In this Smart ADHD Bite-Size episode, I highlight the best bits from episode 19 with ADHD and executive coach Cathy Rashidian. Discover practical tips on managing ADHD and common co-occurring conditions like anxiety, building a “board of brains” for support (with a bit of help from AI tools), and techniques to alter negative stories from the brain’s default mode network. Plus, learn how seven minutes of daily joy can help reduce stress and anxiety.

🎬 In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Smart ADHD Bitesize

00:15 Unmanaged ADHD and Comorbidities

01:22 Building a Board of Brains and Using AI for Support

02:43 The Default Mode Network and Changing the Story

03:57 Bringing Seven Minutes of Joy Every Day

04:35 Conclusion

🕺More about Cathy Rashidian.

Cathy, a certified Executive Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience and a personal ADHD journey, specialises in ADHD in the workplace. She combines traditional and ADHD-specific strategies to help clients and organisations unlock potential and foster growth.

🤗 Connect with Cathy Rashidian:

Website: https://www.readysetchoose.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/

What’s your biggest challenge with being smart and ADHD? Share your thoughts below! And don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insightful episodes.

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is a podcast for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners navigating life with ADHD. It’s all about celebrating our unique brilliance while uncovering strategies to improve focus, unleash creativity, and grow. We take a holistic approach to ADHD, exploring the positives and tackling the challenges.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/podcast

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and host of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast. As a speaker, trainer, and consultant, he helps entrepreneurs use live video confidently. Ian is also a professional singer and tech enthusiast, living near Manchester in the UK.

🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotme

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