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When Words Fail: Alternative Ways to Express Love in Neurodivergent Relationships
Love is a universal emotion that transcends cultures and languages, often expressed through words like "I love you." However, for...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Feb 142 min read
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ADHD and the Struggle with Motivation: Why Even Small Tasks Like Cooking Feel Overwhelming
For individuals with ADHD, motivation to complete tasks, even small ones like cooking, can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just a...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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Understanding ADHD: Why Overwhelm Happens and How Emotional Regulation Plays a Role
Living with ADHD brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing emotions, handling stress, and staying on top of tasks....
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Identifying Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Guide to Recognizing the Signs
For many neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or others—overwhelm can be a...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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ADHD and the Struggle with Motivation: Why Even Small Tasks Like Cooking Feel Overwhelming
For individuals with ADHD, motivation to complete tasks, even small ones like cooking, can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just a...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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ADHD and Sensitivity to Criticism: Navigating Feedback with Compassion
For many people with ADHD, navigating the world of criticism and feedback can feel like walking through a minefield. What may seem like a...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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Navigating Love: How Relationships Can Thrive with Two Partners with ADHD
Relationships can be complex and challenging, even under the best of circumstances. When both partners have Attention Deficit...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Managing ADHD Symptoms with Therapy and Yoga
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Characterized by...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of Somatic Yoga for ADHD
Living with ADHD can present unique challenges, from maintaining focus and managing hyperactivity to regulating emotions. Traditional...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Embracing Neurodiversity: How Businesses Can Support Individuals Exhibiting Hyperactivity
In the diverse landscape of human cognition, neurodiversity emphasizes the uniqueness and variation in neurological traits and abilities....
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Navigating Time Blindness: Overcoming ADHD Challenges in the Workplace
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brings its own set of challenges, and one of the most pervasive is time...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Can They Be Mistaken for a Bipolar Mixed State?
Navigating the complex world of mental health diagnoses can be challenging, especially when symptoms overlap across different conditions....
Gretchen Pound, PhD
May 23, 20243 min read
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6 Strategies for ADHD Professionals to Build Confidence in Launching a Business
Launching a business can be an exhilarating journey, but it's not without its challenges, especially for individuals with ADHD. Doubt and...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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6 Steps to Starting Your Own Business with ADHD
As you know, working for a big company may not be the right fit for you. This is true for many individuals with Attention Deficit...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Navigating Time Blindness: Overcoming ADHD Challenges in the Workplace
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brings its own set of challenges, and one of the most pervasive is time...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Waves of Communication: Understanding the Challenges for ADHD Individuals
Communication is a fundamental aspect of our daily lives, forming the backbone of our personal and professional relationships. However,...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Mar 22, 20243 min read
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How to harness hyperfocus and perseverative topics, often associated with ADHD and autism in the workplace.
Hyperfocus and perseverative topics, while both involving intense concentration and engagement, represent distinct phenomena in the...
Gretchen Pound, PhD
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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