ADHD Crash Course

Donae Cannon
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ADHD Crash Course

This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

  1. MAR 4

    How Multi-Passionate Professionals Can Unlock Their Career Paths!

    Today I’m chatting with Shell Mendelson, an author and career coach who teaches how you can find the right career path with ADHD. She helps multi-passionate professionals discover how to explore their interests and consider essential career factors on their journey to unlock their career path. In this podcast, we discuss : Challenges for college students in early career planningHow to identify your skills, goals, needs and accommodationFields of fascination – those areas of interest that have...

    35 min

  2. FEB 11

    Ep 98. Tips for Prioritization, Delegation, & Easing Transitions: Interview with Skye Waterson

    In this podcast episode, I'm chatting with Skye Waterson, a former academic turned coach, podcast host, and founder of an international ADHD support service, Unconventional Organisation. Skye's services help overwhelmed professionals with ADHD create focused, balanced days for themselves and their families. Today she’s speaking about time and overwhelm and offers her tips on prioritization, delegation and how we can ease transitions between high to low dopamine tasks! Connect with Skye via In...

    33 min

  3. JAN 14

    Ep 97. How Your Stories Hold You Back (And How to Change Them!)

    Sometimes when we struggle, we find ourselves believing the same old "stories" that have been bouncing around in our heads for years. Things like: "I always drop the ball" "I'm such a disaster" "I don't trust myself to make changes". Not only do these shame-based stories wear us down, they move us far away from problem solving. That's because in order to effectively solve problems, we need to be open and curious. Self judgment is just the opposite of that! Self judgment doesn't at...

    14 min

  4. 12/13/2024

    Ep 96. Interview with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)

    In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken and You, Me, & Our ADHD Family. In the second episode, we'll continue to discuss her new book, including these topics: how to repair when we've made mistakes in our relationshipsunder and over functioning (and why it matters for ADHD)teaching our children with ADHD to self advocatethe 3 kinds of empathy how those with ADHD can balance if they have too much "heart empathy"Want ...

    32 min

  5. 12/11/2024

    Ep 95. ADHD Families: Interview with Tamara Rosier (Part 1)

    In this 2 episode podcast interview, I chat with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain's Not Broken. We'll discuss her new book, You, Me, & Our ADHD Family! Topics we cover in this 2 podcast series: using transformational rather than survival thinkingthe importance of regulating your nervous system building self awarenesssafe people: how to recognize them as well as determine if YOU are one for othersthe three kinds of empathy (and which one tends to be out of balance for many of...

    40 min

  6. 12/03/2024

    Ep 94. NEW Sensory Strategies for ADHD!

    ADHD impacts our ability to regulate our attention, activity level, and emotions! We need easy tools to help us regulate in order to show up the way we want. Sensory strategies are the perfect "body-level" tool that can help you calm down, increase your energy, improve your focus and manage BIG emotions! In this episode, we'll learn how to use this powerful tool for self-regulation. Want more tools? Sign up for my FREE 5 day Sensory Strategies for ADHD email series here! Interested in join...

    21 min

  7. 11/19/2024

    Ep 93. How to Get Better at Task Initiation

    Task initiation is an executive functioning skill and can be a HUGE struggle for us (especially when we're overwhelmed). What can we do? (other than "try harder" or "just do it"). Today I'll share tips to help you get started when your motivation, energy, interest are running low!

    12 min

  8. 11/05/2024

    Ep 92. ADHD and Medication; Do or Don't?

    The use of ADHD medications is a personal choice and one that can generate a good amount of confusion. How do we know whether or not to try medication as a tool to manage ADHD? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Is the stigma that continues to surround the use of ADHD medications warranted? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the questions you can ask as yourself and your mental health provider as you navigate this complex topic.

    16 min
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    This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

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    • Creator
      Donae Cannon
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      99
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 ADHD Crash Course
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