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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

by David A Greenwood · English · Health

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD's with demanding workloads. The podcast is an

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 35 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

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10 Oct 2026 · 40 min

The Hidden Mind-Body ADHD Connection-Is Your Posture Hijacking Your Focus?

How can shifting your physical movement and regulating your nervous system unlock greater focus, emotional calm, and clarity for busy professionals with ADHD? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions -Thriving with Adult ADHD, Dave welcomes Beverly Atkins, founder of Posture, a mobile app featuring guided somatic audio lessons based on the Feldenkrais Method. Together, they explore how ADHD affects the nervous system and how chronic stress often manifests physically through posture, tension, and pain. Beverly shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and back pain to discovering…

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5 Oct 2026 · 29 min
ADHD and Capacity: Are You Working Beyond What You Can Sustain?
What if the problem isn't that you need to manage your time better. Maybe you're consistently asking yourself to operate beyond your actual capacity? For busy professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs with adult ADHD, it's easy to confuse capability with capacity . You may be capable of taking on another client, meeting another deadline or squeezing one more responsibility into your day. But can you do it and not be exhausted? Dave discusses: What professional capacity really means, including time, energy, attention, cognitive and emotional capacity. Why adults with ADHD can find…
25 Sep 2026 · 37 min
Sheer Will: How a Fortune 500 CEO & U.S. Cabinet Secretary Led with Undiagnosed ADHD
How can a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis reshape our understanding of executive leadership and personal success? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave interviews Carlos Gutierrez, author of Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There Is No Path . Gutierrez, the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former CEO of the Kellogg Company, shares his journey of rising through corporate and government ranks before receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 65. The conversation highlights how unaddressed executive skill gaps can be balanced by leveraging personal strengths, intuition, and strategic…
21 Sep 2026 · 24 min
When Everything Feels Urgent: How Adults With ADHD Can Minimize Constant Interruptions
What if everything doesn't actually need your attention right now…but your ADHD brain is making it feel that way? If you are a business owner with ADHD, busy executive or leader, the challenge isn't knowing how to prioritize; it's that your brain experiences almost everything as urgent simultaneously. In this episode, Dave will explore why immediate demands hijack our focus, the hidden costs of living in perpetual fire-fighting mode, and practical tools to take back control of your workday. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an…
11 Sep 2026 · 25 min
How to Avoid The ADHD Tax in Your Business-Work With Less Stress and More Fulfillment
What if the recurring problems in your career or business aren't a sign that you need to work harder, but a sign that you need a better system? For busy professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs with ADHD, constantly remembering, rescuing, reorganizing, and starting over can create an "ADHD tax" in time, energy, money, and mental bandwidth. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min In this episode, Dave explores questions to help…
2 Sep 2026 · 36 min
Brilliant Brains, Hidden Struggles- Decoding ADHD and Hormones for Professional Women
How does ADHD manifest uniquely in women across their lifespan, and why are so many high-achieving professionals being missed or misdiagnosed? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave talks with Dr. Jolene Brighten, naturopathic endocrinologist, nutrition scientist, and author of " ADHD and Women " to unpack the often-overlooked nuances of neurodivergence in female professionals. Dr. Brighten shares her insights as a late-diagnosed "AuDHDer," explaining how hormonal shifts, cultural expectations, and internalized hyperactivity create distinct challenges for women in business,…
21 Aug 2026 · 38 min
Overcoming the Wall of Awful- Peak Performance Strategies for the ADHD Brain
Why do high-performing professionals with ADHD so often feel paralyzed by simple or critical tasks, and how can you break through those hidden barriers? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave welcomes back ADHD coach and author Brendan Mahan to discuss his book Overcoming the Wall of Awful: Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway) Even top executives, business owners, and driven entrepreneurs struggle with the invisible emotional friction that halts execution. Brendan breaks down how past failures, uncertainty, and fear of…
14 Aug 2026 · 23 min
Why Busy Adults with ADHD Need More "Focus Days" Instead of More Productivity Hacks
What if the biggest productivity problem for adults with ADHD isn't a lack of focus, but not having enough uninterrupted time to focus? For business owners, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals with adult ADHD, constant interruptions, meetings, emails, messages, and competing priorities can make it nearly impossible to reach the level of focus needed for high-quality work. In this episode, Dave explains why large blocks of protected time can be one of the most powerful productivity tools available to the ADHD brain. And he offers ways to create them despite the demands of a busy…
7 Aug 2026 · 43 min
From UNILAD Founder to Advocate: Alex Partridge on How RSD Impacts Busy Professionals with ADHD
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave interviews Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD and LAD Bible and host of the ADHD Chatter podcast, to explore how Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) impacts adults and entrepreneurs with ADHD. The central takeaway from their discussion is that in the absence of context and clarity, the ADHD mind catastrophizes ambiguity, filling in the blanks with the worst-case scenario and severe emotional distress. They unpack the origins of RSD, the role of early childhood criticism, and how these factors drive people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, and…
24 Jul 2026 · 30 min
10 Must-Haves Every Small Business Owner with ADHD Needs to Succeed
The most successful entrepreneurs with ADHD don't rely on willpower, they build systems that support the way their brains naturally work. Running a small business with ADHD comes with unique strengths and equally unique challenges. Creativity, innovation, and big-picture thinking can fuel incredible success, but staying organized, prioritizing the right work, and following through consistently often require intentional systems. In this episode, Dave shares the 10 must-haves that have helped countless entrepreneurs and business owners with ADHD reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and spend more…
18 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Rediscovering Joy and Balance After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
High performance often masks undiagnosed adult ADHD, leading to burnout in systems designed exclusively for neurotypical minds. Dave talks with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Meghan French Dunbar about her journey with late-diagnosed ADHD. Despite founding successful ventures like Conscious Company magazine, Meghan spent years masking her struggles, overcompensating as an overachiever, and eventually burning out. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar;…
10 Jul 2026 · 24 min
Reclaiming Time, Boundaries & Agency in Your Business with ADHD
Your week doesn't have to happen to you. You can intentionally design it around what matters most. For many busy professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners with ADHD, the end of the week can leave you wondering where your time actually went. You were constantly busy, yet your most important priorities may have taken a back seat to interruptions, urgent requests, and other people's agendas. In this episode, Dave explores how asking yourself a few intentional questions each week can help you strengthen your boundaries, protect your time, and regain a greater sense of…
2 Jul 2026 · 37 min
Healing Stress Illness for Busy Adults with ADHD
True physical recovery begins only when we stop ignoring the brain's response to chronic pressure and prioritize our own joy. This is a must listen podcast episode for anyone with adult ADHD experiencing physical symptoms and stress! Dave sits down with Dr. David Clarke, author of They Can't Find Anything Wrong and president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. Together, they explore the profound connection between high-achieving professionals, ADHD-ish tendencies, and "stress illness." Real, debilitating physical symptoms generated entirely by altered nerve…
12 Jun 2026 · 42 min
Emotional intelligence can be your greatest entrepreneurial strength as an adult with ADHD
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave sits down with Mark Steiner, founder of the powerhouse event marketplace GigSalad. After receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis at age 57, Mark looked back on his journey from a New Jersey theater actor to a highly successful CEO. They dive deep into the unique mechanics of the ADHD brain in business, exploring how unconventional paths can breed massive professional success. Entrepreneurship and ADHD: The Reality of Late Diagnosis: Mark shares his personal journey of discovering his ADHD later in life after his daughter was diagnosed,…
9 Jun 2026 · 22 min
What Your Adult ADHD Was Trying to Tell You This Week
Success can make it easy to overlook what's really happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Dave steps away from productivity hacks, planners, and optimization strategies to focus on something even more important. ADHD awareness. If you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, executive, or high performer with ADHD, these weekly questions will help you uncover patterns, recognize strengths, and better understand what your brain may be trying to communicate. In this episode Dave talks about: Why ADHD can be both a professional advantage and a source of friction at the same time. How to…
26 May 2026 · 38 min
Managing Adult ADHD is Less About Short-Term Hacks and More About Embracing a Regulated Way of Life
Dave connects with Jenna Free, author of A Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation , to dismantle the misconception that thriving with neurodivergence requires endless lifestyle hacks. Instead, they dive deep into the power of nervous system regulation and why busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and CEOs frequently find themselves trapped in a frantic cycle of high performance followed by complete shutdown. Jenna highlights how prolonged states of fight-or-flight mimic and intensify ADHD symptoms. She offers a sustainable path to step out of survival mode and provides actionable advice on thriving…
15 May 2026 · 38 min
From Attention Deficit to Flourishing with Adult ADHD
The most impactful way to navigate life with ADHD is to shift your identity from a "disability deficit" mindset to a neuroaffirming, strength-based perspective. In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave chats with Liz Ahmann and Micah Saviet , authors of the new book Flourishing with Adult ADHD (released April 2026). The discussion dives deep into practical, evidence-based strategies for high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs who are tired of temporary "hacks" and ready for long-term growth. They explore how understanding your unique brain wiring is the first step toward…
24 Apr 2026 · 39 min
Transformative Approaches to Healing and Wellness For Adults with ADHD
Dave is joined by Dana Hargus , founder of Restore Ada and an expert in trauma-informed wellness. Together, they explore how the body "keeps the score" of stress and trauma, the physiological signs of a dysregulated nervous system, and practical modalities like biofeedback and neurofeedback to help busy individuals with ADHD regain their sense of self. Key Discussion Points The Reality of Burnout: Burnout is often more than just being "tired" It is a complex state of chronic stress that can be rooted in unresolved trauma. The ADHD Connection: High-performers with ADHD often operate in a…
17 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Transforming ADHD Obstacles into Action
Externalizing accountability is the "beating heart" of productivity for the ADHD brain. Dave sits down with Russ Jones, founder of "ADHD Big Brother" to dismantle the stigma surrounding accountability. They explore why "internalized" accountability often fails those with ADHD and how shifting to external structures can turn "not now" into "done." Russ explains the mechanics of "felt accountability" and introduces the game-changing concept of body doubling for busy professionals with ADHD. Dave and Russ talk about: Felt Accountability: Moving from internal promises which ADHD brains can…
11 Apr 2026 · 41 min
Breathwork for the Busy ADHD Brain
Have you ever tried breath work to manage your adult ADHD? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas , a corporate mindfulness trainer and founder of Breathwork Detox . They explore the critical importance of "hitting the pause button" in a world that demands constant digital engagement. Kurtis shares his personal journey from suffering a mysterious, debilitating stomach condition to discovering a powerful somatic breathing technique that provided a miracle cure when Western medicine could not. The conversation dives deep into why high-achieving…
8 Apr 2026 · 11 min
The ADHD Minute-The 10-Minute Reset Ritual for Busy Adults with ADHD
We're doing something new here at Overcoming Distractions. It's called the ADHD minute and it's a quick shorter episode for you the person with the demanding career that just happens to have ADHD. Ever feel busy but not productive? For busy professionals and executives with ADHD, it's not a time problem, it's a pause and reset problem. This episode introduces a simple 10-minute reset ritual to help you regain focus fast. When your brain is overloaded, it seeks relief, not priorities and that leads to more distractions and task-switching. Instead of pushing harder let's learn to reset. The…
3 Apr 2026 · 37 min
How Busy Adults with ADHD Can Find Clarity in Chaos-Advice from a NASA Operations Expert
Dave sits down with John Mollura , a former test operations expert for NASA and the U.S. Military . John shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how he transitioned from viewing his "brain wiring" as a deficit to a high-performance superpower. From mission-critical field testing in the Mojave Desert to creative problem-solving on spacecraft hardware, John explains how the ADHD brain is uniquely equipped for pattern recognition and decisive action in high-pressure environments. Our Adult ADHD Discussion: ADHD and Pattern Recognition: Not everyone agrees that ADHD is a…
27 Mar 2026 · 20 min
The ADHD Edge is Working With Your Energy, Not Against It
If you are trying to manage a packed calendar, constant demands, pulled in 1000 directions, and still feeling behind, it's time to have a talk about your energy and productivity. Managing your time isn't the real challenge, understanding your energy is. For busy professionals with ADHD, especially those balancing demanding careers and family responsibilities, productivity often comes in unpredictable waves. In this short episode, Dave explores how to stop forcing focus and instead align your work with your natural energy cycles. In this episode, we discuss: Why you need to identify your…
20 Mar 2026 · 24 min
Start Strong, Finish Calm: Daily Routines for ADHD Professionals
Busy professionals with ADHD often don't struggle with effort. They struggle with starting the day and shutting it down . Without clear transitions, mornings feel chaotic and evenings feel unfinished. Dave explores how simple, repeatable routines can act as anchors to create stability, reduce decision fatigue, and help you move through your day with more clarity and control. Without adding pressure or complexity! These are must haves for ADHD individuals in demanding careers and businesses. Key Takeaways: Build a simple morning routine focused on momentum, not perfection Start your day by…
13 Mar 2026 · 35 min
Rebuilding a Business with an ADHD Brain
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave talks with Scott Proposki , a high-level photographer who has shot for the White House and National Geographic. Scott shares his journey of scaling a seven-figure studio, losing it during the 2020 pandemic, and the psychological toll of that transition. The conversation focuses on how entrepreneurs with ADHD can pivot from seeing their condition as a liability to leveraging it as a professional asset. Even when it seems impossible. Key Discussion Topics The Power of Hyper-Focus: Scott discusses how his camera acted as a "superpower," allowing…
20 Feb 2026 · 28 min
Reducing Time Blindness for High-Performing ADHD Professionals
Why does the day disappear, even when you start with a clear plan? For busy professionals with ADHD, time blindness isn't a character flaw. Research points to neurobiological differences in executive function and time perception, dopamine dysregulation affecting motivation and internal timing. The result? Reactive weeks. Strategic thinking is squeezed out by "urgent." Constant context switching. Strained relationships. In this episode, Dave reframes time blocking as visual decision-making and not rigid scheduling. Why high achievers with ADHD struggle with estimating time The leadership cost…
16 Feb 2026 · 19 min
Prioritization for the Real World When You Have Adult ADHD
In this episode, Dave breaks down how prioritization really works for busy professionals with adult ADHD. When everything feels urgent and your to-do list never ends, it's easy to confuse motion with progress. This episode of Overcoming Distractions focuses on sorting tasks by importance, urgency, and, most critically, energy. We explore an ADHD-friendly version of the framework Must / Should / Could system to reduce overwhelm and force clarity around what actually needs to get done today. Key discussion points include: Why everything feels urgent when you have ADHD How to identify…
9 Feb 2026 · 27 min
People-Pleasing & Adult ADHD — The Hidden Cost for High-Achieving Professionals
People pleasing is often seen as being helpful, reliable, or easy to work with. But for busy professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners with ADHD, it can quietly become one of the biggest drivers of burnout, overcommitment, and frustration. In this episode, Dave talks about how people pleasing shows up in leadership and the workplace, why it's so common in high-achieving adults with ADHD, and what it actually costs you over time. More importantly, Dave will explore practical ways to recognize these patterns and how to begin shifting toward healthier boundaries that support…
1 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Uncovering Emotional Dysregulation in Women with ADHD with Dr. Gilly Kahn
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave welcomes Dr. Gilly Kahn , a clinical psychologist, ADHD specialist, and author of the new book, Allow Me to Interrupt . While ADHD is often associated with external disruptions in boys, Dr. Kahn highlights how it frequently manifests internally as emotional dysregulation in women. The conversation dives deep into why women are often diagnosed later in life and how biological factors, specifically hormonal shifts, play a critical role in how ADHD symptoms fluctuate. Key Discussion Points The Gender Bias in Diagnosis: Dr. Kahn discusses how…
23 Jan 2026 · 21 min
Stop storing everything in your ADHD brain
Managing the Noise: Why Your Brain Feels So Loud If your brain feels like 37 open tabs that won't load, this short episode of Overcoming Distractions is for you. Designed for entrepreneurs and executives living with ADHD, we explore why your working memory is constantly overloaded and why "externalizing everything" is a biological necessity, not just a productivity tip. Dave shares lived experience on how to move from chronic mental noise to clarity by simply getting information out of your head and into a trusted system. Key Discussion Points: The ADHD Mental Strainer: Why trying to store…

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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD is a English health podcast from David A Greenwood. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: David A Greenwood
Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 35 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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