Rhythms of Focus

for Wandering Minds, ADHD, and Beyond

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Break Free from Force-Based Work

Many of us can feel we need to force ourselves to make things happen, whether by waiting for a deadline, shaming ourselves, writing the same task over and over again, and more. Learn how to begin moving forward with a gentler step, a Visit.

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The Rhythms of Focus Podcast

Rhythms of Focus is a mindfulness-based productivity podcast for those with wandering minds, ADHD, and beyond who seek a gentler approach to mastery and meaningful work.

Discover why your latest app or productivity hack is not the real hero—or the real challenge. In this episode of “Rhythms of Focus,” we explore what truly lies beneath those endless quests for the perfect system, shining a compassionate light on wandering minds and ADHD.Listeners will uncover how recognizing and respecting four key limits—time, agency,…
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Break free from the tyranny of the unbroken streak—what if focus meant something deeper than chasing another checkmark? This episode of Rhythms of Focus invites wandering minds and adults with ADHD to let go of the pressure to “never miss a day,” discovering a kinder, rhythm-based approach to meaningful growth. In this episode, explore: –…
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Uncover a revolutionary approach to managing ADHD and wandering minds in this episode of ‘Rhythms of Focus.’ Discover the ‘Waves of Focus,’ a comprehensive guide designed to transition you from force-based productivity to trust-based agency. Delve into key concepts such as the anchor, visit, and visit guide. Understand how to create a meaningful, rhythm-oriented life…
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Ever feel lost at the starting line, waiting for motivation or urgency to nudge you into action? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we break through the myth that productivity is just about interest or deadlines and instead explore the deeper role of trust—trust in oneself, in emotions, and in the gentle rhythms of…
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Feeling swallowed by the waves of overwhelm? In this episode of “Rhythms of Focus,” Kourosh Dini invites listeners on a gentle voyage through the tumultuous sea of starting something new—whether it’s a project, a piece of music, or simply the next small step on the creative path. Rather than pushing for rigid productivity, Kourosh explores…
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Agency and trust are vital guiding currents in the sea of wandering minds. Instead of rigid productivity hacks, listeners are invited to chart their own course, embracing mindful practices that nurture self-compassion and creativity. This episode explores: – The hidden dynamics between past, present, and future selves, revealing how trust fuels sustainable change. – Why…
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Wandering Minds often blame themselves when struggling with time. Instead of painting “time blindness” as a personal flaw, what if our struggles are a natural response to a world obsessed with rigidly measured seconds—rather than meaningful rhythms? There is more to time than simply the clock. We have our own internal time. Rather than force…
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Discover the secret rhythms that guide a wandering mind—especially when the “energy goes poof.” In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, Kourosh Dini dives into the emotional undercurrents that make lists and to-dos feel overwhelming, unraveling the real reasons our energy fizzles out and motivation slips away. Rather than rigid productivity, explore why tuning in…
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Exploring Procrastination, Self-Compassion, and Emotional Management with Dr. Fuschia Sirois In this episode, we delve into the roots of procrastination with Dr. Fuschia Sirois, a professor of social and health psychology at Durham University, who has over 25 years of research experience in procrastination and its relationship to emotions. The discussion covers how self-compassion can…
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About the Author

Contact: wander at rhythmsoffocus.com

Kourosh Dini, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author, and musician.

He has created a course and community for those struggling with ADHD and other “wandering minds”, i.e. those struggling with managing their work and where they’d like their minds to be. He has also written several books and courses.

His years of musicianship and writing would tap into the same needs with which many with ADHD struggle, the need to find play and be creative in the day. Meanwhile, making it through medical school and building a practice, managing a family and generally connecting with responsibility would of course all need addressing.

Through the years of working with both clients and himself, Dr. Dini has been able to craft methods of moving away from the common fear-based methods of arranging work to those that are more based on creativity.

Dr. Dini currently maintains a psychiatric and therapy-based private practice in Chicago, IL

Education includes:

  • Northwestern University – Integrated Science Program, BA
  • Northwestern University – Neuroscience
  • University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School
  • University of Illinois at Chicago – Adult Psychiatry Residency
  • University of Chicago – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
  • Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute – Psychoanalytic Training