxiety? Maybe more importantly, how does it show up in a person’s life? Join us as clinical psychologist and ADHD advocate Dr. Marcy Caldwell talks all about anxiety and then helps explain why anxiety can be a bigger concern for a person with ADHD and the role our big feelings can play in that.
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| 22 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Salif Mahamane and the Power of Self-Compassion | 00:51:10 | |
Salif Mahamane's early struggles with chronic procrastination and difficulty concentrating as a child eventually led to his ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, during his Ph.D. program in experimental and applied psychological science at Utah State University. Despite grappling with the challenges of ADHD, Salif discovered the concept of hyperfocus, which enabled him to delve deeply into his areas of interest.
Following the urging of his wife, a mental health therapist, Salif sought professional help, leading to a definitive diagnosis and a newfound understanding of why he had faced various academic and cognitive hurdles throughout his education. Motivated by his personal journey, Salif became an advocate for neurodiversity, sharing his experiences and insights in his widely viewed TEDx Talk titled "ADHD Sucks, But Not Really."
Listen in to hear more about Salif’s ADHD journey, how he uses time alone in nature to manage the busyness of his brain and how building up the compassion he shows himself has been critical in his journey.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Salif on Instagram @thedreadedfly!
WATCH: Salif’s TEDx Talk, “ADHD Sucks, But Not Really”
READ: How To Practice Self-Compassion with ADHD by Dr. Sharon Saline
READ: ADHD and the Power of Self-Compassion
Yoga Nidra: Lindsay’s favorite instructor Ally Boothroyd
PRACTICE: 30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset
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| 11 Jul 2022 | ADHD served with a side of procrastination and avoidance | 00:40:54 | |
Listen to procrastination play out in real time -- or as close to real time as you can get with a podcast -- as journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel comes to term with her own avoidance issues. Everyone procrastinates. But people with ADHD are more likely to put things off, for a variety of reasons. Dive into the annoying habit with researcher Dr. Joseph Ferrari and hear how it can show up -- and mess up -- our lives. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com.
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| 19 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Phil Rodemann and Changing Your Outlook On The Future | 00:40:34 | |
You might recognize the name Phil Rodemann. He’s the coordinating producer for Refocused. He’s also faced the challenges of ADHD throughout his life.
A few years ago, Phil’s daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. When she learned that there was a genetic component to the condition, she sat down with her dad to discuss the possibility that he also had it. Two evaluations, it was confirmed: Phil had ADHD.
Hear from Phil about his opportunity to re-evaluate his entire life from a different perspective and reflect on his past using this new understanding.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Phil on social media here.
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| 31 Jul 2023 | Understanding ADHD & OCD with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, Part I | 00:37:53 | |
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Is OCD common with ADHD? What are the types of OCD? Roughly 80% of people with ADHD will be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, a comorbidity, at some point in their lifetime. This episode is the first of 2 parts with an expert on both ADHD and OCD, Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Before we go deep and discuss the relationship between OCD and ADHD, let's first know more about OCD and the interplay of symptoms between both. Part 2 will follow next week.
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| 13 Apr 2023 | Hey, Sleepwalk Your Way Into Our Inbox! | 00:11:07 | |
Hey! We're talking about sleep and we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on ADHD and sleep with us -- your stories and experiences -- and we'll share them on episode 76, coming out Monday, April 17th. It's super easy. Record yourself on your phone. Tell us your name, where you live and then just start talking. If you make a mistake, don't worry about starting over! We'll make you sound amazing, we promise! Once you are done recording, attach it to an email and send it to hello@refocusepod.com by Saturday, April 15th at 4pm Eastern. | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | I'm An Adult With ADHD And I Stole My Son's Ritalin | 00:51:33 | |
Can you identify with how Kim Livingston felt when she wanted to clean, but was somehow unable to attack the chaos? Simple tasks seemed complex because she couldn’t find a starting point, and didn’t see a clear set of steps ahead. Let’s set aside the judgment that the title generates and in the nearly 20 years since this all took place Kim has had plenty of time to reflect back on that moment. She has recently released her first book, “Walks Like a Duck: How a Mom with ADHD Led Her Neurodiverse Family to Peace of Mind” and in this episode we get to talk to Kim about the book, her thoughts about her reverse-diagnosis, and what she wishes people knew or understood better about ADHD.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse issues, here is a resource for you to reach out to. The SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their website www.samhsa.gov.
Resources mentioned in the podcast: Book: “Women with Attention Deficit Disorder” by Sari Solden Book: “Brain Energy” by Chris Palmer, MD Podcast: Huberman Lab: “How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance”
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| 10 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Trina Haynes and the Cycle of Overcommitting | 00:44:46 | |
Until her diagnosis, Trina Haynes didn’t think that women could have ADHD. Since her diagnosis, she’s founded My Lady ADHD, a supportive community and website with resources and encouragement, ADHD Social, and the Get Lost Retreat. She admits she has a lot going on due to her cycle of overcommitting but, when she boils it all down, she works with women who have ADHD.
Tune in to hear her talk about why she is so passionate about working with women with ADHD, how she’s learning to overcommit a little less, and her experience that people with ADHD are some of the kindest people on the planet.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Connect with Trina on Instagram and check out her website for more resources and information on upcoming retreats and events.
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| 28 Oct 2022 | Candace Lefke and her Many Passions | 00:42:59 | |
How does Candace Lefke keep everything as on track as possible? Planners. Technology. Meditation. And, of course, more. Listen to this episode for all her tips. Candace's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Candace and the work she is doing as a stylist and make-up artist, check out her Instagram here. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | ADHD & Relationships Part 5 Reunion Show | 00:42:53 | |
Four episodes on ADHD and relationships with Melissa Orlov wasn't enough so we've got an encore for you with our Part 5 Reunion Show -- kicking off with a conversation about therapy and ADHD and what patients and providers need to know about working with ADHD-impacted couples. Then journalist Sarah Gelbard shares her observations from her role as researcher for our interview with Melissa. What stood out to the healthcare reporter when she started diving into the history of Melissa's work and ADHD? Finally, coordinating producer Phil Rodemann makes his show debut and we share some of our biggest ah ha! moments from the four conversations we shared with you throughout the month of February. We're putting February to bed -- a little late but in a big way on today's show! And we would love to hear from you! Share your own observations or antecdotes by emailing us at hello@refocusedpod.com.
About Melissa Orlov
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.
Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).
To connect with Melissa, check out the links below:
Resources from Melissa Orlov: Social Media Profiles
For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com. Check out Michelle Seitzer's What I’ve Learned as the Spouse of Someone with ADHD where the writer offers up eight things tips for people navigating the complexities of an ADHD partnership. Show Credits
Our incredible artwork was created by Sissy Yee of Berlin Grey. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter, and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email him at louisinglis1@gmail.com.
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| 13 Oct 2022 | Evan Bierscheid and the ADHD Spectrum | 00:31:24 | |
At age 14, Evan wants to share a few of the things he’s learned on this ADHD journey. For example, ADHD is a spectrum. And it’s not taboo. Here more about his journey on this episode of Refocused, Together. | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | RT23: Ying Deng and the Myth of Being An Adult | 00:44:53 | |
Meet Ying Deng, the founder of ADHD Asian Girl and your Mindful ADHD Guide. In our first interview for Refocused, Together 2023, Ying helps us explore the myth of being an adult and shares the relief she felt, following her diagnosis, when she realized she didn’t have to give into that pressure anymore.
Listen in as Ying discusses her experience as an immigrant with ADHD, her challenges with masking, and her mission to make mindfulness more accessible to the ADHD community.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Watch: How I got diagnosed with ADHD as an Asian First-Generation Immigrant Adult Woman
Listen: ADHD Nerds with Monica Lim: Battling Career Boredom
Resources on ADHD & Eating Disorders ADDitude Magazine - The ADHD-Eating Disorders Link ADHD Online - Why ADHD Can Lead to Binge Eating Disorder and What Can Be Done About It
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| 21 Jul 2022 | You have your ADHD diagnosis. Now what? Part II | 00:19:24 | |
The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. In Part II, you'll hear from Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the Division Chief of Medicine and Interim Chief Medical Officer for ADHD Online. Dr. Muhamad shares what you should take into consideration in the days, weeks and months following your ADHD diagnosis and how the team at ADHD Online can help you find the right treatment plan moving forward. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | Sarah Dimeo, ADHD, and Burnout | 00:40:14 | |
The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Sarah Dimeo. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 37 and happened years before the pandemic started. There’s so much to relate to in Sarah’s story – her struggles with setting boundaries and prioritization with her career, the immense amount of work she’s had to put in on building her self-love and acceptance, and the lessons she had to learn – some of them over and over again – to finally find her way out of the burnout cycle. To learn more about Sarah and the work she is doing, check out her website here. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 29 Oct 2022 | Carla Anderson and the Benefit of Coaching | 00:37:49 | |
Fashion blogger Carla Anderson talks with Lindsay about how ADHD affects her work and how much she believes in coaching–and why. Watch this episode of Refocused, Together for great tips and insights. Carla's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Carla and her work as a stylist and fashion blogger, check out her Instagram here. | |||
| 22 Oct 2022 | Geoffrey Evans and Using His Voice | 00:59:00 | |
In this episode of Refocused, Together, Lindsay and Geoffrey talk about the journey of not only diagnosis but also how he’s learned to use his voice to advocate for inclusion and acceptance. Geoffrey's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | Linda Yi and the Recipe for ADHD Success | 00:40:37 | |
The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Linda Yi, the neurodiverse talent behind Panda Cub Stories, a webcomic series that intricately blends Chinese culture, Sichuan cooking, and living with ADHD. In our chat with Linda, she shared some of the struggles she has faced as a creative entrepreneur, the shame she’s been forced to overcome living most of her life undiagnosed, and the importance she has to place on prioritization to make it all work. To learn more about all of the amazing things Linda is creating check out her website here. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 05 Oct 2022 | Laura Hoyos and Creating Community | 00:56:34 | |
In this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online, Laura Hoyos shows us how you can take a diagnosis and unite a community. Laura's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. Find out more about Laura and her blog Latina with ADHD here. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Kyrus Kennan Wescott and Going Deeper than Squirrel | 00:45:01 | |
“I wish more people would understand that it's a lot deeper than squirrel.” This is how Kyrus Kennan Wescott, mental health humorist and ADHD Advocate talks about ADHD and the perception of it in our culture. After receiving his diagnosis in 2022, Ky set out to bring levity into mental health conversations to make a very difficult conversation a little bit easier.
Listen for more squirrel thoughts, an interesting analogy involving microwaved fish, and how he’s working to remove the stigma around mental health in the Black community.
Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month!
Learn more about Ky here and follow him on Instagram and TikTok, plus check out his brand new digital download, How I Thrive with ADHD as an Adult: My Self-Care Strategies and Personal ADHD Journey.
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| 08 Oct 2022 | Amy Marschall and Discovering Her Diagnosis | 00:47:54 | |
As a licensed psychologist specializing in ADHD, Amy Marschall found herself diagnosing people during the pandemic, and then asking questions about herself. Amy's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Amy, her work and the books she's written -- and writing!!! -- check out her website here.
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| 16 Oct 2022 | Kristina Bird and Managing a Business with ADHD | 00:49:52 | |
Mother, photographer, and business owner Kristina Bird has struggled with symptoms for longer than she’s known ADHD is the root cause. In this episode of Refocused, Together, she opens up about her ADHD hobbies, how she uses anxiety, and how this journey has made her a better mother. Kristina's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Kristina and the work she's doing, check out her website here. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Meredith Phillips and Going Down the Rabbit Hole | 00:46:58 | |
When the pandemic began, Meredith Phillips noticed symptoms in her son and went deep into research. Here, she talks about how that research revealed a diagnosis for both her son and herself. Meredith's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Emily Howarth Explores the Connection Between Being Queer and Neurodiverse | 00:42:57 | |
In recognition of Pride Month, we continue our discussion about ADHD and queerness. In today’s episode, friend of the podcast Emily Howarth shares openly about surviving a suicide attempt and how it led to her finding out about her ADHD. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world. Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Jess Corinne's article for Learnfully.com, The Link Between Neurodiversity and the LGBTQIA+ Community Add us on Social Media:
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| 10 Oct 2022 | Jay Miller and Managing ADHD | 00:52:25 | |
From hyperfocus to a late-in-life diagnosis, and everything in between, Jay Miller is breaking down ADHD stereotypes in this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online. Jay's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Jay, check out his website here. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Stimulant medications and ADHD | 00:36:14 | |
Stimulants have been used to treat ADHD since the 1930s. But why? And how do they work? Join host Lindsay Guentzel as she explores the connection between stimulant medications and the ADHD brain -- with the help of Dr. Raafia Muhammad, the division chief of medicine and interim chief medical officer for ADHD Online. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Understanding ADHD & Depression with Lakeisha Love, Part II | 00:33:34 | |
The comorbid connection between ADHD and depression is strong. While both ADHD and depression involve issues related to mood, concentration, and motivation, they do differ. ADHD is a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs executive functions, attention, and self-control; depression is a mood disorder that causes sustained periods of unprovoked sadness, irritability, fatigue, and hopelessness. Lakeisha Love is back for part two of our conversation on ADHD & depression. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the brain, depression awareness, and we’ll spend a good portion of the show talking about treatment methods.
This episode discusses the connection between ADHD, depression, suicide and suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world.
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| 17 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Taking a Breather | 00:04:25 | |
One of the most important ways to stop chaos is to make sure you aren't adding any more fuel to the fire. Which is a big part of why we are taking another short break. It feels like we are running towards the finish line uphill in 15 mile an hour winds and while we know we'll eventually get there, we also need to make sure that once we cross it we aren't too exhausted to walk ourselves over to the water station. We'll be back with new episodes starting Monday, October 23rd. In the meantime, please be extra kind to yourselves. Life is hard. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Understanding ADHD & OCD - In Our Lives with Ashley Jacobs | 00:40:36 | |
Did you know that an estimated 30 percent of patients who have OCD also have ADHD? Dr. Roberto Olivardia shared this statistic 2 weeks ago in our first episode about OCD. We know there is a strong connection between ADHD & OCD, and it is really important to us to not only share clear, precise info about these co-morbidities but also real life examples of how they play out in our lives. This week we are joined by friend of the show Ashley Jacobs, who is graciously sharing real life examples about how ADHD & OCD play out in her life. It’s also interesting that Ashley shared she had never really thought about how her ADHD and OCD coincided with each other until we reached out to her to come on the podcast. REMINDER – if you haven’t listened to our two part series “Understanding ADHD & OCD with Dr. Roberto Olivardia” – this would be a great time to pause and go back 2 episodes. We all think we have an idea of what OCD is, but Roberto does an incredible job of illuminating parts of the disorder that many of us are probably unfamiliar with.
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| 11 Oct 2022 | Emily Chen and Life as a Neurodiversity Nerd | 00:47:10 | |
Growing up, Emily Chen didn’t know that Asian Americans could suffer anxiety or depression. Now that she’s older, and diagnosed with ADHD, she’s speaking out. Emily's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Emily, check out her website here. | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Bryan Le and Taking This Journey with Loved Ones | 00:48:12 | |
The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Bryan Le – the food scientist with a PhD. whose later-in-life ADHD diagnosis has helped him find his path as a consultant in the field he loves. Prompted by his wife's observations – she’s a psychotherapist – Bryan has been learning to work with his neurodivergent brain, sticking to tried and true methods that keep him focused on his goals. To learn more about Bryan and his work, check out his website here. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 01 Oct 2022 | Lindsay Guentzel and Refocused, Together | 00:42:27 | |
Who’s ready to flip the script? Lindsay is. Because there is no better way to kick off Refocused, Together, our ADHD Awareness Month Series, than with our Lindsay Guentzel herself. Listen in as she opens up about the emotional toll of being undiagnosed and what’s working for her post-diagnosis. 31 days of stories starts right here, right now.
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| 10 Jan 2024 | Refocused, Together: Wrapping Up 31 Stories From People with ADHD | 00:52:29 | |
It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023! Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman. Links from today's episode: Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first solo exhibition is currently underway in Atlanta. Listen as Lindsay joins Refocused, Together guest Katy Weber on Women and ADHD -- Lindsay Guentzel, Positive thinking & learning to accept help.
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| 31 May 2022 | The science behind an ADHD podcast - how do ADHD brains learn? | 00:37:52 | |
Is there a perfect podcast for the ADHD brain? Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel tries to put together a formula by speaking to a handful of ADHD experts. Plus, get ready for summer with these great resources from ADHD Online. Shaping the Parent’s Role in Managing ADHD with Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster Does Nature Exposure Help Your Child with ADHD? 5 ADHD Summer Camp Ideas For Childre Survival summer break tips for families with ADHD KIDS Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Choosing to thrive with Tyler Dorsey | 00:53:52 | |
Tyler Dorsey was ahead of the curve. As a fifth grader, the 90s baby was diagnosed with ADHD -- well before the majority of girls who wouldn't be diagnosed well into adulthood. By the time she made it to college, she knew how ADHD was showing up in her life and with a non-negoitable pushing her ahead, her spot on the volleyball team, she put her own boundaries into place and started to see herself thriving. As the founder of Focus Forward, Tyler helps people of all ages change the mindset on how they view and manage their ADHD. And what started as a get-to-know-you conversation ahead of Tyler's first webinar on September 21st quickly turned into Tyler introducing Lindsay to the power of a good, old-fashioned mindset shift in embracing the thrive and retiring the survive. Check out Tyler's work online. Focus Forward -- ADHD Coaching, Support & Resources Tyler's Instagram and Facebook Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Dylan Alter and Embracing this ADHD Life | 00:55:26 | |
Meet Dylan Alter. In this episode of Refocused, Together with Lindsay Guentzel and ADHD Online, they help us process the grief, forgiveness, and acceptance that comes with this neurodivergent life. Dylan's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about the work Dylan is doing, check out Alternative ADHD and for more resources on being Queer and neurodivergent, visit NeuroQueer.org. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Misha Nicholas and Finding Your Inner Child | 00:49:26 | |
Join Lindsay Guentzel as she welcomes Misha Nicholas to the podcast. In this episode she shares her ADHD story and finding her inner child. To Misha, whatever happens to you in your childhood manifests in your adulthood and if you don’t get that treated you will walk around broken. I think you will really enjoy listening to Misha’s infectious energy and passion as she shares her diagnosis, how she is more than just this diagnosis, and how we need more people who think differently in order to make this world a better place. Misha Nicholas is a neurodivergence advocate who is passionate about climate change and gender equality. Interested in the environment, activism, and policy, she has studied in Rome and Australia, worked for NGOs, IGOs, and CGIAR. Most recently, Misha won a competition called “Journey to Hurricane Island” carried out by an NGO called United People Global (UPG). UPG is an organization that inspires others to make the world a better place! She will also be a panelist in an upcoming podcast with the Children's Health Council called "The Problem with Overcoming: Learning to Value Your Differences," in which she will discuss some of the ways she overcame her learning differences in a neurotypical world. She also will be a panelist in the 2023 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in Philadelphia in June.
Please take a look at Sophia Auld’s article “The Science of ADHD: Nature, Nurture, Neither or Both?” where she investigates the the complex interplay between nature and nurture in ADHD.
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| 15 Oct 2022 | Veronica Hanson and Motherhood with ADHD | 00:51:39 | |
While getting a diagnosis for her daughter, Veronica stumbled into her own ADHD journey. And then she took off to make the most of it. Veronica's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Managing your ADHD without medication | 01:10:02 | |
There is no cure or prevention for ADHD. There's also no one right way to treat it. For many people with ADHD, medication can help manage symptoms. But it isn't the only answer. Journalist and mental health advocate Lindsay Guentzel dives into the topic with Dr. Gregory Harms, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnosing ADHD both with ADHD Online and through his private practice in Chicago. In this episode, they discuss how therapy, coaching, mindfulness and meditation, technology, physical exercise and movement can be used to effectively treat ADHD and the symptoms often presented with the disorder. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | So... October ended. Now what? | 00:32:30 | |
What do we do when the massive thing that's been consuming our time and energy ends? How do we go back to normal? What is normal? And what's next? It's been two weeks since October ended. So where have I been? Recovering and avoiding. This episode is me getting out of my own way, letting you in to see a bit of what I've been dealing with and setting myself up to move forward. There's so much on the horizon that I'm excited about -- I share those details in this episode! In the meantime, make sure to follow along on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings for the Refocused community. | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Understanding Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome with Dr. Zoe Smith | 00:43:53 | |
What the heck is CDS? Google that question and you find page after page of information on Credit Default Swaps or Controlled Dangerous Substances. But there is a CDS that is directly connected to ADHD and it’s likely something you’ve never heard of before.
So what is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome and what are the symptoms? How is it similar to ADHD and how is it different? CDS is not an officially recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5. It’s currently what’s called a clinical construct - a term used in psychology to define a group of behaviors.
Researchers, including today’s guest Dr. Zoe Smith, have been working for years to get the construct recognized and there is still so much we don’t know about CDS. Without an official diagnosis, it can be hard for providers to identify the signs and symptoms of CDS and Dr. Z is joining us to share what we do know about this relatively unknown comorbid condition.
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| 16 May 2022 | What is ADHD? | 00:40:03 | |
Consider this your crash course in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The first-ever episode of Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel explores what makes an ADHD brain different -- functionally, structurally and chemically -- with the help of Dr. Gayle Jensen-Savoie, the division chief of psychology for ADHD Online. Then a look at the resouces available through ADHD Online, including free webinars from industry leaders in organization, money management, relationships and more. Plus, the Mental Health Minute dives into how to talk about your ADHD diagnosis. Whether it's your partner, friend or boss, psychotherapist and author Terry Matlen has you covered with advice to boost your confidence heading into those difficult conversations. This week's Mental Health Minute Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy.
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| 12 Feb 2024 | Jaclyn Paul and Writing With ADHD | 00:46:40 | |
We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? Author Jaclyn Paul, who shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her cope. If you listened to last week's episode on time blindness, you learned a little bit about Jaclyn and her story. This week will help you fill in the blanks! Plus, Jaclyn offers up some great insights on the power of mindfulness, managing the all or nothing mentality, the struggle with transitions and how to find a balanced workload. To learn more about Jaclyn and the work she is doing for the ADHD community, check out ADHD Homestead. And for more information on Jaclyn's work as an author, you can find all of her work here. Follow Refocused on Social Media:
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| 23 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: Stuart Cohen and Finding Yourself | 00:46:01 | |
Stuart Cohen has spent the last 12 years embracing his authentic self, accepting both his strengths and weaknesses. Diagnosed with ADHD at 47, Stuart’s journey involves maintaining the delicate balance between medication, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness to live his best life.
Initially hesitant about the diagnosis when his girlfriend first suggested it, Stuart eventually embraced his curiosity, recognizing the many challenges he had faced over the years and knowing there had to be an answer.
His diagnosis not only transformed his outlook on life but also redirected his career path, leading him to find fulfillment as a certified ADHD coach. This positive shift wouldn't have occurred had he not been willing to confront the tough questions from the past.
Listen in as Stuart opens up about his journey with ADHD, sharing invaluable insights into embracing authenticity and leveraging strengths while navigating through challenges and how life is a lot more fulfilling now that he can show up as his true self.
Learn more and connect with Stuart here and check out his new series ADHD UN shamed here.
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| 15 Sep 2023 | Understanding ADHD & Depression - In Our Lives with Ian Hoefelmeyer | 00:34:41 | |
This week, we continue our look at ADHD and depression with our guest, friend of the pod and Mentavi Health and ADHD Online business development representative Ian Hoefelmeyer.
As a kid, Ian was labeled the ‘ADHD kid’ and even though his teachers observed some of ADHD traits, it wasn’t until years later when he was struggling in college that he sought out a diagnosis and then medication. Like so many with ADHD, Ian also struggled with some of ADHD’s comorbidities including depression and it was the sudden isolation of the pandemic, combined with stressors at work, that added fuel to his most recent bout of the mood disorder.
This candid conversation is a reminder of all the different ways depression can show up in a person’s life and the power masking can have on a person’s life. For Ian, that masking was without a doubt his reliance on his sense of humor. He also shares how Cognitive-Behavior Therapy changed his life and what tools he continues to use to make sure he stays mindful and balanced.
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| 13 Oct 2023 | Refocused, Together: On Hold For Healing | 00:08:02 | |
Pretty confident the title gives it away but if you hadn’t heard already, we’re taking a little break to give Lindsay a chance to rest and play catch up. If you’ve been following along, you are well aware of her health struggles these last few months and while we are all disappointed to have to interrupt Refocused, Together, we are confident this is the right decision.
We’ll be updating our Instagram to let you know of any other interruptions and our partners at ADHD Online will be spreading the news as well. In the meantime, we encourage you to use this as an opportunity to play catch up on all the incredible episodes we’ve shared so far. There’s lot to listen to on the pod to keep you busy until we have a new episode of Refocused, Together ready for you on October 16th!
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| 19 Apr 2023 | ADHD, Sleep Hygiene and the Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep | 00:35:07 | |
Does ADHD cause sleeping problems? Should adults get recess like school kids? Did you know that 70% of people with ADHD have some type of sleep problem? This includes problems that are behavioral, medical, and neurological. In this episode of Refocused, we continue our discussion with two sleep experts, Dr. Stephen Lange and Dr. Sanford Auerbach. This week's focus is on sleep problems, sleep architecture, sleep hygiene, and how they impact our ability to get restful sleep. We share tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene and manage your sleep-related issues. If you or someone you know is experiencing sleep problems, seek medical advice for diagnosis and treatment options.
Learn more: Why Does White Noise Help People Sleep?
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“I tried counting sheep to fall asleep, but they all started jumping over a fence and having a party. Now I'm wide awake and jealous of those party animals."
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| 09 Oct 2022 | Alex Hey and Improv with ADHD | 00:36:34 | |
After advocating for himself to get the diagnosis he knew he needed, Alex Hey discovered a creative outlet that helps him on his ADHD journey. Alex's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To learn more about Alex and the work he is doing, check out Reset ADHD here.
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| 18 Jul 2022 | You have your ADHD diagnosis. Now what? Part I | 00:32:46 | |
The moments following your ADHD diagnosis can be flooded by an overwhelm of emotions and for a lot of people, that can add to the confusion and uncertainty about what to do next. These two episodes focus on getting you ready to move forward in whatever capacity you decide is best for you and our goal is to provide you some insight on what journey will not only look like but who it will include. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Katie Sue and Overcoming the Stigma | 00:57:12 | |
Katie was labeled a daydreamer in school. Through young adulthood she was seen as happy and funny. And yet, she was suffering. Her story is so uplifting to anyone who has felt unseen on this journey. Katie's story is one of the 31 stories we're sharing throughout the month of October to raise awareness on the complexity of ADHD and the different ways it shows up in our lives. To find all of the wonderful things Katie is creating online, head over to her website here. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | The Adderall Shortage: Looking at America’s Mental Health Crisis with Michael A. Cohen | 00:43:00 | |
Michael A. Cohen is a columnist for MSNBC, a fellow for the Eurasia Group Foundation and is the publisher of the newsletter Truth and Consequences. He also has ADHD and is one of the many Americans who has struggled to fill his Adderall prescription over the last few years. On April 29th, he published the opinion piece, "The Adderall Shortage is the Mental Health Crisis No One's Talking About" on The Daily Beast, sharing parts of his own story intertwined with a handful of interviews he did, including a conversation with Rep. Abigal Spanberger (D-VA). Spanberger is one of the only members of Congress to acknowledge the shortage and the strain it is putting on people right now. Michael recently sat down with Refocused host Lindsay Guentzel for a look at what pushed him to write the piece, as well as a look at what he learned while researching and writing the piece.
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| 19 Dec 2022 | Emily Howarth and Loving Her Pinball Machine Brain | 01:10:13 | |
Emily Howarth's later-in-life ADHD diagnosis came with a lot to unpack and in today's episode, she bravely walks us through life before, life after and the life still to come. In today's episode, Emily shares openly about surviving a suicide attempt and how it led to her finding out about her ADHD. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world. Learn more about the language guidelines to follow when talking about suicide, set by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Social Media Profiles Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @adhdonline @refocusedpod Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @adhd_online @refocusedpod For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management and teletherapy. Email Lindsay: podcast@adhdonline.com. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. | |||