Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
David A GreenwoodOvercoming 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 367 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave sits down with Mark Steiner, founder of the powerhouse event marketplace GigSalad.
After receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis at age 57, Mark looked back on his journey from a New Jersey theater ... more
Success can make it easy to overlook what's really happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Dave steps away from productivity hacks, planners, and optimization strategies to focus on something even more important.
ADHD awareness.
If you're... more
Dave connects with Jenna Free, author of A Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, to dismantle the misconception that thriving with neurodivergence requires endless lifestyle hacks.
Instead, they dive deep into the power of nervous system regulation and ... more
The most impactful way to navigate life with ADHD is to shift your identity from a "disability deficit" mindset to a neuroaffirming, strength-based perspective.
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave chats with Liz Ahmann and Micah Saviet... more
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- Disjointed interjections
David has a habit of interjecting non-sequitur comments during interviews.
In one interview, he interrupted his guest with a comment that had nothing to do with what she just said—making her lose her chain of thought. This happened twice!
An ADHD coach would advise David to write down his comments first so not to interrupt his guests. But keep to the point at hand!
There’s a lot of useful information that his guests can teach us. But his interjections are often unnecessarily distracting! ... more
Apple Podcasts2DontRamble
United Statesa year ago - You gave me perspective
Honestly saved my life. Found you during a burnout period and you gave me clarity and understanding and I always say knowledge is power. You’ve been helping me get through it and understand my brain little by little. Thank you !
Apple Podcasts5Lv pinkUnited Statesa year ago - Practical, grounded advice
As someone who's intimately familiar with the unique challenges of navigating life with a neurodivergent brain, I cannot recommend the Overcoming Distractions podcast highly enough. David Greenwood's 'street-smart' approach to managing adult ADHD is refreshingly practical and grounded in real-world experience.
Apple Podcasts5Eli Trier
Denmark2 years ago - Love this podcast
Love the joyful discussions between you guys. Just listening to my first episode and can’t wait to tuck into more. I am recently diagnosed and you are helping me a lot and putting a big smile on my face.
Please change the awful annoying theme music.
Apple Podcasts5Rubber Ritchie
United Kingdom2 years ago - Fantastic Podcast!
I have been listening to this podcast consistently for about a year now and I find it to be so encouraging. I have ADHD and co-own a business and I feel like this is my community. Thank you for what you do, David!
Apple Podcasts5Brian JNUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Singapore/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  South Africa/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Poland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  South Korea/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Brazil/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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A practical, grounded show focused on adult ADHD as a life- and work-optimization challenge. Across episodes, listeners hear evidence-based coaching, neurodiversity-affirming mindset shifts, and tangible tools—ranging from mindfulness and nervous-system regulation to accountability structures, breathwork, and energy-aware routines. Guests include ADHD researchers, clinicians, and high-achieving professionals who share real-world strategies for managing distraction, burnout, and cognitive load while thriving in demanding careers. The format blends solo coaching segments with expert interviews, all delivered in a warm, conversational style that emphasizes actionable steps over theory. Noteworthy aspects include a steady emphasis on safety, se... more
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1. Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
2. Hacking Your ADHD
3. I Have ADHD Podcast
4. ADHD Experts Podcast
5. The ADHD Skills Lab
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jenna Free
2. Liz Ahmann
3. Micah Saviet
4. Dana Hargus
5. Russ Jones
6. Kurtis Lee Thomas
7. John Mollura
8. Scott Proposki
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