Executive functioning

Executive Functioning: Organization in ADHD

What is Executive Functioning? To help explain why someone with ADHD often struggles with organization, it is easiest to look to the construct of executive functions. Developed by Dr. Thomas Brown, of Smart but Stuck: …

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ADHD Motivation and Forgiveness

WHAT DO MOTIVATION & FORGIVENESS HAVE IN COMMON? A really fascinating fact:   Motivation and Forgiveness are two examples of neurological behaviors. Bet you didn’t know that.   Let’s break this down. MOTIVATION So, motivation …

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Living With ADHD Intensity

Not everyone with symptoms of ADHD identifies with the diagnosis. Sometimes they just identify with the symptoms.   Intensity is a definite trait used to describe many folks with ADHD. It’s also a good description …

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Emotional Zest of ADHD

The Emotional Zest of ADHD

Do you know about the emotional zest of ADHD? Join me in welcoming YouTuber Bryn Duane Travers to the show today and find out for yourself!   First of all, watch this remarkable video on …

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ADHD Anxiety

Quieting ADHD Anxiety

Jennie works with a listener to show how you can manage your emotional overwhelm by quieting ADHD anxiety.   In a Tuesday 10-Minute Tip, loyal listener Steve calls in with a question.   With ADHD …

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ADHD Emotional Complexities

The ADD Couple Discuss ADHD Emotional Complexities

Listen, as The ADD Couple, Brett Thornhill and I, discuss ADHD emotional complexities.   It’s not our first time, but it can’t be talked about enough.   I’m sharing our episode here so you can hear …

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ADHD Emotional Regulation

ADHD Emotional Regulation with The ADD Couple

Listen, as The ADD Couple get into the topic of ADHD emotional regulation.   Brett Thornhill and I discuss Dr William Dodson’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in detail. After all, wouldn’t we all like to understand the …

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ADHD Emotions Question

ADHD Ten Minute Tip: ADHD Emotions Question

Today’s ADHD emotions question: “Why is it so hard for people with ADHD to control their emotions?” asks Steve, a loyal listener.   Enjoy another 10 Minute Tip with me, Jennie Friedman, ACG. I’m an …

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The Emotional Distress Syndrome

4 Facts About The Emotional Distress Syndrome In ADHD

After identifying the Emotional Distress Syndrome (EDS) associated with ADHD, James Ochoa introduces a resource that helps. Finally, with his book, Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD, you can navigate the storms of your emotional realm. …

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ADHD Sensitivity

ADHD Sensitivity & RSD

One characteristic common in ADHD is extreme sensitivity, perhaps including Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). According to Dr. William Dodson, an ADHD expert with a private practice in Colorado, he’s created a 19th question after the …

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