Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

We’re back with another research review! In this episode, we cover the findings in a paper titled “Females with ADHD: An expert consensus statement taking a lifespan approach providing guidance for the identification and treatment of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in girls and women" 

Questions explored include: ADHD symptoms in girls/women - are they different? How might this affect rates of diagnosis? How might ADHD treatment differ for girls/women? Tune in to find out more.

Detailed show notes:

In today’s episode, we cover the findings in a paper published in 2020 titled “Females with ADHD”. Findings covered in this episode include: 

• How ADHD symptoms may differ in girls and women compared to boys and men. How behavioural expectations and inattentive ADHD may affect referral rates in girls and women. 

Full paper: https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-020-02707-9

In this episode, I am delighted to be reviewing the book, "Taking Charge of Adult ADHD", - 2nd edition with author Russell Barkley, PhD.   

This is a must-have book for all adults with ADHD! and a must-listen conversation 

We talked about:

- Latest research in ADHD

- Medication and ADHD - what's on the horizon

- Emotional dysregulation 

- How to move past the diagnosis and take charge of your ADHD and sooo much more. 

Be sure to order the 2nd edition of Taking Charge of Adult of ADHD 

Additional resources - http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets.html

The ADHD Report - http://www.russellbarkley.org/newsletter.html

About Dr. Barkley 

Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2016-present).  He is also a retired Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1985-2002) and subsequently worked as a Professor of Psychiatry and Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (2003-2016).  In semi-retirement, he continues to lecture widely and develop continuing education courses for professionals on ADHD and related disorders, as well as consult on research projects, edit The ADHD Report, and write books, reviews, and research articles. He is board-certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP).  Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 27 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering more than 43 editions, and creator of 7 award-winning professional videos.  He has also published more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders.  He is the founder and Editor of the clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, now in its 29th year of publication.  Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited lectures in more than 30 countries and appeared on nationally televised shows such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many others.  He has received numerous awards from professional societies and ADHD organizations for his lifetime achievements, contributions to research and clinical practice, and the dissemination of science.  His website is www.russellbarkley.org.

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education Faculty Member. We explored trauma and ADHD, somatic experiencing, and the importance of small cycles of completion (bonus interactive demo of somatic experiencing at the end 😏).

Detailed show notes: 

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Ergos Institute Faculty Member. We talked about: 

• Trauma and ADHD - key characteristics, how it affects your neurophysiology, and re-regulation. 
  

(and a bonus interactive demo of somatic experience with Dr. Macnaughton!)

For more information on Somatic Experiencing visit https://traumahealing.org/

Ian Macnaughton MBA, PhD, FEA, SEP, has been a teacher and practitioner of trauma resolution, mind-body and family systems psychotherapy for 50 years and is a Bodynamic Analyst and trainer.  He has worked with Somatic Experiencing since the early 70’s and is Levine Legacy faculty with the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education.  His practice includes a high percentage of executives, medical practitioners and therapists and others in the helping professions both for psychotherapy and supervision.  He maintains an ongoing training group for clinical practitioners, as well as delivering public workshops for helping professionals. 

Ian also has owned a number of businesses and maintains an active practice working

with business families, families of wealth, and various organizations. He is on the

teaching faculty for, and a Fellow of the International Family Firm Institute and his

clients have included many government ministries and corporations. He is the holder of

the Richard Beckhard Practice Award for contributions in the field of Family Business

Advising.

Dr. Macnaughton has taught at numerous universities and colleges, both undergraduate

and graduate levels in psychology and in business. His other publications include, Embodying the Mind and Minding the Body, and Body, Breath and Consciousness: A Somatic Anthology, also “Self, Other, and the System” in Catalyzing the Field.  His other writings on family business have been published in a number of venues as well as his work in Systems Science published in Comprehensive Systems Design: A New Educational Technology: NATO Workshop on Systemic Educational Design.

Contact information: www.transitionpoint.ca, [email protected]

In today’s episode, we speak with Trey Vives, an entrepreneur in the jewellery and lifestyle industry. Among many topics, we talk about his encounters with suicidal thoughts and how faith saved him, why he views his diagnosis as getting a playbook to his brain, and self-sabotage in pursuit of success.

Detailed show notes:

In today’s episode, we speak with Trey Vives https://www.instagram.com/trey_dhd/ , an entrepreneur in the jewellery and lifestyle space https://www.instagram.com/1881g_/. We talked about: 

• Trey’s journey: how he went from multiple encounters with suicide to owning his jewellery and lifestyle brand.
  

• In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a therapist and fellow ADHD coach Inger Shaye Colzie. Among other things, we talked about IngerShaye’s late-in-life diagnosis, how she went from pursuing law to cosmetology to therapy, and her advice for other black women with ADHD.

Detailed show notes: 

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a therapist and fellow ADHD coach Inger Shaye Colzie. Among other things, we talked about: 

• IngerShaye’s late-in-life diagnosis - how it was a relief, and why she thinks that it was advantageous to be diagnosed later in life.
  

Inger Shay's Facebook Group:

Black Women with ADHD Executives and entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenwithadhd

About our guest: 

Inger Shaye Colzie is a Black woman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and ADHD Coach. She offers the benefits of professional expertise with a lifetime of experience. Inger successfully ran her practice as a therapist and LCSW for 15 years even though undiagnosed until in her 50s. Her specialty is coaching Black female executives/entrepreneurs through clarity, empowerment, resilience, and self-care.

Links:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ingershaye

Facebook Group:

Black Women with ADHD Executives and entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenwithadhd

IngerShaye website: www.ingershaye.com

Instagram: @ingershaye

In today’s episode, we’re deep-diving into a study exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity! Why might people with ADHD have a higher sense of justice? What does the evidence tell us? Tune in to find out.

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In today’s episode we’re deep-diving into a study by

The Kind Nature Behind the Unsocial Semblance: ADHD and Justice Sensitivity—A Pilot Study

Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Kraneburg : exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity: 

• The hypothesis: people with ADHD experience more social rejection, and as a result develop a higher sense of justice as a strategy to be more accepted by the people around them. Did the authors successfully prove this? 
  

In today’s episode, we talk about connection! How do you connect with yourself, the people around you, and your life? What are the impediments to achieving these connections? Why bother? We answer these questions and more. 

Detailed show notes:

• How to connect with yourself, and how you will feel and operate as a consequence. [2:31]

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In today’s episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Zara, Dr. of Pharmacy. We talked about: 

• Her late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD, barriers to diagnosis, and the effects of medication on her day-to-day [0:52]

Invitation to upcoming MasterClass - bit.ly/ADHDMasterclass 

About: Zahra Darya Shahangian,  Doctor of pharmacy

In this episode, we explore the topic of confidence: 

• What is confidence? Where does it actually come from? How growing up with ADHD might affect us subconsciously in our adulthood [1:31]
  

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Earlier this year I sat down with Michael Liss to hear his inspiring story of late in life diagnosis of ADHD at 50.   There is so much compassion and raw honestly in his story.  I encourage you to listen to the entire episode as I am sure many of you will relate to what he shares and will be inspired by how he has moved beyond his ADHD diagnosis. 

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