Ever launched a program, course, or membership that once set your heart on fire, only to find yourself completely over it just as it starts running like a well-oiled machine? If you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD, this scenario is all too familiar. 

In this straight-talking solo episode, Diann Wingert unpacks why boredom hits hardest when your business finally starts working—and what to do about it. 

7 Things You’ll Learn From This Episode:

The Real Reason You Get Bored: Learn the neuroscience of ADHD boredom and why your brain craves novelty (hint: it’s about dopamine, not discipline).

The “PROOF” Framework:

A practical tool to help you decide if it’s time to renew or release your business offers.

How To Build Boredom-Proof Systems: Discover strategies to rotate, redesign, and reinvent your business model so you stay engaged long term.

Strategic Delegation & Role Redesign: Find out how letting go of the dull stuff (or handing it off!) can reignite your passion—and even grow your business.

Permission to Evolve: Why shifting your focus is not failure, but good business and good self-care.

Want your entrepreneurial journey to last? Build boredom-proofing in from day one.

• Alternate focus areas each quarter.
• Design offers so they evolve or rotate naturally.
• Proactively plan breaks, new challenges, or learning cycles.

And, most importantly, give yourself grace when you need to pivot, change, or retire offers. Evolution isn’t failure; it’s strategic adaptation.

Fun Fact from This Episode:

Did you know that constraints—NOT unlimited freedom—are actually better for the ADHD brain? Giving yourself playful “rules” can boost creative energy and bring the spark back to your work.

Next Steps: 

Download the FREE cheat sheet and put the PROOF framework to work today. 

Re-listen to Ep #277_ “The Soulmate Phenomenon: How ADHD Fuels Idea Infatuation In Your Business”  It’s the other side of the same coin! 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Episode # 288 “ADHD is Not Just in Your Head: Exploring Embodied Neuroscience” with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas 

About the Host

Diann Wingert is a seasoned psychotherapist-turned-business coach who blends neuroscience, entrepreneurial strategy, and real-life ADHD experience.

Her specialty? Helping entrepreneurs design businesses around their brains, instead of fighting them.

She’s the creator of The Boss Up Breakthrough coaching framework, where she brings actionable wisdom to entrepreneurs with ADHD who want a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business built on their unique brilliance, without burning out.  

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by advice to “hack your dopamine,” or wondered why traditional approaches feel incomplete, this interview with Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas, “The Creative Scientist,” delivers refreshing insights and compassionate tools for thriving as a neurodivergent human. 

ADHDers often spend years trying to “fix” themselves from the outside in—through medication, planners, routines, and hacks—only to discover that true thriving might come from learning to listen to and trust their bodies. 

Dr Miguel introduces the concept of embodied neuroscience and explains why ADHD is far more than a brain-based disorder, unraveling the complex interplay between our nervous system, gut health, hormones, and emotional regulation.

Get ready to rethink what it means to support ADHD—from the inside out.

Episode Highlights:

• It’s Not Just Dopamine: Sure, dopamine’s part of the story. But Dr Miguel reminds us it’s just one instrument in a much bigger orchestra of brain and body chemistry. ADHD isn’t just a “brain disorder”—it’s an embodied experience, affected by everything from our gut health to our hormones and daily rhythms.
• Stop Trying to “Hack” Yourself: Instead of endless hacks, planners, and productivity tools, what if we tuned into our internal signals? Think: listening to hunger cues, taking movement breaks, honoring our need for rest—a holistic approach that begins on the inside.
• Self-Trust Is Everything: If you’ve ever struggled to trust your thoughts, feelings, or impulses, you’re not alone. The conversation offered hope: as we learn to regulate (and accept!) our unique internal ecosystem, intuition and awareness can flourish.
• Bringing it Back Home: Instead of survival mode, Dr. Miguel encourages us to “come back home” to ourselves—filling our cups with connection, nourishment, movement, and acceptance, rather than burning out on outside fixes.
• ADHD as an Advantage: Messy, complex, and beautifully curious—these traits can be assets in business and life. Don’t let anyone oversimplify you! 

Meet Our Guest 

Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas is a clinical neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutritionist whose work bridges brain, body, and lived experience. For over 2 decades, he has explored how the gut, nervous system, and microbiome shape mood, focus, and emotional balance.

Dr. Miguel is an Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology and lectures in nutrition at the University of West London. His forthcoming book, “ADHD Body and Mind” (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) will be published in 2026. 

 Website - LinkedIn - Instagram - Substack - Thrive With ADHD Course 

Make it Practical: 

Practice Tuning Into Your Body: Notice and respond to basic bodily needs (hunger, thirst, bio breaks, rest, or movement) instead of ignoring or suppressing them during hyperfocus or stress.

Shift from External Fixes to Internal Awareness: Take time to notice what your body and emotions are asking for and explore activities that help you feel grounded and present (e.g., walks in nature, nourishment, movement, or connection).

Work on Rebuilding Self-Trust: Reflect on ways to start trusting your instincts, signals, emotions, and intuition around food, rest, motivation, and needs—especially if you have a history of doubting yourself.

Let Go of Perfectionism and Pathologizing: Recognize that ADHD is messy, complex, and unique to each person. Practice self-compassion and radical self-acceptance, instead of striving to“fix” yourself.

Integrate, Don’t Eliminate: You don’t have to choose between mainstream (medication, structure) and holistic (nutrition, mindfulness, nature) approaches. Blend what serves you best.

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Ever had one of those days where your emotions run the meeting, instead of you? You’re not alone—and this week’s episode is all about giving you the tools to handle those moments with skill (and way less shame).

In this episode,  we are getting real about the very real challenges ADHD business owners face when emotions take the wheel.  No HR department, no middle manager… and nowhere to run when your brain decides to get unhinged.

I’m introducing the SPACE Framework, a practical, easy-to-remember tool designed for ADHD brains to manage those high-intensity situations. (If you love frameworks and acronyms, you’re in for a treat— your activated brain will actually remember it. 

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

Spot Your Patterns: Start by noticing your personal triggers—client feedback, high-stakes moments, unclear expectations, time pressure, or those awkward money conversations. I’m sharing physical, emotional, and environmental early warning signs, so you can spot trouble before it hits.

Pause the Escalation: Meet the powerful 90-second rule. Emotional chemicals peak and recede in just 90 seconds—if you don’t feed them.  I share micro-pause techniques you can use in the moment (think hydration breaks, “Let me think for a second,” or strategic note-taking) to ride out the waves.

Act in the Moment: When you’re already activated, it’s about damage control, not perfection. Lower your voice, slow your speech, stick to the facts— I’ve got you with scripts and tips for how to stay in control when you feel anything but.

Clear the Air: Messed up? (We all do!) Learn how to take professional accountability—without over-apologizing or spiraling in shame. Clear, direct language for addressing emotional incidents and a real-world repair timeline are included.

Evolve Your System: Set up prevention tools, emotional “first aid,” and recovery supports so you’re not always in crisis mode. From environmental tweaks (noise-cancelling headphones, standing desks) to business systems that support your brain, this episode covers it all.

Grab Your Free Resource! 

To make this episode even more actionable, I created a downloadable PDF that breaks down the SPACE Framework with easy-to-use scripts and examples. Get your copy here

Try ONE thing from the episode this week—maybe it’s noticing your triggers, preparing a “pause phrase,” or just putting a big water bottle on your desk before calls. Small steps, big changes.

You got this!

Have a friend this would be great for, but they have a job, not their own business? I introduced the SPACE framework for employees in a webinar for ADDItude magazine in September. You can share it with this link: https://bit.ly/4gMEkn4

About the Host

Diann Wingert is a former psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur turned business coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs with ADHD and other “not-so-neurotypical” brains thrive.

Drawing from both her clinical expertise and business experience, Diann delivers actionable advice, real-world strategies, and a refreshingly honest perspective on building a business, balancing priorities, and protecting your most precious resources: your time and your creative energy.

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For this last episode of ADHD-ish during ADHD Awareness Month,  host Diann Wingert welcomes Alan P. Brown, acclaimed ADHD coach and creator of the ADD Crusher program, for a candid and practical conversation about the everyday habits that make ADHD more challenging. 

Focusing on making ADHD easier to manage (and avoiding the traps we so often fall into), Diann and Alan break down what really sabotages our brains and share actionable tools to turn things around.

Alan shares practical tips and science-backed insights on why sugar and simple carbs can sabotage focus, how movement (not just "exercise") is essential for managing ADHD, and why consistent sleep hygiene is often the missing link for better mental clarity. 

They also get real about the seductive pull of screens, the pitfalls of "revenge bedtime procrastination," and how to set up healthier habits even if you struggle with planning ahead.

• Why Sugar and Simple Carbs Are So Tempting (and Toxic)
• The neuroscience of sugar, dopamine, and ADHD brains
• Why people with ADHD reach for snacks more often
• Portable proteins, smart snacks, and what to keep out of your pantry
• The "Immediate Gratification" Trap
• How impulsivity and habit shape eating and lifestyle choices
• Simple prepping strategies for making healthier choices easier
• Exercise Without the Pressure
• How movement supports the ADHD brain (hint: it’s more than fitness!)
• The real benefits: BDNF (“Miracle-Gro for the brain”), focus, and mood
• How to start (or restart) with what you're “willing” and “able” to do
• The Underrated Power of Sleep
• How sleep deprivation mimics ADHD and worsens executive function
• The role of “revenge bedtime procrastination” and the “second wind” 
• Huberman Lab-inspired tips for honoring circadian rhythm and better rest
• Screen Sucking & The Modern ADHD Saboteur
• How screens (phones, apps, streaming) are addictive false friends
• The myth of “restful scrolling” and how screens prevent true breaks
• Guilt-free social media windows and restorative breaks
• Quick Self-Check: Alan’s One-Simple-Step Approach
• Rate yourself in three key areas: diet, sleep, and exercise (scale of 0–10)
• Identify your lowest score and add ONE actionable change 
• Use sticky notes and gentle accountability to turn intention into habits

Alan P. Brown created the award-winning ADD Crusher™ video program for ADHD teens/adults. Undiagnosed for decades, his untreated ADHD manifested in underachievement, substance abuse, and worse. 

Once diagnosed, he found it difficult to learn coping strategies from books, so he researched his own evidence-based “brain hack” strategies to fuel a successful advertising career and two start-ups.  In addition to his successful coaching program, Alan is also a best-selling author and a conference and TEDx speaker. 

Resources mentioned during the episode:

Books by John Ratey:  Driven to Distraction, SPARK 

BJ Fogg: The Fogg Behavior Model 

The Huberman Lab: #1 Health Podcast 

Merlin Mann Inbox Zero 

BrCin-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF)

We covered sugar, sleep, and screens in this interview, but there are two more!  Get Alan’s eBook, “5 Things We're Doing Every Day that Make Our ADHD Worse”  

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For years, conventional business advice encouraged solopreneurs—especially coaches and consultants—to create an “offer suite”: a series of programs at different price points to capture and serve more clients.  

At first glance, more offers seem to promise more income and greater accessibility. But each new program isn’t just something else to sell—it’s a whole new decision tree to keep track of, pitch, deliver, and market. 

But the reality is that running multiple offers often leads to decision fatigue and distracts from delivering great results.

Worse, entry-level offers can attract clients who aren’t quite ready, resulting in disappointments all around—a classic case of “people pleasing dressed up as accessible business strategy.”

Enter the Single Offer Solution. A singular offer means holding cleaner boundaries—with yourself and your clients.

It reduces mental clutter, allows you to pour your energy into one area of expertise, and makes marketing beautifully simple. Every piece of content, every referral, every case study supports one clear transformation.

Why more isn’t always better — Learn how the mental load of multiple offers can multiply (not just add) to your overwhelm.

When a single offer makes strategic sense — What life circumstances and business seasons call for focusing on one thing?

How a singular offer can clarify your marketing — No more juggling messages for different audiences. Say hello to SIMPLICITY and being memorable!

Building flexibility within one offer — Diann shares real tactics (payment plans, pacing choices, modular components) so “single” doesn’t mean “rigid.”

Taking care of your brain (and your business) — Get honest about energy, boundaries, and sustainable growth—especially if you’re neurodivergent.

Repetition actually builds mastery AND your reputation! Focusing on just one offer can skyrocket client results and make you the go-to expert—and much easier to refer to without a f*ck-ton of marketing.

About the Host

Diann Wingert is a former psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur turned business coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs with ADHD and other “not-so-neurotypical” brains thrive.

Drawing from both her clinical expertise and business experience, Diann delivers actionable advice, real-world strategies, and a refreshingly honest perspective on building a business, balancing priorities, and protecting your most precious resources: your time and your creative energy.

Next steps: 

Grab Diann's self-assessment to help you determine whether a single-offer model is right for your business right now. Click here for your free copy.

Coming soon:

Don’t miss the next episode! Diann is joined by Alan P. Brown of ADD Crusher to discuss what you’re doing every day that is making your ADHD worse. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! In this thought-provoking conversation, host Diann Wingert is joined by neurodivergent leadership coach Ron Sosa for an in-depth conversation on neurodiversity, intersectionality, and authenticity. 

Together, they explore the complex ways our overlapping identities, including neurodivergence, sexuality, race, and disability, shape how we experience the world and present ourselves to others. 

Ron shares his personal journey navigating multiple identities, including being a white, gay, hard-of-hearing man with both ADHD and autism, and opens up about the nuanced decisions behind which identities he chooses to “lead with” in different settings.

The episode delves into real-life challenges like masking, passing, and code-switching, examining how these adaptive behaviors can be both empowering and exhausting—depending on whether they’re chosen or enforced out of necessity. 

Diann and Ron discuss the complicated layer of “family secrets”, the constant mental calculations neurodivergent and marginalized individuals make around safety and acceptance, and offer powerful insights about reclaiming agency in how we self-identify. 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Identities Stack and Interact: Ron walks us through how he thinks about and organizes his different identities—ADHD, autistic, white male, gay, and hard of hearing—and the personal and social factors that influence which aspects he shares in different situations.
• Navigating Safety and Disclosure: The conversation highlights the calculation involved in deciding which identity to disclose, considering factors like safety, context, and anticipated reactions from others.
• Invisible and Visible Disabilities: Ron shares honest experiences about masking, particularly with his hearing impairment, and the additional challenges posed by disabilities that are not immediately visible.
• Masking as Tool vs. Survival Mechanism: Diann and Ron discuss the difference between masking as a conscious, empowering choice and masking as a depleting necessity, including how the need to “pass” or “camouflage” can both protect and exhaust someone with multiple marginalized identities.
• Passing, Code-Switching, and Camouflage: The benefits and drawbacks of being able to “pass” in certain environments, including the emotional toll and moments of empowerment when one can choose how and when to reveal their authentic self.

Guest Bio:

Ron Sosa is a neurodivergent, gay, hard-of-hearing leader who has walked unconventional paths through veterinary medicine, coaching, and leadership development. From the client service desk to executive roles, his story isn’t linear, and that's a testament to resilience, reinvention, and radical empathy.

Too many leaders feel like they’re wearing a mask and are exhausted from trying to fit into outdated expectations. They’re stuck managing overwhelm, struggling with conflict, and questioning whether they belong in leadership at all. They are not broken; the system is. Ron helps leaders unlearn what leadership “should” look like and rebuild from a place of clarity, confidence, and alignment with their neurotype, values, and rhythm through Syn-APT Neuroinclusive Leadership.

Find Ron Sosa online:

Website  -  LinkedIn 

Mentioned during the episode:

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' Stages of Grief model

The movie “Rainman” & how our views of autism have changed 

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Can’t get enough of insights from other neurodivergent experts? 

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Register NOW to attend LIVE or watch the replay! 

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There’s never been more buzz about ADHD and entrepreneurship. Awareness is growing, and that’s a victory worth celebrating.

More business owners are recognizing that an ADHD brain brings both game-changing opportunities and unique challenges—ones that generic business advice just can't touch.

But where there is growth, there is also noise, and the ADHD business coaching scene is becoming a bit of a “Wild, Wild West.”

No licensing board, no universally accepted regulations, and plenty of people selling shiny promises with little substance. 

The ADHD coaching label is being slapped on all sorts of programs, leaving business owners in need wondering: who can I really trust with my business, my brain, and my hard-earned money?

About the Host

Diann Wingert is a former psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur turned business coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs with ADHD and other “not-so-neurotypical” brains thrive.

Drawing from both her clinical expertise and personal experience, Diann delivers actionable advice, real-world strategies, and a refreshingly honest perspective on building a business, balancing priorities, and protecting your most precious resources: your time and your creative energy.

Defining "ADHD Business Coach"

A major misconception is that being a certified ADHD coach with a coaching business is enough to qualify as an ADHD business coach.

The truth? The skills needed for managing ADHD and those needed to build sustainable business systems for an ADHD brain are worlds apart.

ADHD coaching typically zeroes in on organization, productivity, time management, and emotional regulation.

ADHD business coaching requires a deep understanding of how neurodivergent thinking plays out in the areas of business strategy, marketing, operations, and client delivery. 

In other words, it’s about knowing not just that typical strategies fail for ADHD entrepreneurs, but why—and being able to offer effective alternatives.

Here’s my checklist for vetting an ADHD business coach—myself included:

• How do they run their business? Is it ADHD-friendly and sustainable, or are they “winging it” and modeling burnout?
• Can they answer nuanced questions about ADHD and business beyond the basics? How does rejection sensitivity impact marketing? Why do traditional sales funnels often fail?
• How do they talk about ADHD? Are they focused on deficits to “fix” or differences to leverage?
• Does their content feel ADHD-aligned? Or does it sound like a typical business guru tossing in some neurodivergent SEO keywords?
• Take a look at their boundaries. Strong boundaries signal true expertise and self-care—not codependency with a price tag.

My coach approach is simple and built on three principles:

Uncomplicate Your Business: ADHD brains get swamped by unnecessary complexity. Instead of piling on endless marketing channels or busywork, focus on what actually moves the needle. Eliminate the rest to avoid burnout.

Uncover Your Brilliance: ADHD entrepreneurs often have wildly innovative ideas, but years of hearing they should do things a certain way dims that spark. The real magic comes from aligning offers with your strengths and values, making sales a natural conversation rather than a high-pressure hustle.

Turn ADHD into an Asset: Instead of treating ADHD as something to manage, the right coach helps you turn traits like pattern recognition, hyperfocus, and flexibility into your business’s superpowers.

Do You Even Need an ADHD Business Coach?

Here’s a refreshing truth: not everyone needs specialized ADHD business coaching, especially if you’re still learning foundational business skills or are in the middle of a personal or professional crisis. 

There’s a time and place—otherwise, you might benefit more from a mentor, a course, or ADHD life coaching.  I think of it as the Goldilocks effect - not too much, not too little, but just right.  

The ADHD business coaching field is growing, so you have more options than ever, but don’t let the noise drown out your intuition. Look for integrity, expertise, and a coach who practices what they preach. 

If you want to explore coaching with me, I offer no-pressure consultations to see if we are a fit and if the timing is right.   Click here to find out more. 

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Today’s guest, CherylAnn Crego, joins me on the ADHD-ish podcast for a Client Success Story episode.  She first heard me speak on a webinar for ADDitude Magazine called “How to Build a Business That Works With Your ADHD Brain” and decided to reach out a short time later.  In this episode, CherylAnn and I share the outcomes from our six-month coaching engagement. 

Here are three key lessons from CherylAnn’s story for anyone managing multiple responsibilities while living with neurodivergence:

Embrace the “Nooks and Crannies” of Time: 

You don’t always need a full day or a perfect schedule to make progress. CherylAnn leverages unexpected gaps in her day to move projects forward—proving that momentum can be built in the margins.

Growth Can Mean Letting Go: 

Sometimes leadership requires making tough calls, like sunsetting a beloved business. CherylAnn shared how being honest about capacity and leading family and team members through disappointment is true leadership—and it’s okay to grieve business decisions. She also shares some vulnerable moments while talking about letting go of ego in service to growth. 

Confidence Can Be Cultivated (at Any Stage): 

Even as an experienced therapist, CherylAnn found new confidence by being open to coaching, embracing affirmations, and reframing challenges as opportunities to grow.  

A Different “Take” on a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis

Cheryl Ann reflects on her midlife ADHD diagnosis and discusses how learning to build life strategies before even knowing she had ADHD turned out to be a hidden blessing.

For me, some of the most satisfying things about sharing the experience and outcomes from our work are how CherylAnn came to see herself in a new way, how she embraced the role of being “the boss,” and why finding the right support (and having a little fun) is essential when choosing the right coach, especially for someone who is accustomed to figuring things out on their own. 

Client Bio

CherylAnn Crego is the co-founder of Chef Kent Getzen, a consulting business she started with her husband, whom she lovingly refers to as “the talent.” Together, they travel across the country teaching schools how to cook from scratch, source ingredients locally, and develop essential cooking skills. 

Like many individuals with ADHD, CherylAnn is multi-passionate and multi-talented.      In addition to being the CEO (and business brain) of the consulting business, CherylAnn is also a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, is in the midst of writing her first book, and has an extensive background in the performing arts. 

Mentioned during the interview 

• John Sovec - Diann’s friend and therapist who used to work for Disney
• Disney Front of House & Back of House distinctions
• Neurodiversion 2025 - the conference in Austin, where we hung out in person
• ADDitude Magazine - the leading website for resources and support for ADHD 

Want to hear more Client Success Stories?  Click here for the custom playlist 

Is it time to build YOUR  confidence as a business owner with ADHD? 

I have two openings for one one-on-one coaching engagements, starting in October.  The first step is scheduling a free consultation where we talk about your goals and see if we are a good fit.  Click here to book yours now.

And, don’t forget to leave a comment on Spotify (I personally respond to every one) or leave a review so more ADHD-ish business owners can find THE podcast full of real talk and real solutions for neurodiverse business brains.

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Ever feel like your workweeks slide into chaos, no matter how many productivity hacks you try? If you have ADHD—or just a brain that refuses to follow “traditional” time management—you’re not alone.

This week on ADHD-ish, Diann Wingert breaks down the problem of context switching for ADHD entrepreneurs and introduces the concept of “focus days” with three different models to choose from.

Get ready to discover practical, customizable models to help you protect your time, boost your productivity, and work with your brain, lifestyle, and stage of business.  

About the Host

Diann Wingert is a former psychotherapist and serial entrepreneur turned business coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs with ADHD and other “not-so-neurotypical” brains thrive.

Drawing from both her clinical expertise and personal experience, Diann delivers actionable advice, real-world strategies, and a refreshingly honest perspective on building a business, balancing priorities, and protecting your most precious resources: your time and your creative energy.

Here’s your quick guide to Focus Days, ADHD-style:

The Single Focus Scheduling Method

Think of this as giving every day its own “job”—Mondays are CEO days (big picture, strategy only!), Tuesdays and Thursdays are for clients, Wednesdays for content creation, and Fridays for building connections.

The magic? You get to deeply immerse in one type of work at a time—no more multitasking burnout.

The Essential Three Model: Create, Connect, Consume

Perfect if you don’t want to lock yourself into a five-day structure. Allocate days based on energy: Create (any kind of output work), Connect (people-focused work like client calls), and Consume (input tasks like learning or admin).

You can spread these across your week however you like—and it totally honors both structure and spontaneity.

The Split-Screen Approach

Not all of us can devote a full day to a single focus. With the Split Screen model, you match tasks with your daily energy: deep work when your brain’s sharpest, creative or relational work when it feels right, and breaks when you need them. It’s about flowing with your energy patterns, not fighting them.

Which one to try?

• Are your days packed with interruptions? Go for the Essential Three.
• Thrive with structure? Try Single Focus Scheduling.
• Need max flexibility or have health/family stuff? Split Screen’s your friend.

Protect your boundaries (and sanity):

Most “emergencies” can actually wait. Create clear expectations and communicate your availability so you’re not always on call—this protects your energy, time, and creative spark.

Embrace experimentation over perfection:

Whether you need more structure or more flexibility, give yourself permission to tweak any system. Growth comes from iteration, not rigid adherence. Try one approach for a few weeks, then adjust as needed.

Not-so-fun fact:

Research shows it can take UP TO 25 MINUTES to fully recover your focus after switching tasks. And with ADHD? Yep, it can take even longer. It’s like trying to cook five different cuisines at once—the results are always a little…messy. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Changes Diann made based on her quarterly review during a CEO Day:

• Zoom Pro to Google Meet_savings: $160
• Loom to Konvey_savings: $71
• Calendly to TidyCal: $91

Links to Diann’s three-part momentum series:

• Starting Strong
• Stopping Smart 
• Shifting Smoothly
• Start, Stop, Shift Toolkit for ADHD Entrepreneurs 

If you tried one of the three Focus Day models shared in this episode, let Diann know!  Leave a comment on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Whether you crave more structure or more flexibility, you’ll leave this episode with permission to tailor your week—and your business—to what actually works for your ADHD-ish brain.

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Welcome back to ADHD-ish! In this episode, host Diann Wingert sits down with Dr. Gilly Kahn, author of the recently published Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD.  Together, Gilly and Diann tackle often overlooked elements of ADHD, like emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity, shining a light on the daily realities that many women face but rarely see reflected in mainstream ADHD narratives.

Drawing on both personal experiences and clinical insights, Gilly and Diann unpack hot-button topics such as the gaps in diagnostic criteria, why women are often diagnosed later in life, and the profound impact of being emotionally sensitive in a world that expects conformity.

Whether you’ve been told you’re “extra,” struggled with impulsivity, or have battled feelings of not belonging, this conversation will offer validation, strategies, and a healthy dose of humor. Grab your headphones—it’s time to celebrate the quirks, strengths, and unique challenges of being a woman with ADHD. 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Emotional Dysregulation is Fundamental (and Overlooked): While most people associate ADHD with distractibility and impulsivity, Diann and Dr. Kahn remind us that emotional sensitivity and reactivity are just as central—especially for women. Emotional outbursts, rejection sensitivity, and the complexities of self-regulation often remain unaddressed but profoundly impact daily life and professional relationships.

Misdiagnosis & Misunderstanding Persist: Many women spend years feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or even personality disorders, before discovering ADHD’s unique presentation in females. Trauma from chronic misunderstanding—whether “big T” or “little t”—leaves lasting scars on self-esteem and career confidence.

Diversity of Thought = Business Advantage: The strengths that come with ADHD—creativity, expansive curiosity, resilience in the face of rejection—aren’t just “superpowers” for individuals. As Dr. Kahn eloquently puts it, teams excel when they have true diversity of thought. Those who think differently spark innovation and challenge the status quo.

“You can’t have strengths without also having weaknesses, especially when the strengths are extreme.” – Gilly Kahn, PhD

Gilly Kahn, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, ADHD advocate, researcher, and author in private practice in Atlanta, GA, USA.   Before pursuing a master's in experimental psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, Gilly studied creative writing, a passion since childhood, and regularly publishes articles on Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine. Gilly and Diann are both members of the Committed Partners of FindTheADHDGirls.org, an advocacy group for ensuring that future generations of girls with ADHD are not overlooked.  

Find Gilly Kahn, PhD, online:

Website: https://www.drgillykahn.com/

Book:  Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD by Gilly Kahn, PhD. 

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ADHD experts mentioned during the episode:

William Dodson

Russell Barkley

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