Best Linda Yi Podcasts (2024)

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Dani Donovan and Finding Her Way Through ADHD Content Creation 1:08:05

17d ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In the midst of our little rest-n-relaxation break we’ve been taking the last couple of month, we somehow found ourselves diving into another project that we can’t wait to share with you soon! While we iron out those details, enjoy another incredible conversation we had back in 2022 during ADHD Awareness Month. Today’s guest is a name we know you’l…

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Sarah Dimeo, ADHD, and Burnout 40:14

27d ago40:14

40:14

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Sarah Dimeo. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 37 and happened years before the pandemic started. There’s so…

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Bryan Le and Taking This Journey with Loved Ones 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Bryan Le – the food scientist with a PhD. whose later-in-life ADHD diagnosis has helped him find his path as a consul…

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#54 - Save Time, Save Lives with Ashleen Nee And Linda Klotzbach 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

In this episode, we have a thoughtful conversation with Ashleen Nee and Linda Klotzbach going int-depth into their project “Save Time, Save Lives”, winner the 2023 Service Design Awards for Best Student Project executed together with YuYu Sun.By Service Design Podcast

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It's My Birthday and I'll Podcast If I Want To! (ADHD Edition) 41:14

1M ago41:14

41:14

It’s my birthday and I missed you guys – and the podcast – so over a cup of coffee, I hit record bright and early this morning and shared some of the icky stuff I’ve been carrying around for way too many years. LISTEN: Lindsay shares her story for Rare Disease Day on WCCO Radio Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocuse…

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Linda Yi and the Recipe for ADHD Success 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Linda Yi, the neurodiverse talent behind Panda Cub Stories, a webcomic series that intricately blends Chinese culture…

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Marc Almodovar and Vulnerability 35:12

2M ago35:12

35:12

The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re listening back to our chat with Men’s ADHD Support Group founder and president Marc Almodovar. Marc was diagnosed when he was 16 and since then, he’s mad…

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Jenn Schaal and Getting To The Finish Line 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. For a lot of you, today's guest Jenn Schaal will take relatable to the next level. Diagnosed later in life? Check. In the…

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Jesse J. Anderson and Juggling Chainsaws 39:40

2M ago39:40

39:40

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? ADHD advocate and social media funny man Jesse J. Anderson, who shares how his best friend’s journey to …

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Jaclyn Paul and Writing With ADHD 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? Author Jaclyn Paul, who shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her…

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ADHD and Time Blindness - In Our Lives with Jaclyn Paul 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

Today’s episode is the final in our series on ADHD and Time Blindness, diving into the ways it can show up in life by sharing real life stories from people with ADHD. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation on Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman, we highly recommend taking a listen to both of those episodes before getting s…

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Part Two: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring one of the most frustrating and baffling quirks people with ADHD deal with on a daily basis – Time Blindness. In today's episode, we’ll learn more about the ways time blindness affects our executive functioning, how the pandemic and technology changed how people relate to time…

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ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman 38:26

3M ago38:26

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Today kicks off our three-part series on ADHD and Time Blindness, bringing Dr. Ari Tuckman - one of the leading voices on the topic - into the conversation. In today's episode, you'll learn what time blindness is, the impact it can have on not only the self-esteem of a person with ADHD but their relationships, health and careers, plus a look at how…

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Refocused, Together: Wrapping Up 31 Stories From People with ADHD 52:29

4M ago52:29

52:29

It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023! Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman. Links from today's episode: Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first sol…

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Life Post-Refocused, Together And New Year's Resolutions 5:01

4M ago5:01

5:01

Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming. On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on…

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Refocused, Together: Keith Boswell and Discovering His Calling 44:44

4M ago44:44

44:44

The moment we’ve all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell. Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He’s never had the opportu…

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Refocused, Together: Kim Hicks and the Power of Representation 46:54

4M ago46:54

46:54

Refocused, Together 2023 continues with a conversation with Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks. Kim is currently serving her first term representing Minnesota's District 25A. Beyond her political role, she's active on TikTok, candidly sharing her experiences as both a legislator and someone with ADHD. Kim's journey with ADHD began in fourth g…

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#53 - Designing rituals with Adam B Cochrane 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

Adam B Cochrane is a Senior strategic designer at Lufthansa Innovation hub where he facilitates meaning, purpose and future visions through service design. Throughout his career - with previous employers such as Zalando, Taxfix, IXDS and Telekom - he developed a keen interested in ritual design and guiding new business ventures. Now, he ‘s also the…

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Refocused, Together: Magaly Sandoval and Leaning Into Your Curiosity 50:11

5M ago50:11

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Magaly is a mechatronics engineer turned marketing manager who moved from Costa Rica to the United States seven years ago to become a skydiver. She achieved remarkable success, medaling at the world championships. However, the post-podium thrill faded, prompting Magaly to shift gears by changing careers and adopting new interests – the very ADHD wa…

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Refocused, Together: Dee Lynn and the Comfort In Knowing 43:46

5M ago43:46

43:46

Dee Lynn is very new to this whole ‘having ADHD’ thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn’t until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many …

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#52 - Imagining collective futures with Khushboo Balwani 46:24

5M ago46:24

46:24

Khushboo Balwani is a designer, creative researcher, and futurist active in Brussels through her socio-artistic citizen lab BrusselAVenir. Enjoy this hopeful and inspiring conversation about Khushboo’s work, her approach for understanding and visualising future needs and the power of collective future building.…

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Refocused, Together: Emmanuel Abua and Putting the Pieces Together 42:05

5M ago42:05

42:05

Emmanuel’s journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family’s expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizze…

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Refocused, Together: Jen Verhagen and Realizing Your Potential 43:42

5M ago43:42

43:42

Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure b…

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Refocused, Together: Indy Louder and the Art of Self-Advocacy 46:38

5M ago46:38

46:38

Like many ADHDers, Indy was seen as a good student who excelled in the ‘gifted and talented’ program at school but struggled with turning in homework and keeping up with organizational tasks. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 15, she often felt different and while she underwent treatment for her mental health, she still felt like something w…

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Refocused, Together: John Grossman and Trusting The Checklist 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

John received his ADHD diagnosis about a year ago, when he was 54, joining the many ADHDers who have discovered their condition later in life. Prompted by a friend who noticed ADHD-like traits during their conversations, John sought out a diagnosis through his primary care provider and after a series of online meetings, was given a definitive answe…

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Refocused, Together: Stuart Cohen and Finding Yourself 46:01

6M ago46:01

46:01

Stuart Cohen has spent the last 12 years embracing his authentic self, accepting both his strengths and weaknesses. Diagnosed with ADHD at 47, Stuart’s journey involves maintaining the delicate balance between medication, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness to live his best life. Initially hesitant about the diagnosis when his girlfriend first sug…

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Refocused, Together: Salif Mahamane and the Power of Self-Compassion 51:10

6M ago51:10

51:10

Salif Mahamane's early struggles with chronic procrastination and difficulty concentrating as a child eventually led to his ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, during his Ph.D. program in experimental and applied psychological science at Utah State University. Despite grappling with the challenges of ADHD, Salif discovered the concept of hyperfocus, w…

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Refocused, Together: Tori Niedbalec and Finding Your Place 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

Tori Niedbalec’s early struggle with ADHD left her feeling misunderstood and stigmatized. Despite trying various treatments and medications, she found true healing only after a transformative move to Michigan in 2019, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and mental health exploration. With the support of a strong network, effective the…

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Refocused, Together: Jay Glazer and the Hunt For The Perfect Treatment Plan 47:06

6M ago47:06

47:06

Jay Glazer finds ways to grow with his ADHD every single day. The tenacious NFL Insider for FOX Sports’ award-winning NFL pregame show FOX NFL SUNDAY was diagnosed with ADHD in 1989, well before people widely knew what it was. Jay struggled in school– both with fidgeting and managing his short attention span, as well as educating his teachers on ex…

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Refocused, Together: Phil Rodemann and Changing Your Outlook On The Future 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

You might recognize the name Phil Rodemann. He’s the coordinating producer for Refocused. He’s also faced the challenges of ADHD throughout his life. A few years ago, Phil’s daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. When she learned that there was a genetic component to the condition, she sat down with her dad to discuss the possibility that he also had it…

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Refocused, Together: Counting Down To Single Digits 7:05

6M ago7:05

7:05

There's a reason why people hear chemo and get concerned. It's no joke. We're are so grateful for the kindness, grace and encouragement you all are showing us as we work to share the remaining stories for Refocused, Together 2023. Some of you have asked how you can support us -- the easiest way to do that is to leave us a rating, share a review, se…

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Refocused, Together: Christopher and Managing the ADHD Transition To College 29:57

6M ago29:57

29:57

Christopher was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age, thanks to his parents and teachers noticing symptoms during elementary school. He also attributes being in an immersion program with a high-performing academic culture as what helped to highlight what was going on for him and how he was different from other students. Now an 18-year-old college st…

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#51 - Do No Harm with Giulia Bazoli and Pardis Shafafi 36:16

6M ago36:16

36:16

As designers, we assume a lot of responsibility when it comes to involving users. How can we do better, and how can we stay kind to ourselves? Giulia and Pardis share good laughs and serious answers on using the Do No Harm Framework in their daily practice at Designit.By Service Design Podcast

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Refocused, Together: Jose Valles and Refocusing On Your Purpose 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

While doing research to better understand his best friend, Jose Valles stumbled upon Refocused episode 4 and began to wonder, as he learned about the different types of ADHD, if maybe he had it too. He took the ADHD Online Assessment and, spoiler alert, he did indeed have ADHD. Since then, Jose has worked to spread knowledge and awareness about men…

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Refocused, Together: Taking a Breather 4:25

6M ago4:25

4:25

One of the most important ways to stop chaos is to make sure you aren't adding any more fuel to the fire. Which is a big part of why we are taking another short break. It feels like we are running towards the finish line uphill in 15 mile an hour winds and while we know we'll eventually get there, we also need to make sure that once we cross it we …

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Refocused, Together: Rach Burton and Embracing the Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer 32:05

6M ago32:05

32:05

NOTE: The video version of Rach Burton and Embracing The Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer will be available soon. The full transcript is available here. When you think about the executive function challenges to get an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, imagine doing it as a Deaf woman without the assistance of an American Sign Language interpreter. T…

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Refocused, Together: Brittany Bronson and the Cost of her Impulsivity 39:23

6M ago39:23

39:23

Brittany Bronson is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader, research professor, and first-generation doctoral student. She also loses her keys, locks herself out of her home, loses her bank cards, and can compulsively spend money for the dopamine rush. So at age 31, she sought out answers. Today, Britt teaches two research courses a…

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Refocused, Together: Tyler Page and Not Growing Out Of It 40:56

6M ago40:56

40:56

You’ll grow out of it. It’s something Tyler Page’s doctor told him after he was diagnosed with ADHD with a child. The Eisner-nominated cartoonist and ADHD advocate carried that with him on his journey and realized that while he would never shed his ADHD, he could adapt to it instead of fighting against it. One of the ways Tyler did that was by shar…

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Refocused, Together: Katy Weber and Wrapping It Up in a Bow of Four Letters 51:56

6M ago51:56

51:56

Katy Weber’s personal mission is to help neurodivergent adults learn to embrace their brains. She does this through the popular Women & ADHD podcast where she uses her background in journalism to chat with people who have ADHD. She also coaches women to change their mindset and reframe their self-concept through Women & ADHD, LLC. Learn more about …

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Refocused, Together: On Hold For Healing 8:02

7M ago8:02

8:02

Pretty confident the title gives it away but if you hadn’t heard already, we’re taking a little break to give Lindsay a chance to rest and play catch up. If you’ve been following along, you are well aware of her health struggles these last few months and while we are all disappointed to have to interrupt Refocused, Together, we are confident this i…

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Refocused, Together: Julian Henderson and the Intersection of Deafness and ADHD 37:05

7M ago37:05

37:05

Growing up Deaf, Julian Henderson wasn’t evaluated for ADHD. He was labeled hyperactive and distracted and sent on his way, through high school and college where a doctor finally referred him for an ADHD diagnosis. Today he works at Ohio School for the Deaf, is hoping to start a career in information technology, and continues to learn how to keep h…

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Refocused, Together: Matt Huovinen and Breaking the Cycle 42:30

7M ago42:30

42:30

In today’s episode of Refocused, Together, we dive into Matt's inspiring journey of self-discovery and personal growth as he navigated the complexities of undiagnosed ADHD until his late 30s. Matt's story is one of resilience, having faced challenges stemming from a traumatic childhood, addiction, and a struggle with anxiety and forgetfulness. With…

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Refocused, Together: Trina Haynes and the Cycle of Overcommitting 44:46

7M ago44:46

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Until her diagnosis, Trina Haynes didn’t think that women could have ADHD. Since her diagnosis, she’s founded My Lady ADHD, a supportive community and website with resources and encouragement, ADHD Social, and the Get Lost Retreat. She admits she has a lot going on due to her cycle of overcommitting but, when she boils it all down, she works with w…

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Refocused, Together: Kyrus Kennan Wescott and Going Deeper than Squirrel 45:01

7M ago45:01

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“I wish more people would understand that it's a lot deeper than squirrel.” This is how Kyrus Kennan Wescott, mental health humorist and ADHD Advocate talks about ADHD and the perception of it in our culture. After receiving his diagnosis in 2022, Ky set out to bring levity into mental health conversations to make a very difficult conversation a li…

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Refocused, Together: Madison and the Big Scary Black Hole Desk 33:57

7M ago33:57

33:57

When a student excels in her studies, is sociable, and well-behaved in class, we typically determine that child doesn’t need any additional support. But Madison’s mother, Catherine, noticed her daughter struggled with basic organization, time management, following directions, and remembering things. Her familiarity with ADHD symptoms based on her f…

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Refocused, Together: Al Chaplin and Accepting the Good with the Bad 40:48

7M ago40:48

40:48

Al Chaplin knew they had depression and anxiety. But they also knew there had to be something else. Today, they are learning how to live with ADHD and other coexisting conditions while also creating content for the mental health and LGBTQ+ communities. Listen as Al talks about ‘shiny object syndrome,’ the importance of self-education, and how shari…

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Refocused, Together: Peter Kiley and Embracing Your Bag of Sh*t 48:35

7M ago48:35

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Today, Peter Kiley is an award-winning brewmaster at Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta where he puts his creative mind and passion for innovation to good use. But as a child, Peter grew up when there wasn’t much awareness of and treatment for ADHD, leaving him having to prove himself and repeatedly explain his conditions in different learning environ…

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Refocused, Together: Allie Rivera and the Emotion of Laundry 40:12

7M ago40:12

40:12

Allie Rivera found her turning point in a load of laundry. After spending a Saturday afternoon stuck in ADHD paralysis while the very loud and very critical voice in her head insisted she do the laundry, Allie began reading about ADHD and seeing more ADHD content on social media. She received her official diagnosis in 2021. Today, as an underwriter…

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Refocused, Together: Steve Revland and Writing It Down 42:06

7M ago42:06

42:06

Write everything down to remember the things that bring value, construction, and achievements so the walls that you so wildly bounce off of don’t imprison you. That was the advice that Steve Revland received from his therapist early on in life as a way to cope with his ADHD. And decades later Steve, now a 70-year-old artist and musician, still keep…

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Refocused, Together: Diyah Najah and Explanations, Not Excuses. 49:49

7M ago49:49

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If not for the stigma around mental health, Diyah Najah could have gotten her ADHD diagnosis so much sooner than age 42. However if she had, she might not have become the mental health advocate she is today, lifting up her students and earning multiple masters degrees in special education that she uses to help students who are like she once was. Li…

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