Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!
This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!

Curious about what's inside?

• Defining sleep disturbance
• What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder?
• Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can.

BONUS: Does anyone know of an interdisciplinary fusion of sociological and psychological theory that focuses on social conditions manifest as psychological symptoms? Please dm me or @ me somewhere, thanks.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• How to video gamify my work systems
• Finding an outlet for learning, curiosity, and/or creativity
• Adjusting your routines - listen for more!

References:
01:07 - Management of sleep disorders in autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: update for clinicians.
11:56 - A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

• Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
• HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
• Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
• The benefits of a "done list"
• Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
• Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
• Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)

References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
• Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
• Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
  (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)

References:

1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
3. llamalife.co
4. iOs app store: Llama Life

Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

• 01:13 - Stigma Related to Observable Symptoms, But Not Stimulant Medication Use, in Young Women With ADHD.
• 19:44 - Network structure of symptomatology of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in patients with mood disorders.
• UO Articles: 
  • ADHD and Mindfulness
  • Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
• Goblin.tools
• How to ADHD: Getting REAL About the Struggle To Make Friends When You Have ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.

Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint!

Highlights:

• What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?
• How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...
• Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Looking for Stephanie?
LinkedIn
https://www.growdisrupt.com/
Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)

Research Referenced:
The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.

This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources...

Curious about what we discuss?

• The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples
• Why these results may be an underestimate
• The surprising risk-factor for ADHD

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:
1. Schedule your wellness practice
2. Experiment with different holistic practices
3. The logistics of scheduling your support system

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Research Discussed:
01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.
15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days.

Curious about what's inside?

• AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology.
• Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.
• What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.

Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!

Thanks for being here!
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Untangling your personal ADHD experience
• Simplifying your day 
• The importance of multi-modal support 

ADHD Research Discussed:
Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

To reach Tobie: [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

 Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope.

Curious about what's inside?

• The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD
• Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation
• Building awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differences

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Exploring the link between sensation and emotion
• Intentional checkpoints throughout the day 
• Creating urgency around tasks

Research Referenced:
01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?
13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....

Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!
I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.

Curious about what's inside?

• Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?
• Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. 
• Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategies

If you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brain
• Managing waiting mode
• Using visual aids to support your routine
• PLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!

Research mentioned:

1. Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
2. Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
[email protected]

P.S. At UO, we help business owners and executives grow their revenue, build momentum, and get focused. So if overwhelm and procrastination is putting you at risk, here’s how to fix it:

1. The Founder's Clarity Audit.
If you’re struggling to figure out what the “big boulder” or “north star” should be in your business, and how to finally move on it, this is for you. It’s only $80 and it’ll give you instant clarity on what really matters for moving your business forward — plus a simple neuro hack to make you want to do it. Click here to get started.

2. The Unconventional Organisation Coaching Program
Used by business owners, this framework is designed to help you grow your revenue by focusing and getting time back without the stress. Most people feel focused and start building momentum in the first two weeks. If traditional systems don’t work for your brain, this program does. Click here to apply.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/contact-us

3. Private Coaching for High-Level Entrepreneurs
For six and seven-figure business owners ready to scale efficiently, increase revenue, and eliminate chaos—I have a few spots left to work with me this year. Click here to apply....