Welcome to The ADHD Connection – 2 ADHD coaches figuring it out together!
In each episode, we’ll be talking about how our ADHD has impacted us over the past couple of weeks – and using our skills as coaches to explore the ups, downs, highs and lows of living with ADHD. Because, let's face it: one way or another, it's a pretty eventful journey...
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In episode 9, we're digging into the mysterious way our memories seem to work – or not! * 80s' (or 70s'!) song lyrics and the power of music * There's just SO much to remember in life! * How often we lose our phones – and how we find them... * Books, films – and lost plots * Different ways of reading, incl. word by word or all over the page * Masking – how we can fake 'having it all under control' * 'Bandwidth' – reaching capacity * The perils of people moving our piles! * The impact of overwhelm on memory And the importance of knowing how your brain works and what works for you... * Managing every day tasks, and relying on our systems * Visual memory, directions, and how we find our cars * Strategies to help deal with memory issues * The use of technology – or fear of it! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'! You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram: @theadhdconnection_podcast – and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at: www.nickyshipp.coach and carrieovertoncoaching.com Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey, Nicky and Carrie
In episode 8, we talk about Procrastination… • chronic vs occasional procrastination • why DO we 'procrastinate'? • can we un-learn to procrastinate? • the effect of time/proximity • 'delaying to avoid' • the tipping point • Nicky finishing a song – just the 9 years in the writing! (If you want to watch the song, the YouTube link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwUya3ax7y0 ) …and 'combative strategies' - what works for us, including: • using a deadline to maximise the outcome • Management By Doing Nothing and intuition • Eating the Frog vs dumplings! • planning vs 'winging it' • ‘Reframing’ – Carrie seeing the strength in something she’d considered a weakness If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends! You can keep in touch with us on instagram: @theadhdconnection_podcast – and find out more about us, and/or get in touch, at: carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach Thanks so much for joining us on our ADHD journey, Carrie and Nicky
In episode 7, we delve into the challenges of holidaying with ADHD... * 'how to holiday' or 'holiday rules' * holiday claustrophobia * balancing our needs with our partner's/family's needs * being able stop.... and then start again! * managing without our usual daily habits * holiday guilt - 'I ought to be doing x' * freedom vs structure * domestic anxiety and Mum guilt * 'half-scaffolding'! and planting flags in the landscape of the day ...and the importance of checking the temperature before booking...! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends! You can keep in touch with us on instagram: @theadhdconnection_podcast – and find out more about us, and/or get in touch at: carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach Thanks so much for joining us on our ADHD journey, Nicky and Carrie
In this episode, we continue with the second part of Carrie's radio show, Wellbeing Weekly, and we discuss: • our podcast!! – how it came to be, how it's going, and a bit of our listeners' feedback • ADHD and 'Hunters and Farmers' •. ADHD challenges • an example of RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) that arises for Nicky during the show! • it's not all bad! – some of the many ADHD strengths and how they can be utilised, including in the work context • strategies for dealing with two of the most frequent challenges: emotional disregulation and difficulty organising. Carrie can assist with a referral for ADHD assessment – more info at carrieovertoncoaching.com – and Nicky can send you her 4-page-pdf compilation of ADHD characteristics, strengths & challenges – contact her via www.nickyshipp.coach If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends! You can keep in touch with us on instagram: @theadhdconnection_podcast – and find out more about us, and/or get in touch at: carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach Thanks so much for listening, Carrie and Nicky
In a change to our usual show, this & the next episode feature us talking on Carrie’s radio show, Wellbeing Weekly, to give an overview of ADHD for her listeners. As ever, the discussion covers a lot of ground, including… • our own journeys with ADHD • early signs • how it has affected us differently • how, when and why we were diagnosed • the 3 ADHD types • what to look out for, what you might notice • how ADHD manifests differently in girls and boys, and how it can change as we get older • tips, including resources for improving focus • an overview of the official diagnostic process, and the most notable 'symptom' that's missing from it Carrie also talks about assistance with assessing ADHD, and how she can help – more info at carrieovertoncoaching.com – and Nicky can send you her 4-page-pdf compilation of ADHD characteristics, strengths & challenges – contact her via www.nickyshipp.coach If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends! You can keep in touch with us on instagram: @theadhdconnection_podcast – and find out more about us, and/or get in touch at: carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach Thanks so much for listening, Nicky and Carrie