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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. How to Feel Safe. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
No matter who you are, we all have a very deep and profound desire to feel safe, peaceful, and secure.
In this episode, we'll discuss how to hack your brain into feeling safe. The anxiety and fear mechanism is ancient, and has kept the human race alive so we could be here in this moment. However, this primal part of our brain, when subjected to the modern world, often detects physical threats where there aren't any, leading to a constant and low level feeling of anxiety. This can reduce our mental capacity and lead us into distraction, often shrinking our world and masking those positive opportunities that are available to us.
Specifically, we'll discuss:
The biological purpose of fear and anxiety
The brain chemistry of feeling safe
Scientifically proven ways to feel safe and minimize anxiety
Specific meditation practices that can quiet the mind and create deep feelings of safety and stability
Long term strategies that can bring an overall sense of calm and peace into your life
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Workshop) ADHD Time and Task Management
(Episode) Meditation Practice
(Episode) The Brain Chemistry of Courage
(Episode) Dopamine Detox
(Episode) Stress Management and Addictive Behaviors
(Product) Fitbit Charge 6 Health Tracker
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 112 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
Episode photo credit: Alexandru Zdrobău
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Why Tracking Works
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Why Tracking Works. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
In this episode, we'll discuss why the process of "tracking" is so valuable. This episode also comes with what we're calling the "Ultimate Tracking Sheet" and how to use it. Specifically, we'll discuss:
Why use tracking?
What are the most important metrics to track?
When is the best time of day to do this
How to use our free tracking sheet PDF
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Workshop) ADHD Mind Mapping Masterclass
(PDF) Tracking Sheet
(Charity) Beloved Asheville - Disaster Relief in Asheville, NC
(Charity) River Art District Rebuild Fund, Asheville, NC
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 111 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Top 10 Things I’ve Learned from Life Coaching
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Top 10 Things I've Learned from Life Coaching. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
In this episode, I share my top 10 insights from my life coaching practice. Having started as a coach in 2007, I may be able to provide a bit of perspective on what an effective support system can look like. I'll offer a few insights into what it looks like to work with our particular wiring over the span of many years. What can change? What can't? Which actions can make the biggest difference in the long run? Specifically, I'll discuss:
What are the most common positive traits shared by all of my clients
What are the most common challenges
What's easy to change
What can take a long time to shift
What is the common trait among the people that progress the fastest
What's the one action that can make the biggest positive difference in the long term
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Website) Alive Life Coaching
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 110 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
Episode photo credit: Tomas Sobek
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Taurine for Sleep and Anxiety
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Taurine for Anxiety and Sleep. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
In this episode, we'll cover the benefits of the amino acid taurine for sleep and anxiety. Specifically, we'll address:
What is Taurine?
How does it affect your GABA receptors and neurotransmitters?
What are studies saying about it's effectiveness for anxiety and sleep?
What are some natural food sources of Taurine?
Is it safe?
What is the recommended dosage?
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(THE THRIVE GROUP) 2 Month Online Support Group Starts September 3, 2024
(ARTICLE) Reduced GABA Concentration in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ARTICLE) Taurine Is a Potent Activator of Extrasynaptic GABA Receptors in the Thalamus
Supplement Brands
In terms of supplement brands, in terms of quality control, we can recommend Life Extension and Now. Neither one is a sponsor of this episode. And, there are a number of other brands out there. Do your own research, check reviews, and as with any supplement, start with a lower dose to ensure you don't have any reactions.
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If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 109 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Plant-based Vegan Diet and ADHD
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Plant-Based Vegan Diet and ADHD. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the benefits of a plant-based vegan diet for ADHD. Specifically, we'll address:
How to make the food preparation easier and more streamlined
How to ensure you are getting enough protein
What is a "complete protein" and why is it important to understand and put together
What supplementation may be necessary to ensure you are feeding your brain and body properly
A number of easy food prep ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This episode also comes with a free PDF cheat sheet -- ideal for printing out and posting on your refrigerator.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(THE THRIVE GROUP) 2 Month Online Support Group Starts September 3, 2024
(FREE PDF) Vegan Plant-based Diet Cheat Sheet
Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file.
If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339
Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 108 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
We share effective tips and practices for working with Adult ADD / Adult ADHD in a natural, holistic way, without the use of medications. Hosted by Bahman Sarram and Michael Joseph Ferguson. For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is intended solely for the purpose of personal growth, and not as a replacement for professional psychological support. The views and opinions of the hosts and guests of our podcast are not meant to be taken as medical advice. It is very important seek the help of a qualified medical practitioner when making any shifts to psychiatric medication you may be taking, or if you are experiencing extreme psychological distress.
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