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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…