
Surviving ADHD in Relationships: Why Your Partner Forgets Everything!
01/01/18 • 50 min
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of ADHD within relationships, particularly focusing on how ADHD traits can impact romantic dynamics. The hosts discuss challenges such as inattentiveness, poor organizational skills, and impulsivity, which often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations between partners. They also explore how these challenges manifest differently depending on whether one or both partners have ADHD, highlighting the unique communication and connection that can arise in ADHD-ADHD partnerships. The conversation is supported by insights from "The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD" by Melissa Orlov.
We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of ADHD within relationships, particularly focusing on how ADHD traits can impact romantic dynamics. The hosts discuss challenges such as inattentiveness, poor organizational skills, and impulsivity, which often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations between partners. They also explore how these challenges manifest differently depending on whether one or both partners have ADHD, highlighting the unique communication and connection that can arise in ADHD-ADHD partnerships. The conversation is supported by insights from "The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD" by Melissa Orlov.
We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe!
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1
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Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey
• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent
• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent
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Why ADHD adults should manage their energy NOT their time
We all have heard about Time Management, but have you heard of Energy Management? In this episode, we go deeper than just time management and explain how you can optimize your energy output in four specific dimensions of your life through provocative questions. These energy buckets are 1) The Body -Physical Energy, 2) The Emotions: Quality of Energy, 3) The Mind: Focus of Energy, 4) The Human Spirit: Energy of Meaning and Purpose. Ready to recharge and refocus your energy? Let’s go!!
Show notes and links:
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to Performance and Personal Renewal. By author Tony Schwartz: http://a.co/bjm9uxP
Harvard Business Review Article
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
https://hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-time
We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe!
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Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey
• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different
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• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent
Next Episode

Late ADHD diagnosis with guest Diann Wingert
Not everyone gets diagnosed with ADHD as a child. Increasingly, more and more adults and mothers are getting diagnosed later in life. Diann is a mother, has children with ADHD, and is an experienced therapist with over 20 years in the field, yet, she just recently learned she too has ADHD. Like many people, Diann knew she was different, but she blamed herself for relationship difficulties and tendencies that made life challenging at times. At age 60, Diann finally received an ADHD diagnosis. In this episode, Aaron interviews Diann about her experience about what it was like getting diagnosed later in life or as she likes to say, “Coming late to the party.”
If you are interested in coaching from Diann Wingert visit:
https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/
We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
If you enjoy the podcast please like, share, and subscribe!
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0lWgdvEhaI4p5MyxM5w3A?sub_confirmation=1
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Follow all of these if you want to be inspired in your ADHD journey
• Website - https://www.attentiondifferent.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attention_different
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/attndifferent
• X - https://www.x.com/attndifferent
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