Learn to transform ADHD traits into interviewing strengths using mental scaffolding, active listening systems, and strategic follow-ups to guide natural, high-energy conversations.

The scaffolding we talked about today isn't there to hide your ADHD; it’s there to amplify it. It’s the stage that lets your superpower shine.
Create a short audio lesson teaching someone with ADHD how to host a great podcast interview. Explain what to do before the interview to prepare mentally, how to stay focused and listen actively during the conversation, how to ask great follow-up questions, and how to guide the discussion naturally. Also include what to do after the interview to reflect and improve for the next episode.”


Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

Lena: Hey Miles! I was just reading that over ninety percent of people think they’re above-average drivers, and apparently, most podcasters feel the exact same way about their interviewing skills. But here’s the kicker: for someone with ADHD, the standard advice to "just listen" can feel like trying to catch a cloud.
Miles: Right? It’s not about a lack of attention; it’s about the challenge of *controlling* where that attention goes when you have a million ideas racing at once. People often think ADHD and long-form podcasting are like gin and milk—they just don't mix—but the truth is, that creative energy is actually a massive competitive advantage if you have the right systems.
Lena: Exactly. It’s about moving from "shooting the shit" to a purposeful journey. We’re going to look at how to handle everything from "time blindness" during prep to using strategic silence during the recording.
Miles: Let’s explore how to turn those symptoms into tools for a truly great interview.