Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

Michael Joseph Ferguson
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We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.Take the “hunter-type” quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.

  1. DEC 10

    ADHD, Creative Minds & The Antidote to School Trauma: Revolutionizing Education with Demetrius Fuller

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD, Creative Minds & The Antidote to School Trauma: Revolutionizing Education with Demetrius Fuller. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by pioneering educator and art teacher Demetrius Fuller. We explore his groundbreaking educational framework entitled "The HOMies," a neurodiversity-friendly approach to classroom learning based on the Harvard's Studio Habits of Mind. In our discussion, we unpack the shame and trauma often experienced by neurodivergent students, and the importance of having an alternative education framework that supports self-esteem, embraces unique learning styles, and can successfully integrate into the mainstream public school system. Demetrius introduces the HOMie characters, and how each represents a specific aspect of learning. He also discusses how this framework is currently being implemented into his school in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Website) Meet the Homies (Workshop) Life Visioning in January (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 121 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    50 min

  2. OCT 29

    Adult ADHD Tips – Leaning Life in Your Favor with Actress Ginger Gonzaga

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Leaning Life in Your Favor with Actress Ginger Gonzaga. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by Ginger Gonzaga -- actress, writer, comedian, director, and filmmaker known for her roles in Marvel’s She-Hulk, the lead in the CBS series True Lies, and countless other memorable performances in TV and film. This inspiring and lively conversation explores how Ginger learned to “lean life in your favor,” sharing how to recognize your unique strengths, trust your instincts, and have the courage to break free from the constraints that can limit your full expression. We also discuss her ADHD diagnosis at 35, including how undiagnosed ADHD can make you vulnerable to toxic relationships. Most importantly, she shares tips on how she stays balanced and productive, while managing her hyper-creative brain. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (SUPPORT GROUP) The Thrive Group starting on Nov 18 (INSTAGRAM) Ginger Gonzaga - @gingerthejester Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 120 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    55 min

  3. SEP 4

    ADHD Superpowers – A Paramedic’s Rescue Mission with Skylar Duran

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Superpowers - A Paramedic's Rescue Mission with Skylar Duran. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by Skylar Duran, a paramedic firefighter and technical rescue team member for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. This extraordinary interview highlights how our ADHD traits, often experienced merely as challenges, can become life-saving superpowers. Skylar recounts his harrowing and remarkable rescue mission during San Diego's recent flooding events, describing how his ADHD "wiring" may have contributed to his ability to perform during a very stressful situation.  He'll also discuss what it was like growing up with ADHD, his experience with learning a musical instrument, and what's been most helpful from the tips and practices we discuss on this podcast. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (SUPPORT GROUP) The Thrive Group starting on Sep 16 (LINK) Free Toolkit Archive Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 119 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    49 min

  4. AUG 5

    ADHD Success Story – From Recovery to Prosperity with Lauren Regan

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Success Story - From Recovery to Prosperity with Lauren Regan This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we're joined by educator and ADHD coach, Lauren Regan.  We'll explore her remarkable journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood, getting her college degree, going through addiction recovery, getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life, to finally thriving and giving back through her award-winning work at a university and being an ADHD coach. In this interview Lauren discusses which practices support her in staying balanced, focused, and keeping with her routines, even when life is challenging.  Links Mentioned in this Episode: (LINK) Lauren Regan Coaching (WORKSHOP) ADHD Time and Task Management (LINK) Free Toolkit Archive (Audio Book) Prosperity Consciousness Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 118 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    1h 1m
  5. Adult ADHD Tips – Our 10 Year Anniversary!

    JUL 30

    Adult ADHD Tips – Our 10 Year Anniversary!

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Our 10 Year Anniversary! This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." If you can believe it, our little podcast is celebrating it's 10 Year Anniversary! It's been a truly remarkable journey connecting with all of you. The community that grew up around this podcast spans the globe. Today's episode maps out where we've come from and shares a little bit about what's coming next. The Story So Far... We recently reviewed our statistics and it's quite unbelievable -- our podcast has over 40,000 subscribers and has been downloaded well over 1.7 million times! Wow! From the book's inception, to starting the podcast with Bahman in 2015, it all began very organically and was truly a homegrown effort. Our community, however, has been the greatest gift in this entire endeavor. The goal was to provide an alternative approach to looking at adult ADHD -- not as a disorder, but as a very specific neurological type. To celebrate, we have some truly extraordinary interviews coming up. We'll be speaking with members of our community who have achieved remarkable results by integrating the topics we discuss on the podcast. These are people from around the world -- artists, teachers, emergency responders, ADHD coaches, and more -- who have powerful stories to share. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode, and we're looking forward to celebrating with you over the next few months. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Time and Task Management (LINK) Our Spotify Page (LINK) Our Apple Podcast Page Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 117 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    16 min

  6. JUN 19

    Adult ADHD Tips – Navigating Uncertainty as a Neurodivergent Person

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Navigating Uncertainty as a Neurodivergent Person. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Dealing with uncertainty can be immensely triggering -- inducing anxiety, challenges with focus, and ultimately distracting us from what actually needs to get done. Uncertainty can manifest as disturbing world events, family health issues, financial fears, work setbacks... The list goes on and on. And, our brain does not like uncertainty. In this episode we'll explore practical techniques for navigating uncertainty -- getting ourselves out of the spin of tunnel vision, into greater emotional regulation, perhaps even finding real well-being in the face of external chaos. We may not be able to change the external in the moment, but we can fortify our nervous system to be more calm, even in the midst of uncertain outcomes. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping (EPISODE) Mindfulness (EPISODE) The Science of Nature Connection (EPISODE) The Importance of Self-care Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 116 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    44 min
  7. Adult ADHD Tips – Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking

    MAR 18

    Adult ADHD Tips – Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Brainwaves, ADHD, and Biohacking. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into the neuroscience of brainwaves and ADHD. What are brainwaves and why are they important to know if you have ADHD? What brainwaves are people with ADHD deficient in? What are the 5 main brainwave types? What does it feel like to experience them? What can you do to consciously move in and out of these different brainwave types? We'll cover a vast array of neuroenhancement strategies, from neurofeedback, binaural beats, exercise, nutrition, meditation, breathwork, and much more. This episode comes with a free PDF cheatsheet displaying each brainwave type, what it feels like to be in it, and the various strategies to attain it. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Wellness Planning and Implementation (PDF) Brainwaves and ADHD Cheatsheet Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 115 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Episode photo credit: Pawel Czerwinski Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    45 min

  8. JAN 16

    Adult ADHD Tips – Life Visioning Exercises Part 2

    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. Life Visioning Exercises: Part 2. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." In this episode we'll cover part 2 of the Life Visioning exercises mapped out in the book The Drummer and the Great Mountain. We'll continue our discussion on how to approach goal setting from an ADHD-friendly perspective, including some references to rock climbing, Alex Honnold, and Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard's book "Let My People Go Surfing." Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Link) Los Angeles Fires Relief Organizations and Fundraisers (Workshop) Life Visioning (PDF) Life Visioning Chapter (PDF) The Ultimate Tracking Sheet (Book) Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 114 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Intro and outro music by Bahman Sarram Episode photo credit: Kyle Doll For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com

    23 min
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We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.Take the “hunter-type” quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.

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  • Creator
    Michael Joseph Ferguson
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Michael Joseph Ferguson
  • Show Website
    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

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