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Where's The Easy Button? Feb 18, 2022

Carl Sagan called Earth a “pale blue dot.” I imagine looking at the Earth from the far reaches of outer space and seeing all the frenetic energy of billions of people going about their lives. But where are we going? So often it feels like we are spinning our wheels in a crazy cycle until we crash an...

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Ask Dr B about feeling powerless, hopeless & covering up your challenges – 095 Feb 10, 2022
 

80% of the new students coming into the ADDventures In Achievement Foundational Skills program feel powerless over their current behaviors, are filled with self-loathing, and feel like an impostor - having lived with so many challenges their entire life.  They constantly look over their shoulde...

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Mrs. Chaos and Mr. Order: Married Life with Executive Function Skills Feb 04, 2022

For this blog post, I’m honored to share a special piece written by the amazing Maya Lear Brewer, whose journey through life’s difficulties and commitment to constant growth is inspiring to many. Enjoy!

Recently my husband and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary. Unlike last year, where we ce...

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Sexual Styles And ADHD Jan 31, 2022

According to the theories of sexuality at one of the hypnotherapy schools I attended, there is both "emotional" and "physical" sexuality. We each have elements of both, with one being more dominant in its expression than the other.

There is no "better style" of sexual expression - "emotional" or "p...

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If Failing Isn’t an Option, What Would You Do? - 094 Jan 17, 2022
 

The title of this episode is a real question I am posing to all of my listeners.  If you knew that you would not fail once again to achieve your desired outcome, what would you do?  Would you tell yourself that’s not possible because you always fail?  Or, would you be curious about what makes t...

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Are You Letting 2022 Be Another Year of Underachieving? - 093 Jan 17, 2022
 

Achieving your goals is connected to how well-developed your EF skills and strategies are, and if they’re not well-developed, well, you know the rest of the story.

And I get it.  Getting the right help for yourself is a Catch-22.  It’s challenging because the very skills you need to help yours...

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The Benefits of Neuro-diversity, Brain Retraining, and Thriving Personally and Professionally Jan 14, 2022

How would you feel if your employer told you to “take drugs” to increase your production at work? 

Living with ADHD is challenging enough, but what if you weren’t aware of your condition or what if your employer didn’t appreciate your strengths and focused only on your weaknesses? 

Would you manag...

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Feeling Uncomfortable? Maybe It’s Time For Growth. Jan 07, 2022

Do you ever feel closed in, like your life just isn’t happening the way you expected?

Maybe you wonder about the missed opportunities in life or whether you can still chart a new course for yourself.

Perhaps now is the perfect time to explore whether your job is the right fit or if it’s time to st...

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Announcing 30 Days of Gifts & Gratitude! Dec 31, 2021

This time of year, no matter what holidays you celebrate (if you do), can often be filled with stress and overwhelm. As a thank you for being a part of our community, I've compiled 30 Days of Gifts and Gratitude with tips to help you reduce stress and navigate the season with a bit more ease. My hop...

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ADHD is NOT a Gift Unless You Leverage It - 092 Dec 20, 2021
 

Hearing that ADHD is a gift is hurtful and confusing to many adults.  In my Facebook group, whenever we create a post about ADHD being a gift, many members are angry because they don’t experience their ADHD as a gift at all. And, they are right.  Without well-developed Executive Functions skill...

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