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.
Mastery of Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD for Business Owners
2 AM spirals, emotional whiplash, and the ADHD brain—this episode unpacks how emotional intensity shapes entrepreneurial life, and why it’s more than just “sensitivity” when you’re wired differently. Hit play and hear why this conversation matters for every ADHD entrepreneur.
Celebrating Our Imperfections as a Business Strategy
Mikey Schumacher, founder of “but cute,” shares how plush toys, mental health, and community collide in his mission-driven brand. We talk healing, ADHD, anxiety—and building a business that truly matters.
Shifting Smoothly with ADHD: Stop Task Switching Stress – ADHD Tips That Actually Work | The Momentum Series
Learn how to shift gears smoothly—between roles, tasks, and priorities—without losing momentum. This final Momentum Series episode shares real strategies to reduce friction and protect your energy as an ADHD-ish solopreneur.
Stopping Smart with ADHD: Strategies for Hyperfocus & Perfectionism so You Can Finish What You Start
Tired of tweaking instead of launching? In this ADHD-ish episode, Diann Wingert reveals why “good enough” is more than enough—and how to actually finish what you start using her Completion Compass.
Starting Strong: The Momentum Series 2025 Guide to Getting Things Done
Struggle to start, stop, or switch in your biz? You’re not broken—just ADHD-ish. In this kickoff to The Momentum Series, learn how to ditch perfection, embrace messy starts, and finally get moving with strategies that actually stick.
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!
ADHD & Justice Sensitivity: From Overwhelm to Advantage in Business
Struggling with an intense reaction to unfairness? It might be justice sensitivity, an ADHD trait. Learn how to turn this from a source of burnout into your business's greatest hidden strength.
ADHD Business Coach Tips: Finding Your Flow as a Creative Solopreneur
Tired of starting, but never finishing as a multi-passionate creative? This episode with Jess Malli Mercier dives into real-life balance and building a business that suits your brain. It's a raw and real conversation you won't want to miss!
Mind Traps & Thought Loops: Identifying Cognitive Bias in the ADHD Brain
Entrepreneurship with ADHD? This episode explores cognitive biases, mind traps, and thought loops that impact decision-making, focus, and leadership for ADHD entrepreneurs. Learn tools to reframe thinking and grow your business.
When Ambition Overtakes Performance: A Guide for ND Founders
ADHD entrepreneurs: Is your drive leading to stress instead of satisfaction? Two ADHD coaches reveal how to align ambition with your true capacity. Manage endless ideas, build resilience, and find self-compassion for sustainable success. Tune in for this inspiring and vulnerable conversation.
Wicked Wisdom: Real Talk on Neurodiversity & Self Acceptance
Celebrate ADHD-ish's 5th podversary and Mental Health Awareness Month! Host Diann Wingert explores ADHD through Wicked's Elphaba, from seeking validation to self-acceptance. Find your magic and defy gravity with us.
The Psychiatrist’s Take on Vulnerabilities in ADHD Entrepreneurship
Feel like you’re wired differently—and built for more? Dive into the surprising link between ADHD, bipolar traits, and entrepreneurial success with psychiatrist and professor Dr. Michael A. Freeman.
Shiny New Object Syndrome? Here’s How to Stop It From Sabotaging Your Success
Turn your ADHD advantage from ideation to implementation! Stop letting Shiny Object Syndrome derail your creativity. Discover neuroscience-based insights and actionable strategies to build consistency and finally finish the brilliant projects you keep starting.
Your Roadmap to Building a Solo Entrepreneur Business as a Neurodivergent Creative
Feeling pressured to scale? Maggie Patterson joins us to validate intentionally staying small as a solopreneur. Discover the power of a simple, sustainable solo business, especially for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and ditch the hustle culture.
Beyond People Pleasing: How to Finally Break Free From the Default Yes
Tired of always saying “yes”? Learn why ADHD brains default to people-pleasing—and how to unlearn it. This episode breaks down the “reciprocity myth” and empowers your most purposeful yes.
How Creative Sprint Days Unlock ADHD Strengths for Small Business Owners
Struggling to make your biz ADHD-friendly? Learn how Evan Sargent built a brand that lets her thrive with ADHD—while disrupting her industry, working smarter, and ditching traditional business rules.
Paying Less ADHD Tax: A Solopreneur Guide to ADHD Task Initiation
Are ADHD traits costing you more than you realize? From missed deadlines to impulse spending, the ADHD tax adds up. This episode unpacks hidden costs and practical fixes to protect your time, money, and energy!
Innovative Solutions for ADHD Executive Functioning Challenges
Discover how Mina Raver turned neurodivergence into innovation, creating Better CEO—the first adaptive productivity app for ADHD entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear her journey and game-changing insights!
CEO Mindset: Become the Leader Your Business Needs
Struggling to lead your team as a neurodivergent business owner? This week, we dive into Kirsten Beukes' journey, revealing how understanding her ADHD transformed her practice. Discover practical strategies to reduce burnout, increase joy, and lead effectively by doing less, not more.
Authentic Marketing for Neurodivergent Business Owners
Discover how ADHD strengths can be a business advantage! Marketing strategist Iris Goldfeder shares how empathy, systems thinking, and authenticity fuel her agency’s success.