Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD's with demanding workloads.
The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives.
If you're a small business owner with ADHD and other life responsibilities, this is the perfect podcast to help you navigate the ups and downs of business and life with ADHD.
Every week host David Greenwood, author of the book by the same name, has experts in the field of adult ADHD as well as other entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every episode is packed with solutions and methodical approaches to having a better life with ADHD.
The podcast covers productivity, navigating workloads, how to manage yourself in a chaotic work environment, and burnout. And MUCH more!
Entrepreneurs and business owners with ADHD share their insights and approaches with Dave regularly on the podcast. How did they do it and what do they need to have in place to be successful? Those answers can be found in the podcast.
There are also many episodes with just Dave, who shares his thoughts as a busy entrepreneur with ADHD. Dave Greenwood has been both an entrepreneur for decades and an executive at one of the most recognized brands in the world, doing it all with ADHD.
This is not a Q&A or a stuffy podcast. Every time you hit the download button, you'll feel like you're having a cup of coffee or a pint of your favorite beer with Dave and/for his guests.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 334
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Working Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Schedule Overhaul for Busy Professionals with ADHD
Want to learn how to work smarter and not harder as an adult with ADHD?
Working smarter involves creating a weekly schedule that works with your ADHD and allows you to have meaningful productivity.
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Tackling perfectionism as a busy adult with ADHD
Many adults with ADHD struggle with perfectionism. And that's the topic of this week's podcast.
How do we thrive as adults with ADHD without letting perfectionism get in our way?
Let's discuss the di…
How to go from burned out to happy as an adult with ADHD
Happiness is a big topic, right?
But so many of us have to navigate the ups and downs of ADHD. Demanding careers, habits we wish we could adjust, understanding our own ADHD, and, for some, having to …
How to select the best planner for busy adults with ADHD
If you are currently surrounded by Post-Its or sticky notes, you're going to want to hang out through this whole episode because this one is for you.
We are talking about some of the best practices f…
Questions every busy adult with ADHD should ask themselves after each workday
If you're on a journey and your goal is to thrive as an adult with ADHD, one of the best ways to begin to move things in a positive way is to employ some self-awareness. So today's podcast is about h…
Managing your nervous system through the stages of burnout
On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we are talking about burnout and what it can do to our body.
When people are truly burned out, in most cases that causes trauma within the body. And that t…
Why hitting the pause button is mission critical for busy adults with ADHD
Many busy adults with ADHD, and maybe you are one of them, feel like they can't catch their breath, and they go day-to-day and week-to-week trying to get everything done. This is especially common in…
My Top 5 ADHD Core Foundations for 2025 and Beyond
Dave talks about some of the foundations we should refocus on for the coming year. If you're an adult with ADHD and you have a busy life and career, these are some of the core items you should make s…
Adults with ADHD-What's your next career move?
If you are an adult with ADHD, and you are either feeling burned out or have decided that your career is no longer serving you, this is the podcast episode for you. Grab a notebook and a pen because …
Understanding and releasing expired mindsets for adults with ADHD
We are talking about mindsets in this episode of Overcoming Distractions. Some mindsets are useful, and some are not serving you well anymore.
One mindset that might ring a bell to you is that “I wor…
Beyond coaching-taking a holistic approach to thriving with adult ADHD
There are several ways that you can get the support you need as an adult with ADHD. There's coaching and mentorships.
There are different types of therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and other moda…
Active listening for busy adults with ADHD
Many people with ADHD have challenges paying attention. And if you have ADHD, that's not telling you anything new. But getting better at engaging in important conversations helps us gain a much neede…
From chaotic brain to creative genius. How art can support your ADHD journey
There is never a one-size-fits-all when it comes to creating an environment where those of us with ADHD can thrive. Our environments range from workplaces to homes, and for many of us, they are place…
What have 300 episodes of Overcoming Distractions taught me about thriving with adult ADHD?
Episode 301 of Overcoming Distractions Thriving with Adult ADHD!
An enormous thank you to everyone who has downloaded one episode or 300.
Dave takes the opportunity on episode 301 to talk about some …
Finding your voice and developing courage
Whether you have ADHD or not, you’ll want to take some time and listen to this conversation about finding your voice.
Today, Dave speaks with Dr. Eileen Forrestal, author of "The Courage to Shine: Fi…
Why Ignoring Burnout Now… Can Cost You Later
If you are an adult with ADHD and are feeling burned out or even stressed out, take a few minutes and listen to this podcast with Dave to understand why you should not ignore the signs of burnout. Es…
How does neurofeedback help adults with ADHD?
Here at Overcoming Distractions we like to say we work on the "mechanics" of being a busy professional with ADHD.
However there is an understanding that there are other treatments and considerations …
If you're new to Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD, listen to this short episode first
If you are new to Overcoming Distractions and you are an adult with ADHD or ADHD-LIKE tendencies, check out this short episode to give you an idea of what we cover on the podcast.
This is the podcast…
Achieving flow is a must for busy adults with ADHD
Dave talks about the concept of flow and why it is mission critical for busy adults with ADHD.
If you are an adult with ADHD, have a demanding career or job with important responsibilities, or you're…
8 major areas of life that cause stress in adults with ADHD
There are many areas of our lives, especially in adults with ADHD, that can cause stress and even make us unhappy in general.
Most busy adults with ADHD have demanding careers, family responsibilitie…