Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD

In the midst of our little rest-n-relaxation break we've been taking the last couple of month, we somehow found ourselves diving into another project that we can't wait to share with you soon! While we iron out those details, enjoy another incredible conversation we had back in 2022 during ADHD Awareness Month. Today's guest is a name we know you'll recognize. Dani Donovan is one of the OGs of ADH...

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we're replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we're going back to our conversation with Sarah Dimeo. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 37 and happened years before the pandemic started. There's so much to relate to in Sarah's story – her struggle...

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we're replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we're going back to our conversation with Bryan Le – the food scientist with a PhD. whose later-in-life ADHD diagnosis has helped him find his path as a consultant in the field he loves. Prompted by his wife's...

It's my birthday and I missed you guys – and the podcast – so over a cup of coffee, I hit record bright and early this morning and shared some of the icky stuff I've been carrying around for way too many years.    LISTEN: Lindsay shares her story for Rare Disease Day on WCCO Radio   Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod   Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpo...

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we're replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we're going back to our conversation with Linda Yi, the neurodiverse talent behind Panda Cub Stories , a webcomic series that intricately blends Chinese culture, Sichuan cooking, and living with ADHD.  In our...

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we're replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022.  Today, we're listening back to our chat with Men's ADHD Support Group founder and president Marc Almodovar. Marc was diagnosed when he was 16 and since then, he's made it his goal to help as many ADHDers as possible...

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  For a lot of you, today's guest Jenn Schaal will take relatable to the next level. Diagnosed later in life? Check. In the middle of the pandemic? Check. A woman who, desp...

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  On today's show? ADHD advocate and social media funny man Jesse J. Anderson, who shares how his best friend's journey to a diagnosis helped him find his own way forward....

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022.  On today's show? Author Jaclyn Paul, who shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her cope. If you listened to last week's episode on...

Today's episode is the final in our series on ADHD and Time Blindness, diving into the ways it can show up in life by sharing real life stories from people with ADHD. If you haven't listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation on Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman, we highly recommend taking a listen to both of those episodes before getting started on today's show.    Listen here:   Part One...

Today, we're continuing our conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring one of the most frustrating and baffling quirks people with ADHD deal with on a daily basis – Time Blindness.  In today's episode, we'll learn more about the ways time blindness affects our executive functioning, how the pandemic and technology changed how people relate to time, plus we'll talk about ways you can feel more su...

Today kicks off our three-part series on ADHD and Time Blindness, bringing Dr. Ari Tuckman - one of the leading voices on the topic - into the conversation. In today's episode, you'll learn what time blindness is, the impact it can have on not only the self-esteem of a person with ADHD but their relationships, health and careers, plus a look at how neurotypicals view time blindness and the damage...

It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023!  Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman.  Links from today's episode: Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first solo exhibition is currently underway in Atlanta. ...

Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.  On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on our next series.  Then Monday, January 15th, we'...

The moment we've all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell.    Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He's never had the opportunity to share his story from start to finish wh...

Refocused, Together 2023 continues with a conversation with Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks.  Kim is currently serving her first term representing Minnesota's District 25A. Beyond her political role, she's active on TikTok, candidly sharing her experiences as both a legislator and someone with ADHD. Kim's journey with ADHD began in fourth grade when she was initially tested for dyslexia....

Magaly is a mechatronics engineer turned marketing manager who moved from Costa Rica to the United States seven years ago to become a skydiver. She achieved remarkable success, medaling at the world championships. However, the post-podium thrill faded, prompting Magaly to shift gears by changing careers and adopting new interests – the very ADHD way to live life!   Magaly Sandoval's lifelong relat...

Dee Lynn is very new to this whole 'having ADHD' thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn't until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many different ways the disorder can show up for people...

Emmanuel's journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family's expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizzes but homework was a different story and even thou...

Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure becoming too much for her to overcome. Unaware of w...

Like many ADHDers, Indy was seen as a good student who excelled in the 'gifted and talented' program at school but struggled with turning in homework and keeping up with organizational tasks. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 15, she often felt different and while she underwent treatment for her mental health, she still felt like something wasn't quite right.  College provided a new set of...

John received his ADHD diagnosis about a year ago, when he was 54, joining the many ADHDers who have discovered their condition later in life. Prompted by a friend who noticed ADHD-like traits during their conversations, John sought out a diagnosis through his primary care provider and after a series of online meetings, was given a definitive answer. He definitely had ADHD.    Looking back at his...

Stuart Cohen has spent the last 12 years embracing his authentic self, accepting both his strengths and weaknesses. Diagnosed with ADHD at 47, Stuart's journey involves maintaining the delicate balance between medication, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness to live his best life.    Initially hesitant about the diagnosis when his girlfriend first suggested it, Stuart eventually embraced his curio...

Salif Mahamane's early struggles with chronic procrastination and difficulty concentrating as a child eventually led to his ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, during his Ph. D. program in experimental and applied psychological science at Utah State University. Despite grappling with the challenges of ADHD, Salif discovered the concept of hyperfocus, which enabled him to delve deeply into his areas o...

Tori Niedbalec's early struggle with ADHD left her feeling misunderstood and stigmatized. Despite trying various treatments and medications, she found true healing only after a transformative move to Michigan in 2019, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and mental health exploration.    With the support of a strong network, effective therapy, and self-awareness practices, Tori has le...