We believe that success with ADHD is possible... with a little translation. Hosts Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura, both ADHD coaches who have plenty of insight to share navigating their own ADHD experiences, discuss how to live more authentically as an adult with ADHD and how to create real, sustained change to achieve greater success. If you are an adult with ADHD who wants more out of their business, career, and life, this is the podcast for you!
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Sleep and ADHD: Strategies for Better Rest
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32:38In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty tackle the complex relationship between sleep and ADHD. They discuss how sleep issues are prevalent among individuals with ADHD, with statistics suggesting that up to 90% struggle with some form of sleep disorder. The conversation highlights the challenges clients face in recognizing the connection between their…
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Beyond Guilt: Finding Balance in Phone Usage for ADHD
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34:24In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty tackle the pervasive issue of phone addiction, especially as it relates to individuals with ADHD. They explore how the constant stimulation of smartphones can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, as well as frustration from lost time. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding individual motivat…
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In this episode, Ash and Dusty explore the significant role emotions play in unwanted behaviors associated with ADHD. They illustrate this through a coaching case study focused on a client's struggle with managing emails, revealing how underlying feelings of guilt and shame influenced her behavior. The conversation highlights the importance of unde…
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The Cost of Perfection: Understanding Internalized Ableism in ADHD
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30:09In this episode, Ash and Dusty delve into the concept of internalized ableism, particularly as it relates to individuals with ADHD. Prompted by listener feedback regarding the use of paper plates, they explore how societal expectations can pressure ADHD individuals to avoid accommodations that might support their daily functioning. Both hosts empha…
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Finding Your Path: The Journey of Self-Discovery for ADHD Minds
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35:46In this episode, Ash and Dusty explore the challenges and complexities of answering the question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" for individuals with ADHD. They discuss two distinct types of clients: those who are successful yet struggle to manage their passions due to ADHD, and those who feel completely lost regarding their career aspirati…
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Uncovering Strengths to Navigate ADHD Challenges
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29:56In this episode, Ash and Dusty revisit the critical topic of strengths in the context of ADHD. They explore how individuals with ADHD often focus on their challenges, overshadowing their unique strengths. Through coaching insights and real-life examples, they emphasize the importance of recognizing and leveraging strengths as a means to address cha…
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Beyond the Norm: Finding Acceptance in ADHD Adulting
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30:16In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty tackle the challenges of "adulting" while living with ADHD. They discuss the societal pressures and ableist beliefs that lead individuals with ADHD to feel inadequate or less capable as adults. The conversation centers around the importance of accepting one's unique path and recognizing that the way individuals …
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From Chaos to Clarity: Simplifying Cooking with ADHD
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41:42In this episode, Ash and Dusty dive into the complexities of food management for individuals with ADHD. They discuss the various challenges faced when it comes to meal planning, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen, all of which can lead to frustration and overwhelm. Dusty shares personal experiences and strategies that have helped clients, inc…
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Managing Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors with ADHD
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26:51In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty dive into the topic of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), which are common among individuals with ADHD. They discuss behaviors such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling, highlighting how these actions serve as manifestations of underlying hyperactivity and sensory issues. Dusty shares personal …
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Exploring Substance Use and ADHD: Strategies for Balance
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34:03In this episode, Ash and Dusty delve into the complex relationship between ADHD and substance use. They discuss how individuals with ADHD may turn to substances like alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and even more illicit drugs as a form of self-medication. These substances can provide temporary relief for symptoms such as impulsivity, under-stimulatio…
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Navigating Boundaries with ADHD: A Practical Guide
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34:27In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the crucial topic of setting and maintaining boundaries, especially for those with ADHD. They begin by discussing the importance of understanding personal boundaries as rules that define how others can interact with you, emphasizing that these boundaries are not about controlling others but about ensurin…
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The ADHD Experience: Vulnerabilities in Relationships
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23:09In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty delve into the complex topic of boundaries and toxic relationships, especially as they relate to individuals with ADHD. They explore the increased vulnerability of people with ADHD to manipulative and exploitative relationships due to factors such as poor working memory, low self-esteem, and a tendency to people…
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Navigating Kink: An ADHD Perspective on Pleasure and Safety
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42:23In this episode, Ash and Dusty explore the intriguing intersection of kink and ADHD, discussing how neurodivergent individuals may be drawn to unconventional sexual interests. They emphasize the importance of curiosity and communication in navigating the complexities of kink, particularly for those who may struggle with societal norms or personal i…
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Sex, Sensitivity, and Self-Discovery: The ADHD Experience
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27:43In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD and sexuality, discussing how attention challenges can impact intimacy and arousal. Dusty highlights the disconnect many individuals with ADHD may feel towards their bodies, illustrating how hyper-focusing on daily tasks can overshadow the awareness of physical desir…
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Embracing the Clean Slate: Navigating ADHD in the New Year
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31:22In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the challenges and opportunities that the New Year presents for individuals with ADHD. They delve into the concept of clean slate thinking and how it can be both a trap and a motivational tool. While traditional New Year's resolutions can often feel overwhelming due to heightened expectations, Ash shares…
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Navigating Life with ADHD: Practical Strategies and Systems
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31:04In this episode, Ash and Dusty continue their exploration of effective systems that help them manage their lives with ADHD. Dusty shares how implementing multiple overlapping systems has allowed her to better organize her time and prioritize quality moments with her child, emphasizing the importance of novelty in maintaining motivation. She discuss…
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Simplifying Life: Insights on Organization and Social Connections with ADHD
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39:28In this episode, Asher and Dusty share their personal experiences with various organizational systems that help them manage their ADHD. They discuss the importance of having a clear calendaring system, as well as how they prioritize appointments over tasks to reduce notification fatigue. Both hosts emphasize the need for simple, effective methods t…
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Empowering Neurodivergent Parenthood: ADHD and Pregnancy Challenges
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35:36In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD during pregnancy. Dusty shares her expertise in pregnancy coaching, highlighting the importance of understanding how ADHD can impact the pregnancy experience. The conversation touches on various topics, including the emotional and practical aspects of …
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Navigating Activism with ADHD: Embracing Capacity and Compassion
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28:38In this episode of the Translating ADHD Podcast, Ash and Dusty explore the complexities of activism, particularly for individuals with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. They discuss how all-or-nothing thinking can hinder meaningful engagement in social justice causes, leading to feelings of despair or burnout. The conversation emphasizes th…
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Navigating Emotional Turmoil: ADHD and Global Events
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30:26In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty discuss the emotional challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in the wake of significant global events, such as elections and social issues. They explore how these events can lead to increased emotional dysregulation, rumination, and a diminished capacity to attend to daily responsibilities. Thro…
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Empowering Your Financial Journey: Tips for ADHD Minds
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37:23In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty continue exploring the complexities of managing finances as individuals with ADHD. They introduce the concept of "ADHD tax," which refers to the additional costs incurred due to challenges like procrastination, forgetfulness, or impulsivity. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight the importance…
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Navigating Finances with ADHD: Breaking Down Barriers
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27:32In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD and financial management. They discuss the emotional weight of financial discussions, including feelings of guilt and shame that many clients experience. Drawing from their personal experiences, they highlight how upbringing and context can shape one's …
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Navigating the Gray Area of ADHD Medication
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33:36In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD coaching and medication. They emphasize the importance of coaches maintaining ethical boundaries while still acknowledging the role medication plays in many clients' lives. The discussion covers the nuances of medication experiences, including how…
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Creativity Unlocked: Navigating ADHD Challenges
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35:48In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty explore the intricate relationship between ADHD and creativity. They discuss the unique challenges faced by creative individuals with ADHD, such as analysis paralysis, perfectionism, and the overwhelming number of ideas that can hinder progress. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creatin…
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Parenting Through the ADHD Lens: Strategies for Connection and Understanding
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36:03In this episode, hosts Ash and Dusty delve into the complexities of parenting as neurodivergent individuals. They share personal experiences about their journeys as parents of neurodivergent children, highlighting the unique challenges they face. From managing communication differences and emotional regulation to the impact of external judgments on…
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Strengths Over Struggles: Professionalism with ADHD
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32:35In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, Ash and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD and professionalism. They discuss how societal norms often impose arbitrary standards of professionalism that can be particularly challenging for individuals with ADHD. Through personal anecdotes and client stories, they highlight the import…
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In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the intersection of queerness and ADHD, emphasizing the importance of community, acceptance, and flexible frameworks. They discuss how their identities as neurodivergent individuals shape their perspectives on relationships, support systems, and personal growth. Dusty shares her exper…
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Navigating Identity: ADHD and the Search for Self
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33:33In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the complex relationship between ADHD and personal identity. They discuss how the challenges of ADHD can obscure one's sense of self, leading to feelings of confusion and frustration when trying to differentiate between authentic traits and behaviors shaped by neurodivergence. Through…
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Navigating Fitness with ADHD: Finding Your Unique Path
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34:09In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty explore the often contentious relationship between individuals with ADHD and exercise. They discuss the cultural stigma surrounding body image and the challenges of maintaining a consistent fitness routine. Through personal anecdotes and client experiences, they highlight the importance of re…
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From Shame to Acceptance: Transforming ADHD Struggles
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35:34In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Dusty explore the vital theme of self-acceptance in the context of living with ADHD. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals, particularly those who were late-diagnosed, and how societal values can influence feelings of shame and inadequacy. Through real-life examples and client stories, they il…
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Navigating Self-Acceptance: Dusty Chipura's ADHD Journey
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35:30In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Dusty delve into Dusty's personal journey with ADHD, exploring her path from diagnosis to becoming an influential ADHD coach. Dusty shares her early experiences and the revelation that came when she realized she might have ADHD, alongside reflections on her family dynamics and how they shaped her u…
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In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, Ash and Cam reflect on their five-year journey and announce significant changes ahead. Cam shares his future plans, focusing on training and educating ADHD coaches and supporting ADHD adults to have more agency in their lives. Ash discusses the upcoming evolution of the podcast. Instead of a permanen…
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Ash and Cam Reflect on Five Years of Translating ADHD
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30:08In this episode of "Translating ADHD," Ash and Cam reflect on their journey over the past five years as they prepare for Cam's departure from the podcast. They discuss how they've grown as individuals, coaches, and podcast hosts, sharing highlights from their 217 episodes. They emphasize the impact of their partnership, noting how their differing p…
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In this episode of "Translating ADHD," hosts Ash and Cam announce significant changes for the podcast. Cam shares his decision to leave the show after almost five years and 217 episodes, explaining that he wants to explore new opportunities in the ADHD coaching realm. Both hosts reflect on their journey, acknowledging how their combined perspective…
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ADHD, Community and Making Room for Mistakes
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22:15In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Cam discuss the importance of community for individuals with ADHD. They emphasize how community provides essential support for personal growth, learning, and navigating challenges. The hosts stress the need for room to work out our challenges and how ADHD can make it difficult to see anything but perfect…
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In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Cam explore the essential role of community for individuals with ADHD. They discuss how community provides a sense of belonging and acceptance, which is crucial for personal growth and mental well-being. Ash shares insights from coaching clients, emphasizing that despite different personal contexts…
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ADHD and Optimal Environments for Learning
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23:19In this episode of the Translating ADHD podcast, hosts Ash and Cam delve into the importance of creating optimal learning environments, especially for those with ADHD. Cam shares insights from neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on the role of emotion and psychological safety in learning. He reflects on his own educational experiences, emphasi…
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In this episode, Ash and Cam discuss the challenges of achieving balance, particularly for those with ADHD. Ash shares a client's struggle to balance work and personal commitments during a stressful period. They explore the concept of "rebalancing" instead of striving for perfect balance, emphasizing flexibility and managing expectations. They disc…
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In this episode, Ash and Cam discuss the concept of "false needs" in managing ADHD. They highlight examples from clients who feel compelled to constantly manage their ADHD or strive for daily improvement, often driven by internal pressures and emotional dysregulation. Ash shares his own experience with false needs, stressing the importance of ident…
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Individuals with ADHD can feel strongly about living a life of integrity and always honoring one’s values but what happens when our values conflict with just getting through our day? This episode centers around the concept of value conflicts and how individuals with ADHD navigate complex decisions where their values are in conflict with the demands…
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This episode centers around the topic of ADHD and intuition, exploring how ADHD can impact one's ability to trust themselves and their instincts. Ash begins by explaining that ADHD often gets in the way of trusting oneself and one’s intuition. This lack of trust can stem from a lifetime of masking, adapting behavior to please others, or having inac…
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This episode focuses on the idea of understanding, owning, and translating ADHD. Hosts Ash and Cam discuss how the language we use to describe our experiences with ADHD can shape our perception of it, and ultimately, our relationship with it. Cam talks about a client who, through coaching, began to view their ADHD as something external that can inf…
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In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Cam continue on the topic of collapsing frameworks and how this can lead to self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Cam shares a client example of a college president who struggles with doubt immediately after very public events. Cam introduces the unique ADHD phenomenon of hyper-focusing on small data points …
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In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Cam delve into the topic of routines and their tendency to catastrophically collapse, especially for individuals with ADHD. They discuss insights from a coaching session about why routines fail and the difficulty of re-establishing them. The conversation covers the erosion of remembering the benefi…
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Ego and Energy: ADHD and Reframing Narratives
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25:58On this episode of Translating ADHD, Cam and Ash delve into the power of storytelling and perspective work for individuals with ADHD. They discuss the importance of recognizing the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our relationships and experiences. Cam shares about a client reflecting on the limitations of using ‘ego and energy’ to navi…
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In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Cam dive into the world of storytelling and its significance for individuals with ADHD. Ash returns to the booth after a rough bout with the flu, which sparks a brief discussion on how illness can affect executive functioning. The conversation then shifts to the main topic of storytelling, where Ca…
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ADHD and Practical Applications of Context
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26:54In Season 2 Episode 23 of the Translating ADHD podcast, hosts Ash and Cam continue to delve into the topic of context and its impact on ADHD. They recount the three ways of experiencing context: context switching, using context defensively, and using context proactively. Cam shares insights from a class he's teaching focused on improving relationsh…
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Today on Translating ADHD, Ash and Cam dive into the importance of context for individuals with ADHD. They explore how ADHD brains are wired for context and how storytelling can influence our perception of reality. Cam shares his experience teaching a class on improving relationships for individuals with ADHD and how discussing context sparked curi…
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Revealing the True Self in a Coaching Engagement with ADHD
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28:30In this episode, hosts Ash and Cam delve into the importance of context and sense of self in coaching relationships. They reflect on previous discussions about context and its impact on self-awareness. Cam shares a disheartening experience with a client who had negative encounters with previous coaches and therapists. The client shared how in numer…
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Finding Your True Self When Context Shifts with ADHD
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32:55Exploring the theme of how context shapes our sense of self, this episode delves into personal experiences that highlight the impact of context on identity. From a client's transformation inspired by a TV character, to the host's own journey transitioning with ADHD, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding how external influences c…
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