ADHD & Empathy with Dr. Tamara Rosier
Dr. Tamara Rosier joins us to help us understand ADHD and empathy, and how it may actually make us an easier target for gaslighting by others.
Gaslighting & ADHD
Gaslighting, the insidious behavior of undermining someone’s reality that originated with the classic film, poses particular risks and challenges for those with ADHD. Today on The ADHD Podcast, we’ll explore why people with ADHD are vulnerable to gaslighting, how their symptoms can be misconstrued as manipulation, and, most importantly, how setting boundaries and trusting your instincts can help maintain confidence in the face of it.
ADHD Never Used to Be This Hard
Do you remember what it used to be like? Back in the day? Maybe back in high school? Maybe your head was clearer, memory better, you made quick changes more flexibly. Today, we look back on those days with longing. So… what changed?
Time Shielding, the Values Calendar, and the Schedule Saboteur
We’re eager to please, but at what cost? For people with ADHD, saying yes to requests from others often means sabotaging our own priorities.
Everything’s On Fire. Now What?
Overwhelm is a wildfire that consumes everything in its path. Fight it strategically, like firefighters do. But wait… It’s not a fire. It’s ADHD.
The ADHD Tax
Stop paying the ADHD Tax. The fees, fines, and forgetfulness add up to over $1000 a year for most with ADHD. This week, it’s time to end the cycle.
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
This week on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Pete and Nikki explore what it means to be uncomfortable and why that’s not always a bad thing.
The ADHD Antidote • A Book Talk Episode!
It’s ADHD Book Talk Time! In “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking,” Oliver Burkeman strikes back at the positivity industrial complex and gives us a lot to think about.
Four Thousand ADHD Weeks • A Book Talk Episode!
It’s ADHD Book Talk Time! In “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,” Oliver Burkeman offers a look at what it means to consider life as a whole when thinking about the decisions we make with our time. It’s a profound metaphor, and we’re walking through high points this week.
ADHD and Our Mental Models for Making Decisions
It’s season 28 and we’re kicking it off with a look at how we make decisions. See, we all have models through which we see the choices before us. We decided to start this series with a look at some of the acknowledged mental models around decision-making to help us create a vernacular we can use to discuss how our brains are impacted by choices in our lives and our ADHD.