Apr 22
Episode 101 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, is actually part two of the 100th episode of this podcast. In the 100th episode Tracy reviewed all previous 99 episodes of her podcast and shared the key thoughts that reframed her personal understanding of ADHD. There was so much content that this ultimately ended up becoming not only podcast episode #100 but also episode #101. Episode #101 starts with a discussion on ADHD and RSD or Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Tracy also created a 100th episode gift for her listeners which is a Podcast Index that organizes all 99 episodes. You can find it here: www.tracyotsuka.com
Episode 19: ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity
Episode 25: ADHD and Addiction
Episode 29: Psychotherapist Perry Janssen who talks about ADHD, emotion and feelings.
Episode 30: My Favorite Tech Tool, How the Apple Watch Saved My ADHD Brain
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Episode 34: ADHD and Repetitive Body Focused Behavior (RBFB)
Episode 40: How to Prepare for a Meeting with Your ADHD Doctor
Episode 49: What you can do about it
Episode 50: ADHD Life Coach, former therapist and former USC adjunct professor Diann Wingert about meditation is also a must listen.
Episode 53: Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation and ADHD
Episode 62: Cannabis and ADHD
Episode 63: Choose to be the Hero, not the Victim in Your ADHD Life
Episode 75: Why ADHD Coaching Works
Episode 78: What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? The Update. (Ep. 2)
Episode 87: ADHD Means That You’re Never Too Old
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"Find something that you're really interested in and keep moving it forward a little bit every day, step into the fear and just act."
- Tracy Otsuka
"My motto used to be good enough isn't. Now it's get it done. It's all about action, slap it together, tape it up, get it to the finish line."
- Tracy Otsuka
"The ADHD brain is D motivated by negative emotion, and motivated by positive emotion. This means that you're going to feel better if you can learn how to focus more on that which is working, rather than on that that isn't quite simply what we focus on, it just gets bigger."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy struggles with low frustration tolerance and excitability, which can lead to snappiness and irritability, particularly when things are not going as planned.
- Tracy discusses the importance of understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) in women, particularly in relation to ADHD and hormonal changes.
- Tracy discusses ADHD and repetitive body-focused behaviors (RBF B's), including trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting, teeth grinding, and tongue biting.
[24:48 - 40:14] Rumination on Mental Health and Mindfulness
- Tracy discusses the concept of "rumination" and how it can lead to negative thoughts and feelings, as well as physical health problems such as overeating and insomnia.
- Tracy discusses the importance of mindfulness and stopping ruminating thoughts.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying trauma before pursuing ADHD coaching, as it can help individuals move forward with greater success.
[40:14 - 55:59] ADHD Coaching and Its Benefits
- Tracy realized she needed more structure in her life to improve focus and productivity, despite initially thinking she needed less structure.
- Dr. Hallowell emphasizes the importance of understanding and normalizing the differences in ADHD girls and women, rather than trying to fix their perceived weaknesses.
- Tracy encourages women to focus on their strengths and passions, rather than trying to fulfill societal expectations of perfection in areas that don't inspire or challenge them.
