Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

ADHD and Burnout: Navigating the Connection | Guest - Brendan Mahan

ADHD and Burnout!!! I can not get enough of this topic, so I decided to have a candid conversation about it with my special guest Brendan Mahan, host of ADHD Essentials Podcast and ADHD Coach.  
“Is it the Fish or the Water? Is the fish sick because the fish is sick? or is the fish sick, Because it's swimming in a toxic ocean.” Brendan unpacks this concept so beautifully in this episode. (Yes we do get into politics in this talk) 
We covered various aspects of how those with ADHD might experience burnout and how to move through it. 
Thank you Brendan for being an amazing guest, really enjoyed this rich conversation and your wisdom.  
#ADHD 
 
About: 
Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function coach, a highly engaging, sought-after speaker, and the host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. A former teacher, mental health counselor, and principal, Brendan helps individuals, families, schools, and businesses manage the challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and neurodiversity through an approach that blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, a focus on strengths and growth, and his trademark “Wall of Awful™” model. He has been featured in The Washington Post, ADDitude Magazine, How To ADHD, and Speaker Magazine. Contact him at brendan@ADHDessentials.com.

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Job seeking & recruitment with an ADHD lens | Guest: Dan Roth

It was my absolute pleasure to have this candid, most genuine conversation with Dan Roth.   He is so damn relatable and lays down some serious truth about job hunting and recruiting for professionals with ADHD.
 
“I don't think that job seekers should be so desperate to take any job that they can. Now I understand that finances are. I am not saying that it is not difficult, but if we do a better job in our communication between the recruiter and the job seeker, then at the end of the day, you're going to be put in the best position where you don't have to worry about being there a year from now, because you have the long-term to look at.” Dan Roth
 
Dan shared his personal experience with ADHD, his view as a recruiter supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. Towards the end of this talk, he shares three success tips when looking for a new job. 
 
Dan, is an internationally recognized recruiter and professional speaker. Having recently been named one of the Top 25 Job Search Experts to Follow by Jobscan, Dan uses his platform to encourage continuous discussions surrounding mental health while being a strong neurodiversity and women's empowerment advocate and an abolotionist.
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Navigating ADHD & Parenting | Guest - Yakini Pierce

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting with Yakini Pierce, discussing her journey with ADHD as a parent.  
Yakini Pierce is a mom with ADHD that has two children, both with ADHD. She has an MBA and degrees in engineering and mass communications, but her strong passion is advocating for parents that have children with ADHD, parents, and adults in general that have ADHD through her ADHD Love platform.
I enjoyed listening to her perspective and approach when it comes to parenting kids with ADHD. 
You can find out more about Yakini's work:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adhdlove2020/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/adhdlove2020
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhdlove2020/
Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@adhdlove2020 
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDLove2020
ADHD Love Merchandise:  https://www.adhdlove2020.com/
Podcast - ADHD Love Parent Talk Spotify, iTunes 
 
 

Don’t Dis-My-Ability: A Discussion On Neurodiversity | Guest Shawn Smith

“Rather than be defined by a label, I choose to challenge the boundaries of its perceived limitations.” Shawn Smith
 
I had the pleasure of speaking with Shawn Smith, M.Ed., CCC about ADHD, ASD and his personal journey with it all, and how he supports his clients as a counselor/therapist. 
This conversion was such a delight, Shawn has an amazing way to capture your attention and get to the heart of the discussion. 
 
I enjoyed talking about
ADHD and Medication, the long journey to finding treatment that supports ADHD, and how his own experience of medication
He shares a unique approach to building confidence through creating challenges 
Shawn was recently diagnosed with ASD in addition to his ADHD, he shares how this diagnosis shows up in his life 
Navigating friendships as a neurodivergent thinker
How to manage rigid thinking 
I especially enjoyed his view on masking in social settings and setting boundaries  
“no one said being awesome is going to be easy”, Shawn Smith.
 
More About Shawn
Neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) Psychotherapist, Consultant, and founder of Don’t dis-my-ability®, a multifaceted company that utilizes my unique gifts that come by way of being uniquely gifted and neurodivergent.
Website: www.ddmacs.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddmacs.ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dontdismyabilit
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DdmacsCa
Don’t dis-my-ability Podcast: http://ddmacs.ca/podcast/
 

Your Brain‘s Not Broken, a book on ADHD | Guest Tamara Rosier Ph.D.

In this episode I speak with Tamara Rosier, Ph.D. about her new book, Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD. 
In Your Brain’s Not Broken, Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., founder of the ADHD Center in West Michigan, shares how those with ADHD can create new thinking habits, identify unhelpful thoughts and emotional patterns, and apply strategies to change them.“Seeing how the ADHD brain works differently from the neurotypical brain helps us understand, accept, and compensate for our differences,” Rosier writes in the book. “This knowledge that ADHD is a complicated disorder that affects each part of a person’s life is the first step to managing it...so that you don’t have to pretend to others and yourself.”
Readers of this book will finally understand why those with ADHD think, feel, and act the way they do. Dr. Rosier applies her 12 years of coaching others to offer the critical practical tools like solving motivational murders, finding predictable patterns, setting boundaries, managing energy expenditure, understanding the ADHD Ladder of Emotional Health, and more. Anyone with ADHD—as well as anyone who lives with or loves someone with ADHD—will find a compassionate, encouraging guide to living well and with hope in this book.
 
About Tamara Rosier, Ph.D - is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker is a frequent guest on podcasts and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. She lives in West Michigan.

Podcast update and Riff from coach cathy

In this episode, Coach Cathy shares an update on the podcast and some personal reflections on her journey as a coach and mental health advocate. She also offers some tips and insights on how to stay motivated and focused on your goals.
Segment 1: Podcast Update (0:43) Cathy gives listeners an update on the podcast and shares some exciting news about upcoming guests and topics. She also invites listeners to share their feedback and suggestions for future episodes.
Segment 2: Personal Reflections (4:16) Cathy reflects on her journey as a coach and mental health advocate, sharing some of the challenges she's faced and the lessons she's learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting realistic expectations for yourself.
Segment 3: Staying Motivated and Focused (12:06) Cathy offers some tips and insights on how to stay motivated and focused on your goals, even when facing obstacles or setbacks. She talks about the power of positive thinking, self-talk, and visualization, and offers some practical strategies for staying on track.
Conclusion: Cathy thanks listeners for tuning in and sharing their support for the podcast. She encourages listeners to stay connected and engaged with the community and to continue striving towards their own mental health and wellness goals.
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Exploration of Females with ADHD - research paper review

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. 
The associated vulnerabilities of girls with ADHD - unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. 
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of ADHD in girls and women - should there be a difference? 
Educational and occupational considerations and adjustments - what might we do in schools and the workplace to support ADHDers?
Full paper: https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-020-02707-9
 
 

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Book - 2nd edition | Guest Russell Barkley

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.

Importance of healing Trauma for those with ADHD | Guest Dr. Ian Macnaughton

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. 
The vagus nerve and its importance - expansion, and contraction, shutdowns, and ramifications of negative experiences.
Somatic experiencing - the importance of our senses and how developing them move us towards regulating our entire being. 
Completion - why tiny steps matter more than you think, and how it instills hope and agency in people. 
(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, ian@macnaughton.ca