{"podcast":{"title":"Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD","slug":"overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848","podcast_index_feed_id":808848,"rss_url":"https://davidagreenwood.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://davidagreenwood.libsyn.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/8/f/f/08ff7295f2477167bafc7308ab683e82/OD_Podcast_Cover_Nov_24_F2.png","author":"David Greenwood","episode_count":370,"summary":"Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD's with demanding workloads. The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives. If you're a small business owner with ADHD and other life responsibilities, this is the perfect podcast to help you navigate the ups and downs of business and life with ADHD. Every week host David Greenwood, author of the book by the same name, has experts in the field of adult ADHD as well as other entrepreneurs with ADHD. Every episode is packed with solutions and methodical approaches to having a better life with ADHD. The podcast covers productivity, navigating workloads, how to manage yourself in a chaotic work environment, and burnout. And MUCH more! Entrepreneurs and business owners with ADHD share their insights and approaches with Dave regularly on the podcast. How did they do it and what do they need to have in place to be succes…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T14:21:06.564387+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848"},"episode":{"title":"Breathwork for the Busy ADHD Brain","slug":"breathwork-for-the-busy-adhd-brain","published_at":"2026-04-11T07:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848/breathwork-for-the-busy-adhd-brain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848","url":"https://davidagreenwood.libsyn.com/breathwork-for-the-busy-adhd-brain","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/davidagreenwood/Overcoming_Distractions_Kurtis_April_26.mp3?dest-id=408790","summary":"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 the pause button\" in a world that demands constant digital engagement. Kurtis shares his personal journey from suffering a mysterious, debilitating stomach condition to discovering a powerful somatic breathing technique that provided a miracle cure when Western medicine could not. The conversation dives deep into why high-achieving entrepreneurs and professionals, especially those with ADHD, often struggle with chronic stress and how breathwork can provide immediate relief. Managing adult ADHD through breath work. The Power of the Pause: Why professionals and those with ADHD must incorporate intentional breaks to maintain mental clarity and performance. Breathwork vs. Meditation: Understanding the \"umbrella term\" of breathwork and why active breathing can be more accessible for chaotic minds than traditional silent meditation. Stress and the Body: How the body acts as a \"living library\" for trauma and stress, often manifesting in physical ailments like digestive issues or burnout. The Digital Defocus: How smartphone habits act as a form of \"de-meditation,\" training our brains to constantly switch channels and lose focus. The Breathwork Detox Method: A look into this somatic, mouth-breathing technique designed to clear the sympathetic nervous system and release built-up emotional baggage. Interrupting Rumination: Strategies for breaking the \"hamster wheel\" of repetitive negative thoughts common in busy leaders. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory…","meta_description":"Have you ever tried breath work to manage your adult ADHD? 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