The ADHD Skills Lab Mon, 18 May 2026 11:34:37 -0400 https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ en-us © 2026 The ADHD Skills Lab yes 6075a616-b5a2-58f8-8b6f-5752f9e7dac8 Skye Waterson episodic false Things are starting to fall through the cracks. 

Not because you're not trying, but because the systems everyone recommends weren't built for a brain like yours.

The ADHD Skills Lab is for business owners with ADHD whose responsibilities have grown past simple solutions. Each week, Skye Waterson and guests share research-backed strategies and real-world systems to help you reduce the chaos, make consistent progress, and stop reinventing the wheel every time life gets complex.

No "just use a planner." No productivity hacks that last a week. Just honest, practical support from someone who has spent years researching, testing, and refining what actually works for adult ADHD.

Skye is the founder of Unconventional Organisation, a former academic diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, and the author of over 50 articles read by more than 250,000 people worldwide. She has worked with senior leaders, business owners, academics, and professionals navigating ADHD in high-responsibility roles, and was invited to share her research with both the Australian and New Zealand Government. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Skye Waterson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p8xru3svhwagrm21etsac33gawzf?.jpg The ADHD Skills Lab https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ ADHD, Parenting, and the Pressure of Entrepreneurship (With Jessica Shaw) ADHD, Parenting, and the Pressure of Entrepreneurship (With Jessica Shaw) The school sent her daughter to a desk with her head down because she could not sit still during circle time. That was the moment Jessica stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.

Jessica Shaw is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Vanity Fair. She is the host of Everyone Gets a Juice Box, Understood.org's podcast for parents raising neurodivergent kids. She is also a mom of two teens who think differently, and someone who recognized her own ADHD only after researching her children's.

Skye and Jessica get into what the detective process actually looks like. Why parents are often dismissed first and believed later. How the school system's default response to a kid who cannot conform is to remove them rather than support them. What guilt sounds like when you feel like you should have seen it coming sooner. And why the window between noticing something and getting real support is longer, more expensive, and more isolating than it should be.

What We Cover:

  • Why parents are often the last ones taken seriously, and what it takes to keep pushing anyway
  • How school systems send a conformity message to neurodivergent kids and what it costs them long-term
  • The financial and time barriers to evaluation, and why they fall unevenly across families
  • What the detective process looks like when the parent doing the investigating also has undiagnosed ADHD
  • Why one parent's decision to reduce work hours for her neurodivergent child was called "trad wife" by colleagues, and what that reveals about the support gap

Connect With Jessica Shaw

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> The school sent her daughter to a desk with her head down because she could not sit still during circle time. That was the moment Jessica stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.

Jessica Shaw is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Vanity Fair. She is the host of Everyone Gets a Juice Box, Understood.org's podcast for parents raising neurodivergent kids. She is also a mom of two teens who think differently, and someone who recognized her own ADHD only after researching her children's.

Skye and Jessica get into what the detective process actually looks like. Why parents are often dismissed first and believed later. How the school system's default response to a kid who cannot conform is to remove them rather than support them. What guilt sounds like when you feel like you should have seen it coming sooner. And why the window between noticing something and getting real support is longer, more expensive, and more isolating than it should be.

What We Cover:

  • Why parents are often the last ones taken seriously, and what it takes to keep pushing anyway
  • How school systems send a conformity message to neurodivergent kids and what it costs them long-term
  • The financial and time barriers to evaluation, and why they fall unevenly across families
  • What the detective process looks like when the parent doing the investigating also has undiagnosed ADHD
  • Why one parent's decision to reduce work hours for her neurodivergent child was called "trad wife" by colleagues, and what that reveals about the support gap

Connect With Jessica Shaw

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19194604 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1888 ADHD, ADHD brain, ADHD entrepreneur, Business 1 164 full false Can Pregnancy Inflammation Influence ADHD in Children? (New Study Breakdown) Can Pregnancy Inflammation Influence ADHD in Children? (New Study Breakdown) Understanding why ADHD happens can feel like chasing a moving target. This study adds a biological angle most people haven't considered.

We discuss a prospective study examining whether maternal inflammation during the second trimester is associated with ADHD symptoms in children later in life. Researchers measured cytokine levels in 62 pregnant women and followed up on ADHD symptoms in 68 children using teacher and parent reports.

The study suggests there is an association between those inflammation markers and later ADHD symptoms. It does not establish cause. The sample was small, blood draws were not standardized by time of day, and the researchers framed this explicitly as preliminary work to identify what warrants deeper investigation.

What We Cover

  • What cytokine levels are and why researchers used them to measure maternal inflammation
  • Where the methodology falls short and why the researchers themselves framed this as preliminary
  • Why future research in this area needs a systems-based approach rather than adding more pressure to mothers

 Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Understanding why ADHD happens can feel like chasing a moving target. This study adds a biological angle most people haven't considered.

We discuss a prospective study examining whether maternal inflammation during the second trimester is associated with ADHD symptoms in children later in life. Researchers measured cytokine levels in 62 pregnant women and followed up on ADHD symptoms in 68 children using teacher and parent reports.

The study suggests there is an association between those inflammation markers and later ADHD symptoms. It does not establish cause. The sample was small, blood draws were not standardized by time of day, and the researchers framed this explicitly as preliminary work to identify what warrants deeper investigation.

What We Cover

  • What cytokine levels are and why researchers used them to measure maternal inflammation
  • Where the methodology falls short and why the researchers themselves framed this as preliminary
  • Why future research in this area needs a systems-based approach rather than adding more pressure to mothers

 Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19189646 Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 594 inflamation,adhd, adhd brain 1 163 full false The Hidden Cost of ADHD Novelty Seeking (And How to Fix It) The Hidden Cost of ADHD Novelty Seeking (And How to Fix It) Description:

Presented by Understood.org

You don’t have a lack of focus. You have too many ideas pulling it in different directions.

This episode builds on Wednesday’s breakdown of ADHD novelty bias and shows you how to actually manage it without shutting it down.

Because the goal isn’t to stop having ideas. It’s to stop them from constantly disrupting execution.

You’ll hear how to treat novelty as input instead of immediate action, how to capture ideas so they stop feeling urgent, and how to create a buffer between what you’re thinking about and what your business actually does.

Right now, every new idea feels important. And when your attention shifts, everything else follows.

This is about keeping the ideas, without letting them take over.

What We Cover:

  • Why novelty needs a system, not suppression
  • How capturing ideas reduces the urge to act on them
  • The “novelty as input, not strategy” approach
  • Why your team follows your attention automatically
  • How to create a buffer between ideas and execution
  • Why most ideas lose urgency if you don’t act on them immediately

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Description:

Presented by Understood.org

You don’t have a lack of focus. You have too many ideas pulling it in different directions.

This episode builds on Wednesday’s breakdown of ADHD novelty bias and shows you how to actually manage it without shutting it down.

Because the goal isn’t to stop having ideas. It’s to stop them from constantly disrupting execution.

You’ll hear how to treat novelty as input instead of immediate action, how to capture ideas so they stop feeling urgent, and how to create a buffer between what you’re thinking about and what your business actually does.

Right now, every new idea feels important. And when your attention shifts, everything else follows.

This is about keeping the ideas, without letting them take over.

What We Cover:

  • Why novelty needs a system, not suppression
  • How capturing ideas reduces the urge to act on them
  • The “novelty as input, not strategy” approach
  • Why your team follows your attention automatically
  • How to create a buffer between ideas and execution
  • Why most ideas lose urgency if you don’t act on them immediately

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19153443 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2085 Novelty Seeking, ADHD Brain, ADHD, Novelty, ADHD Business, Entrepreneur 1 162 full false The ADHD Habit That Is Silently Killing Your Business The ADHD Habit That Is Silently Killing Your Business Presented by Understood.org

You keep switching direction mid-project, and now nothing in your business is fully built.

In this episode, we break down ADHD novelty bias and why new ideas don’t just feel exciting. They feel urgent, important, and hard to ignore.

You’ll hear how this shows up in real businesses. The team is aligned, work has started, and then a new idea comes in. It sounds better, feels right, and within days everything shifts. Six months later, you’ve got multiple half-built projects and no clear direction.

This isn’t random. Research shows ADHD brains assign higher reward value to novelty, even when it works against long-term goals.

We also look at the other side of it. Why boredom feels almost painful, why sticking with one direction gets harder over time, and how this pattern quietly impacts growth, team focus, and execution.

This isn’t about lack of discipline. It’s about understanding the pattern that’s driving your decisions.

What We Cover:

  • Why new ideas feel urgent instead of optional
  • How novelty bias overrides long-term plans
  • The “half-built business” pattern many founders fall into
  • Why teams follow the founder’s attention automatically
  • The link between boredom, disengagement, and switching
  • When novelty is useful and when it starts breaking the business

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You keep switching direction mid-project, and now nothing in your business is fully built.

In this episode, we break down ADHD novelty bias and why new ideas don’t just feel exciting. They feel urgent, important, and hard to ignore.

You’ll hear how this shows up in real businesses. The team is aligned, work has started, and then a new idea comes in. It sounds better, feels right, and within days everything shifts. Six months later, you’ve got multiple half-built projects and no clear direction.

This isn’t random. Research shows ADHD brains assign higher reward value to novelty, even when it works against long-term goals.

We also look at the other side of it. Why boredom feels almost painful, why sticking with one direction gets harder over time, and how this pattern quietly impacts growth, team focus, and execution.

This isn’t about lack of discipline. It’s about understanding the pattern that’s driving your decisions.

What We Cover:

  • Why new ideas feel urgent instead of optional
  • How novelty bias overrides long-term plans
  • The “half-built business” pattern many founders fall into
  • Why teams follow the founder’s attention automatically
  • The link between boredom, disengagement, and switching
  • When novelty is useful and when it starts breaking the business

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19153429 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2243 ADHD Brain, Cognitive function, Novelty Seeking, 1 161 full false Why ADHD Labels Can Hold You Back (with Nir Eyal) Why ADHD Labels Can Hold You Back (with Nir Eyal) Presented by Understood.org

Getting diagnosed with ADHD explains a lot. Then it starts explaining too much.

In this episode, Nir Eyal breaks down what happens after that initial relief. When ADHD stops being useful information and starts becoming your identity.

He shares how that shift can quietly limit effort, create anxiety loops, and turn every struggle into “this is just how I am.”

This isn’t about ignoring ADHD. It’s about understanding the difference between what’s real and what you’ve started to believe about it.

Because those beliefs don’t just describe your behavior. They shape it.

You’ll hear how to separate facts from interpretations, why beliefs are tools not truths, and how small shifts in how you think can reduce friction and make action easier.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD diagnosis brings relief, then can create new limits
  • The difference between a label and an identity
  • How “this is just my ADHD” becomes a stopping point
  • Why beliefs increase or reduce effort before you even start
  • The difference between pain and suffering in focus and work
  • A simple way to question beliefs that aren’t helping

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect With Nir Eyal

Book: geni.us/beyondbelief

Website: nirandfar.com

Instagram: instagram.com/nireyal

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

Getting diagnosed with ADHD explains a lot. Then it starts explaining too much.

In this episode, Nir Eyal breaks down what happens after that initial relief. When ADHD stops being useful information and starts becoming your identity.

He shares how that shift can quietly limit effort, create anxiety loops, and turn every struggle into “this is just how I am.”

This isn’t about ignoring ADHD. It’s about understanding the difference between what’s real and what you’ve started to believe about it.

Because those beliefs don’t just describe your behavior. They shape it.

You’ll hear how to separate facts from interpretations, why beliefs are tools not truths, and how small shifts in how you think can reduce friction and make action easier.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD diagnosis brings relief, then can create new limits
  • The difference between a label and an identity
  • How “this is just my ADHD” becomes a stopping point
  • Why beliefs increase or reduce effort before you even start
  • The difference between pain and suffering in focus and work
  • A simple way to question beliefs that aren’t helping

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect With Nir Eyal

Book: geni.us/beyondbelief

Website: nirandfar.com

Instagram: instagram.com/nireyal

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19153406 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2687 ADHD Brain, ADHD, Entrepreneur, ADHD Beliefs, ADHD Business 1 160 full false How Negative Environments Impact Your ADHD Brain(with Brandon Smith) How Negative Environments Impact Your ADHD Brain(with Brandon Smith) Presented by Understood.org

Bad environments can train ADHD entrepreneurs to second-guess themselves long after they leave those environments behind. Brandon Smith shares how years of struggling in school, standardized testing, and constant negative feedback shaped the way he saw himself, and why finding practical work completely changed how he viewed his ADHD brain.

In this conversation, Brandon breaks down how environment affects confidence, self-trust, business growth, and leadership. He also shares lessons from building a construction company, learning to delegate, and realizing that many ADHD business owners stay stuck trying to perfect systems long before they actually need them.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD people often confuse environment problems with personal failure
  • How Brandon rebuilt confidence through practical work
  • Why school experiences still affect ADHD adults years later
  • The mindset shift that helped him hire and delegate
  • Why unfinished systems can still move your business forward

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

Bad environments can train ADHD entrepreneurs to second-guess themselves long after they leave those environments behind. Brandon Smith shares how years of struggling in school, standardized testing, and constant negative feedback shaped the way he saw himself, and why finding practical work completely changed how he viewed his ADHD brain.

In this conversation, Brandon breaks down how environment affects confidence, self-trust, business growth, and leadership. He also shares lessons from building a construction company, learning to delegate, and realizing that many ADHD business owners stay stuck trying to perfect systems long before they actually need them.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD people often confuse environment problems with personal failure
  • How Brandon rebuilt confidence through practical work
  • Why school experiences still affect ADHD adults years later
  • The mindset shift that helped him hire and delegate
  • Why unfinished systems can still move your business forward

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19133534 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2420 ADHD Entrepreneur, ADHD, Cognitive Function 1 159 full false Does Bluey ACTUALLY Have ADHD? Does Bluey ACTUALLY Have ADHD? Presented by Understood.org

You feel seen by something that wasn’t meant for you.

Skye and Robbie explore whether Bluey reflects ADHD patterns or just captures behaviour accurately.

Using DSM criteria, they break down distraction, unfinished tasks, and how patterns are identified over time.

This episode sits right on the line between observation and diagnosis and shows you how to think about both.

What We Cover:

  • Where observation stops and diagnosis starts
  • Why realistic behaviour can feel diagnostic
  • How ADHD criteria actually gets applied
  • The risk of over-interpreting behaviour
  • Why this conversation matters beyond the show

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You feel seen by something that wasn’t meant for you.

Skye and Robbie explore whether Bluey reflects ADHD patterns or just captures behaviour accurately.

Using DSM criteria, they break down distraction, unfinished tasks, and how patterns are identified over time.

This episode sits right on the line between observation and diagnosis and shows you how to think about both.

What We Cover:

  • Where observation stops and diagnosis starts
  • Why realistic behaviour can feel diagnostic
  • How ADHD criteria actually gets applied
  • The risk of over-interpreting behaviour
  • Why this conversation matters beyond the show

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19120393 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2282 Bluey, ADHD, ADHD Brain, Cognitive Function 1 158 full false How To Turn ADHD Into Your Company's Biggest Asset (with Craig Ballantyne) How To Turn ADHD Into Your Company's Biggest Asset (with Craig Ballantyne) Presented by Understood.org

You build a new system, follow it for a few days, then quietly stop using it.

Craig Ballantyne has coached high performers across multiple industries and his approach focuses on building systems that survive real life, not perfect conditions.

This conversation looks at why most systems fail for ADHD brains. Craig explains how self-awareness, environment control, and honest constraints matter more than motivation.

You will leave with a different way to think about systems that actually hold when your brain resists structure.

What We Cover

  • Why most systems fail when they rely on motivation
  • How to design systems based on how you actually behave
  • The role of environment in making systems stick
  • Why honesty about how you learn changes everything
  • How to remove friction instead of adding more structure

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Craig:

Craig Ballantyne Coaching: https://craigballantyne.com/

Instagram: @ realcraigballantyne

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You build a new system, follow it for a few days, then quietly stop using it.

Craig Ballantyne has coached high performers across multiple industries and his approach focuses on building systems that survive real life, not perfect conditions.

This conversation looks at why most systems fail for ADHD brains. Craig explains how self-awareness, environment control, and honest constraints matter more than motivation.

You will leave with a different way to think about systems that actually hold when your brain resists structure.

What We Cover

  • Why most systems fail when they rely on motivation
  • How to design systems based on how you actually behave
  • The role of environment in making systems stick
  • Why honesty about how you learn changes everything
  • How to remove friction instead of adding more structure

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Craig:

Craig Ballantyne Coaching: https://craigballantyne.com/

Instagram: @ realcraigballantyne

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19114692 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2748 ADHD Brain, Cognitive Function, ADHD, Entrepreneur, 1 157 full false ADHD Shiny Object Syndrome Is Killing Your Projects ADHD Shiny Object Syndrome Is Killing Your Projects Presented by Understood.org

You get a new idea and immediately want to drop everything else.

This episode builds on Wednesday’s research around ideation bias in ADHD. The research suggests people with ADHD prefer the idea phase and are more likely to move on before execution is complete.

We break down how this creates the “never-ending pivot” and why projects keep getting abandoned halfway through.

You’ll learn how to use minimum viable product thinking to actually finish things, even if your brain keeps pulling you toward the next idea.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD brains prefer ideation over execution
  • How constant pivots destroy momentum without you noticing
  • Turning new ideas into small, testable outputs instead of full pivots
  • Finishing projects without suppressing creativity
  • How to make ideas small enough to complete before switching

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You get a new idea and immediately want to drop everything else.

This episode builds on Wednesday’s research around ideation bias in ADHD. The research suggests people with ADHD prefer the idea phase and are more likely to move on before execution is complete.

We break down how this creates the “never-ending pivot” and why projects keep getting abandoned halfway through.

You’ll learn how to use minimum viable product thinking to actually finish things, even if your brain keeps pulling you toward the next idea.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD brains prefer ideation over execution
  • How constant pivots destroy momentum without you noticing
  • Turning new ideas into small, testable outputs instead of full pivots
  • Finishing projects without suppressing creativity
  • How to make ideas small enough to complete before switching

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19104198 Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2029 Minimum Viable Product, ADHD Brain, ADHD, ADHD Entrepreneur 1 156 full false Why ADHD Brains Overbuild Before Starting Why ADHD Brains Overbuild Before Starting Presented by Understood.org

You spend weeks building something before anyone ever sees it.

Not because it needs to be that big. Because once you start, it keeps expanding until it feels impossible to finish.

This is where minimum viable product actually matters. Not as a business concept, but as a way to stop overbuilding everything and start testing things earlier.

ADHD makes it easy to over-scope, get pulled into the wrong details, and delay real feedback. So instead of finding out what works, you stay stuck refining something in isolation.

This episode breaks down why that happens and how minimum viable thinking helps you start smaller, move faster, and avoid getting trapped in the build phase.

On Friday, we’ll show you how to apply this in real situations so you can actually ship things without burning out.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD leads to overbuilding instead of testing
  • The pattern of expanding a task before it ever gets real feedback
  • How minimum viable thinking cuts through overthinking
  • Why starting smaller makes it easier to stay in motion
  • How to recognize when you’re building instead of progressing

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You spend weeks building something before anyone ever sees it.

Not because it needs to be that big. Because once you start, it keeps expanding until it feels impossible to finish.

This is where minimum viable product actually matters. Not as a business concept, but as a way to stop overbuilding everything and start testing things earlier.

ADHD makes it easy to over-scope, get pulled into the wrong details, and delay real feedback. So instead of finding out what works, you stay stuck refining something in isolation.

This episode breaks down why that happens and how minimum viable thinking helps you start smaller, move faster, and avoid getting trapped in the build phase.

On Friday, we’ll show you how to apply this in real situations so you can actually ship things without burning out.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD leads to overbuilding instead of testing
  • The pattern of expanding a task before it ever gets real feedback
  • How minimum viable thinking cuts through overthinking
  • Why starting smaller makes it easier to stay in motion
  • How to recognize when you’re building instead of progressing

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19083128 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2387 ADHD Brain, ADHD, Entrepreneur, ADHD entrepreneur 1 155 full false Why ADHD Makes You Start Too Many Projects (with Katy Weber) Why ADHD Makes You Start Too Many Projects (with Katy Weber) Presented by Understood.org

You keep starting new things and abandoning the ones that were working.

Katy Weber is the go-to voice behind the Woman and ADHD podcast, reaching millions of listeners and building a multi-stream business from lived experience. Her approach to growth is grounded in what actually works with ADHD, not what sounds good on paper.

She explains why ADHD pulls you toward new ideas, how pivoting too early kills momentum, and what changed when she stopped rebuilding from scratch. The conversation also covers how she used her podcast as the foundation for everything else.

You will leave with a more stable way to grow without constantly resetting your progress.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD brains pivot too early and lose momentum
  • The hidden cost of constantly starting over
  • How to build around one stable “core” system
  • What changed when she stopped chasing new ideas
  • Why expansion works better than reinvention

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Katy Weber:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You keep starting new things and abandoning the ones that were working.

Katy Weber is the go-to voice behind the Woman and ADHD podcast, reaching millions of listeners and building a multi-stream business from lived experience. Her approach to growth is grounded in what actually works with ADHD, not what sounds good on paper.

She explains why ADHD pulls you toward new ideas, how pivoting too early kills momentum, and what changed when she stopped rebuilding from scratch. The conversation also covers how she used her podcast as the foundation for everything else.

You will leave with a more stable way to grow without constantly resetting your progress.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD brains pivot too early and lose momentum
  • The hidden cost of constantly starting over
  • How to build around one stable “core” system
  • What changed when she stopped chasing new ideas
  • Why expansion works better than reinvention

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Katy Weber:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19075872 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2468 ADHD brain, adhd, project managment 1 154 full false Why ADHD Symptoms Might Not Be Just Genetics Why ADHD Symptoms Might Not Be Just Genetics You keep being told ADHD is genetic, but part of you suspects something in your environment is making it worse.

In this next episode of the Research Recap Series Skye and Will (Hacking Your ADHD) discuss research on environmental exposure and ADHD-related behaviors.

Together they explore what the science suggests about how certain chemicals may influence attention, impulsivity, and neurodevelopment. The focus stays on association, not certainty, and what that means in practice.

The conversation also breaks down how to think about risk without spiraling. What matters. What is still unclear. And how to approach this without adding more pressure.

What We Cover

  • Why research is shifting toward ADHD symptoms, not just diagnosis
  • The possible role of environmental exposure alongside genetics
  • What endocrine disruptors do and why they matter for brain development
  • How to interpret early-stage research without overreacting
  • The gap between scientific findings and everyday decision making

Want more of Will’s work?

Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> You keep being told ADHD is genetic, but part of you suspects something in your environment is making it worse.

In this next episode of the Research Recap Series Skye and Will (Hacking Your ADHD) discuss research on environmental exposure and ADHD-related behaviors.

Together they explore what the science suggests about how certain chemicals may influence attention, impulsivity, and neurodevelopment. The focus stays on association, not certainty, and what that means in practice.

The conversation also breaks down how to think about risk without spiraling. What matters. What is still unclear. And how to approach this without adding more pressure.

What We Cover

  • Why research is shifting toward ADHD symptoms, not just diagnosis
  • The possible role of environmental exposure alongside genetics
  • What endocrine disruptors do and why they matter for brain development
  • How to interpret early-stage research without overreacting
  • The gap between scientific findings and everyday decision making

Want more of Will’s work?

Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19075809 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 654 ADHD Symptoms, ADHD Brain, Genetics, 1 153 full false The ADHD Pattern That’s Killing Your Business The ADHD Pattern That’s Killing Your Business Presented by Understood.org

You keep improving the idea instead of finishing the project.

In Wednesday’s breakdown, we showed why ADHD brains prefer ideation and discount future rewards. Today is about building around that.

This episode gives you three systems. A written decision log. A structured ideation window. And a clear threshold for when changes are allowed.

These systems help you move from “this could be better” to “this is done.”

What We Cover:

  • Why ideas expand until you force a stopping point
  • The system that turns decisions into something concrete
  • How to keep ideation from leaking into execution
  • Using future logs to capture ideas without derailment
  • Why finishing requires leaving your strongest skill

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You keep improving the idea instead of finishing the project.

In Wednesday’s breakdown, we showed why ADHD brains prefer ideation and discount future rewards. Today is about building around that.

This episode gives you three systems. A written decision log. A structured ideation window. And a clear threshold for when changes are allowed.

These systems help you move from “this could be better” to “this is done.”

What We Cover:

  • Why ideas expand until you force a stopping point
  • The system that turns decisions into something concrete
  • How to keep ideation from leaking into execution
  • Using future logs to capture ideas without derailment
  • Why finishing requires leaving your strongest skill

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19058634 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1925 ADHD Founder, ADHD CEO, ADHD Brain, Strategy, Entrepreneur 1 152 full false Why Your ADHD Brain Has 62 Ideas and ZERO Finished Projects Why Your ADHD Brain Has 62 Ideas and ZERO Finished Projects Presented by Understood.org

You have a good plan. But your brain keeps pulling you back into new ideas.

Skye and Robbie explain why ADHD brains get stuck in ideation.

This episode connects real-world behavior to research. ADHD brains perform well in divergent thinking. But they also prefer it. And they value immediate rewards over delayed ones.

That combination makes finishing harder than starting.

What We Cover:

  • Why ideation becomes a loop instead of a phase
  • Research showing ADHD strength in divergent thinking
  • The preference for idea generation over refinement
  • How reward timing affects execution
  • Why finishing feels harder than starting

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You have a good plan. But your brain keeps pulling you back into new ideas.

Skye and Robbie explain why ADHD brains get stuck in ideation.

This episode connects real-world behavior to research. ADHD brains perform well in divergent thinking. But they also prefer it. And they value immediate rewards over delayed ones.

That combination makes finishing harder than starting.

What We Cover:

  • Why ideation becomes a loop instead of a phase
  • Research showing ADHD strength in divergent thinking
  • The preference for idea generation over refinement
  • How reward timing affects execution
  • Why finishing feels harder than starting

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19057817 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1861 ADHD Brain, ADHD, Cognitive Function, ADHD Business 1 151 full false How to ACTUALLY Deal With Burnout With ADHD (with Krista Mashore) How to ACTUALLY Deal With Burnout With ADHD (with Krista Mashore) Presented by Understood.org

You built something that works. Now you cannot stop working without everything feeling like it might fall apart.

Krista Mashore is a powerhouse in digital coaching. She built a $70M business after leaving real estate at her peak. She is the gold standard for fast execution and high-output growth, and her systems come directly from managing her own ADHD at scale.

We break down what burnout actually looked like behind the scenes. From selling 150+ homes a year to walking away overnight. Krista explains her “stop, snap, switch” framework, how she manages constant mental noise, and why ADHD makes fast decision-making a real advantage.

You will walk away understanding why success does not remove burnout, and what needs to change if you want to keep growing without breaking yourself.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD high performers push past burnout signals
  • The moment she walked away from a $1.8M income
  • How “stop, snap, switch” interrupts negative thought loops
  • Why fast decision-making works with ADHD
  • The real cost of building without systems

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Krista:

YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KristaMashoreCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/ DM Krista the word BOT and she will help you find the real constraint in your business.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You built something that works. Now you cannot stop working without everything feeling like it might fall apart.

Krista Mashore is a powerhouse in digital coaching. She built a $70M business after leaving real estate at her peak. She is the gold standard for fast execution and high-output growth, and her systems come directly from managing her own ADHD at scale.

We break down what burnout actually looked like behind the scenes. From selling 150+ homes a year to walking away overnight. Krista explains her “stop, snap, switch” framework, how she manages constant mental noise, and why ADHD makes fast decision-making a real advantage.

You will walk away understanding why success does not remove burnout, and what needs to change if you want to keep growing without breaking yourself.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD high performers push past burnout signals
  • The moment she walked away from a $1.8M income
  • How “stop, snap, switch” interrupts negative thought loops
  • Why fast decision-making works with ADHD
  • The real cost of building without systems

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

Connect with Krista:

YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KristaMashoreCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/ DM Krista the word BOT and she will help you find the real constraint in your business.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19044104 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2207 Burnout, Adhd Burnout, ADHD Business, ADHD, ADHD Entrepreneur 1 150 full false How To Deal With Deadlines With Your ADHD Brain How To Deal With Deadlines With Your ADHD Brain Description:

Presented by Understood.org

You’re guessing how long things take.

That guess feels reasonable.

It’s just wrong, over and over again.

In the last episode, we broke down why ADHD time blindness happens. This one is about what to do about it.

Because the real problem isn’t planning. It’s relying on estimation at all.

In this episode, Skye and Robert walk through how to replace your internal clock with systems that actually hold up in real work:

  • why you can’t “get better” at estimating time
  • how to use past projects instead of guessing
  • how teams quietly adjust for you (and why that creates tension)
  • why buffers and “extra time” don’t work
  • how to build timelines that don’t collapse halfway through

If you’re tired of missing deadlines you genuinely thought were realistic, this will show you what’s actually going wrong, and what works instead.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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Presented by Understood.org

You’re guessing how long things take.

That guess feels reasonable.

It’s just wrong, over and over again.

In the last episode, we broke down why ADHD time blindness happens. This one is about what to do about it.

Because the real problem isn’t planning. It’s relying on estimation at all.

In this episode, Skye and Robert walk through how to replace your internal clock with systems that actually hold up in real work:

  • why you can’t “get better” at estimating time
  • how to use past projects instead of guessing
  • how teams quietly adjust for you (and why that creates tension)
  • why buffers and “extra time” don’t work
  • how to build timelines that don’t collapse halfway through

If you’re tired of missing deadlines you genuinely thought were realistic, this will show you what’s actually going wrong, and what works instead.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19028140 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1941 ADHD time blindness, adhd business, adhd business owner, adhd, 1 149 full false Why Your Team Doesn’t Trust Your Deadlines (ADHD Time Blindness Explained) Why Your Team Doesn’t Trust Your Deadlines (ADHD Time Blindness Explained) Presented by Understood.org

You think it’ll take two days.

Your team knows it’s two weeks.

And after a while, they stop saying anything.

In this episode, Skye and Robert break down why ADHD founders consistently underestimate time, not because they’re overconfident or disorganized, but because their perception of time is genuinely off.

They walk through the research behind time blindness and estimation failure, and how this shows up in real businesses:

  • why your timelines feel right when you set them
  • why your team starts padding estimates (without telling you)
  • how this quietly damages trust and reputation
  • why this problem gets worse as you scale

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind - even when you’re trying to be realistic - this will explain why.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You think it’ll take two days.

Your team knows it’s two weeks.

And after a while, they stop saying anything.

In this episode, Skye and Robert break down why ADHD founders consistently underestimate time, not because they’re overconfident or disorganized, but because their perception of time is genuinely off.

They walk through the research behind time blindness and estimation failure, and how this shows up in real businesses:

  • why your timelines feel right when you set them
  • why your team starts padding estimates (without telling you)
  • how this quietly damages trust and reputation
  • why this problem gets worse as you scale

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind - even when you’re trying to be realistic - this will explain why.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19018844 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1894 ADHD Deadlines, adhd brain, adhd, adhd entrepreneur, founder, ceo 1 148 full false The Funding You Weren't Told About And ADHD Strategies to Get It (with Kat Weaver) The Funding You Weren't Told About And ADHD Strategies to Get It (with Kat Weaver) Presented by Understood.org

You’re funding everything yourself, and it’s quietly slowing your business down.

Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because you’re relying on the most limited resource you have: your own cash and capacity.

Kat Weaver has helped founders raise over $70M and won 22 out of 23 pitch competitions herself. But her approach isn’t about chasing investors, it’s about using the right kind of money at the right time.

In this episode, she breaks down:

  • Why self-funding creates a ceiling most founders don’t notice
  • The funding options that actually make sense for service-based businesses
  • Why grants are one of the most overlooked (and accessible) starting points
  • How to think about money as leverage, not pressure or validation
  • And how to follow through on applications without getting stuck or avoiding them

If you’ve ever felt maxed out, stuck at the same level, or like growth depends entirely on you pushing harder, this will probably hit.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect with Kat:

DM the word “GPT” on Instagram to get Kat’s free capital calculator, designed to help founders determine how much to raise and what type of capital is best for their stage: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatweaver/

Apply to work with us: https://powertopitch.com/apply/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katweaver

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You’re funding everything yourself, and it’s quietly slowing your business down.

Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because you’re relying on the most limited resource you have: your own cash and capacity.

Kat Weaver has helped founders raise over $70M and won 22 out of 23 pitch competitions herself. But her approach isn’t about chasing investors, it’s about using the right kind of money at the right time.

In this episode, she breaks down:

  • Why self-funding creates a ceiling most founders don’t notice
  • The funding options that actually make sense for service-based businesses
  • Why grants are one of the most overlooked (and accessible) starting points
  • How to think about money as leverage, not pressure or validation
  • And how to follow through on applications without getting stuck or avoiding them

If you’ve ever felt maxed out, stuck at the same level, or like growth depends entirely on you pushing harder, this will probably hit.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect with Kat:

DM the word “GPT” on Instagram to get Kat’s free capital calculator, designed to help founders determine how much to raise and what type of capital is best for their stage: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatweaver/

Apply to work with us: https://powertopitch.com/apply/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katweaver

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-19005598 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2078 funding, business funding, adhd, adhd business, adhd entrepreneur 1 147 full false ADHD and Pain Before Diagnosis: What a 700,000-Child Study Found ADHD and Pain Before Diagnosis: What a 700,000-Child Study Found We usually think of ADHD as behavioral.

But what if some of the earliest signals weren’t behavioral at all?

In this Research Recap, we break down a large population-based study examining pain-related diagnoses in children before they were diagnosed with ADHD.

Researchers looked at over 700,000 medical records to ask a simple question:

Were children later diagnosed with ADHD already showing higher rates of pain-related medical visits?

The association was clear.

The explanation is not.

No fear-based framing.

No causation claims.

No medical advice.

Just what the data actually shows — and what it doesn’t.

What We Cover

  • The design of the study and why pre-diagnosis data matters
  • 14% higher abdominal pain and 35% higher limb pain diagnoses before ADHD diagnosis
  • The difference between experiencing more pain vs requiring more pain management
  • Theories around neurodevelopment, neuroinflammation, and altered pain perception
  • Why this raises important questions without changing how ADHD is diagnosed

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> We usually think of ADHD as behavioral.

But what if some of the earliest signals weren’t behavioral at all?

In this Research Recap, we break down a large population-based study examining pain-related diagnoses in children before they were diagnosed with ADHD.

Researchers looked at over 700,000 medical records to ask a simple question:

Were children later diagnosed with ADHD already showing higher rates of pain-related medical visits?

The association was clear.

The explanation is not.

No fear-based framing.

No causation claims.

No medical advice.

Just what the data actually shows — and what it doesn’t.

What We Cover

  • The design of the study and why pre-diagnosis data matters
  • 14% higher abdominal pain and 35% higher limb pain diagnoses before ADHD diagnosis
  • The difference between experiencing more pain vs requiring more pain management
  • Theories around neurodevelopment, neuroinflammation, and altered pain perception
  • Why this raises important questions without changing how ADHD is diagnosed

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18997639 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 659 ADHD Brain, ADHD Buisness, Entrepreneur 1 146 full false Why Nothing Ever Feels Done With ADHD & How To Fix It Why Nothing Ever Feels Done With ADHD & How To Fix It Description:

Presented by Understood.org

You approve the direction. Then change everything at the end.

Wednesday’s episode showed why ADHD planning creates late-stage corrections. This episode shows how to stop that pattern.

Skye and Robbie break down a system built around checkpoints, prototypes, and early feedback. The goal is not better briefs. The goal is catching problems when they’re still cheap to fix.

What We Cover:

  • Why late feedback is built into ADHD planning
  • The 24–48 hour check-in system
  • Concept reviews before real execution starts
  • Why midpoint sign-off reduces last-minute changes
  • How to stop teams from losing confidence

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Description:

Presented by Understood.org

You approve the direction. Then change everything at the end.

Wednesday’s episode showed why ADHD planning creates late-stage corrections. This episode shows how to stop that pattern.

Skye and Robbie break down a system built around checkpoints, prototypes, and early feedback. The goal is not better briefs. The goal is catching problems when they’re still cheap to fix.

What We Cover:

  • Why late feedback is built into ADHD planning
  • The 24–48 hour check-in system
  • Concept reviews before real execution starts
  • Why midpoint sign-off reduces last-minute changes
  • How to stop teams from losing confidence

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18988212 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2506 ADHD Planning, Planning, ADHD Business, Entrepreneur, ADHD Brain 1 145 full false Why ADHD Plans Break When Teams Execute Why ADHD Plans Break When Teams Execute Presented by Understood.org

The plan made sense in your head. It falls apart when someone else runs it.

This episode looks at research on prospective memory and verbal planning. The findings suggest ADHD impacts how plans are built, not just remembered.

Skye and Robbie explain why this creates a gap between intention and execution. And why teams end up producing something that feels “close, but not right.”

Friday’s episode will focus on systems that reduce this gap.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD affects plan formation more than recall
  • How missing detail changes execution outcomes
  • Why feedback often comes too late
  • The role of multi-step planning in team success

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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The plan made sense in your head. It falls apart when someone else runs it.

This episode looks at research on prospective memory and verbal planning. The findings suggest ADHD impacts how plans are built, not just remembered.

Skye and Robbie explain why this creates a gap between intention and execution. And why teams end up producing something that feels “close, but not right.”

Friday’s episode will focus on systems that reduce this gap.

What We Cover:

  • Why ADHD affects plan formation more than recall
  • How missing detail changes execution outcomes
  • Why feedback often comes too late
  • The role of multi-step planning in team success

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18981220 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2869 adhd teams, cognitive function, adhd business, adhd, add, Business, Podcast 1 144 full false Why You Know What To Do But Still Can’t Start (with Eric Zimmer) Why You Know What To Do But Still Can’t Start (with Eric Zimmer) Presented by Understood.org

You already know what needs to get done.

It’s not a knowledge problem. It’s not a lack of ideas.

But you still don’t start.

Instead, you overthink it, wait to feel ready, or tell yourself you’ll do it later, again.

Eric Zimmer is the creator of The One You Feed, an award-winning podcast with 50M+ downloads and 800+ conversations on behavior change. He is the go-to voice on sustainable habit change, and his work shows what actually works when willpower doesn’t.

In this episode, Eric and Skye break down why that gap between knowing and doing is so common with ADHD, and why trying to “think your way into action” usually makes it worse.

They get into:

  • why motivation often shows up after you start, not before
  • what’s actually happening when you feel resistance to simple tasks
  • how to begin when your brain is telling you “not now”
  • and a more realistic way to build momentum without relying on willpower

This isn’t about forcing yourself or waiting to feel motivated.

It’s about understanding why starting feels so hard, and what actually helps you move anyway.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect with Eric: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzimmer/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod How a Little Becomes a Lot (Book Page)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You already know what needs to get done.

It’s not a knowledge problem. It’s not a lack of ideas.

But you still don’t start.

Instead, you overthink it, wait to feel ready, or tell yourself you’ll do it later, again.

Eric Zimmer is the creator of The One You Feed, an award-winning podcast with 50M+ downloads and 800+ conversations on behavior change. He is the go-to voice on sustainable habit change, and his work shows what actually works when willpower doesn’t.

In this episode, Eric and Skye break down why that gap between knowing and doing is so common with ADHD, and why trying to “think your way into action” usually makes it worse.

They get into:

  • why motivation often shows up after you start, not before
  • what’s actually happening when you feel resistance to simple tasks
  • how to begin when your brain is telling you “not now”
  • and a more realistic way to build momentum without relying on willpower

This isn’t about forcing yourself or waiting to feel motivated.

It’s about understanding why starting feels so hard, and what actually helps you move anyway.

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect with Eric: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzimmer/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod How a Little Becomes a Lot (Book Page)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18965868 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2232 ADHD Struggles, ADHD Business, ADHD Brains, ADHD, Entrepreneur 1 143 full false Why You Always End Up Rushing Last Minute And How To Fix It Why You Always End Up Rushing Last Minute And How To Fix It Presented by Understood.org

You keep setting deadlines and somehow everything still ends up happening at the last minute.

You plan ahead. You move things around. You even set earlier deadlines.

And it still compresses into a final push.

This episode explains why that keeps happening and what to change.

We build on Wednesday’s breakdown of time blindness and show why most deadline strategies fail over time, especially the fake ones you don’t really believe.

Then we walk through how to structure work so urgency shows up earlier, not just at the end.

If your projects keep turning into last minute scrambles, this will give you a way to stop repeating that pattern.

What We Cover:

  • Why fake deadlines stop working after a while
  • How to create real stakes earlier in a project
  • What “no more changes” cutoffs actually do
  • How meetings and other people make deadlines feel real

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You keep setting deadlines and somehow everything still ends up happening at the last minute.

You plan ahead. You move things around. You even set earlier deadlines.

And it still compresses into a final push.

This episode explains why that keeps happening and what to change.

We build on Wednesday’s breakdown of time blindness and show why most deadline strategies fail over time, especially the fake ones you don’t really believe.

Then we walk through how to structure work so urgency shows up earlier, not just at the end.

If your projects keep turning into last minute scrambles, this will give you a way to stop repeating that pattern.

What We Cover:

  • Why fake deadlines stop working after a while
  • How to create real stakes earlier in a project
  • What “no more changes” cutoffs actually do
  • How meetings and other people make deadlines feel real

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18949539 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2628 time blindness, adhd time blindness, entrepreneur, adhd business 1 142 full false Why Deadlines Don’t Feel Real With ADHD Why Deadlines Don’t Feel Real With ADHD Presented by Understood.org

Deadlines exist right up until they don’t.

You can see it on the calendar. You know it’s coming. You’ve even thought about it a few times.

Then suddenly it’s urgent and everything else gets dropped while you scramble to catch up.

This episode explains why that keeps happening.

We break down what research shows about ADHD and time perception, and why this isn’t just poor planning. Future time doesn’t create pressure until it’s right in front of you, so you end up relying on last minute urgency just to get started.

If you’ve ever wondered why you only seem to move when things get critical, and why that keeps messing with your business, your team, or your stress levels, this will make that pattern make a lot more sense and set up the systems we’ll build on Friday.

What We Cover:

  • Why deadlines don’t create pressure until they are close
  • What research says about ADHD and time perception
  • Why last minute urgency becomes the default way to work
  • The gap between knowing a deadline and actually feeling it

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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Deadlines exist right up until they don’t.

You can see it on the calendar. You know it’s coming. You’ve even thought about it a few times.

Then suddenly it’s urgent and everything else gets dropped while you scramble to catch up.

This episode explains why that keeps happening.

We break down what research shows about ADHD and time perception, and why this isn’t just poor planning. Future time doesn’t create pressure until it’s right in front of you, so you end up relying on last minute urgency just to get started.

If you’ve ever wondered why you only seem to move when things get critical, and why that keeps messing with your business, your team, or your stress levels, this will make that pattern make a lot more sense and set up the systems we’ll build on Friday.

What We Cover:

  • Why deadlines don’t create pressure until they are close
  • What research says about ADHD and time perception
  • Why last minute urgency becomes the default way to work
  • The gap between knowing a deadline and actually feeling it

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18938526 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 3552 Time Blindness, ADHD, ADHD Planning, ADHD Business, ADHD Entrepreneur 1 141 full false How ADHD Affects Your Nervous System with Jamie Sea How ADHD Affects Your Nervous System with Jamie Sea Presented by Understood.org

Jamie Sea built two seven-figure businesses.

From the outside, everything looked successful. But behind the scenes, the pressure, urgency and burnout were becoming impossible to ignore.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye talks with Jamie Sea, entrepreneur, educator and host of The Jamie Sea Show about the moment she realized the businesses she built no longer fit the life she wanted.

Jamie shares what it was like to feel trapped inside success, how ADHD patterns and nervous system pressure shaped the way she worked, and why she ultimately made the difficult decision to close both companies and start again.

They explore how urgency, identity and internal pressure influence many ADHD entrepreneurs; and how learning to work with the nervous system can change the way we approach work, money and success.

What We Cover

  • The moment Jamie realized success was no longer sustainable
  • How ADHD urgency and pressure shape entrepreneurship
  • Why high-achieving founders often hit burnout
  • The role of nervous system awareness in business decisions
  • What it actually looked like to close two seven-figure companies and rebuild

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Jamie Sea

https://thejamiesea.com/

https://instagram.com/jamieseaofficial

https://youtube.com/@jamieseaofficial

https://thejamiesea.com/mind-body-millions

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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Jamie Sea built two seven-figure businesses.

From the outside, everything looked successful. But behind the scenes, the pressure, urgency and burnout were becoming impossible to ignore.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye talks with Jamie Sea, entrepreneur, educator and host of The Jamie Sea Show about the moment she realized the businesses she built no longer fit the life she wanted.

Jamie shares what it was like to feel trapped inside success, how ADHD patterns and nervous system pressure shaped the way she worked, and why she ultimately made the difficult decision to close both companies and start again.

They explore how urgency, identity and internal pressure influence many ADHD entrepreneurs; and how learning to work with the nervous system can change the way we approach work, money and success.

What We Cover

  • The moment Jamie realized success was no longer sustainable
  • How ADHD urgency and pressure shape entrepreneurship
  • Why high-achieving founders often hit burnout
  • The role of nervous system awareness in business decisions
  • What it actually looked like to close two seven-figure companies and rebuild

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Jamie Sea

https://thejamiesea.com/

https://instagram.com/jamieseaofficial

https://youtube.com/@jamieseaofficial

https://thejamiesea.com/mind-body-millions

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18926878 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2505 Nervous system, ADHD, Business, ADHD Business 1 140 full false ADHD Project Systems That Actually Help ADHD Project Systems That Actually Help Presented by Understood.org

You know how to do the work. But when a task is actually a project, you have to figure out the steps again every time you come back to it.

On Wednesday we looked at the research behind this problem. ADHD planning challenges often show up when the brain has to manage the structure of a project internally.

This episode looks at the practical solution.

Instead of trying to carry the whole project in your head, many ADHD entrepreneurs externalize the planning layer.

Skye and Robbie explain what that looks like in practice — including tools, capture systems, and support structures that hold the plan so your brain can focus on execution.

What We Cover

- Why projects become inefficient when the plan lives only in your head
- What externalizing executive functioning looks like in practice
- The three components of an ADHD project system: tools, structure, and support
- Why the tool matters less than the habit of capturing work outside your head
- How entrepreneurs separate planning from execution

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You know how to do the work. But when a task is actually a project, you have to figure out the steps again every time you come back to it.

On Wednesday we looked at the research behind this problem. ADHD planning challenges often show up when the brain has to manage the structure of a project internally.

This episode looks at the practical solution.

Instead of trying to carry the whole project in your head, many ADHD entrepreneurs externalize the planning layer.

Skye and Robbie explain what that looks like in practice — including tools, capture systems, and support structures that hold the plan so your brain can focus on execution.

What We Cover

- Why projects become inefficient when the plan lives only in your head
- What externalizing executive functioning looks like in practice
- The three components of an ADHD project system: tools, structure, and support
- Why the tool matters less than the habit of capturing work outside your head
- How entrepreneurs separate planning from execution

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18913471 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1949 ADHD Project Handling, ADHD, ADHD Business, ADHD Brain, Entrepreneur 1 139 full false Why ADHD Brains Struggle With Projects Why ADHD Brains Struggle With Projects Presented by Understood.org

You can handle individual tasks all day. But the moment something becomes a project, everything slows down.

Research into ADHD executive functioning suggests the difference often comes down to planning demands, not motivation or intelligence.

In this episode, Skye and Robbie break down what these experiments reveal about ADHD and why complex projects require building a sequence before starting. That requirement can create real cognitive friction for many ADHD brains.

On Friday, we’ll look at the practical systems that reduce this planning load and make complex work easier to execute.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD often struggles more with projects than tasks
  • What “tower task” planning experiments reveal about ADHD
  • Why working memory and inhibition appear most consistently affected
  • Why ADHD is a performance issue rather than a knowledge issue
  • How planning demands make complex work cognitively inefficient

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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You can handle individual tasks all day. But the moment something becomes a project, everything slows down.

Research into ADHD executive functioning suggests the difference often comes down to planning demands, not motivation or intelligence.

In this episode, Skye and Robbie break down what these experiments reveal about ADHD and why complex projects require building a sequence before starting. That requirement can create real cognitive friction for many ADHD brains.

On Friday, we’ll look at the practical systems that reduce this planning load and make complex work easier to execute.

What We Cover

  • Why ADHD often struggles more with projects than tasks
  • What “tower task” planning experiments reveal about ADHD
  • Why working memory and inhibition appear most consistently affected
  • Why ADHD is a performance issue rather than a knowledge issue
  • How planning demands make complex work cognitively inefficient

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18898523 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2907 ADHD,ADHD Brains, ADHD Project Planning, ADHD Projects, ADHD Business, ADHD Entrepreneur 1 138 full false Why ADHD Brains Rebel Against To-Do Lists (And What Works Instead) with Kyle Vamvouris Why ADHD Brains Rebel Against To-Do Lists (And What Works Instead) with Kyle Vamvouris Presented by Understood.org

You make a to-do list.

Then you avoid it all day.

For many ADHD professionals, the problem isn’t motivation, it’s how the workday is structured.

In this conversation, Skye speaks with Kyle Vamvouris, founder of SalesThread and the strategist behind 87 B2B sales teams, about how he actually works.

Instead of rigid productivity systems, Kyle relies on open calendar space, rapid experimentation, and what he calls “sandbox days.”

In the episode, Kyle explains:

  • Why most productivity systems collapse after a week
  • How empty calendar space can produce better work than tightly scheduled days
  • What building dozens of sales teams taught him about focus and decision-making
  • Why ADHD curiosity can be a strategic advantage in business
  • How AI tools are changing how he experiments and builds companies

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Kyle:

Kyle just launched SalesThread, an AI-powered deal management platform designed to help sales teams understand why deals win or lose and close with more intention.

You can find him here:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You make a to-do list.

Then you avoid it all day.

For many ADHD professionals, the problem isn’t motivation, it’s how the workday is structured.

In this conversation, Skye speaks with Kyle Vamvouris, founder of SalesThread and the strategist behind 87 B2B sales teams, about how he actually works.

Instead of rigid productivity systems, Kyle relies on open calendar space, rapid experimentation, and what he calls “sandbox days.”

In the episode, Kyle explains:

  • Why most productivity systems collapse after a week
  • How empty calendar space can produce better work than tightly scheduled days
  • What building dozens of sales teams taught him about focus and decision-making
  • Why ADHD curiosity can be a strategic advantage in business
  • How AI tools are changing how he experiments and builds companies

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Kyle:

Kyle just launched SalesThread, an AI-powered deal management platform designed to help sales teams understand why deals win or lose and close with more intention.

You can find him here:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18888013 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2285 ADHD, ADHD Business, AI & ADHD, AI 1 137 full false How to Train ADHD Teams So They Actually Remember How to Train ADHD Teams So They Actually Remember Presented by Understood.org

Many adults with ADHD feel like they have to repeat the same instructions again and again.

You explain a process to your team, everyone nods, and a week later it feels like no one remembers what they learned.

Earlier this week on ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explored research on why ADHD brains often struggle during the encoding stage of learning. When information isn’t encoded properly, it never makes it into long-term memory.

In this episode they focus on what to do about it.

They break down practical systems that help ADHD professionals and teams actually retain information, including practice testing, spaced repetition, and designing learning environments that make it easier for ADHD brains to encode new information.

If you haven’t listened to Wednesday’s research episode, start there first.

What We Cover

  • Why repeating instructions rarely fixes ADHD learning problems

• How practice testing improves encoding and recall

• Why one-day training sessions often fail

• How flashcards and recall testing can work inside businesses

• Practical ways to design training that helps ADHD teams remember

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

Many adults with ADHD feel like they have to repeat the same instructions again and again.

You explain a process to your team, everyone nods, and a week later it feels like no one remembers what they learned.

Earlier this week on ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explored research on why ADHD brains often struggle during the encoding stage of learning. When information isn’t encoded properly, it never makes it into long-term memory.

In this episode they focus on what to do about it.

They break down practical systems that help ADHD professionals and teams actually retain information, including practice testing, spaced repetition, and designing learning environments that make it easier for ADHD brains to encode new information.

If you haven’t listened to Wednesday’s research episode, start there first.

What We Cover

  • Why repeating instructions rarely fixes ADHD learning problems

• How practice testing improves encoding and recall

• Why one-day training sessions often fail

• How flashcards and recall testing can work inside businesses

• Practical ways to design training that helps ADHD teams remember

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18877621 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1768 adhd brain, adhd memory, adhd business, entrepreneur 1 136 full false Why ADHD Brains Forget What They Just Learned Why ADHD Brains Forget What They Just Learned Presented by Understood.org

Many adults with ADHD feel like they have a bad memory.

You learn something in a meeting or training session, but a few days later it feels like the information has disappeared.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie break down research on memory and ADHD. They explore how information gets encoded into long-term memory and why this stage of learning often breaks down for ADHD brains.

The discussion covers a major meta-analysis on effective learning techniques, research on long-term memory in adults with ADHD, and an experiment comparing retrieval practice with restudying.

In Friday’s episode they’ll explore practical systems that help ADHD professionals and business owners design training and learning systems that actually stick.

What We Cover

  • The difference between encoding and retrieving information
  • Why ADHD memory problems often start during the learning stage
  • Research showing practice testing and spaced learning outperform rereading
  • Why verbal learning can be harder for ADHD than visual learning
  • What research suggests about medication and learning performance

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

Many adults with ADHD feel like they have a bad memory.

You learn something in a meeting or training session, but a few days later it feels like the information has disappeared.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie break down research on memory and ADHD. They explore how information gets encoded into long-term memory and why this stage of learning often breaks down for ADHD brains.

The discussion covers a major meta-analysis on effective learning techniques, research on long-term memory in adults with ADHD, and an experiment comparing retrieval practice with restudying.

In Friday’s episode they’ll explore practical systems that help ADHD professionals and business owners design training and learning systems that actually stick.

What We Cover

  • The difference between encoding and retrieving information
  • Why ADHD memory problems often start during the learning stage
  • Research showing practice testing and spaced learning outperform rereading
  • Why verbal learning can be harder for ADHD than visual learning
  • What research suggests about medication and learning performance

If you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here:

https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18862576 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1500 ADHD Brain, ADHD Learning, Learning Techniques, ADHD Business, ADHD Growth 1 135 full false Taki Moore on ADHD: The Brain Behind a Billion-Dollar Results Business Taki Moore on ADHD: The Brain Behind a Billion-Dollar Results Business Presented by Understood.org

You start a business for freedom.

Then one day you realize the business no longer fits the way your brain works.

Taki Moore is often called the business coach’s favorite business coach. Through his Million Dollar Coach community he has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and create more than $1 billion in client results.

Along with that success was something he didn’t fully understand until recently: ADHD.

In this episode of the ADHD Skills Lab, Taki joins Skye Waterson to share the story of discovering his ADHD in his late 40s - and the moment medication made his mind go “library quiet” for the first time in his life.

It’s a side of Taki that most people haven’t heard before.

Together, they explore what happens when a high-performing entrepreneur finally understands how their brain actually works - and what changes when you stop trying to run someone else’s business model and start designing one that fits you.

From creative bursts and energy crashes to the support systems that keep his business running today, this conversation looks at the real relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurship.

What We Cover

  • The moment Taki realized ADHD was shaping his work and life
  • What changed after his diagnosis in his late 40s
  • How he redesigned his business around how his brain works
  • The systems and support that keep him focused and productive

If you're enjoying The ADHD Skills Lab, you may also Understood.org's
new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Taki Moore

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Presented by Understood.org

You start a business for freedom.

Then one day you realize the business no longer fits the way your brain works.

Taki Moore is often called the business coach’s favorite business coach. Through his Million Dollar Coach community he has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and create more than $1 billion in client results.

Along with that success was something he didn’t fully understand until recently: ADHD.

In this episode of the ADHD Skills Lab, Taki joins Skye Waterson to share the story of discovering his ADHD in his late 40s - and the moment medication made his mind go “library quiet” for the first time in his life.

It’s a side of Taki that most people haven’t heard before.

Together, they explore what happens when a high-performing entrepreneur finally understands how their brain actually works - and what changes when you stop trying to run someone else’s business model and start designing one that fits you.

From creative bursts and energy crashes to the support systems that keep his business running today, this conversation looks at the real relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurship.

What We Cover

  • The moment Taki realized ADHD was shaping his work and life
  • What changed after his diagnosis in his late 40s
  • How he redesigned his business around how his brain works
  • The systems and support that keep him focused and productive

If you're enjoying The ADHD Skills Lab, you may also Understood.org's
new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids.

Listen here: https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxPS!adhdskillslab

Connect With Taki Moore

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18847733 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2013 Taki Moore, ADHD, ADHD Business, ADHD Brain, Entrepreneur 1 134 full false ADHD Visual Overload: Systems That Actually Help ADHD Visual Overload: Systems That Actually Help Many adults with ADHD struggle with tools that seem simple at first but quickly become overwhelming. Dashboards full of icons, systems that require too many clicks, and constantly changing interfaces can quietly drain focus.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explore practical ADHD work systems that reduce visual overload and make digital tools easier to navigate.

Earlier this week, they explored research on object recognition memory in ADHD and why visual systems like software interfaces can create unexpected cognitive load.

This episode focuses on what to do about it.

They walk through practical ways to simplify work systems, stabilize digital environments, and design tools that support ADHD focus instead of constantly disrupting it.

Start with Wednesday’s research episode before this one. This conversation builds directly on the findings discussed there.

What We Cover

  • Why constantly changing tools create friction for ADHD brains
  • Designing stable digital systems that reduce cognitive load
  • How visual clutter quietly drains focus
  • Practical ways to simplify your work environment

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Many adults with ADHD struggle with tools that seem simple at first but quickly become overwhelming. Dashboards full of icons, systems that require too many clicks, and constantly changing interfaces can quietly drain focus.

In this episode of ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Robbie explore practical ADHD work systems that reduce visual overload and make digital tools easier to navigate.

Earlier this week, they explored research on object recognition memory in ADHD and why visual systems like software interfaces can create unexpected cognitive load.

This episode focuses on what to do about it.

They walk through practical ways to simplify work systems, stabilize digital environments, and design tools that support ADHD focus instead of constantly disrupting it.

Start with Wednesday’s research episode before this one. This conversation builds directly on the findings discussed there.

What We Cover

  • Why constantly changing tools create friction for ADHD brains
  • Designing stable digital systems that reduce cognitive load
  • How visual clutter quietly drains focus
  • Practical ways to simplify your work environment

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18833907 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1995 adhd overload, ADHD Busines, ADHD Growth, ADHD Research 1 133 full false Why Software Updates Feel Harder With ADHD Why Software Updates Feel Harder With ADHD Why does a simple software update suddenly make everything feel impossible to use?

In this Research Recap, Skye and Robbie break down a meta-analysis examining object recognition memory in ADHD.

Object recognition memory helps your brain recognize visual information like icons, folders, faces, and layouts. It’s what allows you to quickly identify the right button in a menu or remember where something lives inside a complex interface.

Researchers reviewed 28 studies involving children and adolescents with ADHD to examine whether object recognition memory differs from neurotypical controls.

Skye and Robbie walk through:

  • How researchers test object recognition memory
  • What the data actually shows about ADHD and visual recognition tasks
  • Why visually complex systems like software interfaces can feel cognitively heavier for ADHD brains

No hype.

No miracle cures.

No “just try harder.”

Just what the research shows.

Then tune in on Friday, when Skye and Robbie return to this study and explore how these findings might translate into practical strategies for navigating tools, systems, and visual environments with ADHD.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Why does a simple software update suddenly make everything feel impossible to use?

In this Research Recap, Skye and Robbie break down a meta-analysis examining object recognition memory in ADHD.

Object recognition memory helps your brain recognize visual information like icons, folders, faces, and layouts. It’s what allows you to quickly identify the right button in a menu or remember where something lives inside a complex interface.

Researchers reviewed 28 studies involving children and adolescents with ADHD to examine whether object recognition memory differs from neurotypical controls.

Skye and Robbie walk through:

  • How researchers test object recognition memory
  • What the data actually shows about ADHD and visual recognition tasks
  • Why visually complex systems like software interfaces can feel cognitively heavier for ADHD brains

No hype.

No miracle cures.

No “just try harder.”

Just what the research shows.

Then tune in on Friday, when Skye and Robbie return to this study and explore how these findings might translate into practical strategies for navigating tools, systems, and visual environments with ADHD.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18821612 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 877 adhd brain, object recognition, adhd business, research 1 132 full false ADHD Creative Strategies with Andy J Pizza: Hard Does Not Mean Bad ADHD Creative Strategies with Andy J Pizza: Hard Does Not Mean Bad When creative work gets hard, most people with ADHD assume something’s wrong.

Wrong idea.

Wrong project.

Wrong career.

In this conversation, Andy J. Pizza (author, illustrator, and host of Creative Pep Talk) breaks down the moment his work completely dried up — and why that crisis forced him to stop winging it and start creating strategically.

We talk about perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, creative droughts, collaboration fights, and the uncomfortable shift from “I hope this works” to “I’m building this on purpose.”

This isn’t about hacks or hustle.

It’s about understanding that hard and bad are not the same thing — and sometimes the difficulty is the point.

What We Cover

  • Why “hard” is often a sign of growth, not failure
  • The shift from exploratory creativity to strategic authorship
  • How perfectionism and RSD quietly stall creative output
  • Rebuilding after a six-month career drought
  • Why collaboration feels like conflict (and why that’s normal)

Connect with Andy: on his website or follow him on Instagram @andyjpizza

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> When creative work gets hard, most people with ADHD assume something’s wrong.

Wrong idea.

Wrong project.

Wrong career.

In this conversation, Andy J. Pizza (author, illustrator, and host of Creative Pep Talk) breaks down the moment his work completely dried up — and why that crisis forced him to stop winging it and start creating strategically.

We talk about perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, creative droughts, collaboration fights, and the uncomfortable shift from “I hope this works” to “I’m building this on purpose.”

This isn’t about hacks or hustle.

It’s about understanding that hard and bad are not the same thing — and sometimes the difficulty is the point.

What We Cover

  • Why “hard” is often a sign of growth, not failure
  • The shift from exploratory creativity to strategic authorship
  • How perfectionism and RSD quietly stall creative output
  • Rebuilding after a six-month career drought
  • Why collaboration feels like conflict (and why that’s normal)

Connect with Andy: on his website or follow him on Instagram @andyjpizza

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18809264 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2598 adhd brain, creativity, business creativity, adhdbusiness, adhdproblems 1 131 full false Are You More Likely to Succeed in Business if You Have ADHD? Are You More Likely to Succeed in Business if You Have ADHD? Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? 
Click here to book a session with Skye.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!


More adults with ADHD start businesses than the general population.

But here’s the part nobody talks about:

Research shows ADHD is positively linked to entrepreneurial attitudes and startup behavior…

and negatively linked to post-launch outcomes, performance, and wellbeing.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Robert Waterson break down a 2025 meta-analysis on ADHD and entrepreneurship - exploring why hyperactive types tend to start, why inattentive types may struggle more with scaling, and where the “ADHD is a superpower” narrative falls short.

This episode is about what happens after the excitement of starting.

What we cover:

  • The difference between entrepreneurial attitude, startup behavior, and post-launch outcomes
  • Why hyperactive ADHD is linked to action (but also burnout)
  • Why inattentive ADHD may struggle with scaling and follow-through
  • The myth of brute-force hustle
  • Where the “ADHD is a superpower” framing conflicts with the data
  • Why systems - not motivation - change outcomes

If you’ve ever felt amazing at starting… and exhausted trying to sustain - this one’s for you.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? 
Click here to book a session with Skye.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!


More adults with ADHD start businesses than the general population.

But here’s the part nobody talks about:

Research shows ADHD is positively linked to entrepreneurial attitudes and startup behavior…

and negatively linked to post-launch outcomes, performance, and wellbeing.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Robert Waterson break down a 2025 meta-analysis on ADHD and entrepreneurship - exploring why hyperactive types tend to start, why inattentive types may struggle more with scaling, and where the “ADHD is a superpower” narrative falls short.

This episode is about what happens after the excitement of starting.

What we cover:

  • The difference between entrepreneurial attitude, startup behavior, and post-launch outcomes
  • Why hyperactive ADHD is linked to action (but also burnout)
  • Why inattentive ADHD may struggle with scaling and follow-through
  • The myth of brute-force hustle
  • Where the “ADHD is a superpower” framing conflicts with the data
  • Why systems - not motivation - change outcomes

If you’ve ever felt amazing at starting… and exhausted trying to sustain - this one’s for you.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18767719 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1717 adhd, adhd entrepreneur, building business, adhdbrain, adhdbusiness 130 full false What Does Atomoxetine Actually Do To Your ADHD Brain? What Does Atomoxetine Actually Do To Your ADHD Brain? Description

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? 
Click here to book a session with Skye.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!

Why does focus feel like forcing a rusty machine to start… instead of flipping a switch?

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a randomized placebo-controlled study examining how brain networks behave differently in adults with ADHD.

This episode isn’t about recommending medication.

It’s about something more fundamental: the push-pull relationship between the brain’s default mode network (daydreaming, internal thoughts) and task positive network (focused attention) — and what happens when that switch doesn’t work automatically.

If you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through work, this episode will feel deeply validating.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD brains struggle to “automatically” switch into focus
  • What brain scans reveal about default mode vs task networks
  • How this study compared medication-naive adults with controls
  • What changed in network activity during treatment
  • Why brain-difference evidence reduces self-blame

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Description

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? 
Click here to book a session with Skye.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!

Why does focus feel like forcing a rusty machine to start… instead of flipping a switch?

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a randomized placebo-controlled study examining how brain networks behave differently in adults with ADHD.

This episode isn’t about recommending medication.

It’s about something more fundamental: the push-pull relationship between the brain’s default mode network (daydreaming, internal thoughts) and task positive network (focused attention) — and what happens when that switch doesn’t work automatically.

If you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through work, this episode will feel deeply validating.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD brains struggle to “automatically” switch into focus
  • What brain scans reveal about default mode vs task networks
  • How this study compared medication-naive adults with controls
  • What changed in network activity during treatment
  • Why brain-difference evidence reduces self-blame

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18767731 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 631 research, academic papers, ADHD research, business ADHD, ADHD entrepreneur, business building, Strattera, atomoxetine 1 129 full false Why Perfectionism Keeps Your Business Stuck (Even Though You're An Overachiever) Why Perfectionism Keeps Your Business Stuck (Even Though You're An Overachiever) You can be successful on paper and still feel stuck.

In this episode, Skye talks with entrepreneur and investor Kassidy Warren about leaving the corporate “safe path,” taking real risks, and the identity shift required to stop playing small. They unpack rejection, procrastination, reinvesting before results, and what it actually means to turn pro — especially with an ADHD brain.

If you’ve built something stable but know you’re capable of more, this one will hit.

What we cover:

  • The hidden cost of corporate stability and “golden handcuffs”
  • Why procrastination is fear in disguise
  • How to handle rejection without shrinking
  • The mindset shift from amateur to professional
  • Acting before you feel ready — and why waiting keeps you stuck

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye. 

https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!


Connect with Kassidy Warren

Kassidy Warren is the host of the For Your Own Good podcast, where he shares practical, direct conversations about business growth, leadership, and building companies that actually work.

If this episode resonated, you can follow Kassidy and explore more of his work here:

He regularly shares insights for operators and founders who want to move from chaos to clarity without fluff or hype.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> You can be successful on paper and still feel stuck.

In this episode, Skye talks with entrepreneur and investor Kassidy Warren about leaving the corporate “safe path,” taking real risks, and the identity shift required to stop playing small. They unpack rejection, procrastination, reinvesting before results, and what it actually means to turn pro — especially with an ADHD brain.

If you’ve built something stable but know you’re capable of more, this one will hit.

What we cover:

  • The hidden cost of corporate stability and “golden handcuffs”
  • Why procrastination is fear in disguise
  • How to handle rejection without shrinking
  • The mindset shift from amateur to professional
  • Acting before you feel ready — and why waiting keeps you stuck

Business owner with ADHD wanting operational clarity and focus? Click here to book a session with Skye. 

https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com for a operational clarity session!


Connect with Kassidy Warren

Kassidy Warren is the host of the For Your Own Good podcast, where he shares practical, direct conversations about business growth, leadership, and building companies that actually work.

If this episode resonated, you can follow Kassidy and explore more of his work here:

He regularly shares insights for operators and founders who want to move from chaos to clarity without fluff or hype.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18760843 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1976 rejection, adhd business, ADHD, entrepreneur, business building 1 128 full false ADHD, Leadership, and the Identity Shift That Changes Everything ADHD, Leadership, and the Identity Shift That Changes Everything “I wasn’t failing. I just wasn’t growing.”

Adam Tasker had the career. The family. Three kids. Responsibility handled.

But privately, he knew he was drifting.

After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, following his sons’ diagnoses, he began to look at how he was operating. Not just as a father, but as a leader. At home. In business. With himself.

In this conversation, Skye and Adam unpack:

  • What actually changes after a late ADHD diagnosis
  • How overwhelm escalates and why some days collapse fast
  • The identity shift from practitioner to leader in business
  • Delegation, emotional regulation, and being the tone-setter at home

They talk through structure, routines, communication, and the tension between flexibility and discipline in a neurodivergent household.

This episode is not about productivity hacks.

It is about responsibility, self-awareness, and learning to lead without burning out or defaulting to shame.

If you are a parent, a founder, or someone who knows you are capable of more than “going through the motions,” this conversation will resonate.

Connect with Adam Tasker, COO of High Performance Father, at https://highperformancefather.com or email him directly at adam@highperformancefather.com for resources and support.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> “I wasn’t failing. I just wasn’t growing.”

Adam Tasker had the career. The family. Three kids. Responsibility handled.

But privately, he knew he was drifting.

After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, following his sons’ diagnoses, he began to look at how he was operating. Not just as a father, but as a leader. At home. In business. With himself.

In this conversation, Skye and Adam unpack:

  • What actually changes after a late ADHD diagnosis
  • How overwhelm escalates and why some days collapse fast
  • The identity shift from practitioner to leader in business
  • Delegation, emotional regulation, and being the tone-setter at home

They talk through structure, routines, communication, and the tension between flexibility and discipline in a neurodivergent household.

This episode is not about productivity hacks.

It is about responsibility, self-awareness, and learning to lead without burning out or defaulting to shame.

If you are a parent, a founder, or someone who knows you are capable of more than “going through the motions,” this conversation will resonate.

Connect with Adam Tasker, COO of High Performance Father, at https://highperformancefather.com or email him directly at adam@highperformancefather.com for resources and support.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18728747 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2514 ADHD, Entrepreneur, Service Based Business, ADHD Business, ADHD Entrepreneur 1 127 full false Think Your ADHD Isn’t “Bad Enough”? The Data Says It Still Matters Think Your ADHD Isn’t “Bad Enough”? The Data Says It Still Matters Looking for The Business Visibility Workshop?

Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/the-business-visibility-workshop-wednesday-feb-18th

You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis for ADHD traits to affect your health, finances, or well-being.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will break down a study on subclinical ADHD - ADHD traits that fall below the diagnostic threshold - and how they impact entrepreneurs and employees.

The findings are confronting.

Across nearly 400 participants, higher ADHD traits were linked to:

  • Higher anxiety
  • Worse physical health
  • Lower happiness
  • Lower subjective financial well-being

Even without meeting diagnostic criteria.

Entrepreneurship showed some buffering effects — more autonomy, more novelty, slightly higher life satisfaction.

But it also intensified financial pressure and the self-management demands that ADHD traits can make harder.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • What “subclinical ADHD” actually means
  • Why “not diagnosed” doesn’t mean “not affected”
  • Why entrepreneurs may feel financial strain more intensely
  • How work environment fit shapes well-being
  • What this research misses about ADHD management in practice

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s not bad enough to count…”

this conversation may change how you see that.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Looking for The Business Visibility Workshop?

Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/the-business-visibility-workshop-wednesday-feb-18th

You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis for ADHD traits to affect your health, finances, or well-being.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will break down a study on subclinical ADHD - ADHD traits that fall below the diagnostic threshold - and how they impact entrepreneurs and employees.

The findings are confronting.

Across nearly 400 participants, higher ADHD traits were linked to:

  • Higher anxiety
  • Worse physical health
  • Lower happiness
  • Lower subjective financial well-being

Even without meeting diagnostic criteria.

Entrepreneurship showed some buffering effects — more autonomy, more novelty, slightly higher life satisfaction.

But it also intensified financial pressure and the self-management demands that ADHD traits can make harder.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • What “subclinical ADHD” actually means
  • Why “not diagnosed” doesn’t mean “not affected”
  • Why entrepreneurs may feel financial strain more intensely
  • How work environment fit shapes well-being
  • What this research misses about ADHD management in practice

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s not bad enough to count…”

this conversation may change how you see that.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18691337 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1051 1 126 full false Selling With ADHD: Confidence Without the Sleaze or Burnout (with Wes Schaeffer) Selling With ADHD: Confidence Without the Sleaze or Burnout (with Wes Schaeffer) If sales feels heavy, awkward, or mentally exhausting, it’s probably not because you’re bad at it.

It’s more likely because you’ve been trying to sell using advice that relies on pressure, performance, or rigid systems - the exact things that make ADHD brains freeze, overthink, or avoid the conversation altogether.

In this episode, Skye sits down with Wes Schaeffer (The Sales Whisperer) to talk about how to sell in a way that actually feels calm, grounded, and sustainable — without hype, manipulation, or forcing yourself into a persona that doesn’t fit.

This isn’t about “loving sales” or magically becoming confident.

It’s about:

  • reducing anxiety around money conversations
  • having something to lean on when your confidence dips
  • and building just enough structure so sales stops living rent-free in your head

Wes breaks down why money talk feels so uncomfortable, how scripts can reduce stress instead of making you sound robotic, and why avoiding systems usually creates more chaos — not less.

If you’ve ever known you should follow up, talk about pricing, or ask for the sale… and still found yourself procrastinating, this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate — in a good way.

No hustle. No sleaze. No “just be confident” advice.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why sales feels uncomfortable for ADHD entrepreneurs and what is actually happening underneath that resistance
  • How to talk about money and pricing without sounding pushy or rehearsed
  • When scripts and systems help ADHD brains and when they make things worse
  • A calmer approach to follow-ups that does not rely on pressure or guilt
  • How small sales systems reduce burnout, decision fatigue, and avoidance over time

Connect with Wes Schaeffer

  • Learn more about Wes and his programs: https://12weekstopeak.com
  • Free habit tracker and practical sales resources available on the site
  • Text or book time directly via the site

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> If sales feels heavy, awkward, or mentally exhausting, it’s probably not because you’re bad at it.

It’s more likely because you’ve been trying to sell using advice that relies on pressure, performance, or rigid systems - the exact things that make ADHD brains freeze, overthink, or avoid the conversation altogether.

In this episode, Skye sits down with Wes Schaeffer (The Sales Whisperer) to talk about how to sell in a way that actually feels calm, grounded, and sustainable — without hype, manipulation, or forcing yourself into a persona that doesn’t fit.

This isn’t about “loving sales” or magically becoming confident.

It’s about:

  • reducing anxiety around money conversations
  • having something to lean on when your confidence dips
  • and building just enough structure so sales stops living rent-free in your head

Wes breaks down why money talk feels so uncomfortable, how scripts can reduce stress instead of making you sound robotic, and why avoiding systems usually creates more chaos — not less.

If you’ve ever known you should follow up, talk about pricing, or ask for the sale… and still found yourself procrastinating, this conversation will feel uncomfortably accurate — in a good way.

No hustle. No sleaze. No “just be confident” advice.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why sales feels uncomfortable for ADHD entrepreneurs and what is actually happening underneath that resistance
  • How to talk about money and pricing without sounding pushy or rehearsed
  • When scripts and systems help ADHD brains and when they make things worse
  • A calmer approach to follow-ups that does not rely on pressure or guilt
  • How small sales systems reduce burnout, decision fatigue, and avoidance over time

Connect with Wes Schaeffer

  • Learn more about Wes and his programs: https://12weekstopeak.com
  • Free habit tracker and practical sales resources available on the site
  • Text or book time directly via the site

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18642678 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2489 1 125 full false ADHD Isn’t Just in Your Head - Apparently It’s in Your Gut Too ADHD Isn’t Just in Your Head - Apparently It’s in Your Gut Too A lot of people with ADHD deal with physical symptoms they’ve never talked about - or never thought were connected.

This episode looks at what the research actually shows about ADHD and gut issues, and where the line is between association, speculation, and overreach.

ADHD usually gets framed around focus, motivation, and productivity. But growing research suggests it may also be linked to very real physical symptoms, including gut issues that many people quietly live with.

In this episode, Skye and Will break down a major research review examining the connection between ADHD and IBS - what the data shows (and what it doesn’t), and why this matters for quality of life, not just symptom labels.

No biohacks. No diet rules. Just context, clarity, and what’s worth paying attention to if you’ve ever felt like ADHD affects more than just your brain.

What we cover:

  • What this large ADHD + IBS study actually found (and what it didn’t)
  • Why IBS showed up - but other gut issues didn’t
  • How physical discomfort can quietly compound ADHD overwhelm
  • Why this research matters even if you don’t have gut issues

If you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> A lot of people with ADHD deal with physical symptoms they’ve never talked about - or never thought were connected.

This episode looks at what the research actually shows about ADHD and gut issues, and where the line is between association, speculation, and overreach.

ADHD usually gets framed around focus, motivation, and productivity. But growing research suggests it may also be linked to very real physical symptoms, including gut issues that many people quietly live with.

In this episode, Skye and Will break down a major research review examining the connection between ADHD and IBS - what the data shows (and what it doesn’t), and why this matters for quality of life, not just symptom labels.

No biohacks. No diet rules. Just context, clarity, and what’s worth paying attention to if you’ve ever felt like ADHD affects more than just your brain.

What we cover:

  • What this large ADHD + IBS study actually found (and what it didn’t)
  • Why IBS showed up - but other gut issues didn’t
  • How physical discomfort can quietly compound ADHD overwhelm
  • Why this research matters even if you don’t have gut issues

If you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18603483 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 838 1 124 full false If Accounting Makes Your ADHD Brain Shut Down, Listen to This (with Joe Dunaway) If Accounting Makes Your ADHD Brain Shut Down, Listen to This (with Joe Dunaway) If the word accounting makes your attention disappear, this episode is for you.

Skye sits down with Joe Dunaway - founder of Vici Financial, accountant, business owner, and ADHDer - to talk about why so many ADHD entrepreneurs avoid their numbers, and how to understand them without overcomplicating things or forcing yourself into systems you won’t maintain.

This isn’t about becoming good at accounting.

It’s about knowing enough to make decisions, reduce background stress, and stop guessing about your business.

We cover:

  • Why accounting causes shutdown for ADHD brains
  • The real cost of avoiding your numbers
  • The fastest way finances get messy (and how to stop it)
  • How to separate signal from noise in your financials
  • When numbers actually become useful instead of overwhelming

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll look at it later” — this conversation will help you finally look, without spiraling.

Connect with Joe:

https://www.vicifinance.com/

Instagram: @vicifinancial

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> If the word accounting makes your attention disappear, this episode is for you.

Skye sits down with Joe Dunaway - founder of Vici Financial, accountant, business owner, and ADHDer - to talk about why so many ADHD entrepreneurs avoid their numbers, and how to understand them without overcomplicating things or forcing yourself into systems you won’t maintain.

This isn’t about becoming good at accounting.

It’s about knowing enough to make decisions, reduce background stress, and stop guessing about your business.

We cover:

  • Why accounting causes shutdown for ADHD brains
  • The real cost of avoiding your numbers
  • The fastest way finances get messy (and how to stop it)
  • How to separate signal from noise in your financials
  • When numbers actually become useful instead of overwhelming

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll look at it later” — this conversation will help you finally look, without spiraling.

Connect with Joe:

https://www.vicifinance.com/

Instagram: @vicifinancial

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18570243 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1775 1 123 full false You Weren’t ‘Too Much’. You Were an ADHD Kid in School You Weren’t ‘Too Much’. You Were an ADHD Kid in School Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop?

Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

Kids with ADHD are not just more likely to struggle academically. They are more visible, more misunderstood, and often less liked by peers and teachers.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a study on ADHD, social status, and bullying, and talk honestly about what it felt like to stand out in school for reasons you did not choose.

This is not a conversation about extreme bullying or obvious cruelty. It is about the quieter experience many ADHD kids grow up with. Being noticeable. Being different. Being picked last, corrected more often, or feeling out of sync with everyone else.

If school felt harder than it should have, even when you could not explain why, this episode will likely hit close to home.

What we cover:

  • Why kids with ADHD are more visible in the classroom, but not for positive reasons
  • How peer likability and teacher relationships shape vulnerability over time
  • The difference between obvious bullying and subtle social exclusion
  • Why being “the noticeable kid” can quietly rewire how school feels emotionally
  • What this research helps explain for adults still unpacking their school experience

If you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop?

Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

Kids with ADHD are not just more likely to struggle academically. They are more visible, more misunderstood, and often less liked by peers and teachers.

In this Research Recap, Skye and Will unpack a study on ADHD, social status, and bullying, and talk honestly about what it felt like to stand out in school for reasons you did not choose.

This is not a conversation about extreme bullying or obvious cruelty. It is about the quieter experience many ADHD kids grow up with. Being noticeable. Being different. Being picked last, corrected more often, or feeling out of sync with everyone else.

If school felt harder than it should have, even when you could not explain why, this episode will likely hit close to home.

What we cover:

  • Why kids with ADHD are more visible in the classroom, but not for positive reasons
  • How peer likability and teacher relationships shape vulnerability over time
  • The difference between obvious bullying and subtle social exclusion
  • Why being “the noticeable kid” can quietly rewire how school feels emotionally
  • What this research helps explain for adults still unpacking their school experience

If you want a copy of the paper we discuss, just ask us and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18517972 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 992 1 122 full false I Thought My Memory Was Failing - Then I Realized I Had ADHD I Thought My Memory Was Failing - Then I Realized I Had ADHD Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

Growing a business is hard.

Doing it with ADHD - while raising five kids - can make you feel like your brain is actively working against you.

In this episode, Skye talks with Tiana Sutton, a fitness instructor, community builder, and mother of five, about realizing she had ADHD later in life - not through childhood struggles, but through business, memory issues, and the feeling that she couldn’t keep up with herself anymore.

They talk honestly about working memory falling apart, starting things with energy and losing momentum, learning how to sell without pressure, and what it looks like to keep showing up even when progress feels invisible.

This isn’t a success story or a hustle episode.

It’s a real conversation about understanding your brain after you’re already overwhelmed - and deciding to keep building anyway.

Connect with Tiana

Tiana is the founder and instructor at Bluebird Wellness, where she helps people reconnect with their bodies through movement, community, and care.

Website: https://www.bluebird.life

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebird.life/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdWellnessTexas

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details:

https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

Growing a business is hard.

Doing it with ADHD - while raising five kids - can make you feel like your brain is actively working against you.

In this episode, Skye talks with Tiana Sutton, a fitness instructor, community builder, and mother of five, about realizing she had ADHD later in life - not through childhood struggles, but through business, memory issues, and the feeling that she couldn’t keep up with herself anymore.

They talk honestly about working memory falling apart, starting things with energy and losing momentum, learning how to sell without pressure, and what it looks like to keep showing up even when progress feels invisible.

This isn’t a success story or a hustle episode.

It’s a real conversation about understanding your brain after you’re already overwhelmed - and deciding to keep building anyway.

Connect with Tiana

Tiana is the founder and instructor at Bluebird Wellness, where she helps people reconnect with their bodies through movement, community, and care.

Website: https://www.bluebird.life

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebird.life/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdWellnessTexas

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18487221 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1748 1 121 full false Why ADHD Brains Rely on Hyperfocus (and Why It Backfires) Why ADHD Brains Rely on Hyperfocus (and Why It Backfires) Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details:
https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

If you have ADHD, you probably know this pattern. You’re foggy, scattered, or stuck… until a deadline hits. Then suddenly, you’re laser-focused, productive, unstoppable. And afterwards, you’re wrecked.

In this episode, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack why hyperfocus feels like the only way to get things done, and why it quietly creates more stress, burnout, and long-term chaos than most people realize. 

Using research on university students, we explore how executive function difficulties change the way ADHD brains access focus, why more ADHD symptoms often lead to more hyperfocus (not less), and why relying on pressure is not a sustainable strategy, even if it looks productive on the surface. 

This episode is for late-diagnosed adults, professionals, and business owners with ADHD who keep asking themselves: 

“Why do I only function when everything’s urgent?” 

“And why does it always cost me afterwards?” 

What we cover:

- Why hyperfocus shows up most when things feel critical or overwhelming 
- How executive function difficulties push ADHD brains into last-minute intensity 
- The difference between intense focus and sustainable focus 
- How hyperfocus borrows energy from your future self 
- What this pattern means for productivity, stress, and burnout long-term

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Looking for the Bottleneck Reset Workshop? Click here for details:
https://unconventionalorganisation.circle.so/checkout/bottleneck-reset-workshop-wednesday-jan-21st

If you have ADHD, you probably know this pattern. You’re foggy, scattered, or stuck… until a deadline hits. Then suddenly, you’re laser-focused, productive, unstoppable. And afterwards, you’re wrecked.

In this episode, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack why hyperfocus feels like the only way to get things done, and why it quietly creates more stress, burnout, and long-term chaos than most people realize. 

Using research on university students, we explore how executive function difficulties change the way ADHD brains access focus, why more ADHD symptoms often lead to more hyperfocus (not less), and why relying on pressure is not a sustainable strategy, even if it looks productive on the surface. 

This episode is for late-diagnosed adults, professionals, and business owners with ADHD who keep asking themselves: 

“Why do I only function when everything’s urgent?” 

“And why does it always cost me afterwards?” 

What we cover:

- Why hyperfocus shows up most when things feel critical or overwhelming 
- How executive function difficulties push ADHD brains into last-minute intensity 
- The difference between intense focus and sustainable focus 
- How hyperfocus borrows energy from your future self 
- What this pattern means for productivity, stress, and burnout long-term

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18453282 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 827 1 120 full false ADHD and Advertising: Making Sense of the Noise ADHD and Advertising: Making Sense of the Noise Ads are overwhelming for a lot of ADHD business owners, not because they are bad at marketing, but because the information is scattered, noisy, and contradictory.

In this episode, Skye talks with ads expert Jeremy Pogue, founder of Summit Acquisition, about how ads actually work at a high level, what they are and are not responsible for, and how to think about them without spiraling into complexity.

This is a grounding conversation designed to help you understand the landscape before you decide anything.

What we cover

  • Ads as awareness, not instant results
  • Why starting small matters emotionally and financially
  • The role of time and patience in ad performance
  • Common misunderstandings that create anxiety
  • How to tell if ads even belong in your business right now

Connect with Jeremy: Instagram: jeremy_pogue. YouTube: @Jeremy_Pogue

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Ads are overwhelming for a lot of ADHD business owners, not because they are bad at marketing, but because the information is scattered, noisy, and contradictory.

In this episode, Skye talks with ads expert Jeremy Pogue, founder of Summit Acquisition, about how ads actually work at a high level, what they are and are not responsible for, and how to think about them without spiraling into complexity.

This is a grounding conversation designed to help you understand the landscape before you decide anything.

What we cover

  • Ads as awareness, not instant results
  • Why starting small matters emotionally and financially
  • The role of time and patience in ad performance
  • Common misunderstandings that create anxiety
  • How to tell if ads even belong in your business right now

Connect with Jeremy: Instagram: jeremy_pogue. YouTube: @Jeremy_Pogue

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18425287 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2504 1 119 full false Why ADHD Brains Struggle With Video Content Why ADHD Brains Struggle With Video Content Video is everywhere, but very little of it is designed with ADHD in mind.

In this Research Recap, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack a qualitative study exploring how people with ADHD actually experience video content. From captions to pacing to visual overload, they look at what helps, what hurts, and why one size never fits all.

They also talk about why many ADHD viewers adapt by speeding up videos, multitasking, or using video as background stimulation, and how those habits make a lot more sense once you understand the research.

This is a grounded look at accessibility, attention, and why flexibility matters more than rules when it comes to ADHD and learning.

What we cover

  • How ADHD viewers experience video differently
  • Why captions help some people and frustrate others
  • The impact of pacing and playback speed on focus
  • Why redundancy can improve comprehension
  • What accessibility really means for ADHD

If you want a copy of the research paper discussed in this episode, DM VIDEO to on Instagram to @unconventionalorganisation and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Video is everywhere, but very little of it is designed with ADHD in mind.

In this Research Recap, Skye and William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD unpack a qualitative study exploring how people with ADHD actually experience video content. From captions to pacing to visual overload, they look at what helps, what hurts, and why one size never fits all.

They also talk about why many ADHD viewers adapt by speeding up videos, multitasking, or using video as background stimulation, and how those habits make a lot more sense once you understand the research.

This is a grounded look at accessibility, attention, and why flexibility matters more than rules when it comes to ADHD and learning.

What we cover

  • How ADHD viewers experience video differently
  • Why captions help some people and frustrate others
  • The impact of pacing and playback speed on focus
  • Why redundancy can improve comprehension
  • What accessibility really means for ADHD

If you want a copy of the research paper discussed in this episode, DM VIDEO to on Instagram to @unconventionalorganisation and we will send it to you.

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18400372 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1114 1 118 full false Focus, Flight, and Figuring It Out: An ADHD Founder’s Journey Focus, Flight, and Figuring It Out: An ADHD Founder’s Journey Skye sits down with Carly Braker, founder of Avialan Blue, to talk about building a high tech areospace engineering consultancy while navigating ADHD. Carly shares how she masked symptoms growing up, why the “real world” hit harder, and the adjustments she had to make when deep focus, sensory overwhelm, and impostor feelings collided with entrepreneurship.

What we cover:

  • Why gifted kids often miss their own ADHD signs
  • The crash that happens when school structure disappears
  • The identity shift from employee to founder
  • What it took to create stability in a high focus consulting business
  • How behaviour mapping helped her create systems that actually work

Curious to see more of Carly’s work? You can find it here: https://www.avialanblue.com/adhdskillslab/

Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlybraker/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye sits down with Carly Braker, founder of Avialan Blue, to talk about building a high tech areospace engineering consultancy while navigating ADHD. Carly shares how she masked symptoms growing up, why the “real world” hit harder, and the adjustments she had to make when deep focus, sensory overwhelm, and impostor feelings collided with entrepreneurship.

What we cover:

  • Why gifted kids often miss their own ADHD signs
  • The crash that happens when school structure disappears
  • The identity shift from employee to founder
  • What it took to create stability in a high focus consulting business
  • How behaviour mapping helped her create systems that actually work

Curious to see more of Carly’s work? You can find it here: https://www.avialanblue.com/adhdskillslab/

Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlybraker/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18355970 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2700 full false ADHD Strengths and Success: The Evidence Behind the Myth ADHD Strengths and Success: The Evidence Behind the Myth People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced.

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context.

What we cover:

  • Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career research
  • Hyperfocus: strength, liability, or both
  • How environment can support or sabotage ADHD strengths
  • The emotional side of ADHD achievement before diagnosis
  • The role of humor, resilience, and adaptive altruism

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced.

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context.

What we cover:

  • Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career research
  • Hyperfocus: strength, liability, or both
  • How environment can support or sabotage ADHD strengths
  • The emotional side of ADHD achievement before diagnosis
  • The role of humor, resilience, and adaptive altruism

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18306144 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1454 1 116 full false The ADHD Shift: When Everything Suddenly Adds Up The ADHD Shift: When Everything Suddenly Adds Up Most people with ADHD have one moment that stops them in their tracks. For Laura, it was finding her childhood journals filled with the word “focus” scribbled in every possible way.

In this conversation, Skye talks with Laura Key, host of the ADHD Aha! podcast, and VP of content at Understood.org. After interviewing more than 120 people about their ADHD stories, Laura shares her own. From finding her childhood journals to understanding how ADHD shaped her leadership, parenting, and emotional load, this is the moment everything starts to make sense.

They talk about late diagnosis, invisible overwhelm, the pressure women carry, and what Laura has learned from listening to so many ADHD journeys. It is warm, thoughtful, and full of the moments that make ADHD adults think, “I have lived this my whole life, I just never had the language for it.”

What we cover:

  • The moment ADHD finally comes into focus
  • Why so many women overlook their own symptoms for years
  • What Laura learned from interviewing 120 ADHD guests
  • Why recent research shows women trust ADHD podcasts more than any other medium

Where to Find Laura Key

Connect with Laura and explore her work here:

Instagram:

@understoodorg

LinkedIn:

Understood: https://www.linkedin.com/company/understood

Laura Key: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-key-720b7436/

Podcast:

ADHD Aha: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha

Research Mentioned in the Episode:

Study on why women trust ADHD podcasts:

https://www.understood.org/en/press-releases/new-study-finds-podcasts-help-women-with-adhd

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Most people with ADHD have one moment that stops them in their tracks. For Laura, it was finding her childhood journals filled with the word “focus” scribbled in every possible way.

In this conversation, Skye talks with Laura Key, host of the ADHD Aha! podcast, and VP of content at Understood.org. After interviewing more than 120 people about their ADHD stories, Laura shares her own. From finding her childhood journals to understanding how ADHD shaped her leadership, parenting, and emotional load, this is the moment everything starts to make sense.

They talk about late diagnosis, invisible overwhelm, the pressure women carry, and what Laura has learned from listening to so many ADHD journeys. It is warm, thoughtful, and full of the moments that make ADHD adults think, “I have lived this my whole life, I just never had the language for it.”

What we cover:

  • The moment ADHD finally comes into focus
  • Why so many women overlook their own symptoms for years
  • What Laura learned from interviewing 120 ADHD guests
  • Why recent research shows women trust ADHD podcasts more than any other medium

Where to Find Laura Key

Connect with Laura and explore her work here:

Instagram:

@understoodorg

LinkedIn:

Understood: https://www.linkedin.com/company/understood

Laura Key: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-key-720b7436/

Podcast:

ADHD Aha: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha

Research Mentioned in the Episode:

Study on why women trust ADHD podcasts:

https://www.understood.org/en/press-releases/new-study-finds-podcasts-help-women-with-adhd

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18267983 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2511 1 115 full false ADHD, TikTok, and the Misinformation Trap ADHD, TikTok, and the Misinformation Trap Can TikTok actually teach you about ADHD - or is it just feeding you misinformation?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye dives into a 2022 study analyzing the quality of ADHD content on TikTok. They explore how much of it is accurate, how much is personal storytelling, and why the most relatable content often isn’t the most reliable.

What we cover:

  • Why #ADHD is one of TikTok’s biggest health hashtags
  • The 3 types of ADHD videos researchers found
  • Why “personal experience” and “misinformation” often overlap
  • How even healthcare professionals get ADHD content wrong online
  • How to spot credible ADHD information before you share it

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this message, including any examples or stories, is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It’s not professional, medical, or financial advice. Every person’s ADHD journey is different, and results will always vary depending on your individual situation, effort, and circumstances.

While we share research-based tools and strategies, we can’t promise specific results or outcomes. Your progress will depend on factors like your goals, consistency, and environment.

Unconventional Organisation and its coaches are not responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals before making significant personal, medical, or business decisions.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Can TikTok actually teach you about ADHD - or is it just feeding you misinformation?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye dives into a 2022 study analyzing the quality of ADHD content on TikTok. They explore how much of it is accurate, how much is personal storytelling, and why the most relatable content often isn’t the most reliable.

What we cover:

  • Why #ADHD is one of TikTok’s biggest health hashtags
  • The 3 types of ADHD videos researchers found
  • Why “personal experience” and “misinformation” often overlap
  • How even healthcare professionals get ADHD content wrong online
  • How to spot credible ADHD information before you share it

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this message, including any examples or stories, is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It’s not professional, medical, or financial advice. Every person’s ADHD journey is different, and results will always vary depending on your individual situation, effort, and circumstances.

While we share research-based tools and strategies, we can’t promise specific results or outcomes. Your progress will depend on factors like your goals, consistency, and environment.

Unconventional Organisation and its coaches are not responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals before making significant personal, medical, or business decisions.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18232610 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1224 1 114 full false ADHD, Momentum, and Other Mythical Creatures (with Russ Jones) ADHD, Momentum, and Other Mythical Creatures (with Russ Jones) This one’s real, hilarious, and way too relatable.

Skye sits down with Russ Jones, ADHD coach, creator of the Ready, Set, Go framework, and host of the *ADHD Big Brother* podcast, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum when you’re working with an ADHD brain.

They share stories, laugh a lot, and unpack the small mindset shifts that make consistency feel possible, even on the days when motivation disappears. Russ also shares what has changed for him since joining Skye’s coaching program, and the systems that are helping him keep that momentum going.

What we cover:

  • How to build momentum when you never feel “ready”
  • The “Even Though” mindset for taking small steps that stick
  • Why ADHD-friendly systems need humor, not pressure
  • What accountability looks like when you hate being told what to do
  • How progress really happens inside an ADHD brain

For the free Ready, Set, Go framework, mentioned in the show, visit the link below:

https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo

Learn more about Russ, his coaching and his podcast, please visit ADHD Big Brother. To learn more about the ADHDBB membership, see the link here: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> This one’s real, hilarious, and way too relatable.

Skye sits down with Russ Jones, ADHD coach, creator of the Ready, Set, Go framework, and host of the *ADHD Big Brother* podcast, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum when you’re working with an ADHD brain.

They share stories, laugh a lot, and unpack the small mindset shifts that make consistency feel possible, even on the days when motivation disappears. Russ also shares what has changed for him since joining Skye’s coaching program, and the systems that are helping him keep that momentum going.

What we cover:

  • How to build momentum when you never feel “ready”
  • The “Even Though” mindset for taking small steps that stick
  • Why ADHD-friendly systems need humor, not pressure
  • What accountability looks like when you hate being told what to do
  • How progress really happens inside an ADHD brain

For the free Ready, Set, Go framework, mentioned in the show, visit the link below:

https://www.adhdbigbrother.com/readysetgo

Learn more about Russ, his coaching and his podcast, please visit ADHD Big Brother. To learn more about the ADHDBB membership, see the link here: https://adhdbigbrother.circle.so/adhdbb

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18192293 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2800 1 113 full false The Science of ADHD Creativity: Why Your Ideas Work Differently The Science of ADHD Creativity: Why Your Ideas Work Differently Are ADHD brains more creative, or is that just a myth?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye breaks down a foundational study on ADHD and creativity, exploring how ADHD brains innovate, imagine, and sometimes overreach.

What we cover:

  • How ADHD brains approach creative problem-solving differently
  • What “conceptual expansion” means for ADHD thinking
  • Why originality and practicality don’t always go hand in hand
  • What this research says about collaboration and follow-through
  • How ADHD creativity can be a strength when supported by systems

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

The information shared in this message, including any examples or stories, is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It’s not professional, medical, or financial advice. Every person’s ADHD journey is different, and results will always vary depending on your individual situation, effort, and circumstances.

While we share research-based tools and strategies, we can’t promise specific results or outcomes. Your progress will depend on factors like your goals, consistency, and environment.

Unconventional Organisation and its coaches are not responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals before making significant personal, medical, or business decisions.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Are ADHD brains more creative, or is that just a myth?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye breaks down a foundational study on ADHD and creativity, exploring how ADHD brains innovate, imagine, and sometimes overreach.

What we cover:

  • How ADHD brains approach creative problem-solving differently
  • What “conceptual expansion” means for ADHD thinking
  • Why originality and practicality don’t always go hand in hand
  • What this research says about collaboration and follow-through
  • How ADHD creativity can be a strength when supported by systems

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

The information shared in this message, including any examples or stories, is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It’s not professional, medical, or financial advice. Every person’s ADHD journey is different, and results will always vary depending on your individual situation, effort, and circumstances.

While we share research-based tools and strategies, we can’t promise specific results or outcomes. Your progress will depend on factors like your goals, consistency, and environment.

Unconventional Organisation and its coaches are not responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals before making significant personal, medical, or business decisions.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18152077 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 803 1 112 full false Understanding ADHD Medication: A Balanced Look at the Science Understanding ADHD Medication: A Balanced Look at the Science ADHD medication can be a controversial topic online. Is it safe? Does it change who you are? What does the science actually say?

In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. Ryan Sultan, psychiatrist, researcher, and founder of Integrative Psychiatry in NYC, about what medication does in the brain and what decades of studies reveal about its effects. This is not medical advice - it’s a clear, evidence-based conversation to help you understand your options.

What we cover:

  • How ADHD medication affects dopamine and focus
  • The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant medications
  • Why safety and addiction concerns often get misunderstood
  • How to approach treatment decisions from an informed place
  • How to know if your treatment plan needs adjustment
  • The role of therapy, structure, and lifestyle alongside medication

Dr. Ryan Sultan, MD is a double board-certified psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia, and the Founder & Medical Director of Integrative Psychiatry in Chelsea, NYC, and Miami, FL. He leads NIH-funded research on ADHD and comorbidities and has published in JAMA, The Journal of Adolescent Health, and JAACAP. Clinically, he works with children and adults navigating conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance use.

Medical Disclaimer:

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Skye Waterson is not a medical doctor and does not make treatment recommendations.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about diagnosis, medication, or treatment for ADHD or any other condition.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> ADHD medication can be a controversial topic online. Is it safe? Does it change who you are? What does the science actually say?

In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. Ryan Sultan, psychiatrist, researcher, and founder of Integrative Psychiatry in NYC, about what medication does in the brain and what decades of studies reveal about its effects. This is not medical advice - it’s a clear, evidence-based conversation to help you understand your options.

What we cover:

  • How ADHD medication affects dopamine and focus
  • The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant medications
  • Why safety and addiction concerns often get misunderstood
  • How to approach treatment decisions from an informed place
  • How to know if your treatment plan needs adjustment
  • The role of therapy, structure, and lifestyle alongside medication

Dr. Ryan Sultan, MD is a double board-certified psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia, and the Founder & Medical Director of Integrative Psychiatry in Chelsea, NYC, and Miami, FL. He leads NIH-funded research on ADHD and comorbidities and has published in JAMA, The Journal of Adolescent Health, and JAACAP. Clinically, he works with children and adults navigating conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance use.

Medical Disclaimer:

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Skye Waterson is not a medical doctor and does not make treatment recommendations.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about diagnosis, medication, or treatment for ADHD or any other condition.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18112094 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2401 1 111 full false Delay Aversion and ADHD: Why Waiting Feels Like Torture Delay Aversion and ADHD: Why Waiting Feels Like Torture Ever feel restless in a meeting or line and want to bolt? That’s not impatience, it’s delay aversion.

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye explores new research showing how delay aversion connects boredom, frustration, and inattention in ADHD. Together they dig into how the brain’s reward system makes waiting harder and what you can do to make it easier.

What we cover:

  • What delay aversion actually means for ADHD
  • Why ADHD brains overvalue instant rewards
  • The neuroscience behind frustration and focus
  • How boredom fuels distraction and impulsive behavior
  • Strategies to make waiting time more productive

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Ever feel restless in a meeting or line and want to bolt? That’s not impatience, it’s delay aversion.

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye explores new research showing how delay aversion connects boredom, frustration, and inattention in ADHD. Together they dig into how the brain’s reward system makes waiting harder and what you can do to make it easier.

What we cover:

  • What delay aversion actually means for ADHD
  • Why ADHD brains overvalue instant rewards
  • The neuroscience behind frustration and focus
  • How boredom fuels distraction and impulsive behavior
  • Strategies to make waiting time more productive

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18069993 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1370 1 110 full false High-Performance Habits for ADHD Brains: Clarity, Motivation, & Champion Wins High-Performance Habits for ADHD Brains: Clarity, Motivation, & Champion Wins World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions.

In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tendencies and worked with Skye to build systems for focus, while unpacking the 7 core habits from his book that help high achievers cut through distractions and deliver elite results.

From rewiring limiting beliefs to mastering priorities, this episode is packed with actionable tools for ADHD founders chasing sustainable success without burnout.

What we cover:

  • Why clarity is the ADHD founder's ultimate starting point (and how to avoid shiny object syndrome)
  • Rewiring belief systems that sabotage ambition
  • Why high performers say "no" more - and how it frees up deep work
  • Motivation multipliers: Dopamine strategies and rewards for starting (not just finishing)
  • No-shortcuts strategies for long-term wins

Download James’ Free Success Planner: jjlaughlin.com/planner

About James Laughlin

James Laughlin is a global keynote speaker, mental skills coach to pro athletes, and bestselling author who equips leaders for elite performance. A history-making team captain and trusted mental skills coach to professional athletes, James brings proven tools to the world’s top performers. He also hosts the #1-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast, where he interviews prime ministers, Formula 1 coaches, and best-selling authors to explore the habits behind world-class performance.

Links :

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions.

In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tendencies and worked with Skye to build systems for focus, while unpacking the 7 core habits from his book that help high achievers cut through distractions and deliver elite results.

From rewiring limiting beliefs to mastering priorities, this episode is packed with actionable tools for ADHD founders chasing sustainable success without burnout.

What we cover:

  • Why clarity is the ADHD founder's ultimate starting point (and how to avoid shiny object syndrome)
  • Rewiring belief systems that sabotage ambition
  • Why high performers say "no" more - and how it frees up deep work
  • Motivation multipliers: Dopamine strategies and rewards for starting (not just finishing)
  • No-shortcuts strategies for long-term wins

Download James’ Free Success Planner: jjlaughlin.com/planner

About James Laughlin

James Laughlin is a global keynote speaker, mental skills coach to pro athletes, and bestselling author who equips leaders for elite performance. A history-making team captain and trusted mental skills coach to professional athletes, James brings proven tools to the world’s top performers. He also hosts the #1-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast, where he interviews prime ministers, Formula 1 coaches, and best-selling authors to explore the habits behind world-class performance.

Links :

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-18029689 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2715 1 109 full false ADHD, Anxiety, and Exercise: What the Research Says ADHD, Anxiety, and Exercise: What the Research Says Can exercise really compete with medication or therapy for managing ADHD symptoms?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will break down new findings on how exercise supports emotional regulation and anxiety reduction in ADHD, with results that may surprise you.

What we cover:

  • Why exercise affects both anxiety and attention
  • What happens in the ADHD brain during movement
  • How consistency rewires your stress response
  • The difference between physical and emotional fatigue
  • What researchers still do not know yet

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Can exercise really compete with medication or therapy for managing ADHD symptoms?

In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will break down new findings on how exercise supports emotional regulation and anxiety reduction in ADHD, with results that may surprise you.

What we cover:

  • Why exercise affects both anxiety and attention
  • What happens in the ADHD brain during movement
  • How consistency rewires your stress response
  • The difference between physical and emotional fatigue
  • What researchers still do not know yet

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17989193 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 844 1 108 full false ADHD, AI, and the Future of Focus ADHD, AI, and the Future of Focus AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how.

In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by applying AI, systems thinking, and radical delegation.

Together they dig into how AI can support ADHD brains - reducing overwhelm, automating decision fatigue, and freeing up mental space - and where the danger lies in turning it into another distraction.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD brains are drawn to AI tools, and when they backfire
  • How Ryan uses AI + systems to reclaim focus and execution
  • Practical ways to delegate routine tasks to AI without losing control
  • The subtle traps of veneer automation vs real system design
  • What AI means for the future of work and focus in ADHD entrepreneurs

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how.

In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by applying AI, systems thinking, and radical delegation.

Together they dig into how AI can support ADHD brains - reducing overwhelm, automating decision fatigue, and freeing up mental space - and where the danger lies in turning it into another distraction.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD brains are drawn to AI tools, and when they backfire
  • How Ryan uses AI + systems to reclaim focus and execution
  • Practical ways to delegate routine tasks to AI without losing control
  • The subtle traps of veneer automation vs real system design
  • What AI means for the future of work and focus in ADHD entrepreneurs

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Buzzsprout-17945725 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2287 1 107 full false Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers Why does time blindness show up so early in life?

Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD symptoms in preschoolers are hard to spot but still matter
  • Why time perception was the newest and most revealing test
  • What frustration tasks reveal about emotional regulation
  • How working memory predicts later academic success
  • How these findings could shape future ADHD support

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Why does time blindness show up so early in life?

Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD symptoms in preschoolers are hard to spot but still matter
  • Why time perception was the newest and most revealing test
  • What frustration tasks reveal about emotional regulation
  • How working memory predicts later academic success
  • How these findings could shape future ADHD support

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17912881 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1016 1 106 full false ADHD Alchemy: Turning Distraction Into Award-Winning Success ADHD Alchemy: Turning Distraction Into Award-Winning Success Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect for ADHD executives and founders looking to turn their big ideas into real results. 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect for ADHD executives and founders looking to turn their big ideas into real results. 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17872431 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2526 1 105 full false Research Recap with William Curb - Why ADHD Is Still Missed in Women: The Swedish Study That Proves It Research Recap with William Curb - Why ADHD Is Still Missed in Women: The Swedish Study That Proves It Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men?

Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagnosed almost four years later than men, with serious consequences for mental health and access to support.

What we cover:

  • Why Swedish women are diagnosed nearly four years later than men
  • How cultural stereotypes about ADHD still affect diagnosis
  • The hidden cost of delayed diagnosis, including anxiety and depression
  • Why masking makes ADHD harder to spot in women
  • What this research means for the future of ADHD awareness and care

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men?

Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagnosed almost four years later than men, with serious consequences for mental health and access to support.

What we cover:

  • Why Swedish women are diagnosed nearly four years later than men
  • How cultural stereotypes about ADHD still affect diagnosis
  • The hidden cost of delayed diagnosis, including anxiety and depression
  • Why masking makes ADHD harder to spot in women
  • What this research means for the future of ADHD awareness and care

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17816047 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1252 1 104 full false Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD & Hot and Cold Executive Function Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD & Hot and Cold Executive Function Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens?

Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make decisions, remember tasks, and stay calm under pressure.

We also break down a fascinating (but early-stage) study using brain stimulation to improve executive function in ADHD, and why your brain might work very differently depending on your emotional state.

What we cover:

  • What “hot” and “cold” executive functions really mean, and why they matter
  • Why you forget your keys more often when you’re running late
  • The surprising way emotion hijacks logic in ADHD decision-making
  • A look at brain stimulation research, and why it’s not ready for prime time
  • How emotional states affect strategy use, productivity, and self-control

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens?

Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make decisions, remember tasks, and stay calm under pressure.

We also break down a fascinating (but early-stage) study using brain stimulation to improve executive function in ADHD, and why your brain might work very differently depending on your emotional state.

What we cover:

  • What “hot” and “cold” executive functions really mean, and why they matter
  • Why you forget your keys more often when you’re running late
  • The surprising way emotion hijacks logic in ADHD decision-making
  • A look at brain stimulation research, and why it’s not ready for prime time
  • How emotional states affect strategy use, productivity, and self-control

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17748968 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1028 1 103 full false Precision Systems for ADHD Founders: Chaos, Metrics, and Million-Dollar Growth Precision Systems for ADHD Founders: Chaos, Metrics, and Million-Dollar Growth In this episode, Skye is joined by Matt Verlaque, SaaS founder, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack how to scale a business when your brain is wired for big ideas and fast starts, but struggles with structure.

From leading startups to building founder-focused systems, Matt shares the powerful rhythms, habits, and metrics that have helped hundreds of founders go from feeling overwhelmed to fully in control of their businesses.

What we cover:

  • The 5 numbers every ADHD founder actually needs to track
  • How to scale without nuking your team or yourself
  • Matt’s system for turning random thoughts into repeatable strategy
  • Chaos management for the hyperactive executive
  •  Family, boundaries, and surviving the startup tornado

Connect with Matt:
Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattverlaque
Explore The Precision Method: Precision.co

Check out the bestselling book Software as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control. Co-authored with Dan Martell, Johnny Page, and Marcel Petitpas: softwarebook.com


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> In this episode, Skye is joined by Matt Verlaque, SaaS founder, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack how to scale a business when your brain is wired for big ideas and fast starts, but struggles with structure.

From leading startups to building founder-focused systems, Matt shares the powerful rhythms, habits, and metrics that have helped hundreds of founders go from feeling overwhelmed to fully in control of their businesses.

What we cover:

  • The 5 numbers every ADHD founder actually needs to track
  • How to scale without nuking your team or yourself
  • Matt’s system for turning random thoughts into repeatable strategy
  • Chaos management for the hyperactive executive
  •  Family, boundaries, and surviving the startup tornado

Connect with Matt:
Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattverlaque
Explore The Precision Method: Precision.co

Check out the bestselling book Software as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control. Co-authored with Dan Martell, Johnny Page, and Marcel Petitpas: softwarebook.com


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Buzzsprout-17711667 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2908 1 102 full false Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD and the Default Mode Network Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD and the Default Mode Network Ever zone out in a meeting and wonder where your brain went? That might be your default mode network. And for people with ADHD, it doesn't always switch off when it should.

Welcome to the first episode in our new Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this series, we’re teaming up to break down recent ADHD studies and translate what the research actually means for your life, your work, and your brain. No jargon. No hype. Just real insight you can use.

This week, we’re diving into a fascinating study on the default mode network, the part of your brain that’s active when you’re “resting.” For ADHD brains, it doesn’t always switch off when it should. We’re talking genetics, CBT, and what all of it has to do with zoning out at 2pm.

What we cover:

  • What the default mode network is, and why ADHD brains get stuck there
  • How CBT might literally change your brain’s connectivity
  • What this study says about genetics and attention
  • Why your brain drifts off (and what that means for productivity)

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Ever zone out in a meeting and wonder where your brain went? That might be your default mode network. And for people with ADHD, it doesn't always switch off when it should.

Welcome to the first episode in our new Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD.

In this series, we’re teaming up to break down recent ADHD studies and translate what the research actually means for your life, your work, and your brain. No jargon. No hype. Just real insight you can use.

This week, we’re diving into a fascinating study on the default mode network, the part of your brain that’s active when you’re “resting.” For ADHD brains, it doesn’t always switch off when it should. We’re talking genetics, CBT, and what all of it has to do with zoning out at 2pm.

What we cover:

  • What the default mode network is, and why ADHD brains get stuck there
  • How CBT might literally change your brain’s connectivity
  • What this study says about genetics and attention
  • Why your brain drifts off (and what that means for productivity)

Want more of Will’s work? Go check out HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe to his YouTube channel.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17672552 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 985 1 101 full false The ADHD Guide to Delegating - Why You Can’t Let Go (and How to Fix It) The ADHD Guide to Delegating - Why You Can’t Let Go (and How to Fix It) Think you're just bad at delegating? You’re not. ADHD makes it harder to translate thoughts into steps, hand things off, and feel safe letting go.

If you’ve got a team (or want one), this is your ADHD-friendly shortcut to working less and scaling more.

Skye takes you inside a real coaching breakdown of her 5-step delegation system—the same one she teaches founders who are too busy, too burned out, or too overwhelmed to explain what needs to be done.

What we cover:

  • Why delegation feels emotionally risky for ADHD founders
  • How to stop gatekeeping your own business
  • Why your team isn’t helping (and it’s not their fault)
  • The right way to loop your team in (without micro-managing)

For the full SOP playbook, DM me DELEGATE on Instagram or click the link.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Think you're just bad at delegating? You’re not. ADHD makes it harder to translate thoughts into steps, hand things off, and feel safe letting go.

If you’ve got a team (or want one), this is your ADHD-friendly shortcut to working less and scaling more.

Skye takes you inside a real coaching breakdown of her 5-step delegation system—the same one she teaches founders who are too busy, too burned out, or too overwhelmed to explain what needs to be done.

What we cover:

  • Why delegation feels emotionally risky for ADHD founders
  • How to stop gatekeeping your own business
  • Why your team isn’t helping (and it’s not their fault)
  • The right way to loop your team in (without micro-managing)

For the full SOP playbook, DM me DELEGATE on Instagram or click the link.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Buzzsprout-17635018 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 927 1 100 full false ADHD and the CEO Mindset: Systems, Self-Care, and Letting Go ADHD and the CEO Mindset: Systems, Self-Care, and Letting Go Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)
  • The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial success
  • How John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOs
  • Why self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growth
  • The mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systems

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain.

What we cover:

  • Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)
  • The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial success
  • How John avoids burnout while running companies and mentoring CEOs
  • Why self-care isn’t “soft”—it’s the foundation of sustainable growth
  • The mindset shifts that turn visionary bottlenecks into scalable systems

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Buzzsprout-17562864 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2076 1 99 full false The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Profit (Without the Spreadsheet Spiral) The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Profit (Without the Spreadsheet Spiral) ADHD entrepreneurs are smart, capable - and often pricing themselves into burnout.

In this episode, Skye interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO of Parakeeto and the guy behind the numbers for hundreds of agencies. They dig into why most service businesses struggle with profit (it’s not what you think), and how to finally price for sustainability.

What we cover:

  • The ADHD-friendly way to figure out what your services should cost
  • The 3 key numbers you need to track (and how to figure them out)
  • How to future-proof your pricing so you can actually hire help
  • The ADHD-friendly habit that improves pricing, clarity, and confidence

Math trauma ends here.


Free Agency Toolkit: https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab

Parakeeto Foundation Course: https://course.parakeeto.com/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab

Free Model Platform - https://form.asana.com/?k=1OSsviJBE_luDSLhqMwoRA&d=1156118475728463?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> ADHD entrepreneurs are smart, capable - and often pricing themselves into burnout.

In this episode, Skye interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO of Parakeeto and the guy behind the numbers for hundreds of agencies. They dig into why most service businesses struggle with profit (it’s not what you think), and how to finally price for sustainability.

What we cover:

  • The ADHD-friendly way to figure out what your services should cost
  • The 3 key numbers you need to track (and how to figure them out)
  • How to future-proof your pricing so you can actually hire help
  • The ADHD-friendly habit that improves pricing, clarity, and confidence

Math trauma ends here.


Free Agency Toolkit: https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab

Parakeeto Foundation Course: https://course.parakeeto.com/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab

Free Model Platform - https://form.asana.com/?k=1OSsviJBE_luDSLhqMwoRA&d=1156118475728463?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=The+ADHD+Skills+Lab


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17490701 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1968 1 98 full false Why You Always Underestimate Time (Even When You Swear You Won’t) Why You Always Underestimate Time (Even When You Swear You Won’t) Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45.
You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness.

In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers.

What we cover:

  • The 3 time-based skills your brain may be missing
  • Time blindness vs. working memory—what’s the real issue?
  • The surprising benefit of visual timers (and what the monkey app got right)
  • What the research says about the link between time and working memory


If you’ve ever said, “how is it 3pm already?” - this one’s for you.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45.
You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness.

In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers.

What we cover:

  • The 3 time-based skills your brain may be missing
  • Time blindness vs. working memory—what’s the real issue?
  • The surprising benefit of visual timers (and what the monkey app got right)
  • What the research says about the link between time and working memory


If you’ve ever said, “how is it 3pm already?” - this one’s for you.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17410417 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2036 1 97 full false I Walked Away From $48K and a PhD: My ADHD Origin Story I Walked Away From $48K and a PhD: My ADHD Origin Story Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover.
This is the story Skye's never told.

In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Organisation. From side gigs to business models, academic accolades to real-world impact - this is the story behind the strategy.

What we cover:

  • What ADHD looks like before you even know you have that
  • The power of quitting what no longer fits
  • Why consistency feels terrifying - and how to fix it
  • Why your boring task might be killing your revenue
  • The system that finally ended the start-stop spiral

This is the blueprint Skye never had. Now it’s yours.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover.
This is the story Skye's never told.

In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Organisation. From side gigs to business models, academic accolades to real-world impact - this is the story behind the strategy.

What we cover:

  • What ADHD looks like before you even know you have that
  • The power of quitting what no longer fits
  • Why consistency feels terrifying - and how to fix it
  • Why your boring task might be killing your revenue
  • The system that finally ended the start-stop spiral

This is the blueprint Skye never had. Now it’s yours.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17332784 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2663 1 96 full false Your ADHD Toolkit Is Missing Something: Meet the Vagus Nerve Your ADHD Toolkit Is Missing Something: Meet the Vagus Nerve You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system.

This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD support.


In this episode:

  • Why breathing wrong could be keeping you stuck
  • What the autonomic nervous system has to do with procrastination, burnout, and freeze mode
  • How polyvagal theory explains that “can’t shut down” feeling

No breathwork hype, no vague advice, just real science, grounded insight, and new tools.


References:


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system.

This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD support.


In this episode:

  • Why breathing wrong could be keeping you stuck
  • What the autonomic nervous system has to do with procrastination, burnout, and freeze mode
  • How polyvagal theory explains that “can’t shut down” feeling

No breathwork hype, no vague advice, just real science, grounded insight, and new tools.


References:


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17203061 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1902 1 95 full false Adrenaline Isn’t a Business Strategy: The ADHD Growth System That Lasts Adrenaline Isn’t a Business Strategy: The ADHD Growth System That Lasts You can scale a business on sheer force... for a while. But eventually, ADHD founders burn out, blow up, or walk away.

This episode is your map out of the cycle. Skye shares the behind-the-scenes process she used to stop relying on urgency, reduce decision fatigue, and build a company that doesn’t fall apart the moment she takes a break.

What we cover:

  • The ADHD entrepreneur trap no one warns you about
  • Why most productivity advice makes things worse
  • How to use SOPs (without hating your life)
  • The 6-routine cadence that supports growth and your nervous system

If you’re tired of pretending you can do it all forever, this is where it changes.

Here's the link to the full playbook.
https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/p/an-adhd-entrepreneurs-answer-to-growth

And here's your first step to focus.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> You can scale a business on sheer force... for a while. But eventually, ADHD founders burn out, blow up, or walk away.

This episode is your map out of the cycle. Skye shares the behind-the-scenes process she used to stop relying on urgency, reduce decision fatigue, and build a company that doesn’t fall apart the moment she takes a break.

What we cover:

  • The ADHD entrepreneur trap no one warns you about
  • Why most productivity advice makes things worse
  • How to use SOPs (without hating your life)
  • The 6-routine cadence that supports growth and your nervous system

If you’re tired of pretending you can do it all forever, this is where it changes.

Here's the link to the full playbook.
https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/p/an-adhd-entrepreneurs-answer-to-growth

And here's your first step to focus.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17205984 Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1010 bonus false Here’s the ADHD-Friendly Way to Get Seen (and Stay Sane). Let's Talk Personal Brand! Here’s the ADHD-Friendly Way to Get Seen (and Stay Sane). Let's Talk Personal Brand! Your personal brand exists—even if you haven’t posted in six months. So the question isn’t “should I build a brand?” It’s: “Are you in control of it?”

Amy Landino joins Skye to unpack what branding actually means for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals and why your fear of being cringe is costing you visibility, leads, and growth.


Inside this episode:

  • What to post when you feel like you're only talking to your friends and family
  • The difference between building a brand vs. chasing dopamine
  • Why perfection is the biggest barrier to consistent action
  • Strategies for staying visible even when life (or a toddler) happens

Whether you’re scaling your business or starting your first podcast, this is your permission to hit publish anyway.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Your personal brand exists—even if you haven’t posted in six months. So the question isn’t “should I build a brand?” It’s: “Are you in control of it?”

Amy Landino joins Skye to unpack what branding actually means for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals and why your fear of being cringe is costing you visibility, leads, and growth.


Inside this episode:

  • What to post when you feel like you're only talking to your friends and family
  • The difference between building a brand vs. chasing dopamine
  • Why perfection is the biggest barrier to consistent action
  • Strategies for staying visible even when life (or a toddler) happens

Whether you’re scaling your business or starting your first podcast, this is your permission to hit publish anyway.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17175671 Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2097 1 94 full false The 2-Minute Fix for ADHD Overwhelm (That Might Save You $10K) The 2-Minute Fix for ADHD Overwhelm (That Might Save You $10K) Click the link to download your own 2-minute Focus Formula
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter

You’re not behind because you’re bad at time management. You’re behind because you’re managing the wrong things.

Skye here! In this mini solo episode, I walk you through my 2-minute focus formula, the same one I've used to help ADHD founders reclaim hours of their week and thousands in lost revenue.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to break the habit of chasing dopamine instead of traction
  • The 3 reasons your brain defaults to “easy” instead of “essential”
  • The exact moment your to-do list starts lying to you
  • How to build a day that ends in progress, not paralysis

No fluff. No guilt. Just clear steps that cut through the noise and get you moving.

Enjoy!

PS. Next week (for the first time ever), I’m running a 1-day mastermind.
We’re going to spend the day creating a system to focus, get your time back, and grow consistent revenue before you leave. Would you like to join us? Just DM me "FOCUS DAY" on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Click the link to download your own 2-minute Focus Formula
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filter

You’re not behind because you’re bad at time management. You’re behind because you’re managing the wrong things.

Skye here! In this mini solo episode, I walk you through my 2-minute focus formula, the same one I've used to help ADHD founders reclaim hours of their week and thousands in lost revenue.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to break the habit of chasing dopamine instead of traction
  • The 3 reasons your brain defaults to “easy” instead of “essential”
  • The exact moment your to-do list starts lying to you
  • How to build a day that ends in progress, not paralysis

No fluff. No guilt. Just clear steps that cut through the noise and get you moving.

Enjoy!

PS. Next week (for the first time ever), I’m running a 1-day mastermind.
We’re going to spend the day creating a system to focus, get your time back, and grow consistent revenue before you leave. Would you like to join us? Just DM me "FOCUS DAY" on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17165963 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 641 bonus false Is Your Job Burning You Out or Just Built Wrong for ADHD? Is Your Job Burning You Out or Just Built Wrong for ADHD? Burnout isn’t always a personal failure—it’s often a mismatch between your brain and your work environment.

Skye and in-house researcher Taylor break down three eye-opening studies that explain why ADHD brains struggle in traditional workplaces—and what actually works better. Spoiler: the research also found ADHD might be a secret strength for entrepreneurs.

This episode covers:

  • The top causes of ADHD-related burnout (backed by science)
  • Practical changes workplaces can make (and how to ask for them)
  • Why leadership built on neuroscience could be the future of work
  • How impulsive ADHD traits actually boost business performance

This is the conversation you wish your HR team had already heard.


References:

  1. How to prevent and combat employee burnout and create healthier workplaces during crises and beyond
  2. Neuroleadership: a new way for happiness management
  3. ADHD Symptoms, Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), and Firm Performance


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Burnout isn’t always a personal failure—it’s often a mismatch between your brain and your work environment.

Skye and in-house researcher Taylor break down three eye-opening studies that explain why ADHD brains struggle in traditional workplaces—and what actually works better. Spoiler: the research also found ADHD might be a secret strength for entrepreneurs.

This episode covers:

  • The top causes of ADHD-related burnout (backed by science)
  • Practical changes workplaces can make (and how to ask for them)
  • Why leadership built on neuroscience could be the future of work
  • How impulsive ADHD traits actually boost business performance

This is the conversation you wish your HR team had already heard.


References:

  1. How to prevent and combat employee burnout and create healthier workplaces during crises and beyond
  2. Neuroleadership: a new way for happiness management
  3. ADHD Symptoms, Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), and Firm Performance


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17087204 Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1802 1 93 full false From Burnout to Boss: ADHD Strategies to Stop Imploding Your Career Every 2 Years From Burnout to Boss: ADHD Strategies to Stop Imploding Your Career Every 2 Years Ever feel like your brain is the only thing getting in the way of your success? Like you could lead a $200M rebrand if you could just finish that one damn task in front of you?

In this episode, Devlin Croal, marketing strategist, systems builder, and Unconventional Organisation client, shares what it’s actually like to scale your career while navigating ADHD. We talk burnout, executive function, AI as an assistant (not a distraction), and how he finally found a system that works.


What we cover:

  • The hidden cost of burnout for high-performing ADHD brains
  • How Devlin finally sold the snowboarding gear that haunted his garage
  • The prioritization system that finally stuck after 10 years of trying
  • What ChatGPT gets right (and wrong) for ADHD productivity


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Ever feel like your brain is the only thing getting in the way of your success? Like you could lead a $200M rebrand if you could just finish that one damn task in front of you?

In this episode, Devlin Croal, marketing strategist, systems builder, and Unconventional Organisation client, shares what it’s actually like to scale your career while navigating ADHD. We talk burnout, executive function, AI as an assistant (not a distraction), and how he finally found a system that works.


What we cover:

  • The hidden cost of burnout for high-performing ADHD brains
  • How Devlin finally sold the snowboarding gear that haunted his garage
  • The prioritization system that finally stuck after 10 years of trying
  • What ChatGPT gets right (and wrong) for ADHD productivity


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-17002445 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2511 1 92 full false Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list.

In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late.


What we cover:

  • The study that literally zapped people’s arms to test tactile sensitivity (yes, really)
  • Why ADHD brains skip the “heads-up” signal neurotypical brains use to handle stress
  • What happens when noise and lighting quietly drain your executive function
  • How to spot the signs of hidden overstimulation before you hit burnout


References:

  1. Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming
  2. Visual and acoustic discomfort: A comparative study of impacts on individuals with and without ADHD using electroencephalogram (EEG)


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list.

In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late.


What we cover:

  • The study that literally zapped people’s arms to test tactile sensitivity (yes, really)
  • Why ADHD brains skip the “heads-up” signal neurotypical brains use to handle stress
  • What happens when noise and lighting quietly drain your executive function
  • How to spot the signs of hidden overstimulation before you hit burnout


References:

  1. Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming
  2. Visual and acoustic discomfort: A comparative study of impacts on individuals with and without ADHD using electroencephalogram (EEG)


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16919428 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1415 1 91 full false ADHD in the Workplace: How to Get Promoted Without Burning Out ADHD in the Workplace: How to Get Promoted Without Burning Out If you’ve ever thought, I work so hard—why am I not getting ahead? or How do I actually position myself for a promotion without working myself into the ground?—this episode is for you.

Skye sits down with career strategist and late-diagnosed ADHDer Kendall Berg to break down what it really takes to succeed in corporate spaces with ADHD. We’re pulling apart the real research behind career growth, burnout, and how to make your ADHD strengths work for you.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why “just work harder” is bad career advice (and what to do instead)
  • How executives actually decide who gets promoted (hint: it’s not just about performance)
  • The networking strategy that ADHD professionals need to stay on leadership’s radar
  • How to position yourself for a promotion—even if you’ve struggled with consistency


Want to move up in your career without sacrificing your mental health? This episode is a must-listen.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> If you’ve ever thought, I work so hard—why am I not getting ahead? or How do I actually position myself for a promotion without working myself into the ground?—this episode is for you.

Skye sits down with career strategist and late-diagnosed ADHDer Kendall Berg to break down what it really takes to succeed in corporate spaces with ADHD. We’re pulling apart the real research behind career growth, burnout, and how to make your ADHD strengths work for you.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why “just work harder” is bad career advice (and what to do instead)
  • How executives actually decide who gets promoted (hint: it’s not just about performance)
  • The networking strategy that ADHD professionals need to stay on leadership’s radar
  • How to position yourself for a promotion—even if you’ve struggled with consistency


Want to move up in your career without sacrificing your mental health? This episode is a must-listen.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16837535 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 3469 1 90 full false ADHD Executive Functioning Meltdowns: What the Research Really Says ADHD Executive Functioning Meltdowns: What the Research Really Says If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess.

In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotional overload, and why decision-making goes out the window under stress.


What you’ll learn:

  • Why your brain freezes in high-pressure situations (and what science says you can do about it)
  • The real reason ADHD professionals struggle with task transitions and emotional reactivity
  • What this research tells us about why we cry over emails (yes, really)
  • Practical, science-backed tools to reset your brain after an emotional overload


There’s a reason ADHD professionals burn out faster—and it has everything to do with how we process stress. Let’s break it down.


References:

A critical review of hot executive functioning in youth attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Methodological limitations, conceptual considerations, and future directions


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess.

In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotional overload, and why decision-making goes out the window under stress.


What you’ll learn:

  • Why your brain freezes in high-pressure situations (and what science says you can do about it)
  • The real reason ADHD professionals struggle with task transitions and emotional reactivity
  • What this research tells us about why we cry over emails (yes, really)
  • Practical, science-backed tools to reset your brain after an emotional overload


There’s a reason ADHD professionals burn out faster—and it has everything to do with how we process stress. Let’s break it down.


References:

A critical review of hot executive functioning in youth attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Methodological limitations, conceptual considerations, and future directions


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16754323 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1648 1 89 full false The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Grit: Lessons from a Muay Thai Champion The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Grit: Lessons from a Muay Thai Champion Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert—former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about:

  • Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach.
  • Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to stop feeling “lazy” and start using your brain’s strengths.
  • Sean shares his #1 strategy for turning ADHD frustration into focused action


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert—former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about:

  • Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach.
  • Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to stop feeling “lazy” and start using your brain’s strengths.
  • Sean shares his #1 strategy for turning ADHD frustration into focused action


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16671288 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2316 1 88 full false ADHD & Hormones: What to Know Before Perimenopause Hits ADHD & Hormones: What to Know Before Perimenopause Hits Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD.


Curious about what's inside?

  • How long can perimenopause last?!?!
  • Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms?
  • Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss!


Whether you are a new listener, or have been following a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.

Until next time,

Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References

1. A Female-Specific Treatment Group for ADHD—Description of the Programme and Qualitative Analysis of First Experiences

2. Perimenopause, Menopause and ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD.


Curious about what's inside?

  • How long can perimenopause last?!?!
  • Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms?
  • Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss!


Whether you are a new listener, or have been following a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.

Until next time,

Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References

1. A Female-Specific Treatment Group for ADHD—Description of the Programme and Qualitative Analysis of First Experiences

2. Perimenopause, Menopause and ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16571327 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1208 1 87 full false Finding Confidence Beyond the Comfort Zone: Interview with Brooke Schnittman Finding Confidence Beyond the Comfort Zone: Interview with Brooke Schnittman What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording.

Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio quality.

Curious About What's Inside?

  • Why fun and joy aren’t optional for ADHD brains.
  • Are there really ADHD-friendly routines and boundaries?!
  • The 1% rule of progress.


Whether you're juggling parenting, work, or personal growth, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to feel more in control and confident with ADHD.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


Looking for Brooke? Website: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording.

Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio quality.

Curious About What's Inside?

  • Why fun and joy aren’t optional for ADHD brains.
  • Are there really ADHD-friendly routines and boundaries?!
  • The 1% rule of progress.


Whether you're juggling parenting, work, or personal growth, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to feel more in control and confident with ADHD.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


Looking for Brooke? Website: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16496448 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2754 1 86 full false Is Executive Functioning Real? 20 years of ADHD research says... maybe? Is Executive Functioning Real? 20 years of ADHD research says... maybe? In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades?

Curious what's inside?

  • What the DSM says about executive function..
  • What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?
  • Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.
    • CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up questions!


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:
1. Validity of the Executive Function Theory of ADHD: A Meta-Analytic Review
2. Executive Functioning Rating Scales: Ecologically Valid or Construct Invalid?



 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades?

Curious what's inside?

  • What the DSM says about executive function..
  • What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?
  • Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.
    • CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up questions!


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:
1. Validity of the Executive Function Theory of ADHD: A Meta-Analytic Review
2. Executive Functioning Rating Scales: Ecologically Valid or Construct Invalid?



 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16414946 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1588 1 85 full false Real Housewife with ADHD: Interviewing Angie Harrington Real Housewife with ADHD: Interviewing Angie Harrington Do you ever feel like ADHD is just who you are - part of your personality? Yeah, us too!

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye sits down with Angie Harrington, a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, to share her journey of growing up undiagnosed to now raising a neurodivergent family.

Curious what’s inside?

  • A new story of adult ADHD diagnosis
  • Personal and family reflections on neurodivergence
  • Discussion of dancing—just listen if you want to know why


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell
Podcast Producer


Looking for Angie?
Instagram: @ angieharrington


Looking for more content or want to get in touch?
We’d love to hear from you!
Substack: https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/
Instagram: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YouTube: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Do you ever feel like ADHD is just who you are - part of your personality? Yeah, us too!

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye sits down with Angie Harrington, a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, to share her journey of growing up undiagnosed to now raising a neurodivergent family.

Curious what’s inside?

  • A new story of adult ADHD diagnosis
  • Personal and family reflections on neurodivergence
  • Discussion of dancing—just listen if you want to know why


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell
Podcast Producer


Looking for Angie?
Instagram: @ angieharrington


Looking for more content or want to get in touch?
We’d love to hear from you!
Substack: https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/
Instagram: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YouTube: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16311976 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2679 1 84 full false Holiday Boundaries for ADHD brains: a Research Recap Holiday Boundaries for ADHD brains: a Research Recap Wanna learn how to set boundaries as an ADHD person? The research says we should, but there’s not really a framework to guide us—so we made one!

This week, Skye and I take you on a journey through the world of boundary-setting with ADHD, just in time for the holidays!

Curious about what's inside:

  • Why boundaries are so essential for ADHD'ers
  • Stories from our own lives (because we're still growing, too!)
  • The Four C's & how to use them


If you’ve ever struggled to say “no,” been overwhelmed by constant interruptions, and found yourself burnt out from going above and beyond, this episode is for you.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

1. ADHD and Boundaries: The 4 C's of Boundary Setting
2. The Prioritisation Filter
3. Staying in bounds: A framework for setting workplace boundaries to promote physician wellness
4. Social Relationships of Individuals with ADHD Across the Lifespan


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Wanna learn how to set boundaries as an ADHD person? The research says we should, but there’s not really a framework to guide us—so we made one!

This week, Skye and I take you on a journey through the world of boundary-setting with ADHD, just in time for the holidays!

Curious about what's inside:

  • Why boundaries are so essential for ADHD'ers
  • Stories from our own lives (because we're still growing, too!)
  • The Four C's & how to use them


If you’ve ever struggled to say “no,” been overwhelmed by constant interruptions, and found yourself burnt out from going above and beyond, this episode is for you.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

1. ADHD and Boundaries: The 4 C's of Boundary Setting
2. The Prioritisation Filter
3. Staying in bounds: A framework for setting workplace boundaries to promote physician wellness
4. Social Relationships of Individuals with ADHD Across the Lifespan


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16274843 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2046 1 83 full false ADHD in the Creative Industry: Insights from Tevis Houston ADHD in the Creative Industry: Insights from Tevis Houston In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities.

Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADHD strategies Tevis discusses and dressed them up for the holidays! You will find this list below!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


Here is a list of 3 tips to survive this holiday season with ADHD:

1. Leverage Your Natural Strengths

  • The Tip: Tevis mentions her ability to "pivot quickly" is a benefit in her creative work.
  • The Action: Over this next month, embrace multitasking in ways that fuel you—like decorating while listening to festive music or brainstorming gift ideas while cooking.

2. Prioritize Breaks to Rest and Reset

  • The Tip: Tevis shared how taking breaks is her way to “reset.”
  • The Action: Schedule short breaks throughout the day during the holiday rush. Use them to step outside, do a quick breathing exercise, or enjoy a cup of tea.

3. Sleep on Big Decisions

  • The Tip: Tevis recommends “sleeping on it”.
  • The Action: Apply this to holiday spending or major planning choices!!! Write down ideas and revisit them after a good night’s sleep.



Looking for Tevis?
Friends Everywhere on Instagram
https://www.friendseverywhere.co/

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We would love to hear from you!
Substack
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YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities.

Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADHD strategies Tevis discusses and dressed them up for the holidays! You will find this list below!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


Here is a list of 3 tips to survive this holiday season with ADHD:

1. Leverage Your Natural Strengths

  • The Tip: Tevis mentions her ability to "pivot quickly" is a benefit in her creative work.
  • The Action: Over this next month, embrace multitasking in ways that fuel you—like decorating while listening to festive music or brainstorming gift ideas while cooking.

2. Prioritize Breaks to Rest and Reset

  • The Tip: Tevis shared how taking breaks is her way to “reset.”
  • The Action: Schedule short breaks throughout the day during the holiday rush. Use them to step outside, do a quick breathing exercise, or enjoy a cup of tea.

3. Sleep on Big Decisions

  • The Tip: Tevis recommends “sleeping on it”.
  • The Action: Apply this to holiday spending or major planning choices!!! Write down ideas and revisit them after a good night’s sleep.



Looking for Tevis?
Friends Everywhere on Instagram
https://www.friendseverywhere.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16197827 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1538 1 82 full false Basketballs to Balance Beams: Movement that actually supports your ADHD Executive Functioning Basketballs to Balance Beams: Movement that actually supports your ADHD Executive Functioning Can we really support our executive functions using movement? Well actually, turns out you can!

On this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Sarah want to talk to you about what you can actually do to support your executive functioning, according to the latest ADHD research.


Curious about what's inside?

  • Explaining how intentional movement boosts cognition.
  • What's play got to do with it?
  • Some personal reveals from your favorite podcast hosts!


Make sure to head over to IG and DM Skye the word "PLAY" and she will send you a list of 30ish ways to play! Because not everyone has time to brainstorm an entire list...

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

03:02 Effect of an acute bout of exercise on executive function and sleep in children with ADHD and ASD
14:38 The Effect of a Group-Based Play Therapy on Executive Function,
Working Memory and Self-Efficacy in Children with ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Can we really support our executive functions using movement? Well actually, turns out you can!

On this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Sarah want to talk to you about what you can actually do to support your executive functioning, according to the latest ADHD research.


Curious about what's inside?

  • Explaining how intentional movement boosts cognition.
  • What's play got to do with it?
  • Some personal reveals from your favorite podcast hosts!


Make sure to head over to IG and DM Skye the word "PLAY" and she will send you a list of 30ish ways to play! Because not everyone has time to brainstorm an entire list...

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

03:02 Effect of an acute bout of exercise on executive function and sleep in children with ADHD and ASD
14:38 The Effect of a Group-Based Play Therapy on Executive Function,
Working Memory and Self-Efficacy in Children with ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16115391 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2032 1 81 full false How ADHD Brains Learn Best: Tapping into Levity with Brandon Hendrickson How ADHD Brains Learn Best: Tapping into Levity with Brandon Hendrickson Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Discussion of unconventional learning methods
  • How to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagement
  • Wonderful tangents into other scientific disciplines


If you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


INSTEAD OF REFERENCES, I AM SHARING...
Brandon's Book Recommendations:

  1. Driven to Distraction by John Ratey and Ned Hallowell – This was Brandon's introduction to ADHD, and it helped him understand his own experience.
  2. Getting It Wrong From the Beginning by Kieran Egan – A history of education that challenges conventional views on how children learn, particularly focusing on making learning fascinating.
  3. Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks – A guide to telling engaging stories, emphasizing the power of transformation in narrative.


Looking for Brandon?
https://www.scienceisweird.com/
*Code for free digital downloads*
Use code UNCONVENTIONALMINDS
Use code UNCONVENTIONALHYPERFOCUS

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Discussion of unconventional learning methods
  • How to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagement
  • Wonderful tangents into other scientific disciplines


If you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


INSTEAD OF REFERENCES, I AM SHARING...
Brandon's Book Recommendations:

  1. Driven to Distraction by John Ratey and Ned Hallowell – This was Brandon's introduction to ADHD, and it helped him understand his own experience.
  2. Getting It Wrong From the Beginning by Kieran Egan – A history of education that challenges conventional views on how children learn, particularly focusing on making learning fascinating.
  3. Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks – A guide to telling engaging stories, emphasizing the power of transformation in narrative.


Looking for Brandon?
https://www.scienceisweird.com/
*Code for free digital downloads*
Use code UNCONVENTIONALMINDS
Use code UNCONVENTIONALHYPERFOCUS

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-16032523 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3672 1 80 full false Vagus Nerve Magic: How ADHD brains can find calm Vagus Nerve Magic: How ADHD brains can find calm What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible way
  • Why "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of it
  • What micro-moments are and how they can change your day
  • Learn to be seaweed—a grounding technique that uses the slowest, most subtle movements to reset your nervous system


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

P.S. Skye here—email me "GROUNDING" at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com or DM me on IG, and I’ll send you my free article on grounding techniques for ADHD!


References

  1. Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review
  2. An Individualized, Data-Driven Biological Approach to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Heterogeneity
  3. Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence
  4. Heart rate variability, prefrontal neural function, and cognitive performance: the neurovisceral integration perspective on self-regulation, adaptation, and health


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible way
  • Why "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of it
  • What micro-moments are and how they can change your day
  • Learn to be seaweed—a grounding technique that uses the slowest, most subtle movements to reset your nervous system


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

P.S. Skye here—email me "GROUNDING" at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com or DM me on IG, and I’ll send you my free article on grounding techniques for ADHD!


References

  1. Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review
  2. An Individualized, Data-Driven Biological Approach to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Heterogeneity
  3. Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence
  4. Heart rate variability, prefrontal neural function, and cognitive performance: the neurovisceral integration perspective on self-regulation, adaptation, and health


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15992236 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2533 1 79 full false Delegation? In this economy?! How to Gamify with the ADHD Big Brother Delegation? In this economy?! How to Gamify with the ADHD Big Brother Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • How Russ uses day streaks and accountability to build consistency
  • A fun way to turn household chores into a dopamine-boosting card game
  • Why “delegation” can feel impossible for ADHDers, and what to do instead


To catch part 2 of this conversation, be sure to head on over to The ADHD Big Brother Podcast!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  1. Gamification without apps
  2. Setting up external accountability
  3. The value of flexibility and experimentation


Looking for Russ?
The ADHD Big Brother Podcast
The ADHD Big Brother Community

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • How Russ uses day streaks and accountability to build consistency
  • A fun way to turn household chores into a dopamine-boosting card game
  • Why “delegation” can feel impossible for ADHDers, and what to do instead


To catch part 2 of this conversation, be sure to head on over to The ADHD Big Brother Podcast!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  1. Gamification without apps
  2. Setting up external accountability
  3. The value of flexibility and experimentation


Looking for Russ?
The ADHD Big Brother Podcast
The ADHD Big Brother Community

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15933647 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1559 1 78 full false The Doctor is in... ADHD Meds & Heart Risk: Research Recap with an Epidemiologist The Doctor is in... ADHD Meds & Heart Risk: Research Recap with an Epidemiologist Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!"

Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Many reminders to talk to your personal doctor
  • Discussion of study design and why this is important
  • Heart risk vs overall mortality risk - lets untangle this


If you want more Research Recaps featuring experts in their field, let us know in the comments!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

  1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
  2. Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
  3. ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD



Looking for Fred?
LinkedIn

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!"

Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Many reminders to talk to your personal doctor
  • Discussion of study design and why this is important
  • Heart risk vs overall mortality risk - lets untangle this


If you want more Research Recaps featuring experts in their field, let us know in the comments!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

  1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
  2. Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
  3. ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD



Looking for Fred?
LinkedIn

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15914332 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2404 1 77 full false Conquering Clutter with ADHD: Megs Crawford Shares Organising Tips that Work Conquering Clutter with ADHD: Megs Crawford Shares Organising Tips that Work On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain.

Curious about what’s inside? We break down:
- Where should I start?
- How is consistency possible?
- Am I trying to organize this space, or just make it look pretty?

Megs shares her compassionate, empowering approach to decluttering and staying consistent, so you can build spaces that feel calm, functional, and ADHD-friendly.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Strategies Discussed:

  • How to chunk tasks while still noticing progress
  • Setting realistic rules for yourself and boundaries for your space
  • Mindful transitions: creating routines that stick
  • Consistency through imperfect action and why the small wins matter



Looking for Megs?
MindfulMegs LinkTree

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain.

Curious about what’s inside? We break down:
- Where should I start?
- How is consistency possible?
- Am I trying to organize this space, or just make it look pretty?

Megs shares her compassionate, empowering approach to decluttering and staying consistent, so you can build spaces that feel calm, functional, and ADHD-friendly.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Strategies Discussed:

  • How to chunk tasks while still noticing progress
  • Setting realistic rules for yourself and boundaries for your space
  • Mindful transitions: creating routines that stick
  • Consistency through imperfect action and why the small wins matter



Looking for Megs?
MindfulMegs LinkTree

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15879194 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2793 1 76 full false ADHD & Finances: More Than Just Impulsivity?! ADHD & Finances: More Than Just Impulsivity?! Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means!

On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special.

Curious about what’s inside?

  • Discover your financial decision-making style!
  • Why impulsive spending might have less to do with ADHD than you think…
  • Explore the paradox of ADHD: A blessing or a curse for your career?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode references studies that contain potentially sensitive content regarding financial distress and suicide.

References:

  1. Financial decision-making in a community sample of adults with and without current symptoms of ADHD
  2. Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative
  3. ADHD, financial distress, and suicide in adulthood: A population study
  4. Big Five Personality Test



Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means!

On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special.

Curious about what’s inside?

  • Discover your financial decision-making style!
  • Why impulsive spending might have less to do with ADHD than you think…
  • Explore the paradox of ADHD: A blessing or a curse for your career?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode references studies that contain potentially sensitive content regarding financial distress and suicide.

References:

  1. Financial decision-making in a community sample of adults with and without current symptoms of ADHD
  2. Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative
  3. ADHD, financial distress, and suicide in adulthood: A population study
  4. Big Five Personality Test



Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15829725 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2061 1 75 full false How Google’s Lisa Ballard Closes High-Value Deals with ADHD: Secrets to Success in Tech How Google’s Lisa Ballard Closes High-Value Deals with ADHD: Secrets to Success in Tech Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life.

You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for the amazing chemistry between Skye and Lisa, and stay for the wealth of strategies they discuss. Whether you're a professional, a parent, or just looking for tips to make life a little easier, this episode has you in mind.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Strategies Discussed:

  • Red zone strategies (planned ahead)
  • Flexible rules for your planning tools - do you think we always use our Planner Pads "correctly?"
  • Step-in routines for just getting started
  • DON'T MISS: how does Lisa get her kids to participate in the family planning meeting?


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life.

You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for the amazing chemistry between Skye and Lisa, and stay for the wealth of strategies they discuss. Whether you're a professional, a parent, or just looking for tips to make life a little easier, this episode has you in mind.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Strategies Discussed:

  • Red zone strategies (planned ahead)
  • Flexible rules for your planning tools - do you think we always use our Planner Pads "correctly?"
  • Step-in routines for just getting started
  • DON'T MISS: how does Lisa get her kids to participate in the family planning meeting?


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
Substack
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Waterson Buzzsprout-15789122 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3234 1 74 full false ADHD and ASD: If you're confused, so are the experts ADHD and ASD: If you're confused, so are the experts tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure.

This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap!  We looked at several articles and an editorial (hello, asynchronous interview) to discuss the question above.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Research & expert opinions
  • Implications for treatment
  • Why is the overlap between ADHD & ASD so big?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:

  1. ADHD and ASD: Time to Split or Lump?
  2. Shared and Specific Neural Correlates of ADHD and ASD: A Meta-Analysis of 243 Task-Based Functional MRI Studies
  3. ADHD and ASD: Towards Better Diagnosis and Management
  4. Symptom scores and medication treatment patterns in children with ADHD versus autism
  5. Who is Phillip Shaw?


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 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure.

This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap!  We looked at several articles and an editorial (hello, asynchronous interview) to discuss the question above.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Research & expert opinions
  • Implications for treatment
  • Why is the overlap between ADHD & ASD so big?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:

  1. ADHD and ASD: Time to Split or Lump?
  2. Shared and Specific Neural Correlates of ADHD and ASD: A Meta-Analysis of 243 Task-Based Functional MRI Studies
  3. ADHD and ASD: Towards Better Diagnosis and Management
  4. Symptom scores and medication treatment patterns in children with ADHD versus autism
  5. Who is Phillip Shaw?


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15751945 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1368 1 73 full false Author & Former Publisher E. Prybylski on Words and Creativity Author & Former Publisher E. Prybylski on Words and Creativity Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published."

I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentically so I can feel that spark again.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Chunking & prioritization
  • WFH self-accommodation ideas
  • Checking on my basic needs to get unstuck? ...sounds fake, right?


Looking for E?
Author Website
Instagram
TikTok
The Star Point Method - Video on YT

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YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published."

I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentically so I can feel that spark again.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Chunking & prioritization
  • WFH self-accommodation ideas
  • Checking on my basic needs to get unstuck? ...sounds fake, right?


Looking for E?
Author Website
Instagram
TikTok
The Star Point Method - Video on YT

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15707009 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2646 1 72 full false The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap] The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap] Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself.

Curious about what's inside?

  • CBT and medication
  • Support group for parents 
  • Interesting exclusion criteria


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:
01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators of CBT among adults with ADHD: secondary outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
13:02 - Parent Training Tailored to Parents With ADHD: Development of the Improving Parenting Skills Adult ADHD (IPSA) Program


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself.

Curious about what's inside?

  • CBT and medication
  • Support group for parents 
  • Interesting exclusion criteria


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:
01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators of CBT among adults with ADHD: secondary outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
13:02 - Parent Training Tailored to Parents With ADHD: Development of the Improving Parenting Skills Adult ADHD (IPSA) Program


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15631170 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1862 1 71 full false Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Anna Burns on ADHD throughout Motherhood Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Anna Burns on ADHD throughout Motherhood Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Catch and release tasks - what is this?
  • Honor the reminder medium that works for you - paper, digital, combo? 
  • Talk about your experience!


References:

  1. ADHD Symptoms in Females of Childhood, Adolescent, Reproductive and Menopause Period
  2. Relationship between sex hormones, reproductive stages and ADHD: a systematic review


Looking for Anna?
Personal Website
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Catch and release tasks - what is this?
  • Honor the reminder medium that works for you - paper, digital, combo? 
  • Talk about your experience!


References:

  1. ADHD Symptoms in Females of Childhood, Adolescent, Reproductive and Menopause Period
  2. Relationship between sex hormones, reproductive stages and ADHD: a systematic review


Looking for Anna?
Personal Website
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15631169 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1856 1 70 full false The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap] The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap] Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


References
00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic skills in adults with ADHD
12:39 - Acoustic and Text Features Analysis for Adult ADHD Screening: A Data-Driven Approach Utilizing DIVA Interview

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed amongst ADHDer's. But the real excitement lies in the potential to reduce accessibility issues within the diagnostic process itself!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


References
00:47 - Assessment of pragmatic skills in adults with ADHD
12:39 - Acoustic and Text Features Analysis for Adult ADHD Screening: A Data-Driven Approach Utilizing DIVA Interview

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15595582 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1590 1 69 full false Authentic PR's Kathryn Palmer: AuDHD Stigma, RSD and the Reward of Masking Authentic PR's Kathryn Palmer: AuDHD Stigma, RSD and the Reward of Masking Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside?

  • Talk of misdiagnosis and stigma
  • How to thrive while working from home 
  • What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Hyperfocus - to interrupt or not?
  • Chrono-working with ADHD
  • Scheduling in variety - why would I do this?


Looking for Kathryn?
Authentic Public Relations - website
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week we are offering up an interview with high energy entrepreneur, Kathryn Palmer, who came with lots to share! Curious about what's inside?

  • Talk of misdiagnosis and stigma
  • How to thrive while working from home 
  • What is the reward for masking and when is it worth it?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Hyperfocus - to interrupt or not?
  • Chrono-working with ADHD
  • Scheduling in variety - why would I do this?


Looking for Kathryn?
Authentic Public Relations - website
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15553404 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2309 1 68 full false Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap] Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap] Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me?

I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks.

If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com, and I'll send you the details.

Thanks so much for listening.

Okay, back to you, Sarah.

Skye

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, happy to be bringing you another Research Recap.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Are all sections of the same assessment tool equally effective? Apparently not...
  • Calling out the procedural issues in the diagnostic process
  • What is the main improvement these authors suggest?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:

  1. Determining cutoff scores on the Conners’ adult ADHD rating scales that can definitively rule out the presence of ADHD in a clinical sample
  2. A Quality Improvement Initiative for Detection of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in an Urban, Academic Safety Net Hospital


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye jumping in here. Would you like to work with me?

I'm looking for eight professionals who were diagnosed late with ADHD, have been struggling with the burnout cycle, and want to have intentional and balanced days in the next six weeks.

If that sounds like you, please email me EIGHT at skye@unconventionalorganisation.com, and I'll send you the details.

Thanks so much for listening.

Okay, back to you, Sarah.

Skye

Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, happy to be bringing you another Research Recap.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Are all sections of the same assessment tool equally effective? Apparently not...
  • Calling out the procedural issues in the diagnostic process
  • What is the main improvement these authors suggest?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

References:

  1. Determining cutoff scores on the Conners’ adult ADHD rating scales that can definitively rule out the presence of ADHD in a clinical sample
  2. A Quality Improvement Initiative for Detection of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in an Urban, Academic Safety Net Hospital


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15521797 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1575 1 67 full false Tabletop Game Designer Chris Backe: Imagining an Unconventional Career Tabletop Game Designer Chris Backe: Imagining an Unconventional Career Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!

Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reduce ambiguity around deadlines
  • Visualize your time available for client work
  • Ask yourself: "Is this the right workspace for this task?"


Looking for Chris?
Entro Games
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!

Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative industry of tabletop games. Whether you're a fan of tabletop games or looking to start your own creative venture, you'll find value in this chat.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reduce ambiguity around deadlines
  • Visualize your time available for client work
  • Ask yourself: "Is this the right workspace for this task?"


Looking for Chris?
Entro Games
Instagram

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15481941 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2565 1 66 full false Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap] Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap] Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains.
  • Where does dopamine actually come from?
  • Find out who else has entered the chat...


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Why you should have protein for breakfast
  • Celebrate your wins regularly and intentionally 
  • Don't try to "should" yourself into dopamine - it wont work


References:
01:26 - Neurobiology of ADHD (2009)
10:22 - Neurobiology of ADHD): A brief review (2024)
19:34 - Reduced dopamine transporter availability in drug‐naive adult ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains.
  • Where does dopamine actually come from?
  • Find out who else has entered the chat...


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Why you should have protein for breakfast
  • Celebrate your wins regularly and intentionally 
  • Don't try to "should" yourself into dopamine - it wont work


References:
01:26 - Neurobiology of ADHD (2009)
10:22 - Neurobiology of ADHD): A brief review (2024)
19:34 - Reduced dopamine transporter availability in drug‐naive adult ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15431481 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2252 1 65 full false Media Psychologist Leslie Poston: "Do it Late" - Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab Media Psychologist Leslie Poston: "Do it Late" - Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present a chat Skye had with Leslie Poston, Media Psychologist and founder of Mind Media Tech.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Leslie shares her greatest ADHD career strengths.
  • As usual, we get a little personal and talk diagnosis.
  • "The best way to manage your ADHD at work..." 


Thank you for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Setting boundaries around work as a business owner
  • Maker vs. manager mode
  • Why we should be networking more and how to do it


Looking for Leslie?
Mind Media Tech
PsyberSpace Podcast
Linked In
TikTok

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present a chat Skye had with Leslie Poston, Media Psychologist and founder of Mind Media Tech.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Leslie shares her greatest ADHD career strengths.
  • As usual, we get a little personal and talk diagnosis.
  • "The best way to manage your ADHD at work..." 


Thank you for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Setting boundaries around work as a business owner
  • Maker vs. manager mode
  • Why we should be networking more and how to do it


Looking for Leslie?
Mind Media Tech
PsyberSpace Podcast
Linked In
TikTok

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15405481 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1932 1 64 full false Rethinking the DSM: A new approach from the HiTOP model Rethinking the DSM: A new approach from the HiTOP model Welcome back to this week's Research Recap in The ADHD Skills Lab!

Curious about what's inside:

  • What is the HiTOP model and could it replace the DSM?
  • How might the neurodivergent community evolve in the face of collapsing labels?
  • A little study on ADHD and memory performance tasks...


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • using jingles as a memory aid
  • physical and visual totems 
  • harnessing repetition
  • converting your short term to long term - how to do this?!


References:
01:15 - Reconstructing Psychopathology: A data-driven reorganization of the symptoms in DSM-5
10:53 - Verbal memory performance in adolescents and adults with ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to this week's Research Recap in The ADHD Skills Lab!

Curious about what's inside:

  • What is the HiTOP model and could it replace the DSM?
  • How might the neurodivergent community evolve in the face of collapsing labels?
  • A little study on ADHD and memory performance tasks...


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • using jingles as a memory aid
  • physical and visual totems 
  • harnessing repetition
  • converting your short term to long term - how to do this?!


References:
01:15 - Reconstructing Psychopathology: A data-driven reorganization of the symptoms in DSM-5
10:53 - Verbal memory performance in adolescents and adults with ADHD


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
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YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15366989 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2381 1 63 full false Netflix Screenwriter Heather Taylor: Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab Netflix Screenwriter Heather Taylor: Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!

Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.

Curious about what's inside?

  • How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptoms
  • How Heather started healing the guilt and shame
  • Wait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Have you ever wished you could have an expert look at your organization system and tell you exactly how to fix it? Now you can with Skye here.

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Anchoring daily activities on each other
  • How Heather manages deadlines and the need to write many drafts
  • Managing Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Imposter Syndrome 


Looking for Heather?
Personal Website
BRAAAINS Podcast
New Audiobook - Coming Soon!

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!

Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.

Curious about what's inside?

  • How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptoms
  • How Heather started healing the guilt and shame
  • Wait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Have you ever wished you could have an expert look at your organization system and tell you exactly how to fix it? Now you can with Skye here.

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Anchoring daily activities on each other
  • How Heather manages deadlines and the need to write many drafts
  • Managing Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Imposter Syndrome 


Looking for Heather?
Personal Website
BRAAAINS Podcast
New Audiobook - Coming Soon!

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15318999 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3444 1 62 full false Snapshot of an ADHD Diagnosis Around the World [Research Recap] Snapshot of an ADHD Diagnosis Around the World [Research Recap] Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosis
  • What is a WEIRD country?
  • Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:
Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.

References:
01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener.
12:59 - Geographical variation in ADHD: do diagnoses reflect symptom levels?
ASRS - Adult Self Report Scale

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosis
  • What is a WEIRD country?
  • Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:
Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.

References:
01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener.
12:59 - Geographical variation in ADHD: do diagnoses reflect symptom levels?
ASRS - Adult Self Report Scale

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15251276 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2080 1 61 full false Interview with Jeremy Didier - President of CHADD: Small Beginnings and ADHD Strategies Interview with Jeremy Didier - President of CHADD: Small Beginnings and ADHD Strategies Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!

I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode.

Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Unconventional times to do "the thing"
  • Moments of mindfulness
  • Peer support is valuable
  • so much more... 


References:
CHADD - Resource Center
CHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups available
Jeremy Didier - Impact Parents

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!

I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode.

Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Unconventional times to do "the thing"
  • Moments of mindfulness
  • Peer support is valuable
  • so much more... 


References:
CHADD - Resource Center
CHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups available
Jeremy Didier - Impact Parents

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15251259 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2619 1 60 full false Attachment Style & ADHD: What does it mean for neurodiversity? [Research Recap] Attachment Style & ADHD: What does it mean for neurodiversity? [Research Recap] Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD!

In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat?

Curious about what we'll cover?

  • Attachment Theory Defined - Then and now
  • ADHD Subtype correlation 
  • What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?
  • Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?! Does someone want to do this study?

BONUS: personal discussion of our own attachment styles! Come chat about it on Threads.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Awareness is always the first step to improvement 
  • Building vocabulary to more effectively communicate your needs 
  • The Dependency Paradox


References:
 06:27 - A cross-diagnostic cluster analysis of attachment styles in patients with emotional dysregulation.
13:36 - The role of attachment styles in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analytic review from the perspective of a transactional development model


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD!

In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat?

Curious about what we'll cover?

  • Attachment Theory Defined - Then and now
  • ADHD Subtype correlation 
  • What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?
  • Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?! Does someone want to do this study?

BONUS: personal discussion of our own attachment styles! Come chat about it on Threads.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Awareness is always the first step to improvement 
  • Building vocabulary to more effectively communicate your needs 
  • The Dependency Paradox


References:
 06:27 - A cross-diagnostic cluster analysis of attachment styles in patients with emotional dysregulation.
13:36 - The role of attachment styles in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analytic review from the perspective of a transactional development model


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15213889 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2242 1 59 full false Sensory Processing and ADHD: I can't hear you, my socks are wet [Research Recap] Sensory Processing and ADHD: I can't hear you, my socks are wet [Research Recap] Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers.

Curious about what's inside?

  • What is sensory processing disorder?
  • Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation)
  • What is low registration, and where did that bruise come from?


BONUS: What are your sensory icks? @ me, LOL.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder and its relevance to ADHD
  • Create a safe space for practicing grounding
  • Identify coping strategies based on the source of overstimulation (internal vs. external)


References:
00:52 - Gray Matter Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys versus Girls with Sensory Processing Dysfunction.
13:47 - Sensory processing difficulties in psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers.

Curious about what's inside?

  • What is sensory processing disorder?
  • Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation)
  • What is low registration, and where did that bruise come from?


BONUS: What are your sensory icks? @ me, LOL.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder and its relevance to ADHD
  • Create a safe space for practicing grounding
  • Identify coping strategies based on the source of overstimulation (internal vs. external)


References:
00:52 - Gray Matter Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys versus Girls with Sensory Processing Dysfunction.
13:47 - Sensory processing difficulties in psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15125600 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2589 1 58 full false ADHD BBC Documentary One Year Later: "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?" Interview with Lucy Robinson ADHD BBC Documentary One Year Later: "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?" Interview with Lucy Robinson Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?"

Curious about what's inside?

  • The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHD
  • The complexities of a struggling mental health system
  • The real travesty is decades of underdiagnosis (yes, we explain this in more detail)

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Skye is running a FREE webinar this week helping you get into focus and get tasks done. You can learn more here:
https://www.addevent.com/event/XN21799689

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reliance on a dopamine/sensory toolkit
  • Grounding and resetting rituals
  • Seek a network of support (professional and personal)


References:

  1. The Guardian: Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD? 
  2. BBC Panorama: ADHD Clinics Exposed


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?"

Curious about what's inside?

  • The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHD
  • The complexities of a struggling mental health system
  • The real travesty is decades of underdiagnosis (yes, we explain this in more detail)

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Skye is running a FREE webinar this week helping you get into focus and get tasks done. You can learn more here:
https://www.addevent.com/event/XN21799689

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Reliance on a dopamine/sensory toolkit
  • Grounding and resetting rituals
  • Seek a network of support (professional and personal)


References:

  1. The Guardian: Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD? 
  2. BBC Panorama: ADHD Clinics Exposed


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15125500 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2092 1 57 full false Sleep & Gaming with ADHD: Research Recap Sleep & Gaming with ADHD: Research Recap Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!
This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Defining sleep disturbance
  • What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder?
  • Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can.

BONUS: Does anyone know of an interdisciplinary fusion of sociological and psychological theory that focuses on social conditions manifest as psychological symptoms? Please dm me or @ me somewhere, thanks.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • How to video gamify my work systems
  • Finding an outlet for learning, curiosity, and/or creativity
  • Adjusting your routines - listen for more!

References:
01:07 - Management of sleep disorders in autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: update for clinicians.
11:56 - A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!
This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!

Curious about what's inside?

  • Defining sleep disturbance
  • What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder?
  • Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can.

BONUS: Does anyone know of an interdisciplinary fusion of sociological and psychological theory that focuses on social conditions manifest as psychological symptoms? Please dm me or @ me somewhere, thanks.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • How to video gamify my work systems
  • Finding an outlet for learning, curiosity, and/or creativity
  • Adjusting your routines - listen for more!

References:
01:07 - Management of sleep disorders in autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: update for clinicians.
11:56 - A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15080820 Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2249 1 56 full false Harnessing Impulsivity: Live in The ADHD Skills Lab with Jamie Cutino Harnessing Impulsivity: Live in The ADHD Skills Lab with Jamie Cutino Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

  • Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
  • HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
  • Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
  • The benefits of a "done list"
  • Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

  • Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
  • HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
  • Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
  • The benefits of a "done list"
  • Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15047494 Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2828 1 55 full false ADHD Emotions: The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma [Research Recap] ADHD Emotions: The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma [Research Recap] Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

  1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
  2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
  3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
  • Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
  • Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)


References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

  1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
  2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
  3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
  • Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
  • Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)


References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-15003251 Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1890 1 54 full false Neurodiversify Your Time & Task Management - LIVE Interview with Marie Ng Neurodiversify Your Time & Task Management - LIVE Interview with Marie Ng Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

  1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
  2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
  3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
  • Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
  • Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
    (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)


References:

  1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
  2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
  3. llamalife.co
  4. iOs app store: Llama Life


Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

  1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
  2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
  3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower


Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
  • Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
  • Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
    (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)


References:

  1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
  2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
  3. llamalife.co
  4. iOs app store: Llama Life


Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14963722 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2667 1 53 full false ADHD Stigma - Do you feel weird? same... - Research Recap ADHD Stigma - Do you feel weird? same... - Research Recap Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
  2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
  3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
  2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
  3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14918913 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2000 1 52 full false Mastering your Environment with ADHD: LIVE Interview with Stephanie Scheller Mastering your Environment with ADHD: LIVE Interview with Stephanie Scheller Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.

Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint!

Highlights:

  • What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?
  • How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...
  • Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Looking for Stephanie?
LinkedIn
https://www.growdisrupt.com/
Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)

Research Referenced:
The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I'm Sarah, your producer, and I'm here to let you know what you can expect from this week's episode.

Skye and I were thrilled to sit down with Stephanie Scheller, the founder of Grow Disrupt. It was our mission to explore all of the strategies for modifying your environment, and this convo did not disappoint!

Highlights:

  • What is different about a conference made specifically for ADHD'ers?
  • How an unintended experiment was conducted on conference attendees...
  • Managing various types of sensory stimuli, at home and in the wild.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Looking for Stephanie?
LinkedIn
https://www.growdisrupt.com/
Grow Disrupt - Fly: An Entrepreneur's Journey (Susannah's Version) (Official Music Video)

Research Referenced:
The relationship between ADHD traits and sensory sensitivity in the general population

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14877833 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2804 1 51 full false Research Recap: Treatment for ADHD - Are you receiving the gold standard?! Research Recap: Treatment for ADHD - Are you receiving the gold standard?! Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.

This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources...

Curious about what we discuss?

  • The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples
  • Why these results may be an underestimate
  • The surprising risk-factor for ADHD


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:
1. Schedule your wellness practice
2. Experiment with different holistic practices
3. The logistics of scheduling your support system

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Research Discussed:
01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.
15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hey there, Sarah here! Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab.

This week I am serving up a research recap of very large samples coming from interesting sources...

Curious about what we discuss?

  • The interesting way they measured ADHD in these samples
  • Why these results may be an underestimate
  • The surprising risk-factor for ADHD


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:
1. Schedule your wellness practice
2. Experiment with different holistic practices
3. The logistics of scheduling your support system

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

Research Discussed:
01:19 - Risk factors associated with newly diagnosed ADHD in adults: a retrospective case-control study.
15:21 - Prevalence and predictors of multimodal treatment among US adultswith ADHD.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14806283 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2131 1 50 full false AI & ADHD Support: Interview with Tobie Langel AI & ADHD Support: Interview with Tobie Langel Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days.

Curious about what's inside?

  • AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology.
  • Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.
  • What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.

Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!

Thanks for being here!
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Untangling your personal ADHD experience
  • Simplifying your day 
  • The importance of multi-modal support 

ADHD Research Discussed:
Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

To reach Tobie: tobie@unlockopen.com or connect on LinkedIn.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

I am very excited to share a conversation we had with Tobie Langel, founder of UnlockOpen and late-diagnosed ADHD'er, who got his start in tech during the Web 2.0 days.

Curious about what's inside?

  • AI & ADHD: Explore the role of AI in identifying ADHD and what the future may hold for this technology.
  • Unconventional Diagnosis: Tobie shares his comical yet frustrating journey to diagnosis.
  • What Helped: How this small business business owner finally got things under control.

Settle in, press play and let's get into it together!

Thanks for being here!
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Untangling your personal ADHD experience
  • Simplifying your day 
  • The importance of multi-modal support 

ADHD Research Discussed:
Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

To reach Tobie: tobie@unlockopen.com or connect on LinkedIn.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14792954 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3132 1 49 full false Research Recap: Navigating the Maze of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation Research Recap: Navigating the Maze of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation  Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope.

Curious about what's inside?

  • The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD
  • Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation
  • Building awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differences

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Exploring the link between sensation and emotion
  • Intentional checkpoints throughout the day 
  • Creating urgency around tasks


Research Referenced:
01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?
13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]>  Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we feel and our ability to cope.

Curious about what's inside?

  • The dimensions of emotional self-regulation with ADHD
  • Distinguishing between internal vs. external overstimulation
  • Building awareness despite day-to-day symptoms differences

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Exploring the link between sensation and emotion
  • Intentional checkpoints throughout the day 
  • Creating urgency around tasks


Research Referenced:
01:02 - Does Emotion-Related Impulsivity Relate to Specific ADHD Symptom Dimensions, and Do the Effects Generalize Across Comorbid Internalizing and Externalizing Syndromes?
13:13 - Coping with emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD: A mixed-method study of self-awareness and strategies in daily life.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14731581 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2324 1 48 full false LIVE with ADHD Jesse: a sneak-peek into "Extra Focus" LIVE with ADHD Jesse: a sneak-peek into "Extra Focus" Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!
I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?
  • Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. 
  • Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategies

If you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brain
  • Managing waiting mode
  • Using visual aids to support your routine
  • PLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!


Research mentioned:

  1. Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
  2. Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to this week's episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!
I am thrilled to present another LIVE interview featuring Jesse Anderson, author of the new book "Extra Focus," joined by members of our ADHD Academy community.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Jesse's ADHD journey: From struggling at work to becoming an author. How did he navigate the challenges of ADHD to achieve this goal?
  • Diagnosis dilemmas: Did you struggle to get diagnosed? Same. 
  • Live troubleshooting: Don't miss the interactive segment on personalizing and optimizing your ADHD strategies

If you want to be a part of our next live podcast recording happening on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm EDT, click here to add this event to your calendar. Hope to chat with you there!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Adapting prioritization strategies to fit your unique brain
  • Managing waiting mode
  • Using visual aids to support your routine
  • PLUS: One surprising strategy to help you set goals!


Research mentioned:

  1. Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
  2. Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment.


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14678382 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3014 1 47 full false Research Recap: From Brain Structure to Daily Difficulties, ADHD Impacts It All! Research Recap: From Brain Structure to Daily Difficulties, ADHD Impacts It All! Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!

We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.

Settle in and enjoy the episode!

As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills:

  • Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
  • Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
  • Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.


Papers Discussed:
01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study.
13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!

We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.

Settle in and enjoy the episode!

As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills:

  • Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
  • Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
  • Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.


Papers Discussed:
01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study.
13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslab
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD
connect@unconventionalorganisation.com

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14639358 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2040 1 46 full false LIVE with Conor Doyle and the ADHD Academy! LIVE with Conor Doyle and the ADHD Academy! Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!

This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.
  • Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.
  • Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week I am pleased to present our very first LIVE podcast, with guest Conor Doyle! This is no mere interview; it's an interactive session where our members of the ADHD Academy listened and contributed to the recording of this episode!

This week features an inspiring yet casual conversation with Conor, who shares some successful strategies that support the complexities of his ADHD primarily focused on structured daily routines through habit stacking, (aka anchoring) and teach you how to do it! He shares how he maintains this while on the move; touching on meditation, physical activity, and the critical role of sleep in fostering overall emotional stability and self-confidence.


Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • Implementing habit stacking to create and sustain daily routines.
  • Strategies for routine maintenance during travel.
  • Enhancing emotional regulation and self-confidence through meditation, movement, and prioritizing sleep.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14608358 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2689 1 45 full false Research Recap: tCDS and Stress Proteins – Beyond the Hype Research Recap: tCDS and Stress Proteins – Beyond the Hype Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected.

What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.

Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. 

Thanks for being here,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.
12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, join Skye and me as we explore some cutting-edge research on tCDS treatment and stress proteins. Spoiler alert: the findings weren't quite what the researchers expected.

What happens when research doesn't find what it's looking for? Well, in some cases, the papers readability gets a bit murky. It turns out, we're still on the hunt for clear answers on treatments many folks are already trying out.

Join us as we break down the complex jargon and dig into the methodology and limitations of these studies to get to the heart of their real-world implications. 

Thanks for being here,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:17 - Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.
12:40 - Inflammatory biotype of ADHD is linked to chronic stress: A data-driven analysis of the inflammatory proteome.


 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14542078 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1426 1 44 full false How Building an App led to an ADHD Diagnosis- with Eugene Yao How Building an App led to an ADHD Diagnosis- with Eugene Yao Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)

Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Thanks for being here!

Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energy
  • The role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day life
  • How slow growth leads to sustained rewards 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm thrilled to share a conversation Skye had with Eugene Yao, the innovative mind behind Forget.work, a browser application designed to enhance time management and support working memory. (Producer Note: I'm currently using it as I draft this, and it's an amazing visual on-screen timer!)

Eugene opens up about his journey to an ADHD diagnosis, sparked by the challenges and revelations encountered while building his app. Join us as we delve into the habits and practices he has adopted to navigate life as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Thanks for being here!

Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

  • The benefits of a meditation and workout practice on sustained focus and energy
  • The role and toll of emotional self-regulation on day to day life
  • How slow growth leads to sustained rewards 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14516527 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2408 1 43 full false Research Recap: AI's Diagnostic Revolution & Hyperfocus Research Recap: AI's Diagnostic Revolution & Hyperfocus Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab!

This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you?
  • How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus?
  • Could AI be the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?


Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.
18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hi again, welcome back to the Skills Lab!

This week, we're diving deeper with help from our ADHD Academy community, who've enriched our exploration of hyperfocus and AI with their personal insights and thought-provoking questions.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Are external distractions or mind wandering bigger hurdles for you?
  • How does this shape your experience of hyperfocus?
  • Could AI be the breakthrough in ADHD diagnostics we've been waiting for?


Your curiosity fuels our discussions. Thanks for being here!
~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Articles Referenced:
01:37 - A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus.
18:08 - Machine learning in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new approaches toward understanding the neural mechanisms.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14472114 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2175 1 42 full false Is ADHD a disorder? Interview with Simon Mundie Is ADHD a disorder? Interview with Simon Mundie Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!

Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:

  • The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptance
  • ADHD as a trait, rather than a disorder
  • Hyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspects

Thanks for being here!

~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello, and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!

This week, I'm excited to bring you an engaging interview with acclaimed journalist and author Simon Mundie. He shares insights from his new book, 'Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' which is now available for purchase!

Join Skye and Simon as they explore a range of compelling topics, including:

  • The journey from initial diagnosis to understanding and acceptance
  • ADHD as a trait, rather than a disorder
  • Hyperfocus as a "flow state" and how to avoid the negative aspects

Thanks for being here!

~Sarah (Podcast Producer)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14432717 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2594 1 41 full false Research Recap: Achievement goals aren't the answer for ADHD and what to do instead Research Recap: Achievement goals aren't the answer for ADHD and what to do instead Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! 

This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD.

As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of:

  •  How and why we set goals
  • The best way to stick to our goals
  •  How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals.

We also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism.

Thanks for tuning in!
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Hello, and welcome back to our ADHD Skills Lab! 

This week, I was excited to pull a little something from our archives for a deep ADHD dive into motivation theory and completing your goals with ADHD.

As always, Skye joins me as we get to the bottom of:

  •  How and why we set goals
  • The best way to stick to our goals
  •  How time blindness and working memory issues can make it harder to meet our goals.

We also unpacked the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation and looked at how it can help us quiet self-criticism.

Thanks for tuning in!
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

Article Referenced:  Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14383611 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1779 1 40 full false Not Your Neurotypical Yoga! With ADHD Academy Member Whitney Spettel Not Your Neurotypical Yoga! With ADHD Academy Member Whitney Spettel We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation.

So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!

Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> We’re joined by an ADHD Academy alumnus on this week’s Skills Lab podcast. Certified yoga teacher Whitney Spettel dives into the research-backed benefits of the practice for those with ADHD. She also shares her experience with the ADHD Academy community and the strategies she puts in place to deal with emotional dysregulation.

So, if you’re thinking of joining our Academy, want to start practising yoga or need practical strategies to support your ADHD life -- this is the podcast for you!

Article Referenced: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Interventions for Youth with ADHD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14334249 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1911 1 39 full false ADHD Research Recap: Does masking mean ADHD looks different in adulthood? ADHD Research Recap: Does masking mean ADHD looks different in adulthood? Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye!   

  • Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the year
  • Connect with other adults with ADHD 
  •  Learn how to build systems you'll love 
  • Ask Skye any questions you have

To  attend, click this link to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy 

This week, we examine the link between executive function deficits in ADHD and Autism, the differences between ADHD identified in childhood versus adulthood, and how best to test the connection between ADHD symptoms and depression. 

While these latest findings are compelling, they are not without their controversies. So we couldn’t end the discussion without covering causation versus correlation and the issue of methodical limitations in academic papers. 

Tune in to tackle the big topics in the world of ADHD this week!

Articles Referenced:

  1. Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies. 
  2. Compared Profile of Late-Onset Versus Childhood-Onset ADHD: A Case-Control Study Among Treatment-Seeking Adult Patients. 
  3. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and major depressive disorder: evidence from multiple genetically informed designs.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Today is the last week to sign up for the ADHD Academy and attend our 2024 Goal Planning Workshop hosted by Skye!   

  • Set up ADHD-friendly goals for the year
  • Connect with other adults with ADHD 
  •  Learn how to build systems you'll love 
  • Ask Skye any questions you have

To  attend, click this link to join the ADHD Academy. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy 

This week, we examine the link between executive function deficits in ADHD and Autism, the differences between ADHD identified in childhood versus adulthood, and how best to test the connection between ADHD symptoms and depression. 

While these latest findings are compelling, they are not without their controversies. So we couldn’t end the discussion without covering causation versus correlation and the issue of methodical limitations in academic papers. 

Tune in to tackle the big topics in the world of ADHD this week!

Articles Referenced:

  1. Do ASD and ADHD Have Distinct Executive Function Deficits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparison Studies. 
  2. Compared Profile of Late-Onset Versus Childhood-Onset ADHD: A Case-Control Study Among Treatment-Seeking Adult Patients. 
  3. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and major depressive disorder: evidence from multiple genetically informed designs.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14273232 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1986 1 38 full false ADHD expert interview: Kristen Carder on emotional intelligence, self-regulation and business ownership ADHD expert interview: Kristen Carder on emotional intelligence, self-regulation and business ownership Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder. It's her life's work. She’s a top podcast host, an internationally-recognised life coach and an all-round ADHD expert. 

She joins us on this week’s show to share her most successful emotional self-regulation strategies and discusses the right time to ask for support. Spoiler alert: It’s always before you think you need it.

Kristen started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok. She’s had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Hit the play button to hear her expert advice!

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

ADHD is not a buzzword to Kristen Carder. It's her life's work. She’s a top podcast host, an internationally-recognised life coach and an all-round ADHD expert. 

She joins us on this week’s show to share her most successful emotional self-regulation strategies and discusses the right time to ask for support. Spoiler alert: It’s always before you think you need it.

Kristen started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok. She’s had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Hit the play button to hear her expert advice!

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14236205 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2188 1 37 full false ADHD Research Recap: Is ADHD related to trauma in childhood? ADHD Research Recap: Is ADHD related to trauma in childhood? Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

In today's research recap,  we discuss the outcomes of early methylphenidate treatment on mood and emotional regulation.  Then, we delve into how childhood trauma impacts ADHD symptoms into adulthood before hearing from adults with ADHD who challenge what ADHD should be called.

Unconventional Organisation

Articles Referenced
History of childhood/adolescence referral to speciality care or treatment in adult patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Mutual relations with clinical presentation, psychiatric comorbidity and emotional dysregulation.
Childhood Experiences on ADHD Symptom Reporting, Psychological Symptoms, and Cognitive Performance Among Adult Neuropsychological Referrals.
“Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community!
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Plus, we have a 15% discount and a limited edition January Goals Journal for everyone who signs up in January.
Click here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

In today's research recap,  we discuss the outcomes of early methylphenidate treatment on mood and emotional regulation.  Then, we delve into how childhood trauma impacts ADHD symptoms into adulthood before hearing from adults with ADHD who challenge what ADHD should be called.

Unconventional Organisation

Articles Referenced
History of childhood/adolescence referral to speciality care or treatment in adult patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Mutual relations with clinical presentation, psychiatric comorbidity and emotional dysregulation.
Childhood Experiences on ADHD Symptom Reporting, Psychological Symptoms, and Cognitive Performance Among Adult Neuropsychological Referrals.
“Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14220812 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1644 1 36 full false Learn talking strategies with an ADHD couple Learn talking strategies with an ADHD couple We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD, where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked.

They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life.

Hit that play button!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> We welcome our first couple with ADHD on this week's podcast. Shoda and Ollie host a podcast called Mindfully ADHD, where they try different strategies and dissect how well they worked.

They join us to discuss the power of radical self acceptance and share the ways they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life.

Hit that play button!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14134682 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2118 1 35 full false ADHD Insights: How to manage your thoughts and self-regulate ADHD Insights: How to manage your thoughts and self-regulate Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism? 

These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Academy on self regulating in the moment.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment
Association between cumulative psychosocial adversity in the family and ADHD and autism: a family-based cohort study

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Do you trust your feelings? Can early exposure to certain events contribute to ADHD? What role do genetics and familial associations play in ADHD and Autism? 

These are just a few of the questions tackled by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair discuss papers on avoidant automatic thoughts and share strategies from the ADHD Academy on self regulating in the moment.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Avoidant Automatic Thoughts are Associated with Task Avoidance and Inattention in the Moment
Association between cumulative psychosocial adversity in the family and ADHD and autism: a family-based cohort study

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14134301 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2019 1 34 full false Writing with ADHD: How to get started and stay consistent with Katy Forde Writing with ADHD: How to get started and stay consistent with Katy Forde Skye is joined by Australian playwright Katy Forde for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of being a writer with ADHD. Katy explains how her daily rituals help her get started and stay consistent. She also offers practical tips and advice for anyone wishing to take on the often perilous journey of professional writing

Katy Forde is a writer, director, author and co-founder of Musical Theatre Australia. In 2019, she received the major Matilda Award for Best New Australian Work for her musical ‘A Girl's Guide to World War’.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye is joined by Australian playwright Katy Forde for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of being a writer with ADHD. Katy explains how her daily rituals help her get started and stay consistent. She also offers practical tips and advice for anyone wishing to take on the often perilous journey of professional writing

Katy Forde is a writer, director, author and co-founder of Musical Theatre Australia. In 2019, she received the major Matilda Award for Best New Australian Work for her musical ‘A Girl's Guide to World War’.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14093104 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2462 1 33 full false ADHD Research Recap: Emotional challenges, late diagnosis, and internet addiction ADHD Research Recap: Emotional challenges, late diagnosis, and internet addiction How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional regulation, commonalities among late-diagnosed women and potential links to internet addiction.
Do the research findings reflect the reality of life with ADHD? You be the judge!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning
Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional regulation, commonalities among late-diagnosed women and potential links to internet addiction.
Do the research findings reflect the reality of life with ADHD? You be the judge!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning
Internet addiction and its relationship with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety and stress among university students in Malaysia

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-14051935 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2008 1 32 full false ADHD-friendly working and the power of asking questions with ADHD coach Karen ADHD-friendly working and the power of asking questions with ADHD coach Karen Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the importance of asking questions. 

Karen has worked in the community, disability and neurodivergent sectors for over 20 years. After an ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties, she focused her attention in this area, helping others embrace their unique strengths and utilise research-based strategies to navigate a world not always suited to the ADHD brain.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the importance of asking questions. 

Karen has worked in the community, disability and neurodivergent sectors for over 20 years. After an ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties, she focused her attention in this area, helping others embrace their unique strengths and utilise research-based strategies to navigate a world not always suited to the ADHD brain.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13991008 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1824 1 31 full false ADHD Research Insights: Dyslexia, dyscalculia and subclinical symptoms ADHD Research Insights: Dyslexia, dyscalculia and subclinical symptoms Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the individual differences in ADHD traits and how they present across the wider population. Could ADHD symptoms be a bell curve? Tune in to find out.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Comorbidity and causality among ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
Neurocognitive Profile in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
Mechanisms of cognitive disinhibition explain individual differences in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits. 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the individual differences in ADHD traits and how they present across the wider population. Could ADHD symptoms be a bell curve? Tune in to find out.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Comorbidity and causality among ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
Neurocognitive Profile in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia.
Mechanisms of cognitive disinhibition explain individual differences in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits. 

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13926823 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2123 1 30 full false Lindsay Guentzel: On ADHD, rejection sensitivity and burnout Lindsay Guentzel: On ADHD, rejection sensitivity and burnout Until the age of 35, Lindsay Guentzel often struggled to remember day-to-day tasks without understanding why. Now, after an ADHD diagnosis in 2021, she is navigating her new normal and helping others do the same through her ReFocused Podcast.
The award-winning journalist joins Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab to share her experiences with masking, rejection sensitivity, burnout and executive dysfunction -- and the strategies she puts in place to overcome them.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Until the age of 35, Lindsay Guentzel often struggled to remember day-to-day tasks without understanding why. Now, after an ADHD diagnosis in 2021, she is navigating her new normal and helping others do the same through her ReFocused Podcast.
The award-winning journalist joins Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab to share her experiences with masking, rejection sensitivity, burnout and executive dysfunction -- and the strategies she puts in place to overcome them.

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13926804 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2496 1 29 full false ADHD Research Recap: Exploring the Genetics of ADHD ADHD Research Recap: Exploring the Genetics of ADHD In this podcast episode, Abbie, Sarah and Skye discuss two research papers, both related to ADHD and genetics. They explore a paper that delves into the role of microRNA in ADHD. The other study they discuss is a meta-analysis of ADHD genetics, which identifies 27 risk loci.
Hit play and learn more about ADHD and genetics!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Alterations in microRNA of extracellular vesicles associated with major depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity and anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Genome-wide analyses of ADHD identify 27 risk loci, refine the genetic architecture and implicate several cognitive domains

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> In this podcast episode, Abbie, Sarah and Skye discuss two research papers, both related to ADHD and genetics. They explore a paper that delves into the role of microRNA in ADHD. The other study they discuss is a meta-analysis of ADHD genetics, which identifies 27 risk loci.
Hit play and learn more about ADHD and genetics!

The ADHD Academy
Unconventional Organisation

Alterations in microRNA of extracellular vesicles associated with major depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity and anxiety disorders in adolescents.
Genome-wide analyses of ADHD identify 27 risk loci, refine the genetic architecture and implicate several cognitive domains

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13890809 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2503 1 28 full false Eric Tivers: How to build a strategy-based life with ADHD Eric Tivers: How to build a strategy-based life with ADHD “My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way.
This week, he joins Skye to share his incredible expertise. The pair discuss playing to your strengths, recognising what you’re not so good at, and how to build a strategy-based life around your ADHD. You won’t want to miss this one!


The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> “My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way.
This week, he joins Skye to share his incredible expertise. The pair discuss playing to your strengths, recognising what you’re not so good at, and how to build a strategy-based life around your ADHD. You won’t want to miss this one!


The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13794981 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2460 1 27 full false ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation, white matter and working from home ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation, white matter and working from home Did the pandemic impact how you work today? This week, Sarah and Skye take a look at the long-lasting legacy of working from home during COVID-19, take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, and look into the white matter and inner workings of the ADHD brain. Hit play and let’s get into it!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Did the pandemic impact how you work today? This week, Sarah and Skye take a look at the long-lasting legacy of working from home during COVID-19, take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, and look into the white matter and inner workings of the ADHD brain. Hit play and let’s get into it!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13794957 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1584 1 26 full false ADHD burnout, balance and realistic expectations with Rosie Turner ADHD burnout, balance and realistic expectations with Rosie Turner There’s much more to ADHD than forgetting where you left your keys. This week Skye is joined by ADHD wellness coach, Rosie Turner, to discuss navigating the corporate and personal world while contending with chaos, RSD and burnout. 

With her coaching business, Rosie is on a mission to break the stigma of ADHD and help those with it to reframe their mindset and unlock hidden strength. If you’re struggling with any aspect of ADHD, you won’t want to miss this episode.

ADHD Untangled
Instagram: @adhd_untangled, @rosieturnerstrength
Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica McCabe

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> There’s much more to ADHD than forgetting where you left your keys. This week Skye is joined by ADHD wellness coach, Rosie Turner, to discuss navigating the corporate and personal world while contending with chaos, RSD and burnout. 

With her coaching business, Rosie is on a mission to break the stigma of ADHD and help those with it to reframe their mindset and unlock hidden strength. If you’re struggling with any aspect of ADHD, you won’t want to miss this episode.

ADHD Untangled
Instagram: @adhd_untangled, @rosieturnerstrength
Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica McCabe

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13750713 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2707 1 25 full false ADHD insights: COVID-19 pandemic, sleep patterns ADHD insights: COVID-19 pandemic, sleep patterns Are you late to bed or early to rise? This week, Sarah and Skye are looking at the sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of those of us with ADHD. They also look at the impact of COVID-19 on ADHD symptoms and behaviours. There’s lots to cover, so hit play and let’s get started!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

The Experience of Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The UNCOVER Study
ADHD, chronotype, and circadian preference in a multi-site sample of college students
Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Are you late to bed or early to rise? This week, Sarah and Skye are looking at the sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of those of us with ADHD. They also look at the impact of COVID-19 on ADHD symptoms and behaviours. There’s lots to cover, so hit play and let’s get started!

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

The Experience of Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The UNCOVER Study
ADHD, chronotype, and circadian preference in a multi-site sample of college students
Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13710008 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1622 1 24 full false ADHD psychology, parenting and self-criticism: A conversation with Emily Kircher-Morris ADHD psychology, parenting and self-criticism: A conversation with Emily Kircher-Morris Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris, joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies.

When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional development worldwide and has a private practice in Missouri specialising in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris, joins Skye to discuss this and plenty more -- from parenting and overwhelm to mental health and support strategies.

When she’s not podcasting, Emily provides professional development worldwide and has a private practice in Missouri specialising in mental health support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13665640 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2146 1 23 full false ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting.

Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

A new paradigm for adult ADHD: A focused strategy to monitor treatment
Higher Perceived Stress Increases the Subjective Reporting of ADHD: A Sample of Medical Students. 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting.

Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

A new paradigm for adult ADHD: A focused strategy to monitor treatment
Higher Perceived Stress Increases the Subjective Reporting of ADHD: A Sample of Medical Students. 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13634369 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2638 1 22 full false Navigating Life with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Frost Navigating Life with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Frost This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost. Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus.

Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of managing symptoms through movement. Outside of her professional life, she busies herself with a long and revolving list of hobbies that currently includes crocheting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner Mark and cat, Ripley.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person" Anna Frost. Anna shares her experiences with Unconventional Organisation courses -- how they’ve helped her break out of ADHD paralysis and hack her hyperfocus.

Diagnosed at 17, Anna is a big advocate of managing symptoms through movement. Outside of her professional life, she busies herself with a long and revolving list of hobbies that currently includes crocheting, cooking, and hanging out with her partner Mark and cat, Ripley.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13592409 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2925 1 21 full false ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation across genders, internet-delivered therapies, self-reporting and diagnosis ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation across genders, internet-delivered therapies, self-reporting and diagnosis The ADHD Academy presale ends this week! Click here to receive the 40% off presale discount before it's gone.

Sarah and I are looking forward to helping you build consistent routines that allow you to feel in control of your task list and reduce procrastination. 

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Does the emotional impact of ADHD differ between genders? This is just one of the topics up for discussion in this week’s Research Recap. Sarah and Skye also explore what self-reporting means for ADHD diagnosis and take a look at recent findings of internet-delivered ADHD therapies. 

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD - A randomized controlled trial
ADHD-related sex differences in emotional symptoms across development
The Ability of Self-Report Methods to Accurately Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> The ADHD Academy presale ends this week! Click here to receive the 40% off presale discount before it's gone.

Sarah and I are looking forward to helping you build consistent routines that allow you to feel in control of your task list and reduce procrastination. 

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Does the emotional impact of ADHD differ between genders? This is just one of the topics up for discussion in this week’s Research Recap. Sarah and Skye also explore what self-reporting means for ADHD diagnosis and take a look at recent findings of internet-delivered ADHD therapies. 

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD - A randomized controlled trial
ADHD-related sex differences in emotional symptoms across development
The Ability of Self-Report Methods to Accurately Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13555553 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2457 1 20 full false How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines!

If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches.

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Today I have the pleasure of speaking to noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb who shares his most useful ADHD strategies and how managing your energy could be the key to avoiding burnout.

After his ADHD diagnosis but still struggling to get things done, Will decided to create the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast. Today he has had over 2 million downloads and 100 episodes.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines!

If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches.

Find out more here:
https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Today I have the pleasure of speaking to noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb who shares his most useful ADHD strategies and how managing your energy could be the key to avoiding burnout.

After his ADHD diagnosis but still struggling to get things done, Will decided to create the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast. Today he has had over 2 million downloads and 100 episodes.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13491308 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2067 1 19 full false ADHD Research recap: Hyperactivity, biometric changes and the benefits of ADHD coaching ADHD Research recap: Hyperactivity, biometric changes and the benefits of ADHD coaching Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all.

Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide.
 
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms, Treatments, and Outcomes.

Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of English-Speaking Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During a Verbal Fluency Task.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and the benefits of ADHD coaching for all.

Trigger warning. 'Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review' includes a discussion of suicide.
 
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Narrative Review of Biological Mechanisms, Treatments, and Outcomes.

Risks Associated with Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of English-Speaking Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During a Verbal Fluency Task.

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13416130 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2221 1 18 full true ADHD planning, punctuality and the power of bite-sized tasks with Conor Doyle ADHD planning, punctuality and the power of bite-sized tasks with Conor Doyle Content creator, L’Oreal colour specialist and former Unconventional Organisation client Conor Doyle joins us to discuss the power of getting back to basics. We chat breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks,  mastering time and thriving in the high-pressure world of professional hairdressing.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Content creator, L’Oreal colour specialist and former Unconventional Organisation client Conor Doyle joins us to discuss the power of getting back to basics. We chat breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks,  mastering time and thriving in the high-pressure world of professional hairdressing.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13416116 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2190 1 17 full false ADHD research recap: Motivation, procrastination and the childhood experience ADHD research recap: Motivation, procrastination and the childhood experience This week, Sarah and Skye unpack a theory behind why people with ADHD procrastinate and outline the struggles behind getting an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. They then delve into the latest research into ADHD and genetic differences and spotlight some opportunities for future ADHD diagnosis. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Using the temporal motivation theory to explain the relation between ADHD and procrastination

First-time diagnosis of ADHD in adults: challenge to retrospectively assess childhood symptoms of ADHD from long-term memory

The domain-variant indirect association between electrophysiological response to reward and ADHD presentations is moderated by dopaminergic polymorphisms

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> This week, Sarah and Skye unpack a theory behind why people with ADHD procrastinate and outline the struggles behind getting an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. They then delve into the latest research into ADHD and genetic differences and spotlight some opportunities for future ADHD diagnosis. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Using the temporal motivation theory to explain the relation between ADHD and procrastination

First-time diagnosis of ADHD in adults: challenge to retrospectively assess childhood symptoms of ADHD from long-term memory

The domain-variant indirect association between electrophysiological response to reward and ADHD presentations is moderated by dopaminergic polymorphisms

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13370371 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1850 1 16 full false Overcoming ADHD-induced chaos with Russ Jones: Learn how to “be cool with yourself” Overcoming ADHD-induced chaos with Russ Jones: Learn how to “be cool with yourself” Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from coach, expert and host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast, Russ Jones. The pair discuss ADHD and Depression and the importance of self-acceptance before exploring tried and tested techniques to wrangle order from ADHD-induced chaos.

Whether through one-on-one coaching, his hit podcast or online support forum, Russ is on a mission to help adults with ADHD learn the tools and strategies needed to live the life they want.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Careergasm: Find Your Way to Feel-Good Work
https://www.amazon.com/Careergasm-Find-Your-Feel-Good-Work/dp/1770413715

Bullet Journal
https://bulletjournal.com/

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]]> Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from coach, expert and host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast, Russ Jones. The pair discuss ADHD and Depression and the importance of self-acceptance before exploring tried and tested techniques to wrangle order from ADHD-induced chaos.

Whether through one-on-one coaching, his hit podcast or online support forum, Russ is on a mission to help adults with ADHD learn the tools and strategies needed to live the life they want.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Careergasm: Find Your Way to Feel-Good Work
https://www.amazon.com/Careergasm-Find-Your-Feel-Good-Work/dp/1770413715

Bullet Journal
https://bulletjournal.com/

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13349397 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2436 1 15 full true ADHD Research recap: Inertia, distraction and links to obesity ADHD Research recap: Inertia, distraction and links to obesity Do you struggle to get going in the morning? You’re not alone! This week Sarah and Skye dig into the latest research around sleep inertia to get to the bottom of why so many of us with ADHD can be slow to start. They also examine a paper on the mechanics of distraction and discuss why ADHD can be a marker for obesity in later life.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Lingering on Distraction: Examining Distractor Rejection in Adults with ADHD
https://psyarxiv.com/cqe34/

Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/11/5181

Emotional problems mediate the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obesity in adolescents
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04882-x

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]]> Do you struggle to get going in the morning? You’re not alone! This week Sarah and Skye dig into the latest research around sleep inertia to get to the bottom of why so many of us with ADHD can be slow to start. They also examine a paper on the mechanics of distraction and discuss why ADHD can be a marker for obesity in later life.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Lingering on Distraction: Examining Distractor Rejection in Adults with ADHD
https://psyarxiv.com/cqe34/

Activity-Based Prospective Memory in ADHD during Motor Sleep Inertia
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/11/5181

Emotional problems mediate the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obesity in adolescents
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04882-x

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13258035 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2226 1 14 full false Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman: How growing up with a faster brain can be an asset Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman: How growing up with a faster brain can be an asset Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from six-time best-selling author, customer experience guru and neurodiversity oracle Peter Shankman. Tune in to find out how to channel your ADHD energy, discover tools and techniques to help you stay focused — and learn why it’s always important to be yourself.

Described by the New York Times as “a rock star who knows everything about social media and then some,” Peter is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and thought leader across ADHD, neurodiversity, PR, advertising and much more.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

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]]> Join Skye on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from six-time best-selling author, customer experience guru and neurodiversity oracle Peter Shankman. Tune in to find out how to channel your ADHD energy, discover tools and techniques to help you stay focused — and learn why it’s always important to be yourself.

Described by the New York Times as “a rock star who knows everything about social media and then some,” Peter is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and thought leader across ADHD, neurodiversity, PR, advertising and much more.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13258005 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1496 1 13 full false ADHD Research Recap: Does ADHD change over time? ADHD Research Recap: Does ADHD change over time? On this week’s ADHD Skills Lab Research Recap, Skye and Sarah look at the latest research on ADHD and middle childhood. They explore how ADHD is experienced during this period, look at the connection between common symptoms and struggles at different stages of life and ask whether ADHD can change over time.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

1:38 Genetic overlap between midfrontal theta signals and ADHD and ASD in a longitudinal twin cohort
https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(23)01274-X/fulltext

11:46 Impairment’s Role in the Pathway From Externalizing Psychopathology to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents With ADHD
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231159911

22:25 Predictors of Quality of Life and Functional Impairments in Emerging Adults With and Without ADHD: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153962

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]]> On this week’s ADHD Skills Lab Research Recap, Skye and Sarah look at the latest research on ADHD and middle childhood. They explore how ADHD is experienced during this period, look at the connection between common symptoms and struggles at different stages of life and ask whether ADHD can change over time.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

1:38 Genetic overlap between midfrontal theta signals and ADHD and ASD in a longitudinal twin cohort
https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(23)01274-X/fulltext

11:46 Impairment’s Role in the Pathway From Externalizing Psychopathology to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents With ADHD
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231159911

22:25 Predictors of Quality of Life and Functional Impairments in Emerging Adults With and Without ADHD: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153962

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13203033 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2034 1 12 full false Interview with Dietitian Aleta Storch: ADHD eating strategies, self-compassion and snacks Interview with Dietitian Aleta Storch: ADHD eating strategies, self-compassion and snacks Join Skye and Sarah on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from anti-diet dietitian, therapist, and Certified Body Trust® provider Aleta Storch. Together, they discuss how to set flexible rules and practice self-compassion when it comes to eating with ADHD -- and why any food is always better than no food! Aleta works with clients in her virtual practice, Wise Heart Nutrition, and is the creator of the groundbreaking Eating with ADHD® model.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join Skye and Sarah on this week’s ADHD Skills Lab podcast to hear from anti-diet dietitian, therapist, and Certified Body Trust® provider Aleta Storch. Together, they discuss how to set flexible rules and practice self-compassion when it comes to eating with ADHD -- and why any food is always better than no food! Aleta works with clients in her virtual practice, Wise Heart Nutrition, and is the creator of the groundbreaking Eating with ADHD® model.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13165797 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2326 1 11 full false Research Recap: ADHD motivation and the emotional experience of being undiagnosed Research Recap: ADHD motivation and the emotional experience of being undiagnosed This week, Sarah and Skye examine what motivates us to achieve with ADHD before discussing a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting paper which outlines the effects of late ADHD diagnosis in women. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

1:44 Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231172799

14:52 Miss. Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of ADHD in Adult Women
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231161533

 

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]]> This week, Sarah and Skye examine what motivates us to achieve with ADHD before discussing a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting paper which outlines the effects of late ADHD diagnosis in women. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

1:44 Retrospective Report of Academic Motivation Among College Students With Elevated ADHD Symptoms
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231172799

14:52 Miss. Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of ADHD in Adult Women
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231161533

 

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13132194 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2647 1 10 full false ADHD in the workplace with Trina Haynes, founder of My Lady ADHD ADHD in the workplace with Trina Haynes, founder of My Lady ADHD This week, Skye is joined by the founder of My Lady ADHD, Trina Haynes. The pair discuss their experiences navigating the workplace with ADHD and explore the best strategies for getting started and staying on track in the world of work. As well as running the 150,000-strong My Lady ADHD online community, Trina also hosts the podcast of the same name and works daily to educate people about ADHD, neurodiversity and the importance of seeing our strengths.

https://www.myladyadhd.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

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]]> This week, Skye is joined by the founder of My Lady ADHD, Trina Haynes. The pair discuss their experiences navigating the workplace with ADHD and explore the best strategies for getting started and staying on track in the world of work. As well as running the 150,000-strong My Lady ADHD online community, Trina also hosts the podcast of the same name and works daily to educate people about ADHD, neurodiversity and the importance of seeing our strengths.

https://www.myladyadhd.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-13096186 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2731 1 9 full false ADHD Research Recap: Executive functioning, time perception and a new attention disorder ADHD Research Recap: Executive functioning, time perception and a new attention disorder In each research recap, we pick over a few of the most recent peer-reviewed ADHD papers. This week, we explore the effect of mind-body interventions on symptoms of ADHD, discuss our attempts at mindfulness, and look at the controversial connection between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and ADHD diagnosis. Finally, we examine an interesting study that dives deep into how people with ADHD perceive time. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

The Effect of Meditation-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Symptoms and Executive Function in People With ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231154897

Executive Functions Contribute to the Differences Between ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) in Adults (2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153948

Time Perception Deficits in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Meta-analysis
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054720978557

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/health/idea-of-new-attention-disorder-spurs-research-and-debate.html

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]]> In each research recap, we pick over a few of the most recent peer-reviewed ADHD papers. This week, we explore the effect of mind-body interventions on symptoms of ADHD, discuss our attempts at mindfulness, and look at the controversial connection between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and ADHD diagnosis. Finally, we examine an interesting study that dives deep into how people with ADHD perceive time. Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

The Effect of Meditation-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Symptoms and Executive Function in People With ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231154897

Executive Functions Contribute to the Differences Between ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) in Adults (2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231153948

Time Perception Deficits in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Meta-analysis
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054720978557

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/health/idea-of-new-attention-disorder-spurs-research-and-debate.html

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12955337 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2429 1 8 full false Interview: Professional gravel racer Chelsea Bolton – staying focused with ADHD Interview: Professional gravel racer Chelsea Bolton – staying focused with ADHD Off-road cyclist and gravel racer Chelsea Bolton joins us to talk about her adult ADHD diagnosis and the strategies that helped her stay focused as she became a professional racer. 

Chelsea started her athletic career as a long-distance runner and transitioned to cycling in 2020 before winning the pro women's division at the 2022 Wasatch All-Road in Utah. You can find her on Instagram at @chels.bolton.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy


Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-...

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]]> Off-road cyclist and gravel racer Chelsea Bolton joins us to talk about her adult ADHD diagnosis and the strategies that helped her stay focused as she became a professional racer. 

Chelsea started her athletic career as a long-distance runner and transitioned to cycling in 2020 before winning the pro women's division at the 2022 Wasatch All-Road in Utah. You can find her on Instagram at @chels.bolton.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy


Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-...

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12955275 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 3342 1 7 full false ADHD Research recap: Father-child interactions and emotional dysregulation ADHD Research recap: Father-child interactions and emotional dysregulation How do emotional regulation – and dysregulation – relate to ADHD? This week, we look at several studies about ADHD, executive function, and emotional dysregulation. Is emotional dysregulation tied to executive function? How do early childhood influences affect emotional dysregulation? And how does sleep – or the lack of it – affect emotional regulation and executive function? We'll discuss each study in depth and share our own experiences.
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Developmental antecedents of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in middle childhood: The role of father-child interactions and children’s emotional underregulation
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000408

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280131

Associations Between ADHD, Sleep Problems, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescents
https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231155871

Additional Research Discussed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-mindfulness
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-ground-and-reset-when-you-feel-overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-sleep-twelve-tips-to-facilitate-a-better-night-s-rest
https://chadd.org/attention-article/adhd-and-the-myth-of-the-bad-parent/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11121-022-01358-4

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]]> How do emotional regulation – and dysregulation – relate to ADHD? This week, we look at several studies about ADHD, executive function, and emotional dysregulation. Is emotional dysregulation tied to executive function? How do early childhood influences affect emotional dysregulation? And how does sleep – or the lack of it – affect emotional regulation and executive function? We'll discuss each study in depth and share our own experiences.
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Developmental antecedents of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in middle childhood: The role of father-child interactions and children’s emotional underregulation
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000408

Evidence of emotion dysregulation as a core symptom of adult ADHD: A systematic review
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280131

Associations Between ADHD, Sleep Problems, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescents
https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231155871

Additional Research Discussed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-mindfulness
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/self-criticism-and-adhd-five-strategies-to-check-in-ground-and-reset-when-you-feel-overwhelmed
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/adhd-and-sleep-twelve-tips-to-facilitate-a-better-night-s-rest
https://chadd.org/attention-article/adhd-and-the-myth-of-the-bad-parent/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11121-022-01358-4

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12926397 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2174 1 6 full false ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergent Parenting with Danielle Sullivan ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergent Parenting with Danielle Sullivan Sarah and Skye chat with Danielle about her experiences with Autism, the differences between a combined diagnosis and a single ADHD diagnosis and how to regulate with neurodiverse children when you are overwhelmed yourself! Danielle is the owner and founder of Neurodiverging Coaching and the host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. They are a Certified Life Coach and have an M.A. degree, graduate certificate in women and gender studies. Danielle had intended to remain in academia to work on gender, disability, and religion, but pivoted after she was diagnosed autistic around age 30 after her eldest child was also diagnosed.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
https://www.neurodiverging.com/

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]]> Sarah and Skye chat with Danielle about her experiences with Autism, the differences between a combined diagnosis and a single ADHD diagnosis and how to regulate with neurodiverse children when you are overwhelmed yourself! Danielle is the owner and founder of Neurodiverging Coaching and the host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. They are a Certified Life Coach and have an M.A. degree, graduate certificate in women and gender studies. Danielle had intended to remain in academia to work on gender, disability, and religion, but pivoted after she was diagnosed autistic around age 30 after her eldest child was also diagnosed.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
https://www.neurodiverging.com/

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]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12898028 Mon, 29 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2098 1 5 full false Research Recap: ADHD Combined Diagnosis and Brain Imaging Research Recap: ADHD Combined Diagnosis and Brain Imaging Join Skye and Sarah for an in-depth chat about two papers in what might be called the opposite ends of the academic spectrum. In the first part, we will chat through an interesting (and perhaps controversial) paper looking at how an ADHD diagnosis can change over the year. Then we dive into one of our favourite topic, neuroscience, and chat through what it means to be able to see changes in brain structures in people with ADHD as well as your own brain imaging experience.

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The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Girls With Social and/or Attention Deficit Re-Examined in Young Adulthood: Prospective Study of Diagnostic Stability, Daily Life Functioning and Social Situation
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231158751

A preliminary study of white matter correlates of a laboratory measure of attention and motor stability in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395623000651?via%3Dihub

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Join Skye and Sarah for an in-depth chat about two papers in what might be called the opposite ends of the academic spectrum. In the first part, we will chat through an interesting (and perhaps controversial) paper looking at how an ADHD diagnosis can change over the year. Then we dive into one of our favourite topic, neuroscience, and chat through what it means to be able to see changes in brain structures in people with ADHD as well as your own brain imaging experience.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Girls With Social and/or Attention Deficit Re-Examined in Young Adulthood: Prospective Study of Diagnostic Stability, Daily Life Functioning and Social Situation
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231158751

A preliminary study of white matter correlates of a laboratory measure of attention and motor stability in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395623000651?via%3Dihub

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12852277 Mon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1646 1 4 full false ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Building Repeatable Systems with David Greenwood ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Building Repeatable Systems with David Greenwood Skye is joined by David Greenwood to discuss his experiences managing ADHD as a serial entrepreneur. David is the author of the book "Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADHD" and host of the podcast with the same name. He is based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked as an entrepreneur in various fields, including owning a karate school, a restaurant and starting his own public relations firm. We discuss managing ADHD in a neurotypical environment, the importance of repeatable systems and protecting your time.

https://overcomingdistractions.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

David Greenwood is the author of the book, Overcoming Distractions, thriving with Adult ADHD. The book looks at ADHD through the eyes of the entrepreneur, profiling their success and how many of them use their ADHD to their advantage. David interviewed several entrepreneurs and professionals that have ADHD and gained valuable insight and tips on what it takes to lead a fulfilling life as an adult with ADHD. David also hosts the popular podcast by the same name, Overcoming Distractions.
https://overcomingdistractions.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye is joined by David Greenwood to discuss his experiences managing ADHD as a serial entrepreneur. David is the author of the book "Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADHD" and host of the podcast with the same name. He is based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked as an entrepreneur in various fields, including owning a karate school, a restaurant and starting his own public relations firm. We discuss managing ADHD in a neurotypical environment, the importance of repeatable systems and protecting your time.

https://overcomingdistractions.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

David Greenwood is the author of the book, Overcoming Distractions, thriving with Adult ADHD. The book looks at ADHD through the eyes of the entrepreneur, profiling their success and how many of them use their ADHD to their advantage. David interviewed several entrepreneurs and professionals that have ADHD and gained valuable insight and tips on what it takes to lead a fulfilling life as an adult with ADHD. David also hosts the popular podcast by the same name, Overcoming Distractions.
https://overcomingdistractions.com/

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12823506 Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1360 1 3 full false Research Recap: Perfectionism and Executive Functioning with ADHD Research Recap: Perfectionism and Executive Functioning with ADHD Welcome to our first research recap! Join us for our honest assessment and wide-ranging discussion of the latest in ADHD research. In this episode, we discuss how University students with ADHD can hold themselves to a relatively low standard of achievement despite being highly self-critical of their own performance. We examine whether a short intervention targeting executive dysfunction can improve workplace performance and satisfaction. And we look at the effectiveness of self-guided online modules for ADHD.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Low standards yet disappointed: ADHD symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students

Bodalski, E. A., Abu-Ramadan, T. M., Hough, C. E., Lefler, E. K., Meinzer, M. C., & Antshel, K. M. (2023). Low standards yet disappointed: ADHD symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 180-184.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212144723000388?via%3Dihub


Work-MAP Telehealth Metacognitive Work-Performance Intervention for Adults With ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial

Grinblat, N., & Rosenblum, S. (2023). Work-MAP Telehealth Metacognitive Work-Performance Intervention for Adults With ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 15394492231159902.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15394492231159902


A self-guided internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Kenter, R. M. F., Gjestad, R., Lundervold, A. J., & Nordgreen, T. (2023). A self-guided internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 32, 100614.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214782923000143?via%3Dihub

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Welcome to our first research recap! Join us for our honest assessment and wide-ranging discussion of the latest in ADHD research. In this episode, we discuss how University students with ADHD can hold themselves to a relatively low standard of achievement despite being highly self-critical of their own performance. We examine whether a short intervention targeting executive dysfunction can improve workplace performance and satisfaction. And we look at the effectiveness of self-guided online modules for ADHD.

Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

Low standards yet disappointed: ADHD symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students

Bodalski, E. A., Abu-Ramadan, T. M., Hough, C. E., Lefler, E. K., Meinzer, M. C., & Antshel, K. M. (2023). Low standards yet disappointed: ADHD symptoms and experiential avoidance in college students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 180-184.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212144723000388?via%3Dihub


Work-MAP Telehealth Metacognitive Work-Performance Intervention for Adults With ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial

Grinblat, N., & Rosenblum, S. (2023). Work-MAP Telehealth Metacognitive Work-Performance Intervention for Adults With ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 15394492231159902.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15394492231159902


A self-guided internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Kenter, R. M. F., Gjestad, R., Lundervold, A. J., & Nordgreen, T. (2023). A self-guided internet-delivered intervention for adults with ADHD: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 32, 100614.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214782923000143?via%3Dihub

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12823478 Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1272 1 2 full false Katy Weber Talks Maintaining Routines with ADHD Katy Weber Talks Maintaining Routines with ADHD Today Skye is joined by Katy Weber to discuss her diagnosis, maintaining routines with ADHD, and adding complexity to make things interesting. Katy is an ADHD advocate and coach, the founder of Women & ADHD and the podcast of the same name, ranking in the top 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide. She was diagnosed at 45 and has since made it her mission to help neurodivergent women learn to love their brains and live a more fulfilling life.
https://www.womenandadhd.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Today Skye is joined by Katy Weber to discuss her diagnosis, maintaining routines with ADHD, and adding complexity to make things interesting. Katy is an ADHD advocate and coach, the founder of Women & ADHD and the podcast of the same name, ranking in the top 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide. She was diagnosed at 45 and has since made it her mission to help neurodivergent women learn to love their brains and live a more fulfilling life.
https://www.womenandadhd.com/
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> Skye Rapson Buzzsprout-12823414 Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2787 1 1 full false Coming Soon: Practical Strategies for Adult ADHD Coming Soon: Practical Strategies for Adult ADHD The ADHD Skills Lab podcast is a space where Skye and Sarah share practical strategies and research about adult ADHD while also providing honest talk about their own experiences. With years of experience providing strategies to clients at Unconventional Organization, they offer valuable insights on topics such as working memory, sensory issues, and organization. Tune in for a mix of relatable conversation and actionable advice.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Excerpt 1 is from a soon-to-be-released podcast episode with Danielle Sullivan from The Neurodiverging Podcast https://www.neurodiverging.com/

Excerpt 2 is from a soon-to-be-released podcast episode with Katy Weber from The Women and ADHD Podcast https://www.womenandadhd.com/ 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

]]> The ADHD Skills Lab podcast is a space where Skye and Sarah share practical strategies and research about adult ADHD while also providing honest talk about their own experiences. With years of experience providing strategies to clients at Unconventional Organization, they offer valuable insights on topics such as working memory, sensory issues, and organization. Tune in for a mix of relatable conversation and actionable advice.
https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Excerpt 1 is from a soon-to-be-released podcast episode with Danielle Sullivan from The Neurodiverging Podcast https://www.neurodiverging.com/

Excerpt 2 is from a soon-to-be-released podcast episode with Katy Weber from The Women and ADHD Podcast https://www.womenandadhd.com/ 

 P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

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