The Distracted Elephant

We had big plans for Season 2... and then got distracted. In this kickoff to Season 3, we’re naming the very real ways ADHD shows up in our creative process – like overplanning, perfectionism, and the classic procrastination loop. Consider this our official re-entry (finally).

In this episode, we’re joined by Jina’s son, Dominick, for a real conversation about living with ADHD as an adult. We talk about how it shows up at work, in routines, in relationships – and how figuring out what doesn’t work is often how you discover what does . We also explore the connection between parent and child when both have ADHD, the freedom of embracing how your brain actually works, and...

In this episode, we dive into the three main presentations of ADHD—Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined—and explore how they show up in real life. We’ll explore the most common symptoms, like inattention and impulsivity, as well as less obvious ones, like time blindness, emotional mirroring, and sensory sensitivities.

In this episode we discuss the very personal decision of whether to disclose that you are a person with ADHD. Who you share your diagnosis with is dependent on a variety of factors. We share our stories of why and with whom in this episode.

In this episode we talked about our personal experiences navigating grief through the lens of ADHD. Recently, Ipalla experienced the loss of a close relative and, in sharing her story with Jina about the events of this week, we discovered parallels in our journeys and discussed how embracing our ADHD has helped us find strength and support.

To kick off our 2nd season, we wanted to reflect on the personal insights and self-discoveries that surfaced over our summer break. We explored how those experiences and insights on our ever-evolving journey of self-awareness. Tune in for candid discussions about lessons learned, unexpected aha! moments, and what’s ahead as we kick off the next chapter of our podcast.

Our goal in launching the Distracted Elephant was to share stories about our personal and professional experiences with ADHD. In this episode, we look back at our first season and share takeaways and experiences in planning and producing the podcast.

Time blindness is more than losing track of time or a time-management issue. In this episode, we dig into what it means and the challenges it can present, sharing a few of the strategies we've developed over the years to help.

In this episode, we'll discuss why it appears that more people, including women are being diagnosed with ADHD. The increase seems to have occurred in the last few years. Is this real or imagined?

In this episode, we look at different criteria and share which we have and how it shows up for us. We aren't doctors, so this isn't a show intended to help you make a diagnosis. For that, talk to your doctor. If you are wondering, then it's worth exploring. Because No - it isn't in your head. There are real criteria for diagnosing this very real neurodivergent condition.

For many, a diagnosis of ADHD came later in life. When did we know? How did we know? Did we have a sense that something was different or "wrong"? Because there is stigma around ADHD, was it even something we were willing to consider? In this episode, we talk about that moment when we learned of our diagnosis, how it helped explain some things, and validated others.

Welcome to the Distracted Elephant podcast, an open and candid conversation between two professionals who are not just observers, but individuals thriving with ADHD ourselves. We call ourselves Distracted Elephants because elephants, while known for their strength and intelligence, can also be perceived as distracted because they sometimes take non-linear paths. For many, ADHD is seen as a limitat...