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
Moms with ADHD, this podcast is for you. And guys, you can listen too!
This episode is dedicated to all you moms out there with ADHD.
But guys, don't hit the stop button because we know you're going to learn something too from this discussion.
Today we have Anna Burns w…
The importance of belonging in the workplace
One of the things that makes a career a better journey is when we have purpose, and we feel like we belong. Belonging is human and it's something we all crave.
On this episode of Overcoming Distracti…
Questions About Burnout and ADHD to Ask Yourself-Part 2
This is Part 2 of our series on questions to ask yourself if you have adult ADHD and feeling burned out.
If you haven't listened to part one about burnout questions, go back one episode.
Dave discuss…
Questions About ADHD and Burnout to Ask Yourself-Part 1
In this episode we are discussing adult ADHD and burnout again because it is becoming more apparent that many busy professionals are going through some type of burnout.
In this episode, Dave gives yo…
Is self-awareness your secret weapon with adult ADHD?
You can't improve what you are not aware of and that is absolutely true when it comes to adult ADHD.
Self-awareness can be one of the most powerful ways to thrive with adult ADHD.
Without some self-a…
How to manage the fear of goal setting with adult ADHD
Many individuals with ADHD hear the term goal setting, and they want to run the other way. Does this sound like you?
Many times our perception of goal setting can introduce overwhelming thoughts. We …
Practicing kindness to ourselves as an adult with ADHD
Adults with ADHD need to practice more kindness to ourselves and be intentional about self compassion.
But how do we do it?
This podcast episode is dedicated to helping busy adults with ADHD fine way…
The difference between assertive and aggressive when it comes to adult ADHD
Many adults with ADHD especially in the workplace have challenges speaking up for their wants and needs. In this episode Dave goes through some of the differences in how we speak up.
Specifically, un…
Adult ADHD and Clarity- A Quick Playbook
Dave talks about one of his favorite words and philosophies when it comes to thriving with adult ADHD and that is clarity. He offers a quick clarity playbook of areas adults with ADHD should focus on…
A few common and irritating myths about adult ADHD we need to talk about
Let's chat about some of the adult ADHD myths out there.
Dave has decided to have a little fun and, in this episode, discusses some of the more common and irritating myths about adult ADHD. are there…
Exploring and understanding different support systems for adults with ADHD
There are many ways that professional adults with ADHD can get the support they need to thrive in business and in life. In this episode of overcoming distractions, we go through some of the more popu…
Compensating for our executive functions as Adults with ADHD
Let's face it, many of our challenges as adults with ADHD revolve around executive functions. We've talked about executive functions several times on overcoming distractions because it is an importan…
How occupational therapy helps adults thrive with ADHD
If you are a professional adult with ADHD, have you ever considered the services of an occupational therapist?
In this episode, we discuss why adults with ADHD may want to consider occupational thera…
How a weighted pillow can help calm adults with ADHD
Most of us have heard of or purchased a weighted blanket but have you ever heard of a weighted pillow? Mikey Goldman is the founder of Quiet Mind and he's the inventor of the first of its kind weight…
Learning more about living with inattentive ADHD
Cynthia Hammer is the founder and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and the author of the book… “Living with Inattentive ADHD-climbing the circular staircase of attention deficit h…
Adult ADHD and Executive Functions 101
If you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understa…
Unlocking your career path as an adult with ADHD
If you are an adult with ADHD looking for career advice, this is a great episode of Overcoming Distractions. Whether you need to change careers or jobs or just need some adjustments in your current w…
Confidence 101 for Adults with ADHD
In this episode, we are talking about confidence for adults with ADHD or for that matter confidence building for anyone.
Back on the podcast is Alyssa Dver, founder of the American Confidence Institu…
There's a big difference between stress and burnout with ADHD
If you're wondering if you're experiencing stress or you're going through burnout, Dave takes time to discuss the differences between being stressed out and burnout.
Busy adults with ADHD can experie…
Managing Distractions with Willpower as an Adult with ADHD
In this episode we are talking about managing distractions with the help of willpower.
While many adults with ADHD may be put off by the concept of willpower, building that willpower muscle can be an…