Kick Some ADHD

21/11/2023

Here’s what I know for sure: Living with ADHD doesn’t have to be so hard. I learned this all on my own the hard way and it took me many years. This knowledge led me to my mission. To help as many ADHD adults as possible discover for themselves that there is an easier way to live.

Here’s what I know for sure: Living with ADHD doesn’t have to be so hard. I learned this all on my own the hard way and it took me many years. This

20/11/2023

Let’s continue on our journey of how you can live more easily with ADHD and talk about Omega-3 Fatty Acids and why they are essential in your diet if you have ADHD: https://danarayburn.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-for-adhd-symptoms/.

Let’s continue on our journey of how you can live more easily with ADHD! This week, we talk Omega-3 Fatty Acids and why they are essential in your diet if

19/11/2023

Ever find yourself in a brain fog? Or watch your mood go down the drain for no reason at all? Maybe you’re grumpy, anxious, sluggish, or fatigued? You might not be properly hydrated! Grab a glass of water and check out Episode 98 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast: https://kicksomeadhd.com/098-water-on-the-brain/.

Drinking water is important, but are you aware of how dehydration affects ADHD symptoms? Here's how to spot the signs AND fix the problem!

18/11/2023

If you want to live an easier life pay attention to this: ADHD Adults need enough sleep. Exhaustion isn’t an option. In fact, it’s downright dangerous. Here are 6 reasons ADHD adults don't get enough sleep and 4 tips to deal with it:

If you want to live an easier life pay attention to this: ADHD Adults need enough sleep. Exhaustion isn’t an option. In fact, it’s downright

17/11/2023

Do you find yourself getting distracted - maybe at certain times of the day or in particular situations? If you can predict which situations put you most at risk of being thrown off track, you can get better at preventing problems before they happen. Check out Episode #97 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast: Dodging Distractions and David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn will help you discover your patterns of distraction and walk through a process to stay on track!

We're prone to distraction, but have you ever noticed patterns? This week: how to prevent your patterns from perturbing your progress!

15/11/2023

Time for another episode of the Kick Some ADHD podcast -- in Ep 96, David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn are talking about your Future Self and the gifts you can give yourself! Check it out today so Future You can thank you for it: https://kicksomeadhd.com/096-giving-gifts-to-your-future-self/.

What if there were low-effort things you could do today that would make it much easier for you to be who you want to be in the future?

14/11/2023

Do you procrastinate? If you have ADHD, I bet you do. The truth is that many of the issues we face with ADHD have a procrastination component. So it's important you pay attention to your procrastination conversations. Check out this Kick Some ADHD episode and Become Intimate with Your Procrastination:

So many ADHD struggles are related to procrastination. Here are 5 conversations adults with ADHD commonly have about this trait!

14/11/2023

You’ve heard over and over again how important water is for your body and survival. As a general rule of thumb, you can survive for about three days without water. Then your organs begin to break down and you could die. Morbid, right? So it goes without saying that water is absolutely on the list of must haves for your body. But did you know that hydration helps ADHD?

You’ve heard over and over again how important water is for your body and survival. As a general rule of thumb, you can survive for about three days

14/11/2023

Only a couple of weeks left to share your thoughts and help us design the show in the next year! Complete our listener survey and enter to win a FREE 1-hour personal ADHD coaching session with Dana & David! Click here: https://KickSomeADHD.com/survey.

13/11/2023

If you have ADHD, you will want to include exercise in your ADHD toolkit. But how? And where? And what’s the best way to maintain it? Cause yes, exercise can be HARD. Grab your sneakers and let’s dig in…

Okay, so you remember why you need to exercise for your ADHD? Here’s a quick review: Exercise releases brain chemicals connected with ADHD (dopamine and

12/11/2023

You hear all the time that exercise is critical to help your ADHD brain - but do you know why? And how moving your body can help with ADHD, anxiety AND depression? Let's jump into Episode #92 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast to learn more!

Study after study shows that the brain works better with exercise. But how much & what kinds of exercise will help your ADHD brain the most?

11/11/2023

If you’re looking for a natural ADHD treatment, here’s one you can’t ignore: Exercise. Here's why:

If you’re looking for a natural ADHD treatment, here’s one you can’t ignore: Exercise.  Yes, exercise can be boring. Or you don’t have time. Or it’s

10/11/2023

David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn dive into the topic of ADHD at work on Ep 91 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast! Tune in below and get the good, the bad, and the ugly about revealing that you have ADHD at work! We'd love to hear about your experiences below! https://kicksomeadhd.com/091-talking-about-adhd-at-work/.

Should you disclose your ADHD diagnosis to colleagues, clients, or your employer? It could be a huge mistake... or make all the difference!

08/11/2023

Do you know who has ADHD in your workplace? Can you recognize your tribe? Does it become overwhelming? This week on the Kick Some ADHD podcast, David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn talk about how to be successful in neurodivergent workplaces when more than one person has ADHD - how to use your ADHD superpowers, navigate relationships with coworkers, and build positive outcomes. Listen and then let us know your experiences in the workplace when more than one has ADHD below!.

What happens when people with ADHD work together? In this episode: navigating the workplace populated with one or more other people like us.

07/11/2023

Dopamine is an essential component to turn your ADHD brain switch on. Here's how:

Scientists believe that ADHD is caused by a genetic deficiency of a neurotransmitter in your brain called dopamine. ADHD brain chemistry is complicated.

07/11/2023

If you have ADHD, you've made a squirrel joke. Or someone has. Do you know why? Check out this fun-filled episode of Kick Some ADHD to learn why!

The squirrel has been a symbol of ADHD since 2009, but here's a brand-new technique you can use to get back on track and stay there!

06/11/2023

One of my crucial missions as an ADHD Life and Productivity Coach is to help clients flip on their ADHD brain switch. Think of a light switch. You either turn it on or off. When the light switch is on, the light works. Turn off that switch and the room goes dark. The ADHD brain has a lot of similarities with that light switch. Here's how:

One of my crucial missions as an ADHD Life and Productivity Coach is to help clients flip on their ADHD brain switch. Let me explain. Think of a light

05/11/2023

Let's talk ADHD families! People with ADHD tend to find each other so there is a good chance you have friends, coworkers and partners (and kids!!) with ADHD. David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn have some great tips on how you can approach living in a home with multiple people who have ADHD which can also have a huge impact on your work and professional life. Check out Episode 89 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast: https://kicksomeadhd.com/089-the-neurodivergent-family/.

People who have ADHD tend to gather. Since home life impacts our work, it's important to talk about living with one or more of us!

04/11/2023

What do you do when things spin out of control and everything you are trying to do gets derailed? When your time management, plans, and even productivity go completely off the rails? Try this:

ADHD can be challenging to diagnose and treat because everyone experiences it differently. There is a cluster of symptoms, but they can look different

03/11/2023

Vitamins and minerals are critical to healthy brain function, but many of us with ADHD may be naturally deficient in some of them! In this episode of the Kick Some ADHD podcast, we discuss the crucial items you might need to supplement and why...as well as the easiest and most helpful ways to make sure you're getting what you need! https://kicksomeadhd.com/088-vitamins-supplements-for-adhd/.

Vitamins and minerals are critical to healthy brain function, but which ones help the most with ADHD & how can we easily incorporate them?

02/11/2023

I have beautiful jewelry that I never wear. Why? Because I have ADHD. Scratching your head how these two things are connected? Click here to learn why wearing jewelry can be hard for people with ADHD: https://danarayburn.com/why-some-things-are-hard-to-do-with-adhd/.

I have a jewelry box. It’s full of beautiful pieces - necklaces, bracelets, earrings. Some given to me by my Dear Husband over the course of our marriage.

01/11/2023

We’ve been talking about eating well for your ADHD brain on the Kick Some ADHD podcast. But knowing how important it is and putting it into practice are two very different things! Why? Smart ADHD eating is soooo hard! 😫 But we have some tips including ways to reduce meal decisions and simplify shopping so you are making good food choices for your ADHD brain! Tune in here: https://kicksomeadhd.com/087-adhd-eating-made-easier/.

Eating well for the ADHD brain doesn't have to be fraught with difficulty. This episode will equip you with an "arsenal of easy" for eating!

31/10/2023

Let's talk about how we can fine tune our productivity. Because let’s face it, if we can get more done, we just might have more time to indulge in the relaxation. The ahhhh. The bliss: https://danarayburn.com/fine-tune-your-adhd-productivity/.

FIRST, A STATUS REPORT: I’m proud to say my bathrobe is still hidden away in my closet behind a closed door. It is only allowed out at times when I can

30/10/2023

My bathrobe is the most comfy piece of clothing I own. It’s soft and warm. A lovely shade of deep blue. No elastic or tags. My emotional support bundle of comfort. Honestly, my bathrobe is my ADHD productivity kryptonite. What's that? Find out:

My bathrobe is the most comfy piece of clothing I own. It's soft and warm. A lovely shade of deep blue. No elastic or tags. My emotional support bundle of

29/10/2023

While there are foods that can really help your ADHD brain work better, there are also foods that decrease ADHD brain functioning. This can be tricky to notice, but some foods really do intensify ADHD symptoms (and even cause behavior that looks like ADHD in others!) Tune in to Episode 86 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast to learn what foods cause which symptoms!

Did you know that eating certain foods can make it much harder to function with ADHD? Which ones? What can you do if you LOVE those foods?

28/10/2023

Many of us with ADHD have a fear of starting new things. It’s not because we are nervous about the challenge. Or think it’s a bad idea. It’s not about the THING at all. In fact, we love shiny, new things – they are exciting and release dopamine hits that keep us going. We have this ADHD fear because of another reason:

Many of us with ADHD have a fear of starting new things. It’s not because we are nervous about the challenge. Or think it’s a bad idea. It’s not about the

27/10/2023

We are starting a series on eating and ADHD and Ep 85 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast lays the foundation for eating for ADHD Success. Before you grab your next meal or snack, make sure you tune in!

What, when, & how you eat has a big influence on how your ADHD brain works. This week, we lay the foundation for ADHD-friendly eating.

25/10/2023

Another great episode of the Kick Some ADHD podcast hit the airwaves! If you struggle with getting the RIGHT things done, then spend a little time with David G. Johnson and Dana Rayburn to learn 3 important tips for strategically designing your day so you do!

How our days unfold can either strangle or boost our productivity so we get stuff done. A little intentional design makes a huge difference!

24/10/2023

Time. It’s definitely a four-letter word when you have ADHD. Sometimes it feels like everyone else has more of it. Like they have 26 hours in a day while we have 20 to accomplish everything we need to do. Why? Because we have a dysfunctional ADHD relationship with time.

Time. It’s definitely a four-letter word when you have ADHD. Sometimes it feels like everyone else has more of it. Like they have 26 hours in a day while

23/10/2023

Have a To-Do list you don't feel like getting done (but have to)? Here’s my five-pronged plan for blasting through that ADHD To Do List: https://danarayburn.com/5-steps-to-blast-through-your-adhd-to-do-list/.

I’m sitting at my desk on a rainy Wednesday morning, and it’s a rare day that my calendar is almost clear. All I have is one private client call early

23/10/2023

The ADHD Codes were born on the Kick Some ADHD podcast, and some of them have taken on lives of their own! Not only do we (Dana & David) literally live by some of the ADHD Codes, but so do many others! Tune into Episode 171 to learn which ones are the most used and loved, and which ones we can't live without!

The ADHD Codes are sayings you can live by, and many people are! Which are the most used and loved? Which Codes can we not live without?!

22/10/2023

The "Holy Grail" of ADHD is the ability to focus at will. Is it possible? What does it even look like? In Ep 83 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast, we share our favorite ways to get closer to that focus we dream of: https://kicksomeadhd.com/083-favorite-focusing-hacks/.

The "Holy Grail" of ADHD is the ability to focus at will. Is it possible? What does it even look like? Today: our favorite ways to get closer.

21/10/2023

Here are four obvious simple words that should come as no surprise: ADHD adults need sleep. Why? Because when you're exhausted, your ADHD symptoms get out of control. So it's important that you have THIS establish so you get a good night sleep: https://danarayburn.com/first-step-to-better-sleep-with-adhd/.

Here are four obvious simple words that should come as no surprise: ADHD adults need sleep.  Period. Full Stop.  We know this. Your family,

20/10/2023

In Episode #82 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast, we made up a new word - 'procrastibating.' Do you procrastibate? If you have ADHD, I bet you do! On a regular basis even. Check out what this means and how you can deal with it: https://kicksomeadhd.com/082-are-you-procrastibating/.

What is "procrastibating" and how is it different from procrastinating? Find out in this (mostly) family-friendly episode!

18/10/2023

For people with ADHD, the word “can’t” is a big indicator. When we hear ourselves say, “I can’t,” we have to learn to listen to ourselves. In Ep 81, Dana shares one of the key lessons she learned when she was becoming an ADHD coach: We have to learn to respect the “can’t.” Here's why: https://kicksomeadhd.com/081-cant-vs-can-in-adhd-land/.

For people with ADHD, “can’t vs can” is a big indicator. When we hear ourselves say, “I can’t,” we have to learn to listen to ourselves.

17/10/2023

Did you know that ADHD adults and cats have a lot in common? See why:

ADHD adults and cats have a lot in common. It’s true. When your ADHD life skills are weak, you’ll spend a ton of energy covering up your messes. Just like

16/10/2023

If you take ADHD medication, check out this blog post to make sure you aren't making any of these mistakes which could prevent you from getting the most out of your dose: https://danarayburn.com/four-common-adhd-medication-mistakes-avoid/.

As an adult ADHD coach, my clients and I talk about many ways to make life with ADHD easier. When we focus on the details of their ADHD treatment, finding

16/10/2023

Making peace with your ADHD and accepting the realities makes it easier to live with. That means not identifying with our ADHD and remembering that it's merely an issue of brain chemistry. This might sound subtle, but this shift - to blaming ADHD on your brain and not you personally - is profound. It’s made an enormous difference in the lives of those of us who have worked through it. And in Episode 170 of Kick Some ADHD, we’re diving into this topic: https://kicksomeadhd.com/170-blame-adhd-on-your-brain/.

Do you treat yourself as if ADHD is a character flaw? Do you think of it as a personal failing? This shift might sound subtle, but it's big!

15/10/2023

It's not just your imagination - underearning and ADHD go hand in hand. Why? Dana Rayburn and David Johnson tell you the 3 main reasons in Episode #77 of the Kick Some ADHD podcast! https://kicksomeadhd.com/077-underearning-another-adhd-tax/.

People with ADHD tend to earn less that neurotypical peers for a variety of reasons. Here's a shame-free look at why it happens & what to do.

14/10/2023

Taking the right dose of the right ADHD medication can feel like someone flipped your brain’s on switch. You can focus, remember, get things done, and so much more. When it works, ADHD medication is powerful. But it can also be extremely confusing and bring about questions and concerns about side effects and if it's working. Here are the top 7 questions I get all the time about ADHD meds: https://danarayburn.com/7-common-questions-about-adhd-medication/.

Taking the right dose of the right ADHD medication can feel like someone flipped your brain’s on switch. You can focus, remember, get things done, and so