Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of ADHD, like an unexplored volcano?

How can understanding the 'ADHD Volcano' help you manage your emotions and executive function more effectively?

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with executive function coach Monica Hassall. We dive deep into the concept of the 'ADHD Volcano', exploring how understanding its layers can provide valuable insights into self-regulation and emotional management for individuals with ADHD. Monica's expertise shines as she shares unique strategies to help navigate the complexities of ADHD beyond its typical symptoms.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Misdiagnosis
00:40 Welcome to the Smart ADHD Podcast
00:49 Meet Monica Hassall: Executive Function Coach
01:08 Understanding the ADHD Volcano
01:54 Ian's Personal ADHD Journey
03:45 Addressing ADHD Stigmas and Misconceptions
05:16 Exploring the ADHD Volcano Model
06:09 ADHD and Coexisting Conditions
10:58 The Role of Executive Functions in ADHD
19:01 Self-Medication and ADHD
25:08 The Importance of Brain Chemistry
26:21 Conclusion and Future Topics

🕺More about Monica Hassall.

Monica is an EF Coach, since 2012. She works with her clients incorporating insights and practices from an array of sources, in creative and practical ways. Sources include the most current Neuroscience, Traditional wisdoms, Mindfulness, and Coaching Principles. Her work has been published in ADDitude and Attention Magazine.

Connect with Monica Hassall:

Website: https://www.connectadhd.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-hassall-connect

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!

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🎤 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/30

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🕺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.

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