Refined Leadership - ADHD Lens

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]
Life after diagnosis and medication [6:55]
Zara’s go-to tools for focus, productivity, and calm. Understanding the dopaminergic effects of task completion and procrastination. [8:49]
Zara’s thoughts on medication and ADHD - addiction, psychiatrist guidance, and medication tolerance [13:03]
Zara’s heartwarming message to other late-in-life diagnosed ADHDers, and the top 3 things she thinks you should do after a diagnosis [16:55]
Invitation to upcoming MasterClass - bit.ly/ADHDMasterclass 
 
About: Zahra Darya Shahangian,  Doctor of pharmacy
She served as a pharmacy executive for several healthcare systems developing clinical programs, improving medication safety & quality assurance & implementation of digital health technology to drive healthcare innovation.   Her personal struggles with the pressures of climbing the executive co-operate ladder lead her to pursue Holistic Neuropathic Treatment options to Mental Health Disorders.  Her mission is to help eliminate the stigma around Mental Health and push beyond the pill to incorporate natural remedies to support nutritional deficiencies and optimize  patients treatment regimen.   Connect with Dr. Zara contactdoctorzara@gmail.com
 
 

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]
The different levels of confidence and how it manifests in our behavior. Fear, competition, challenge avoidance, and our ability to see opportunities [5:59]
One simple practice to build confidence - combating our tendency to not celebrate our successes [11:29]
How is stress and confidence related to one another? [14:15]
ADHD neurology, catastrophizing, and its effects on confidence [16:15] (Link to the full interview with Dr. Hallowell) 
The 3 perspectives when approaching your goals, and how certain perspectives inspire more confidence than others [18:25]
Join our Quantum Thinkers' Mastermind - The Alliance where Your Visionary Abilities are AMPLIFIED alongside other ADHD professionals. 

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. 
 
Join my Quantum Thinkers's Mastermind, managing ADHD does not have to be done all on your own. Lean into the support of our group. 

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Copper - ADHD & Attention Coach,  we bring the Coaches’ point of view on ADHD medication. 
At first, Jeff simply explains the scientific facts behind the chemical reactions of our bodies when taking ADHD medications and he clarifies the side effects as well. He stresses the importance of taking the right drug, the right dose at the right time.
Jeff and I, later on, have some fruitful discussions about the impacts of taking ADHD drugs and the impacts of NOT taking ADHD drugs and we shared our personal experience as both coaches and as people diagnosed with ADHD.
- Jeff highlights the great importance of education and making “well-informed” decisions based on self-awareness about personal ADHD needs.
he shares some useful tips and techniques to articulate ideas to doctors or coaches especially writing your questions and concerns in a piece of paper.
On the top of that, Jeff’s best advice is to adjust our expectations about ADHD drugs and create a balanced combination of medications and exercise when necessary.
Jeff final words is to be patient, be wise to adjust and increase productivity and my final words are to make your decisions based on what you know and based on your reliable research not what you hear from media to manage your ADHD. Do your homework and understand your beautiful ADHD brain.
 
Join my Quantum Thinkers's Mastermind, managing ADHD does not have to be done all on your own. Lean into the support of our group. 
 
Reference episode from Attention Talk Radio Podcast - https://digcoaching.com/adhd-meds-and-nonstimulants/
 
About Jeff Copper:
Email: jeff@digcoaching.com | Website: www.digcoaching.com
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG, is an attention coach and expert on attention issues. He is the founder of DIG Coaching Practice and founder/host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He coaches individuals with ADD/ADHD symptoms who are seeking personal and business results by helping them realize their potential. As someone who has had to learn to manage attention and deal with his own challenges, Jeff helps his clients understand themselves and how their minds work. To this end, Jeff developed his anatomy of attention construct to help them regain control of their attention and move past barriers. Using his anatomy of attention construct, they can achieve what they are capable of faster, with less stress, and create productive environments they need to succeed.

In this episode, I share a few effective tools to use when it comes to creating dynamic conversations.  Often Professionals with ADHD have many struggles with communication, especially when it comes to waiting for their turn to speak, oversharing, speaking with intense emotions and so on.  I wanted this episode to serve as a mini masterclass in teaching a few tools I have learned along the way in my coaching journey.   
 

In this episode, I cover the 6th discipline of Self-Mastery, Fearlessness. This topic is a mixed bag for me as there are times where my impulsivity became my best asset and pushed the fear down in order for me to do some big things. But other times fear did get in the way. In this episode, I share some of the ways we can move past fear and step into possibilities as I firmly believe we are wired to do hard things. 

In this episode, I share the 5th discipline of self-mastery: Authenticity.  My hope is that after you listen to this episode you walk away feeling empowered that your ADHD brain wiring is simply brain wiring, you are not less than, or broken, and that you don't have to keep up with anyone else. 
You are wired differently and that difference is not a deficit! and when it is nurtured and loved ... well, look out world cause you are about to make magic happen.  
 

“When you own all parts of you life becomes much easier,” says Heather Ann Havenwood.  I am delighted to share this inspiring, and candid conversation with you.  
My guest Heather Ann was diagnosed early in life, she shares her journey and strategies on how she leaned into her ADHD brain and has made it her best asset. 
Her energy is so contagious and inspiring and her stellar track record as an Entrepreneur is proof of how she has leaned into her strengths and her Neurodiversity is a testament that if you align to how your brain processes you can be your best self. 
 
Want to launch your podcast and not sure where to start - Heather Ann has an amazing launch program
podcastersclass.com  Starts June 16th 
 
 
More about Heather Ann: 
Heather Ann Havenwood, Award-Winning Media Mogul, know as the 'Chief Sexy Boss', Author of the top selling book: SEXY BOSS™: How Female Empowerment is Changing the Rulebook in Business.  She was recognized by The Stevie Awards as 'The Most Innovative Woman of the Year - in Social Media for 2020', named 'Top Media Mogul 2020' by the Woman of Achievement Association for her work with women.  From making her first dollar online back in 2001; Heather Ann is now on a life legacy Mission: To Help 10,000 people to Start, Launch and Grow a Six-Figure Consulting, Expert and Influencer business online.  She whole heartily believes that every person is an Influencer and a Leader, and it is time for their VOICE to be UnCAGED, to be heard, to Shine, and to EARN Six-Figures and beyond! 
She is the visionary and founder of the "Influencer Growth Academy" along with the 'Influencer Tribe' A Global Entrepreneurial Community.
Podcast Hostess of 'Heather Havenwood - UnCaged' Insights with Influencers, Amazon LIVE Show Hostess 'Sexy Boss Reviews', Named by Huffington Post as Top Female Entrepreneur to Watch, and Founder of the Non-Profit Female Business Association.

In this episode, I am going back to the Self-Mastery Disciplines and sharing the 4th concept - Trusting the Process.  
If you want to review the first three pls listen to episodes 63 Awareness, 64 Acceptance, and Conscious Choice 67.  
 

In this episode, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Ned Hallowell back on the show, this time we are talking about his new book ADHD 2.0.  We do a deep dive into a couple of key areas in his book:
Why he likes to change the name from ADHD to VAST (Variable Attention Stimulus Trait), he explains why we do not have a deficit of attention.  How if we manage ADHD it can enhance our lives and can become your superpower.
The main focus of this episode is Dr. Ned’s explanation of the regions of the brain called Task Positive Network and Default Mode Network and when these regions are not working effectively we go into extreme negative self-talk.  He talks about a few simple but effective ways of managing negative self-talk. 
Towards the end of this episode, he talks about the importance of the cerebellum in the brain that occupies only 10% of brain volume but has 70% of the neurons in the brain and its connection to the executive functions of the brain. 
Also, stay tuned to the end as Dr. Ned continues to share some amazing gold in our wrap-up conversation.  
 
I highly recommend his new book ADHD 2.0, it is truly a simple but yet effective guide to better understand ADHD and effective ways to manage it. 
 
More About Ned:
Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, a thought leader, a NY Times bestselling author (including the 1994 Driven to Distraction that sparked a revolution in our understanding of ADHD), a world-renowned keynote speaker, and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years.  He is the Founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle and the host of the popular Distraction podcast.
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