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Navigate each day in an ADHD-friendly way – with research-backed strategies, real-life experiences and expert advice. Each week, UO founder Skye Rapson chats with expert guests, takes your questions and offers practical support to help you move past whatever may be holding you back. Together with UO’s coaching director, Sarah Russell, they’ll delve into the latest ADHD research and discuss how it can be applied day to day. Skye Rapson was diagnosed with ADHD as a doctoral student. After a fe ...
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Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab! Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on. Curious about what's inside? How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptoms How Heath…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates! Curious about what's inside? Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosis What is a WEIRD country? Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often? Thanks for being here! Until next time, ~ Sar…
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Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode. Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us! Th…
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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD! In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat? Curious about what we'll cover? Attachment Theory Defined - Then and now ADHD Su…
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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers. Curious about what's inside? What is sensory processing disorder? Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation) What is low registration, a…
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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?" Curious about what's inside? The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHD The complexities of a struggling ment…
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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast! This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap! Curious about what's inside? Defining sleep disturbance What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder? Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can. BONUS: Does…
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Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast! This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD. Curious what Jamie has to share? Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc. HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur Neuroscience & other r…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week: Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation? High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood dis…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside: An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er Research on ADHD and Time Perception Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower Than…
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Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown. Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit. That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigm…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode. Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint! Hi…
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Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab. This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources... Curious about what we discuss? The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples Why these results may be an underestimate The surprising risk-factor for ADHD Thanks for being here. Un…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days. Curious about what's inside? AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology. Unconventio…
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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope. Curious about what's inside? The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation Building awareness despite day-to-d…
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Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab! I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community. Curious about what's inside? Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challen…
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Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines! We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth d…
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Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode! This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who sh…
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Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected. What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky.…
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Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!) E…
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Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab! This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions. In this episode, we explore: Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you? How does this shape yo…
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Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase! Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compe…
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Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD. As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of: How and why we set goals The best way to stick to our goals How time blindness and working memory …
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We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation. So, if you’re thinkin…
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Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye! Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the year Connect with other adults with ADHD Learn how to build systems you'll love Ask Skye any questions you have To attend, click this link to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisati…
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Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January. Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing y…
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Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January. Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing y…
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We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD, where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked. They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life. Hit that play button! The ADHD Aca…
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Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism? These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Ac…
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Skye is joined by Australian playwright Katy Forde for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of being a writer with ADHD. Katy explains how her daily rituals help her get started and stay consistent. She also offers practical tips and advice for anyone wishing to take on the often perilous journey of professional writing Katy Forde is a w…
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How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional regulation, commonalities among late-diagnosed women and potential links to internet addiction. Do the research findings reflect the reality of life with ADHD? You be the judge! The ADHD Academy Unconven…
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Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the importance of asking questions. Karen has worked in the community, disability and neurodivergent sectors for over 20 years. After an ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties, she focused her attention in this a…
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Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the individual differences in ADHD traits and how they present across the wider population. Could ADHD symptoms be a bell curve? Tune in to find out. The ADHD Academy Unconventional Organisation Comorbidity…
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Until the age of 35, Lindsay Guentzel often struggled to remember day-to-day tasks without understanding why. Now, after an ADHD diagnosis in 2021, she is navigating her new normal and helping others do the same through her ReFocused Podcast. The award-winning journalist joins Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab to share her experiences with maskin…
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In this podcast episode, Abbie, Sarah and Skye discuss two research papers, both related to ADHD and genetics. They explore a paper that delves into the role of microRNA in ADHD. The other study they discuss is a meta-analysis of ADHD genetics, which identifies 27 risk loci. Hit play and learn more about ADHD and genetics! The ADHD Academy Unconven…
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“My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way. T…
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Did the pandemic impact how you work today? This week, Sarah and Skye take a look at the long-lasting legacy of working from home during COVID-19, take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, and look into the white matter and inner workings of the ADHD brain. Hit play and let’s get into it! The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganis…
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There’s much more to ADHD than forgetting where you left your keys. This week Skye is joined by ADHD wellness coach, Rosie Turner, to discuss navigating the corporate and personal world while contending with chaos, RSD and burnout. With her coaching business, Rosie is on a mission to break the stigma of ADHD and help those with it to reframe their …
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Are you late to bed or early to rise? This week, Sarah and Skye are looking at the sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of those of us with ADHD. They also look at the impact of COVID-19 on ADHD symptoms and behaviours. There’s lots to cover, so hit play and let’s get started! The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adh…
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Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris, joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies. When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional develop…
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Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared e…
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This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost. Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus. Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of m…
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The ADHD Academy presale ends this week! Click here to receive the 40% off presale discount before it's gone. Sarah and I are looking forward to helping you build consistent routines that allow you to feel in control of your task list and reduce procrastination. Find out more here: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy Doe…
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The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines! If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches. Find out more here: https://cours…
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Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all. Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide. Unconventional …
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Content creator, L’Oreal colour specialist and former Unconventional Organisation client Conor Doyle joins us to discuss the power of getting back to basics. We chat breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks, mastering time and thriving in the high-pressure world of professional hairdressing. Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorgan…
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This week, Sarah and Skye unpack a theory behind why people with ADHD procrastinate and outline the struggles behind getting an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. They then delve into the latest research into ADHD and genetic differences and spotlight some opportunities for future ADHD diagnosis. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strat…
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Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from coach, expert and host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast, Russ Jones. The pair discuss ADHD and Depression and the importance of self-acceptance before exploring tried and tested techniques to wrangle order from ADHD-induced chaos. Whether through one-on-one coaching, his hit podcast or on…
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Do you struggle to get going in the morning? You’re not alone! This week Sarah and Skye dig into the latest research around sleep inertia to get to the bottom of why so many of us with ADHD can be slow to start. They also examine a paper on the mechanics of distraction and discuss why ADHD can be a marker for obesity in later life. Unconventional O…
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Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from six-time best-selling author, customer experience guru and neurodiversity oracle Peter Shankman. Tune in to find out how to channel your ADHD energy, discover tools and techniques to help you stay focused — and learn why it’s always important to be yourself. Described by the New York Tim…
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