Episode 1

The ADHD Blurt! - Where we discuss saying the wrong things at the wrong time.

Published on: 27th September, 2022

I Tried This it Worked EPISODE ONE / THE ADHD BLURT!

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In this episode Emma and Stuart discuss blurting or saying things without careful consideration. You obviously don’t need to have ADHD to blurt but Adhders can be quite skilled at it! Stuart talks candidly about how blurting has negatively affected him in his life both in the work-place and in his personal life, and the discussion turns to things that help stop the blurt.

Are you a blurter? How has it affected you and what have you tried that has worked when it comes to blurting.

Quotes from podcast:

Emma Aylett “ADHDers often have very fast thinking brains. Our ideas are already formed before another person can finish what they are saying. Or you may already feel that you know the answer… sometimes it's really important to remember what that feels like, on the other side, to the person who's trying to say something.”

Stuart Cohen “How can I redirect from that moment when I feel that volcano ready to explode and a blurt coming on? What can I do because we have choices. And it would be grand and great if we could deconstruct that habit and reconstruct something new.”

I tried this it worked blurting insights:

9.01: Emma wonders what it might feel like on the other side of the blurt.

12.09: Stuart talks about the positive side of blurting.

12.43: Emma talks about controlling blurting.

13.43: Stuart talks about how he has found physical ways to remind him not to blurt

14.23: Emma talks about the effect of recording yourself and listening

15.22: Stuart talks about his blurt assessment

18:06: Stuart talks about the anti-blurt technique

Links to articles/ resources mentioned:

Ari Tuckman When ADHD Impulsivity Jeopardizes Your Job and Friendships: 8 Expert Tips

 

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About the Podcast

I Tried This It Worked
The place for curious ADHDers to try new things
ADHD? Co-hosts Emma Aylett and Stuart Cohen bring you an upbeat, optimistic conversation all about how those of us with ADHD can live life with more ease.
Our aim is simple - It's just to gather as many examples of things that ourselves and other ADHDers have tried and tested, those things which have really helped, and then to share them. It's a two-way conversation between us and you. Whatever the ADHD challenge there is someone that has found a possible strategy, hack or new way of thinking that has helped with their ADHD challenge. Might their solution work for you too?
We are also all about celebrating the successes of our podcast listeners.
We would love to know what you have tried that has worked for you and your ADHD.
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About your hosts

Emma Aylett

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Hello!
I'm co-host of the podcast 'I Tried this it Worked'.
In my day jobs you will find me working as an ADHD coach / creativity coach, or delivering community creative projects.
I am passionate about people with ADHD (myself included) finding ways to live with more ease and to celebrate their strengths. A podcast seemed a great way to do both. With a background in performance and audio creation I love the podcast format and really enjoy producing and editing the show. Enjoy.

Stuart Cohen

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Hello! I'm co-host of the podcast 'I Tried This It Worked'. With great joy I serve the ADHD community as a certified life coach and voice of positivity. It is my mission to empower ADHDers to increase self-awareness and reframe ADHD as a skill set. You'll also find me researching, writing and delivering speeches in areas of personal and professional achievement. As an ADHD adult, our podcast has inspired me to try many new things. I love that our conversations are genuine and encouraging. Enjoy.