ADHD Avenue

Apr 24 2024 1
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Do you have ADHD? Do you know someone with ADHD? Are you just looking for something to play when you have your headphones on? Our goal is to entertain and educate you on all things ADHD! Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota.

The information contained in these episodes is not intended as medical or therapeutic advice; it is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with a healthcare professional for any questions/concerns.

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Episode 15: Hopes and Dreams

Apr 24 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore hopes and dreams. They talk about the importance of dreaming and letting the brain “off its leash,” the importance of letting others dream, and ideas for Season 2 of ADHD Avenue!Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Min

Episode 14: Perfectionism

Apr 17 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus discuss perfectionism and how it can show up with ADHD. They cover their own experiences with perfectionism, the reality of consistency, shame, and why streaming Oppenheimer may be a better option than watching in a movie theater. Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed prof

Episode 13: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

Apr 10 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore anxiety as it shows up as waiting for the other shoe to drop. They try to uncover some deeper origins of where this anxiety may come from for ADHDers, share thoughts on how to reframe this form of anxiety, and become curious about the origin of the phrase.Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and

Episode 12: Anger Strategies

Apr 03 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus dive deeper into anger as it relates to ADHD. They try to offer some suggestions for managing anger, with the caveat that everyone has different needs and responds differently to strategies. Marcus also works to convince everyone that he could be a surgeon... in very specific circumstances!Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapis

Episode 11: ADHD and Anger

Mar 27 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about the emotional experience of ADHD, and the particular experience of anger. They normalize and validate the experience of anger, explore implications of society on anger, and start to identify some processes to identify and release anger. And as always, they go down a few ADHD alleyways unrelated to any topic at all!Jackie Morrison is a l

Episode 10: You just got diagnosed - now what?

Mar 20 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus dive deeper into what happens after receiving an ADHD diagnosis. They talk about practical steps for support, emotional responses after a diagnosis, differing reactions, and how hand gestures (don’t) show up in podcasting.Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed professiona

Episode 9: Structure and Routine

Mar 06 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore structure and routine. Why is structure important? Why are routines helpful? How do you actually implement them into your life? What’s the best pie in the history of the world? Listen to find out!Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed professional clinical counsel

Episode 8: Skill Building and Scaffolding Support

Feb 28 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about skills. They dive deeper into the importance of developing skills, scaffolding skill-building, some particular skills that may work with ADHD, and grocery items such as a carton of eggs, a jar of milk, and a stick of butter.Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed

Episode 7: Accepting an ADHD Diagnosis

Feb 21 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about the importance of recognizing and owning your ADHD/your partner recognizing and owning their ADHD. They explore how damaging denial can be, the risks of ADHD, how to make changes with understanding and acceptance, why it matters to be socially aware, and what Jackie’s top three favorite animals are.Jackie Morrison is a licensed marria

Episode 6: ADHD Relationship Dynamics

Feb 14 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about some of the challenges within ADHD relationships. They explore relationship dynamics, the two Cs (control and compassion) in ADHD relationships, and eyeglasses. Hop in for the ride!Jackie Morrison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota, and Marcus Manning is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in M