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Navigate each day in an ADHD-friendly way – with research-backed strategies, real-life experiences and expert advice. Each week, UO founder Skye Waterson chats with expert guests, reviews the latest ADHD research, takes your questions and offers practical support to help you move past whatever may be holding you back.
Skye Waterson is a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation. After getting a surprise ADHD diagnosis in the first year of her PhD, Skye turned her struggles into research-based strategies. She researched and wrote over 50 articles with a combined readership of 250,000+ and then began her next phase of disseminating these strategies around the world.
After being invited to share her strategies with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in 2022, Skye has supported late-diagnosed healthcare professionals, professors, lawyers, reporters, fortune 500 directors, and entrepreneurs. She crafted her vision for Unconventional Organisation after realizing how few personalized ADHD strategies were available for adults following her diagnosis.
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If task-switching under stress wrecks your day, you’re not alone. Researchers have spent 20+ years studying executive functioning in ADHD, and honestly? Their findings are a bit of a mess. In this episode, we break down a new critical review of the research (and trust me, the we have some thoughts). We’re talking hot executive functioning, emotional overload, and why decision-making goes out the window under stress. What you’ll learn: Why your brain freezes in high-pressure situations (and ...
Ever feel like ADHD makes life a never-ending uphill battle? Meet Sean Shubert—former Muay Thai champion turned resilience coach—who went from juggling chaos to mastering focus. In this episode, we talk about: Sean’s ADHD Journey: From childhood struggles to becoming a Muay Thai champion and resilience coach.Breaking the ADHD Guilt Cycle: How to stop feeling “lazy” and start using your brain’s strengths.Sean shares his #1 strategy for turning ADHD frustration into focused action P.S. Skye he...
1Do fluctuating hormone levels affect your ADHD symptoms? Research says YES! Join Skye and I as we explore recent findings on perimenopause and ADHD. Curious about what's inside? How long can perimenopause last?!?!Which decade tends to be the hardest for ADHD symptoms?Supportive and affirming treatment recommendations you won’t want to miss! Whether you are a new listener, or have been following a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. Until next time, Sarah Russell (P...
What does it really mean to thrive with ADHD? It’s having the confidence to release a heavily edited episode despite technical issues with the recording. Join us as Skye chats with Brooke Schnittman, a celebrated ADHD coach, about building a life that aligns with your strengths and values. This message was too important to cut entirely due to audio quality. Curious About What's Inside? Why fun and joy aren’t optional for ADHD brains.Are there really ADHD-friendly routines and boundaries?!T...
In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and I explore the critical question: is executive functioning even real or is it a poorly defined construct that's been misunderstood for decades? Curious what's inside? What the DSM says about executive function..What's the difference between an executive function task vs. executive function measure?Some ADHD'ers may not struggle with executive dysfunction at all.CTA: If this is you, let us know! I have follow-up questions! Thanks for being here!...
Do you ever feel like ADHD is just who you are - part of your personality? Yeah, us too! In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye sits down with Angie Harrington, a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, to share her journey of growing up undiagnosed to now raising a neurodivergent family. Curious what’s inside? A new story of adult ADHD diagnosisPersonal and family reflections on neurodivergenceDiscussion of dancing—just listen if you want to know why Thanks for being here! Until nex...
Wanna learn how to set boundaries as an ADHD person? The research says we should, but there’s not really a framework to guide us—so we made one! This week, Skye and I take you on a journey through the world of boundary-setting with ADHD, just in time for the holidays! Curious about what's inside: Why boundaries are so essential for ADHD'ersStories from our own lives (because we're still growing, too!)The Four C's & how to use them If you’ve ever struggled to say “no,” been overwhelmed ...
In this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we sit down with Tevis Houston, the mind behind Friends Everywhere, a studio that partners with major brands like Levi's and Vans. We dive into the impact of late diagnosis, the power of ADHD strengths in the creative industry, and the importance of building supportive communities. Since we are so close to the holidays, I have taken some of the core ADHD strategies Tevis discusses and dressed them up for the holidays! You will find this list below! Th...
Can we really support our executive functions using movement? Well actually, turns out you can! On this episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, Skye and Sarah want to talk to you about what you can actually do to support your executive functioning, according to the latest ADHD research. Curious about what's inside? Explaining how intentional movement boosts cognition.What's play got to do with it?Some personal reveals from your favorite podcast hosts! Make sure to head over to IG and DM Skye the w...
Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more! Curious about what's inside? Discussion of unconventional learning methodsHow to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagementWonderful tangents into other scientific disciplines If you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode! Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer) I...
What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD. Curious about what's inside? Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible wayWhy "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of itWhat micro-moments are and how they can change your dayLearn to...
Is gamification just another shiny ADHD strategy, or can it really help you get stuff done? In this episode, Russ Jones, aka The ADHD Big Brother, breaks down how he turns everyday tasks into fun games in an attempt to boost motivation and tackle the mundane. But the real magic of Russ’s approach lies in the power of community. Curious about what's inside? How Russ uses day streaks and accountability to build consistencyA fun way to turn household chores into a dopamine-boosting card gameWhy...
Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!" Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms. Curious about what's inside? Many reminders to talk to your personal doctorDiscussion of study design and why this is importantHeart risk vs overall mo...
On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for ADHDer's: getting organized! With the help of ADHD organizing coach Megs Crawford, we dive into realistic strategies for letting go of perfectionism and creating a space that truly works for your brain. Curious about what’s inside? We break down: - Where should I start? - How is consistency possible? - Am I trying to organize this space, or just make it look pretty? Megs shares her compassionate,...
Impulse spending is a product of more than just ADHD impulsivity, and we’re excited to untangle what that means! On this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we went looking for a research-backed financial decision-making framework—and what we found surprised us! There isn’t as much research on ADHD and financial decision making as we expected, which makes this episode feel even more special. Curious about what’s inside? Discover your financial decision-making style!Why impulsive spending...
Looking for an episode about finding balance with ADHD and embracing the way we’re wired?! Listen now for that conversation with Lisa Ballard, Director at Google Cloud! From tackling overwhelm and being intentional to discovering your unique strengths with ADHD, Lisa shares practical insights for every walk of life. You’ll want to press play on this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Come for the amazing chemistry between Skye and Lisa, and stay for the wealth of strategies they discuss....
tl;dr Is it ADHD, ASD, or both?! As it turns out, the experts still aren't sure. This week on The ADHD Skills Lab, I have a labor of love for you, in the form of a Research Recap! We looked at several articles and an editorial (hello, asynchronous interview) to discuss the question above. Curious about what's inside? Research & expert opinionsImplications for treatmentWhy is the overlap between ADHD & ASD so big? Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer...
Hello! Thanks for tuning into another week of The ADHD Skills Lab! Skye brings us an interview with the wonderful E. Prybylski, wearer of many hats. They cover the essentials - daily ADHD strategies - but the conversation really gets interesting when they delve into, "how to write" and "how to get published." I will personally be relistening to the bit on connecting authentically so I can feel that spark again. Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Skills...
![The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kgqydk1nh3o1f1jtypryk84vpqq8?.jpg "The Scientific Community has the floor... Adapting Treatment Methods for Adult ADHD [Research Recap]")
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! I have a very exciting Research Recap this week on treatment for adult ADHD. The results of these papers are promising, but the most interesting discussion piece comes from "the scientific community" itself. Curious about what's inside? CBT and medicationSupport group for parents Interesting exclusion criteria Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) References: 01:07 - One-year follow-up of the effectiveness and mediators o...
Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab! This week we are highlighting a conversation between Skye and Dr. Anna Burns, an experienced pelvic floor therapist whose own ADHD diagnosis sparked a new passion. Please enjoy this very relatable story of new motherhood during COVID and the extra bits that come with a late ADHD diagnosis. Thanks for being here! Until next time, Sarah (Podcast Producer) ADHD Skills Discussed: Catch and release tasks - what is this?Honor the reminder medium that works fo...
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