Smart ADHD Stories with Ash Borland

Smart ADHD Podcast

Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate ADHD to unleash their creativity?

What are the best strategies to manage ADHD while running a business?

How can you turn ADHD into a strength in your personal and professional life?

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we dive into the unique journey of Ash Borland, a business owner, father, and minimalist, who has transformed the challenges of ADHD into his superpower. We'll uncover practical strategies and personal insights that can help you thrive, whether you're a smart creative or an entrepreneur.

Ash Borland shares his story of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 32 and how it has impacted his life. From dealing with impulse control and anxiety to utilising techniques like CBT, Stoicism, and time blocking, Ash gives a raw and real account of his struggles and successes. We'll also explore how structure, discipline, and external mentorship can play a crucial role in managing ADHD effectively.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Taking Responsibility: My Fault and Impulse Control

00:34 Introduction to the Smart ADHD Podcast

01:39 Guest Introduction: Ash Borland's Mission

02:59 Ash's ADHD Realisation and Diagnosis Journey

11:59 Childhood Reflections: Early Signs of ADHD

17:59 Hyperfocus and High IQ: A Double-Edged Sword

23:50 Daily Structure and Discipline: Coping Mechanisms

27:00 Impulse Control and Binge Eating Struggles

37:18 Motivation and Ambition: Overcoming Challenges

44:45 The Role of External Influences

45:22 A Unique Relationship Dynamic

48:11 Mentorship and Hero Worship

50:09 Balancing Affirmation and Criticism

55:05 The Struggle with Comparison

01:01:28 Living with Anxiety

01:08:47 Practical Strategies for Managing ADHD

01:12:23 Facing Misconceptions and Stigmas

01:15:51 Future Plans and Personal Growth

01:20:39 Final Thoughts and Advice

🕺More about Ash Borland

Ash is a business owner, father, and minimalist. His mission is to simplify success, driven by his determination to thrive with dyslexia and ADHD.

Connect with Ash Borland:

Website: https://ashborland.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashborland

YouTube: https://@ashborland

LinkedIn: https://www.Ashborland.com/linkedin

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.

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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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