Restless by Design
More and more people in recovery are discovering they’re ADHD. Restless by Design explores the compelling reasons behind this connection, and how our natural ability as High Perceivers can help in every aspect of life. Looking at ADHD and recovery through lived experience reveals insights that challenge outdated assumptions — and it’s fun and fascinating.
Episodes

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
3 min
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.

Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
5 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Dec 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024
4 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Dec 18, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
5 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Nov 24, 2024
Nov 24, 2024
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com

Nov 24, 2024
Nov 24, 2024
3 min
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.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vCWEs9
Website: https://innerwisdomrecovery.com







