Coordinating Chaos with The ADHD Lady

In this episode your host, Amanda, talks to her partner, Scott, about his experiences and journey with ADHD. As well as the impact it's had on his relationships in the past and their relationship now. If you want to see more episodes like this one or have questions you'd like Amanda to answer in future episodes email her at theadhdlady@gmail.com or reach out to her through website theadhdlady.org...

In this episode Amanda talks about what emotional regulation is and ways to help you manage the big emotions many ADHDers struggle with. For a copy of the toolkit mentioned in the episode check out the emotional regulation blog post on theadhdlady.org 

In this episode I talk about some of the reasons relationships are a struggle for ADHDers. I could talk about this topic for hours so this is part 1 of many. Come back next week for part 2 where I interview my partner! We'll be talking about his ADHD journey and how we handle our dual ADHD relationship.   For additional ADHD support check out theadhdlady.org  

Fight for yourself and the answers and support you deserve. For added support check out theadhdlady.org Happy ADHD Awareness Month!

This week is a meditation sample for you to use however you need. Remember you are allowed to have your mind wander, you are allowed to move if you need to. Many ADHDers think they can't meditate, because of those needs. However, you are allowed to use this mediation to help however it can. So if you can only handle a few minutes that is fine! If you need to switch to a new position a minute in an...

In this episode we'll be talking about the difference between person first and identity first language within the disabled community. Attached below are two of the sites I reference in the episode.  https://odr.dc.gov/page/people-first-language https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-020-04858-w  

Time blindness is a common concern in the ADHD community. If you're struggling hopefully the tips in this episode will help! If you need more support check out my coaching services at theadhdlady.org  

Let's talk about why ADHDers tend to be perfectionists and people pleasers. To learn more about how to start overcoming perfectionism check out my upcoming webinar to learn tools and other skills to start releasing perfection. https://www.theadhdlady.org/webinars

Just hear me out before clicking off this episode! I understand why meditation is so hard for ADHDers and have some helpful advice inside the episode. To learn more after the show take my master class on 9/26/21 at theadhdlady.org/webinars

In this episode we go over one of my favorite coaching tools, S.T.R.E.S.S. and  how it can help your Executive Dysfunction. For more resources go to https://www.theadhdlady.org

Join myself and ADHD coach Sheila Henson as we discuss executive dysfunction and our upcoming webinar! For more info on this webinar and our upcoming events find The Fidgeteers on Facebook. Also check out my website theadhdlady.org  or sheilahenson.com/events . https://www.theadhdlady.org/webinars  

In this episode I briefly outline the 8 executive functions and how I've struggled with them in my own life. I'm hosting a webinar on this if you want to dive deeper and learn a bunch of strategies! You can find The Fidgeteers on fb or sign up on my website theadhdlady.org under classes/webinars.

For me, the hyperactivity was always there, but when I started losing myself it was the first thing to go away. In this episode we'll look at how hyperactivity showed up in my life and how it can look in ADHD adults! For more information I'll be sharing a blog post on my website theadhdlady.org

For additional info on impulsivity and other ADHD symptoms check the links below.  https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-impulsivity#1 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878  

In episode 2 Amanda goes into the DSM diagnostic criteria for the 3 types of ADHD. The link below is an easy to read article providing the complete list of symptoms discussed in this episode. For more information on ADHD or how to cope check out theadhdlady.org or send Amanda an email to theadhdlady@gmail.com     https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html

In this first episode I talk about my journey towards an ADHD diagnosis, how my past held me back from getting answers, and how my present is the happiest I have ever been!