{"podcast":{"title":"ADHD-ish™","slug":"adhd-ish-1242959","podcast_index_feed_id":1242959,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adhd-ish/","website_url":"https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f426bf6d-205d-4a06-9f8d-35acf346711f/ADHD-ish-REVISED-AUG-2026.png","author":"Diann Wingert | ADHD Business Strategist & Coach","episode_count":300,"summary":"Running a business with ADHD isn't hard because you're distracted. It's hard because most business advice wasn't built for your brain. Many entrepreneurs with ADHD try to solve business challenges with more productivity hacks, stricter routines, or systems they can never quite sustain. Others keep chasing new ideas, opportunities, and strategies, hoping the next one will finally make everything click. The result? More cognitive load, more unfinished projects, more decision fatigue, and often more burnout. ADHD-ish™ is the podcast about ADHD business strategy for business owners with ADHD who want to grow a successful company without forcing themselves to think, work, or lead like everyone else. Each episode explores the real-world challenges of running a business with ADHD, including ADHD business growth, delegation and accountability, decision-making, executive function in business, burnout prevention, leadership, and building business systems that actually work for your brain. You'll hear practical strategies, honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights designed to help you make better decisions, follow through on what matters most, and create sustainable success…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T02:20:24.574197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959"},"episode":{"title":"Using Joy to Fuel Productivity for Neurospicy Entrepreneurs with Alexis Hope","slug":"using-joy-to-fuel-productivity-for-neurospicy-entrepreneurs-with-alexis-hope","published_at":"2026-02-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959/using-joy-to-fuel-productivity-for-neurospicy-entrepreneurs-with-alexis-hope","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959","url":"https://adhd-ish.captivate.fm/episode/using-joy-to-fuel-productivity-for-neurospicy-entrepreneurs","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/98aaa654-cae0-4970-a946-06eca11e909f.mp3","summary":"Joy isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategy: As ADHD-ish host, Diann Wingert, and today’s guest, Dr. Alexis Hope, agree—joy needs to be intentionally built into our routines and workspaces. Rather than waiting for motivation, seek and design pockets of joy to unlock creativity and productivity. Social connection is powerful dopamine: For Alexis Hope, sharing small wins, positive feedback, and a sense of community at Focus Space transforms even mundane tasks into meaningful, motivating experiences. According to the philosopher, Spinoza, joy has “sharp edges”: Joy isn’t about ignoring challenges or “just being happy.” As Alexis Hope shares, it’s about cultivating the capacity to act—and can coexist with struggle. Even during tough times, intentionally seeking joy helps us stay engaged and resilient. Whether you identify as neurodivergent or just want more purpose in your day-to-day, this conversation is a must-listen. Bring more joy into your work—your brain (and business) will thank you. You’ll discover: Why joy isn’t optional for neurodivergent/neurospicy brains Neuroscience behind task initiation and real talk about dopamine Smart practices for remote work, creative teams, and fighting burnout Permission to collect ideas, objects, and “joy units”—no shame, just inspiration Why “play” isn’t just for kids and how adult creativity is more essential than ever Get ready to shake off the “just be happy” platitudes and find out what it really takes to keep your momentum and your mood up—especially when the work gets hard. About Our Guest Alexis Hope, PhD, is a designer, musician, and organizer whose work focuses on creating playful experiences that help people find joy, self-compassion, and connection with others. She received her PhD at the MIT Media Lab in 2021. 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