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

Episode 028: This raw and soul-shaking episode of The ADHD Guy Podcast features a powerful deep, unfiltered conversation between me and guest Koya Bakare educator, state and national pageant queen and who's graced the cover of Vogue and Essence.com. Together, we explore the twists and turns of ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, masking, bulimia, and her incredibly brave path to healing through the...

Episode 027: How do you find hope when your brain feels like your worst enemy? Can humor actually help battle depression and suicide? In this deeply powerful and surprisingly funny episode of Don't Mind Me, I'm Different!, I sit down with Frank King — The Mental Health Comedian — a stand-up comic and suicide prevention speaker and coach who’s been there... and come back with stories that save live...

Episode 026: When ADHD doesn’t look like procrastination, it can go unnoticed for decades. In this heartfelt episode, Amazon director, ADHD and leadership coach and fellow neurodivergent advocate Wainwright Yu joins the podcast to share his journey of discovering his own neurodivergence after his children’s diagnoses—and how it flipped everything he thought he knew about himself, parenting, and su...

Episode #025: In this special AAPI Heritage Month episode of Don't Mind Me, I’m Different, host Ron Souers — your ADHD guy — explores how ADHD uniquely affects the Asian American experience. From the crushing weight of the model minority myth to the mental health stigma made worse by COVID-19, this episode brings empathy, education, and honesty to a conversation we need to be having. You'll hear:A...

Episode 024: What is mindfulness, really — and why does it matter for your mental health? In this heartfelt and science-backed episode of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, Ron Souers (aka Your ADHD Guy) explores the true meaning of mindfulness — beyond the buzzword. We’re talking about the autopilot mind, emotional overload, and how mindfulness can create the space between reaction and intention natur...

Episode 023: Welcome back, beautifully different brains 💛 In this episode of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, we’re diving deep into something we often avoid—but desperately need: our mental health, especially at work. If you’re living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or just trying to survive the chaos of modern life, this one’s for you. We’ll explore:Why your mental health is a human right, no...

Dive into episode 22 of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, where we sit down with Shannon D. Silva, breast cancer survivor and host of Breast Cancer Reimagined, to explore mindfulness for ADHD and the power of character strengths.  Shannon shares her inspiring breast cancer journey, revealing how mindfulness helped her stay present through fear and chemo, while strengths like gratitude and zest re...

Episode # 021: Join us for the 21st episode of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, where we dive into the vibrant intersection of Arabian culture and ADHD with insight and heart.  From the groundbreaking innovations of Arab Americans like Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah (LCD screens) to the advocacy of Rashida Tlaib and the poetic legacy of Kahlil Gibran, Arab heritage shines bright—yet cultural barriers of...

Episode # 020: Hey, my ADHD squad, strap in for episode 20 of Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different—we’re hunting a sneaky villain: stigma, not ADHD! Picture me, dodging life’s squirrels to call out The Shadow, that jerk whispering “you’re broken” every time my brain pinballs. From ancient Greece’s burn marks to today’s side-eyes at my desk chaos, stigma’s been gatekeeping our shine forever. I’m spilling m...

Episode # 019: This episode promises to be a wild ride with Bonnie Brindle, The Anxiety Avenger™! We kick it off with a game: if anxiety’s a cheesy movie villain, she’s blasting it with lasers while I’m ducking behind the couch like, “Save me, Gandalf of Calm!” Bonnie spills the tea on her panic-packed past—agoraphobia shrinking her world, dropping out of college, the whole “trapped by a three-hea...

Episode # 018: Get ready to rethink everything you know about ADHD with Don’t Mind Me, I’m Different, where in this episode, I’m joined by PK Kulasegram (they/them), a late-diagnosed ADHD powerhouse and co-founder of Simply Equality—a social enterprise smashing barriers for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks.  We unpack PK’s journey from shame spirals to self-acceptance, exploring how ADHD isn’t...

Episode # 017: Dive into a vibrant, eye-opening journey with don’t mind me I’m different, where host Ron Souers tackles the often-overlooked world of ADHD and depression in women with his signature blend of honesty, curiosity, and a dash of rebellion. In this episode, Ron flips the script on societal expectations, hormonal rollercoasters, and the art of masking—revealing how these hidden forces sh...

Ep # 016:  We all know how good we feel when we work and eat right, but getting a solid routine can be tricky!  In this episode of the podcast, I get real about the challenges of managing ADHD and depression, especially when it comes to food and exercise.  Rather than the usual "eat better and exercise more" advice, I offer a fun, experimental approach that makes healthy living enjo...

Are you struggling to focus, manage mood swings, or keep your energy up? What if the answer is simpler than you think—water? In this episode, we dive into the surprising benefits of hydration for those with ADHD. Learn how water can boost your focus, stabilize mood, and support better decision-making. We’ll also cover how staying hydrated helps manage ADHD symptoms and even reduces medication side...

Episode #014: In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest struggles for people with ADHD—sleep! From the frustrating experience of lying awake with a racing mind to the impact of blue light and caffeine, we’ll explore why typical sleep advice doesn’t always work for ADHD brains. We'll also dive into surprising solutions and break down the battle between sleep and caffeine. Whether you're a night...

 Episode 013: In this episode, I explore ADHD and depression from a Black perspective—a conversation that's rarely had, yet incredibly necessary.  But this isn’t your typical talk.  By the end, there’s a twist that will challenge everything you think you know.  We'll uncover how ADHD and depression aren't the burdens they seem to be but could actually be hidden strengths. ...

Episode # 012:  In this episode I talk about how a routine is one of the top five things that you can incorporate in your life to make a significant change.  Those of us with ADHD and Depression find it very difficult to maintain a consistent routine.  I know in my life it has caused significant chaos and burnout from living by the seat of my pants and thinking that this was how I t...

Episode # 011:  In this episode I talk about the importance of breaks not just at work but in your personal pursuits of learning.  I mean most of us want to be as productive as possible so we can get recognized and possibly get a raise, right?  How taking frequent breaks can actually lead to better focus and higher productivity while preventing burn out (which many of us suffer from...

Episode # 010: In this episode I talk with ADHD Organizer Coach Megs Crawford about how after she started working with a therapist while pursuing her masters degree it became apparent that she might benefit from getting diagnosed with ADHD. Her immediate thoughts were how could I go through my entire life and not know that I have ADHD? She talks about how after reading Faster Than Normal by Peter...

Episode # 009:  This is the final part of a series in which I explore the root causes behind depression and the mindsets that can contribute to it, and in the end I’m going to delve into ways to overcome and deal with depression in a healthy and effective way.  In this episode I get my boots to the ground and talk with other people suffering from depression and discuss how to distinguish...

Episode #008:  This is the third part of a series in which I explore the root causes behind depression and the mindsets that can contribute to it, and in the end, I’m going to delve into ways to overcome and deal with depression in a healthy and effective way.  In this episode I talk about the impact of the LA fires and how you can contribute the most to make an impact.  I can’t ima...

Episode # 007:  This is the second part of a series in which I explore the root causes behind depression and the mindsets that can contribute to it, and in the end I’m going to delve into ways to overcome and deal with depression in a healthy and effective way.  In this episode I go deeper into Naturopath Jodi Gozzard’s expertise on the science of stress, toxicity, brain waves and gene m...

Ep. 006:  This is the first part of a series in which I explore the root causes behind depression and the mindsets that can contribute to it, and in the end I’m going to delve into ways to overcome and deal with depression in a healthy and effective way.  In this episode I talk about my experience with depression and some of the ways that have helped me to get better with it.  That...

Episode #5: I talk with the founder and president of the Men’s ADHD support group on Facebook Marc Alvomodar about how he got involved in such a much-needed platform.  Marc describes how he always knew that he was a little bit different and how he was “living in distraction.”  How being diagnosed at sixteen with ADHD and severe depression helped forge his desire to help others by getting...

Do you have ADHD?  Are you searching for a podcast that gets you?  Well, look no further than "Don't Mind Me, I'm Different!"  In this podcast I explore the deeper issues of what it is like to have ADHD and maintain a job.  With special guests we talk about a variety of topics including depression, anxiety, obsession, fear, the importance of routine and many more.  So, sta...