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How ADHD Shapes My Daily Life
It’s funny how we can live with a condition our entire lives, being acutely aware of how much it affects our daily lives on a grand scale, and yet simultaneously we normalize living with the condition to a point where we are completely oblivious to all the minute ways it shapes our day-to-day lives in every action we take.
Braden Young
Oct 2811 min read


When the Safety Net Shakes: What Parents of Kids with IEPs Need to Know About the Department of Education Layoffs
For those of us with neurodivergent children, these changes can feel destabilizing and scary. You may be asking: what does this mean for my child? Will their IEP rights be at risk? How can I stay protective and proactive? This article aims to help answer some of these questions and be a guide during these uncertain times.
Braden Young
Oct 137 min read


ADHD Across the Lifespan: How It Changes (and Doesn’t)
ADHD doesn’t fade with age, it evolves. Discover how ADHD shows up from childhood to adulthood and learn tools to thrive at every stage of life.
Braden Young
Oct 66 min read


Building a Strong ADHD Support Network
When I was first diagnosed with ADHD, I didn’t realize just how much I’d been craving connection with people who truly understood me. That changed when I joined a few online communities...there were people who “got it,” not just in theory but in lived experience.
Braden Young
Aug 116 min read


Top ADHD Tools and Resources for Adult ADHD Management
ADHD brains are wired for creativity, curiosity, and quick thinking—but focus, organization, and task follow-through? Not so much. That’s where external tools come in.
Braden Young
Jul 245 min read


How to Use INCUP (Interest, Novelty, Challenge, Urgency, and Passion) to Motivate Your ADHD Brain
Struggling with ADHD motivation? INCUP (Interest, Novelty, Challenge, Urgency, Passion) boosts focus & productivity. Mix & match for success
Braden Young
Feb 26 min read


Facing the Storm: ADHD and Avoiding Uncomfortable Emotions
One universal struggle for many ADHDers is avoiding uncomfortable emotions. Let’s explore why this happens and how to address it.
Braden Young
Dec 18, 20246 min read


ADHD and Self-Confidence: Building Inner Strength in a Neurotypical World
Discover how to build self-confidence while living with ADHD.
Braden Young
Dec 10, 20246 min read


I Just Got an ADHD Diagnosis, Now What?
Your New ADHD Diagnosis You’ve talked to your doctor, you’ve done the assessments, you’ve offered up evidence. Finally, your doctor has...
Braden Young
Oct 25, 20244 min read


How Accountabilibuddies and Body-Doubles Can Boost Motivation in ADHD
This article explores the profound impact of 'accountabilibuddies' and body-doubles on motivation for individuals with ADHD.
Braden Young
Apr 30, 20248 min read


The Importance of Finding Your Personal Core Values with ADHD
Personal values are the guiding principles that give our lives meaning and purpose. This is especially important for those with ADHD.
Braden Young
Feb 19, 20247 min read


International ADHD Conference 2023: Episode 2
Day 2 of the International ADHD Conference 2023 in Baltimore, MD. I talk about meeting with some big names and what I learned from sessions.
Braden Young
Dec 28, 20237 min read


International Conference on ADHD 2023
So, I just got back from the ADHD Conference 2023, If I had to describe it in just a few words, it was life changing.
Braden Young
Dec 9, 20239 min read


Taking Charge of Your ADHD by Knowing Your ADHD
When it comes to ADHD knowledge is power. Learning all you can about your ADHD and where you struggle can help you find better tools to cope
Braden Young
Mar 6, 202316 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 5d: Walking the Middle Path
It's easy to get stuck in our own heads and only see 1 point of view. DBT teaches us that more than 1 point of view can be true.
Braden Young
Feb 5, 202311 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 5c: Ending Bad Relationships
We've tried to work on communication, but sometimes we just aren't able to salvage a relationship. DBT teaches us how to walk away if needed
Braden Young
Feb 5, 20234 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 5b: Mindfulness of Others
For those of us with ADHD, it’s easy to get stuck in our own heads. Being mindful of others can help us get past it and build relationships.
Braden Young
Feb 3, 20236 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 5: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills…Uh, Part 1
People with ADHD often have trouble communicating what they want and need. DBT can help us improve using 3 techniques.
Braden Young
Feb 3, 20239 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 4: Distress Tolerance Skills
DBT Distress tolerance skills build on previous skills to help us deal with and survive crisis situations and accept life as it is.
Braden Young
Jan 25, 202311 min read


The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD, Part 3: Emotional Regulation Skills
Part 3 to The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD. Here we discuss one of the most difficult DBT skills to learn, Emotional Regulation.
Braden Young
Jan 19, 202310 min read
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