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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

David A Greenwood

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO"s, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD"s with demanding workloads. The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives. If you"re a small business owner with ADHD and

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19:55

Questions every busy adult with ADHD should ask...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2025/02/28

If you're on a journey and your goal is to thrive as an adult with ADHD, one of the best ways to begin to move things in a positive way is to employ some self-awareness. So today's podcast is about how to ask a series of questions after each work day as you work towards creating fulfilling work days with meaningful productivity. Dave talks about a few basic questions you can ask yourself every day to understand focus, time and energy, what energizes you what drains you and how you can put a little

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40:59

Managing your nervous system through the stages of...

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2025/02/22

On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we are talking about burnout and what it can do to our body. When people are truly burned out, in most cases that causes trauma within the body. And that trauma can come in all types of forms. And when burnout is not addressed, it can take a person years in some cases to recover. Burnout is also becoming far more complex. For example, not all burnout is rooted in the workplace. You may have caregiving responsibilities which are adding to your chronic

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24:05

Why hitting the pause button is mission critical for...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2025/02/18

Many busy adults with ADHD, and maybe you are one of them, feel like they can't catch their breath, and they go day-to-day and week-to-week trying to get everything done. This is especially common in the workplace but also happens in our personal lives. There is one foundational strategy that can help busy adults with ADHD lower stress levels and that is hitting the pause button and slowing down, even if it is for a few minutes. However, many of us either don't do it or don't know how to hit that

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21:22

My Top 5 ADHD Core Foundations for 2025 and Beyond

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2025/02/13

Dave talks about some of the foundations we should refocus on for the coming year. If you're an adult with ADHD and you have a busy life and career, these are some of the core items you should make sure you have in your life every day. Thriving with adult ADHD does not have to be complicated and that's why Dave refocuses on some of the basics that we need to remind ourselves of continuously. Enjoy this episode and let's get back to the basics! **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to

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35:12

Adults with ADHD-What's your next career move?

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2025/02/06

If you are an adult with ADHD, and you are either feeling burned out or have decided that your career is no longer serving you, this is the podcast episode for you. Grab a notebook and a pen because we have one of the most well-known experts in the field of ADHD careers today. Shell Mendelson is the Author of Unlock Your Career Path. This book is specifically crafted for neurodivergent adults and even teens who need to explore new careers or make a change. Shell also hosts programs to guide those

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34:39

Understanding and releasing expired mindsets for...

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2025/01/24

We are talking about mindsets in this episode of Overcoming Distractions. Some mindsets are useful, and some are not serving you well anymore. One mindset that might ring a bell to you is that “I work better on deadline.” And we know most of us have ADHD in this community can say this…. However that's a mindset that may not be totally true for most of us. Dave sits down with Dr. Charryse Johnson, LCMHC, NCC a veteran psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner whose work focuses on the intersection

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43:17

Beyond coaching-taking a holistic approach to...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2025/01/03

There are several ways that you can get the support you need as an adult with ADHD. There's coaching and mentorships. There are different types of therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and other modalities geared towards adults with ADHD. But many feel the best way is when we incorporate more of a holistic approach to managing and thriving with ADHD which involves many types of strategies and support systems. So today, we're talking about Beyond ADHD coaching, including different types of therapy,

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22:12

Active listening for busy adults with ADHD

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2024/12/23

Many people with ADHD have challenges paying attention. And if you have ADHD, that's not telling you anything new. But getting better at engaging in important conversations helps us gain a much needed clarity, especially in the workplace. Clarity is something adults with ADHD need to seek out daily. Without it, we procrastinate, we can make mistakes, and it can cause us unnecessary stress. There was a concept called active listening and it involves just that, being active in a conversation. When we

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28:45

From chaotic brain to creative genius. How art can...

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2024/12/13

There is never a one-size-fits-all when it comes to creating an environment where those of us with ADHD can thrive. Our environments range from workplaces to homes, and for many of us, they are places to have a little peace and quiet. For many, having an optimal environment, or even a place where we can reflect, is mission-critical for those of us with ADHD. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we're going to talk about how art can be part of your journey in thriving with adult ADHD. Buy Dave

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22:21

What have 300 episodes of Overcoming Distractions...

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2024/11/22

Episode 301 of Overcoming Distractions Thriving with Adult ADHD! An enormous thank you to everyone who has downloaded one episode or 300. Dave takes the opportunity on episode 301 to talk about some of the critical lessons he has learned from all the experts that have been on the podcast as well as some of you that have reached out. Many of these lessons come down to building a solid foundation so we can thrive as busy adults with ADHD. While managing and thriving ADHD can be complex at times, there

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31:47

Finding your voice and developing courage

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2024/11/18

Whether you have ADHD or not, you’ll want to take some time and listen to this conversation about finding your voice. Today, Dave speaks with Dr. Eileen Forrestal, author of "The Courage to Shine: Find Your Voice and Discover the Healing Power of Your Words." As a former anesthesiologist, she transitioned from a career of 'putting people to sleep' to one of 'waking people up' through her words and actions. The book is not specifically about ADHD but it has a theme that many of us need to take note

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22:18

Why Ignoring Burnout Now… Can Cost You Later

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2024/11/09

If you are an adult with ADHD and are feeling burned out or even stressed out, take a few minutes and listen to this podcast with Dave to understand why you should not ignore the signs of burnout. Especially those early warning signs of burnout, including stress, reduced executive functions, frustration, resentment and more. The long term effects of burnout can be catastrophic for many, especially those of us with adult ADHD. We can have long lasting physical and mental health challenges if we do

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34:02

How does neurofeedback help adults with ADHD?

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2024/11/02

Here at Overcoming Distractions we like to say we work on the "mechanics" of being a busy professional with ADHD. However there is an understanding that there are other treatments and considerations as an adult with ADHD. Today in this episode we are talking about neurofeedback and how that helps adults with ADHD thrive. Sean Brock is the owner of Neuro Colorado, a practice that helps a wide range of individuals focusing on mental health challenges. That includes ADHD. Sean tells us a little bit

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09:29

If you're new to Overcoming Distractions-Thriving...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/10/29

If you are new to Overcoming Distractions and you are an adult with ADHD or ADHD-LIKE tendencies, check out this short episode to give you an idea of what we cover on the podcast. This is the podcast for busy adults with ADHD, high achievers, and those with demanding careers. Your host is David Greenwood, author of the books Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go

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18:50

Achieving flow is a must for busy adults with ADHD

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2024/10/26

Dave talks about the concept of flow and why it is mission critical for busy adults with ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD, have a demanding career or job with important responsibilities, or you're self-employed, achieving flow in your workday can be a game changer. Flow is a concept in which you have longer periods of time to do deeper work and feel both challenged and successful. It increases productivity, creates greater job satisfaction, lowers stress, and can play a key role in time and

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24:28

8 major areas of life that cause stress in adults...

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2024/10/19

There are many areas of our lives, especially in adults with ADHD, that can cause stress and even make us unhappy in general. Most busy adults with ADHD have demanding careers, family responsibilities and other areas of life that take time and energy. And at times, it becomes difficult to manage, we get tired and even exhausted, and many of us feel like we're getting nowhere in life. Throw in some uncertainty in life in some of the habits we need to work on such as time management, and other common

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34:49

This entrepreneur with ADHD built one of the most...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/10/12

You know we love a good entrepreneurship and ADHD story here at Overcoming Distractions. We can learn a lot from successful people who have built businesses that also have ADHD. Joe Carlucci owns Valentina’s Pizzeria in Alabama, which is ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the United States. Not only that, he's a nine time world pizza champion and a two time Guinness World Record holder among other accomplishments. And Joe is an adult with ADHD who has built a thriving business. Joe starts by

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34:50

Discussing the Book Unapologetically ADHD

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/10/07

Today Dave sits down with the co-authors of the new book, Unapologetically ADHD written by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright. Nikki Kinzer is an ADHD coach, podcaster, writer, teacher, and business owner, and she has dedicated her life’s work to supporting adults with ADHD. Pete Wright is a podcaster and co-founder of the TruStory FM Podcast Network and has spent the last several decades on a personal journey, learning about his own relationship with adult ADHD. They co-host Taking Control: The ADHD

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39:43

ADHD, entrepreneurship, maximizing to do lists and...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/09/28

One of the challenges many busy adults with ADHD have is that To Do List or choosing an effective task manager… If you're like a many busy adults with ADHD, you've tried all kinds of ways to keep track of work, projects, tasks and everything at home. You've tried paper, sticky notes, legal pads, all kinds of apps. Maybe it's all in your head……And maybe you keep trying to find that ap that works for you. Today we're going to chat about to do lists…entrepreneurial success with ADHD and more. Dave

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14:45

Why time management is about energy when you are an...

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD ·

2024/09/21

If you're talking about ADHD and time management, you have to consider energy management. It becomes more difficult to manage your time when you do not have energy. And This is why energy and time have to be discussed simultaneously when we're trying to improve how we manage our days and weeks and productivity. Dave talks about how focusing on your energy and energy flows can help you be far more effective in managing your time, tasks, commitments and how days flow into weeks of productivity. **Do

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