OK, we’ve had a bit of a gap! – to be followed by another one!!

(…until, hopefully, March; for a couple of additional 'Life' reasons, there's been a bigger gap than we anticipated!)

So, in this episode, we answer: "do we want to stop the podcast?", and explain the main reasons for the gap/s, notably involving weeks of scary silence, having waaaay too much of a good thing (not least, the perils of being invited out for a coffee) – and getting a metaphorical slap!

We also give some random updates on previous topics, and dig further into managing our minds & emotions, including: Bronze Medal Attitude, a revelation about “doing it NOW”, Serendipitous Spontaneity, and How To Wipe Down A Worksurface...

If you enjoy our podcast, please would you take a min to help us reach others by subscribing, rating the show, leaving us a review/comment - and telling all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

www.nickyshipp.coach

carrieovertoncoaching.com

Thanks so much for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Nicky and Carrie

In episode 14, we explore "shoulds" – along with what we PLAN versus what actually happens... including:

• feeling we 'should' do something – and doing our best to avoid it!

• having SO many things we want to do/so little time, or

• at times, having no idea WHAT we want to do!

• the Butterfly effect – aka: "Squirrel!"

• what's REALLY going on for us?

And we look at strategies that can help:

• 'body doubling'

• 'now and next'

• productive pottering!'

• how to get started, and

• minding your language!

(Plus a cautionary tale about orange squash...!!)

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Carrie and Nicky

In episode 13, we – not before time! – explore CONNECTION!

As ever, the conversation is wiggly and wide ranging....

* a teeth-grindingly annoying digital disconnection!

* the feeling of finding our Tribe

* the effects of uncertainty and rejection

* social anxiety/forming new connections

* the joy of shared experience

* the desperate desire to shout out: "I do that too!"

* simple, every-day connections

* energetic connections

* the perils of 'oversharing' – better watch out if you work in a Call Centre!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

www.nickyshipp.coach and carrieovertoncoaching.com

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Nicky and Carrie

In episode 12, we share and navigate some of our encounters with SHAME...

• forgetting to press a button

• clicking the WRONG button

• reading out loud in class

• expecting to have got something wrong

• the need to be perfect

• enjoying the journey and being human

• two horse stories!

• trying toooo hard

• learning to relax and loosen the reins

• opportunities to laugh at ourself!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Carrie and Nicky

In episode 11, Carrie's husband Ben joins us to share the perspective from the other side of the ADHD fence!

Amongst other things, the three of us discuss:

* holidaying with an ADHD partner

* how to navigate a square!

* why google maps are on Carrie's Christmas Card list

* talking things through out loud

* over-enthusiasm in all areas!

* the allotment – dream vs reality

* consistency vs inconsistency – the challenge is real!

* different views about rules

* decision-making – and impatience!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

www.nickyshipp.coach and carrieovertoncoaching.com

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Nicky and Carrie

In episode 10, we talk about sensitivity, including:

* emotional sensitivity to perceived criticism

* what we hear versus what was said

* how we personally have become sensitive to certain topics

* how even 1 comment can stay with us and have an impact

* sensory sensitivity

* touch - preferences or loathing of different textures

* the impact of smell, sound and light

* energy sensitivity - feeling vibes!

* awareness (or not) of our bodies in space

* awareness (or not) of our body's needs - notably, why do we wait so long to go to the loo?!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Carrie and Nicky

In episode 9, we're digging into the mysterious way our memories seem to work – or not!

* 80s' (or 70s'!) song lyrics and the power of music

* There's just SO much to remember in life!

* How often we lose our phones – and how we find them...

* Books, films – and lost plots

* Different ways of reading, incl. word by word or all over the page

* Masking – how we can fake 'having it all under control'

* 'Bandwidth' – reaching capacity

* The perils of people moving our piles!

* The impact of overwhelm on memory

And the importance of knowing how your brain works and what works for you...

* Managing every day tasks, and relying on our systems

* Visual memory, directions, and how we find our cars

* Strategies to help deal with memory issues

* The use of technology – or fear of it!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends : ) – it really does help us 'connect'!

You can see photos & reels and keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or contact us, at:

www.nickyshipp.coach and carrieovertoncoaching.com

Thanks again for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Nicky and Carrie

In episode 8, we talk about Procrastination…

• chronic vs occasional procrastination

• why DO we 'procrastinate'?

• can we un-learn to procrastinate?

• the effect of time/proximity

• 'delaying to avoid'

• the tipping point

• Nicky finishing a song – just the 9 years in the writing!

(If you want to watch the song, the YouTube link is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwUya3ax7y0 )

…and 'combative strategies' - what works for us, including:

• using a deadline to maximise the outcome

• Management By Doing Nothing and intuition

• Eating the Frog vs dumplings!

• planning vs 'winging it'

• ‘Reframing’ – Carrie seeing the strength in something she’d considered a weakness

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate the show, leave us a review/comment - and feel very free to tell all your friends!

You can keep in touch with us on instagram:

@theadhdconnection_podcast

– and find out more about us, and/or get in touch, at:

carrieovertoncoaching.com and www.nickyshipp.coach

Thanks so much for joining us on our ADHD journey,

Carrie and Nicky