Rhythms of Focus
von Kourosh Dini
80. Neurodivergent Woundings, Self-Trust, and AuDHD with Guest Dr…
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Join psychiatrist, musician, and productivity strategist Dr. Kourosh Dini on a journey to transform your relationship with work, creativity, and focus. "Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond" explores the intersection of meaningful work and the art of engaging creativity and responsibility without force, particularly for wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond.
Each week, Dr. Dini weaves together insights from psychiatry, mindfulness practices, and creative experiences to help you develop your own path beyond productivity, and to mastery and meaningful work. Whether you're neurodivergent or simply seeking a more authentic approach to engaging the world, you'll discover practical strategies for:
- Building supportive environments that honor your unique way of thinking
- Transforming resistance into creative momentum
- Developing personalized workflows that actually stick
- Understanding and working with your mind's natural rhythms
Drawing from his experience as both a practicing psychiatrist and creative artist, Dr. Dini offers a compassionate perspective on productivity that goes beyond traditional time management techniques. You'll learn why typical productivity advice often falls short and how to craft approaches that genuinely resonate with your mind's natural tendencies.
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- 80. Neurodivergent Woundings, Self-Trust, and AuDHD with Guest Dr. Megan Anna Neff · 41 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 80This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff, an AuDHD clinical psychologist and the writer behind Neurodivergent Insights. So many of us carry a quiet doubt about…
- 79. Intentional AI with Guest David Sparks · 41 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 79You are in for a treat this week as I am joined by guest David Sparks. You may know him from one of his many projects, including his podcast, Intentional AI, which he cohosts…
- 78. You Can't Trust Yourself on Command · 11 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 78Too often we're given the well intentioned advice to "just trust yourself." For some, it seems like such a simple thing to do, a forgone conclusion. For those of us with ADHD and…
- 77. Is the ADHD Medication Working? · 14 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 77ADHD medications can be extremely helpful, but it's important to understand it isn't a catch-all that fixes everything. While it can have positive benefits when it comes to…
- 76. No Pain, No Gain, and the Wandering Mind · 13 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 76Far too often we operate under the assumption that "pushing" ourselves and "forcing" ourselves to do something are the same thing. Both can definitely be difficult, but the end…
- 75. Building Trust With a Wandering Mind · 13 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 75Comparison can not only be the thief of joy, it can also be the bearer of guilt, shame, and inadequacy. For those of us with wandering minds, ADHD, and the like, it's easy to…
- 74. The Break in the Work · 22 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 74For those of us with ADHD, wandering minds, and the like, coming up against the feelings of guilt, shame, and frustration at being unable to get our work done can feel like…
- 73. I'm Sorry. I Can't Do the Laundry. I Just Don't Have the Dopamine. · 13 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 73I came across a social media post recently that made me laugh. "I'm so sorry," it said, "I can't do the laundry, I just don't have the dopamine." I laughed because it rang so…
- 72. You Don't Need Another List — You Need a Better Prompt · 15 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 72One might say the road to hell is paved with well-intentioned lists. Wandering minds tend to collect a stockpile of the latest apps, notebooks, and sticky notes in an effort to…
- 71. Single-Threading: AI, ADHD, and the Cost of Switching · 12 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 71Using AI to help with productivity and multitasking is not for the faint of heart when you've got ADHD or a wandering mind. We may feel as though we are being more productive…
- 70. Should I Tell My Boss About My Wandering Mind? · 12 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 70This week we discuss the very real fear of disclosing our wandering minds with bosses and managers. Will they think less of us? Will they support the perhaps unique conditions of…
- 69. Further Adventures of AI and the Wandering Mind · 13 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 69As someone who loves tools and figuring out the best ways to use them, I've been intrigued with the potentials of AI, particularly using it as someone with a wandering mind. This…
- 68. What If You're Not Time-Blind? — Three Rhythms Beneath the Clock · 15 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 68The anxiety of a task taking too long, a project starting too late, or the loud silence of an undone to-do list can be incredibly overwhelming. This is particularly true for…
- 67. ADHD, Mindfulness, and Anchoring · 17 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 67As someone with ADHD or a wandering mind, you may have been told to keep a scratchpad on you at all times. It's a great way of capturing our thoughts in the moment so they don't…
- 66. ADHD and the Power of Care in Story with Guest Neal Foard · 56 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 66This week I am joined by storyteller Neal Foard to discuss the act and emotion of care. Those of us with ADHD and wandering minds can often get overwhelmed by the negativity…
- 65. ADHD and the Seductive Pull of Passion · 14 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 65When the universe puts something fun or interesting in front of us, it can become a welcome distraction from what we are "supposed" to be doing. This can be especially true for…
- 64. Creativity and the Wandering Mind with Graphic Designer Extraordinaire, Matt Strieby · 38 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 64This week I welcome creative mind and graphic designer extraordinaire, Matt Strieby of New Leaf Design. I was first lucky enough to work with Matt in 2005, when he captured the…
- 63. Creativity and Frustration · 8 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 63Frustration is an emotion that can be elusive in its origins while being capable of putting a halt to almost anything we're trying to accomplish. We feel frustration doing…
- 62. 3 Unlocks from Scratchpad to Anchor · 12 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 62This week we explore how ADHD-related working-memory limits create a bottleneck. While a scratchpad can help, it often fails without a mindfulness-based technique called…
- 61. How Much Do We Delegate to AI - A Discussion with Brett · 37 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 61This episode I am joined by Waves of Focus community member and fellow wandering mind, Brett. As a software developer, he is no stranger to technology, and as a creative mind…
