Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring one of the most frustrating and baffling quirks people with ADHD deal with on a daily basis – Time Blindness. 

In today's episode, we’ll learn more about the ways time blindness affects our executive functioning, how the pandemic and technology changed how people relate to time, plus we’ll talk about ways you can feel more successful in managing time blindness issues in your own life. 

This is part two of our conversation. We highly recommend going back to episode 134: Understanding ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman and listening to that before you get started on this episode. 

You can also learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and the work he’s doing within the ADHD community through his website here. 

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Today kicks off our three-part series on ADHD and Time Blindness, bringing Dr. Ari Tuckman - one of the leading voices on the topic - into the conversation.

In today's episode, you'll learn what time blindness is, the impact it can have on not only the self-esteem of a person with ADHD but their relationships, health and careers, plus a look at how neurotypicals view time blindness and the damage that criticism can have when an ADHDer lets their actions and emotions get wrapped up in it. 

Learn more about Dr. Ari Tuckman and learn more about his work with the ADHD community through his website here. 

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It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023! 

Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman. 

Links from today's episode:

Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first solo exhibition is currently underway in Atlanta. 

Listen as Lindsay joins Refocused, Together guest Katy Weber on Women and ADHD -- Lindsay Guentzel, Positive thinking & learning to accept help.

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Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming. 

On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on our next series. 

Then Monday, January 15th, we'll kick off a three-episode series with Dr. Ari Tuckman looking at ADHD and Time Blindness followed by a three-episode series on Cognitivie Behavior Therapy with Dr. Russ Ramsay starting on February 5th. 

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Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout. 

The moment we’ve all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell. 

Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He’s never had the opportunity to share his story from start to finish which is why we were so excited to wrap up this series with our friend. The perfect way to close out an incredible line-up of ADHDers. 

Follow Keith on Instagram (an absolute must for art lovers and toy collectors)! 

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Refocused is produced in partnership with ADHD Online, a telemedicine mental healthcare company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Head to ADHDonline.com today to get started on your mental health journey and take $20 off your Smart Assessment by using the promo code Refocused20 at checkout.

Refocused, Together 2023 continues with a conversation with Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks. 

Kim is currently serving her first term representing Minnesota's District 25A. Beyond her political role, she's active on TikTok, candidly sharing her experiences as both a legislator and someone with ADHD. Kim's journey with ADHD began in fourth grade when she was initially tested for dyslexia. Despite facing challenges, she discovered the benefits of structured programs while she was working at a local group home. 

Kim doesn't consider herself to be a typical politician, but she's working on making space for herself, driven by a desire for a more diverse and inclusive legislature that truly represents the people of Minnesota. In her current role, Kim leverages her ADHD strengths and relies on a strong support system to navigate the demanding responsibilities of her job, fueled by a deep commitment to creating inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities.

Follow Kim on TikTok here. 

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Magaly is a mechatronics engineer turned marketing manager who moved from Costa Rica to the United States seven years ago to become a skydiver. She achieved remarkable success, medaling at the world championships. However, the post-podium thrill faded, prompting Magaly to shift gears by changing careers and adopting new interests – the very ADHD way to live life!

Magaly Sandoval's lifelong relationship with ADHD began in childhood when she was diagnosed at a young age. Despite excelling academically, her impulsivity, difficulty with social situations, and rapid task completion with missed instructions signaled her ADHD challenges. As she matured, Magaly recognized the profound impact of ADHD on various aspects of her life, including bouncing between hobbies and jobs, facing academic struggles, and navigating personal relationships. 

This realization served as a wake-up call, prompting her to embrace a slowed-down life focused on continuous learning, such as exploring languages and training her puppy. It took time but Magaly now sees the positive aspects of her ever-changing pursuits – every new endeavor brings a new set of skills which she figures out how to repurpose into other areas of life. 

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month! 

READ: Being an Engineer with ADHD: 5 Superpowers that you should let shine! by Magaly Sandoval

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Dee Lynn is very new to this whole ‘having ADHD’ thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn’t until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many different ways the disorder can show up for people. Especially for women. 

Like so many adults diagnosed later in life, Dee Lynn can now see plenty of signs of her ADHD when she looks back at her childhood. Raised in the 80s – a time when mental health was rarely discussed – the healthcare provider struggled with focus and attention and was afraid to ask for the additional help she knew she needed. 

Despite the whirlwind nature of her journey, Dee now feels a huge sense of relief and by working with her primary care doctor and her therapist, is figuring out the right treatment plan to help her move forward in life with the support she needs.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month! 

READ: What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness Guide

READ: 4 Natural Ways to Cope with ADHD Symptoms

READ: Succeeding Professionally with ADHD

READ: So You’ve Been Diagnosed with ADHD — What’s Next?

READ: 10 Small Changes That Will Have A Huge Impact On Your ADHD

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Emmanuel’s journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family’s expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizzes but homework was a different story and even though he was seen as capable, the transition to college proved challenging. But it is also when he was evaluated for ADHD, marking this frustrating period as a turning point in understanding himself. 

Almost a decade later, Emmanuel discovered he was also autistic and he struggled with this news going through bouts of depression and denial. His search for answers led him to the support he needed to accept his dual diagnosis. Through humility and growth, Emmanuel became an advocate for Autism and ADHD awareness, actively engaging with organizations like ADDA and addressing mental health stigmas within the African-American community.

Today, he pursues the work he's passionate about as a freelance writer, speaker, and voiceover artist and has been contributing his talents in the form of short audio stories for NeuroClassic's SoundCloud channel, sharing his unique perspective to help foster understanding.

Listen in to hear Emmanuel share more about his journey with ADHD and Autism, about the importance of connection for the neurodiverse community, and how the progress that’s been made in the neurodivergent community over the last decade is inspiring him to look forward to the future. 

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month! 

Connect with Emmanuel on LinkedIn, read his latest work here and listen to the work he’s created for NeuroClassic on SoundCloud! 

READ: Embrace Autism | Autistic & ADHD Traits

READ: CHADD | ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure becoming too much for her to overcome. Unaware of what was holding her back – her undiagnosed ADHD – Jen thought she was simply dumb.

Life post-diagnosis has been a season of growth for the 33 year-old Michigan native. After working up the courage to ask for accommodations at a new job, Jen was faced with the fact that there are still people out there unwilling to acknowledge the realities of living with ADHD. Her manager’s dismissal of her needs pushed Jen into a dark place and ultimately led to her leaving the company. The good news is, Jen landed on her feet in a place where she feels supported and encouraged to be herself and to shine as a woman with ADHD. 

Listen in to hear more from Jen about her journey with ADHD, why it’s important for people to recognize that ADHDers face an uphill climb every single day and what she hopes can be done to help the world understand a lifelong condition that is anything but one-size-fits-all. 

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss a single story this month! 

LISTEN: Episode 75 | ADHD, the Science of Sleep and Why We Need It

LISTEN: Episode 76 | ADHD, Sleep Hygiene and the Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep

READ: Why Sleep Issues Are Common In ADHD

READ: Managing Sleep Issues With ADHD

READ: 5 Fixes For “I Can’t Sleep!” 

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