The Hidden Storm of ADHD: Emotional Dysregulation & RSD
Emotional dysregulation is one of ADHD’s most disruptive and misunderstood challenges, causing intense emotional reactions that can derail relationships, productivity, and self-esteem. This week, Nikki and Pete explore the science behind these emotional storms and share practical strategies to regain balance and resilience.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Why ADHD Turns Choices Into Mazes
Why is making a decision sometimes the hardest thing in the world? For those with ADHD, the labyrinth of choices can feel impossibly complex. Each twist and turn demands attention and energy—resources that are already stretched thin. This week Nikki and Pete peel back the layers of decision-making through the ADHD lens, unraveling why such a seemingly simple act can feel like scaling a mountain.
Shifting Gears: ADHD-Powered Problem Solving
What happens when life throws you off course? The meeting runs late, the pipes freeze, or the day crumbles before it even begins. For most people, problem-solving is instinctive. For those with ADHD, however, it’s a far more complex process—one filled with creativity, frustration, and unpredictability.
Anthony’s Way—On The Road to Kindness with Tony and Cassi Bellezza
Tony and Cassi Bellezza founded Anthony’s Way—The Road to Kindness to honor their son Anthony, who lived with ADHD and inspired others through his compassion. The organization helps children and teens with ADHD thrive by providing resources, mentorship, and understanding. For the Bellezzas, Anthony’s legacy is a reminder that ADHD isn’t a limitation—it’s a different path, best navigated with kindness.
The Language of Limitation
Do words like “just” and “only” secretly sabotage your success? Join us this week on The ADHD Podcast as we explore the sneaky power of language and reveal how to break free from the “Language of Limitation.”
Celebrating What We Do
Living with ADHD takes courage, adaptability, and resilience. But ADHDers rarely give themselves credit for what they do accomplish. This episode is a rallying cry to celebrate just that—everything you’ve already done, no matter how small it seems.
Break out of the ADHD Try-Hard Trap
Are you trapped in a cycle of trying too hard and burning out? This week we explore how “letting go” of unrealistic expectations and self-criticism can empower you to unlock new potential in your relationship with ADHD.
It’s Declutter Season!
On this episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Nikki and Pete dive headfirst into decluttering, exploring the peculiar relationship between our stuff and our sanity.
Overcoming Burnout and ADHD with David Greenwood
Is ADHD a fast track to burnout? Join Pete and Nikki as they talk with David Greenwood, author of Overcoming Burnout, about the surprising link between ADHD and exhaustion, and discover practical strategies to reclaim your energy and focus.
Ditching the Default: Designing a Life You Love with Kate House
Feeling stuck in a life that isn’t truly yours? Join us as we talk with Kate House about breaking free from societal expectations and designing a life filled with purpose and intention.