EP. 37 Working with Your ADHD Brain with Megan Kierstead

Description

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect that you might have it, or have someone close to you who is neurodivergent (hint: you probably do!), this episode is for you.

And if none of this applies to you, listen anyway! Our fast-paced society creates symptoms for people that mimic ADHD, so you’ll get something from this episode, no matter what.

In this episode, I'm joined by Megan Kierstead, a certified coach for forward-thinking badasses with rebel brains. She helps people (especially those who identify as neurodivergent/ADHD) build a career and life unique to their bodies and brains.

Listen in as we discuss:

What ADHD is, and how it affects the nervous system The role of motivation in ADHD, and how to influence your motivation
How to make articulating your emotions and thoughts easier, so that you can start to shift them
How to make things easier for your Future Self through retrospective reflection and troubleshooting
The concept of play, and the many research-backed benefits of embracing it
Why half-finished projects don’t have to be a problem

GUEST CONTACT —

Megan Kierstead, Life Coach

Podcast: The Black Sheep Playground

Website: https://www.megankierstead.com/

Instagram: @megkierstead

Online program: The Black Sheep Playground

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE —

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27)

The overlap between behavioral economics + coaching with Nate Andorsky

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart

Simone Seol