Future ADHD

Future ADHD

By Grace KoelmaHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Future ADHD episodes

  • Impulse spending & budgeting overwhelm: money tips designed for ADHD brains

    Emotional spending, impulsivity, credit card debt, internalised shame & budgeting phobia... these are just a few of the areas that ADHDers often report struggling with when it comes to financial management. So it was no surprise that after 25K+ downloads of our ADHD planner, adding a finance/budgeting section was the No. 1 user request.

    In today's episode, I'm joined by Eric & Georgie from the Future ADHD team to talk about the launch of our brand new 25-page finance section in the ADHD planner called 'Conscious Cash', which comes as a FREE lifetime update for all customers.

    Because our mission is to shape the future of ADHD, we wanted to bring you powerful finance trackers based on scientific research that would really help you move the needle on your money habits... so we spent 2 months testing, designing and re-imagining the standard money templates to REALLY motivate and support divergent ADHD brains. Trust us, making sure you're not bored and have lots of dopamine-filled options was our main goal!

    The response from our audience so far has been hugely positive. So if you need a bit of guidance as you're setting up your planner or just want some money re-frames for ADHD brains, this valued-packed episode has something for everyone!

    Disclaimer: We are not financial experts and are not qualified to give financial advice, so this episode is merely generalised information - please refer to your financial advisor about your personal situation.

     

    Come and join us!

    Join 25K+ neurodivergents who use our evidence-based ADHD Planners: https://futureadhd.com/

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    59 min
  • Every neurotypical needs to hear this... why neurodiversity makes our society stronger

    Let's be honest... Society wouldn't be able to function without its spicy and spectacular neurodiverse population. This week on the podcast is all about celebrating the ADHD brain in all its glory!


    In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I'm exploring the gifts of ADHD from all angles with my favourite Neurotypical... my husband and Co-Founder of Future ADHD, Eric.

    This is the perfect episode to share with the NT in your life, to help them get a greater understanding of the ADHD experience.

    Eric and I talk about:

    • Why it's so important for neurotypicals to be educated on neurodiversity and how they can be good allies
    • Where the word neurodiversity came from and its etymology
    • Why diversity in brain types matters and why it makes society stronger
    • Why we need a balanced view of the strengths & challenges (which is why we're devoting a whole episode to strengths today - whooo whooop!)
    • What does it actually mean to celebrate neurodiversity?
    • How we make our company a ND-affirming and flexible workplace
    • And more!

      • Come and join us! 


      Join 25K neurodivergents who use our evidence-based ADHD Planners: https://futureadhd.com/

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      53 min
    • Oversharing, vulnerability hangovers & conflict with Dr. Ali Arena

      Dr. Ali Arena is a communications & relationship expert specialising in the unique relational dynamics between neurodivergents and neurotypicals, both adults and kids. Ali has ADHD herself, and is both a Speech-Language Pathologist & Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She’s a kind of like an interpersonal detective that searches for patterns to increase connection either in romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child dynamics.


      Dr. Ali & I talk about:


      • the differences in communication style between women and men
      • the social strengths of ADHD in relationships
      • how to navigate chronic oversharing, info-dumping and vulnerability hangovers
      • all or nothing catastrophizing in arguments
      • having arguments because we’re bored and it’s a dopamine hit
      • becoming disembodied during conflicts and disconnecting from our intentions/spiralling out of control
      • setting boundaries and scheduling down time to nourish your nervous system
      • sensory regulation tips for supporting the ADHD kids in your life
      • helping your ADHD partner calm down when they’re spiralling
      • and so much more...!

        • Ali’s instagram @connectingwithali

        Ali’s website www.connection-squared.com



        Join 20K neurodivergents who use our evidence-based ADHD Planners: https://futureadhd.com/


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        1 hr 7 min
      • Neural pathways in slow motion: your ADHD challenges explained with behavioural scientist Liliya Engelke (Part 2)
        [PART 2 of Interview]
         
        Liliya Engelke (M.S. CHWC) is an ADHD coach and behavioural scientist who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this two-part conversation we examine the neurobiology and chemistry of the ADHD brain.

        Lilly talks about:
        • the cascade of overwhelm and the shame spiral behind ADHD / ADD paralysis & doom scrolling on the couch
        • the link between dopamine and motivation
        • the genius ‘spoon analogy’ that explains ADHD executive dysfunction
        • “white coat syndrome” and the diagnosis process
        • why neurodivergents can avoid support after being gaslit by medical professionals
        • how a behavioural coach can help you modify your ADHD / ADD behaviours, create systems to support you and empower you to find your own solutions long term
        • why Lilly loves our Future ADHD planner so much and recommends to her clients

        And make sure you check out Part 1 for the rest of this value-packed conversation.

        Follow Lilly on IG - @itssliliyaa
        Lilly’s Coaching Support - https://www.wellnessmantra.org/
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        52 min
      • Masking, emotions as behaviour & executive dysfunction: with behavioural scientist Liliya Engelke (Part 1)
        [PART 1 of Interview]

        Liliya Engelke is an ADHD coach and behavioural scientist who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this two-part conversation we take a deep dive into behavioural patterns and habit forming with the challenges of ADHD.

        We explore how behavioural science can help you peel back the layers and examine why you’re doing what you’re doing, instead of operating on autopilot.

        Lilly talks about:
        • observable vs. internal behaviour traits and why that’s an important distinction in the scientific study of ADHD
        • how our behaviours are learned on an unconscious level
        • why Lilly assesses her client’s external environment to create modifications for habit success
        • why emotions can also be learned behaviours
        • how emotional dysregulation contributes to overwhelm and executive dysfunction
        • how our brains create positive/negative associations unconsciously
        • the all important question... why we always crave junk food when watching TV
        • plus so much more!

        And make sure you check out Part 2 for the rest of this practical, value-packed conversation.

        Follow Lilly on IG - @itssliliyaa
        Lilly’s Coaching Support - https://www.wellnessmantra.org/

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        https://futureadhd.com/

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        55 min
      • Therapist Laura Sgro on re-authoring your own story, EMDR, somatic & narrative therapies for ADHD

        Today I'm bringing you a conversation with Laura Sgro, who's a licensed therapist based in California who was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. Laura and I crossed paths when she bought my ADHD planner and reached out to say how much she was loving it. We traded emails back and forth and had sooo much to talk about when it came to the female experience of ADHD and understanding the complex emotional journey that comes with being diagnosed late in life.

        We talk about so much good stuff, including:

        Laura's story being diagnosed with ADHD, neurodiversity in females compared to the stigmas and research about males

      • Laura's thoughts about the Future ADHD planner from a therapist lens and her favourite pages

      • De-stigmatizing labels like ADHD and neurotypical and the value of 'bridge labels'

      • unconscious and limiting beliefs and understanding the language of our nervous system

      • the role of shame, negative self critics and guilt when it comes to ADHD, and how to begin the journey of healing our wounded inner child even when self compassion feels impossible

      • therapeutic modalities like EMDR, breathwork, somatic therapies, and narrative therapy that really support you as you learn more about your brain, and start to heal parts of yourself that weren't valued by society and systems in your childhood

      • and so much more!

        Laura gives loads of actionable tips and wise advice from her therapeutic lens, so I hope you get lots of value from our conversation.


        Show notes: https://futureadhd.com/podcast/ep-4/

        1 hr 6 min
      • Trailer: The Future ADHD Podcast, Launching in January 2023

        Join me as we explore the latest ADHD research, and take a deep dive into topics like unconscious limiting beliefs, habits & productivity, mindset, self-perception, and nervous system nourishment. I'll also chat to a range of neurodivergent guests, so we can challenge the status quo, change the conversation and shape the future of ADHD together.

        For more, visit futureadhd.com

        2 min
      • Why your inconsistency is a hidden strength
        Our modern, industrial world has conditioned us to believe that productivity comes from consistency. It can, and for many people there's a strong link. But doesn't always. I've been exploring consistency and why it might be time to re-think society's obsession with it being the only link to success. What if being inconsistent could provide just as many routes towards achieving our goals and creating incredible things as being consistent could? Here are 4 unconventional things I've discovered by playing with being inconsistent more, and learning to work with my spontaneity and impulsivity.

         

        Show notes: https://futureadhd.com/podcast/ep-3/

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        Thanks so much for joining me for today's episode... and if you're keen for more, we have a LOT of free resources on our website futureadhd.com, where you can also buy our planners and support tools.
         
        Join 20K neurodivergents who have downloaded our planners and say that this is the first planner they've ever been able to stick with... because it's designed to work with your creative, inconsistent, divergent, non-linear brain. And if you want to watch planner walkthroughs, or learn more about Future ADHD and our mission, check out our Instagram and TikTok @future.adhd and  of course, our website futureadhd.com
        37 min
      • [Holiday Series] Why is self care SO exhausting? New free resource coming...
        December is crazy season... it's like the volume is turned up too loud, and I wonder, whyyy is the busiest month of year right at the end, when we're all exhausted?? Who decided that was a good idea? Our to-do lists are overflowing and our brains are frazzled, so I'm asking my ADHD community to share their blocks towards self care, so I can make a free self care resource: I'm calling it 'nervous system nourishment'. Stay tuned for more...
        11 min

      About Future ADHD

      From the publisher's feed

      Future ADHD is a podcast hosted by Grace Koelma, Founder & Educator at futureadhd.com, and creator of the Future ADHD Planner, with 50,000+ downloads and recommended by psychologists, therapists and coaches. Future ADHD exists to serve neurodivergents who have a deep sense that — while they struggle with self regulation and executive functioning on a daily basis — they’re not flawed or disordered, but rather living in a fast-paced world that wasn’t designed for their brain.