In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore hopes and dreams. They talk about the importance of dreaming and letting the brain “off its leash,” the importance of letting others dream, and ideas for Season 2 of ADHD Avenue!Jackie Morrison is a li

Episode 14: Perfectionism

Apr 17th, 2024 35m 44s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus discuss perfectionism and how it can show up with ADHD. They cover their own experiences with perfectionism, the reality of consistency, shame, and why streaming Oppenheimer may be a better option than watchin

Episode 13: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

Apr 10th, 2024 23m 3s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore anxiety as it shows up as waiting for the other shoe to drop. They try to uncover some deeper origins of where this anxiety may come from for ADHDers, share thoughts on how to reframe this form of anxi

Episode 12: Anger Strategies

Apr 3rd, 2024 32m 26s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus dive deeper into anger as it relates to ADHD. They try to offer some suggestions for managing anger, with the caveat that everyone has different needs and responds differently to strategies. Marcus also works

Episode 11: ADHD and Anger

Mar 27th, 2024 24m 53s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about the emotional experience of ADHD, and the particular experience of anger. They normalize and validate the experience of anger, explore implications of society on anger, and start to identify some pr

Episode 10: You just got diagnosed - now what?

Mar 20th, 2024 46m 19s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus dive deeper into what happens after receiving an ADHD diagnosis. They talk about practical steps for support, emotional responses after a diagnosis, differing reactions, and how hand gestures (don’t) show up i

Episode 9: Structure and Routine

Mar 6th, 2024 45m 7s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus explore structure and routine. Why is structure important? Why are routines helpful? How do you actually implement them into your life? What’s the best pie in the history of the world? Listen to find out!Jacki

Episode 8: Skill Building and Scaffolding Support

Feb 28th, 2024 40m 22s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about skills. They dive deeper into the importance of developing skills, scaffolding skill-building, some particular skills that may work with ADHD, and grocery items such as a carton of eggs, a jar of mi

Episode 7: Accepting an ADHD Diagnosis

Feb 21st, 2024 30m 1s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about the importance of recognizing and owning your ADHD/your partner recognizing and owning their ADHD. They explore how damaging denial can be, the risks of ADHD, how to make changes with understanding

Episode 6: ADHD Relationship Dynamics

Feb 14th, 2024 41m 55s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about some of the challenges within ADHD relationships. They explore relationship dynamics, the two Cs (control and compassion) in ADHD relationships, and eyeglasses. Hop in for the ride!Jackie Morrison i

Episode 5: Overcommitting

Feb 7th, 2024 46m 54s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about a common ADHD experience - over-committing! They dive into a recent example of over-committing and dealing with consequences, why we over-commit, how it can impact relationships with loved ones, and

Episode 4: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression

Jan 31st, 2024 53m 43s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus talk about the interaction between ADHD and anxiety as well as ADHD and depression. They reflect on how anxiety stemming from ADHD shows up in relationships and within household division of labor.Jackie Morris

Episode 3: The ADHD Brain

Jan 24th, 2024 52m 17s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus go through some of the more technical aspects of ADHD - neurochemicals in the brain and brain regions/systems. They break down the differences between the default mode network and the task positive network, an

Episode 2: ADHD Symptoms and Traits

Jan 17th, 2024 58m 6s

In this episode, Jackie and Marcus lay out and explore the symptoms/traits of ADHD. What are diagnostic criteria of ADHD? What are common traits of ADHD in adults? What are the challenges with identifying symptoms? Why is Marcus talking about a

Episode 1: Our ADHD Stories

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 6m

Welcome to ADHD Avenue! Where we walk, run, skip, dance, whatever down the path of having ADHD... and let's be honest, sometimes veer way off course. In this episode, Jackie and Marcus share their stories of getting diagnosed with ADHD in adult

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