Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

After a series of on-air panic attacks suffered while reading the news in front of millions of TV viewers, Dan Harris was forced to rethink his approach to the world. In his book, 10% Happier , Harris chronicles his journey toward mindfulness and meditation and makes a compelling case that his practice offers emotional and physical benefits he had never before imagined.  This week on Navigating Ch...

Happy New Year! Now that we’re well into January, it’s time to leverage the collective energy around new beginnings and make some positive change. Careful, though, not to fall into the perennial trap: January resolutions that lead to February slips.  This year, we’re making our January one of reflection. This week on the show, we share our strategy for building reflective and concrete structures a...

When we think about managing our money with technology, it’s pretty easy to fall into the “tools trap,” that if you could just find that one great tool to manage your finances, you’ll suddenly be smarter, more in control, and better looking. The reality is, no one tool can do it all if you don’t establish the money management mindset. We’re taking on both sides of this particular coin this week, c...

This is not a naturally easy time of year if you’re struggling with ADHD. From hyper focus to anxiety and stress, we’re dealing with a new influx of stimuli that can hit is right where it hurts if we’re not careful: the bank account! Don’t let your natural untempered generosity get the better of your finances! This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright share tips and strategies for managi...

Groups are transformative. With the guidance and support of a great coach, and like-minded peers, a group coaching environment can clear new pathways to learning and development in a space free of judgment and pressure. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright dive into the power of group coaching and introduce the new service as a core offering. If you’ve ever considered getting suppor...

We’re gearing up for the holiday season — just a little over a week from Thanksgiving here in the US — and as if we needed any more of a reminder, our favorite stores seem to be accelerating things by kicking off their holiday extravaganza even earlier than years past! It is the season of the holiday show, the show that takes place outside, and the show that kicks off in our own homes. This week T...

Today, we offer three sentences. They are three simple sentences that may just change the way you talk to your children. And once you see how your relationship with your children changes, you may find yourself wondering how these three sentences will change the way you talk to your partner, your spouse, your team at work. You may find that these relationships grow stronger, and that you grow a bit...

This week, we’re talking about transitions. It’s a story about a transition in the family, in fact, and the challenges that come as a result of watching those closest to us struggle in spite of our own experience. Nikki Kinzer shares the story of her son’s transition to middle school, and the work they have done as a family to understand both the social and emotional struggles that come with execu...

How are you with daily habits? Are you prone to forgetting your keys? How about leaving the house with the garage door wide open? If you’re prone to tiny bouts of forgetfulness, maybe it’s time to consider a technological solution! This week on Taking Control, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer walk through a variety of home automation solutions. From keyless home entry to complete home automation throu...

Goals are great. Last week we talked at some length about goals, in fact, and the importance of building the right intention into our goals with “would,” “should,” and “have to.” But anyone can set goals. What sets those who set goals apart from those who achieve them is all about awareness. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright discuss the three critical questions to define your lev...

Words have power. Nowhere is that more clear than in the language we use to describe ourselves. From empowerment to confidence to productivity and our very own care and appearance, the words we use to define ourselves have a direct and inextricable connection to the way we move through the world. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about the power of three very important words...

It’s ADHD Awareness Month and we’re ringing in the season with a terrific list of books, sites, groups and other resources to help you wrap your head around this pesky condition. Whether you’re new to ADHD and wrestling with your own diagnosis or that of a loved one, or been dealing with ADHD for many years, we have some great tools and texts to support your journey. This week on the show, Nikki K...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’ve spent the last month talking about the impacts of ADHD on the job hunt, career search, interviews, and lives at work. In this month’s episode of Digital, we’re talking about some of the electronic tools and related systems that can help you get the most out of your work day. This week on the show, Nikk...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re continuing our series on ADHD in the workplace and this week, you’ve picked the right career, nailed your interview, and you’re finally ready to get to work. How do you make sure you’re making the most of your time and leveraging your strengths effectively? This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Whether you’re starting a new job or breathing new life into the job you have, creating and maintaining an organized workspace is critical to success and the ADHD brain. Time management, productivity, efficiency all improve when you’re free of disorganization and helps you feel stronger and more confident in...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast It’s time to dig into the nuts and bolts of getting your next — or first! — great job: the interview. Whether you feel you’re a seasoned vet or a complete novice, the act of pitching yourself to a potential manager can be stressful. The environment is even less hospitable if you’re struggling with attention...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast It’s back to school season here in the US and what better time to kick off a series dedicated to getting back to work! This week on the show, we introduce our next series with the challenges and opportunities that come with guiding your own career and picking your next job. Nikki’s background in human resour...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re taking on tech tools for school in this week’s digital episode of The ADHD Podcast, from considerations around speed of data collection and retrieval to discovering the tools and processes that will help you best focus your attention and achieve classroom success. In this episode we ask three fundament...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast So, you’ve made the transition to school on the right foot. How do you make sure each day is as successful as you can make it? Establish a morning routine that supports your natural behavior and your current demands! This week on The ADHD Podcast, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright share strategies for establishin...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Integrating into the college environment is exciting and frightening. Young or old, you’re diving into a new universe of demands, expectations, and deadlines, all of which challenge the ADHD in complex ways. Continuing our series on ADHD and the college student, this week Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk ab...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast The demands of higher education on adults with ADHD can be significant. High pressure, frequent deadlines, myriad distractions, and multiple simultaneous areas of study all contribute to an environment ripe for stress and frustration. These challenges make coaching and accountability even more critical when...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast If you’re struggling with ADHD, you know about hyperfocus. But this trait is commonly misunderstood — both its function in the disorder and its impact on day-to-day life. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about the biological underpinnings of hyperfocus and share tips for breaking free...

Thanks to a listener, we have a digital option for dealing with piles and piles of kid’s productivity! "I have a hard time figuring out what to do with all my children's art projects and how to organize, store and save them. Throwing them away is so hard that I find myself keeping piles and piles of projects and I don't know what to do with them. However, I know I can't continue to keep all of the...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Summer is supposed to be our chance to recharge, regroup, plan for the future. Sure, there’s work to be done, but when that work overwhelms your schedule to the point that you’re more stressed than ever, it’s time to take a step back, breathe deep, and figure out how to take back control. If you’re strugglin...

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Do you get stuck in the vortex of negativity? You know the drill — someone cuts you off on the highway or you’re charged a fee for not paying a bill on time — and suddenly, that one, tiny, innocuous bump in your road becomes a sheer cliff of frustration. That frustration can head straight to rageville, and s...