
Why Self-Compassion is Necessary When Living with ADHD
We’re talking about self-compassion this week, and why learning to create compassion and point it inward might just be the most important thing you can do for yourself and your ADHD.
Nikki Kinzer has dedicated her career to fostering improved living systems, transitioning from retail management and human resources to professional organizing, where she discovered her vocation in aiding individuals with ADHD. She refocused her business in 2010 to cater to adults and college students with ADHD, becoming a certified coach with the ADD Coach Academy and the International Coaching Federation. Kinzer’s current venture, Take Control ADHD, offers coaching, online trainings, and fosters a global community for those seeking to understand and manage their ADHD. She also co-hosts the successful “Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast,” which since its inception in 2010, has amassed over 500 episodes, millions of downloads, and a vibrant Discord community for listener engagement.
We’re talking about self-compassion this week, and why learning to create compassion and point it inward might just be the most important thing you can do for yourself and your ADHD.
The last time Aron Croft was here, he shared his story of his education and personal background meeting ADHD reality. He’s back with us this week to share how that ADHD reality meets the business world and how you might find success by pivoting a business school classic model for your own needs.
Morgan Hancock is a commercial real estate agent, entrepreneur, US ARMY veteran, mother-of-two, a passionate advocate of the arts, and the founder of “Bourbon with Heart, Inc.”, an arts-focused bourbon charity. She joins us today to talk about her experience doing all those things living and working with ADHD.
Maggie Isley is a designer, coach, and speaker. She’s the co-founder and creative director of 929 Studios, where she works with businesses around the world to form cohesive brand identities. She joins us today to talk about her work with neurodivergent entrepreneurs and how to get unstuck in our professional growth.
Who’s the boss? You. You’re the boss. But occasionally you might just think your ADHD is the boss. So, how do you build and manage your day as an independent business owner with ADHD? That’s on deck for this week’s show!v
At first blush you might think that ADHD would hinder your chances to successfully start a business, but this week’s guest has something to say about that. Jamie Cutino offers occupational therapy based coaching for women with ADHD and sings the praises of ADHD as a bouquet that can truly benefit the entrepreneur.
Nikki’s daughter is in recovery from an eating disorder, a condition that impacted her emotionally, physically, and made for some dark times in the family. She also lives with ADHD. It turns out, those two things are frustrating bedfellows.
How’s your phone? Good? You might just have it in your hand right now, right? Well, if you’re in the camp that feels your phone behavior is getting in the way of, you know, living your life, the community comes to the rescue today!
Looking for a new way to welcome the new year? We’ve been thinking about resolutions, goals, and aspirations and we’ll be talking all about them this week!
Do you struggle with the 4pm meal anxiety? We do. This week on the show, Nikki and Pete offer tools, techniques, and their current favorite apps for staying on top of food for you and your family!