Managing ADHD in Everyday Life: Focus, Work, and Relationships

Everyday Therapy

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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what ADHD really is (and what it isn’t). They also explore how brain differences, neurotransmitters, and executive functioning affect focus, follow-through, and emotions, and they share realistic strategies for living well with ADHD.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, wonder if you might have ADHD, or love someone who does, this conversation offers insight, validation, and tools you can start using today.

Tune in to Discover:

What ADHD really means beyond the stereotypes
The neurological science behind attention, motivation, and impulse control
How ADHD presents differently in men, women, and children
Why professional testing and diagnosis matter (and how they work)
The connection between ADHD, anxiety, and trauma—and why they’re often mistaken for one another
How medication, routines, and practical coping skills can make a difference
Tips for managing focus, time, and distractions (plus: the “body doubling” technique)
Why compassion and self-acceptance are essential parts of treatment

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