Adult ADHD Tips – Navigating Uncertainty as a Neurodivergent Person
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Navigating Uncertainty as a Neurodivergent Person. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
Dealing with uncertainty can be immensely triggering -- inducing anxiety, challenges with focus, and ultimately distracting us from what actually needs to get done.
Uncertainty can manifest as disturbing world events, family health issues, financial fears, work setbacks... The list goes on and on.
And, our brain does not like uncertainty.
In this episode we'll explore practical techniques for navigating uncertainty -- getting ourselves out of the spin of tunnel vision, into greater emotional regulation, perhaps even finding real well-being in the face of external chaos.
We may not be able to change the external in the moment, but we can fortify our nervous system to be more calm, even in the midst of uncertain outcomes.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping
(EPISODE) Mindfulness
(EPISODE) The Science of Nature Connection
(EPISODE) The Importance of Self-care
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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 116 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 – Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking. 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 do a deep dive into the neuroscience of brainwaves and ADHD.
What are brainwaves and why are they important to know if you have ADHD?
What brainwaves are people with ADHD deficient in?
What are the 5 main brainwave types?
What does it feel like to experience them?
What can you do to consciously move in and out of these different brainwave types?
We'll cover a vast array of neuroenhancement strategies, from neurofeedback, binaural beats, exercise, nutrition, meditation, breathwork, and much more.
This episode comes with a free PDF cheatsheet displaying each brainwave type, what it feels like to be in it, and the various strategies to attain it.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Workshop) ADHD Wellness Planning and Implementation
(PDF) Brainwaves and ADHD Cheatsheet
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 115 episodes:
http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast
>> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz
Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.
Episode photo credit: Pawel Czerwinski
Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Life Visioning Exercises Part 2
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Life Visioning Exercises: Part 2. 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 part 2 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain. We'll continue our discussion on how to approach goal setting from an ADHD-friendly perspective, including some references to rock climbing, Alex Honnold, and Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard's book "Let My People Go Surfing."
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Link) Los Angeles Fires Relief Organizations and Fundraisers
(Workshop) Life Visioning
(PDF) Life Visioning Chapter
(PDF) The Ultimate Tracking Sheet
(Book) Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard
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 114 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: Kyle Doll
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – Life Visioning Exercises Part 1
Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Life Visioning Exercises: Part 1. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD."
Happy 2025!
Taking a bit of time at the beginning of the year to do some Life Visioning work can be extremely fruitful. And, this can be an overwhelming task for many of us. In this episode we'll cover part 1 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain.
We'll cover:
An ADHD-friendly approach to Life Visioning
Why Life Visioning and Goal Setting can bring up a lot of baggage for us
Some inspiration based on wins from our community this past year as the result of doing this work
An overview of the 5 steps in the Life Visioning process
A walk-through of the first exercise in the Life Visioning process
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
(Workshop) Life Visioning
(PDF) Life Visioning Chapter
(PDF) The Ultimate Tracking 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 113 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: Stainless Images
For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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Adult ADHD Tips – How to Feel Safe
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
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 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
We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.Take the “hunter-type” quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.
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