The Chase Squirrelson Show

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I started this podcast for people with ADHD, because I kept noticing how many important conversations never really happen—or too quietly, in moments we don’t always know how to explain. The questions we sit with. The thoughts we don’t say aloud. The experiences that change us, even when we don’t fully understand them yet. This podcast is a space for those moments. Each episode, I reflect on real experiences, ideas, and themes that shape how we think, grow, and move through the world. Sometimes it’s personal. Sometimes it’s exploratory. But it’s always honest. I’m not here to give answers, rather, I am here to ask questions and share perspectives that might help things feel a little clearer. If you’re someone whose life is an unfinished chapter, figuring things out as you go, or just craving conversations that feel real and unfiltered, this podcast is for you. My hope is that you’ll hear something that resonates, something that makes you pause, or something that reminds you you’re not alone in what you’re thinking. That is the purpose of this podcast—to create space for reflection, connection, and growth, one conversation at a time.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 34 - Chase Squirrelson - Meet Jeremiah Geez

    What happens when you put two people with ADHD together and let the conversation go wherever their brains take them? Well… pretty much anything. Today, Jeremiah Geez joins Chase for a conversation that jumps from soccer and the World Cup to the wild celebration after a New York Knicks victory, fireworks in Newport Beach, and Jeremiah’s time in the Hamptons—which he describes as something of an “ADHD Haven.” But underneath all the stories and laughs, Chase and Jeremiah get into some bigger ideas about ADHD, especially hyperfocus. What happens when you can take that intense focus and channel it into something productive or creative? Chase talks about preparing the next generation to understand and use hyperfocus, along with examples of famously focused innovators like Henry Ford and Elon Musk. They also talk about the relationship between ADHD and creativity, including Chase’s favorite advertising campaign featuring the New York Rangers: “The hardest place in New York to get into.” Jeremiah shares his passion for painting, talks about the mystique surrounding his creative side, and eventually gets into something a little more personal—how ADHD can affect romantic relationships. And yes… there’s even some talk about double dating with Chase. It’s funny, unpredictable, and very ADHD.   (:40) Jeremiah Geez joins Chase for this episode! (1:43) Jeramiah and Chase talk soccer and the World Cup. (5:03) What about the crowd after the NY Knicks’ victory? (6:40) What about fireworks at Newport Beach, CA? (9:05) How about using clever wit instead of violence? (10:04) Jeremiah talks about his time in the Hamptons…the “ADHD Haven” (13:20) Chase and Jeremiah talk about how this country could use hyperfocus (14:45) Chase talks about hyperfocus, preparing it for the next generation and how the company is doing now. (Also talks about Elon Musk’s and Henry Ford’s hyper focus). (18:47) Where does ADHD come in when doing something creative? Chase’s favorite ad – NY Rangers hockey net “The hardest place in NY to get into”! (21:15) Jeremiah talks about his artistic painting hobby and his mystique (25:51) How does ADHD affect Jeremiah’s romantic life? Double dating with Chase and more…   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  2. Oct 8

    Episode 33 - Chase Squirrelson welcomes Derek Kreger "Feeling Like Sisyphus"

    Today on the Chase Squirrelson, we’re talking with Derek Kreger, who brings a pretty fascinating perspective to the conversation about ADHD. Derek spent part of his career at Amazon, where he developed an HR training system and was also involved in teaching and training. It was during his time at Amazon that Derek was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult—and that diagnosis gave him a new way to understand many of the things that had shaped his life and career. In this conversation, Derek talks about that discovery and what it meant to look back at his childhood, his talents and his work history through the lens of ADHD. He shares what he sees as some of his ADHD “superpowers,” along with some of the challenges that have come with them. Derek and Chase also talk about whether trade school can be a particularly good option for people with ADHD, how Derek approached teaching and learning during the pandemic, and why some of the very qualities that can make someone successful can also create problems along the way. And then there are the rabbit holes—which, if you have ADHD, you probably know something about. They talk about getting lost in those rabbit holes, achievement and moving on, negative feedback and shame, being prepared and even the shortest distance between two lines. They also get into introverts, extroverts and everything in between. And finally, they tackle something many people with ADHD will recognize: the inner critic. Derek talks about his own experience with that voice and his work with Silence Your Inner Critic by Amber Mikesell. It’s a conversation about ADHD, but it’s also about understanding your strengths, making sense of your experiences and learning to see yourself a little differently. (:28) Here’s Chase as he welcomes Derek Kreger (1:00) Who is Derek and why is he on this podcast?! Well…he worked at Amazon…and was diagnosed during this time as an adult. (4:22) What led to Derek’s discovery – the diagnosis? (6:35) Does Derek think that Trade School is a great consideration for people with ADHD? (8:11) Derek talks about his teaching training at Amazon and the tools he brought into to class to help people during the pandemic. (9:55) Derek talks about his talents and how they were viewed when he was a child. (11:52) Derek gives examples of his “superpowers” and the downside of his work history. (14:00) What about achievements and moving on? (17:58) Derek talks about rabbit holes and how to handle them. (18:49) Chase and Derek talk about drinking and the shortest distance between two lines (19:53) Negative feedback and shame…and self defense/being prepared (21:15) The story of the elephant and the 6 blind men. (22:40) Extrovert…Introvert…and what’s in between. (24:27) Does Derek struggle with the inner critic? He also talks about working with Silence Your Inner Critic by Amber Mikesell Instagram @ammikesell22 (27:06) Final words from Derek and how can you find him? Humanfirstai.net   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com   Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  3. Oct 1

    Episode 32 - Chase Squirrelson- ADHD and Golf: Hyperfocus, Meltdowns & Miracles

    Golf. A beautiful, frustrating, maddening game that can make you feel like a genius one minute and a complete disaster the next. And if you have ADHD? Well… buckle up! In this episode, Chase takes us inside the ADHD golfer’s brain—from hyperfocus and the infamous “goldfish memory” to overthinking, meltdowns and the expectations that can ruin an otherwise good round. He talks about his own typical golf experience, why a preshot routine matters, the 30-second rule, and why sometimes the ADHD brain sees shots that nobody else sees. And maybe most importantly, Chase explains why golf might actually be a pretty great game for people with ADHD. Because if you stick with it, golf teaches some pretty valuable lessons: patience, emotional control, being present, resilience—and learning to accept what just happened and move on. So grab your clubs, forget your expectations and get ready to tee it up with Chase Squirrelson!   (:29) Let’s talk golf! Hyperfocus, meltdowns and miracles! What’s golf spelled backward?! (1:30) Is golf the perfect sport for ADHD people?! NO!!! (2:17) Hyperfocus…the ADHD golfer’s superpower. (3:11) What’s the goldfish memory and how does it play golf? (4:07) What are Chase’s best sports? (4:29) What’s overthinking and what does it do? (5:00) What’s the takeaway from this? (5:22) What’s a typical ADHD round for Chase? (6:00) Golf is a long term relationship…not speed dating! (6:44) Preshot routine? What does Chase recommend. (7:10) What’s the ADHD golfer’s biggest enemy? Expectations! (8:00) Golfer’s secret weapon…seeing shots others don’t and optimism. (6:34) What’s the 30 second rule? (8:52) Why is golf really a great game for people with ADHD? It teaches patience, emotional control, presence, resilience and acceptance! (10:10) What question does golf always ask you Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  4. Sep 24

    Episode 31 - Chase Squirrelson - The Sportscaster from Hell

    In this episode Chase introduces us to the “Sportscaster from Hell”—that running commentary in the ADHD brain that seems to have something to say about absolutely everything. There’s the museum of ancient embarrassments, task paralysis, the ADHD Google spiral, the ADHD fridge, the apology tour, the sleep experience…and, of course, the sportscaster who never seems to take a day off. Then Chase welcomes back his ADHD Coach, Bronwyn Foley, for a conversation about one of the toughest voices many people with ADHD deal with: the incessant inner critic. Chase and Bronwyn talk about where that critic comes from, how to interrupt a shame spiral, what to do when negative thoughts start piling up, and why there’s such a big difference between “I made a mistake” and “I AM a mistake.” They also tackle rejection sensitive dysphoria, relationships, asking for help, exercise and dopamine, and the bigger question: Do you really need to “fix” yourself? As Bronwyn puts it, maybe it’s time to stop fixing…and start knowing.   (:30) So what’s on Chase’s mind today? The “Sportscaster from Hell”! (4:20) How do ADHD people see others? (5:00) You have SO much potential! (5:20) The humor defense…in the ADHD Courtroom (5:49) The museum of ancient embarrassments (6:26) So what can you do to help this? (7:37) Meet Ziggy, Marcus and Solomon…Chase’s triangle (8:03) What’s the productivity launch sequence? (8:24) The ADHD cleaning and the ADHD fridge. Don’t forget the time estimate too! (9:12) ADHD task paralysis… (9:38) The ADHD Google spiral (10:00) The ADHD relationship experience and the hero’s journey… (10:36) The ADHD apology tour… (10:58) The ADHD sleep experience and finally the sports announcer! (11:42) The ADHD motivation formula fascination, guilt and cosmic energy (1:56) The ADHD Calendar ledger (12:20) The ADHD energy monitor and hobby cycle (13:40) Welcome back Chase’s ADHD Coach Bronwyn Foley! (14:20) Chase and Bronwyn talk about the incessant critic…what’s the first thing to do? Pause and name it! (15:39) The ADHD Witching Hour (16:34) What do you do to the ADHD arguing brain (17:02) What’s the origin of this critic? By age 12 an ADHD kid has received 20,000 more negative messages (18:20) What are some phrases one can use when the negative messages start? (19:51) How to separate I made a mistake from I AM a mistake? (20:34) Interrupt the shame spiral (22:16) Why is it so hard to ask for help when it’s so easy to give it? (23:50) When is the best time to fortify our ADHD recourses? (26:10) How can you not overwhelm the person you live with? (27:15) What are the questions an ADHD person can ask of their partner? Or each other to do check-ins? (28:40) DO you have to “fix” yourself? (29:35) Stop fixing and start knowing! (29:51) What drives an ADHD person to want to be better/different? (31:10) “Can I be honest with you”? (32:45) How is the whole body involved in ADHD? (33:25) How is ADHD defined…and more? (35:25) Is exercise important for ADHD? (36:15) The book Spark  by John Ratey. Movement activates dopamine! (37:00) What about true negative comments? What should we do when the critic is really using true facts? (39:20) What’s RSD – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? (42:29) You can find Bronwyn at www.bronwynfoley.com and bronwyn@bronwynfoley.com       (43:30) Final thoughts from Chase Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  5. Sep 17

    Episode 30 – Chase Squirrelson- Breaking Up With Your Inner Critic

    That little voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough, you should have done better, or you're about to fail—is something many of us know all too well. But for people with ADHD, the inner critic can be particularly persistent. In this episode, Chase welcomes ADHD Coach Bronwyn Foley for a conversation about negative self-talk: where it comes from, why ADHD brains may be especially vulnerable to it, and most importantly, what we can do to change the conversation. From rumination and shame to recognizing strengths and building healthier patterns, this episode offers insight, understanding and practical tools for quieting the inner critic.   (:43) Meet Bronwyn Foley Chase’s ADHD Coach as she and Chase talk about the inner critic. (2:14) How common is this and what is this voice? (3:20) Why do ADHD folks struggle with this more than others? Let’s learn about the “default mode network” and then there’s upbringing! (5:20) What are the most common types of ADHD self-talk? It is “I am what I do”. Then there’s rumination and shame rehearsal. (7:12) What about predicting eminent failure? (8:12) What about the “shoulds”? And…minimizing accomplishments? (12:00) What about ADHD strengths? Adhd’ers strengths and amazing! (12:53) Bronwyn recounts the results of a study done at Duke…about reenforcing unhealthy behavior (13:49) What’s secondary importance? (15:19) How does an ADHD’er fight this? Earn about “The Why” And how this is such a great tool. (16:30) What’s surprising about how folks with ADHD view themselves? (17:10) Do ADHD’ers see their struggles as character faults? What can they do about this? (18:15) How do you find out how a school day REALLY was when you ask a child with ADHD? (19:14) Hear Bronwyn’s idea of using layers with this child. (21:14) Bronwyn shares a personal story of her child’s experiences. (22:55) What’s the overall struggle with the teaching model in school? (24:12) Bronwyn provides tips to approach negative self-talk. GOOD NEWS…it CAN be unlearned! (25:17) Is diet an insidious enemy of ADHD? By the way... folks with ADHD are known to be low in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Zinc, Omega 3’s can celiac issues. (26:50) What about sleep? (28:19) Here’s a good sleep tip…lock down your sleep but don’t make it a stress event! (29:33) How can you reach Bronwyn? Bronwyn@Bronwynfoley.com or text her at 312-620-5599.   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com   Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  6. Sep 10

    Episode 29– Chase Squirrelson- The ADHD Political Brain

    If you have ADHD and strong political opinions, you may want to think twice before hitting “post.” In this episode, Chase explores what happens when the ADHD brain gets activated by politics—especially when emotions, outrage and hyperfocus take over. He talks about containment windows, writing it but not sending it, and why sometimes the smartest thing you can do is…do nothing. And then things get really interesting. Meet Senator Max Hyperton, a politician whose multi-track ADHD brain might be perfectly designed for Washington—or completely incapable of surviving it. With 52 arrests, a very unusual approach to taxes, foreign relations and intelligence briefings, Max may just be the most ADHD politician you've never heard of.   (:27) What happens if you have ADHD and strong political opinions! (3:49) What happens when political ADHD s activated and what helps? Never post while emotional, containment windows, write it…don’t send it and don’t send it! (5:24) When does ADHD get dangerous? (6:04) What happens when Chase’s brain gets selective? (6:30)Hyperfocus, outrage and temporary expertise and what this all does to the ADHD brain (8:10) What does the ADHD brain do to you concerning politics. 8:36) Meet Senator Max Hyperton! (9:10) What disasters did Max’s ADHD brain create…and what is his top policy priority? (10:24) How is Max’s multi-track brain working for him? (11:00) What about Max’s 52 arrests?! (12:24) What’s the Senator’s bumper sticker all about? (13:04) How does Max’s ability to never panic work? (13:37) What’s his position on taxes? (15:33) How does Max handle a foreign relations crisis? (16:48) What about the intelligence briefs? (17:30) What would Max do if he were a dictator? (18:16) Any final comments from Max?   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  7. Sep 3

    Episode 28– Chase Squirrelson- How to Win the ADHD Morning

    What if your morning routine looked great on paper—but your ADHD brain had other plans? In this episode of Chase Squirrelson, Chase explores the daily battle between “night me,” who has a plan, and “morning me,” who may or may not agree with it. He shares his surprisingly simple strategy for getting moving, explains his morning triangle of Ziggy, Marcus and Solomon, and looks at the momentum interrupters that can derail even the best intentions. From dopamine hits to directional wins, Chase breaks down three simple morning anchors and explains why sometimes the goal isn't to have a perfect morning—it's simply to be able to say, “I did.”   (:30) What invention did Chase dream up on his drive to the studio to record this episode? (1:15)The doable ADHD morning routine (2:05) The ADHD brain ambushes the morning routine (3:11) Who is the “night me”?! (3:33) Who is the “morning me”?! (3:53) How does Chase’s morning routing unfold? (4:51) Chase’s morning triangle, Ziggy, Marcus and Solomon.  (7:22) What’s the triangle morning strategy? (9:06) What happens when one or the other directs his day? (9:49) Why do ADHD mornings fail? (12:27) Examples of momentum interrupters and what rituals help (13:49) What destroys mornings? (14:14) What’s a healthy way of framing the morning? (14:39) What are the three anchors? Wake up, dopamine hit and achieve one directional win. (16:29) What’s the “I did” list? (16:50) A key takeaway… Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

  8. Aug 27

    Episode 27- Chase Squirrelson - The ADHD Black Tie Event

    Welcome to another wonderfully chaotic episode of the Chase Squirrelson Show! This time, Chase puts on his imaginary tuxedo and invites 400 people with ADHD to a very special black-tie event. What could possibly go wrong? Well…first, only ten people might actually show up! From name tags and cocktail-hour conversations to hyper focusing on the shrimp table, getting trapped at the drink table, a potentially disastrous awards ceremony, dinner, dancing and the beautiful moment when chaos becomes comfortable, Chase takes us inside the ultimate ADHD social gathering. So, grab your imaginary tux, find your favorite appetizer and get ready for a party where being distracted, late and completely off-topic is perfectly acceptable! (:35) Chase talks about what “black tie” means and what if he had an event with only ADHD people invited (2:10) A place for multitaskers 400 ADHD people invited…only 10 will attend! (2:53) Chase describes the room and the vibe (4:10) The arrival...how many actually show up on time? (4:41) The check-in table and name tags (5:58) The unraveling on cocktail hour...what does a typical conversation sound like? (7:27) Here come Chase’s Meta Cognition triangle friends, Ziggy, Solomon and Marcus (8:02) Here’s the shrimp table hyper focus (8:43) The trap of the drink table (9:02) And the final program… (10:17) The awards ceremony…or is it the fiasco (10:42) And then there’s the dinner (11:45) Food hyperfocus round 2 (12:00) Dancing and the crowd having fun…the third ring of hell (13:00) Chaos becomes comfortable (13:50) Comfort in chaos   Follow and Rate this podcast! Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com   Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

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I started this podcast for people with ADHD, because I kept noticing how many important conversations never really happen—or too quietly, in moments we don’t always know how to explain. The questions we sit with. The thoughts we don’t say aloud. The experiences that change us, even when we don’t fully understand them yet. This podcast is a space for those moments. Each episode, I reflect on real experiences, ideas, and themes that shape how we think, grow, and move through the world. Sometimes it’s personal. Sometimes it’s exploratory. But it’s always honest. I’m not here to give answers, rather, I am here to ask questions and share perspectives that might help things feel a little clearer. If you’re someone whose life is an unfinished chapter, figuring things out as you go, or just craving conversations that feel real and unfiltered, this podcast is for you. My hope is that you’ll hear something that resonates, something that makes you pause, or something that reminds you you’re not alone in what you’re thinking. That is the purpose of this podcast—to create space for reflection, connection, and growth, one conversation at a time.

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