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The ADHD Skills Lab

Skye Waterson

119 episodes

3 days ago

People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced. In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context. What we cover: Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career researchHyperfocus: stren...

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People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced. In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context. What we cover: Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career researchHyperfocus: stren...

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The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD Strengths and Success: The Evidence Behind the Myth

People love to say ADHD comes with superpowers. The research is more nuanced. In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will examine two papers that look at ADHD strengths in careers. They discuss the themes that appear across 79 studies, the stories from qualitative interviews, and the complicated truth about strengths that can help and hurt depending on context. What we cover: Why creativity and idea linking appear across ADHD career researchHyperfocus: stren...

3 days ago

24 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

The ADHD Shift: When Everything Suddenly Adds Up

Most people with ADHD have one moment that stops them in their tracks. For Laura, it was finding her childhood journals filled with the word “focus” scribbled in every possible way. In this conversation, Skye talks with Laura Key, host of the ADHD Aha! podcast, and VP of content at Understood.org. After interviewing more than 120 people about their ADHD stories, Laura shares her own. From finding her childhood journals to understanding how ADHD shaped her leadership, parenting, and emotional ...

1 week ago

41 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD, TikTok, and the Misinformation Trap

Can TikTok actually teach you about ADHD - or is it just feeding you misinformation? In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye dives into a 2022 study analyzing the quality of ADHD content on TikTok. They explore how much of it is accurate, how much is personal storytelling, and why the most relatable content often isn’t the most reliable. What we cover: Why #ADHD is one of TikTok’s biggest health hashtagsThe 3 types of ADHD videos researchers foundWhy “personal ex...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD, Momentum, and Other Mythical Creatures (with Russ Jones)

This one’s real, hilarious, and way too relatable. Skye sits down with Russ Jones, ADHD coach, creator of the Ready, Set, Go framework, and host of the *ADHD Big Brother* podcast, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum when you’re working with an ADHD brain. They share stories, laugh a lot, and unpack the small mindset shifts that make consistency feel possible, even on the days when motivation disappears. Russ also shares what has changed for him since joining Skye’s coaching p...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

The Science of ADHD Creativity: Why Your Ideas Work Differently

Are ADHD brains more creative, or is that just a myth? In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye breaks down a foundational study on ADHD and creativity, exploring how ADHD brains innovate, imagine, and sometimes overreach. What we cover: How ADHD brains approach creative problem-solving differentlyWhat “conceptual expansion” means for ADHD thinkingWhy originality and practicality don’t always go hand in handWhat this research says about collaboration and follow-th...

1 month ago

13 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Understanding ADHD Medication: A Balanced Look at the Science

ADHD medication can be a controversial topic online. Is it safe? Does it change who you are? What does the science actually say? In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. Ryan Sultan, psychiatrist, researcher, and founder of Integrative Psychiatry in NYC, about what medication does in the brain and what decades of studies reveal about its effects. This is not medical advice - it’s a clear, evidence-based conversation to help you understand your options. What we cover: How ADHD medication affects d...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Delay Aversion and ADHD: Why Waiting Feels Like Torture

Ever feel restless in a meeting or line and want to bolt? That’s not impatience, it’s delay aversion. In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye explores new research showing how delay aversion connects boredom, frustration, and inattention in ADHD. Together they dig into how the brain’s reward system makes waiting harder and what you can do to make it easier. What we cover: What delay aversion actually means for ADHDWhy ADHD brains overvalue instant rewardsThe neur...

1 month ago

22 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

High-Performance Habits for ADHD Brains: Clarity, Motivation, & Champion Wins

World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions. In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tendencies and worked with Skye to build systems for focus, while unpacking the 7 core habits from his book that help high achievers cut through distra...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD, Anxiety, and Exercise: What the Research Says

Can exercise really compete with medication or therapy for managing ADHD symptoms? In this Research Recap with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD, Skye and Will break down new findings on how exercise supports emotional regulation and anxiety reduction in ADHD, with results that may surprise you. What we cover: Why exercise affects both anxiety and attentionWhat happens in the ADHD brain during movementHow consistency rewires your stress responseThe difference between physical and emotional ...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD, AI, and the Future of Focus

AI is redefining work, but for ADHD founders, the question isn’t whether to use it, it’s how. In this episode, Skye sits down with Ryan Brazzell, entrepreneur, founder of Assistant Launch, and system/AI strategist who helps founders “bend time” using systems and executive support. Ryan has built and scaled multiple 7- and 8-figure companies by applying AI, systems thinking, and radical delegation. Together they dig into how AI can support ADHD brains - reducing overwhelm, automating decision ...

2 months ago

38 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers

Why does time blindness show up so early in life? Welcome to another episode in our Research Recap series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will unpack a study of preschoolers in Hong Kong, showing how time perception, working memory, and delay aversion already affect early academic skills. What we cover: Why ADHD symptoms in preschoolers are hard to spot but still matterWhy time perception was the newest and most revealing testWhat frustration tas...

2 months ago

16 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD Alchemy: Turning Distraction Into Award-Winning Success

Dr. Jacquelyne Read, a chemistry professor and ADHD trailblazer, joins Skye to reveal how she transformed her postdoc struggles into a tenure-track triumph and a top publication award. Discover the actionable systems like breaking down overwhelming tasks and mastering prioritization that helped her thrive in academia's high-pressure world. Perfect for ADHD executives and founders looking to turn their big ideas into real results. P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and...

2 months ago

42 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Research Recap with William Curb - Why ADHD Is Still Missed in Women: The Swedish Study That Proves It

Why are women still diagnosed with ADHD years later than men? Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will unpack one of the largest ADHD studies ever conducted, looking at more than 85,000 people in Sweden. The results show women are still being diagnosed almost four years later than men, with serious consequences for mental health and access to support. What we cover: Why Swedish women are diagn...

2 months ago

20 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD & Hot and Cold Executive Function

Why can you plan your day perfectly, then forget everything the second something stressful happens? Welcome to the next episode in our Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this episode, Skye and Will explore the science behind hot and cold executive functions, and what they mean for how ADHD brains make decisions, remember tasks, and stay calm under pressure. We also break down a fascinating (but early-stage) study using brain stimulation to improve e...

3 months ago

17 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Precision Systems for ADHD Founders: Chaos, Metrics, and Million-Dollar Growth

In this episode, Skye is joined by Matt Verlaque, SaaS founder, entrepreneur, and author, to unpack how to scale a business when your brain is wired for big ideas and fast starts, but struggles with structure. From leading startups to building founder-focused systems, Matt shares the powerful rhythms, habits, and metrics that have helped hundreds of founders go from feeling overwhelmed to fully in control of their businesses. What we cover: The 5 numbers every ADHD founder actually needs to t...

3 months ago

48 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Research Recap with William Curb: ADHD and the Default Mode Network

Ever zone out in a meeting and wonder where your brain went? That might be your default mode network. And for people with ADHD, it doesn't always switch off when it should. Welcome to the first episode in our new Research Recaps series, co-hosted with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD. In this series, we’re teaming up to break down recent ADHD studies and translate what the research actually means for your life, your work, and your brain. No jargon. No hype. Just real insight you can use. T...

3 months ago

16 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

The ADHD Guide to Delegating - Why You Can’t Let Go (and How to Fix It)

Think you're just bad at delegating? You’re not. ADHD makes it harder to translate thoughts into steps, hand things off, and feel safe letting go. If you’ve got a team (or want one), this is your ADHD-friendly shortcut to working less and scaling more. Skye takes you inside a real coaching breakdown of her 5-step delegation system—the same one she teaches founders who are too busy, too burned out, or too overwhelmed to explain what needs to be done. What we cover: Why delegation feels emotion...

4 months ago

15 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD and the CEO Mindset: Systems, Self-Care, and Letting Go

Most ADHD entrepreneurs build their success on hustle—until the cracks show. In this episode, Skye talks with Dr. John Torrens, professor, founder, and author of Lightning in a Bottle, about how he built (and sold) multiple companies by learning to delegate, prioritize self-care, and manage his ADHD brain. What we cover: Why ADHD founders struggle to let go of control (and how to fix it)The surprising link between hyperactivity and entrepreneurial successHow John avoids burnout while running ...

4 months ago

34 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Profit (Without the Spreadsheet Spiral)

ADHD entrepreneurs are smart, capable - and often pricing themselves into burnout. In this episode, Skye interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO of Parakeeto and the guy behind the numbers for hundreds of agencies. They dig into why most service businesses struggle with profit (it’s not what you think), and how to finally price for sustainability. What we cover: The ADHD-friendly way to figure out what your services should costThe 3 key numbers you need to track (and how to figure them out)How to fut...

5 months ago

32 minutes

The ADHD Skills Lab

Why You Always Underestimate Time (Even When You Swear You Won’t)

Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45. You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness. In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers. What we cover: The 3 time-based skills your brain may be missingTime blindness vs. working memory—what’s the real issue?The surprising benefit of visual ...

5 months ago

33 minutes