The ADHD Skills Lab

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Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January. Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there! In today's research recap,  we disc...

We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD , where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked. They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life. Hit that play button! The ADHD Academy Unconventional Organisation If you’re a...

Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism?  These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Academy on self regulating in the moment. The ADHD...

Skye is joined by Australian playwright Katy Forde for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of being a writer with ADHD. Katy explains how her daily rituals help her get started and stay consistent. She also offers practical tips and advice for anyone wishing to take on the often perilous journey of professional writing Katy Forde is a writer, director, author and co-founder of Musical...

How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional regulation, commonalities among late-diagnosed women and potential links to internet addiction. Do the research findings reflect the reality of life with ADHD? You be the judge! The ADHD Academy Unconventional Organisation Evidence of emotion dysregulat...

Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the importance of asking questions.  Karen has worked in the community, disability and neurodivergent sectors for over 20 years. After an ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties, she focused her attention in this area, helping others embrace their unique strength...

Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the individual differences in ADHD traits and how they present across the wider population. Could ADHD symptoms be a bell curve? Tune in to find out. The ADHD Academy Unconventional Organisation Comorbidity and causality among ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalcul...

Until the age of 35, Lindsay Guentzel often struggled to remember day-to-day tasks without understanding why. Now, after an ADHD diagnosis in 2021, she is navigating her new normal and helping others do the same through her ReFocused Podcast . The award-winning journalist joins Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab to share her experiences with masking, rejection sensitivity, burnout and executive d...

In this podcast episode, Abbie, Sarah and Skye discuss two research papers, both related to ADHD and genetics. They explore a paper that delves into the role of microRNA in ADHD. The other study they discuss is a meta-analysis of ADHD genetics, which identifies 27 risk loci. Hit play and learn more about ADHD and genetics! The ADHD Academy Unconventional Organisation Alterations in microRNA of ext...

“My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers ' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way. This week, he joins Skye to share his incredi...

Did the pandemic impact how you work today? This week, Sarah and Skye take a look at the long-lasting legacy of working from home during COVID-19, take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, and look into the white matter and inner workings of the ADHD brain. Hit play and let’s get into it! The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Unconventional Organisa...

There’s much more to ADHD than forgetting where you left your keys. This week Skye is joined by ADHD wellness coach, Rosie Turner , to discuss navigating the corporate and personal world while contending with chaos, RSD and burnout.  With her coaching business , Rosie is on a mission to break the stigma of ADHD and help those with it to reframe their mindset and unlock hidden strength. If you’re s...

Are you late to bed or early to rise? This week, Sarah and Skye are looking at the sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of those of us with ADHD. They also look at the impact of COVID-19 on ADHD symptoms and behaviours. There’s lots to cover, so hit play and let’s get started! The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Unconventional Organisation: https://www...

Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast , Emily Kircher-Morris , joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies. When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional development worldwide and has a private practice in Mis...

Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences. The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unco...

This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost . Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus. Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of managing symptoms through movement. Outs...

The ADHD Academy presale ends this week! Click here to receive the 40% off presale discount before it's gone. Sarah and I are looking forward to helping you build consistent routines that allow you to feel in control of your task list and reduce procrastination.  Find out more here : https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Does the emotional impact of ADHD differ betwe...

The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines! If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches. Find out more here : https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-a...

Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all. Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide.   Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconvention...

Content creator, L’Oreal colour specialist and former Unconventional Organisation client Conor Doyle joins us to discuss the power of getting back to basics. We chat breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks,  mastering time and thriving in the high-pressure world of professional hairdressing. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ The ADHD Academy: https://courses.un...

This week, Sarah and Skye unpack a theory behind why people with ADHD procrastinate and outline the struggles behind getting an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. They then delve into the latest research into ADHD and genetic differences and spotlight some opportunities for future ADHD diagnosis. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences. Unconventional Organ...

Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from coach, expert and host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast , Russ Jones. The pair discuss ADHD and Depression and the importance of self-acceptance before exploring tried and tested techniques to wrangle order from ADHD-induced chaos. Whether through one-on-one coaching, his hit podcast or online support forum, Russ is on a mission to help...

Do you struggle to get going in the morning? You’re not alone! This week Sarah and Skye dig into the latest research around sleep inertia to get to the bottom of why so many of us with ADHD can be slow to start. They also examine a paper on the mechanics of distraction and discuss why ADHD can be a marker for obesity in later life. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisatio...

Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from six-time best-selling author, customer experience guru and neurodiversity oracle Peter Shankman. Tune in to find out how to channel your ADHD energy, discover tools and techniques to help you stay focused — and learn why it’s always important to be yourself. Described by the New York Times as “a rock star who knows everything about soci...