The Neurodivergent Nurse

Communication problems are so common for those of us who have ADHD, it tends to make it harder to get things done. It weakens our executive functions. It lowers our ability to remember things, to gather our thoughts, control our impulses. And because of that. ADHD gives us those great barriers that gets us in the way of how we speak to and listen to other people. This episode we will cover how to...

Do you wake up in the morning feeling angry at the world? Then this episode is made just for you! Many of us with ADHD struggle with morning anger. We will chat about what could be the culprit along with 6 tips to help curve that morning anger. To checkout details about the trip to Spain with Jami click here To join the Patreon click here

"As I've gotten older, it's also that thing of, Having a shorter memory shelf than having the inability to really juggle a thousand different intense relationships all at once has made it so that I can respect other people's need for space." -Katie Check out this week's episode as Jami chats with the hosts of The Bar is Ankle High Podcast. Garet and Katie talk about their...

On International Women's Day I felt it important to look back and what the ADHD Diagnosis used to look like and why boys were diagnosed more frequently. Times have changed and awareness and diganostic criteria has been positively altered to include girls and women. Boys/men are still 3xs more likely to be diagnosed that females. Today's episode talks about the the dangers of not receiving an ADHD...

I don't know about you, but when it comes to fashion I STRUGGLE. I talk to a professional Wardrobe Stylist, Paul Julch who provides amazing styling tips for those of us with ADHD including ** Not spending to much ** How to visualize our wardrobe ** Shopping with purpose & More! You can find more of Paul's amazing tips on his Instagram @urbsuburbstyle His website at https://urbsuburbstyle.com/ And...

If you have ADHD you are likely aware it is uncomfortable for you to set boundaries. So often we are willing to bend and break ourselves and sacrifice our own happiness in order to make others comfortable. Today you and I will have a chat of why it is important and ways you can set healthy boundaries at work, in relationships, and with strangers. If you're interested in taking a trip with The Neur...

“Gaslighting” is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. In today's episode Jami chats with you why those with ADHD are so susceptible for others to gaslight them.    Also, be sure to take the quick survey about where you would want to take a trip with The Neurodivergent Nurse. You can do that here.   Refer to harassment in the workplace at US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

If you didn't know Jami was the host of First Do No Harm podcast.  In 2020 Jami's wonderful mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. She has fought and enjoyed every minute of life she had left through the years. Unfortunately 11/23/2022 at 11:52pm her battle with cancer was over. Jami recorded an episode in May 2019 about the importance of loving others. Through the year's Jan Jackson be...

Since getting "older" I have constantly felt as though life is going on for everyone but me. I remember studying Human Growth & Development for Nursing School and realizing my development and stages didn't match the "normal" person. Our ADHD brains can make the time that we begin accomplishing things, including success to be on a completely different timeline than people around us. Is our ADHD...

School is back in, which is the perfect time for you to listen to the brilliant guest, Anna. Anna is a University Student who shares ways she has discovered to help achieve success at school with ADHD. You may not currently be a student, but feel free to share with those who are or may have children with ADHD who currently are. It's important to note Anna has an incredible Instagram account full o...

**Disclaimer** Nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.  If you are in need of legal advice, please consult an attorney. This is part two of this interview. I highly recommend if you haven't yet listened to part 1 to do so now. Tom Schorr (podcast host of Just Some Podcast and Will Continue to Monitor) joins the Neurodivergent Nurse this week to discuss openly the challeng...

**Disclaimer** Nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.  If you are in need of legal advice, please consult an attorney. Tom Schorr (podcast host of Just Some Podcast and Will Continue to Monitor) joins the Neurodivergent Nurse this week to discuss openly the challenges that arise from interactions of police officers and individuals with ADHD. As an ex police officer he sh...

Skye was gracious enough to roll with me having to emergently pick up a shift at the hospital, leaving this episode to be recorded in the parking lot via Zoom. Skye Rapson shares about what life was like with ADHD (as well as some helpful tips). She also talks about the amazing organization, Unconventional Organisation . She also discusses the differences between an ADHD coach and Therapist. Truly...

On today's episode Jami had the honor of having comedians Jane Stanton (The Mighty Ducks tv series) and Darcy Michael (Darcy Michael Goes To Church on Netflix). Darcy and Jane talked about how they came about their ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, how undiagnosed ADHD shaped their childhood, how ADHD helped shaped them into the amazing comedians they are today, and more. Where you can find MORE Jane &...

Interviewing is difficult for even the most talented candidate, but when you're struggling with ADHD while on a job interview it can seem impossible. Today's episode provides tips that will give you better chances on landing that dream job when you sit to interview! If interested in buying LGBTQ+ apparel you can do so by clicking here.  

ADHD makes us more sensitive to criticism. Our first instinct is often to respond defensively or angrily to outside comments that feel like disapproval. This episode talks about ways we can respond if the criticism is valid as well as invalid. 

Sunday ** Which is whatever is your last day of the week. Some tips to help you prepare for the next week coming and wind down a bit from a potentially busy week.  Join the Patreon

On this week's episode we're going to talk about the impact ADHD has on driving.   Did you know, research has shown that those of us with ADHD tend to be an increased risk of driving impairments? I mean this really shouldn't be a big surprise if we just stop and think about it given the core symptoms of ADHD include problems with being distracted, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.  To joi...

We have heard of burnout. If you work in the medical field you have certainly heard about it and likely felt it since the pandemic started two years ago. “ADHD Burnout” is often something a little deeper. It refers to the cycle of overcommitting and overextending that leads to fatigue in people with ADHD. It involves taking on too many tasks and/or commitments, and then the subsequent exhaustion t...

Are people with ADHD more self-centered than the rest of the population? Probably not. Although there are some characteristics of ADHD can give the appearance of being self-centered. In today's episode we talk about 7 reasons you may come across as self-centered. 

Revenge bedtime procrastination is  putting off sleep for “me time” activities aka Netflix, social media, and next-day exhaustion. In this week's episode we discus this unhealthy sleep habit, why individuals with ADHD are particularly prone it, and strategies to break the cycle. Be sure to listen 'til the end for the really terrible dad joke.  If you want to join the Neurodivergent Famil...

Live from Nashville! People in the ADHD world experience life more intensely, more passionately than neurotypicals. They have a low threshold for outside sensory experience because the day-to-day experience of their five senses and their thoughts is always on high volume. The ADHD nervous system is overwhelmed by life experiences because its intensity is so high. One way we get that hit of dopamin...

People with ADHD can be more creative and more passionate. That creativity and passion can drive us to take action where others may not. Studies have found that people with ADHD have significantly higher justice sensitivity and greater perceptions of injustice than those without ADHD.  On this week’s episode I bring Amy and Sara the cohosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast to talk about their work to b...

ADHD can make it hard for people to focus and pay attention. But it affects more than just school or work. ADHD can affect social skills, too. This week's episode discusses ways in which ADHD impacts us socially with a few tips to help make it easier. Be sure to stick around until the very end for a return of the Dad Joke. Vote where to meet The Neurodivergent Nurse at www.nursespodcon.com Join th...

"I always say, if there's one person where I'm like, man, I made a difference in their day, then I freaking won today." Today's episode starts out with talking about finding your word for 2022. I jumped on this train a little late, but it's only the first month of the year. We can still claim it, then we jump into chatting with my wonderful guest, Ron.  Ron joins this week's episode of the po...