EP. 71: ADHD and the Importance of Fun, with Psychologist, Author & Grand Poohbah of Play, Dr. Kirsten Milliken

Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here : https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Tracy is delighted to welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to Episode #71 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play. A Prescription For Adults With ADHD* Dr. Milliken lives in Portland, Maine, with her two amazing children, her partner, Perry, and her two dogs. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Kirsten has worked in various fields including juvenile justice, geriatric mental health, school psychology, community mental health, and nonprofit development. Currently, she has a private practice where she offers services to military veterans, provides diagnostic evaluations, and coaches teens and adults with ADHD. Kirsten shares with Tracy: the circumstances surrounding her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, the symptoms she struggled with, how she missed the diagnosis in herself, what has changed since she was diagnosed, how and why she educates her clients on the value of play as a naturopathic treatment for ADHD, the exciting project she started with Kris Mitchell to increase awareness of the positive impact of ADHD on society, how to submit written and visual works for potential publication, what ADHD traits she feels are responsible for her success, and her favorite ADHD workarounds. Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an identity problem. That’s why most strategies don’t stick—they weren’t designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It’s a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits. 👉 Learn more here : https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/aok-academy Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , Pinterest , or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com . Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/book2 Visit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com