"Don't Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD!"

Episode 053: As the New Year begins, many people with ADHD find themselves trapped in comparison, self-doubt, and quiet resentment—wondering why life seems easier for everyone else. In this powerful episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron explores envy as the hidden thief of joy, especially for ADHD brains already battling rejection sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure to kee...

Episode 052: What does Christmas really mean—for people with ADHD, trauma, and tender hearts living in a loud, demanding world? In this powerful and reflective Christmas episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron Souers returns to the original meaning of Christmas—not as a cultural holiday, but as a divine rescue mission. This episode explores why Jesus’ birth was first announced to shepherds...

Episode 051: In this emotionally rich episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with Candice Snyder—mom of two sons with ADHD, gratitude ambassador, podcast host, and author of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities. Candice opens up about the fight to get her children properly supported, the emotional weight of losing her brother to suicide, and the invisible toll of living with chro...

Episode 050: In this vibrant episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with comedian, coach, and neurodivergent powerhouse Suzi Payton to explore how the worlds of education, stand-up, and ADHD collide—and how humor can be a powerful catalyst for healing. Diagnosed with AuDHD after years of burnout and overwhelm, Suzi took her passion for teaching, her love for improv, and her live...

Episode 049: In this continuation of a deeply vulnerable conversation, Ron speaks with Lara Land—yoga teacher, trauma consultant, and therapist—about the real work of healing: coming home to your body. Lara shares her multi-decade journey from the theater world to trauma-sensitive yoga, and how working with survivors of extreme violence in Rwanda transformed the way she helps others regulate, rebu...

Episode 048: In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with leadership coach and engineer Jeremy Doran to explore the powerful intersection of ADHD, psychology, and professional growth. Jeremy opens up about how his engineering background—and his own journey of self-understanding—led him to coach others in one of the most neurodivergent industries out there. Fro...

Episode 047: What if our schools are punishing the very kids they’re meant to protect? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Ron sits down with Dr. Stanley Ekiyor—educator, Doctor of Education, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst—who shares the moment that changed everything: his first day as a substitute teacher, and the student whose life and death launched his mission to transform edu...

Episode 046: In this energizing episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron sits down with Eric Jennings, developmental soccer coach and host of the World XP Podcast, to explore how ADHD, sports, and confidence collide. From overcoming rejection to coaching youth through emotional and mental hurdles, Eric shares how athletics helped him rewire ADHD tendencies—from overthinking to action, from...

Episode 045: In this episode, Ron sits down with Elisha Lee—a licensed counselor and owner of Restoring You Christian Counseling Mental Health Practice, survivor of domestic violence, and fierce advocate for trauma-informed care—to explore what it means to reclaim your voice after years of silence. Elisha shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, ADHD, and the invisible wounds many of us...

Episode 044: “And that's the way it is…”But not quite—not when it comes to how we’ve misunderstood ADHD and the trauma buried beneath it. In this compelling and deeply human episode of "Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD," host Ron Souers sits down with hypnotherapist Christopher Marsh, whose journey from a burned-out tech executive to a trauma-informed healer is as revelatory as it is relatable. Tog...

Episode 043: Welcome back to Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD — the show that meets you at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, addiction, and healing. Hosted by Ron Souers, this series isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you — it’s about exposing the systems that taught you to believe you were broken in the first place. In Part 8 of the ADHD & Trauma series, with fierce kindness and...

Episode 042: Welcome back to Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD — the show that meets you at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, addiction, and healing. Hosted by Ron Souers, this series isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you — it’s about exposing the systems that taught you to believe you were broken in the first place. In Part 7 of the ADHD & Trauma series, we dive headfirst into t...

Episode 041: How Capitalism, Culture, and Dopamine Traps Target the Disconnected BrainIn this groundbreaking episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, host Ron Souers pulls back the curtain on a painful truth: our suffering isn't a personal flaw—it’s a long-standing profit model.⁠This is Part 6 in our raw and revelatory series on ADHD and trauma, where we explore how shame, masking, and burnout...

Episode 040: In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, host Ron Souers invites you to zoom out and see ADHD through a radical new lens—one that exposes the billion-dollar industry shaping your diagnosis. This isn’t just about pills and prescriptions. This is about stories—who gets to tell them, who profits from them, and how those stories become the invisible bars of our ment...

Episode 039: In Part Four of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, we look at the wounds that didn’t start with us, but live in us: generational trauma. Guided by the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, we explore how absence—handshakes instead of hugs, silence instead of comfort—gets passed down through families, shaping not only how we perceive ourselves, but also how our very nervous systems develop. From royal...

Episode 038: In part three of the ADHD & Trauma series, host Ron Souers continues to explore the hidden link between the two. With the calm clarity of a news anchor and the compassion of a guide who’s walked the road himself, Ron guides us through the shame cycle that begins in childhood and echoes throughout adulthood. Drawing on the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, Brené Brown, and other leading voic...

Episode 037: In part two of the ADHD & Trauma series, we continue a vital conversation at the intersection of ADHD and trauma. Ron Souers, strengths coach and host of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, takes us beyond diagnosis and deep into the nervous system. In this episode, he unpacks how trauma isn't just a memory—it's something that gets stored in our bodies. It's in your reactions, your r...

Episode 036: Many adults with ADHD carry invisible wounds from early life—long before diagnosis—that quietly shaped our brains, our self-worth, and the way we see the world. In this must-listen episode, we explore the link between ADHD and trauma through the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, revealing how stress in the womb, parental struggles, and conditional love can alter focus, time awareness, and emoti...

Episode 035: Working from home with ADHD? It can feel like freedom… until your productivity vanishes into a black hole of distractions. In this empowering episode, we unpack the real benefits and hidden pitfalls of remote work for ADHD minds—and how to turn your space into a productivity launchpad. You'll learn how to:Build brain-friendly systems that beat executive dysfunctionUse body doubli...

Episode 034: What if your ADHD wasn’t just a challenge—but a valid disability with legal rights and pride behind it? In this powerful Disability Pride Month episode, host Ron Souers dives into the overlooked intersection of ADHD and disability. You’ll learn what the ADA really says, why invisible disabilities like ADHD matter, and how speaking up (even when it’s hard) can change your life—and the...

Episode 033: What if your ADHD was your secret weapon in business? In this energizing episode, I sit down with Deborah Forrister—business educator and marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience—to unpack how ADHD traits like creativity, impulsivity, and hyperfocus can be leveraged for entrepreneurial success. You'll learn how to set goals that actually work, avoid the shiny-object trap,...

Episode 032: In this powerful episode of Don't Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, host Ron Souers dives into the urgent crisis of workplace well-being—from the hidden dangers of distraction to the shocking cost of stress and burnout. You’ll learn how science-backed mental health strategies can transform productivity, prevent injury, and finally make space for neurodivergent minds (like ADHDers) to thrive....

Episode 031: In this heartfelt conclusion to our two-part conversation, we dive deep into the emotional side of ADHD — the stuff we often carry in silence. From emotional dysregulation to masking, workplace misunderstandings, and the weight of unspoken shame, we talk about what it’s really like to live with a brain that feels everything… deeply. You’ll learn:What emotional dysregulation actually l...

Episode 030: In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Ron Souers sits down with ADHD-informed relationship therapist Kayla Crane to explore how childhood trauma, late diagnosis, and emotional neglect shape our adult lives. With raw honesty and personal stories, they unpack the internalized shame, rejection sensitivity, and attachment struggles that many neurodivergent adults face —...

Episode 029: What if the very things that make you feel different… were your greatest power? In this special bold Pride Month episode of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD, Ron dives into the deep (and often invisible) overlap between ADHD and LGBTQ+ identity. You’ll hear powerful stories of late diagnosis, queer discovery, and the emotional weight of wearing a mask — And a deeper sense of connection...