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Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.
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April 17, 2025
Industry experts Tamara Rosier and Brooke Schnittman discuss how to manage ADHD-related overwhelm and reframe it as a clue to better understand one's brain in this interview.
April 10, 2025
<p>Shame is a formidable force—an emotional wildfire that can either illuminate our path to growth or consume us in cycles of self-blame. For individuals with ADHD, this complex emotion is often amplified, lingering far beyond its utility as a corrective signal. But why? And more importantly, how do we break free?</p><p>This week on The ADHD Podcast, hosts Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer embark on an exploration of shame spirals with two powerhouse guests: James Ochoa, LPC, renowned ADHD pathfinder and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4ikiVSh">Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD</a>, and Dr. Nachi Felt, an ADHD specialist and professor at Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and helps direct the Cognition and Neuroscience Research Lab.</p><p>Together, they dissect the neurobiology of shame, its insidious tendency to hijack our presence of mind, and the ways in which ADHD uniquely intensifies its grip. James and Nachi offer profound insights into the role of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the often-overlooked power of resourcing—the practice of cultivating internal and external tools to navigate emotional turbulence.</p><p>From the interplay of trauma and shame to the game-changing realization that the same agency that allows us to sit in shame also allows us to stand up and move forward, this conversation is both a course in emotional resilience and a rallying cry for self-compassion.</p><p>With humor, wisdom, and a touch of Brooklyn-style candor, this episode invites you to challenge your inner narratives, embrace the possibility of rewriting your personal stories, and ultimately, reclaim your incredible sense of self-worth.</p><p><strong><br>Resources & Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.takecontroladhd.com/discord">Take Control ADHD Discord Community</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/theADHDpodcast">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jamesochoa.com/">James Ochoa’s Work & Books</a></li><li><a href="https://www.adhddoctor.org/">Dr. Nachi Felt’s ADHD Resources</a></li><li><a href="https://takecontroladhd.com/shownotes">Dig into the podcast Shownotes Database</a></li></ul><p><br></p> <ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast</li> <li>(01:09) - Support the Show!</li> <li>(03:37) - The Nature of Shame Spirals</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
April 3, 2025
<p>There’s an inflection point when technology shifts from novelty to necessity. The printing press. The telephone. The internet. And now, artificial intelligence. For those with ADHD, the rise of AI presents an especially tantalizing paradox: a tool that promises to sharpen focus and streamline tasks, yet one that, if wielded carelessly, could just as easily become another source of distraction.</p><p>In this episode of The ADHD Podcast, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer take us into the heart of the paradox. They begin with a simple but profound question: How do we make AI work for us, rather than the other way around?</p><p>It starts with a refresher on prompt engineering—the art of structuring AI queries with precision. It’s not unlike training a dog. Give vague instructions, and you’ll get unpredictable results. But with the right prompts, AI can become an invaluable assistant, distilling complex information, organizing thoughts, and even generating study guides.</p><p>But then comes the tension. The unease. The creeping realization that AI—like all powerful tools—has a darker side. What of the Paperclip Problem, a thought experiment that suggests AI, if left unchecked, could optimize itself into oblivion, consuming all available resources (including us) in its relentless pursuit of efficiency. Far out? There are those who argue not so far as you think.</p><p>The conversation then shifts to <strong>the Goldilocks Zone</strong>—that elusive middle ground where AI enhances productivity without eroding autonomy. Pete shares his meticulously curated AI toolkit: <strong>Perplexity AI for research, Grammarly for writing, TextExpander for automation, and Adobe Voice Enhancer for audio clarity</strong>. Each tool, when used correctly, reduces cognitive load. But over-reliance? That’s where the danger lies.</p><p>By the end of the discussion, one thing becomes clear: AI is neither savior nor saboteur. It is a mirror, reflecting back the habits and intentions of its user. The question isn’t whether AI will replace us—it won’t. The real question is: Will we use AI to become more of who we are, or will we let it decide that for us?</p><p><br><strong>Links & Notes</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/">Perplexity AI</a> – AI-powered research assistant</li><li><a href="https://poe.com/login">Poe.com</a> – Multi-model AI chat platform</li><li><a href="https://app.grammarly.com/">Grammarly</a> – AI-enhanced writing assistant</li><li><a href="https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance#">Adobe Voice Enhancer</a> – AI-driven audio clarity tool</li><li><a href="https://coda.io">Coda.io</a> – AI-integrated database management</li><li><a href="https://takecontroladhd.com/discord">Join our Discord community</a></li><li><a href="https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast">Support the Show on Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://takecontroladhd.com/shownotes">Dig into the podcast Shownotes Database</a></li></ul> <ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast</li> <li>(02:22) - Prompt Engineering</li> <li>(12:08) - The Problem with AI</li> <li>(18:25) - The Goldilocks Zone</li> <li>(22:16) - Some Tools</li> <li>(25:19) - Gell-Mann Amnesia</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
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