Have you ever wondered how creativity and ADHD can coexist harmoniously in your life?
What if the key to managing anxiety lies in embracing play and joy?
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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we dive into these questions with the wonderful Cathy Rashidian, a certified executive coach who specialises in ADHD in the workplace. Together, we explore how to manage ADHD and anxiety while unlocking your creative potential, all while having a bit of fun along the way!
Cathy brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a personal understanding of ADHD to the table. She's here to share her journey and offer practical strategies that not only address the challenges we face but also celebrate the unique strengths that come with ADHD. From setting boundaries to incorporating joy and play in our lives, we’re uncovering valuable insights you won't want to miss.
🎙️ In this episode:
00:00 Finding Joy and Embracing Play
00:38 Introduction to the Smart ADHD Podcast
00:46 Meet Cathy Rashidian: Executive Coach and ADHD Specialist
02:57 Exploring ADHD, Anxiety, and Creativity
04:33 Understanding Comorbidities and ADHD
06:58 The Neuroscience Behind ADHD and Anxiety
10:18 Practical Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Boost Creativity
12:29 Breaking Free from Perfectionism and Overthinking
14:13 Rewriting Your Personal Narrative
14:55 Managing Negative Thoughts
15:48 Understanding Dopamine and Conflict
16:52 The Importance of Play and Joy
17:46 Building Your Support Network
21:04 Leveraging AI for Mental Health
22:59 Harnessing Creativity While Managing Anxiety
24:35 Conclusion and Resources
🕺More about Cathy Rashidian.
Cathy, a certified Executive Coach with 20+ years of leadership experience and a personal ADHD journey, specialises in ADHD in the workplace. She combines traditional and ADHD-specific strategies to help clients and organisations unlock potential and foster growth.
Connect with Cathy:
Website: https://www.readysetchoose.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/
What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast
The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.
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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray
Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.
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🤗 Connect with Ian
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