Life with Adult ADHD: Time, Health, Organization Webinars

Live Webinar on January 22: The Neurodivergent Female Entrepreneur: How to Build a Business That Works for Your ADHD Brain

Carly Broadway — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:01:14 +0000

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More and more neurodivergent women are starting their own businesses. But for every female entrepreneur who takes the leap, there are many others who only dream of launching and growing their dream. They wonder whether their ADHD, autism, or related conditions will propel their success or hold them back.

Understand this: There’s a reason why higher rates of neurodivergence are seen among entrepreneurs. People with ADHD have a strong tolerance for risk, an abundance of creativity, brilliant problem-solving skills (due, in part, to the ability to hyperfocus), and resilience — the very traits that drive entrepreneurial success.

Understanding your neurodivergent strengths and struggles is Step One in determining whether the path to entrepreneurship is right for you. In this webinar, you will learn:

Why people with ADHD and autism make good entrepreneurs
About the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business when you have ADHD
How to get started If you’re thinking about becoming a business owner
About the unique challenges neurodivergent female business owners face
How neurodivergent individuals can harness their unique strengths to overcome these challenges and drive business goals
How to build a support network of female entrepreneurs and why it’s important
How to promote your business with transparency about your neurodiversity

Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.

Meet the Expert Speaker

After a 20-year career as a psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur, Diann Wingert pivoted into coaching entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, and others with ADHD. Her passion is helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs balance passion, purpose, and profit with a stand-out, sought-after business based on their unique brilliance. Diann is also the host of the top-rated ADHD-ish Podcast.

Women in Business with ADHD: More Resources

Download: Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD “Brain Blueprint”
Read: Entrepreneurship and ADHD — Fast Brain, Fast Company?
Read: “How a Mid-Life Diagnosis Helped Me Become an Entrepreneur“
eBook: Women with ADHD — How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females

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“Small Wins Add Up: How to Build New Habits in 2025” [Video Replay & Podcast #537]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:44:58 +0000

Episode Description

Banish New Year’s resolutions! (ADHD folks don’t need one more reason to feel guilty or disappointed.) Instead, let’s create practical, ADHD-friendly changes that we can implement and maintain, whether they involve exercise, better sleep habits, or other goals.

ADHD brains like novelty, so sticking to a new routine can be especially difficult. The good news is that we can build on the habits and systems we already use, and if they wobble occasionally, we can get back on track.

Watch this webinar for tips on how to identify an area of your life that could benefit from an upgrade or tweak, narrow the focus to a manageable goal, and then set aside ADHD problem-solving time to establish new behaviors. Kick off your New Year with proven techniques and be the change you want to see in your life.

In this webinar, you will learn:

Why ADHD brains have a harder time making new habits stick
How to create and start with a small goal
How to build new habits into existing routines to support your goal
Why each step of the process requires an acknowledgment or reward to cement those new habits and stay motivated
How to use reminders to get habits to stick
How to anticipate and limit distractions in your environment to stay on track

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Small Wins and Building Habits: More Resources

Download: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD
Read: 7 Habits That Bring Calm and Stability
Read: ADHD Tips You Haven’t Tried Yet
eBook: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!)

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Linda Roggli is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), award-winning author and founder of the A-D-Diva Network for ADHD women 40-and-better. She is an internationally recognized expert in midlife and senior ADHD. She co-founded the Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza and the ADHD Couples’ Palooza, a week of online conversation with 30+ ADHD experts. (adhdpalooza.com)

Linda’s book Confessions of an ADDiva – Midlife in the Non-Linear Lane won first prize for women’s issues in the prestigious Next Generation Indy Book Awards competition. She has contributed chapters to several ADHD books. She chairs the webinar committee for ADDA and maintains a lively online support group.

“How to Manage Executive Function and Working Memory Challenges: A Guide for Adults with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #531]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:27:44 +0000

Episode Description

Running late again? Missing appointments and deadlines? Losing focus and motivation for tasks? And where did you put those car keys? It’s no secret that people with ADHD often bear the burden of living with these and other functional impairments caused by executive function (EF) weaknesses.

Executive function is a set of skills that allow people to plan for short- and long-term goals, make adjustments to meet those goals, manage time effectively, remember what they’ve heard and read, and exhibit self-control. In many people with ADHD, executive function doesn’t work as it should because the parts of the brain that control these skills are impacted by ADHD. And that affects everyday actions like making decisions, meeting financial responsibilities, adapting behavior in response to a changing environment, and navigating relationship dynamics. But there are strategies you can employ to improve these skills for better results.

In this webinar, you will learn:

About the cognitive skills that define executive function
About the brain-based mechanisms that cause many people with ADHD to have weak executive function skills
How working memory difficulties can manifest in workplace settings, social interactions, and personal organization, leading to common struggles such as forgetfulness, procrastination, and difficulty in planning
Whether these challenges evolve with age and how adults with ADHD can adapt to or mitigate these changes over time
About practical strategies and interventions to develop skills that enhance executive function and working memory

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Executive Functioning in Adults: More Resources

Self-Test: Do You Have a Working Memory Deficit?
Read: 7 Executive Function Deficits Tied to ADHD
Read: How Adults with ADHD Think
eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Peg Dawson, Ed.D., NCSP, received her doctorate in school/child clinical psychology from the University of Virginia. She worked as a school psychologist in Maine and New Hampshire, and recently retired after 30 years at the Center for Learning and Attention Disorders in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she specialized in the assessment of children and adults with learning and attention disorders. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she has authored many books on the topic of executive skills, including The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success, a self-help book for adults who want to strengthen their executive skills.

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Webinar Sponsor

The sponsor of this ADDitude webinar is….

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“Conscious Dating with ADHD: How to Avoid Toxic Relationships and Find Your Ideal Match” [Video Replay & Podcast #528]

Carly Broadway — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:25:09 +0000

Episode Description

Dating fires up the dopamine that ADHD brains crave. Developing a relationship is new, exciting, and sometimes all-consuming — all of which can create elation and/or a perfect storm for ADHD traits like impulsivity, emotional sensitivity, and hyperfocus to ignite a fire. In this webinar, we’ll explore the complexities of online dating profiles and connections, first meetings, and the early stages of relationships — and introduce the process of mindful, conscious dating.

Join Master Certified Relationship Coach Amie Leadingham as we delve into dating apps, and learn why impulsivity, novelty-seeking, and people-pleasing can draw people with ADHD to prospects who appear to be risk-takers but not ideal partners. You’ll learn the importance of presenting your authentic self, setting healthy boundaries, and recognizing potential red flags. This isn’t just about finding love. It’s about embracing who you are on the road to discovering the healthy relationship you deserve.

In this webinar, you will learn:

Strategies for creating an effective online dating profile that showcases your authentic self
How to identify potential red flags and read between the lines in other people’s profiles
Guidance on navigating common dating scenarios, including love bombing, impulsivity, and ghosting
Techniques for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries

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Dating with ADHD: More Resources

Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Q&A: “What Are the Signs of a Controlling Relationship?”
Read: The First Rule of Dating with ADHD
eBook: The ADHD Relationship Guide

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Amie Leadingham is a Master Certified Relationship Coach, author, wife, and mother of two amazing pugs. Her mission is to help singles find lasting love by conscious dating. She was named one of LA’s “Best Dating Coaches” and has been featured in a variety of media outlets including the CBS Network, Fox 5 News, LA Times, People Entertainment, Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, and more. Her mission is to empower singles to heal past programming, build self-confidence, and find a loving, genuine connection.

Listener Testimonials

“As someone who was diagnosed one year ago and has struggled with choosing the wrong relationships, this was helpful. I appreciate the speaker, Amie, as well as the questions at the end. Thanks!”

“I really appreciated the slow, clear, and thorough pace of the webinar. Thank you.”

“Enjoyed the discussion and Amie’s delivery of the concepts. I found this really easy to understand, and she was highly relatable.”

Webinar Sponsor

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“How DBT Promotes Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness” [Video Replay & Podcast #527]

Carly Broadway — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:06:09 +0000

Episode Description

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for improving emotional regulation in adults with ADHD. DBT is a lesser known but important intervention under the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) umbrella of treatments for ADHD.

DBT aims to improve emotional dysregulation through four basic skills modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT modified for adult ADHD also integrates skills that improve executive function.

In this webinar, you will learn:

About basic DBT skills modules and how they are modified to treat adult ADHD symptoms and traits
How DBT teaches skills to improve management of intense emotions, impulsivity, mood swings, stress intolerance, and related behaviors
How DBT teaches skills to improve executive functioning
How DBT teaches approaches to activate the emotions needed for task initiation and persistence
About the actionable strategies that DBT provides to bring about lasting changes in behavior and motivation

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DBT Skills for ADHD Symptoms: More Resources

Download: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Read: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Works
Read: DBT Plus tDCS May Best Improve ADHD Symptoms in Adults
eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Scott Spradlin, a licensed professional counselor and licensed master’s addiction counselor, is the co-director of Wichita DBT at NorthStar Therapy, along with his wife, Mariah Spradlin, a licensed clinical social worker and licenses clinical addiction counselor. They provide adherent comprehensive DBT and Wise Mind for the Distracted Mind: DBT for Adult ADHD, a modified DBT for adult ADHD.

Scott completed DBT intensive training with DBT founder Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., and Linda Dimeff, Ph.D., in 2000 in Seattle, Washington. He served as an adjunct professor for the College of Education and School Psychology at Wichita State University, where he taught courses on DBT and related topics, the assessment and treatment of suicidality and self-harm, and the ethical integration of religion and spirituality in psychotherapy for undergraduate and graduate students. Scott authored Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Can Put You in Control (New Harbinger, 2003).

He and his wife are co-authoring a new workbook on DBT for adult ADHD scheduled for release in 2026.

Listener Testimonials

“I found today’s webinar to provide a great overview of how DBT principles can be applied to ADHD treatment.”

“I’m a psychologist with ADHD specializing in ADHD and I loved this! I’ve done some generic DBT training but there was so much in this and so much that’s relevant to my clients and I.”

“Absolutely brilliant speaker. That was excellent; so gentle and kind for us ADHD adults and yet loads of really good theory and simple steps that could really help.”

Webinar Sponsor

The sponsor of this ADDitude webinar is….

Are your emotions taking you on a rollercoaster you can’t control? You’re not alone. For adults with ADHD, managing feelings can be tough. That’s where Inflow steps in. Our expert-designed app-based program offers practical techniques to help you identify thought patterns, regulate emotions, and boost your overall well-being. With Inflow, you’re not just surviving – you’re thriving. Ready to take charge of your emotional world for good? Take the free ADHD quiz today to kick off your self-care journey.

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“A Patient’s Guide to Talking with Your Doctor About ADHD and Menopause” [Video Replay & Podcast #525]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:30:25 +0000

Editor’s note: In this webinar, we discussed the safety considerations for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). To clarify, in addition to the contraindications to transdermal MHT/HRT that were discussed (history of breast cancer and complicated diabetes), there may be other relative contraindications for oral MHT, such as a history of thrombosis or migraines. These were not fully addressed due to time constraints. Importantly, transdermal estrogen is generally considered safe for individuals with a history of thromboses, and certain formulations of local (vaginal) estrogens can be used by all women without time restraint. For specific questions and concerns, consult your healthcare provider.

Episode Description

Brain fog, emotional meltdowns, and fear of dementia. Perimenopausal women with ADHD face these and myriad other challenges to brain and body due to hormonal changes during their final reproductive years. Many women, with and without ADHD, are not fully aware of the hormonal processes that start up to 10 years before menopause. During this busy time of life, many women carry great responsibility for children, aging parents, career, and family logistics. Already burdened by stress, most women assume the physical and psychiatric symptoms of perimenopause are unavoidable. At the same time, they struggle to understand and effectively treat their changing ADHD symptoms during this time of hormonal transition, which has been largely ignored by medical research to date.

All of this is true, however many researchers and clinicians continue to dismiss patients’ concerns saying that “there are no studies exploring adult or older women” or “there is no evidence to support advice on adjustment of medication or other treatment efforts for (peri)menopausal women.” It is, of course, important to base our medical advice on the best available research. But is it ethical to allow adult women with ADHD to suffer just because researchers and clinicians haven’t paid them enough attention?

We think not! That is why I’m passionate about doing the best and the most we can and to communicate the evidence that actually exists.

In this webinar, you will learn the following information to share with your clinician:

How the ADHD brain reacts to fluctuating hormones in vulnerable periods of the female life
How you can differentiate between ADHD and menopausal symptoms
How the “swinging” decrease of estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause can worsen ADHD symptoms and influence medication effect
How psychiatric and physical symptoms interplay with ADHD in (peri)menopause
How to treat ADHD and menopausal symptoms in adult females
How the ADHD life beyond menopause can look

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ADHD in Perimenopause & Menopause: More Resources

Download: Menopause & ADHD: Treatments & Interventions
Replay: The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD
Read: “How I Restarted My Life After a Post-Menopausal ADHD Diagnosis”
Advocate: We Demand Attention! A Call for Greater Research on Women with ADHD
eBook: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females with ADHD
Sign Up: Get a 30% discount on LetterLife — an app founded by Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund that empowers you to better understand ADHD symptoms, hormones, and lifestyle factors. Gain exclusive access to top experts specializing in women and ADHD. Sign up today!

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D., is an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur from Sweden. Her specialty is in psychiatry/addiction and family medicine with a specific focus on ADHD and ADD. In 2015, she defended her thesis, When ADHD and Substance use Disorders Coexist – Etiology and Pharmacological Treatment, at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm.

Dr. Skoglund currently holds a position as Associate Professor at Uppsala University, Department for Women’s and Children’s Health, where she continues her research into ADHD, comorbidity, and gender influences. She is specifically interested in how hormones affect mental health across the female lifespan — a field that is not even close to being researched enough! Together with colleagues from around the world, she leads the pioneering research group GODDESS ADHD.

Listener Testimonials

“Today was so great. Such a relief to hear my symptoms discussed and validated! Thank you!”

“The list of information to take to a medical appointment was particularly helpful. Thank you!”

“Amazing speaker, so knowledgeable and up to date. Very helpful.”

Webinar Sponsor

The sponsor of this ADDitude webinar is….

“Is it ADHD, menopause, or both?” The overlap between the two can be confusing and overwhelming. At Inflow, we understand the unique challenges of managing ADHD during this transitional phase of life. Our CBT-based app program, developed by expert ADHD clinicians, provides you with effective strategies to navigate the combined effects of ADHD and menopause. From mood swings to memory lapses, we’ll help you develop coping techniques to manage your symptoms and stay on track. Don’t let the confusion of ADHD and menopause hold you back. Take the free ADHD quiz today to kick off your self-care journey.

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“Is RSD Poisoning Your Relationship? How to Reduce Shame & Build Stronger Connections” [Video Replay & Podcast #524]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:03:30 +0000

Episode Description

Do you ever feel so wrecked by a critique or comment from your partner that you can’t seem to recover for days? Or do you feel silenced and stuck because your partner interprets any constructive feedback as disapproval, and reacts in the extremes?

ADHD complicates relationships on its own, but adding rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) to the equation almost always amplifies the strife. RSD describes unbearable, painful feelings related to a real or a perceived rejection, and the ensuing belief that people will pull back their love and support. This heightened sensitivity intensifies reactions to the natural ups and downs of relationships and increases interpersonal conflict, hostility, and hurt. It can be very complicated for couples to manage conflict, discuss delicate subjects, and process emotions successfully.

In this webinar, Dr. Sharon Saline will show you how to manage the special challenges that arise in relationships touched by RSD and ADHD. You will learn how to navigate the thorny path of RSD in relationships and shift toxic patterns to healthier interactions. She’ll teach you how both partners can better regulate and handle challenging conversations with less blame, negativity, and over-personalizing while fostering connection and closeness. Dr. Saline will offer concrete strategies for making repairs, creating effective bids for connection, using collaboration for disagreements, and improving relational empathy. You will leave with practical tools to listen and reduce reactivity.

In this webinar, you will learn…

How rejection sensitivity dysphoria works and manifests in adults
How RSD impacts relationships and creates special challenges
Effective strategies for coping with typical patterns of conflict in couples
How to reduce reactivity and improve communication with greater empathy

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RSD in Relationships: More Resources

Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Replay: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time
Self-Test: RSD Symptoms Checklist
Read: You Are Enough — Counteracting Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, & RSD
eBook: The Emotions of ADHD

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD Solution Deck, specializes in working with children, teens, emerging adults and families living with ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, autism, twice exceptionalism, and mental health issues. (#CommissionsEarned) She lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as understanding ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, motivation, different kinds of learners, and the teen brain. Dr. Saline is a regular contributor to ADDitudemag.com, among many other leading publications.

Learn more at www.drsharonsaline.com.

Listener Testimonials

“Really impressed with the content and how slick this production was! Thank you so much.”

“I have been with my partner for 25 years, and we’ve only just been diagnosed with ADHD. The webinar gave us hope.”

“I appreciated the ‘tricks’ to think about and try out when in the middle of a reaction.”

“Outstanding. Dr. Saline was excellent, both in substance and presentation.”

Webinar Sponsor

The sponsor of this ADDitude webinar is…

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“Smart Money Habits for People with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #522]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:46:25 +0000

Episode Description

Smart money management eludes ADHD brains for various neurological and psychological reasons. Emotional dysregulation and dopamine-seeking ADHD brains can drive impulsive spending — an unhelpful coping mechanism. Executive functioning weaknesses can get in the way of paying bills on time, budgeting, and planning for financial success. And weak working memory may mean buying (and losing) the same item over and over again.

Here’s how the ADHD Tax affects some of my clients: They forget to pay their bills on time, incurring mounting late fees, even though they had funds in their bank account to cover the initial expenses. Some struggle to save for emergencies, such as losing a job or making a house repair. Others make a good salary but live paycheck-to-paycheck, wondering how they’ll be able to afford a child’s college or to live comfortably in retirement.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to harness the strategies and habits that have helped many of my neurodivergent clients live their best financial lives. You will understand how to set your intention and overcome common ADHD-related money struggles to score small wins and even save for longer-term goals. We also will address several readers’ most pressing financial struggles so that everyone listening can benefit from sound practical advice.

In this webinar, you will learn:

How ADHD traits get in the way of reaching your financial goals
How to short-circuit impulsive spending
How to use automation and technology to budget, pay bills on time, reduce debt, and get other small financial wins
How to identify goals and harness the motivation to stay on track and ignite financial success
How to build a financial plan for today, tomorrow, and the future

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How to Budget with ADHD: More Resources

Download: ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide
Read: The ADHD Tax Is Draining — Financially and Emotionally
Read: “A $400 Adrenaline Rush:” Stories of Impulse Buying with ADHD
eBook: Secrets of the ADHD Brain

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Otto Rivera, a certified financial planner and enrolled agent with the IRS, was diagnosed with ADHD in his 40s. His ADHD struggles have made him stronger and more empathetic, traits that help him in his business. He is a financial planner with White Lighthouse Investment Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor firm. He also provides tax preparation services through the company he owns, Emergent Tax Services LLC.

Rivera is a member of the Financial Planners Association and is the host of their national Neurodivergent Planners Circle in which neurodivergent financial planners and other advisors share insights and education about neurodiversity. He lives in Florida with his wife and daughter and enjoys listening to history podcasts and classical music while jogging.

Listener Testimonials

“Otto lifted blame and provided helpful insights for ADHD brain challenges.”

“Excellent and exceptionally practical webinar. His expertise was so valuable, and the problem-solving segment was very relatable. Thanks.”

“Thank you so much, Otto. I am putting those four questions on a card for my wallet.”

Webinar Sponsor

The sponsor of this ADDitude webinar is….

Does keeping track of your expenses feel impossible? Do you feel like your impulsivity gets in the way of your financial well-being? We’ve been there. Here at Inflow, we know that staying on top of finances can feel hopeless, but we’re here to help. Developed by leading ADHD clinicians, Inflow is a self-help program that uses CBT principles to teach effective strategies that can help you successfully manage your ADHD to stay on track and hit your financial goals. Get your ADHD score today to kick off your Inflow journey.

ADDitude thanks our sponsors for supporting our webinars. Sponsorship has no influence on speaker selection or webinar content.

“We Define ADHD! Empowering Ways to Frame Our Awesome Brains” [Video Replay & Podcast #523]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:11:44 +0000

Episode Description

To kick off ADHD Empowerment Month, ADDitude asked you (our readers) to tell us how you define ADHD and its impact. More specifically, we asked: “If you were describing ADHD to a newly diagnosed child, how would you portray it in a way that builds self-esteem, hope, and resolve?”

In this webinar, we will share your responses and explore core ADHD strengths such as creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and resilience with Penn and Kim Holderness, authors of the book ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD. Along the way, we will also celebrate some of the ways our ADHD brains make us undeniably awesome and essentially irreplaceable.

We know having ADHD is sometimes stressful , but the Holderness Family is very good at showing us how to shift our mindset and lean into the aspects of ADHD that make us unique and wonderful. In this webinar, we will discuss…

Names that better describe ADHD
Ways to reframe ADHD through a lens of strength to bolster a child’s or adult’s self-esteem
Real-world examples of ADHD creativity and curiosity
Favorite stories of ADHD problem-solving acumen from ADDitude readers
The ADHD ability to bounce back and keep learning in the face of challenges
How ADHD can help you win “The Amazing Race” (just kidding, but they actually did win!)
And much more

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ADHD Empowerment: More Resources

Free Download: All the Best Parts of ADHD
Replay: ADHD is Awesome — The Holderness Family Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Read: “How My ADHD Makes Me a More Dynamic, Resourceful, Passionate Leader”
eBook: Inattentive ADHD in Adults — An Essential Guide to the Underdiagnosed, Undertreated Subtype

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Penn & Kim Holderness are authors of The New York Times Bestselling Book, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD. (#CommissionsEarned) They are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcast. Their videos have resulted in over two billion views and over nine million followers. Penn and Kim have been married for 19 years and were also winners of The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS.

Throughout all their endeavors, Penn and Kim have never shied away from tackling topics like living with ADHD and anxiety. The overwhelming positive feedback and support from their online community was a major motivation behind their ADHD book. Penn and Kim live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their children, Lola and Penn Charles, and their dog, Sunny.

For more on The Holderness Family, visit theholdernessfamily.com.

Listener Testimonials

“Penn and Kim are great, and the webinar was indeed empowering. Thank you so much!”

“Thank you. I liked the added feature (video) to today’s webinar. Great addition!”

“Such encouraging and enlightening information from Penn, but also from the comments sent by participants. Thank you!”

“How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families” [Video Replay & Podcast #520]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:23:46 +0000

Episode Description

Your child can’t find their backpack and the school bus is here already. Wait, they found it. But where’s their homework and the permission slip for that field trip? Oh no, Dad misplaced his wallet and keys — again. Ten minutes later, he’s still searching. Now he’ll be late for work.

Does this sound familiar? Few things cause more strife in a household than clutter and disorganization. When a home is messy, and things are hard to find, it can make everyone feel stressed. Families touched by ADHD can thank weak execution function skills for this all-too-common scenario.

And here’s what can add another layer of conflict: When only some family members have ADHD and struggle to keep things organized and tidy, and others in the household are the opposite — and neat. ADHD or not, you can take control of your surroundings and optimize your spaces with our decluttering techniques and efficient storage solutions. We will bring harmony back to your newly organized and functional environment.

In the webinar, you will learn:

About the common struggles families face when only some in the household have ADHD, and the conflict that ensues when all family members have ADHD
About techniques to help kids and parents get started on their goal to become organized and create spaces to put things where they belong
How having less stuff is key to being organized, and the techniques to help you decide what to keep and what to toss
How to compromise and bring harmony back to your household

We will also tackle readers’ real-life situations, as well as recount my own experience as a professional organizer who is married to a very lovely but very messy man.

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How to Organize a Messy Home with ADHD: More Resources

Free Guide: Hoarding Disorder vs. ADHD Clutter
Q&A: “Should I Hire a Professional Organizer?”
Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don’t Want To
eBook: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!)

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Tracy McCubbin has always lived by the motto, “Don’t put it down, put it away.” But who knew she could turn that philosophy into a booming business? While working for a major television director in Hollywood, Tracy discovered she had the ability to see through any mess and clearly envision a clutter-free space. Coupled with her keen time management and organizational skills, Tracy soon found fulfillment in helping people discover real solutions by getting to the root of their clutter. That’s when dClutterfly was born.

Almost two decades and thousands of decluttered homes later, Tracy knew it was time to take what she had learned working with her clients to help others around the world dealing with clutter. She authored two best-selling books: Making Space, Clutter-Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need and Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Magnetizing the Life You Want, bringing the beauty of organizing to homes everywhere. (#CommissionsEarned)

Tracy is also a regularly featured expert in The New York Times, Forbes, goop, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, CBS, NBC, FOX, Real Simple, and more.

Listener Testimonials

“I have heard Tracy before, and I think about what she says when I stare at boxes or piles. I have made small improvements. This motivated me to make a plan again and move forward.”

“Thank you SO much! I’m 74 and still trying. Best takeaways: If you’re keeping it because you’re afraid it’s going to the landfill, your home is the landfill; and keep putting it away in the same place, like your toothbrush, and you will eventually always know where it belongs.”

“This seminar really made me reflect on how I have improved my skills regarding decluttering. I remember years ago when I used to ‘shut down’ whenever the time came to get rid of things. Now, I do things differently, and I feel pretty good about these changes in myself.”

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“ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Evolve and Fluctuate” [Video Replay & Podcast #518]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:07:27 +0000

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Episode Description

For decades, ADHD was thought to begin in childhood with many people outgrowing symptoms by adulthood. However, new scientific insights reveal findings that have reshaped the ADHD community’s understanding of how ADHD symptoms evolve, fluctuate, wax, and wane over the lifespan.

We now know that ADHD may emerge later in life in some individuals, and we have insight into factors that impact earlier versus later onset presentations. We also understand that very few people experience a form of ADHD that is always severe and debilitating. Instead, most people appear to experience a fluctuating course through adulthood in which certain situations may be associated with the flare up or down of ADHD symptoms.

In this webinar, you will learn:

About the latest science behind our modern conceptualization of ADHD across the lifespan
About the difference between late-onset and late-identified ADHD, and whether people can develop ADHD for the first time as adults
Whether people can be considered “recovered” from ADHD if symptoms have been at bay for a long time
About the situations that can trigger flare-ups or lead to an abatement of ADHD symptoms
How to decide if a person with mild ADHD-like traits qualifies for a clinical diagnosis, and what happens if they do not meet ADHD criteria but still want help
About the implications for diagnosis and treatment, as well as how loved ones can best support individuals with ADHD through ups and downs — and what individuals with ADHD can do to live happy and healthy lives

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ADHD in Adults: More Resources

Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults?
Read: Is Adult ADHD Real? Yes — and Still Heavily Stigmatized
Read: Why We Need U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD
eBook: ADHD After 40: A Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Later in Life

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Dr. Margaret Sibley is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She has authored over 120 scholarly publications on ADHD in adolescence and adulthood with research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Institute of Education Sciences. She is Secretary of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), a Professional Advisory Board Member for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Attention Disorders. She is the author of Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD: Building Skills and Motivation published by Guilford Press in 2017. (#CommissionsEarned)

Listener Testimonials

“The research studies and their outcomes presented were very informative.”

“Got a lot out of today’s presentation. Thank you!”

“This was very helpful to our understanding of late diagnosed ADHD, and to raise the question of other causes of symptoms that may be involved.”

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“Workplace Strategies for Professionals with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #514]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:47:51 +0000

Episode Description

When ADHD comes to work, it can bring with it incredible creativity and resilience. It can also bring problems with focus, time management, organization, and task completion, which can affect on-the-job performance and future opportunities. It’s important to understand and recognize the common patterns and behaviors associated with ADHD in a work environment and develop strategies to enhance job productivity and satisfaction.

Tailored specifically for professionals with ADHD and their employers, this webinar offers a guide to implementing effective strategies for career success. Through expert insights and real-life case studies, this webinar will help attendees:

Understand ADHD in the Workplace: Gain a deeper understanding of how ADHD traits impact professional life, including challenges related to focus, time management, organization, and task completion. Learn to recognize the common ADHD-related patterns and behaviors that could hamper success.
Develop Self-Management Techniques: Explore proven strategies for self-regulation and time management tailored specifically for individuals with ADHD. Discover techniques for improving focus, prioritizing tasks, and overcoming procrastination to enhance productivity and job satisfaction.
Adopt Organizational Strategies: Learn how to create a structured and supportive work environment conducive to success for individuals with ADHD. Explore methods for organizing tasks, managing distractions, and optimizing workspace layout to minimize cognitive overload and maximize efficiency.
Explore Workplace Accommodations: Understand the importance of advocating for reasonable accommodations in the workplace to support individuals with ADHD. Gain insights into relevant frameworks and best practices for requesting and implementing accommodations that align with individual needs and preferences.
Prioritize Stress Management and Self-Care: Explore practical techniques for managing stress and maintaining well-being while navigating the demands of professional life with ADHD. Learn to recognize early signs of burnout, establish healthy boundaries, and prioritize self-care to sustain long-term success.

Whether you’re a hard-working professional with ADHD or an employer committed to creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture, this webinar offers actionable insights and strategies to make sure neurodivergent employees reach their full potential and excel in their professional endeavors. Join us and unlock a world of possibilities!

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ADHD in the Workplace: More Resources

Download: The Eisenhower Matrix for ADHD Decision-Making
Read: How to Foster Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Read: The Best Work Schedule for ADHD Brains — Flexible or Rigid?
eBook: Getting Things Done with Adult ADHD

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Independence, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. She specializes in the diagnostic and neuropsychological assessment of various conditions impacting children, adolescents, and young adults including ADHD, Learning Disorders, and emotional concerns. She is PSYPACT certified and able to serve clients from the 40 participating states. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chase is also an accomplished international speaker, leading workshops on such timely topics as executive functioning, dyslexia/dysgraphia, and creative ways to support those who struggle in school. Finally, Dr. Chase serves as an adjunct instructor at several colleges in the Cleveland area. She is an active member of the International Dyslexia Association, the American Psychological Association, and Learning Disabilities Association of America. For more information, please visit ChasingYourPotential.com or her LinkedIn page.

Listener Testimonials

“Absolutely wonderful presenter!!”

“Extremely helpful webinar! I found many of the ideas/suggestions were very applicable to things that I struggle with on a daily basis.”

“I’m listening from South Africa. Thanks so much for such a powerful resource for someone in my remote position.”

“This was an excellent and informative session. I found myself smiling and recognizing myself. I so appreciated the tips on strategies for the workplace. I will be sharing these resources and video with our students who are going out on internships. Love, love, love this session!”

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“Clearing the Chaos: ADHD-Informed Strategies for Tackling Clutter and Hoarding” [Video Replay & Podcast #510]

Carly Broadway — Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:37 +0000

Episode Description

A cluttered, disorganized living environment is as common as it is unsettling for many people who have ADHD. Overwhelm often prevents them from even getting started on decluttering. For some people, the clutter reaches a level that compromises their ability to live safely in their homes. This is usually the result of hoarding disorder. Sometimes, it’s difficult to discern what constitutes clutter versus hoarding.

Michael Tompkins, Ph.D., will explain why the traits in ADHD contribute to excessive clutter and hoarding. He will also walk viewers through the process of managing these often-debilitating situations and employing strategies for success.

In this webinar, you will learn:

About the ADHD traits and underlying causes that contribute to clutter and hoarding
About signs of clutter and hoarding, and red flags for when clutter turns into hoarding
How clutter is different from hoarding, and the characteristics that define each
About practical strategies to help decrease clutter and disorganization
How to deal with hoarding in your own living situation or with a loved one
How cognitive behavior therapy for ADHD and hoarding can help people manage better

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Hoarding vs. ADHD Clutter: More Resources

Download: Your Guide to Hoarding Disorder Vs. ADHD Clutter
Get: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!)
Read: What Does Hoarding Disorder Look Like?
Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don’t Want To

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, and a faculty member of the Beck Institute for Cognitive and Behavior Therapy. He is the author or co-author of numerous articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as 16 books, including Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Cutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring (with Tamara L. Hartl) (New Harbinger, 2009) and Clinician’s Guide to Severe Hoarding: A Harm Reduction Approach (Springer, 2014). (#CommissionsEarned) The Mental Health Association of San Francisco awarded him the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the understanding of hoarding and cluttering. Dr. Tompkins has presented to national and international audiences on the topic hoarding, particularly managing hoarding behaviors through a harm reduction approach.

Listener Testimonials

“Dr. Tompkins gave a great presentation that relieved some of my worry about having full-blown hoarding disorder, as well as useful and practical techniques for dealing with clutter and disorganization. Thank you!”

“I thought Dr. Tompkins was wonderful! So clear and didactic. We got so much out of it and loved how he answered questions.”

“Really informative, with great advice. I never realized how shame and regret were major factors for me. Thank you so much.”

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“Unraveling ADHD Procrastivity: How to Outsmart Procrastination and Improve Productivity” [Video Replay & Podcast #501]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:11:44 +0000

Episode Description

Do you fall into traps of procrastivity? With this type of procrastination, priority tasks are avoided by engaging in other tasks that are productive and necessary, but which end up being self-defeating because they steal your time and undermine your prioritized plans. This is why many adults with ADHD say they are busy all day but do not feel productive.

Procrastivity is exhausting, but it can teach us many useful lessons to help increase initiation and follow-through on tasks. The lessons learned from analyzing your procrastivity point the way to a foundation of cognitive behavior therapy strategies that emphasize implementation of various coping skills that help you to turn your intentions into actions.

In this webinar, you will learn:

What “procrastivity” is and how it sneaks into your life
A proposal for the central cognitive theme in the mindsets of adults with ADHD
At least one implementation-focused strategy to use in your life (and many more, we hope)

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Procrastivity and ADHD: More Resources

Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook
Replay: How CBT and ADHD Coaching Help Adults Manage Their Symptoms Naturally with Dr. Russell Ramsay
Self-Test: How Seriously Do You Procrastinate?
Read: Why the ADHD Brain Chooses the Less Important Task

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Russell Ramsay is retired from his role as professor of clinical psychology in the psychiatry department of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He had been co-founder and co-director of the PENN’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program. He currently has a solo, completely virtual psychology practice.

Dr. Ramsay has authored numerous professional and scientific articles and book chapters. Among his books, he is author of the patient guidebook The Adult ADHD Tool Kit (with Dr. Anthony Rostain; Routledge, 2015), which has been translated into French, Spanish, Korean, and is in the process of being translated into German and Chinese. His most recent book was Rethinking Adult ADHD (APA, 2020). (#CommissionsEarned) His forthcoming book is The Adult ADHD & Anxiety Workbook, to be released on May 1, 2024 (New Harbinger). Dr. Ramsay contributed to the APA’s Psychotherapy Video Series with the video “Adults with ADHD.”

Listener Testimonials

“Great research and great examples to explain. Clearly and helpfully presented! Everyone talks about ‘distraction’ but this explained the reasons to my biggest ADHD problem.”

“This is my first ADDitude webinar, and it’s absolutely spot on. I’m so glad I finally found you.”

“I learned SO much about me!”

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“Oversharing and Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults” [Video Replay & Podcast #496]

Carly Broadway — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:27:48 +0000

Episode Description

Interrupting conversations. Appearing not to listen. Revealing too much personal information. Making friends as an adult with ADHD is hard for all these reasons and more. We know that friendship brings physical and mental health benefits, but that doesn’t mitigate the challenge that many adults experience making and keeping friends.

Overinvesting in acquaintances that never really become friends, all-or-nothing thinking, jumping in too fast, believing everything is your fault, and having a scarcity mindset can lead adults with ADHD to feel disappointed time and again.

In this webinar, Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., will explain the social traps that frustrate adults with ADHD and keep them from having healthy friendships. She’ll also discuss the missing link to creating and sustaining friendships: learning the skills to build friendships differently.

In this webinar, you will learn:

How past social struggles and foibles affect your mindset when you’re an adult with ADHD
How to overcome common social traps for adults with ADHD
Strategies to keep connections with friends ongoing without feeling burdened
How to gain confidence in your friendship skills and banish the negative inner narrative

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How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD: More Resources

Download: The ADHD Friendship Guide for Adults
Self-Test: 10 Questions That Reveal Toxic Behaviors
Read: 3 Common ADHD Friendship Challenges
Read: “How I’m Teaching My ADHD Brain to Listen”

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Caroline Maguire, M.Ed, ACCG, PCC, earned a master’s degree at Lesley University with a specialization in social emotional learning (SEL). She is the author of the award-winning book, Why Will No One Play with Me? written to coach emotional regulation, social and self-awareness, and responsible decision-making skills. (#CommissionsEarned) She founded The Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching for Families training program at the ADD Coach Academy which is accredited by ICF. Visit her website, CarolineMaguireAuthor.com, follow her @AuthorCarolineM and download her free video, How to Tell a Tighter Story.

Listener Testimonials

“This information will help me be a better therapist, spouse, and friend to the various amazing folks with ADHD in my life!”

“I was surprised at how many things Caroline talked about that I experience as an adult with ADHD. And I know that hearing validation always makes me feel better and allows me to better accept myself.”

“Thank you! Always high-quality guests and helpful information.”

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