The ADHD Skills Lab
Episodes
The cat's out of the bag... Atypical Communication in ADHD [Research Recap]
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week's research recap is short and sweet, focusing on the atypical communication patterns observed ...
Authentic PR's Kathryn Palmer: AuDHD Stigma, RSD and the Reward of Masking
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Deconstructing ADHD Diagnostics: How do we get to diagnosis? [Research Recap]
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tabletop Game Designer Chris Backe: Imagining an Unconventional Career
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Welcome to another interview in The ADHD Skills Lab!Skye recently sat down with Chris Backe to discuss entrepreneurship in the highly creative ...
Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 landscap...
Media Psychologist Leslie Poston: "Do it Late" - Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rethinking the DSM: A new approach from the HiTOP model
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Netflix Screenwriter Heather Taylor: Interview in The ADHD Skills Lab
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with ...
Snapshot of an ADHD Diagnosis Around the World [Research Recap]
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!Curious a...
Interview with Jeremy Didier - President of CHADD: Small Beginnings and ADHD Strategies
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
Attachment Style & ADHD: What does it mean for neurodiversity? [Research Recap]
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD! In 20...
Sensory Processing and ADHD: I can't hear you, my socks are wet [Research Recap]
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ve...
ADHD BBC Documentary One Year Later: "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?" Interview with Lucy Robinson
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sleep & Gaming with ADHD: Research Recap
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!Curious about w...
Harnessing Impulsivity: Live in The ADHD Skills Lab with Jamie Cutino
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ADHD Emotions: The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma [Research Recap]
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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:Unders...
Neurodiversify Your Time & Task Management - LIVE Interview with Marie Ng
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:An incredible ...
ADHD Stigma - Do you feel weird? same... - Research Recap
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mastering your Environment with ADHD: LIVE Interview with Stephanie Scheller
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Research Recap: Treatment for ADHD - Are you receiving the gold standard?!
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
AI & ADHD Support: Interview with Tobie Langel
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Research Recap: Navigating the Maze of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!This week, we're focusing on ADHD and emotional dysregulation; specifically, how it messes with what we fee...
LIVE with ADHD Jesse: a sneak-peek into "Extra Focus"
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Research Recap: From Brain Structure to Daily Difficulties, ADHD Impacts It All!
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 neuro...
LIVE with Conor Doyle and the ADHD Academy!
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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; ...
Research Recap: tCDS and Stress Proteins – Beyond the Hype
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Building an App led to an ADHD Diagnosis- with Eugene Yao
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 behi...
Research Recap: AI's Diagnostic Revolution & Hyperfocus
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 explo...
Is ADHD a disorder? Interview with Simon Mundie
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sim...
Research Recap: Achievement goals aren't the answer for ADHD and what to do instead
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 motiv...
Not Your Neurotypical Yoga! With ADHD Academy Member Whitney Spettel
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
ADHD Research Recap: Does masking mean ADHD looks different in adulthood?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
ADHD expert interview: Kristen Carder on emotional intelligence, self-regulation and business ownership
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalo...
ADHD Research Recap: Is ADHD related to trauma in childhood?
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the ADHD Academy to see improvements in your daily life with personalized support as part of an ADHD adult community! https://www.unconventionalo...
Learn talking strategies with an ADHD couple
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 stra...
ADHD Insights: How to manage your thoughts and self-regulate
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Writing with ADHD: How to get started and stay consistent with Katy Forde
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ADHD Research Recap: Emotional challenges, late diagnosis, and internet addiction
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How well does current research capture the nuances of neurodiversity? Listen along as we dissect papers on increased cognitive effort in emotional reg...
ADHD-friendly working and the power of asking questions with ADHD coach Karen
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skye and Sarah are joined by Unconventional Organisation Head Coach Karen to talk diagnosis, ADHD-friendly workspaces, dopamine activities and the imp...
ADHD Research Insights: Dyslexia, dyscalculia and subclinical symptoms
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Skye as they explore the potential links between ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodivergence. The pair also discuss the in...
Lindsay Guentzel: On ADHD, rejection sensitivity and burnout
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, sh...
ADHD Research Recap: Exploring the Genetics of ADHD
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Eric Tivers: How to build a strategy-based life with ADHD
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“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 ...
ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation, white matter and working from home
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, tak...
ADHD burnout, balance and realistic expectations with Rosie Turner
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 naviga...
ADHD insights: COVID-19 pandemic, sleep patterns
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ADHD psychology, parenting and self-criticism: A conversation with Emily Kircher-Morris
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life with ADHD can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to silence self-criticism. Counsellor, author and host of The Neurodiversity Podca...
ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Navigating Life with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Frost
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Skye is joined by pole dance instructor, contortion coach, social media marketing manager and "the most organised disorganised person&...
ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation across genders, internet-delivered therapies, self-reporting and diagnosis
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 routi...
ADHD Research recap: Hyperactivity, biometric changes and the benefits of ADHD coaching
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Skye for another Research Recap. This week, they discuss hyperactivity, brain scans, the potential risks of undiagnosed ADHD and autism...
ADHD planning, punctuality and the power of bite-sized tasks with Conor Doyle
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator, L’Oreal colour specialist and former Unconventional Organisation client Conor Doyle joins us to discuss the power of getting back t...
ADHD research recap: Motivation, procrastination and the childhood experience
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sarah and Skye unpack a theory behind why people with ADHD procrastinate and outline the struggles behind getting an ADHD diagnosis in adul...
Overcoming ADHD-induced chaos with Russ Jones: Learn how to “be cool with yourself”
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
ADHD Research recap: Inertia, distraction and links to obesity
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman: How growing up with a faster brain can be an asset
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ADHD Research Recap: Does ADHD change over time?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
Interview with Dietitian Aleta Storch: ADHD eating strategies, self-compassion and snacks
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 St...
Research Recap: ADHD motivation and the emotional experience of being undiagnosed
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sarah and Skye examine what motivates us to achieve with ADHD before discussing a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting paper which outl...
ADHD in the workplace with Trina Haynes, founder of My Lady ADHD
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 expl...
ADHD Research Recap: Executive functioning, time perception and a new attention disorder
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Interview: Professional gravel racer Chelsea Bolton – staying focused with ADHD
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
ADHD Research recap: Father-child interactions and emotional dysregulation
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do emotional regulation – and dysregulation – relate to ADHD? This week, we look at several studies about ADHD, executive function, and emotio...
ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergent Parenting with Danielle Sullivan
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Skye chat with Danielle about her experiences with Autism, the differences between a combined diagnosis and a single ADHD diagnosis and how ...
Research Recap: ADHD Combined Diagnosis and Brain Imaging
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Building Repeatable Systems with David Greenwood
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skye is joined by David Greenwood to discuss his experiences managing ADHD as a serial entrepreneur. David is the author of the book "Overcoming ...
Research Recap: Perfectionism and Executive Functioning with ADHD
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Katy Weber Talks Maintaining Routines with ADHD
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Skye is joined by Katy Weber to discuss her diagnosis, maintaining routines with ADHD, and adding complexity to make things interesting. Katy is...
Coming Soon: Practical Strategies for Adult ADHD
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...