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Attention Different | Adulting with ADHDADHD & Burnout w/Trina Haynes (@myladyadhd) | Firesides Ep. 01đĽ What happens when âADHD Burnoutâ is normalized and becomes your baseline?In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Trina Haynesâfounder of @MyLadyADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast. Trina brings us an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in constant overdrive.From late diagnosis to âmom guilt,â from masking to mental exhaustion, Trina opens up about how years of undiagnosed ADHD dramatically shaped her identityâand what it ultimately takes to grow out of those negative, core beliefs in order to forge a new path towards radical acceptance. ⨠Highlights â¨Â ...
2025-07-3116 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDADHD & Burnout w/Trina Haynes (@myladyadhd) | Firesides Ep. 01đĽ What happens when âADHD Burnoutâ is normalized and becomes your baseline?In this Fireside Chat, we sit down with Trina Haynesâfounder of @MyLadyADHD and co-host of the Brain Waves podcast. Trina brings us an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live in constant overdrive.From late diagnosis to âmom guilt,â from masking to mental exhaustion, Trina opens up about how years of undiagnosed ADHD dramatically shaped her identityâand what it ultimately takes to grow out of those negative, core beliefs in order to forge a new path towards radical acceptance. ⨠Highlights â¨Â ...
2025-07-3116 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDLiving with ADHD: Identity, Self-Acceptance, and ConnectionJoin us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs.âď¸ - Creators ⥠Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron SmithđĽ - Director & Cinematographer ⥠Benj Welmondđď¸ - Editor ⥠Maggie "Maggs" Thibideauxđ - Studio Location ⥠Big Time Studio LA ⨠Highlights â¨"I Have vs. I Am ADHD" â A thought-provoking discussion featuring Adam and Daniel as they explore how ADHD shapes identity. Adam reflects on self-acceptan...
2025-07-0359 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDLiving with ADHD: Identity, Self-Acceptance, and ConnectionJoin us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs.âď¸ - Creators ⥠Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron SmithđĽ - Director & Cinematographer ⥠Benj Welmondđď¸ - Editor ⥠Maggie "Maggs" Thibideauxđ - Studio Location ⥠Big Time Studio LA ⨠Highlights â¨"I Have vs. I Am ADHD" â A thought-provoking discussion featuring Adam and Daniel as they explore how ADHD shapes identity. Adam reflects on self-acceptan...
2025-07-0359 min
Hacking Your ADHDAttention Different with Stephen Tonti & Aaron SmithThis week, Iâm talking with Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith, co-founders of the ADHD edutainment platform Attention Different. Itâs a podcast and resource hub for ADHD adults looking for support, humor, and, most importantly, strategies that actually work. I got to know Stephen and Aaron at the 2024 ADHD Conference in Anaheim. Stephenâs a filmmaker and longtime ADHD advocate whoâs been trying to reframe ADHD as a difference, not a disorder. Aaronâs a licensed therapist and ADHD coach, helping clients bridge the gap between clinical understanding and real-world functionality. In this episode, w...
2025-06-091h 00Attention Different | Adulting with ADHDADHD Myth-busting: Strengths and NOT my thing | Attention Different Fireside ChatsIn this powerful roundtable episode of Attention Different, host Stephen Tonti brings together eight ADHD adults from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and celebrate what makes their neurodivergent brains unique. From late diagnoses to childhood realizations, these candid conversations reveal the complex reality of living with ADHD and the journey toward self-acceptance. As Stephen puts it: "ADHD is not a disorderâwe are a group of ADHD adults determined to address the ways in which our unique brain wiring makes our lives more complicated but also to celebrate the traits that make us some of th...
2025-04-2544 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDADHD Myth-busting: Strengths and NOT my thing | Attention Different Fireside ChatsIn this powerful roundtable episode of Attention Different, host Stephen Tonti brings together eight ADHD adults from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and celebrate what makes their neurodivergent brains unique. From late diagnoses to childhood realizations, these candid conversations reveal the complex reality of living with ADHD and the journey toward self-acceptance. As Stephen puts it: "ADHD is not a disorderâwe are a group of ADHD adults determined to address the ways in which our unique brain wiring makes our lives more complicated but also to celebrate the traits that make us some of th...
2025-04-2544 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDWhat Is ADHD?In this foundational episode of Adulting with ADHD, we break down the basics of ADHD. What is it really? Hint: It's not just about being hyperactive or unfocused. đĄ Discover how ADHD functions as a difference in brain chemistry, not a disorder, and learn how it shows up uniquely in adults. We bust common myths, explore its impact on daily life, and share insights into navigating creativity, productivity, and challenges with radical acceptance.đď¸ Hosted by Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith, this episode is perfect for anyone newly exploring ADHD or looking for a fresh perspective. Whether you have ADHD, lo...
2025-02-1340 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDWhat Is ADHD?In this foundational episode of Adulting with ADHD, we break down the basics of ADHD. What is it really? Hint: It's not just about being hyperactive or unfocused. đĄ Discover how ADHD functions as a difference in brain chemistry, not a disorder, and learn how it shows up uniquely in adults. We bust common myths, explore its impact on daily life, and share insights into navigating creativity, productivity, and challenges with radical acceptance.đď¸ Hosted by Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith, this episode is perfect for anyone newly exploring ADHD or looking for a fresh perspective. Whether you have ADHD, lo...
2025-02-1340 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDGetting an ADHD Diagnosis as an AdultIn this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith talk with Marlena Pavich about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and accepting her diagnosis. Â --------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Us on Instagram:Marlena Pavich https://www.instagram.com/marlenalikeantennaStephen Tonti https://www.instagram.com/stontiAaron Smith https://www.instagram.com/potentialwithinreachSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. A...
2024-10-0133 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDGetting an ADHD Diagnosis as an AdultIn this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith talk with Marlena Pavich about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and accepting her diagnosis. Â --------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Us on Instagram:Marlena Pavich https://www.instagram.com/marlenalikeantennaStephen Tonti https://www.instagram.com/stontiAaron Smith https://www.instagram.com/potentialwithinreachSend us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. A...
2024-10-0133 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDReacting to our TEDx Talk about ADHDIn this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith react to an old TEDx talk (ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU) that Stephen gave many years ago that was the inspiration for the launch of a new company.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life...
2024-08-2143 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDReacting to our TEDx Talk about ADHDIn this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith react to an old TEDx talk (ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU) that Stephen gave many years ago that was the inspiration for the launch of a new company.Send us a textWe are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life...
2024-08-2143 minAttention Different | Adulting with ADHDReacting to our TEDx Talk about ADHDIn this episode of the Attention Different Podcast Co-founders of Attention Different Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith react to an old TEDx talk (ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder: Stephen Tonti at TEDxCMU) that Stephen gave many years ago that was the inspiration for the launch of a new company.We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the...
2024-08-1644 min
ADHD EssentialsYour Outlaw Brain with Alan Brown Recorded Live at ADHD Con 2023Todayâs episode features Alan Brown, the ADD Crusher! Â And it's a little different from the norm because it was recorded live at the 2023 ADHD Con during my Lunchtime Q&As with ADHD experts and dignitaries.
Alan and I discuss his principles for success with ADHD. Â
Managing our outlaw brain
Doing what we didnât want to do
Not relying on motivation
The importance of baby systems
Learning vs. Execution
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The episode was produced by Stephen Tonti and Benj Welmond of Attention Different.Â
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Learn more about Alan and his w...
2024-05-3022 min
profunda.menteDopamina, TDAH e Abordagem Integrativa para SaĂşde MentalDentro da abordagem de saĂşde integrativa, nĂŁo existe apenas "diagnĂłstico e remĂŠdioâ.
Neste episódio, falo sobre Dopamina, um neurotransmissor envolvido em diversas funçþes do nosso corpo e mente, sobre formas de aumentar nossos estoques de Dopamina de forma saudåvel e como nosso estilo de vida pode ser a principal causa de dificuldade de foco e atenção.
ReferĂŞncias: PMID:Â 34201523, 33816425, 32448293, 35564536.
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JFKS IDEASExploring Mental Health and Neurodiversity with JFKS GuidanceIf you enjoy our podcasts and journals, please support IDEAS! Half of your donations will be shared with our allies at LSVD. Make a donation, however humble, over here.Endorsements:Andrea Rathke would love to see you in room B222 and endorses the idea attributed to Francis of Assisi, "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."Tamara Faber usually holds down the fort in Haus Reil, but for now is in GR204. She endorses Growth Mindset with The Big Life Journal. She also mentioned...
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The Lucie PodI am ADHD, Yet I am LucieWanna hear a joke? Hello, Iâm ADHD, Hi ADHD, Iâm Lucie. Get it? Because I am ADHD? Not funny. Okay⌠Anyways, todayâs episode is all about ADHD and identity: How much of your personality can you base on your ADHD? Should you define yourself through your ADHD? Is ADHD something you have or something you are? To be or not to be, that is the question that I am going to address. There are no right or wrong answers but there are intentions behind these questions that may or may not be good for the neurodiverse communit...
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Insight FreestyleEpisode 6: Honest ADHD thoughtsSend us a textIn 2020 I was diagnosed with having ADHD. I've always had trouble with emotions, behavior, being hyper, not being focused, and most if not all my life I've felt mostly like I don't belong. Recently I've been coming across videos and articles that makes me feel like it's okay to feel the way that I feel and its okay to be the version of me that I'm most comfortable with. Versus not accepting who and what I am because thats what the people around me want. I'm learning to just be okay with this...
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The Cognitive RampageTCR #102: Stephen TontiTEDx CMU Speaker, writer, director and 102 other titles, Stephen Tonti brings his #ADHD #CognitiveRampage to the show. A man of many parts, we discuss his early childhood diagnosis of ADHD, as well as explore multiple etiologies of mental disorders. Stephen created a different perception of his spectrum of diagnosis,and may be developing a new approach to embracing ADHD to master ADHD.
2016-10-211h 27THE COGNITIVE RAMPAGETCR #102: Stephen TontiTEDx CMU Speaker, writer, director and 102 other titles, Stephen Tonti brings his #ADHD #CognitiveRampage to the show. A man of many parts, we discuss his early childhood diagnosis of ADHD, as well as explore multiple etiologies of mental disorders. Stephen created a different perception of his spectrum of diagnosis,and may be developing a new approach to embracing ADHD to master ADHD.
Welcome to the Cognitive Rampage Podcast. The exploratory podcast pushing you to question yourself and everything else. Making you think with cerebral guests, and offering alternative and mental health help.
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2016-10-211h 27
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