{"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":"Stop \"Performing\" and Live with Intention as an Adult ADHD","slug":"stop-performing-and-live-with-intention-as-an-adult-adhd","published_at":"2026-01-16T17:31:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848/stop-performing-and-live-with-intention-as-an-adult-adhd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/overcoming-distractions-thriving-with-adhd-add-808848","url":"https://davidagreenwood.libsyn.com/stop-performing-and-live-with-intention-as-an-adult-adhd","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/davidagreenwood/Overcoming_Distractions_Cindi_Frecette_Jan_26.mp3?dest-id=408790","summary":"In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave welcomes mindset coach and former therapist Cindi Frechette to discuss a non-traditional approach to thriving with ADHD. Moving beyond surface-level productivity hacks like to-do lists and timers…, Cindi introduces the Unknow Method , a framework designed for high achievers to manage mental chaos and mitigate burnout. Cindi shares her \"lived experience\" with ADHD, offering a unique perspective on how internal narratives drive behavior. Together, they explore how busy professionals can stop \"performing\" and start living authentically by aligning their daily actions with their deepest values. Key Discussion Topics: The Unknow Method: A three-step framework consisting of Unravel (identifying automated thoughts), Rebuild (strengthening self-identity), and Reclaim (mastering time and energy). The \"Thought Dump\" Exercise: A practical tool to separate objective facts from ruminating opinions. The Neuroscience of Overthinking: Understanding how the ADHD brain interprets survival signals and conserves energy. Value-Based Decision Making: Why re-evaluating your personal values every 3–6 months is essential for long-term alignment. Masking and Burnout: How \"performing success\" leads to internal exhaustion and how to reverse-engineer your feelings to change your actions. Freebie to offer : \"You can grab Cindi's free Thought Reset Tool at https://stan.store/Unknowwithcindi . It's designed to help you pause the chaos and rebuild clarity ADHD brain approved.\" **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. 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