Recovery and the ADHD Advantage

Recovery and the ADHD Advantage

More and more people in recovery are discovering they’re ADHD. We’ll explore the compelling reasons behind this connection, and how our natural ability as High Perceivers can help with all aspects of our lives. Looking at ADHD from our own lived experience reveals insights that challenge outdated assumptions. It’s fun and fascinating.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 3 mins

In this episode, we explore how restlessness, boredom, and daydreaming can be signs of deep awareness—not dysfunction. From hidden library pages to early critical thinking, Ellen shares how High Perceivers are wired to notice what others overlook—and why that difference matters.

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Many people with ADHD aren't just highly perceptive—they're deeply sensitive to injustice. In this episode, we explore how unacknowledged anger often fuels anxiety, depression, and burnout. When understood, that anger becomes a clarifying force—not just for ADHDers, but for all humans.

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If you've ever been told you're too sensitive or that you're overreacting, this episode is for you. I explore what it means to be a High Perceiver—my term for ADHD. We’ll talk about the toll of being highly attuned in a world that favors numbness, how gaslighting erodes self-trust, and why many of us turned to substances not to escape—but to quiet the noise.

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May 21, 2025 3 mins

Join author Ellen Archer on Recovery and the ADHD Advantage to discover how rejection can both wound and energize us, while learning to lose the "Kick-Me" Sign.

 

 

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ADHDers are often told we lack executive function—but what if the real issue is a system that misunderstands how we naturally operate? In this episode, I challenge that tired phrase and celebrate the mind-body intelligence at the heart of how we get things done.

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January 23, 2025 3 mins

Discover how your Survival System's "bodyguards" - the fight, flight, and freeze responses - shape your daily life. This insightful podcast explores our ancient survival mechanisms and how they interact with modern stressors.

 

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January 13, 2025 5 mins

We feel emotions physically because they're necessary for guiding us in life, but we've been taught to suppress or avoid them. Suppressing emotions can cause tension in the body and lead to issues. Learning to work with emotions is a valuable skill that can improve our overall well-being and help us navigate challenging times without hurting ourselves or others—a skill the entire world could use.

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January 3, 2025 3 mins

I realize "friending the body" is a bold claim, but this podcast offers a gentle exploration of how we can reduce anxiety, access our intuition, and find greater emotional well-being by considering this most maligned part of ourselves.

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December 26, 2024 4 mins

Explore the fascinating interplay between our logical and intuitive minds in this insightful podcast. Learn how to balance the analytical left brain with the creative right brain, overcome self-criticism, and tap into your ADHD wisdom.

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In this deeply personal exploration, I share my trek from being labeled "too sensitive" to discovering the power of high perception. I reveal how ASHD traits aren't deficiencies, but rather natural advantages that have historically helped protect and guide communities.

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December 11, 2024 3 mins

The Link Between ADHD and Addiction - explores how heightened perception—a core trait of ADHD—was once celebrated in traditional communities and can be reclaimed today. Discover why substance use disorder (SUD), or what is commonly called addiction, makes perfect sense when you have ADHD.

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November 25, 2024 3 mins

Welcome to the podcast, "Recovery and the ADHD Advantage"! I'm your host, Ellen Archer, and today we're diving into an ADHD magical power that has been changing lives and careers. Let's talk about ADHD and art of translation. The art of making the Complicated Understandable.

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Join me as I challenge conventional thinking about ADHD. This podcast is dedicated to empowering neuro-brilliant thinkers and showcasing how ADHD can be a catalyst for world-changing ideas. Get ready to shake up the status quo and discover the visionary potential within each ADHDer.

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November 24, 2024 3 mins

Welcome to "Recovery and the ADHD Advantage" I'm Ellen Archer, a Mind-Body Coach exploring ADHD, recovery, and our natural brilliance. Let's harness that neuro-brilliance to navigate life skillfully and discover fresh perspectives beyond conventional advice.

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November 24, 2024 5 mins

In this eye-opening episode, I briefly explore:

  • Overlooked brilliance and innovation
  • Problem-solving and creative strengths
  • The power of brainstorming
  • Potential Impact on business and innovation
  • Entrepreneurial mindset connection

Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9

Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

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November 23, 2024 8 mins

Join Ellen Archer, author and Mind-Body Coach, as she reveals how ADHD can enhance recovery. Ellen explains how people with ADHD—or what she calls "High Perceivers"—can use their natural skills to make healthy choices and strengthen their communities.

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