How the Mental Health Field Falls Short in Helping Us at a Deeper Level – 096
Release Date: 03/04/2022
The Importance of Executive Function Pre-Skills – 120
Living Beyond ADHD
How often do you do the prep work for your tasks? Do you know what I mean by prep work? Most people I know really dislike the prep work and just want to get down to doing the task. They even feel that the prep work is a waste of their time because it isn’t getting the job done. And, they are short on time as it is, so this is just a non-essential thing to do. But is it really? Everything in life needs prep work and maintenance. If you are the cook in your family or home, you need to prep the meal before you can make it and then eat it. If you...
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Do you have the blueprints to build a new model of yourself? – 119
Living Beyond ADHD
Do you have the blueprints to build a new model of yourself? One of my favorite quotes is by Buckminster Fuller, who said, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” Thinking along the same lines as Fuller, I realized years ago that with so much that happens on our journey from birth to adulthood, unless we build a new model of ourselves and then move into that new model, we will be fighting the existing reality and model of our earlier life and selves forever, and trying to...
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Are You Prone to Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)? – 118
Living Beyond ADHD
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or RSD is a hot topic these days. It is one manifestation of emotional dysregulation, which is a common but misunderstood and under-researched symptom of ADHD in adults. Individuals with RSD feel unbearable pain (physical and emotional) as a result of actual or perceived rejection, teasing, or criticism. And, this symptom is not alleviated with cognitive or dialectical behavior therapy. I’ve read that this symptom is attributed to a different brain structure, a sensitivity that is different than just being a highly sensitive person, and...
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Does Your Rambling Make the Point? - 117
Living Beyond ADHD
I often hear from many accomplished adults that they feel like imposters. They have been able to hold things together and advance in their career, yet the toll on them is huge. They have created workarounds to get the job done but fear being found out. Work takes so much time and leaves little if any time for pursuing their dreams, hobbies or even cherished time with family and friends. Over time, their self-confidence and happiness has disappeared. Enter… imposter syndrome. In order to feel confident, you need to be competent in those areas of...
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You Don’t Need a Diagnosis or Medication to Get Results - 116
Living Beyond ADHD
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what is commonly believed to be the process we adults need to go through if we suspect ADHD. That process takes time and money. And depending on what part of the world you live in, your access to a specialist may be limited. For that reason or others, many adults are self-diagnosing these days. Some are questioning what having an official diagnosis will give them that a self-diagnosis won’t. The answer to that question is simple – potentially a lot of valuable information beyond just ADHD since by the time you are an...
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I Know How Hard It Is and I Can Help You - 115
Living Beyond ADHD
This episode is a little different than most. It’s kind of a public service announcement - a message in the public interest that is meant to raise awareness about an important issue and change behavior. This episode is dedicated to you, my listeners. The topic was inspired by a few emails I received this week, and they brought back the strong feelings I have about what I have been called to do and why I continue to pour my heart and soul into this calling. Every day someone emails me with information about their challenges, how hard their life is, and the help they are...
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Are your Underdeveloped EF Skills Hurting Your Marriage - 114
Living Beyond ADHD
Whether you are dating, are in a committed relationship, living together or married, your well-developed Executive Function Skills make a difference in many aspects of your relational life. And, even though I focus on helping you develop your Executive Function Skills for yourself, that does not mean that their development isn’t essential for a healthier and happier marriage. Let me explain. When we enter a relationship, we bring whoever we are and whatever is part of us with us. If there is depression or anxiety or ADHD or an addiction or trauma or other issues, they...
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Eating an Elephant; One Bite at a Time - 113
Living Beyond ADHD
Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. Robert Maurer, Ph.D. tells us in his book, “One Small Step Can Change Your Life – The Kaizen Way” that small steps bypass your brain’s built-in resistance to new behavior. Kaizen means improvement and moreover it means continuing improvement in personal life, home life, social life and working life. With one...
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Procrastinate No More – 112
Living Beyond ADHD
Procrastination is simply the act of delaying or postponing something; nothing more. Most people think of procrastinating as a negative thing. We procrastinate on filing our taxes, paying our bills, keeping our homes tidy, returning phone messages and responding to important emails. We even procrastinate on making plans for our summer vacations. These are all just the act of delaying or postponing something; nothing more. It’s just a behavior. And, we can use this behavior for good or harm; it’s up to us. Most use it for harm. The issue isn’t really about procrastinating – the act of...
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Laying a Solid Foundation with Executive Function Pre-Skills – 111
Living Beyond ADHD
Hi Aspiring Achievers, There is a serious, widespread problem with the educational requirements in the mental health field. Most professionals are studying the same outdated information about ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Addictions in preparation for licensure. They aren’t studying what happens to your executive function development because of those conditions. The most common treatment recommended for adults with ADHD is medication, and the same is true for Depression and Anxiety. Unfortunately, medication alone...
info_outlineCarl Jung said, “I feel it is the duty of one who goes his own way to inform society of what he finds on his voyage of discovery.”
Jung’s quote inspired this episode. I feel it is both my duty and moral obligation to share with you what I’ve found out that I trust will benefit you and help you create a better quality of life. So, here’s some hard truths here in the USA:
In this episode Dr B talks about:
- DSM-5 for diagnoses
- ICD-11 for insurance billing and diagnoses
- Lack of appropriate training in mental health field
- Learn about 13 Signs Weak Executive Functioning Is Holding You Back
- Find out what you can do about your weak executive function skills even without a diagnosis
Developing your Executive Function Skills and shifting your limiting beliefs is the fastest and most effective way to overcome ADHD limitations, find focus, gain confidence, and a newfound freedom in your life!
My mission is to put an end to the worldwide needless suffering of adults with ADHD and those with under-developed Executive Function Skills - whether from ADHD, chronic depression or anxiety, trauma, addictions, or chronic illnesses. And, you don't need a formal diagnosis to know you need help developing these executive function skills in order to greatly reduce your suffering.
Episode Resources:
- First, get your copy of 13 Signs Weak Executive Functioning is Holding You Back: https://www.drbarbaracohen.com/Executive-Function
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Next, find out what you can do to change this for yourself and how AIA-FS can help you: https://www.drbarbaracohen.com/AIA There is no obligation to being informed about an amazing opportunity that changes lives!
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