Today's episode features Razan Talebian (CEO, Founder) and Lamia Tabassum (Co-founder, COO) of InPower. Razan and Lamia have started a social platform built on providing users a safer space online devoid of bullying and toxic behavior, and one where understanding and empathy are encouraged.

Our conversation starts with Razan, an ADHDer, and her experiences both personally and professionally, the ups and downs, and the new challenges of taking on a leadership position. Lamia is her co-worker and co-founder of InPower, but their workplace relationship is also one of trust, understanding, and empathy; however, this was not an over-night revelation!

Stick around for the last 10 minutes of the conversation to learn more about InPower and the steps Razan and Lamia are taking to help combat online bullying while promoting greater understanding.

InPower Links:

InPower | Facebook Page

Music: Ben Backus | Dream Codex IG | Dog Mayor (Video Game)

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Hello, folks! This is another episode of ADHD in a HURRY! with me, your host, Dustin Horvath.

Today's episode focuses on: Understanding the Emotional Toll of ADHD.

ADHD isn’t just about focus—it’s an emotional whirlwind. In this episode, we explore the emotional toll of ADHD, from intense mood swings and rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) to impulse-driven emotions and burnout. Many people with ADHD struggle with emotional dysregulation, making small frustrations feel overwhelming and social interactions more challenging. We’ll break down how dopamine imbalances and executive dysfunction impact emotions, self-esteem, and relationships, often leading to stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion. If you've ever felt like your emotions are running the show, you're not alone.

But there’s hope! We’ll discuss effective coping strategies, including mindfulness techniques, self-awareness exercises, body doubling, and external accountability to help regulate emotions. Plus, we’ll explore how therapy, ADHD medication, and community support can make a difference.

Whether you're an ADHDer looking for answers or someone supporting a loved one with ADHD, this episode is packed with insights to help navigate the emotional highs and lows. Tune in and take control of your emotional well-being!

Hello, folks! This episode of ADHD in a HURRY! focuses on my recent experiences with feeling "stuck", more specifically ADHD dysregulation (emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally). Essentially, I spent a full day with a knot in my stomach; a continued low-grade sense of anxiety and tenseness. I couldn't locate the initial cause, breathing techniques weren't working, and I was becoming more agitated by the hour.

However, I spoke out loud about what I was specifically feeling and experiencing. I reminded myself that days like this have happened before, and it's usually a precursor to a big idea. Once I was able to redirect my thoughts into something productive, I felt a growing sense of calm cover over me.

Please listen through and let me know your experiences with dysregulation, and what works to help you!

** Check outDog Mayor **

Music:Ben Backus

My Info:

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0:00 Dysregulation

7:05 What Can I Do? Strategies!

Hello, folks! This is ADHD in a HURRY! My name is Dustin horvath.

Hello, folks! This is ADHD in a hurry! My name is Dustin Horvath. Today's episode focuses on the complexities of communication in relationships where one partner has ADHD and the other does not. I am incorporating a story that strikes at the heart of some common themes in communication struggles between ADHD and non-ADHD partners. After the story, I add my thoughts on this, and encourage you to do the same in the comments section!

Through the story, we explore how distractions and misunderstandings can lead to tension—and how empathy, compromise, and creative solutions can help partners reconnect.

Whether you're navigating ADHD in your relationship or simply looking for better communication strategies, this episode offers relatable insights and actionable advice.

** IMPORTANT NEWS! **

My buddy, Ben Backus, is part of the development of a new video game! It's called Dog Mayor!

My Info:

Website

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions

0:48 Story Start

7:04 Story Discussion

11:32 All-or-Nothing Thinking Hangups

14:49 Outros

Hey, folks! This is my ADHD Q&A series that I'm publishing (mostly) on a weekly basis. I aim to tackle important questions from my personal and professional experience!

YOU are invited to submit questions or your thoughts in the comments section! Let's grow and share together.

Questions:

0:23 Why Procrastinate?

3:23 Why Do You Thrive in Chaos But Struggle with Structure?

6:13 How Can I Support You?

Hey, folks! This is part two of my conversation with Jason Schemmel, a dad, husband, ADHDer, and digital marketer! Our conversation picks up about how the quality of our relationships began to increase once we started becoming more comfortable in our skin and focusing on what was most important to us. We also go over:

Jason's Info:

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** ATTENTION LISTENERS! ** Ben Backus is part of the development of a new video game! It's called Dog Mayor

Check out Ben's other work here

Systems Heavy IG

Dream Codex IG

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IG (PCH)

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Hello! This is part one of a two-part conversation with Jason Schemmel an ADHDer, father, husband, and Digital Marketer.

Jason and I talked about a variety of topics regarding our experiences with ADHD, medication, school, relationships, growing (just a little) older, learning from experience, and our shared love of helping others.

I had a lot of fun chatting with Jason, and I am thrilled to share the first part of our conversation with you. Please subscribe RIGHT NOW to stay current and up-to-date.

Jason's Socials

** ATTENTION! My buddy Ben Backus is involved in a new exciting project, it's a video game! The SFX and music you hear were from him! I am beyond thrilled for Ben and his team.

The game is called Dog Mayor -- check out this teaser.

Music: Ben Backus

IG | Spotify | SquareSpace

My Info: PCH Website

Podcast IG | PCH IG | YouTube

Chapters:

0:00 Introductions

1:20 Service Industry/A Love For Helping Others

5:00 Immediacy in Helping Others & ADHD Brains

6:00 Communication Differences in Relationships

11:00 Solidifying Your Own Self

13:20 Authenticity in Self & Relationships

14:35 Getting Existential

17:45 Growing up Without Social Media/Parenting Challenges

20:34 ADHD Medication & Going Without It

25:30 Prioritizing and Preparing (Self-directing is Hard!)

30:45 Bordem

35:10 Restlessness and Feeling (Occasionally) Unfulfilled

38:25 Snap Judgments and Take a Few Moments to Process

Part two will be out later this week!

Hey, folks! This is another insightful, engaging, and helpful episode of ADHD in a HURRY! My name is Dustin Horvath and I appreciate you being here and listening to me.

Today's episode focuses on ADHD paralysis, something I'm sure you're familiar with, and leads into a discussion about productivity. I try to focus on a more ADHD-friendly interpretation of productivity, so listen through and let me know your thoughts.

Music: Ben Backus | IG

My Info:

Website | ADHD Pod IG

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction - ADHD Paralysis

02:58 Strategies - Breaking Big into Small

04:10 Setting Intuitive Timers (Playlists)

06:07 Building in Accountability (Partner)

06:57 Topic 2 - Productivity

09:25 The Role of Dopamine

11:41 The Potential Challenges of External Reward Systems!