The ADHD Skills Lab

Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD. Curious about what's inside? How long can perimenopause last?!?! Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms? Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss! Whether you are a new listener, or have been follo...

What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording. Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio quality. Curious About What's Inside? Why fu...

In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab , Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades? Curious what's inside? What the DSM says about executive function.. What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure? Some ADHD'ers may not struggle...

Do you ever feel like ADHD is just who you are - part of your personality? Yeah, us too! In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye sits down with Angie Harrington, a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, to share her journey of growing up undiagnosed to now raising a neurodivergent family. Curious what’s inside? A new story of adult ADHD diagnosis Personal and family reflections on neurodive...

Wanna learn how to set boundaries as an ADHD person? The research says we should, but there’s not really a framework to guide us—so we made one! This week, Skye and I take you on a journey through the world of boundary-setting with ADHD, just in time for the holidays! Curious about what's inside: Why boundaries are so essential for ADHD'ers Stories from our own lives (because we're...

In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities. Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADH...

Can we really support our executive functions using movement? Well actually, turns out you can! On this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Sarah want to talk to you about what you can actually do to support your executive functioning, according to the latest ADHD research. Curious about what's inside? Explaining how intentional movement boosts cognition. What's play got to do with...

Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more! Curious about what's inside? Discussion of unconventional learning methods How to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagement Wonderful tangents into other scientific disciplines If you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won&apos...

What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab , we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD. Curious about what's inside? Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible way Why "we’re meant t...

Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community. Curious about what's inside? How Russ uses day streaks and accoun...

Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!" Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms. Curious about what's inside? Many...

On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain. Curious about what’s inside? We break down: - Where should I start? - How is consistency possibl...

Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means! On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab , we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special. C...

Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life. You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for...

tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure. This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap!  We looked at several articles and an editorial ( hello, asynchronous interview ) to discuss the question above. Curious about what's inside? Research & expert opinions Implications for treatment Why is the...

Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab! Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published." I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentical...

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself. Curious about what's inside? CBT and medication Support group for parents  Interesting exclusion criteria Thanks for being here! Until next...

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis. Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Sk...

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself! Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) References 00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic ski...

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside? Talk of misdiagnosis and stigma How to thrive while working from home  What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it? Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Skills...

Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me? I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks. If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com, and I'll send you the details. Thanks so much for listening. Ok...

Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab! Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat. Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Skills Discussed: Reduc...

Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab! Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community. Curious about what's inside? The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains. Where does dopamine actually com...

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week I am pleased to present a chat Skye had with Leslie Poston, Media Psychologist and founder of Mind Media Tech. Curious about what's inside? Leslie shares her greatest ADHD career strengths. As usual, we get a little personal and talk diagnosis. "The best way to manage your ADHD at work..."  Thank you for being here. Until next...

Welcome back to this week's Research Recap in The ADHD Skills Lab! Curious about what's inside: What is the HiTOP model and could it replace the DSM? How might the neurodivergent community evolve in the face of collapsing labels? A little study on ADHD and memory performance tasks... Thanks for being here! Until next time, ~ Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Skills Discussed: using jingles a...