Rhythms of Focus
Episodes
51. The Story of "Just"
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Telling ourselves “I should just do that thing” rarely motivates action and instead can lead to self-judgment.The word “just” can be an uncons...
50. Gaming Ourselves
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us with ADHD and wandering minds have been told our motivation problems are mainly about dopamine dependence. This has led to numerous activit...
49. SMART Goals Are Anything but Smart
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us moving through life with ADHD or wandering minds, “SMART Goals” can act as too rigid a process. One that may impede the value of t...
48. On Willpower and ADHD
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the concept of willpower, particularly in relation to the struggles of individuals with ADHD.We question the traditional notion...
47. Finding Our Unique Voice
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore how to “find your voice,” when it feels as though everything has been done before. How do you create something to put you on ...
46. Wait, What Were You Just Talking About?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines how our minds can often wander in the middle of conversations, while reading, or tackling a project. This can lead to embarrassm...
45. At the Piano - Wandering Passion
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We do something a little different on this episode of The Rhythms of Focus. Join me for an informal piano practice session and get a glimpse of my own...
44. AI vs Agency
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When does AI help—and when does it hinder our agency? In this thoughtful episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the delicate balance between using...
43. "I have a thing at 5. My day is ruined."
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found your whole day thrown off by “a thing at five”? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the quiet storm that happens when time ...
42. On Decision, Indecision
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When every choice feels like too much—what to do, where to go, even what to eat—indecision can quietly drain our focus and energy. In this episode...
41. The Spirit and Practice of Care
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the complex nature of care and how especially those with ADHD can be caught in a vicious cycle of others feeling as though we do...
40. The Beauty of Error
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Davis says, there is no such thing as a mistake. How can we understand the truth within this seemingly odd idea?We’ll explore how to gently re...
39. Aligning Emotion and Intention with the 8 Gears of Focus
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caught between “I can’t start” and runaway hyperfocus, many of us feel like passengers in our own minds rather than pilots of our days. In this ...
38. An Honor Guide
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we finally finish a project yet still feel behind, it is rarely about the checklist and almost always about our relationship with time, memory, a...
37. Reading and the Wave of Confusion
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we sit down to read and realize we’ve “read the same paragraph four times,” it can feel like proof that we’re broken. In this episode of ...
36. Play Eludes Measure
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a language app starts running your day instead of helping you learn, something vital is off. In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore what...
35. The Authority Within
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Rhythms of Focus, we how motivation can seem to slip away when someone else's "should" enters the equation.Why do wandering mi...
34. Tripwires and "Sticky Decor Decay"
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Rhythms of Focus,' listeners explore the concept of 'trip wires' as a tool for mindfulness and task management. Discover how to se...
33. An Overview of the 8 Gears of Focus
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover eight distinct “gears” of focus—stages we moves through, from simply being, to considering, approaching, and ultimately performing at o...
32. Prelude to a Pause
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Rhythms of Focus," we consider distraction and stimulation. When our minds wander and the pull of the phone grows strong, we searc...
31. It's Too Hard to Even Make It There - A Lean Into Challenge
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck—where even the simplest task feels too heavy to lift? In this episode, instead of chasing rigid productivity, listeners will discover ...
30. The 4 Limits of Productivity
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why your latest app or productivity hack is not the real hero—or the real challenge. In this episode of "Rhythms of Focus," we explore what...
29. What if I break the chain?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Break free from the tyranny of the unbroken streak—what if focus meant something deeper than chasing another checkmark? This episode of Rhythms of F...
28. Clock Time vs Self Time
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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27. The Principles of the Waves of Focus
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover a revolutionary approach to managing ADHD and wandering minds in this episode of 'Rhythms of Focus.' Discover the 'Waves of Focus,' a comprehe...
26. The Trouble Isn't Interest, It's Force
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel lost at the starting line, waiting for motivation or urgency to nudge you into action? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we break through...
25. Overwhelm of the Infinite
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling swallowed by the waves of overwhelm? In this episode of “Rhythms of Focus,” Kourosh Dini invites listeners on a gentle voyage through the ...
24. The Daily Invite
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agency and trust are vital guiding currents in the sea of wandering minds. Instead of rigid productivity hacks, listeners are invited to chart their o...
23. ADHD and the Nature of Time
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wandering Minds often blame themselves when struggling with time. Instead of painting "time blindness" as a personal flaw, what if our struggles are a...
22. A Major To Do List Mistake
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secret rhythms that guide a wandering mind—especially when the “energy goes poof.” In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, Kourosh Din...
21. Dr. Fuschia Sirois and the Vital Importance of Emotion in Procrastination
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Procrastination, Self-Compassion, and Emotional Management with Dr. Fuschia SiroisIn this episode, we delve into the roots of procrastinatio...
20. A Delight in Craft - The Unconscious Mind Board Game
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt your mind swept clean, like cobwebs brushed away, simply by admiring true craft? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, I invite you to explor...
19. Juggling Creation and Confusion
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your creativity is both a gift and a juggler’s challenge—especially when you’re navigating the winding paths of ADHD or a wand...
18. Decision Overload and the Anchor Technique
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often focus on “information overload”, but we’re often more caught in decision overload.Discover the deeper reasons behind that compulsive sc...
17. The Ultimate Trick Will Ultimately Fail
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished a hack or clever trick could spark your momentum—only to watch it fade just as quickly? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we...
16. The Power of Doing Nothing
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Doing NothingCould there be power to “doing nothing”? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we untangle the unexpected value of “the...
15. Comments on ADHD as an "Erectile Dysfunction of the Mind"
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini challenges the limits of “chemistry-only” explanations and explores the deeper rhythms of agency ...
14. The Magnified Mind
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the intricate nature of the wandering mind, exploring the complexities of attention, focus, and the diverse manifestations of...
13. Avoiding a Taskmaster
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the frustrations of procrastination and task management, particularly when relying on others for reminders. It delves into the e...
12. Procrastination, ADHD, and I'll Come Up With the Rest of this Title Later
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself cleaning the closet or deep in a video game while a deadline quietly sneaks up behind you? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we ...
11. An Interview with Dr. Joel Anderson - Philosophy and the Wandering Mind
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this extended episode, professional philosopher Dr. Joel Anderson engages in a deep and stimulating conversation about Wandering Minds, ADHD, and B...
10. Calm Focus, Not Crisis: Reimagining Productivity for ADHD
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how your focus sharpens right before a looming deadline, as if the ticking clock finally sweeps away distraction? This episode of *Rhythms...
9. "I Just Don't Wanna" and the Power of Agency
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling trapped by rigid productivity hacks or the pressure to “just start”? This episode of Rhythms of Focus invites you to reimagine focus—not...
8. Creative Brains Need More than Interest
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck waiting for motivation to strike? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore a gentler, agency-driven approach to productivity-espe...
7. Cautions of Dopamine and a Lean Into Mastery
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caught in the tug-of-war between “should do” and “want to do”? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we unravel the hidden ...
6. A Wandering Mind's Moral Approach
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your struggles with focus weren’t a moral failing, but simply a different rhythm—one that can be guided with care rather than shame? In th...
5. A Wandering Mind's Paradox of Potential
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the paradoxical power and challenge of living with a wandering mind, whether of ADHD or otherwise. Eve...
4. From Force to Flow with a "Visit"
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you struggle to engage? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore how wandering minds-especially those with ADHD-can find a...
3. A Wandering Mind's Struggles with Success
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the hidden struggles behind the appearance of success. Many people believe that achieving a goa...
1. Hello, Fellow Wandering Mind!
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S01E01 - Rhythms of Focus: Hello, Fellow Wandering Mind!SummaryIn this episode, we explore the concept of a 'Wandering Mind' as an alternative to the ...
2. Work, Play, and the Wandering Mind
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of "Rhythms of Focus," we explore the intricate relationship between work, play, and the wandering mind. We consider how an ove...
Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond - Trailer
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhythms of Focus is a mindfulness-based productivity podcast for adults with wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond who seek a gentler approach to mastery ...