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ADHD-ishRedefining Success After Loss: An ADHD-Informed Approach to Grief & BurnoutWelcome back to ADHD-ish! In this episode, host Diann Wingert sits down with her client Steph Cotrell for a candid and relatable discussion about what it really means to build—and rebuild—a business when you have ADHD traits and life throws you curveballs. Originally hired to help Steph Cotrell grow and scale her successful business, Diann quickly uncovered some uncomfortable truths about her business model, specifically how her notion of collaboration revealed a lack of boundaries, which led to burnout. Their coaching journey took an unexpected turn as Steph was faced with redefining her work...
2025-12-0237 minADHD-ishBoredom-Proofing Your Business: When to Renew or Release What's Lost Its ShineEver launched a program, course, or membership that once set your heart on fire, only to find yourself completely over it just as it starts running like a well-oiled machine? If you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD, this scenario is all too familiar. In this straight-talking solo episode, Diann Wingert unpacks why boredom hits hardest when your business finally starts working—and what to do about it. 7 Things You’ll Learn From This Episode:The Real Reason You Get Bored: Learn the neuroscience of ADHD boredom and why your brain craves novelty (hint: it’s abo...
2025-11-1828 minADHD-ishReactive to Regulated: Managing Emotions as a Business Owner with ADHDEver had one of those days where your emotions run the meeting, instead of you? You’re not alone—and this week’s episode is all about giving you the tools to handle those moments with skill (and way less shame).In this episode, we are getting real about the very real challenges ADHD business owners face when emotions take the wheel. No HR department, no middle manager… and nowhere to run when your brain decides to get unhinged.I’m introducing the SPACE Framework, a practical, easy-to-remember tool designed for ADHD brains to manage those high-i...
2025-11-0445 minADHD-ishDaily Habits That Make Your ADHD WorseFor this last episode of ADHD-ish during ADHD Awareness Month, host Diann Wingert welcomes Alan P. Brown, acclaimed ADHD coach and creator of the ADD Crusher program, for a candid and practical conversation about the everyday habits that make ADHD more challenging. Focusing on making ADHD easier to manage (and avoiding the traps we so often fall into), Diann and Alan break down what really sabotages our brains and share actionable tools to turn things around.Alan shares practical tips and science-backed insights on why sugar and simple carbs can sabotage focus, how movement (not ju...
2025-10-2843 minADHD-ishWhen Less is More: The Case for a Single Offer in Your BusinessFor years, conventional business advice encouraged solopreneurs—especially coaches and consultants—to create an “offer suite”: a series of programs at different price points to capture and serve more clients. At first glance, more offers seem to promise more income and greater accessibility. But each new program isn’t just something else to sell—it’s a whole new decision tree to keep track of, pitch, deliver, and market. But the reality is that running multiple offers often leads to decision fatigue and distracts from delivering great results. Worse, entry-level offers can attract clients who aren’...
2025-10-2125 minADHD-ishNeurodiversity, Intersectionality & AuthenticityWelcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! In this thought-provoking conversation, host Diann Wingert is joined by neurodivergent leadership coach Ron Sosa for an in-depth conversation on neurodiversity, intersectionality, and authenticity. Together, they explore the complex ways our overlapping identities, including neurodivergence, sexuality, race, and disability, shape how we experience the world and present ourselves to others. Ron shares his personal journey navigating multiple identities, including being a white, gay, hard-of-hearing man with both ADHD and autism, and opens up about the nuanced decisions behind which identities he chooses to “lead with” in different settings.The...
2025-10-1445 minADHD-ishWhat is an ADHD Business Coach?There’s never been more buzz about ADHD and entrepreneurship. Awareness is growing, and that’s a victory worth celebrating. More business owners are recognizing that an ADHD brain brings both game-changing opportunities and unique challenges—ones that generic business advice just can't touch.But where there is growth, there is also noise, and the ADHD business coaching scene is becoming a bit of a “Wild, Wild West.” No licensing board, no universally accepted regulations, and plenty of people selling shiny promises with little substance. The ADHD coaching label is being slapped on...
2025-10-0719 minADHD-ishFind Your Flow: Three Focus Day Models for ADHD BrainsEver feel like your workweeks slide into chaos, no matter how many productivity hacks you try? If you have ADHD—or just a brain that refuses to follow “traditional” time management—you’re not alone. This week on ADHD-ish, Diann Wingert breaks down the problem of context switching for ADHD entrepreneurs and introduces the concept of “focus days” with three different models to choose from. Get ready to discover practical, customizable models to help you protect your time, boost your productivity, and work with your brain, lifestyle, and stage of business. About the HostDiann...
2025-09-2331 minADHD-ishFeeling Chronically Misunderstood as a Woman with ADHDWelcome back to ADHD-ish! In this episode, host Diann Wingert sits down with Dr. Gilly Kahn, author of the recently published Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD. Together, Gilly and Diann tackle often overlooked elements of ADHD, like emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity, shining a light on the daily realities that many women face but rarely see reflected in mainstream ADHD narratives.Drawing on both personal experiences and clinical insights, Gilly and Diann unpack hot-button topics such as the gaps in diagnostic criteria, why women are often diagnosed later in...
2025-09-1642 minADHD-ishWhen A Prospect Ghosts You (and Your ADHD Brain Won't Let It Go)Ever had a discovery call or free consultation that felt so right — only to be met with complete and utter silence afterward? No reply. No “thanks, but no thanks.” Just… crickets. And if your ADHD brain is anything like mine, that silence turns the situation into a 3D crime scene you just have to solve.ABOUT THE HOSTDiann Wingert (she/her) is a former psychotherapist turned ADHD entrepreneur coach and business strategist, as well as the insightful host of ADHD-ish. With both lived experience and deep professional expertise in ADHD, Diann guides neurodiv...
2025-09-0921 minADHD-ishThe Soulmate Phenomenon: How ADHD Fuels Idea Infatuation in Your BusinessYou know that wild rush when a new idea lands in your lap and suddenly you’re reinventing your entire business model? You’re not self-sabotaging - that’s your ADHD doing exactly what it’s supposed to do—chasing novelty and that sweet dopamine hit. In this episode, I expose the pattern of idea infatuation, break down what I call “The Soulmate Phenomenon” for solopreneurs with ADHD, and hand you a set of scrappy, real-world frameworks for sorting out which ideas deserve your effort and which ones are just quick idea flings.ABOUT THE HOSTDiann...
2025-08-2619 minADHD-ishWhen High Ability Meets ADHD: Delayed Diagnosis and Midlife TransformationWhat happens when two accomplished psychotherapists discover, well into adulthood, that they have ADHD? In this thought-provoking episode, host Diann Wingert welcomes Lisa Lackey, a licensed therapist, coach, speaker, and community builder, to candidly explore their parallel journeys of late diagnosis, high achievement, and the transformative power of midlife self-discovery.Together, they unpack what it means to awaken to neurodivergence after decades of "successful" living, the intersection of menopause and mental health, and the unique journey women take as they move from striving and struggle toward authenticity and fulfillment in their second act....
2025-08-1944 minADHD-ishThe ADHD-friendly Business Plan You'll Actually UseIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, boxed in, or just plain bored by traditional business plans as a small business owner with ADHD, this episode is for you! Host Diann Wingert is here to reimagine business planning in a way that's actually ADHD-friendly—lean, flexible, visual, and, most importantly, useful. Whether you’re new to entrepreneurship or tired of winging it and hitting hidden roadblocks, Diann guides you through a business planning approach that celebrates how the ADHD brain works best. Get ready to create a plan you'll actually want to use!Episod...
2025-08-1224 minADHD-ishThe Passion Paradox: When Drive Becomes Dysregulation for Entrepreneurs with ADHDIt’s 2 AM, and you’re lying in bed, reliving every word of an email you sent hours earlier, your mind spinning worst-case scenarios that could ruin your business. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—especially if you have ADHD. Entrepreneurial life magnifies our emotional intensity, for better and for worse, and in this episode, I’m getting real about a topic most business circles avoid: the double-edged sword of emotional intensity for entrepreneurs with ADHD.Running a business and being an entrepreneur with ADHD comes with a unique set of challenges, based on the fac...
2025-07-2929 minADHD-ishShifting Smoothly with ADHD: Stop Task Switching Stress – ADHD Tips That Actually WorkIf you’re a solopreneur, consultant, creative, or independent professional, you know there’s more to running a business than hustling between deadlines and client meetings. The real challenge? Moving reliably and efficiently between your various roles, priorities, and ideas, especially if you relate to the “ADHD-ish” brain. In this final episode of the three-part Momentum Series, the focus is on the overlooked but critical skill of shifting smoothly. I share practical strategies, frameworks, and rituals to help you master transitions—whether between clients, projects, or shifting from creative to administrative tasks—in a way that reduces friction and...
2025-07-1535 minADHD-ishStopping Smart with ADHD: Break Free from ADHD Hyperfocus & Perfectionism – Simple StrategiesWelcome back to ADHD-ish! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and today we’re diving into the “Stopping Smart” episode—a must-listen for any ADHD entrepreneur who’s ever struggled with getting projects across the finish line. If you’ve ever found yourself in the dreaded “improvement vortex”—tweaking, reworking, and researching just a little bit more instead of actually finishing, publishing or launching—this episode is for you.We’ll explore the three major ways we get stuck when it’s time to stop: perfectionist tweaking, fear of rejection, and getting lost in endless research. Discover w...
2025-07-0836 minADHD-ishStarting Strong with ADHD: Overcoming Procrastination & Task Avoidance to Get the Ball RollingWelcome to ADHD-ish, the podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs whose brains work a little differently. I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and today we’re kicking off “The Momentum Series,” a deep-dive into what I like to call the “unholy trinity” of ADHD business struggles: starting, stopping, and switching gears.Ever find yourself stuck in a never-ending planning phase, or maybe leaping headfirst into a project before you’re actually ready? You’re not alone—it’s what I call the ADHD starting paradox, and it’s a challenge so many of us face. In this episode, we’ll...
2025-07-0131 minADHD-ishHow to Stop People Pleasing and Manage ADHD Rejection Sensitivity at WorkWelcome back to ADHD-ish! In today's episode, I sit down with my friend, author, writer, and ADHD coach, Dave Greenwood, for another honest, thought-provoking conversation—this time exploring the powerful lessons of The Courage to Be Disliked, a book rooted in the teachings of 19th-century psychotherapist Alfred Adler. While not specifically an ADHD book, Dave shares how this book packs a punch of wisdom, challenging beliefs around people-pleasing and how ADHD rejection sensitivity at work connects to ADHD burnout and our endless need for approval.We tackle the tricky balance between accepting yourself as you are and be...
2025-06-2449 minADHD-ishADHD & Justice Sensitivity: From Overwhelm to Advantage in BusinessDo you ever feel like you’re walking around with your emotional skin turned inside out whenever you spot unfairness? This week’s podcast episode is for you! I’m Diann Wingert, your neurodivergent navigator, and in this episode, we are unpacking the lesser-known ADHD traits of justice sensitivity—what it really is, why it matters, and how it could become your business’s hidden strength instead of a recipe for burnout. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:What Justice Sensitivity Actually Is:We bust the myth that it’s just being...
2025-06-1720 minADHD-ishRecognizing Your ADHD StrengthsWelcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today's episode is all about recognizing the unique gifts and strengths that come with ADHD, so we can make the most of them in our business. In this solo episode, I'll be sharing seven strengths frequently associated with ADHD and how you can identify if you possess them. But that's not all—I'll also provide you with practical techniques for validating these gifts, so you can turn them into powerful business assets.📖 Episode Highlights:Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: Are you able to pick up on...
2025-01-2825 minADHD-ishGoblin.Tools: Simple Solutions for ADHD Task AvoidanceWelcome back to ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're delving into a powerful collection of tools specifically designed to support neurodivergent individuals—Goblin Tools. Created by Belgian AI software and data engineer Bram de Buyser, these eight simple, single-task helpers can transform your daily routines. From breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps with 'Magic To Do' to converting your communication styles with 'Formalizer,' each tool serves as an unpaid virtual assistant tailored to our unique brains. We'll explore each of these tools, discuss their benefits, and also touch on t...
2024-12-2411 minADHD-ishHoliday Burnout Prevention for Neurodivergent WomenWelcome back to another enlightening episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and my guest is burnout coach for highly sensitive and neurodivergent women, Paula Liub. In this timely discussion, we'll explore why hydration, nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are essential for effective executive functioning and how hyper focus can sometimes lead us to neglect these basic needs. Paula will give us practical strategies to reduce burnout, emphasizing the importance of pre-planning, simplifying tasks, and setting realistic boundaries. We'll also dissect the societal pressures to overwork and misunderstandings surrounding burnout and ADHD, and why m...
2024-12-1040 minADHD-ishMoving from Wishful Thinking to True Readiness in Your BusinessWelcome back to ADHD-ish, the podcast focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the strengths and struggles of ADHD. Today I’m focusing on some uncomfortable truths that can really make or break your business success: the difference between being ready and merely wishing you were. Whether you're contemplating a pivot, rebranding your business, changing your service offerings, or even considering a new entrepreneurial adventure, understanding this distinction can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.If you’re new here, I’m Diann Wingert, dynamic business strategist, certified coach, and form...
2024-11-0523 minADHD-ishBoosting Your Mood with a Dopamine MenuHey, ADHD-ish fam! 🚀 Have you ever wondered why some neurodivergent business owners just seem to get so much done and others have a permanent seat on the struggle bus? Is it medication, meditation or exercise? Is it their morning routine or have they simply found the perfect productivity strategy that continues to escape you? In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I’m sharing a game-changing strategy that has the power to lift your mood, energize your day, and keep you on track – introducing the Dopamine Menu! 🧠✨First introduced by YouTuber Jessica Mc Cabe of “How to ADHD”...
2024-10-2229 minADHD-ishDiscovering You Have ADHD in Your 40sHey Boss and welcome to another insightful episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and I’m joined by my new biz bestie, Bri Seeley, who opens up about her late realization of ADHD traits just six months ago. Bri's relationship with her fiancé and the challenges of sharing a work-from-home lifestyle with a neurotypical fiance, after 17 years of entrepreneurship prompted her to question her brain’s functioning.This led her to "Scattered Minds" by Gabor Maté, which illuminated her experiences and led to a deeper understanding of her unique cognitive processes. 🧠 Bri Seeley s...
2024-10-0141 minADHD-ishDo Women with ADHD Attract Narcissistic Partners?Several years ago, Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, interviewed me on the topic of whether women with ADHD are at greater risk for entering into a relationship with a narcissist or toxic partner on her podcast “Save Your Sanity.” I have not done any qualitative research on the subject, but based on my experience as a psychotherapist and a coach, I have seen plenty of evidence that it may be true. I was contemplating recording a solo episode on the topic when I learned that Dr Shaler passed away unexpectedly in April 2024. So, instead of recordi...
2024-08-1335 minADHD-ishManaging Boredom, the ADHD Entrepreneur's NemesisWelcome back to The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for many of us: managing boredom as an entrepreneur with ADHD. While ADHD fuels creativity and innovation, it also means a low threshold for mundane tasks, making boredom a significant challenge. In this solo episode, I'll break down the neurological factors behind ADHD-related boredom, delve into its connection with dopamine dysregulation and underarousal, and share actionable strategies to navigate these obstacles. You may have all the creativity, high energy and innovative ideas on the pla...
2024-06-1825 minADHD-ishBoost Your Productivity: Mastering Focus and Action with ADHD Brain StrategiesWelcome to the third episode in Entrepreneurs with ADHD series. In this solo episode, I address the all too common challenge of having trouble getting our brain to focus on the task at hand and initiate taking action on it. The secret is understanding that there are really only four things that stimulate focus and action for the ADHD brain, called drivers, and they are interest, challenge, novelty, and urgency. Each of us responds to these drivers in unique ways, but with just a little effort, we can create an effective strategy for how to use e...
2024-05-2827 minADHD-ishFrom Startup to Success: Real-World Advice for Small BusinessesCan you believe it? We're celebrating the monumental 200th episode of *The Driven Woman Entrepreneur* podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you as a listener for being on this incredible journey with us. Your support, reviews, and shares have helped us grow this listening community into something truly extraordinary.This is an episode you simply can't miss. We brought together a powerhouse panel of entrepreneurial experts who have walked the walk and are here to talk the talk. Here are just a few go...
2024-03-0532 minADHD-ishThe Hidden Hurdles: Discover What’s Holding You BackThere are six common patterns of beliefs and behaviors that tend to hold female entrepreneurs back, particularly those with ADHD tendencies, and in this straight-talking solo episode, I am going to discuss what to watch for, why they happen and most importantly, what to do about it. Some of us are lucky to just have one of them, but these patterns tend to travel in packs, so it's likely that you're dealing with a couple, several or even all of them. No matter how smart, strong, skillful, and savvy you are, these patterns are really r...
2024-02-1329 minADHD-ishIncorporating Buddhist Wisdom for a More Mindful BusinessDrawing from my background as a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist who embraced the principles and practices of Buddhism about twenty years ago, in this rather personal solo episode, I share how mindfulness can be applied to business, emphasizing the importance of reducing unnecessary suffering and approaching business challenges with self-awareness and empathy. Despite not fitting the stereotypical image of a Buddhist, I have found these practices absolutely transformational and decided to record and share this episode because I find that many people want to know more about it. I have undergone a Buddhist ceremony and consider Buddhism my re...
2024-01-1634 minADHD-ishDo More of What Matters: Align Your Productivity with Your PurposeIn this episode, Elise Enriquez joins host Diann Wingert to delve into the topic of being productive with purpose. They explore the societal pressures for women to deny their needs and the importance of setting boundaries. Elise emphasizes the value of experimentation and taking risks, even in the face of uncertainty. They discuss the need for a program that teaches women how to fail, take risks, and make mistakes without feeling like losers. The episode also covers the significance of self-acceptance and recognizing what one truly needs. Elise and Diann share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and thought-provoking i...
2023-11-2856 minADHD-ishMake Better Choices by Taming Impulsiveness and OverthinkingMaking decisions in your business can be stressful, and most of us tend to rely on the same decision-making habits we've had for a long time. In this insightful solo episode, I discuss two common decision-making defaults that can lead to failure and regret. But don't worry, I also offer practical strategies to help you shift your decision-making patterns in order to make more conscious and intentional choices. Whether you lean towards impulsivity or overthinking, I’ve got you covered with actionable tips and techniques. Discover how to make decisions that stand the test of time and allo...
2023-11-2122 minADHD-ishCut Your To Do List in HalfWhether you're a solopreneur or small business owner, we all tend to have a neverending to-do list that can leave us feeling overworked and overwhelmed. In this episode, I highlight the necessity of being aware of one's limitations and prioritizing high-quality tasks, especially as a creative problem solver. I also cover the importance of integrating novelty into business strategies without disrupting oneself and understanding one's motivations and genuine capabilities. It’s time to let go of tasks that do not contribute to meaningful progress and cut your to-do list in half while staying aligned with you...
2023-07-1829 minADHD-ishRising Above Tall Poppy Syndrome: a Chat About Diversity & Inclusion with Lisa MulliganIt's time to delve into the fascinating and often maddening topics of ambition shaming, gender bias, tall poppy syndrome, and the challenges faced in promoting equity and inclusion in both male and female-dominated industries. Meet today's guest, Lisa Mulligan, who brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective working in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Lisa is the founder of The Culture Ministry and host of the "A Dog Called Diversity" podcast.In this episode, you will:Learn more about the hurdles faced by women in male-centric business sectors.Examine the...
2023-05-1646 minADHD-ishBusiness Challenges of The Highly CreativeStruggling with a super-creative brain and feeling guilty about not taking action on your brilliant ideas? This episode will teach you what you need to do to balance creativity with consistency, spontaneity with structure, and brilliance with bandwidth, so you can finally put your genius ideas into action in your business and life.In this episode, you will learn to:Master the art of juggling creativity & consistency to produce more creative outputBreak free from idea paralysis & take meaningful steps to follow through with confidenceOvercome the trap of perfectionism and embrace continuous growth & development.Connect with & learn f...
2023-04-2521 min
ADHD-ishF*ck Fearless & Choose Bravery with Heather VickeryIf you haven’t heard my cringe-worthy story of how I spent two years thinking about starting this podcast before I finally pulled the trigger, you can go listen to my One Year Podversary episode to hear all the embarrassing details. During that two-year period of overthinking and creative procrastination, I even flew from LA to Orlando to attend the Podcast Movement Conference, thinking that would inspire me to get off the fence. It did not, but it did help me take the first step to connect with today’s guest, Heather Vickery. Heather is a leadership and suc...
2022-01-2550 min
ADHD-ishLean Out to Level Up with Crista GrassoI am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman Podcast; Business Strategist for online entrepreneurs, Crista Grasso. Crista and I met at the She Podcasts Live conference and I totally fell in love with her brilliance. Her genius is helping other entrepreneurs remove the unnecessary complexity in their business so they become more profitable as they grow.Crista’s system, The Lean Out Method is designed to create simple, sustainable, strategic systems that scale. She is known as The Business Optimizer and her superpower is helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise and see thei...
2022-01-1149 min
ADHD-ishEthical Sales Strategies: Boosting Revenue Without the SleazeI am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman; fellow podcaster, non-sleazy sales consultant, and all-around genius-for-brains, my biz buddy, Annie P Ruggles. We met online, hit it off automagically because of our mutual interest in the intersection of feminism, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Annie is a magician in helping female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service business owners be more successful on their own terms by teaching them how to sell with integrity. If you have ever struggled to ask for the business, ask for the money, or raise your prices, you are de...
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ADHD-ishBalancing Passion & Profit with Heather ZeitzwolfeMany of us start out with one goal in mind when we become an entrepreneur- creating a business around something we are passionate about. In fact “Follow your passion and build a business you love” is probably the most popular headline for a huge number of online business coaches nowadays. It’s a very seductive promise and a glamorous fantasy, but it is simply not enough to keep your business boat afloat. Now, don’t get me wrong, passion is important, and maybe even necessary, especially in the beginning when you are scared shitless and have no clue, but u...
2021-12-1454 minADHD-ishThe Multipassionate Creative Career with Sarah MacGrowing up singing and dancing in the UK, Sarah Mac fell in love with the theater and decided that a career in the performing arts was the one for her. A believer in manifesting opportunities in alignment with her desires, Sarah found herself taking advantage of one exciting experience after another. In a matter of years, her “say yes to everything” motto not only didn't result in the successful career she was seeking, it actually lead her to the edge of burnout. Realizing she needed to find another way, Sarah reinvented herself as a creative business coach who wo...
2021-11-3037 min
ADHD-ishBuilding Confidence: From Self-Doubt to Self-AssuredToday’s guest, Nicole Kalil is a speaker, trainer, and host of the This is Woman’s Work Podcast. She left a successful corporate career in the male-dominated industry of financial services and is now an executive coach for women in leadership positions in a variety of industries. As you will hear in this interview, Nicole is just as passionate about helping women to reach greater levels of confidence and success as I am. Nicole shares her favorite definition of confidence, the 5 limiting beliefs that derail our confidence, and the 5 beliefs we can replace them with that are co...
2021-11-1649 min
ADHD-ishWomen & Money: It's Complicated with Melanie LockertThe more women I talk to, the more I realize that almost all of us have “issues” with money. We either aren’t earning enough, are living beyond our means, are caught in the trap of student loan and/ or credit card debt, or are terrified to ask for what we actually need to float our boat. And this doesn’t even begin to cover the fact that most of us grew up hearing all manner of money nonsense from our parents that virtually guarantees we won’t be improving our relationship with money any time soon. Oh, yeah, it’s complica...
2021-11-0251 minADHD-ishPlanning for Success with Mridu ParikhFar too many female entrepreneurs fail to reach their goals because they don’t plan for success. They think that passion, energy, and creativity are enough and may reject the idea of planning as unnecessary, irrelevant, or just too painful. I used to be one of them and gave myself every possible excuse for why I couldn’t plan when I was actually afraid I wouldn’t follow through. Today’s guest, Mridu Parikh, a former professional organizer turned productivity coach, author, podcaster and speaker is obsessed with planning and believes that not only does planning create freedom, bu...
2021-10-0556 min
ADHD-ishBetter Boundaries-A Client Success Story: Kris ZarnochThis week’s Client Success Story episode features Kris Zarnoch who is a podcast editor and producer, wife, and mom of a special needs son. Kris hired me to help her with productivity challenges related to being a creative freelancer, who was working from home, during the pandemic. She struggled with setting boundaries and establishing the value of her work.During our work together, Kris learned how to say no & leverage her time by:Hitting the pause button before answering when asked for helpKnowing you can revoke your ‘yes’ at any timeBoundaries are the ultimate self-care It’s OK...
2021-09-2842 minADHD-ishSomething to Prove with Kellie RoyToday’s guest, Kellie Roy, knew from the age of 18 that she wanted to be a casting director, even before she knew what it was called. She loved movies and had her favorite actors and actresses, often thinking “I wish this actress would get a chance to appear in bigger movies so more people would know how awesome she is.” Once she learned that there was a job where she could do exactly that, she was determined to follow that path and has never looked back. There are only about 2300 casting directors in the entertainment industry and Kellie k...
2021-09-2150 minADHD-ishDriven by Purpose with Kyra Mitchell-LewisMy special guest today is Kyra Mitchell Lewis, who started Glow Up, Gyrl, an online membership community for women who are looking for balance and purpose in their lives, and Glow Getter University, with tracks for personal evolution and entrepreneurship. There’s a link to a free account if you scroll down in the show notes. If you have been listening to The Driven Woman Podcast for a while, you have heard me say that any woman can be an entrepreneur if she really wants to, and Kyra possesses many of the traits I believe entrepreneurs must have...
2021-09-0749 min
ADHD-ishRadical Self Acceptance - A Client Success Story: Meet TanyaOne of my favorite things about Client Success Story episodes is that I get to share some of my favorite people with you. Today we are joined by my coaching client, Tanya, a project manager, wife, and mom who had already burned out once and was on the fast track to a second round. When she first decided to work with me, after hearing me being interviewed on a podcast, Tanya was feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and had lost confidence in her ability to manage her responsibilities at work and at home. Tanya made some really significant changes dur...
2021-08-3145 minADHD-ishThe Side Hustle Entrepreneur with Vanessa ZamyWe have all heard the stories of the woman who gave her boss the finger, strode out of her job in her high heels and launched a 6-figure online business overnight, but this is not only a fairy tale, but how many of us could go for who-knows-how-long without a paycheck as a first time entrepreneur? Unless you are an heiress, married into money or are living in your car and living on the dollar menu and free Wifi at McDonalds, the side hustle route makes a lot more sense. Today’s guest is an impressive young wom...
2021-08-2442 minADHD-ishSix Habits that will Change Your Life with Laura DiBennedettoNearly everyone declares happiness as a life goal, and takes whatever actions they think will lead to a happy outcome. We buy things, start relationships, go places and seek out experiences because of how we think they will make us feel, hopefully happy. This pursuit of happiness can turn out well, but it’s just as likely to lead to a mountain of debt and massive disappointment. Until we realize that happiness is not something we could earn, acquire or attract, the search for happiness can continue for years, if not decades. Today’s guest, Laura DiBenedetto, was a sh...
2021-08-1046 min
ADHD-ishConquering Sales Avoidance: Expert Strategies for Sales SuccessFar too many fabulous female entrepreneurs are falling short of their income goals because they are brilliant at what they do, they suck at selling, so I invited sales and marketing consultant Erika Tebbens to join me on the podcast. Erika helps women and gender expansive entrepreneurs get comfortable getting paid. Can I get an “Amen?” Her clients are solopreneurs, coaches, consultants and service based small businesses who have trouble with visibility, marketing and asking for the money. Her non-sleazy sales strategies mean uncomplicated and organic conversations that actually convert. If you are a creative soloprene...
2021-07-2745 minADHD-ishHelping Women Take Their Next Step with Tricia DempseyToday’s guest, Tricia Dempsey always knew she was driven and ambitious, but she got a lot of messages about what girls can’t do growing up that lead her to make choices that felt like a too-tight pair of shoes. Dad said OK to playing basketball, but when Tricia wanted to go into sales and got a hard NO, she chose the socially sanctioned path of teaching, which she did until she just couldn’t face a room of middle schoolers anymore. Tricia left teaching for the business world but eventually discovered she was building someone else’s d...
2021-07-131h 03ADHD-ishExpectations vs. Reality: How to Bridge the GapWhen I first started coaching female entrepreneurs, we focused a lot on productivity and time management, because my clients wanted to get more done. So, I taught them the latest techniques to identify their most important goals and to accomplish them more efficiently. Over time, our coaching conversations had shifted to energy management - when to do our creative work and when to do the tasks that require more focused effort. But, they were still overwhelmed and exhausted. The more I dug into their biz shizz, the more I realized what they needed most - obligation management. What...
2021-07-0628 minADHD-ishTransforming Pain into Purpose with LY MarlowToday I am joined by LY Marlow, who is an award winning author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur, philanthropist and women’s empowerment advocate. I am always on the lookout for guests who are inspiring examples of overcoming obstacles, regardless of what their specific challenges might be, and LY is no exception. LY grew up with few advantages, in a family culture of domestic violence, teen pregnancy, low expectations and bad choices. We talked at length about identity, resiliency and the awareness that there is another way, from an early age. Her mission and message to help women recognize that t...
2021-06-2940 min
ADHD-ishGrowing Your Business Through Intentional Constraint: a Client Success Story with Emily Rapp BlackThis episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring Emily Rapp Black, a college professor of creative writing, NY Times best selling author with four published memoirs including her latest, Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg. Emily is also a mother and entrepreneur with two businesses. She is a Peloton enthusiast, wickedly funny and has never let her ADHD or her prosthetic leg slow her down. When it comes to business, many of Emily’s challenges were related to boundaries, settling limits and charging for the tremendous value she brings to her collaborative writing clients. Emily knew she...
2021-06-2241 min
ADHD-ishHow to Reignite Your Passion for Your BusinessToday I am joined by Nicole Lewis-Keeber, who is a therapist, coach, consultant, speaker, certified Daring Way and Dare to Lead facilitator, and author of a brand new book we are going to talk about in detail. She has developed a fascinating body of work around the intersection of trauma and entrepreneurship and as a business therapist, Nicole is on a mission to helps entrepreneurs create a trauma-free business, where their inner kiddo becomes a true CEO. Nicole’s new book is called “How to Love Your Business.” The subtitle really says it all, Stop Recreatin...
2021-06-1544 min
ADHD-ishOvercoming Perfectionism: How to Break Free from the Need for ControlIf you are a regular listener of The Driven Woman Podcast, you are probably a perfectionist. The Driven Woman is ambitious, hard working, strives for excellence and wants to be the best at everything she does, there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours to the day to get it all done, to her satisfaction. That’s why we are talking about perfectionism again this week. If you want to go back to Episode #12, The Cure for Perfectionism, you can get a double dose of pure-DW straight talk on the subject. The truth of the matter i...
2021-06-0820 minADHD-ishElevating Women's Voices Through Story with April Adams PertuisI first met today’s guest, April Adams Pertuis, in an online community for female entrepreneurs. She was an award-winning journalist for many years, before deciding to take her skills online to reach as many people as possible. April believes every woman has a story to tell and it’s her mission to teach them how. There are so many fears to be identified and overcome, but there is so much power in our stories and when we share them, we inspire others to do the same. If you struggle with fear of being seen, rejection...
2021-06-0143 minADHD-ish1 Year Podversary: Reflections on Finding My VoiceIt’s time to celebrate, Driven Women! This week is our one year Podversary and I am so excited to announce that I have consistently produced this podcast every single week for an entire year. In this solo episode, I take you back in time to my first interview as a podcast guest, through my journey of procrastination and perfectionism that delayed The Driven Woman for two years and what I finally figured out I needed to pull the trigger. If you have a goal or project that you just can’t seem to get off the ground, this one is...
2021-05-2538 minADHD-ishSafeguarding Your Energy: Strategies to Avoid Entrepreneurial BurnoutToday I am joined by Cait Donovan, who is a burnout expert, something that many female entrepreneurs are at risk of, especially the gifted, creative, sensitive ones. Cait is not only a burnout coach, but she is also a licensed acupuncturist, speaker, author, course creator and fellow podcaster. Like many driven women, Cait learned about burnout the hard way, by going through it. She figured out how she ended up there, how to bounce back and now she is on a mission to end burnout culture. If we want to stay in the entrepreneurial game long enough to h...
2021-05-1853 min
ADHD-ishIs Rejection Sensitivity Hurting Your Business?If you are an entrepreneur, a creative person or an indie professional who needs to make offers, close sales, market their products or services and have a presence in the world of social media, I don’t have to tell you that dealing with real or perceived rejection is one of the issues you need to gain mastery over in order to stay in business and make a living. But, rejection sensitivity is not a disorder, a mental health diagnosis or illness. It is also not a reason to hide your gifts from the world, work for free...
2021-05-1126 min
ADHD-ishLeveraging ADHD as a Serial Entrepreneur with Angela ProffittToday I am joined by Angela Proffitt, who describes herself as “a southern gal with a potty mouth” (so you know I was taken with her instantly) and is the founder and CEO of Angela Proffitt, LLC a consulting firm out of Nashville, Tennessee. Angela is a productivity consultant, speaker, author, online course creator, podcaster, 8-figure serial entrepreneur, AND a driven woman with ADHD. Her story is full of twists and turns, good luck, and bad choices, but what is most impressive to me about Angela is her mindset and how she made over her life from being a...
2021-05-041h 10
ADHD-ishDifferent, Not Deficient: The Power of Self-AcceptanceIt makes me angry that acknowledging a mental health diagnosis and receiving help is still a source of stigma and shame. I am grateful to the brave and clever people who have taken to YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, not to mention those who have started podcasts, to normalize mental health conditions by dropping their masks and sharing their struggles. They have done more to raise awareness and spread hope in the last few years than the psychiatric community has been able to do in decades. In today’s solo episode, I’d like to share with you my thoug...
2021-04-2722 min
ADHD-ishLeadership & Perfectionism: a Client Success Story with Tracey Watts-CirinoSome of my most popular episodes are the Client Success Stories, and I am sure that this one will be no exception. Today’s guest, Tracey Watts-Cirino, was a successful 20-year beauty industry leader and small business owner when she decided to hire me to help her figure out why she wasn’t reaching her next-level goals and her true potential. On the outside, Tracey appeared to have “all the things” - a long-term happy marriage, two thriving sons, a super successful business, and a book that was mostly written. But she was frustrated by the daily challenges o...
2021-04-2047 minADHD-ishChange, Habits & Fear, Oh My!Lately, we have been talking a lot about fear. In last week’s guest expert interview with John Sovec, we talked about How to Keep Fear From Holding You Back. In this week’s solo episode, we will continue on the theme by discussing how it’s natural to feel that change is hard, how to deal with the fear of change, and the power of habit to make things easier. It’s all in understanding how the brain works, so I will help you understand how to put it to work for you. Overcoming your resistance and learni...
2021-04-1321 min
ADHD-ishHow to Keep Fear from Holding You Back with John SovecI am excited to share today’s guest, John Sovec with you. The Driven Woman Podcast is produced with the driven but distracted female entrepreneur in mind, so you might be surprised to see a man joining us as a guest. I invited John because he is a therapist and coach, a writer, an internationally recognized speaker. He is also a yoga and mindfulness teacher and one of my closest friends. One of the things that John is an expert in is how to move through fear, the subject of today’s podcast interview. If you have...
2021-04-0644 minADHD-ishIdea Overload: Taming the Chaos and Taking ActionIf you heard my last solo episode, the one I called Do the Thing, you’ll see that I am on a roll. You see, I work with creative female entrepreneurs and while each of them is unique, many of their struggles are far too common. This week, I’m going to share my thoughts about how having a super creative brain, which is always spouting one amazing idea after another is actually a problem. Not a problem as in you should feel sorry for me, boo hoo, #thestruggleisreal kind of way, but it does tend to lead to...
2021-03-3015 minADHD-ishToxic Entrepreneurship with Casey JourdanI am excited to share today’s guest, Casey Jourdan with you. Casey is a business strategist and mentor who works with early-stage, primarily female entrepreneurs. Casey rejected the traditional life of the 9-5 so-called secure career path with benefits. This is not just because of the effects of the impact to her brain from having been blown up in Iraq while she was serving in the military, but also as a result of some residual PTSD, but because of her feelings about how entrepreneurship is being promoted on the internet, in particular, something she calls Toxic Entre...
2021-03-2340 minADHD-ishDo the ThingI know I am not the only one who procrastinates on doing the thing, the really important thing that we just can’t seem to get around to. It’s usually the very same thing that we have been circling around for weeks, months, years, even longer. It’s the thing that will make us ever so proud to have done it, and also the thing that will be our biggest regret if we don’t. Oh, yeah. That thing. Everybody has one. At least one.In this week’s solo episode, I share about my relationship with writing an...
2021-03-1629 minADHD-ishStaying Calm in the Midst of Chaos with Sarah MikutelToday I am joined by Sarah Mikutel, an American expat who has been living permanently in Europe for over a decade. Sarah is an inspiration to me, not only because she had the drive and the courage to choose a life of freedom, something many driven women dream about, but because she is also on the path of continuous personal evolution. This conversation is about how to use the ancient wisdom of Stoicism to create calm when life feels out of control. But, before we dig into this very timely topic, I’d like to share...
2021-03-0941 minADHD-ishDon't be an Advice ATMAre you someone who has always been asked for advice? In this week’s solo episode, I tackled the issue of setting boundaries around when to actually give it. Many people will ask for your advice but they do not really need it, they just need someone to listen to them, so you can be empathic and let them know you want to support them, and that’s it. No need to give advice that you know they will never follow anyway. I used to dispense advice like an ATM, but I no longer believe I'm helping anyone...
2021-03-0218 minADHD-ishHow to Eliminate Frustration in Content CreationToday I am joined by Jen Liddy, who is in Syracuse, NY, and is the owner of Jen Liddy Business Coaching & Development. Jen helps coaches, consultants, service providers, small business owners, and online entrepreneurs get off of what she calls the content creation “dreadmill.” The pressure to come up with something interesting, entertaining, or informative every single week for your blog, podcast, YouTube, FB Lives, can become overwhelming, but Jen Liddy is a former school teacher so she knows how to break things down for even the most overwhelmed and confused among us. I am personally following Jen’s...
2021-02-2344 minADHD-ishGetting UnstuckHave you ever gotten yourself into such a tangled mess that you have no idea how you got there or how to get out? Of course, you have! Feeling stuck is a common problem, especially for creatives and those of us who have trouble asking for help. Sound like anyone you know? In this solo episode, I break down the various reasons we get ourselves stuck and reveal that they are almost always a mindset issue, instead of a real problem. This is really good news, because mindset habits are learned, and what is learned can be unlearned. Our...
2021-02-1618 minADHD-ishFierce, Female & 50-Something Entrepreneur with Guest Rhonda GlynnToday, my very special guest is Consultant & Business Strategist, Rhonda Glynn who joins me from the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Rhonda is the owner of Zoma Business Solutions. She started her business as a side hustle toward the end of a long and successful career in the aviation industry, and at an age when many women are slowing down. I can’t wait to share Rhonda with you. If you are a later in life entrepreneur, you’ll want to listen in as we discuss how: She was a “born Alpha” & grew up in a house full of men...
2021-02-0949 minADHD-ishI Like ChangeThis episode is a solo show, in which Diann talks about how she loves change and shaking things up. She tells the stories of experiences with others who will do anything to avoid changes and being questioned for loving to change up things and as being unnatural or weird, and how being unsatisfied and having the fear of stagnation made her uproot her life from L.A. to Portland.Whether you love change or resist it, this is the perfect podcast for you as Diann tackles a controversial subject about embracing changes and evolving...
2021-02-0213 minADHD-ishADHD, Disclosure & Gender Bias with Nicole GreyToday I am joined by Nicole Grey, a 27-year-old single mother of two who lives in New Zealand. I saw Nicole’s story online and reached out to see if she’d be willing to share it with the Driven Woman Podcast audience. Like most of us, Nicole had no idea that she had ADHD until well into adult life. Nicole was homeschooled and raised in a very supportive, religious community so she never received negative feedback about her behavior She always wanted to be a police officer since she was a teenager because she was attracte...
2021-01-2649 min
ADHD-ishEmbracing Your Thought Leader Identity: a Client Success Story with Nora WagnerThis episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring my client, Dr. Nora Wagner who was a competitive weightlifter, got her Ph.D. in physical therapy, and is now an entrepreneur In this episode, we talk about:How Nora went from Olympic weightlifter to a doctor of physical therapy Nora’s parents were told she had ADHD but dismissed itOnce diagnosed, she discovered she had been self-medicating by lifting weights Overcoming the obstacles of a difficult childhood Coming to terms with her ADHD and creating an ADHD-friendly life Embracing her identity as a thought leader as a yo...
2021-01-1950 minADHD-ishIntermittent Fasting for Energy & Mental Clarity with Marisa MoonHere’s what you will hear:How intermittent fasting and sleep work together to normalize our hormones and weight What do digestive issues and a “foggy, lazy, spacey brain” with a tendency toward depression have in common? (hint: what works for the gut works for the brain…) Why intermittent fasting works better than paleo or keto for brain fog and stable energy levelsYou can make IF work, even if you are the Queen of Instant Gratification (and it’s easier than you think!) Marisa Moon teaches the most flexible method of incorporating intermittent fasting into your life. Your gut...
2021-01-1250 minADHD-ishAre You Intimidating?This episode is a solo show, in which Diann shares her history of being told she is intimidating and what she made it mean. She now believes that if you're a female entrepreneur, whether you own a small business, a private practice, a brick and mortar retail store, a coaching empire, or a virtual consultancy, sooner or later, you will be told in one way, shape or form that you are intimidating.The label might sound a little different and the feedback might be packaged as well-meaning advice, but whenever a woman goes her own way, instead...
2021-01-0517 minADHD-ishFreedom from Overwhelm with Kate MoryoussefOur Podcast Praise review this week comes from JulesM98: “This podcast is NO BS!!! Having ADHD myself, I find myself searching for resources nonstop. Sometimes, I even get overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. I find myself continuing to come back to Diann’s podcasts because she keeps them short, informational, and NOT BORING! She gets the message across and right to the point for the ADHD overwhelmed brain. It always helps because she has been in mental health for a long time and she is an EXPERT at this, especially having ADHD herself, as she men...
2020-12-2940 minADHD-ishAnti-Hustle: How to Achieve More by Doing LessHow do we measure productivity? If you’re like me, you can always be so busy, yet still, be nowhere near your goals. We get busy checking off multiple tasks every day and still feel like we are missing something.If you have a fast-brain like me, you might be enthusiastic about something and spend an enormous amount of time and energy pursuing it, to the point where you forget about the rest of your life.In the eyes of others, we are ambitious, go-getters, and successful, but for us, there’s always a sense that...
2020-10-0615 min
ADHD-ishMaster ADHD with ConfidenceSome of us have had challenging experiences as a result of our ADHD symptoms, especially when we are able to see how we need to do things differently from others. The prospect of disappointing ourselves or others has never been easy, and it’s even harder to try to conform to the norm to meet the expectations set by our society or peers. There were many times when we doubted our abilities, and it has caused us to lose confidence in ourselves.In this episode, I would like to share with you how a friend of ours ma...
2020-09-2918 minADHD-ishThe Natural Ways to Sharpen Your Mind and Reduce ForgetfulnessWhen you have ADHD, it is not unusual to forget objects or events. I even forget the names of the people I meet and I'm just as likely to forget a conversation that I really enjoyed as much as one that was a total sleeper.If you are like me, you may also have struggled with feeling anxious, being self-conscious, embarrassed, and ashamed about memory limitations, especially with respect to interpersonal relationships. If you feel afraid to offend, hurt, or disappoint people, over the years, this can take a toll on self-esteem. I also know s...
2020-09-2216 minADHD-ishBorn This Way?What fires up a woman’s engine and starts her on the road to becoming a driven woman? We are surrounded by these women, and sometimes we wonder where they get their drive and how they stay determined to achieve their goals. We have seen a lot of women who did not have everything they needed to be successful from the start, but they were able to work their way up despite their circumstances, despite what society told them about their potential.Where does our drive come from? Does it come naturally or do we get...
2020-09-1516 min
ADHD-ishThe Need for SpeedBeing able to think, feel, and do things quickly is our nature. We want to act now and act quickly. This is one of the key traits of an entrepreneur and because we tend to do things quickly, other people may try to slow us down. Oftentimes, we comply and we feel the need to explain or apologize for our actions.If we continue to suppress our need for speed and slow down in order to act more like others, we will feel out of touch with ourselves. It would not feel natural and sometimes, it leads...
2020-09-0809 minADHD-ishTall Poppies and Jealous CrabsIt’s easy to observe the “tall poppy syndrome” and “crab mentality” everywhere we go, once you know what to look for. Crab mentality is a behavior observed in crabs when they are in a bucket. When one crab gets on top and is on its way to freedom, another crab grabs it and pulls it down. The tall poppy syndrome is an Australian expression that refers to the behavior of people who cut down those who are more successful, confident, and achieve more than them. Sometimes, when we reach the top or when we are trying to be succ...
2020-09-0112 minADHD-ishThe Early Bird Gets More Than WormsMany entrepreneurs say that waking up early has helped them in their business and life. They have more time on their hands to finish important tasks, and they even have the time for activities that help improve their health and wellbeing. This is one of the changes that many people would love to make -- waking up early in the morning to get more things done. For some people, it has become a habit and they find it easy, but for others, it is something that they continue to struggle with. They would wake up to the...
2020-08-2513 min
ADHD-ishJust in Time vs. Just in Case: Choosing the Right StrategyWhen we become entrepreneurs and start our own businesses, we usually try to learn the process from scratch. There are so many resources nowadays, and with the help of the internet, we can easily collect them all. But one thing that we need to be mindful of is if we are actually over-preparing by learning everything right now, even though we don’t need them at this moment or in the near future.We might be spending so much time learning and searching for resources that we no longer have the time to actually start or...
2020-08-1811 minADHD-ishOther People's ProblemsThere are times when we are confronted with other people’s problems. We listen to them talk about their lives and sometimes, hear them complain. Many women find themselves involved in situations with other people that they had no intention of being in. Not only are we socialized to care about others, but even our estrogen hormone influences us to be more willing to put the needs of others before our own. If we are not intentional with how we respond to other people’s problems, it will disrupt our routines, our peace of mind, and...
2020-08-1112 minADHD-ishTame Your Inner Critic: How to Overcome PerfectionismPerfectionism may seem to be a good trait, but when you procrastinate on your plans because you want everything to be just right, this becomes a hindrance to achieving your goals. The real definition of a perfectionist is not someone whose life is perfect, it's someone who believes that it could be, wishes it were and suffers because it isn't.A perfectionist sets very high expectations of themselves and others. They believe that a task is not finished when it does not meet their standards, or they never even begin a task unless they know they can...
2020-07-2812 minADHD-ishZooming In , Zooming OutWhen we are so focused on a goal, we can forget to stop and take in the big picture. Most driven people tend to zoom in or hyper-focus on their goals and on doing whatever is necessary to achieve them. Paying so much attention to those things means everything else going on around them just fades to black. Being hyper-focused on our goals is a good thing but we don’t want to forget to zoom out as well. Without stepping back or zooming out and looking at the big picture, we may be missing out on wha...
2020-07-1410 minADHD-ishChange Your Story, Change Your LifeWe all have stories, stories about ourselves, and stories about others. Some of these stories inspire us or drive us to do better. When our stories strengthen our belief in ourselves, our actions and decisions will reinforce them. If we believe we’ll do well and that we’re beautiful inside and out, these beliefs will be reflected in all that we think and do. But before this happens, before we can truly live in alignment with our full potential, it is important for women with ADHD to accept that we actually have ADHD. We need...
2020-07-0714 minADHD-ishUnderstanding Your Later in Life ADHD DiagnosisEpisode # 8 - Late to the ADHD PartyOne of the reasons that women tend to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life than men is because our symptoms appear to be different but if you look past society’s expectations, just as many girls are likely to be identified as boys. Women with ADHD, depending on their subtype and especially if their hyperactivity is mental instead of physical, may not recognize themselves as someone with ADHD. Many women would be considered high-functioning, as well, but they are still falling short of their true potential. In this episode, we t...
2020-06-3010 minADHD-ishDon't Suppress the MessDriven women have their own idea and way of how to get things done. Most of the time it is to an extent where the best must be achieved. Others may perceive it as being too much of a perfectionist or demanding. And because of this, most women who work in the corporate world and decide to venture into independent entrepreneurship often find themselves loading too much work for themselves because of hesitancy to ask for help. Working with a business coach has loads of benefits, a particular one would be that with a coach, more perspectives a...
2020-06-2307 minADHD-ishA Woman with a PlanMost of the time, people take delight or get excited more on the planning part of activities rather than the actual ‘doing’ part. Driven women are particularly not immune to this since they always have places they plan to go to, projects they want to get done, and people they want to meet. If one is not so keen on how to schedule their activities, it may get quite frustrating and counterproductive. Strategic planning allows driven women to provide a proper sense of direction to what they’re doing and crafting troubleshooting solutions in case there are unexpec...
2020-06-1609 minADHD-ishNavigating ADHD Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles in Your PathEpisode #5 - Driving With The Emergency Brakes OnMost women with ADHD operate with a fast-moving brain that is difficult to stop. However, since women are more relationship-oriented and tend to follow rules more effectively, they tend to be able to suppress their hyperactivity with an effective and more controlled response to certain situations. This is what I call driving with emergency brakes on.Sooner or later, this suppression can manifest in the form of anxiety, depression, chronic headaches, and various types of obsessive mannerisms and thinking. This in turn may become pr...
2020-06-0907 minADHD-ishThe 6 Essential Traits for Successful EntrepreneursA growing number of people, especially women, are opting for the unstable, insecure, risky, and exciting path of working for themselves, either in partnership, collaboration with others, or flying solo. And most of them would choose to do it again, even if they aren't experiencing the level of success they set out for.Choosing the self-employment path typically means financial instability and insecurity, social and emotional isolation, added stress and pressure on romantic/intimate relationships, and increased challenges with mental health, but certain personal attributes may contribute to both choosing the entrepreneurial path and being successful as...
2020-06-0217 minADHD-ishYour Brain is Not Your FriendIn this episode, Diann talks about how most people think that their brain works on their behalf, helping them to achieve their personal happiness, but little do people know the hard truth that it really doesn’t operate this way, but rather the other way around. It is true that our brain can be likened to a computer with regard to how it operates, but unlike a computer, our brain never gets an upgrade, updates, or even extra storage so thoughts we adopted as children continue to drive our thinking in spite of years of life experience.
2020-05-2610 min
ADHD-ishImposter ComplexOne of the things that is the most frustrating to a woman with ADHD is that she usually can’t produce her brilliance on demand. Try as she might, her creative, innovative, intuitive, out of the box abilities aren’t available to her at all times, like an ATM machine she can always make a withdrawal from. Sometimes she appears to be an absolute genius at work at life, and other times she feels like a hot mess loser. This can result in a pretty nasty case of Imposter Complex, which is not an actual psychological disorder, but a pretty...
2020-05-1912 minADHD-ishThe Truth About Hustle Culture: Building Grit Without Burning OutIf you have an interest-based brain, the fact that a task, project, or goal is important isn’t always enough to get yourself to do what needs to be done, especially if it happens to be important to someone else, but not to you. This leads to all kinds of resistance, procrastination, and outright avoidance and this is one of the aspects of being an adult with ADHD that is the most frustrating. But, what if you understood that your brain works differently and important is not the driver that gets you going? In this episode, ...
2020-05-1910 min