What does ADHD really look like in everyday life? In this episode, Chase Squirrelson pulls back the curtain on the messy, funny, frustrating, and very real moments that come with living on the ADHD spectrum. Through stories, hard truths, and a few laugh-out-loud examples, Chase talks about kindness, self-awareness, shame, and the small habits that can help create momentum. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, embarrassed, or just overwhelmed by your own brain, this episode will feel like a conversation with someone who truly gets it.

(:40) Learn about the spectrum of ADHD.

(2:05) What did one of Michael’s friend do at the car wash?!

(3:17) What about following directions?

(3:50) Kindness? Is it important…YES!

(5:03) Can you laugh at yourself?

(5:29) What mistakes has Chase made?

(5:55) Here’s a tip for you…use your calendar EVERYDAY! And prepare the night before.

(8:49) What about the Rumba?

(10:35) What crutches can someone with ADHD use?

(11:32) Is someone with ADHA “stupid”?

(14:36) How well does “trying to prove something” work?

(15:20) Dogfood delivery? Yep – you do need to bring it inside…and make sure your partner does too!

(16:55) Join the ever-present information hunt!

(16:32) “You don’t want to be average. Then you’re the best of the lousiest and the lousiest of the best”. Learn more about this…and how it manifests embarrassment and shame.

(19:17) NEW TIP HERE!!

(22:17) Is forgiveness important?

(23:00) How about being put in a garbage can for cheating?!

(25:00) So, why is Chase doing this podcast?!

(26:04) Here’s the tip of the day…

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Episode 2 continues the conversation about ADHD with more real-life stories, unexpected detours, and practical insights. Chase breaks down motivation, distractions, dopamine, and daily strategies while sharing moments that are equal parts educational and entertaining. Below are the time-stamped highlights so you can jump straight to the moments that resonate most.

(1:07) What does selectively motivated mean?

(2:17) How well does waiting for motivation work? Is there another way? Well, listen here for Take Home Value!

(4:27) What about Distractions? Learn about “serious guy” and “child guy”.

(6:00) 8 pizzas? How did that happen?!

(7:07) What tricks does Chase use to make sure he gets his tasks done. And hear about the Cheese Race.

(8:13) Why is dopamine production important? Well, it depends where the dopamine comes from. Learn about this!

(10:55) When does a shopping list work best?

(11:51) What’s it like to be in Chase’s brain?

(13:11) What is it like to live with a person with ADHD. Hear about the trip to Europe and the luggage that didn’t make it to the airport.

(14:01) Chase “stole” a car…hear this here!

(15:50) How about the “invisible dog”!

(16:20) What’s the difference between “wrong” and “different”?

(17:25) Shopping trips can be adventures – hear about one that specifically stands out!

(18:04) Gas pumps, lost cars and learning to laugh at ADHA adventures.

(19:19) Does Adderall work? How about coffee?

(20:09) What about the trip to Peoria?!

(20:42) Mix up highway sign road numbers and speed limits – and the wrong home for Thanksgiving!

(21:54) Learn to live in a world not designed for people with ADHD.

(22:32) Are test instructions difficult in the school systems?

(23:15) The Tip of the Day!!! “Buzz Word”

(24:20) Provide feedback to Chase at info@chasesquirrelson.com

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Chase Squirrelson Show.

This podcast exists for the thoughts that don’t always get said out loud—the half-formed ideas, the internal questions, and the moments that shape us before we fully understand them. Created for people with ADHD (and those who live, work, or love someone who has it), this show is about reflection, honesty, and learning to navigate life without pretending we have it all figured out.

In this inaugural episode, you’ll meet Chase Squirrelson and get an unfiltered look at how ADHD shows up in his life. He shares personal stories, explores how his brain processes the world differently, and adds humor and perspective along the way. From distraction and hyperfocus to anger, time blindness, unfinished projects, and everyday mishaps, Chase opens the door to conversations many people with ADHD quietly carry.

This isn’t about fixing ADHD or offering answers—it’s about asking better questions, finding connection, and realizing you’re not alone. One conversation at a time.

(1:50) What’s it like for Chase to have ADHD?

(4:08) How does Chase see things differently than others?

(4:37) What are Chase’s weaknesses.

(7:32) What happens when Chase gets angry?

(7:55) What about lack of focus? How does a dopamine level affect his attention?

(8:53) Travel times and unfinished projects? Yep, these are a part of Chase’s life too!

(9:40) Can Chase hyperfocus? Well…hear him tell it in context.

(11:35) Chase’s personal life…lots of ADHD there too!

(12:10) Distracted…again!!!

(12:56) Hear his distraction of the week!

(14:10) Hear the story of the birthday present that he didn’t see that was right in front of him…for 6 hours.

(15:09) What does a month’s time mean to…and do to him?

(16:11) More on hyperfocus.

(16:58) What useless skills can he master with his superpower?

(17:30) And then there’s the golf date that didn’t happen because of a golf ball and a water bottle.

(19:25) What are the three words he says the most?

(20:00) Take a trip to Target with Chase.

(20:40) What has he learned about feeling stupid and his non-neurotypical brain?

(22:12) Chase wants you to share your OOPs…and to know that you are not disabled or crazy…just different.

(23:12) Why did he get fired from his first job?

(24:50) Here about the distractors that ADHD people live with.

(25:26) Christmas toy assembly was always an adventure. And follow directions…never!

(26:55) Hear his tip of the day.