I Forgot to Tell You Something

Just when you think you’ve figured out how to manage your ADHD... life throws you a baby, and suddenly none of it works anymore. The routines? Gone. The sleep? Ha. The coping strategies? LOL.  In this episode, Ron shares what happened when parenthood bulldozed the systems he and his partner had spent years building—and how they’re starting to put things back together. In this episode, Liz asks wha...

We're back after a little hiatus after a not so little event: Ron became a Dad! We're talking today about how Ron's adjusting to his new life, new family, new role, new everything!  Those early newborn days are a whirlwind for any new parent. But add ADHD in the mix and the experience can be truly disorienting. Sleepless nights, upside down routines, and a fresh array of intense emo...

Ron’s fired up, people. In this episode of "I Forgot to Tell You Something," we’re hashing out the seemingly innocuous trend of framing ADHD as a "superpower."  What are the complexities and potential consequences of this perspective? And why would ADHD -  a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder - ever be called a superpower in the first place? We cover: How the superpower narra...

It's the question that has well-intended ADHD parents shaking in their boots: what's the right way to tell my kid about their ADHD?  When our kids are newly diagnosed with ADHD and we're navigating our own feelings around what it means for them, it's no wonder having these conversations feel scary. In this episode of I Forgot , Ron and Liz dive into the often anxiety-inducing t...

Full disclosure: today’s episode is a bit of a bummer. Or you could say that we have emotional range..? This episode was recorded days after a tragic attack on women in Liz’s home town, in a place where women normally feel very safe. And it put Liz right on her arse. We unpack Liz’s big emotional response to the event, and the very human drive to make sense of the senseless. The ADHD brain is wire...

Big changes can be scary, especially with ADHD. It's easy to put things off and feel overwhelmed. But there are ways to get excited and prepared without all the stress. Ron is getting ready to welcome his new baby - the ultimate deadline. Everyone's got an opinion,  and there's so much stuff to do.  Liz and Ron talk about how to: Find the fun in getting ready Make space for rest so...

Join us for an engaging conversation as Ron and Liz delve into the unique challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur with ADHD. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the struggles with time management, organization, and delegation.   Having a supportive community is so important! ADHDers have no problem in finding the joys in fun parts of running a business, but desperately need to out...

Diane McLean is a bonafide legend of the ADHD coaching world. She's a pioneer of kid coaching and a champion of focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Now she's got that ADHD itch for the next challenge: to help coaches, leaders and parents understand why a neurodiversity lens matters.  Diane breaks down the fears parents face when raising ADHD kids and why believing them and meetin...

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! As a special treat, women’s intimacy expert Rena Martine joins us to unpack how ADHD impacts our relationships and our ability to foster intimacy. Rena Martine shares her journey from being a sex crimes deputy district attorney to becoming a certified coach and speaker. The conversation covers the impact of rejection on initiating sex, the importance of handling reje...

Ever wonder why you'll do anything for anyone else, but sticking to those goals that only matter to you is so bloody hard? In this episode of I Forgot To Tell You Something, Ron and Liz unpack the ADHD tendency to be externally focused and prioritise the demands of the outside world over what we really, really want. Ron and Liz cover: Why people with ADHD often find themselves swept up in the...

And what is going on with ADHD meds shortages? It's holidays, and Ron and Liz are cranky. Prepare to arm yourself for unsolicited advice from friends and family, and those off hand comments that can really sting: "everyone is a bit ADHD these days" "why don't you get a planner" "have you tried setting reminders?" "adhd stimulants are just legalised m*th...

Ever wondered "Who am I to......" start a business? Write that book? Apply for a big promotion? Imposter syndrome is something everyone experiences every now and then, but particularly plagues ADHDers. Liz and Ron share their experiences with imposter syndrome, fear of failure and what they notice in their amazing ADHD coaching clients. Discover how for some, especially those with ADHD,...

A diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood brings an avalanche of different emotions – grief of lost opportunities, relief to have found answers, and flat out anger. In this conversation, Ron and Liz explore the emotional ups and downs of a late ADHD diagnosis. Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can be a validating experience and the start of a journey of self-discovery and growth. It’s important to prac...

Self-care when you have ADHD can feel like another job on a long list of "shoulds". In this episode of "I Forgot to Tell You Something," Ron and Liz explore some of the challenges with getting supportive self care practices off the ground when ADHD overwhelm is running the show. Dive into the nuanced aspects of self-care beyond the surface: understanding what you need and what...

Welcome to “I forgot to tell you something”, the podcast here to give you hugs and sometimes help when life and ADHD collide.  Join ADHD coaches Ron Capalbo and Liz Welshman as they unpack the real life challenges of ADHD. Ron and Liz are both ADHDers buzzing real time through their own ups, downs and half finished ideas. So when it comes to life with ADHD, they’ve almost seen, heard or overreacte...