ADHD Gathering

About ADHD Gathering

ADHD Gathering is hosted by Ying Deng, award-winning ADHD coach, certified meditation teacher, and featured expert in SELF Magazine. Your ADHD brain is not a problem to fix; it’s an ecosystem to understand. What began as a spotlight on BIPOC voices in the ADHD community has grown into a broader exploration of the art of navigating life as a neurodivergent person, through mindfulness, radical acceptance, and a deeper understanding of yourself and the systems you live within, while still highlighting diverse narratives. Tune in if you’re a late-diagnosed ADHD adult ready to stop forcing and start living in a way that actually flows with your brain.

Publisher

Ying Deng

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2024

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Ep14: Choosing to Love in Uncertain Times: Mindfulness, Nature Wisdom, and Friendship with Oneself with Lisa Pedscalny

   Host Ying Deng interviews mindfulness teacher and nature-based practitioner Lisa Pedscalny about how to face “this moment” by discerning media intake and intentionally resting attention on both human systems in transition and the sustaining wisdom of the natural world. Lisa, a highly sensitive and neurodivergent naturalist on Vancouver Island, shares how spring rhythms (recorded back in February), interdependence, and cycles like compost mirror human renewal and inform sustainable engagement. She outlines non-negotiable “pillar practices” (nature time, contemplative practice, connection/community, and nourishment through food, rest, and movement) plus Maitri—unconditional friendliness toward oneself—framed as asking, “What does it mean to be the friend I most need in this moment?” They discuss love as a responsive practice, value-driven service through sanghas and Tara Brach’s Choosing to Love, sources of hope in peaceful actions and nature’s resilience, and close with a guided “coming to our senses” embodiment practice. Listen now on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-gathering/id1771314960) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ssVm3k4R3aOkEiU0WU7rO) 00:00 Welcome to ADHD Gathering 00:18 Meet Lisa Pedscalny 01:57 Navigating This Moment 06:53 Sensitivity and Self Care 08:39 Pillar Practices Toolkit 11:44 Maitri Self Friendship 16:08 Tending the Soil Metaphor 18:06 What’s Mine to Do 21:48 Love as a Verb 24:31 Begin Again Practice 27:19 Resistance and Hope Stories 31:49 Embodiment: Coming to Senses 39:26 Closing Thanks and Farewell Find more podcast episodes. (https://adhdasiangirl.com/speaking/) Find this episode’s transcript here (https://adhdasiangirl.com/2026/09/ep14-choosing-to-love-in-uncertain-times-mindfulness-nature-wisdom-and-friendship-with-oneself-with-lisa-pedscalny-transcript/). Resources: Booking (https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery) a free coaching discovery call with Ying, an award winning ADHD coach & meditation teacher featured on Self Magazine Download (https://adhd-asian-girl.kit.com/b74c2adfa0) a free ADHD emotional regulation menu Guest’s Bio: Lisa Pedscalny is a mindfulness teacher rooted in nearly twenty years of Vipassana practice and a lifelong relationship with the natural world. Her teaching grows from that lived connection, blending deep contemplative practice with close attention to the more-than-human world. A graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, Lisa facilitates trauma-informed retreats, courses, and sangha gatherings through Forest Floor Mindfulness and serves on the teaching team for Tara Brach’s yearlong program, Choosing to Love. Her work integrates mindfulness, embodiment, and ecological connection as pathways of healing, belonging, and sustainable engagement with the wider web of life. As a nature photographer specializing in fungi, Lisa brings the same attentive presence to the forest floor, inviting others into the simple, joyful practice of looking closely and discovering that mindfulness often arises naturally when we slow down and meet the living world with curiosity. She lives and practices on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, where time outdoors continues to shape and inform both her life and her teaching. Find Lisa on: Her website https://www.forestfloormindfulness.com/ (https://www.forestfloormindfulness.com/) (Lisa has a new bi-weekly practice group starting September 2026!) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@LisaPedscalny) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ellepedscalny/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Lisapedscalnyphotography/) SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/forestfloormindfulness?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing)

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   24 Jun 2026

   Ep 13: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness, Radical Self-Compassion, and Meeting This Moment with Art with Born I / Ofosu Jones-Quartey

   On this episode, the host, Ying Deng, interviews Born I / Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, hip hop artist, and author whose work blends music, mindfulness, and radical self-compassion, including his album Komorebi and book Lyrical Dharma. Discussing how he’s meeting the current moment, Ofosu describes shifting emotions—sadness, rage, hope—and frames them within a Buddhist view of relative and absolute reality and the “great freedom” of experience, which helps him avoid despair and return to equanimity. He explains self-compassion as cultivating a “wise friend inside,” which was slowly developed while dealing with OCD and depression, with the help of therapy & medication, and overcoming cultural stigma. For engaged practice, he focuses on making contemplative art and encouraging self-love, and he highlights hope in authentic self-expression, allyship, and intergenerational community. He shares upcoming Hip Hop Sound Bath tour dates and the inaugural Neurospicy Retreat with Jeff Warren, and closes with a brief self-compassion meditation practice. Listen now on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-gathering/id1771314960) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ssVm3k4R3aOkEiU0WU7rO) Timestamp: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 03:21 Great Freedom Explained 06:47 Self Compassion Practices 11:29 Building the Inner Friend 12:12 OCD and Healing Tools 19:11 Engaged Practice Through Art & Community 24:19 Hope in Community 29:01 Upcoming Tour and Neurospicy Retreat 31:36 Guided Self Compassion Practice 35:19 Gratitude and Closing Find more podcast episodes. (https://adhdasiangirl.com/speaking/) Find this episode’s transcript here. Resources: Booking (https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery) a free coaching discovery call with Ying, an award winning ADHD coach & meditation teacher featured on Self Magazine Download (https://adhd-asian-girl.kit.com/b74c2adfa0) a free ADHD emotional regulation menu Guest’s Bio: Born I / Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip hop artist and author whose work sits at the intersection of music, mindfulness, and radical self-compassion. As a teacher was more than two decades of practice. He blends mindfulness with contemporary creative expression to make inner healing accessible to all. His latest projects include the contemplative hiphop album, Komorebi, and the book Lyrical Dharma, Hip-Hop as Mindfulness. Across retreats, performances, and community gatherings, Born I supports people in remembering their inherent worth and living with presence and courage. Find Ofosu on Instagram @bornimusic (https://www.instagram.com/bornimusic) Check out the Neurospicy retreat (https://neurospicyretreats.com/) happening in July 2026, led by Ofosu and Jeff Warren Check out Ofosu’s book, album, and upcoming tours here (https://linktr.ee/bornimusic).

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   16 Jun 2026

   Ep12: Facing This Moment with Ecopsychology: Community, Bird Divination, and Sustaining Change with Ash Lounsbury

   Host Ying Deng launches a mini-series on “how do we face this moment?” and interviews Ash Lounsbury, an ecopsychologist and enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation with ecotherapy training, meditation experience, and research on bird divination. Ash describes holding spring’s renewal alongside political and climate “polycrises,” reflects on privilege, neurodivergence, and “autistic joy,” and explains ecopsychology as the study of human relationships with nature (humans are nature). They discuss sustaining practices like sangha/community, small nature-connection rituals (sunrise, birdsong), and Ash’s bird divination workshops as meaning-making. Ash shares examples of collective action and resistance in Asheville (protests for protecting the urban forest, opposition to data centers & surveillance cameras, mutual aid) and leads a “sphere of influence” practice at the end centered on the inquiry: “How can I sustain my wave of change?” Listen now on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-gathering/id1771314960) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ssVm3k4R3aOkEiU0WU7rO) 00:00 Welcome 00:38 Meet Ash Lounsbury 05:32 What Is Ecopsychology 06:57 Nature as Daily Practice 08:20 Sustaining Practices and Community 10:28 Bird Divination Explained 14:10 Service and Collective Action 18:30 Hope and Resistance Stories 21:31 Sphere of Influence Practice 28:57 Final Quote and Where to Find Ash Find more podcast episodes. (https://adhdasiangirl.com/speaking/) Find this episode’s transcript here (https://adhdasiangirl.com/2026/06/facing-this-moment-with-ecopsychology-community-bird-divination-and-sustaining-change-with-ash-lounsbury/). Resources: Download (https://adhd-asian-girl.kit.com/b74c2adfa0) a free ADHD emotional regulation menu Booking (https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery) a free coaching discovery call with Ying, an award winning ADHD coach & meditation teacher featured on Self Magazine Guest’s Bio: Ash Lounsbury is an ecopsychologist and enrolled citizen of the Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nation. Ash holds a non-clinical Master’s in Ecopsychology from Naropa University and Level 1 and 2 certificates in ecotherapy from the Earthbody Institute. Her graduate research culminated in a dissertation on the intersection of ancient bird divination and contemporary ecotherapeutic modalities. Ash sometimes writes about myth, ecohealing, queerness, and birds. With over a decade of meditation experience, she’s had the honor to support Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s virtual meditation community members. In 2025, she co-founded Earthwild Ecology Club where she co-facilitates virtual ecopsychological workshops. Wake! Ecohealing https://wakeecohealing.com/ (https://wakeecohealing.com/) Earthwild Ecology Club https://www.earthwildec.org/ (https://www.earthwildec.org/) IG: @wake.ecohealing (https://www.instagram.com/wake.ecohealing/)

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   23 Mar 2026

   Ep 11: ADHD as an Ecosystem

   Ever feel like ADHD advice is just an endless list of productivity hacks that never quite address why everything still feels hard? That’s because most frameworks focus narrowly on attention and task completion—missing the full picture of what it’s actually like to live in an ADHD brain. In this episode, award-winning ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying proposes a different lens: ADHD as an ecosystem. Drawing from her environmental science background and coaching hundreds of ADHD adults, she maps five interconnected dimensions—cognition, emotion, somatics, narrative, and execution—all embedded within larger systems of relationships, work, culture, and time/space. This isn’t a research paper or universal ADHD experience; it’s a multidimensional model that sees you as a whole person, not just a collection of executive function deficits to manage. The five dimensions: 03:48 Emotion — Intense highs and lows, deep empathy and attunement, rejection sensitivity shaped by lifelong negative feedback. Emotional regulation isn’t optional; it’s foundational. 04:50 Cognition — Out-of-the-box thinking through unexpected associations, interest-based attention that enables hyperfocus, and the “carrot bunch” effect: pulling one task reveals an interconnected web of related tasks, creating both creative insight and potential overwhelm. 06:41 Somatics — Sensory sensitivities to light, scent, taste; emotions showing up as body signals (tense neck, heat in chest, cold hands) before words arrive. Movement, food, breathing, and meditation become essential tools for regulation. 09:00 Narrative — The stories we tell ourselves about rejection, routine, success, and identity. Shaped by years of feedback, these narratives can be deliberately reframed through mindfulness and behavioral experiments—like shifting “routines are boring” to “routines are how I cultivate secure attachment with myself.” 13:16 Execution — Challenges with starting and finishing, but sustained motion in between. The wrapping-up phase suffers when novelty wanes. Project rotation keeps each one feeling fresh by cycling through multiple interests. 14:46 Systems — Personal routines, relationship structures (monthly deep-dive friendship calls instead of constant small talk), work environments (neurodivergent managers, autonomy, direct communication), cultural expectations, economic structures. Most systems are built for neurotypical brains; understanding this changes what you optimize for. 18:43 Why this matters: Tips and tools can only get you so far. They help you manage what’s on your plate, but without examining system-level issues, ADHD management always feels like an uphill battle. Ying’s approach: change the outer environment to work with your ADHD brain instead of forcing yourself into neurotypical systems while managing the emotional fallout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling, this framework might help you design a life that actually matches your brain’s natural way of operating—not someone else’s. 20:30 Other frameworks: Russell Barkley’s executive inhibition model, dopamine and reward system approaches, and interest-based nervous system perspectives offer complementary scientific lenses. Listen now on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-gathering/id1771314960), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ssVm3k4R3aOkEiU0WU7rO) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyDHtBTV1VkYpOLBo8_p3wPZ8LI0xm52v). Click here (https://adhdasiangirl.com/adhd-gathering/) for podcast episodes. Resources: Booking (https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery) a free coaching discovery call with Ying, an award winning ADHD coach & meditation teacher featured on Self Magazine Download (https://adhd-asian-girl.kit.com/b74c2adfa0) a free ADHD emotional regulation menu Check out more podcast episodes (https://adhdasiangirl.com/adhd-gathering/) Check out this podcast episode’s transcript (https://adhdasiangirl.com/2026/03/ep11-adhd-as-an-ecosystem-transcript/) To Learn More: The Creativity of ADHD from Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-creativity-of-adhd/ (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-creativity-of-adhd/) Russell Barkley’s executive inhibition model https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9000892/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9000892/) Evaluating Dopamine Reward Pathway in ADHD https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2958516/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2958516/) ADHD & the Interest-Based Nervous System https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-brain-chemistry-video/?srsltid=AfmBOooXLZLjGKdoPK5ig8hu4CReic5ULg6QzMuVHjL_aDD5lu_efgXM (https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-brain-chemistry-video/?srsltid=AfmBOooXLZLjGKdoPK5ig8hu4CReic5ULg6QzMuVHjL_aDD5lu_efgXM)

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   13 Jan 2026

   Ep 10: Type B Ambitious – Understanding Your Intensity Needs with ADHD

   Ever feel like mainstream success advice – wake up at 4am, run marathons, host constantly – sounds exhausting? That’s because it’s most likely provided by people with endless physical energy. In this episode, award-winning ADHD coach and meditation teacher, Ying shares the concept of overexcitability from Polish psychologist Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration, exploring five categories of overexcitability/intensity needs: psychomotor, sensual, intellectual, imaginational, and emotional. For many late-diagnosed ADHD adults, especially those who experience the world with vivid depth, understanding which needs actually sustain you (versus which ones hit diminishing returns) changes everything. Ying shares her own discovery that she’s “Type B ambitious”: deeply driven to grow, learn, and contribute, but without that relentless physical energy the success culture glorifies. Through personal reflections on relating, travel, social media use, and how she structures her time, Ying explores how her intellectual overexcitability (that thirst for knowledge) is actually the foundation of what counts as bonding, novelty, and fulfillment for her. If you’ve ever felt like you’re ambitious but don’t fit the hustle culture mold, this framework might help you design a life that actually matches your brain’s natural way of operating, not someone else’s. 00:00 intro and update 01:45 what is overexcitability 06:10 rethinking how I met my needs 08:47 type B ambitious, ambitious without the psychomotor overexcitability 12:02 my coaching philosphy: accomplish more by doing less 13:40 intuition need important but not included in the overexcitability model 14:53 rethinking how I structure my weekends, evening, travel 16:02 novelty needs, which one doesn’t have diminishing marginal return 19:08 what needs am I trying to satisfy on social media 20:59 summary Listen now on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-gathering/id1771314960), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ssVm3k4R3aOkEiU0WU7rO) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyDHtBTV1VkYpOLBo8_p3wPZ8LI0xm52v). Click here (https://adhdasiangirl.com/adhd-gathering/) for podcast episodes. Resources: Booking (https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery) a free coaching discovery call with Ying, an award winning ADHD coach & meditation teacher featured on Self Magazine Download (https://adhd-asian-girl.kit.com/b74c2adfa0) a free ADHD emotional regulation menu Check out more podcast episodes (https://adhdasiangirl.com/adhd-gathering/) Check out this podcast episode’s transcript (https://adhdasiangirl.com/2026/01/ep-10-type-b-ambitious-understanding-your-intensity-needs-with-adhd-transcript/) To learn more about Dabrowski’s theory, check out: Dabrowski Center’s podcast episode on Overexcitabilities and Dabrowski’s theory (https://dabrowskicenter.org/episode-68-overexcitabilities-and-dabrowskis-theory/). Book recommendation: Living with Intensity Another podcast episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/98-meeting-intensity-needs/id1684351915?i=1000707836468) ‘Meeting Intensity Needs’ from AuDHD Flourishing, which partially inspired this podcast episode of my own.

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   12 Sept 2025

   Mindfulness Through Nature: ADHD-Friendly Meditation with Natural Objects (Without Music)

   Join meditation teacher and ADHD coach Ying, aka me, for a grounding mindfulness practice that uses nature as your anchor. This gentle, sensory-rich meditation is perfect for ADHD brains seeking a concrete way to experience and practice non-judgmental awareness. I first learnt this practice from my good friend, also a great meditation teacher, Lisa Pedscalny. What You'll Need:Any natural object (rock, leaf, flower, pinecone, feather, etc.)Or simply use your hands if no natural object is available What You'll Experience:Explore mindfulness through sight, touch, and physical sensationPractice radical acceptance using nature as your guideLearn to observe without judgment - the essence of mindfulnessEnd with the beautiful poem "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver This practice adapts traditional mindfulness techniques to be more accessible for neurodivergent minds by providing tangible focus points and multi-sensory engagement. Whether you're new to meditation or looking for ADHD-friendly practices, this guided session offers a peaceful way to connect with the present moment. Timemark:00:00 Intro to the Practice01:03 Guided Meditation Perfect for:✨ ADHD brains seeking concrete meditation anchors✨ Anyone wanting to connect with nature mindfully✨ Those struggling with traditional "empty mind" meditation✨ Building self-acceptance and non-judgmental awareness 💚 If this practice resonates with you, please share it with someone who might benefit and subscribe for more ADHD-friendly meditation content! Remember: There's no "perfect" way to meditate - just your way. You belong in the family of things. 🦆 More from Ying:→ Book a coaching discovery call with me, exploring mindful, strategic, and multi-dimensional coaching designed to help you accomplish more by doing less: https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery→ ADHD-friendly digital tools: https://adhdasiangirl.com/product-category/tools/→ Join my newsletter: https://adhdasiangirl.substack.com

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   7 Aug 2025

   Figure 8 Breathing Meditation for ADHD brains | Mindful Movement Practice with Ying

   🧘♀️ Figure 8 Breathing: ADHD-Friendly Mindfulness Practice Join meditation teacher and ADHD coach Ying for a unique twist on traditional breathing meditation. This figure 8 breathing technique combines mindful breathing with gentle hand movements, making meditation more accessible for ADHD brains Timestap: 00:00 Intro to the Practice 01:46 Guided Meditation What You'll Learn: ✨ How to practice figure 8 breathing meditation ✨ Combining breath awareness with physical movement ✨ Making mindfulness more tangible and engaging ✨ ADHD-accessible meditation techniques Perfect for: People with ADHD seeking accessible meditation Beginners looking for engaging breathing exercises Anyone wanting to try movement-based mindfulness Those who struggle with traditional seated meditation 💡 Why This Works: By engaging both breath and gentle movement, this technique gives your ADHD brain multiple points of focus, making it easier to stay present and engaged throughout the practice. Want more ADHD-friendly mindfulness tools? New meditations every Thursday Subscribe & hit the bell for future guided practices, tools, and reflections from the intersection of ADHD, mindfulness, and Asian identity. More from Ying: → Book a coaching discovery call with me, exploring mindful, strategic, and multi-dimensional coaching designed to help you accomplish more by doing less: https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery → ADHD-friendly digital tools: https://adhdasiangirl.com/product-category/tools/ → Join my newsletter: https://adhdasiangirl.substack.com — #adhd #meditation

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   24 Jul 2025

   Feeling Behind or Overwhelmed? Try This Self-Compassion Meditation for ADHD Brains (With Music)

   Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in shame, or hard on yourself? This short self-compassion meditation is designed to help you soften those spirals and reconnect with kindness — especially for ADHD brains. I’m Ying, a meditation teacher and ADHD coach. In this practice, I’ll guide you through 3 science-backed steps to cultivate self-compassion — especially when you're feeling behind, rejected, ashamed, or stuck. Timestaps: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Guided Meditation 🔹 Based on Dr. Kristin Neff’s research 🔹 No need to clear your mind — this is ADHD-friendly 🔹 Perfect for moments of doubt, overwhelm, or emotional dysregulation 🌱 Whether you’re new to mindfulness or returning to yourself again, this gentle practice is great! Want more ADHD-friendly mindfulness tools? ✨ New meditations every Thursday Subscribe & hit the bell for future guided practices, tools, and reflections from the intersection of ADHD, mindfulness, and Asian identity. More from Ying: → Book a coaching discovery call with me, exploring mindful, strategic, and multi-dimensional coaching designed to help you accomplish more by doing less: https://calendly.com/ying21/discovery → ADHD-friendly digital tools: https://adhdasiangirl.com/product-category/tools/ → Join my newsletter: https://adhdasiangirl.substack.com — #adhd #meditation

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   18 Jul 2025

   ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation (With Music) | Lotus Breathing for Emotional Regulation

   Looking for a mindfulness meditation that’s actually ADHD-friendly? 🧠 ✨ Join ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying for this gentle Lotus Breathing practice—a movement-based, somatic breathing meditation designed to calm your nervous system, anchor your focus, and ease your mind without forcing stillness. What is Lotus Breathing? Lotus Breathing pairs simple hand movements (open + close) with your breath (inhale + exhale), giving you a tangible anchor to return to—perfect for ADHD brains or anyone who struggles with traditional breath awareness meditations. This practice is: Ideal for ADHD, HSP, and neurodivergent folks Great for focus, emotional regulation, and grounding Easy to do sitting, lying down, or even standing. Ideal for folks who enjoy meditating with music. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:27 – Guided Practice Want more ADHD-friendly mindfulness tools? Subscribe & hit the bell for future guided practices, tools, and reflections from the intersection of ADHD, mindfulness, and Asian identity. More from Ying: → Book a coaching discovery call with me → ADHD-friendly digital tools → Read my mindful reflections on ADHD

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    17 Jul 2025

    ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation | Lotus Breathing for Nervous System Reset

    Looking for a mindfulness meditation that’s actually ADHD-friendly? 🧠 ✨ Join ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying for this gentle Lotus Breathing practice—a movement-based, somatic breathing meditation designed to calm your nervous system, anchor your focus, and ease your mind without forcing stillness. What is Lotus Breathing? Lotus Breathing pairs simple hand movements (open + close) with your breath (inhale + exhale), giving you a tangible anchor to return to—perfect for ADHD brains or anyone who struggles with traditional breath awareness meditations. This practice is: Ideal for ADHD, HSP, and neurodivergent folks Great for focus, emotional regulation, and grounding Easy to do sitting, lying down, or even standing Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:27 – Guided Practice Want more ADHD-friendly mindfulness tools? Subscribe & hit the bell for future guided practices, tools, and reflections from the intersection of ADHD, mindfulness, and Asian identity. More from Ying: → Book a coaching discovery call with me → ADHD-friendly digital tools → Read my mindful reflections on ADHD

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    30 May 2025

    Ep 9: Discovering Strengths and Finding Zest with ADHD: Dr. Rebecca Jackson’s Journey

    Host Ying interviews Dr. Rebecca Jackson, positive psychology coach, about her ADHD journey, discussing energy management, somatic practices, and leveraging strengths to live a fulfilling life.

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    29 May 2025

    Ep8: The ADHD Exploration: Sydni’s Fusion of Science and Self-Discovery with Sydni Rubio

    Host Ying interviews Sydni Rubio, an ADHD advocate and science communicator, who explores her personal ADHD journey, discusses the science behind ADHD creativity, and provides management advice.

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    12 May 2025

    EP 7: Empowering ADHD: Therapist James Douglas Shares His Journey and Insights for Youth, Individuals, and Couples

    In this episode host, Ying, interviews James Douglas Jr., an African American male therapist and ADHD coach, about his experiences living with ADHD. James shares his journey from being diagnosed at six years old to struggling with ADHD in college while balancing Division I basketball, and eventually becoming a therapist. They discuss topics including the importance of metacognition, the value of a growth mindset, and how structured sports helped James manage his ADHD. They also delve into strategies for managing ADHD in youth, couples, and families, emphasizing communication, emotional regulation, and the role of mindfulness. James offers insights into overcoming shame, empowering youth, and his upcoming course for parents and adults with ADHD. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 James' ADHD Journey: From Diagnosis to College Struggles 03:33 Overcoming Academic Challenges and Finding a Career Path 08:45 The Role of Sports and Structure in Managing ADHD 09:47 ADHD Coaching and Personal Resilience 10:25 Balancing Life and Avoiding Burnout 12:01 Impacting the ADHD Community as an African American Male Therapist 15:01 Supporting ADHD Youth: Building Confidence and Growth Mindset 22:30 Mindfulness and ADHD: Staying Present & Celebrating Wins 24:29 ADHD in Relationships: Communication and Emotional Regulation 30:16 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement

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    31 Jan 2025

    Ep6: Unpacking ADHD: Guilt, Strengths, and Support Systems with Dr. Mariely Hernandez

    In this episode of 'ADHD Gathering,' host Ying, also known as ADHD Asian Girl, interviews Dr. Mariely Hernandez, a licensed clinical psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at Columbia University Medical Center. They discuss Dr. Hernandez's journey from researching bipolar disorder to focusing on ADHD, her personal ADHD diagnosis in her twenties, and how she navigates life as a mother of two active boys. Dr. Hernandez shares insights into managing work-life balance, leveraging strengths as someone with ADHD, and the importance of asking for help. The conversation also touches on the challenges and strategies in combining professional responsibilities with parenting while dealing with ADHD. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Youtube. Find more podcast episodes. Find this episode's transcript here. Guest's Bio: Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D is a licensed clinical psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Division on Substance Use Disorders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). Dr. Hernandez completed her undergraduate studies at Columbia College, majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior. Seeking to learn more about clinical populations, she earned a master’s degree in general psychology from Teachers College. Prior to pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The City College of New York/CUNY Graduate Center, Dr. Hernandez spent seven years involved in research on bipolar disorders across various age groups. Her research interests then shifted to focus on ADHD and Substance Use risk. Alongside her postdoctoral research fellowship, Dr. Hernandez runs a part-time private practice specializing in helping adults with ADHD recognize their strengths to lead more fulfilling lives. Identifying as part of the ADHD community herself, having been diagnosed as an adult, Dr. Hernandez is also a mother to two very active boys. Dr. Hernandez actively advocates for increased recognition and treatment of ADHD, particularly within marginalized populations. She leverages her privilege and platforms to educate and support both treatment providers and patients alike. How to connect with Dr. Hernandez: Instagram: @drmarielyh Research Gate TikTok: @drmarielyh

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    11 Dec 2024

    Ep5: Thriving with ADHD: Meghan Brown-Enyia’s Journey and Coaching Insights

    ADHD expert Meghan Brown-Enyia shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 38 and offers coaching insights on thriving with the condition, emphasizing strengths, realistic accommodations, and psychological safety.

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    25 Oct 2024

    Ep4: Breaking Barriers: Addressing ADHD in Black and Latiné Youth with Dr. Zoe Smith

    In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying (ADHD Asian Girl) engages with Dr. Zoe Smith (Dr. Z) to explore culturally responsive ADHD care, focusing on Black and Latine youth. The discussion covers the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, including symptom masking and comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The importance of detailed clinical interviews and a neurodiversity- and trauma-informed perspective is underscored. Highlights include understanding the overlap of ADHD and trauma symptoms, and providing holistic support and accommodations. Dr. Z emphasizes the importance of validating youth experiences and the strengths of neurodiverse individuals, like creativity and divergent thinking. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Youtube. Click here for podcast episodes. Guest's Bio: Dr. Zoe Smith ( Dr. Z, she/her) is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist who focuses on developing and providing culturally responsive mental health services for Black and/or Latina/é/o youth with ADHD. She currently lives in Chicago and provides free psychodiastric assessments for Black and/or Latiné teens (grades 6th-12th) suspected of having ADHD and provides recommendations on how they can use their strengths to navigate the neurotypical world. In her free time, Dr. Z loves watching basketball, being outside, and reading. Find Dr. Z here. Find ACCTION Lab (including Project CRAFT) here. Find this episode's transcript here. Find more podcast episodes.

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    18 Oct 2024

    Ep3: ADHD Advocacy with Rach Idowu: From Diagnosis to Empowerment

    The episode features insights from Rach Idowu (Adulting ADHD), who was diagnosed with ADHD combined type at 26. Rach shares her journey, from suspecting early on set dementia to becoming an advocate for ADHD awareness and inclusion. She created 'ADHD Flashcards' and the 'Adulting ADHD' Substack newsletter to aid others. The discussion covers the intersectionality of being a woman of color with ADHD and the stigma faced by second-generation immigrants. Rach highlights the importance of authenticity in advocacy, and strategies for workplace accommodations and personal management, including using gamification and reward systems. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Youtube. Click here for podcast episodes. Guest's Bio: Rach Idowu, aka AdultingADHD, was diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type in January 2020. She has since spent years raising awareness about ADHD and advocating for inclusion in workplaces. Rach is the creator of the 'ADHD Flashcards' a go-to resource for understanding ADHD and practical coping strategies. She launched the highly successful 'Adulting ADHD' Substack newsletter, which now boasts over 11,000 subscribers. Rach's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, BBC, and National Geographic. She has also been a guest speaker at MCM Comic Con, EGX, Facebook, Twitter, Ubisoft, the NHS, and many other organisations. Rach enjoys performing improv, Gaming, and cosplaying and is a die-hard Marvel fan. Find Rach here. Check out Rach's amazing ADHD flashcards. Find this episode's transcript here. Find more podcast episodes.

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    12 Oct 2024

    Ep2: Navigating ADHD and Creative Expression with Linda Yi

    In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying talks with Linda Yi, a Sichuanese American artist and ADHD advocate, about her journey through creativity, identity, and mental health. Linda shares her experiences growing up in an Asian household where mental health topics were often taboo, how she unexpectedly established her PandaCub Story, and how she manages the various challenges she faces in managing her mental health and creative endeavors. Highlights of the episode: Linda’s journey to her ADHD diagnosis Her decision to pursue a career in art Navigating ADHD within the context of the Asian American community Using creativity as a tool for imagining possibilities, processing emotions, and healing How Linda creates memory hooks to support herself and her ADHD brain What care looks like for Linda now Guest's Bio: Linda Yi (sometimes called Panda) is a Sichuanese-American comic-artist, writer, and mental health advocate based in New York. She is the creator of Panda Cub Stories, a weekly comic series about Chinese culture, Sichuan food, and living with ADHD. Panda Cub Stories has an engaged global audience of over 25k followers on Instagram — and has been featured in Today.com, Atlas Obscura, and Nextshark. Yi is also the founder of Panda Cub Heritage, a membership-based online/offline community where she teaches fellow Chinese Americans how to reconnect with their roots through joyful (and sometimes easy to practice) personalized set of habits. Linda currently lives and draws out of her Brooklyn studio, where she lives with her raccoon partner and two cats. She is hard at work on her first book: “Cook Sichuan - a comic book with recipes”, to be published winter of 2025. Find Linda's amazing webcomics here. Find this episode's transcript here. Find more podcast episodes.

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    28 Sept 2024

    Ep1: Ying’s diagnosis story & Intentions behind ADHD Gathering

    In the inaugural episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying Deng, an ADHD coach and meditation teacher, shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as a first-generation Asian immigrant woman in the U.S. Ying opens up about how her discovery of ADHD reshaped her self-understanding after years of battling depression and anxiety. She explains how her diagnosis became the key to unlocking new possibilities by learning to work with her ADHD brain rather than against it. Ying also discusses the core intentions behind this podcast: creating possibilities, amplifying diverse narratives, and celebrating strengths within the ADHD community—particularly among BIPOC individuals. Through candid interviews and lived experiences, ADHD Gathering hopes to inspire listeners to embrace radical acceptance, nurture their strengths, and cultivate self-compassion. Tune in to explore diverse ADHD stories, and leave empowered to thrive in your own unique way.

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Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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