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Rhythms of Focus

Kourosh Dini
ADHD
Creativity
Productivity
Mindfulness
Agency
Mental Health
Wandering Minds
Anxiety
Focus
Procrastination
Waves Of Focus
Music
Emotions
Trust
Emotional Work
Work
Artificial Intelligence
Learning
Emotional Trust
Dopamine

Join psychiatrist, musician, and productivity strategist Dr. Kourosh Dini on a journey to transform your relationship with work, creativity, and focus. "Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond" explores the intersection of meaningful work and the art of engaging creativity and responsibility without force, particularly for wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond. Each week, Dr. Dini weav... more

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As someone with ADHD or a wandering mind, you may have been told to keep a scratchpad on you at all times. It's a great way of capturing our thoughts in the moment so they don't flutter away as our minds are want to do.

But, a scratchpad on its own ... more

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This week I am joined by storyteller Neal Foard to discuss the act and emotion of care. Those of us with ADHD and wandering minds can often get overwhelmed by the negativity taking over our social feeds, looking at the news, or even just talking to t... more

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When the universe puts something fun or interesting in front of us, it can become a welcome distraction from what we are "supposed" to be doing. This can be especially true for those of us with ADHD and wandering minds.

We can easily be swept away, ... more

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This week I welcome creative mind and graphic designer extraordinaire, Matt Strieby of New Leaf Design. I was first lucky enough to work with Matt in 2005, when he captured the vision for the art gracing the CD for my album, Ontogeny. We've been coll... more

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Matt Strieby
Graphic designer, owner of New Leaf Design
New Leaf Design
Episode: 64. Creativity and the Wandering Mind with Graphic Designer Extraordinaire, Matt Strieby
Rachel Hanfling
Producer for Oprah and Anderson Cooper; coach for shy speakers; worked with Fortune 500 leaders
Speaker coaching and media
Episode: 55. Speaking Authentically with ADHD Featuring Guest Rachel Hanfling
Billy Broas
Entrepreneur and marketer known for a philosophy-driven approach to marketing
BillyBroas.com
Episode: 52. Agency, Story, And Symbols with Guest Billy Broas
Dr. Fuschia Sirois
A professor in social and health psychology at Durham University with over 25 years of research in procrastination
Durham University
Episode: 21. Dr. Fuschia Sirois and the Vital Importance of Emotion in Procrastination
Dr. Thomas Brown
An important voice in the ADHD community
Episode: 15. Comments on ADHD as an "Erectile Dysfunction of the Mind"
Dr. Joel Anderson
Professional philosopher and expert in moral psychology
Utrecht University
Episode: 11. An Interview with Dr. Joel Anderson - Philosophy and the Wandering Mind

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Dr. Kourosh Dini
Host of Rhythms of Focus; psychiatrist, musician, and productivity strategist

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • A gentler way to forgive ourselves about our struggles with ADHD…

    Most of the episodes are short enough and not overwhelmingly long. The podcast gives us a gentle hand to guide us through some of life’s difficulties. Many of the other podcasts are rah-rah-rah, go, go, go! But that can get exhausting after a while.

    Thank you for your soothing words, Dr Dini!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wil Ng
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Gentle Revolution for Wandering Minds

    "Rhythms of Focus" is unlike any ADHD/productivity podcast I've encountered. Dr. Kourosh Dini brings a refreshingly gentle, mindful approach to the often chaotic experience of having a "wandering mind." Rather than pushing conventional productivity tactics, he explores how to transform creative energy into meaningful work through what he calls "guided play."

    What makes this podcast special is Kourosh's authentic voice and unique format. Each episode ends with an original piano composition that ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    icedub
    United Statesa year ago
  • A profoundly useful approach to feeling overwhelmed (whether or not you have ADHD)

    What an excellent podcast! Excellent sound quality, engaging tone, and really thoughtful, helpful advice. Kourosh Dini really knows his stuff. For years – in his books, courses, and clinical practice – he’s been honing his warm, quirky, calm, and inspiring message about how find focused, engaged, playful delight in your whatever you do. He’s never preachy, but he’s really challenged me to grow and change, by mindfully acknowledging my situation. (In episode 1, he asked for a favorite piece of m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelNL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rachel

    Dr. Dini is brilliant. His unique approach has helped so many. I’m thrilled he now has a podcast so that more and more people will benefit from finding him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBMSMPDS
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the concise, 10-15 minute format accessible and deep.
Positive feedback on the calming, gentle approach to ADHD and productivity.

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58. Trust, Decay, and Retooling - A Discussion with Michael
Q: How did you come to refine your productivity approach after ADHD diagnosis?
Michael describes moving from broad experimentation to a focused system anchored around a few core tools and a central hub (honor guide). He explains that refinement involved limiting tangents, keeping reference notes in Obsidian, and using task managers like OmniFocus, Todoist, and Jira in a coordinated way to reduce clutter while staying adaptable.
21. Dr. Fuschia Sirois and the Vital Importance of Emotion in Procrastination
Q: What role does self-compassion play in managing procrastination?
Self-compassion helps individuals to recognize their personal shortcomings and respond more kindly to their failures, fostering resilience and motivation.

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What is Rhythms of Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, neuroscience-informed show exploring authentic, humane approaches to productivity, creativity, and focus for wandering minds and ADHD. Episodes blend psychiatry, mindfulness, and personal artistry to help listeners design personalized workflows, embrace natural rhythms, and transform resistance into momentum. Noteworthy: short, dense episodes interweave practical techniques with creative metaphors (music, piano), and many episodes emphasize pacing, reflection, and ethical marketing or storytelling alongside practical productivity tips.

This program likely appeals to professionals and creatives seeking sustainable, intuitive ways to work—emphasizing inner rhythm over rigid time management. Its unique angle is the integration o... more

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