The ADHD Skills Lab

Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

• Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
• HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
• Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
• The benefits of a "done list"
• Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
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About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
• Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
• Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)

References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
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IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
• Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
• Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
  (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)

References:

1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
3. llamalife.co
4. iOs app store: Llama Life

Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

• 01:13 - Stigma Related to Observable Symptoms, But Not Stimulant Medication Use, in Young Women With ADHD.
• 19:44 - Network structure of symptomatology of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in patients with mood disorders.
• UO Articles: 
  • ADHD and Mindfulness
  • Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
• Goblin.tools
• How to ADHD: Getting REAL About the Struggle To Make Friends When You Have ADHD

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.

Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint!

Highlights:

• What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?
• How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...
• Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Looking for Stephanie?
LinkedIn
https://www.growdisrupt.com/
Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)

Research Referenced:
The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.

This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources...

Curious about what we discuss?

• The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples
• Why these results may be an underestimate
• The surprising risk-factor for ADHD

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:
1. Schedule your wellness practice
2. Experiment with different holistic practices
3. The logistics of scheduling your support system

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Research Discussed:
01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.
15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.
• What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.

Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!

Thanks for being here!
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Untangling your personal ADHD experience
• Simplifying your day 
• The importance of multi-modal support 

ADHD Research Discussed:
Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

To reach Tobie: tobie@unlockopen.com or connect on LinkedIn.

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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 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 being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Exploring the link between sensation and emotion
• Intentional checkpoints throughout the day 
• Creating urgency around tasks

Research Referenced:
01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?
13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 this goal?
• Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. 
• Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategies

If you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brain
• Managing waiting mode
• Using visual aids to support your routine
• PLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!

Research mentioned:

1. Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
2. Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.

Settle in and enjoy the episode!

As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills:

• Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
• Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
• Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.

Papers Discussed:
01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study.
13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
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IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.
• Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.
• Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.

Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. 

Thanks for being here,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.
12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Thanks for being here!

Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energy
• The role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day life
• How slow growth leads to sustained rewards 

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?

Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.
18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptance
• ADHD as a trait, rather than a disorder
• Hyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspects

Thanks for being here!

~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism.

Thanks for tuning in!
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms

About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosession

Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!

Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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

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This week, we examine the link between executive function deficits in ADHD and Autism, the differences between ADHD identified in childhood versus adulthood, and how best to test the connection between ADHD symptoms and depression. 

While these latest findings are compelling, they are not without their controversies. So we couldn’t end the discussion without covering causation versus correlation and the issue of methodical limitations in academic papers. 

Tune in to tackle the big topics in the world of ADHD this week!

Articles Referenced:

1. Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies. 
2. Compared Profile of Late-Onset Versus Childhood-Onset ADHD: A Case-Control Study Among Treatment-Seeking Adult Patients. 
3. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and major depressive disorder: evidence from multiple genetically informed designs.

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Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder. It's her life's work. She’s a top podcast host, an internationally-recognised life coach and an all-round ADHD expert. 

She joins us on this week’s show to share her most successful emotional self-regulation strategies and discusses the right time to ask for support. Spoiler alert: It’s always before you think you need it.

Kristen started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok. She’s had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Hit the play button to hear her expert advice!

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 discuss the outcomes of early methylphenidate treatment on mood and emotional regulation.  Then, we delve into how childhood trauma impacts ADHD symptoms into adulthood before hearing from adults with ADHD who challenge what ADHD should be called.

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Articles Referenced
History of childhood/adolescence referral to speciality care or treatment in adult patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Mutual relations with clinical presentation, psychiatric comorbidity and emotional dysregulation.
Childhood Experiences on ADHD Symptom Reporting, Psychological Symptoms, and Cognitive Performance Among Adult Neuropsychological Referrals.
“Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults.

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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!

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment
Association between cumulative psychosocial adversity in the family and ADHD and autism: a family-based cohort study

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 Theatre Australia. In 2019, she received the major Matilda Award for Best New Australian Work for her musical ‘A Girl's Guide to World War’.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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!

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Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning
Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 strengths and utilise research-based strategies to navigate a world not always suited to the ADHD brain.

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About ADHD founders for ADHD founders.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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Comorbidity and causality among ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
Neurocognitive Profile in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
Mechanisms of cognitive disinhibition explain individual differences in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits. 

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 dysfunction -- and the strategies she puts in place to overcome them.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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!

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Alterations in microRNA of extracellular vesicles associated with major depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity and anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Genome-wide analyses of ADHD identify 27 risk loci, refine the genetic architecture and implicate several cognitive domains

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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“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 incredible expertise. The pair discuss playing to your strengths, recognising what you’re not so good at, and how to build a strategy-based life around your ADHD. You won’t want to miss this one!


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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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!

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 struggling with any aspect of ADHD, you won’t want to miss this episode.

ADHD Untangled
Instagram: @adhd_untangled, @rosieturnerstrength
Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica McCabe

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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!

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The Experience of Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The UNCOVER Study
ADHD, chronotype, and circadian preference in a multi-site sample of college students
Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 Missouri specialising in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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A new paradigm for adult ADHD: A focused strategy to monitor treatment
Higher Perceived Stress Increases the Subjective Reporting of ADHD: A Sample of Medical Students. 

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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. Outside of her professional life, she busies herself with a long and revolving list of hobbies that currently includes crocheting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner Mark and cat, Ripley.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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. 

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Does the emotional impact of ADHD differ between genders? This is just one of the topics up for discussion in this week’s Research Recap. Sarah and Skye also explore what self-reporting means for ADHD diagnosis and take a look at recent findings of internet-delivered ADHD therapies. 

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Internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD - A randomized controlled trial
ADHD-related sex differences in emotional symptoms across development
The Ability of Self-Report Methods to Accurately Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review

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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.

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb who shares his most useful ADHD strategies and how managing your energy could be the key to avoiding burnout.

After his ADHD diagnosis but still struggling to get things done, Will decided to create the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast. Today he has had over 2 million downloads and 100 episodes.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.
 
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Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms, Treatments, and Outcomes.

Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of English-Speaking Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During a Verbal Fluency Task.

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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.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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Using the temporal motivation theory to explain the relation between ADHD and procrastination

First-time diagnosis of ADHD in adults: challenge to retrospectively assess childhood symptoms of ADHD from long-term memory

The domain-variant indirect association between electrophysiological response to reward and ADHD presentations is moderated by dopaminergic polymorphisms

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 adults with ADHD learn the tools and strategies needed to live the life they want.

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Careergasm: Find Your Way to Feel-Good Work
https://www.amazon.com/Careergasm-Find-Your-Feel-Good-Work/dp/1770413715

Bullet Journal
https://bulletjournal.com/

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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Lingering on Distraction: Examining Distractor Rejection in Adults with ADHD
https://psyarxiv.com/cqe34/

Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/11/5181

Emotional problems mediate the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obesity in adolescents
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04882-x

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 social media and then some,” Peter is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and thought leader across ADHD, neurodiversity, PR, advertising and much more.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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1:38 Genetic overlap between midfrontal theta signals and ADHD and ASD in a longitudinal twin cohort
https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(23)01274-X/fulltext

11:46 Impairment’s Role in the Pathway From Externalizing Psychopathology to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents With ADHD
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231159911

22:25 Predictors of Quality of Life and Functional Impairments in Emerging Adults With and Without ADHD: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153962

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 creator of the groundbreaking Eating with ADHD® model.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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.

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1:44 Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231172799

14:52 Miss. Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of ADHD in Adult Women
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231161533

 

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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, neurodiversity and the importance of seeing our strengths.

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

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The Effect of Meditation-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Symptoms and Executive Function in People With ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231154897

Executive Functions Contribute to the Differences Between ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) in Adults (2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153948

Time Perception Deficits in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Meta-analysis
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054720978557

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/health/idea-of-new-attention-disorder-spurs-research-and-debate.html

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 @chels.bolton.

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Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-...

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Diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.

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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 each study in depth and share our own experiences.
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Developmental antecedents of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in middle childhood: The role of father-child interactions and children’s emotional underregulation
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000408

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280131

Associations Between ADHD, Sleep Problems, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescents
https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231155871

Additional Research Discussed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-mindfulness
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-ground-and-reset-when-you-feel-overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-sleep-twelve-tips-to-facilitate-a-better-night-s-rest
https://chadd.org/attention-article/adhd-and-the-myth-of-the-bad-parent/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11121-022-01358-4

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