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How To Tell When Enough Is Enough
Distraction
03/03/22 • 6 min
How To Tell When Enough Is Enough
RELEASED JUN 17, 2021
This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org
This episode was originally released in February 2019
10/26/21 • 23 min
René Brooks, our guest host of Distraction for ADHD Awareness month, is joined by Brendan Mahan, an ADHD coach and founder of of the ADHD Essentials website and podcast, for a conversation about normalizing ADHD and having permission to be yourself.
The pair talk about why some ADHD issues are seen as character flaws and negative traits, rather than as challenges and struggles that go along with being neurodivergent. Brendan likens it to using an inhaler for asthma. People don't call you lazy or stupid for not being able to breath properly, so why is it different when someone has trouble with executive functioning?
René also highlights the fact that ADHD doesn't go away. Even with the best support systems in place, medication, reminders, timers and everything else, you still have ADHD and things won't always be perfect. She and Brendan stress the importance of moving forward, even when things don't go to plan.
Learn more about Brendan's work, website and podcast, ADHD Essentials, HERE.
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Distraction is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college for students who learn differently! Landmark offers comprehensive supports for students with ADHD and other learning differences, both on campus and online. Learn more HERE!
Distraction welcomes Black Girl, Lost Keys blog creator, René Brooks, as our guest host for ADHD Awareness Month! René is an ADHD coach, writer and advocate who also has ADHD herself. From Black Girl, Lost Keys website: René Brooks is a late-life ADHD success story. After being diagnosed 3 times as a child (7, 11 and 25) she was finally able to get the treatment she deserved. René decided that her passion for helping others should be put toward people with this disorder who are struggling in silence or shame. She started Black Girl, Lost Keys to empower Black women with ADHD and show them how to live well with the condition.
10/23/21 • 32 min
René Brooks, our guest host of Distraction for ADHD Awareness month, is joined by John Hazelwood, an ADHD advocate and mentor for men's health. The pair share a ton of insights about what they've learned since being diagnosed with ADHD including how to surround yourself with people who respect you, the importance of self-reflection, recognizing your strengths and the positives that exist within you, and why now is the time to share your story with others.
John on Twitter: @j0n_j0n
John on Instagram: @adhd_j0nj0n
John's ADHD Mens Support Group on Instagram
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY. Or write an email or record a voice memo and send it to [email protected].
Distraction is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college for students who learn differently! Landmark offers comprehensive supports for students with ADHD and other learning differences, both on campus and online. Learn more HERE!
Distraction welcomes Black Girl, Lost Keys blog creator, René Brooks, as our guest host for ADHD Awareness Month! René is an ADHD coach, writer and advocate who also has ADHD herself. From Black Girl, Lost Keys website: René Brooks is a late-life ADHD success story. After being diagnosed 3 times as a child (7, 11 and 25) she was finally able to get the treatment she deserved. René decided that her passion for helping others should be put toward people with this disorder who are struggling in silence or shame. She started Black Girl, Lost Keys to empower Black women with ADHD and show them how to live well with the condition.
How to Deal with Difficult People
Distraction
01/20/22 • 6 min
Ned gives practical tips for handling the challenging people in your life, whether it’s your boss, teacher or relative. (Come on, we all have at least one!) Ned shares a story from his own past about a difficult person he dealt with in medical school.
Reach out to us at [email protected].
This episode was originally released in May 2016.
Lisa Ling on Having ADHD
Distraction
02/16/22 • 20 min
Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling opens up to Dr. Hallowell about her ADHD diagnosis, and the issues she's struggled with since childhood. She talks about the unique challenges of being a minority with ADHD, and how her ADHD strengths have helped make her who she is today.
Ling was formerly a co-host of ABC Daytime's hit show "The View," a field correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and contributor to ABC News' "Nightline" and National Geographic's "Explorer." Currently, you can catch Lisa in the CNN Original Series, "This is Life with Lisa Ling," which began its fourth season earlier this month.
This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org
Journalist Lisa Ling On Having ADHD
HOW TO STOP LOSING YOUR STUFF
Distraction
03/29/22 • 14 min
How to Stop Losing Your Stuff with How to ADHD and Landmark College
If you can never remember where you put your keys, phone, wallet or whatever, help is on the way! Jessica McCabe of How to ADHD shares a bunch of useful tips and strategies to help you stop losing things in this special episode sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently!
Check out all of Jessica's amazing ADHD content on her website at HowtoADHD.
Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media. Our producer is Sarah Guertin (@sarahguertin) and our recording engineer/editor is Pat Keogh.
This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It’s the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org
This Classic Episode was originally released on April 29th, 2020
YOUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE YOUR FUTURE
Distraction
03/10/22 • 38 min
Jacquelyn talks with Dr. Hallowell about her life, childhood, and the low points that made her finally decide to choose a new path for herself in this open and frank conversation. Jacquelyn's story is an incredible reminder that we all have the power within us to change.
Click HERE to get a copy of Jacquelyn's book.
Jacquelyn's website: GrownUpGrowingPains.com
This Episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org
Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media
This Legacy Episode was initially released in February of 2019
12/01/21 • 19 min
Our guest-host René Brooks encourages other women with ADHD to cast off the shame and blame regarding housework and typical gender roles/responsibilities in relationships. She speaks from her own experience and offers advice and support for other women who struggle with maintaining a household.
If you are feeling isolated, lonely or frustrated over these issues, you are definitely not alone! Click here to read René's blog post about it.
Do you have a question you'd like René to answer in a future episode? Or an episode idea? Write an email or record a voice memo and send it to [email protected].
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY.
Distraction is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college for students who learn differently! Landmark offers comprehensive supports for students with ADHD and other learning differences, both on campus and online.
René Brooks is guest-hosting Distraction through November and December! René is an ADHD coach, writer and advocate who also has ADHD herself. From Black Girl, Lost Keys website: René Brooks is a late-life ADHD success story. After being diagnosed 3 times as a child (7, 11 and 25) she was finally able to get the treatment she deserved. René decided that her passion for helping others should be put toward people with this disorder who are struggling in silence or shame. She started Black Girl, Lost Keys to empower Black women with ADHD and show them how to live well with the condition.
Answers to Your ADHD Questions
Distraction
02/08/22 • 19 min
For another great source of information on ADHD, please visit ADDitude magazine at www.additudemag.com.
This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org.
This episode was originally released in July of 2016.
5 Tips For Clearing Out Your Mind
Distraction
02/03/22 • 5 min
Our minds can easily be overrun with interruptions, obligations and general clutter. In this mini podcast episode, Dr. Hallowell offers five quick tips for weeding out your mind and quieting all the noise.
This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Learn more at http://www.lcdistraction.org.
This episode was originally released in November 2016.
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What is the most popular episode on Distraction?
The episode title 'Stop and Smell the Roses May Be a Cliche, But It's Still Good Advice' is the most popular.