This week, Kristen chats with Bill, Creative & Executive Director of ArtPhilly, who is currently helping mastermind a city-wide arts festival for America’s 250th birthday. He’s smart, creative, high-capacity… and, like many ADHDers, he hit the limit of what his frontal lobe could juggle.

And then? He hired help — aka he hired himself a frontal lobe.

And everything changed.

This interview is full of laughs, honesty, and so many “OMG SAME” moments.

In this episode, Bill talks about:

1. His ADHD story and how long he tried to push through on grit alone
2. The stuckness and overwhelm that finally made him say, “Okay… I need an extra brain”
3. What the hiring process was actually like — awkward, liberating, and so worth it
4. Why paying for help isn’t indulgent — it’s ADHD brain maintenance
5. How getting support expanded his peace, confidence, and capacity

The big idea:

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I should be able to do this myself,” Bill’s story gives you the permission slip you’ve been waiting for. If you have money to spend, hiring help isn’t a luxury — it’s a way of outsourcing executive function so you can actually live the life you’re trying to build.

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In this episode, I sit down with David—a long-time FOCUSED member turned coach—to talk about what it really looks like to work in tech with an ADHD brain. David shares how he found his way into the tech world, the challenges he faced behind the scenes, and the systems he built to survive (and eventually thrive).

We explore:

1. The hardest parts of tech culture for an ADHDer
2. The moments where David’s brain said, “Nope,” and how he recovered
3. The tools, structures, and hacks that actually work for him
4. Why traditional productivity advice falls flat for ADHDers in high-pressure tech roles
5. How he transformed the way he works, thinks, and leads—through coaching and community

You’ll also hear a bit about his move from England to the U.S., how cultural differences shaped his ADHD experience, and how stepping into a coaching role helped him grow in unexpected ways.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #320: Rapid-Fire Adult ADHD Q&A

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If you’ve ever thought, “No one can tell me what to do… not even me,” this episode might feel like someone finally turned the lights on.

This week, Kristen sits down with Kendahl Damashek — parent coach, Director of Content and Curriculum for At Peace Parents, and a PDA Autistic mom of four PDA kids — for a groundbreaking conversation about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults.

Together, they explore:

1. How PDA actually shows up in adults (and the subtle signs many people miss)
2. Why everyday tasks like “just start the laundry” can trigger a full-body nope
3. What’s happening in the nervous system when internal or external demands feel like a threat
4. How to work with your nervous system instead of fighting it
5. Practical first steps for anyone thinking, “Wait… this might be me.”

If you’ve struggled with “self-sabotage,” shutdowns, avoidance spirals, or a lifelong pattern of resisting pressure — even your own — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a completely different way forward.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #319: “Why Can’t I Just START?!” – ADHD + Task Initiation

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What if your child’s resistance, meltdowns, or refusal to do “simple” things isn’t defiance—but a nervous system response?

In this conversation, Kristen talks with Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents and one of the leading voices on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey is a researcher, parent coach, and mom of two PDA kids who helps families understand the intersection of ADHD, autism, and PDA through a lens of compassion and nervous system science.

Together, they explore what PDA really is, why it shows up so often in ADHD families, and how traditional parenting strategies often backfire when a child’s need for autonomy is being misunderstood as opposition.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #318: The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)

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If you’ve ever wondered “Will it ever happen for me?” this episode is your proof of yes. A year after sharing his story of unemployment and underemployment (Ep. 291), listener favorite Matt Cicarelli is back with the update we all needed: he landed a job he loves—at a human, trust-based agency that actually gets ADHD—and he’s sharing how it happened.

What you’ll hear

1. The zig-zag path to “the right job”: grocery store shifts, cemetery work, and the random roadside sign that led to a warm intro and a great offer.
2. Why environment is everything: from walking on eggshells to being trusted, asking “basic” questions without shame, and dropping the exhausting mask at work.
3. ADHD at work, for real: how a boss who understands neurodiversity changes productivity, confidence, and day-to-day calm.
4. Emotional regulation in the wild: Matt’s 30 years as a basketball referee, what happens when emotions are contagious, and the skills he’s practicing to not “take the bait” at home.
5. Growth without perfection: self-trust, defensiveness dialed down, and the slow, steady GPS moving in the right direction.

Why you’ll love it

This is the episode that makes you exhale. Matt’s story is honest, funny, and deeply relatable—especially if you’ve faked it at work, white-knuckled through interviews, or wondered if you’ll ever find a place where you can be yourself and still thrive. Press play now!

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