Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Smart ADHD Podcast!

Thanks so much for tuning in. If you're reading this, you're likely subscribed to the podcast—whether through Apple Podcasts or another platform—and for that, I’m incredibly grateful. I haven’t announced this episode anywhere else, so thank you for your support!

This podcast is still in its early days, with just 16 episodes, but I’m thrilled to have made it this far, especially since many podcasts don't get past ten episodes. I’ve already recorded six more episodes, and I have many more planned, so stick with me—it's going to be an exciting journey!

We’ve got some amazing episodes lined up:

• The Neurochemistry of ADHD with Jonathan Hassall from Australia.
• Story Episodes: These longer episodes dive deep into the lives of smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners navigating ADHD.
• Anxiety, Medication, & Executive Function: More expert episodes are on the way, including some that delve into thorny issues like medication and its impact.

If you prefer shorter episodes, our expert interviews (20-30 minutes) are perfect. But if you’ve got the time, I highly recommend listening to the longer story episodes!

We have listeners from around the globe, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and more. I’m blown away by the stats—Smart ADHD has already doubled the downloads of my other podcast, Confident Live Marketing, which I’ve been running since 2019!

While this podcast is audio-only, I do record videos of all episodes. Head over to our YouTube channel to check out the video versions. Just search for Smart ADHD Podcast on YouTube, and you’ll find us there!

In November, I’m heading to Anaheim, California, for the International ADHD Conference. If you're attending, I'd love to connect! Drop me an email at ian@iag.me. I’ll be sharing my thoughts and experiences from the conference on both this podcast and my other platforms.

I’m building a community around this podcast, and I’d love for you to be part of it. To support the podcast and help me grow the community, I’ve launched a Patreon! By contributing a little each month, you’ll get some great perks, including:

• Founder Member Status
• Member Shoutouts
• Early Access to YouTube Videos
• Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes ADHD Podcast: This upcoming podcast will feature candid insights into how I navigate my daily life with ADHD. If you enjoy unfiltered, behind-the-scenes content, you won’t want to miss this!

To learn more or join, head over to patreon.com/smartadhd.

Thanks again for listening, and I can't wait to share more episodes with you soon. Until next time, I encourage you to be smart with your ADHD!

Do you struggle with procrastination?

Do you feel like your emotions sometimes spiral out of control?

Have you wondered how to manage the tasks you dread?

🔗 Read / Listen more: https://smartadhd.me/16

In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we'll dive into these questions and more with the brilliant Daniel Nestle. Daniel's insights into managing ADHD while excelling in the world of communications are nothing short of inspiring. He brings unique strategies and experience that you won't want to miss.

Daniel and I chat about his journey with ADHD and anxiety, including the ups and downs, the breakthroughs, and the moments of sheer determination. He shares his personal experiences and the practical strategies that have helped him turn ADHD into a strength in both his personal and professional life.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Creativity

00:40 Welcome to The Smart ADHD Podcast

00:43 Meet Daniel Nestle

02:51 The Rise Community Explained

14:09 Navigating ADHD and Anxiety

14:46 Realising ADHD and Seeking Help

28:41 Coping Mechanisms and Strategies

41:52 Combining Fun with Work

43:39 The Struggle with Relationships

44:32 Understanding ADHD and Its Impact

51:02 The Importance of Listening

56:22 Medication and ADHD

01:08:30 Emotional Dysregulation and ADHD

01:13:04 Strategies and Tools for Managing ADHD

01:19:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

🕺More about Daniel Nestle

Dan is an award-winning communications executive, podcaster, and author. Named to the PRWeek Magazine Dashboard25 in 2023 and 2024, awarding the top 25 "movers and shakers" in communications technology. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dan spent 16 years in Japan and speaks Japanese. Dan and his wife are proud parents of two incredible daughters and paw-rents of two loveable hounds. He currently hosts The Trending Communicator podcast.

Connect with Daniel:

Website: https://trendingcommunicator.com

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dsnestle

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dsnestle

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nestle

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/16

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.

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🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/

Instagram:...

In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we'll uncover the secrets of leveraging Virtual Assistants (VAs) to optimise your ADHD business. Join me, Ian Anderson Gray, as I chat with Sarah Rugg, the founder of Vi-VA, about essential tips for delegation, communication, and finding the perfect VA to supercharge your productivity.

Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having set up her VA business in 2005, she now leads a team of over 30 VAs, many of whom are ADHD trained. Together, we'll explore how her unique approach can help neurodiverse entrepreneurs thrive.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Effective VA Management

00:29 Welcome to the Smart ADHD Podcast

00:35 Guest Introduction: Sarah Rugg and Vi-VA

02:28 Challenges and Tips for Delegating Tasks

03:31 Effective Communication with Your VA

10:46 Handling Sensitive Information and Security

17:39 Finding the Perfect VA

23:33 Importance of ADHD Training for VAs

25:13 Conclusion and Contact Information

🕺More about Sarah Rugg

Sarah set up Vi-VA, her own VA business, in 2005. Her focus on providing the very best virtual support meant her business grew and she now heads up a team of over 30 VAs. Leading the way with supporting neurodiverse clients, many of the Vi-VA team are ADHD trained VAs.

Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://vi-va.co.uk/

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.

🔗 Find out more at https://smartadhd.me/15

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.

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🤗 Connect with Ian

Website: https://iag.me/

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iagdotme

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ianandersongray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iagdotme

Threads: https://threads.net/@ianandersongray