Wildly Different

Ana Urban
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Wildly Different

Are you ready to untangle the chaos of ADHD and uncover the wild truth about living a life that works for you? Wildly Different with Ana Urban dives into ADHD, neurodivergence, and personal growth with a blend of science, strategy, and a touch of magic. From embracing radical acceptance to building habits that stick, Ana shares practical tools and thought-provoking insights to help you break free from the ordinary. No fluff, no shame—just real talk for real transformation. New episodes drop every week. Let’s get untamed!

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 19. The Real Problem Isn’t ADHD. It’s Self-Abandonment

    What if everything you’ve been told about ADHD is wrong? What if your brain isn’t broken—but simply wired for a different kind of brilliance? In this episode, we’re throwing out the outdated, shame-filled narratives around ADHD and replacing them with something revolutionary: wholeness. In this episode, I’m walking you through the Untamed Freedom Formula, a four-phase process designed to help you stop fighting yourself and start embracing how your mind actually works. We’ll talk about curiosity, acceptance, self-compassion, and willingness—and how these four simple shifts can change everything, from your productivity to your relationships to your self-worth. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Shame spiral, system hopping, and self-abandonment are the bigger issues. (1:00)Analogy: Painting over a water stain instead of fixing the leak → Treating symptoms instead of root causes. (2:30)Many are working hard yet feel like they’re failing. (4:00)The real issue: Fighting "invisible math" with shame as a compass. (5:45)Developed after being diagnosed with ADHD at 19. (7:00)Phase 1: Relearn (10:00)Phase 2: Reflect (12:30)Phase 3: Release (15:30)Phase 4: Respond (17:30)ADHD isn’t a secret but a part of a person’s system. You don't need to tell others about ADHD for them to understand or tiptoe around you. (19:00)Ontology refers to understanding the true nature of something. In this case, it’s about exploring ADHD's real nature instead of trying to "fix" it. (20:00)The traditional view of ADHD as a disorder of executive function is flawed. (22:00)ADHD is a form of neurodivergence, not a failure to fit into societal expectations. (24:00)The “theology” of executive function promotes obedience and productivity, which might not work for ADHD brains. (25:15)The internalized belief that ADHD individuals are lazy or undisciplined stems from societal pressure to conform to a rigid, linear, and productive mold. (26:00) Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey!  https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    29 min

  2. MAR 25

    Ep 18. Who Do You Need to BE to HAVE What You Want

    You know that feeling—the one where you’re standing on the edge of something big, something that could change everything, but instead of jumping, you hesitate? Your mind races with all the ‘what ifs’—What if I fail? What if I’m not ready? What if this isn’t the right path? We’ve all been there. Stuck between the life we know and the one we want. The truth is, the leap is never easy, but it’s always worth it. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode. Today, we’re getting real about the messy, unpredictable, and sometimes uncomfortable journey of stepping into the unknown. We’re talking about fear, resistance, and that inner voice that tries to keep us playing small. But more importantly, we’re exploring what happens when you push past the doubt and take action anyway. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What first sparked my interest in this field. (7:42)The early influences and mentors who helped shape my journey. (10:10)How I overcame the doubts and obstacles I faced. (11:14)The toughest hurdles I have faced—both personal and professional. (14:30)The most valuable lesson I’ve learned. (18:24)The turning point that changed everything for me. (22:10)How resilience, adaptability, and creativity helped me move forward in the face of adversity. (25:19)My advice for anyone looking to follow a similar path and the key habits that led to this success. (30:55)How you can apply these lessons to your own life and take action today. (34:01) Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey!  https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    23 min

  3. MAR 18

    Ep 17. Parenting Styles 101: What Every ADHDer Needs to Know

    Ever wonder why certain tasks feel impossible, while others send you into overdrive? Why you either shut down in the face of difficulty or push yourself to perfection? The way you were parented might have everything to do with it. In this episode, we’re breaking down the four major parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful—and how each one impacts kids with ADHD. More importantly, we’ll connect the dots between your upbringing and the struggles you face today. From procrastination to emotional regulation, from self-discipline to self-sabotage, it all ties back. But here’s the good news: You can re-parent yourself. You can break the cycle. You can build resilience, structure, and self-compassion—all the things you might not have been given as a kid. In this episode, you’ll learn about: High expectations with strict discipline. (1:04)Parents believe they are helping by providing structure. (3:03)ADHD kids may either overcompensate for validation or shut down in shame. (5:23)Overcorrecting for their own strict upbringing. (6:30)Avoidance of discomfort—shutting down negative emotions. (10:24)Adults with permissive parenting struggle with self-discipline. (12:30)Lack of structure leads to avoidance of uncomfortable tasks. (14:02)Structure with clear expectations but also warmth and validation. (16:00)Teaching emotional regulation and coping strategies. (18:36)Helping a child learn to sit with discomfort and problem-solve. (19:18)Recognizing past influences and adjusting self-talk. (21:00)Therapy methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help. (22:10)Building resilience and high expectations while being kind to oneself. (24:01) Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey!  https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    31 min

  4. MAR 11

    Ep 16. Emotional Resilience with ADHD: The Skill That Changes Everything

    Last week, we dug into emotional regulation: what it really means, why it’s so misunderstood, and how ADHD plays a huge part in how we manage our emotions. We challenged the typical narratives and explored the idea that emotional regulation isn’t just a result of your wiring—it’s shaped by your environment, your upbringing, and your experiences. And the best part? If these things influence your emotional struggles, that means you can change them. But in this episode, I want to take that one step further. We're going to explore the concept of anti-fragility—a game-changer for how we think about stress and challenges. Anti-fragility, coined by Nassim Taleb, flips the script on what we’ve been told about resilience. It’s not just about surviving difficulties; it's about growing stronger from them.  Think of your emotions like muscles—when you flex them, they get stronger. They require stress to thrive. And that’s what today’s episode is all about: how to embrace emotional discomfort, how parenting shapes our ability to regulate, and how you can develop emotional resilience that doesn’t just survive—it thrives. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Overwhelm is a growth edge—it won’t last forever. (02:10)Emotional regulation isn't about avoiding emotions but understanding them. (3:57)Breaking big projects into smaller tasks (ADHD strategy). (5:21)Identifying what’s taking too much time and how to delegate. (8:23)Avoiding extremes—neither logic nor emotion should dominate. (10:45)Overwhelm can be a sign of deep emotional investment in your work. (13:45)Self-compassion includes reminding yourself of how far you’ve come. (15:20)Willingness means using overwhelm as fuel for action. (20:51)Facing perfectionism and defining clear business priorities. (25:01)Seeing emotions as information rather than obstacles (26:10)The goal isn’t avoiding discomfort, but learning to thrive in it. (35:01)Growth happens when you lean into the hard moments instead of escaping them. (37:42) Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey!  https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    29 min

  5. MAR 4

    Ep 15. The ADHD Brain and Emotional Regulation: What You Haven’t Been Told

    Right now, everyone is talking about emotions—how to process them, how to “master” them (whatever that means), and there’s a lot of noise out there.  The root of everything we do comes down to emotional regulation. Your relationships? Your career? Your finances? Even what you eat for dinner—all influenced by how you handle your emotions. But, emotional regulation isn’t about shutting feelings down or pretending they don’t exist. It’s about knowing how to ride the emotional waves without letting them hijack your life. And trust me, I’ve got thoughts. This week, I’m breaking down emotional regulation into four simple parts and sharing insights from my own journey (and my work as a coach and teacher). In this episode, you’ll learn about: Emotional regulation is at the root of nearly every struggle people face (0:30)Four parts of emotional regulation: identifying emotions, allowing them without judgment, not identifying with them, and carrying on while feeling emotions (2:35)People with ADHD may experience emotional dysregulation more often (04:53)Prefrontal cortex may not communicate effectively with the limbic system in ADHD brains (6:25)ADHD brains may struggle with emotional inertia, making it harder to shift out of emotional states (7:58)Current ADHD research may not be as scientific or conclusive as often believed (10:18)Lack of research on ADHD individuals who grew up in supportive environments or developed coping strategies (14:23)Questions the impact of modern school systems on ADHD symptoms in children (16:37)Proposes rethinking how we define and approach ADHD (20:03)Challenges the narrative that ADHD brains are inherently worse at emotional regulation (22:55)Suggests that ADHD traits could potentially be emotional regulation superpowers (24:03)Explains emotional inertia as the time it takes to bounce back from a feeling (27:06) Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey!  https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    38 min

  6. FEB 25

    Ep 14. How to Know If You Have ADHD: The Traits You See and the Patterns You Don’t

    With the ADHD boom of 2020, we went from barely talking about it to suddenly having way too much information—and honestly, it’s overwhelming. What’s actually helpful? What’s just noise? What’s true and what’s false? ADHD is not just about being distracted or forgetting your keys. It affects how you feel, how you focus, how you manage time, and how you navigate space. ADHD emotions don’t have a dimmer switch; they’re either on or off.  Do you get derailed when plans change? Struggle to organize your physical or digital space? Feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get it together? If any of this sounds painfully familiar, you’re in the right place. I’m cutting through the chaos, breaking it all down, and giving you exactly what you need to know. In this episode, you’ll learn about: How ADHD affects four major areas: feel, focus, time, and space (FFTs) (10:49)ADHD symptoms exacerbate universal problems (18:10)Time blindness: chronically underestimating task duration (19:16)Procrastination and difficulty with multi-step tasks (23:45)Spatial challenges: losing items, clutter, difficulty organizing (25:16)Importance of addressing underlying issues (shadow work) (31:02) If this resonated with you, check out my FREE ADHD & shadow work masterclass, ADHD Isn't the Problem by heading to anaurban.com/adhdshadow

    28 min

  7. FEB 18

    Ep 13. The Science Behind Why Searching for Peace Feels Pointless

    You want to feel calm. Present. Peaceful. But no matter how much you try, it feels impossible. Your brain is always racing. Your to-do list is never-ending. And when you finally sit down to “relax,” your mind is already sprinting toward the next thing. Sound familiar? You’re not broken. You’re not failing. You just haven’t been given the right framework to make peace and presence something your ADHD brain can actually achieve. In this episode, we’re diving into the science behind why peace feels so damn elusive—and more importantly, how to actually make it happen. Spoiler: it’s not about forcing yourself to “just slow down.” Instead, we’re shifting from outcome-based thinking to process-based strategies that actually work. Inside this episode, we’re unpacking: Why peace feels elusive – (06:45)ADHD, dopamine, and why your brain doesn’t care about “calm” (10:15)The mistake most people make when trying to be “more present” (11:50)The one shift that changes everything: presence as a practice, not a goal (20:13)How to use dopamine rewards to rewire your brain for peace (21:15)Plus, I’m sharing an easy time-blindness hack that makes it 1000x easier to stay present in your daily life. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just be present like everyone else?”, this episode is for you. Join ADHD Untamed Here: https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    25 min

  8. FEB 11

    Ep 12. Why You Keep Getting Derailed: The Hidden Power of Shadow Work

    How many times have you told yourself that you’re just a “lazy” person? That you’re a “lost cause” and that’s why you can’t get through your day-to-day without feeling like you’re falling behind.  For years, we’ve been taught to regulate, to manage, to breathe through the chaos. We meditate. We journal. We try to “fix” ourselves. But what if the real issue isn’t what’s on the surface? What if the constant overwhelm, the self-sabotage, and the never-ending cycle of burnout are being driven by something deeper—something hidden? This week, we’re diving headfirst into something that has completely rocked my world—shadow work.  Shadow work is not about sugarcoating. It’s not about mindset hacks or productivity tips. It’s about facing the parts of ourselves that we’ve been avoiding—our fears, our limiting beliefs, our unconscious patterns that keep us stuck. It’s about bringing our darkness into the light so we can finally break free. In this episode, we’re unpacking how your shadow might be the reason why self-compassion feels impossible, why your goals keep slipping through your fingers, and why—no matter how much you know what you should do—you still don’t do it. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What shadow work is and its transformative power (01:17)The goal of shadow work (5:23)Setting goals with specific actions (10:01)Practicing daily self-kindness (13:29)How to schedule weekly non-negotiables for fun activities (13:54)How shadow beliefs can sabotage goals despite logical understanding (14:14)The cons to unacknowledged shadow beliefs (15:20) Projections as a way to identify shadow aspects (16:22)How judgments of others often reflect disowned parts of self (20:40)The importance of curiosity and compassion in shadow work (26:18) Join ADHD Untamed Here: https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed

    25 min
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    Are you ready to untangle the chaos of ADHD and uncover the wild truth about living a life that works for you? Wildly Different with Ana Urban dives into ADHD, neurodivergence, and personal growth with a blend of science, strategy, and a touch of magic. From embracing radical acceptance to building habits that stick, Ana shares practical tools and thought-provoking insights to help you break free from the ordinary. No fluff, no shame—just real talk for real transformation. New episodes drop every week. Let’s get untamed!

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    • Creator
      Ana Urban
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      19
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      Explicit
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      © 2025 null All Rights Reserved.
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