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  • Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community.

    Curious about what's inside?

    How Russ uses day streaks and accountability to build consistencyA fun way to turn household chores into a dopamine-boosting card gameWhy “delegation” can feel impossible for ADHDers, and what to do instead


    To catch part 2 of this conversation, be sure to head on over to The ADHD Big Brother Podcast!

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


    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Gamification without appsSetting up external accountabilityThe value of flexibility and experimentation


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    The ADHD Big Brother Podcast
    The ADHD Big Brother Community

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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

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    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

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  • Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!"

    Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms.

    Curious about what's inside?

    Many reminders to talk to your personal doctorDiscussion of study design and why this is importantHeart risk vs overall mortality risk - lets untangle this


    If you want more Research Recaps featuring experts in their field, let us know in the comments!

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


    References:

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular DiseasesLong-Term Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in AdultsADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD



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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

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    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

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  • On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain.

    Curious about what’s inside? We break down:
    - Where should I start?
    - How is consistency possible?
    - Am I trying to organize this space, or just make it look pretty?

    Megs shares her compassionate, empowering approach to decluttering and staying consistent, so you can build spaces that feel calm, functional, and ADHD-friendly.

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


    ADHD Strategies Discussed:

    How to chunk tasks while still noticing progressSetting realistic rules for yourself and boundaries for your spaceMindful transitions: creating routines that stickConsistency through imperfect action and why the small wins matter



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    MindfulMegs LinkTree

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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means!

    On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special.

    Curious about what’s inside?

    Discover your financial decision-making style!Why impulsive spending might have less to do with ADHD than you think…Explore the paradox of ADHD: A blessing or a curse for your career?


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

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode references studies that contain potentially sensitive content regarding financial distress and suicide.

    References:

    Financial decision-making in a community sample of adults with and without current symptoms of ADHDParadoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrativeADHD, financial distress, and suicide in adulthood: A population studyBig Five Personality Test



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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life.

    You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for the amazing chemistry between Skye and Lisa, and stay for the wealth of strategies they discuss. Whether you're a professional, a parent, or just looking for tips to make life a little easier, this episode has you in mind.

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


    ADHD Strategies Discussed:

    Red zone strategies (planned ahead)Flexible rules for your planning tools - do you think we always use our Planner Pads "correctly?"Step-in routines for just getting startedDON'T MISS: how does Lisa get her kids to participate in the family planning meeting?


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    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure.

    This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap! We looked at several articles and an editorial (hello, asynchronous interview) to discuss the question above.

    Curious about what's inside?

    Research & expert opinionsImplications for treatmentWhy is the overlap between ADHD & ASD so big?


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

    References:

    ADHD and ASD: Time to Split or Lump?Shared and Specific Neural Correlates of ADHD and ASD: A Meta-Analysis of 243 Task-Based Functional MRI StudiesADHD and ASD: Towards Better Diagnosis and ManagementSymptom scores and medication treatment patterns in children with ADHD versus autismWho is Phillip Shaw?


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    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published."

    I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentically so I can feel that spark again.

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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Chunking & prioritizationWFH self-accommodation ideasChecking on my basic needs to get unstuck? ...sounds fake, right?


    Looking for E?
    Author Website
    Instagram
    TikTok
    The Star Point Method - Video on YT

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    We would love to hear from you!
    IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
    YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself.

    Curious about what's inside?

    CBT and medicationSupport group for parents Interesting exclusion criteria


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

    References:
    01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators of CBT among adults with ADHD: secondary outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
    13:02 - Parent Training Tailored to Parents With ADHD: Development of the Improving Parenting Skills Adult ADHD (IPSA) Program


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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.

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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Catch and release tasks - what is this?Honor the reminder medium that works for you - paper, digital, combo? Talk about your experience!


    References:

    ADHD Symptoms in Females of Childhood, Adolescent, Reproductive and Menopause PeriodRelationship between sex hormones, reproductive stages and ADHD: a systematic review


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    Personal Website
    Instagram

    Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
    We would love to hear from you!
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    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself!

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


    References
    00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic skills in adults with ADHD
    12:39 - Acoustic and Text Features Analysis for Adult ADHD Screening: A Data-Driven Approach Utilizing DIVA Interview

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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

    This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside?

    Talk of misdiagnosis and stigmaHow to thrive while working from home What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it?


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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Hyperfocus - to interrupt or not?Chrono-working with ADHDScheduling in variety - why would I do this?


    Looking for Kathryn?
    Authentic Public Relations - website
    Instagram

    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. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me?

    I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks.

    If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at [email protected], and I'll send you the details.

    Thanks so much for listening.

    Okay, back to you, Sarah.

    Skye

    Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Sarah here, happy to be bringing you another Research Recap.

    Curious about what's inside?

    Are all sections of the same assessment tool equally effective? Apparently not...Calling out the procedural issues in the diagnostic processWhat is the main improvement these authors suggest?


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

    References:

    Determining cutoff scores on the Conners’ adult ADHD rating scales that can definitively rule out the presence of ADHD in a clinical sampleA Quality Improvement Initiative for Detection of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in an Urban, Academic Safety Net Hospital


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    We would love to hear from you!
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    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat.

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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Reduce ambiguity around deadlinesVisualize your time available for client workAsk yourself: "Is this the right workspace for this task?"


    Looking for Chris?
    Entro Games
    Instagram

    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
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community.

    Curious about what's inside?

    The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains.Where does dopamine actually come from?Find out who else has entered the chat...


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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Why you should have protein for breakfastCelebrate your wins regularly and intentionally Don't try to "should" yourself into dopamine - it wont work


    References:
    01:26 - Neurobiology of ADHD (2009)
    10:22 - Neurobiology of ADHD): A brief review (2024)
    19:34 - Reduced dopamine transporter availability in drug‐naive adult ADHD


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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    This week I am pleased to present a chat Skye had with Leslie Poston, Media Psychologist and founder of Mind Media Tech.

    Curious about what's inside?

    Leslie shares her greatest ADHD career strengths.As usual, we get a little personal and talk diagnosis."The best way to manage your ADHD at work..."


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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Setting boundaries around work as a business ownerMaker vs. manager modeWhy we should be networking more and how to do it


    Looking for Leslie?
    Mind Media Tech
    PsyberSpace Podcast
    Linked In
    TikTok

    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. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

    4. Work with me Privately

    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Welcome back to this week's Research Recap in The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Curious about what's inside:

    What is the HiTOP model and could it replace the DSM?How might the neurodivergent community evolve in the face of collapsing labels?A little study on ADHD and memory performance tasks...


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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    using jingles as a memory aidphysical and visual totems harnessing repetitionconverting your short term to long term - how to do this?!


    References:
    01:15 - Reconstructing Psychopathology: A data-driven reorganization of the symptoms in DSM-5
    10:53 - Verbal memory performance in adolescents and adults with ADHD


    Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
    We would love to hear from you!
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    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

    1. Subscribe for sections of my new book ‘Focused Balanced Days with ADHD’ in your inbox — Click Here

    2. Grab a Quick ADHD Win — Click Here

    3. Join Our Focused Balanced Days Coaching Program

    If you’re an overwhelmed professional who’s been late diagnosed with ADHD and wants research-based, practical strategies, send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll be in touch! — Click Here

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    If you’d like to work directly with me to build your engine and create meaningful change fast... send me a message and tell me a little about your profession and struggles, and I’ll get you all the details! — Click Here

    Learn more here.

  • Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!

    Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.

    Curious about what's inside?

    How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptomsHow Heather started healing the guilt and shameWait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!


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

    PS. Have you ever wished you could have an expert look at your organization system and tell you exactly how to fix it? Now you can with Skye here.

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Anchoring daily activities on each otherHow Heather manages deadlines and the need to write many draftsManaging Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Imposter Syndrome


    Looking for Heather?
    Personal Website
    BRAAAINS Podcast
    New Audiobook - Coming Soon!

    Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
    We would love to hear from you!
    IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
    IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
    YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

    P.S. Skye here!

    Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you have Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD.

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  • Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!

    Curious about what's inside?

    Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosisWhat is a WEIRD country?Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?


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


    ADHD Skills Discussed:
    Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.

    References:
    01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener.
    12:59 - Geographical variation in ADHD: do diagnoses reflect symptom levels?
    ASRS - Adult Self Report Scale

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  • Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!

    I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode.

    Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!

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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Unconventional times to do "the thing"Moments of mindfulnessPeer support is valuableso much more...


    References:
    CHADD - Resource Center
    CHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups available
    Jeremy Didier - Impact Parents

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  • Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

    Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD!

    In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat?

    Curious about what we'll cover?

    Attachment Theory Defined - Then and nowADHD Subtype correlation What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?! Does someone want to do this study?

    BONUS: personal discussion of our own attachment styles! Come chat about it on Threads.

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

    ADHD Skills Discussed:

    Awareness is always the first step to improvement Building vocabulary to more effectively communicate your needs The Dependency Paradox


    References:
    06:27 - A cross-diagnostic cluster analysis of attachment styles in patients with emotional dysregulation.
    13:36 - The role of attachment styles in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analytic review from the perspective of a transactional development model


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