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Episode Synopsis
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? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/19In 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! —----------------------------🎤 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.🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/—----------------------------🕺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.—----------------------------🤗 Connect with Ian Website: https://iag.me/ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray ...
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