ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD.

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"What are ADHD symptoms in adults? Do I have ADHD?" Yes, I do. It only took 50 years to find out. Hit + Follow, and don't panic - you've got this! Join late-diagnosed, ADHD-Aware coach and keynote speaker, Dave Delaney, as he meets with ADHD experts about everything from ADHD symptoms to challenges, tools, and solutions, with inspiring stories to help you along your ADHD journey. Find a free ADHD test, tips, articles, and more at wisesquirrels.com. Discovering you have ADHD can be shocking and scary. ADHD Wise Squirrels empowers late-diagnosed adults with ADHD, celebrating the strengths of neurodiverse brains and addressing executive functioning challenges. We aim to teach you skills, shatter stigmas, and inspire and guide you toward success in focus, time management, and productivity. Through captivating stories, ADHD expert interviews, and actionable insights, we unlock the potential within and foster self-discovery by openly discussing ADHD symptoms, ADHD medication, and valuable resources. PRETTY PLEASE... Enjoy the show? Please leave a rating and review to help others discover us. Sharing is caring. CONTACT US. Do you have questions or comments? Would you like to submit an audio comment and be heard on the show? Do you have guest suggestions? We want to hear from you. Visit https://wisesquirrels.com/podcast or email hello@wisesquirrels.com. SHOUT OUTS! Thanks to our friend Jason Falls at MPN for hosting us. Also, thank you to everyone who has left us kind reviews, our sponsors, and our generous Substack members. DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment.

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October 21, 202658 min

WS87 How to Slow Down to Overcome ADHD Dysregulation and Overwhelm with Jenna Free

Get Your Free CBT-based Decatastrophizing Worksheets for challenging worst-case thinking. Today, I'm speaking with Jenna Free, a Canadian Certified Counselor, ADHD therapist, and author of The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, reviewers! Are you missing out? Join 4,700+ amazing folks and get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at https://wisesquirrels.com/contact .

October 14, 20266 min

How to Curb Smartphone Distraction | Coach's Corner

Want help putting this into practice? Book a free good-fit coaching session with Dave: https://wisesquirrels.com/coach In this episode, Dave shares a strategy to reduce smartphone distractions using Screentime and Downtime, plus thoughts on measuring how much time we waste in the countless rabbit holes we fall into because of these addictive devices. Coach's Corner is a short-form bonus series from ADHD Wise Squirrels, released between our full-length interviews with ADHD experts and high achievers. One idea, a few minutes, something you can use today. Meet fellow Wise Squirrels and get new episodes and ADHD tools in your inbox. Join us here: https://wisesquirrels.com/newsletter

October 7, 202655 min

WS86 Is ADHD Overdiagnosed? ADHD Diagnosis, Trauma, and Getting Started with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay

Happy ADHD Awareness Month . Book your free ‘good fit’ coaching session with me today before spots fill up. Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is an international lecturer, CHADD Hall of Fame inductee, and psychologist who has written six books on adult ADHD, including his new book, Once I Get Started . Are you missing out? Join 4,700+ amazing folks and get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the MPN Network. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at https://wisesquirrels.com/contact .

September 30, 20265 min

92% Want ADHD Accommodations | Coach's Corner

Want help putting this into practice? Book a free good-fit coaching session with Dave: https://wisesquirrels.com/coach In this episode, I asked a general professional audience how they'd feel about a list of workplace changes, without telling them they were ADHD accommodations. 92% were positive, and nobody said no. Here's why that should change how you ask for what you need at work. Coach's Corner is a short-form bonus series from ADHD Wise Squirrels, released between our full-length interviews with ADHD experts and high achievers. One idea, a few minutes, something you can use today. Meet fellow Wise Squirrels and get new episodes and ADHD tools in your inbox. Join us here: https://wisesquirrels.com/newsletter

September 23, 20261 hr 1 min

WS85 Dr. Stephen Faraone: What the Evidence Actually Says About ADHD.

Are you missing out? Join 4,700+ amazing folks and get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Dr. Stephen Faraone has been ranked the #1 ADHD scholar in the world. In this episode, he separates what the research actually shows from what the internet keeps repeating — on medication, trauma, the "superpower" myth, and how a real diagnosis is made. Plus the Paleolithic DNA study that quietly settles a very old argument. Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Futureforth. Futureforth presents ADHD coaching and keynote presentations from Dave Delaney. Learn more at futureforth.com . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thank you to our Substack subscribers, free and paid, and our sponsors. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at https://wisesquirrels.com/contact .

September 9, 20261 hr 9 min

WS84 The "Wise No": Managing Impulsivity, Craving, and Negative Self-Talk with Joseph Goldstein.

Are you missing out? Join 4,700+ amazing folks and get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Joseph Goldstein is a renowned American Buddhist teacher and author, known as a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and a key figure in bringing Vipassana (Insight) and loving-kindness meditation to the West. Enjoy a free 15-minute guided meditation and more at wisesquirrels.com/84 Sponsors Book a free "good fit" coaching session with Dave Delaney today (before they're gone). Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the MPN Network. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at https://wisesquirrels.com/contact . Tips: Enjoy the show and want to add a tip? Thanks! Support ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD.

August 26, 20261 hr 8 min

WS83 Channel 4’s Irresponsible ADHD Documentary, Misinformation, Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Helen Wall.

Are you missing out? Get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠ Dr. Helen Wall ⁠ is an NHS GP Partner, Menopause Specialist, and the Author of Menopause and ADHD . Sponsors This episode is sponsored by our friends at Inflow . Inflow equips people with ADHD with the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. Take the free ADHD traits quiz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/inflow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPN Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for hosting. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@wisesquirrels.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

August 12, 202655 min

WS82 Late-diagnosed ADHD, Careers, and the Sanity-saving Kanban Board with Eddie Francis.

Are you missing out? Get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠ Eddie Francis ⁠ is a communications strategist, speaker, and award-winning broadcaster. He hosts the personal leadership podcast For Our Edification and the talk radio show, The Way Forward, on WBOK in New Orleans. Sponsors This episode is sponsored by our friends at Inflow . Inflow equips people with ADHD with the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. Take the free ADHD traits quiz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/inflow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPN Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for hosting. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@wisesquirrels.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

July 29, 202657 min

WS81 Finding Your Throughline: How Storytelling Helps Adults with ADHD Connect Their Dots with Juliet Hahn

Are you missing out? Get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ . Juliet Hahn is a fellow Wise Squirrel, Chief Communications Officer at FetTech, a podcast host, speaker, and dyslexia awareness advocate. Sponsors This episode is sponsored by our friends at Inflow and Littlebird. Littlebird: The only full-context AI assistant that already knows your work. Get a free trial plus $20 off your first month of Littlebird Plus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/littlebird⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Inflow: Equips people with ADHD with the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. Take the free ADHD traits quiz at ⁠⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/inflow⁠⁠⁠ . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the ⁠⁠⁠MPN Network⁠⁠⁠ for hosting. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at ⁠⁠⁠hello@wisesquirrels.com⁠⁠⁠ .

July 15, 202646 min

WS80 Shedding the Shame: Girls, Masking, and Late ADHD with Cynthia Hammer.

Are you missing out? Get special announcements, event invites, articles, and more in the Wise Squirrels Substack newsletter: ⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/newsletter⁠⁠ . Cynthia Hammer , MSW, was diagnosed in 1992 at age 49 with the inattentive type of ADHD. She is the author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and the founder of two non-profits, ADD Resources and the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. She currently heads a project to FINDtheADHDgirls. Get show notes, links, leave comments, and more at ⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com⁠⁠ . Sponsors This episode is sponsored by our friends at Inflow and Littlebird. Inflow: Equips people with ADHD with the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. Take the free ADHD traits quiz at ⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/inflow⁠⁠ . Littlebird: The only full-context AI assistant that already knows your work. Get a free trial plus $20 off your first month of Littlebird Plus at ⁠⁠wisesquirrels.com/littlebird⁠⁠ . Support & Credits ⭐ Your kind rating and review help new listeners discover the show. Please take a moment to leave us yours and follow to receive new episodes. Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, and Jason Falls at the ⁠⁠MPN Network⁠⁠ for hosting. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only & should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or medical professional for personalized advice regarding any medical condition or treatment. Contact us: Have questions, comments, guest suggestions, or sponsorship inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Say hello at ⁠⁠hello@wisesquirrels.com⁠⁠ .