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. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

 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. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

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. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!

We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.

Settle in and enjoy the episode!

As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!

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

ADHD Skills:

• Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
• Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
• Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.

Papers Discussed:
01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study.
13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine.

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. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!

This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.

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

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.
• Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.
• Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected.

What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.

Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. 

Thanks for being here,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.
12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)

Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Thanks for being here!

Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energy
• The role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day life
• How slow growth leads to sustained rewards 

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab!

This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions.

In this episode, we explore:

• Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you?
• How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus?
• Could AI be the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?

Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.
18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!

Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:

• The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptance
• ADHD as a trait, rather than a disorder
• Hyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspects

Thanks for being here!

~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.

Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! 

This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD.

As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of:

•  How and why we set goals
• The best way to stick to our goals
•  How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals.

We also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism.

Thanks for tuning in!
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms

P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.