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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

By: Michael Joseph Ferguson
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 We explore Adult ADD / Adult ADHD as a neurological type, not a disorder. Changing the conversation on neurodiversity and adult ADHD since 2015, our podcast is hosted by author and ADHD life coach Michael Joseph Ferguson. Based on the foundational and widely-read books, “The Drummer and the Great Mountain” and “ADHD Time Management,” each episode offers natural, holistic, and practical tools for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to thrive.
We discuss topics such as: the “hunter-type” brain (ADHD hunter farmer theory), time management, mind mapping, nutrition, exercise and fitness, biohacking, mindfulness, nature connection, navigating addiction recovery, and success stories from fellow neurodivergent thinkers.
Take the “hunter-type” quiz, learn about our workshop offerings and live events, or purchase the books at https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and not professional medical or psychological advice.© Copyright 2025 Michael Joseph Ferguson Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • ADHD Project Completion – How to Finish What You Start

    ADHD Project Completion – How to Finish What You Start
    Mar 23 2026
    Do you have a hyper-creative brain that generates a thousand ideas but finishes none of them? Join us as we explore ADHD project completion strategies to help you navigate beyond your perfectionism and cross that finish line. We’ve all been there. You have a great idea for a project, then you immediately throw yourself headlong into it. But slowly the initial inspiration wanes and you move onto something else. In this episode, we'll do a deep dive into "ADHD Creative Project Completion." Having been a creative professional for the bulk of his career, Michael can let you in on some secrets that creative professionals use to ensure their projects get completed on time, without compromising quality -- that can be applied to any of your personal or professional projects. FREE RESOURCE: Download the PDF slide deck for this episode at: https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/episode124 ADHD Time and Task Management Masterclass (March 31st & April 7th). https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/workshop GET THE BOOK: This podcast is an audio companion for the book, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Episode Timestamps: (00:00) - The struggle of starting projects vs. the wane of initial inspiration (01:03) - Welcome and host introduction with Michael Joseph Ferguson (01:09) - Today's topic: ADHD and creative project completion (01:19) - How to download the free PDF slide deck for this episode (01:43) - Announcement: ADHD Time and Task Management Masterclass (03:26) - The emotional process of bringing creative ideas into form (04:22) - Why struggle is a necessary part of the creative process (05:21) - Building the habit of completion by starting with smaller projects (05:51) - Universal challenges: Overwhelming ideas and perfectionism (07:44) - The Tree Analogy: Being selective with which ideas to pursue (09:31) - Using Mind Maps to ground creative energy (09:54) - Branch 1: Defining specific goals and deliverables (11:17) - Branch 2: Setting manageable milestones and "chunks" (11:40) - Branch 3: Managing the "Notes" branch and idea sifting (12:19) - Branch 4: Mapping out project flow and linear direction (12:51) - Branch 5: Building your support team and action items (14:01) - Choosing Source Material to provide insights into completion (16:51) - Strategies to stay on track and avoid project overwhelm (18:55) - Staying consistent: The power of relative consistency and resiliency (20:13) - Energy management: Why you shouldn't schedule creative work at night (21:24) - What to do when the initial inspiration wanes (23:52) - Handling distractions and cultivating strong internal dialogue (25:48) - Building the mental "Muscle of Completion" (29:44) - Final summary and how to join the upcoming workshop In this episode, we'll explore: What to do when you have too many ideas How to get back on track when don't know what to do next How to maintain consistency for longer-term projects What to do when the initial inspiration wears off What to do when you get distracted by other projects How to prevent your perfectionism from holding you back Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Time & Task Management Masterclass - March 31 & April 7 (PDF) ADHD Project Completion Slide Deck Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 124 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro music: "Pure Water" by Meydän. (CC BY 4.0) Episode photo credit: Aedrian Salazar Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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    32 mins
  • ADHD Mind Mapping – How to Break Down Overwhelming Tasks

    ADHD Mind Mapping – How to Break Down Overwhelming Tasks
    Feb 10 2026
    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Mind Mapping - How to Break Down an Overwhelming Task. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." ADHD task paralysis can really take us down. Mind mapping is THE tool for maximizing how our creative brains work, while minimizing our challenges with executive functioning. It's a non-linear method of getting your thoughts out of your head and into a form you can look at, organize, make plans, and prioritize. In this episode we'll cover an often overwhelming task: where to start when attempting to tidy up a messy home office. We'll go through, step-by-step, how to create your action plan using mind mapping so you'll arrive at a simple checklist that can be followed over the span of a few sessions. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) ADHD Mind Mapping Workshop - Feb 28 & Mar 3 (Mini Course) 5 Day Free Mini Course (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 123 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Episode Image: Jamie Street Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Intro Music: Dmitrii Kolesnikov Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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    14 mins
  • ADHD Goal Avoidance – How to Overcome the Aversion to Goal Setting

    ADHD Goal Avoidance – How to Overcome the Aversion to Goal Setting
    Jan 15 2026
    Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast - A Podcast for Neurodivergent Creatives. ADHD Goal Avoidance - How to Overcome the Aversion to Goal Setting. This podcast is an audio companion to the book "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." For many of us, the word “goal” has all kinds of negative associations. It can remind us of past failures, our short-comings, and our challenge with short and long-term planning. Because of how our hyper-creative brain works, our dopamine receptors, and challenges with executive functioning, we often have an initial burst of inspiration... But that initial energy tends to wane and we're left with a list of flat and possibly overwhelming goals that we never look at again. However, knowing how to work with goals is essential to making forward progress in your life. In this episode we explore a very simple trick that will completely change how you think about goals and we'll leave you with a clear exercise to make goal setting far more ADHD-friendly. Links Mentioned in this Episode: (WORKSHOP) Annual Life Visioning Workshop - Jan 24 & 31 (WEBSITE) Mike Starkey - ADHD & Addiction (SOCIAL MEDIA) @adultadhdtips one Instagram (SOCIAL MEDIA) @adhdneurodivergent on BlueSky (PDF) Our Free ADHD Toolkit - All Worksheets from Previous Podcast Episodes Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 122 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan. Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com
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    15 mins
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