Best AuDHD Podcasts (2024)

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see you in September! 3:22

2h ago3:22

3:22

I'm taking the last two weeks of August off, and will be back in September with a "back to the basics" series about things like diagnosis, what to do when you first discover your AuDHD identity, etc! In the meantime, you can check out... Like Your Brain community space Transcript Doc YouTube: The Longer Road, Mattia guesting on other pods Hosted on…

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062 Loneliness and Not Feeling Understood 21:32

4h ago21:32

21:32

There are many reasons we experience loneliness. There's a particular existential loneliness I experience when I feel like it's not possible for anyone to understand me. And much of that emerged from a lifetime of ableism. Being in AuDHD community has been incredibly healing. Thank you for being here! Also... as of today we're over 200,000 download…

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061 Working Memory Hack 9:42

14d ago9:42

9:42

Working memory may be a main reason we feel so exhausted... we're doing so many things manually that are habits for non-AuDHD brains. Using a working memory file as we go can help a lot and massively reduce overwhelm and cognitive fatigue. Cal Newport uses a digital file for this during computer work. I've been using post-it notes so I can carry th…

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Autistic Joy is Mindfulness 6:34

5d ago6:34

6:34

Today I had several moments of autistic joy (sometimes called "glimmers") that were also great examples of mindfulness. But mindfulness in a way that works for my sensory experience! Reminder that our brains are also quite capable of delight in little things. Resources: Like Your Brain community space Transcript Doc Email Newsletter Hosted on Acast…

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060 When Quitting Works 33:05

10d ago33:05

33:05

Quitting can feel amazing, especially when it's a clear self-protection move. And when we haven't waited until it becomes so terrible we have to get out. But the decision-making process can feel slow! This episode covers three ways I've decided to quit things: Big emotions / the thing got really bad Math-y pros and cons approach (slow but effective…

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059 Lazy On Purpose 22:25

1M ago22:25

22:25

I recently took the laziest vacation I ever have, and it was a revelation. Also, there are usually so many external factors we're not considering while laying on the couch feeling too "lazy" to do something! There are layers. Resources: Like Your Brain community space Transcript Doc Email Newsletter Love Your Brain course Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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058 Men Are Not the Enemy 18:20

1M ago18:20

18:20

Men are not the enemy... Some thoughts on identity, community, and responsibility. Big shout-out to Devon Price's new book, Unlearning Shame: How We Can Reject Self-Blame Culture and Reclaim Our Power Resources: Like Your Brain community space Transcript Doc Email Newsletter Love Your Brain course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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I Fucked Up 5:42

25d ago5:42

5:42

"felt vulnerable, may delete later" Quick story/update and to validate that communication is so hard... and so are transitions! Full audio direct link for Patreon folks Transcript doc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 60: Aleasha Bahr 42:12

1M ago42:12

42:12

Welcome to episode #60 We’re thrilled to be joined by Aleasha Bahr today. Aleasha Bahr is a sales strategist, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method™️. She has 15 years of experience customizing sales strategies for businesses. Aleasha is an ADHDer and uses it to her advantage in her career. Welcome to the show Al…

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057 How To Make Projects Happen 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

AuDHD brains face many challenges when it comes to projects. It's something I've put a great deal of time and learning into, both personally and professionally. This episode covers many ideas and approaches that tend to work for us. Key Takeaways: We usually learn to use what I call the Adrenaline-Anxiety Approach. While effective short-term, it ca…

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056 All Problems Are Middle School Problems with Pawel Kowalczyk 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Pawel, a former middle school teacher in an alternative school, lays out how most of our adult problems were ones we first encountered in middle school. From social groups to complex problem solving, they show up again and again in life. He also talks about how being a high-masking AuDHDer showed up in life. Books mentioned: The Anxious Generation*…

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Bonus Episode: AuDHD Summer Camp Orientation Sampler 28:51

2M ago28:51

28:51

In this special bonus episode of UnShaming AuDHD, I'm sharing the full welcome and orientation module for my upcoming AuDHD Summer Camp Program. Think of this as a little sampler of what you can expect if you join AuDHD Summer Camp. And, even if you don't wind up joining, I fully believe that you'll still benefit from listening to some of the philo…

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055 Achievement Doesn't Define Us 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Achievements often feel tied into personal identity. AuDHD folks in particular struggle with achievement pressures, even with just regular neurodivergent demand avoidance. A few core topics: The joy of supporting others' work and stepping back from being the primary creator Achievements often don't provide the emotions we expect, so it's meaningful…

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054 When Dreams Feel Impossible 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

Every creative and interesting person has experienced the feeling that at least some of their big dreams are impossible. And when the current big dream is just surviving, that can be especially challenging. I share about the emotional side of the ten years when my composition career had an almost 100% rejection rate. And why I'm giving this unusual…

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053 Autistic Stereotypes with Thomas Henley 53:12

3M ago53:12

53:12

Thomas Henley educates, normalizes, and actively pushes back against autistic stereotypes and stigma. Check out his highly rated podcast, Thoughty Auti - The Autism Podcast (on which I talked about AuDHD). Thomas has made multiple decisions in his life to combat stereotypes, including months of backpacking, and becoming a world-class martial artist…

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006: The Tribulation of Transitions 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

This episode of UnShaming AuDHD discusses the challenges of transitions for those with ADHD and autism. Jes explains how attention tunnels, autistic inertia, and hyperconnectivity in the brain can make any type of change difficult. They also share a personal experience of struggling after a major life transition of moving into a new house. Advice i…

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Episode 59: Christina Hooper 52:02

2M ago52:02

52:02

Welcome to episode #58 We’re thrilled to be joined by Christina Hooper today. Christina is revolutionizing the journey for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. As one of the world's only AuDHD Business Designers, she puts a focus on understanding deeply, unlocking potential, and designing businesses that aren't just successful, but also fulfilling and sus…

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052 You Were Not a Bad Child 18:12

3M ago18:12

18:12

You may have internalized the message as a child that there was something wrong or bad about you. Even if it was not explicit, you probably didn't receive some of the attention and delight that would have sent the strong message that your way of being in the world is valid. Today's message is simple: You were not a bad child. You deserved love and …

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Episode 58: Joey and Jeremy discuss journaling 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

Welcome to the Focus and Chill Podcast, episode 58! Today we'll share Journaling Tips: Traditional vs Digital Journaling, Gratitude Practices, Mind Mapping & more! TOPICS Journaling strategies Traditional vs digital Benefits of Digital Security Organization Searchability Benefits of Traditional Feels nice Freeform Can throw bits of paper away Smart…

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Don't Make Up For Rest 13:21

3M ago13:21

13:21

Rest is not something to be made up for later with productivity. Whether it was forced by the body or not. We deserve to have energy to do what we love! Love Your Brain now has three elements you can choose from for more accessibility: Love Your Brain course content Group coaching and co-working calls Direct support from Mattia Hosted on Acast. See…

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Episode 57: Chris Cameron 36:31

3M ago36:31

36:31

Welcome to episode #57 We’re thrilled to be joined by Chris Cameron today. Chris Cameron is a Workflow Engineering and Process Automation Expert with over a decade of experience. He founded Satellite, a company dedicated to helping small businesses optimize their operations. He also teaches people with executive function barriers how to overcome th…

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051 Constant Discovery of What Works with Eric Tivers 45:58

3M ago45:58

45:58

Eric Tivers has shared 10 years of helpful content on his podcast, ADHD reWired. He's also built multiple careers helping neurodivergent folks: from therapy, to teaching high support need kids, to the current ADHD group programs. It's a never-ending journey of discovering what works for his current needs and capacity. And the relatively recent disc…

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050 You're Doing Better Than You Realize 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

Multiple times in the past week or two, clients have felt like they're failing miserably. But it turns out they're in complex, difficult, multifaceted situations that don't have an easy answer. Plus, it's easy to feel like we're never doing enough, or the right thing. If we're solving personal problems, world events loom large. If we're addressing …

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Episode 56: Christal Wang 43:47

3M ago43:47

43:47

Welcome to episode #56. We’re thrilled to be joined by Christal Wang today. Christal (Forbes 30 under 30) is a startup founder, expert ADHD advocate & speaker, angel investor, and forever tinkerer. She is the Co-Founder & CEO of Shimmer (YC S21, Google for Startups, StartX): the first-ever comprehensive behavioral tech platform for adults with ADHD…

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005: AuDHD Explained 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of a "typical" ADHD or autistic person? In this episode, Jes takes an in-depth look at what it means to be an auDHDer - aka, someone with the ADHD/autistic “combo meal”. Jes breaks down the key differences between ADHD and autism, and how having both can create a truly unique neurotype. Learn abo…

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049 Managing Big Feelings 24:42

4M ago24:42

24:42

Big feelings may be harder for monotropic people to handle. And if you have significant sensory sensitivity, the physical sensations can be overwhelming as well. This episode covers some of the ways I've been approaching grief and helplessness about Gaza. Links mentioned in show: Episode 15, How Feelings Work Lisa Feldman Barrett's book How Emotion…

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004: Tarot & Astrology w/ Christian Palmer 51:49

4M ago51:49

51:49

In this episode of UnShaming AuDHD, Jes talks with Christian Palmer about embracing their magical sides. Christian shares how tarot cards helped her process big emotions during difficult times, and Jes reflects on overcoming past shame around spirituality. They discuss using Tarot spreads to clarify thoughts and feelings when internal reflection pr…

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048 Hack for Demand Avoidance 22:05

4M ago22:05

22:05

You'll rarely catch me using the term "hack." But this concept around demand avoidance is working great for me, so far... TLDR: Shortcutting the PDA brain's ability to use pattern recognition to avoid tasks early in a sequence. Here's the Instagram video by Kristy Forbes that inspired this episode. While she suggests introducing new sensory details…

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Episode 55: Nathan Sherratt 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

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003: Problems in the Field of Occupational Therapy w/ Alaa Alnasser 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

In this episode, host Jes Diverges interviews Alaa Alnasser about her experience as an occupational therapist and why she left the field to become an auDHD coach. Alaa shares concerns she had with some OT approaches that focused more on fixing clients rather than a holistic view. Both discuss challenges disabled people face in mental health fields …

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Mini Safe Being Visible 11:02

4M ago11:02

11:02

Wow, over 100K listens! People talk a lot about feeling safe being visible—being seen and heard either literally or through putting your work into the world. While I've done a lot of personal work being comfortable while visible, the Guardian article was a huge bump in visibility. To be fair, the "bad day" I reference was also the kidney infection …

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047 Meltdowns in Public 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

Answering a listener question about how to handle meltdowns and shutdowns at work, and around people you don't trust. This episode covers a few ways to both plan for, push away, and handle meltdowns once they're happening in a public place. Previous episodes about meltdowns: 13 Autistic Meltdowns & Shutdowns 23 You Are Not a Burden (Mattia talking …

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Episode 54: Shea Belsky 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

Welcome to episode #54 - We’re thrilled to be joined by Shea Belsky today. Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, a hiring platform for neurodivergent job seekers. Shea brings several unique perspectives to supporting neurodivergent colleagues: He has been the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical…

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Episode 53: ST Rappaport 41:02

4M ago41:02

41:02

Welcome to episode #53 We’re thrilled to be joined by ST Rappaport today. ST Rappaport is a brain engineer who works with ADHD entrepreneurs to unleash their potential via Peak Brain Performance. ST assists them in optimizing their ADHD so they can remove overwhelm, get more done in less time, and enjoy growing their business again. Welcome to the …

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046 Don't Die 14:36

4M ago14:36

14:36

I almost died two weeks ago. It's easy to miss symptoms when one has low interoception and a high pain tolerance. Episode is around the difficulties seeking care... and why it's very worth it sometimes! p.s. episodes are coming out on Saturdays now Resources: Like Your Brain community space Transcript Doc Email Newsletter UK study questioning the o…

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002: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - What It Is, and Three Rules To Manage It 22:38

4M ago22:38

22:38

In this episode, host Jes Diverges discusses rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how it impacts autistic and ADHD individuals. Jes shares their personal experience with RSD in college and strategies they've developed to manage intense feelings of rejection. Listeners learn about the distinction between rejection sensitivity and RSD, and how fre…

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045 Exempt From Human Suffering 11:32

5M ago11:32

11:32

Yes, still on about money. In this case, how we're sold the idea that it will exempt us from human suffering... but it will not! What would you do with your time if money truly were not an issue? Do you have any access to that now? Even if it looks different than you think it's supposed to? What's enjoyable, outside of the paradigm of earning or ma…

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044 Hypnosis Healing with Genevieve Joy 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Genevieve Joy and I have a lot in common, including excruciating childhoods that led to chronic pain. Both of us also healed that chronic pain through hypnosis and are now enthusiastic about the possibilities of working with the unconscious. Content note: There are no graphic depictions of trauma in this episode! However, the way we talk about our …

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001: Allow Me To Introduce Myself 40:29

5M ago40:29

40:29

In this first episode, host Jes Diverges shares their story from high school through grad school as they navigated life as an undiagnosed autistic ADHDer. Listeners learn about Jes' struggles in college and relationships, including facing bullying from chefs and an emotionally abusive partner. Jes also discusses experiencing burnout in various jobs…

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Episode 52: Reflections with Joey Corea and Jeremy Nagel 28:12

5M ago28:12

28:12

Welcome to episode #52 We’re your hosts, Jeremy Nagel and Joey Corea, and we're thrilled to share our 2023 reflections with you today! Key points: Structured reflection New Years resolutions Why wait? If it’s important, do it now Accountability Group Sharing vs doing it on your own Timing: Birthday Structured reviews Format Wins: what worked well J…

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043 Staying Unhealed 29:27

5M ago29:27

29:27

Fixing can be a trauma response. You don't need to heal everything! Especially in our very fixing-oriented culture that will sell you a solution to problems you didn't even realize you had. Body-based modalities and working with the unconscious (including hypnosis) are just tools. Just because the tool exists doesn't mean you have to use it. Becaus…

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Episode 51: Giles Dickenson-Jones 53:43

5M ago53:43

53:43

Welcome to episode #51 We’re thrilled to be joined by Giles Dickenson-Jones today. Giles is an independent consultant specializing in public policy (economics), international development, and data science. Giles was diagnosed with ADHD in his early teens and was shuttled off to one of the few schools he hadn't already been kicked out of: a boarding…

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042 Connection & Safety with Natalie Ross 1:06:46

5M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Natalie loves connection at a nervous system level. How do we have agency with that even when it's beyond our control? We talk about challenges around connection, in-person vs. online, the power of being around a regulated nervous system, and the power of community. Connect with Natalie: Her website, natalie.net Her podcast, Noticing With Natalie F…

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Bonus: Mattia on Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb 42:28

6M ago42:28

42:28

Navigating the Dual Diagnosis of AuDHD. Thanks to William Curb for hosting on the Hacking Your ADHD podcast, and providing the audio to share directly. You can read the full show notes and transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 50: Brent Huras 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Welcome to episode #50 We’re thrilled to be joined by Brent Huras today. Brent Huras is a Productivity & Flow State Coach whose practice evolved from the single purpose of answering the question: "How can I get myself to do my work?" To this end, he has spent the last two decades reading, studying, philosophizing - and eventually - coaching on the …

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041 The Disappointment of Success 19:50

6M ago19:50

19:50

Success is a complicated topic for AuDHD folks. We're often not praised for what feels the most difficult. Then sometimes told we did an amazing job for something that didn't feel like a big deal. AuDHD folks often also struggle to achieve traditional success in the workplace and relationships, in large part due to stigma and being disabled by soci…

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Episode 49: Denise Lim 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

Welcome to episode #49 We’re thrilled to be joined by Denise Lim today. Denise is a PhD student at Griffith University, where she is currently investigating factors that contribute to academic motivation amongst intellectually gifted students with ADHD in secondary schools, a population she is extremely passionate about given her lived experience a…

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040 Art and Depression with Kal Anderson 52:12

6M ago52:12

52:12

How does one continue to make art while depressed? Artist Kal Anderson (he/they) has created a large body of work through the ups and downs. Topics include: Questioning the value of art The process of creating many things you don't like Asking for help Perspective on your work and practice Whether depression is artistically "useful" (spoiler alert:…

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Energy Leading to Overwhelm 4:03

6M ago4:03

4:03

Energy doesn't always feel good. Sometimes it leads directly into overwhelm! 4m mini episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 48: Yvonne Heimann 48:00

5M ago48:00

48:00

Welcome to episode #48 We’re thrilled to be joined by Yvonne Heimann today. Yvi was born and raised in Germany where she caught the entrepreneurial bug early on, working in her parents’ business and owning her own pub by the tender age of 22. Yvonne left the safety net and security she had in Germany to pursue her own dreams. Since moving to the US…

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