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.

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Episodes 18

Ep 13: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness, Radical Self-Compassion, and Meeting This Moment with Art with Born I / Ofosu Jones-Quartey
2mo ago · 35:59
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 slowl
Ep12: Facing This Moment with Ecopsychology: Community, Bird Divination, and Sustaining Change with Ash Lounsbury
2mo ago · 31:27
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 As
Ep 11: ADHD as an Ecosystem
5mo ago · 22:01
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 embedd
Ep 10: Type B Ambitious – Understanding Your Intensity Needs with ADHD
7mo ago · 22:02
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,
Mindfulness Through Nature: ADHD-Friendly Meditation with Natural Objects (Without Music)
11mo ago · 9:39
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 sensation Practic
Figure 8 Breathing Meditation for ADHD brains (With Music) | Mindful Movement Practice with Ying
1y ago · 7:33
🧘‍♀️ 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 s
Feeling Behind or Overwhelmed? Try This Self-Compassion Meditation for ADHD Brains (With Music)
1y ago · 11:11
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
ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation (With Music) | Lotus Breathing for Emotional Regulation
1y ago · 8:07
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, H
ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation (No Music) | Lotus Breathing for Nervous System Reset
1y ago · 8:07
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, H
Ep 9: Discovering Strengths and Finding Zest with ADHD: Dr. Rebecca Jackson’s Journey
1y ago · 35:24
In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying interviews Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a positive psychology coach and fellow ADHD and autistic individual. They discuss Dr. Jackson’s journey from recognizing her ADHD symptoms to receiving a diagnosis, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she uses to manage her condition. Key topics include energy management, somatic and sensory practices, and the dark side of strengths like the love of learning. Dr. Jackson emphasizes the importance of joy, fun, and community support while sharing her own experiences, including an inspiring trek to Everest Base
Ep8: The ADHD Exploration: Sydni’s Fusion of Science and Self-Discovery with Sydni Rubio
1y ago · 29:48
In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying interviews Sydni, a prominent ADHD creator known for her online presence and educational content. Sydni shares her personal journey with ADHD, detailing her experiences from childhood struggles to her eventual diagnosis in her mid-twenties. She discusses the impact of ADHD on her life, including her roles as a mother and a science communicator. Sydni also delves into the science behind creativity in ADHD brains and offers practical advice for managing the influx of ideas typical of individuals with ADHD. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their uni
EP 7: Empowering ADHD: Therapist James Douglas Shares His Journey and Insights for Youth, Individuals, and Couples
1y ago · 31:59
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 regulat
Ep6: Unpacking ADHD: Guilt, Strengths, and Support Systems with Dr. Mariely Hernandez
1y ago · 37:37
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 chal
Ep5: ADHD, Women, and Work: Navigating Challenges and Strengths with Meghan Brown-Enyia
1y ago · 41:49
In this episode, Meghan Brown-Enyia, founder of ADHD at Work, shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 38 and explores how her experience has shaped her career. Meghan provides coaching to women with ADHD to help them thrive in their professional and personal lives. She discusses the importance of understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses via executive functioning assessments, emphasizes the need for realistic workplace accommodations, and highlights strategies for managing ADHD symptoms. The conversation also covers institutional recommendations for creating inclusiv
Ep4: Breaking Barriers: Addressing ADHD in Black and Latiné Youth with Dr. Zoe Smith
1y ago · 36:10
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 va
Ep3: ADHD Advocacy with Rach Idowu: From Diagnosis to Empowerment
1y ago · 28:29
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
Ep2: Navigating ADHD and Creative Expression with Linda Yi
1y ago · 33:20
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. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Youtube. Click here for podcast episodes. Highlights of the episode: Linda’s journey to her ADHD diagnosis Her
Ep1: Ying’s diagnosis story & Intentions behind ADHD Gathering
1y ago · 10:39
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 ce

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Episodes 18

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

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

Ep 11: ADHD as an Ecosystem

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

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

Figure 8 Breathing Meditation for ADHD brains (With Music) | Mindful Movement Practice with Ying

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

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

ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation (No Music) | Lotus Breathing for Nervous System Reset

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

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

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

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

Ep5: ADHD, Women, and Work: Navigating Challenges and Strengths with Meghan Brown-Enyia

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

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

Ep2: Navigating ADHD and Creative Expression with Linda Yi

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

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Episodes 18

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

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

Ep 11: ADHD as an Ecosystem

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

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

Figure 8 Breathing Meditation for ADHD brains (With Music) | Mindful Movement Practice with Ying

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

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

ADHD-Friendly Guided Breathing Meditation (No Music) | Lotus Breathing for Nervous System Reset

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

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

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

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

Ep5: ADHD, Women, and Work: Navigating Challenges and Strengths with Meghan Brown-Enyia

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

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

Ep2: Navigating ADHD and Creative Expression with Linda Yi

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