Absolutely ADHD

Absolutely ADHD

by Alana, the ADHD Coach
Season 3

Putting yourself out there w/ ADHD: dating, friendships & more

As ADHD individuals, going outside of our comfort zone is not always easy. Whether it's dating, meeting friends, interviewing for a job, living in a new place. It comes with a ton of challenges. Rejection sensitivity..anxious thinking..setting boundaries,.and more. Alana and Sam are chatting about it this week. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you're loving the podcast - send us a message, share it with a friend or write a review so we can help share this info with more ADHDers!! Alana's Links: Learn how to confidently support your ADHD Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Book a coaching call with Alana Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches Links to learn more: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/anxiety-adhd-link#:~:text=When%20you%20have%20anxiety%20along,Feeling%20on%20edge https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/ https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/when-adhd-and-anxiety-occur-together https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/ https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/ Music by @LiQWYD

Chatting with the ADHD Mom Coach - @Angell.mortensen

Mom's - this episode is for you!! In this episode, Alana chats with Angell, a mom AND parent life coach who helps parents support their ADHD kiddos. Angell shares some of her valuable insight with us, the importance of regulating ourselves, controlling what we can control and expanding our knowledge and tools as much as possible to support our family. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! Follow Angell on instagram Alana's Links: Learn how to confidently support your ADHD Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Music by @LiQWYD

ADHD & transitions: the challenge of going from one thing to the next

Let's talk about ADHD & transitions! Difficulty with transitions is a common component of ADHD - using mental energy to disengage from a place, task or emotional state to shift attention to another one. If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write a review so we can help share this information with more ADHDers. Alana's Links: Alana's Coaching & Courses Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Book a coaching call with Alana Links to learn more: https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-transitions-adhd-adults/ https://marlacummins.com/get-unstuck-tips-for-easier-daily-transitions-when-you-have-adhd/ https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/five-tips-to-successfully-transition-between-tasks-with-adhd https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/task-switching Music by @LiQWYD

Diving deeper into emotional dysregulation for ADHDers

Hi listeners! Welcome back to the podcast.You asked for more on emotional dysregulation - so we did! Today, we're diving deeper into these challenges for ADHDers and sharing some insight to help you better work through it. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. Thank you so much for the support! Alana's Links: Hi! I’m Alana, I help driven ADHDers learn how to confidently manage their ADHD. Want to learn?! I created the perfect resource for you. The Mini ADHD Course is full of my most essential lessons, tips & explanations to help you start managing your ADHD right away. Can't wait to share this info with you!! Downloadable, FREE resource for health/wellness coaches, business coaches, & life coaches New account for professionals & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDaccelerator Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Book a coaching call with Alana Links to learn more: https://psychcentral.com/health/window-of-tolerance#defining-ithttps://www.attachment-and-trauma-treatment-centre-for-healing.com/blogs/understanding-and-working-with-the-window-of-tolerancehttps://psychcentral.com/adhd/coping-with-heightened-emotions-when-you-have-adhd https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/regulate-emotions-adult-adhd/ https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/emotional-regulationhttps:// www.mindmypeelings.com/blog/window-of-tolerancehttps://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-emotional-dysregulation-5219946https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/emotions-feel-like-too-much-it-could-be-a-symptom-of-adhd/Music by @LiQWYD

Surviving ADHD Paralysis

You know that thing where we're overwhelmed by a million tasks, so we end up doing nothing? Yeah..that's likely ADHD paralysis. Let's talk about it. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. Thank you so much for the support! Alana's Links: Hi! I’m Alana, I help driven ADHDers learn how to confidently manage their ADHD. Want to learn?! I created the perfect resource for you. The Mini ADHD Course is full of my most essential lessons, tips & explanations to help you start managing your ADHD right away. Can't wait to share this info with you!! Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches New account for professionals & 1:1 service providers: @ADHDaccelerator Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Book a coaching call with Alana Links related to help us understand ADHD Paralysis: https://www.getinflow.io/post/task-paralysis-adhd https://psychcentral.com/adhd/adhd-paralysis https://www.choosingtherapy.com/adhd-paralysis/ https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-paralysis-6361409 https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-analysis-paralysis https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/analysis-paralysis-and-adhd-trouble-making-decisions/ https://llamalife.co/blog/14-unique-and-effective-ways-to-get-out-of-adhd-paralysis-clhig635k130883urwzotnvzu9 Music by @LiQWYD

8 lesson I would tell my younger, ADHD self

Hi listeners!! Welcome back to the podcast. This week, Alana's doing a solo episode sharing her top 8 lessons she would tell her younger, ADHD self. What else would you add to this list? Let us know - we love hearing from you. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! Alana's Links: Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd Book a coaching call with Alana https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-/ https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/related-conditions/#:~:text=ADHD%20Comorbidities%20%26%20Related%20Conditions,disorder%2C%20and%20oppositional%20defiant%20disorder. https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/ https://chadd.org/for-adults/overview/ https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-quick-facts-about-adhd/ https://chadd.org/adhd-information-library/ https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-anxiety-symptoms-coping/ Music by @LiQWYD

ADHD & Seeking Validation

Hi listeners! Welcome back! Today, Sam and Alana are chatting about validation seeking behaviors..why we often rely on external validation and how we can be more mindful of it. If you want to learn more, check out the links below! If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! Alana's Links: Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdB Book a coaching call with Alana https://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others https://www.bustle.com/wellness/how-to-stop-seeking-validation-from-others-experts https://psychcentral.com/blog/emotionally-sensitive/2012/02/levels-of-validation#3 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201907/stop-seeking-validation-others Music by @LiQWYD

Catch-up with us!

Welcome back listeners - we missed you!! It's been a while, so let's catch up. In true ADHD fashion, join us as we chat about...everything - annoying ADHD things we do, love island, going on dates, jewish matchmaking and more. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! AND we love hearing from you - our DM's are always open. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoyed this chat. Alana's Links: Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhd New page: @adhdaccelerator Book a coaching call with Alana Music by @LiQWYD

ADHD & common thinking traps

Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast! On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about common thinking traps and why ADHDers can get stuck in them pretty often. If you want to learn more, check out the links below! If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! Alana's Links: Learn how to confidently support your ADHD Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdB Book a coaching call with Alana https://hr.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/222/2021/04/Fact-Sheet-Worksheet-Getting-Out-of-Thinking-Traps.pdf https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/mood-management/thinking-traps/ https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thinking-Traps-Eng.pdf https://www.adhdcentre.co.uk/ways-to-fight-against-adhd-overthinking/ https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd/rumination https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-obsessive-thoughts-too-clingy-insecure/ https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/living-with-adhd/adhd-rumination https://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/12251-five-common-thinking-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them Music by @LiQWYD

What is cycle syncing & how it can help us manage our ADHD

Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast! On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about cycle syncing and how we can use it as a tool to support our ADHD. Our moods, emotions, energy levels and ADHD symptoms are heavily influenced by our menstrual cycle.. Cycle syncing involves adjusting our lifestyle routines according to the specific phase of the menstrual cycle that we're experiencing. If you want to learn more, check out the links below! If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share with more ADHDers. The support means so much!! Alana's Links: Learn how to confidently support your ADHD Downloadable, FREE resource for coaches Find Alana on Instagram & TikTok: @coachingbyalana Follow the podcast on Instagram: @absolutely.adhdB ook a coaching call with Alanahttps://www.additudemag.com/menstrual-cycle-phases-cycle-syncing-adhd/ https://www.additudemag.com/pms-adhd-hormones-menstrual-cycle/ https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/hormones-and-womens-adhd-symptoms-part-two/https://www.amazon.com/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize/dp/0062870483 https://www.forbes.com/health/family/cycle-syncing/#:~:text=To%20begin%20cycle%20syncing%2C%20track,Flo%2C%20Clue%20or%20Spot%20On. https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/guide-to-cycle-syncing-how-to-start Music by @LiQWYD
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