The Distractables - your ADHD friends

Marie Ng & Jesse J. Anderson

A show for ADHDers by ADHDers - a casual conversation amongst ADHD friends, focusing on practical ADHD tips/tricks/hacks to get through daily life.

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Episodes

Being late diagnosed with ADHD - with special guest Christal Wang (Ep. 8)

Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? In this episode of The Distractables, co-hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer. The trio discusses their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, the challenges they faced growing up undiagnosed, and the emotional journey of acceptance and adaptation. They explore the triggers that led them to seek a diagnosis, the impact of cultural upbringing, and the balance between structure and freedom. The episo...

Nov 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 8

Time management with ADHD - with special guest Izzie Chea (Ep. 7)

How does an ADHDer manage their time? In this episode, hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Izzie Chea, a digital content creator and neurodiversity advocate. The trio dives into time management strategies tailored for ADHDers, focusing on creative time-boxing and productivity tools. They discuss the benefits of scheduling dedicated creative sessions, essential apps like the Due reminder app, and the significance of finding community support. Izzie also shares her personal journey with ADHD and e...

Nov 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 7

RSD and Relationships with ADHD - with special guest Ari Scott (Ep. 6)

How does Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affect ADHDers? What does it feel like? And how can it be managed? In this episode of The Distractables, hosts Marie and Jessie welcome The ADHD Entrepreneur Ari Scott for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of ADHD. The discussion covers Ari's late diagnosis and entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the emotional challenges such as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and broader emotional disregulation. How does RSD affect both personal and professio...

Oct 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 6

Managing a household with ADHD - with special guest Ryan Mayer (Ep. 5)

How does ADHD make managing a household difficult? In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD. The conversation centers around Ryan's 'Folding with Friends' initiative, which uses body doubling to make mundane chores like folding laundry more engaging. They explore various techniques to tackle daily tasks, like using visual reminders and gamifying routine activities. They emphasize the importanc...

Oct 21, 2024•38 min•Ep. 5

ADHD in the workplace - with special guest Meredith Carder (Ep. 4)

How will your ADHD diagnosis impact your work and career? Do you have to, or, should you, tell your work about your diagnosis? What should you consider? In this episode co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson discuss ADHD in the workplace with special guest Meredith Carter, an ADHD coach and author of the book 'It All Makes Sense Now'. The conversation covers Meredith's background in psychology and corporate training, as well as personal experiences with ADHD. They delve into the challenges and ...

Oct 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 4

ADHD Burnout - with special guest Trina Haynes (Ep. 3)

What can we do to prevent burnout? In this episode of 'The Distractables,' Marie and Jesse are joined by guest Trina Haynes, founder of MyLadyADHD, to discuss their experiences with ADHD burnout. They explore the cyclical nature of overcommitment and exhaustion that people with ADHD often face, as well as Trina's personal journey dealing with burnout. The conversation includes practical tips for managing burnout, such as time management, self-awareness, and self-care strategies. They also discus...

Oct 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 3

Diet and Nutrition with ADHD - with special guest Rebecca King (Ep. 2)

How can ADHD impact your diet and nutrition? That's the question we're chatting through today. In this episode of The Distractibles- your ADHD friends , co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson are joined by Rebecca King, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor, to discuss diet and nutrition tailored for people with ADHD. Becca shares her personal journey with ADHD and how she discovered the connection between ADHD and eating disorders. The conversation delve...

Oct 02, 2024•36 min•Ep. 2

Finding your career with ADHD - Marie & Jesse's ADHD journeys - (Ep. 1)

Finding your career can be tough. And it can be even tougher if you're an ADHDer. Join our co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson for the very first episode of The Distractables - your ADHD friends , a casual conversation amongst ADHD friends, focusing on practical ADHD tips/tricks/hacks to get through daily life. In this episode, Marie and Jesse will introduce themselves and also discuss their personal journeys on finding and creating a career that works for their ADHD minds, and how they got ...

Oct 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1

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