ADHD-ish™

I decided to do something special for this episode, because this week is our 5th podcast anniversary (and it's also Mental Health Awareness Month.) One of the most challenging things about being neurodivergent is learning to accept ourselves in a world where being different often marks you as an outsider.  Using my obsession with Wicked and exploring four of Stephen Schwartz’s iconic songs&nb...

Ever wondered why the idea of working for someone else just never quite fit, or why chaos seems to call your name (and you answer with gusto)? If you’re an entrepreneur who’s found yourself drawn to the thrill of building your own path—and maybe even stumbled more than a few times along the way—you are going to love this week’s guest interview.  I recently sat down with Dr. Michael A. Freeman...

Our edge as entrepreneurs comes from spotting trends and launching fresh ideas. The problem? Most of us have a graveyard of half-baked projects, forgotten launches, half-written newsletters, and more orphaned tech tools than we care to admit.  Let’s face it: innovation is our ADHD advantage, but execution moves the needle.  Shiny Object Syndrome is not a quirky personality trait; our ADH...

If your head is spinning with marketing messages from high-profile coaches insisting you need a team, a course, a 6 or 7 figure business, when what you really want is flexibility and the freedom to do something you love on your own terms, this episode is your permission slip to have a simple, sustainable solo business. My returning guest, Maggie Patterson, joins me to chat about the significance o...

How often do you find yourself agreeing to something and later regretting it? Yeah, me too.  In fact, the majority of adults with ADHD identify as people pleasers, but there’s more to this knee-jerk reflex than meets the eye.  This solo episode is packed with actionable tips for unlearning the Default Yes, starting with identifying the role of our unique neurological wiring in this dynam...

Trying to figure out what you need to do to make your small business more ADHD-friendly?  In today’s episode, I sit down with ambitious outlier, Evan Sargent to discuss how she built a business that allows her to thrive, stand out from the competition and honor her ADHD attributes and gifts.   With a background in graphic design and advertising, Evan transitioned from a fast-paced a...

It’s tax time here in the US, and those of us with ADHD traits are paying extra! Have you heard of the ADHD tax?  I’m referring to those invisible costs that affect entrepreneurs and solopreneurs with ADHD, draining not only finances but also well-being and relationships.  From late fees and impulse buys to missed deadlines and opportunities, these ADHD-related financial and time-related...

Sometimes, we don’t have the option of masking, hiding, and attempting to fit in.  As a female of color from an unstable family, today’s guest Mina Raver dropped out of high school after being identified as gifted and diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.   This set her on a non-conventional path that has dramatically accelerated her growth. Mina has been d...

If you are a neurodivergent business owner, one of the biggest challenges can be leading a team, especially if you lead an all-female team in a female-dominated industry like occupational therapy.   Today’s Client Success Story features Kirsten Beukes, who is the owner of an OT group practice in South Africa. Through our work together, Kirsten came to understand how her ADHD affects her...

So many small business owners obsess about how their ADHD struggles make things more challenging, but there is a bigger picture at play.  When you identify your ADHD strengths and use them as your competitive advantage, now you are cooking with gas.   My friend, Iris Goldfeder is a marketing strategist and owner of Gas Stove Creative.  She joins us today to talk about how she l...

In today's fast-paced world, email management is a critical skill, but for those with ADHD,  constantly checking email can become an addictive habit and the source of our greatest distraction. Email acts as a digital slot machine for those with ADHD, creating a dopamine-driven cycle of constant checking in search of novelty and stimulation.  This behavior is about immediate gratification...

Most soloists I know want to make a living on their own terms, but many are also driven by a bigger vision of making a difference,  infusing both passion and purpose into their work. Have you ever wondered if you and your business could start a revolution?   I sat down with Rochelle Moulton, a brand strategist, author, podcaster, and advocate for soloist consultants doing work that...

Does disappointment seem to follow you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I’ll be sharing why running your own business can set the stage for letting yourself and others down, especially when ADHD is in the mix.  In this episode, I share common triggers for disappointment, from overloading yourself with too many clients to underestimating how long things will tak...

Brittany grew up in a family with a history of entrepreneurship. Both grandfather and father were small business owners, but, after witnessing the instability and uncertainty of self-employment firsthand, Brittany shied away from entrepreneurship, at least at first.   Over time, and by allowing herself to follow her curiosity and pivoting in response to changing market conditions, Britta...

I love Cirque du Soleil, but running a business with ADHD can feel like a 3-ring circus inside your brain that’s not so fun.   We have countless decisions to make and without a decision strategy in place, our defaults of impulsivity, overthinking, and self-doubt will be running the show. The good news is that there are simple ways to not only make better decisions now, but gain decision...

When you have ADHD, you are no stranger to struggles with task avoidance, task completion, managing energy levels, and finding balance in your daily life. If you are self employed or run a business, these struggles can really eat into your productivity, passion and profits.   After hearing today’s guest share insights from her latest best seller, The Procrastination Playbook , in a webin...

Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today's episode is all about recognizing the unique gifts and strengths that come with ADHD, so we can make the most of them in our business.  In this solo episode, I'll be sharing seven strengths frequently associated with ADHD and how you can identify if you possess them. But that's not all—I'll also provide you with...

If you are a neurodivergent business owner who is looking for ways to integrate more accessibility, inclusivity and fairness into your business and marketing practices, this guest interview is for you. We are joined by Meg Brunson, who has turned her ADHD trait of justice sensitivity into a business asset.   If one of your 2025 goals is to be more intentional about inclusive practices, t...

Today’s guest on the ADHD-ish podcast is my client, Anne Levine, a professional coach whose unique approach is centered around creating change that sticks.  With a passion for integrating past successes into new ventures, Anne Levine specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of ADHD and personal growth challenges.  For a number of reasons, many individuals with ADHD struggl...

For generations, adults with ADHD have struggled to find workplaces and career paths that allow them to succeed, and usually ended up feeling like a square peg in a round hole.  Those who have been able to figure out where their ADHD strengths fit best often did so after years of trial and error or were lucky enough to have a coach, mentor or parent who pointed them in the right direction. &n...

Happy New Year! 🎆 As we step into 2025, many of us are brimming with hopes, dreams, and maybe some New Year's resolutions. But if you're anything like me—and I know many of you are—traditional resolutions might last as long as bubbles in a can of carbonated water.  Fizzy, but fleeting.  That's why I’ve dedicated the final episode of the year to exploring alternatives that are a bit more...

Welcome back to ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're delving into a powerful collection of tools specifically designed to support neurodivergent individuals— Goblin Tools.  Created by Belgian AI software and data engineer Bram de Buyser, these eight simple, single-task helpers can transform your daily routines. From breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps with 'Ma...

Ever wonder why it always seems like you have said “yes” to more than you can effectively manage, when you have ADHD?  Impulsivity and people pleasing tendencies play a role, but our unique relationship with time that might be the biggest factor, making business success a lot more challenging.  We have trouble accurately estimating how much time, energy and effort our commitments actuall...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and my guest is burnout coach for highly sensitive and neurodivergent women, Paula Liub. In this timely discussion, we'll explore why hydration, nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are essential for effective executive functioning and how hyper focus can sometimes lead us to neglect these basic needs. ...

If you have (or suspect you have ADHD) and are struggling to fall asleep at a "normal" hour, wake up feeling groggy, or find yourself alert and restless late at night, you might be dealing with something called Delayed Phase Sleep Syndrome, or DSPS.  It's not just insomnia or anxiety—it’s a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that often goes misunderstood and misdiagnosed. We'll explore how DSPS...