The ADHD Skills Lab

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days. Curious about what's inside? AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology. Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comi...

 Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope. Curious about what's inside? The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation Building awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differences Thanks for bein...

Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab! I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson , author of the new book " Extra Focus ," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community. Curious about what's inside? Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve...

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines! We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing...

Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle ! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode! This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor , who shares some successful strategies that suppor...

Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected. What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on...

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao , the innovative mind behind Forget.work , a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!) Eugene opens up about his journey...

Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab! This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions. In this episode, we explore: Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you? How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus? Could AI be...

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie . He shares insights from his new book, ' Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself ,' which is now available for purchase! Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including: The jou...

Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab!  This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD. As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of:  How and why we set goals The best way to stick to our goals  How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals. We...

We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation. So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising...

Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye!    Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the year Connect with other adults with ADHD   Learn how to build systems you'll love  Ask Skye any questions you have To  attend, click this link   to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy  This week,...

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! ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder...

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...