The Indigo Diaries
Natasha Hickling
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Dear Diary,
The Indigo Diaries is a podcast for those who want to learn about ADHD through others experiences.
Internationally people’s lives are a universe apart, but they all share that one key feature, ADHD.
Join host, Natasha Hickling, who herself has ADHD and co-existing conditions. Explore the way people live, work, thrive and overcome challenges with this condition as well as dealing with culture, relationships and other external barriers. Laugh, cry and experience an ADHD world through the eyes of another.
Why not? Have an Amazing Week!
The Indigo Diaries
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Jun 23, 2022
S3, Episode 12: "The ADHD Life Coaching Process…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Pick My Brain Session" session where she will take you through her own personal ADHD Life coaching process; she will also answer some of the burning questions she always seems to get: What is coaching, how is different from therapy the benefits and how to find one?
Finding a coach can be challenging, and the process looks and is very different for everyone; however, to know this, we have to be able to know where to start! So listen in to see how!
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes but our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching, or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
ACO: https://www.adhdcoaches.org/
ADDA: https://add.org/
ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk/
Life Coach Directory UK: https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/articles/adhd-coaching.html
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Jun 10, 2022
S3, Episode 11: " Setting the Record Straight on ADHD….’ By Natasha Hickling, and Amy Quinn
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by Amy Quinn and featuring the incredible technology of Qbtech.
Amy Quinn is a physician’s assistant and clinical ADHD specialist in Wichita, KS, where she lives with her 2 children.
After years of unsuccessful treatment for anxiety and depression, Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at 40. The diagnosis sparked a new flame in her, as she realized she needed to help others who had been misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
As a PA, Amy is the proud owner of her private practice in Wichita, Kansas, where she focuses on diagnosing and treating neurodivergence. Amy also serves her community as an officer in the Kansas National Guard, as well as a Hospitalist for multiple regional hospitals.
QBtech: ADHD management needs shaking up. Qbtech was founded to do just that. The founders understood from first-hand experience that the diagnostic process is complex and time-consuming. They also realized that diagnoses were based solely on subjective data and were determined to create a more objective approach.
Since 2000, Qbtech has been focused on a technology-first approach to ADHD assessments, combining both objective and subjective data to give patients a better, clearer diagnosis.
In this episode find out how Qbtech is revolutionizing the ADHD diagnosis and treatment process directly from the source. Amy Quinn, a physician’s assistant and clinical ADHD specialist, is using Qbtech’s objective testing with her patients and helping them understand and manage their ADHD.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Amy’s Details:
Website; https://quinnessential.org/
Email: amyq@quinnessential.org
Qbtech:
Website: https://www.qbtech.com/
To find a provider for QBTECH in the UK: https://adhdnews.qbtech.com/adhd-providers.
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May 27, 2022
S3, Episode 10: " Our Unfulfilled Potential….’ By Natasha Hickling, and Tony Coward.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a ‘Start the Conversation’ where she will be joined by fellow ADHD Life Coach Tony Coward.
For Tony the penny finally dropped at the age of 48 that maybe undiagnosed ADHD was the ‘invisible saboteur' that had frustratingly eluded him for so long but finally explained the academic struggles, the multiple careers, and so much more!
After diagnosis he quickly made the decision to look forwards, empower himself with knowledge and ensure that the future would be better than the past.
Tony set out to discover as much as he could about how his ADHD strengths and challenges presented themselves. In an effort to connect with other adults like himself he started a local support group which quickly extended to supporting other ADHD adults individually. Later, having found himself at yet another career crossroads he began training as an ADHD coach with ADDCA - the gold standard in ADHD coach training.
After graduating, Tony founded Nomadd Coach to create a coaching space for ADHD adults, often late diagnosed, for whom a big part of the lived experience has been the cumulative frustration in work, at home and in relationships. Many of Tony’s clients are smart, high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs who, on the surface at least, look like they are succeeding but are often paddling like fury underneath.
As a career ‘solopreneur’ himself, Tony finds himself drawn towards coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs struggling to define their ‘mission’ and deliver their highest contribution. He has a particular passion for working with and supporting other ADHD coaches.
In this episode, we will be diving into ADHD and unfulfilled potential that not only seems to grow, it can also feel increasingly out of reach.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Tony's Info:
Website; https://www.nomadd.coach/
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-coward-aacc-42992573/
Email; tony@nomadd.coach
Links from Today:
Ted talk: http://t.ted.com/0lkw6RQ
Emotions wheel: JCA-Feelings-wheel (jcaglobal.com)
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May 13, 2022
S1, Episode 21: "All about Change within Yourself…” By Graham Summerscales
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, the amazing Graham Summerscales in the new diary entry of the series.
Graham is a qualified Executive Coach for individuals and teams. He has worked globally and nationally. Graham is absolutely passionate about people, whether that be coaching an up and coming leader or coaching a CEO he shifts gear with ease. He believes that learning and development are lifelong and with this is never without a book in his hand! Values are really important to him with honesty being the top of his list. He will often advise a business that coaching is the wrong intervention and signposting clients to other support systems where appropriate. This integrity and professionalism are what sets Graham apart; he believes strongly in offering the right solution not just any solution.
Graham is also an avid sportsman, having played Rugby for Great Britain at Amateur level where we were successful in Australia, France and Morocco. He still holds the record for becoming the oldest ever professional Rugby debutant! Nowadays he has a passion for golf, with a playing handicap of 7.
In this episode, Graham discusses his recent diagnosis at the age of 53 with ADHD combined presentation and how this has given him clarity and understanding and everything in his life has come into focus. The realization of the past has been realized overnight.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
Graham’s Details:
Website: https://www.all-about-change.co.uk/
Email: graham@all-about-change.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/all-about-change-graham-summerscales/
References Mentioned today:
Susie Dobbinson’s https://www.spectrumdiagnosis.co.uk
Email- admin@spectrumdiagnosis.co.uk
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Apr 29, 2022
S3, Episode 9: " Decoding Doing… Meet the Authors….’ By Natasha Hickling, Madeline O’Reilly and Jonathan Hassall
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speakers and authors Madeline and Jonathan who recently wrote a book about procrastination for individuals with ADHD.
Madeline has spent the past decade working in a multidisciplinary practice in Sydney called Mindcare Centre. Here is where her interest in ADHD was sparked and she enjoys working in collaboration with other medical professionals, especially Psychiatrists. Prior to this she spent 3 years working in East London for a CBT service that specialised in treating Trauma in adults. Before moving to the UK, Madeline worked for Vision Australia. This allowed her to develop skills with children, adolescents and adults, in the assessment and treatment of behavioural problems and mental health difficulties in the vision impaired population.
Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and as Scientific Advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as a an ADHD coach through the US and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. Jonathan is a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings in Australian and US. He is a board member of ADDA and a published author.
Recently, they co-authored a book called ‘Decoding Doing’ . This book has been a long time in the making and presents a model aimed at helping people procrastinate less and achieve more despite having ADHD.
In this episode, they both discuss what came to write the book, the main models from it, and ways to manage and find solutions for one of the biggest ADHD challenges Procrastination. In the second half, we touch upon how the book has been transformed into a group and conference at ADDA.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Jonathan’s Details:
Website: https://www.connectadhd.com/about-connect-adhd-coaching/
Madeline’s Details:
Website: https://www.madelineoreillyclinicalpsychology.com/
Book: ‘Decoding Doing- ADHD Solutions to Procrastination’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoding-Doing-ADHD-Solutions-Procrastination-ebook/dp/B09M7WY6MH
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Apr 15, 2022
S3, Episode 8: " Careers and Careers Development.…." By Natasha Hickling & Renata Fester
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speaker, Renata Fester. Renata is a Career Coach who lives in South Africa and works with clients from around the world. She loves good coffee and better company and is a sucker for good dessert. Renata has spent almost 15 years figuring out what she wanted to be when she grew up. After making three career transitions herself from engineering to education and then into corporate life, she has learnt a few things along the way. She has learnt that careers and career development can be overwhelming BUT with the right support can also be enjoyable and sustainable. Today she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with others who find themselves also trying to figure out what their next step is in their career journey.
In this episode, Renata’s goal is to help people make informed decisions about their careers and about their career development. She looks at this through the Lens of ADHD and believes that Ideal Career happen by design, and it all starts with YOU.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com FB Page:
Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Renata’s Details:
Website: career-coach.co.za/
Email: renatafester@career-coach.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-career-coach
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Apr 1, 2022
S3, Episode 7: " Why ADHDers are susceptible to burnout and how to protect yourself.…." By Natasha Hickling & Anna Granta
S3, Episode 7: " Why ADHDers are susceptible to burnout and how to protect yourself.…." By Natasha Hickling & Anna Granta
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an ‘Open Mind Sessions’ where she will be joined by guest speaker, Anna Granta. Anna has ADHD and dyslexia and helps Neurodivergent adults to remove roadblocks in their professional and personal lives to have more success with less stress. After recovering from several bouts of burnout, Anna Granta now coaches neurodivergent leaders (i.e. ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia etc) working with the whole person, with a focus on achieving greater impact at work. Her clients become more confident, more skilled at working with others, and better able to work on tasks that are most impactful.
Discover what Anna's experiences of burnout taught her about herself. Learn how going to university, having a child, and doing a job she believed in all triggered episodes of burnout and how they are common causes of burnout in ADHDers. Anna has now built a life that protects her from burnout, and you can too.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Anna’s Details:
Website: https://www.grantacoaching.com/
Email: anna@grantacoaching.com
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/grantacoaching
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annagranta
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Mar 11, 2022
S3, Episode 6: "The Who and the What in ADHD…." By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with an "Open Mind Sessions where she will discuss shifting perspectives from what we do to who we are. She outlines how ADHD can impact this and that when we look inside, we can see what we need to move forward with the What. She gives some reflection questions to ask yourself when discovering who lives within us all.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
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Feb 11, 2022
S3, Episode 5: "The Strengths Approach…." By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Top I Session" where she gives the listeners Top I Tips on how to find and utilize their strengths to help with the ADHD Challenges; as every individual with ADHD is unique, she gives adaptable and unique ways that everyone can use to find their muscles that are within.
Come, Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Resources:
VIA Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/
Strengths Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nbiSuLAZrZutVHiB9YrGq8Z4w0AlLP7v/view?usp=sharing
Indie’s Diaries Blog Post: https://www.indigo-hub.com/post/uncovering-the-hidden-strengths-of-adhd
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Jan 21, 2022
S1, Episode 20: "The Treasures were always there..." By Helen Pengelly
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, Helen Pengelly in the new diary entry of the series.
Helen Pengelly grew up in West London and has lived on the south coast in West Sussex since 1986 apart from a few years living abroad in Mallorca and Qatar in the 90s. She has had a varied career as a youth leader, barmaid, bookkeeper, EFL teacher, maths teacher, and running a business selling gluten-free food. She now works as a spiritual coach and mentor after discovering meditation in 2006, which saved her life. She found she had ADHD in June 2021, a month before her 58th birthday, and now wants to support women who have been diagnosed later in life and guide them on their healing journey.
Helen is on a mission to help people find happiness from within and promote a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle by learning to be kind and compassionate to all. She believes we should all be working together to raise the planet’s consciousness and make the world a better place for all.
In this episode, Helen shares her story of living so many years undiagnosed, the ability to heal herself and the world, and her late knowledge of ADHD that opened many doors.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigohubadhd/)
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Helen’s Details:
Website: www.healwithhelen.com
Follow Helen on YouTube
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Jan 7, 2022
S1, Episode 19: "The Treasures were always there..." By Sherl Randolph
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, the amazing Sherl Randolph in the new diary entry of the series.
The Podcast Host of "Rising Above The Stigma" Podcast, Author, Comedian, Inspirational/Motivational Speaker, and Founder of D.I.V.A. International, LLC. She empowers women, especially Single Women & Single Mothers to live a life full of Purpose, Hope, Encouragement, Laughter, and remember the treasures they have within, so they may boldly walk out their God-given destiny. She has also recently launched her Devotional Journal, "Morning, Conversations With God-My Soul Thirsts"! One of the mantras that she loves to live by, "Remember, the Treasure is oh the inside of YOU"!
In this Episode, Sherl shares with us her truly inspiring story of how her ADHD has impacted her life and how she unlocked her own treasures.
We hope you enjoy another story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
H…
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Nov 26, 2021
S1, Episode 18: "A Late in Life Diagnosis, that made Everything Make Sense..." By Christine Stevens-Gopsill
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, a fellow coach Christine Stevens-Gopsill, in the new diary entry of the series.
Christine is a newly diagnosed but not newly aware ADHD’er. She is an entrepreneur and has recently launched a coaching business called Indigo NLP Coaching that provides support to ADHD adults. She loves working with neuro-diverse adults as she has a keen understanding and lived experience of the journeys that life as an adult with ADHD provides. With 20+ years' experience working in post-secondary education, Christine’s core competencies are in the areas of supporting adult learners in academic coaching, career exploration and program development.
She’s a dog mom, cat mom, and a humans’ mom and a new gramma! As a true ADHD’er dopamine hits are her favourite and she loves dog walking, home reno, and making her kitchen really messy by cooking and baking. She’s creative, has a fun sense of h…
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Nov 11, 2021
S1, Episode 17: "Let Your Freak Flag Fly High..." By Bebe Barry
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, a fellow Brit Bebe Barry, in the new diary entry of the series.
Bebe grew up in the heart of London, above a pub in the centre of Borough Market. Initially a shy kid but never without an instrument, pub life soon had her bursting out of her shell, even playing her mini glockenspiel in front of the locals some days after school. Bebe has written music since being a teenager but was always hesitant to put her experiences into words. However, after being diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD as an adult, she found that she suddenly had a lot to say and songwriting was the way she could say it. Bebe has always been a pop kid with a love for rock and roll; David Bowie being her strongest influence since she was ten. Despite hitting low moments over the years, she has remained an optimist, turning her darkest moments into soaring anthems that make you want to dance.
In this episode,…
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Oct 28, 2021
S1, Episode 16: "They Said I Was Bright..." By Simran Deol
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, The Abstract Genius Simran Deol, in the new diary entry of the series.
Simran Deol is a university student working to empower the Neurodiverse people of the world. Being undiagnosed with ADHD and Specific Learning Disorder until almost 20 years old, Simran had to fight for her education at every opportunity.
Now she has launched her own Organization “The Abstract Genius” which raises awareness and helps empower Neurodiverse people, by creating a community as well as offer many programs to help people unlock their potential. Simran’s vision for “The Abstract Genius” is to give the people a voice to celebrate their achievements and help them through their adversity. She believes that there needs to be more inclusive education at schools and that educators need to acknowledge the different types of intelligence in the world.
She has been on a journey to make a difference…
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Oct 14, 2021
S3, Episode 4: "Getting an ADHD Diagnosis…." By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Pick My Brain Session" session where she takes questions and queries from the ADHD community and offer professional perspectives on them. She has started this just on her own and later on in the series will bring other experts to help!
Today, to start ADHD awareness month, she will be exploring the world of ADHD Diagnosis. She will be looking at what to do after, how long to wait for one, grieving the loss of time, and finding others in the community.
Getting a diagnosis can be tricky, and after can be even more challenging! Give yourself the best chance and the life you have always wanted! Have the strength to ask the questions….
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regarding our support group,…
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Sep 30, 2021
S1, Episode 15: "The Skills to Connection..." By Miriam Campbell
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, The Skills Connection's Miriam Campbell, in the new diary entry of the series.
Miriam Campbell is a speech-language pathologist in schools, aba clinics and her private practice (thebubblespace). She teaches visual cognitive and language constructs to aid generalization for communication and conversation skills. Through pursuing her masters in social work, she learned how to coach skills that support the development of emotional regulation, attachment and relationships. she started teaching in the classroom to figure out how to effectively integrate these vital skills (emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving skills, and social skills).
Her platform is called The Skills Connection. Today, she shares her own experience working with many individuals with ADHD and how they can all build the skills for connection.
We hope you enjoy a genuinely insightful episode, and we h…
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Sep 16, 2021
S1, Episode 14: "Feel the ADHD Love..." By Yakini Pierce
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, ADHD Love's Yakini Pierce, in the new diary entry of the series.
Yakini Pierce is a single mom with ADHD that has two children, both with ADHD. She has an MBA and degrees in engineering and mass communications. Her passion is advocating for parents that have children with ADHD and parents that have ADHD. Yakini is using her platform to build a one-stop-shop of information, so parents do not have to feel alone in their journey, not knowing what to do or where to go. She didn't know where to go when she started her journey with her children, and she doesn't want people to have to go through the same obstacles if they don't have to.
Her platform is called ADHD Love. She hosts ADHD Love Parent Talk that posts on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and podcasts on several media. Today, she shares her own and her families journey of ADHD, and she is using this to impact her community.
We ho…
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Sep 9, 2021
S3, Episode 3: "Accepting your ADHD, when the Environment Doesn't…." By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Starting the Conversation" session where she will focus on either a diary entry or experience of individuals with ADHD. She will explore how we could approach it from their eyes!
Today, she will be diving in deep to look at a scenario involving an adolescent whose environment doesn't accept their ADHD and feels confused, lost and without hope. She starts the conversation with an analogy of the Insight tree to reflect the importance of looking at one's inner self before exploring the external world.
Have you ever thought: Maybe it's the environment and not you! There are many obstacles, weeds and things in the environment that can try and stop us blossom.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regard…
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Aug 26, 2021
S3, Episode 2: "Describing Our ADHD Brains…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha is back with a "Top I Session" where she gives the listeners Top I Tips on how to communicate their experience with their ADHD brain to the world. As every individual with ADHD is unique, she gives adaptable and unique ways to explore their description. So the question to asking ourselves is:
How do you describe your ADHD brain?
Why not give it a go?
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indigohubadhd (https:/…
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Aug 26, 2021
S1, Episode 13: "Embrace You, Not the Environment " By Seth Vargas
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another guest, classmate and fellow ADHD Life Coach, Seth Vargas, in the new diary entry of the series.
Seth, 20 years old, is a junior in college and legally not allowed to drink in the US. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Seth has had a passion for Education and ADHD since being diagnosed in his Junior Year of High School. After studying ADHD Life Coaching at ADD Coach academy, he has started a business called 180-HD coaching, where he is working with all ages and backgrounds. He is currently building his website, which is accessible to support people of all backgrounds and abilities. Today, he shares his journey of ADHD and how he will use this in his coaching.
We hope you enjoy another inspiring story and hope you find a relation in it in some way.
Have a great week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Aug 19, 2021
S3, Episode 1: "ADHD & Transitions…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
This week Natasha starts with an "Open Mind Session" where she discusses transitions in life and how they can impact our ADHD. Changes create a shift in our lives, primarily through the transitional years of adolescents to adulthood. She touches upon the challenges it can bring and the importance of knowing how your ADHD shows up.
In the second half, she explores with the audience through a reflection and evoking awareness exercise on transitional experiences and how ADHD can show up.
Come Learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
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If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below:
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
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Aug 13, 2021
S3, Trailer: "The World Through Our Eyes…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
This episode introduces you to the podcast's third and long-lasting series: "The World Through an Our Eyes.."
Natasha Hickling is now starting her next venture officially as an ADHD Life Coach at Indigo Hub. This series will be unique as it's all about you! She will use it to educate, discuss, evoke awareness, answer questions, and get into real-life topics with many different episode types to keep our interest piqued. She will be starting the conversations, picking brains, giving top I tips and opening the audience's minds.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through not her eyes, our eyes!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps-
If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below.
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
Website: www.indigo-hub.com
FB Page: Indigo Hub (https://www.facebook.com/indigohubadhd/)
Instagram: @indig…
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Aug 6, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 21: Reflections and Celebrations…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In the final episode of the series, Tasha reflects on her journey as a trainee coach and discusses how far she has personally come on this journey. She discusses the importance of pausing, remembering and celebrating small successes before venturing onto the next one.
In the second part, she announces what's next for her and what's next for the podcast by relaunching series one and releasing her third series as an official ADHD life coach.
We hope you have liked this series, and we hope you join us again next week to launch series 3!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding Indigo Hub, our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below:
Website: www.indigo-hub.com/
Email: indigohub.adhd@gmail.com
FB: Indi…
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Jul 22, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 20: “Are You Ready?” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this episode, Tasha discusses the importance of readiness in coaching. She offers some tips on how to prepare yourself for the decision and some things to think about. In the second half, she presents ten questions that can get you thinking about whether coaching is the right next step for you! So our question to you is, are you ready for coaching? Find out here!
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week for our season finale, where we will reflect and announce what's happening next!
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching back and check out the previous episodes?! Why not?!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Jul 8, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 19: “The Coaching Search…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this episode, Tasha dives into the exploration of where and how to find an ADHD life coach. She touches upon accreditations with the ICF and what to look for in a coach's credentials. She also discusses different sources in which you can reach out and find a coach. In the second part, she discusses various types of specialities in coaching and the process a client goes through when finding the right coach.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where we will discuss if coaching is right for you?
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take a step and make the most of your life by reaching out to a coach!
Why not?! Check out the links below!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Jul 1, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 18: “My Own Coaching Experience…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today, Tasha reflects on her own experience of ADHD Life Coaching. Almost 18 months ago, Tasha wasn’t at the right point of her life to dive deep into her ADHDD diagnosis. But, after moving countries and whilst in lockdown, she finally felt ready and discovered coaching. She has now been working with a coach for almost 14 months, and today she dives into the process, benefits and her own experience first hand. Tasha shows vulnerability, honesty and, first of all, her insights into just how much coaching can make a difference in lives just as it did in hers.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where we will discuss ways to find a coach that’s right for you!
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take…
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Jun 24, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 17: " The many…many benefits…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today, Tasha is back to discuss the many, many benefits you can get from ADHD Life Coaching and what a difference it can make in your life. Everyone’s experience is unique to themselves so please be aware these are generalised benefits for those with ADHD.
She touches upon some of the specifics regarding the coaching experience, the partnership and the client-centred aspects. She also appreciates the uniqueness of the field and how much of a benefit it can bring.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week, where Tasha will share her first-hand experience of what coaching did for her own life.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Why not take a step and make the most of your life by reaching out to a coach!
Why not…
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Jun 17, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 16: " Coaching and the Other Ones…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
ADHD Life coaching is its very own specialised field, and today, Tasha discusses just how much of a unique field it is. She begins by discussing different professions that an individual with ADHD may reach out to, such as a therapist, mentor, tutor or consultant. Then, she touches upon the critical characteristics of each profession.
In part two, she highlights the differences and similarities between ADHD Life coaching the other professions. She then points out some of the key aspects of the coaching process.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to look at the benefits that ADHD life coaching could bring to an individual.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Have a great week, and dive deep into learning just…
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Jun 10, 2021
S2, Part 2, Episode 15: "ADHD Life Coaching: The Overview…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Have you ever wondered what is an ADHD Life coach and how it could benefit your life? Well, let's take that first step in part 2 of the series. To begin with, Tasha explores an overview of what life coaching compared to ADHD Life coaching is. Then, she offers her insights into the process of what they are and uses influences such as the ICF and PAAC to explain further.
In the second part, Tasha touches upon what ADHD Life coaching is not and some critical elements compared to other professions.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to compare ADHD Life coaching and other professions in more depth.
Remember, if you would like to find out more about ADHD Life coaching, join us over the next few weeks! Have a great week, and look for those curious moments.
Why not? As you never k…
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Jun 3, 2021
S2, Episode 14: "Celebrating What’s Next…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
Today's episode, it's all about celebrations, celebrating the small wins, the big ones and the ones that make you satisfied. Tasha discusses the importance and benefits of celebrating those wins, especially for individuals with ADHD. Then, she dives into the barriers that can make us feel we may not deserve it or should!
In the second part, Tasha makes her big next step in revealing her success…. "Indigo Hub". Indigo Hub is her new ADHD Life Coaching business as she is transitioning to embark on new beginnings in becoming a certified coach. She talks about what's next for the podcast in the next half and the actual logistics of coaching she would like to verbally process to the world.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to explore the coaching process, starting with what coa…
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May 27, 2021
S2, Episode 13: "The goals of culture with ADHD…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha discusses the challenging and loaded topic of how culture can affect ADHD and how we look at ourselves in our world. She uses her own experience and looks through the ADHD lens to see the typical barriers that someone could face with ADHD. She looks underneath and above the surface.
In the second part, Tasha dives into the topic of having and reaching goals. She touches upon some of her gaols and looking at the journey/process, not the destination. The steps to achieve that goal are so essential and can be very missed when ADHD is involved.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week for celebrations and the next steps for this podcast!
Remember, we all want to reach a destination and be fulfilled but remember, the journey to get it is so important. Pau…
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May 14, 2021
S2, Episode 12: "The barriers to our inner stories…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha discusses the barrier or obstacles that may come up in our lives when dealing with change. She gives examples of some difficult common ones that may arise for individuals with ADHD and look at overcoming them and looking at them in a new light. Then using our strengths and who we are to battle the obstacles of our lives.
In the second part, she expands this to explore what stories happen between our ears: Our Minds. She highlights how our brains create stories to connect, understand and perceive our world to serve our lives for the better. She then discusses the cognitive distortions that arise with ADHD and how to recreate narratives of our minds with a simple question: Is it a fact or story?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss goals…
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May 7, 2021
S2, Episode 11: "The Learning of Boundaries…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this today's episode, Tasha digs into her teaching roots to discuss the importance of learning styles and adapting our lives to the environments, not ourselves, which is what we may have been forced to believe. She explores how to find out what your learning styles are for different situations and utilising that information to permit yourself to live the life you deserve.
In the second part, she touches upon one of the most challenging barriers in life, especially those with ADHD: BOUNDARIES. She discusses different types of boundaries, the importance, possible challenges, endless benefits and how we can take that first step in creating them. As yourself, one question: What are you doing today for yourself?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our internal narrati…
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Apr 22, 2021
S2, Episode 10: "The Value of different Perspectives…”By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
In this week episode, Tasha discusses the importance of living in integrity with getting to the core of what is important to us: Values. They are a crucial part of our daily lives. She shares her own personal values and then how to discover them in your own life as well as sticking to them!
In the second part, she explores the world of beliefs and perspectives. One of the hardest things to challenge but one of the most crucial things for those with ADHD to create any sustainable growth or change. We all have our internal narrative, but the essential question is, does it serve you?
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our boundaries and learning modalities.
Remember, when we open our thoughts and minds to what's truly important, we can unlock what we genuinely want a…
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Apr 15, 2021
S2, Episode 9: "Tolerations we sure don’t need or want…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week Tasha strips back to the basics of things we all require in our daily lives: Needs, wants, and Motivations. She starts by discussing the importance of meeting our needs to enable our wants, which is very much missed in the ADHD community. She also mentions different types of motivation, including the contrasts it displays within needs and wants.
In the second part, the tone shifts to the things we also have and do not want TOLERATIONS! The things we put up, the irritations and the things that drain our energy. She explores ways to eliminate them so we can unlock our lives to the full potential.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our values and beliefs.
Remember, the climb is not the tiring thing it’s the annoying irritations along the way! Take back th…
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Apr 2, 2021
S1, Episode 12: "An Imperfect Machine" By Miriam Gordon
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews the first guest of 2021, Miriam Gordon, in the twelfth diary entry of the series.
Miriam Levy Gordon was born in 1963 to highly traumatized parents. Because they were narcissists, they couldn’t allow Miriam to develop at all. She grew up in a small apartment in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA as a shadow of herself, in pure survival mode, completely out of touch with her soul. While in high school she began having bloody screaming fits in which she cried, tore her hair out, and banged her head against the wall. She knew something fundamental about her life was very wrong, but had no idea what. When she was 17 she began to threaten to kill herself, which motivated her parents to send her to therapy. Forty years later, she continues to be in therapy. She’s accomplished a lot despite this, including a Ph.D. in Developmental and Molecular Biology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bro…
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Apr 2, 2021
S2, Episode 8: "The Coaching and Change Process…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week Tasha dives into the actual reason why she is here ADHD Life Coaching. She discusses the basics of what it is, the difference between coaching and therapy and how it can benefit individuals with ADHD. She also discovers the path towards her journey to beginning the course.
In the second part, she explores different change processes that we all go through when challenged with enjoyable change and personal growth, especially in the coaching experience. She touches upon other models that can be used for evoking self-awareness.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss our own needs, wants and tolerations in our life.
Remember, change is scary, but we could miss living our lives to our true potential. Take your power this week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diari…
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Mar 18, 2021
S2, Episode 7: "Treatment through the ages…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
There is so much more to ADHD than we could ever even imagine. Tasha was overwhelmed when the neuroscience terminology and understanding began, but she soon realized how much validation and wisdom comes from knowledge. She discusses the ADHD brain's differences through the ages with neuroplasticity and the actual scientifical understanding of how ADHD brains function, the chemistry, and its structure in her own unique brian wiring way. (Apologies if any terminology is missed pronounced!)
In the second part, she highlights the importance of multi-model treatment with ADHD and shares her own experience with medication, coaching and complementary approaches.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss what ADHD Life Coaching actually is and the change process people go through…
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Mar 11, 2021
S2, Episode 6: "The Strengths & Emotional Perspective …” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
There are strengths in all of us and every day, even living with ADHD! Join today as Tasha discusses the kinds of qualities we all possess like the different kind of strengths, character and performance, talents, interests, passions and what makes us us! She briefly touches upon some of her own and the importance of looking at your ADHD through the lens of strengths. In the second part of the episode, there is a shift as we dive into the reality of emotionality and how much it impacts individuals with ADHD, despite what the DSM5 states. Including the different emotions she and many others have gone through and the process of grieving for what could have been.
We hope you like the episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss Treatments and ADHD through the life stages.
Have a kick-ass week and re…
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Feb 26, 2021
S2, Episode 5: "The Co-Occurring Composer…” By Natasha Hickling
Series 2: “The World Through a Trainee Coach’s Eyes…’
Episode 5: "The Co-Occurring Composer…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week, Tasha explores the ADHD Unique Brain Wiring and one of the most important topics out there right now. Executive Functioning! She explores the composer metaphors on how to describe them and Russell Barkley and Thomas Brown models. In the second part, she discusses how common it is for individuals with ADHD to have another coexisting condition. She dives into her own experience of living with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and her new hope in finding out about sensory processing.
We hope you like this next episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss the Emotions and Strengths of ADHD.
Have a great week, and remember to celebrate your uniqueness and the pure beau…
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Feb 19, 2021
S2, Episode 4: "Strengths in Numbers…” By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
As planned, Tasha is back to verbal process with part one about the hard-core statistics of ADHD worldwide. This part is heavy but very eye-opening into seeing how much impact this condition has and how prevalent it is in our everyday lives. The second part is a lot lighter, where she discusses the unique differences of every individual with ADHD, the strengths and looking at it from a positive outlook.
The facts are hard to hear, but sometimes there truly is strength in those numbers!!
We hope you like this next episode, and we hope you join us again next week to discuss Executive Functioning and Co-existing conditions.
Have a great week, and remember, without challenges, we wouldn't be able to see our strengths shine through!
Until next time...The Indigo Diaries
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Feb 11, 2021
S2, Episode 3: "The Process of a Diagnosis…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
After a few weeks break, Tasha is back to Verbal Process more about ADHD. An ADHD Diagnosis is a challenging and gruelling process to go through and it takes a lot of courage to even seek one out. Tasha discusses the actual process of gaining one from Childhood to Adulthood with DSM5. Then touches upon the below the surface level impacts of ADHD such as misdiagnosis, stigma in society and the struggle of living years undiagnosed.
This is such a hard topic to discuss so we hope you come and learn about the realistic truths of the process of a diagnosis.
We hope you like this next episode and we hope you join us again next week where we will discuss the hard facts and ADHD individuals themselves!
Have a great week and remember the process is hard but the outcome an make it all worth in the end.
Until next time…
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Jan 21, 2021
S2, Episode 2: "A dive into ADHD and it’s past…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries." Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week join, as Tasha discusses the basics of ADHD and how the challenges are presented in her own life. She dives into the history of the last 60 years of ADHD and how the term and its meaning have evolved through time. She realises how knowing the past can answer so many questions and leave you with so many more…
She took the plunge, so why not join her?
We hope you like this next episode and we hope you join us again next week!
Have another great week into the year 2021!!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoad…
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Jan 14, 2021
S2, Episode 1: "The First Step…" By Natasha Hickling
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling in the new series for the new year as she ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as a trainee Coach.
This week was Tasha's first week officially starting her new coaching course. Discover the raw and honest diary of her managing the overwhelm and pressure of organising a new schedule and the daunting fact the course was officially beginning. Add to that a whole lot of reading, returning to work, and the global pandemic and she had a real mountain to climb! She discusses how she overcame that using her strengths, drive and passion. She will then discuss her 'why' and the term 'ADHD' itself. She managed the first step, and that is all that matters! Onwards and Upwards!
We hope you enjoy the first episode of the series and join us again next week.
Have a great week in the new year and stay safe.
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Jan 1, 2021
S2, Trailer: "The World Through a Trainee Coach's Eyes..."
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
The Indigo Diaries is a podcast for those who want to learn about ADHD through other’s experiences.
This episode introduces you to the podcast's second series:
"The World Through a Trainee Coach's Eyes.."
In a new series for the new year, host, Natasha Hickling, ventures into the world of ADHD Coaching as she trains to be a Coach. Each week she will share her insights, experiences, and perspectives on the world and the impact of ADHD in everyday life.
Come learn, listen, and experience the world through the eyes of a coach in training!
Why not? Have an Amazing Week!
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group, coaching or are interested in the world hearing your story in series 1, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15239...)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https:…
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Dec 10, 2020
S1, Episode 11: "The Power of the Breath…” by Esther Nagle
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 11: "The Power of the Breath…” by Esther Nagle
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her new guest, Esther Nagle, in the eleventh episode of the series.
Esther Nagle is a sober, tattooed, single mother, rock chick Yoga teacher with ADHD. Sober for 6 years, and diagnosed with ADHD just last year at 46, Esther has had a ‘colourful’ life, spontaneous and adventurous even in sobriety.
Esther has written a book about her recovery and the Yoga that guided her there and now focuses her teaching and writing on helping women with ADHD calm the emotional storms and find inner peace. Using, you’ve guessed it, the same tools that helped her to achieve sobriety!
Esther loves to share these tools that are so valuable for everyone and will share how some simple breath practices can help you manage stress, relax body and mind and find calm in the storms of life.
We hope you enjo…
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Dec 3, 2020
S1, Episode 10: "It is OK to be different … Just be happy!” by Meenakshi Chitlangia.
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 10: " It is OK to be different … Just be happy!” by Meenakshi Chitlangia.
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her new guest, Meenakshi Chitlangia, in the first double-digit episode of the series.
Meenakshi Chitlangia is from India. She is a 32 years old woman who is full of dreams and wants to pursue her mission of helping people with ADHD all over the globe. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with ADHD with the help and support from her Grandfather. Since then, life has been full of ups and downs.
We hope you enjoyed this fantastic new episode with a brand new guest, story and perspective!
Have a great week ahead, knowing that no matter what, be proud of all you have and will achieve!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Nov 26, 2020
S1, Episode 9: “Unbecoming who the World forced me to be...” By Anonymous “Zee”
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…”
Episode 9: “Unbecoming who the World forced me to be...” By Anonymous “Zee”
Dear Diary,
Welcome to “The Indigo Diaries”. Join host Natasha Hickling as she retells the diary of an anonymous new guest, “Zee,” in the ninth diary entry of the series.
Please be aware that this episode touches on some topics some listeners may find it difficult to hear, including suicide, trauma, self-harm and depression. If you do not feel comfortable listening, then please come back for the next episode.
“Zee” is a young woman who currently lives abroad working in a secondary school setting. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type after a lifetime of living in the shadow of depression, shame, and self-criticism. Getting diagnosed finally allowed her to forgive her 16-year-old self, to whom she thought she owed her life.
Join us today as we retell her story and see her bravery in trying to un-become everything the world force…
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Nov 19, 2020
S1, Episode 8: "And here she is, living with ADHD…." By Jessica
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 8: "And here she is, living with ADHD…." By Jessica
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries."
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews another new guest, Jessica, in the eighth diary entry of the series.
Our guest today is Jessica, 29, and lives in Western Australia. Since little, she was drawn to storytelling and creativity. This led her to a career in the film industry where, for the most part, her ADHD brain naturally flourishes.
Currently, she works in Casting and as an Acting Coach & Screenwriter for a Youth Film School. Despite the stereotypes of ADHDers, she loves reading and writing, playing Lacrosse, Cooking & Music.
Jessica was diagnosed with Combined Type ADHD only a few months ago but is looking forward to sharing her experiences so far.
We hope you enjoy this refreshing and uplifting diary!
Have a positive week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
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Nov 12, 2020
S1, Episode 7: "An 'ADHDer's' Natural Focus," By An Anonymous Guest
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 7: "An 'ADHDer's' Natural Focus," By An Anonymous Guest
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews a brand new guest; however, for privacy reasons, this guest will be kept anonymous, in the seventh diary entry of the series.
Our guest is 51 and is from India. He lives in Bengaluru with his family. He works as a marketing professional in a multinational medical device manufacturer.
Discover how a boy who started life as a vibrant and carefree city lad gradually locked his true self away as external influences and pressure to "fit in" took over, leading to struggles with mental health that continued into youth and middle-age.
After witnessing mental health struggles of individual members of his extended family, a diagnosis of ADHD traits finally came at the age of 40 after he spotted an article in the 'Education times' supplement of the 'Times of India…
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Nov 5, 2020
S1, Episode 6: "Closet Talk with Khalilah….” By Khalilah Hall
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…”
Episode 6- "Closet Talk with Khalilah….” By Khalilah Hall
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her next guest, Khalilah Hall, in the sixth diary entry of the series.
Khalilah, a military wife and mom to two boys, the oldest with ADHD, lives in Maryland. Khalilah is a photographer and loves kids.
Hear Khalilah share her vulnerable battle with ADD. Listen as she continues to try to find value in herself, her life, parenting, and her marriage. Through all of that, she remains funny, loving, a cheerleader for others, and determined to find contentment in her diagnosis.
We hope you laugh, cry, and smile along with us, in this unforgettable episode!
Have a good week and, remember you are always VALID!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hear…
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Oct 29, 2020
S1, Episode 5: "Living with a Galaxy in my brain..." By Annabel Louise Walker
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 5: "Living with a Galaxy in my brain..." By Annabel Louise Walker
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her fifth guest, Annabel Louise Walker, in the next diary entry of the series.
Annabel Louise is 31 and lives in England. She runs her own business, Bedford Tutor and Moonbow Coaching, which provides English and maths tuition to children aged 5-16 years, and has been doing this since 2012. Since July 2020, she has developed her business to include specialist tuition for those with ADHD and, so far, this is proving to be very successful. Annabel Louise lives alone with her tortoiseshell cat, Eevee-Boo, and has support from her mother and father who help her run Bedford Tutor and Moonbow Coaching.
She has also set up her own ADHD Instagram @adhdgalaxy (https://www.instagram.com/adhdgalaxy/?hl=en) after her diagnosis and has subsequently become passionate…
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Oct 22, 2020
S1, Episode 4: " My Lucky Life: Academics, Athletics and Living with ADHD..." By Scott Finney
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 4: " My Lucky Life: Academics, Athletics and Living with ADHD..." By Scott Finney
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her next guest, Scott Finney, in the fourth diary entry of the series.
Finney was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While growing up, Scott played a variety of sports including baseball, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and figure skating. Scott was a national competitor in Ice Dance, who competed at the 2003 Junior National Figure Skating Championships in Brampton, Ontario. After High School, Scott attended Mount Royal University and attained a Bachelor’s Degree in History.
After he attained his History Degree, he attended the University of Calgary and completed his Bachelor of Education in 2011. He has been working as a school teacher at The Third Academy since October 2011 and is currently in his 10th year as a school te…
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Oct 15, 2020
S1, Episode 3: "Are You Crazy?!?" By Ellia Pikri
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 3: "Are You Crazy?!?" By Ellia Pikri
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her second guest, but this time in person, Ellia Pikri, in the third diary entry of the series.
Elia is 28 from Malaysia, she is in the middle of a crossroads with life in general. Trying to stop herself fitting into a neurotypical box and finally allowing herself to live as who she is.
We hope you enjoy another incredible guest in this series!
Have an amazing week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram.com/indigoadhd/?hl=en)
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Oct 8, 2020
S1, Episode 2: "Authentically Me! With Love, La Donna..." By La Donna Williams
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 2- "Authentically Me! With Love, La Donna..." By La Donna Williams
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join host Natasha Hickling as she interviews her first 'OFFICAL' guest, La Donna Williams, in the second diary entry of the series.
Come join theatre artist and minister, La Donna Williams, host of Liberating Conversation Web series (https://www.facebook.com/LiberatingLaDonna), talk about the difficulties of going through school undiagnosed. A story of triumph in the midst of trial.
We hope you enjoyed this truly inspiring episode!
Have another great week!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
Instagram: @indigoadhd (https://www.instagram…
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Oct 1, 2020
S1, Episode 1: "The 'ADHD Key' to the Locked Box!" by Natasha Hickling
Series 1: “The World Through Our Eyes…’
Episode 1- “The ‘ADHD Key’ to the Locked Box” with Natasha Hickling.
Dear Diary, Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries". Join guest host Ben Stephens as he interviews the first guest and usual host, Natasha Hickling, in the first diary entry of the series.
Natasha is 28 and originally from the UK. She now lives in Malaysia with her partner (the guest host) and their cat, MiMi, and dog, LaiLai. She works as a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator) at an international school.
Discover how a girl that started life as a vibrant and carefree ‘tom boy’ gradually locked her true self away as external influences and pressure to “fit in” took over, leading to struggles with mental health that continued into adulthood. After diagnoses of coexisting conditions at various stages of her life, an ADHD diagnosis finally came at the age of 27. At long last her true self could be released again, setting in motion…
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Sep 6, 2020
Introduction to the Indigo Diaries
Dear Diary,
Welcome to "The Indigo Diaries".
This episode introduces you to the podcast's first series: "The World Through Our Eyes"
Host Natasha Hickling, who herself has ADHD and other co-existing conditions, will interview people from all around the world. Join them to experience the diaries of their ADHD impacted lives. Episodes will be released once every two weeks, so make sure to tune in!! If you would like to be a share your own experiences as a guest on the show, please get in contact using the details below or leave a comment! Have a fantastic week ahead!
Until next time...
The Indigo Diaries
Ps- If you would like any additional information regarding our support group or are interested in the world hearing your story, please see the links below.
Email: indigo.adhd2020@gmail.com
FB: Indigo- ADHD Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523930704424614)
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