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Hey Boss and welcome to another insightful episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and I’m joined by my new biz bestie, Bri Seeley, who opens up about her late realization of ADHD traits just six months ago.
Bri's relationship with her fiancé and the challenges of sharing a work-from-home lifestyle with a neurotypical fiance, after 17 years of entrepreneurship prompted her to question her brain’s functioning.
This led her to "Scattered Minds" by Gabor Maté, which illuminated her experiences and led to a deeper understanding of her unique cognitive processes.
🧠 Bri Seeley shares her experience of coming to terms with her ADHD traits over the past six months in her early 40s and how it's reshaped her approach to work and life. Whether you're officially diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical insights.
🎧 Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
Why You Should Tune In:
This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone navigating the complexities of ADHD—as a diagnosed individual, a partner, or simply someone curious about their ADHD-ish tendencies.
Bri's story is a testament to the fact that it’s never too late to understand yourself better and leverage your unique traits to create the life you desire.
Where to find Bri Seeley:
One of Bri’s most important realizations is that due to her creative impulses and high levels of distractibility, she needs to choose her most viable options to focus on.
This is one of my favorite ways to help multi-talented and neurodivergent people: honing in on their most brilliant ideas that merge passion, purpose & profit. Click here to book a free consultation to see how I can help you.
And don’t forget to Rate and Review ADHD-ish and subscribe/follow on your favorite podcast player!
I’m thrilled to have my client Jennifer Yates join me on ADHD-ish to share the challenges of defining a consulting business as unique as you are.
For multi-talented individuals with varied and diverse backgrounds, it can be overwhelming to talk about what you do. The more gifts and abilities you have, the harder it is.
This is especially true when you want to be able to bring all of your talents into the mix and hate limiting yourself in any way.
If this description resonates with you, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
Here are just a few:
The Power of Intentional Constraint
Jennifer learned to focus on her core values and strengths, making effective decisions without cognitive overload.
Crafting a Unique Entrepreneurial Identity
Leaning into focusing on the "how" rather than the "what" or "where" of Jennifer’s abilities provided the clarity needed for her to own her space and identity.
Cementing Confidence through Action It's not enough to feel confident - you must see its tangible effects in your business.
This episode explores how confidence, when backed by action and visible impact, propels you forward.
Mentioned during this episode:
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Website - LinkedIn - Book a call
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If you tend to procrastinate on important but not urgent tasks (or those that your brain finds tedious), you are not alone. Some tasks, like tax preparation and folding laundry, are nearly universal in triggering resistance, so it’s time to embrace strategies that allow us to get sh*t done, without shame.
The popularity of body-doubling (also called virtual co-working) is partially due to the growth of remote work, but mostly due to the need for non-judgmental accountability.
After sampling several body doubling platforms, I decided to partner with Focused Space, an innovative company that combines body doubling with mindfulness practices and a virtual community.
In this episode of ADHD-ish, I am joined by Focused Space’s Becca Groner. With a background in improv comedy and a deep understanding of ADHD tendencies, she brings a human-centered approach to productivity and teamwork, which you will experience in our conversation.
By emphasizing community, flexible accountability, and personal well-being, platforms like Focused Space are paving the way for a more connected and productive future for individuals and teams.
Fun Fact: Several members of the Focused Space community were able to finish writing books during their virtual coworking sessions. 📚✨
Be sure to listen until the end for a special partnership announcement offering listeners a free month of Focused Space, and valuable resources like the Procrastination Playbook.
So grab your headphones, and let's get started on creating a more joyful, connected, and productive work environment.
Find Becca on Linked In
Mentioned by our guest:
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Introducing “ADHD-ish” 🌟
It’s been an amazing four-year journey since I launched The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, and it’s time for an evolution.
Earlier this year, I recorded an episode hinting at a rebrand, and now it’s finally here!
Rebranding the podcast has been a journey, motivated by the desire to help individuals with big ideas and busy brains—regardless of their gender or whether they carry the ADHD label officially or not.
Our new focus is on those who think, feel, and do things differently, celebrating their uniqueness and helping them thrive.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a freelancer,an independent professional or someone simply looking to make a living on your terms, this podcast is for you. .
What to Expect:
A Broader Audience: We are expanding our community to be more inclusive, welcoming listeners of all genders who resonate with the topics and discussions.
Expanding the Definition of Neurodiversity: Acknowledging and celebrating those who think, feel, and do things differently, whether you are officially diagnosed or self-identify as neurodivergent, this podcast is for you.
Calling All Creatives & Indie Business Owners: Helping people bridge the gap between working in their area of passion and making a living doing so. Say goodbye to the starving artist and burned-out entrepreneur narratives!
Exciting New Content: We’re planning a variety of valuable and engaging content, including shorter episodes perfect for busy individuals.
Companion episode: Ep # 217 - “ADHD or ADHD-ish?”
I Want to Hear from You!
As we navigate this change, your feedback is invaluable to me. What topics are you most interested in? Who would you like to hear as a featured guest?
Your voice matters here, and I am eager to create content that resonates with you.
And, don’t forget to Follow/ Subscribe to ADHD-ish NOW, so you don’t miss a single episode!
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When you’re just getting started, there’s nothing wrong with DIY’ing your brand assets in Canva or hiring a designer on Fiverr or Upwork. But, once you’re established and have outgrown your existing brand, it may be time to partner with a design professional.
We are one week away from revealing the new branding for this podcast, so I invited the graphic designer I’m working with, Jess Malli Mercier, to join me in talking about her approach, why she prefers helping established businesses to rebrand and how to know when it’s the right time to do so, and our experience working together.
We talked about the true essence of a brand—it's more than just a logo and colors; it’s a reflection of your core values and how people feel when they encounter your business. If you do any kind of client services work, Jess shared invaluable insights on the benefits of a collaborative approach and the value of an emotional connection.
Whether you're feeling disconnected from or bored with your current branding or simply curious about the rebranding process, this episode is packed with valuable advice and personal insights.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🎙️Mic Drop Moment:
“Be yourself. Be unique. What are the elements of you that are that are the most important and the most memorable? Let's show people that." Jess Malli Mercier
Want to connect with Jess?
https://www.jmmartistdesigner.com/
Instagram.com/jmmartistdesigner
Companion episode:
Ep # 195 “It’s Time to Rebrand The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast”
The new podcast is being revealed NEXT week, so please Follow/ Subscribe to The Driven Woman Entrepreneur NOW so you don’t miss the first episode in the new name, show art, and focus!
Have you ever noticed that the smarter you are, the more you question yourself and the more you struggle to make the original contributions you are uniquely qualified to make? Well, I certainly have and that lead me to connect with another coach who is just as obsessed with helping high achievers overcome their resistance and avoidance, Jane Elliot, PhD.
In this compelling conversation, Jane and I explore her framework for understanding and overcoming the four shades of avoidance - the spincyclers, overdeliverers, upper limiters, and white knucklers—unpacking how these behaviors manifest and impact driven women.
We shed light on why perfectionism isn't just a standalone issue but a symptom of deeper resistance, and how being identified as gifted can be a burden, leading to genuinely painful struggles to reach inner and outer expectations.
Jane and I share our insights on the spiritual aspects of using one's gifts in service to others, the identity struggles of highly intelligent individuals, and the importance of radical self-acceptance and continuous personal evolution.
We discuss her innovative framework, and her quiz, inviting you to determine which type of “self-eating brain” is holding you back. You'll hear the inspiring success story of Regina, a lawyer-turned-novelist, and how Jane's transformative coaching program unblocked her brilliance.
🎙️Mic Drop Moment:
“I've found that for some people, particularly people who've been the designated achiever in their family, there can be this point where the achievement looks like its gonna start to serve them, instead of the collective and that is a very frightening moment." Jane Elliot, PhD
Episode Highlights:
The Four Types of Self Eating Brains:
Which one are you? Take the Self-Eating Brain Quiz! https://www.janeelliottphd.com/thequiz
The next cohort of Jane’s group coaching program Blazing Talents starts in September, so here is the link to find out more
Jane on LinkedIn
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My favorite interviews are Client Success Story episodes, because I get to celebrate my clients’ success and also show what’s possible when you partner with a highly experienced coach who really understands the needs of neurodivergent, highly creative solopreneurs.
Today’s guest is Ashley Lloyd, a multi-talented creative, who transitioned from the luxury fashion industry to landscape design, and who shares her journey of discovering the power of right sizing her business to fit her values, financial goals and ADHD brain.
In this episode, Ashley shares how her recent ADHD diagnosis helped her better understand her perfectionism, time blindness, and rejection sensitivity, all while creating systems and workflows for her business as a sole proprietor with my expert guidance and mentorship.
We focus on the importance of setting boundaries, systematizing workflows, and building referral partnerships to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation on balancing passion, purpose, and profit!
Here’s a sneak peek of what we covered:
🎨 Harnessing Creative Strengths Ashley shares how she utilizes her artistic skills and creative spark, honed in luxury fashion and fine arts, to create stunning landscape designs.
🧠 Managing Perfectionism and ADHD: We talk candidly about perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, and time blindness the simple, practical strategies that make all the difference.
📈 Referral Partnerships: Ashley’s created a partnership agreement to ensure alignment with her brand and “weed out” (pun intended) clients that aren’t a good fit.
🛡️ Setting Boundaries to Eliminate Over-delivering and Undercharging: Ashley and I discussed how we restructured her service offerings to prevent burn-out while maximizing profit.
🌟 Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth: Building a business that aligns with your personal values and vision sustains your momentum and creative energy.
Check out the episode Ashley listened to TEN times that changed her mind about customer service:
Episode #201: Reversing Energetic Drain by Closing Open Loops in Your Client Service Business
Books on the Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron
Mic Drop Moment:
"I created a flowchart with you of my process. And knowing what the flowchart looks like, the client intake, all the way through to the end, I'm able to better position myself to not get taken advantage of." Ashley Lloyd
Website: Ashley Lloyd Garden & Design
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Several years ago, Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, interviewed me on the topic of whether women with ADHD are at greater risk for entering into a relationship with a narcissist or toxic partner on her podcast “Save Your Sanity.”
I have not done any qualitative research on the subject, but based on my experience as a psychotherapist and a coach, I have seen plenty of evidence that it may be true.
I was contemplating recording a solo episode on the topic when I learned that Dr Shaler passed away unexpectedly in April 2024.
So, instead of recording something on my own, I decided to share the best parts of the original interview on her show in honor of her important work.
In this episode, Dr Shaler and I explore how women with ADHD, who tend to be quite intuitive often miss the warning signs that the person they are involved is a narcissist.
We unpack everything from the addictive allure of unpredictable partners to the internalized shame that makes us more vulnerable to remain in unhealthy relationships.
Our dialog offers a fresh perspective on the dopamine deficiency that drives us, insights on how rejection sensitivity, impulsivity, and the hidden brilliance of ADHD play a part in partner selection.
If you have ever found yourself in a manipulative relationship, or questioned your self-worth, this conversation will provide the validation you need to seek out more information and healing.
Mic Drop Moment:
"I believe that women with ADHD can sense the abnormality in the hijackal’s behavior and the inconsistencies in how they behave, but we override our ability to trust our intuition because of our persistent self-doubt and all the negative messages that we have internalized." Diann Wingert
Rhoberta Shaler’s resources on toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse:
The original interview on Save Your Sanity Podcast: “Have ADHD? You Might be an Unwitting Hijackal Magnet” with Diann Wingert
Don't forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it
Additional resources:
“It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People” by Ramani Durvasula, PhD
I Believe Your Abuse support groups in the U.S.
Note:
This episode is intended for information purposes only. If you suspect you may be in a relationship characterized by narcissistic abuse, please seek out support from a qualified professional.
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Most people with ADHD traits are original thinkers and creative problem solvers, but don’t always know how to make the most of these abilities. My own search lead me to the work of psychologist JP Guilford who studied creativity in the 950s, and is based on the notion that all creativity is evidence of divergent thinking.
Spoiler alert: if you are neurodivergent, you are creative, even if you don’t think of yourself that way. In this episode, using Guilford’s model, I will break down the four different types of creativity (aka divergent thinking) and share simple, effective strategies for how to enhance yours, from brainstorming and mind mapping to perspective shifting and role-playing.
Troubled by your tendency to go off on tangents? Have trouble making decisions because you can see the benefits of every option? Feel self conscious about your impulsivity and intuition? It’s all evidence of your divergent, creative thinking!
Don't forget to share this episode with a fellow creative and choose one new strategy to implement this week.
Guilford’s Model of Divergent Thinking (aka Creativity)
We’ll not only cover tools and techniques to amplify your creativity in each of these four areas, but how to protect your creativity through strategic rest, structured downtime and how to avoid toxic productivity and revenge bedtime procrastination.
Also mentioned in this episode:
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I’m excited to introduce you to my client, Robyn Rosenberger, the passionate founder of Tiny Superheroes. Robyn is a founder with a heart, and decided to work with me on the advice of her therapist so she could learn to balance passion, purpose and profitability in her business.
You’ll hear Robyn open up about her unique journey as a twice-exceptional individual, facing the challenges and triumphs of running a mission-driven business that empowers children with disabilities to see themselves in a positive light, as well as a vibrant community for their parents.
We’ll dig into Robyn's struggles with managing others, the emotional rollercoaster of taking big risks that don’t always work out, and the often-lonely path of a visionary entrepreneur who is striving to balance business ambition and mental health.
Join us as we explore the nuances of thinking differently, the quest for sustainable success without burnout and the profound impact of truly understanding and embracing one’s giftedness.
Here are some of the highlights:
Meet Robyn Rosenberger
Robyn Rosenberger is the founder of Tiny Superheroes, a mission-driven business dedicated to changing the way the world views disabilities by empowering children with superhero capes and creating a supportive online community for their parents. Robyn is a twice-exceptional entrepreneur—both gifted and ADHD—who has built a thriving business while addressing the unique challenges that come with her exceptional mind.
Tiny SuperHeroes
Connect with Robyn on Linkedin or Instagram
Mentioned during the interview:
ThinkUp! App
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