ADHD and Addiction with Mike and Amber

Podcast Show Notes: ADHD and Addiction Episode 6: A Deeper Look at Recovery Programs and Recovery Communities Hosts: Mike & Amber Monthly Theme: Community, Part 2 In this episode, Mike and Amber explore why traditional recovery models can feel like a neurological mismatch for neurodivergent brains. They break down the differences between recovery programs and recovery communities and discuss how t...

Show Notes: Recovery Communities vs. Recovery Programs ADHD and Addiction Podcast with Mike and Amber Episode 5 Hosts: Mike & Amber Episode Overview In this episode, Mike and Amber explore the critical distinction between recovery programs and recovery communities . For those living at the intersection of ADHD and addiction, understanding how to balance the structure of a formal program with the c...

Advocating at the Intersection of ADHD & Addiction Podcast: ADHD and Addiction with Mike and Amber  Episode Theme: ADHD and Addiction 101, part 2 (April Theme) Episode Summary: Welcome back to ADHD and Addiction ! In this episode, Mike and Amber dive into the critical skill of self-advocacy for those living at the intersection of ADHD and addiction. From determining personal needs to navigating HR...

Episode 3: Navigating the Intersection of ADHD and Addiction Hosts: Mike and Amber Theme: ADHD and Addiction 101 Welcome back to the show! If you’re new here, we highly recommend listening to Episode 0 to learn a bit more about who we are and why we started this journey. In this episode, we dive into the complex reality of living at the intersection of ADHD and addiction. We move past outdated cli...

Episode 2 continues our March series on Consistency , which moves from the how-to of habits into the biological and emotional foundation required to keep them. For those at the intersection of ADHD and addiction, the engine often runs too hot. Mike and Amber discuss how to install the brakes using physiological resets and flexible structures that honor a neurodivergent brain. The Biological Reset,...

Episode 1: The Art of Returning After A Fall — Consistency Over Intensity Consistency isn't a straight line; it's the rhythm of how quickly we return after a distraction. This episode kicked off our March theme of Consistency. For those living at the intersection of ADHD and addiction, boring can often feel like a red flag, while intensity feels like home. Mike and Amber break down why our ADHD an...

Episode 0 introduces us, our stories of living at the intersection of ADHD and addiction, why we began hosting meetings, building a community, and started this podcast. Have you ever felt like your life was a series of miscommunications, misunderstandings and missed opportunities? Have you ever wondered if your struggle with substances was actually a misguided attempt to normalize an ADHD brain? I...

Bridging the gap between ADHD and Addiction, with an integrated approach to recovery. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdandaddiction.substack.com