The ADHD Skills Lab

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...

On this week’s ADHD Skills Lab Research Recap, Skye and Sarah look at the latest research on ADHD and middle childhood. They explore how ADHD is experienced during this period, look at the connection between common symptoms and struggles at different stages of life and ask whether ADHD can change over time. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ The ADHD Academy:...

Join Skye and Sarah on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from anti-diet dietitian, therapist, and Certified Body Trust® provider Aleta Storch. Together, they discuss how to set flexible rules and practice self-compassion when it comes to eating with ADHD -- and why any food is always better than no food! Aleta works with clients in her virtual practice, Wise Heart Nutrition, and is the c...

This week, Sarah and Skye examine what motivates us to achieve with ADHD before discussing a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting paper which outlines the effects of late ADHD diagnosis in women. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ The ADHD Academy: https://courses.uncon...

This week, Skye is joined by the founder of My Lady ADHD, Trina Haynes. The pair discuss their experiences navigating the workplace with ADHD and explore the best strategies for getting started and staying on track in the world of work. As well as running the 150,000-strong My Lady ADHD online community, Trina also hosts the podcast of the same name and works daily to educate people about ADHD, ne...

In each research recap, we pick over a few of the most recent peer-reviewed ADHD papers. This week, we explore the effect of mind-body interventions on symptoms of ADHD, discuss our attempts at mindfulness, and look at the controversial connection between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and ADHD diagnosis. Finally, we examine an interesting study that dives deep into how people with ADHD perceive time. C...

Off-road cyclist and gravel racer Chelsea Bolton joins us to talk about her adult ADHD diagnosis and the strategies that helped her stay focused as she became a professional racer.  Chelsea started her athletic career as a long-distance runner and transitioned to cycling in 2020 before winning the pro women's division at the 2022 Wasatch All-Road in Utah. You can find her on Instagram at @che...

How do emotional regulation – and dysregulation – relate to ADHD? This week, we look at several studies about ADHD, executive function, and emotional dysregulation. Is emotional dysregulation tied to executive function? How do early childhood influences affect emotional dysregulation? And how does sleep – or the lack of it – affect emotional regulation and executive function? We'll discuss ea...

Sarah and Skye chat with Danielle about her experiences with Autism, the differences between a combined diagnosis and a single ADHD diagnosis and how to regulate with neurodiverse children when you are overwhelmed yourself! Danielle is the owner and founder of Neurodiverging Coaching and the host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. They are a Certified Life Coach and have an M.A. degree, graduate certi...

Join Skye and Sarah for an in-depth chat about two papers in what might be called the opposite ends of the academic spectrum. In the first part, we will chat through an interesting (and perhaps controversial) paper looking at how an ADHD diagnosis can change over the year. Then we dive into one of our favourite topic, neuroscience, and chat through what it means to be able to see changes in brain...

Skye is joined by David Greenwood to discuss his experiences managing ADHD as a serial entrepreneur. David is the author of the book "Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADHD" and host of the podcast with the same name. He is based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked as an entrepreneur in various fields, including owning a karate school, a restaurant and startin...

Welcome to our first research recap! Join us for our honest assessment and wide-ranging discussion of the latest in ADHD research. In this episode, we discuss how University students with ADHD can hold themselves to a relatively low standard of achievement despite being highly self-critical of their own performance. We examine whether a short intervention targeting executive dysfunction can improv...

Today Skye is joined by Katy Weber to discuss her diagnosis, maintaining routines with ADHD, and adding complexity to make things interesting. Katy is an ADHD advocate and coach, the founder of Women & ADHD and the podcast of the same name, ranking in the top 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide. She was diagnosed at 45 and has since made it her mission to help neurodivergent women learn to love the...

The ADHD Skills Lab podcast is a space where Skye and Sarah share practical strategies and research about adult ADHD while also providing honest talk about their own experiences. With years of experience providing strategies to clients at Unconventional Organization, they offer valuable insights on topics such as working memory, sensory issues, and organization. Tune in for a mix of relatable conv...