# How Restrictions Help ADHD and Creativity Thrive with Bradley Smith II

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Podcast: [ADHD Essentials](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-essentials-727856)
Published: 2026-02-02T20:02:49+00:00
Episode link: https://adhdessentials.podbean.com/e/how-restrictions-help-adhd-and-creativity-thrive-with-bradley-smith-ii/
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## Resource

In today’s episode, I talk to ADHD coach Bradley Smith II. Bradley joins the pod to talk about about how restrictions help ADHD and creativity thrive. We discuss the nature of creativity, the ways that ADHD can lead to small scale mourning, how limitations can be useful, and how to set those limitations. Learn more about Bradley and his work at: https://www.mindsmithcoaching.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Website Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com

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