The ADHD Manual Podcast

This is a brief excerpt from last week's ADHD & Sex Patreon episode, "My Coming Out Story ft. ADHD" . If you want more juicy details about how growing up neurodivergent influenced my sexual identity, check out Patreon.  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter thead...

I am beyond excited, because today I get to show off the amazing minds in my community. Listen to how my neurodivergent peers answered the question: What is a life lesson you have learned (or unlearned) that changed your neurodivergent experience for the better? Thank you to all who shared so generously. I had to cut a couple for time, so for the full-length and video version of this episode, chec...

My brother Joe is back with wisdom and insight as we answer an email question about how to have challenging conversations with an ADHD loved one. For a video version of this episode with an extra half hour of content, check out Patreon .  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com 

Yesterday was the four year anniversary of my ADHD diagnosis! I took the opportunity to share the nuts and bolts of how it happened and some reflections on how it changed my life. "Which Side I'm On" - Blind Pilot  Watch my first video about ADHD & sex on Patreon .  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter the...

In 3rd grade, a teacher chastised me in front of the class for a "careless" mistake during a project. For twenty years I have bided my time. Now my moment has finally come. Article by Dr. Brown about ADHD & executive function The first of my videos about ADHD & sex comes out next Thursday the 28th. Become a patron to access that, episode transcripts, and other exclusive content. ...

This is the most casual organization advice episode you will ever hear. You know why? Because you are already organized. Yes, you. Listen up and I'll prove it. <3 Sources: Durand, G., Arbone, I. S., & Wharton, M. (2020) . Reduced organizational skills in adults with ADHD are due to deficits in persistence, not in strategies. PeerJ , 8 , e9844.  Become a patron to access exclusive conte...

Why do ADHDers sometimes struggle with getting past frustration roadblocks? Why does stress seem to burn us out faster than others? Let's talk about ADHD and stress tolerance.  What is a life lesson you have learned (or unlearned) that changed your neurodivergent experience for the better? Email your answer to theadhdmanual@gmail.com or via message/comment on The ADHD Manual's Facebook o...

Hello TAM fans! It’s Hong, Abby’s wife, taking over for this episode! Abby asked me to step in and think about this question: “What are some things about ADHD you’re glad you know that come up often in your day to day as a spouse?” Buckle up! PSA: I am NOT a mental health professional. Tune in next time for your regularly scheduled program. Become a patron for more content.  theadhdmanual.com | th...

How does our brain prioritize? Why do ADHDers struggle with prioritization? What can we do about it?  Resources:  Eisenhower Matrix  Seeing My Time Planner  Planner Pad   Become a patron to access a video episode discussing ADHD representation on The Bachelor.  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Faceb...

Wait a minute. Strike that, reverse it.  This is basically the voicemail I leave you when I'm two weeks late calling you back, during which I give TMI about my life and remind you that I love you and am not intentionally ignoring you <3  Become a Patron to watch my wife's and my thoughts on the recent "Bachelor ADHD scandal"  Support the show Extended video episodes availabl...

Do you want to know how a pet can be an accommodation for neurodivergents? This one's for you. Do you want to hear silly cat stories? This one's for you. Sorry for the skipped episode last week! The schedule will continue every other week from here on out. Become a patron of The ADHD Manual (https://www.patreon.com/theadhdmanual) Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patr...

This episode is probably 2021 in a nutshell: a total mess, directionless, and you'll be relieved when it's over. Enjoy! <3  Become a Patron of The ADHD Manual for exclusive bonus content. theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com...

I am back from hiatus! As you may have seen on my social media, I've spent the break in hardcore Mourning Mode. It's got me thinking about grief, and how bereavement and healing may look a little different in neurodivergent folks.  My Patreon is up and running!  Become a Patron of The ADHD Manual for exclusive bonus content. theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show E...

To wrap up ADHD Acceptance Month, I made a list of house hacks and items that make my everyday neurodivergent life a little easier.  I originally included a list of helpful apps I use, but it got way too long! If this interests you, check back later for a link to subscribe to my Patreon for an episode on ADHD-approved apps and other exclusive content. Flare Audio's Calmer Loop Earplugs Tile S...

I hope this episode makes you uncomfortable.  I know it was for me.  Instead of continuing the Executive Function Chronicles, I decided to go a different direction in honor of ADHD Acceptance Month.  I decided to take a break from talking about the ways my brain holds me back and send gratitude for all the ways it makes my life more vibrant, colorful, and beautiful.  Neurodivergent life is really...

Good news: I'm continuing the Executive Function Chronicles no one asked for! Today I'm talking about task initiation. How do we go from thinking about something to *doing* it? Why is that harder for ADHDers? And how do we make it easier? To get notified when my guest episode comes out, subscribe to The Peas in the Podcast . theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show E...

ADHD impacts several of our executive functions (planning, prioritizing, organizing, task initiation, etc) and today I will give an overview of working memory: what is it, why do ADHDers struggle with it, and what do we do about it? You can read my article on working memory here . theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM...

I'm back in the closet (studio)! Today I have announcements about exciting things on the horizon, and then I give a brief overview on how testosterone and estrogen fluctuation impacts ADHD symptoms. Get my interview with Topknot by subscribing on topknot.app/sim . theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram...

*TW: abuse* In this second and final installment of my parents' interview, we get real about my tumultuous adolescence and why teens with ADHD are susceptible to abusive relationships. We conclude with some advice for parents of ADHD kids and a message for adult ADHDers who are in need of a loving Parent Pep Talk.   theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video...

Receiving an adult diagnosis of a lifelong condition such as ADHD can be illuminating and disorienting - not only for us, but also for our caregivers. I am currently on the East Coast visiting family, so I took the opportunity to interview my parents about my Origin Story. They share their initial reactions to my diagnosis, moments in my childhood that could have been helped with more information...

Today The ADHD Manual Podcast closes out our Pride series with Rachel Scanlon, L.A.-based comedian & co-host of the Two Dykes and a Mic podcast and comedy show. We discuss how living a life outside of the mainstream provides unique opportunity to create your own authentic identity. Follow Rachel Scanlon on Twitter & Instagram @rachelsafety Follow Two Dykes and a Mic on Instagram for upcomi...

Welcome back to Pride: Extended Edition! Today I interview fellow ADHD podcaster Syd, of The Endy Enby podcast, about their experiences as a neurodivergent and non-binary person. You can subscribe to The Endy Enby wherever you get podcasts, follow them on TikTok and Twitter , and support them on Ko-fi and Patreon . Resources: Normal Life by Dean Spade Come back in two weeks for more Pride: Extende...

Part Two of my conversation with Mike is here to close out the FIRST month of Pride. Here you'll find more discussion about the complexities of being queer and neurodivergent, the ways we have created our own "templates" for living despite the limited examples provided for us, and how our lives are different post-coming out and post-diagnosis. Enjoy! Listen to Part One here Come bac...

Happy Pride! I can't think of a better way to kick off Pride season than a stimulating conversation with a very dear friend. Mike and I cover a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to: the compounding challenges of being gay and neurodivergent; how queerness and ADHD have shaped our identities in complex and beautiful ways; and speculating on the whereabouts of the many pens and...

What do therapists, neurodivergents, and people living through a global pandemic all have in common? A high risk of burnout. Today I need to talk about my place at the intersection of those three. Resources: "Neurodivergent burnout: the cost of closing the gap" by Abi Moorcock theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow...