The ADHD Manual Podcast

Sep 21 2023 74 ep. 38 mins 727
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The ADHD Manual: How to survive with a colorful brain in a black and white world. Living with ADHD in a world built for neurotypicals (people with the most common brains) is like trying to follow an IKEA assembly manual for our Hot Wheels race car track pieces. We could toss this rocket launcher and buy crappy plastic pins. Or we could toss the manual and write our own.

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It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later

Sep 21 2023 21 mins  
Hello my beloveds. I'm here to let you know that The ADHD Manual Podcast is going on hiatus. I have simply too many ideas that I want to develop, so the pod is taking a break while I work on breathing new life into TAM. I will be back with public updates on November 16th at the latest! Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebook, a

Ask Abby: Time Perception & ADHD

Sep 07 2023 46 mins  
Today I'm here with something different: a listener interviews me about time blindness/time perception differences in ADHD and how loved ones can support ADHDers struggling with it. Thank you for joining me Laura! If you want to come on the pod with me and discuss an ADHD topic of your choice, please email me! [email protected] Uncut audio is on Patreon, and for a full list o

August Hate Campaign

Aug 24 2023 45 mins  
TW: medical trauma, gaslighting, death/mortality Six years ago this week, I almost died. And for some reason, that still bothers me?? So today I spend some time unpacking how trauma recovery might look for the neurospicy. More information on the symptoms of pulmonary embolism & blood clots Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Fac

ADHD Eating Tips

Aug 10 2023 42 mins  
Today I give a few tips to address some of the challenges ADHDers might face when it comes to fueling their meat machines. Follow these nutritionists on Insta for more ADHD-friendly anti-diet nutrition tips: @adhd.nutritionist @adhd.dietitian Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual

Ask Abby: Easing Transitions

Jul 27 2023 41 mins  
Today I answer a question about how to ease transitions for yourself and/or your neurodivergent children. For time, I ended up cutting a section in which I talk more about how task switching involves every executive function. If that interests you, check out the full episode on Patreon. Here's everything else I've written and recorded on executive functions. Check out this article

We Don't Love the Same

Jun 29 2023 20 mins  
As Pride Month comes to an end, queer neurodivergents might be wishing they could have participated more. Here's how I know you did more than enough."Wild Geese" is from Dream Work (1986) by Mary Oliver.Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | [email protected]

Living on the Edge w/ The Neurodivergent Rebel

Jun 15 2023 51 mins  
Today I'm joined by Lyric Rivera - the badass behind the Neurodivergent Rebel and best-selling author of Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising. Join us as we frolic in the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence. Follow Lyric on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and support them on Patreon. Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebo

The Shortage Blues

Jun 01 2023 37 mins  
Today Max and I talk about taking a med break, the Adderall shortage, and Pride Plans for the Pod. If you have thoughts or requests regarding Pride month episodes, shoot me an email [email protected] Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | [email protected]

Sensory Overload

May 18 2023 24 mins  
*Warning: vulnerability ahead* Today I am one loud noise away from a meltdown and so not equipped to record an episode. Which is why I recorded an episode. You need to know that it's okay to have days when you are stretched to your limits by ordinary things. Be soft with your heart; you are working so much harder than anyone understands.Support the showExtended video episodes avail

Nitty Gritty Fertility | Chapter Five: Intimacy in Relationships

May 04 2023 42 mins  
Today Hong joins me to talk about how the Baby Challenge has affected our sex life, and how our neurodiverse relationship has prepared us for tough conversations. Check out my other podcast Happily Ever Pasture Support the showExtended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | [email protected]