Journaling can help ADHD brains manage emotions, resolve conflict, and clarify goals. Guided journal creator Ada Gore shares strategies for self-regulation, manifestation, and personal growth.

Journaling is more than just writing — for people with ADHD, it can be a lifeline. In this episode, I talk with guided journal creator and manifestation coach Ada Gore about how journaling has helped her manage ADHD, improve emotional regulation, and stay grounded during conflict.

Ada shares her journey from conflict mediator to creative journal designer, and how she uses tools like if/then planning, emotional processing, and cyclical wisdom to help people — especially neurodivergent folks — thrive.

We cover:

• ADHD and emotional regulation through journaling
• Conflict resolution skills for neurodivergent communication
• Why most guided journals don’t work for ADHD (and what does)
• The connection between curiosity, grace, and self-discovery
• How Ada’s “Soft Discipline” journal reframes failure and perfectionism

Chapters:

0:00 – Ada’s ADHD Story & Early Diagnosis4:00 – Conflict Management & Emotional Overload7:00 – Journaling as Self-Regulation16:30 – Designing ADHD-Friendly Journals18:00 – Soft Discipline & Graceful Growth

🛒 Find Ada’s journals on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ada-Gore/author/B0CGRXNYKZ

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Psychotherapist Laurie Singer shares how movement, structure, and executive function tools helped her manage adult ADHD, thrive in endurance sports, and support clients through real-life tools.

Laurie Singer—licensed psychotherapist, board-certified behavior analyst, and ultra-endurance athlete—was diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s after years of treating others. In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Laurie shares how she unknowingly managed her symptoms through structured athletic training, daily movement, and sensory breaks long before she had a diagnosis.

She talks with Janine about how ADHD showed up in her childhood, why executive functioning tools were key to her success, and how she helps clients implement behavioral systems that stick. Laurie also shares a harrowing near-death experience on the John Muir Trail and how movement continues to ground her as she trains for hiking across Switzerland and biking 100+ miles around Lake Geneva—at age 66.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or decades in, Laurie's story offers relatable insight, encouragement, and practical tips to manage ADHD with compassion and creativity.

Topics Covered:

• Adult ADHD diagnosis story
• How movement improves executive function
• Using athletics to manage ADHD symptoms
• Structure, planning, and sensory breaks
• The link between physical activity and dopamine
• Coaching vs. therapy in ADHD support
• Near-death hiking experience and ADHD risk-taking
• Practical exercise motivation tips for beginners

🔗 Links & Resources

📖 📖 Laurie’s book – You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes– Get it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Crazy-Obsessions-Fetishes/dp/1735944823📍 Laurie Singer Behavioral Services: www.lauriesingerbehavioral.com 📷 Follow Laurie 🎙️ More episodes: jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net/

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Is it just behavior—or is it their brain? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine and Dr. Takon discuss how an ADHD diagnosis can unlock support and understanding for kids, parents, and schools.

What if the behavior you’re seeing isn’t defiance, but a neurological difference? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine VanStee is joined by Dr. Takon to explore how an ADHD diagnosis opens the door to real support, clarity, and compassion—especially for children.

Together, they unpack:

✅ Why “bad behavior” is often misunderstood ADHD

✅ How diagnosis leads to better accommodations and emotional support

✅ What parents and educators can do differently

✅ The long-term impact of getting answers early

✅ How brain-based approaches change everything

💡 Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode will help you see ADHD through a new lens.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Takon: 🌐 Website: www.school-doctor.com 🎧 Podcast: www.drtakon.com/podcast

📬 Contact Janine: 🌐 Website: https://jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net 📧 Email: [email protected] 📺 YouTube: @janinevanstee

🎯 Tags (comma-separated): ADHD parenting, ADHD diagnosis, ADHD in kids, executive function, neurodivergent children, ADHD help for parents, Dr. Takon, ADHD podcast, ADHD support, school accommodations, ADHD Eavesdrop

A late ADHD diagnosis helped Dr. Jaime Raygoza finally understand why life always felt harder. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk identity, burnout, masking, and the healing power of laughter.

Dr. Jaime Raygoza was told he was lazy, slow, and too much—until a late ADHD diagnosis changed everything. In this powerful episode, Jaime shares how growing up Latinx, LGBTQ+, and undiagnosed shaped his journey, and how he now helps others navigate burnout and rediscover joy.

We explore masking, cultural expectations, ADHD in adulthood, and how laughter yoga can be a surprisingly effective tool for stress relief and emotional healing.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Jaime’s ADHD Diagnosis Story 5:15 – Triple Masking: ADHD, LGBTQ+, Latinx 12:00 – Burnout & Emotional Overload 20:00 – What Is Laughter Yoga & Why It Works 29:00 – Grace, Growth & Letting Go

🎙️ Guest: Dr. Jaime Raygoza 🌐 Website: www.rainbowcareercoaching.com

💼 Host: Janine VanStee 🌐 https://jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net 📧 [email protected]

Is your clutter really about laziness—or something deeper? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine chats with Dr. Regina Lark, author, speaker, and founder of A Clear Path. Together, they explore the profound connection between ADHD, executive function, and clutter.

Dr. Lark unpacks how emotional mismanagement, time blindness, and perception influence our ability to part with things. You’ll hear powerful strategies for reclaiming your space—without shame—and why understanding your brain is the first step toward letting go.

Whether you're drowning in stuff or just curious about why you can’t throw away that old sweater, this episode offers compassion, clarity, and some good laughs.

CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why ADHD and Clutter Are Linked 2:30 – Executive Function, Maya the Cavewoman & Emotional Mismanagement 5:10 – Why Decluttering Feels Emotionally Painful 10:00 – Perception, Sentimental Value & "Head Trash" 15:00 – Time Blindness and the ADHD Clock 20:00 – Letting Go: Practical Decluttering Tips 25:00 – Delegation, ADHD, and Knowing Your Brain 31:00 – Final Thoughts & Empowering Advice

🎧 Connect with Janine VanStee – ADHD Life Coach Website: https://jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net Email: [email protected] YouTube: @ADHDEavesdrop RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/adhd-eaves-drop/ Apple Podcasts: ADHD Eavesdrop on Apple Spotify: ADHD Eavesdrop on Spotify

🌐 Learn more about Dr. Regina Lark:https://www.reginalark.com/

Title: Healing ADHD Through Creativity and Compassion with Emily Cox, LCSW

Description: Can expressive art really help with ADHD? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine chats with therapist Emily Cox, LCSW, who specializes in trauma and neurodivergence. Emily uses creative, non-traditional methods to support clients—including meditative drawing and expressive arts. Together, we explore perfectionism, transitions for college-age students with ADHD, social struggles, and how embracing process over product can lead to growth.

Whether you’re a student, parent, artist, or simply curious about healing beyond typical therapy, this conversation brings warmth, wisdom, and fresh ideas.

CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome & Intro to Emily Cox

2:40 – From Trauma Work to Creative Practice

6:10 – Perfectionism and the ADHD Brain

12:20 – Navigating Social Struggles in Young Adults

18:55 – Transitioning to College with ADHD

26:05 – Meditative Drawing and Mindful Tools

32:30 – Final Thoughts & Resources

🎧 Connect with Janine VanStee – ADHD Life Coach Website: https://jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net Email: [email protected]

ADHD in students, executive function challenges, and overlooked signs in school—Dr. Dominique Padarano (“Dr. P”) joins Janine VanStee to share how ADHD often goes undetected, especially in high-achieving or quiet students.

We talk about how teachers and tutors can recognize patterns, approach parents with care, and support students through accommodations and practical tools. Dr. P also shares powerful insights on sleep, diet, and exercise as non-negotiables for ADHD management.

This episode is packed with real stories, expert advice, and simple strategies for anyone working with neurodivergent kids and teens.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Recognizing ADHD: Where teachers start 04:45 – Real student stories: Signs we miss 10:33 – Accommodations and the testing process 15:05 – Focus, time management, and executive function 22:25 – Dr. P’s journey into teaching and tutoring

👥 Guest Info – Dr. Dominique Padarano:

www.crimsoncoaching.com | [email protected] FB: @CrimsonCoaching | YouTube: @CrimsonCoaching LinkedIn

🦋 Host: Janine VanStee | ADHD Life Coach

https://jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net [email protected] Full podcast catalog | YouTube episodes

In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, Janine VanStee talks with trauma recovery expert Riana Milne, LMHC, CCTP-II, about how unresolved childhood trauma can mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms. Riana shares her holistic approach to healing—combining meditation, music, mindset tools, and family coaching—to help children and adults regulate emotion, focus, and behavior. Learn how trauma impacts memory and attention, why cortisol affects learning, and how to break the cycle of emotional dysregulation. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insight, tools, and hope.

🧠 Key Points:

• 2:30 – Why trauma is often misdiagnosed as ADHD
• 10:20 – How cortisol disrupts learning, memory, and behavior
• 23:00 – Riana’s personal journey from trauma to transformation
• 28:30 – Holistic tools for teens, parents, and educators
• 34:00 – How to shift from external rewards to internal resilience

What’s the difference between fitting in and belonging—and why does it matter for ADHD brains?

In this powerful episode, Janine VanStee is joined by returning guest Jen Kreiner, certified ADHD and Executive Function Coach and founder of Stone’s Throw Coaching, to explore the hidden cost of masking and the journey toward authenticity.

We talk about the emotional toll of pretending to be neurotypical, how masking shows up at work and in relationships, and how accommodations—not coping—can help neurodivergent people reclaim energy and thrive.

We also dig into how unmasking impacts identity, friendships, and self-acceptance—and why it’s 100% worth it.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep into your ADHD journey, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and a little less alone.

Guest: Jen Kreiner 🌐 stonesthrowcoaching.com 📍 ADHD & Executive Function Coach | Montana

Host: Janine VanStee 🌐 jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net 📧 [email protected] 🎙 ADHD Life Coach, Educator & Podcast Host

Keywords: ADHD, masking, belonging, authenticity, executive function, neurodivergent workplace, ADHD women, ADHD podcast, ADHD burnout, accommodations, masking vs coping, self-acceptance, emotional exhaustion, RSD, identity, neurodiversity, Jen Kreiner, Stone’s Throw Coaching

What if someone could see your energy as color and help you understand your patterns, emotions, and strengths? In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, I sit down with Tina, Queen of Ribbons—a psychic medium and intuitive energy reader who uses color to interpret what’s happening in your life.

We explore:

• How Tina developed her unique “ribbon reading” style
• Meditation and mindfulness for the ADHD brain
• How Tina thrives with ADHD and helps others feel seen
• A live ribbon reading she does for me—including a surprise new color: “Jantina” 😂

This conversation blends spirituality, neurodivergence, and creativity in the most beautifully unexpected way. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too sensitive,” or just different—you’ll feel at home here.

🎙️ Hosted by Janine VanStee

✨ Connect with Tina, Queen of Ribbons:Website: https://tinaqueenofribbons.com TikTok | Instagram | Facebook: @tinaqueenofribbons

#ADHD #RibbonReading #TinaQueenOfRibbons #IntuitiveReading #ADHDPodcast #PsychicMedium #NeurodivergentHealing #MindfulnessWithADHD #EnergyReading #SpiritualADHD #EmpathADHD #ADHDEavesdrop

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