Episodes

ADHD can make it hard for people to focus and pay attention. But it affects more than just school or work. ADHD can affect social skills, too. This week's episode discusses ways in which ADHD impacts us socially with a few ti...

"I always say, if there's one person where I'm like, man, I made a difference in their day, then I freaking won today." Today's episode starts out with talking about finding your word for 2022. I jumped on this train a little...

Your past doesn't not equal your future nor does it mean it is who you are today. We have have moments and periods in our lives that we are not proud of. We may have evolved and grown from those moments but you ARE NOT your m...

Those of us with ADHD struggle when it comes to motivation. This week's episode we are going to talk about why our brains have such a difficult time as well as 9 (actually 10) tips to help you get motivated to do that task. ...

You are Strong and Resilient and you can handle every situation. So many of us have been playing the same self-defeating records over and over again in our heads for so long that we don’t know how to think any differently abo...

New miniseries within The Neurodivergent Nurse recorded on the way to work- unedited and just truth. This miniseries will bring you the reminder you need to appreciate who YOU are because your ADHD brain doesn't always allow ...

Part 2 of the two-part episode. I had the privilege to interview Fear Less Podcast host, Sam Led. We talked about his future book, his podcast, and his life as an individual with ADHD. Sam gives such great advice and hope on ...

Part one of this two-part episode I had the privilege to interview Fear Less Podcast host, Sam Led. We talked about his future book, his podcast, and his life as an individual with ADHD. Sam gives such great advice and hope o...

Traveling can be incredibly difficult for those of us with ADHD. While we love it at times there always seems to be minor disasters that make planning and the follow through more difficult. This week's episode is recorded on ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and...

We know ADHD brains are creative by nature. Life seems to get in the way for us to sit and focus on creative things that bring joy into our lives, but did you know it actually has a positive impact on our brains? Check out th...

On this week’s episode I talk to you about the difficulties of Small Talk with a Neurodivergent Brain. It’s just so painful for many of us. This episode gives you tips to conquer small talk when at a party or around people yo...

On The Neurodivergent Nurse Instagram account I've noticed a trend of individuals confused about the possibility of ADHD and their comorbidities. So, on this week's episode we break it down. Is this a symptom of something all...

So this week's episode is about something that I been dealing with a lot lately, and it is ruminating. You may think. What the heck is that? Well, let me ask you. Has your head ever been filled with one single thought or mayb...

Chris Sweich, the host of From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success joins The Neurodivergent Nurse to chat about his journey through darkness into the light of success. He is a success story of ADHD and the struggle...

Something major has happened in the last few weeks that has caused my world to feel flipped upside down. I also started noticing my ADHD symptoms eerily similar to pre diagnosis. This led me to figure out what could cause my ...

On today's episode we explore multitasking and the ADHD brain. Do you think multitasking is a strength of yours? Check out this episode to find out the truth of multitasking with an ADHD brain The book mentioned is Hyper Heal...

This episode gives some quick tips to make time more manageable for the ADHD brain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theneurodivergentnurse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theneurodivergentnurs...

Do you have a difficult time saying "no?" Then this is the episode for you! Saying no to a request from someone you like, love, admire or hate-to-disappoint is difficult. This episode will talk about why it's especially diffi...

Clutter seems to come along with the experience of ADHD. Organizing belongings, keeping up with housekeeping, and maintaining the flow of family life can get complicated because of ADHD symptoms. This week's episode dives int...

Dopamine allows us to regulate emotional responses and take action to achieve specific rewards. It’s responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. Scientists have observed that levels of dopamine are different in people wi...

As many as 80% of people with ADHD will have at least one other psychiatric condition in their lifetime. Just as untreated ADHD can lead to unnecessary problems in everyday life, comorbid conditions can cause a tremendous amo...

For many people with ADHD, it is hard to resist impulsive spending. Impulsivity is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, so it is not uncommon for those with ADHD to buy first and think later. Sure, impulsive spending may leave ...

The idea of non-judgmental awareness, core but not exclusive to mindfulness practice, means seeing life exactly as it is. The effect of ADHD and executive function is profound. Hiding from how it feels won’t help. But ADHD is...