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Welcome to The ADHD Connection – 2 ADHD coaches figuring it out together! In each episode, we’ll be talking about how our ADHD has impacted us over the past couple of weeks – and using our skills as coaches to explore the ups, downs, highs and lows of living with ADHD. Because, let's face it: one way or another, it's a pretty eventful journey... So – come along for the ride, as we talk, share, laugh, learn from each other – and figure it out as we go... If you want to find out more, or conne ...
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In episode 14, we explore "shoulds" – along with what we PLAN versus what actually happens... including: • feeling we 'should' do something – and doing our best to avoid it! • having SO many things we want to do/so little time, or • at times, having no idea WHAT we want to do! • the Butterfly effect – aka: "Squirrel!" • what's REALLY going on for u…
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In episode 13, we – not before time! – explore CONNECTION! As ever, the conversation is wiggly and wide ranging.... * a teeth-grindingly annoying digital disconnection! * the feeling of finding our Tribe * the effects of uncertainty and rejection * social anxiety/forming new connections * the joy of shared experience * the desperate desire to shout…
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In episode 12, we share and navigate some of our encounters with SHAME... • forgetting to press a button • clicking the WRONG button • reading out loud in class • expecting to have got something wrong • the need to be perfect • enjoying the journey and being human • two horse stories! • trying toooo hard • learning to relax and loosen the reins • o…
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In episode 11, Carrie's husband Ben joins us to share the perspective from the other side of the ADHD fence! Amongst other things, the three of us discuss: * holidaying with an ADHD partner * how to navigate a square! * why google maps are on Carrie's Christmas Card list * talking things through out loud * over-enthusiasm in all areas! * the allotm…
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In episode 10, we talk about sensitivity, including: * emotional sensitivity to perceived criticism * what we hear versus what was said * how we personally have become sensitive to certain topics * how even 1 comment can stay with us and have an impact * sensory sensitivity * touch - preferences or loathing of different textures * the impact of sme…
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In episode 9, we're digging into the mysterious way our memories seem to work – or not! * 80s' (or 70s'!) song lyrics and the power of music * There's just SO much to remember in life! * How often we lose our phones – and how we find them... * Books, films – and lost plots * Different ways of reading, incl. word by word or all over the page * Maski…
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In episode 8, we talk about Procrastination… • chronic vs occasional procrastination • why DO we 'procrastinate'? • can we un-learn to procrastinate? • the effect of time/proximity • 'delaying to avoid' • the tipping point • Nicky finishing a song – just the 9 years in the writing! (If you want to watch the song, the YouTube link is: https://www.yo…
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In episode 7, we delve into the challenges of holidaying with ADHD... * 'how to holiday' or 'holiday rules' * holiday claustrophobia * balancing our needs with our partner's/family's needs * being able stop.... and then start again! * managing without our usual daily habits * holiday guilt - 'I ought to be doing x' * freedom vs structure * domestic…
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In this episode, we continue with the second part of Carrie's radio show, Wellbeing Weekly, and we discuss: • our podcast!! – how it came to be, how it's going, and a bit of our listeners' feedback • ADHD and 'Hunters and Farmers' •. ADHD challenges • an example of RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) that arises for Nicky during the show! • i…
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In a change to our usual show, this & the next episode feature us talking on Carrie’s radio show, Wellbeing Weekly, to give an overview of ADHD for her listeners. As ever, the discussion covers a lot of ground, including… • our own journeys with ADHD • early signs • how it has affected us differently • how, when and why we were diagnosed • the 3 AD…
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In episode 4, we explore emotional overwhelm…. • the extremes of the ‘mood scale' • it’s often the little things that can trigger us • RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) – overreaction and rumination • how we process challenging conversations – subtext, context and reality • the power of our self-talk • our ‘Chimp’ vs ‘Human’ • an 'aha' moment – d…
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In episode 3, we discuss that feeling that our 'motor is running too fast'... why this is happening to us what it feels like/the importance of being aware of bodily sensations And strategies that can help, including the 'speedometer' concept the urgent/important matrix 'buffer zones' using a 'speed limiter' ...plus we touch on: the 'pressure cooker…
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In episode 2, we look at ADHD and 'Identity': The feeling of 'personality inconsistency' Masking A surprising 'a-ha' moment watching 'The Barbie Movie' What we think about small talk! How we've adjusted our personalities over the years Multi-tasking/multi-focus – is it really possible? How we use humour and its impact – Class Clown or avoidance tac…
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In our first episode, we talk about what it means to us to be diagnosed with ADHD, how there are so many elements of ADHD that influence our lives, and ways of dealing with some of them, including: The AHDH Iceberg... Sometimes, we just need to STOP! Shame – and how our early life experiences can still affect the ways we act now Negotiating the fea…
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Hi, we’re Carrie Overton & Nicky Shipp; welcome to The ADHD Connection – 2 ADHD coaches figuring it out together! In each episode, we’ll be talking about how our ADHD has impacted us over the past couple of weeks – and using our skills as coaches to explore and deal with the ups, downs, highs and lows of living with ADHD. Because, let's face it: on…
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