Mark Smeets

We are the ADHD Family

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We are the ADHD Family is our family's journey with ADHD, Autism, Advocacy and more.

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Mark Smeets

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Health

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Latest episode

Sep 19, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 39 - (Video) ADHD and the Workplace - A Story 11.12.2023

This is a continuation of my series of ADHD and the Workplace! In this episode I am going to walk you through a real scenario where I learned to use my undiagnosed ADHD to my advantage. It was not easy to stop and channel my energy, but I did it! I use a lot of the tactics that I spoke about in episode 37 and show you how I put them to use. I’m going to talk about a project where I took a process...

Episode 39 - (Audio) ADHD and the Workplace - A Story 10.12.2023

This is a continuation of my series of ADHD and the Workplace! In this episode I am going to walk you through a real scenario where I learned to use my undiagnosed ADHD to my advantage. It was not easy to stop and channel my energy, but I did it! I use a lot of the tactics that I spoke about in episode 37 and show you how I put them to use. I’m going to talk about a project where I took a process...

Episode 38 - (Video) ADHD and the Workplace 05.12.2023

This is first of what will be many videos on ADHD in the Workplace! I want to share solutions that worked for me, struggles, triumphs, and I hope to inspire you to make some changes at your work. This episode is going to focus on how I taught myself to stop when I had too many ideas, how I found an outlet, mindfulness and how I capitalized on my ideas and took advantage of that creative energy! I...

Episode 38 - (Audio) ADHD and the Workplace 04.12.2023

This is first of what will be many videos on ADHD in the Workplace! I want to share solutions that worked for me, struggles, triumphs, and I hope to inspire you to make some changes at your work. This episode is going to focus on how I taught myself to stop when I had too many ideas, how I found an outlet, mindfulness and how I capitalized on my ideas and took advantage of that creative energy! I...

Episode 38 - (Audio) ADHD and the Workplace 03.12.2023

This is first of what will be many videos on ADHD in the Workplace! I want to share solutions that worked for me, struggles, triumphs, and I hope to inspire you to make some changes at your work. This episode is going to focus on how I taught myself to stop when I had too many ideas, how I found an outlet, mindfulness and how I capitalized on my ideas and took advantage of that creative energy! I...

Episode 37 - (Video) Advocon Conference 27.11.2023

On today’s episode I am going to talk about the Advocon conference. This was my first experience at a conference for Advocating and it was fun and insightful. I wanted to share some of the things I learned and share some highlights. Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us! Subscribers get early access. Find The Show Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-are-the-adhd-family/id1...

Episode 37 - (Audio) Advocon Conference 27.11.2023

On today’s episode I am going to talk about the Advocon conference. This was my first experience at a conference for Advocating and it was fun and insightful. I wanted to share some of the things I learned and share some highlights. Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us! Subscribers get early access. Find The Show Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-are-the-adhd-family/id1...

Episode 37 - (Audio) Advocon Conference 26.11.2023

On today’s episode I am going to talk about the Advocon conference. This was my first experience at a conference for Advocating and it was fun and insightful. I wanted to share some of the things I learned and share some highlights. Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find us! Subscribers get early access. Find The Show Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-are-the-adhd-family/id1...

Episode 36 - Random 23.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is me! This is a random episode – things have been very busy and I thought I’d give an update as to a few things going on. There won’t be a new episode on October 23rd just so I can recover from how busy things have been. And I've changed the format around a bit. I hope you enjoyed Karyn Ross’ episode as well! Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find...

Episode 36 - Random 22.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is me! This is a random episode – things have been very busy and I thought I’d give an update as to a few things going on. There won’t be a new episode on October 23rd just so I can recover from how busy things have been. And I've changed the format around a bit. I hope you enjoyed Karyn Ross’ episode as well! Please rate our show 5 stars so people can find...

Episode 35 - Karyn Ross 16.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is Karyn Ross. Karyn Ross is on a mission to Help People Create a Better, Kinder World. An artist, internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning author, consultant, coach and practitioner, Karyn travels the globe teaching people her unique system of combining creativity, continuous improvement, and kindness to make a better world. Karyn is also a friend t...

Episode 35 - (Video) Karyn Ross 16.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is Karyn Ross. Karyn Ross is on a mission to Help People Create a Better, Kinder World. An artist, internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning author, consultant, coach and practitioner, Karyn travels the globe teaching people her unique system of combining creativity, continuous improvement, and kindness to make a better world. Karyn is also a friend t...

Episode 34 - Karyn Ross 09.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is Karyn Ross. Karyn Ross is on a mission to Help People Create a Better, Kinder World. An artist, internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning author, consultant, coach and practitioner, Karyn travels the globe teaching people her unique system of combining creativity, continuous improvement, and kindness to make a better world. Karyn is also a friend t...

Episode 34 - (Video) Karyn Ross 09.10.2023

Today’s guest on We are the ADHD Family is Karyn Ross. Karyn Ross is on a mission to Help People Create a Better, Kinder World. An artist, internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning author, consultant, coach and practitioner, Karyn travels the globe teaching people her unique system of combining creativity, continuous improvement, and kindness to make a better world. Karyn is also a friend t...

Episode 36 - October 5 - A Happy Announcement 05.10.2023

I have an exciting announcement on my proposal for the sensory friendly swim times.  I received a call from the City’s Aquatic Manager, and they are starting the process! I just wanted to capture my thoughts.   Find The Show Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-are-the-adhd-family/id1678369137 Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearetheadhdfamily   #ADHD #Autism #neurodiver...

Episode 33 - My Speech to the BC Government 02.10.2023

On September 8th, the Advocacy group that I am with, The ADHD Advocacy society of BC made a cross ministry presentation to the BC Government. I wanted to share my speech with you. October is also ADHD awareness month and I really wanted to share my speech with you, to talk about how ADHD has affected me. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Spon...

Episode 33 - My Speech to the BC Government 02.10.2023

On September 8th, the Advocacy group that I am with, The ADHD Advocacy Society of BC made a presentation to the BC Government and 5 separate Ministries. I wanted to share my portion of the speech with you which is about how ADHD has affected me throughout my work career and life. In general, though, we raised issues such as what ADHD is, our lived experience as family advocating for kids and ourse...

Episode 33 - My Speech to the BC Government 01.10.2023

On September 8th, the Advocacy group that I am with, The ADHD Advocacy society of BC made a cross ministry presentation to the BC Government. I wanted to share my speech with you. October is also ADHD awareness month and I really wanted to share my speech with you, to talk about how ADHD has affected me. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Spon...

Episode 33 - My Speech to the BC Government 01.10.2023

On September 8th, the Advocacy group that I am with, The ADHD Advocacy society of BC made a cross ministry presentation to the BC Government. I wanted to share my speech with you. October is also ADHD awareness month and I really wanted to share my speech with you, to talk about how ADHD has affected me. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Spon...

Episode 32 (Video) - Sensory Times Notes from the Presentation 25.09.2023

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I had so much content that I had to make a podcast on just the notes of the extra slides! There is no special video content for this episode. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad 00:17:12.40 Help L...

Episode 32 - Sensory Times Notes from the Presentation 25.09.2023

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I had so much content that I had to make a podcast on just the notes of the extra slides! There is no special video content for this episode. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad 00:17:12.40 Help L...

Episode 31 - A Presentation on Sensory Friendly Swim Times 25.09.2023

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I’ve spent the past few months working to put this together. I have received a ton of support from parents and advocacy groups plus Government officials in the Federal and Provincial Government and the Business Improvement Associations. The video version of thi...

Episode 32 - (Video) Sensory Times Notes from the Presentation 25.09.2023

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I had so much content that I had to make a podcast on just the notes of the extra slides! There is no special video content for this episode. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad 00:17:12.40 Help L...

Episode 31 (Video) - A Presentation on Sensory Friendly Swim Times 25.09.2023

This is the Video Version! On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I’ve spent the past few months working to put this together. I have received a ton of support from parents and advocacy groups plus Government officials in the Federal and Provincial Government and the Business Improvement Association...

Episode 32 - Sensory Times Notes from the Presentation 25.09.2023

On September 6th, I made a presentation to the City of Surrey to start a pilot project to bring in regularly scheduled sensory swim times. I had so much content that I had to make a podcast on just the notes of the extra slides! There is no special video content for this episode. #ADHD #Autism #neurodiversity 🧠 00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello 00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad 00:17:12.40 Help L...

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