Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.
Episodes
- What to Look For in a Planning Tool
Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright discuss the challenges of choosing and maintaining planning tools for ADHD. They explore why people often blame their tools for task-related overwhelm and provide guidance on identifying the right planning syst…
- When Productivity Advice Ignores Capacity with Brooke Schnittman
In this episode, Brooke Schnittman joins Pete and Nikki to discuss the challenges of productivity for ADHD brains, focusing on the gap between expectations and actual capacity. They explore the STOP framework for task management and strate…
- Why Your Plans Fall Apart
In this episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, the hosts discuss why plans often fail for those with ADHD, addressing common challenges like time blindness, working memory issues, and emotional regulation. They emphasize moving from…
- Later Life Diagnosis: The Relief, The Regret, & The Reality with Linda Roggli
Linda Roggli joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of ADHD and menopause in women. She explores the role of estrogen, the impact of the Women's Health Initiative study, and the nuances of hormone therapy for the ADHD brain.
- What Changes About Executive Function After 40 with Dr. Brandy Callahan
Dr. Brandy Callahan, a clinical neuropsychologist, discusses how executive function and the ADHD brain change throughout adulthood and the aging process. The conversation explores the intersection of ADHD, allostatic burden, and risks such…
- Grieving the Version of Yourself That Could “Push Through” with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau
Dr. Kathleen Nadeau joins to discuss the process of grieving lost coping strategies, such as the ability to "push through," while aging with ADHD. This episode of the ADHD and Aging series explores the experiences of older adults with ADHD…
- ADHD, Memory, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniella Karidi joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between ADHD and memory, explaining why forgetfulness is a natural system default rather than a personal failure. The episode also begins a series on the impact of aging on…
- "Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults" with Caroline Maguire
Caroline Maguire joins the podcast to discuss friendship skills for neurodivergent adults, addressing the impulsive friendship cycle and the difference between masking and adapting. She introduces strategies for building trust slowly and e…
- When Masking Becomes a Relationship Strategy with Dr. Sharon Saline
Dr. Sharon Saline joins the podcast to discuss masking as a coping mechanism for adults with ADHD. The conversation explores the differences between healthy presentation and harmful masking, the impact on relationships, and strategies for…
- The Relational Toll of ADHD Over Time with Dr. Dodge Rea
Dr. Dodge Rea discusses the relational impact of ADHD, specifically the concept of misattunement between neurodivergent and neurotypical partners. The episode explores how shame, all-or-nothing thinking, and communication patterns affect r…
- Repair Without Over-Explaining
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, featuring Nikki and Pete, explores the tendency for individuals with ADHD to over-apologize due to habits and rejection sensitive dysphoria. It differentiates between apologizing and repair…
- Why Being “Low-Maintenance” Is Costly
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast discusses the phenomenon of people with ADHD being "low maintenance" and the significant costs associated with it. Hosts Pete and Nikki explore how this behavior, including not asking for he…
- Motivation Comes From Emotion, Not Discipline with James Ochoa
This episode features James Ochoa discussing how motivation in ADHD stems from emotions like fear and stress, not just discipline. He introduces 'resourcing' as a method to support action and explores practical techniques like 'functional…
- Letting Go of the “This Year Will Be Different” Story
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast explores the common ADHD struggle with the "this year will be different" mindset. Hosts Pete and Nikki discuss the dopamine rush of new systems, the challenges of unrealistic maintenance, an…
- Emotional Regulation When You’re Already Depleted
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast explores emotional regulation challenges when feeling depleted, common in ADHD. Hosts Pete and Nikki discuss the physiology behind emotional dysregulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (…
- You’re Not Behind. You’re Exhausted.
In this episode of The ADHD Podcast, hosts Pete and Nikki address post-holiday exhaustion, arguing that feeling behind is a sign of recovery, not failure. They encourage listeners to re-establish one anchor routine rather than seeking rein…
- Quiz Show • Season 31 Finale
The Season 31 finale of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast features a quiz show format with Melissa Bacheler interviewing hosts Nikki and Pete. They discuss personal hobbies, childhood memories, and hypothetical scenarios, sharing nostalgic…
- Find Your Own Wind: Fuel Your Motivation through Emotion
This episode discusses emotional planning as a practical approach to ADHD motivation, suggesting that motivation stems from emotion rather than logic. It covers strategies such as novelty, environmental shifts, and body doubling, and empha…
- Aging, ADHD, and Letting Go with Jami Shapiro
Jami Shapiro, who received her ADHD diagnosis in her mid-40s, joins the podcast to discuss the complexities of aging with ADHD. The episode explores life transitions, decision-making challenges, and family dynamics related to organizing an…
- Acceptance, Avoidance, and the Tolerations Between Them
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast revisits the concept of the Tolerations List, discussing how small, nagging issues can drain focus and energy for individuals with ADHD. Pete and Nikki explore the difference between accepta…
- The Introvert’s Guide to Finding Your People with Ky Wescott
This episode features Kyrus Keenan Westcott discussing his late ADHD diagnosis at 35 and how introversion impacts energy management and self-understanding. It covers debunking myths about introversion, setting boundaries, and embracing one…
- The Cycle of Accountability: Reclaiming Presence with Dr. Nachi Felt
Dr. Nachi Felt discusses the Cycle of Accountability on Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, explaining how seeing accountability as connection to values and purpose can motivate individuals with ADHD. The episode explores how self-acceptance…
- Future You is Counting On You with James Ochoa
This episode features James Ochoa discussing the difficulties ADHD brains face with long-term planning, emphasizing compassion and self-support over pressure. It explores how redefining responsibility and utilizing practical tools can help…
- From Shame to Strategy: Alan Brown on Advocacy After Diagnosis
Alan Brown discusses the challenges of self-advocacy after an ADHD diagnosis, sharing two key mindset shifts: replacing "I suck at this" with "I
- The Art (and Imperfection) of Diagnosing ADHD with Dr. Amie DeHarpporte
In this episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, psychologist Dr. Amie DeHarpporte joins host Pete Wright to discuss the nuances of diagnosing ADHD. Dr. DeHarpporte explains how the diagnostic process can be both an art and a science,…
- Seeing Ourselves On Screen: ADHD Representation with Matthew Fox
Matthew Fox joins Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast to discuss the disconnect between the rise in ADHD diagnoses and its stereotypical or absent representation in media. They analyze characters from various shows and films, arguing that man…
- ADHD, Emotions, and Rewriting Your Money Story with Nicole Stanley
This episode features financial coach Nicole Stanley discussing the intersection of ADHD and finances. She shares insights on how ADHD impacts money management, addressing emotional and habitual aspects beyond simple math, and offers strat…
- ADHD Meets the Budget Nerds: Give Every Dollar with a Job with Ben and Ernie
Ben Barlowe and Ernie Reppe of YNAB join Pete and Nikki to discuss how individuals with ADHD can approach money management differently. They explore shifting from a restrictive view of budgeting to a purpose-driven mindset, emphasizing the…
- ADHD and that Side Hustle Life
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast discusses the pros and cons of ADHD individuals pursuing side hustles. It covers topics like hyperfocus, creativity, burnout, and offers practical strategies for planning, organization, and…
- The Science of Sound and Focus with Brain.fm's Dr. Kevin J.P. Woods
This episode features Dr. Kevin J.P. Woods, cognitive neuroscientist at Brain.fm, exploring the science behind functional music designed to enhance focus and attention, particularly for individuals with ADHD. The discussion covers how Brai…
- Making it Stick! Memory and ADHD for College with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast features Dr. Daniella Karidi discussing memory strategies for college students and adults with ADHD. Topics include note-taking, sleep, nutrition, and asking for help to make studying more e…
- ADHD College Planning • Office Hours for Your Brain
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast focuses on college planning for students with ADHD. Hosts Pete and Nikki discuss syllabus logic, creating ADHD-friendly workflows with calendars and task managers, and building planning habi…
- Inbox Zero-ish: A Shame-Free Email Update with Melissa and Pete
Pete and Melissa share their personal email habits, discussing how ADHD affects email management and leads to procrastination and shame. They explore tools and strategies, including AI, to manage email clutter, acknowledging that this is a…
- Rebroadcast • Breaking the Fear of ADHD Budgeting with YNAB Founder Jesse Mecham
This rebroadcast episode of "Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast" features YNAB Founder Jesse Mecham. The discussion focuses on the YNAB budgeting tool, its principles including the Four Rules, and how it can be beneficial for individuals man…
- Rebroadcast • Get One More Project DONE — Fight the Dog Days of Summer and ADHD!
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast focuses on finishing one project before summer's end. Hosts Nikki and Pete provide guidance on project selection, breaking down tasks, planning, and overcoming ADHD-related obstacles.
- Rebroadcast • Study Habits For the ADHD Student
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast rebroadcasts information on effective study habits for students with ADHD. It details the Timeline for Effective Study Habits, a process developed at the University of Arkansas, and discusse…
- Rebroadcast • Unapologetically ADHD: The Planning Workbox
Nikki and Pete discuss ADHD planning strategies from their book
- Rebroadcast • Unapologetically ADHD: Understanding the ADHD Time Zone
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, rebroadcasting "Unapologetically ADHD," delves into the concept of time as an antagonist for individuals with ADHD. It emphasizes understanding and accommodating the fluid nature of time, p…
- Rebroadcast • The Margins of ADHD
This rebroadcast episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast features Pete discussing the concept of control in relation to ADHD. It explores how systems created to manage distraction and maintain focus might inadvertently reduce personal…
- Rebroadcast • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Dr. William Dodson brings new insight to Emotional Regulation
Dr. William Dodson, a psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, joins Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Dr. Dodson explains that most individuals with ADHD experience some level of RSD, leading to…
- Rebroadcast • Email is Not Precious! — and other stress-relieving axioms to save you time
This rebroadcast episode from 2017 of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast addresses the overwhelming nature of email for individuals with ADHD. It revisits core ideas about attention, overwhelm, and building ADHD-friendly systems to improve o…
- The Impossible Opportunity Cost of Doing Everything
This episode of The ADHD Podcast, "The Impossible Opportunity Cost of Doing Everything," explores how ADHD impacts the understanding and experience of opportunity costs. Hosts Pete and Nikki discuss the unseen emotional and mental toll of…
- The Fragile Dance of Memory and ADHD with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
This episode features Dr. Daniella Karidi discussing the complexities of memory, particularly how encoding, storage, and retrieval are affected by ADHD. It explores concepts like working memory and prospective memory, reframing forgetting…
- Hormones, ADHD & the Chaos in Between with Dr. Dara Abraham
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast features Dr. Dara Abraham discussing the complex relationship between ADHD and hormones throughout a woman's lifespan, including puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause,…
- What Your Body’s Telling You About ADHD with Jules Galloway
This episode features clinical naturopath Jules Galloway discussing the links between ADHD, chronic illness, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and the gut-brain connection. Jules shares insights on how stress and inflammation affect…
- Aging Out Loud: Rethinking ADHD in Later Life with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau
Dr. Kathleen Nadeau joins Pete and Nikki to discuss the realities of aging with ADHD. The episode covers executive dysfunction, hormonal shifts, isolation, and the connection between sleep disruption and dementia risk, offering strategies…
- You Don’t Have to Be Productive All The Time
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast discusses the "Productivity Trap," where the pressure to be constantly productive can lead to feelings of shame and inadequacy, particularly for those with ADHD. Pete and Nikki explore the e…
- The ADHD-Productivity Trap with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D, CST
This episode features Dr. Ari Tuckman discussing the ADHD productivity trap, where individuals with ADHD strive for more while blaming themselves for not achieving enough. They explore the psychology of productivity, social pressures, perf…
- ADHD Duos • The Flooded Brain: ADHD, Emotion, and the Biology of Overwhelm with Dr. Dodge Rea & Dr. Sharon Saline
This episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast features Dr. Dodge Rea and Dr. Sharon Saline discussing emotional flooding in the context of ADHD. They explain overwhelm not as a flaw but as a neurological response, offering reframes and…
- ADHD Duos • Overwhelm, Executive Function, and the Fight to Stay Present with Tamara Rosier & Brooke Schnittman
In the ADHD Duos series, Tamara Rosier and Brooke Schnittman explore the experience of overwhelm, differentiating it from laziness or tiredness. They discuss emotional flooding and offer strategies to pause and choose a different response,…