The ADHD Skills Lab

Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45. You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness. In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers. What we cover: The 3 time-based skills your brain may be...

Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover. This is the story Skye's never told. In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Organisation. From side gigs to business models...

You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system. This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD support. In this episode: Why breathing wrong could be...

You can scale a business on sheer force... for a while. But eventually, ADHD founders burn out, blow up, or walk away. This episode is your map out of the cycle. Skye shares the behind-the-scenes process she used to stop relying on urgency, reduce decision fatigue, and build a company that doesn’t fall apart the moment she takes a break. What we cover: The ADHD entrepreneur trap no one warns you a...

Your personal brand exists—even if you haven’t posted in six months. So the question isn’t “should I build a brand?” It’s: “Are you in control of it?” Amy Landino joins Skye to unpack what branding actually means for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals and why your fear of being cringe is costing you visibility, leads, and growth. Inside this episode: What to post when you feel like you're o...

Click the link to download your own 2-minute Focus Formula https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter You’re not behind because you’re bad at time management. You’re behind because you’re managing the wrong things. Skye here! In this mini solo episode, I walk you through my 2-minute focus formula, the same one I've used to help ADHD founders reclaim hours of their week a...

Burnout isn’t always a personal failure—it’s often a mismatch between your brain and your work environment. Skye and in-house researcher Taylor break down three eye-opening studies that explain why ADHD brains struggle in traditional workplaces—and what actually works better. Spoiler: the research also found ADHD might be a secret strength for entrepreneurs. This episode covers: The top causes of...

Ever feel like your brain is the only thing getting in the way of your success? Like you could lead a $200M rebrand if you could just finish that one damn task in front of you? In this episode, Devlin Croal , marketing strategist, systems builder, and Unconventional Organisation client, shares what it’s actually like to scale your career while navigating ADHD. We talk burnout, executive function,...

You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list. In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late. What we cover: The study that lit...

If you’ve ever thought, I work so hard—why am I not getting ahead? or How do I actually position myself for a promotion without working myself into the ground? —this episode is for you. Skye sits down with career strategist and late-diagnosed ADHDer Kendall Berg to break down what it really takes to succeed in corporate spaces with ADHD. We’re pulling apart the real research behind career growth,...

If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess. In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotional overload, and why decision-making goes out the w...

Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert —former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about: Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach. Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to stop feeling “lazy” and start using your brain’s s...

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...