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Rhythms of Focus
Join psychiatrist, musician, and productivity strategist Dr. Kourosh Dini on a journey to transform your relationship with work, creativity, and focus. "Rhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond" explores the intersection of meaningful work and the art of engaging creativity and responsibility without force, particularly for wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond. Each week, Dr. Dini weaves together insights from psychiatry, mindfulness practices, and creative experiences to help you…
Episodes
Rhythms of Focus19. Juggling Creation and Confusion
Ever feel like your creativity is both a gift and a juggler’s challenge—especially when you’re navigating the winding paths of ADHD or a wandering mind? In…
Rhythms of Focus18. Decision Overload and the Anchor Technique
We often focus on “information overload”, but we’re often more caught in decision overload. Discover the deeper reasons behind that compulsive scrolling and…
Rhythms of Focus17. The Ultimate Trick Will Ultimately Fail
Have you ever wished a hack or clever trick could spark your momentum—only to watch it fade just as quickly? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we gently…
Rhythms of Focus16. The Power of Doing Nothing
The Power of Doing Nothing Could there be power to “doing nothing”? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we untangle the unexpected value of “the visit”—the…
Rhythms of Focus15. Comments on ADHD as an "Erectile Dysfunction of the Mind"
Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini challenges the limits of “chemistry-only” explanations and explores the deeper rhythms of agency and…
Rhythms of Focus14. The Magnified Mind
This episode delves into the intricate nature of the wandering mind, exploring the complexities of attention, focus, and the diverse manifestations of ADHD. It…
Rhythms of Focus13. Avoiding a Taskmaster
This episode explores the frustrations of procrastination and task management, particularly when relying on others for reminders. It delves into the emotional…
Rhythms of Focus12. Procrastination, ADHD, and I'll Come Up With the Rest of this Title Later
Ever find yourself cleaning the closet or deep in a video game while a deadline quietly sneaks up behind you? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we unravel…
Rhythms of Focus11. An Interview with Dr. Joel Anderson - Philosophy and the Wandering Mind
In this extended episode, professional philosopher Dr. Joel Anderson engages in a deep and stimulating conversation about Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond…
Rhythms of Focus10. Calm Focus, Not Crisis: Reimagining Productivity for ADHD
Ever notice how your focus sharpens right before a looming deadline, as if the ticking clock finally sweeps away distraction? This episode of *Rhythms of…
Rhythms of Focus9. "I Just Don't Wanna" and the Power of Agency
Feeling trapped by rigid productivity hacks or the pressure to “just start”? This episode of Rhythms of Focus invites you to reimagine focus—not as a battle of…
Rhythms of Focus8. Creative Brains Need More than Interest
Feeling stuck waiting for motivation to strike? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore a gentler, agency-driven approach to productivity-especially…
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7. Cautions of Dopamine and a Lean Into Mastery
Caught in the tug-of-war between “should do” and “want to do”? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we unravel the hidden dance between…
Rhythms of Focus6. A Wandering Mind's Moral Approach
What if your struggles with focus weren’t a moral failing, but simply a different rhythm—one that can be guided with care rather than shame? In this episode of…
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5. A Wandering Mind's Paradox of Potential
In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the paradoxical power and challenge of living with a wandering mind, whether of ADHD or otherwise. Ever notice…
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4. From Force to Flow with a "Visit"
What do you do when you struggle to engage? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore how wandering minds-especially those with ADHD-can find a gentler…
Rhythms of Focus1. Hello, Fellow Wandering Mind!
S01E01 - Rhythms of Focus: Hello, Fellow Wandering Mind! Summary In this episode, we explore the concept of a 'Wandering Mind' as an alternative to the…
Rhythms of Focus2. Work, Play, and the Wandering Mind
Summary In this episode of "Rhythms of Focus," we explore the intricate relationship between work, play, and the wandering mind. We consider how an…
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3. A Wandering Mind's Struggles with Success
Summary In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore the hidden struggles behind the appearance of success. Many people believe that achieving a…
Rhythms of FocusRhythms of Focus: for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond - Trailer
Rhythms of Focus is a mindfulness-based productivity podcast for adults with wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond who seek a gentler approach to mastery and…