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This Is How My Brain Works S3 E8: ADHD In the News - Adult Diagnosis is "on the Rise", & GenX Can't Ignore It Anymore.This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.Articles:How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHDhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/he...

2025-12-1833 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E7: The Regulation Ladder No One Told Us About - Same Emotions, Different ClimbThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 6/6/25Copyright Notice:All content of This Is How My Brain Wo...

2025-12-1135 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E6: Joy Optional - Creating A Holiday Season that Fits Your BrainThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 11/14/25Copyright Notice:All content of This Is How My Brain Wo...

2025-12-0437 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E5: How Our Brains Picture Life - Starting with The Apple TestThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 8/29/25Copyright Notice:All content of This Is How My Brain Wo...

2025-11-2035 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E4: Listening, Time, & Other Things We Don't Always Manage WellThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 10/10/24Copyright Notice:All content of This Is How My Brain Wo...

2025-11-0635 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E3: When Life Comes at You Sideways - How We Cope When Everything TiltsThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 10/3/24Copyright Notice:All content of This Is How My Brain Wo...

2025-10-3045 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E2: Drowning in Options - Navigating Neurodivergent OverwhelmS3 E2: Drowning in Options - Navigating Neurodivergent OverwhelmThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 8/22/25Co...

2025-10-2339 min

This Is How My Brain Works S3 E1: Mission Accessibility With Special Guest Lisa Weiss - Navigating IEPs, 504s, and the Path to InclusionLisa Weiss is a lawyer, avid writer, and aspiring model. She has championed the rights of children with disabilities and helps parents who are struggling navigating IEPs, 504s in school districts in Colorado. She advocates for equity, fairness and justice. Lisa has a JD from New York Law School and was the Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department. Lisa Weiss, JDSenior Level Advisor, Attorney, and Mediatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-w-2043a948/Lisa also has a quirky, random personal website called Stuck In My Bra if people really want to know who she is, they...

2025-10-151h 20

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E17: Found Footage: The Season 2 Finale We Forgot to Launch :)S2 E17: Found Footage: The Season 2 Finale We Forgot to Launch :)This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: ti...

2025-09-0635 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E16: Diagnoses: Validation or Stigma? For Some, It's a Lifeline. For Others, Just One More BoxS2 E16: Diagnoses: Validation or Stigma? For Some, It's a Lifeline. For Others, Just One More BoxThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have fo...

2025-05-3129 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E15: Overthink, Send, Spiral - Accidentally Vulnerable...In the Wrong ThreadS2 E15: Overthink, Send, Spiral - Accidentally Vulnerable...In the Wrong ThreadThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: ti...

2025-05-2433 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E14: OMG…AI for ADHD - We Talk to Lindsay Scola About Sleep, Co-regulation, and Her New BookS2 E14: OMG…AI for ADHD - We Talk to Lindsay Scola About Sleep, Co-regulation, and Her New BookLindsay Scola is the author of the upcoming book AI for ADHD: A Practical Guide to Starting (and Actually Finishing) What Matters, which is all about how she went from full-on ADHD burnout to publishing a book—thanks in large part to ChatGPT. The book blends personal storytelling with practical tools to help other neurodivergent creatives use AI to get unstuck, focus their ideas, and finally follow through on the things that matter most to them. The book offi...

2025-05-101h 03

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E13: Differently Wired in a Noisier World - A Conversation for Autism Awareness Month and BeyondS2 E13: Differently Wired in a Noisier World - A Conversation for Autism Awareness Month and BeyondThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as...

2025-05-0335 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E12: Show & Tell - Neurodivergent Traits from Childhood to NowThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 4/11/25#adhdmanagement #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy

2025-04-2637 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E11: Misophonia - It's Just a Sound. Until It's Not...This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 4/4/25#adhdmanagement #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy

2025-04-1935 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E10: Am I the Drama? Exploring the Drama TriangleThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRe...

2025-04-1237 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E9: The Telepathy Tapes Broke Us! (In a Great Way)This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRe...

2025-04-0437 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E8: Caution: Fearless, Creative & OverwhelmedThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 2/14/25#adhdmanagement #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy

2025-03-2932 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E7: It’s Never Too Late (or Too Early) to Meditate - with Special Guest Liz RutledgeOn this episode, we interview special guest Liz Rutledge!Liz is a Mindfulness Educator at Sustainable Happiness Together where she teaches mindfulness meditation as an ADD support for focus.Sustainable Happiness Together’s mission is to support people to be resilient and thrive by inspiring them to be more present for this gift of life, experience more happiness, while powerfully living into the vision of their optimal life.Liz is currently seeking investors for her recently launched crowdfunding campaign to get her program animated and translated so she can reach children and families all around the world.To learn mo...

2025-03-1458 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E6: Synchronicity Hunters: The Neurospicy Quest for MeaningThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbwRecorded 11/22/24...

2025-03-0740 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E5: The Boredom Paradox - Stuck Between Restlessness & Overwhelm Since 1975This Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: ti...

2025-03-0134 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E4: From Landlines to Inbox Overwhelm: How ND GenX'ers Navigate the Digital WorldThis Is How My Brain WorksHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests.Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: ti...

2025-02-2136 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E3: Beyond the Label: Helping Neurodivergent Individuals Thrive with Guest Dr. Lowell WightmanSpecial Guest: Dr. Lowell Wightman of 360mindset360 Mindset applies a scientific approach to mental performance coaching for athletes, professionals and performers. Dr. Wightman (Coach Lowell) creates proactive, foundational strategies that address the potential to anticipate obstacles while applying desire to generate the best results using tools like the Reiss Motivation Profile Assessment which measures intrinsic motivational intelligence. Lowell also has a book coming out on November 04, 2025 called Coach Me Up: A Desire For Excellence. Find him at:www.360mindset.comIG: @360mindsetofficialLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/360mindset360 Performance also...

2025-02-1457 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E2: When the Brain Says, "No"! A Discussion on Dysregulation and How to Manage It.This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests. Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us. IG: tihmbw Recorded 10/25/24 #adhdmanagement #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy

2025-01-3129 min

This Is How My Brain Works S2 E1: Conspiracy or Connection? Why Neurodivergent Minds Love the Weird.This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who became aware of our neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we share stories, discuss interesting topics, and talk to special guests. Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us.IG: tihmbw Recorded 10/25/24 #adhdmanagement #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy

2025-01-2439 min

This Is How My Brain Works 27: I Could Have Been A Contender! GenX Reflections on Growing Up Neurodivergent and UndiagnosedThis Is How My Brain Works We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to...

2024-10-1828 min

This Is How My Brain Works 26: I Can Load The Dishwasher Better Than You: The Complex Relationship ADHD/AuDHDers Have With SystemsI Can Load The Dishwasher Better Than You: The Complex Relationship ADHD/AuDHDers Have With Systems Special thanks to Morgan Foley for the clip! @morgaanfoley on Instagram This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our po...

2024-10-1134 min

This Is How My Brain Works 25: Side Quests! The Daily ADHD Adventure!Do you ever leave the house to do one thing and end up doing another? Well, you're in for a treat as we play a clip from Taylor King Gordon who has a unique way of getting her ADHD husband to accomplish the errands she wants him to. Special thanks to Instagram: @kinggordonfam for the clip! Recorded 8/9/24 This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online an...

2024-10-0233 min

This Is How My Brain Works 24: “No, it’s not just the hormones” - How Perimenopause Unmasked NeurodivergenceRewired In Midlife This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as tools and resources we have found valuable to us. #ad...

2024-09-2539 min

This Is How My Brain Works 23: I See Neurodivergent People: Does More Awareness Lead to More Compassion?Is this generation more tuned in to how other people's brains work? Once you've been diagnosed with a type of neurodivergence, you tend to notice it out in society more clearly. And from our experiences, it leads to more compassionate responses when you see someone who is flooded, distressed, masking, etc. In this episode we explore neurospicy indicators, interpersonal communication, love languages, setting boundaries, and how sometimes there is a disconnect between intent and how something is received. That said, our intent with this episode is to help everyone live in more harmony by understanding and owning their own...

2024-09-1834 min

This Is How My Brain Works 22: Rage Against The….Loud Chewing: How Sudden Overwhelm is a Symptom of NeurodivergenceWhat are the things that are not only irritating, but can create ADHD RAGE? Loud chewing? Road trips? Needing a response to a question...IMMEDIATELY! A certain network news channel? Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in children and adults. The latest research suggests that these rage problems are inherent to ADHD and may require specific treatment. Fun, right??? We discuss our own experiences with ADHD rage and some tools on how to manage it and stay regulated. Special thanks to @ADHD_love for the clip! Additional info about AD...

2024-09-1132 min

This Is How My Brain Works 21: Hit Me Baby One More Time - The Thrill, and Complication, of ProcrastinationHave you ever turned in a report...early?! Why do some people need to push things to the deadline before they have the motivation to complete something? Do we need to put ourselves in a stress state in order to perform or can we accomplish things in a "typical" fashion? Special thanks to @ADHDoers and @lifeactuator for the hilarious clip!https://www.instagram.com/lifeactuator/ This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join u...

2024-08-2833 min

This Is How My Brain Works 20: How You Like Me Now? How ND People Are Shaping Online CommunitiesLet's face it, neurodiverse people are f-ing interesting! And they're taking to social media to find and build communities. Sometimes that can be challenging in a neurotypical world. Social media is a way to be seen and heard without the social pressures ND people often feel in certain situations. So when you see a post where someone is geeking out about their rock collection in an entertaining and engaging way, there's probably some neurospicy brain activity going on! Special thanks to @therealspeechprof aka Professor Chesko for the clip! @thespeechprof @speechprof This Is How...

2024-08-2131 min

This Is How My Brain Works 19: Soothe Move, Re-Lax! Ways to Calm Down Your Nervous SystemRemember the expression "Smooth move, Ex-Lax"? (GenX in the house!) Well, in this episode we talk about "soothe moves", or self-soothing. When our brains start speeding up and we want to calm down organically and naturally, it's normal for us to move our body in certain ways to self-regulate or self-soothe. Whether it's rubbing your temples, ears, arm above your head, or even cricketing, we all have our "soothe moves" (you'll have to watch or listen to find out what that last one is!). Keeping ourselves regulated seems like it can be a full time job. And it's all...

2024-08-1430 min

This Is How My Brain Works 18: Big Spoon vs. Little Spoon - Parenting in a Neurodivergent HouseAs GenXers we all know the song, Our House by Madness. I wonder if there was any neurodiversity in that household. Seeing as how a lot of creatives are on some sort of ADHD and/or autism spectrum, probably so! In this episode we explore what size spoons tend to get used the most, parenting, pinballs, buzzers and lights, "The car leaves at 7:30!", repair after dysregulation, and many more experiences that come from living in a neurodivergent house. This Is How My Brain WorksWe’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in...

2024-08-0732 min

This Is How My Brain Works 17: Here, Take a Hit…of Dopamine! How to Celebrate the Small StuffHow can you reward yourself for accomplishing even the smaller things like putting the scissors away? This isn't an "everyone gets a trophy" type of thinking, it's an easy way to create a much needed dopamine hit for a neurodiverse brain. That said, are we in need of too much external validation? We also discuss some household programs we've tried to varying degrees of success. How do you get buy in from your kids? Are rewards a good thing? We watch a great clip from The Holderness Family (@theholdernessfamily) then talk about our experiences on how we...

2024-07-3130 min

This Is How My Brain Works 16: Cooking With ADHD is a Crock! And Other Neurodiverse Tips & ToolsThe Crockpot is a magical cooking device for the ADHDer. Load it up turn it on and let it cook! In a neurotypical world, what other tools are there to help us out? What can we do to keep some semblance of harmony in the household? Sometimes we just have to laugh about it or risk going into the dreaded shame spiral. Or maybe set some boundaries and feel lighter! Special thanks to Derrick Stroup for the clip! (Instagram @derrick_yells) ‪@derrickstroup2965‬ This Is How My Brain Works Hosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael Collins We’re a g...

2024-07-2530 min

This Is How My Brain Works 15: Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Mega Planner or Anxious Mess?Do you get anxious when you're about to disembark a plane, obsessing about how you're going to wrangle your carry on baggage so you're not in someone else's way? Or is that just being "well-prepared". How about traveling in general? Or when you're at a stop light with several cars and someone approaches you to wash your windows? We discuss how anxiety co-occurs with neurodiversity and the challenge of being more positive. Please make sure your seats and tray tables are in an upright position as we explore another episode of This Is How My Brain Works! Hosts: Krista...

2024-07-1731 min

This Is How My Brain Works 14: Shake it off - ADHD Misconceptions in AdulthoodShake it off - ADHD Misconceptions in AdulthoodHosts: Krista Gano, Sarah Hines, Jason Rudofsky and Michael CollinsWe’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. Welcome to This Is How My Brain Works! Special thanks to @MedCircle for the clip. Here's the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8J4wl9eUe4#adhd #neurodiversity #neurospicy #adhdmanagement #audhd Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not ment...

2024-07-1034 min

This Is How My Brain Works 13: How Can I Get My Kid To Sit Still?! Neuro-affirming Tips from expert @speechdudeThis is How My Brain Works How Can I Get My Kid To Sit Still?! Neuro-affirming Tips from expert @speechdude We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. Join us as we discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. Welcome to This Is How My Brain Works! Please note: While we are advocates for for mental health awareness, we are not mental health professionals. The purpose of our podcast is to help other neurodiverse people by sharing our own experiences, as well as to...

2024-06-1932 min

This Is How My Brain Works 12. Be Still and Meditate. Yeah, Right! Kids Teach Us About Effects of Meditation on the ADHD MindThis Is How My Brain Works Be Still and Meditate. Yeah, Right! Kids Teach Us About Effects of Meditation on the ADHD Mind We’re a group of GenXers who learned about our ADHD and neurodiversity later in life. We discuss interesting clips we find online and how they relate to our own life experiences. In this episode, we start with a clip that features students learning to overcome some of the challenges of ADHD by learning to meditate. A discussion about our personal experiences with ADHD and meditation follows. #ADHD #ADHDSkills #AuDHD #Ne...

2024-06-1229 min

This Is How My Brain Works 11. "People Are My Special Interest" -- How Neurodivergence Really Shows UpThis Is How My Brain Works "People Are My Special Interest" -- How Neurodivergence Really Shows Up #ADHD #auDHD #SpecialInterest Krista brings a video from Method Creative. Here, Lindsey Mackereth blows Krista's mind when she says that some autistic people have People as their Special Interest. There's an idea that if you're autistic you want to be by yourself. For some, people are part of their hyperfocus. As actors, the team acknowledges that the study of humans is the name of the game. Perhaps all actors are autistic and deserve PhDs in Human Relationships. Krista describes always studying the...

2024-06-0531 min

This Is How My Brain Works 10. "Oh No! My Alien Snuck Out" -- Being Neurodivergent in the Real World

2024-05-3031 min

This Is How My Brain Works 9. “Where are my keys?!?” 5 Tips You Can Use to Improve Your Neurodivergent RelationshipThis Is How My Brain Works “Where are my keys?!?” 5 Tips You Can Use to Improve Your Neurodivergent Relationship #ADHD #ADHDRelationships #ADHDandTouch Jason’s clip is by Neuro-Nush about 5 ways to improve your relationship with neurodivergent people. In the video, Annushka opens by congratulating people who've chosen neurospicy partners ("the most elite person you can choose") and offers to help you understand your neurodivergent partner better with the following 5 techniques: 1) Gratification & Tactile Technique, which addresses RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria, where the tiniest thing makes an ADHDer feel stabbed thru the hear) by noticing and applauding their achievements and take any op...

2024-05-2232 min

This Is How My Brain Works 8. “What Am I Masking?” — Self Diagnosis Is Valid AFThis Is How My Brain Works "What Am I Masking?" – Self Diagnosis Is Valid AF #ADHD #ADHDHyperfocus #ADHDInattention Sarah shares a video from @AllForTheDopamine about self diagnosis for autism. In this video by Adrienne Marcellis explains that many people with autism have cycled through a number of diagnoses and medication plans to no avail. And then they learn about autism and have that "aha" moment. Adrienne goes on to say that it's the rare individual who "self-diagnoses" for attention. They encourage anyone who thinks they may have autism to get tested so they don't misdiagnose themselves and miss out on...

2024-05-1630 min

This Is How My Brain Works 7. Is a 100-Year Old Test the Best We Can Do? Bender-Gestalt, Still the Go-To Neuropsychological AssessmentThis Is How My Brain Works Is a 100-Year Old Test the Best We Can Do? Bender-Gestalt, Still the Go-To Neuropsychological Assessment Rudy shares a clip by John Bosworth about the adult ADHD test. John explains the Bender Gestalt Test and the Conners Rating Scale for Parents and Teachers. The Bender Gestalt is a series of nine index cards with different geometric designs used to assess the neurobehavioral and neuropsychological functioning in individuals aged 3 and up. The Conners Rating Scale is completed by the people around the person being assessed, like teachers, coworkers and family. The professional...

2024-05-0831 min

This Is How My Brain Works 6. "The Inappropriate Overshare" – Balancing Masking and Authenticity in Friendship"The Inappropriate Overshare" – Balancing Masking and Authenticity in Friendship Sarah takes a neurodivergent detour into Autism and Friendship with a video by Morgan Foley, @morgaanfoley. In this clip Morgan explains how she realized that neurotypical friendship is about "constant communication." She thought, "once a friend, always a friend," and couldn't understand how friendships kept ending. But for her, she doesn't want to be constantly communicating, "that's exhausting." Her autistic brain values "understanding." Krista asks the team, "Do you like the beginning of the party or the end of the party?" Everyone acknowledges they like the end. The superficial part is...

2024-05-0133 min

This Is How My Brain Works 5. “Don’t Cut My Slime” - The Important Relationship between ADHD and HyperfocusEpisode 5: “Don’t Cut My Slime” - The Important Relationship between ADHD and Hyperfocus In today's episode, Krista shows Michael and Sarah a video from ADHD_Love, an account run by a couple, Rich and Roxanne Pink. Rox has ADHD and Rich is her supportive partner. In this clip, Rox explains the profound impact of "interruptions" to the ADHD brain. And boy does this ring true for our hosts. Krista jokes that this could be her and her husband and describes ways that they have found to balance their neurodivergent needs as a couple. Michael declares it's unfair that neurot...

2024-04-2428 min

This Is How My Brain Works 4. "Neurodiversity, a Dirty Word!" – The Importance of Feeling Understood & Having a Fierce AdvocateEpisode 4: "Neurodiversity Used To Be a Dirty Word" – The Importance of Feeling Understood & Having a Fierce Advocate Michael comes to the group with a clip from a longer video by @5NewsUK on J Grange and how misunderstood he felt before he was diagnosed with ADHD. In the clip, J Grange says, “I got so frustrated. My parents would always side with the teachers.” Speaking to his father, he remembers how it felt like his father and the teachers were on the same team and “there was me just all on my own, being misunderstood by everyone.” His father also struggled...

2024-04-1726 min

This Is How My Brain Works 3. Bingo Balls in the Brain, ADHD & Hyperfocus vs. InattentionEpisode 3: "Bingo Balls in the Brain" - ADHD & Hyperfocus vs. Inattention Jason "Rudy" comes prepared with a video from Olivia Lutfallah (@olivialutfallah) that sums up exactly how he operates in situations where he overfocuses. In this video, we see a woman who wants to start the dishes and is derailed by unfinished tasks in the way. In essence, she needs to do seven tasks to do one. Add to that her underlying voice talking to her saying things like, you're so irresponsible and your voice sounds prissy. Rudy talks about his own internal voice and how much his thoughts...

2024-04-1028 min

This Is How My Brain Works 2. "Skills aren't coming from pills." Thoughts on medication and skill building for ADHDEpisode 2: "Skills aren't coming from pills" Thoughts on medication and skill building for ADHD Michael shares a conversation between @CoachingWithBrooke and @AudreyStimpson hosted by ADHDoers. Brooke Schnittman, who coaches people with ADHD, says clients come to her all the time and ask, Should I start medication or work on behavioral skills first? She responds, Obviously, it's personal; while medication can help you focus, it won't tell you what to focus on. Michael dives in to explain that he chose this clip because he related with the false assumption that the diagnosis and the medication will be a cure-all. He ac...

2024-04-0430 min

This Is How My Brain Works 1. So Much To Do! Our Experience with To Do Lists and Listening to Your Wise SelfEpisode 1: So Much To Do! Our Experience with To Do Lists and Listening to Your Wise Self Krista came ready to share a clip from Jenna Free that she feels all the time. The clip explores how people with ADHD always feel like they have so much to do. Maybe this relates to time blindness and perfectionism, two common ADHD traits. ADHD folks are trying to do everything at too high of a level. Michael jumps in with, as an older parent of little kids, he is trying to reframe this thinking so he can be present...

2024-04-0327 min