Welcome to the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
If you've ever Googled "why can't I just get my act together" at midnight, you're in the right place.
The ADHD-ish™ Blog is where business strategy meets brain science — written for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are tired of advice that wasn't designed for the way their minds actually work.
Whether you're officially diagnosed or just ADHD-adjacent, this is your no-fluff resource for building a business that works with your brain, not against it.
What You'll Find on the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
Every blog is grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience and real-world business strategy — not toxic positivity and generic productivity hacks.
Browse the blog for episodes, frameworks, and straight-talk insights on focus, decision-making, pricing, boundaries, and everything else nobody warned you about when you started your business.
New to the ADHD-ish Blog? Start anywhere. That's kind of our thing.
Oh, and if you’re more of a listener than a reader, check out the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast!
Redesigning Your Business With ADHD in Mind
In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, executive coach Kim Van Lue shares how embracing her neurodivergence helped her pivot from generalist to specialized six-figure business owner. Listen to the full episode today to transform your own workflow.
Stop Confusing Options for Opportunities: A Practical Guide to Decision Making for ADHD Entrepreneurs
Ever wonder why every exciting opportunity turns into another commitment? Discover why dopamine tricks your brain, learn the “screen door” decision filter, and listen now to start making smarter yeses that protect your time, energy, and business.
A Skeptic's View of Using an AI Coach
How can ADHD brains harness AI without losing human connection? AI skeptic Elizabeth Meyer tests digital clone Di AI with scientific rigor to see how smart tech impacts our behavior. Listen now to discover your blueprint for intentional tech experiment.
Eliminating Friction & Fatigue as an ADHD Solopreneur
Behind every thriving business can be hidden ADHD struggles. Hear Kathryn Bird’s honest journey from overwhelm to “less but better” and discover practical mindset shifts you can apply today. Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs it.
You're a F*ing Wizard: Why Your Business Needs a Game Master, Not a Guru
Discover how Paul Pape turns business into an adventure—listen now to ADHD-ish and learn how creativity, play, and neurodivergence can transform your strategy, profit, and purpose into a game worth winning.
The ADHD Expert's Trap: Performing Your Value Instead of Owning It
What if entrepreneurship isn’t about proving your worth but owning your power? Hear Jabari Allen share lessons on burnout, identity, and belonging in tech, then discover how embracing every part of yourself can transform your business. Listen to the full episode now to start your transformation.
Somebody Stole My Sh*t!" : Copycats, Counterfeiters, and How to Protect What You've Built
ADHD comic creator Dani Donovan gets real about designing The Anti-Planner and fighting off counterfeiters. Discover the messy, costly reality of protecting your intellectual property as an entrepreneur. Listen now to learn how to defend your creative work!
Four Ways High Functioning ADHD Entrepreneurs Put Their Mental Health at Risk
High achievement often masks the invisible struggle of the ADHD brain. Discover how your greatest professional strengths might be fueling burnout and learn to protect your mental health. Listen to the full episode now to safeguard your success.
How Celebrating Tiny Wins with ADHD Boosts Motivation & Beats Burnout
ADHD-ish Blog: Stop racing through your to-do list and learn to celebrate the "invisible" wins. Host Diann Wingert and Risa Williams, teach you how to escape the productivity treadmill. Listen now to redefine success and reclaim your momentum.
Is Cognitive Ergonomics the Missing Link to ADHD Motivation?
If ADHD advice sounds good but never sticks, this episode reveals why. Discover how cognitive ergonomics explains attention breakdowns and learn practical strategies that align with how your brain actually works—listen now for real-world clarity.
3 Hard Truths, 0 Fucks Given, 0 Apologies
Celebrate episode 300 of ADHD-ish with a bold, unfiltered conversation on entrepreneurship with ADHD. Expect real struggles, honest wisdom, and powerful takeaways. Listen now if you want truth over hype and growth that actually sticks.
The ADHD Brain's Year-End Inventory (That Has Nothing to Do With Goals)
Done with vision boards, hustle culture, and exhausting goal-setting? Discover a simple, compassionate, ADHD-friendly year-end inventory to see what energized you, what paid you, and what to let go of. Listen now and reset with clarity.
Boredom-Proofing Your Business: When to Renew or Release What's Lost Its Shine
Does success breed boredom? If you have ADHD, the answer is often yes. Diann Wingert reveals why you lose interest when your program finally runs smoothly and shares proven strategies to reignite your passion. Tune in now!
ADHD is Not Just In Your Head: Exploring Embodied Neuroscience
Feeling overwhelmed by “dopamine hacks”? Join Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas, The Creative Scientist, as he reveals embodied neuroscience on how ADHD, gut health, hormones, and emotional regulation connect and how neurodivergent minds can truly thrive from the inside out.
Daily Habits That Make Your ADHD Worse
Stop letting ADHD sabotage your life! Get practical, science-backed habits to make ADHD easier to manage. Learn to conquer screen time, sugar cravings, and poor sleep, discovering why movement and consistent sleep hygiene are essential for better focus and mental clarity.
When A Prospect Ghosts You (and Your ADHD Brain Won't Let It Go)
Ever had a discovery call that felt perfect—then … silence? No reply, no closure. Let’s talk about ghosting, ADHD spirals, and what really happens when our brains demand answers that never come.
The Soulmate Phenomenon: How ADHD Fuels Idea Infatuation in Your Business
ADHD solopreneurs: Do you fall in love with each new idea? This episode unpacks the “Soulmate Phenomenon” and shares scrappy tools to separate idea keepers from fleeting flings.
When High Ability Meets ADHD: Delayed Diagnosis and Midlife Transformation
Late ADHD diagnosis meets decades of “success” in this revealing midlife conversation on identity, mental health, and self-acceptance. Listen in and see what happens when striving gives way to true fulfillment.
How to Stop People Pleasing and Manage ADHD Rejection Sensitivity at Work
Struggling with people-pleasing and rejection sensitivity? Unpack lessons from The Courage to Be Disliked for the neurodivergent mind. Find freedom in self-acceptance, better relationships, and living authentically. Listen now!