In this Smart ADHD Bite-Size episode, I highlight the best bits from episode 19 with ADHD and executive coach Cathy Rashidian. Discover practical tips on managing ADHD and common co-occurring conditions like anxiety, building a “board of brains” for support (with a bit of help from AI tools), and techniques to alter negative stories from the brain’s default mode network. Plus, learn how seven minutes of daily joy can help reduce stress and anxiety.

🎬 In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Smart ADHD Bitesize

00:15 Unmanaged ADHD and Comorbidities

01:22 Building a Board of Brains and Using AI for Support

02:43 The Default Mode Network and Changing the Story

03:57 Bringing Seven Minutes of Joy Every Day

04:35 Conclusion

🕺More about Cathy Rashidian.

Cathy, a certified Executive Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience and a personal ADHD journey, specialises in ADHD in the workplace. She combines traditional and ADHD-specific strategies to help clients and organisations unlock potential and foster growth.

🤗 Connect with Cathy Rashidian:

Website: https://www.readysetchoose.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/

What’s your biggest challenge with being smart and ADHD? Share your thoughts below! And don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insightful episodes.

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is a podcast for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners navigating life with ADHD. It’s all about celebrating our unique brilliance while uncovering strategies to improve focus, unleash creativity, and grow. We take a holistic approach to ADHD, exploring the positives and tackling the challenges.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/podcast

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. As a speaker, trainer, and consultant, he helps entrepreneurs use live video confidently. Ian is also a professional singer and tech enthusiast, living near Manchester in the UK.

🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotme

Threads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray

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Have you ever wondered how creativity and ADHD can coexist harmoniously in your life?

What if the key to managing anxiety lies in embracing play and joy?

🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/19

In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we dive into these questions with the wonderful Cathy Rashidian, a certified executive coach who specialises in ADHD in the workplace. Together, we explore how to manage ADHD and anxiety while unlocking your creative potential, all while having a bit of fun along the way!

Cathy brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a personal understanding of ADHD to the table. She's here to share her journey and offer practical strategies that not only address the challenges we face but also celebrate the unique strengths that come with ADHD. From setting boundaries to incorporating joy and play in our lives, we’re uncovering valuable insights you won't want to miss.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Finding Joy and Embracing Play

00:38 Introduction to the Smart ADHD Podcast

00:46 Meet Cathy Rashidian: Executive Coach and ADHD Specialist

02:57 Exploring ADHD, Anxiety, and Creativity

04:33 Understanding Comorbidities and ADHD

06:58 The Neuroscience Behind ADHD and Anxiety

10:18 Practical Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Boost Creativity

12:29 Breaking Free from Perfectionism and Overthinking

14:13 Rewriting Your Personal Narrative

14:55 Managing Negative Thoughts

15:48 Understanding Dopamine and Conflict

16:52 The Importance of Play and Joy

17:46 Building Your Support Network

21:04 Leveraging AI for Mental Health

22:59 Harnessing Creativity While Managing Anxiety

24:35 Conclusion and Resources

🕺More about Cathy Rashidian.

Cathy, a certified Executive Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience and a personal ADHD journey, specialises in ADHD in the workplace. She combines traditional and ADHD-specific strategies to help clients and organisations unlock potential and foster growth.

Connect with Cathy:

Website: https://www.readysetchoose.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.

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🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray ...

In this Smart ADHD Bite-Size episode, we explore the fascinating neurological mechanisms behind ADHD with Jonathan Hassall. Learn how dopamine impacts attention and focus, how the brain’s networks like the default mode and task-positive networks interact, and how these contribute to daily challenges. Discover strategies to help self-regulate, reduce anxiety, and manage ADHD more effectively.

🎬 In this episode,

00:00 Introduction to Smart ADHD Bite Size

00:12 Understanding ADHD and the Brain

01:05 The Role of Dopamine in Attention

02:30 Default Mode vs. Task Positive Networks

03:55 ADHD, Anxiety, and the Fight or Flight Response

04:45 Self-Regulation Strategies for ADHD

05:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🕺More about Jonathan Hassall.

Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, offering coaching services internationally. With a background in psychiatric services and as a Scientific Advisor in the pharmaceutical industry, Jonathan provides valuable insights into ADHD and executive function theory. He works with adults and couples to help them embrace their “neuro-native” state and realise their potential.

🤗 Connect with Jonathan Hassall:

Website: https://www.connectadhd.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectadhdcoaching3658

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathanhassallcac

What’s your biggest challenge with being smart and ADHD? What’s been your experience? Share your thoughts below! And don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insightful episodes.

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is a podcast for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. It’s all about celebrating our unique brilliance, whether we’re intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. I interview experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives. We bust myths and discover effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.

I’m not an ADHD expert, but as your host, I’m eager to share my journey and what I've learned by talking with experts. This podcast is a safe space for growth and learning, focusing on the positives while being honest about the challenges. We're all about a holistic approach to ADHD, aiming to make this journey as real and positive as possible. Let's tackle this together, seeing our challenges as chances to grow.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/podcast

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is the host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. He helps entrepreneurs to level up their impact, authority, and profits by using live video confidently. He's the founder of Seriously Social - a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He's an international speaker, trainer, teacher, and consultant. He has a passion for making the techno-babble of live video and social media marketing easy to understand. As well as being a geek, husband, and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.

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🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

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