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Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

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Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.
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5 Big Lessons from the 2017 CHADD/ADDA Conference

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- This week on the show, Nikki’s back from CHADD/ADDA in Atlanta and brings some of her key lessons learned and takeaways from this fantastic conference. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into the continuing evolution of ADHD understanding, you’ll want to ...

Nov 21, 201735 minSeason 15Ep. 17

What does accountability have to do with success?

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- If you’re a regular listener of the show, you know we’re big fans of the accountability partner. Recruiting someone you trust to help you accomplish something new, build a new habit, conquer a pesky behavior can be critical to your success. This week on ...

Nov 14, 201730 minSeason 15Ep. 16

The Importance of Language — Why Words Matter

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Words are important. Since our conversation with James Ochoa and our efforts to change our language around the words manage versus navigate , we’ve heard from many...

Nov 07, 201746 minSeason 15Ep. 15

Silence Digital Noise and Try Writing Instead!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re wrapping up ADHD Awareness Month with a Digital episode this week, taking a look at one of our long-standing requests: what do you need to look for to silenc...

Oct 30, 201736 minSeason 15Ep. 14

Celebrating your ADHD Strengths and Beating the Negative Spiral!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast It’s only too easy to get sucked into the negative spiral of doubt when confronted with your own unique ADHD challenges. This week on the show, we want to spin tha...

Oct 24, 201728 minSeason 15Ep. 13

The Puzzle of ADHD Treatment with Laurie Dupar

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast A diagnosis of ADHD can open doors to clarity in your life. But it doesn’t take long to feel like those open doors are really just more pieces to a puzzle you have...

Oct 17, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 15Ep. 12

Newly Diagnosed! What now?

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast If you’ve just found out you have ADHD, you’re likely swimming with questions. What do you need to know? How will your life change? How much research is too much r...

Oct 10, 201729 minSeason 15Ep. 11

Dissecting the Emotional Distress Syndrome of ADHD with James Ochoa

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast When we first read his book, Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD , we became fast fans of James Ochoa. He writes candidly about his experience liv...

Oct 02, 201743 minSeason 15Ep. 10

How do I talk to others about my ADHD?

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Talking with others about our ADHD can be a tricky subject. If you’re not completely comfortable with your ADHD and how it affects your work and life, talking abou...

Sep 26, 201735 minSeason 15Ep. 9

ADHD, Love & Chores!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast This week on the show, we’re picking up where we left off in our conversation with Melissa Orlov last week with key strategies on managing chores in an ADHD/Non-AD...

Sep 19, 201736 minSeason 15Ep. 8

Lessons in Love & ADHD with Melissa Orlov

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast In this year’s Take Control ADHD survey, we received questions on managing your love life while managing ADHD by the bucket. Whether you’re in a new relationship, ...

Sep 12, 201741 minSeason 15Ep. 7

Burnout!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast This week’s show is inspired by a listener struggling with burnout. On the job or at home, burnout impacts us all at some point in our lives. When you’re strugglin...

Sep 05, 201735 minSeason 15Ep. 6

Two Things You Need to Know to Make ANY Routine Successful

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast If you’ve been listening to the show for awhile, you know we love our routines. In the ADHD biz, routines are the gold standard for making change in your life. Run...

Aug 29, 201727 minSeason 15Ep. 5

Working Smarter at Your Computer with Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is a well-known authority on all things Macintosh, OS X, and Apple devices. He’s been one of the Apple community’s most trusted advisors for ...

Aug 22, 201756 minSeason 15Ep. 4

Get One More Project DONE — Fight the Dog Days of Summer and ADHD!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast As some parts of the country are just cresting back-to-school season, most of us are languishing in the final days of a hot summer. If you’ve been industrious at a...

Aug 15, 201731 minSeason 15Ep. 3

Evaluating Options — Lessons from Sheryl Sandberg’s “Option B”

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Thanks to a listener email inspired by a recent book recommendation on Nikki’s newsletter, we’re revisiting a book that has been inspirational in our search for jo...

Aug 08, 201724 minSeason 15Ep. 2

Making Transitions with ADHD!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re back after our July break and talking all about transitions today. Wading through change can be tough on anyone, but when you’re living with ADHD, integratin...

Aug 01, 201738 minSeason 15Ep. 1

ADHD Success Stories!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re wrapping up spring with a few stories of your ADHD success! We asked, and you contributed with your thoughts on apps, processes, products, and strategies for...

Jun 27, 201728 minSeason 14Ep. 24

Give Up These Beliefs For A Happier Life!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Zdravko Cvijetic — “Z” to his friends — wrote the most viral post in the history of the platform medium.com when he posted 13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want...

Jun 20, 201724 minSeason 14Ep. 23

Embracing Problems, Finding Happiness

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re diving head-first into our problems this week thanks to some inspiration from the Godfather of Help himself, Tony Robbins. Our journey is ultimately one of c...

Jun 13, 201729 minSeason 14Ep. 22

Start Your Day Right!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We fall back on the old saw, “I’m just not a morning person.” But, is that really the case? Or could it be that there are things you could begin doing right now th...

Jun 06, 201734 minSeason 14Ep. 21

The Epic Episode 300 Q&A Spectacular!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast The 300-episode milestone is a big one! We’ve got 10 giant questions in store, from thoughts on finding a new job to moving and accepting help in the process, to n...

May 30, 20171 hr 26 minSeason 14Ep. 20

Restore Your Motivation!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast When you’re feeling compromised, finding a source of motivation can be a major stress. Responsibilities don’t usually wait for you to be 100% ready for them, after...

May 23, 201724 minSeason 14Ep. 19

Time Hacks To Do Right Now! (Plus introducing Organizing Time with ADHD!)

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re all about time today, and with good reason! Today’s the day we launch Organizing Time with ADHD, Nikki’s latest online course! We walk through the intention ...

May 17, 201730 minSeason 14Ep. 18

What are your time boundaries?

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Today, we’re talking all about boundaries. These are boundaries around your time, and the things you’re probably doing (and probably doing them unintentionally) th...

May 09, 201724 minSeason 14Ep. 17

Don't Fall Into the ADHD Shame Spiral

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast You start things, and then you don’t finish them. It’s the nature of being human to fall off the productivity bandwagon from time to time, but when you’re living w...

May 02, 201720 minSeason 14Ep. 16

Dealing with Unstructured Time and ADHD

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Unstructured time can feel like a long walk in the desert… or maybe off a short pier? Whatever your metaphor for struggle with ADHD and time, when it’s unstructure...

Apr 25, 201718 minSeason 14Ep. 15

Retraceable, Repeatable, Resilient — Building Systems for ADHD

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast We’re picking up right where we left off last week today as we dig even deeper into systems! What is it that makes a great system and how do you really craft a sys...

Apr 18, 201727 minSeason 14Ep. 14

Designing Impactful Systems for ADHD with Marina Darlow

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Living with ADHD, we’re faced with the double-edged sword of systems. When we build great systems, we’re empowered, confident, strong, and reliable. But when they ...

Apr 11, 201736 minSeason 14Ep. 13

Spring ADHD Organizing Spectacular!

Grab the Guide ... FREE! If you've spent years thinking the problem with planning is you — too scattered, too inconsistent, not disciplined enough — this guide is FOR YOU! Visit https://takecontroladhd.com/planwithadhd and get started today! --- Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast It’s organizing week on The ADHD Podcast! Yes, you know we love to get our act together every once in awhile, and this week, we’re doing just that with our ten fav...

Apr 04, 201723 minSeason 14Ep. 12
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