Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This month we talk about substance use and ADHD. Animo Sano’s PA Maddison Henley is our guest again and she will share more about this important topic.
In this episode we'll cover the following topics:

1. Why do ADHD and substance use disorders often occur together? Are there specific risk factors that make this more likely?
2. How do various substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs, impact the symptoms and treatment of ADHD?
3. What steps can be taken to prevent individuals with ADHD from developing substance use disorders?
4. What are the most effective treatment approaches for someone dealing with both ADHD and substance use disorders? Are there particular therapies or interventions that you find most successful?
5. What resources, support systems, or community services do you recommend for individuals and families dealing with ADHD and substance use disorders?

Tune in!

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. In this episode we are talking about creative communication skills and ADHD.

We are delighted to welcome back one of our previous guest speakers, Grant Crowell, whose episode about ADHD and work is very popular among our listeners and I can’t wait to tackle another exciting new topic with him. We’ll be talking about creative communication for the workplace, along with the special challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent employees and entrepreneurs.

Grant is a senior training specialist and instructional designer for Microsoft Advertising's Learning & Development program, with specialties in video production, voiceover, and training in generative AI (artificial intelligence).

He’s also the author of the book, "Grantasms, Creative Twisted Words for Cool People!

Grant's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantcrowell/

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We are back and we’ll be talking about the stigma surrounding ADHD with Animo Sano’s PA-C Stefanie Solomon.

Tune in as we will discuss:

• Common Misconceptions: Myths around ADHD, like being a disorder only affecting children or relating solely to hyperactivity, and how they hinder understanding and care.
• Impact of Stigma: We'll learn about the effects of stigma on those with ADHD, including challenges in seeking diagnosis or treatment.
• Differences Across Demographics: we'll also explore how ADHD stigma varies among different age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
• Role of Education and Awareness: Finally, we'll identify strategies for increasing ADHD awareness and reducing stigma.

Thanks for listening!

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We are back with a new episode and this time we are talking about ADHD and Executive functions with MacKenzie Kirchner, a PA-C at Animo Sano Psychiatry.

Stay tuned as we’ll be discussing:

1. What executive functions are and how are they impacted by ADHD?
2. How do challenges with executive functions manifest in both children and adults with ADHD?
3. What are some strategies or interventions that can help improve executive functioning skills in individuals with ADHD?
4. How to approach the stigma surrounding ADHD and encourage a more supportive environment for individuals with this condition?
5. Recent developments or research findings in the field of ADHD and executive functioning that offer hope or new directions for treatment and understanding

Executive Functions Questionnaire

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. In this episode, we have a hot topic: How to navigate the national medication shortage when you have ADHD.

Animo Sano’s PA-C Maddison Henley joined us to share important information about this issue. Here are just some of the questions we covered in this episode:

1. An overview of the current ADHD medication shortage situation - What types of medications are most affected?
2. What are the primary causes of this national medication shortage, particularly for ADHD medications?
3. How is this shortage impacting individuals with ADHD?
4. What steps can individuals take if they're currently experiencing difficulties obtaining their ADHD medication?
5. Are there alternative treatments or medications that can be considered for ADHD management during this shortage? How effective are these alternatives?

And many more. Tune in to find out how to stay up-to-date with the situation and hopefully its resolution.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We have a fantastic speaker in this episode - one of Animo Sano’s amazing physician assistants, MacKenzie Kirchner. She will be sharing her knowledge on the topic she is very passionate about and that’s Dopamine Detox.

Tune in as we explore:

1. What exactly is a dopamine detox and how did the concept come about?
2. How dopamine affects our brain and behavior?
3. How can an overload of dopamine affect our daily life and mental health?
4. What sort of activities or habits lead to an increase in dopamine that may require a detox?
5. What are some practical strategies for managing dopamine levels day-to-day?

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

This is a part two of our episode on Living with Inattentive ADHD with our incredible guest speaker Cynthia Hammer, MSW.

Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelation initially crushed her, it eventually allowed her to come to terms with the realities of her situation. She learned new ways to reduce the negative effects of the condition through new behaviors and habits.

Today, she embraces life with a newfound vibrancy, even discovering a sense of humor and positive aspects in living with ADHD.

To learn more about Cynthia and her work here are some useful links:
Cynthia's LinkedIn Profile
Inattentive ADHD Coalition Website

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This time we have a special guest, outside of our Animo Sano team. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and Executive Director of Inattentive ADHD Coalition.

Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelation initially crushed her, it eventually allowed her to come to terms with the realities of her situation. She learned new ways to reduce the negative effects of the condition through new behaviors and habits.

Today, she embraces life with a newfound vibrancy, even discovering a sense of humor and positive aspects in living with ADHD.

Because Cynthia was so generous with sharing her knowledge and experiences, we decided to make two parts out of this episode. All we can say now is that you are in for a real treat.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/