Attention Different | Living, Thriving, and Adulting with ADHD

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Attention Different is an ADHD podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiversity. We aim to de-stigmatize the condition and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. As a group of storytellers, filmmakers, and ADHD coaching professionals, we are invested in promoting diverse voices in our community and creating resources for adult ADHDers.

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Reacting to our TEDx Talk about ADHD

Aug 21 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith react to an old TEDx talk (ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU) that Stephen gave many years ago that was the inspiration for the launch of a new company.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and eduta

Should I tell my boss I have ADHD?

Aug 19 2020 55 mins  
In this episode, we discuss when, how, and if you should disclose your ADHD status to your employer. We talk about some critical considerations surrounding ADHD and workplace stigma, asking for support, and accessing needed accommodations, among other topics.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and n

Relationship problems between ADHD and non-ADHD partners

Sep 09 2019 55 mins  
We discuss the common problems that arise in relationships between ADHD and Non-ADHD partners and what to do about these dynamics.Show notes:Dani Donovan – check out her awesome ADHD webcomic@DaniDonovan. Facebook @DaniDonovanArthttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-48146166Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acce

ADHD: A Legacy of Our Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors?

Aug 01 2019 83 mins  
In this episode of "Attention Different," the hosts discuss the hunter-gatherer hypothesis and its connection to ADHD. They explore how ADHD traits may have evolved as adaptive features beneficial in early human societies, challenging the view that ADHD is purely a negative, maladaptive condition. The conversation delves into the genetics of ADHD, the impact of environmental stress

Reacting to the Take Your Pills documentary with guest Susan Burroughs

Apr 27 2018 45 mins  
We respond to the backlash from Take Your Pills, the new documentary on Netflix that addressing issues of stimulant use and abuse, as well as performance-enhancing drugs. The film has created quite a stir in the ADHD community. Very soon we will be doing a deeper dive into the film, but for now, we would like to offer some tips about how we can react in an intentional way to films

How ADHD impacts non-ADHD siblings with guest Dr. Sharon Saline

Apr 12 2018 43 mins  
Today we interview Dr. Sharon Saline and discuss what it’s like for siblings in families where one sibling has ADHD and the other does not. Often times the focus is placed on what is going on for the ADHD sibling but what about the Non-ADHD sibling? Dr. Saline has experience in this area growing up in a family where her brother has ADHD. She highlights some of the dynamics that a

Thriving with ADHD with guest Diann Wingert

Feb 26 2018 51 mins  
In this follow-up episode on getting diagnosed later in life. Diann Wingert, an ADHD coach for entrepreneurs offers some insight into what it’s like to not only live with ADHD but to thrive! She has done some amazing things in her life and does not shy away from seeing her ADHD as the superpower it is. That doesn’t mean things have always been smooth sailing, in fact, she opens

Late ADHD diagnosis with guest Diann Wingert

Feb 19 2018 53 mins  
Not everyone gets diagnosed with ADHD as a child. Increasingly, more and more adults and mothers are getting diagnosed later in life. Diann is a mother, has children with ADHD, and is an experienced therapist with over 20 years in the field, yet, she just recently learned she too has ADHD. Like many people, Diann knew she was different, but she blamed herself for relationship diffi

Surviving ADHD in Relationships: Why Your Partner Forgets Everything!

Jan 01 2018 50 mins  
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of ADHD within relationships, particularly focusing on how ADHD traits can impact romantic dynamics. The hosts discuss challenges such as inattentiveness, poor organizational skills, and impulsivity, which often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations between partners. They also explore how these challenges manifest differently d

Why ADHD adults should manage their energy NOT their time

Nov 29 2017 57 mins  
We all have heard about Time Management, but have you heard of Energy Management? In this episode, we go deeper than just time management and explain how you can optimize your energy output in four specific dimensions of your life through provocative questions. These energy buckets are 1) The Body -Physical Energy, 2) The Emotions: Quality of Energy, 3) The Mind: Focus of Energy, 4