Diary of a ADHD Strategist Podcast

There’s this thing that happens when you’re neurodivergent and life decides to absolutely demolish whatever fragile systems you’ve built to keep yourself functional. It’s not just that things fall apart—things fall apart for everyone. It’s that when you’re ND, you’ve spent years (decades, really) engineering these incredibly sophisticated scaffolding systems just to do what other people seem to ma...

This episode tells the compelling story of Stephanie Hayes, a seasoned business strategist who has spent years immersed in the world of startups and small businesses. She's known for helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of growth and plan for their future, including exit strategies. But there's another crucial layer to Stephanie's journey: her experience with ADHD. For much of her life,...

Well, listeners, what a conversation! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mariana Martinez Vampiew , a strategist whose energy really caught my eye recently. Mariana's got this incredible blend of deep academic background – she's studied psychological studies, history, and education – coupled with powerful, real-world lived experience. As she shared, she's even got a past in cabaret,...

I was truly excited for this solo podcast featuring the wonderful Sylvia Hall. It had been a while since my last solo show, but having Sylvia on made the wait worthwhile. We had such a great conversation! Sylvia has a fascinating story. She described herself as someone who "waltzed out of the corporate world as an entrepreneur," and it's clear traditional 9-to-5 jobs weren't for her due to their l...

Alright, so in this particular episode of " Diary of a ADHD Strategist PODCAST ", you're tuning in to hear me, the ever-so-slightly clueless Eli Dervonté, have a proper natter with a fascinating chap called John Torrens. Now, John's a busy man, juggling life as a professor of entrepreneurial practice at Syracuse University – a top-notch department in the US, no less – where he coaches students wit...

"" Tired of focusing on the challenges? Eli and Stephanie reveal how to leverage your unique ADHD abilities for success in life and business. Ever feel like you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole? That's a feeling Eli Dervonté knows all too well. For years, he masked his difficulties with memory and writing, feeling "sick" when faced with letters on a page. It wasn't until later in life...

Alright, ever felt like your brain is a whirlwind of brilliant ideas and scattered thoughts? You're not alone. Welcome to the podcast where we flip the script on ADHD , moving away from the challenges and diving headfirst into "The ADHD Advantage: Creativity, Focus Hacks with Emily Guerra." Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Emily Guerra, an ADHD strategist and the founder of The Productivity F...

Alright, ever felt like the world expects you to run a marathon at a sprint? This week on the podcast, we're diving into something a bit spicy: "ADHD and the Burnout Myth: Are We Blaming Neurodiversity for Systemic Overload?" You might be thinking, "ADHD and burnout, yeah, that makes sense." But our guest, the insightful Sally Holden, asks a really important question: are we too quick to point the...

Welcome to ADHD Late to the Party with Neena Perez , a podcast that delves into the often-untold stories of individuals who received their ADHD diagnoses later in life. Join your host, Neena Perez, as she navigates the complexities of this newfound understanding, drawing from her own personal journey and the insightful conversations she shares. Have you ever felt like you were living life on a dif...

Welcome to "Diary of a ADHD Strategist," the podcast that dares to question everything you thought you knew about getting things done, especially if your brain works a little differently. This isn't your typical podcast. Forget the rigid schedules and the endless to-do lists that leave you feeling more overwhelmed than accomplished. Here, we're diving deep into the world of ADHD and exploring a ra...

Welcome to "ADHD: A Family's Journey Through Diagnosis and Discovery with Aquila Mendez-Valdez," a podcast episode that pulls back the curtain on the realities of neurodiversity within a family and how it intertwines with the world of entrepreneurship. Ever wondered how a busy PR strategist navigates the demands of running her own agency while raising a neurodivergent child and supporting a partne...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Cindy Starke , an internal medicine physician whose life took an unexpected turn when she received an ADHD diagnosis at age 55. In this eye-opening episode, Cindy shares how this late-in-life revelation helped her make sense of lifelong patterns and shaped her unique approach to health and wellness. From her early career in traditional medicine where...

Ever wondered how some people seem to map out their success and then walk right into it? Join us in "Diary of an ADHD Strategist" as we delve into the world of Mujesira Dudic, a Director of Digital Strategy at Capgemini who also navigates life with ADHD. Mujesira shares her down-to-earth story, taking us from her early school days in Bosnia, where her quick learning was uniquely handled, to her ex...

Welcome to ADHD and Narcissistic Emotional Rollercoaster with Marie Birtel , a podcast dedicated to unravelling the intricate connection between ADHD and the profound emotional impact of narcissistic abuse . Join Marie Birtel, a psychological advisor specialising in narcissistic abuse trauma and ADHD , as she shares her down-to-earth yet professional insights into this complex landscape. Marie’s j...

Welcome to ADHD Inner Voices: Mind Over Chatter , a podcast that delves into the often-tumultuous landscape of our internal dialogue, particularly through the lens of ADHD. Ever felt like there's a relentless critic living rent-free in your head? Our host, Stephanie Aycock , knows this feeling intimately. Diagnosed with ADHD and having navigated periods of intense highs and lows from a young age,...

When I started the "Diary of an ADHD Strategist PODCAST," I never anticipated the remarkable community that would form around it . Sitting in my recording space , surrounded by equipment that took me months to figure out (classic ADHD rabbit hole research), I find myself reflecting on the connections, conversations, and patterns that have emerged over countless episodes . I find myself reflecting...

Imagine a life where your emotions feel like a runaway train, careering between exhilarating highs where you feel unstoppable, to crushing lows where even getting out of bed seems impossible. This isn't just a bad day; it’s a pattern that can leave you and those around you feeling lost and exhausted. This is a glimpse into the world of bipolar disorder , a condition marked by these extreme highs a...

In " I'm Not Like Other Children" Growing Up with ADHD with Rachael Harper ", we uncover the early experiences that shaped Rachael's understanding of herself in a world that often didn't quite fit. Join us as Rachael shares her poignant childhood revelation at just four years old , a moment when she instinctively knew, " I'm not like other children ". This early awareness became the foundation of...

In "ADHD, Face Blindness and AI with David Chalk," discover a compelling story of resilience and innovation. This podcast episode explores how David Chalk navigated the intricate challenges of living with ADHD and prosopagnasia (face blindness) . Despite these cognitive differences, David not only achieved success but also found inspiration in helping others. His journey took a pivotal turn when,...

Can an AI really help you make a baby? Meet Kirsten Karchmer, the "baby maker" who's using her neurodivergent mind to transform fertility treatment with a groundbreaking AI app . Kirsten's journey is anything but typical. As a linguist turned acupuncturist, she was diagnosed with MS at 20 and navigates the world with dyslexia . In this episode, we explore how Kirsten's unique perspective, shaped b...

Ever felt like your brain is a pinball machine, bouncing from one thing to the next?. Or that you are your own worst enemy, caught in a cycle of self-blame and trying to crack the whip on yourself? If you have ADHD, you might be all too familiar with these struggles. But what if the key isn't just about forcing focus, but understanding how your unique mind works and rewiring it for goal attainment...

Join us with Theresa Tayler in "ADHD & CPTSD: Overcoming Trauma", as she shares her personal experiences and strategies for navigating the complexities of ADHD and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Theresa, the founder of Start Me Up Public Relations, located in Calgary, Canada, discovered her ADHD diagnosis later in life, prompting a deep dive into understanding her neurodivergence...

Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Erica Neubert Campbell, as she shares her unique perspective on navigating the complexities of cancer, both as a patient and as a daughter of a mother who battled the disease. Erica opens up about her personal journey with breast cancer and the difficult decisions she faced, including undergoing a double mastectomy, while advocating for women to be inf...

Ever wondered if ADHD could be more of a creative advantage than a hindrance ? In this episode, we sit down with Catherine Hicks, a product designer, design coach, and entrepreneur who's been making waves in the creative industry for nearly three decades. Catherine shares her personal journey of discovering her ADHD in her mid-40s and how this realisation changed her whole perspective. Growing up,...

Imagine a small child standing in their crib, utterly perplexed by the world around them. That was Lawrence O'Connor. From an early age, he struggled to make sense of his surroundings, a confusion that would later be understood as a symptom of autism. Lawrence's story is one of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of acceptance. Defined by his commitment to family, Buddhist com...