About ADHD and Other Things
A podcast about ADHD: what it is and how it impacts our relationships and shapes our life experiences—at home, at school, and at work. It’s about taking the bad and the good and learning how to build on our strengths, so we can live our best lives.
Episodes
11 episodes
Therapy and Faith in the Black Church
In this episode, Jay'Ada Mercedes and Reverend Tiffany Michelle of St. Charles AME Zion Church discuss the intersection of mental health, ADHD, and the Black church. They explore personal experiences with mental health, the role of the church i...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:36
Season 3: Episode 1 Navigating Relationships with ADHD
In this engaging conversation, Jay'Ada Mercedes and Dr. Lyne Piche explore the intersection of ADHD and sexuality, discussing personal experiences, the impact of ADHD on relationships, and the importance of open communication. Dr. Piché shares ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:42
Reimagining Education: A Call for Change with Kathy Edwards
In this episode, Jahda speaks with Kathy Edwards, founder and CEO of Reimagining Education, about the need for reform in the educational system, particularly for children with learning disabilities and ADHD. Kathy shares her experiences in spec...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:41:12
Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Meghan Brown-Enyia
In this episode, J-ah-da talks to Megan Brown-Enyia, a certified life coach and founder of ADHD at Work. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in the workplace and how to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. ...
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30:17
Late Diagnosis: ADHD Stories with Guest Nytasha Smith
In this podcast episode, Jada interviews Natasha Smith, an ADHD life coach, about her journey with ADHD. Natasha shares how a friend's diagnosis led her to seek out her own diagnosis and the impact it had on her life. She discusses the challeng...
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40:37
Season 2, Ep. 1: Mindful Breathing Through the New Year
Happy New Year, and welcome back to a new season of About ADHD and Other Things. In this conversation, Jahda welcomes guest Adrienne Hill, a public school teacher, and yoga and mindful breath practitioner. The two discuss the impor...
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42:25
A Positive Psychology Approach to ADHD
This is Episode 5 of "About ADHD and Other Things" podcast, with Yeara (pronounced J ah da). In this episode, Yeara talks to Kim Corn Newman, a certified positive psychology coach. They discuss the benefits of working with a coach and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:13
Episode 4: Finding Inspiration
What do Abraham Hicks, meditation, ADHD-awareness, and the book, The Heart and the Brain, by Nick Seluk from the Awkward Yeti series have in common? In Episode 4 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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8:57
When Moms Get Diagnosed with ADHD
In this episode, I welcome friend and fellow ADHD coach Kamala Randhawa. She is a speaker, an ADHD advocate, and coach. She's based out of Alberta, Canada. We talk coaching, specifically what drew us to this profession, and we swap stories abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:08
Return
On this episode of "About ADHD and Other Things," host Yeara (pronounced J ah da) talks about her return to the podcast, coaching, and what motivated her to pursue a career as an ADHD Life Coach.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:03
A Joyful Charter: A Conversation with Alexandreena Dixon
A conversation with Alexandreena Dixon, founder of Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts & Culture, Inc. of Rockland County in New York State. Its mission is to promote, encourage, and project civic and cultural programs and activities in Rocklan...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:19