Learn to Thrive with ADHD Podcast

Ep 68: Managing the ADHD Mind - Gaming, Tech & Focus with Joshua Archer

• Mande John • Episode 68

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🎮 Managing Multiple Passions and Technology with ADHD: Featuring Joshua Archer

In this engaging episode, we are joined by Joshua Archer, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and educator who shares his journey of late ADHD diagnosis and navigating life in our digital age. Together, we explore how to manage multiple interests, find focus in a tech-saturated world, and create sustainable systems that work for the ADHD brain.

📌 What You'll Learn:
- How to manage the constant flow of "idea popcorn" in your mind
- Strategies for building trust with yourself through effective planning
- The impact of technology on the ADHD brain and how to find balance
- Ways to embrace multiple interests without burning out
- The role of role-playing games in developing social skills
- Tips for finding peace in our increasingly digital world
- How to determine "what's enough" in your life

🗣️ Featured Quote:
"You have to take your life in terms of what you can accomplish and not in terms of what you're not accomplishing." – Joshua Archer

👤 About Our Guest:
Joshua Archer is the founder of The Game Academy, a nonprofit organization using tabletop role-playing games for education and personal development. With a background in software engineering and web design, Joshua brings a unique perspective on managing ADHD in our technology-driven world. After receiving his own late ADHD diagnosis, he has become passionate about helping others understand and embrace their neurodivergent traits.

đź”— Useful Resources Mentioned:
- The Game Academy: thegameacademy.org
- Joshua's Substack: Among Monday Publishers
- Planning strategies for the ADHD brain
- Tools for managing digital distractions

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đź’ˇ Remember:
Managing ADHD in our modern world isn't about eliminating technology or limiting your interests—it's about finding sustainable ways to embrace both while maintaining your peace of mind.

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