ADHD reWired
The podcast for adults with ADHD. Hear stories, learn strategies, and get great productivity tips as we talk about the real-life struggles and what it takes to achieve success. Host, Eric Tivers, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, coach and entrepreneur (with ADHD) in private practice. Eric interviews a variety of guests. Many are people just like yourself, as well professionals, entrepreneurs, and ADHD experts.
S2 E548 · Mon, April 07, 2025
548 | Wait... We're AuDHD?
What happens when two ADHDers realize there's more to the story? In this deeply personal and exploratory episode, Eric is joined by his friend and fellow coach, Portia Jackson Preston, for an honest, vulnerable, and unmasked conversation about discovering—later in life—that they’re not just ADHD… they're also autistic. April is Autism Acceptance Month and there’s no better time to peel back the layers. Eric and Portia share their parallel journeys of exploring what it means to be AuDHD, how autism was hiding in plain sight for both of them, and how late diagnosis is reshaping their self-understanding, their relationships, their parenting, and their work. Together, they unpack: What unmasking looks like—and feels like—especially when it's not a conscious choice Why self-diagnosis is valid and often necessary How intersecting identities impact recognition and diagnosis The grief and growth that come with seeing your past through a new lens Why autistic burnout hit both of them so hard (and what they’re doing now to recover) And how this shift is impacting their businesses, boundaries, and sense of self You’ll also hear about how EMDR therapy played a pivotal role in both of their journeys, how the Johari Window concept reframed Eric’s understanding of his blind spots, and how reconnecting with their full, authentic selves has allowed for deeper joy—even in the weirdest places (like dancing at a Phish show with hand flaps in full glory). This is the kind of conversation that gives others permission to explore, to question, and to be. 👉 Related links & resources: Portia Jackson Preston on Instagram: 🎧 Takeaways: Unmasking isn’t a one-time event—it’s a process. Late diagnosis can be both a relief and a reckoning. Self-compassion isn’t optional; it’s a survival tool. You don’t have to prove your neurodivergence to anyone. It’s okay to change. It’s okay to grieve. And it’s okay to rest.
S2 E547 · Fri, March 14, 2025
547 | Dopamine Dollars - Making Neurodivergent Friendly Financial Systems with Ellyce Fulmore
🎙 Guest Info: Today's guest, Elise Fillmore, is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, bestselling author, and the founder of Elise focuses on identity-based finance, helping people navigate money through the lens of their lived experiences, challenges, and strengths. She’s also the author of Keeping Finance Personal and the host of the Dopamine Dollars podcast. 💡 Episode Highlights: How traditional financial advice often fails neurodivergent people Why financial planning should be tailored to your identity, lifestyle, and brain Strategies for making money management less overwhelming and more engaging The importance of automation and dopamine-driven finance systems Why shame and financial struggles are often systemic, not personal failings Common financial myths and why some mainstream advice (like Dave Ramsey’s) doesn’t work for ADHDers Practical ways to infuse joy into budgeting and create sustainable financial habits How to set up "fun money" accounts and make saving more rewarding Why financial tools and strategies “expire” for ADHDers – and what to do about it The role of external accountability in managing money 📌 Resources & Links: Elise Fillmore's Website: Instagram: TikTok: Book: Keeping Finance Personal – Available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook Podcast: Dopamine Dollars – Available on , , and more 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: A list of dopamine-boosting activities to help manage impulsive spending 📢 Support ADHD reWired! Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen Share this episode with someone who might find it helpful Become a to help us keep creating great content! 🚀 Join ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups! Our Spring 2025 Coaching Groups are coming up soon! April 24 - June 19 Registration Events: March 27 & April 2 Learn more & sign up: 🖥 Adult Study Hall - ADHD reWired's Virtual Co-working community. New Zen Tangle and Journal with me sessions on Sundays at 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET 🎧 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Subscribe & follow so you never miss an episode of ADHD reWired!
S2 E546 · Fri, February 28, 2025
546 Reducing Miscommunication among neurodiverse teams with Chris Hooten
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers welcomes Chris Hooten, a LinkedIn Top Facilitation Voice and certified neuro-mindfulness coach. With over 15 years of experience, Chris specializes in helping neurodiverse organizations foster inclusive communication, leadership, and workplace strategies. Eric begins the episode with a personal update, sharing his ongoing journey of overcoming burnout and a recent formal autism evaluation. He also highlights his interviews on Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Entrepreneur on Fire, as well as the pressing need for advocacy in the face of recent policy changes that threaten diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The core discussion revolves around communication challenges in neurodivergent teams and how traditional workplace structures often fail to accommodate neurodiverse employees. Chris introduces the 4D Model of Neuroinclusive Communication—a framework designed to improve communication by making it more descriptive, deliberate, direct, and diverse. They discuss common workplace miscommunication issues, the pitfalls of platforms like Slack for neurodivergent individuals, and how managers can foster psychological safety. Chris also explores the systemic barriers that impact neurodivergent and marginalized individuals in professional spaces. They emphasize shifting away from medicalized, deficit-based narratives about neurodiversity and adopting an intersectional, affirming approach that values lived experiences. Eric and Chris conclude by reflecting on the evolving nature of work, the need for workplace wellness, and how neurodivergent individuals are often the first to recognize unsustainable work environments. Chris shares insights on fostering genuine inclusion rather than performative DEI efforts and provides strategies for improving workplace culture. 🔗 Find Chris Hooten: | LinkedIn | Instagram 💡 Resources & Announcements: Pre-registration is now open for the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups. Secure your spot at . Spring Sessions April 24 - June 19th. Join Adult Study Hall for virtual co-working and upcoming Zentangle workshops at . Support the show on Patreon at . 🎧 Listen Now! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast app! Contact Chris at ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups: Adult Study Hall: Eric on the Chasing Life Podcast - Eric on Entrepuner on Fire 5 Calls
S2 E545 · Mon, January 06, 2025
545 ADHD Growth Journeys An Alumna Coaching Experience and My Path towards Sustainable energy management - Group Registration Ends this Week
In this episode of ADHD reWired, I’m pulling back the curtain on two intertwined journeys: my own path toward sustainability and the incredible growth story of Jessica, an alumna of our ADHD Coaching and Accountability Groups. As I’ve navigated my own challenges with burnout and the pressures of juggling too much, I’ve made a commitment this year to focus on what matters most. My word for the year—sustainability—has reshaped how I approach my work, my energy, and even this podcast. Jessica’s story adds another layer of depth to this episode. After feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected while pursuing her PhD, Jessica joined our fall coaching group. Through her deeply personal and reflective audio journal, she shares how the program helped her build sustainable systems, reconnect with her goals, and find the motivation to tackle her work and her life with renewed energy. From discovering the power of accountability teams to replacing old habits with more supportive ones, Jessica’s transformation offers hope and inspiration for anyone seeking to live more intentionally with ADHD. This season, we’ve made changes to our coaching program to better support ADHDers like you. Now 8 weeks instead of 10, the program is more focused and accessible. We’ve also introduced on-demand access to our yearly planning sessions, allowing you to go at your own pace. These adjustments reflect the principle that less is truly more when it comes to creating meaningful and lasting growth. The final registration events for our Winter Coaching and Accountability Groups are Wednesday and Thursday of this week, so now is the time to take the next step. If you’re ready to stop juggling fireballs and start building a more sustainable, ADHD-friendly life, visit to pre-register today. Tune in to hear Jessica’s story, learn more about what makes our coaching groups so transformative, and find inspiration to start your own growth journey. Together, let’s challenge internalized ableism and reimagine what it means to thrive with ADHD.
S2 E544 · Fri, December 20, 2024
544 ADHD at 80 Miles an Hour
Eric Tivers continues to reflect on his journey of overcoming burnout and seeking solutions for long-term sustainable energy management. ADHD at 80 MPH is a nod to the last episode recorded in the car about 9 years ago. Episode 47 called . Recording from his car during a road trip, Eric shares his experiences of taking a solo retreat to recharge and refocus and to think about yearly planning. He discusses his efforts to rebalance his work and personal needs, and some insights he's recently gained. The episode also touches on his continued discovery of being autistic alongside having ADHD and how it's shaping his approach to life and business. Eric also announces the opening of registration for winter coaching and accountability groups, reflecting on the value of community and structured support for ADHD individuals. The episode concludes with hearing from some recent coaching group alumi and with logistical details about upcoming coaching sessions and community events. 1:07 Winter Coaching and Accountability Groups 01:30 Road Trip Reflections 03:47 Burnout and Sustainability 15:45 Coaching Group Success Stories 22:02 Upcoming Events and Announcements 25:36 Conclusion and Farewell Registration for our winter groups starts Jan. 3, 2025. Winter sessions are January 30 - March 27. Add your name to our interest list at It's not to late to do your yearly planning with ADHD reWired in . Our 5-part yearly planning series is available on demand for Adult Study Hall Members. Join today. It's only $19.99 a month, or save with an annual membership for only $150 for the year. You can also support this work on *Note - There will be no Monthly Patreon Coaching Call, or Pomodoro Dance Party for Adult Study Hall Members in December. But we'll be back in January.
S2 E543 · Sat, November 09, 2024
543 Overcoming Burnout - Personal Reflections
And We're Back!!! In episode 543 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers returns to mark a new beginning for the podcast. Eric focuses this episode on recognizing and overcoming burnout. After 10 years of weekly episodes, plus other stressors in business and life, the pace became unsustainable, leading him to experience significant burnout. Eric elaborates on these elements of burnout, describing emotional exhaustion as a deep-seated fatigue that impacts life engagement, depersonalization as growing detachment and cynicism towards work, and diminished personal achievement as a sense of ineffectiveness despite efforts. He recounts personal struggles, including a divorce and other stressors that exacerbated his burnout. Eric discusses the importance of meaningful alone time to recharge, using his motorcycle trips as an example of finding mental clarity and rebalancing life. He also outlines changes in his coaching seasons to ensure sustainability. Additionally, Eric introduces a new offering for Adult Study Hall where he will be leading members through a 5-week guided workshop for planning your year beginning November 20th, 2024. Learn more at - Plus sign up with our new annual plan and get 37% off your membership. Join us for our Live Monthly Q &A every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM PT. RSVP at Support ADHD reWired by becoming a Patron at 00:00 Welcome to ADHD reWired 01:19 Introduction to Season Two 02:40 Understanding Burnout 03:19 Emotional Exhaustion 04:48 Depersonalization and Cynicism 06:02 Reduced Personal Accomplishment 07:57 Diagnosing Burnout 09:47 Personal Journey and Realizations 13:03 Rebalancing Life and Work 14:25 Upcoming Coaching Groups and Community Events 18:50 Yearly Planning Sessions 21:27 Conclusion and Future Plans
Bonus · Wed, September 18, 2024
Time Sensitive Announcement - Fall Coaching Groups
Hey, it’s Eric Tivers, host of ADHD reWired. I know it’s been a minute since our last episode, but I’ve got something important for you—especially if you’ve been thinking about joining our This season, we’re doing something a little different: an 8-week sprint instead of the usual 10. That means you’ll finish by December 5th, right before the holiday craziness kicks in. And you’ll also get access to our alumni community’s deep dive into yearly planning, so you can head into 2025 with a clear plan and momentum on your side. Now, let’s talk about pricing because I want to make this as accessible as possible. If you sign up during early registration, you can break it up into affordable payments: With PayPal Credit, qualified U.S. applicants can take advantage of 6 months interest-free payments—meaning you can pay just $199 a month. That’s it for the entire group! Or, if you prefer to pay over 3 months, you can pay $399 a month with our payment plan. Payments are made via Zelle, with a backup card on file to keep it simple. And hey, if you miss the early registration deadline, you can still use PayPal Credit to pay over 6 months, and your monthly payment will only be $233. The early bird rate ends on Thursday, September 19th, so don’t wait! Our fall sessions begin October 10th, and the final registration event is on September 26th. Registration events are at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern. Head over to coachingrewired.com, add your name to the interest list, and start the pre-registration process today. And if our registration times don’t fit your schedule, no worries—you can schedule a 1:1 registration call with me to lock in your spot. I can’t wait to see you in this next season! Thanks for listening, and stay tuned—more episodes coming your way soon.
Fri, August 23, 2024
542 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and Thriving with ADHD and Autism with Mattia Mauree
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Mauree, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AUDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as they navigate trauma, self-expression, and what they describe as "attention tunnels." Mattia opens up about their personal journey, discussing the impact of complex PTSD, disordered eating, and their late diagnoses of ADHD and autism. They explain how monotropism—having a narrower field of focus—shapes their experience as a neurodivergent person. Through the lens of monotropism, Mattia explores how being stuck in an attention tunnel can make transitioning to different tasks or social situations feel overwhelming and distressing. Eric and Mattia dive deep into the intersections of trauma and neurodivergence, examining how neurodivergent brains may be more easily traumatized, especially in environments that fail to meet their unique needs. They discuss the profound impact of neurodivergent parents raising neurodivergent children and the challenges of navigating systems that don’t support their differences. This conversation also highlights the importance of self-expression in healing and flourishing. Mattia explains how self-expression, rather than achievement, has become central to their definition of success, emphasizing the importance of creating work that resonates emotionally, even if it doesn't fit the traditional metrics of success. Other topics discussed include: The connection between hyperfocus and monotropism in ADHD and autism How Mattia balances creativity, self-care, and flourishing as a neurodivergent individual The complexity of navigating trauma in neurodivergent families The importance of community and support systems for neurodivergent creatives and entrepreneurs This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay of trauma, neurodivergence, and flourishing. Whether you identify as neurodivergent or are simply curious about these experiences, this conversation offers valuable insights into the importance of creating space for self-expression, healing, and growth. Connect with Mattia Mauree: Website: Podcast: Support ADHD reWired on Patreon: If you’ve enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, consider becoming a patron at . Your support helps keep the podcast going and brings more episodes to listeners like you! Join ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups: Our coaching groups return this fall! Learn how to manage your ADHD more effectively in a supportive, community-based program. Visit to get all the details.
Thu, July 25, 2024
541 | Are you addicted to your screen? with Alex Basche LMFT
In episode 541 host Eric Tivers speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents and individuals. Additionally, Eric updates listeners on his coaching groups and upcoming plans for the podcast. Topics Include: Addressing Digital Addiction Meet Alex Bache: Expert on Digital Behavioral Addictions Understanding Behavioral Addiction Game Transfer Phenomena Explained Interventions for Digital Addiction The Role of Harm Reduction Digital Hygiene Practices The Power of Accountability and Connection Reflecting on Changes in ADHD Coaching Gaming and Social Connection Managing Screen Time Collaboratively Balancing Screen Time and Family Activities Recognizing Digital Addiction Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with Alex at
Sat, June 29, 2024
540 | Hormones, Migraines, Social Skills with Gilly Kahn Ph.D
Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired. Our guest today is Dr. Gilly Khan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In this episode, Dr. Khan shares her personal journey with ADHD, discusses the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms, and offers practical advice on improving emotional regulation and social skills. Dr. Gilly Khan's Journey with ADHD Dr. Gilly Khan was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 33, a revelation that came as no surprise to her. Like many women, she had suspected for years that she might have ADHD. Her journey towards diagnosis began when she noticed ADHD symptoms in her young daughter, leading her to seek a diagnosis for herself. Encouraged by a colleague who was open about her ADHD diagnosis, Dr. Khan decided to embrace her neurodiversity and advocate for herself and her clients. The Impact of Hormonal Fluctuations on ADHD One of the most significant insights Dr. Khan offers is the connection between hormones, particularly estrogen, and ADHD symptoms. She explains that hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact mood, memory, and overall ADHD symptoms. This is crucial for women, especially during periods of hormonal change such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. Khan shares her personal experience with migraines, which she began having in college, and later discovered were linked to estrogen levels. Her experience highlights the importance of considering hormonal influences when diagnosing and treating ADHD in women. Practical Advice for Emotional Regulation Dr. Khan emphasizes that medication can significantly help reduce ADHD symptoms, including emotional dysregulation. However, she also discusses the importance of practical strategies to manage emotions. One key approach is to take a time-out when feeling overwhelmed and practice coping skills like deep breathing in a calm environment before re-engaging with the situation. Dr. Khan's recommendation to include parents in the process is particularly insightful. Coaching parents to help their children recognize emotional dysregulation and use coping strategies can make a significant difference. Social Skills in ADHD Addressing social skills, Dr. Khan discusses the effectiveness of social skills groups, especially when tailored to the needs of neurodivergent individuals. She notes the importance of applied practice and the role of parents in coaching their children outside of therapy sessions. For adults with ADHD, Dr. Khan suggests finding activities and clubs that align with their interests to facilitate meeting like-minded individuals. She also highlights the importance of planning social interactions, just like planning professional activities, to maintain relationships. Overcoming Social Challenges Both Eric and Dr. Khan share personal anecdotes about the challenges of remembering names and maintaining social connections. Practical tips s
Tue, June 25, 2024
539 | Sex, kink, and communication with Vida Carey
In episode 539 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers welcomes neurodivergent coach Vida Carey, who specializes in sex and relationships. Together, they dive into conversations about sexuality, intimacy, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in these areas. Vida shares her experiences and provides insights on discussing sex openly, defining kink, exploring different relationship structures, and addressing sexual desires in a shameless and authentic manner. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding personal needs, and fostering intimacy while managing ADHD. Additionally, the podcast highlights resources and support available through ADHD reWired’s coaching programs and virtual community. Navigating ADHD and Intimacy: Conversations with Neurodivergent Coach Vida Carey In episode 539 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers welcomes Vida Carey, a neurodivergent coach specializing in sex and relationships, who emphasizes comfort through humor and candid vulnerability. The discussion delves into the unique challenges of navigating sexual intimacy for those with ADHD, including overcoming societal norms, advocating for oneself, and understanding hyper- and hyposexuality. Vida shares her insights on redefining sex, utilizing intimacy menus, and having open conversations about one's desires. Additionally, the episode addresses the importance of developing healthy communication practices in relationships and offers a humorous yet candid look into making sex a more comfortable topic for neurodivergent individuals. The episode closes with reflections on how neurodivergent couples can better understand and support each other's needs. 00:00 Introduction to ADHD reWired 01:08 Meet Coach Vida Carey 02:36 Navigating Sex and Relationships 05:13 Understanding Kink and Communication 07:31 Advocating for Yourself in the Bedroom 10:16 Exploring Sexual Desires and Intimacy 18:33 Sex Rewards and Intimacy Menus 22:33 ADHD reWired Coaching Groups 28:38 Hyper and Hyposexuality in Neurodivergent Brains 30:44 The Reality of Life and Sex 31:48 Hypersexuality vs. Sexual Addiction 32:49 Exploring Relationship Structures 36:32 Navigating Intimacy and Communication 38:27 The Journey to Intimacy Coaching 41:41 Common Questions About Sex 47:51 The Importance of Communication in Sex 56:01 Final Thoughts and Resources
Mon, June 17, 2024
538 | Queer and Neurodivergent: A Panel Discussion
Episode 538 of the ADHD reWired podcast, hosted by Eric Tivers, addresses the complexities and intersections of neurodivergence (ADHD and autism) and LGBTQ identities. The episode features a panel discussion from a NeuroDivergent Pride event, co-hosted by Chris Wang from Shimmer. The panel includes Eric, Nate, and Vida, who share their personal journeys of coming out as queer and neurodivergent. They discuss the challenges of navigating societal expectations, masking, and the importance of supportive communities. The episode also emphasizes the impact of visibility and advocacy in both the ADHD and LGBTQ communities, encouraging listeners to join supportive spaces and take steps to be proud of their identities. 03:24 NeuroDivergent Pride Panel Introduction 09:14 Panelists Share Their Stories 22:34 Exploring Neurodivergent and Queer Identities 31:55 Impact of Heteronormative and Neurotypical Expectations 38:04 High-Level Masking and Personal Experiences 38:50 Coming Out and Family Reactions 40:40 Navigating Identity and Cultural Expectations 43:37 Unmasking and Embracing Neurodivergence 46:06 Challenges of Masking and Survival Strategies 53:30 The Continuous Process of Coming Out 01:04:12 Getting Involved in Neurodivergent and LGBTQ Communities 01:13:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
S36 E7 · Mon, June 10, 2024
537 | Coaches Roundtable - Legacy and Bucket List Planning S36w7
📣Registration is OPEN for our Summer Coaching and Accountability Groups - Learn more at 🏳️🌈Free Neurodivergent Pride Month Panel is this Thursday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET - Register at This week we focused on the importance of planning for the future and prioritizing meaningful activities, with what Eric likes to think of as "Big Heart Week." The coaches emphasized the need to direct energy towards activities that provide a sense of purpose and emotional fulfillment and shared their personal experiences with setting and achieving goals. The discussion also revolved around creating and reviewing bucket lists as a way to connect with one's inner desires and plan for meaningful experiences. Prioritizing Meaningful ActivitiesIn the latest episode of the Adhd Rewired podcast, Eric, Coach Kristen, and Coach Brian discussed the importance of planning for the future and prioritizing meaningful activities. The theme of the week was "Big Heart Week," focusing on issues that might be difficult to confront. Brian emphasized the significance of directing energy towards activities that provide a sense of purpose and emotional fulfillment rather than just productivity. Eric concurred, stressing the need to recognize the unpredictability of life and carve out time for activities that matter. The coaches shared their experiences of helping clients approach these topics and encouraged listeners to reflect on their own priorities. Discussing Personal Bucket Lists and Goals Eric encouraged members to plan for their long-term goals and dreams, and initiated a discussion about personal bucket lists. Coach shared that she has noticed a pattern among members where practical considerations, such as creating a will or planning for children, often come up when making bucket lists. This realization has led to more intentional goal-setting and planning. The group also recognized the value of sharing and knowing each other's dreams and aspirations. Shared Projects, Accomplishments, and Motivation An anecdote was shared about a person's enthusiasm and eagerness to move forward with a shared project. Eric then discussed the joy he found in seeing group members sharing their accomplished bucket list items, finding it both entertaining and inspiring. Brian, who participated in an annual bikeathon fundraiser for the Aids Life Cycle, shared his personal experience of setting a goal to participate in the event, initially hesitant due to self-doubt, but eventually realizing his capability to achieve it. His accomplishment provided him a sense of enrichment and motivation in all areas of his life. Creating and Celebrating Bucket-List Experiences Eric emphasized the importance of creating and reviewing a bucket list as a way to connect with one's inner desires and plan for meaningful experiences. He suggested that people should be intentional about their bucket lists, allowing themselves to enjoy the anticipation of upcoming experiences and celebrating achievements alon
S36 E6 · Tue, June 04, 2024
536 | Coaches Roundtable - Numbing or Self-care s36w6
Introduction to the Episode: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners back and introduces the current season (36) Main Topic: The discussion focuses on self-care and numbing behaviors. Eric emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between intentional self-care and behaviors that serve as emotional numbing. The context is week 6 of the program where these topics are explored in detail. Intentional Self-Care vs. Numbing: The dialogue underscores the need for mindfulness in distinguishing between self-care activities that genuinely contribute to well-being and behaviors that might temporarily mask emotional distress. Impact of Self-Care: The conversation also touches on the positive impacts of being intentional about self-care practices, possibly suggesting strategies or insights into improving mental health and managing symptoms of ADHD through mindful self-care rather than numbing. These insights reflect an ongoing commitment to addressing complex emotional behaviors in the context of managing ADHD, with a focus on improving overall mental health and awareness. *This summary was generated using Ai
Sat, May 25, 2024
535 | Mischief and Shenanigans with Dr. Roberto Olivardia
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S36 E4 · Tue, May 21, 2024
534 | Coaches Roundtable - Habits and Routines - S36 Week 4
Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired! This episode is part of a special series we're calling the Coaches Roundtable, where ADHD reWired Coaches Brian Entler and Kristin Marts join me to discuss what's happening in our coaching and accountability groups each week. This week we're diving into the content from the 4th week of our coaching and accountability groups. This week, we're discussing importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines as an essential precursor to more effective daily and weekly planning. Come join us for our Summer Coaching and Accountability Groups. Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing by registering before May 27th. Learn more at Key Topics Discussed: Introduction: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners and introduces the special series focusing on the content from the 4th week of the coaching and accountability groups. Foundational Strategies: Eric, Kristin, and Brian discuss the importance of establishing routines as a strong foundations for managing ADHD. They share personal experiences and professional insights on creating routines and habits that support productivity and well-being. Tracking Progress: The conversation shifts to the significance of tracking progress. Eric explains how tracking can provide valuable insights and help in adjusting strategies for better outcomes. Kristin and Brian share their favorite tools and techniques for effective tracking. Sleep Management: Brian discusses the critical role of sleep management and shares tips on establishing a nighttime routine. The importance of consistent sleep patterns and how they can impact ADHD symptoms is highlighted. Engaging in Routines: Kristin shares her group's experiences with engaging in morning routines and how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in managing ADHD symptoms. Personal Stories: Eric, Kristin, and Brian share personal anecdotes about their own routines, sleep management, and tracking progress, providing relatable and practical advice for listeners. Closing Remarks: Eric wraps up the episode with key takeaways and encourages listeners to implement the discussed strategies in their daily lives.
S36 E3 · Tue, May 14, 2024
533 Coaches Roundtable - To Do Lists - S36 W3
Episode Overview: Welcome back to Week 3 of the ADHD reWired Coaches Round Table! This episode dives into the intricacies of to-do lists and how to adapt them for ADHD brains. Eric, Kristen, and Brian explore how traditional productivity tools often fall short for neurodiverse individuals and share strategies to make them more effective. We're kicking off early bird registraton this week for our summer coaching groups. Take Advantage of our Early Bird Special - Join for only $999. Offer ends May 27, 2024. Learn more at Key Topics Discussed: Emotional Connections to ADHD and Productivity: Recap of last week's discussion on writing letters to ADHD. Importance of addressing emotional issues to enhance planning and productivity. Reimagining To-Do Lists for ADHD: Brian explains the common struggle with to-do lists designed for neurotypical people and the need to tailor these tools for ADHD brains. Exploration of different approaches to using to-do lists effectively, including bringing real-life data into coaching sessions. Common Pitfalls and Solutions: Challenges with traditional to-do list items like vague entries (e.g., "doctor") and how they create confusion and resistance. Introduction of "vision verbs" to provide clear, actionable steps. Importance of specificity and context in to-do list items to reduce the mental energy required to activate tasks. Personal Experiences and Group Insights: Kristen shares her group's emotional and vulnerable discussions about old to-do list items and the associated shame. The benefits of having accountability teams and how they integrate with to-do lists. Scaffolding and the 'Why': Eric introduces the concept of including the "why" in to-do list items to connect emotional importance with tasks, boosting motivation and activation. Examples of how understanding the "why" can make it easier to tackle tasks, such as scheduling a vet appointment for a beloved pet. Practical Tips and Next Steps: Encouragement to experiment with new strategies and understand the trade-offs in time and executive function. Teaser for next week's topic on daily and weekly planning, routines, and managing transition times between tasks. Quotes: "Think about how long we sort of wrestle with things that are just sticking around on our to-do list, or even worse, start working on a task we've already done." - Eric Tivers "Tasks often create tasks. It's just called adulting." - Eric Tivers "You can spend time on the front end or the back end, but one of them makes you feel bad." - Kristin Marts Final Thoughts: The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of re-engineering productivity tools to suit ADHD brains, addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of task management. Stay tuned for next week's discussion on establishing effective routines and planning strategies. Hosts: Eric Tivers Kristin Marts Brian E Join us next week as we delve into the foundations of daily and weekly planning to en
S36 E2 · Wed, May 08, 2024
532 | S36 W2 Coaches Round Table
Description: In this episode of the Coaches Roundtable, hosted by Eric Tivers, the team gathers to reflect on the progress and insights from Week 2 of their , where we explore the relationship that we have with our ADHD. Listen in to the end to find out which coach says "F*uck You" to their ADHD and why. ADHD Letter Writing Exercise Discussion Eric initiated a discussion about the personal relationship with ADHD and the exercise of writing letters to ADHD. Kristin shared her experiences, emphasizing the therapeutic effects of externalizing her ADHD through writing, and how it helped her come to terms with her condition. Brian, on the other hand, initially found the exercise strange but later appreciated its value in processing and communicating with ADHD. Both Kristin and Brian agreed on the idea that this exercise has helped them build a deeper understanding and develop a more authentic relationship with their ADHD. Exercise for Enhancing Intimacy Awareness Brian shared his initial struggles with a particular exercise but emphasized its ultimate value in helping him become more aware of his vulnerabilities and issues with intimacy. Eric highlighted the power of the exercise in creating a sense of connection and normalizing experiences. A question arose about whether participants should be informed about the exercise's content in advance, with Kristin clarifying that such information could potentially alter the performance and resistance of participants. Personal Letter Sharing and Community Trust Eric and Kristin discussed the shift in approach towards sharing personal letters within their community. Eric expressed that he no longer insists on sharing, but encourages those who wish to do so, while Kristin emphasized the importance of respecting individual privacy and the value of vulnerability within their sharing process. They also noted that they revisit this exercise throughout the community's engagement, observing that participants continue to share and show trust in others' privacy. ADHD Experiences and Perceptions Discussion Kristin, Eric, and Brian discussed their experiences with ADHD and the impact it has on their lives. They talked about the tendency to view the current moment as a representation of the entire journey, and how this can lead to inaccurate perceptions. They emphasized the importance of acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of their ADHD, and how this can help them stay motivated to use their tools and strategies. Eric shared his recent experience of writing a letter to his ADHD, expressing both gratitude and frustration towards it. The conversation also touched on some ongoing challenges in Eric's business. Eric Addresses Financial Struggles and Adhd Eric expressed his frustrations regarding the recent financial struggles of the business and the perceived lack of attention to financial health. He also acknowledged the emotional toll the challenges have taken and thanked the team for thei
S36 E1 · Mon, April 22, 2024
531 | Coaches Round Table S36 Week 1
The team discussed the success of the new coaching program, focusing on the importance of adjusting to the economy and offering affordable opportunities. They also emphasized the need for self-care and work-life balance, with personal anecdotes and reflections shared. Lastly, they reflected on their recent emotional challenge and the progress made in improving boundaries and overcoming workaholic tendencies. And Finally, Eric shared his ADHD moment of the week with group. If you're interested in joining us this summer, add your name to our interest list at
Sat, April 13, 2024
Coaching Groups special announcement Time Sensitive
Today, I have some important updates for those of you interested in our Coaching and Accountability Groups. We still have a few spots open, and I want to make sure you know how you can join us! First, a quick update: our third section with Kristin is now completely full. Thanks to everyone who signed up! But don’t worry, there are still opportunities to join our other sections. We have a few openings in our early morning section with Brian, which meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 AM Pacific, that’s 11 AM Eastern. Plus, I personally have one spot left in my section which meets at 11 AM Pacific, 2 PM Eastern. If you're concerned about missing our orientation, let me assure you, it’s not too late to catch up. We’re prepared to get you up to speed quickly so you can fully participate. Now, I need to stress that time is of the essence. Our first actual coaching session kicks off this Monday, and our registration cut-off is this Wednesday. We set this deadline to ensure no one starts too far behind and can get the full benefit of our program from the beginning. You can learn more and begin the pre-registration process by visiting our website at coachingrewired.com. Simply add your name to our interest list on the homepage. Alternatively, you can text me directly at 224-636-3742 for immediate assistance with registration. And remember, enrollment is still just $999, with payment plans available to make it easier for you to join. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable tools and join a supportive community that understands the challenges and strengths of living with ADHD.
Mon, April 08, 2024
530 | When what was working stops working
Welcome, everyone, to a somewhat different episode of the ADHD reWired Podcast. If you’re new here, I'm your host, Eric Tivers, and today we're going to dive into a topic that's both personal and universal. And I’,m gonna get kinda vulnerable with you here. But before we get into that, I wanted to let you know, that our spring Coaching groups which start on thursday, is experiencing lower than typical enrollment this season, which is why with group starting this Thursday, April 11th, 2024, we’re giving you the the chance to join us for only $999. That’s 50% off my section, and $650 off Coach Brian and Coach Kristin’s section. Sign up by this Wednesay, by attending our last registration event wedneday at 12 pm pt / 3 eastern, or by going to coachingrewired.com and scheduling a 1:1 registration interview. Come join us for our lowest price since 2017, only 999. And with if you qualify for paypal credit, you can break it up over 6 months interest free. That’s only $166 a month. It’s the same great program, at a shockingly low price. Go to coachingrewired.com to get started with pre-registration. Add your name to the interest list. And we’ll be in touch. Our episode is titled "When What Was Working, Stops Working," and it's a reflection on the journey of ADHD reWired over the last decade, where we are now, and we’re going to end this short reflection with 10 tips that you can use when what was working, stops working. For those of you who have been with us from the beginning, you know that we've experienced an incredible journey together. We were the #1 ADHD podcast for 8 consecutive years, a title that we held with pride and gratitude. Our coaching groups grew consistently, and we were even featured as one of the innovative programs at the international conference on ADHD back in 2019 and we built a community that has been a source of support, inspiration, and transformation for so many. But as with all journeys, there have been twists and turns, unexpected challenges that have forced us to reevaluate and adapt. In the world of ADHD, this is a familiar theme. We find strategies that work for us, routines that bring stability and productivity, and then, for reasons often beyond our control, those strategies stop working. It can feel like hitting a wall, and it's a feeling that many of us in the ADHD community know all too well. In the past year, ADHD reWired has faced its own set of challenges. The landscape of ADHD support has changed dramatically, with a surge in new podcasts and coaching programs. When I started ADHD reWired in 2014, I beleive there were 7 or 8 other ADHD podcasts. I just counted on apple podcasts, 120 ADHD specefic podcasts! This influx, combined with the economic uncertainties that have affected so many, has made it more difficult for us to fill our coaching groups as we once did. And from talking to a number of other ADHD coaches out there, it looks like this is happening across the board. It's a situation that has prompted a lot
Tue, April 02, 2024
529 | Music to my Ears with Steven Sharp Nelson from the Piano Guys
Mix together cello, ADHD, and an insatiable need for sushi, and you get Steven Sharp Nelson–one of the most watched musicians in the world! A self-titled “dorky dad”, Steven attributes his hard-earned “unlikely” success story to his unending love for helping people feel the worth of their own soul through music. Name a concert venue–he’s sold it out! Name an iconic place in the world–he’s filmed a music video there with The Piano Guys! His content is watched and streamed over 3 million times every day! He’s performed and spoken to two million people around the world; as much as he loves all of this, his favorite thing in the world is one-on-one time with his wife and each of his four children who “tolerate” and sometimes even love his quirky creative persona! He is passionate about music education and its critical role in our culture. Learn More about Steven Sharp Nelson: Find him on ThePianoGuys.com Find Steven Sharp Nelson on Instagram @stevensharpnelson Find The Piano Guys on Instagram @thepianoguys In this episode, you’ll hear tips, stories, and discussions about: Steven’s fascination with music’s power and effect on the brain “Perpetual burnout can often be a result of unhealthy hyperfocus and overdriving your overdrive.” - Steven Sharp Nelson Burnout as an indicator of your strengths rather than your weaknesses Practicing the art of self-awareness and healthy hyperfocus vs. unhealthy hyperfocus “A perfect balance does not exist!” Self-suggestibility and attention abundance “Not being present is the easiest way to be depressed.” / “Face down, chin up!” The parable of the spinning (too many) plates and chronic burnout The space between the notes / The meaning of life is in between our expectations; the space between our expectations is where we find meaning Music, mutualism, edification, and the role of intention Toxic positivity vs. a genuine desire to appreciate and be grateful “You are like a cello” and navigating our unique gifts, variables, and expressions of ADHD When too many options become too much Cataloging what you’re working on and what you’re not working on The wax and wane of motivation / The muscles of discipline and consistency Book :: Atomic Habits by James Clear (link here) Removing obstacles between us and the things we’re working towards Hyperfocus, pros and cons, expecting internal pushback, and creating a virtual cliffhanger for yourself How do you interact with your hyperfocus? Website :: Arthur Brooks https://arthurbrooks.com The toxic belief that everything in our lives should “always be on an incline” Arc jumping and how to go from mid-life crisis to mid-life crescendo Are you bored or are you unfulfilled? A practice of fulfillment scores and finding out where your next sense of fulfillment will be YouTube Video :: Me and My Cello - Happy Together (Turtles) Cello Cover - The Piano Guys The importance of becoming friends with your instrument A message to you, our wonderful listeners, from Steven
Tue, March 26, 2024
528 | Organizing Differently - with Cas Aarssen from Clutterbug
On today’s episode, Clutterbug’s creator Cas Aarssen joins Eric on the podcast! Cas’s Clutterbug is a home-organizing business which provides education, inspiration, and support to over half a million families worldwide through her YouTube channel, podcast, and various other social media platforms! Cas is also the author of four best-selling books about organization (listed below)! As a self-professed recovering “super-slob”, she discovered that through her own journey with clutter, that organization is not one-size-fits-all! She’s identified four unique organizing styles and developed the Clutterbug method to help individuals discover their type and implement customized solutions that will finally get them organized long-term! Learn More about Clutterbug: Check out the website at Clutterbug.com where you can take the free quiz to identify your organizing style! Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/clutterbug.me/ Instagram @clutterbug https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ YouTube Channel – search for Clutterbug Clutterbug’s Tough Love Find all of Cas’s books here https://clutterbug.me/books In this episode, you’ll hear tips, stories, and discussions about: What it was like being a hyperactive girl with ADHD From being 15 years old and homeless to becoming an adult and experiencing serious consequences How Cas became interested in home organization and being an ADHD mom – “My house was a wreck!” Big categories vs. small categories and having your house reflect the way YOU organize How an ADHD diagnosis helped change and shift a sense of self “Maybe I’m doing all this cool stuff because I have ADHD!” Having higher education does not necessarily mean you can’t be great or do great things, such as having a TV show or having 4 bestselling books Cas’s four different types of organizing, how you store your things, and how you sort your things Just because you’re a visual person doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a “cluttery” person Turning subconscious tendencies into actionable and functional organization Visual homes vs. piles and taking advantage of how you naturally sort things How perfection can turn into procrastination and paralysis Being detailed and detail-oriented vs. being a perfectionist Learned behaviors, environmental behaviors, and other things that make our organizing styles unique Containers, bowls, boundaries, and self-awareness “We are gathering more than our brains can manage.” / “Everything you own is something you have to remember…” The actual differences between tidying, cleaning, decluttering, and organizing How to start decluttering, the anxiety around getting rid of things, and scarcity mindsets Having a tidy home that fits your organization style is a form of self-love and self-respect Clutter-blindness / Safety, security, and mindset around money vs. accumulating things Selling on eBay or Facebook Marketplace isn’t always the answer Standing up to your clutter / You are not your stuff! 🌟 Inte
Tue, March 19, 2024
527 | Burnout and ADHD - with Dr. Nate Page
This week, Dr. Nate Page joins Eric on the podcast! Nate has many titles, including Ph.D, licensed psychologist, certified group psychotherapist; but his education on burnout has come through his own painful journey with burnout. He began presenting on burnout seven years ago after witnessing the devastating impacts of burnout and compassion fatigue on his own life, the lives of his colleagues, and the lives of his therapy clients. He soon was specializing in individual and group therapy services for healthcare professionals who are caught in the depths of burnout. Nate dedicates a significant portion of his career to providing education and training on these topics, which was how Eric was introduced to Dr. Nate Page - at the CHADD conference in 2023 when presenting on burnout! Get in touch with Nate: Check out his website at GroupTherapyCentral.com In this episode, you’ll hear tips and/or discussions about: The stigma around burnout and reducing the stigma and shame Burnout: Not “if” but “when” The idea of burnout as an injury and re-scarring burnout wounds Compassion fatigue as bruises in the soul The good, the bad, and the ugly of stress Paying attention to burnout cues Context-driven depression, workplace, and situational depression Boredom and stress Addressing “a” problem vs. identifying the right problem to create appropriate solutions “Am I on the path to burnout or am I already burnt out but am ignoring/avoiding the signs?” The importance of taking restorative breaks Preventing the cycle of burnout / Healing and recovering from stress fractures Relationship dynamics, fairness, finding pebbles in the shoes, and potential extra stressors Maximizing the restorative nature of taking time off Creating structure during a break and getting the “recharge” effect Can you really “speed up” recovery? Compassion during healing and recovering from burnout The importance of engaging with what makes you feel alive Resources & Honorable Mentions Paper :: “Compassion Fatigue as Bruises in the Soul: A Qualitative Study on Nurses” DOI: 10.1177/09697330211003215 ADHD reWired episode :: 429 - Growth Cycles - with (ADHD reWired Coach!) Brian Entler ADHD reWired episode :: 452 - Overcoming Burnout - with David Greenwood ADHD reWired episode :: 507 - Neurodiverging, Masking, Burnout, and More - with Danielle Sullivan ADHD reWired episode :: 512 - Creativity for Healing - with Melissa Seldon ADHD reWired episode :: 514 - Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with (ADHD reWired Coach) Kristin Marts, LCSW Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews
Tue, March 12, 2024
526 | February 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions, get full answers from this recording, and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Personal positive experiences, nuances, and psychology of body doubling The positive effects of being connected vs. being alone to get things done Morning routines and strategies for an ADHD household to guide a child without a lot of struggle or frustration Morning routines, time management, getting out of the house and transitioning Incorporating and utilizing different human senses to help with time-awareness and transitions The differences in ADHD presentation between kids and adults and addressing outdated views of what ADHD looks like and how it can present Reasons why it may be difficult for friends and loved ones to shift their perceptions when discussing an ADHD diagnosis Self-love and self-acceptance with ADHD How sleep, exercise, nutrition, and overall well-being can affect our executive functions Finite and practical examples to help with time-blindness / Discovering pain-points and what creates avoidance of transitions Reframing what a break can be if you’re resistant to taking breaks Task-batching / The effects of technology on transition time / Mindfulness with transitions “How can I get over the mindset that somehow I can’t actually have money without spending it?” Emotional responses vs. value-based responses “Burnout is the body taking the rest it needs by force.” Planning and structuring for self-care / Meditation to re-regulate our nervous systems “Self-care time is productive time!” ADHD and emotional dysregulation, trauma, and bouncing back faster from dysregulation “There’s nothing wrong with expressing your emotions.” “What would you tell a best friend if…” ...and so much more! Resources & Honorable Mentions Podcast Episode :: ADHD reWired Episode 516: ADHD reWired’s Coaches Round Table with Kristin Marts and Brian Entler Podcast Episode :: ADHD reWired Episode 444: ADHD Tax Stories & Strategies with Rick Webster Podcast Episode :: ADHD reWired Episode 338: Money Management with Rick Webster from RenaFi Article :: Adlerian Theory https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/Alderian-Psychotherapy-Intro-Sample.pdf App :: Brili Routines - Apps for Families & Adults with ADHD https://brili.com Website :: Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org Website :: RenaFi with Rick Webster - for money management when you have ADHD https://www.renafi.com Book :: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff Book :: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlock
Tue, March 05, 2024
525 | Organizing Home - with Kristin Koliha
In this episode, Kristin Koliha joins Eric on the podcast! Kristin, who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, is a clinical social worker with a background in working with those who also have an ADHD diagnosis. She’s a mom of two kids who also have ADHD and is also a business owner! Kristin works as a coach and educator for those with ADHD who struggle to manage their ADHD homes, working with them to create individualized strategies to help with home keeping. She focuses on mindset shifts, ADHD diagnosis education in the context of home environment, and also focuses on support for those who want to take their homes from chaos to calm! Find more from Kristin Koliha: Website :: https://www.welcomehomeadhd.com (where you can also take a quiz to find out your organizational style!) Instagram :: @welcomehomeADHD https://www.instagram.com/welcomehomeadhd/ In this episode, you’ll hear tips and/or discussions about: The reasons for Kristin’s interest in homekeeping for ADHD brains and struggles that a dependent encounters when beginning to “adult” Is Kristin an organized person? Discovering your “default” and how clutter can have a different effect on different people Decision making and decision fatigue How does Kristin help folks with the “decisions” of their stuff? Being intentional when bringing things in your new home and finding out where those things will live before you get them The frustration of organization and being experiential learners “Don’t go buy the thing to solve the problem; think about how you can solve it without buying the thing, and what else needs to happen?” Scheduling regular maintenance sessions / How your environment can affect your mood Organized for display vs. organizing for function Defining and discussing the different strategies for the pile-r, the stuffer, and the magician The “touch it once” rule Perfection, energy management, expectations, all-or-nothing thinking, and “good enough” Flexibility with values and needs to help with mental health / Can you be “green” with ADHD? Strategies for working through the I-Don’t-Wannas / Thinking about your future self Finding your pain points in a home that have different levels of care in different areas of cleanliness Honoring your tidying needs while honoring another person’s tidying needs Being caring, kind, and alleviating shame / Why asking for what someone needs isn’t always helpful Resources & Honorable Mentions Tidy-up tip from the editor: Do you have extra dryer sheets? Put a dryer sheet in your sink of hot water when soaking caked-on dishes to help loosen up the grime! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast
Tue, February 27, 2024
524 | Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and ADHD - with Justine Clay
In this episode, Eric is joined by Justine Clay! Justine, who is a neurotypical mom of a neurodivergent kid, is also a speaker, writer, business coach, and ADHD coach, for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Using her actionable-profitable-by-design framework, Justine helps established creative professionals and business-owners identify and articulate their unique value, position themselves to high-quality while paying clients, and build a fulfilling, efficient, and profitable creative business! Find more from Justine! Website :: justineclay.com Instagram :: @justine_clay LinkedIn :: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justineclay In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Helping people articulate what they want among a sea of ideas and different ways of co-collaborating Getting down to what someone needs vs. what they think they need & finding the fundamentals What do you do when you’re procrastinating? / Monetizing your zone of genius and accepting your gifts What is unique about the ADHD entrepreneur vs. a neurotypical entrepreneur? Starting three things as a way to get unstuck and finding the “goldilocks” amount of pressure Creating structure with flexibility and options / “Don’t check your email first thing in the morning.” The importance of understanding your own tendencies / the power of the pause “So many ‘fires’ are just bright shiny objects that don’t actually need our attention right now.” “If you don’t run your own attention, someone (or something) else will run it for you.” Identifying an area of focus / Building on longer term goals and long-term coaching Who am I, who am I for, and how do I serve them? / “Be in community with other people who are doing what you’re doing.” The benefits and immense value of having diversity of life, experience, and ideologies within a team Mindset hurdles that show up for ADHD entrepreneurs and addressing negative thoughts and noise in our brains “What are you actually afraid of? What’s the worst that could happen? What is within our power?” Creating a, “You’re Awesome!” folder to mitigate negative messaging Addressing the topic of money with compassion / “Numbers don’t define who you are as a human being.” “A moment spent worrying about money is a moment you’ve stolen from yourself where you could be working on your unique brilliance…” Finding a good financial advisor who will meet you where you’re at, who understands your needs, understands your ADHD, and understands your goals The importance of taking away 3 actionable steps and a deliverable roadmap Systemizing to make things easier so we’re not constantly reinventing the wheel Burnout and dealing with the stressors vs. processing physical stress Benefits of a morning journaling practice, using it as a brain dump, and addressing limiting beliefs How to start a morning journaling practice / Handwriting vs. typing “The things that pay the most dividends can tend to have the hardest onramp.” “Just try harder” d
Tue, February 20, 2024
523 | Navigating Conflicts - with Coach Dana Crews
This week, ADHD reWired welcomes Coach Dana Crews back on the podcast! In this episode, Eric and Dana have a vulnerable and open conversation about navigating conflict, the difference between conflict and disagreements, recognizing emotions, and making space for people we love but may also–at times–disagree with! Find more from Dana: All about Dana at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews Second Arrow ADHD Coaching at secondarrowadhdcoaching.com ADHD reWired Episode 498: Will I Ever Be Content? In this episode, you’ll hear discussions and tips about: Is conflict inevitable? What concepts come with conflict? / Thinking about the differences between conflict, disagreements, and avoiding conflict How can we disagree without the intense emotional state that causes more dysregulation? Differences between professional, personal, and family conflicts / Difficulties of transitions and the true size of ‘problems’ Behaviors based on patterns and experiences even though we’re not living in those moments and being stuck living in the past “We don’t have to agree with a person’s perspective.” / It’s not WHAT we’re disagreeing about – it’s about HOW we’re disagreeing. The importance of acknowledging the other person’s feelings / Can I make space? Can I have empathy or compassion for the other person? Holding space also includes active listening and being present / Mindfulness and grounding to be in the present Stating intent: What is the goal? Is the goal to be heard? To be right? To be understood? To come to a resolution? A compromise? (The three Hs: Do you need to be heard, hugged, or helped?) Getting to a place of collaboration, connection, and trust; a lack of conflict isn’t necessarily healthy The power of the pause, non-judgmental awareness, and recognizing one’s own tendencies and patterns of behaviors Starting arguments as a way to stimulate the brain / Feeling understood and also feeling heard can also be stimulating Getting stimulus sustainably and healthfully without it being stressful, unhealthy, or a detriment to ourselves or our loved ones Setting boundaries and laying down expectations when needing to take a break to calm down from a conflict / How to come back after taking care of in-the-moment emotions Possibilities of creative problem solving / Acknowledging one’s role in a conflict without blaming Stepping out of the content of a conflict and separating the emotion from the story you’re telling yourself Identifying and tuning into emotions / “The story I’m telling myself is…” / Avoiding shame & guilt spirals Leaning into emotion vs. pushing away emotion Resources & Honorable Mentions App: How We Feel at howwefeel.org Article :: Turn Towards Instead of Away at gottman.com Article :: Crucial Conversations Skill Summary Book :: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg Book :: Rising Strong - Brene Brown Website :: The Center of Nonviolent Communication at Information :: Esther Perel: Understanding and Resol
Tue, February 13, 2024
522 | January 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: ADHD and long COVID mimicking ADHD symptoms Being a business owner with ADHD and hiring / training processes How involved one should be in helping a partner with their medication regimen Codependency vs. interdependency Observing, support, relationships, and not falling into codependency roles Being an accountability partner for a significant other Chronic pain and negative feedback cycles Negative feedback spirals vs. negative feedback loops Mindfulness in the body and mind and mindfulness-based stress reduction The importance of being transparent about chronic pain with loved ones Feeling safe, expressing needs, and accommodations around chronic pain Can ADHD exacerbate pain? Pain as part of our sensory system, ADHD, and different thresholds Different types of paper planners and accounting for transition time SHART: Sh*t Happens; Adjustment Recovery Time Point of performances Placeholders and flexibility when planning Tips for task-switching instead of avoiding moving from one task to another Practicing taking breaks at least once an hour Sleep, exercise, general self-care, and task-shifting abilities Identifying obstacles then creating and/or accommodating around those obstacles “What are you fearing if you stop now and [transition] to the next thing?” and pattern interruptions The importance of having a growth mindset and seeing setbacks as opportunities\ Resources & Honorable Mentions Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW! At theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎉 ADHD reWired Episode 516: ADHD reWired’s Coaches Round Table with Kristin Marts and Brian Entler Article: Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients Article: Successful Treatment of Post-COVID-19 ADHD-like Syndrome: A Case Report (PMC) Webinar: The Science of Power and Hope from ADDitude Website: Jon Kabat-Zinn Meditations at jkzmeditations.com App: Jon Kabat-Zinn Meditations at jkzmeditations.com/the-app/ TV Show: Community Tool: Erasable Frixion Pens 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadh
Tue, February 06, 2024
521 | Trans, Queer, AuDHD, and Transitioning - with Emerson Jordan-Wood
In this episode, Emerson Jordan-Wood joins Eric–in person at ADHD reWired HQ–on the podcast! Emerson is a 27-year-old queer, non-binary, trans human. They are originally from Illinois, but have lived brief stints in Iowa, Texas, and most recently Minnesota! They studied civil engineering at The University of Iowa currently work in non-profit construction. Emerson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, and self-diagnosed with autism in 2022! They're also an active Alumni member of ADHD reWired’s coaching and accountability groups! In this episode, you’ll hear experiences, struggles, and discussions about: “Transitions are hard” and transitioning gender identities The overlap of ADHD, different means of transitionings, and barriers to access Hoops, hurdles, and executive function nightmares Experiencing gender dysphoria and body disconnect Navigating the medical system and knowing your options “This feels like me.” “Your transition is your transition and it doesn’t have to be based on anybody else’s.” Masking gender, masking as a neurotypical person, then unmaking gender identity Acceptance, freedom, and fully being your authentic self in the world “I was doing what I thought I ‘should’ be doing.” Different perceptions of gender, how people respond and interact with those perceptions, and fitting in Experiencing gender privilege and gender discrimination in the workplace Understanding pros, cons, patterns, and social cues between the gender roles Being misgendered, coming to terms with your identity and doing the work towards acceptance Navigating and learning how to process irritability, anger, frustration, and general emotional dysregulation Struggling with task initiation, living in a constant state of flight, and not “panicking” through life From TikTok to the doctor Feelings of being unprepared, social expectations, and navigating new environments Social cues, dynamics in conversations, and autism The helpfulness of labels and language to describe different struggles to take action and better communicate 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧
Tue, January 30, 2024
520 | Can Micro Habits and Micro Workouts Help - with Jeremy Nagel
This week, Jeremy Nagel joins Eric on the show! Jeremy is a neuro-spicy software developer turned startup founder who is slightly obsessed with habits! He likes to start each day with a 2-hour morning routine and sometimes surprises colleagues by busting out a set of pushups during meetings to keep the energy high! When he’s not working on startups, he enjoys cross-country skiing, trail-running, and cycling with his wife. Jeremy also hosts the podcast, “Focus and Chill”, a show about productivity for neurodivergent people! Find more from Jeremy: Check out his website and app at FocusBear.io Find the podcast at podcast.focusbear.io – “Focus and Chill” Get in touch with Jeremy on LinkedIn In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Micro-workouts to boost focus, mechanical multi-tasking through energy slumps & maintaining energy “Busy hands, quiet mind.” / Hyperfocus vs. the counterintuitive ideas of taking a break The benefits of actually stepping away and taking breaks Ways that your room or environments affect bigger- or smaller-picture thinking How do you stop when the focus feels good? / “Feeling are convincing liars.” Accountability, and body-doubling Consistency, resiliency, the law of averages, & the importance of learning your own patterns Addressing and dealing with stress, stressors, and burnout through physical activity Micro-workouts as a tool to manage emotional storms and dysregulation Exercise “snacks” and bite-sized workouts: Defining allotted times and types of workouts/movement Self-talk strategies when “I don’t want to!” How do we modify or set up our environments to be more conducive for what we want and/or need to do? Consistency, variations, flexibility in routines, and small actions adding up over time “The more we are able to get ourselves into various routines, the less we are having to tax our executive functions to do the work we’re trying to do within those routines.” “Stopping requires executive function.” Helpful in-the-moment vs. helpful in the long-term, not struggling alone, and self-compassion When we’re doing everything right but our brain has other plans Externalizing executive functioning for days when the EF-tank is low Having limits in place and the power of the Pause Mindfulness, meditation, and dishes as a mindfulness practice Resources & Honorable Mentions Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired at adultstudyhall.com Book: Burnout - The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin M
Tue, January 23, 2024
519 | Troubleshooting Changes and Interruptions in Routines - with Skye Waterson
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Skye returns to the show! Skye is an ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Organization, an international ADHD support service that provides research-backed support to adults with ADHD. She also has years of experience working in adult education and has studied psychology, sociology, and public health. Skye was diagnosed with ADHD as a doctoral candidate before making the decision to leave her candidature to work full time on Unconventional Organization. Find more from Skye: Check out Unconventional Organization at unconventionalorganization.com The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast at unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslab In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Life updates from Skye with a new addition to the family Accepting when routines need to be altered when life circumstances change Dividing different todos, transitions, and location-basing your tasks Adjustments, reinforcements, and externalizing routines Interruptions, picking a task back up post-interruption, and external support Routines to preserve executive functions, transitioning, mental shifting, and adjusting Movement and dopamine to support working memory Dialing down stimulation rather than shutting it off Troubleshooting and problem solving in the moment when an unexpected interruption pops up Resetting, freezing, and externalized dysregulation vs. internalized emotional dysregulation “I have NO routines at all–where do I start?” How important is knowing how long each part of a routine takes? The difficulty of remembering routines and excited vs. working memory Remembering organically vs. being reminded and creating cues Googly eyes? Why not! AI and smart tools for helping with routines “ADHD is not a skill deficit.” …and more! Resources & Honorable Mentions ADHD reWired Episode 449 :: Getting Tasks Done with Skye Tool: reMarkable at reMarkable.com Check out The ADHD Creatives Podcast with ADHD reWired Coach Kristin Marts! theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧
Tue, January 16, 2024
518 | It's Your ADHD, B*tch! and Using Humor as a Tool - with Jonathan Kidder
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Kidder! Jonathan is a “kidder”, through and through - bringing comedy through character, as a puppeteer, content creator, and comedian. His big claim to fame is as a puppet character, Busy the Bee, on Waffles + Mochi on Netflix! The L.A. Gay Scene knows Jonathan as Miss Phoenix, The Ultimate Party Foul: Poolside Tarot Card reader by Merman Kidder, and through his party portraits he calls “Kidder-atures”, Kidder makes things fun using the power of personification and character to help him keep track of time! Get the full conversation and an uninterrupted listening experience when you become a Patron at $5 a more at https://www.adhdrewired.com/pateron! Find even more from Jonathan Kidder: Website :: kidderco.com (click here!) Instagram :: @JWKidder Linkt.ee / jonathankidder :: In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: ADHD, sobriety, and humor for functionality Puppets, time-blindness, and underwear for each day of the week Using your fun, embracing colloquialisms, and addressing your inner critic Experimentation to find what works for your ADHD management Not taking oneself too seriously and perfectionism as the enemy of humor “I’m not always able to make-the-funny” and self-acceptance Ways to make time physical Ways to keep time visual and other tools for managing time blindness Managing our ADHD vs. ADHD managing us The importance of doing and planning what works for you Closing loops, resetting, Chakras, and theme-ing your days Using absurdity and connected ideas to remember things Themes and structuring to help with decision fatigue Resources & Honorable Mentions Book :: Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D. Book :: Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride: A Psychological Study - by Marian Woodman Video :: How to Stimulate Your Brain (DOPA Menu) - Jessica McCabe (HowToADHD) Video :: Trailer to Waffles + Mochi (on YouTube) Video :: Pink Sweat Video Shoot (on YouTube) Movie :: Death to Smoochy Movie :: The Happy Time Murders Movie :: Spaceballs Website :: Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute) at ifs-institute.com Website :: Folkmanis Puppets at folkmanis.com Tool :: Time Timer Original 12” at timetimer.com Pithy Nibbles “Humor, for me, is a version of pizzazz!” “Humor is about imperfection and change and being present; perfection and perfectionism is, ‘you can’t have perfection and change.’” “Nobody doesn’t have an ass.” 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcre
Tue, January 09, 2024
517 | December 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Navigating around responses and emotions, family dynamics during the holidays, and discussions around ADHD and neurodivergence Overestimating our capacity to get things done and avoiding / overcoming burnout Time management, energy management, and reframing expectations A strategy for remembering to actually stop your timer when time-tracking Tools/strategies to help with overwhelm, and the role of acceptance and community Using a camera and grid system to organize and declutter a room Emotional regulation practices / A.I. tools and services Intervening to taking breaks even when you “don’t feel tired” and making decisions on a drained brain Cramming for deadlines and zeroing in on sources of procrastination Hybrid planning and the importance of experimentation Scope creep, saying no, learning our tendencies, and having a “parking lot” for our ideas Resources & Honorable Mentions Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Book: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee G. Adams Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Website: GoodInside - Dr. Becky (at https://www.goodinside.com) Instagram: Nedra Tawwab @nedratawwab (Author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace”) YouTube Video: How to Give Your Brain the Stimulation it Needs (a.k.a. a DOPA Menu!) with Jessica from HowToADHD Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired at adultstudyhall.com App: Otter.ai Quotable Remembrances “You’re not the jack-ass whisperer” - Brene Brown “You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.” - The Minimalists (Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus) “Novelty is great, but be wise about how you use it.” “If we don’t have an accurate picture of what’s going on in our macro life, how can we even begin to know what needs to change?” “If you can’t change it, you can change the way you think about it.” “Am I overcomplicating this?” “If you don’t know where your boundary is first, you are likely to scope-creep.” 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧
Bonus · Sat, January 06, 2024
Special Time-Sensitive New Year Announcement!
Our 35th season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups are coming up fast! This winter season begins next week on Thursday, January 11th, 2024! Don't miss your chance to join - go now to coachingrewired.com to find this season's schedule and all the details, and to get your name on our interest list, so you can join one of our upcoming final registration events: Tuesday, January 9th (immediately following the Live Q&A); or Wednesday, January 10th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern If those times don't work for you, you can even schedule a 1-on-1 with Eric, coach Kristin or coach Brian, or another member of the ADHD reWired team, who will help you get all the information you'll need to get registered! Growth happens here. Start the new year by starting with you - go now to coachingrewired.com!
Tue, January 02, 2024
516 | ADHD reWired's Coaches Round Table
This week, ADHD reWired Coaches Eric Tivers, Kristin Marts, and Brian Entler get together for the first ever round-table discussion! You’ll hear stories about troubles and tips for how coaches manage their own transitions, how each person leverages the tools in their ADHD toolbelts, the role of novelty, thriving in a crisis, how different times of day affect each coach, and more! Send your suggestions and ideas of what you’d like to hear from the coaches in future Coaches Round Table episodes to support@adhdrewired.com with the subject line, “Round Table” You can hear more from Brian, Kristin, and other past guests in all of our recordings of our monthly Live Q&As! Find show notes to this episode and all past episodes adhdrewired.com/podcast! More notes on this amazing episode coming soon! In the meantime, checkout these resources mentioned on today’s show! Podcast :: ADHD reWired Episode #342 - Transitions, Balancing Work, and Relations - with Adison Smith Podcast :: ADHD reWired Episode #429 - Growth Cycles with Brian Entler Podcast :: ADHD reWired Episode #514 - Introducing: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts Book :: The One Thing by Gary W. Kellar and Jay Papasan ADHD reWired Coaching :: About Coach Kristin Marts at https://www.adhdrewired.com/coach-kristin-marts ADHD reWired Coaching :: About Brian Entler at https://www.adhdrewired.com/coach-brian-entler Join our award-winning Coaching & Accountability Groups at coachingrewired.com If you love the show and want to support our work, consider becoming a Patron at adhdrewired.com/Patreon 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 🌟 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Learn more and get in touch with Dana Crews at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews 🌟 Check out the newest podcast on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧
Trailer · Fri, December 29, 2023
The Art of a Teaser & Coming Soon: The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts, LCSW
⚠️ Coming soon to your favorite podcast player: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Coach Kristin Marts, LCSW! Check out more at 🎉 Who is Kristin Marts? The host of The ADHD Creatives Podcast, Kristin Marts, is a multi-talented individual who works as a licensed social work therapist and ADHD coach. She discusses how ADHD affects creativity, drawing from her experience in the arts world. Kristin also shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a therapist and her passion for working with children and adults with ADHD. She introduces her podcast, which will feature conversations, guests, and entertainment such as parody songs. Kristin invites listeners to join her on Fridays for new episodes. Want more from Kristin? Check out these links: ADHD reWired Episode 514 | Introducing: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts! ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups: About Kristin
Tue, December 26, 2023
515 | The Entrepreneurial Mind: ADHD, Innovation, and Balance - with Donavan Robinson
This week, Eric is joined by Donavan Robinson! 🍁 Donavan is a father, a husband, and is a proud member of the Red River Métis. He has embarked on a diverse entrepreneurial journey, founded a marketing agency called “Vantage”, ventured into hospitality with A Little Pizza Heaven and The Good Will Social Club, and supported local artisans through Made Here. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Donavan now focuses on providing tailored resources for entrepreneurs, advocating for personalized approaches to business success. His career reflects his passion and involvement in the community, emphasizing that success varies for each person. Donavan champions neurodiverse entrepreneurs, encouraging them to find their unique path in business and in life. Get in touch with Donavan! Learn more at joinkonekt.com Podcast: Shingles at 40 Podcast Instagram: @donavanrobinson More notes on this amazing episode coming soon! In the meantime, checkout these resources mentioned on today’s show! Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: A Little Spot of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions by Diane Alber Website: Vantage at vantagemarketingcanada.com Website: Made Here (in Manitoba) Visit: A Little Pizza Heaven Visit: The Good Will Social Club App: Motion AI 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, December 19, 2023
514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW
This week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, what sparked her to become an LCSW, and how she became a coach! You’ll also hear about her joy of performing, life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom with neurodivergent kids, and so much more! And, coming soon: Look out for the FULL trailer of The ADHD Creatives Podcast in your favorite podcast player on or before December 29th! Find Kristin: On her website at TheADHDCreativesPodcast.com As an ADHD reWired Coach at adhdrewired.com And get in touch with Kristin at kmarts@possibilitiestherapycenter.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:22] Introducing Kristin and sharing her story [00:03:52] Finding coaching and getting involved [00:07:24] Learning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) [00:09:20] Thriving in a crisis, improvisation, and perfectionism [00:11:53] Creativity is “impulsivity gone right” - Dr. Ned Hallowell [00:12:19] Kristin reflects on her first year of coaching: perfectionism and being yourself [00:16:18] “We are our harshest critics.” [00:21.44] How the idea of The ADHD Creatives Podcast was born [00:23:23] Introducing a teaser of The ADHD Creatives Podcast trailer [00:24:28] Eric asks about Kristin’s process and experience to create her podcast [00:30:15] Songs, shows, commercials, and a sense of timing [00:31:56] The experiences Kristin integrates into coaching [00:36:28] Masking, persona, creativity, forgiveness, and patience [00:40:53] Thoughts on gifts and superpowers [00:43:34] What inspired Kristin to become an LCSW [00:50:54] Favorite things about coaching, more about the upcoming new podcast, and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: The One Thing Join ADHD reWired’s ADHD-friendly online coworking community at adultstudyhall.com! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, December 12, 2023
513 | November 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find the bonus questions & answers from this recording and can listen in ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Resources / Topics / Honorable Mentions Article: “Sailboat Metaphor” on scottbarrykaufman.com Article: “Why we Need to Evolve Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs from a Pyramid to a Sailboat Metaphor” by Kyle Kowalski Book: “No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model” Topic: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Topic: Sailboat of Needs Topic: Motivational Interviewing Website: Chat GPT at chat.openai.com Website: IFS Institute (Internal Family Systems) at ifs-institute.com Website/App: Goblin Tools at goblin.tools 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information so you can join us for our upcoming winter season of Coaching & Accountability groups in January 2024!
Tue, December 05, 2023
512 | Creativity for Healing with Melissa Seldon
This week, Eric is joined by Melissa Seldon! Melissa is an artist, librarian-for-hire, and nature lover. Creating is a predominant part of her mental health and healing process that she is currently working through. Her art pieces can represent emotions and ideas that the deep and dusty corners of her brain offer up, as well as traits and behaviors that she is attempting to embody. The majority of Melissa’s art has an illustration bent to it and is inspired by nature. The execution can range from the representational to the fantastical, as well as more stylized designs. Watercolor is Melissa’s medium of choice, but lately, she has been revisiting metal jewelry, handbuilding with clay, and collage. Find Melissa on Instagram @apoideastudio Check out Melissa’s website at apoideastudio.wordpress.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Introducing Melissa [00:02:50] Melissa recaps a tough year at work, advocating, and dealing with anxiety [00:05:29] Asking for accommodations and flexible deadlines [00:08:07] “Middle school is hard for everyone.” [00:08:37] ADHD in the workplace and coming out of the pandemic [00:12:39] Opening up about crippling generalized anxiety [00:18:43] Recovering from burnout and aching for creativity [00:21:03] “I bought an anvil” [00:22:50] Art and connecting with a creative longing [00:24:36] Creativity to cope with and manage anxiety [00:25:56] Executive functions and barriers to get started on creative work [00:28:25] Connecting creating with feelings [00:29:55] The role of subject matter in personal creativity [00:32:17] A discussion on music and albums [00:39:34] Selling a painting, a gathering gallery space, and The Veiled Crow [00:42:06] The importance of community and choosing ‘now’ to speak up about burnout [00:45:12] Life in the middle of burnout and recovery [00:47:53] “I’ll do that later” [00:49:14] Melissa shares her thoughts on success [00:51:57] “If you could change one thing…” [00:55:25] “We have to listen to our bodies.” [00:58:58] Closing thoughts & getting in touch with Melissa Resources & Honorable Mentions: Shop: The Veiled Crow Music: Nightfall in Middle Earth 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, November 28, 2023
511 | Friendships with ADHD - with Trina Haynes
This week, Trina Haynes from MyLadyADHD joins the show! Trina is the founder of My Lady ADHD, which empowers and supports individuals facing ADHD challenges! She created a safe space and vibrant community for women, drawing from her own personal ADHD journey. Trina is also the host of the My Lady ADHD Podcast, and is the cofounder of Get Lost Retreats, featuring regular ADHD women’s retreats around the globe! Learn more about Trina at MyLadyADHD.com! Check out Get Lost Retreats at getlostretreats.com Questions/Topics: [00:00:42] Introducing Trina [00:01:55] Eric and Trina talk about the struggle of making friends and maintaining friendships [00:06:45] Executive functions, planning & scheduling, maintenance, and avoidance [00:07:47] Perceived rejections, shame, and assuming the best of intentions [00:10:18] Connecting with ADHDers vs. connecting with neurotypicals [00:11:25] An ADHD moment… then, a discussion on fizzled-out friendships [00:14:18] The difficulty of making friends after lockdown and isolation [00:15:15] Introversion, extroversion, and recovery time [00:16:44] FOMO (fear of missing out) and the challenge of transitions to stop when being with friends [00:23:44] Another ADHD moment… [00:24:30] Trina shares lessons learned from friendships that didn’t last, why friendships might not always last, and the importance of communicating clear intentions [00:26:48] Friendships, feedback, investing, and balance [00:31:13] Eric and Trina take an intentional moment to reach out to a friend [00:32:26] Managing emotions when worrying if friends will be upset with you, the importance of repair, and being a people-pleaser [00:36:36] Personal dumpster fires, healing, and exploring [00:39:37] The importance of going back to basics and max-capacities [00:47:16] Phone tools and apps to help with communication [00:50:23] Frontloading conversations with honesty and vulnerability [00:51:44] How to get in touch with Trina and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Hear Eric on Trina’s podcast on the My Lady ADHD Podcast Hear Trina and other panelists on ADHD reWired’s Live Q&A from August 8th - Episode 500 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, November 21, 2023
510 | Asexuality, Grief, and Community - with Emily Karp
This week, Eric is joined by Emily Karp! Emily is a 33-year-old entrepreneur, asexuality activist, and fan-work creator! She embraced her ADHD around age 30 and quit her tedious job to become self-employed as a funeral celebrant and memorial slideshow editor who crafts personalized funerals and celebration-of-life events for non-religious individuals. Emily went through the ADHD reWired coaching program in spring of 2021 and became a peer mentor in 2022. Emily is also one of the authors of the book Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing your Asexual or Aromantic Identity, and is a lead organizer of the Washington DC Metro Area Ace and Aro meetup group! Learn more about Emily at griefpictured.com! Questions/Topics: [00:01:39] Introducing Emily [00:02:41] Diving into the start of Emily’s ADHD journey [00:03:37] The stakes of getting an ADHD diagnosis [00:04:47] Life as an administrative professional before treatments [00:08:47] Burnout, becoming an entrepreneur, sleep struggles, and coaching [00:10:30] The “why” behind becoming a non-religious Funeral Celebrant [00:13:24] Helping others grieve and heal, family estrangements, memorial gatherings, and closure [00:17:17] Grief to acceptance with ADHD [00:24:07] The basics of asexuality and aromantics [00:26:04] Nuances of ace relationships, significant others, attraction, and more [00:28:25] Physical desire, libido, and other statistics in the asexual community [00:30:44] A discussion on dysfunction, orientation, sexual trauma, and gatekeeping [00:33:20] ADHD and neurodivergence in the Ace community [00:42:07] The positive impact of community and relationships [00:45:01] Emily’s facilitated sessions in the ADHD reWired community spaces [00:46:54] Sharing more wins [00:48:43] Emily’s work, website, and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Podcast: Aceterpretations Website: TAAAP - The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project @ taaap.org Book: Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity Want to go to CHADD this year? Go to chadd.org to learn more! 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, November 14, 2023
509 | October 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find the bonus Q&As from this recording and can listen in ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:49] “For those who have done some individual coaching work on ADHD, how can groups offer to help with further progress if we’ve already learned some (ADHD management) strategies?” [00:03.06] An ADHD moment: introducing the panelists + sharing group-coaching experiences [00:08:21] Saying vs. Knowing [00:09:22] A listener asks about creating processes: “How do you draw the line between a useful process, but when it’s so complex, it becomes dreadful, then ends up getting in the way?” [00:13.49] Dare to start small [00:14:55] Decluttering your processes [00:18:22] “As parents with ADHD, what are the dos and don’ts with a potentially neurodiverse child in school?” [00:20.39] A discussion on advocating for your child [00:23:07] The importance of managing emotions while advocating [00:30:21] “Because ADHD sometimes comes with emotional dysregulation, which sometimes happens to me at not-so-opportune times, do you have any tips or strategies for coaching oneself beforehand or ways to get oneself out of dysregulation when it’s happening?” [00:30:55] DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), interrupting dysregulation in the body, and emotion in the body [00:32:38] The importance of knowing your tendencies [00:33:54] A discussion and sharing experiences with EMDR [00:35:21] The before, during, and after-care of emotions in certain situations; noticing physical responses [00:37:30] A listener asks about the Alumni Community versus Adult Study Hall and ADHD reWired’s free Facebook community [00:37:50] Kristin shares her experiences of the Alumni community after coaching [00:38:58] Laura talks about the relationships and connections made [00:40:05] Brian’s successes utilizing accountability and cultivating continuing growth [00:44:35] Closing thoughts & announcements Resources & Honorable Mentions Learn more about Wrightslaw What is EMDR? Join ADHD reWired’s online body-doubling community at AdultStudyHall.com! Interested in going to the CHADD conference? Check it out at CHADD.org/conference! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, November 07, 2023
508 | Channeling your ADHD Energy into Writing with Edward Savio
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Edward Savio! Edward is a dad, has ADHD, wrote a musical, and grew up in Connecticut; after Howard University, Edward moved to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriting, where he became a 10-year overnight success! Savio’s first novel, Idiots in the Machine, was picked up by Sony Pictures from the academy award-winning producers of Forest Gump. After more deals with Sony, Disney, and others, Edward shifted his focus writing novels so he could spend more time with his family. He wrote his first three novels in the home overlooking San Francisco Bay, where Danielle Steel wrote her first two breakout novels. He also once nearly drove Val Kilmer off a cliff! Learn more about Edward at his website: EdwardSavio.com 🌟 Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show! You’ll also catch the full content of today’s episode and Eric and Edward’s extended discussion when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! You can even join Eric every 4th Tuesday of the month for a Patron-only monthly coaching call at $25 a month! Questions/Topics: [00:01:32] Introducing Edward Mentioned here: Book - Idiots in the Machine [00:02:50] How Edward became successful and a writer and managing ADHD [00:04:45] Routine, resistance, novelty, and plateauing [00:06:03] How to revisit a project that’s been put away for a while [00:09:10] Misunderstandings in writing and why inflection matters [00:10:50] Struggles with transitions [00:14:09] Getting help and taking action [00:15:04] Edward shares some of his writing process and mitigating distractions [00:21:23] Systems, built-in overhead, and a question about calendars [00:25:37] Planning for and putting fun stuff on your calendar, and guilt when not engaging with goal-directed behavior [00:29:04] “Do you know how many people said they wished they worked more?” and a creative person’s struggle [00:31:04] “I want to make sure [...] my writing does not overtake my ability to interact with people.” - Edward [00:33:00] Goals, good ideas, and basketball in the office [00:37:43] Tips for when your brain is faster than you can write and organizing thoughts [00:41:51] When you don’t want to write, do this. [00:42:52] What else has Edward been up to? Mentioned here: Book - The Velvet Sledgehammer [00:47:11] Closing thoughts & where to find more from Edward Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired: Episode 497: Succeed in College with Hannah Choi Book: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, October 31, 2023
507 | Neurodiverging, Masking, Burnout, and More - with Danielle Sullivan
In today’s episode, Danielle Sullivan joins the podcast! Danielle is the founder of Neurodiverging Coaching, which offers sliding scale neurodiversity-affirming coaching options for the community. Danielle is also a certified Positive Psychology coach, a certified Parent Coach, and a certified trauma-informed specialist! They had intended to remain in academia to work on gendered disability and religion, but then pivoted after she was diagnosed as autistic around age 30 after her eldest child was also diagnosed. In looking for resources for herself, she found very little, and began producing the Neurodiverging Podcast to try and develop and offer resources for others like her. In this episode, you’ll hear about communication nuances and unpacking the challenges and adaptability for people with both ADHD and autism across different social contexts, managing the home, exploring home dynamics and practices for managing a neurodiverse household, and the importance of non-judgemental regulation. Then, you’ll hear discussions about advocacy, ableism, confronting ableism, burnout and understanding burnout with sensory overload, burnout strategies and prevention, and explorations with technology and ADHD. Learn more about Danielle and find their podcast at Neurodiverging.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:36] Episode Summary [00:03:21] Introducing Danielle [00:06:29] Sensory differences, being the “difficult child”, stereotypical presentations, and exploring autism as an adult [00:09:53] A discussion on politeness norms and how environment can affect presentation [00:13:28] Coping with variables and novel situations [00:15:08] Managing a neurodivergent household, sensory mismatches, overwhelm, and regulation strategies [00:19:34] “What if I just do one more thing?” [00:23:53] Raising awareness around autism in adults: What is Neurodiverging all about? [00:27:53] Industries attempting to accommodate [00:29:13] A discussion on internalized ableism [00:33:04] Overly formal speech, chronic ear infections, and asynchronous development [00:37:37] A discussion on burnout: neurotypical vs. neurodivergent burnout [00:41:33] Recognizing burnout, autistic behaviors, and the effects of a dysregulated nervous system [00:45:19] “If you can name it, you can tame it.” [00:46:30] Danielle’s go-to strategies for managing burnout and burnout prevention [00:47:03] Learning about your own sensory systems and triggers [00:48:49] An ADHD moment… [00:49:42] Addressing physical stress, emotions in the body, and closing the stress-cycle [00:53:29] Words of wisdom and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Burnout - The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA 🌟 Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show and bonus content when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! You can even join Eric every 4th Tuesday of the month for a Patron-only m
Tue, October 24, 2023
506 | Neurodivergent Relationships with Dr. Ali Arena
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Ali Arena! Dr. Ali is passionate about social cognition, language processing, executive functioning, and creating meaningful friendships and relationships. She is both a speech and language pathologist and a board-certified behavior analyst, has a doctorate degree in educational leadership, is becoming a licensed educational psychologist, and uses a neurodiversity- and trauma-informed lens when working with all clients. Dr. Ali’s doctorate focus was unique, to say the least, as it addresses the dating intricacies of autistics, which led her to develop her private practice for anyone who wants help socially navigating in their workplace or relationships. Lastly, Dr. Ali feels social support is a biological necessity and wants to help all neurodivergent individuals to reach wholistic communication. Find out more and get connected with Dr. Ali at Connection-Squared.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:36] Introducing Dr. Ali [00:03:26] Eric asks Dr. Ali how she got into focusing on relationships and the dating intricacies of neurodivergent people [00:05:04] Emptying the dishwasher and other themes in neurodivergent relationships [00:06:40] A discussion on parentification [00:07:53] Ways to bring up difficult conversations with a partner [00:11:31] Cleaning up 99 percent, not assuming negative meanings, and shame responses [00:18:27] Listening, eye-contact, and different ways of processing while listening [00:22:35] “How do you cope with going out to eat in a noisy restaurant?” and other sensory challenges when communicating [00:24:41] Setting yourself up for talking with your partner [00:26:02] Communicating via text [00:32:47] A discussion on neurodivergent relationships and sex [00:36:57] Neurodiversity and the LGBTQ+ community [00:39:00] Explaining neurodiversity as part of one’s identity in a relationship [00:42:54] The impact of being in a relationship with someone who understands your neurodiversity [00:45:31] Finding support for neurodivergent relationships and how to get in touch with Dr. Ali [00:46:20] One more question for Dr. Ali & closing thoughts 🌟 Want to hear the bonus questions and answer at the end of this episode? Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show and bonus content when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! You can even join Eric every 4th Tuesday of the month for a Patron-only monthly coaching call at $25 a month! 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, October 17, 2023
505 | Activation, Boundaries, and Confidence with Brooke Schnittman
In today’s show, Brooke Schnittman joins Eric on the podcast! Brooke is a professional coach who understands, first-hand, the challenges of living with ADHD. As an adult with a late ADHD diagnosis, she knows what it feels like to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and ashamed. But, instead of giving up, Brooke decided to use her personal experiences to help others with ADHD. She left a school system in 2018 to create a specially-tailored program for individuals for ADHD, called 3C Activation, which focuses on the importance of boundaries and small actions to activate potential and achieve continued success through maintaining momentum! Listen to Brooke’s Podcast: SuccessFULL with ADHD Check out Brooke’s website and find her book: CoachingWithBrooke.com Find Brooke on Instagram: @coachingwithbrooke Questions/Topics: [00:01:25] Introducing Brooke, a little ADHD tangent, and a relatable discussion about paperwork [00:04:12] What is 3C Activation? [00:06:10] The importance of intentionality behind small changes and habits vs. making many changes all at the same time [00:08:09] 3 steps for tasks and setting up the readiness for behavioral change [00:10:07] A moment of reading chicken scratch and controlling the chaos of your own ADHD brain [00:17:07] Consistency, resiliency, self-compassion, and persistence [00:19:41] The importance of sharing and acknowledging your wins [00:21:40] Overcoming negativity bias [00:22:26] A framework of boundaries, questions to check in with yourself, and saying “no” [00:25:21] The nervous system and its effect on decision-making [00:28:43] Discussing the resistance to delegation [00:32:43] “People actually want to help.” [00:35:09] Delegating creative tasks [00:36:46] ChatGPT, anyone? [00:41:14] Brooke talks about her book [00:45:01] Closing thoughts & announcements Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Dan Sullivan 🌟 Want to hear the bonus questions and answer at the end of this episode? Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show and bonus content when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! You can even join Eric every 4th Tuesday of the month for a Patron-only monthly coaching call at $25 a month! 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, October 10, 2023
504 | September 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find bonus Q&As and can listen to this episode ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:02:39] A listener asks the panelists for advice on how to help others take steps to get an ADHD diagnosis [00:05:02] Discussing online assessments [00:07:51] Red flags when seeking help for ADHD [00:10:07] “How do you all overcome the difficulty of transitions? I know what needs to be done, but why does transitioning from one thing to another feel like such a chore?” [00:12:17] Habit stacking and buffer space [00:17:14] A listener chimes in with suggestions for overcoming the difficulty of transitions [00:20:57] Resources, tips and tricks for a listener who was diagnosed with ADHD at 61 [00:24:52] A discussion about medication and side-effects [00:26:54] More resources and how coaching can help [00:29:54] The multi-pronged approach to ADHD management [00:35:53] “I am pretty burnt out at work, and I was given/voluntold to take 2 weeks of rest; I was wondering what can I do in these next two weeks to improve my burnout and ensure I continue to improve when I return so I don’t get burnt out again?” [00:38:14] A helpful resource on burnout and processes of introspection [00:44:51] Discussing health definitions and healthcare [00:47:24] Tips and strategies to engage with self-care and being “ready” for self-care [00:49:58] “ADHD is a performance disorder. We know what to do - that’s not the issue. The issue is doing it.” [00:52:03] Self-awareness, dealing with compounded shame, and trauma [00:57:45] “Do you have any suggestions on how to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand that the reason why I do something that doesn’t make sense to them, and defending my stance, how can I still show accountability and not be so defensive? [01:00:43] Closing thoughts & announcements Resources & Honorable Mentions ADHD reWired episode 342: Transitions and Balancing Work & Relationships with Adison Smith Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Book: Still Distracted After All These Years by Kathleen G. Nadeau Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov Website: The Gottman Institute at gottman.com The 6 Ways of Closing the Stress Cycle Loop (from Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski): Physical Activity, Creativity, Laughing. Crying, Physical Affection, and Deep Breathing “Burnout is… the nervous system and body taking the rest it needs by force.” - Brian Entler “ADHD reWired Coaching is about iteration, reflection, feedback, and keep doing that over and over again.” - Eric Tivers “An ADHD diagnosis doesn’t change the past, but it does change our understanding of the past.” “Shame corr
Tue, October 03, 2023
503 | Career Direction with Shell Mendelson
In today’s show, Shell Mendelson joins Eric on the podcast! Since January 2021, Shell’s Your Next Career Move MasterclassSM has empowered ADHD adults to create confident career options and was trained by Richard Bolles, the author of “What Color is Your Parachute?” With a Masters in Career Counseling, Shell offers more than 35 years of client experience while bringing her counseling, coaching, teaching, training, and nurturing gifts to help others clarify and focus on a well-defined direction and abundant livelihood. Following her own diagnosis of ADHD later in life, Shell profoundly understands how ADHD can impact one’s work and to reliably choose the best career direction: one that takes our “interest-based ADHD brain wiring” into consideration. Get in touch and find out more about Shell’s Next Career Move MasterclassSM on her website at CareerCoachingWithShell.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:23] Introducing Shell [00:02:35] Training with Richard Bolles and how it changed Shell’s life [00:07:13] What are some examples of some of the questions Shell might ask when someone is trying to figure out a career direction? [00:09:32] Looking beyond money and Safekeeping Self [00:10:32] Addressing potential deficits in self-awareness and answering self-assessment questions [00:25:44] So what is the “best” career for someone with ADHD? [00:26:55] If you were to ask 100 people if they knew exactly what they wanted to do for work, what is the percentage of people who could actually answer this question? [00:30:11] The role of stepping-stone jobs and the difference between someone who doesn’t know what they want and someone who does know what they want [00:31:44] Addressing the person who holds a marketable skill set in a lucrative profession but hates the work [00:32:19] Stories that Shell hears from people who reach out to her [00:34:40] Looking at other career options: “How do we figure this stuff out?” [00:36:36] Once you discover your “what,” the “how” appears, and a discussion next steps and different types of research [00:47:40] What is Shell’s 8-Week Masterclass and who is her class for? [00:52:21] How to get in touch with Shell, closing thoughts, and words of wisdom Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: What Color is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles 🌟 Want to hear the bonus questions and answer at the end of this episode? Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show and bonus content when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! You can even join Eric every 4th Tuesday of the month for a Patron-only monthly coaching call at $25 a month! 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-w
Tue, September 26, 2023
502 | Communication and Entrepreneurship with Jessica Ovadia
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Jessica Ovadia! Jessica, who has a Bachelor of Science in communication from New York University and a Master of Public Health from Emory University, is a healthcare communicator and a problem solver with a decade of experience helping clients articulate their message through engaged interactions, artful language choice, and thoughtful strategy. Her love of healthcare and deep passion for effective clear communication naturally led to the foundation of her consulting firm - Jessica Ovadia: Healthcare Messaging! Having grown up with parents as physicians and being a parent herself, you’ll hear about Jessica’s struggles with the growing demands of life. Then, you’ll also hear about simplifying complexities, motivation and burnout, creating your own structure, and overcoming tendencies to overcomplicate the way we communicate. Finally, you’ll hear discussions on the importance of clarifications and knowing the audience, self-esteem when owning your own business, what communicating the ADHD experience can look like, and more! Learn more about Jessica at her website jessicaovadia.com! Questions/Topics: [00:01:25] Introducing Jessica [00:03:03] Jessica talks about ADHD and how becoming a parent brought her challenges to the surface [00:04:46] Getting reacquainted with ADHD and unlearning developed patterns [00:06:01] Eric asks Jessica about being a business owner with ADHD and what led her to her passion of clear communication around healthcare [00:09:49] A discussion on motivation and burnout [00:14:08] Managing scheduling, structure, and accountability when being your own boss [00:23:23] When it comes to communication, how do we recognize when we’re overcomplicating things, then how do we simplify what and how we’re communicating? [00:28:19] Read-receipts and challenges around writing and responding [00:29:26] What to think about when you have a message and keeping it simple [00:31:53] What can we do to make sure we are coming across clearly and are being understood? [00:34:15] “I would have written less if I had more time.” [00:35:00] Eric asks Jessica for a helpful reframe or a framework to think about effectively communicating different parts of ADHD in shorter-form content. [00:41:24] What has Jessica learned about her own brain through having her own business? [00:44:38] How can we communicate and get better public understanding and messaging about what ADHD really is? What would that messaging campaign look like? [00:47:31] A discussion & sharing thoughts about ADHD as a superpower [00:51:05] Closing thoughts 🌟 Want to hear the bonus question and answer at the end of this episode? Go to adhdrewired.com/Patreon where you can get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show and bonus content when you become a Patron at $5 a month or more! 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested
Tue, September 19, 2023
501 | Celebrating 500 (+1) Episodes - Dear ADHD...
In this episode, Eric is celebrating ADHD reWired's 500-episode milestone. Joining him are members of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Group Alumni Community, where they will be sharing their Dear ADHD Letters. A huge thanks to the members who shared their letters and their stories. Whether you're new to the show or you've been listening since episode 1, thank you for being here for 500 episodes. We hope you'll keep joining us for the next 500 episodes to come. Special thanks to all of our coaching group members, Alumni members, coaches, volunteers, Patrons, Facebook community members, listeners of the show old and new, the ADHD reWired team, all the wonderful guests that have been on the show, and everyone everywhere around and in between. Thank you so much for your support. We wouldn't be here without you. We CAN do hard things, and you are not alone. ❤️ 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get on our Fall interest list or to stay up to date on the most recent upcoming season if you're listening to this in the future!
Sat, September 16, 2023
Special Announcement 🎉
📣 Hey there ADHD reWired listeners! Quick annoucment about our fall season of coaching and accountability groups: If you missed last week's announcements or recent emails, then BIG news! We rolled back the pricing of our coaching groups to pre-2020 levels. You can join our fall season of coaching groups for as low as $1650 when you join sections with coaches Brian or Kristin, or you can join Eric's section for only $1999. Payment plans are also available! Then, after you complete our 10-week coaching program, we will also be giving registrants 6 months of membership in our alumni coaching community for free! 🌟 Join us for our upcoming registration events by going to coachingrewired.com to start your preregistration process. The dates for our upcoming registration events are: Monday, September 18th at 8:00 Pacific / 11:00am eastern Wednesday, September 20th at 12:00pm Pacific / 3:00pm Eastern For the most up to date information and to start your pre-registration process, get your name on our interest list at coachingrewired.com! If you have any questions or need clarifiation, please email us at support@adhdrewired.com 👆👆👆
Tue, September 12, 2023
500 | August 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired and Guest Panelist Trina from My Lady ADHD
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! In this episode, Trina from My Lady ADHD joins the panel! You’ll get answers to your ADHD-related questions about relationships, motivation, satisfaction, and burnout. You’ll also hear about taking care of aging parents, the importance of community, disclosing in the workplace, engaging in self-care, and more! You’ll also find bonus answers and can listen to this episode ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Learn more about Trina at her website MyLadyADHD.com! Resources & Honorable Mentions Book: Still Distracted After All These Years by Kathleen G. Nadeau Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov Book: Burnout by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA Website: Inclusively.com Website: The Gottman Institute - A Research-Based Approach to Relationships Mentioned - HALT: Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired? 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, September 05, 2023
499 | Gender Queerness and AuDHD with Rainbow
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Bowie Winnike, a.k.a. Rainbow! Rainbow is a gender doula and neurodivergent support coach with a background in art, education, activism, and mental health. They are deeply rooted in the trans community and have a passion for co-imagining deeper levels of communal accessible care. Learn more about Rainbow at RainbowChrysalisCoaching.com In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Rainbow explore gender, the different intersections of oneself, and coming out! You’ll also hear them talk about what a gender doula is, unmasking and transitions. Finally, you’ll also hear about the importance of community, the possibilities through the process, the difference between being accepted vs. being valued for who you are, and more! Questions/Topics: [00:01:11] Introducing Rainbow [00:02:58] Rainbow talks about the challenges of feeling like they didn’t fit in [00:08:44] Addressing discomfort, and being “othered” [00:10:51] “What if we could just release these expectations?” and a discussion on masking [00:14:32] Rainbow opens up about living their truth in the midst of fear [00:22:42] What is a gender doula, and how can they help? [00:24:46] ADHD, transitions, and identity [00:29:43] Eric asks Rainbow about living their truth and how it’s affected their neurodivergence [00:33:56] A transformational artform, being celebrated, and stirring the pot [00:41:13] Neurodivergence in LGBTQ+ communities and pushing the boundaries of “normal” [00:48:24] Closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions Book - Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Trisha Hersey Book - Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Essay - Audre Lorde: The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, August 29, 2023
498 | Will I Ever be Content? with Dana Crews, MA, MBSR, ADHD-CSP
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Dana Crews! Dana has been a coach, educator, facilitator, and trainer in the behavioral health and mental health field for over 15 years. She is currently combining her own personal practice, unique life experience, and education in the ancient wisdom traditions together with modern psychology and behavioral and neuroscience research in her newly-created mindfulness ADHD life-coaching business: Second Arrow Life Coaching! Dana is an advocate for invisible disabilities and neurodivergence. She believes that knowing and connecting to your core values and practicing basic mindfulness and yogic techniques allows us to transform self-judgment and fear into constructive reflection, insight, compassion, health, and creative solutions. Find Dana on LinkedIn Learn more about Dana at her website secondarrowlifecoaching.com Find Dana on Instagram @secondarrowlifecoaching Questions/Topics: [00:01:11] Introducing Dana [00:03:08] What is the difference between satisfaction and contentment? [00:05:03] Exploring contentedness and its different avenues [00:06:32] Where is the overlap and what is separate between contentment and gratitude? [00:11:51] A discussion about the discomfort in familiarity [00:14:24] Is the struggle of holding onto contentment an issue of emotional self-regulation? [00:20:00] How much of the struggle around contentment comes from societal ideas of feeling content and ADHD brains needing novelty? [00:21:40] A discussion on Buddhist psychology and philosophy [00:23:52] How does one strive through the lens of Buddhist philosophy? [00:27:27] Not thinking about the future vs. over-planning for the future [00:29:40] Overidentification, rumination, and separation of self [00:31:32] How much of being able to experience being content has to do with resilience? [00:39:40] Dana shares more about growing up, undiagnosed ADHD, travel, and meeting the Dalai Lama [00:41:58] What is Ayurveda? [00:44:33] How can self-awareness inform our understanding of our experiences? [00:46:30] A moment of an idea of contentment [00:48:26] Closing thoughts 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, August 22, 2023
497 | Succeed in College with Hannah Choi
In this episode, Hannah Choi joins Eric on the podcast! Hannah is an Executive Function Coach for Beyond Book Smart and is the host of the podcast, Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast. Hannah works with both college-aged clients and adult clients, and lives in Connecticut with her husband and two kids. Her executive function strengths are time management and cognitive flexibility, and her challenges are working memory and attention. Hannah also loves to read, watch Korean dramas, exercise, travel, and spend time outdoors! You’ll hear about the importance of developing a relationship with your professors, strategies and skills for self-advocacy, the benefits of breaking down big projects, and emotional regulation to access executive function skills. Then, you’ll also hear about the importance of maintaining sleep, nutrition, and exercise, managing medication, a warning about due dates, course load, schedule design, and more! Learn more about Hannah at beyondbooksmart.com Listen to Focus Forward at beyondbooksmart.com/podcast Questions/Topics: [00:01:02] Introducing Hannah [00:02:14] How did Hannah begin working with college students? [00:04:56] Hannah shares her experiences in college while questioning her abilities [00:05:44] “If I knew then what I know now….” [00:07:18] A discussion on self-advocacy while in college and getting over the fear of getting to know your professors [00:11:45] Hannah shares a tool she uses with clients [00:13:56] Breaking down Steps/Time/Mapping [00:18:076] Finding balance between college work and socializing [00:22:44] A discussion on emotional regulation and accessing executive function skills [00:30:21] Managing ADHD medication and other mental health treatments [00:32:53] What are some other important accommodations that students can ask for? [00:41:56] Eric shares an experience and a warning about (a lack of) due dates [00:44:47] How important is course load and schedule design? [00:49:14] Navigating interests in college [00:51:41] Closing Thoughts 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, August 15, 2023
496 | Navigating ADHD as a Black Man with Vernon T. Foster II
In this episode, Eric is joined by Vernon T. Foster II! Vernon is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Sommelier of video marketing. Diagnosed with ADHD just over 2 years ago, Vernon is passionate about sharing his experience as a black man living with ADHD and creating community. You’ll hear Vernon share his story from life as a kid to today, what prompted him to write his book, what it’s like to have to walk out the door as a black man in America while navigating ADHD, and dealing with challenges because of the layers society has placed on black American men. Learn more about Vernon T. Foster II on Linkedin or at his video marketing website at vernontfoster.com Get Vernon’s book at adhdblack.com - The Black Man’s Handbook to Living with ADHD: 5 Ways to Create a Better Tomorrow No Matter How You’re Feeling Today Check out his Instagram @vernononvideo Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Introducing Vernon and his continuing process of figuring himself out and his ADHD journey [00:02:56] Vernon shares his experiences with various jobs and getting fired [00:04:47] A conversation about what led Vernon to ADHD, connecting the dots, and life as the “token black kid” in school [00:08:09] Experiencing covert racism [00:10:02] Vernon shares about his time at Florida State University and a discussion on testing [00:10:50] Eric and Vernon on Scantrons [00:14:44] The Stroop Test [00:16:34] ADHD medication, college, and an important message [00:20:45] Eric shares a test-taking strategy [00:21:38] Life after an ADHD diagnosis / A shocking statistic / What prompted Vernon to write his book [00:23:35] Vernon shares his reaction about the ADHD diagnosis statistics on African American and Latino children [00:23:58] “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sh*t?” [00:25:19] Eric asks Vernon, “As a black man, diagnosed later with ADHD, [...] what do you think is maybe not understood by most people?” [00:25:57] “The world is already against you, the odds are already stacked against you” / Other challenges navigating the world as a black man [00:27:52] Understanding ADHD and how it affects every aspect of Vernon’s life [00:29:34] The challenges of navigating the world with something very visible alongside something that is invisible and how one affects the other [00:32:02] “A lot of people who look like me…” / Level the playing field / Hoarding information and wealth and perpetuating the cycle [00:33:36] “It’s my duty to be a steward of those things to help support other people that look like me, people that also don’t look like me.” [00:39:34] Vernon shares his wisdom, tips, and being a work in progress [00:42:14] Tapping into the tools after an ADHD diagnosis [00:44:20] Managing emotions, emotional intelligence, and taking your power back / Mindfulness [00:48:17] Support, family, and community / “It’s really hard to do this alone.” [00:52:55] Communicating what you need when you have ADHD [00:57:33] Closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Menti
Tue, August 08, 2023
495 | July 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom and ask your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions about entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, how coaching can help, systems as an artistic process, and more! You can even get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD reWired episodes when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! You might even catch some extra questions when you become a Patron and tune into the Patreon-only private podcast feed! Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing today’s panelists! [00:02:45] A listener, who was diagnosed in February 2023 and works in education, asks the panelists about using their skills to help others - specifically those with ADHD. What advice does the panel have to get unstuck and get started? [00:05:46] Eric asks what the listener would do if they were asked the same question. [00:12:08] Brian chimes in about struggling to find time to launch a business outside of work. [00:16:01] “How can I find more clarity and do something that’s going to be really powerful so I can follow that instead of doing way-too-many-things?” [00:18:19] Faisal talks about values and short-term goals. [00:21:35] Laura discusses the differences between excitement, overwhelm, getting overwhelmed from being excited, and feelings of boredom. [00:26:25] A listener, who is also a mom of two young children, is having difficulty “getting back into the groove” of their freelance work. What strategies do the panelists have to bounce back, and could the listener have time for group coaching? [00:28:51] Eric asks about self-care strategies. [00:30:56] Kristin talks about the impact on parents who have kids with special needs and medical needs. [00:34:13] Laura addresses how the coaching groups can help. [00:35:59] Eric asks about having boundaries around work-blocks and self-care. [00:39:09] A discussion about our inner critics and gardening! [00:44:02] “Can [ADHD reWired’s coaching groups] help people uncover what their goals/wants are? I think not knowing what I want and indecision are my biggest issues.” [00:45:37] Laura talks about people-pleasing, going with the flow, finding out who we are, and uncovering what’s truly important to us. [00:47:01] “Group is an experiential learning experience… Our biases [don’t] allow us to see how we’re doing these things that [aren’t] making it easier for us to move towards success.” - Faisal [00:48:58] Kristin addresses bringing life to group-coaching to integrate tools and strategies. [00:50:22] Brian talks about the differences between individual coaching and group coaching. [00:53:01] Kristin asks about creating systems. [00:55:40] Systems as an artistic process. [00:58:07] Closing thoughts. Resources &
Tue, August 01, 2023
494 | Creating Money Systems to Work by Default with Caroleen Verly
In today’s show, Caroleen Verly joins Eric on the podcast! Caroleen is a former data analyst turned business owner and financial coach who loves spreadsheets, numbers, problem solving, and data! She also loves working with clients to find order in the chaos of their financial lives. Caroleen has a degree in economics from Yale and spent the first 12 years of her career doing data analysis and data visualization. In addition to her business, Caroleen is also a mom to three young children! Check out Caroleen’s website UntangleYourMoney.com Learn more about Caroleen at her website Find UntangleYourMoney on Instagram at @adhdmoney Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing Caroleen! [00:02:26] What does it mean to create good systems that work by default? [00:03:55] A discussion on automation, bills, payments, resistance, and safety nets [00:07:32] Dedicating accounts, savings, and putting money in the right spots for different purposes [00:16:57] Banking and ADHD-friendly interfaces [00:18:37] Caroleen tries the Qube Money app [00:21:30] A discussion about credit cards and managing them successfully [00:25:02] Impulsive spending and the impact of credit scores [00:27:57] “The cheaper option is not always cheaper!” [00:38:27] Ways to start saving in the midst of debt and living paycheck to paycheck [00:41:30] Cutting costs vs. making more money: Which one is better? [00:45:56] Resources & closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book (and Editor’s choice!): I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi Website: I Will Teach You to be Rich at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, July 25, 2023
493 | EMDR, BSP, Creativity and ADHD with Rachel Moore
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Rachel Moore, a licensed psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist, based in San Diego, California! Rachel is also certified in EMDR and Brainspotting (BSP)! She works primarily with creative clients, such as artists, writers, and musicians. Before becoming a therapist, Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in creative writing and was a newspaper copy editor for 14 years. She is also a musician, a singer, and a proud member of the ADHD community! You’ll hear about relational-based therapy, trauma and overwhelm, discussions on EMDR and brainspotting, and the importance of finding a therapist who understands your creative needs. You will also be along for the ride as Rachel guides Eric through the Flash technique! Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelmoorecounseling Learn more about Rachel at RachelMooreCounseling.com Check out The Artist’s Way Workshop on her website Listen to Rachel’s podcast: Beyond Artist’s Block Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing Rachel [00:01:58] What is EMDR? What is Brainspotting? Are the two types of therapy connected? [00:05:30] Discussing relational-based therapy [00:07:18] How do you distinguish the difference between a general state of overwhelm and a trauma response? [00:16:58] What is the Flash technique? [00:19:14] A demonstration of the Flash technique [00:27:25] Eric shares his experiences with the Flash technique [00:31:40] “The brain and the eyes are made of the same stuff” and the theories of Brainspotting [00:37:35] A demonstration of grounding techniques [00:41:18] EMDR and BSP: How are these modalities helpful for ADHD brains and creatives? [00:45:30] Finding someone who understands the experience and depth of what creativity means for you [00:49:14] Closing Thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Article: on Brainspotting.com - What is Brainspotting? Article: on EMDRIA - About EMDR Therapy 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, July 18, 2023
492 | Charting Your Own Path with Kody Lukens of Stimagz
In this episode, Kody Lukens joins the podcast! Kody was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and very quickly became frustrated with the lack of resources made for adults with ADHD. He then set out to do something about it! Kody started creating education and relatable ADHD content on social media to help people learn about their brains and feel a sense of community. He also created and designed a magnetic stim fidget toy called Stimagz! Get your Stimagz at stimagz.com! Find Kody on Instagram @kodylukens Find Stimagz on Instagram @stimagz Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Introducing Kody, and all about Stimagz [00:02:35] A brief discussion on calming nerves [00:04:17] Kody’s ADHD story & entrepreneurship [00:06:37] Kickstarting Stimagz and all about fidgeting [00:12:04] What’s been the hardest part about launching Stimagz? [00:16:38] What are other challenges being a content creator and entrepreneur with ADHD? [00:18:08] Creating structure and long-term goals [00:24:44] Theming your week [00:26:10] How to get stuff done when you’re not “feeling it” [00:30:24] The ‘sprint’ of a new business [00:37:52] How to deal with failure [00:43:06] Kody’s favorite productivity tools [00:46:37] Calendars and the benefits of Calendly [00:48:40] Closing thoughts and where you can find Kody and get Stimagz! Resources & Honorable Mentions: Jeremy Andrew Davis - Tiktok, on Stimagz ADHD reWired Episode 476: When Potential and Opportunity Misalign with Nate Song: “Life Itself” by Glass Animals Tool: Calendly at Calendly.com Article: Fail Hard, Fail Fast, Fail Often on Medium.com “Never put yourself in a position to where, if you fail, you’re toast. Always have a back-up plan, and a back-up plan, and a back-up plan.” - Kody 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, July 11, 2023
491 | June 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for ADHD reWired's monthly Live Q&A at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern! If you're listening to this early enough on the day it came out, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom! Then, get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD reWired episodes when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! You might even catch some extra questions when you become a Patron and tune into the Patreon-only private podcast feed! Questions/Topics: [00:01:23] Welcome & introducing the panel [0003:12] A listener who was recently diagnosed with ADHD shortly after their son was diagnosed, doesn’t feel good about their prescriber’s knowledge of ADHD treatments. What can be done to find the right people to prescribe or to help educate the prescribers beyond the usual, “How are you feeling?” [00:11:44] Managing expectations and perspectives about communicating without needing to go into a lecture about having ADHD. [00:13:14] How do you advocate for yourself when you don’t yet know what works best for you? [00:18:24] A discussion about boundary-setting and boundary violations. [00:20:40] A listener asks about their 11-year-old son and screen time. [00:30:18] “Do any of you have sensory issues? When it comes to clothing and scents, is this an ADHD-specific thing, or could there be something else going on?” [00:36:53] A masters student asks for tools and suggestions for keeping on top of writing, getting started on assignments, and working consistently. [00:42:50] “Regarding the emotional regulation piece, how do you conceptualize where ADHD ends and the other struggles (such as bipolar or borderline or other mood disorders) begin?” [00:52:22] A listener asks about the secret-sauce to Eric nearing the 500-podcast-episode milestone, and also seeks advice on starting a podcast and being terrified of not being able to do it consistently. [00:56:17] A listener talks about RSD and anxiety, and asks the panelists for advice when having a difficult time articulating their needs, especially at work. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: CHADD at chadd.org Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glower Tawwab Book: How to Write a Lot - A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing by Paul J. Silvia, PhD Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield ADHD reWired Episode 118: Could it be Bipolar Disorder? With Dr. Robert Olivardia 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Sat, July 08, 2023
Special Announcement!
⭐️ The summer season of our award-winning online Coaching & Accountability Groups starts on Thursday, July 13th! If you've been meaning to sign up, thought you missed your chance, or need that last-minute pressure of urgency to take action, this is it! We're hosting our last registration event on Monday, July 10th at 10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern. Go to coachingrewired.com to get started with your pre-registration process and to find all the times and available spots for each section! Once you're finished with your pre-registration process, don't forget to hit that RSVP button so you can join us on Monday, July 10th for our final summer registration event! Remember, our summer season begins on Thursday, July 13th, so don't wait! And we're still offering a $500 discount on Sections 1 and 3!
Tue, July 04, 2023
490 | Is Curiosity the Key? with Renee C. Rosales
⭐ ADHD reWired's Monthly Live Q&A is next week, July 11th at 10;30am Pacific/1:30pm Eastern! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to get registered to join the ADHD reWired team LIVE and ask your ADHD-related questions! ⭐ In this episode, Eric is joined by Renee Rosales! Renee is a mother, educator, advocate, and transformational leader who has always possessed a deep passion for education. As an innovator, Renee established two of the first virtual schools in Arizona. She collaborated with educational partners, co-founding Marana Distance Learning K12 in 2004. Then, less than two years later, she founded Northern Arizona Distance Learning. Also known as NADL, it is the first online public school in the northern half of the state! As a visionary, Renee believes that with the right amount of education and determination, anything is possible! Renee has made it her mission to create a better way for the neurodiverse community! In addition to being a co-founder of the two virtual schools, she is also the founder of Theara - a business in supporting the neurodiverse community from birth to adulthood. As a visionary, Renee consistently strives to make the intangible tangible by building bridges, connections, and relationships that positively transform all aspects of life! Find out more about Renee at Theara.com Some of Renee’s acronyms shared in today’s episode: JOY: Journey forward, Organize & Optimism, Yield to wellness DREAM: Diet, Rest, Exercise, Activity outdoors, Mindfulness ABC: Aware, Brave, Curious LIGHT: Listen, Integrate, Guide, Honor, Transform Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Introducing Renee [00:02:34] What brought Renee into the world of ADHD and neurodiversity? [00:03:58] Problem solving, big solutions, follow through, and coping strategies [00:06:26] Joy and finding focus [00:07:27] Dealing with trauma [00:12:03] The spark of Lighting the Way [00:13:31] Living the D.R.E.A.M. and moving forward [00:16:51] Observing trauma in schools and feeling defeated [00:21:42] Organizing for optimism [00:22:20] What’s a capsule wardrobe? [00:25:47] Holding onto wellness [00:29:50] Helping folks in the workplace and safely unmasking [00:37:54] Environment Social Governance guidelines (ESG) [00:39:33] Where to learn more about ESG [00:40:58] Advice for employees bringing information & accommodations to the workplace [00:44:40] Closing thoughts and where to find Renee Resources & Honorable Mentions: Learn more about ESG by searching: Ernst & Young Deloitte 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, June 27, 2023
489 | Organization is a Learnable Skill with Lisa Woodruff
In this episode, the owner of Organize365 - Lisa Woodruff - joins Eric on the podcast! Organize365 has conducted academic research, establishing the definitions of house work, home organization, and the weight of paper in the American home. This ongoing research is making the invisible work at home visible to all, so we can eliminate it, free people from the monotonous tasks of daily living, and unlock our time for what we are uniquely created to do! Lisa is also a natural tinkerer and a lover of puzzles, a kindergarten teacher, used to organize people’s homes when she used to babysit, and even used to organize teachers’ classrooms. If you’re wondering how you can get your home organized, then this is the episode to listen to, because today, Eric and Lisa will discuss the idea that organization is a learnable skill! You’ll hear some of Lisa’s rules for taking on new projects and her 24-hour rule, visual clutter, what to do with incomplete projects, where piles come from, and breaking down the Sunday Basket. Find Lisa’s book, her research and her podcast at organize365.com! Find Organize365 on YouTube @organize365 Questions/Topics: [00:01:51] Introducing Lisa [00:03:11] What was the “why” for Lisa to get into becoming organized? [00:07:11] What are the helpful questions that Lisa asks her clients? [00:10:09] A brief discussion on (perceptions of) minimalism [00:10:38] How do we live more through having less? (And is “less” the “right” answer?) [00:12:26] “So what?” and a discussion about visual clutter and accumulating projects and hobbies [00:16:20] Clutter, piles, and what to do with purchases and returns [00:19:43] ADHD and home ownership [00:23:27] What is the Sunday Basket? And Lisa’s thoughts about “being behind” when organizing [00:27:03] What are the Four Binders? [00:31:51] Questions to ask yourself when utilizing your calendar and staying organized [00:34:53] Taking care of financial documents [00:41:57] Lisa shares her ADHD story and a discussion on executive function and working memory [00:47:22] Diving into Lisa’s academic studies about organization as a skill [00:51:18] How many people care about being organized? [00:55:12] Lisa on investing in our household and what’s in our control [00:56:58] Closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: “If you have something that’s working for YOU, absolutely do not change it!” - Lisa “Stop trying to get an “A” in your housework.” - Lisa 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community and want some real-time accountability? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, June 20, 2023
488 | Managing Big Emotions with Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D
On today’s show, Eric is joined by Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D! Marcy is a psychologist, writer, and proud mom of 2, who has been helping adults with ADHD thrive in their work, relationships, and parenting for over 20 years. She is a passionate advocate for adults with ADHD and is dedicated to helping them create environments that unlock the unique genius of their brains! Marcy is also the founder of ADDept.org, a blog and resource for adults with ADHD, and is also the owner of Rittenhouse Psychological Services, a practice specializing in adult ADHD in the Philadelphia area. In addition, Marcy is also the creator of Meltdown to Mastery! Learn more about Marcy and find her masterclass, Meltdown to Mastery, at ADDept.org! Are you in the Philadelphia area? Check out Rittenhouse Psychological Services! Questions/Topics: [00:00:57] Introducing Marcy and how she got into the world of ADHD [00:03:31] A family with ADHD and being in the messy middle [00:05:50] Regulatory differences between neurotypical and ADHD brains [00:07:21] Activation, stopping, and on/off switches [00:08:43] Three components of an ADHD experience [00:15:32] “How do we know the difference between the emotional storms and emotional regulation challenges that are so often seen with ADHD… and the emotional storms / regulation challenges that come with other disorders, such as autism, borderline personality disorder, bi-polar, etc.?” [00:20:11] Why does it matter to understand that an antecedent comes externally for emotional storms with ADHD compared to other differential diagnoses? [00:22:08] How much of the emotional storms that are triggered by external events are more a trauma response vs. being organically related to ADHD? [00:27:32] What is Meltdown to Mastery all about? [00:30:21] Can the intentional use of distraction be a tool? [00:32:02] A discussion on distraction vs. avoidance [00:36:31] Developing an understanding of identifying the “in-between” emotions and building conscientiousness [00:40:35] Closing thoughts and more about Marcy Resources & Honorable Mentions: “I believe in the power of understanding.” – Marcy 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, June 13, 2023
487 | May 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Get this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Welcome & introductions [00:02:03] A listener, who was diagnosed with ADHD within the week of the recording of this episode, asks the panelists about taking stimulant medication. [00:08:51] “When you are trying to be open with your job or others about your ADHD, how would you handle your response?” [00:19:29] Another listener who was also recently diagnosed with ADHD asks, “What is your advice? How do you work with a leader at work who is very linear and very neurotypical when your best comes out when you’re not?” [00:28:00] “I have autism. Is it true that ADHD drugs tend to not work for autistic patients? Do we have any possible reasons why, if it’s true?” [00:34:05] A listener, who has treatment-resistant depression, is unable to take ADHD medication, and has been experiencing fatigue, asks the panelist if fatigue is an ADHD symptom. [00:41:29] A listener asks the panelists to recap the good sides of ADHD. 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, June 06, 2023
486 | How to Learn Emotional Regulation with Vanessa Gorelkin
In this episode, Eric is joined by Vanessa Gorelkin! Vanessa is an east-coast transplant to Arizona where she lives with her son and husband (who both have ADHD)! She graduated with a B.A. from Brandeis University and has a masters degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University. Vanessa is also a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Arizona, and her career spans nearly 30 years! She has served in both clinical and executive leadership roles, works with people all over the world, and is passionate about bringing out the best in all the people she works with! Learn more about Vanessa by visiting her website at vanessagorelkin.com & find her on Instagram at @humanist_therapist In today’s show, you’ll hear about mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment based therapy (ACT). Then, you’ll hear about deep breathing, using spicy food or sour candies to help regulate, setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion and resilience. Finally, you’ll listen to ways to work on activation, sensory processing issues and the nervous system, sensory accommodations, and the importance of breaking down activities into smaller steps. Questions/Topics: [00:02:18] Introducing Vanessa [00:04:00] The importance of emotional self-regulation [00:04:51] What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)? [00:06:19] How does an OT help people with ADHD around emotional regulation skills? [00:07:30] What is acceptance and commitment based therapy (ACT)? What about radical acceptance? [00:08:23] What is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)? [00:09:50] Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) [00:10:52] A discussion on rejection sensitivity, BPD, ADHD, and trauma [00:17:28] Eric asks Vanessa about the common “chief complaints” she experiences in her practice [00:18:48] What are some examples of the skills Vanessa helps clients work with, and how does she help them do that? [00:20:34] What do I do when my brain gets “hijacked?” and TIPP skills [00:24:59] Vanessa talks about sour and spicy for regulation [00:27:14] Proactive skills vs. responding in-the-moment [00:31:18] The intersectionality between anger, boundaries, and boundary violations [00:32:26] ** You need to hear this. [00:33:03] External pressures, checking your calendar, and your right to say “no” [00:35:15] Saying “no” when it feels bad, and therapy vs. coaching [00:37:26] What is the OT approach for activation? [00:43:18] Sensory processing issues being missed with ADHD [00:45:24] Does sensory processing get worse with age? [00:49:34] Closing Thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: “People sometimes get really hung up on a diagnosis… What my attitude about a diagnosis is: It helps us understand what tools we can use, but it does not define you as a human being.” - Vanessa “Masquerading as 'normal' is exhausting.” - Eric 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Commun
Tue, May 30, 2023
485 | Big Brains Raising Little Brains with Liz Angoff, PhD
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Liz Angoff! Liz is a licensed educational psychologist with a diplomate in school neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay area. She is the author of the Brain Building Books and is constantly creating new tools to help parents and providers empower children to help them understand their unique brains. Learn more about Liz and her books at brainbuidingbook.com! In this episode, you’ll hear about Liz’s mission to help neurodiverse kids understand and create their personal narratives, how parents can understand their kids better, how Liz has found purpose through her own anxiety, and using affirming language to communicate. Then, you’ll hear about the importance of articulating and communicating intentions, engaging in self-awareness conversations with kids, acknowledging parent-guilt, when hyper-verbalism and auditory processing collide, transitions, screen time, and more! Find more from Liz at Questions/Topics: [00:02.08] Introducing Liz [00:04:10] Having conversations with kids about their diagnoses & [00:06:38] Liz shares her diagnosis story and her experiences with sensory overwhelm [00:10:11] Eric asks Liz about self-disclosure when talking to parents and kids [00:19:24] Exploring the neurodivergent home of Eric Tivers and problem-solving at home [00:22:31] Identifying the problem and how to better understand a child’s experiences [00:29:02] Iterating: Experimentation, evaluation, and assessment [00:31:42] Addressing concerns as a parent and needs as an adult [00:33:51] Worrying about our kids growing up into adults; What-ifs, jumping to conclusions, and catastrophizing [00:37:22] Eric opens up about what happens at home [00:39:26] The importance of relearning and reintegrating skills when reaching milestones [00:41:58] Transitions, outings, and screen time [00:48:26] Closing thoughts from Liz Resources & Honorable Mentions: Eric’s episode with his son - 483: Neurodivergence Runs in the Family Book: The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D Website: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Ross Greene, Ph.D at www.cpsconnection.com 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, May 23, 2023
484 | Storytelling, Acceptance, & ADHD with Kim Alexander
In this episode, Eric is joined by Kim Alexander! Kim is a clinical social worker turned stay-at-home mom. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 53, she enrolled in ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups. Furthering her ADHD journey, at the time of recording, she became involved as a peer mentor, or “ADDmin” for the coaching groups. In between parenting three kids (who all have ADHD,) Kim enjoys storytelling, political activism, skiing, or anything involving snow. She is also a competitive acapella singer who has won three international medals with her show chorus! On today’s show, you’ll hear Eric and Kim talk about inattentive ADHD, Kim’s experience and what she learned going through the coaching groups, how the pandemic affected her, and the positive impacts of self-acceptance and letting go of self-judgment. Then, you’ll get to hear Kim narrate a short story she wrote, her passion for storytelling, her unique family experiences, and her hopes for others with ADHD who hear her story. Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing Kim [00:02:12] Dear ADHD… [00:04:18] What brought Kim back to seek out an ADHD diagnosis and start working on ADHD management? [00:14:15] Kim takes us on her journey of the last 12 months [00:17:29] Over the last year, what are some changes Kim has observed and experienced after going through ArC? [00:19:40] Self-acceptance, self-compassion, and being a mom [00:26:41] “I’m not going to have anything interesting to share.” [00:28:51] Opening up on feelings of “not enough” [00:36:56] Long-term planning. bucket lists, and The Moth [00:40:25] Kim shares her moth story [00:45:57] Kim on storytelling and her unique experience [00:48:55] Eric asks Kim to “sing” out the show [00:51:16] Closing Thoughts 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, May 16, 2023
483 | Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace with Jessica Hicksted, PhD
In this episode, Jessica Hicksted joins Eric on the podcast! Jessica was late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD and brings together her life experiences and education to advocate for invisible disabilities. Growing up the “awkward kid,” she faced life’s rough spots head-on, creating resilience and determination. These skills proved valuable in completing her PhD and dedicating her research into invisible disabilities to help promote positive social change. You’ll hear Eric and Jessica talk about workplace success for people with invisible disabilities, masking and executive-function drains, and ableism. Then, you’ll also hear about how Jessica got diagnosed, self-advocacy, disclosure or nondisclosure in the workplace, what Jessica uncovered in her research, and the benefits and values to businesses for being more accommodating. Find some of her writing on ADDitude Magazine! Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Introducing Jessica & meeting at CHADD [00:02:13] Diving into Jessica’s research, and, “How do we–from a systems perspective–help individuals be successful in the workplace?” [00:05:23] Are the tides really starting to turn in the workplace about invisible disabilities? [00:06:27] Masking in the workplace [00:09:25] Jessica’s experience of being diagnosed as an adult after becoming a parent [00:16:14] What is an invisible disability? [00:18:56] Disclosure vs. intended disclosure [00:19:42] What does the data say about disclosure? [00:21:10] What kinds of questions did Jessica ask while doing her research? [00:24:24] A conversation on the prevalence of ableism in the workplace [00:27:58] Transparency and opening the door of communication [00:33:28] Money talk: What is the benefit and value for businesses to be more inclusive and accommodating for people with invisible disabilities? What does the data show? [00:38:30] In Jessica’s data, were there any industries that were ‘better’ with acceptance in the workplace than others? [00:42:18] What are some questions a prospective employee could ask to try and gauge if they will be entering a friendly workplace for neurodivergent brains? [00:44:52] If there could be one big change in the workplace to help individuals with invisible disabilities, what would that change look like? [00:45:53] Closing thoughts 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, May 09, 2023
482 | April 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Get this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Welcome & introductions [00:02:44] A listener, who has treatment-resistant depression and asks for tips (other than exercise) to help manage ADHD, moods, and depression [00:13:29] “How are you using ChatGPT and how do you think it is most beneficial to someone with ADHD?” [00:22:14] “Why is it that, with ADHD brains, we can think really fast and great in some situations, but fail in traditional work situations? If our brains work fast, why do we struggle in the real world?” [00:28:50] A listener asks about non-prescription nootropics [00:34:43] “What is a good password manager?” [00:36:56] One of the panelists asks for tips to help the transition between seasons easier [00:44:45] “How should I handle the fact that my ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) - Level 1 diagnosis dismissed my ADHD-combined diagnosis in 2019 as being better explained by autism? Am I ADHD or not? And should I stop by ADHD therapy and focus on Autism therapy, in that it might help indirectly with ADHD?” [00:50:47] “Is there any research that indicates baseline dopamine levels are negatively impacted, over time, by taking stimulant medication?” [00:52:44] Closing thoughts 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, May 02, 2023
481 | Design Thinking: From Ideation to Execution with Abby Wilson
This week, Eric is joined by Abby Wilson! Abby runs a global facilitation, mediation, and coaching practice from her beloved home in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She uses methods from the design field–A.K.A. design-thinking–to help individuals navigate career change, and helps organizations to lead with empathy, reframe challenges, and generate ideas. Her ADHD diagnosis, 8 years ago at the age of 35, is one of those before-and-after life moments that so many of us can probably relate to, and is thrilled to be connecting the dots between design-thinking, her life’s work for the last 12 years, and her naturally “curly” mind! Abby’s “curly” mind has lived in 6 countries, she has birthed a child she adores, has worked in many governments, and has enough letters after her name for a competitive Scrabble game! In this conversation, you’ll hear Eric and Abby talk about design thinking, how it’s beneficial for ADHD folks, the messiness of the creative process, and solving for the right problem. You’ll also hear about how having a lot of great ideas also means having a lot of not-so-great ideas, prioritizing, risk-taking, the importance of specificity, and why design-thinking is helpful for relationships, tapping into your creativity, and more. Get in touch and learn more about design thinking and Abby at her website: abbywilson.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing Abby [00:02:41] What is design thinking? [00:04:11] Abby on teaching iterative process, roadblocks faced during design thinking, and the messiness of the creative process [00:05:13] Eric shares a real-life example and asks Abby about applying design thinking to this situation [00:07:09] The most basic framework for a design process is… [00:08:04] The “Rose, Thorn, Bud” method for being endlessly curious and to start to add an additional layer of meaning [00:11:35] Abby on finding a specific problem-definition and methods to help reframing [00:13:55] What do we do when one idea spawns 20 other ideas? How do we go back to the original idea when we get sidetracked with other ideas? [00:21:27] A discussion on prioritization: What do we do first? How do we say no? [00:22:56] The sweet spot of ideas and Abby’s favorite method for prioritization: The Importance/Difficulty Matrix [00:25:42] Eric asks Abby, “What kinds of questions do you ask yourself when you’re trying to identify a ranked order of importance?” and defining “importance” [00:27:21] Executive function use, observing energy and emotional investments, and emotional temperatures [00:32:17] Why do design thinking skills matter? [00:37:12] Whether it’s a boss, a partner, a friend, or a group: How do we help them understand the value of design thinking? [00:39:50] What do we do and how do we communicate when ideas happen “too fast?” [00:42:33] Abby shares a book recommendation [00:43:27] Connect with Abby and closing thoughts Resources: Article: The Double Diamond: A Universall
Tue, April 25, 2023
480 | Creativity Reignited with Faigie Kobre
This week, Faigie Kobre joins Eric on the podcast for a discussion on reigniting creativity. Faigie is a creative coach for people who don’t feel artistic but love art! She works with people who have creativity scars and think they “aren’t creative” because they can’t draw. She has a passion for reconnecting people with their inner creativity to bring calm, color, and joy into their lives. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Eric’s journey with music, why people stop tapping into their creativity, why Faigie is trying to bring art back to everybody who wants to come back to it, and her start as an early childhood educator. Then, you’ll hear about creativity scars, comparison, perfectionism, the healing and sensory benefits of creativity, and how anyone at any age can tap into their creativity. Get in touch with Faigie, reignite your creativity & take her micro-course at CreativityReignited.com! Questions/Topics: [00:01:45] “Everybody is born creative.” - Faigie [00:04:52] “There’s so many ways to do art where you don’t have to know how to draw.” [00:05:19] What was it that drew Faigie to not just creativity and art, but also using creativity and art to connect with others and help other people? [00:07:26] Faigie gets hooked on mixed-media art and getting people back to their childhoods [00:08:45] A discussion on play in the realm of creativity and allowing it to flourish [00:11:33] An intersection between being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and interest in artwork [00:12:59] What is T.A.B.? (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) [00:13:42] “In schools [...] it’s more about how the art makes the teacher look” and being punished for the expression of an idea [00:18:13] What are creativity scars? [00:20:28] “Comparison is the thief of joy,” learning to create, and enjoying the process [00:21:51] Eric shares his journey with painting and a discussion on cleaning up after an art session [00:24:08] Using an art journal and how general creativity can help someone combat perfectionism [00:26:01] Faigie shares five mediums of art that have tremendous opportunities for creativity [00:27:47] Eric asks why art is such an impactful medium for people with ADHD: “How is this helping us?” [00:34:23] A discussion on getting started when we don’t know where to start [00:38:48] Eric asks, “As an artist with ADHD, how do you know when a piece of work is done?” [00:40:09] Color schemes and color wheels [00:45:17] Closing thoughts Resources: Book - The Creativity Cure by Carrie Barron and Alton Barron Book - Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelly and David Kelly Book - Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by Charles L. Whitfield Book - Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Video - Do Schools Kill Creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson Website - Sir Ken Robinson at SirKenRobi
Tue, April 18, 2023
479 | Juggling Chainsaws with Jesse J. Anderson
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jesse J. Anderson, a.k.a @ADHDJesse. Jesse is a writer, speaker, developer, and content creator who was diagnosed with ADHD at 36. He is the co-founder of Polar Habits, a guilt-free habit app, and he writes a weekly newsletter called Extra Focus. He is the author (rather, soon-to-be-author!) of Refocus: Thriving with Adult ADHD. He also has two podcasts and more! You’ll hear about leaning into mistakes, what Polar Habits is all about, how breaking a ‘streak’ of habits doesn’t undo your progress, and how changing our environments can impact our habits. Then, you’ll hear more about habits, perfectionism, prioritization, and the importance of being vulnerable while having a curious and non-judgemental mindset. Finally, you’ll hear Jesse fill us in about his creative writing process and what prompted him to start writing his book. Timestamps coming soon! Resources: Find Jesse on Twitter and Instagram as @ADHDJesse Jesse’s Website: Adhdjesse.com Get Jesse’s newsletter & the waiting list for his book at ExtraFocus.com Polar Habits at polarhabits.com Podcast: ADHD Nerds Honorable Mentions: Tool: Llama Life ADHD reWired episode #47 - ADHD at 55 MPH ADHD reWired episode #453 with Marie Ng Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee G. Adams “So much of managing ADHD is just like learning my patterns, and then trying to build systems around catching those patterns.” - Jesse “...one of the most important ingredients of a good coachee [is] curiosity [...] That’s gold. If you have a non-judgemental curiosity towards how things are going, you’re going to figure it all out. It just takes time.” - Eric 🌟 Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, April 11, 2023
478 | March 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcasters, Coaches, & Special Guest "Scoots" from the Sleep With Me Podcast
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A by going to adhdrewired.com/Events Get the full uninterrupted version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:07] Welcome & introductions. [00:02:48] Hello to our special guest panelist. [00:03:25] A listener asks about laziness and ADHD: “Does laziness exist?” [00:13:22] The Sleep With Me Podcast has over 1000 episodes. Eric asks Scoots if he ever gets bored from doing the same thing over and over again. [00:16:19] “What are some ways that you trick yourselves into getting up in the morning when the prospect of life is overwhelming?” [00:28:00] “After finally finding the right medication (for ADHD), what is the next step? Self-help books, podcasts, and routines are great but don’t stick long enough. Coaching options?” [00:29:31] A listener shares feeling shame around their ADHD diagnosis, then asks the panelists for tips on accepting and loving oneself with it. [00:32:03] Scoots has a mix of working in coworking spaces and from home but has been experiencing back pain from working on the couch. Then, he asks about options for changing scenery. [00:40:34] “Just lost three months to a game. Deleted the game - how do I start to get back on track?” [00:47:54] A listener asks Scoots, “How did you come up with the ‘Sleep With Me Podcast’ style you use? Was it a default process or were you intentionally embracing and capitalizing on the pointless meandering train-of-thought? [00:52:59] “One of my main problems is paralysis when I start to feel overwhelmed. I have so much to do that I can’t decide what to work on so I do nothing. How can I calm that feeling without ignoring all the things I’m behind on?” [00:58:57] A question related to the national medication shortage. [01:01:17] Scoots does an on-the-fly Sleep-With-Me-style summary of today’s episode [01:04:47] A moment of dad… Resources & Honorable Mentions: Sleep With Me Podcast App: Wake N Shake Alarm Clock 4+ ( only) Alarm on Wheels Book: The One Thing Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, April 04, 2023
477 | Learning Through Creativity with T. Perran Mitchell
In this episode, Eric is joined by T. Perran Mitchell, the crafter of stories and maker of things! Comics are his favorite medium and have been for as long as he can remember. Growing up with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety, comics not only fostered a love of reading, they were the key to learning to read. He has also been with the same company for nearly 20 years running their quality control department. T took a circuitous path to writing comics by first graduating from Drexel University with a degree in Information Science and Technology. Every term, he took at least one class for himself that had nothing to do with his major, which led him to accidentally minoring in Philosophy and nearly attaining a minor in literature. He uses these various interests to inform his writing. Find out more about T. Perran Mitchell on his website at TPerranMitchell.com! You can also find T. Perran Mitchell on LinkedIn, and on Twitter and Instagram as @TPerranMitchell Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:07] Eric asks T about his ADHD story and life growing up [00:04:03] T shares his experiences in college and the classes he was interested in vs. the classes he attended [00:07:54] How has T been able to stay with the same company for nearly 20 years? [00:09:30] Eric and T talk about distractions at work, music, and noise-canceling headphones [00:12:28] A discussion on finding time to write, creative blocks, distractions, and being your own boss [00:18:12] Eric asks T about his comic writing and recreating manifestations of his life [00:20:17] Are T’s comics specifically about ADHD or anxiety? [00:21:31] As a creative, what does T’s workflow and writing process look like? [00:25:52] Eric and T have a discussion about collaboration and leaning on the the skills of others [00:32:40] ChatGPT, AI art generators, and how they affect creatives [00:40:16] An exchange on handwriting, voice-to-text, and spell-check [00:43:05] Eric asks T about managing hyperfocus [00:46:05] Where to find T. Perran and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Editor’s Choice: Studio / Monitor Headphones - Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
Tue, March 28, 2023
476 | When Potential and Opportunity Misalign with Nate
Today, Eric is joined by Nate! Nate is a program manager for the Department of Defense and a graduate student at Columbia University. He received an ADHD diagnosis in 2016 at age 24 and a bi-polar diagnosis in 2022. After better understanding his mental abilities and inabilities, he realized how incompatible he was with the person the world expected him to be. This experience has led Nate down a path to highlight the tremendous potential and value that neurodivergent individuals can bring to an organization despite the story someone’s resume may or may not tell. You’ll hear about how Nate found success despite being ‘punted’ from 5 schools, how education and opportunities are geared towards the ‘majority’, having a responsibility to our community to enable the changes we’d like to see, and how Nate received his ADHD diagnosis during active duty. Then, you’ll also hear how being neurodivergent can bring different perspectives to the table, why age or rank doesn’t increase or decrease the worth of someone’s perspective, being curious and resilient, and that you don’t have to have a degree to offer a valuable insight. Get in touch with Nate at nsr2143@columbia.edu Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:16] How did Nate, a late-diagnosed ADHDer, become a program manager for the Department of Defense? [00:03:09] “Quantification does not equal the qualification” [00:5:55] Why was Leadership as Nate’s undergrad important? What about college? [00:18:34] What does it take for someone who’s been fired multiple times, tried higher-education multiple times, to have that resilient spirit to keep on going? [00:26:52] “I never looked at your rank or your position and thought that made you smarter or have a better opinion than me.” [00:27:12] Speaking up and presenting a different view of the world in a diplomatic way [00:29:14] Experiencing pushback, managing those encounters, and reflecting on those who are pushing back [00:31:09] How does one navigate a scenario where they’ve pushed too hard or misread a situation? [00:35:53] Nate shares his experiences with bi-polar and how it shows up for him [00:42:28] How does Nate manage the cyclical nature of bi-polar? [00:48:14] Closing thoughts, the importance of curiosity and resilience, and how you can reach Nate Resources & Honorable Mentions: “Your Potential can only rise to the occasions its presented” - Nate “Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” - Alan Turing Book - - An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison () Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! Interested in group coaching? Go to coachingrewir
Bonus · Sun, March 26, 2023
Special Announcement
The spring season of ADHD reWired's award-winning intensive Coaching & Accountability Groups starts in less than one week, going from March 30th through to June 8th! Want to get to know our coaches? Give episode 475 a listen where you'll hear from Kat Hoyer and even more from Kristin Marts! If you love what you hear, or if you've been on the fence for a while and you're ready to take the leap, there's still time to join us! Go to coachingrewired.com to get started with your pre-registration process so you can join us for our last spring registration event on Monday, March 27th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. If that time doesn’t work for you, then we are also holding an all-day open-house event on Tuesday, March 28th from 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern, until 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern!
Sat, March 25, 2023
475 | Meet The Coaches: A Coach's Journey
In this bonus non-stop episode, Eric is joined by fellow ADHD reWired Coaches: Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! You may have heard Kat Hoyer on the podcast before and her journey, first as a coaching group member in season 9 of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, to becoming a peer mentor, now an ADHD reWired coach! Want to know more about Kat? We have ADHD reWired podcast episodes with Kat listed below! Then, we have Kristin Marts, who you may have met or heard from in our Live Q&A episodes! But, if you haven’t heard much about Kristin, then this is the episode you need to hear! Kristin is involved in musical theater, is a dancer by trade, is a licensed clinical social worker, and a loving mom to special-needs kids. You’ll also hear about her growth journey as a member of the coaching groups, how she started listening to ADHD reWired, and how being a dancer masked her ADHD. Finally, you’ll hear about her experiences as a peer mentor of the coaching groups, the power of flexibility, then diving into the role of a coach. Learn More about ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups at coachingrewired.com! Our 2023 spring season of coaching & accountability groups starts on Thursday, March 30th! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ That’s coachingrewired.com to get your name added to our interest list so you can join us for our final registration event on Monday, March 27th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern! Can’t make it? Then keep an eye out for another announcement for an open-house event on Tuesday, March 27th! Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episodes with Kat Hoyer: Episode 175: We’re Like-Brained, Not Just Like-Minded Episode 191: What You Might Not KNow about ADHD reWired Coaching Groups Episode 399: Workplace Accommodations: Do I Need to Disclose? Episode 413: From HR to ArC Episode 469: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 1) - also featuring Kristin! Episode 470: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 2) - also featuring Kristin! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community!
Tue, March 21, 2023
474 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Emily Sussman
Emily Sussman joins Eric on the podcast today to talk about mindfulness and reducing stress! Emily, who is a mom and also has ADHD, has over 20 years of experience empowering others, uses mindfulness daily, and is a certified instructor in mindfulness-based stress reduction. When asked why she practices daily, Emily says, “It’s like breathing! You must breathe to survive, hence: mindfulness.” In this episode, you’ll hear about what a “resource” room was, how Emily became an advocate, her experiences going through special education - both as a kid and as a parent, and why saw less success for neurodiverse brains in public schools. Then, you’ll hear Emily’s definition of mindfulness, how she got started, the struggles she faced through schooling and learning, and then walks us through a meditation! Get in touch with Emily: LinkedIn Email: Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:01:11] Introducing Emily & an ADHD moment [00:02:48] How did Emily get into mindfulness-based stress reduction? [00:05:19] As a kid who went through special education, how is it for Emily now, navigating as a parent? [00:07:16] Emily’s observations from public school to alternative schooling [00:11:51] Emily shares how ADHD was the final piece of the puzzle [00:21:32] What is Emily’s definition of mindfulness? What is mindfulness-based stress reduction? [00:26:55] Happiness and how mindfulness gave Emily a sense of purpose [00:27:16] Emily shares a relatable ADHD struggle about explaining, expressing, and perspective [00:28:17] What is a body scan meditation? Why is it helpful? [00:31:39] “There’s no such thing as clearing your mind!” [00:32:56] Eric shares the importance of self-care, experiencing the benefits, and the impact of repetition [00:41:31] Prefacing a mindfulness meditation and suggestions before beginning [00:45:27] Emily leads us through a meditation [01:00:17] Wrapping up and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: “Once you begin to come out of your shell, that’s when you’re going to start feeling good about yourself, that’s where you’re gonna learn how to learn, and then you find your passion.” - Emily Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens ⭐️ Registration for our spring season is happening now! Learn more about our award-winning intensive online coaching and accountability groups at coachingrewired.com! If you’re ready to get your ADHD reWired, that’s coachingrewired.com to start your pre-registration process so you can join us for our last spring 2023 registration event on Thursday, March 23rd at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern! ⭐️
Tue, March 14, 2023
473 | February 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Listen to this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:16] A listener asks about helping college students with rigid thinking and flexibility [00:10:40] “Time management, project management, time-blindness and distractions are weak spots in my daily work. Where would you feel is the best place to try and put my efforts in preparation for a return to the office?” [00:16:59] A listener who is starting their ADHD journey asks about being self-employed and getting themselves to work. [00:29:48] “I would like to hear from the panel about how adults with ADHD can manage/heal the grief and trauma associated with the lifelong losses incurred by the previously unmanaged condition.” [00:38:42] What are some ideas to make kitchen cleaning more fun and exciting? [00:49:52] Differential diagnosis for adults: Are there mental health or neurological conditions/combinations of conditions that causes an adult to display the entire range of EF (executive function) challenges in adults? How can impaired adults advocate for a diagnosis and get support in the case nobody in their life noticed symptoms in their childhood? [00:55:17] “What are the helpful visual cues to help keep track of time?” [01:01:24] A moment of dad & plenty of laughs Resources & Honorable Mentions: Time Timer Time Tracker® Mini App (iOS): It’s Almost Time for iOS Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, March 07, 2023
472 | Why the Smartest People are the Worst Learners with Ian Siegel
Today, Eric is joined by Ian Siegel, who has been doing test prep and college consulting for a decade. In that time, he has delivered some of the highest improvements on SATs and ACTs in the country, and has helped over 90% of the students he worked with get into their top-choice colleges. Ian is also the author of “School Sucks, Your Child Doesn’t: The Secret to Unlocking Your Child’s Untapped Potential” where he details his philosophy and illustrates the overlooked reality that every leader, thinker, and doer has had an expert tutor or mentor. In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Ian talk about adult learners, why having a high IQ doesn’t necessarily make it easier for someone to learn, emotional intelligence, how stress impedes our learning states, why self-judgment prevents learning and the importance of self-acceptance. Learn More about Ian: Get in touch at ian-siegel.com Check out his book: School Sucks, Your Child Doesn’t: The Secret to Unlocking Your Child’s Untapped Potential by Ian Siegel Website: streamlinelearning.com Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:07] “Brilliance comes with baggage.” [00:04:17] Ian shares his learning journey and an early experience as a new tutor with an ESL student [00:13:41] “The people who have the most EQ are the ones who have the best capacity to think from other people’s perspectives.” [00:22:20] Giftedness and reverse stigma [00:23:25] How do we help people who have different learning styles actually learn, especially dealing with the years of school trauma? [00:30:09] Two archetypes that come out of ADHD and anxiety [00:31:05] Schismogenesis, how we fail to learn from each other, and lack of self-acceptance [00:32:10] What do we do about defensiveness? [00:34:46] “Learning with neurodivergent brains depends on our ability to hold space for uncertainty, ambiguity, and being able to stay curious.” [00:43:34] What is the impact of a stressed brain on learning? [00:46:50] Feelings are not facts, and intuiting vs. projecting [00:48:21] When working with students, how much time does Ian spend working on emotional self regulation? [00:51:50] Closing thoughts & learning more about Ian Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity “Learning comes not when you’re stressed or under the gun, but when you unconditionally accept yourself.” - Ian Siegel “Feelings are not facts.” - Eric Tivers Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens ⭐️ Registration for our spring season is happening now! Learn more about our award-winning intensive online coaching and accountability groups at coachingrewired.com! If you’re ready to get your ADHD reWired, that’s coachingrewired.com to start your pre-registration process so you can join us for our next spring 2023 registration event on Thursday, March 9th at 12pm Pacific /
Tue, February 28, 2023
471 | Dream the Possible Dream with Morgan Hancock
Today, Eric is joined by Morgan Hancock who was diagnosed with ADHD at 31. She is a commercial real-estate agent, entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, mother of 2, a passionate advocate of the arts, and the founder of Bourbon With Heart Inc., the world’s first and only arts-focused bourbon charity! In this episode, you’ll hear about the different paths Morgan took - including becoming a young mother, joining the army, law school, making insect repellent, and continuing to act on her big ambitions. You’ll also hear about her life as a self-professed trouble-maker, hyperfocus and risk-taking, all-or-nothing thinking, what led up to her ADHD diagnosis, and how her fearlessness and resilience led to founding her bourbon-based non-profit organization. Learn More about Bourbon With Heart: Website: bourbonwithheart.org Instagram: @bourbonwithheart Facebook: BourbonWithHeart Get in Touch with Morgan: Instagram: @americasbestie Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:01:13] Introducing Morgan [00:02:16] Life in school and the challenges Morgan faced [00:05:36] Morgan shares her optimism and desire to do big things “...even though my surroundings did not reflect that as a probability.” [00:07:54] Joining the army at 18, how did Morgan navigate as a mother of a then 2-year-old son? [00:09:00] What was life like for Morgan in her early 20s? [00:11:16] What drove Morgan to go to law school? [00:19:56] Eric asks Morgan about the catalyst that led up to her ADHD diagnosis [00:22:31] Morgan shares the positive effects that ADHD medication had on her life [00:23:56] Morgan tells us about Bourbon With Heart and Kentucky’s rich and vibrant arts culture [00:25:14] What’s the big “why” behind starting Bourbon With Heart? [00:33:56] Eric asks Morgan about what happened during the break with an event she planned that sold out in a day. [00:35:28] How did Morgan communicate her idea to others to get them on board, believe in her mission, and raise money to kick off Bourbon With Heart? [00:44:10] How listeners can get in touch with Morgan, learn more about Bourbon with Heart, and closing words… Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the Spring Season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening now! Learn more about our award-winning intensive online coaching and accountability groups at coachingrewired.com! If you’re ready to get your ADHD reWired, that’s coachingrewired.com to start your pre-registration process so you can join us for our next spring 2023 registration event on Thursday, March 2nd at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern!
Wed, February 22, 2023
470 | Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat! (Part 2)
In part 2 of this conversation, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaches Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! Janelle Augustin, who is also an ADHD reWired Coaching group Alumni member, also joins all of the ADHD reWired Coaches in the hot seat to figure out actionable items to keep track of multi-step tasks and not lose steam while tackling unfinished projects. ⭐ If you missed Part 1 of this conversation, go back to episode 469 to listen in from the beginning! Janelle was born in Jamaica but grew up in South Florida and joins us in this episode from Tampa! As a mom who enjoys gardening and has a love for cooking, Janelle is also an entrepreneur with her business called Nelly’s Fried Creamery, specializing in deep-fried ice cream. Not long after being diagnosed with ADHD at age 32, Janelle joined ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups and continued her support with the Alumni community. Through the coaching groups, she developed the self-awareness she needed to learn to advocate for herself and learned what she needed for that self-advocacy. Questions/Topics in this Episode: [00:02:13] “Do you think everything needs to be finished?” [00:05:07] Kat talks about borrowing from previous successes [00:07:20] “What do you tell your child about making mistakes?” [00:08:32] Different ways to think about “done” [00:17:19] More tool suggestions for writing / creating processes [00:20:42] What did ChatGPT spit out? [00:23:37] A helpful acronym [00:34:02] Kristin talks about POPs - the Point-of-Performance [00:34:41] Janelle shares her action steps, commitments, & wrapping up Other Coaching Questions from today’s episode: Would you be able to prioritize the things you want/need to finish vs. the things that “would be nice” to finish? If you were to say, “What’s the TOP thing right now, in your life, that you want to get to ‘done’ to earn the right to work on the next thing?” Then, “What would be that next thing?” What did you say to yourself when something didn’t go right? What lessons did you learn from that? Other Resources & Honorable Mentions: Tool: Process.st Tool: Chat GPT Tool: Jasper.ai Website: Fiverr Book: E-Myth Mastery - The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World-Class Company Book: The E-Myth Revisited Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, February 21, 2023
469 | Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat!
In this two-part conversation, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaches Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! Janelle Augustin, who is also an ADHD reWired Coaching group Alumni member, also joins all of the ADHD reWired Coaches in the hot seat to figure out action steps to creating and finishing processes. Not only will you be able to listen in on the process of the Mastermind, you’ll also hear suggestions for managing multiple steps and tasks, reframing “done”, cues to be reminded to return to unfinished projects, and more. About Janelle: Janelle was born in Jamaica but grew up in South Florida and joins us in this episode from Tampa! As a mom who enjoys gardening and has a love for cooking, Janelle is also an entrepreneur with her business called Nelly’s Fried Creamery, specializing in deep-fried ice cream. Not long after being diagnosed with ADHD at age 32, Janelle joined ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups and continued her support with the Alumni community. Through the coaching groups, she developed the self-awareness she needed to learn to advocate for herself and learned what she needed for that self-advocacy. - - - Curious about our coaching groups? Ready to get your ADHD reWired? Go to coachingrewired.com to learn more, to add your name to our interest list, and to find the most up-to-date information about our upcoming seasons of coaching groups! Questions/Topics in this Episode: [00:01:40] Introducing Janelle [00:04:45] What is a Mastermind? [00:05:22] Summarizing the ADHD-related issue in the hot-seat [00:08:10] Overall themes, encountering the “unfinished”, and picking a life domain [00:14:59] Janelle goes in depth about her previous processes of creating manuals and the ideas of “done” [00:17:58] Questions about master lists, time-management, and getting stuck [00:20:43] Suggestions on starting a process and avoiding procrasti-planning [00:23:32] Delegating, and how to find the “who” [00:30:22] Writing manuals, facing resistance, and the stories we tell ourselves [00:32:28] “What if it’s not good enough?” [00:35:27] “I’ve never been a first-draft kind of gal.” [00:38:65] Janelle spit-fires a round of processes to be created [00:41:56] “Where do I dump everything and how do I remember to go back to look at it and organize it?” [00:43:36] “It doesn’t have to be boring!” and other ways to create documentation [00:46:14] Managing task lists Other Coaching Questions from today’s episode: What is the smallest domino? Meaning, what is the thing you can do first that will help knock down some of the other barriers and hurdles you may be experiencing that may not seem related, but may actually be related? A project might turn into a system. How do you visualize that before getting started? Do you have a master list of what you’d like to accomplish, start-to-finish? How do you manage your time while working on a project? What are other ways to capture information, other than writi
Tue, February 14, 2023
468 | January 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can jump in live on zoom to ask your ADHD-related questions and interact with other listeners! Hear all the questions in the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:01:11] An ADHD moment and introductions [00:03:54] A listener who was recently diagnosed asks about medication. [00:12:14] “When a life catastrophe occurs, sometimes there is a ‘fixer’ mode - other times, there is an ‘overwhelm’ mode resulting in complete shut-down of all life-events and routines. How does one get past the hyper-emotional devastation and back into regularity without too much loss or damage, too?” [00:20:25] “How to deal with gloomy days in winter? My motivation is non-existent!” [00:27:40] A listener asks the panelists about their morning routines [00:28:06] Will’s morning routine [00:29:38] Kat’s morning party [00:31:05] Eric’s a.m. variations [00:32:26] Kristin’s “love” for mornings [00:38:28] Eric shares a funny morning story with his son [00:45:13] A listener, who has an executive function group for students, asks about accountability. [00:53:34] “Please explain [...] how to get rid of ‘doom’ piles and/or boxes.” [01:03:49] A moment of dad… Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, February 07, 2023
467 | To Leverage Our Strengths & Own Our Challenges with Marina Piscolish
Marina Piscolish joins Eric on the podcast this week to talk about leveraging strengths and owning the challenges. Marina is the president and founder of Mapping Change LLC, a small consulting business born of her passion for harnessing the transformative power of conflict to create positive changes for individuals, teams, and organizations. Being born in rural Pennsylvania as a coal-miner’s daughter and a grandchild of immigrants provided helpful preparation for her work, especially in Hawaii and the broader pacific. As she continues developing ways of working with culture, identities, sense-of-place, history, and trauma, her early struggle with her own undiagnosed ADHD was a defining influence on her career and life. Now, Marina focuses on making creative accommodations for her ‘limitations’ and leverages her neurodivergence as an asset for her business, her clients, and the people close to her. Learn more about Marina: Website: Mappingchange.com Email: Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:03:16] Marina shares her story about how she found ADHD reWired, her experience in the coaching groups, and her life growing up in a small town with a large family, all with similar challenges. [00:05:36] “Emotional pain is the distance between [...] your expectations [and] reality.” [00:07:59] Marina talks about the build up of shame and being unwilling to share or get help. [00:09:22] A relatable moment of overwhelm and avoiding the ‘pain of success.’ [00:11:29] What’s the difference between acceptance and embracing ADHD? [00:14:39] “That may be true, and I’m afraid that may be true, but what do I do about where I am?” [00:22:15] Eric and Marina have a discussion about “administrivia.” [00:23:19] Marina shares how she became curious about her ADHD and exploring how neurodivergence is the cause of her success. [00:26:01] Joy through acceptance and seeking support and assistance. [00:26:26] Eric asks Marina about what she communicated when going through the process of hiring an assistant. [00:30:59] Maria gives an insight that was shared with her. [00:41:15] A discussion about hiring and trading services in the midst of the pandemic. [00:48:04] What are a couple of ideas/tips/strategies Marina has for folks with ADHD who have a tendency to be conflict-avoidant? [00:52:46] Marina leaves us with her final thoughts… Resources & Honorable Mentions: Go to coachingrewired.com to learn more about ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, January 31, 2023
466 | Resilience and Coaching with Coach Jamie Walsh
⭐️ Registration for the Spring Season of Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to get your name added to our spring interest list and start your preregistration process! Our next registration event is on Thursday, February 2nd at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern. That's coachingrewired.com to get started! - - - In this episode, Eric is joined by Jamie Walsh. Jamie is a husband, father of 4, and business owner with ADHD. Before coaching, he worked in higher education for 16 years, he earned his B.A. from Providence College and a Masters of Science degree from Boston College. Jamie also completed a certification program for coaching teens and college students with ADHD from JST Coaching and Training. With over 20 years of experience in various school environments, consulting for organizations, as well as his own personal journey, Jamie is passionate about making a difference in the lives of struggling learners and wants to empower clients to believe in themselves. You’ll hear Eric and Jamie talk about shame, resilience, and adulting. Then, you will also hear them engage in a coaching session about impulsivity, emotional regulation, the importance of exercise, rejection sensitivity, and creating routines. Learn more about Jamie: Instagram: @anchor_coaching Website: AnchorADHD.com Jamie’s Linktree for more: Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:13] Jamie shares his story about the impact ADHD had on his life before receiving a diagnosis. [00:04:60] “I changed jobs about every two years.” [00:06:25] Jamie recounts his experience while getting through an ADHD evaluation. [00:08:04] “(ADHD) has nothing to do with your intelligence.” [00:08:24] Eric and Jamie dive into Jamie’s family history of mental health issues and addiction and how it impacted receiving information about ADHD. [00:18:52] Eric and Jamie talk about “making lemons from lemonade” and the power of resilience. [00:20:37] “Being an adult is like trying to fold a fitted sheet” and having a fixed-mindset vs. a growth-mindset. [00:24:15] Jamie and Eric engage in a coaching session and tackle ADHD and ADHD-related challenges. [00:31:08] Eric asks Jamie, “What has been the most beneficial coping strategy that could have a greater impact if you were to do more?” & a deeper dive into scheduling intentions and shifting the mindset around it. [01:04:31] Closing thoughts and Jamie’s favorite quote. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: JST Coaching & Training Book: Delivered from Distraction Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens ⭐️ Registration for the Spring Season of Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to get your name added to our spring interest list and start your preregistration process!
Tue, January 24, 2023
465 | Creating Order from Chaos: An AuDHD Story with Shane Thrapp
This week, Eric is joined by Shane Thrapp, a certified ADHD, life, relationship and career coach! Through his business, Creating Order from Chaos, Shane has helped hundreds of people find their paths through the chaos of life with ADHD and find their order and purpose. With both an ADHD and autism diagnosis, he is the operations director for The Non-Profit Men’s ADHD Support Group, a board member for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and a public speaker who works to be a voice and advocate for adult ADHD awareness. Find Shane on Instagram @creatingorderfromchaoscoaching Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:49] Shane shares his life starting in northeast Texas living growing up on a farm. [00:05:30] Shane’s journey of getting an ADHD and autism diagnosis [00:11:48] What was Shane’s process to figure out what the challenges were, and how did he identify his areas of chaos? [00:18:39] From project management to turning life into a project [00:19:45] “I just knew I was different. That’s the one steady factor that’s always been a part of my life.” -Shane [00:21:18] Eric asks Shane about masking and showing up. [00:23:04] “My father was Chaos.” [00:25:59] Shane tells his story navigating through school. [00:27:43] “Other worlds were more important than my world,” and a discussion about coping and numbing. [00:31:00] Shane opens up about his relationship. [00:37:14] How did learning about ADHD change the way Shane looks at his past? Shane also shares about his passion for learning about ADHD. [00:40:22] “I did the wrong thing… As long as I wasn’t being my father… I was fine.” [00:48:08] What sparked Shane’s interest in working with and leading an ADHD support group? And a closing inspirational story. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Inattentive ADHD Coalition at iadhd.org Men’s ADHD Support Group (Facebook): Website: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, January 17, 2023
464 | The Power of Questions with Javier Amor
In this episode, Javier Amor joins Eric from New York City! Javier is a real-estate broker and is also an Alumni Community member of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups. Today, Javier shares his journey through chronic pain, managing Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and self-advocacy. You’ll also hear how a curious mindset and the power of questions changed Javier’s life, and also how asking better questions led to saving his father’s life. Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:01:55] Javier shares why he wanted to learn the skill of asking better questions [00:05:29] “It starts with questioning myself.” [00:05:51] “How can I communicate to the doctors to make them think without being confrontational?” [00:10:56] The power of the pause, and “Is this going to be constructive, or is it going to ‘defeat’?” [00:11:28] Using cues and the “point of performance” to act on new knowledge [00:17:52] Javier talks about managing chronic pain [00:19:08] Javier shares how he prepared himself to see his doctor with what he learned through ArC and the books he’s read [00:22:09] Instead of asking x, ask y instead. [00:22:50] Javier speaks about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [00:25:26] An example of asking curiously vs. telling [00:27:34] “This is my mission.” [00:31:28] The importance of asking & advocacy [00:33:26] “I do get stuck, but I don’t stay stuck.” [00:34:36] “To change self-concept as an adult… takes time.” [00:36:43] Eric & Javier share some final thoughts & words of wisdom Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book: Instagram: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, January 10, 2023
463 | December 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Hear all the questions in the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:41] “I was wondering if someone knows about an already existing group for business owners who have ADHD.” [00:05:02] A listener asks about setting and following through with their intentions as they are in the new phase of life: Retirement. [00:06:57] Our listener and panelists talk about getting more physical activity. [00:11:08] “You’re allowed to take some time to transition.” - Brendan Mahan [00:13:11] “I am a helper and I sometimes jump into helping-situations without even thinking about it.” [00:20:20] Emily, who started their own business, asks about outcome-goals vs. process-goals for their business. [00:25:06] “I’ve been trying to get into live-streaming, but it still feels like something’s missing. [00:27:16] Panelists give tips on energy management and routines. [00:30:22] “Do you have any advice for when we find ourselves frozen in total overwhelm?” [00:38:00] “...I heard you and a podcast guest lament the challenges you both have in grocery stores. Could you explain why this is such a thing for those with ADHD?” [00:43:33] “You mentioned dealing with emotional dysregulation before doing ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups. I’ve only recently started coming to grips with this. Can you say something about this and offer some suggestions in managing emotional dysregulation? [00:49:45] A moment of Dad… Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Mon, January 02, 2023
462 | Sex Work, Burnout, and Boundaries with Jessica Smith
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jessica Smith. Jessica was ‘accidentally’ diagnosed with ADHD at age 25. At age 27, she became a sex worker - specifically an independent webcam model. A combination of creativity, tenacity, and luck helped her to grow a successful business and became one of the top webcam models on her cam site. After spending 5 years in the industry, she unintentionally retired due to social and performance burnout. Jessica attributes a large part of her entrepreneurial success to her ADHD and is now transitioning towards a career in ADHD coaching and streaming video games in her free time! Jessica shares how she was diagnosed with ADHD, her experience in school, her thoughts about her own capabilities, and her view on relationships. You’ll also hear how she heard about sex work and her time as a performer, her reasons for leaving the industry, the importance of community for alleviating shame, and her experience in the coaching groups. Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [Timestamps coming soon!] ** Get ad-free episodes and the full conversation of this episode by becoming a Patron at $5 a month or more at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! ** - - - Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens - - - ⭐️ We’re starting our 31st season of ADHD reWired’s Award Winning Online Coaching & Accountability Groups! It’s your last chance to join because we’re starting this week - go to coachingrewired.com to get registered!
Tue, December 27, 2022
461 | Why Treat ADHD? with Ryan Sultan, MD
This week, Eric is joined by Dr. Ryan Sultan, a mental health physician, therapist and researcher at Columbia University. ADHD is a major area of Dr. Sultan’s expertise both in his medical practice and in research. In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Dr. Ryan discuss why it’s important to treat ADHD, the nuances of research, his reasons for getting into the ADHD space, and whether or not ADHD is underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed. Find out more about Dr. Ryan Sultan at https://www.integrativepsych.nyc/experts/dr-ryan-sultan & Find more available psychiatrists and other professionals for adult ADHD in the New York and New York City area at https://www.integrativepsych.nyc/resources/adult-adhd-psychiatrists-in-nyc Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:01:17] What drove Dr. Ryan to become interested in the ADHD space? [00:03:14] How does Dr. Ryan respond to other medical professionals who say ADHD is overdiagnosed or doesn’t believe ADHD is real? [00:05:00] Eric and Dr. Ryan talk about the missing statistics of girls and women being diagnosed with ADHD. [00:06:10] What happens when we don’t treat ADHD? [00:07:40] What does it mean to treat ADHD, and what treatment is most effective? [00:11:31] A discussion on Eric and Dr. Ryan’s experience with ADHD medication. [00:13:55] What does research say about addiction and ADHD medication? [00:22:12] Dr. Ryan talks about coming out about his ADHD, his journey with his diagnosis, self-esteem, academics, and healing. [00:25:29] How did Dr. Ryan get through med school? [00:27:30] A conversation about the nuances of research, headlines, and TikTok. [00:36:05] What is Dr. Ryan studying now? [00:37:55] Have there been any changes in the diagnostic picture with regards to who is seeking an ADHD evaluation and treatment? [00:40:15] Eric and Dr. Ryan share their observations about ADHD and autism. [00:43:25] Eric has an ADHD moment, then Dr. Ryan asks about tele-health. [00:46:37] Dr. Ryan shares some final thoughts. Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, December 20, 2022
460 | Hustle Culture & Toxic Productivity with Brittany Berger
This week, Eric is joined by Brittany Berger, the founder of WorkBrighter.co, a digital media company and community that helps disabled, chronically-ill, mentally-ill, and neurodivergent creatives better balance between work, play, and rest, so they can burnout less. She started Work Brighter after 5 years working at a high-stress startup that prioritized hustle, growth, and scaling over health. As a “multiply-disabled” human, her body eventually had enough of the constant burnout cycle. Now that Brittany has escaped hustle culture, she spends her time helping others like her to find balance for themselves, advocating for disability justice, and dancing - always dancing! Find out more at https://workbrighter.co or at Brittany’s Instagram @workbrighter Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:18] Eric and Brittany talk about workaholism, overachieving, and burning out. [00:05:11] Brittany shares her inner dialogue after making the decision to create the life she wanted to transition towards. [00:06:29] Accepting being not a part of hustle culture. [00:07:56] Brittany talks about the “why” behind starting WorkBrighter. [00:10:30] Eric and Brittany talk about exploring autism. [00:21:38] What is Spoon Theory? [00:23:54] A discussion on time and energy management. [00:24:51] “Eat that frog!” [00:28:27] A conversation about deep work [00:31:10] The importance of thinking of our time as being flexible. [00:37:47] How did Brittany start to change her life to better suit her needs? [00:40:59] Brittany shares more strategies she’s put into place to let her Work Brighter. [00:42:14] A discussion on managing email and batching tasks. [00:49:39] Brittany gives a closing thought. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Article: Article: Book: Book: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Bonus · Sat, December 17, 2022
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Tue, December 13, 2022
459 | November 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! And get the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:02:12] How have you learned how to accept your ADHD? [00:11:56] How do you keep yourself from comparing your progress and productivity with that of your neurotypical colleagues, especially those who are high-achieving? [00:26:54] I’m considering going back to college part-time and I’m having a hard time not getting freaked out about papers and exams. I just need to know how to figure out how to do it differently from my last two failed attempts. [00:34:09] How do you protect your sleep? [00:42:30] I would like some suggestions on how we manage expectations for those who don’t understand us [as people with ADHD]. What would you say to somebody who has no idea what ADHD is about? [00:55:13] A listener asks about managing PMDD and having ADHD. [00:59:14] Any tips on things to look for or do first before finding an insurance provider? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episode: Website: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, December 06, 2022
458 | 5 Success-Stopping Emotions with Rahti Gorfien
This week, Eric is joined by Rahti Gorfien of Creative Calling Coaching! Rahti has coached independent creative professionals, including actors, writers, artists, filmmakers, and tech developers, who are scattered and overwhelmed. She helps her clients break the cycle of isolation, irregular income, and irregular hours, by taking a more structured and entrepreneurial approach to their careers based on their unique strengths and neurological makeup. In this episode, you’ll hear about Rahti’s journey with mental health, the impact of teams in her life, and how she started a yoga practice and her interest in cooking. You’ll also hear about trauma, the 5 success-stopping emotions, being confronted by meaning-making, and wise closing words from Rahti. Find out more about Rahti at https://creativecallingcoaching.com/ Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:04] Rahti talks about how she knew she had to be a performer. [00:07:26] Rahti shares how her journey into coaching started. “Company is stronger than will, and I realized I was trying to do it alone.” [00:11:03] Eric and Rahti dive into bipolar and mental health. [00:19:13] The 5 core emotions. “Emotions are the harbingers of what we think, of what we believe.” -Rahti [00:22:50] Rahti shares why she is now grateful for her trauma. [00:23:57] The Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted - Brene Brown [00:27:43] Rahti gives a different perspective about being the hero in our lives. [00:29:21] “Emotions are also wise, and they are also convincing liars.” -Eric [00:32:29] Where does envy come from in terms of the 5 emotions? [00:35:41] Thoughts on Enoughness [00:43:42] Eric and Rahti share their experiences with boredom. [00:45:51] Is boredom the birthplace of creativity? [00:49:41] Rahti and Eric recap the 5 success-stopping emotions and talk about fear. [00:57:30] Rahti shares about her book, coming in summer of 2023! Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Quick Read: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the Winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to learn more and get started so you can join us in January 2023!
Tue, November 29, 2022
457 | What's Your Relationship with Feedback? with Chris Wang
This week, Eric is joined by Chris Wang, the cofounder and CEO of Shimmer, an ADHD startup offering bite-sized coaching to individuals with ADHD! Chris is an entrepreneur, social-impact advocate, angel investor, growth consultant, and forever tinkerer. She believes strongly that business should be used as a force for good, and that positive impact not only isn’t the enemy of profit, but is a catalyst. This thesis underpins every decision she makes, especially when it comes to the communities she is a part of and cares the most about, the communities including LGBTQ+, AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander), women, non-binary, and neurodiversity - especially with ADHD. Find out more about Shimmer at https://www.shimmer.care Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:26] Chris talks about getting prepared for the show [00:03:20] Eric asks Chris about her story launching Shimmer [00:04:12] Chris shares her experience as a kid and where the messages of “being a kid” came from [00:07:19] Eric asks Chris about a “failure” from a previous business venture [00:08:18] “I have the learning, it’s on a sticky note!” -Chris [00:10:14] Where did Chris learn all of the skills she has now that’s led to personal growth and building a business? [00:11:33] Eric pokes Chris’s brain: “How did you figure out what you needed to figure out?” [00:15:09] Chris shares her journey with feedback and how it’s been used to improve Shimmer [00:23:14] Chris walks us through different types of feedback sessions, inspired by https://thefoundercoach.com [00:26:53] What kind of person does it take to engage in vulnerable and courageous conversation? [00:28:36] Chris shares an example of the language used when engaging in a feedback session [00:33:28] “Sometimes feedback stings.” Chris talks about dealing with the sting of feedback. [00:37:50] How do you get back up from negative or critical feedback? [00:42:51] Chris shares more about what Shimmer is all about [00:50:23] What is Chris most excited about with Shimmer? [00:54:49] “What are you nerding-out about lately” and the importance of having something fun to do outside of business [00:59:58] Chris gives listeners her final thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Tool: (also an editor’s favorite!) Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, November 22, 2022
456 | Stop Putting Others First with ADHD Physician Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh
This week, Eric is joined by Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh, also known as Dr. D, a family-medicine physician, clinic medical director, and chief medical officer. Dr. D is also the founder of OverAchieve Life Coaching. Prior to discovering coaching, Diana typically had 200 charts open and a “graveyard” of unfinished projects. Now, she’s on a mission to empower healthcare professionals to create simple systems that support their zone-of-genius and reclaim their freedom of time as her clients learn to leave work at work. She is happily married with two children and enjoys travel, painting, Zumba, yoga nidra meditation, and exploring different cultures! In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Dr. Diana talk about her struggles through medical school, the pressures she experienced, and what led to her ADHD diagnosis. Then, you’ll hear discussions on the importance of self-care, how we can advocate for ourselves and how we communicate, and putting ourselves first. Find more from Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh at Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:03:59] “You need to stop putting your clients and patients first!” What does Dr. Diana mean? [00:05:14] Dr. Diana talks about living in self-neglect. [00:09:00] Eric and Dr. Diana discuss the statistics of life-expectancy for those of us with ADHD. [00:10:08] Dr. Diana shares her ADHD story. [00:11:59] How did Dr. Diana get through medical school before her ADHD diagnosis? [00:14:37] Dr. Diana shares the catalyst that led to her diagnosis and how her cultural background and upbringing implanted the ideas to “just work hard” and “do whatever it takes.” [00:22:16] Dr. Diana shares more about the pressure of being the first person in her family to pursue further education. [00:23.29] How does Dr. Diana set up her environment for the most success? What has coaching taught her? [00:26.19] How does Dr. Diana communicate with her patients? [00:28:12] Eric and Dr. Diana discuss their thoughts about ADHD as a gift. [00:31:50] Eric and Dr. Diana talk about boundaries and how she has conversations around her own boundaries. [00:35:36] “Boundaries from a place of love and a place of compassion.” [00:39:35] “How do we leave work at work?” [00:45:12] What does Dr. Diana recommend patients say to their doctors if they encounter a physician that doesn’t believe in ADHD, believes that ADHD is something that is ‘grown-out-of’, etc.? [00:48:31] Dr. Diana shares her definition of success and shares some words of wisdom for listeners. Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, November 15, 2022
455 | Is Minimalism Realistic with ADHD? with Robyn Buchanan
The Annual International Conference on ADHD is this week! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout! - - - This week, Eric is joined by Robyn Buchanan, a mom of two teenage boys and partner to an ADHD husband. Robyn is also a registered nurse, life and focus coach, and YouTube creator who is an advocate for people with ADHD and neurodiversity to capitalize on their ADHD strengths and push the mundane aside to live their best lives. She encourages minimalism and self-employment for maximum freedom and joy, is a self-admitted tea-addict, loves gardening, walking with friends around her Vancouver island town, and watching Jane Austen movies. You’ll hear Eric and Robyn talk about decluttering, how we can add “glitter” to make decluttering fun, and how important our spaces and environments are for getting things done. Eric and Robyn also discuss how decluttering our own spaces has potential to bring others joy, different ways we can use the concept of minimalism to keep our spaces clean and decluttered, what prompted Eric to hire a professional organizer, what sparked Robyn’s interest into getting her home organized, and more! Get in touch with Robyn: Instagram: Instagram: YouTube: YouTube: - - - Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:03:54] Eric admits he “has crap everywhere” and asks Robyn, “Where do we start?” when we want to begin decluttering. [00:06:29] How do we make decluttering fun? [00:10:10] Robyn shares how and why she schedules her anti-procrastination tasks. [00:11:20] What sparked Robyn’s interest to get into organizing? [00:15:38] How does Robyn define minimalism for her? [00:23:29] Robyn takes us into the thinking realm of organizing: What are the questions, leading thoughts, ideas, and the cognition piece behind this to help us make better decisions? [00:29:19] “You mean we have to work to keep our home decluttered?” and a discussion about maintenance. [00:37:16] How do we deal with family giving us things (memorabilia, furniture, etc.) that could lead to more clutter? [00:42:10] How do we deal with our mail? [00:47:10] What are some of the tools or the things that make keeping ourselves organized easier? [00:50:46] Why does it take up to two weeks to put laundry away? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: - Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus YouTube Channel: Website: Website: (GTD) - - - Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Get the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to !
Tue, November 08, 2022
454 | October 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to to register so you can join us on Zoom and ask your questions live! And get the full and ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:04:58] “What are your tips for taking yourself out of hyperfocus?” [00:08:24] Tips on managing overwhelm, to-do lists, and cues for coming back to our lists [0019:09] A listener who was recently diagnosed asks about impulsivity and food in a work environment. [00:27:14] “How do you help someone who definitely needs help and support, but isn’t ready, doesn’t want it, or feels that they don’t need it, but at the same time, they’re constantly feeling overwhelmed and can’t manage?” [00:36:31] Will Curb gives an update from last month’s episode and talks about making trying different foods fun for kids. [0038:04] Ideas for incorporating exercise and body movement. [00:43:29] Suggestions for managing impulsive behaviors, setting boundaries when making plans with other people, and online shopping. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Hacking your ADHD Episode: Alarm App: Alarm App: (Android) Alarm App: (Apple) Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!
Tue, November 01, 2022
453 | Find What Works for You with Marie Ng
It's not too late to get registered for the Annual International Conference on ADHD! You can join virtually or in-person in Dallas, Texas! Listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off their registration by going to or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout! This week, Eric is joined by Marie Ng, the solo-founder of Llama Life! Marie has worn many hats, including experience in advertising, working in corporate environments, teaching herself how to code, and startups. In this episode, you’ll hear about Marie’s experiences in the corporate world, how she found out about her own ADHD, what it was like working in an open space sitting across from her boss, and her entrepreneurial spirit. Eric and Marie also cover topics like failure, resilience, and the importance of finding what you love. Check out Marie’s productivity tool, Llama Life at . Llama life doesn’t just help you create your to-do lists, it helps you work through your list and helps manage your attention that keeps you engaged by making it fun! Get in touch with Marie on Twitter: Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:38] When did Marie’s ADHD journey begin? [00:10:37] Did Marie ever think she would be working for herself? [00:13:16] What is Llama Life all about? [00:14:04] How does Llama life help you work through your lists? [00:15:36] Thoughts on countdown timers & a feature-request [00:21:19] Are there any lessons Marie can share about transitioning from working a corporate job to being self-employed? [00:28:37] Marie shares the ups and downs of her startups and shares thoughts about failure and bouncing back [00:31:49] “What’s the alternative? What’s the other choice?” Why did this resonate with Marie? [00:41:36] What are some big lessons that can be applied to designing a life that is more ADHD friendly? [00:51:20] Setting up for “failure” vs. setting up for learning [00:54:36] Eric asks Marie about perfectionism Resources & Honorable Mentions: Mood-tracking app: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, October 25, 2022
452 | Overcoming Burnout with David Greenwood
Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of . He is also the author of and hosts the ADHD podcast called “Overcoming Distractions.” Learn more about David Greenwood at Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 - Hear Eric as a guest on David’s podcast: Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout? [00:07:45] What is burnout? What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout? [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout? [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What’s the difference? [00:13:40] “Burnout recovery starts with the body.” [00:20:28] How do we know if we’re in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed? [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout? [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout. [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is… [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout? 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout: Talk with someone you trust. Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise Sit still. Try for 30 minutes to start. Book a weekend away. Manage your time. Test your “no” and say no to at least one thing. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Bonus Mentions: ADHD reWired episode #404: Watch and listen to Eric’s interview with one of his past podcast guests, Pasha Marlowe, on Pasha’s Podcast on YouTube: Pasha’s Book: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!
Tue, October 18, 2022
451 | Bending your Business to Your ADHD with Mike Lekies
The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Eric is joined by Mike Lekies, who has been a business coach and sales trainer for 15 years and runs a business together with his non-ADHD but not-neurotypical wife. He has 25 years of experience in sales and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 43, which turned his life upside down. Mike is also an Alumni of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability groups! If you want to find out how to structure your business around your ADHD, then this episode you’ve been looking for! You’ll hear more conversations about Mike’s experiences in business and the lessons he learned with his business ventures. Then, you’ll also hear about business and marriage, and what led Mike to getting diagnosed with ADHD, how it affected his identity, and some of the perks he’s enjoyed being the owner of his own business. Learn more at Get in touch with Mike on: (German) Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: How can you bend your own business to your ADHD? How do we build systms that work for us that scaffold the challenges we have? What three numbers do I need to track to determine if my business is moving forward? How do I interpret the data I track? Questions Mike asks about his own business: How many leads do I generate? Is it (my leads) critical? Will my business survive this critical number of leads? Is it “ok” or is it more than I need? What’s the difference between revenue and sales? What is the importance of having well-qualified leads? What is a qualified lead? How can I add automation into my business? What can I automate in my business? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Website: Booking & Scheduling Tool: Automation, Email Marketing & CRM Tool: App: (for note-taking) App: (formally Integromat) App: - Where teams get work done. “If ADHD is a gift, where’s the gift receipt?” - Eric Tivers Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, October 11, 2022
450 | September 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! And get the ad-free version of this episode with some extras from this Q&A when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! If you're looking for a full-immersion experience with ADHD, the 2022 International Conference on ADHD is coming up from November 17th to November 19th in Dallas, Texas! Get 15% off the CHADD Conference 2022 here: Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:48] Advice on medication routines and the process of finding a physician to help [00:08:52] Where to look and how to look for contractors to help with house renovations & overcoming analysis-paralysis and making a decision [00:22:31] Tips to manage twitchy legs during movies, car-rides, and sleeping; and managing TMJ and teeth-grinding [00:22:31] What is the impact of low estrogen on post-menopausal women? Does taking estrogen supplements assist with cognitive functioning? [00:28:35] A discussion about a professor disclosing/sharing their ADHD diagnosis with students and colleagues [00:36:17] “Are there any apps that you would recommend to help with time management and motivation? Or, would you say apps for ADHD are overrated?” [00:43:46] Motivation, moving forward, and self-care when feeling emotionally held back How to address getting into feeding/eating routines that [00:52:47] Eating routines and “safe foods” for kids - how do I get my kids to eat a wider variety of foods? [00:58:45] Crickets and a Moment of Dad Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Tool: Article: Video: with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan Video: with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan Get 15% off the CHADD Conference 2022 Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, October 04, 2022
449 | Getting Tasks Done with Skye Rapson
In this episode, Eric is joined by Skye Rapson from New Zealand! Skye is a mom and an academic with over 7 years experience working in adult education. She has studied in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and public health, and is now a doctoral candidate in population health. After getting diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate, she has since dedicated time to researching and disseminating ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strength-based neurodiverse-friendly tools and systems. Skye also founded Unconventional Organization which provides strength-based research-backed online coaching for clients with ADHD. Learn more at Instagram: Topics/Questions in this Episode: What is the aversion to “structure” when you have ADHD? What is the most important ingredient in the “recipe” for ADHD management? How does self-criticism impact our ability to get things done? What helps us to acknowledge and identify our self-criticism? How do we adjust our sense of what we’re working on? Skye runs an organization with neurodiverse people for neurodiverse people. What is the most fun about it, and what are the challenges? What are some of the alternative tools (other than email) that can be used to navigate with a neurodiverse team? “Bring your worst self to coaching” - Why is this important? What is the difference between motivation and activation? “Being an adult means you need a lot of dopamine. Sprinkle dopamine everywhere in your life! It’s not just about the work.” - Skye Rapson What does “dopamine-down” mean? Mind-ready and brain-ready: What’s the difference? How can we alleviate self-doubt when setting goals? Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode: Article: Tool: Tool: Tool: : Tool: - free website blocker Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening soon! Go to to get your name added to the winter interest list!
Tue, September 27, 2022
448 | Anxiety and ADHD Aha! with Laura Key from Understood.org
In this episode, Laura Key from joins the show! Laura is a mom of two kids, a long-time editor and content-creator, hosts the , and is the editorial director at Understood.org! Understood.org is a resource for people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, where Laura also co-leads the ! Join in as Laura and Eric share their stories about keeping up with deadlines, anxiety, mental flexibility, and perfectionism. You’ll also hear about Laura’s roles with Understood.org, her experience as a mom and the ways her ADHD can shine, and how the ADHD Aha! podcast was born. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Podcast Episode: ADHD reWired # Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Mon, September 19, 2022
447 | ADHD, Academia, and How we Learn with Camille Roney
In this episode, Eric is joined by Camille Roney, who is a certified academic life coach, whose work has appeared in the New York Journal, , , and more! Camille empowers students to start earning high grades while studying less and enjoying the process. You’ll hear Camille and Eric talk about the importance of curiosity and experimentation, why having different ways of absorbing information can depend on the content we are trying to absorb, the art of being bored, and using our calendars to reflect our values. Next, Eric and Camille discuss the benefits of allowing our minds to wander, strategies to be attentive to what we are reading, questions to prompt our curiosity, giving ourselves space, the next steps someone can take when they’re ready to self-advocate, and addressing our internal dialogue when we’re questioning our paths. Finally, you’ll hear what not to do when writing a paper, trauma, burnout, self-appreciation, getting to the “why” behind the paths we choose, how the cost of education has changed, and why it’s ok to pause and enjoy the experience. Connect with Camille: Website: Instagram: Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: What prompted Camille to go down the path as an academic life coach? How does Camille help people to discover how they learn? What is value-based time-blocking? What is the value of learning how to be bored? How can you stay attentive while reading? How does Camille help someone determine if they’re down the “wrong” educational path or if they need to develop study skills? What does Camille do to help students with writing? When someone is pursuing a highly competitive field, how does Camille work with them? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Quote: “There is nothing wrong with changing your mind.” - Camille Roney Quote: “Wait, our self-worth isn’t determined by how much we get done?” - Eric Book: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Bonus · Fri, September 16, 2022
Time-Sensitive Announcement!
Join ADHD reWired's award winning, online, video-based Coaching & Accountability Groups at This is your last chance to join our fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups - also known as ARC - beginning on September 29th and 30th, through to December 8th and 9th of 2022. Our final registration event for our fall season is on Tuesday, September 20th at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern. Go to to get your name added to our coaching group interest list and join the coaching community built for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD! You can do hard things, and you don't have to do them alone!
Tue, September 13, 2022
446 | August 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! You’ll hear strategies for communicating the challenges of ADHD to partners and families, ways to discuss invisible disabilities and other mental health challenges with others, resources for folks who don’t have access to healthcare, and three assumptions that can help reframe how we are in our relationships. Then, you’ll hear techniques about learning and retaining information, ways that parents can help an adult child who is transitioning from graduating college to moving out into the world, and the importance of encouragement. The panelists also talk about imposter syndrome, compassionate ass-kicking, that failure is not terminal, and how to support someone to get started on something tough. Finally, you will hear the gold standard of diagnoses, comorbidities, and the importance of not getting wrapped up in a diagnosis. Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: How do I help my spouse learn about ADHD? He is skeptical of the condition. Could ADHD coaching be helpful for couples where one person has ADHD, and the other is neurotypical? In the scenario where you come from a background where the concept of mental illness or ADHD is not necessarily “accepted”, how do you explain the guardrails or things that may be helpful for a child with ADHD to those who think, “Everyone is a little bit ADHD”? People I know don’t have access to healthcare, medical support, or therapy. But, I don’t know what to tell them when they’re struggling and don’t have access to the above. Do you have any advice? What can I do to manage my ADHD symptoms when I don’t have access to healthcare? Do you have any tips, tricks, tools or techniques so I can actually retain information so that I’m learning it? It’s already stuff I know, but I feel like I am just reviewing stuff and I don’t actually get anywhere. As a mother of a recent college graduate who does not want to treat his ADHD, he doesn’t want help from us and is overwhelmed about his future, and it’s hard to sit back and not do anything for him. I have been treated for ADHD since I found out 20 years ago, but now, neuro health says I have no ADHD and “1000% aspergers.” I am confused and immobilized. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Quote: “Everyone is doing the best they can, everyone has good intentions, and everyone wants to do well and please the people around them.” - Podcast: on ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan YouTube: with Jessica McCabe YouTube Playlist: Website: Website: - Children and Adults with ADHD Website: - Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada Bonus: Last month, a listener asked if there were grants available to cover potential business expenses, specifically for ADHD. Here are some resources they shared (Thank you Lili!) Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, September 06, 2022
445 | Postpartum Anxiety and ADHD with Allison Lieberman
In this episode, Eric is joined by Allison Lieberman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is certified in postpartum mental health, and is a new-mom coach! She is the host of Pod and helps new moms find peace and balance in their chaotic lives. You’ll hear Allison share when she was diagnosed with ADHD, how her diagnosis impacted her practice and her life as a mom, how she struggled with postpartum anxiety after having her first child, the dangers of glorifying worrying as a parent, the personal narratives that arise as a parent, and Allison’s mission to bring light to postpartum anxiety. Then, Eric and Allison dive into the work she does to educate new moms, the things that Allison has been learning with postpartum in the realm of ADHD, her experience with overstimulation and sensory processing, and the effects of stress, and differentiating between trauma and ADHD. Finally, you’ll hear why Allison started her podcast, medical gaslighting, and how journaling can help through the process. Connect with Allison: Instagram: Facebook: Podcast: Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: What is the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety? What about the similarities? Is postpartum anxiety a part of the DSM? What is postpartum mental health? ADHD medication during pregnancy: Yes or no? What is a reproductive psychiatrist? If someone is thinking about getting pregnant, what are some of the things they can go to their doctors with when it comes to medication? How does Allison differentiate between symptoms of trauma vs. ADHD for new moms? What has Allison found to be most helpful for clients who have ADHD during this phase of life? What kinds of tools or other supports can Allison recommend for new parents? Resources: Tool: Accessory: Book: Book: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Wed, August 31, 2022
Coaching Groups & CRS
Join ADHD reWired's award winning, online, video-based Coaching & Accountability Groups at Our fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups - also known as ARC - begin on September 29th and 30th, through to December 8th and 9th of 2022. Go to to get your name added to our coaching group interest list and join the coaching community built for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD! You can do hard things, and you don't have to do them alone!
Tue, August 30, 2022
444 | ADHD Tax Stories & Strategies with Rick Webster
In this episode, Rick Webster returns to the show! Rick has expertise in real-estate, entrepreneurship, and ADHD! He has managed many domains in the financial and real-estate world, and in the last couple of years, he’s put his focus in helping people with ADHD make better peace and better “cents” of their finances. As CEO of Rena-Fi, Rick brings perspective, vision, and passion to an area of life he considers foundational: Personal Money Management. His motto has always been, “It’s not just business; it’s personal.” Eric and Rick share stories about paying the ADHD tax and its larger umbrella, the effects of chronic long-term stress, ways to change self-talk and self-identity to get things done, challenges we may encounter when developing financial habits, the shame we can feel when working on our finances, and forgiving ourselves. Then, Eric and Rick talk about behavioral finance, why money management isn’t just about willpower, the impact of looking upstream, creating reminders and cues, and saying “no” to improve performance. Finally, you’ll hear Eric and Rick talk about maintenance costs, other costs of homeownership, planning for upcoming maintenance, and the three primary reasons why the ADHD tax continues to happen. Learn More about Rick Webster at Other ADHD-tax stories shared on this episode: “I have paid the ADHD tax so many times. I’d love some recommendations on extremely simple/easy budgeting tools. A lot of budgeting books have too many steps.” “I always do my taxes at the last possible minute and don’t know if I do them right, and I always owe a lot.” “Didn’t pay a speeding ticket, license was suspended. Pulled over again - arrested driving with a suspended license. Then, I paid much more than the original speeding ticket for a lawyer, speeding tickets, and additional charges for reinstating my license. “I pay the ADHD tax every day. Paying late-fees, re-buying things I can’t find, spending impulsively, paying for things I’m not using because I didn’t cancel them or forgot to return them in time, expedited shipping because I didn’t order something on-time, ordering take-out because I wasn’t organized enough to have dinner ready, etc. How can I be triggered to think things through at an early enough time that I can follow through in a way that lets me avoid the ADHD tax?” “I’ve paid the ADHD tax on rush-orders. I’ve paid more on expensive repairs to my vehicles/yard equipment/house appliances, instead of the regular preventative maintenance that would’ve prevented the damage in the first place. I have paid out-of-pocket costs for my meds because my insurance lapsed or I never sent in the reimbursement forms for what would be covered if I do the extra steps. How do I know what the preventative maintenance tasks are on my big or expensive things (often appliances)? I feel like I “should” do many of them myself. Would I be paying an ADHD tax by paying people to come do some of these easier tasks for my appliances
Tue, August 23, 2022
443 | Why is it so Hard to Relax? with Stephanie Antoine
In this episode, Eric is joined by Stephanie Antoine, a self-care and ADHD coach based in California and hails from London with roots in the Caribbean. She spent many years studying meditation and yoga to reduce stress, chronic pain, and to keep things together before finally being diagnosed with ADHD at age 40. In addition to her professional work as a violinist, Stephanie is a qualified teacher of (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction) from , practiced and trained to teach yoga at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco and is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer with an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Coaching Certificate. You’ll hear Stephanie’s experience with burnout, being a mom, overwhelm, and overdoing without enough support. Stephanie also talks about the ways her ADHD showed up in her life and the moments that led her to the path to discovering her ADHD and incorporating meditation in her life. Then, Eric and Stephanie talk about the difficulties and engaging in practicing, and her experience of being a person of color in a very white space. Next, you’ll hear about Stephanie’s experience in straining to relax, why relaxing is necessary, why she was sent to a relaxation class, and the power of pausing. Then, Stephanie and Eric discuss the pressures we face that make it difficult for us to relax, ways to build the muscle of observation, ways that Stephanie overcomes resistance to starting a difficult task, and the importance of curiosity when facing unpleasant or difficult moments and moments of boredom. Finally, you’ll hear about the difference between seeing and looking, meditation, why taking care of oneself is important and why self-care is not selfish. Visit Stephanie’s Website at “We practice ‘practice’, we don’t practice results.” - Phillip Moffitt Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: How did Stephanie experience burnout? What was it like for Stephanie being the only black person in primarily white spaces? Why is it so hard to relax? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, August 16, 2022
442 | Trauma & ADHD with Mary Dolson
In this episode, Mary Kima Dolson, a clinical social worker, joins the podcast! As a clinical social worker, Mary has been providing psychotherapy in incarcerated populations since 2019. She is the founder of the pandemic support group Stuff We Can’t Say Out Loud and the executive director for Fund That Bitch, a non-profit group dedicated to helping women with emergency funding. Mary also You’ll hear Eric and Mary talk about trauma in incarcerated populations, if the word “trauma” is overused, trigger warnings, and the misunderstandings about trauma and its multifaceted layers. Then, Mary and Eric talk about different types of trauma, unique trauma responses, the ways that people in the ADHD community can experience trauma, and how trauma responses can show up as ADHD traits. Eric and Mary also talk about other trauma features, if there is a connection between trauma and workaholism, the importance of investing in and validating someone’s experience, and the healing and adjusting process of the incarcerated population. Finally, you’ll hear about Mary’s experiences with trauma, how she got into her work, and a story about Henry the tortoise. Get More from Mary: Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: What is trauma? What is the difference between trauma and acute stress disorder? PTSD and CPTSD - what’s the difference? What is the “trifuckta” of trauma? What do we do about complex trauma? What are some of the less obvious markers, behaviorally and emotionally, of trauma? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, August 09, 2022
441 | July Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear from the ADHD reWired podcast team and ADHD reWired coaches talk about coaching, how to set yourself up for success when engaging with a coaching program, and what can help people grow. Then, you’ll hear the panelists talk about why making friends feels difficult as adults, ways to make connections in different areas, the false narratives we tell ourselves about planning, the importance of scheduling fun things in your calendar, and that it’s ok to not get everything done. You’ll also hear the panel share tips on building motivation, the barriers to getting started, and how activating a task can help with motivation. The panelists also discuss the benefit of reframing, defining our principles when creating rules for ourselves, and why understanding our values can help us make better decisions. Finally, you’ll hear some tips on creating a more conducive remote work environment, the importance of communicating with your household when working from home, why a lack of structure can cause us to struggle, and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to coaching. Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: What makes one coaching program different from another? What does it take for coaching to succeed, and how does one have to approach it to ensure or increase chances of success? What scenario would make coaching not successful? How does coaching interact with traditional therapy? Are there grants available to cover potential business expenses when building a business channel? There doesn’t seem to be any grants listed specifically for ADHD. Do you have any tips or advice on finding more adult acquaintances after graduating university? I know scheduling helps, but when I make a daily plan, I feel the structure is too restrictive, and I rarely stick to it. Any tips? What can I do to have motivation? How do I give myself consequences for not following through on the things that I want to do? How do I create a conducive remote work environment? I live in a small home and need space from my family. I have recently retired from a CEO position and am now having trouble navigating the day-to-day. I assume that’s not uncommon? I was recently diagnosed and I have been struggling with deadlines and multitasking my whole life. Can you talk about how coaching works and what benefits people get from it? I’m figuring out how my brain works. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, August 02, 2022
440 | Bipolar and ADHD: A Personal Narrative with Kimberly McColl
In this episode, Eric is joined by Kimberly McColl, a recovering academic living in Nashville, which is where she was diagnosed with ADHD in February 2021. Kimberly was also diagnosed with bipolar II in 2008. Her recent diagnosis has caused her to rethink the narrative she has told herself her entire life. Currently, she is learning more about ADHD and trying to give herself more grace and forgiveness. You’ll hear Eric and Kimberly talk about her journey as a recovering academic, some of the key differences between bipolar I and II, the ways she experiences her ups and downs, and shares her insights about hyperfocus. Then, Kimberly shares the ways she distinguishes her experiences with dopamine-seeking with ADHD and bipolar, racing thoughts and mania, what shows up externally for her, and the positive impact community has had in her life. Finally, she shares what a person could do if they are considering support or getting diagnosed with bipolar, how stories and narratives may be connected to memory, and the importance of being kind to yourself. Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: How did Kimberly get through school without being diagnosed? What was the experience of getting diagnosed with bipolar II? What are some of the most frustrating myths about bipolar disorder for Kimberly? What is an experience that people without bipolar disorder may not understand? How could a person capture the lost experiences of a period of time? What is the first step to take if I am considering seeking support about bipolar? Resources & Honorable Mentions: App: - Self-Care Bullet Journal with Goals - Mood Diary & Happiness Tracker Mentioned: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens The Executive Function Online Summit is happening on August 5-7! Join 75,000+ families and teachers worldwide with one of the best ways to prep for Back 2 School! Access is free from August 5-7 - Or go to to get registered!
Tue, July 26, 2022
439 | How to Meditate with ADHD - with Adam Coutts
In this episode, Eric is joined by Adam Coutts. Adam has taught meditation for 20 years through his weekly sitting groups, 25-hour classes, corporate webinars, and one-on-one coaching. He has been meditating daily for 30 years and has lived in monasteries in America and Asia. Adam has also been exploring his own ADHD for the past 10 years and has been leading a mindfulness meditation for ADHD course for the last 4 years. You’ll hear Adam and Eric talk about the importance of sleep, exercise, and meditation. You’ll also hear Adam’s practical meditation techniques to begin a meditation practice, the importance of gentleness and forgiveness when beginning a meditation practice, and how meditation has helped calm his wandering mind. Then, Adam shares his favorite mantras and how using a mantra can be its own form of meditation. Connect with Adam at Also Answered in this episode: What was the spark that had Adam start his meditation journey? Can a person with ADHD really meditate? What are some practical techniques to begin a meditation practice? How can I begin using a mantra or affirmation to meditate? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, July 19, 2022
438 | ADHD Money Talk with David DeWitt
In this episode, Eric is joined by David DeWitt, a registered investment advisor and podcaster who helps adults with ADHD take back control of their money! He’s been a registered investment advisor for six years, but it wasn’t until his ADHD “awakening” early in 2021 that he realized he wanted to work with others with ADHD. David knows from experience that effective personal finance when you have ADHD is hard, even when you are a trained professional! After discovering his ADHD, he set out to build a financial planning model that works for ADHD brains - first testing it on himself, and now, he is on a mission to help as many ADHDers as he can! Eric and David address the shame we can feel around our finances, why people reach out to David about their finances, and where to begin when planning for the future. Then, Eric and David discuss using our values to help guide our financial planning, how to get past the mental clutter when facing our finances, and ways to stay consistent with financial management. You’ll also hear some strategies for tackling debt against spending, why “budget” is a “dirty’ word, the importance of filing your taxes on time, and a glimpse into investing. Get in Touch with David: Website: Instagram: David DeWitt’s Also Answered in this episode: How does David view financial planning in a way that is ADHD friendly? What is the importance of finding our values behind our finances? How does David help people get out of debt? What does it mean to put your money where your values are? How do you start saving when you’re in debt? Where do you begin when you want to address your money situation? What is the difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA? How do you start investing? How do we stay on top of our financial matters? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, July 12, 2022
437 | June Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear how the members on the ADHD reWired team manage and engage with social media. You’ll also hear about some tools and systems to create a library of responses, and help a listener hone in on what they are passionate about. Then, the ADHD reWired team shares tips on pausing before reacting, what the empathy gap is, what happens between pausing and stimulus, and the value of mindfulness meditation. Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: How do you manage social media and stay engaged? I’m trying to develop a library of scripts for responding to common things because I struggle with articulating myself, leading to procrastination. What tools can I use to create scripts? What advice would you give somebody who’s trying to figure out what to do with their life? “Between stimulus and response, there is a space.” Is that really true for persons with ADHD? The emotional reaction happens so fast and full, and then it seems there is no recovery. How do we create a space that might not be there? How do you get over the Wall of Awful about the Wall of Awful? I have spent so much time on productivity apps. I heard one of you uses Notion, do you have any suggestions on how you use it? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Tool: Tool: Article: Article: Article: Article: Book: by Rosalie Maggio Ebook: Video: - HowToADHD and Brendan Mahan (Wall of Awful) Video: - HowToADHD and Brendan Mahan (Wall of Awful) Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, July 05, 2022
436 | Decoding Doing with Jonathan Hassall and Madeline O'Reilly
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Hassall and Madeline O’Reilly. Jonathan is an ADHD and executive function coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and is a scientific advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as an ADHD coach in the U.S. and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. He’s a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings, in Australia, and in the U.S. He is a board member of and a published author. You’ll hear about his new book called , co-written with the 2nd guest on today’s episode, Madeline O’Reilly. Madeline works with children and adults with ADHD and anxiety. She spent the last decade working in a multi-disciplinary practice in Sydney, Australia called , where her interest in ADHD was sparked. Madeline also enjoys working in collaboration with other medical professionals, especially psychiatrists. Prior to this, she spent three years working in East London for a cognitive behavioral therapy service that specializes in treating trauma in adults. Before moving to the UK, Madeline worked for Vision Australia which allowed her to develop skills with children, adolescents, and adults in assessment and treatment of behavioral problems and mental health difficulties in the vision-impaired population. You’ll hear about how Jonathan and Madeline worked together to write their book, Decoding Doing, what Decoding Doing is all about and what they wanted to share with others, and their experiences with accepting success. You’ll also hear about the process of achieving, imagining and visualizing, and organizing the things we think through. They also address procrastination and motivation, recognizing emotions, attention, and our emotional responses to different situations. They also talk about the importance of cues versus waiting for feeling like we “want” to do a task, and using the reality of our futures-selves for motivation, finding a compelling “why” to create motivation. Connect with Jonathan and Madeline: Buy their book at Website: Website: Also Answered in this episode: What is their 5-stage model to decode doing? Why “imagine” vs. “plan”? How do we better organize the things we imagine? What does it mean to connect? What is the importance of our emotional state? How do we visualize and imagine? What if we find it difficult to visualize? How do we engage when we aren’t feeling motivated? How do we generate motivation? How do we overcome the difficulty of overcoming our accomplishments? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Book: (also at ) TED Talk: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, June 28, 2022
435 | Sculpting Your Own Path with Laura Roehrick
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Laura Roehrick. Currently at age 69, Laura was diagnosed with ADHD at 40, has been a registered nurse for 48 years, and has found her brain wiring to be both a blessing and a curse. Laura is also a pioneer of preventative diabetic foot care nursing, having created a method of nail sculpture that can be both limb-saving and life-saving. She has been married for 37 years, has two daughters, is a grandma of 5, and is also a crafter, designer, artist, former actress, herbal medicine maker, avid knitter, loves sewing, has traveled the world, and has colorful stories of being raised on a houseboat! You’ll also hear about Laura’s lessons in business, the consequences of lacking clear and effective communication, what she has experienced as being a nurse herself, and the importance of diabetic foot care. Then, you’ll also hear how she landed a role in a movie from 1980 that is banned in the UK, what Laura would change if she could go back in time, and ways she is optimizing her health. Get in touch with Laura: Laura’s Also Answered in this episode: What was Laura’s impetus for getting laser-focused on something like diabetic foot care? How did she pioneer in her field? How did Laura’s upbringing influence her out-of-the-box thinking? If Laura could go back in time from when she began her work with diabetic foot care, what advice would she give herself so she wouldn’t get so derailed? How much has acceptance been a part of her journey? What are Laura’s plans at age 69 and beyond? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book: Mentioned: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Wed, June 22, 2022
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Tue, June 21, 2022
434 | Belonging in ADHD and LGBTQ+ Communities with Gail Polivy
In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni, Gail Polivy. She was a coaching group member in spring of 2020 and became a peer mentor for the groups for the 2022 spring season. Gail self-identifies as an “old-gay-guard” and was thrilled to join Eric on the podcast during Pride month. Gail shares her experiences when she came out in 1977, her difficulties in college and learning about lesbianism, and finding a community where she felt at home. You’ll also here Eric and Gail discuss how she’s seen the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the years, how her ADHD affected past relationships, mirroring, the power of self-acceptance, and the positive changes she’s made in her life since joining Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, June 14, 2022
433 | May Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear how the members on the ADHD reWired team thrive with their ADHD, some tools and strategies on how they tackle their most unpleasant tasks, ADHD and gifted programs, and more! Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: I’ve read a lot of books that talk about ADHD as a superpower. For those who thrive and do well with ADHD, what are the key things that make the difference between somebody who thrives and somebody who struggles? My son has the option to go to honors classes next year. His teacher says he has no problem understanding the content and he is smart enough to understand it (the content), but “couldn’t possibly handle honors classes” so they won’t put him in them. This doesn’t sit well with me. Are there any suggestions on what I might do? I need help getting unpleasant tasks done, like job searching. How do we get these unpleasant tasks done? My daughter has recently developed a skin-picking habit specifically with her nails to the point where she’ll pick at them until they bleed. What are some strategies to help her not do it as often, knowing I can’t be there with her all the time? How do I get better at not biting off more than I can handle? When was the last time you hit inbox zero? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Coming soon! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, June 07, 2022
432 | Queerness and ADHD with Bex!
In this episode, Eric is joined by Bex who is a non-binary all-around queer, chemist, and artist! Bex was diagnosed with ADHD in April of 2021 at the age of 24 and has been on their journey of acceptance and expression of both their queer and ADHD identifies. You’ll hear a great conversation between both Bex and Eric as they reflect on their own personal experiences as they explore their identities together. You’ll also hear about Bex’s personal experiences with the intersectionality of being queer, non-binary, and having ADHD, some of the comforts that can be taken with labels and identify, and a glimpse into some perceptions and speculations they've seen and experienced about bisexuality. Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, May 31, 2022
431 | TBI, ADHD, Homelessness, and Reinventing Self with Jason Boughn
In this episode, we’re meeting Jason Boughn, a life coach specializing in tools to address ADHD. He also welcomes neurodiversity of all types and neurotypical people! Jason has a comfortable way of evoking a person’s story, getting to the heart of the matter most relevant to the storyteller. The stories we tell ourselves and the ones created to fit in better with others are affirmations which shape our reality. Jason’s focus is exploring and reframing our personal story to create a beautiful life experience. In this episode, Jason shares his story about his brain injury and how it has impacted his life, and how the manifestations of ADHD are similar traumatic brain injuries (TBI). You’ll also hear about how Jason experiences emotion, not fitting in, acting, and his passion for learning. Then, you’ll also hear about his journey through relationships, his compassion throughout those relationships, how he overcame homelessness, and what led to that chapter in his life. Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, May 24, 2022
430 | So You Want to be a Professional Creative? with Lorin Devine
In this episode, Eric is joined by Lorin Devine, who grew up in the cornfields of rural Illinois and has been driven to create, explore, and forge her own way. In adulthood, she struggled to find footing in a world where she felt like she never quite fit. In 2014, Lorin entered the world of tattooing. Then, after 4 years in a busy walk-in studio, she left Illinois to spend 18 months on the road as a guest in more than 25 tattoo studios throughout the U.S. and Europe. Halting travel in 2020 led to an ADHD diagnosis, and a framework to understand years of straining to conform to a neurotypical world. Lorin is now based out in Portland, Oregon, where she is creating illustrative black and gray tattoos in a private studio. Finding support in the ADHD community and the autonomy to curate her tattoo practice towards supporting a neurodivergent brain has empowered her to create the best possible work for her clients. In this episode, you’ll hear discussions about being categorized as a gifted child, the impact of creating a working environment that works for us, and the importance of community. Then, you’ll get to listen in on real-time coaching where you’ll hear about tips & tricks to go from time-blind to time-wise. Discover More from Lorin: Instagram: Website: Bio Site: Resources & Honorable Mentions: YouTube: with Jessica McCabe Tool: Tool: Tool: Tool: Another option for a Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, May 17, 2022
429 | Growth Cycles with Brian Entler
In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni member, Brian Entler! Brian has been a peer mentor of ADHD reWired’s coaching program and has been working to redesign his life to be ADHD-compatible. Brian will be riding the , a 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for LGBTQ health care. An avid cyclist and firm believer in the power of exercise to be an ADHD management tool, Brian is going to share his experience in the coaching groups, his goal-setting, routine-building, and how cycling and exercise have played an essential part in his life. ⭐️⭐️ Donate to help Brian reach his fundraising goal of $5,000 for the AIDS Lifecycle ride. Click the link to donate! → ⭐️ ⭐️ “[] is a really fine organization. It’s done to benefit the San Francisco AIDS foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. [Your donations] are not going to just marketing or executive salaries, this provides first-line health care for people who need it.” Brian Entler Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: What prompted Brian to take the leap and join ? What role can accountability play when setting goals when you have ADHD? What role does emotional motivation play to begin making changes in one’s life? Can the outdoors be beneficial for ADHD brains? Are bucket list goals really achievable? What is the importance of emotional vulnerability? How does it affect mindset? How has being a part of ADHD reWired’s Alumni coaching group been helpful for Brian? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episode: Episode: Support: Support: Community: — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! Support the show by becoming a Patron at Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, May 10, 2022
428 | April Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of community, picking an entrepreneurial path, accountability, parenting, and dealing with shame. Listen all the way through to meet the newest addition to the ADHD reWired team - Coach Kristin Marts! Some Questions & Topics in this Episode: I’m interested in going into business for myself. How do I narrow my focus to follow a path? What are the best ways to deal with our tendencies within ourselves? How can I reduce overwhelm? What kind of research can I do to move forward in a new career? At what point is something a personality trait? Our child was diagnosed with ADHD but we haven’t talked about it with them yet. How do we have this conversation? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book: Book: Book: Article: Article: Community: — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! Support the show by becoming a Patron at Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, May 03, 2022
427 | Maybe This Time: A Musical About Living with ADHD and Dyslexia with Jonathan Orenberg
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Orenberg from the San Francisco Bay area. As the founder of Care Life Services, Jonathan is no stranger to the healthcare field. After graduating from Baldwin Wallace University: , he decided to follow in the footsteps of his father - an emergency room physician and medical director - and his mother, a registered nurse. Jonathan went on to become a CNA and certified senior fitness specialist and is also an accomplished Bay-area bass performer who has been in the industry for over 25 years, proud member of Actors’ Equity since 2008, and owner of a private acting studio. Johnny has shared the stage with such stars as Sutton Foster, Kathleen Marshall, Michael Rafter, and Kate McGarry, while performing at some of the most prestigious theaters in the United States, including the Barnstormers Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater Company, 42nd Street Moon Theatre Company, and The Walt Disney Company. Johnny has learned how to harness his ADHD and dyslexia-superpowers into fuel for his entrepreneurial spirit and mindfulness in the toll that hyperfocus can take on family life in the battle of business goals and personal values. Johnny is also an Alum of ! Connect with Johnny: Instagram: Website: Discover the ADHD reWired Podcast Family: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, April 26, 2022
426 | Research, College, and Complementary & Alternative Approaches with Patrick LaCount
In this episode, Eric is joined by , the director of in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. He completed his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Wyoming, pre-residency at Duke University Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at Seattle's Children's Hospital. In addition to providing psychological services, Dr. LaCount is passionate about disseminating the latest science to the ADHD community and is a research consultant for the ! [ more shownotes coming soon! ]
Tue, April 19, 2022
425 | The Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative with Catherine Lee
In this episode, Eric is joined by Catherine Lee, the director of Lethbridge Piper & Associates, an Australian occupational health and safety management consultancy. For 30 years, Catherine has advised employers, CEOs, boards, executives, and leadership teams on strategic health and safety management. She holds post-graduate degrees in occupational health and safety management and is a certified occupational health and safety professional. Catherine created the Neurodiverse Safe Initiative for making work safe, healthy, and inclusive for neurodiverse workers. Get her ebook Other Topics & Questions in this Episode: How did Catherine’s work in occupational health and safety lead to her own diagnosis? Under what circumstances may an employee with ADHD feel like they need to stop taking their medication? What is the potential value of a person with ADHD, or any person who is neurodiverse, as an employee? How is Catherine getting the information she’s gathered into places of employment for leaders and management to understand what safety and acceptance really means in the workplace? How can employers integrate neurodiverse persons in their companies? What’s the “selling point” for people/employers who are not empathetic towards different kinds of brains? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Podcast: Discover the ADHD reWired Podcast Family: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens
Tue, April 12, 2022
424 | March Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for the monthly Live Q&A, and be sure to listen all the way through to hear a very special guest join us on this episode! Questions & Topics in this Episode: How do I keep my time-blindness from derailing my teaching of a 90-minute class that has a very tightly-structured curriculum? What are some of the signs that a job is not the right fit and that it might be time to move on? Do you have any input or tips on how to make strategies that are not working anymore - because of the pandemic - work again? What are some strategies or tools I can use for accountability? How can I keep doing the routines that keep my ADHD under control when I am traveling or in a different environment? My kids want me to play Roblox with them. Do you have a favorite game we can play together? If you’re a kid with ADHD, what if the parent also has ADHD? Any advice for a kid living with an ADHD parent? I am 41 and recently diagnosed and my spouse is neurotypical. What are some ways we can work on communication so that we don’t end up in unnecessary conflict? Any tips for improving memory, particularly recall, when being put on the spot? Resources & Honorable Mentions: App: Book: Book: Book: Tool: (the rolling alarm clock!) Tool: Tool: Article: Article: (on written by !) Episode: with Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join ADHD reWired's Live Q&A with the reWired team every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, April 05, 2022
423 | Is Work a Struggle? with Alex Gilbert
In this episode, Eric is joined by New York’s Alex Gilbert who is a Mets fan, yogi, and brunch enthusiast. Alex also has dyslexia and ADHD, being diagnosed at 8 years old.. After spending a career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business that helps adults with learning disabilities and ADHD (just like her!) who have been struggling in their careers. Her business is called “Cape-Able Consulting”, creating it to help people navigate their day-to-day workloads so they feel supported so they can reach their highest potential! You’ll hear how Alex’s experiences in school led to her diagnoses, how she began advocating for herself and finding accommodations that worked for her, and the importance of knowing yourself and what you need before beginning to self-advocate. Then, you’ll hear differences between best practices and best principles, ways to ask for what you need, and why knowing about her ADHD at a young age wasn’t necessarily an advantage. You’ll even hear Eric use one of his own accommodations in real time! Connect with Alex: Website: Facebook: TikTok: Instagram: Other Topics & Questions in this Episode: How did Alex create a program for students to advocate for themselves? How did the self-advocacy skills from school transfer to the workplace? Why is it important to know yourself and your needs before disclosing ADHD? Without disclosing their ADHD, are there any suggestions for an employee to test the water before fully disclosing? How can employers support their employees who are neurodivergent? How can employers draw out their strengths? What does the boss do when they are the ones with ADHD? What was the most valuable accommodation Eric utilized in college? If Alex had a magic wand to turn all workplaces into ADHD-friendly workplaces, what would change? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Hear Alex as a guest on with Brendan Mahan: Discover the ADHD reWired Podcast Family: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin
Tue, March 29, 2022
422 | Tik Tok's Coach with Ryan Mayer
In this episode, Eric is joined by Ryan Mayer who you might have seen on TikTok! Ryan is a performance and mindset coach on a mission to help others navigate through the storms caused by ADHD. He calls on first-hand experience to help his clients who, like him, are falling short at work and at home. He helps others to believe in themselves again through empathy, enthusiasm, and education. Ryan’s coaching empowers others to live a happier life. You’ll hear Ryan share his experience in corporate-America, his journey to becoming an ADHD coach, and the importance of finding a path that suits your strengths and personality. You will also learn the ways that Ryan and Eric use accountability, how crucial accountability is to getting things done, and how Ryan draws from his personal life to create his content on TikTok. Other Topics & Questions in this Episode: How do you not get stuck on TikTok? What are the nuances of accountability that makes it work? Is it a good idea for your spouse to be your accountability partner? What does Ryan mean by “Walking the razor's edge”? Follow & Connect with Ryan: Website: Instagram: TikTok: Resources & Honorable Mentions: Community: Tool: Book: Book: Book: Episode: Episode: Episode: Episode:
Tue, March 22, 2022
421 | How We Learn & Coaching for Structured Routines with Aran Rees
Eric is joined by Aran Rees, joining the show from across the pond! Aran has worked in professional development for close to a decade, specializing in self-directed peer-supported experiential learning and believes that learning is a survival skill! You'll hear about the ways that the "why" behind the "what" we want to learn can affect the ways we learn, how our environments affect how we learn, and what is needed for genuine learning. Topics & Questions in this Episode: How is work changing? How does the move from office-work to at-home work change the way we work? (As of this recording), what is the average job tenure? Is the shift to learning online geared more towards compliance versus actual learning? Eric to Aran: “Whether we are trying to learn a new skill ourselves or a new job, from what you do professionally, what do we know about what is actually needed for genuine learning rather than regurgitation?” What does learning begin with? How does the interest in what we’re learning affect the ways we learn? Are the goals you are pursuing actually important to you, or is this something someone else is encouraging you to do? Is it only important to you because that person is important to you? Then, is that enough of an ‘interest’ to keep you engaged? Once you’ve made a commitment and you care about something and you’ve carved out the time - what else is essential for learning a new skill or new ability? What is Aran’s deep ‘why’ behind wanting more structure in his routines? How can your environment affect learning? How can our environments affect our routines? What is the importance of environmental cues? Resources & Honorable Mentions: “...I want to learn the piano, but actually I don’t want to learn the piano, I want to have learned it.” - Aran “People can’t be made to learn something they don’t care about.” - Aran Book: Book: Book:
Tue, March 15, 2022
420 | Leading with ADHD - with Sherri Cannon
In this episode, Eric is joined by Sherri, a CEO/executive coach and facilitator who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. Her mission: Equip ADHD leaders to confidently lead by example making every workplace friendlier for all brains. She has led leadership teams, developed programs for diverse organizations around the world. Before turning entrepreneur, Sherri worked at Procter & Gamble where she climbed from a soap sales-rep (yes, bars of soap!) to Southern California district sales manager. Hear Eric and Sherri talk about self-acceptance, imposter syndrome, and her journey into leadership training. You’ll hear about the executive-functioning drain of meetings, Sherri’s suggestions on running better “meetings”, and the importance of fun and communication. It’s about identifying the needs and challenges are, then coming up with processes to fall to in order to do the things you’re wanting to do. Connect with Sherri: Topics & Questions in this Episode: How did Sherri go from selling soap to coaching leaders? What is the importance of self-awareness? How did Sherri’s ADHD diagnosis affect her work work? After the tech-boom, what drew Sherri back into coaching executives? What does it look like to be dialed in with self-awareness? When working with leaders with ADHD, what are some of the common challenges that leaders go to Sherri with? Which struggles are most common? How do we make sure that, when our teams are together, that everybody’s going with, “Yes! That’s what we agreed on!”? How can a leader be constantly increasing self-awareness? What is the importance of feedback? Can there really be 5-minute meetings or conversations? What is the importance of experimentation in leadership? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book: Book: “You cannot overstate the importance of having someone believe in you.” - Eric “...Communication is not what’s said, it’s about what’s received.” - Eric “There’s so much gold laying around us all the time as neurodiverse folks!” - Sherri
Bonus · Sat, March 12, 2022
Upcoming Registration Events - Time-Sensitive Announcement
I wanted to catch you this weekend before next week because our last 2 registration events for ADHD reWired's spring season of Coaching & Accountablity Groups are on : - Wednesday, March 16th at 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern, and - Thursday, March 17 at 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern If you want to join us for our spring sessions, head over now to to get your name added to our interest list, because we'll need your pre-registration submissions 48 hours ahead of each event so we have time to process it and send you your invitation. Your first step is to go to coachingrewired.com and click on the button near the top of the page and add your name to the interest list. Then you will need to confirm your email address. (Don't forget to check your spam folder!) Next, we'll send you instructions and links for you to watch the 35 minute video all about the groups. Then, there will be a quiz for you to take while you're watching the video. Once you watch the video and submit your quiz, you’ll need to send us a 45-second video answering the questions that will be in the email you received. After we review your quiz and video, if it all looks good, we’ll send you an email to RSVP! Spring Sessions start April 13, 2022. These are an intense 10 weeks, and it’s a fairly big commitment. So, if you’re looking for that ADHD coaching bootcamp, with a thriving community to get continued support from after your season ends, then come grow with us!
Tue, March 08, 2022
419 | February Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Kat Hoyer, and Lisa!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family & more of the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for the monthly Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Kat answer your ADHD-related questions! Questions & Topics in this Episode:(The following questions have been paraphrased.) What are some ADHD-friendly organizing resources when preparing to relocate? Emotions can be really big and dysregulated with ADHD. Do you have advice on dealing with surprise disappointments that come up? My dad loses his temper a lot and it’s very difficult to talk to him. If I didn’t know better, I would have felt that some of the things he does could be borderline abusive. I don’t blame him because a lot of this is involuntary because of the ADHD, but if this continues, it’s not good for the family as a whole. I’m not sure how to deal with this. How can I improve my sleep hygiene with shift-work? I am currently caring for my mom who has early dementia. I’ll be trying to work on my tasks, but I keep getting off track. How do I manage interruptions? How do you decide if “This is an ADHD thing” and “it should not be this much of a struggle so I should find a work-around” versus, “This is hard, but everybody struggles to do it, so I will struggle to do it!”? What suggestions do you have for finding an ADHD-friendly workplace? Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book: Book: Book: Article: Article: Article: Mentioned: (The Cycle of Change) Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: (US) Mentioned: (Canada) Mentioned: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin Get More from ADHD reWired: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Kat, and Lisa for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, March 01, 2022
418 | Struggling to Structure the Day: A Coaching Conversation with Laura Kane
In this episode, Eric is joined by Alumni member Laura Kane. Laura is a transplant from Boston living with her rescue dog in Delray Beach, Florida. Just prior to the pandemic, Laura discovered a love of nature photography and is incredibly grateful for this gift. Most days, she can be found taking pictures of birds, alligators, and other assorted wildlife. Her top bucket-list item is to go on a safari. Creating structure and sticking with it is a constant struggle for her, but she refuses to give up! Listen in as Eric and Laura work together to build her daily structure, the why behind the desire to create the structure, and how uncomfortable it can be to accept praise when sharing our joy. You’ll also hear about the significance and impact of accountability, how Laura’s passion gives her purpose, the anxiety of implementation and commitment, and understanding how the all-or-nothing mindset can actually get in the way. Laura’s Instagram: Where does the narrative of comparing oneself to others, not feeling good enough, stems from? How can you cue the “why” behind the routine? How easy is it to create back-up plans ahead of time versus in-the-moment? How is exercise helpful? What about online exercise classes? What barriers can get in the way of building habits/derailing our habits? How do you strengthen accountability? What’s the story behind “having” to ask for help? What’s the story behind believing we have to do things by ourselves? How do we get our goals met? How do we structure our day when we’re the only ones depending on the structure? How has the pandemic affected building habits and routines? Resources & Honorable Mentions:
Tue, February 22, 2022
417 | Automation Tools with Brittany Smith
In this episode, Brittany Smith returns to the podcast! Eric and Brittany share some of the digital automation tools they use, such as battery delivery for Tile, automated messages, using smart-lights, setting reminders and routines, and more! You will also hear Eric and Brittany talk about some of the pain-points they attempted to solve using apps and automation. About Brittany: Brittany is a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to Navigated: Choosing a task-management system with ADHD”. She has a Masters of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of Oregon. Brittany uses geeky pop-culture and cognitive science to help her clients and ADHD Guild members get more done with less stress. Connect with Brittany: Questions Answered In this Episode: How does Brittany use automation? What is the importance of ‘stability’ when using apps for automation? What can you do with smart-bulbs? Can automation help routines? If someone has been thinking about getting into automation but they haven’t purchased anything yet to start (smart switches, smart devices, smart bulbs, etc.), is it a good idea to stick with one platform? Why? What is Tile? What does the premium version of Tile do? What is the Shortcuts app? (for iOS users only) What are some good uses for an ADHD life? What is possible with automation? Can finances be automated? Before jumping into automation tools, here are some questions to consider before you start: How can I scaffold my executive functions through automation? What exactly do you want from automation? Where is your pain point where automation can help? What are the fiddly things that you would like to have happen for you? What’s really going to make a dramatic difference in your life? Honorable Mentions & Resources: (iOS only) (Android™ and Apple® compatible) (iOS only) “If This Then That” (Android™ and Apple® compatible) For our listeners who are PC and Android™ users – What tools do you use, if any, to automate your executive functions in your daily life? Share it with us on our website at
Tue, February 15, 2022
416 | When I'm 64 with Lorri Hollingsworth
In this episode, Eric is joined by Lorri Hollingsworth who was officially diagnosed with combined-type ADHD about two-and-a-half years ago at the age of 64, having reached retirement without suspecting any neurodivergencies. Yet, she always felt herself to be the “misfit” given the expectations set by friends, family, coworkers, and society at large, and forever assumed the role of “Inadvertent Perpetrator” with all the guilt inherent therein. Lorri will share her journey shaped by the absence of an ADHD diagnosis in early childhood, which inevitably led to numerous comorbidities over the decades, as well as the never-expected hope that she now experiences for her future. You’ll hear about the different comorbidities that were discovered before Lorri’s ADHD diagnosis, how her husband of over 35 years aided in Lorri getting diagnosed, her journey of the ways her diagnosis changed the way she viewed her past, and the dynamics of her environment growing up undiagnosed. You’ll also hear about Lorri’s thrill of a challenge, and her journey through unhealthy eating behaviors, OCD, depression, anxiety, and more. Lastly, you’ll hear about the importance of learning, self-awareness, and forgiveness to move forward. Questions Answered & Memorable Moments in this Episode: Lorri goes in depth about how important it is to get more stories of seniors getting diagnosed. What was it that led Lorri to get the diagnosis? “I think the persistent leaving of cabinets and drawers open should be part of the diagnostic criteria!” - Eric “...unless somebody does something drastic to get your attention, they don’t have your attention.” - Lorri Mentioned here: How we show up in relationships: Is that a product of our environment, or does ADHD sometimes get in the way? “I, .as far back as I can remember, have been a ‘loner’.” - Lorri At 64, you’ve been through a lot of stuff, so why does it matter now (to get diagnosed)? “If you love your life, it’s worth the work.” - Lorri “You have to forgive yourself, and you have to forgive the people that might have contributed inadvertently to you being in that place. Forgiveness is so important.” - Lorri Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the sping season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups! — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Kat, and Lisa for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, February 08, 2022
415 | January Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the spring season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Kat, and Lisa for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, February 01, 2022
414 | Hitting the Brain-Brakes: A Coaching Conversation with Danielle!
In this episode, Eric is joined by Danielle, a fresh graduate as of spring 2021. She has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and was very recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has learned a lot about herself after receiving her diagnosis, especially after listening to ADHD reWired’s podcast. She felt some imposter syndrome after receiving her diagnosis, but has fully embraced it after learning about the symptoms and how it presents for her. In this coaching conversation, you’ll hear about Danielle’s biggest struggle with feelings of rejection while being a high-achiever, the thoughts that went through her head through the feelings of failure, and shares some of the ways she calms her mind in the midst of racing thoughts. Eric and Danielle also touch on topics of emotional regulation, uncertainty, feeling out of control, and you might even relate to some of the inner dialogue she shares throughout today’s show! Then, hear Eric and Danielle come up with a few ideas that might potentially help with some of the feelings of rejection, distorted thought patterns, and ways to pause when the mind begins to spiral. In this Episode, you’ll hear Danielle answer some of these questions: How did you make it through your Masters degree without knowing you had ADHD? Being diagnosed with ADHD: Was it a surprise or a relief? What were some of your common struggles going through higher education? Was some of the rejection you felt possibly driven by perfectionism? With your new ADHD diagnosis, have old stories started to change, or do they still have a bit of emotional sting to them? What’s the internal dialogue that’s guiding what you say and do? Do you internalize or experience any types of feedback that leans even a little bit on the negative side? Is there something you might be able to do that you think you might enjoy that you would definitely “not be good” at? What if you did something you felt wasn’t your best work? If there were some patterned thoughts around the things that tend to send you in that spiral, if those patterned thoughts were like headlines, what would those headlines be? Is there anyone you know, whether work or personally, who can give you regular feedback about something where you could also - at the same time - communicate how you’re rating yourself while you’re getting the feedback? Is there anything else you think would help you in either handling uncertainty in certain situations, or being able to receive feedback that might be difficult to hear while being regulated?
Tue, January 25, 2022
413 | From HR to ArC with ADHD reWired Coach, Kat Hoyer
Returning to the podcast is Kat Hoyer, a recovering HR Specialist who hosts our Career Accelerator Sessions (or CAASH+) in ADHD reWired’s Adult Study Hall Community. Get to know Kat even more in this episode, amd invite you to join us in welcoming Kat Hoyer as ADHD reWired’s newest coach to the coaching team! You’ll hear even more about Kat’s story about how she pivoted from her dream job in human resources to becoming a life and career coach, then the steps leading up to her officially joining the ADHD reWired Coaching Team. In this Episode: So, who is Kat Hoyer? How did Kat make the transition from HR to Career Coaching to Life-Coaching? Is Kat still involved with the HR Community? Is the perception of ADHD and Neurodiversity really shifting in the workplace? What compelled Kat to make the change to join the ADHD reWired Coaching Team? What is Kat most excited about when the spring-season of coaching groups arrives? What values does Kat bring to coaching? What does Kat feel will be her greatest opportunities for growth? This year, I have a word - it is “enough”. I am really working on understanding that sometimes, it’s okay to be where you are and not be pushing myself… and sometimes “enough” is where I need to live. Kat Hoyer
Fri, January 21, 2022
412 | Guided Meditation with Alejandro Santiago
If you enjoyed this episode, and want more from Alejandro, check out his website: Alejandro is a mindfulness life coach and yoga instructor who first experienced the benefits of mindfulness and breathwork when he was a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City. To cope with the stress of ADHD and university, he cultivated a practice of Pranayama, an ancient form of yogic breathwork. Today, he's teaching people how to get out of their heads and into the breath by merging the Western practices of mindfulness based in self-compassion, and yogic Pranayama meditations. He studied compassionate inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, a therapeutic approach to uncover and heal trauma in our bodies. When he's not teaching and coaching, he works as a portrait photographer in Toronto, Canada.
Tue, January 18, 2022
411 | Meditation & Breathwork with Alejandro Santiago
More Shownotes coming soon! In the meantime, get to know today's guest a little more by going to his website at In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni, Alejandro Santiago. Alejandro is a mindfulness life coach and yoga instructor who first experienced the benefits of mindfulness and breathwork when he was a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City. To cope with the stress of ADHD and university, he cultivated a practice of Pranayama, an ancient form of yogic breathwork. Today, he's teaching people how to get out of their heads and into the breath by merging the Western practices of mindfulness based in self-compassion, and yogic Pranayama meditations. He studied compassionate inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, a therapeutic approach to uncover and heal trauma in our bodies. When he's not teaching and coaching, he works as a portrait photographer in Toronto, Canada.
Tue, January 11, 2022
410 | December Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! The questions you’ll here answered in this episode: (The following questions asked in the episode have been paraphrased below.) I can’t be medicated, even for ADHD. I will have exciting things I’m involved in, then I have an episode that makes me feel rejected and I fall into a rumination dive and it takes me a while to get back up. I’m trying to find a way to catch myself sooner, get out of it sooner, so I can continue on the path towards my goal and keep my momentum going. I have started on meds and am having trouble unwinding and slowing my brain down at the end of the day. I wanted to know what your tips are for some of that. How do Time-Timers work? Bonus: Panelists also share some of the other time-tracking tools they use! I’m looking for tips on how to help my partner understand what ADHD is and what it isn’t. My partner is neurotypical. My partner seems to not believe ADHD is a real thing, or that it’s a crutch to misplace things. How can I get him to understand? I was just diagnosed about two months ago. I’m navigating this new identity and trying to find my community. I’m trying to figure out how to navigate who to tell and how to know who to tell. I’ve had some conversations go surprisingly well and others not go so well. How do you handle being true to yourself while also protecting yourself? Are there any personal assistants that understand ADHD and could help keep me accountable? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin! Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, January 04, 2022
409 | How to Choose Your Productivity Apps with Brittany Smith
Have you tried using all sorts of to-do and task-management apps but haven’t found ‘the one’ yet? In this episode, Eric is joined by Brittany Smith, a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to Navigated: Choosing a task-management system with ADHD”. She has a Masters of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of Oregon. Brittany uses geeky pop-culture and cognitive science to help her clients and ADHD Guild members get more done with less stress. Connect with Brittany: In this Episode: How do you do things so that you will be successful no matter which tool you choose? With task-management apps, how do we make these things suck less? How do we choose what task-management app to use? How do we make task-management apps a “less bad” fit for our brains so we make sure we know what we need to do? Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) What’s your personal style? What should we be looking at if we are stuck in task-management-app “hopping”? What is a great app for automating? Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) Mentioned: (Mac/iOS only) Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: Mentioned: Honorable Mentions: Did you know: There are built in tasks if you use Google Assistant. (The same principle applies to the Echo!) Discover the ADHD reWired Podcast Family: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin! Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com
Tue, December 28, 2021
408 | The Meaning of ADHD with Dr. Russell Barkley
Here's another Blast-from-the-Past episode! From the archives, ADHD reWired rebroadcasts Episode 63, where Eric has his first interview with Dr. Russell Barkley. To find more in-depth shownotes, go to About Dr. Russell Barkley: Renowned professor, educator, and author of numerous ADHD books and clinical manuals, Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the mechanics and ideas behind many core ADHD concepts. Ranging from executive functions, to neuroimaging, to public perception and more, Dr. Barkley shares knowledge from his extensive research and informed perspective on ADHD, breaking down its basic concepts in an understandable and approachable way.
Wed, December 22, 2021
407 | Motivation & the Brain: 13 Tips to Increase Motivation
It's a Blast-from-the-Past episode! From the archives, ADHD reWired rebroadcasts Episode 8 where Eric shares 13 tips to increase motivation! 1. Visualize what the reward is. Then put that picture in it place that you will see it frequently, and ideally in the place where you were likely to need that reminder 2. Use a star chart. Yes the show is primarily geared towards adults, and using a star chart is effective. We like infographics, we like to see the progress we are making on something. 3. Use small short-term rewards 4. Reward progress 5. Surround yourself with affirming people. 6. Exercise 7. Share it with someone 8. Create systems so you are less reliant on executive functioning. 9. Do what you love. 10. Do what you hate first 11. Talk to a doctor about medication. 12. Find a supportive accountability group 13. Learn more about ADHD.
Tue, December 14, 2021
406 | November Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! What you’ll hear in this episode: What are some tips for managing ADHD and exercise post-surgery? Moira talks about her recovery process from falling off a cliff and brain injury. Find different ways to take care of yourself. Recovery takes time. As the weeks go by, new shiny habits fall off. Any advice for sticking to making progress on weight loss? What’s your “Why”? Go slowly. It may be helpful to think more of what you want to add to your diet instead of what you want to take out. Start with the supermarket. Think about the health of the gut microbiome. Also mentioned here: Make it fun and do things that make you feel good. My partner and I have ADHD and we have a young child with ADHD. While they’re too young for a diagnosis, what resources can we use, where can we start exploring, and what are habits we can start building now so they don’t have to struggle like I did? Be mindful of shame and be compassionate. “My child is not giving me a hard time, they are having a hard time.” Try your best to stay out of wor-st-case scenario thinking. Mentioned here: Focus on connection, communication, and anxiety management. Look at the motivation of what your child is doing instead of the outcomes. Model repairing and model owning your mistakes. Do you have advice about disclosing ADHD in the workplace? Mentioned here: Don’t disclose your ADHD, do disclose what you need to be successful. Mentioned here: “Ask JAN” Mentioned here: What are your best home-hacks? Cleaning and decluttering are not the same thing. Take a picture of your workspace, then share it. Then, after you’ve finished cleaning, take a picture when you’re done! Mentioned here: Keep it simple, like one load of laundry, because that is easier to start and get to “done”. Store cleaning supplies everywhere you need them. For example, if you have more than one bathroom, keep cleaning supplies in both bathrooms. If you can, consider a cleaning service. Baskets are a great way to keep clutter contained. Don’t live alone? Split up your cleaning duties. Start small and start cleaning for five minutes - you may be surprised how much you can get done! Gamify the cleaning! If you start cleaning and it turns out to be a project, add it to your task list and find a way you can be reminded to finish. If I am not diagnosed yet, what do I need to prepare for my ADHD evaluation to make sure my symptoms get taken seriously, especially if I did fine in school and was a gifted kid? Have a bullet point of things you want to share with the evaluator. It’s OK to share that you are concerned that your symptoms may not be taken seriously. A good evaluator will ask good questions and will help you tell your story to be able to come up with a diagnosis. Mentioned here: Why ha
Tue, December 07, 2021
405 | The Mess of Personal Growth with MJ from ADHD Diversified
In this episode, Eric and MJ have an unmedicated dialogue about the messiness of personal growth, the work it took to rewrite the stories she held about her self-worth, and how happy she was to have been proven wrong about the stories she’s told herself since completing a season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups in the summer of 2020. They continue the conversation about the work they’ve put in to achieve their goals, how heartwarming it is to witness others learn to love and accept themselves, and that no one with ADHD ever has to go on their growth journey alone. The final registration event for the 27th season of Coaching & Accountability Groups is on Thursday, December 9th! There are only a few spots left in Eric’s groups (Sections 3 and 4). Moira and Roxie’s groups are now full. Register for our final event by going to to add your name to our winter interest list! About MJ: MJ is a Canadian-born Asian who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2019, living in Canada with her ADHD partner. Since completing her own season in season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups in Season 21, she created and hosts the ADHD Diversified Podcast and is a returning peer-mentor for the Coaching & Accountability Groups. What you’ll hear about in this episode: “When you first started with being a member of the coaching groups, do you think you realized how hard you were on yourself?” - Eric What is the importance of better and more accurate language to describe our feelings and our emotions? “It’s still hard to believe that the good stuff is true even though there’s clear evidence that there’s a difference being made .” - MJ Compassionate ass-kicking & meeting ourselves where we’re at... “Real growth isn’t about fast-tracking.” - MJ Why is joining the Coaching & Accountability groups with an open mind so important? The stories we’ve told ourselves may have been true in the past, but they don’t have to be true right now. “I think if I would’ve stayed stuck... thinking that my mentality was right, I would not be where I am right now.” - MJ You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to have an entrepreneurial mindset. “I do not know it all and I absolutely don’t do it all perfectly.” - Eric Honorable Mentions: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin! Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, November 30, 2021
404 | Let Pleasure be the Measure with Pasha Marlowe
In this episode, Eric is joined by Pasha Marlowe who was diagnosed with ADHD at 49. She is a family therapist, therapeutic comedy coach, ADHD coach, podcast host and author. She artfully blends her unique life experience with her life’s work in healing through psychotherapy, embodied emotions, holistic wellness, life-coaching, ADHD coaching, CBT coaching, theatre, and comedy. Pasha’s podcast, “Let Pleasure be the Measure” is a playground of conversations about the importance of incorporating pleasure, play, and humor into your personal work, home, and sex life. Pasha also published a book in 2021 called, “My Next Husband Will be a Lesbian.” What you’ll hear in this episode: What did it feel like to be in a place that felt so helpless and challenging to be able to bring humor into a dark space? What is therapeutic comedy? “...folks with ADHD have the ability to think creatively, potentially think outside the box, gain new perspectives, see things from a different angle - which, in this case is really a beautiful gift… I feel like... creativity is a way to manage our ADHD stress.” - Pasha Marlowe Because there is so much value in using humor, where is the line between when you call someone out for acting like the clown and avoiding versus actually dealing with and recognizing that it is a healthy tool? “Let Pleasure be the Measure” - Where did this podcast idea come from? “Play is the opposite of perfection.” - Pasha Marlowe What is, “My Next Husband Will be a Lesbian” all about? Follow & Connect with Pasha: Instagram: Youtube: Facebook: Honorable Mentions: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin! Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, November 23, 2021
403 | Adult Study Hall Wins: Accelerating Your Job Search
If you’re on a job-hunt but don’t know where to start, Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired is the place to be! Listen in as a few members in one of our popular Adult Study Hall Plus (ASH+) sessions share their wins while looking for their next job. You’ll hear about feedback from mock-interview sessions, identifying your dream-job and your skills, why some members decided to join our ASH+ Career Accelerator facilitated session, and overcoming a job loss and moving forward to the career they could truly thrive in. Go to to sign up and join our Career Accelerator Session every week! To access this session and all of our Adult Study Hall sessions, including our drop-in room that’s open 24/7, visit adultstudyhall.com. It’s free for the first week and only $19.99 a month after that! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups, starting in January 2022! — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, November 16, 2021
402 | October Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! Listen in on today’s episode as the ADHD reWired panelists answer your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, we cover topics like dealing with shame and guilt, feedback from employers, partnerships, pet-care, mind-wandering, and more! (Recorded on October 12th / 2021) [00:03:06] - How do you deal with feedback from bosses that you don’t want to disclose your ADHD to? [00:17:15] - As the neurotypical partner in the relationship, what is it that I can do best to help my ADHD partner feel productive and useful being a stay-at-home dad? [00:31:22] - Being on antidepressants for over 10 years, and finally finding out about my anxiety and depression being a result of undiagnosed ADHD, being 51 and female, does anyone have the experience of getting off SSRI’s and learning to feel out what “normal” is? [00:35:09] - Being fairly new to the ADHD journey, I feel that my biggest issue is with mind-wandering. Does the panel have any experience or advice regarding mind-wandering? [00:43:38] - Do you have any tips on how to care for pets, especially cats, with ADHD? I keep forgetting to do things that they really need me to do. [00:53:51] - Do you have suggestions for working through shame and disappointment? [01:01:00] - New to the diagnosis, the meds help with energy and focus, but when my ADHD kids meltdown, it sends my anxiety through the ceiling. Any suggestions? [01:02:19] - How do I get my wife to understand that ADHD is real, and that she must embrace this in order to support me? [01:03:29] - I am 70 and finally have gotten the ADHD diagnosis. The shame I am filled with is remembering how my parents treated me as a child. My family has now put me to the side [...] but… [01:04:37] - ADHD reWired’s King of Dad-Jokes gives us a Moment of Dad... Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, November 09, 2021
401 | Eric Tivers in the Hot Seat: What Comes Next?
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our next registration event is on November 11th 2021. If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! In this episode, Eric gets in the Mastermind hot-seat while a few members of the ADHD reWired Coaching Community Alumni pick his brain and ask what could be next for The ADHD reWired Podcast. How does Eric celebrate? What has he learned about consistency? And what could the future hold for The ADHD reWired Podcast? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, November 02, 2021
400 | ADHD reWired Celebrates 400 Episodes!
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our next registration event is on November 11th 2021. If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! What happens after 400 episodes? What have the Alumni members of the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups learned? What really happens when connections are made? Listen to today’s episode where some of our members share their experiences within the ADHD reWired community and how it’s made an impact on their lives with ADHD. Mentioned on the Show: Episode 39 - Everything Dr. Russell Barkley: More episodes mentioned coming soon! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, October 26, 2021
399 | Workplace Accommodations: Do I Need to Disclose? with Kat Hoyer
About Kat Hoyer: Kat is a "recovering HR (Human Resources) manager" and started as a member of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups back in 2015. She is the creator of the Steer Your Life Coaching Program and has q9 Steer-Certified coaching across the country. Her business, SYLC Consulting brings holistic workplace development to organizations where she helps organizations talk about stress management, emotional intelligence, and cognitive agility. [00:02:45] - How do we, as people with ADHD, advocate for ourselves in the workplace for what we need without saying we have ADHD? [00:06:54] - What types of accommodations can we ask for? [00:08:23] - What does an accommodation look like, or how can we work through it? [00:09:06] - How can accommodations that we feel we need be beneficial to whatever the mission or the goals of the company are? What happens if we are denied accommodations? [00:12:16] - If we are searching for a job, what are some of the questions we can ask during the interview process without disclosing our ADHD? [00:20:09] - Eric talks about what he’s learned & about getting accommodations and what he asked for. [00:22:28] - What exactly are reasonable accommodations? [00:25:01] - Eric & Kat talk about working extra hours, communication, requesting feedback, and advocating for yourself in a way that is solutions-oriented. [00:30:03] - Self-acceptance & self-awareness can make it easier to advocate for ourselves. [00:37:27] - Neurodiversity in the workplace: Where does it stand? [00:39:32] - Has the workplace evolved? What about hybrid models? What if we’re struggling with this hybrid model? [00:42:49] - What can managers and bosses do to be more supportive of neurodivergent brains? [00:44:51] - What’s the perfect job for someone with ADHD? [00:46:39] - Is it a toxic work environment? [00:47:39] - Kat speaks to her experiences in ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability groups, the tools that has helped others, and the positive things she has seen from people who have gone through the coaching groups. Connect with Kat: Website: Twitter for SYLC Consulting: Facebook: Listen to her on episode Honorable & Noteworthy Mentions: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, October 19, 2021
398 | Can We, Though? with Greg Hopewell
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our first registration event is on Saturday, October 30th! If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! About Greg: Greg was first diagnosed with ADHD at 10 and went untreated until he was re-diagnosed at 33, after procrastination on a big project made him leave the hospital shortly after the birth of his little girl. Greg has a degree in computer engineering and law, and works as a patent attorney in Silicon Valley. During COVID, Greg found his way to ADHD reWired and is a graduate of season 23 of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, and joined season 25 and 26 as a peer-mentor (or “ADDmin”) supporting other members of the award-winning coaching program. If you want to hear a story about some mind-blowing growth from one of the most cynical skeptics we’ve ever encountered in the coaching groups, then this is the podcast you need to listen to. Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mehan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, October 12, 2021
397 | September Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, & Barb McDonagh
Want to join the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups? Go now to and get your name added to our winter interest list so you can join our kickoff registration event this month in October! Shownotes & timestamps coming soon... Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups! — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, October 05, 2021
396 | Finding the Fun and Flow in Fitness with Karen Broda
Do you struggle with staying active? Does the word “fitness” make you shy away from starting? Then this is the episode you need to listen to because getting your body moving and adding physical activity to your daily routine doesn’t have to be boring! About Karen: Karen is a body and mind transformation coach & personal trainer for ADHD women. From Canada, she teaches you how to thrive in your fitness, nutrition and health - not just manage it. She believes you are worthy of your dream body that you feel incredibly confident in, with a mindset to match - even if you have ADHD. Fun fact about Karen: While she spends her spare time camping, she also spends time training in the circus, and also lives in a tiny home! Mentioned on the show: Find Karen on Instagram: Grab Karen’s 15-minute Morning & Night Routines and find her Fitness Identity course here: Check out Karen’s YouTube channel: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mehan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@whatwasthequestionpodcast.com Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, September 28, 2021
395 | Race Car Brain with Nicolas Hunziker
About Nicolas: Nicolas was first originally from Switzerland. He’s a long-time motoring enthusiast, licensed racer, and fourth-generation painter. He now lives and works in the U.S. as a professional automotive fine artist. He trained at Pasadena ArtCenter College of Design and incorporates many elements of Art Deco advertising posters in his paintings - a style he called, “Period Correct.” He’s worked with the likes of Porsche, 24h Le Mans, McLaren, and Ford, to create one-of-a-kind art pieces and automotive-themed design prints for apparel and products. [00:03:26] - Nicolas talks about a 20-foot painting he was commissioned to do in 2015 for Porsche and says more about his artwork and his business. [00:04:30] - Mentioned here: [00:05:29] - Hear more about Nicolas’ family history of artists, Art Deco, photography, and postmodernism. [00:07:01] - Nicolas gives an honest answer when people ask him how they can become a painter, his thoughts on corporate culture, the types of clients he’s worked with, and what he did before becoming a full-time painter. [00:10:07] - A relatable moment of time-blindness is mentioned here. (Implied; the phrase, “time-blindness” is not actually mentioned here.) Then, Eric and Nicolas dive more into ADHD and how it’s “the worst-named disorder in the world”, the difference between hyperfocus and flow, and how Nicolas experiences hyperfocus. [00:14:19] - Eric talks about the COVID hobby he picked up - painting - and asks Nicolas about changing brushes. A question for the listener: Is it just Eric? Or do you think painters with ADHD have to buy more brushes because “we” don’t clean them off fast enough? [00:21:47] - Nicolas answers Eric’s question: “From what you’re learning so far, how do you see ADHD showing up in your work, in a way that challenges your work?” Here, Nicolas opens up about mindfulness and other tools he uses, and how he organizes his environment. He also opens up about impulse control and not being able to say “no”, being an instigator, and how his ADHD affects his business and relationship. [00:24:05] - Eric and Nicolas talk about starting “22 things at the same time”, deadlines, and perfectionism. Later, they talk about how long it can take Nicolas to finish a painting. [00:27:52] - Hear a helpful reframe on how hyperfocus can potentially be more draining, rather than a superpower. Then, Nicolas talks about the energy differences when he paints versus sketching, how long it takes him to figure out details for historical accuracy, and how perfectionism plays a role. [00:34:03] - Mentioned here: [00:43:26] - Nicolas shares how his ADHD has affected his relationship, the challenges they’ve had to face together, and how a fantastic referral led him to his ADHD diagnosis. [00:46:26] - Eric and Nicolas share a moment when it comes to filling out forms and how they change their handwriting. [00:48:07] - Nicolas talks about the research phase of ADHD, how he’s still learning, how the scope of
Tue, September 21, 2021
394 | What Music Helps YOU Focus at Will? with Will Henshall
About Will: Will is a Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur, inventor, and music producer, who is the CEO and founder of Focus@Will. He is the founding member of the 90’s hit UK pop-soul band LONDONBEAT, founded a tech company called Rocket Network based in San Francisco, and sold the company in 2003. Will also founded the company called “DigiDelivery”, which morphed into Avid Cloud Collaboration (part of ProTools) and is used everyday in pro audio production all over the world. Sources: Check it out: [00:03:47] - Will talks about being diagnosed and shares some of his thoughts about ADHD. [00:07:27] - Eric and Will talk about using music as a tool, what’s helpful for them, and the science of music on the brain. [00:11:17] - Hear a sample from Focus@Will, “The Deep”, and more. [00:12:36] - Will explains a musician’s brain. [00:15:37] - Will shares a story from a friend about music and Alzheimers. [00:22:09] - Eric asks Will about the creation process, the data, and what the data says. [00:24:28] - Will tells us who gave him his ADHD diagnosis, and the types of jobs where ADHD brains need a lot of stimulation to focus. [00:26:22] - Hear more samples from Focus@Will, as Will walks us through the purpose of each sample. [00:29:04] - Will explains how Focus@Will started and what was involved with starting up. [00:32:08] - Hear more about the science, the cognitive testing, and the distinct link between brain types and the kinds of music that helps that type of brain. Did you know: Statistically, one in three people cannot listen to any sound at all while they’re working! [00:33:43] - Will talks about the bell curve of the studies, the correlation of ADHD, a link to autism, and how the data came out with how having music on while working helps two thirds of people. [00:36:36] - Hear about a statistic of Focus@Will in a work environment, and how the people using it compare to the organization. [00:42:51] - Eric wants to know about the musical and creative side of Focus@Will - and then we get serenaded! Will explains making music for the non-conscious mind. [00:44:35] - Will talks about “Nature Beat”, a channel that is also his own personal artistic endeavor. Then, hear a sample of Nature Beat itself, as Will walks us through how it works and the intentionality behind its creation. (All Nature Beat tracks are 25 minutes long - the same as a Pomodoro!) [00:48:43] - Will explains what “entrainment” is with a demonstration using his guitar. Did you know: Strings sympathetically resonate with sounds that make the strings happen. You can do this with a piano by singing into a piano and holding the sustain pedal! [00:50:07] - Hear “the skinny” about binaural beats, and the brainwaves we need to focus and concentrate. (It’s alpha waves.) [00:52:56] - Go to focusatwill.com, take the quiz on the website, and discover what kind of music might best help you get focused! Hint: It often recommends music you don’t like. Will explains why. [00:55:36]
Tue, September 14, 2021
393 | August Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, & Barb McDonagh
** There's still room for YOU to join the 26th season of the award-winning ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups, starting in October! Head over to to find out how you can be a part of these intensive, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! [00:02:20] - Eric has the first ADHD moment of the show [00:04:38] - Question: A listener who was recently diagnosed with ADHD asks about hyperfocus, prioritizing, and how to tell the difference between something that is a “new” passion versus a hyperfocus, versus a new commitment that may lose interest in. Learn as much as you can about ADHD. It’s a disorder where information makes a difference. If you can anticipate the things in your environment that you’re more susceptible to falling into hyperfocus and plan for them. Our tendencies can be double-edged swords. Ask ourselves: Is it a passion or calling, or something we’re just doing a deep dive on? Have a place to store your ideas, because it doesn’t mean you have to act on them and continue to scroll. It’s okay to be curious about it, and observe if the curiosity will fade tomorrow before acting on it. The more we are engaged in thinking about it (our ADHD), the more we are going to take our lives off auto pilot. Is it a time-suck or a time-investment? Learning about ADHD is really learning more about ourselves. [00:14:33] - Question: What is the most frustrating thing about your ADHD? This listener’s most frustrating thing is having to wait for stuff. But first, Barb and Eric have a moment! Roxie: working memory in almost every aspect of her life, and shares a working-memory moment. Moira: day-to-day is waiting, but the big-impact ADHD frustration is impulsivity with blurting out. Will: An extreme lack of executive function while recovering from COVID (at the time of this recording) and activating on the task at hand. MJ: Impulsivity to never (or rarely) say “no”. Then optimism kicks in, then they realize they can’t do all the things, even though their ADHD wants to do all the things. Brendan: The “waiting-brain” and having trouble initiating prior to something bigger in the future. Eric: Transitioning or moving on to the next thing, and multi-tracking and maintenance in multiple domains of life at once. [00:19:37] - Question: A listener is one month away from having a baby and is in serious need of working on their recently diagnosed ADHD, and wonders how to balance these. Suggestions: Don’t join a coaching group (yet). Focus on your baby and get to know your baby because the years will fly by. Learn more about ADHD by listening to podcasts, because you can listen to a podcast and feed a baby at the same time. The more passive the learning, the easier it’s going to be to fit in [the learning] around your baby. When you’re pregnant, your body has a lot of estrogen which helps your ADHD. When you deliver, those
Tue, September 07, 2021
392 | Bi Polar, ADHD, and the Road to Recovery with Jim Long
** There's still room for YOU to join the 26th season of the award-winning ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups, starting in October! Head over to to find out how you can be a part of these intensive, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! About Jim: Jim has been battling ADHD since his diagnosis at the age of 10 in the early 1980's, adding bipolar type 2 (Bipolar II), substance abuse, and an anxiety disorder to the mix has made life interesting, to say the least! Having a robust recovery plan and a team in place is helping Jim overcome these obstacles and stay on the path to recovery. Jim is a father of four, married to his wife for 30 years, an army Veteran, and a fire EMS captain. (Check back for updated timestamps of this episode!) Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mehan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at Don't Forget These, Too! — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the fall season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! — Join Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, Roxie, and Barb for an hour of Live Q&A on Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm Central (10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern)
Tue, August 31, 2021
391 | Can a Passion For Videogames Help? with Henry Holman
This week, Eric talks with his guest, Henry Holman, about how some of the lessons he's learned through gaming can also apply to real life, the impact of discovering when you're not alone with your ADHD, and dive into a quick coaching session for tips and strategies to managing your to-do's. About Henry: Henry is going to be a senior at DePaul University, studying computer science and is working towards a career in game programming. Although he was diagnosed at 9 years old, he didn’t start learning about ADHD until he was 19, and remains fascinated with the “why” behind his ADHD-ness. He has loved video games for as long as he can remember, and in recent years, he has learned a lot about himself as he strives to improve at competitive Super Smash Brothers™. His long term career goal is to create a game that makes players feel like they have ADHD, to increase awareness and understanding surrounding the disorder. This is one of the first episodes in a while where Eric gets to have a guest in-studio! [00:02:48] - Eric asks how Henry got into video games. It all started with a Game Boy Color™ and a McDonalds toy. Henry and his siblings also split a game console.Then Eric and Henry hash out their virtual tennis accomplishments, and why a lamp-timer is helpful. [00:04:39] - Henry talks about a video game he wants to create that will make people feel like they have ADHD. His brother recommends a game to play, where the underlying theme of the game is a metaphor for overcoming the character’s anxiety, and why it resonated with Henry. He also talks about a game he’s played where the character in the game suffers from psychosis, which also gave him inspiration. Fun fact: The game Henry mentions in the timestamp above was, indeed, made in collaboration with neuroscientists and mental health professionals. Henry says, “They didn’t want to do [the game] a disservice” and wanted to break a misrepresentation of mental health in games. Read more: [00:08:31] - Eric asks where Henry is at [with his game]. Henry has already made some prototype levels, designed after , and how the levels represent these deficits. [00:11:00] - Eric and Henry talk about enthusiasm vs. pursuing a passion professionally. Henry reflects on an episode of ADHD reWired he’s listened to. “We don’t have the luxury [with ADHD] of doing things we don’t like to do for a living” is a phrase that resonates with how he felt about school. [00:12:44] - Henry really wanted to do game design as a career, but got a “C” in a game-design class, but didn’t quite know what it was he truly wanted to do. Later on, Henry discovers a love for programming, problem-solving, and playing with Lego and K’nex. [00:15:31] - A moment of ADHD happens right before the break. [00:22:26] - Henry started educating himself after getting stuck on breaking his skill-ceiling, and talks about the game he dove into to learn how to play competitively. Eric and Henry nerd out about their “mains” in Super Smash Br
Tue, August 24, 2021
390 | How to Recover from Years of Failure with Aron Croft
This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen in as Eric - and his guest, Aron Croft - talk about the coping mechanisms Aron went through before he was diagnosed, the lessons he learned from his failures, and how he rose like the pheonix from Procrastinator in Chief to developing an ADHD-friendly productivity system you can't not hear about! About Aron: Aron appeared to have it all together when he got into Harvard. But that was the beginning of his demise. He struggled non-stop for 15 years until he was broke, divorced, and earning minimum wage, failing out of his first seven jobs and businesses. But after getting a masters degree in coaching psychology and a diagnosis of inattentive ADHD, his life changed. He built a successful fortune 500 career, got married, and discovered how to get shit done with a neurodivergent brain. RIght before Eric and Aron hit record, Aron also adds another skill in pillow fort building for reducing slap-back audio in a not-perfectly-acoustic room! [00:02:26] - Eric and Aron start at the “bottom” of Aron’s story. Aron gets into Harvard and explains how he dropped out twice before graduating, hating school, being outmatched and outclassed. He lost the structure he had around him, moving from south Florida to Boston, and was sick of the pain to get things done by waiting until the last minute until fear motivated him to get things done, studying computer science. Eric affirms that activation energy can be amazing, but comes at a price. [00:05:10] - Aron talks about the ways he got through high school, building relationships with teachers that felt inauthentic, feeling like he needed to be studying subjects that had “right” answers, such as math and science. He goes into how it was easier to bounce back from dropping out of school the first time. [00:07:11] - Aron shares how he moved his life to an island off the coast of New Zealand, his plan to retire early, and what came out of these decisions he made in his early 20’s, navigating with some minor inconvenient factors he’d overlooked. Even though Aron and his then-fiance quickly discovered boredom, he doesn’t regret his decisions. [00:10:00] - Eric and Aron agree on the idea of boredom and “retirement”. Then, they discuss the “drug” of self-improvement. Then, Eric asks Aron how they got off the island. [00:11:55] - Aron teaches Eric and the listeners about “The Harvard Curse” and being heavily influenced by his environment. [00:13:32] - “It’s applying it that’s challenging for me.” - Aron [00:22:16] - Eric asks Aron about the next 15 years. Aron talks about his first job out of school and a decision he wasn’t proud of in that chapter of his life. He then talks about the other jobs he had, but repeated a pattern of letting things pile up until the last minute to get things done. Aron explains how this affected his relationship - navigating without yet being diagnosed with ADHD. After a year and some at his second job, he takes his ambitious 25-year-old-self t
Tue, August 17, 2021
389 | Fear, Joy, and Showing up with ADHD reWired Coach - Roxie Martin
If you’ve wanted to hear more about ADHD reWired Coach, Roxie Martin, then this is the show you need to listen to. In this episode, Eric and Roxie get vulnerable and dive into tackling fear, facing joy, and what it means for them to show up. About Roxie: Roxie Martin is a certified life-coach, currently coaching her second season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups. She has 35 years of research experience in what it’s like to be an adult with ADHD, and a lifetime of hard-won wisdom to share. She has a colorful and diverse background that allows her to deeply relate and connect with almost anyone. She has been a ministry leader, a wife, a mom, a hair stylist, and a mentor. She is compassionate, encouraging, and has a finely-tuned bullshit-meter that helps cut quickly through the fluff and get right to the good stuff. [00:02:17] - Eric and Roxie go into the timeline of how she became one of the ADHD reWired Coaches. From ArC member to peer mentor, Eric wanted Roxie to become a coach for the groups. [00:03:57] - Eric asks Roxie if she’s always innately had [her bullshit-meter] - her answer feels like an honest yes and explains why it feels weird to say it. They talk about intuition, as Eric feels like grad school beat the intuition out of [them] and learned not to trust the intuition, but has learned to listen to and amplify his intuition through coaching. [00:05:31] - Eric talks about the vision of how things were “supposed” to go, have a laugh about how things went out-of-order, and how Roxie is coaching her second season and starting up a podcast with Will Curb called, “Wait, What was the Question?” [00:06:40] - Eric and Roxie dive into who Roxie is, and the vulnerabilities Roxie has been exploring in her own life. Roxie goes more into “counterfeit” vulnerability through her own exploration and self-awareness. She talks about things that hadn’t changed over the years, and what she did when she was put into situations she had to be vulnerable in. Roxie goes more into what her actions used to be and verbalizes the feelings that came up for her when faced with a choice to take the easy or vulnerable way through. [00:09:16] - Roxie answers Eric’s question about what it is she was numbing from. She talks about where she noticed it [the feelings] came up the most, such as events or parties or being in settings where she’s not comfortable - particularly social things, and where she knew she would have to have a hard conversation. [00:10:27] - Roxie talks about what got her more curious, with Eric’s impression that she looks through a lens of curiosity. Roxie says she wishes she had a bullshit meter for herself but can feel it when she’s justifying, compromising, or playing small. She then talks about why she’s played small. She acknowledges she’s not able to change it, but is not able to ignore it. Hear more here about her beginning when she first joined ArC and talks about being dumb on purpose. She also talks about c
Tue, August 10, 2021
388 | July Q&A with Brendan Mehan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, Coach Moira Maybin, Coach Roxie Martin, & Barb
This week, we have the full panel of the ADHD reWired Podcast Family joining in for this month’s Q&A Session, recorded on July 13th 2021. Find all the good stuff below! [00:03:56] Maria, a mom and former teacher, asks about subtypes of ADHD. She also asks about structure and looks for tools to strategize while jump-starting a teaching career online and plan better. Eric explains how ADHD “subtypes” shifted to “presentations” because over time, the presentation of ADHD can change. He also goes in depth about the diagnostic criteria, and the differences between children and adults. Most adults are the “combined” type of ADHD, along with Eric himself. When looking for strategies, he goes on to explain how it’s important to look at the functional impairments. Any kind of diagnosis is a starting point, but isn’t prescriptive. Moira explains how as people age, the more we internalize symptoms, so the hyperactivity may be more in thought rather than physically hyperactive. Women are also more likely to be inattentive, in the inattentive type. As Maria put it: “Meta inattentiveness!” [00:09:24] Malika asks about menopause and how she’s observed that her symptoms have become much worse since it came on full time. Moira talks about estrogen, and once someone goes through menopause, the body doesn’t make any more. Estrogen reduces ADHD symptoms, which is why when women are pregnant, they present with fewer ADHD symptoms. And, while women are in perimenopause, the estrogen levels are more erratic than in puberty. She talks about how hormone replacement therapy can be used to replace estrogen, and it also depends on someone’s own health profile and family history, and hormone replacement therapy may not be for everyone. Another suggestion was increasing medication during that time, and a lot of things around lifestyle become important. Resource mentioned here: [0:14:31] Sandra asks, “How can I help my 14-year-old son become more organized for high school, and writing notes for his classes to study from for tests?” Brendan asks parents of ADHD kids: What’s going on with the IEP and the 504? What are the supports happening at school to help him get to where he needs to be? Brendan says the best option is to have someone take notes or provide them for him so that he has good notes to study from, whether it’s a teacher or a peer, so he can study notes that are useful. He explains that someone giving a model can help Sandra’s son understand how he should be taking notes so he can do a better job with moving forward. Brendan also explains to be patient as he practices his new [note-taking] skill, and to leverage IEPs, 504s, and talking to teachers, guidance counsellors, special education teachers, etc. Roxie talks about how she’s had to work really hard to take better notes and that models are helpful. She acknowledges that it’s about incremental changes, because the template or the model doesn’t automatically mean we become amazing at it right aw
Tue, August 03, 2021
387 | Healthy Curiosity and Self Discovery with Barb from ADHD reWired
Give a warm welcome to the human extraordinaire who helps Eric behind-the-scenes as the executive assistant of ADHD reWired - Barb McDonagh! Not only is Barb the biggest fan of her 13-year-old son (who also has ADHD), she also got her B.A. from Columbia College in Chicago majoring in poetry, and a Masters degree in teaching from National Louis University. As of this episode, Barb has been with ADHD reWired for two years. Listen to Eric and Barb as they talk about her journey to discovering her ADHD, how curiosity led to setting healthier boundaries, and how trying something different led to a community of people who you too, just might relate to! What will you find in this episode? [00:01:23] - Eric introduces the one and only Barb McDonagh and talks about how the last two eye-opening years working for ADHD reWired helped her discover her own ADHD and how it’s changed the way she looks at her past. [00:03:17] - Barb talks about the reasons why she was interested in ADHD, and how being encouraged to try something different led to where she is now with ADHD reWired. She realizes that all the stories she’s read in the spheres of ADHD reWired sounded far too relatable. [00:05:21] - Eric talks about self-examination and growth, while Barb talks about the books she’s read and the process of what some of the growth and being curious meant to her. Barb also talks about what kicked her journey off, the process of gaining self-awareness, and how she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. [00:08:14] - Barb answers Eric’s question, wondering how some of the personal work she’s done has affected her family life, and how it’s had a positive impact to reduce overwhelm, frustration, and setting healthier boundaries. Barb also mentions how she began asking for help. [00:09:48] - Eric and Barb talk more about boundaries, self-advocating, and what more healthy boundary setting can look like when you feel like you’re always on the go. [00:11:07] - If anyone knows what an old transistor radio sounds like when you’re trying to find the channel (…) That’s how I feel and I can’t tune in.” [00:12:05] - Mentioned here: Crucial Conversations ; Barb talks about how didn’t know how to talk about what she needed, and discovers how she can ask for what she needed. [00:12:53] - Barb and Eric talk about how, in the past, Barb had not really felt seen and how that has evolved. Barb speaks about looking “normal” and getting through a day, and what it was like to be able to talk and share her story and gain new friendships. [00:21:56] - Eric isn’t used to doing ad-copy in real-time, but get back on track talking about being seen and what kind of impact that’s had on Barb. [00:22:21] - Eric and Barb talk about the things that helped her recognize the things that were going on for her. Barb also went through the coaching groups and talks about how she wasn’t yet at the point to be open to sharing and open. She discovers the power of sharing our stories and sharing the wins. S
Tue, July 27, 2021
386 | Why is it so Hard to Plan a Vacation? - with ADHD reWired Coach, Moira Maybin
Planning a vacation is hard. It's even harder when you have ADHD! Listen in as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest - fellow podcaster and ADHD reWired Coach - Moira Maybin of The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle brainstorm some of the ways you can plan an ADHD-Friendly vacation in an ADHD-Friendly way. About Moira: Moira Maybin has spent 25 years as an educator, working in classrooms, in special education and, as a learning assistance teacher with an educational psychology background. She lived through years of overwhelm and failed attempts at trying harder that compromised her self-care, physical, and mental health until finally receiving her ADHD Diagnosis. After experiencing a terrifying fall off a 50-foot cliff in 2018 that left her with serious injuries, she knew she had to commit to creating an ADHD Friendly Lifestyle and give up on trying harder if she really wanted to thrive. She’s since re-shaped her life completely for a better fit, based on current research. Moira has dedicated the last 5 years of her life to diving in deep to learn as much as she can about ADHD and its impact on women. Now she’s opening up about what it’s like being a woman with late-diagnosed ADHD and a mom of two children, sharing the knowledge she’s gained on her own personal journey, and as an educator and advocate for people with ADHD. What will you find in this episode? [00:02:05] - Eric & Moira talk about why this was a second attempt at recording an episode together [00:02:35] - Eric & Moira recognize when it's time to take the "exit ramp" [00:03:00] - Eric talks about struggling planning a vacation; Moira talks about her own experiences of not being able to relax at home, and how going away was the only way to decompress. [00:03:45] - One of the challenges for Eric is figuring out when to take a vacation. He talks about being stuck on a 7-year merry-go-round wondering when the right time will be. [00:04:19] - Moira shares her own experience when she got into teaching but didn't end up actually going anywhere during the summers. [00:04:35] - Moira asks Eric if he's spent some time wondering and dreaming as he talks about a Phish concert he's been waitlisted for. [00:06:05] - Moira acknowledges how Eric describes most of the things she does in advance of a trip, and how having a narrow focus is not so overwhelming. [00:06:30] - Moira says he might need another vacation after Eric's big trip, and why. [00:07:35] - Moira talks about "training" to figure out what to take and what not to take during trips and shows. [00:08:00] - Moira mentions making packing lists for herself and her family and doesn't try to think up anything on her own; using lists as a frame of reference and other resources to help save executive functions are extremely helpful. [00:08:40] - Eric jumps in and mentions and [00:10:00] - Eric has a big question: What happens if a spot (for the Phish concert) doesn't open up? Moira shares her thoughts, what to watch for with airlines and tickets, how t
S1 Enull · Tue, July 20, 2021
385 | The Self-Taught Lifestyle with Roland Tanner
Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Roland Tanner talk about how he procrastinated his way to success on . Roland Tanner has procrastinated his way through careers as a book seller, Medieval historian, author, publisher, software developer, podcaster, and would-be politician. He has sometimes been accused of being an entrepreneur! After a decade of battling depression, he scored top marks on an online ADHD test and was formally diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 50. What will you find in this episode? [00:01:29] - Eric introduces Roland as he procrastinated his way through careers as a book seller, Medieval historian, author, publisher, software developer, podcaster, and would-be politician & has been accused of being an entrepreneur. [00:02:00] - Hear Roland's voice! [00:02:13] - Eric brings to light how Roland feels that what he has to share doesn't have much value [00:02:33] - Roland talks about having an unplanned career. He explains his life with ADHD is an "interesting" example and that his career paths have certain been varied. [00:03:00] - Eric and Roland talk about how Roland wanted to be a politician, motivated by wanting an assistant to take care of his calendar & email, before he had any inkling of ADHD [00:03:40] - Roland talks about the executive functions of running his own business [00:04:03] - Roland really enjoys talking about politics & talks about his involvement and saw how others had their "executive function" minds externalized and handed to other people so they could concentrate on the conversations and people in front of them [00:05:10] - Roland says it didn't work out, but it was a fun process [00:05:13] - Eric asks how close the political race was [00:05:30] - Roland talks about the way the local politics work in Canada [00:05:41] - Roland explains the jobs and roles he played in running for local office [00:05:44] - He also talks about being a fairly shy guy and being described as introverted [00:06:01] - Roland observed that people liked talking politics [00:06:15] - Roland talks about being unsure if the job would have been very good for him because of the stress, but the "retail sales" part of it was a blast for him. [00:06:30] - The Dam Busters Story comes up [00:07:16] - Eric asks Roland about "Procrastinating the way to success" [00:07:40] - Eric asks what Roland was behind on when he scheduled this podcast interview [00:07:43] - Roland talks about debugging client websites & talks about his publishing company [00:08:00 - He talks about how he was supposed to be translating Medieval Latin documents but learned how to write code instead, which turned into an added job [00:08:32] - Roland talks about the challenges and being in a constant state of distraction [00:08:50] - Roland touches briefly about being a musician, what he thought about fidget spinners before he knew about his ADHD, and how learning guitar was his own way of fidgeting [00:09:45] - Roland uses playing instruments as his own equivalent of
S1 E384 · Tue, July 13, 2021
384 | June Q&A with Will Curb, MJ Siemens, Coach Moira Maybin, Coach Roxie Martin, & Barb
In this episode, Eric Tivers is joined by Will Curb, MJ Siemens, and ADHD reWired coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin. Barb also joins the panel as the ADHD reWired podcast family takes in and answers the questions from the listeners of the ADHD reWired Podcast. Brendan Mehan, we missed you this month! Every second Tuesday of the month, the ADHD reWired panel takes questions from our listeners live about their ADHD-related topics. Whether it’s personal or professional, the panelists are here every single month to ask questions and offer their knowledge and unique perspectives to help ADHD folks find the solutions they need. Thank you for listening to the Q & A session this month. We cover a wide variety of topics and provide creative takeaways, no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we all continue working through as we navigate with ADHD. Find the other podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: What will you find in this episode? [00:01:43] - Welcomin the ADHD reWired Podcast Family! [00:02:10] - Roxie and Will confirm rumors about their new podcast [00:03:21] - Jane asks, “What can you do when you just cannot get your brain to engage, even if you want to? [00:03:34] - Eric explains how trying to force it doesn’t work; he shifts to prioritizing sleep, and his brain doesn’t (typically) work with lack of sleep. [00:04:27] - Will says going for a walk and getting movement in is helpful. [00:05:05] - Eric talks about how even though taking breaks is difficult, he always feels better after doing so. [00:05:38] - Moira talks about hormones and how expectations can be managed around hormonal cycles, while Eric mentions her podcast [the ADHD Friendly Lifestyle!] [00:06:37] - Roxie talks about riding on someone’s coattails, listens to ADHD-related podcasts & content, and enjoys singing karaoke for a break. [00:07:22] - Eric mentions Adult Study Hall and how a pomodoro dance break was really useful and fun! [00:07:52] - When MJ feels stuck, they talk about reaching out and telling someone, talking with their partner for a break, doing jumping jacks, and taking a pet-parent break. [00:08:53] - Will encourages ADHD folks to write down things that don’t work and mentions how scrolling social media doesn’t typically work. [00:09:18] - Eric likes video games but doesn’t usually stop at just 5 minutes of playing. [00:10:03] - Scott asks about being on Adderall and wonders if his experiences are because of taking medication. [00:10:27] - Eric encourages folks to talk to their doctors and the documented side-effects of stimulant medication. [00:15:50] - Terry wants the panelists to talk about medications, particularly when kids are reluctant and contrary to medical advice. [00: 16:15] - Eric talks about how the research shows that when parents push medication during adolescence, the likelihood of the teens going back to medication as adults is drastically decreased. Eric enc
S1 E383 · Wed, July 07, 2021
Neurodivergence Runs in the Family
If this is the first time you’ve ever listened to this podcast, today’s episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you’ve heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad’s very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other things) and its effect on him during this endearing and humor-filled episode of . Eric’s son is not just his favorite child interviewee on the podcast; he’s also the first child to be interviewed on the show. Eric asks his 9-year-old questions like: What does it feel like afterward when you do something, and you’re not sure why you did it? When is he likely to get distracted? As someone with both autism and ADHD, is he a big picture or small details kind of kid? Have other kids called him names at school? How does he view his giftedness, and how does it feel when something doesn’t come easily to him? What does he want to say to kids like him listening to the show? In this episode, you’ll also hear them talk about a tendency towards impulsiveness, a love for reading and math (including the Fibonacci sequence even at a mere six years old), and the different ADHD traits his son possesses. The 9-year-old even gets to take over the position of podcast host, interview his dad, and humorously offer his own tips towards the end of the show. Get ready for spontaneous special effects, singing, sidetracking, and then some. ADHD adults and their ADHD kids will get a kick out of sharing this listening experience together! You'll learn: [01:52] Eric’s son says hello! [02:59] Listen to an explanation of neurodiversity from the perspective of a 9-year-old boy. [04:15] How does ADHD affect Eric’s son? [05:48] Eric’s son reveals his favorite thing to do to dad. [08:11] Eric shares an interesting tidbit about his son that’s always fascinated him. [09:35] Eric’s son loves to read! What book series is he reading right now? [11:40] When Eric read fiction as a kid, he had a hard time with this regarding characters. [13:32] Eric’s son shares a “time flies” joke before the break. [21:54] Before resuming the interview, Eric’s son gives a humorous plug for the podcast. [23:55] Eric’s son has been working on improving this social skill at school. How’s it going? [24:43] Despite not having autism himself, Eric still has trouble with this. [25:40] How does Eric’s son think other kids perceive him? He’s been waiting to hear someone call him this. [27:07] Listen as Eric’s son reveals what he thinks about his own giftedness. [29:37] Eric and his son discuss handling things that don’t come easily. [30:44] After a near-slip up transitioning to a new subject, Eric asks his son to define and opine on the word “transgender.” [31:02] The tables turn and Eric is now the one getting asked questio
S1 E383 · Tue, July 06, 2021
Neurodivergence Runs in the Family
If this is the first time you’ve ever listened to this podcast, today’s episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you’ve heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad’s very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other things) and its effect on him during this endearing and humor-filled episode of . Eric’s son is not just his favorite child interviewee on the podcast; he’s also the first child to be interviewed on the show. Eric asks his 9-year-old questions like: What does it feel like afterward when you do something, and you’re not sure why you did it? When is he likely to get distracted? As someone with both autism and ADHD, is he a big picture or small details kind of kid? Have other kids called him names at school? How does he view his giftedness, and how does it feel when something doesn’t come easily to him? What does he want to say to kids like him listening to the show? In this episode, you’ll also hear them talk about a tendency towards impulsiveness, a love for reading and math (including the Fibonacci sequence even at a mere six years old), and the different ADHD traits his son possesses. The 9-year-old even gets to take over the position of podcast host, interview his dad, and humorously offer his own tips towards the end of the show. Get ready for spontaneous special effects, singing, sidetracking, and then some. ADHD adults and their ADHD kids will get a kick out of sharing this listening experience together! You'll learn: [02:14] Eric’s son says hello! [03:16] Listen to an explanation of neurodiversity from the perspective of a 9-year-old boy. [04:31] How does ADHD affect Eric’s son? [06:03] Eric’s son reveals his favorite thing to do to dad. [08:25] Eric shares an interesting tidbit about his son that’s always fascinated him. [09:53] Eric’s son loves to read! What book series is he reading right now? [11:55] When Eric read fiction as a kid, he had a hard time with this regarding characters. [13:51] Eric’s son shares a “time flies” joke before the break. [22:35] Before resuming the interview, Eric’s son gives a humorous plug for the podcast. [24:29] Eric’s son has been working on improving this social skill at school. How’s it going? [25:17] Despite not having autism himself, Eric still has trouble with this. [26:15] How does Eric’s son think other kids perceive him? He’s been waiting to hear someone call him this. [27:41] Listen as Eric’s son reveals what he thinks about his own giftedness. [30:11] Eric and his son discuss handling things that don’t come easily. [31:20] After a near-slip up transitioning to a new subject, Eric asks his son to define and opine on the word “transgender.” [32:20] The tables turn and Eric is now the one getting asked question
S1 E382 · Tue, June 29, 2021
Strategies for College Success with Judy S. Bass
"I know ADHD people who the minute the business is successful they sell it and start another business, because they’re bored; it’s running itself [and] it doesn’t meet any challenge anymore." Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Judy Bass discuss overcoming challenges and finding success in the college classroom for ADHD students on this episode of . Judy is an internationally recognized expert in the field of college planning for students with ADHD and other learning challenges. Over the past 20 years, she has helped many ADHD adults in their late 20s and 30s realize their dream of earning a college degree. By focusing on their strengths and instead of their challenges, she helps ADHD adults develop a positive self-image, giving them the confidence to achieve success in life. Her website, , offers comprehensive college planning where students and their families are guided through the selection and admission process. BES assists with everything from high school course and extracurricular activity suggestions, visiting colleges, conducting interviews, filling out applications, and writing essays to reviewing testing and college accommodations and fostering independence and self-advocacy skill development. Listen as Judy shares some of her surprising revelations of and experiences with neurodiverse students. She talks about the types of college learning environments and workloads that can be better for those with ADHD to find success. She even discusses perfectionists vs. procrastinators, how to request and receive ADHD accommodations from your college, and preparations you should make before the start of the school year to help keep you organized and on track. You’ll also hear about alternative routes to traditional colleges, college graduation myths, changing majors, finding the best field of study for you, advice on talking to parents with certain career aspirations that you don’t want to pursue, and more. Along the way, Eric shares some of his experiences as an ADHD adult college and grad student and offers his own recommendations. Your Resources: You'll learn: [02:18] Welcome to the show, Judy! [03:31] ADHD college students experienced these pleasant surprises during the pandemic. [04:15] How did Judy get into this line of work? [06:15] Judy shares her self-advocacy recommendations for neurodiverse students. [08:05] Not every professor accepts that some students have ADHD. [10:18] When he was in college, Eric did this to minimize distractions in the classroom. [12:06] Finding the right professor that matches your learning style can make all the difference. [13:42] What surprising characteristics does Judy find in people with ADHD when it comes to the pursuit of higher education? [15:45] Two colleges in the country, to Judy’s knowledge, have six-week classes. But it can be both a blessing and a curse. [22:05] Judy discusses some alternatives to the traditional college environment available. [24:33] Judy reveals why it’s a challen
S1 E381 · Tue, June 22, 2021
Resilience and Loss with Christian Morrow
"When you look at entrepreneurs, some of the most successful people in this world come from broken homes and troubled childhoods and poverty, and it’s because they’ve been able to navigate adversity and they’re so good at it." Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Christian Morrow discuss growing up with ADHD, facing disease and addiction and depression in parents, and how Christian has and continues to work through the events of his life on this episode of . Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Christian has learned to navigate both a personal and professional life, as well as cope with tragedy in his personal life. More recently, he was also diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and his father passed away at age 64. He couldn’t enjoy his early 20s like most other young adults and found himself having to get organized and grow up really quickly just as he was about to finish college. His plans for grad school and his life were even put on hold for a while. From dealing with a parent with an addiction to the loss of a parent to suicide while he was in college, Christian has developed a new perspective about life, resiliency, and self-discovery. Now, he currently works in higher education where he recruits for Miami University and deals directly with respective college students, counselors, and faculty every semester. He’s also just graduated from grad school and has a home and a 4-year-old girl with his fiancée. Listen as Christian shares his experiences as a child with ADHD and the effect of his dad’s leukemia and addiction and his mother’s depression in his life from elementary school through college. He also reveals the difficulty he faced in trying to complete his education during some traumatic events involving his parents, discusses handling the aftermath of his mother’s death, and talks about how he continues to process what has happened in his life. You'll learn: [02:47] Welcome to the show, Christian! [04:50] How did Adderall and Strattera affect Christian? [06:54] A leukemia diagnosis for his dad in 1995 triggered the start of Christian’s hectic life. [09:02] Christian’s dad traded in his family for his addiction. [10:24] Christian discusses the beginning point of his mother’s depression. [12:24] After a period of rehabilitation, Christian’s dad moved back in with his son and ex-wife. [14:40] Why has Christian always preferred writing in cursive over print? [16:07] Miami U delivered a letter to Christian that kicked things into high gear. [24:31] For a few years, Christian was living two lives as a college student and a caretaker. [25:47] Christian discusses his OCD as a trauma response. [27:01] What was it about teaching middle schoolers that turned Christian off? [28:47] On the morning of April 10, 2015, Christian got some bad news from his dad. [31:17] Christian became the executor of his mom’s estate at age 22. [33:05] What kind of strategies helped Christian get organized? [38:23] ADHD is never just on an island b
S1 Enull · Tue, June 15, 2021
380 | Resiliency, Self-Talk & the Power of Acceptance with Jennifer G.
"When I was in a high-stress situation, I don’t know if it’s the adrenaline acting like Adderall, but everything slows down for me and it’s by the numbers." Today, listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Jennifer G. discuss how her diagnosis affected her law enforcement training and career as well as some of the traumatic events from her childhood involving her family on this episode of . There are some officers out there who shouldn’t be and others who are meant to be in their position. The latter really want to help people; it’s what they do, and it’s a very strong feeling. Jennifer was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard in the 1960s and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Nancy Drew and The Happy Hollisters mystery book series heavily influenced her as a child. She started her career in law enforcement as a meter maid in her town. Then she became an emergency dispatcher and finally a police officer like her father. The story of arrest is one of struggle and triumph and then struggle again, both with and against ADHD. With her ADHD, Jennifer always came to work hyper prepared for any incident on a call. Her trunk had everything she could need for any possible scenario, something that her co-workers both teased her for and took advantage of when they needed her help. Listen to her stories of struggle with anxiety and depression and embarrassing incidents while training and working as a police officer with ADHD. You’ll also hear about how Jennifer almost got hooked on alcohol and some hair-raising events during her childhood involving her older sister who suffers from drug and alcohol addiction. You’ll even discover her unusual rock collection where prized pieces keep...exposing themselves to her on the beach for her to discover. You'll learn: [02:27] Welcome to the show, Jennifer! [03:39] How did Eric’s podcast save Jennifer’s life? [05:16] Jennifer discusses how she first got into law enforcement. [06:21] Jennifer humorously reveals her biggest claim to fame. [07:09] A mishap during police academy training almost halted Jennifer’s career. [08:32] A squawking radio almost gave Jennifer away during an undercover drug call. [10:42] Hesitating to tell this story, Jennifer reveals a time she gave the wrong directions to her backup. [12:12] Was Jennifer more willing to take risks and enter dangerous situations? [14:30] Jennifer wonders if adrenaline acts like Adderall and slows you down. [29:15] Jennifer experienced a lot of trauma in her family growing up. [31:42] Has Jennifer explored the role PTSD might have played in her life thanks to her traumatic childhood? [32:25] At a young age, Jennifer discovered alcohol and could’ve gotten addicted. [34:52] If Jennifer hadn’t stopped drinking at age 23, she doesn’t think she’d be here right now. [37:00] Jennifer describes what her blue-collar dad and busy mom were like as she grew up. [39:42] The kindest thing Jennifer’s younger sister ever said to her. [41:14] Self-compassion is the way forward, n
S1 Enull · Tue, June 08, 2021
379 | May Q & A with Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens, Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, and Barb
In this episode, Eric Tivers and his guests, , , , , and Barb answer listener questions in our May Q & A session of . We’re taking questions from you about situations you want to discuss. It doesn’t matter if it’s personal or professional. We’re here to offer our knowledge and perspectives to help you find the answers you seek. Susan starts off the show with a question about her two ADHD children. She wants to know what the panel thinks about using functional psychiatry and nutrition to address ADHD symptoms. Winston asks about how to deal with his struggle with text messaging--sending them and responding to them in a timely manner, especially if they’re group texts. Jane is curious to know if any link exists between ADHD and body temperature control. What are school systems doing regarding social-emotional learning for the fall when kids and staff will be in the same building for the first time in a while? Questioner Rich wants to ensure the best possibility for the upcoming school season to go as smoothly as possible for everyone. Les wants advice about anxiety, decision paralysis, and making the most efficient use of free time. Then the panel answers a question about the importance of healthy habits with sleep, movement, and nutrition. Marks wants to know how to loosely follow a GTD methodology while dealing with overwhelm by closing as many loops as possible. Diana has an action-oriented question for those who feel frantic about their list of priorities. Another listener wants advice for her ADHD-inattentive daughter on going to school for a future career in psychiatry. And the last somewhat related question from Sandra inquires about any professions where ADHD people tend to find success. Thank you for listening to the Q & A session this month. We cover a wide variety of topics and provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we all still have dealing with ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [02:08] Susan asks the first question. [02:57] Eric gives a caveat about natural approaches to health and treatment. [04:32] People respond differently to food, but crappy food leads to crappy feelings while good food makes you feel better. [05:30] Exercise is the best non-medicated tool for ADHD. [06:00] Moira addresses functional health and how it differs from holistic health. [07:50] Susan’s daughter hasn’t responded well to stimulant medications. [09:13] Winston has a question about texting which he struggles with. [12:00] Brendan realizes he forgot to respond to a text recently and shares how he prioritizes his messages. [13:09] If you’re worried about your tone while texting, Brendan shares a funny tip to alleviate your concern. [13:50] On the iPhone, you can pin text messages that you haven’t responded to. Eric shares how and offers another great way to respond. [16:48] MJ quickly talks about how she handles questions asked of her via text. [17:2
S1 Enull · Tue, June 01, 2021
378 | The Labyrinth of Growth Work with Justin Classen
"It’s very easy to get lost in what other people say and think it’s your own thoughts.” Your host, Eric Tivers, welcomes back returning guest Justin Classen who was previously on the show in episodes and . They discuss Justin’s journey after his last appearance on the podcast, navigating issues of trust, attachment theory, and codependency, and his growth work today on . Since Justin’s ADHD diagnosis, he’s made a multitude of critical changes to gain better insight and control over his seemingly chaotic existence that helped transform his life. A series of traumatic psychological events proved to be a catalyst that transformed a desire for truth into diligent hyperfocus and dedication to reprogramming his entire understanding of reality through the labyrinth of human psychology. The last time he appeared on the show, Justin had made significant progress on his journey to acceptance, positive change, and self-awareness development and discussed his strategies and results from transitioning between his home and work life. In this episode, he expands on what’s happened during the last year and talks about seeking help through a psychologist, spending time alone with himself for greater self-awareness, and his experiences with co-dependency and dealing with manipulative people. He also shares how he handles moments of wanting to quit his growth work, accountability for himself, and speaking truth from trauma. From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Justin is a hyper-active whirlwind with many interests and passions. Those who know him call him a “jack of all trades.” While he was diagnosed with ADHD in 2017, his diagnosis was prolonged for two years due to memory lapses that prevented him from attending his evaluation. But even with a profound number of failures, he’s found success too and is currently investing his intense energy into various chosen hobbies and careers. You'll learn: [03:20] Welcome back to the show, Justin! [05:50] Justin reveals his latest hobbies. [07:07] In the last year, Justin has started seeing a psychologist. [09:18] Self-awareness is an important core value that can uncover blind spots and accelerate your growth. [11:44] How has Justin learned to trust himself and deal with others’ feedback? [12:45] Often people with ADHD can be susceptible to narcissistic people. [14:21] Justin talks about why he often didn’t enjoy receiving recognition from others. [15:50] What does Justin go through when he realizes he’s in a manipulative relationship? [23:14] Eric and Justin discuss attachment theory. [24:51] Eric shares one of the most helpful pieces of information he found while reading up on attachment. [27:31] Justin has hit moments of wanting to get off the growth train for a while. [30:28] Organization is a big area Justin has been working on lately, but time management is still his biggest issue. [32:54] To remain accountable to himself, has Justin requested help from anyone to keep him disciplined? [33:45] Justin somehow manages to
S1 Enull · Tue, May 25, 2021
377 | Neurodiversity and the Inflow App with George Sachs
“I think that expectation of neurotypical behavior is hopefully changing in companies so that if somebody acts a little bit different, they are not judged as less than or atypical, it’s just different.” Listen as your host, Eric, Tivers, and his guest Dr. George Sachs discuss his journey before discovering he has ADHD, the start of his practice, the growing neurodiversity in the workspace, developing his Inflow app, plus much more today on . George is the co-founder and clinical director of , the first science-based app built for and by people with ADHD. Inflow is grounded in the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and its mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential by providing sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective support. Alongside their core seven-week program, Inflow offers a safe community space and a range of support tools, from ADHD-specific meditations to live events and personalized journaling. In this episode, Dr. Sachs discusses his experience as a late bloomer with ADHD, how he came to realize he had it himself, opening his practice, the overlap between ADHD and autism, and neurodiversity in the workforce and during the interview process. Then he shares how he came up with the idea for Inflow, what it does, and plans he has the app and its developing community. Dr. Sachs has committed most of his life to helping others with ADHD. He was diagnosed later in life and is a licensed child and adult psychologist. He’s authored four books on ADHD and is the founder of the in New York City. Half the team behind the Inflow app has ADHD, and Dr. Sachs is passionate about promoting neurodiversity in the workplace and wider society. You'll learn: [03:06] Welcome to the show, Dr. Sachs! [03:43] Dr. Sachs discusses the “experiments” he tried in his 20s. [05:21] What type of television work did Dr. Sachs do? [06:34] What was it like riding the dot com boom of the late 1990s? [07:11] Dr. Sachs realized he needed some stability in his life, so he went to Emory to major in psychology. [08:55] Dr. Sachs shares how he thinks he made it to grad school before his diagnosis. [09:55] With passion comes motivation and a decrease of ADHD symptoms. [11:21] What is sluggish cognitive tempo? [13:31] Dr. Sachs describes what came after graduation, including working in Compton and South Central L.A. [24:17] Autism comes with the benefit of directness. Here’s how honesty and directness have helped Dr. Sachs’ practice. [26:38] ADHD and autism have some overlap validated by research. [29:35] In the last few years, a lot of companies are creating space for neurodiversity in their workforce. [30:08] Interviews are conducted as if everyone’s neurotypical, so Dr. Sachs coaches people on the spectrum to do this at the beginning. [32:32] Why does Dr. Sachs not recommend self-disclosure in interviews for those with ADHD? [40:10] Dr. Sachs started developing the Inflow app a year ago. [41:56] What does the Inflow app do? [43:57] Dr. S
S1 Enull · Tue, May 18, 2021
376 | Crash Landings and Recovery with Leya Russell
"I feel really lucky, and I think I'm just trying to find meaning, helping other people and being good in the world around you and just taking it one day at a time." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Leya Russell discuss the plane crash she survived, her injuries and recovery, her art and photography, plus much more on this episode of . Leya is a proud mother, artist, photographer, and general magpie finder of shiny things and rays of light. Having all the fun letters behind her name, she was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia at the age of 30. Since her initial diagnosis, Leya has established a successful photography business, built a fine art studio, survived a plane crash, and earned even more letters after her name, including PTSD, anxiety, panic disorders, and many more. But nothing has dulled her effervescent curiosity, love for learning, and passion for life. Listen as Leya shares surviving a plane crash in Bangladesh, being taken to a hospital where no one spoke English, and not being able to communicate with them about her injuries. She discusses coming home in a body cast and going through EMDR and other trauma-based therapies to cope with what happened and about where she is on her journey to recovery. Leya's primary income maker is her photography, but since the plane crash, recovering from her injuries, and Covid, she hasn't been able to work her business. Right now, her primary medium of art is soft pastel paintings, and she finds joy in helping others in her community. Listen as she shares what she is looking forward to once the pandemic has run its course and her work with the Centre for Disabilities in Development. You'll learn: [03:02] Welcome back to the show, Leya! [03:16] Leya shares how she survived a plane crash in Bangladesh. [05:43] When she was taken to the hospital, no one spoke English, which was very scary, especially when she broke her back and had a traumatic brain injury. [09:47] What do you attribute all of your resilience to? [12:46] When she came home, she had so many injuries she was in a full-body brace. [14:00] Leya discusses going through EMDR and other trauma-based therapies. [25:45] Leya shares some ways she has learned to cope with the memories of what happened. [27:54] Where are you now on the recovery journey? [29:57] Leya defines what a magpie is. [32:38] Leya's primary income maker is her photography, but her primary medium of art is soft pastel. [33:40] Leya speaks about her paintings and the meaning behind them. [41:56] Leya shares some dreams that she has turned into action. [44:33] Leya discusses how she has purpose and compassion by helping others. [46:11] Where do you go from here? [48:11] Leya speaks about what she wants to do once Covid is behind us. [53:10] How are you surviving when you can't do the work that pays your bills? [54:58] Thank you for having me on the show. [55:52] Thank you for being on the show! [56:43] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron
S1 Enull · Tue, May 11, 2021
375 | April Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens and Barb
Listen as with his guests, , , , , and Barb answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Rob starts off the questions about answering his doctor when he asks him how he is doing with his medicine when he really doesn't know from day-to-day. Sondra wants to know how to tell the difference between her teenager being defiant about chores or if it's his ADHD showing up. How would you talk to your significant other about learning more about ADHD to help them understand what you are dealing with? Angela is talking to professional organizations about eliminating the stigma of neurodivergence in the corporate culture. She wants to find out what the panel believes is the most important key lesson to address, inspiring action with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ellie has just been diagnosed and just started taking medication and wants ways to help her get back on track because she feels like her life is in shambles. Gayle's question is how to help someone you believe has ADHD and how to help them realize it? Laurie wants to know how to get anywhere on time, and Chase asks what the overlaps are in symptoms in ADHD and child traumatic stress? What do you recommend to people who have multiple diagnoses? Carolina wants to know how to help her friends understand how hard it is to be on time. Another listener asks how screen time affects kids and teens with ADHD, and is it different from how it affects neurotypical kids and teens? Thank you for listening to this month's Q & A session. As usual, we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [02:29] Welcome to the show, everyone! [04:11] Rob wants to know how to answer when his doctor asks him how he is doing with his medicine. [05:50] Moira shares her insights and a tool he could use to track how his meds are doing. [07:27] Will has always struggled with this and shares his experience. [10:23] Brendan says to pay attention to all areas of your life that also matter. [11:01] Sondra wants to know the difference between a teenager being defiant about daily chores or if their ADHD is the issue. [13:01] MJ talks about how she handles her teenager. [14:42] Will gives his insights and what he sees with his children. [15:09] How would you talk to your significant other about learning more about ADHD to help them understand what you are dealing with? [17:50] Moira talks about finding the modality that works. [20:03] Brendan shares the best thing he and his wife did. [22:20] Eric talks about what they do in their coaching groups. [35:00] Angela wants to know what
S1 Enull · Tue, May 04, 2021
374 | 46 Countries, 14 Jobs, 1 Therapists’ Story - Kate Engel
"Everyone told me, why can't you just get it together? Why can't you stick to one thing? If you stick to one thing, look where you will be in ten years, you could be an expert." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Kate Engel discuss why it took so long to schedule this interview, when she was diagnosed with ADHD and the countries she has been to while looking for the perfect job and the perfect place to live, plus much more on this episode of . Kate is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Consultant, and Business Trainer. Kate has worked in non-profit, private, and academic sectors in 6 countries. Her ADHD has taken her on global adventures to examine how mental health issues manifest across cultures. She completed her postgraduate studies in Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania and currently has her own private practice in Philadelphia, where she specialized in treating ADH, OCD, Phobias, and social anxiety. She is committed to helping people with ADHD manage their executive functions, perfectionism, and emotions so they can become their best selves. Listen, as Kate discusses how ADHD can manifest in different cultures, and how in her Filipino culture, being late is normal and how confusing it can be when being tested for ADHD. Kate also talks about the first time she was tasked with working with a patient with ADHD and how eye-opening it was for her. Kate now has a waitlist for her practice, and because she still feels some imposter syndrome, it surprises her every time she realizes people will wait to work with her. Kate also speaks about her need to travel and the wonderful things she has discovered in the different places and cultures she has seen. She can’t wait for the pandemic to be over so she can continue going to new places. You'll learn: [03:35] Welcome to the show, Kate! [04:18] Kate shares what she does and why it took so long to schedule this podcast interview. [05:28] When were you first diagnosed? [06:48] Kate shares the countries she has lived in. [07:54] What were you looking for when you were traveling the globe? [11:08] Kate talks about the pattern of moving to find the perfect jobs. [13:04] After reflecting on her job journey, she got into life coaching and psychotherapy. [16:36] Kate discusses her three internships and her first ADHD client. [19:03] What at first made you not want to work with ADHD clients? [21:19] Eric shares how he worked with some clients with OCD and anxiety. [28:49] Kate says that ADHD can manifest differently in different cultures. [30:23] Kate speaks about her culture always being late, and it's normal to be late for everything. [34:14] Is it acceptable to be late for a doctor's appointment in the Philippines? [35:46] Kate discusses the mastermind she had about what she was going to do next. [38:42] Why are you surprised that you have a waitlist for her practice. [41:48] Eric believes that working with a generalist instead of a specialist for ADHD sometimes does more harm than good. [50:49]
Trailer · Thu, April 29, 2021
{Simulcast} The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle - The one about acceptance
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S1 Enull · Tue, April 27, 2021
373: | Mindfulness for ADHD with Lidia Zylowska
"Make mindfulness your own, find tools, whether it's apps or books that resonate with you, and be empowered in the process." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Lidia Zylowska discuss the definition of mindfulness and the benefits of daily mindfulness meditation, plus much more on this episode of . Lidia is an Associate Professor at the and a faculty member at the University of Minnesota She is an internationally recognized expert in adult ADHD and mindfulness-based therapies. Her research work pioneered the application of mindfulness in ADHD, developed the for the ADHD program, and helped Listen as Lidia discusses how she integrates playfulness and curiosity into her teaching, some practical strategies on meditating in a mindful way, and explaining how to do short practice meditation. Lidia also talks about the five senses' practice and how easy it is to do a mindful eating practice at lunch. Eric believes that focusing on sensory channels is a helpful framework for mindfulness, so thinking about that first cup of coffee in the morning or how you are eating your lunch can be helpful. Lidia speaks about trauma and the connection between early trauma and the risk of ADHD. The mindful approach to trauma is trying to help the person connect to their feelings safely. She says to remember that feeling feelings will not kill you. Lidia also discusses a couple of things that can help you cope with emotional regulation when feelings come on strongly. Lidia believes that it's all about mindful playing, and there is not just one way to do it. You'll learn: [02:59] Welcome to the show, Lidia! [05:58] Lidia shares her definition of mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment non-judgementally. [07:32] Mindfulness is an attention awareness and attitude shift. [09:28] How much of the work that you do teaches playfulness and curiosity? [12:00] Lidia discusses the fascinating things she has learned over the years while doing her research. [15:06] Eric shares the benefits he gets from mindfulness meditation. [16:13] What are more of the day-to-day practical benefits of mindfulness meditation? [23:30] Lidia continues sharing the benefits of mindfulness meditation. [28:17] Lidia says that it's not easy for you if you are not already doing it. [30:48] Can you give us some practical strategies on how to meditate in a mindful way? [32:50] Lidia explains how to do short practice meditation. [34:58] Lidia shares the five senses practice by doing a mindful eating practice at lunch. [37:49] Eric believes that focusing on sensory channels is a helpful framework for mindfulness. [46:56] Listen as Lidia discusses trauma and the connection between early trauma and the risk for ADHD. [48:40] The mindfulness approach to trauma is trying to help the person safely connect to their feelings. [51:42] "Feeling feelings will not kill you." [52:45] What are one or two things someone can do to help them cope with emotional self-regulation? [55:51] Ask
S1 Enull · Tue, April 20, 2021
372 | Entrepreneurship and Rejection Sensitivity with Diann Wingert
“There is nothing wrong with being sensitive; being sensitive is a gift.” Listen as my guest, Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs with ADHD traits (officially diagnosed or not) discusses her belief that people learn how to deal with ADHD continuously throughout their lives, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as Diann shares that some people get misdiagnosed as Bipolar or as having a borderline personality disorder because of extreme rejection sensitivity. Diann speaks about the two reasons she likes to call it rejection sensitivity and how rejection sensitivity intersects with ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann discusses how scary it is to start a new business, how being sensitive is a beautiful thing, and that you are no longer open to any constructive feedback when you don't care at all what people think. Diane also talks about extreme ownership and what it took for her to realize that she wasn't taking ownership of her life after her divorce. Eric discusses the book and what he's learned from it. Remember, we can do hard things, but we don't need to do them in the hardest way possible. Anytime you are doing something hard, you need to lean into it and know who you are and what you bring to the experience. You'll learn: [03:18] Welcome back to the show, Diann! [04:19] Diann shares why she focuses on rejection sensitivity. [07:05] Diann believes people are figuring out ADHD continuously throughout their lives. [08:30] Diann shares a story about the first ADHD conference she attended. [10:00] Because of extreme rejection sensitivity, some people get misdiagnosed as Bipolar or borderline personality disorder. [10:18] Listen as Diann discusses the two reasons she likes to call it rejection sensitivity. [12: 38] Diann speaks about entrepreneurship and ADHD, and it intersects with rejection sensitivity. [14:46] Eric shares an interesting situation in his alumni community. [17:55] New level, new devil, we continuously evolve, and every time we hit a new level, we get a new set of issues to solve. [23:39] Diann discusses how scary it is to put yourself out there by starting a new business and asking for a sale. [26:30] Being sensitive is a beautiful thing, but it comes with a vulnerability that we need to recognize and manage. [30:03] Diann says that when you don't care at all what other people think, you are no longer open to anything constructive in the way of feedback. [33:39] What is the difference between being misunderstood versus someone rejecting you for what you think because they don't agree with it? [37:51] Eric shares what his wife at the time said to him when he decided to become self-employed. [41:52] Diann speaks about being divorced and how she was treated after her second divorce. [47:49] What does embracing extreme ownership mean to you? [51:21] Eric talks about the book [52:25] Diann shares where she was when she started to understand extreme ownership. [57:2
S1 Enull · Tue, April 13, 2021
371 | March Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , , and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Maria kicks us off with a question about mindset and how to go from the mindset of I'm broken too I'm different to I'm different and how can I use this to my advantage. Nicks wants to know how to navigate serious relationship troubles with a non-ADHD spouse. Jillian shares she messed up a deadline as a freelancer and now wants to apply for a job with the same company but wants to know how to position herself in the best light. Mark is looking for some tools that will help him interrupt the distractions he has all around him. Rhonda is looking for ways to relate to her eighteen-year-old, who is fighting for independence but hasn't shown good decision-making skills to this point. She is worried that he wants to follow his girlfriend and go to college four hours away from home, but they can't afford to support him while he's gone. Listen as everyone shares their insights and suggestions to ease Rhonda's mind. Thank you for listening to this month's Q & A session. As usual, we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [02:10] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:21] Maria wants to know how to go from the mindset of I'm broken too I'm different to I'm different and how can I use that to my advantage? [06:17] Moira gives her insight to Maria and how she handled the mindset changes. [08:42] Brendan talks about carrying guilt and shame and how it's not as big as we often make it. [11:07] Eric believes that it's ok to have regret. [12:28] Will speaks about David and Goliath's book and how coming up with different solutions can be better than the obvious solutions. [14:32] Nick wants to know how to navigate serious relationship troubles with a non-ADHD spouse? [16:33] Eric believes you should understand what happens when your attachment system gets activated. [17:53] Will says you should work on things when everything is alright and schedule time for it. [20:05] Another listener asks, I messed up my deadline as a freelancer, and now I want to apply for a job at the same place. How do I position myself? [20:54] Moira talks about owning it and lets them know that multiple things were happening. [21:54] Will says stop guessing, talk to the people that you know at the company. [24:18] Jillian speaks about going to Eric's class because she isn't consistent with deadlines. [30:38] Mark has a question about being distracted even on his medication and is looking for tools that will interrupt those distractions. [32:27] Eric sh
Bonus · Fri, April 09, 2021
🚨📢2 spots left, group starts Monday
2 spots left: Transcript: Hey there, it’s Eric, I hope you’re having a great weekend. If you were thinking about joining our spring coaching groups, we wanted to let you know that we added a 4th section at 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern lead by Coach Roxie Martin and we still have 2 spots left. Group starts Monday, and we will need to talk to you before you join. So if you would like to grab one of these last 2 spots for our 9 am pacific group with Coach Roxie Martin, go right now to coachingrewired.com. If we think you’re a good fit, but we don’t get a chance to talk to you before Monday, we will help you get caught up with anything you missed. Go to coachingrewired.com, click the green button, add your name to the form, and follow the instructions. That’s coaching rewired.com.
S1 Enull · Tue, April 06, 2021
370 | Name It To Tame It with Brandon Tessers from Effective Artistry
"There is a gap between what people want and what they have in their lives; you know what they want their lives to be and what they are." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Brandon Tessers discuss the different ways he discusses executive function with children and adults, plus much more on this episode of . Brandon is a licensed clinical professional counselor, a professional actor, and a playwright. He's an amateur singer, songwriter, a former school teacher, tutor, a spectacular dungeon master, and an enthusiastic if sometimes not prepared husband and father. Brandon has been helping children and adults with their executive functioning for over a decade and has always been focused on working with people who exist outside the norm in one way or another. Listen to Brandon as he shares what his definition of executive function is and how they talk differently about it in his practice. Brandon believes that a lot of the work he does is observation and teaching the awareness piece. He also talks about how he uses his model to help people identify the approach to figure out helpful strategies. Brandon discusses knowing the language and how you aren't able to use it if you don't know it. He talks about communication issues in relationships and how the brain prioritizes negative information first. Brandon speaks about the idea of overvaluing or undervaluing things and what happens when we miss the value or cost of doing something. Brandon shares his definition of perfectionism, which is not being clear on when you are done doing something. He says the most important takeaway from this show today is the awareness piece and how you make the best decision you can at the moment. You'll learn: [03:02] Welcome to the show, Brandon! [04:09] Brandon shares what they do in his practice. [06:59] The gap between having an idea of what you want to do or intend to do and then actually doing it is an executive function. [08:09] Brandon says that they talk about executive function differently than most people. [10:40] Brandon speaks about how a lot of the work he does is observation. [12:39] We can't deliberately decide what to be aware of. [15:42] Attention to Brandon is kind of like a bandwidth, which works into awareness. [18:06] Brandon says the analysis is great when it helps. [24:17] Eric talks about using the live transcript when he has zoom meetings. [26:06] How do you use your model to help people identify the approach to figuring out helpful strategies? [30:09] Brandon discusses having precise language to process and retrieve information. You have to know the language to be able to use it. [32:47] Brandon speaks about the words he's made up. [34:53] Listen as Brandon talks about communication issues in relationships and what we are dealing with, and what he does to communicate with clients. [36:44] Eric speaks about a book he's listening to on non-violent communication. [39:30] Brandon believes that the brain prioritizes negative informati
S1 Enull · Tue, March 30, 2021
369 | PTSD, ASD, ADHD and Women with Juliet
Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Juliet discuss the intersectionality not just with ADHD but also as a woman and a mom who is on the Autism spectrum and recently diagnosed with PTSD. Juliet is in recovery and participates in various twelve-step programs, and has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as Juliet shares her story and what it was like being a young girl on the Autism spectrum. Juliet speaks about being sexually abused as a child and not getting help, so the untreated trauma affected the rest of her life. Juliet talks about her alcoholism, eating disorder, and what sparked her need to go into recovery. Juliet discusses her experience with twelve-step programs, how addiction is a symptom of circumstance, and how when you deal with stuff, other things can come up, and you have to learn to handle it all. Juliet talks about how she untangles the intersectionality between sensory processing with Autism and the trauma that is being held in her body. Juliet also speaks about her speech inarticulation issues and how when trauma is triggered, the language part of her brain goes offline. Juliet shares what she is doing professionally now, the thing she thinks is the coolest about having Autism and ADHD, and she gives some advice for anyone looking for help with ADHD, PTSD, or ASD. You'll learn: [02:51] Welcome to the show, Juliet! [03:40] Juliet shares her story and what it was like to be a young girl on the Autism spectrum. [07:03] Juliet talks about not wanting to talk about her sexual abuse and how it is left untreated affected her life. [08:52] She speaks about her son being diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. [11:19] Juliet says that going through the checklist with her son and how everything sounded familiar. [12:16] What sparked you to go into recovery for the eating disorder and alcoholism? [15:22] Juliet talks about a twelve-stop program she went into with eating disorders. [21:38] Eric discusses addiction and the growing evidence that addiction is a symptom of circumstance. [24:34] Juliet says the twelve-step program works if you stick around and do it from her experience. [28:27] Eric talks about the efficacy rate for AA and other programs. [30:35] Juliet believes that when you put things down, other things come up, so you have to learn to deal with the things that come up. [38:33] Juliet explains how she sees the world in colors. [41:26] Julie shares how she untangles the intersectionality between sensory processing with Autism and what's being held in the body because of trauma. [42:44] When trauma is triggered, the language part of your brain goes offline. [44:29] How did you figure out that you have these speech inarticulation issues? [46:01] Juliet shares what she is doing professionally. [50:16] What is the coolest thing to you about having Autism and ADHD? [51:39] Juliet gives some advice to anyone looking for help with ADHD, PTSD, or ASD. [53:17] Thank you fo
S1 Enull · Tue, March 23, 2021
368 | I’ll Decide What I’m Supposed To Do with Erika Hopkins
Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Erika Hopkins discuss her background, why she went to college to find a husband, her history of poor health, being tired and depressed and diagnosed with hypoglycemia, plus much more on this episode of . Erika is a professional educator and aspiring author who lives with her husband and three boys in Idaho. She holds a Master of Education degree in secondary science, a Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and a Chemistry minor. Debilitated by chronic fatigue attributed to depression, Erika relinquished her idea that mothers should remain home. She took a job at the local high school, where the process of science and unlikely friendship challenged Erika's views of herself and the world. Ultimately, she discovered she has been living with undiagnosed ADHD. Listen, as Erika shares her background, her goal to be a wife and mother, becoming a high school science teacher, and having three sons under three. Erika speaks about the mentor she was assigned as a new teacher, the moment that took her breath away, and going to doctor after doctor trying to find out what was wrong with her. Erika discusses resigning from her teaching position and getting the ADHD diagnosis. Erika believes that people with ADHD don't have the executive function to make things happen, and she talks about some tools she has learned that have been helpful for her. Erika is excited about the future and feels free and adventurous, and all it took was talking to someone who put two and two together. You'll Learn: [03:39] Welcome to the show, Erika! [04:18] What experience led you to the transformation of you questioning everything you know? [07:04] Erika shares that her parents helped her come up with an appropriate degree if something happened to her husband and she needed to work. [09:38] Her goal was to become a wife and mother. [12:21] Erika speaks about her body having trouble managing levels. So the episodes of fatigue continued. [14:00] Erika went back to school and became a high school science teacher. [17:34] Having three sons under three and all in diapers is so tiring and noisy. [22:58] “The pressure on women to be organized, self-controlled, the one that is keeping everyone else organized is a societal expectation that is deeply ingrained.” ["5:49] Erika speaks about researching how to write a book. [28:52] Because she wasn't taking care of herself, being home with her children wasn't sustainable. [30:53] Erika shares about the mentor she was assigned to as a new teacher. [33:05] She describes the moment that took her breath away. [36:15] Erika went to dozens of doctors, trying to figure out why she is so tired all the time. [39:43] The doctor told her she was normal, her blood work came back normal. [46:40] Erika speaks about resigning from her teaching position. [50:05] People with ADHD don't have the executive function to make things happen. [53:16] Erika talks about some things that have been helpful for her. [55:47] Erika c
S1 Enull · Tue, March 16, 2021
367 | Embracing Why You Are - Perspectives From An Innovator with Michael Docherty
Do you take the time to open yourself up to something new? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Michael Docherty discuss why he called his team the island of misfit toys, his entrepreneurship, looking at his strengths from the perspective of an innovator, plus much more on this episode of . Michael is a lifelong innovator who has led a successful thirty-five career as a corporate executive, venture investor, entrepreneur, consultant, author, husband, and happy father of three adult children. His goal as a parent was not to screw his kids up, and he thinks he has succeeded. As someone diagnosed with ADHD only five years ago, Mike says he used to think that he stumbled into the right things, but in looking back now sees it as a journey in learning how to play to one's strengths and find creative ways to compensate for the gaps. Michael shares working at Sunbeam and being a part of a group dubbed the island of misfit toys, how he thrives in a certain amount of chaos and how he keeps a handle on everything he has going on. Michael also talks about his perfectionist tendencies and how he has to remind himself that he is being hired for his brain, not his ability to do reports. Michael believes that the game has changed about what innovation is, how he likes to work with people who bring something different to the table and that when it comes to innovation and new product development, you need to work within the tolerances of the organization you work for. He also shares some tactical strategies to push in your organization without being pushed out the door. Listen, as Michael shares an interesting college career story, what happened that caused him to seek an ADHD diagnosis and how he used the book he wrote as a way to reinvent himself. Michael says that when he was writing the book, he decided about three-quarters of the way to stop and regroup, which caused him to take it in a different direction. You'll learn: [02:54] Welcome to the show, Michael! [03:14] Michaels talks about his team at Sunbeam, known as the island of misfit toys. [06:20] Michael speaks about being able to thrive in a certain amount of chaos. [09:12] How do you keep a handle on everything you have going on? [11:03] Michael discusses using other people to get him out of his perfectionist tendencies. [15:17] Michael reminds himself that he's being hired for his brain, not for his reports. [18:05] He has learned to get away from self-talk and think differently to make things happen. [24:00] Michael believes the game has changed about what innovation is. [28:06] Michael has always admired and loved working with people who differ from him and bring new things to the table. [29:54] How do I find the island of misfit toys? [31:34] Michael says that you need to work within the tolerance of the organization you work for when it comes to innovation and new product development. [32:38] What are some tactical strategies to push for what you want without getting pushed out the doo
Bonus · Thu, March 11, 2021
Registration Deadline for Coaching Groups
MJ from ADHD Diversified takes over the podcast to let you know that Thursday, March 18 at 1:30 PM CT is our last scheduled registration event for our 24th season for coaching and accountability groups. Go to to register. The deadline to RSVP for our registration event is March 17th.
S1 Enull · Tue, March 09, 2021
366 | February Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ella kicks off our questions today, asking if anyone else gets anxious when faced with something unpleasant. Judith wants to know if anyone has any thoughts on QB Check and online ADHD diagnostic tool, and Stephanie wonders why she always read in high school, but now she has trouble picking up a book and finishing it. Eileen shares that she was diagnosed with Complex PTSD and asked what the differences are from ADHD. Another question is, what do you think about cannabis use with a patient using stimulants? And the difference between under stimulation with ADHD and depression? Karen wants to know why she is on medication, but she is still losing track of work and life. Caroline wants advice on prioritizing at work when everything seems urgent, and Vicky wants to know how to get her ADHD under control. The group agrees that your ADHD isn't worse; it's just that once you are diagnosed, you are more aware, so everything is brought more into focus. Thank you for listening to this month's Q & A session. As usual, we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: ADHD Friendly Lifestyle with Moira Maybin You'll learn: [02:08] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:12] Ella wants to know if anyone gets anxious when faced with something unpleasant. [05:48] Eric shares that ADHD is a performance disorder, and in the evening, their executive functions are at the lowest. [06:21] Brendan says the sometimes dithering is a less focused effort or attempt to get some dopamine flowing. [08:43] Judith is asking the group for their thoughts on QB Check. [10:27] Stephanie says that she is terrible now at reading books, and she wants to know if this is an ADHD thing? [11:10] Will says that reading is a muscle, and if you don't use it, you will lose it. [12:03] Moira talks about reading books you like. [15:00] MJ speaks about listening to audible books as a great way to learn. [19:45] Eileen has been diagnosed with complex PTSD and asks for insight into the difference between ADHD and complex PTSD. [20:40] Eric says that trauma is just about what happened to you; it's about how you handled and processed what happened to you. [21:22] Living life with ADHD without being diagnosed with ADHD is traumatic. [22:56] Eric shares that trauma lives in the body, and so most therapies done for PTSD are focused on the body. [32:02] What do you think about cannabis use with a patient that is using stimulants? [32:11] Eric does not believe that marijuana is
S1 Enull · Tue, March 02, 2021
365 | Novel Advice for Perfectionism and Writing with Jay Bushman
"Pills don't teach skills," Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Jay Bushman discuss his ADHD and diagnosis, the craziness that last two years have brought, the death of his father from COVID, his new book, plus much more on this episode of . Jay is a writer working at the intersection of traditional and emerging formats. He won an Emmy for his work as a writer and trans-media producer on the ground-breaking series , an interactive adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. His first book, , a collection of advice column letters written by famous characters from literature, is now available. Jay shares his research on APD, and when he realized he might have ADHD, his therapists said he was a perfectionist and what perfectionism feels like on the inside above and beyond the actual definition. Jay had a rough year and spoke about how he could finish his book after his father passed away from the coronavirus. Listen as Jay discusses his next project and the trouble he is having getting it started. Jay believes that once the world calms down, he will be able to start, but Eric asks if there is some way for him to forget about what is going on in the world and proceed. To finish up, Jay shares his journey with perfectionism and some things that might help you push through and come out on the other side. You'll learn: [03:04] Welcome to the show, Jay! [05:46] Jay shares how he handled working on his book while his father passed away from COVID. [07:41] Jay believes that having a good therapist has helped him get through. [08:31] Jay discusses the process of being diagnosed with ADHD and APD. [11:04] Jay speaks about having [13:40] Listen as Jay talks about having chronic pain. [16:39] Jay shares his research on APD and realizing he probably had ADHD as well. [26:23] Jay's therapist talked to him about perfectionism. [27:09] Jay speaks about what perfectionism feels like on the inside. [29:54] Jay describes his book and how it's written. [33:01] Jay shares how he got his book done and his thoughts about what he wanted to do next. [34:00] There is a PowerPoint presentation available to help people write a TV show pilot. [43:41] Jay speaks about what his next book is about. [46:51] Eric shares his divorce and his work on himself to heal. [48:52] Should you maybe put your project on hold for a few months and see where you are on it then? [50:52] Jay discusses the pandemic and not leaving his apartment until things get better. [53:23] What can you do that doesn't depend on the world settling down to proceed with your project? [56:09] Jay shares some advice for anyone struggling with perfectionism. [59:20] Thank you so much for being on the show! [1:01:01] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at Connect with Jay: | |
S1 Enull · Tue, February 23, 2021
364 | Not Like The Other Brains with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD
It’s been a year since William Curb started the Hacking Your ADHD podcast and we’re celebrating. Correction: In true ADHD style, it has been a year + 3 months or so. Either way, having reached this milestone is huge and we are celebrating. Creating and sustaining a podcast is a lesson in discipline for ANY podcaster but even more so for someone who has also been diagnosed with ADHD. Having set systems definitely helps but there are so many new facets of the disorder that you’ll face as you try to keep a steady schedule that it’s almost like learning a whole new tool. William takes the time to script his podcast so he keeps them fairly short and on task, but doing this means that he occasionally misses production dates. This is perfectly fine because he has kept on going regardless. Listen as we chat about when automation helps (and when it doesn’t), what the future looks like for Hacking Your ADHD, and how having the podcast has helped him to address various ADHD symptoms. He’s also sharing a bit about how he hacks his ADHD and how he’s altering those hacks for his 5-year old daughter. In true Hacking Your ADHD fashion, we end this one with an amazing dad joke courtesy of William’s very large “dad joke library.” Listen in to hear it all. You'll learn: [02:08] Welcome to ADHD reWired, William Curb. [04:17] William shares the learning process he has gone through as he works on his Podcast. [06:26] How ADHD makes podcast production challenging. [09:16] Quick thoughts on automation and creating systems. [12:31] Why using what we have is sometimes harder than just buying more. [16:27] Has William considered writing a book? [22:49] What does the future look like for Hacking Your ADHD? [26:29] How has he been doing with letting go of perfectionistic tendencies? [29:02] Has listening to himself helped with his speech? [31:18] Learn more about how his scripts have evolved over time. [35:51] What kinds of things would he like to try out with the podcast? [43:56] William shares ways he hacks his ADHD. [48:11] How timers have helped him manage his time and productivity. [53:01] It doesn’t matter if someone else is teaching the same thing. Learn why? [57:22] Why his ADHD network is partially responsible for the success of the podcast. [59:04] A quick dad joke to make your day. [1:00:22] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at Will's site is here:
Trailer · Thu, February 18, 2021
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S1 Enull · Tue, February 16, 2021
363 | ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens
Do you feel you are a failure because you can't meet expectations? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest MJ Siemens have a fun episode where they share a bit of MJ's story and give you a chance to get to know MJ a little more. MJ is about to launch a new podcast called ADHD Diversified so stayed tuned for more information about her launch, plus much more on this episode of . MJ shares about her new podcast ADHD Diversified, what it will be about, and how she plans to have humor while discussing serious topics that haven't been talked about. MJ also talks about how being stereotyped because she is of Asian descent and how she professionally handles people. MJ speaks about having Trichotillomania, and because of it, she wears a hat so that she doesn't pull her hair out. She also discusses being diagnosed with ADHD, the intake assessment, the first visit with a psychiatrist, and being diagnosed with multi-levels of ADHD. MJ shares her family's response to her diagnosis and how it was the total opposite of how she thought they would react. MJ shares what she hopes to learn from the guests she brings on her show, and she wants to let people know they are not alone. There are many resources available if you know where to look, and she wants to help people find those resources. MJ says that it took years for her to figure out that she wasn't stupid and that it was ok to be different. She hopes she can show others to be themselves, so they don't have to feel the way she did. You'll learn: [02:44] Welcome to the show, MJ! [05:08] MJ wants her show to be funny and laid back while discussing serious topics that haven't been talked about. [07:31] MJ shares how she reacts to people stereotyping her because she is of Asian descent. [10:15] Listen as they play MJ's trailer for the new podcast. [14:12] MJ says that she is medicated and professional during the day, but in the evening and during this podcast, she is more relaxed. [17:05] MJ wears a hat so that she doesn't pull out her hair because she has a serious case of Trichotillomania. [20:00] humorously talking about diversity is a different way to approach it that isn't so thorny. [22:55] Eric believes it's important to be curious and has an open dialogue around racism. [25:30] MJ speaks about not fitting in anywhere because she isn't Asian enough and isn't western enough. [28:30] MJ was told by teachers that she was twice-exceptional, but she didn't know what that meant. [36:30] They share how much they love Brendan Mahan. [39:01] MJ speaks about some things she always did that were examples of her ADHD. [43:57] Women with undiagnosed ADHD are sometimes misdiagnosed with other things. [46:14] MJ was surprised when her psychiatrist invited her partner into her first visit. [54:32] MJ talks about how her family reacted when she told them about her diagnosis. [57:46] MJ shares posting a small call out to see if any other Asian's in the group had ADHD. [1:00:10] Eric speaks about MJ's Lego room and
S1 Enull · Tue, February 09, 2021
362 | January 2021 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Maria starts this session by asking Eric what he means by the comment that he is proudly unemployable. Bri wants to know how to structure her downtime to make her feel like she is working toward a goal. Another listener wants to know how to get over the anger and feelings of being wronged. Listen as the panel answers the question, how do I deal with imposter syndrome during the diagnosis process? How do I deal with imposter syndrome during the diagnosis process? Do neuro-diverse conditions run deeply in families? How do I handle high emotional responses that flatten my priority list? Is there a niche for an alcoholic, addicted artist podcast? How much time should I devote to a new hobby? According to research, to what degree are executive functions trainable in adults with ADHD? Do you feel like your medication doesn't work during your menstrual cycle? These are more of the questions that our panel shares insights, strategies, suggestions, and personal experiences on to help the listeners gain an understanding of what they can do to mitigate the issues they have questions about. Welcome to the first live Q&A of 2021, where we cover a wide range of topics and provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: ADHD Friendly Lifestyle with Moira Maybin ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens You'll learn: [01:48] Welcome to the show, everyone! [02:20] Maria has a question about why Eric says he is proudly unemployable. [05:00] Maria discusses the work she wants to do. [08:25] Bri asks about how to structure her time so that she doesn't feel stuck. [10:24] Brendan shares his insights into her question. [12:17] Moira talks about how Bri feels like she is starting from zero again. [15:03] MJ speaks about taking what's worked for her in the past and tweaking it for what works now. [16:13] Eric wants to know what future Bri wants. [17:07] How do I get over the anger and feelings of being wronged? [18:19] MJ shares that this is something we all can relate to and that forgiveness can give us peace of mind. [21:10] Eric believes that one thing that can be helpful at the moment is what can I actually learn from this? [23:36] Eric talks about being fired from his first job out of grad school. [24:58] Will adds his insights into this issue. [25:36] "Never attribute to malice what can be explained with stupidity." [32:46] How do I deal with imposter syndrome during the diagnosis process? [34:37] Eric discusses when he felt he had imposter syndrome. [35:16] Will shares
S1 Enull · Tue, February 02, 2021
361 | Living with Bipolar and ADHD Malaika Tolford
Do you think you might have a Bi-Polar disorder? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Malaika Tolford discuss her diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder and ADHD, how common it is to have both, and the difference between Bi-Polar one and two, plus much more on this episode of . Malaika is a ceramic artist and owner of ; she also teaches at a nonprofit craft organization. They diagnosed Malaika with Bi-Polar two disorder in 2013 and added an ADHD diagnosis in January 2020, which provided some pieces of her mental health puzzle. She is a mom of two boys trying to navigate COVID while working from home and keeping out of the way of her husband's zoom meetings. Listen as Malaika shares why she got in touch with Eric, the difference between Bi-Polar one and two, and what led her to seek evaluation and diagnosis for Bi-Polar disorder. Because of suicidal thoughts, Malaika sought medication for Bi-Polar depression and was lucky enough that the first thing they tried worked for her. Malaika discusses what happened in her life that led her to believe that she might also have ADHD, the struggle to figure out who she really was and how the pandemic made that journey even more difficult. Eric believes that if you can tolerate it, medication is one of the best treatments for ADHD. Malaika speaks about her pottery business, how she has pivoted to online sales since the pandemic, and how pottery is relatable to both of her diagnoses. She describes her pottery and shares that she puts maps on all of her pieces because she likes geography, so please check out her work at You'll learn: [03:28] Welcome to the show, Malaika! [04:22] Malaika discusses why she got in touch with Eric. [07:19] Malaika shares what she understands about Bi-Polar and the difference between 1 and 2. [09:44] What led you to seek evaluation and diagnosis of Bi-Polar? [11:16] Malaika speaks about why she sought medicine for her disorder. [13:02] Eric says that having suicidal thoughts is the language of an illness. [16:05] Malaika discusses how ADHD may have led to the cycle of depression. [22:36] They talk about the medication Malaika was prescribed for her Bi-Polar disorder. [25:08] Malaika shares what happened that led to the ADHD diagnosis. [28:28] ADHD Alien led her to her ADHD diagnosis. [31:15] Malaika discusses the struggle to try to figure out who she was. [33:51] They speak about the pandemic and what they were doing when they were shut down. [37:43] Malaika shares the meds they have put her on for her ADHD. [39:57] ADHD is not a skill deficit. [40:54] Medication, if you can tolerate it is one of the best treatment plans for ADHD. [47:07] Malaika discusses her pottery business and how it is relatable to her diagnosis. [50:54] Most of Malaika's work has to do with geography. [52:37] What has been the hardest thing about pivoting with Bi-Polar, ADHD, and COVID? [54:50] Malaika speaks about moving during all of this craziness. [57:00] Malaika shares the interesting things that have
S1 Enull · Tue, January 26, 2021
360 | Entrepreneur Thinking To Solve Education with Adrien Harrison
Have they labeled you or your child a misbehaving kid? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Adrien Harrison discuss why he was labeled a misbehaving kid, changing schools, quitting university, and a podcast that changed his life, plus much more on this episode of . Adrien is a serial entrepreneur specializing in education technology, digital healthcare, and he has had his own rocky road with education. As the Founder and CEO of , he's focused on solving all of education's failures, especially for kids with special needs, by bringing together the world's leading experts and the most effective treatments and strategies. Smart Course is making sure all kids get access to equal opportunity, a solid education, and a chance to thrive. Adrien shares his academic background, the differences in education he found in France, United States, and England, and what he did during the year he took off from university. He also talks about a startup he did as a college project that made him realize being an entrepreneur was for him. Listen, as Adrien discusses starting a small website building business with his parents' friends, how he wanted to grow his business and why revolutionizing the education system for special needs kids became so important. Adrien believes that career readiness is much more important than good grades, which is how is structured. Adrien's path for his company is to be ready so that when the internet is available worldwide, they will be ready and available to help low-income and impoverished children get a good solid education that will help them build careers. Go to to register for the ADHD Smart Summit. They bring together the best ADHD experts in the world to teach you everything they know about dealing with ADHD. You'll learn: [02:55] Welcome to the show, Adrien! [05:16] Adrien shares his story. [08:07] He speaks about what he saw as a child with education and his conversations with the Dean. [09:21] Adrien discusses going to an American boarding school and the difference in the support he got versus the French school system. [12:25] Going to college does not guarantee you will get a job. [14:24] Adrien shares what kind of startup he helped build in university. [16:34] Adrien talks about what he did when he took a gap year from college. [18:50] Adrien speaks about a podcast he listened to that changed his life. [21:53] Adrien discusses realizing that he had value to offer to people of his parents' generation that hadn't grown up with computers and social media. [29:26] While building very inexpensive websites, he started thinking about digital marketing as a way to expand his business. [31:38] Adrien shares what was important about a course that he took. [35:15] He decided he wanted to revolutionize the education system. [38:57] How will you bridge the gap that will allow lower-income people to know about and participate in what you want to accomplish? [40:48] Adrien what his definition of the entrepreneurial mindset i
S1 Enull · Tue, January 19, 2021
359 | Accidental Ahole with Angela Pieper
"ADHD is never an excuse; it's an explanation." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Angela Pieper discuss how companies can have more empathy around neurodiverse people while still holding them to the same standards as neurotypical employees, plus much more on this episode of . Angela has worked in the alcoholic beverage industry for over fifteen years in roles ranging from waiting tables to managing multi-million dollar portfolios. She hopes to affect change in diversity and inclusion initiatives for people with neurodiverse conditions. Angela is a mom to a brilliant seventeen-year-old daughter and loves to travel with her husband. Listen as Angela discusses the company she works for and how the culture is important for her, what she would like her company to do to educate the leadership team around the struggles of neurodiverse employees, and how these same people can add value to the organization. Angela shares some strategies and tools she uses in the workplace that have helped her and helped some of her neurotypical colleagues. Angela speaks about what her ideal workplace would look like and how she would change the world if she could to help neurodiverse people in the workplace. Angela believes that if companies and leadership teams educated themselves about these issues, they could retain employees, which would help their bottom line. You'll learn: [02:36] Welcome to the show, Angela! [03:27] Angela explains why she wanted to come on the podcast. [05:26] Angela speaks about having the MTHFR gene mutation and how it affects people. [08:23] Angela shares how she felt when she realized she appeared combative or defensive when being curious. [10:07] Did you change the way you asked questions or change your tone? [12:18] Angela talks about being on a performance improvement plan and how her 90-day review went. [15:04] Angela speaks about where she wants to be in the next year. [18:51] Angela discusses the company culture she works in and how important it is for her to work for a company that talks the talk and walks the walk. [27:31] Angela shares what she wants to see companies do around neurodiversity and her company specifically. [29:52] How does this understanding of neurodiverse people add value to an organization? [31:08] Angela describes some tools and strategies she uses. [34:16] Eric believes that we should be curious about how people do and think differently. [36:55] By the age of 12, children with ADHD have five times a day more corrections than children without ADHD do. [39:26] Angela's ultimate goal is to say let's work together to figure out how we can fix this instead of being shoved into the neurotypical box. [44:58] What would your ideal workplace look like? [48:57] Angela speaks about what her ideal role would be. [52:34] Angela discusses how she would change the world for neurodiverse people in the workplace. [55:23] Angela shares some final thoughts about the awareness around ADHD. [57:03] Thank you for being o
S1 Enull · Tue, January 12, 2021
358 | December 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Kathy starts by asking for suggestions about going to bed at a decent time so she can get up early to write her book. Melissa wants some suggestions on incorporating weekly planning in her life. Lauren is looking for help to find resources for getting a correct diagnosis for ADHD instead of depression, as she's always been told. Brendan wants suggestions on what project management tool to use as his business grows, and he is being overwhelmed with inquiries. Jacob wants some help and resources to quit smoking. He has quit multiple times over the years but always started back up. The panel shares their tips and suggestions on talking to his doctor about the ADHD meds he is on and asking if they can be changed to make quitting easier. This is the last live Q&A recorded in 2020, and as usual, we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD, and get ready for more in 2021. *Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. Your Resources: ADHD Friendly Lifestyle with Moira Maybin ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens You'll learn: [02:15] Welcome to the show, everyone! [04:49] Kathy speaks about her issue of going to bed late. [07:13] Eric wants to know if she has to get up early. [09:45] Brendan shares his insights into Kathy's issue. [13:02] If you can find a book that is fiction and part of a series, it might allow you to go to bed sooner. [15:58] Kathy talks to her future self every morning. [18:13] MJ talks about the meds she takes for her ADHD. [21:02] Melissa wants to know how to incorporate weekly planning in her life. [23:46] Eric says that planning makes everything else you are doing easier. [25:47] Telling people no is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. [26:22] Brendan shares his suggestions for Melissa. [32:47] Lauren believes she has been misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder; she believes she has ADHD but doesn't have the money to pursue a diagnosis. [35:02] Women are the largest demographic for being diagnosed with ADHD because they are the largest group being misdiagnosed. [36:50] Moira shares some resources for Lauren. [39:04] Will asks if a diagnosis is a road to getting med
S1 Enull · Tue, January 05, 2021
357 | Accept The Brain You Have with Terry Huff
"If you don't want your ADHD to disrupt your life, then don't say you can't do something." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Terry Huff discuss the important idea of accepting the brain you have, plus much more on this episode of . Terry is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in adults with ADHD; he is a blogger and the author of , which came out in 2016. He has practiced in the Nashville area for 31 years and is the founder of ADD Nashville, a support group he founded in 2005. Terry leads workshops and has presented at international conferences on ADHD, and has had a personal meditation practice for over 25 years. Listen, as Terry discusses practicing meditation and how meditation can help you notice your mind. If you practice compassion meditation, you can strengthen the brain areas that are involved with empathy. Terry also shares a story about his wife and how it has been possible for her to stay by his side for the forty-plus years they have been married. Do you get frustrated with your ADHD? Terry shares some resets, tips, and techniques you can use to access more of your brain and learn to accept your brain with ADHD. Terry believes that if you wake up every morning and tell yourself you have ADHD, and you will possibly screw up today, you probably won't. You'll learn: [03:17] Welcome to the show, Terry! [03:55] Terry shares his background and his journey to where he is today. [06:32] Terry speaks about losing open awareness when he was on medicine. [08:47] Terry discusses practicing meditation and the type that helped him. [11:47] Listen, as Terry tells a story about a situation with a client that changed how he helped his clients. [15:02] The goal of meditation isn't to quiet the mind; the goal is to notice the mind. [18:46] "The moment that we accept ourselves exactly as we are in the moment we can begin to change," [21:02] People who practice compassion meditation seem to strengthen the brain areas that are involved in empathy. [28:03] Do you teach and guide people in meditation? [28:49] Terry defines cognitive therapy. [32:12] Be gentle with yourself; you didn't ask for this. [33:40] Terry tells people you have ADHD, act as if you know it. [35:41] Terry speaks about his wife and how she has always stayed right by his side during his ADHD journey. [37:21] Are there times that you get frustrated with your ADHD? You are not alone. [39:17] Terry shares an embarrassing story about himself. [41:45] Terry discusses why rewards and punishments don't work on people with ADHD. [42:49] Preventing the problems in your life that ADHD can cause you are the way. [47:59] Terry says to wake up every morning and tell yourself you have ADHD and why. [50:12] Accept that your memory isn't reliable, and it won't be a problem for you. [51:49] What are some concrete things that someone can do that is having trouble accepting their brain with ADHD? [54:32] Terry shares some resets you can do to access more of your
S1 Enull · Tue, December 29, 2020
356 | Mastermind Session with Natalie - PMDD and ADHD
*If you missed registration for our winter coaching groups that start on January 6th, go to the website, . We still have two spots that just opened up in section one and one spot in section two.* "What women should do, particularly women with ADHD, instead of planning your months at the end of the month, plan your month with your cycles." Listen to this mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Moira with Natalie in the hot seat. Natalie is looking for strategies to deal with hormonal changes around her cycle, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as the mastermind shares strategies, insights, and ideas for Natalie to handle the fluctuations around her menstrual cycle. They discuss talking to her doctor about changing up the dosage of her medicine for two weeks out of the month, setting up her monthly planner to coincide with her cycle, and why it is so important to make sure that self-care is a priority. Some things they talked about that you might not be aware of are: The best time to go to the gym is while you are on your period Planning is the bridge between productivity and self-care The more you sync your self-care with your cycle, the more energy you will have. The mastermind is sharing things that have worked for them and the research they have each personally done, but remember they are not doctors. *Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. You'll learn: [03:02] Natalie shares what she wants to mastermind today. [04:49] Eric asks Natalie about any medication she is taking. [07:46] Natalie discusses amping up the dosages on her ADHD meds around her cycle. [10:58] Eric opens up the floor for the others to ask some questions. [11:27] Natalie shares that on her worst days, she will stand and stare at a wall or stay in the show much longer, more irritable, etc. [13:31] Moira talks about having two different doses of her medications during the month to regulate her cycle. [14:53] Jessica has a couple of questions, and then some strategies that might help. [17:39] The best time to hit the gym is when you are on your period, which is when your hormones are most similar to males. [20:36] Do you try to structure your life around your cycle? [26:08] Jessica shares that another piece of the puzzle is that with hormonal changes comes a different type of strength in your business. [29:02] Natalie believes that she worked better in high school when she was on her period, but it doesn't feel that way now. [32:07] Natalie talks about estrogen and progesterone and wants to know if there is a substitute for them instead of birth control. [34:22] What are the things that feel hard to do whe
S1 Enull · Tue, December 22, 2020
355 | Pole-Vaulting Over Mouse Turds with Seth Perler
"We have narratives and stories that keep us resistant." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Seth Perler discuss why he started helping kids, his bout with SARS, mindfulness and the nervous system, resistance and risk tolerance, plus much more on this episode of . Seth is an Executive Function Coach, educator, vlogger, and guy who cares about seeing outside the box kids succeed. He has ADHD and has used his experience to build a successful business helping students who struggle with homework, grades, procrastination, overwhelm, underachievement, time-management, and motivation, which are all related to "Executive Function." Listen as Seth shares his background, becoming a teacher, and the struggles he faced as a teacher with ADHD. Seth discusses having SARS in 2000 and how that experience gave him insights into how the brain works that helps him today when he works with kids. Seth also talks about meditation and how it can open up things in your mind that you didn't know were holding you back. Seth talks about becoming an entrepreneur, not having a plan, just leaping, and figuring it out as he went along. He says that he was scared, but he didn't let it stop him because it wasn't about him; it was about helping other people. Seth says that if you are stuck, don't let it derail what you want to do because if he could do it, so can you. You'll learn: [02:22] Welcome to the show, Seth! [03:02] Seth shares his background and how it all started. [06:00] Seth discusses failing in college and how it made him feel. [07:44] Seth speaks about the struggles he had as a teacher. [10:40] Eric chats about a common trait he sees in the ADHD community. [12:13] Seth talks about how he felt as a kid that was misunderstood and not getting any help from his teachers. [14:55] Seth discusses having to do an ADHD scale for one of his students and noticing that the questions explained a lot about himself. [19:47] Seth speaks about having SARS in 2000 and how it helps him today when working with kids. [21:18] Seth explains the trauma that he endured and how it affected him. [24:17] He shares how his brain would create narratives that were blown out of proportion when he was in situations when he couldn't breathe. [26:52] Seth believes we have to look at the story, the narrative, and the nervous system and work with those things to learn how not to be ruled by either of them. [28:35] Eric says that the picture for many people with ADHD is stronger emotions and the importance of identifying them. [30:39] Seth discusses a ten-day silent meditation retreat he did and what it entailed. [32:50] One of the biggest excuses people with ADHD use for not meditating is that I can't stop thinking, how can I meditate? [34:43] Seth talks about what comes to mind when he is meditating, and instead of being judgemental, you just let it play itself out. [37:02] Seth discusses being suicidal from the age of 12 to about 22. [38:34] Seth believes that the wounded healers are te
S1 Enull · Tue, December 15, 2020
354 | How To Ask For What You Need with Jessica McLaren
"The hardest word to hear is practice." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers and his guest Jessica McLaren discuss being diagnosed with ADHD along with learning disabilities, the embarrassment she experienced, and the man in the wheelchair that changed her mindset about learning disabilities, plus much more on this episode of . Jessica is a twenty-seven-year-old with learning disabilities, ADHD and has earned her Master's degree from Columbia University in social work. She is an active advocate for individuals with ADHD and learning disabilities. Jessica actively takes her own experiences as an individual with learning disabilities and ADHD to others; she wants others with the same issues to learn from her experiences to understand themselves better and be better advocates. Listen as Jessica discusses how her diagnosis turned her world upside down and how she self-advocated in college to make getting her degree more attainable. Jessica shares some stories on how self-advocacy worked and some stories about how it backfired. Jessica talks about the questions she asks during interviews to determine whether working there is a good fit for her, she shares how she gets her paperwork done and the reward system she created for herself. Jessica also discusses what people in the workforce need to keep in mind when self-advocating and remembering that part of self-advocacy is self-awareness. You'll learn: [02:34] Welcome to the show, Jessica! [03:04] Jessica shares what caused her to be diagnosed and turn her world upside down. [04:37] Jessica speaks about having trouble accepting the diagnosis and why she was embarrassed. [06:14] Jessica discusses who she calls the man in the wheelchair and how he changed her mindset. [09:05] How was college for you? [10:38] Eric and Jessica talk about reading with their ears. [12:45] Jessica shares what self-advocacy looked like for her in college. [20:02] Jessica shares some stories on how self-advocacy helped her help others. [22:58] Have you had any experiences where you tried self-advocacy that backfired on you? [26:20] Jessica has noticed that people who are overachievers are usually trying to hide something. [28:00] Jessica speaks about what she has done to find a boss that really works for her. [30:44] Jessica shares some questions she asks in interviews to determine if the job is a good fit for her. [33:38] Jessica discusses how she gets her paperwork done and the reward system she has come up with for herself. [36:53] Jessica talks about educating people on taking notes, and how they should be done, how they work best for you. [41:45] Jessica shares how long she has been a co-leader for . [42:04] What was it like speaking at the ? [45:04] Jessica speaks about what self-advocacy isn't. [47:52] What do people in the workforce need to keep in mind when self-advocating? [51:23] Part of self-advocacy really begins with self-awareness. [53:17] What are you practicing right now for yourself? [54:15] Jessica shares somethin
S1 Enull · Tue, December 08, 2020
353 | November 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Does daylight changing time affect your motivation? Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who is wondering why he is having trouble with motivation and if it could be from his medication. Noel asks the panel how effective they feel medications are along with anxiety when functioning day-to-day, and Lauren wants to know how to avoid feeling overwhelmed when buying or researching large purchases. Alison asks for tips on how to avoid getting stuck in long waiting periods. Autumn is creating a support group for children and trying to get parents involved. Erin would like to know where to go for resources for spouses and family members that are neurotypical. Margaret hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD but has struggled with the symptoms her entire life and is looking for some direction, while Brandon is looking for a place to start on his journey for a diagnosis. The last question comes from a listener who wants to know how to get organized and maintain it. In this final Q&A of 2020, as always, we always cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD, and get ready for more in 2021. *Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. Your Resources: You'll learn: [04:05] Our first guest asks if his lack of motivation is from having a bad week or that his meds need to be adjusted. [06:52] Eric asks if it could be from daylight changing time because that affects him every time. [10:01] Moira shares her insight into different stimulant medications. [12:45] Remember, medication's goal is to get the benefits to outweigh the side effects. [13:24] Noel wants to know how effective you feel medications are along with anxiety to be able to function day-to-day. [14:17] MJ speaks about her experience with medications. [15:54] Brendan believes that when he takes medication, it makes everything easier. [18:29] Water and sleep will make your medication work better. [24:33] Lauren wants to know how to avoid overwhelm when shopping and researching big purchases. [24:58] Eric says, spreadsheets! [25:31] Moira shares what she does to avoid overwhelm. [30:12] MJ says that repeat purchases are the easiest for her. [33:12] Alison needs ways to mana
S1 Enull · Tue, December 01, 2020
352 | The Beginning of An ADHD Journey with Natasha Hickling
"Have you ever needed someone to talk and discuss some strategies for handling things around your ADHD? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Natasha Hickling discuss the beginning of her ADHD journey and the small online support group she has started, plus much more on this episode of . Natasha is a twenty-eight-year-old primary school teacher from the U.K. For the last four years, she has traveled around the world working in Australia, China, and is now in Malaysia. Besides being a trained primary school teacher, she is also a SENCO; a Special Education Needs Coordinator at a school in Kuala Lumpur. Listen as Natasha discusses the challenges she faced in school and how she felt like she was two different people, the person she was at home vs. the person she became at school. Natasha also shares her experience running a marathon in her apartment during the pandemic quarantine and why she felt she needed to do it. Additionally, Natasha shares what led to her getting the formal diagnosis of ADHD eight months ago and the strategies she found that helped her through her post-grad years. Natasha speaks about the online community she created and why she felt it was so important to be able to talk about ADHD with people like herself. Natasha is a unique individual, and what she has gone through in her life will probably resonate with many of you, so definitely listen to the conversation. You'll learn: [03:12] Welcome to the show, Natasha! [03:23] Natasha was diagnosed with ADHD about eight months ago. [04:27] Natasha shares her life growing up and how academics got harder the older she got. [06:37] She discusses being two people, the person she was at home and the person she became at school under peer pressure. [09:00] Natasha speaks about running a marathon while she was in quarantine in Malaysia for charity. [12:13] Natasha discusses the book her sister would read to her when she was fourteen about children that were different called . [15:08] Realizing that there were children like her was very powerful to her. [23:19] After being diagnosed with OCD and Anxiety and getting a deeper understanding of yourself, what did you do next? [26:25] Natasha shares what CBT was like for her. [27:09] Eric describes what exposure and response prevention, CBT based therapy is. [29:20] Natasha discusses what led to getting the formal ADHD diagnosis. [32:15] She shares how hard school was, how getting into the vocational core helped her. [38:15] Once you found out you had dyslexia, what did you do? [39:10] Natasha shares how dyslexia shows up for her. [40:15] Natasha speaks about what dyspraxia is. [42:46] She discusses some strategies she found helpful to get her through post-grad. [45:58] What do you do now for self-soothing? [47:12] Eric shares what can help if you are an inconsistent mediator. [48:55] Natasha speaks about the online community she started. [50:33] What has surprised you about organizing something like this? [54:42] Natasha shares som
S1 Enull · Wed, November 25, 2020
351 | Mastermind Session: Moira in The Hot Seat Part 2
We are back with part 2 of the first mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Natalie with Moira in the hot seat, continuing the discussion around rethinking her professional world and much more on this episode of . Eric and the mastermind continue the conversation around the podcast Moira would want to put out and whether she wants to do it independently or be under the ADHD reWired umbrella. They talk about what she feels her biggest weakness would be and how close she is to gather the information around her vision. Listen as Eric discusses the equipment and software she needs for the podcast and the best location to record with the best acoustics. They talk about where to research, how to podcast, who to listen to, and where to learn about editing and podcasting. The team finishes up with some words of encouragement and tells her to set a goal for when she wants to go live with her first episode and work towards that goal. We hope you found something you can take away from this mastermind session. Whatever the idea you have, we know that as people with ADHD; we have a lot of really big ideas, and we tend to be the ones who are crazy enough to think that we can do it. It always starts by figuring out what that first step is. You don't need to know all the steps; just start with the first thing and follow your passion. You'll learn: [02:16] Eric shares the things Moira would need if she wanted to podcast. [03:44] Would you want to do your own thing or do your own thing under the ADHD reWired umbrella? [04:35] Moira speaks about the time it would take to quit her job and start her new career. [06:08] What do you think your bandwidth would be? How much time could you spend? [09:07] Moira discusses being in Canada and what that would like with people in the U.S. when it comes to rates. [11:13] Eric shares what he is looking for when bringing in coaches. [12:51] People with mental health challenges and knowing how to handle them are where Moira feels her weakness. [15:10] There are many books and research out there around coaching and mental health issues. [18:34] Moira is a very visual person and has gathered a lot of information about making the change and getting a vision. [20:01] Jessica will send a form to Moira to help her get everything she needs to get her brand ready. [22:01] When would you like your first episode of the podcast air? [25:50] Moira says she might be able to air her first episode by the end of the year. [28:00] If you were to launch your podcast in the first week of January, what would you need to do this week? [30:40] Eric talks about doing a podcast on the cheap to start and what equipment she needs. [33:16] Eric lets her know she will need to learn how to edit and some suggestions on who to listen to. [35:45] Jessica and Natalie give her some words of encouragement. [37:31] Thank you for listening to part 2 of this mastermind session. [39:26] If you are a regular listener, cons
S1 Enull · Tue, November 24, 2020
350 | Mastermind Session: Moira in The Hot Seat Part 1
"I have always gravitated to children with ADHD, and I couldn't understand why other adults couldn't understand them. I thought I was an Empath; turns out I was just one of them." Listen to this first mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Natalie with Moira in the hot seat with questions about rethinking her professional world and much more on this episode of . Moira discusses changing how she works and focusing more on helping women with ADHD as opposed to working with children. Moira talks about coaching, heading groups, speaking, and possibly doing a podcast focusing on women with ADHD, but her narrow focus would be on moms with ADHD. Natalie and Jessica share their insights into what they are hearing and ask some thought-provoking questions. Eric discusses wanting to grow ADHD reWired to more than just himself and centered around community and asked Moira what platform she would pick to get her message across and about the logistics of making it work financially. There is much more to this conversation, so part 2 will be in your feed tomorrow. You'll learn: [03:21] Eric has the mastermind voices share who they are and when they started as Addmin. [05:10] Moira shares an overview of what it is she wants to mastermind. [07:13] Roxie, Natalie, and Jessica ask Moira more questions for clarification. [08:40] Moira describes what she means by a dimmer switch. [11:13] If you change the context of work, how is everything else going to change? [13:57] Eric describes how he sees hyper-focus. [15:40] Moira wants to reconcile her direction. [18:05] Roxie wants to know what she wants to focus on. [25:32] Moira says that if she could do what she wants to do, it would be to coach and have a bigger voice. [27:38] If you could work on ADHD reWired, what would you want to do? [30:34] Moira would want her narrow focus to be moms with ADHD. [32:29] Natalie shares her thoughts. [35:13] Eric discusses niche's and your avatar. [38:13] Moira speaks about putting herself out there to help people and the value it brings. [40:43] Jessica shares her insights on what Moira is looking for. [41:26] Jessica asks what fears and roadblocks are holding Moira back. [44:03] If you were doing something you wanted to do, would you be able to keep yourself to part-time hours? [48:22] Listen as they discuss the logistics Moira needs to figure out to quit her teaching job. [51:23] She needs to have something that grows and changes, so she doesn't get bored. [53:40] Eric wants to grow ADHD reWired to be more than just him centered around a community. [55:23] If you were to pick a platform to get your voice out there, what would it be? [58:50] Tomorrow, on your podcast feed, you will see part 2 of this conversation. [59:55] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tab at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season o
S1 Enull · Tue, November 17, 2020
349 | The Fidgety Entrepreneur with Jason Burns From Fidgetland
"Have you been told that your ADHD is so severe that it limits your education and career choices? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Jason Burns discuss giving up his career in the entertainment industry to start his own company plus much more on this episode of . Jason is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and former entertainment executive. He's the President and CEO of the company , a company he started to help fellow ADHDers and others to benefit from fidgeting. You may also have seen Jason, also known as the fidget man, on ABC's The , where he scored a deal with Barbara Corcoran. Jason discusses how he came up with the fidget idea, his online sales, getting a deal on Shark Tank in 2015, and the challenges of marketing something designed to be discreet. If you listen all the way through, you will receive a code to get 20% off your purchase at Fidgetland.com. Listen, as Jason speaks about being told that his ADHD was so severe that he'd never be able to have a career where education was needed, how medication changed his life, and how ADHD awareness has changed since he was diagnosed over thirty years ago. He now speaks at schools to educate students on how fidgets helped him focus and his journey with ADHD. Jason shares some stories of working with people like Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, and Stan Lee. He also tells us he went to high school with Joel McHale, and they have worked together on a couple of projects. Jason says that he doesn't miss working with the stars and the agent side, but he enjoyed making things and the business's content side. You'll learn: [02:54] Welcome to the show, Jason! [04:29] Jason shares how his fidget business got started. [06:43] Jason describes his fidget design for the listeners. [08:39] Listen, as Jason speaks about dropping his prototype and a co-worker picking it up and loving it immediately. [11:14] Jason talks about the online sales and then in 2015 going on Shark Tank. [13:30] They discuss the challenges of marketing his fidget. [21:45] Jason speaks about his educational journey and the challenges he faced. [24:54] Jason shares his struggles with ADHD in his business and life. [28:44] Listen, as Jason talks about having your own company and dealing with business and ADHD things. [30:05] Jason discusses what he did in the entertainment industry. [31:45] He believes that being an entrepreneur is lonely. [35:35] Eric says as an entrepreneur, it's important to do everything you can to have the maximum time in your area of strength. [35:57] Jason shares that his brain is always telling him he can do something better, and it can be paralyzing. [42:34] Jason discusses talking to schools about fidgeting and ADHD. [44:10] they diagnosed him with ADHD thirty years ago, and he used to think it was just about medical management. [46:26] Jason shares working with Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, Stan Lee, and Joel McHale. [49:10] He speaks about Adam Sandler being laser-focused and very detail-oriented. [50:40] D
S1 Enull · Tue, November 10, 2020
348 | October 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb and Moira Maybin
"Anything you can move to the night before, move to the night before and make it part of your wind-down ritual." Listen as with his guests, , , and Moira Maybin, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. John starts the questions about how to know if he is in the right career for him, and Susan wants suggestions for adjusting her mental model of herself since being diagnosed with ADHD and taking meds. Katherine wants to know what Moira's new podcast is about, so Moira shares her background, her ideas for the podcast, and why she created it. Christina wants suggestions on dealing with significant stress and keeping her emotions out of it. Ella needs ideas on keeping her on track with her daily routines and how to keep from getting sidetracked. Another listener has a 10-year-old with ADHD and oppositional defiance. She needs some guidance on what to do since she hasn't been able to get anyone to see her child because of the pandemic. The last question today is from Rock. He wants guidance on how an ADHD parent can emotionally navigate the very pronounced ADHD symptoms presenting itself in his youngest child? Do any of these questions resonate with you? Were they helpful? We do this every month, so join us here next month for another episode of ADHD reWired Q & A. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We covered a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [01:36] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb, Brendan Mahan, and Moira Maybin. [02:22] John starts by asking a question about not fitting in and wondering if he is in the right career for him. [03:54] Eric wants to know what challenges he has faced so far in his work experiences. [05:47] John shares that he could play all day in the google playground if he didn't have any restrictions. [09:11] Brendan gives his insights into John's questions. [11:31] Moira asks John if changing teams is a bad thing in the software engineering industry. [13:28] Eric suggests that there are a lot of assumptions in John's perspective. [15:03] Susan wants to get suggestions for adjusting the mental model of herself since taking medicine for her ADHD. [15:41] Eric believes the first step is acceptance. [16:23] Will adds that it takes a long time f
S1 Enull · Tue, November 03, 2020
347 | Abi Dube´ - Fighting To Focus
"All of those people trying to work hard to take these behaviors away when it's already a part of you makes you internalize it and feel more shame than necessary." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Abigail Dube talk about her waiting for a diagnosis because of COVID, the pain of hiding the challenges she's had, and not living up to her parents' expectations, plus much more on this episode of . Abi is the owner of a small corporation and is also training for her first amateur fight. She has been boxing for almost two years and shares that she got into boxing because it called to her, and enjoys the challenge. Because of COVID, her event business has slowed to nothing, and she is hoping to branch out into content creation soon on a new podcast she and a friend are launching. Listen, as Abi shares how it felt when she realized she probably had ADHD, how it explained so much about her childhood, and the challenges she had in school. Abi discusses the job she held after college and why she felt like she was going to be fired. Abi speaks about her event business, boxing, and why she wants to launch a podcast. Once Abi started researching ADHD and recognized herself in everything she read, she wanted to cry and ask why no one took the time to figure this out when she was younger. School, college, and life would have made more sense if she knew why she was so different from everyone else. Does Abi's story resonate with you? Listen to find out more about Abi Dube' You'll learn: [02:01] Welcome to the show, Abi! [04:04] Abi shares how long she has been boxing and why she got into it. [06:20] Abi tells a story of when she was in first grade and was sent to the principal's office. [09:20] She has fidgeted and had issues in school since elementary school. [12:07] Abi shares some ways her father talked to her and reprimanded her about everything. [13:45] "Masquerading as normal is exhausting." [16:04] Abi discusses going to college in Canada, which is like a trade school in the U.S., and knew she needed something hands-on, so she chose Film/TV. [22:46] Abi speaks about the job she got out of college, and feeling like her life wasn't where it needed to be. [25:37] She constantly felt guilty because she didn't always function the way she should, so she quit her job and did contract work in event planning. [27:23] Abi shares that she started feeling like she had ADHD during COVID while searching on google. [29:20] How did you feel once you figured out that you probably had undiagnosed ADHD your entire life? [30:59] Abi discusses how her mom reacted to the news. [33:48] Abi asks, why wasn't I worthwhile enough or important enough for someone to recognize ADHD in her? [35:01] Eric shares some things that can be helpful when you hear the itty bitty shitty committee tell you you suck. [45:51] What does your brain feel like when you are in the boxing ring? [48:47] Abi speaks about her fear of driving, and long it took to get her license. [51:20] Abi dis
S1 Enull · Tue, October 27, 2020
346 | Mastermind Session - Routines with Jessica
Does your brain make things more difficult than they need to be? Listen to this mastermind episode with Eric, Natalie, Blake, Erika with Jessica in the hot seat. Jessica has difficulties juggling the important things in her life. She needs help with making a routine around exercise and meditation without being overly detailed about it, and much more on this episode of . Jessica discusses her OCD and that she would like to be able to implement a routine without going overboard with details. She shares that she is using project management software, and it's helping as long as she has everything synced and can see what needs to get done, but she hasn’t been putting exercise and meditation on her calendar. Eric shares ways that Jessica can exercise with her injured foot and have everything ready to take outside, so no distractions are pulling her away from exercising. Blake, Natalie, and Erika give their insights into ways to transition from the house to the pool and back to the house easier so that Jessica isn't pulled away to another task. Routines are difficult to build, and they take time, but if you slowly begin doing the same thing every day, you will gradually build a routine one brick at a time. They also discuss Jessica's hypervigilance, how she notices when she is being sucked into it, and how to get out of it once she is in it. If you can relate to what Jessica is going through, you don't want to miss this discussion. You'll learn: [02:31] Jessica shares what she needs the mastermind's support for today. [04:28] She wants some way to implement a routine without being overly detailed about it. [05:41] When you are getting into the OCD mode, do you see yourself getting sucked in? [07:26] Jessica used project management software that allows her to see what needs to be done. [09:07] She has an injury that doesn't allow her to exercise the way she wants to. [12:00] Eric and Jessica discuss ways that she can exercise in her pool. [14:54] Eric speaks to Jessica about making things easier by having everything ready, so there are no distractions when going to exercise. [22:08] Put swimming on the calendar and making things as easy as possible is the first domino Jessica is trying to put into place. [22:25] Taking a shower is the second domino. [24:44] What are your hardest transitions? [26:47] Natalie gives some suggestions about making the pool transition easier. [29:07] Natalie speaks about making sure what she is carrying isn't too heavy. [31:41] Blake gives his insights into Jessica writing down her routines. [34:05] Erika discusses changing routines and how difficult they are for Jessica. [36:48] Jessica gives the energy pull that keeps her from her routines a name. [37:58] Routines are built like the bricks of a building, one brick at a time. [41:55] How sensitive are you to your environment? [42:50] Erika discusses how perfect Jessica is for her business. [45:03] Jessica talks about her meditation room being upstairs now, instead of being d
S1 Enull · Tue, October 20, 2020
345 | Mastermind Session: Sticking To The Plan with Erika
What role does your schedule play in your effort to get things done? Listen to this mastermind episode with Eric, Jessica, Natalie, Blake, and Erika in the hot seat. Erika needs help with actually looking at and following the schedule she makes for herself on this episode of . Erika discusses taking the time to put everything on her schedule, but her resistance is to look at it. They talk about how the pandemic has eroded everyone's schedule and the difficulty they have had trying to get back on it. Blake speaks about how to balance event reminders on google calendars, and Jessica digs deeper into Erika's resistance to her schedule. Eric shares how difficult it is to stop one task to move onto another task, Blake talks about chaotic situations, and Natalie speaks about Erika's goal for the year of becoming a functional adult. Doing multiple tasks is difficult, but doing one thing really well is something that people with ADHD excel at. Eric believes that Erika should schedule her number one priority first because the later in the day you get, the less stuff on the calendar will get completed. Erika shares that she feels like her schedule is a punisher, not a partner and Jessica asks if she could look at her calendar as more of an assistant than a dictator. Between Eric, Natalie, Jessica, and Blake, Erika feels like they have given her some great insights and will try to implement the things they have suggested. She doesn't know if she will ever be friends with her schedule, but she will try to let it assist her in her daily tasks. You'll learn: [03:07] Erika shares what she needs the mastermind's support for today. [04:27] Eric asks Erika to describe her relationship with schedules. [05:38] When you schedule your day, how much stuff do you put on it? [06:30] Eric shares his thoughts on what Erika is putting on her schedule. [08:41] Jessica gives Erika her insights. [11:50] Erika discusses how the pandemic eroded her routine. [13:42] Eric wants to know what kinds of technology Erika has available where she is working. [15:58] What are your default settings on your calendar for reminders? [17:02] Blake speaks about how to balance event reminders on google calendar. [24:50] Jessica talks about Erika's resistance to looking at her schedule. [26:52] Eric discusses wrapping up the current task before starting a new one. [29:59] Blake shares how hard it is to handle a chaotic situation. [31:29] Natalie speaks about resentment. [33:24] Natalie talks about Erika's goal for the year of becoming a functional adult. [35:46] Eric believes we can do one thing really well, but when you add things, it all goes to hell. [36:58] Schedule your number one priority first for the day. [43:22] Erika feels like her schedule is a punisher, not a partner. [45:00] Jessica wants to know if Erika can look at her schedule like an assistant instead of a dictator. [49:32] Blake shares his insights into Erika's questions. [52:38] Eric discusses what he does when he f
S1 Enull · Tue, October 13, 2020
344 | September 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan
"Rather than looking at a job as just a paycheck, look at it in terms of the skills it's teaching you." Listen as with his guest, , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ben starts off the questions with one about strategies to keep the novelty of a new job from wearing off. Another question is about how to keep from losing motivation and productivity at work, and Ella has a question for Brendan about the wall of awful; she wants to know how to find the door. Another listener wants to know where to look for a career counselor for someone with ADHD, and Richard wants to know how to become good at being a morning person. Listen as Eric and Brendan coach Bri on how to keep her new job when she has been fired from so many, Shalene has a question about knowing she has ADHD but not having been diagnosed, and the best way to find a provider. Zora would like to know how to motivate herself to exercise at home. To finish this episode, a listener asks some questions around her ADHD meds, raising her blood pressure, and what she can do about it. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We covered a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [01:57] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Brendan Mahan. [02:49] Eric shares a crazy dream he had last night. [03:48] Brendan interprets Eric's dream. [05:22] Ben has a question about strategy when the novelty wears off of his new job. [06:36] Eric addresses this question with some strategies he can use. [08:16] Brendan says to connect with people who are doing what he is doing to have someone to talk to for motivation. [11:18] The next question is about losing motivation and productivity at work. [11:18] Brendan speaks about some things that have worked for him. [12:47] Eric discusses how he deals with this issue. [15:40] Brendan talks about how he plans his week. [16:47] Ella has a question around the wall of awful; she wants to find the door out. [17:27] Brendan describes the wall of awful and how to get past it. [20:27] Ella walks through a scenario so that the guys can help her find the door. [27:13] Are there many career counselors for people with ADHD? [27:23] Eric refers them to his friend that is a career counselor and gives a shout out. [28:25] R
S1 Enull · Tue, October 06, 2020
343 | The ADHD Artist - Sarah Gise
"Being in the Arts as an ADHD person, I need something that engages me; it is what makes me feel alive." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Sarah Gise discuss being an artist with ADHD, how she stays focused, and the stigma around ADHD in the creative profession plus much more on this episode of . Sarah is an actor, teacher, artist, director, and audiobook narrator who grew up in San Antonio, TX, but moved in 2013 to Chicago. She holds a BFA in acting from the University of Southern California and, in 2013, received the LA Weekly Best Actress Award for her performance in the . Sarah also has a podcast called . Sarah discusses the inspiration behind starting the podcast, the focus she finds when performing, but how distracted she can get during rehearsals and auditions. Sarah believes that Mindfulness meditation saved her life and career, and she shares the time she went blank on stage during a performance. Listen, as Sarah speaks about the theatre company she is a part of, the raw, relevant, and rare productions they do and the most memorable performance she had done with the company. Sarah also talks about how she keeps performances interesting and exciting when doing the same show repeatedly. Sarah says that she is in mourning because of the theatres being shut down and what she has been doing to keep her creative juices flowing and her mental health healthy. Are you an artistic person? Listen and see if you can relate to the things that Sarah has gone through. You'll learn: [03:19] Welcome to the show, Sarah! [04:17] Sarah shares what she remembers about growing up with ADHD. [07:04] How did your family react when you were diagnosed with ADHD? [07:55] Listen, as Sarah discusses performing in a performance group since she was about eight and her love of dancing and singing and art. [09:57] Eric shares that the idea of going to school for music was something he didn't get to do. [12:20] How hard is it to be in the arts as an ADHD person? [15:15] Sarah speaks about the culture shock she had when she moved to Chicago and went to college. [17:01] Sarah discusses how Adderall messed her up when she first started college. [24:41] Listen as Sarah speaks about the stigma around ADHD in the creative profession. [27:46] Sarah shares the inspiration behind starting the podcast. [29:28] When Sarah is performing, she rarely loses focus because she is so immersed, but she gets distracted in auditions and rehearsals. [31:19] Mindfulness meditation saved her life and career. [33:37] Have you ever been performing on stage and blanked? [38:04] Sarah describes the that she is a part of. [40:45] Sarah talks about the projects that Interrobang produces, which are always raw, relevant, and rare. [42:04] What is the most moving or memorable performance that you have done with this company? [43:45] Sarah shares how they keep it interesting and exciting when you do the same show over and over, sometimes twice a day. [45:30] What are you and the theatre c
S1 Enull · Tue, September 29, 2020
342 | Transitions, Balancing Work and Relationships with Adison Smith
Do you have trouble transitioning from work to being at home? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Adison Smith discuss how ADHD has impacted her life. Eric shares some coaching around balance, burnout, transitions, and accountability, plus much more on this episode of . Adison has recently realized that she might be the living embodiment of the phrase 'jack of all trades, master of none' since she has had five jobs in the last five years, not including the job she has now as a greenhouse gardener for a nonprofit garden in Dallas, TX. She loves to garden, paint, ride horses, be outside, and spend time with her husband and three dogs. Adison shares why she got bored with her previous jobs and why being a gardener keeps her engaged. Adison recognizes that she can't do life like everyone else, but after learning more about ADHD, she understands that she can live life her way. Adison discusses her issues with transitioning with Eric, and he shares some ideas on ways that helped him. Listen, as Adison speaks about how her relationships with friends have suffered because she is so focused on her job; she doesn't want to stop to meet up with them as they planned and is always canceling on them. Eric suggests flipping the script and prioritizing friends and just making room for work. The issues that Adison is having around these topics are issues that Eric says most people with ADHD face. If you ask yourself the same questions as Adison, this is an episode that you can't miss. You'll learn: [02:25] Welcome to the show, Adison! [03:21] Adison shares her background and her ADHD diagnosis. [06:02] Adison speaks about her roommates in college being upset with her because she wouldn't share her medication. [08:00] She discusses some of her jobs she left because they bore her. [11:14] Adison shares about a gardening program she really liked and why it holds her attention. [12:55] Adison says that she can't do life like everyone else. [14:50] She speaks about learning so much from the podcasts she has been listening to. [21:21] Adison discusses where she has the most difficulties with transitioning and how it shows up. [23:15] Eric shares how he handles transitioning from vacation to going back to work. [26:39] If you were to reflect on what you've already done today, what would that look like? [28:46] How much time do you think it would take you to do it? [29:44] Adison explains why she doesn't take breaks when she is at work. [32:32] Eric discusses time tracking, so Adison would know what time she needs to get started. [34:02] Adison shares what she could do during her break times that she would enjoy. [37:09] Eric believes that you need focus at work, but not hyper-focus. [41:37] Adison talks about how her relationships have been affected by this new job. [44:05] There is nobody on their deathbed that wished they would have worked more. [46:24] Eric suggests flipping the script and prioritizing friends and just making room for work. [48:22] Adiso
S1 Enull · Tue, September 22, 2020
341 | It’s Never Too Late with Sharon Ruchman
"When I took the medication, I couldn't stop the momentum." On this episode of , Eric welcomes Sharon Ruchman. Sharon is a composer, musician, and author; her music can be heard on classical radio stations worldwide. Today she is composing original music for Sonoro, a contemporary music performance. Sharon speaks about her late in life ADHD diagnosis, the medicine they put her on, and the side effects that led her to stop taking it. Once she stopped taking the prescription, she says that her brain recalibrated, and she didn't need the medicine anymore. Eric shares that ADHD meds aren't studied in people over 55, so they don't know how older adult brains work. Listen as Sharon shares a story about her great uncle Rudy, who died at a young age and who was also a musician, The journey she took to find out everything she could about him and how that journey led to her understanding her life a little better and letting go of the past so she could be very happy with her future. Sharon is in her seventies, but she isn't stopping. She is learning a new instrument, writing new music and says that knowing why she couldn't concentrate and get the music in her head out when she was younger has made her ADHD diagnosis a godsend. This is an extraordinary conversation that you don't want to miss. You'll learn: [02:30] Welcome to the show, Sharon! [02:52] Sharon shared when she was diagnosed with ADHD. [04:35] She speaks about getting off her medicine because of side effects and how she believes her brain recalibrated. [05:34] What were some symptoms you were experiencing? [08:24] Eric shares that ADHD meds aren't studied in people over the age of 55. [09:18] Sharon discusses how, as a child, she couldn't sit still very long to practice her music. [12:36] Sharon describes the OCD tendencies she has had her entire life. [13:58] Eric speaks about some work he's done around the role of complex PTSD in ADHD. [19:05] Sharon shares a story about her great uncle Rudy, who died on a sightseeing plane at the Chicago World's Fair. [21:29] She speaks about an unknown woman who sent her pictures of her uncles Viola that she later bought. [23:44] Sharon speaks about getting a recording of her uncle performing. [26:09] Eric talks about Sharon's clarity when it comes to what she wants to accomplish with her music. [27:56] Eric shares that in college, he used to write a lot of music. [29:49] Sharon discusses her piano teacher and visiting her years later and how nothing had changed. [30:57] Why were you so driven to find out about your past and Rudy? [32:46] Sharon shares how happy she is with her life right now. [37:27] Sharon talks about some challenges she still has with ADHD and how she handles them. [39:46] Listen as Sharon discusses the training she is taking to learn the Viola and how regimented she is during her practice time. [42:06] Sharon describes how comfortable she is playing the Viola. [43:22] How do you handle doing daily household chores and paying bills? [44:
S1 Enull · Tue, September 15, 2020
340 | Coping With 2020 - Panel Discussion
Has your world stopped amid the pandemic and social unrest?" Listen as your host, Eric, and the admin from season 19 of ADHD reWired coaching and accountability groups. They are discussing how they are getting through this year dealing with COVID and Black Lives Matter. Eric is here with his guests Tina, Carl, Marisol, and Kat. Marisol starts the panel discussion off with how she has dealt with the pandemic as a teacher and not knowing when she will go back. Kat shares how her life has been the last few months, Tina says that she hasn't been watching the news, and that's made it easier to deal with, and Carl discusses trying to home school his son. They each speak about how they have been doing emotionally and keeping themselves and their families safe from COVID. The panel also discusses how it has affected their parenting and how hard it has been to stay on a schedule. Tina shares how much her business has grown on eBay during the pandemic. Listen as they all give their insights into Black Lives Matter; they share their stories and how their lives have been impacted by being different or being married to someone who has darker skin. Marisol believes that the key is to start a conversation because once you hear someone else's story, they stop being black, Hispanic, Asian, etc., and just become people. Eric finished the episode by saying register to vote and set up absentee voting because you don't want to be exposed to the virus if the cases start rising before election day. You can't make changes if you don't vote, and you don't have the right to complain about who is in the office if you don't vote, the choice is yours. You'll learn: [01:57] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:52] Marisol shares how her life has been these last few months with job uncertainty as a teacher. [06:45] Kat speaks about how she is dealing with the pandemic. [08:56] Kat discusses the group she created called accountabilibuddies. [11:18] Tina shares that she has coped with 2020 by not watching the news. [14:43] Carl says that he is doing well even with the crazy days trying to home school his son. [17:18] He has learned to manage his expectations. [24:42] Marisol discusses how she is doing emotionally. [26:47] Marisol speaks about how bad it was to do homeschooling. [28:48] She believes that COVID-19 will have to run its course like everything else. [32:15] Kat shares that her kid plays soccer and helps her around the house. [33:01] Kat speaks about the guilt she feels because she isn't having trouble with her son and how grateful she is that he is such a great kid. [35:29] Carl discusses how he is coping with parenting during the pandemic. [38:03] Carl says that the baby's schedule has kept him on track. [42:45] Tina talks about her adult children and that she is doing good emotionally. [44:16] Tina discusses how great her business is doing on eBay. [45:23] What are the weirdest things that people are buying? [46:50] Eric shares how he has been dealing with COVID it
S1 Enull · Tue, September 08, 2020
339 | August 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Did you know that the ADHD brain doesn't have enough Dopamine to get the intrinsic reward from doing small things like washing dishes? Listen as with his guests, and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Melissa starts us off with a question about keeping her house clean because, with nothing else to do during COVID, they cleaned things that haven't been cleaned in years. Another question is about resources to examine before she has her first ADHD testing. Daniel asks a question about how to build habits for things that have future payoffs. Autumn wants to know how to limit or correct her eight-year-old daughter's action with scissors. Bri is struggling with impulsiveness and regulating her emotions. Deborah has a problem getting her twenty-year-old to take their medicine, and she is worried because he will be leaving home again soon. Ari is asking for some of their favorite autobiographies or memoirs written by people with ADHD. Erica is looking for ways to set a schedule now that she is unemployed and has trouble getting anything accomplished. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We covered a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [01:50] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [02:12] Melissa has a question about how to keep her house clean. [02:58] Eric shares some things that help him keep things up. [05:04] Brendan shares his thoughts on decluttering. [08:00] Eric says that any task we do requires three things. [12:20] A listener wants to know if there are any resources she can look at before her first test for ADHD next week. [15:01] Brendan and Will give their insights into what she will experience during her testing. [16:52] Will shares what he wishes he would have none when he was diagnosed. [19:44] Daniel would like some support around getting through things that are future-directed. [21:15] Brendan shares how ADHD works on the brain with Dopamine. [24:25] Daniel says that using the payoff as a reward doesn't work for him. [31:54] Autumn asks about how to take scissors away from her eight-year-old daughter. [33:34] When a kid says I don't know why I did, it is a valid answer. [35:40] Eric shares his thoughts on this. [37:19] Could this
S1 Enull · Tue, September 01, 2020
338: Money Management with Rick Webster from Rena-Fi
Financial management is really emotional management. Welcome to this episode of with your host Eric Tivers and his guest, Rick Webster. Rick is the CEO and Founder of Rena-Fi and has spent the last two decades deeply involved in the ADHD community, helping people with ADHD find solutions for their own challenges. Rick is on a mission to help people find their path to financial freedom. Rick shares his ADHD journey, what prompted his diagnosis, his background in financing, and where the interest in financial matters came from. Rick believes that you need to stay in touch with your creditors when you can't pay, don't put your head in the sand and hope it will go away. Listen, as Rick gives some tips and tricks to help you get control of your budget, don't be afraid of your accounts, check them every day, and some simple ways to track your spending, which is the first step in figuring out a budget. Rick also talks about some tools that can help you with tracking your expenses. Rick speaks about paying back IRS taxes, putting money back for retirement, and how to know if you can afford a new car. He shares some insights on mortgages, the end-of-life conversation, and to hire a bookkeeper or someone else if you are struggling with keeping your accounts up to date. Listen as Rick shares what his company is about and what they do to help people who are overwhelmed with their financials and need someone to dig them out of the abyss they have fallen into. This is a conversation you don't want to miss if any of this resonates with you. You'll learn: [02:17] Welcome to the show, Rick! [02:49] Rick shares his journey with ADHD and how his life fell apart before his diagnosis. [03:32] What is your background in financing? [05:03] Rick shares where his interest in financing matters came from. [07:20] Financial management is really emotional management. [08:34] Rick discusses the need to stay in touch with your creditors and pull your head out of the sand. [11:40] What do you recommend for people to get over the overwhelm of taking control of your budget. [14:43] Eric says to touch the financial stuff every day. [15:09] Rick speaks about people with ADHD being afraid of checking their accounts. [16:50] What are some simple ways people can track their spending? [19:14] Eric speaks about not knowing how much he has been paying his accountant because he wasn't paying attention. [20:01] Rick shares some automated tools he recommends for helping keep track of stuff. [22:36] Take half of your discretionary money and put it in your savings, year after year, and fifty percent of your raises. [27:32] What do you recommend for people who haven't paid taxes for a few years? [31:02] Reaching out to the IRS is less painful than emptying your checking account if you keep ignoring them. [32:44] Rick speaks about how to know when you can afford a new car. [38:21] How do you help people who have put nothing back for retirement? [40:27] Don't save your extra money in your twen
S1 Enull · Wed, August 26, 2020
337 | Mastermind Session Part 2 - Launching My Business with Natalie
Thank you for listening to this continuation of yesterday's episode with your host Eric, and his guests Jessica, Erica, and Blake, with Natalie in the hot seat, continuing the discussion on how to build a business. Natalie is an Occupational Therapist and is looking to start her own practice but needs help from the mastermind on this episode of . Listen as the mastermind continues to give Natalie suggestions and feedback on her idea of starting a virtual and in-home Occupational Therapy Practice. Blake speaks about a book on marketing that he recommends, and Jessica thinks that Natalie should write out her vision statement and put it on her wall for encouragement. Eric suggests that she get a website, and Jessica offers to set it up for her while Erica adds her insights into building a website. Eric suggests doing some SEO research to determine better her domain name and Blake discusses the niche group that Natalie wants to work with. Natalie wants to have a cash-only business, but Eric suggests looking into a membership type business model. He says that when working with your core values, the energy for what you do will never falter. To close out, Natalie shares what she will commit to after she gets off this call and her goal for the next seven days. You'll learn: [02:28] Blake speaks about marketing and a book that Blake and Eric recommend. [03:08] Jessica speaks about Natalie writing her vision statement out and putting it on the wall. [04:57] Eric shares what he did to stay excited about starting his business. [06:52] Eric tells her she has to have a website. [07:39] Jessica says that she could do a website for Natalie. [09:25] Erica shares her views on a website. [11:42] Eric suggests doing SEO research and seeing what people are searching for when they look for an OT. [13:24] Blake discusses the niche group that Natalie wants to work with and her idea of mixing in-home and virtual therapies. [14:52] Jessica shares an idea she thought of around her YouTube channel. [16:55] Start looking for conferences that you can speak at. [17:56] Blake tells her to listen to a group he recommends. [20:23] Eric talks about being a student of social media when he first started his business. [26:46] Eric speaks about reading the book by Mike Michalowicz. [29:12] Blake shares something else for her garage. [31:24] Eric suggests building a membership community. [33:28] When you are working in your core values, you have unstoppable energy. [35:18] Listen as Natalie shares what she will commit to. [37:56] Natalie speaks about her goals for the next seven days. [39:38] Thank you for listening! [40:30] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tab at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots rem
S1 Enull · Tue, August 25, 2020
336 | Mastermind Session Part 1 - Launching My Business with Natalie
Could you use a mastermind group to help you start your business?" Listen as your host, Eric, and his guests Jessica, Erica, and Blake, with Natalie in the hot seat, discuss how to build a business. Natalie is an Occupational Therapist and is looking to start her own practice but needs help from the mastermind on this episode of . Natalie shares that she wants to open a cash practice that centers around invisible illnesses and work with the LGBT community as well as the Trans community. Her job is to fix people's environments, not people, and she feels that with the insurance regulations that she isn't allowed to help people the ways she wants to. The mastermind discusses what part of control is important to Natalie, is she good at saying no if a client calls her on her day off, and Eric suggests she makes her company an LLC. They talk about having an accountant and an attorney to ensure she is financially safe and an attorney to be on her legal council. We have broken this episode into two parts, so if you notice an awkward ending, that's the reason. Because the content is so good, we didn't want to lose your attention by playing the entire hour and twenty-minute show. So stay tuned for Part 2, dropping into your feed tomorrow. You'll learn: [02:35] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:18] Natalie kicks it off with her reason for being on the hot seat. [05:33] Natalie is speaking about having a cash practice with no insurance billing. [06:59] Her job is to fix people's environments, not people. [08:43] Natalie shares how big an LGBT community that they have in Indianapolis. [10:05] Blake speaks about how concise and put together Natalie's plans are. [11:20] Blake wants to know what control is important to Natalie. [13:21] Eric asks how good she is at saying no. [15:29] Erica wants to know if anyone else is doing this business model that Natalie wants to do, and if she knows what she needs to make monthly. [16:51] Jessica speaks about being let down by the healthcare system and proud of Natalie for wanting to build her practice. [24:10] Eric discusses the first steps that Natalie needs to think about. [26:03] Eric suggests that Natalie makes her company an LLC. [27:30] Blake shares some thoughts he has on this. [29:01] Natalie speaks about finding an accountant to handle the financial side of the business. [34:33] Erica wants to know if Natalie has a place where she has been putting all her ideas. [35:56] How developed is your audience on your YouTube channel? [38:34] Natalie discusses what certificates that she can get that will allow her to charge more. [41:13] Eric says that there are people who move things forward in healthcare, and there are people who don't want to change. [43:30] Eric suggests that Natalie get an attorney as she starts this business. [45:37] Thank you for listening to part 1. We will drop part 2 tomorrow. [46:13] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tap at Use my Audible.com af
S1 Enull · Tue, August 18, 2020
335 | Mastermind Session - Overcoming Morning Impotence With Blake
"Is stress a big factor in your life? Listen as your host, Eric, and his guests Jessica, Natalie, Erica with Blake in the hot seat, discuss Blake's issue of getting himself going to start his day. He shares that it takes hours for him to function enough to start work, and he is looking for solutions so he can get more out of his day on this episode of . Blake summarizes the issues he is having with getting started in the mornings. Eric believes that Blake needs a sleep study, and Jessica shares some ideas that might help. Blake shares that he sometimes gets anxiety when he sleeps, and Erica shares some facts about adenosine and sleep pressure. Natalie talks about how Blake's situation sounds like what she went through, and Eric shares that once he started eating protein shakes for breakfast and cut back the carbohydrates, he stopped having the same issues. Jessica speaks about a book that turned her life around called They also discuss the fact that Blake plays video games for an hour to an hour and a half every morning. Eric shares that when you consume instead of generating output you don't get your brain activated, and he suggests walking first thing in the morning instead of the video games Does any of this resonate with you? If it does, this is a mastermind episode that you don't want to miss. Eric, Jessica, Erica, and Natalie give Blake some expert advice, tips, and tricks to get his morning started so that the rest of the day can be as productive as he needs it to be. You'll learn: [01:17] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:14] Blake summarizes the issue he is bringing to the group. [06:10] Blake shares what his average morning looks like. [07:15] Eric asks some questions for clarification. [10:01] Eric says the first thing Blake needs is a sleep study. [10:40] Jessica asks Blake to expand on his bedtime routine. [12:25] Jessica shares a few ideas she has that might help him. [14:39] She discusses having hypoglycemia but thought it was a panic attack. [16:23] Erica asks Blake some additional questions around anxiety. [19:33] Erica speaks about adenosine and sleep pressure. [26:15] Eric talks about sweating, exercising, and if Blake is getting his heart rate up to 150 or 160. [28:26] Natalie discusses how Blake's situation sounds like the situation she was in a few years ago. [31:49] Eric speaks about having the same issue as Blake, and as he stopped eating carbs, it stopped. [34:49] Jessica shares a book called and how it helped her. [36:55] Erica asks some additional questions about Blake. [38:01] How long do you play video games in the morning? [38:48] Eric says that Blake is consuming instead of generating output. [41:31] Blake shares why he was late to the smartphone party. [47:13] Eric believes that Blake needs to have exercise be his morning routine and do it before his brain can talk him out of it. [48:43] Jessica suggests that Blake move his video game system away from his couch and put his walking shoes on the couch to change t
S1 Enull · Tue, August 11, 2020
334 | July 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
"Do you have a problem prioritizing" Listen as with his guests, , and answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Daniel starts the questions with one around lack of motivation and follow through and how to tell if it's from ADHD or depression. Christina wants to know how to set a routine and follow through for over two weeks because that's when she stops, and Tony is struggling with behavior around emotional flooding. Sheila asks for suggestions on how to turn the TV and computer off at night, and the consensus is to set the time on both to shut off at a given time, therefore taking the decision out of your hands. Victor wants to know what the chances are of being misdiagnosed with ADHD when it is actually complex PTSD. Eric shares that they are both disorders, and their symptoms are similar. Pat wants to discuss being a new dad with ADHD and his need to stay busy. Stephanie is writing a book and is asking for ways to hold herself accountable so she can get more done each day, and Kendra is always distracted and overbooked and is looking for help to keep from saying yes to everyone who wants her help. Will shares that every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else, and Brendon tells her to have a not-to-do list. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:41] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [03:04] Daniel has a question about motivation and follow through and when to know if it's from depression or ADHD. [05:03] Will gives his insight into this question. [07:19] Christina asks a question about making new routines and being consistent with them. [09:51] Eric speaks about ways to self regulate. [13:18] Why do you recommend an external timer instead of an app timer? [13:32] Will explains why this is recommended. [15:21] Tony wants to know about tools to handle certain behaviors he has been struggling with. [21:14] Brendon addresses this question with examples of how he handles it. [22:53] Eric speaks about his issues with having hard conversations. [25:20] If it's easier to write things down than talk to someone, write things down in advance. [28:30] Eric speaks about talking to his therapist and sharing what's in his head. [30:40] Sheila asks for suggestions on how to turn off the tv and computer at night. [31:09] Eric discusses what has worked for him. [34:40] Victor wants to know the chances of a person being misdiagnosed with ADHD when they have complex PTSD. [36:17] Eric believes there is a very high correlation between the two. [37:43] Brendan gives his insights into this issue. [39:46] Pat has a question about tactics, inspirations, or war stories related to being a new dad that doesn't sit very well. [44:55] Will explains what he thinks is going on
S1 Enull · Tue, August 04, 2020
333 | Race-Based Trauma, RSD and ADHD with Romanza McAllister, LCSW
"You develop a codependent relationship with work or with the world as a person of color because you end up playing to how people see you." Welcome to this episode of with your host Eric Tivers and his guest, Romanza McAllister, LCSW. Romanza is a psychotherapist, and in 2008 she graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work, where she majored in case management and group work. Over the last ten years, Romanza has provided focused solution group and family counseling with inpatient and outpatient settings. Romanza shares her experience of being black and diagnosed with ADHD at ten years old, and she speaks about how it affected her school years and career. Romanza discusses working for herself and the relief she feels, knowing she doesn't have to wonder why she was hired. Eric asks some questions he is uncomfortable with, trying to learn how to approach certain subjects. Romanza states that there is no such thing as color blindness and how it's our responsibility to create a safe space through empathic and reflective listening. Romanza shares how validated she feels when people ask her questions about being a woman of color. She says that it makes her feel like people are listening and trying to understand how her life is different. Eric and Romanza also speak about RSD and what can trigger the reaction. Is sensitivity training enough? No, and Romanza feels like everyone, regardless of color, can benefit from anti-racism training. She also speaks about what they can do from a policy standpoint around ADHD, children of color, and schools so that people of color don't have to be either black or ADHD; they can be who they are. This is a compelling conversation that everyone should hear. You'll learn: [03:18] Welcome to the show, Romanza! [03:42] Romanza shares her experience of being diagnosed at 10 with ADHD and as a child of color. [06:38] How did the family deal with your ADHD diagnosis? [07:57] Romanza speaks about dealing with ADHD throughout her school years. [11:37] Romanza discusses being a woman of color with ADHD and how that has affected her work history. [14:17] Have you ever sat at your desk and wondered why you were hired? [16:12] Romanza speaks about working for herself and how it makes her feel. [19:38] Listen as Eric shares that Issues around social justice fire people up with ADHD. [25:03] Eric talks about asking Romanza some hard questions. [26:16] Romanza shares that talking to progressive people can be difficult because they are sometimes fragile. [26:52] There is no such thing as color blindness. [28:00] Creating a safe space through empathic and reflective listening. [29:51] Romanza shares a story about micro-invalidation. [33:28] When you get asked a question like what does it feel like to be a black person, is there validation in that someone is asking the question? [35:56] Romanza says to ask but ask permission to the client first. [40:16] Eric defines RSD because it is becoming more talked about in the community.
S1 Enull · Tue, July 28, 2020
332 | ADHD and College Skills In Uncertain Times with Melissa Barlett
Did people notice that you had ADHD before you did? Eric and his guest, , better known by her students as Dr. B, is an e in Utica, NY. Listen as they discuss helping students come back to college and adjusting to change dealing with online learning, plus much more on this episode of Listen, as Dr. Barlett shares when she was diagnosed with ADHD and what caused her to seek a diagnosis. She also discusses some challenges she sees with online learning because of COVID-19 and how she has adapted her teaching style to help her students. Dr. Barlett speaks about what she believes fellow professors are struggling with when being thrown into this alternative method of teaching. She shares what she thinks will happen with fall classes and how she believes schools can keep students safe. Students with ADHD, in particular, have a different set of struggles with virtual learning, and Dr. Barlett shares some suggestions she has to help them cope. Because the situation is fluid and information changes daily, Dr. Barlett speaks about how to prepare if you have to pivot mid-semester. She shares that community colleges are already set up for students with challenging schedules, so if you don't think you can go to school because you have to work, a community college might be the best bet for you. Dr. Barlett shares some great tips and tricks for learning with ADHD, especially with the pandemic's distractions. She is willing to answer any questions you might have, so please find her information in the links at the bottom and be positive about the upcoming school year. You'll learn: [03:18] Welcome to the show, Melissa! [04:16] Melissa shares when she was diagnosed with ADHD and how her intelligence allowed her to fly under the radar. [05:32] What caused you to seek a diagnosis for ADHD? [07:30] Melissa speaks about knowing something was wrong once she changed direction in her career and got more administrative tasks. [10:03] Listen, as Melissa shares some challenges she sees with online learning since COVID-19. [12:10] Melissa speaks about how she adapted. [13:05] What would you suggest to fellow professors struggling with learning a whole new way of teaching? [15:24] Melissa believes that nailing learning objectives to the life skills that they need instead of detailed skills takes learning in the right direction. [21:14] Listen as Melissa describes what she thinks school will look like in the fall. [22:46] Melissa discusses how she believes we can keep students safe. [25:36] Melissa suggests what students with ADHD especially can do to be prepared for online learning. [28:40] When taking notes, make sure you write them in your words. Read a paragraph or two and write a summary in your words. [29:50] Eric shares some strategies he used when he was in college. [31:57] Your brain wants it to be easy. Practice the actual process of recall. [35:04] It takes an intelligent person to understand this concept, but it takes a genius to explain it to a kindergartner. [3
S1 Enull · Tue, July 21, 2020
331 | Leaning Into Your Weird with Andy J. Pizza
Have you tried to be normal and repress your ADHD instead of leaning into your weird? Listen as Eric and his guest, , discuss leaning into neurodiversity, a creative approach to your career path, win because of your weird not in spite of it, and much more on this episode of Andy is an American illustrator, podcaster, and public speaker; his explosive color-drenched illustrations have brought hope and smiles to clients like YouTube, and . He is the founder of the , which does what it says on the tin and the author of the book Andy shares his ADHD story, the start of his illustrating career, and the recession that almost took it all away. He talks about sending some work to , the response he got, and the work it took to hone his craft and the jobs that built his freelance career. Andy also speaks about Color Me Blank; collaborative art shows that he took part in with giant markers that allowed everyone to color on blank paper. If you see people like you doing things you didn't know you could do, it will unlock something in your brain. Listen as Andy shares about knowing he could be a successful illustrator because he saw people just like himself doing it. Andy also speaks about how he finishes projects by making everything he has to do, something he wants to do. Andy is a very colorful character with an engaging tone that you won't want to miss. You'll learn: [02:04] Welcome to the show, Andy! [04:57] Andy shares his ADHD story. [06:13] Andy speaks about his mom and the fact that she was never around. [09:48] He discovered illustration in high school and realized the path he wanted to take. [12:22] Eric speaks about trying to refinance his house, and the challenge it is when you are self-employed. [19:34] Andy shares his secret sauce and why he has a puppet sitting behind him. [21:10] He speaks about going to college to find his style. [22:30] Andy talks about his indie rock coloring book that kicked off his career. [23:17] He shares the trials he had during the recession and getting a job. [26:10] Andy discusses an opportunity to work with Nickelodeon. [27:53] Andy says that his wife stood with him during the bad times and made it through. [29:04] What ended up happening with the Nickelodeon gig? [31:08] Andy speaks about a collaborative art show called Color Me Blank. [34:32] Andy discusses doing more personal projects and being asked to take the Color Me Blank project on the road. [35:15] He was asked to do more illustrations for Nickelodeon, which built his freelance career. [36:53] If you see people like you doing things you didn't know you could do, it will unlock something in your brain. [39:08] Relationships, in general, are not about the other person; they are about how the other person reflects you. [43:30] Andy speaks about aliens and what he thinks about neurodiverse people. [46:08] The industrial revolution system was about maximizing the average so we can become interchangeable parts. [49:32] Listen as Andy shares how he finishes
S1 Enull · Tue, July 14, 2020
330 | June 2020 Q&A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Do you have trouble transitioning from work to home? Listen as with his guests, , and answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ella starts off this Q&A episode with a question about how to avoid doing things that pop up when things have to be done. Listen as Karen has a question that we are all dealing with now, working from home versus being in the office and the pluses and minuses of both. Matt has a question about relationships and his inability to be patient when trying to make friends. Audrey has two questions for the panel: writing more concise email responses and tips on ways to stop losing things. Blake asks a question for his wife. When they have children, how hard will the load be on her? The panel says that you can only speculate on the challenges that they will face until you have kids. Nathan was recently diagnosed with ADHD and wants to know the first five things he should learn about ADHD, and the last question is on Zoom fatigue and what causes it. If you had a question that wasn't answered, please ask it in our Facebook community, and someone will share their insights, and we will catch you next month on our next Q&A episode. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:01] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [03:28] Ella has a question about avoiding things that pop-up instead of what I should do? [05:55] Will speaks about discipline and how that is hard with ADHD. [07:11] Brendan gives his insights on this issue. [09:31] Karen has a question about the pluses and minuses about working from home or the office. [10:55] Eric says that everyone's experience will be different and for Karen to ask her team which they prefer. [12:09] Will speaks about how different it is to work from home when you have kids and how going to the office gives him a stop time. [14:22] Brendan discusses the transition from the office to home. [16:27] Even if you have phenomenal communication skills, you might not notice how stressed your team members are if you don't see them. [17:31] Eric shares his experience when working with an assistant. [19:31] Matt has a question about relationships. [20:38] Eric says that relationships are one of the hardest domains in life. [21:22] Brendan gives his insights on relationships and how he made his friend group an adult. [24:30] Eric comments on how Brendan shares intimacy with his friends. [26:47] Eric believes that making friends as an adult is a topic more people need to talk about. [32:44] Audrey asks how I can write emails to be more concise. [33:50] Eric speaks about some tools that can help you respond to emails. [35:21] Brendan shares his thoughts on this question. [37:20] Will discusses what has helped him answer emails. [38:31] Aud
S1 Enull · Tue, July 07, 2020
329 | ADHD, Narcissism, and Emotions in Relationships with Jared DeFife PhD
Do you have trouble maintaining relationships? Listen as Eric and his guest, ., discuss one of the messier complexes, twist yourself in knots aspects of ADHD, which are emotions in relationships, narcissism, and more on this episode of Jared is a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia. He has a private practice that specializes in men's mental health and therapy for adults with ADHD. Dr. Jared is a former clinical fellow of Harvard Medical School and has been a media expert for , , , , and many more. Dr. Jared speaks about his learning disabilities and the social relationship issues he had in school. He talks about how his emotional life transformed once he was medicated. Dr. Jared also shares how hard it can be to live with a person with ADHD and narcissism. Dr. Jared discusses the common complaints he hears from partners in his practice, and the difference between ADHD self coping or management and narcissism. He speaks about what you can do to regulate emotions, and Eric talks about ways to run interference with them. Dr. Jared shares how cognitive elements can affect how you feel. When your spouse talks to you, do you hear what they are saying? Dr. Jared talks about what a partner can say to be helpful, and maybe you can say, 'I heard you, and I am working to do better.' Dr. Jared shares some very enlightening information around dealing with relationships and ADHD. If any of this resonates with you and your partner, this episode could be a tool to keep you together. You'll learn: [02:08] Welcome to the show, Jared! [03:18] Jared shares his ADHD story. [05:04] When did you first realize you had ADHD? [06:45] They discuss the apparent signs of ADHD that were missed through school. [07:31] Eric and Jared speak about their learning disabilities. [09:00] Jared speaks about his social relationships in school. [11:44] Jared shares the journey into the psychology field. [13:14] When Jared got medicated, his emotional life changed drastically. [16:13] If you are worried that you are a narcissist, you are not a narcissist. [21:06] Jared discusses how hard it is to live with a person with ADHD. [23:40] Do you think we can develop conscientiousness through active practices? [25:40] Jared shares the two most common complaints he hears in his practice. [28:25] Jared speaks about the reasons partners talk about narcissism. [31:34] What is ADHD coping and self-management, and what is pure narcissism? [34:43] Do emotions sometimes take over, and you do not understand what to do with them? [39:09] Jared discusses what we can do about regulating our emotions. [41:02] Have you ever been in a self-imposed time out in your relationship? [43:43] Eric shares what someone in his coaching group shared about putting a timer on their discussion. [46:04] Eric talks about running mental interference with emotions. [47:20] Jared speaks about how cognitive elements can affect how you feel. [49:04] Jared talks about what a partner can say that can be helpful. [52:46] C
S1 Enull · Tue, June 30, 2020
328 | No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Eric's guest Jeremy is a forty-six-year-old freshman at Marshall University. His path back to school and most of his life has been anything but typical. He got into a lot of trouble but was lucky enough to have people in his life that helped him from one extreme to another along the way. Listen, as Jeremy tells his story on this episode of Jeremy shares the behavioral issues he had as a child but was still the kid that everyone liked in high school. He discusses getting married right out of high school to his pregnant girlfriend and quitting college to do the right thing. The relationship didn't last, and after trying to go back to school, he quit, and the challenges kept coming. Listen, as Jeremy shares the poor choices he made along the way with relationships. He speaks about choosing homelessness, about losing his dad, and going to jail. Jeremy met a woman that wanted to help and got the process started in jail, and once he was released. He speaks about getting diagnosed with ADHD and medicated finally a few months ago, and he finally feels like he is on his intended journey. Jeremy is on the path of improvement and is getting an engineering degree. His journey back to school was a long one, but now he has the tools to help him succeed. Do you resonate with Jeremy's story? If you do, this is an episode that you need to hear and share. You'll learn: [02:37] Welcome to the show, Jeremy! [03:36] Jeremy shares what life was like when he was a kid. [05:08] He speaks about his mom and the medication she was on while pregnant with him. [05:56] What were you like in high school? [08:26] Jeremy shares his life after high school and what happened in his life. [11:18] He speaks about not going to school because he wanted to do the right thing for his child. [15:33] Do you feel you tried to do the right thing, but when you tried to do that, everything got blown up? [16:31] Jeremy discusses the incidents in his life once he dropped out of college. [19:11] In 1996, he started drinking and getting into trouble while grieving for his mother. [21:08] Jeremy speaks about his extended family's strength and knowing he was loved and felt safe. [30:14] Jeremy discusses his hitchhiking days and the poor choices he made during that time. [33:46] He shares about his spirituality and what led to where he is now. [37:21] Jeremy speaks about a town that wanted him to get out. [41:22] What led you to get diagnosed? [44:05] Jeremy discusses his issues with the legal system, and people were telling him he was too smart to be where he was. [47:00] He shares about being homeless as a choice and finding a person who took an interest in him. [49:51] Jeremy speaks about having warrants but knowing his dad was dying and in hospice care. [51:34] He did two years in jail, but he found help to get him on the right track. [54:00] Jeremy shares about finally getting on medication for his ADHD, even though he had never been officially diagnosed. [58:22] Jeremy talks about what gave h
S1 Enull · Tue, June 23, 2020
327 | Eating Well With ADHD - Luz Jaramillo
Do you celebrate all of life's moments, good or bad, with food? Eric and his guest, Luz Jaramillo, discuss why this can lead to eating disorders, how you can break this habit, and achieve a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing plus much more on this episode of Luz is the owner of , has a Master's in Social Work, is a certified life coach, Masters in Neuro-Linguistic programming, a certified brain health coach, and many more. Luz is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and has ADHD, dyslexia, and learning difficulties. She has suffered from an eating disorder most of her life, but after studies and research, she could heal and lose over 50lbs, improving her focus and health. Listen, as Luz and Eric discuss how to switch your emotional thoughts, change thought patterns, and the importance of eating healthy food. Eric shares that the ADHD brain does not process carbs well, so most times, it is better to limit them and substitute protein for more energy. Consistency is the Key! Luz speaks about food, not being your friend; it is fuel and needs to be treated that way. Eat to live; don't live to eat! Luz and Eric share some ways that you can get healthy snacks prepared and portioned out so you can grab a bag and go quickly and conveniently. Know that if you slip, it's ok to get back up and try to be better tomorrow. Luz has been there, done that, she knows about eating disorders and ADHD. If any of this resonates with you, this is an episode that you can't miss. Listen to what she has to say. It may be the difference between life and death. You'll learn: [01:56] Welcome to the show, Luz! [03:24] Luz shares when she learned she had ADHD. [03:58] How did your eating disorder lead you to learn you had ADHD? [05:12] Luz speaks about what form her eating disorder took. [07:28] When did you decide you needed help with this disorder? [10:10] Luz used neuro linguistic programming to switch her emotional thoughts from food to thoughts of pleasure. [12: 23] When you change your thought patterns, your internal critic screams louder and calls you a fraud. This is normal, and it takes time. [14:35] Luz was ready to have weight loss surgery before her sister got her to change her mind. [16:29] Looking back, how do you feel about how desperate you were? [21:11] Eric speaks about some regular issues around food and how he deals with the cravings. [23:06] Set up your environment to be conducive to what you need. [23:57] Luz shares how important it is to have nutritious food for at least three meals a day. [26:01] Eric shares that the ADHD brain does not do a good job of breaking down carbs. [28:08] Consistency is the key! [31:04] Luz suggests to people that food is not your friend, food is fuel. [32:03] How do you suggest that people stop when they know they are in the middle of a binge? [34:04] Replace the food with something else. [35:20] Eric shares that many people he knows are doing a sugar detox. [37:00] How sensitive to sugar are you? Have you been tes
S1 Enull · Tue, June 16, 2020
326 | Holey ADHD with Marissa Marangoni
Has taking medication for your ADHD changed your life? Eric and his guest, Marissa Marangoni, discuss what led her to look for a diagnosis for , her difficulties in college and grad school, and the challenges of working for herself on this episode of Marissa is a mom, a writer, and a former teacher. She runs , where she works as an instructional designer and technical writer. Marissa writes creatively and podcasts when she's not working or spending time with her son. She loves lists, popcorn, and baking, animals, sweating, and deep human connection. Listen as Marissa shares her struggles through high school, college, and grad school without knowing she had ADHD. Her challenges with sensory processing, she shares that she cannot sleep with any noises that aren't even and steady. Marissa also has a powerful sense of smell, and her sense of touch keeps her from liking the feel of fleece on her skin. Marissa discusses some things that have been very helpful in dealing with her ADHD, like medication and Eric's coaching groups. She shares that the medication she is on has a lot, and if they had diagnosed her earlier, she wouldn't have had to work so hard in school. Marissa talks about the podcast she started with a friend with ADHD called '' Eric and Marissa have a great conversation about some of their struggles with ADHD. Listen to see if you can pick up any tips or tricks that will help you as you travel the same journey they have. You'll learn: [02:27] Welcome to the show, Marissa! [02:45] Marissa shares what brought her to get her diagnosis with ADHD. [04:06] When you watched videos on ADHD, were there things that you recognized in yourself? [09:55] Marissa speaks about not being able to absorb what she was reading, which is crazy since she is a writer. [10:25] Marissa shares how she got through literature classes. [11:00] Do you love cliff notes? Did they help you understand what you were reading? [14:02] She discusses how she memorized everything to get through high school, but it didn't work so well in college. [16:41] Once she got her second master's degree, she became a literature teacher. [24:48] Marissa discusses the challenges she has around sensory processing. [25:15] She speaks about her issues with sleeping and why she needs a white noise machine. [28:33] Marissa says that distinct smells will wake her up. [30:30] She describes the feel of fleece on her skin, but she loves a weighted blanket. [33:19] Do you have any senses that aren't as intense? [34:20] Eric and Marissa discuss their difficulties with their vision and wonder if their other senses are so keen to make up for their vision issues. [37:20] Marissa chats about having eye surgeries when she was a kid. [41:05] Marissa discusses her podcast called '.' [43:08] What are some things that have been the most helpful in managing your ADHD? [45:11] Eric and Marissa talk about the medication she is on. [46:56] Do generic drugs affect you differently than brand names? [49:07] Maris
S1 Enull · Tue, June 09, 2020
325 | May 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, and MJ
Have a question for the brain trust? Listen as with his guests , and MJ answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We start the episode out with Erica asking what self-care means and when it is numbing instead of self-care. Eric shares that anything that restores health and wellbeing is self-care. Another listener asks about when something takes you off a task, what mental strategies he can use to resume the not so fun duties. Susan wants to know how to quell the agitation of waiting. Eric says to focus on the things you can control and influence, and boredom is the birthplace of creativity. Tyler discusses a late in life ADHD diagnosis, and Cheryl wants to know some alternatives to medication for focus, attention, and alertness. Melissa would like to know how to make herself get out of her chair in the evening to take her pills and brush her teeth. Ella wants to know how to stop losing things like her keys and glasses all the time. Steve makes the best chocolate, per Eric, and was in the middle of a significant expansion of his company when the coronavirus hit. He is having trouble dealing with the chaos of not knowing when he can resume, and it's hard on his mental health. The guys suggested that he make chocolate gift bags and take them to first responders and other people in his community to keep him busy and brighten their days. Brendan shares that we are in the middle of a pandemic. It is ok to feel frustrated, lost, and tired. Everyone is feeling the same way and waiting to get back to our daily lives is increasing frustration. Practice your self-care, exercise, get plenty of rest, and try to stop stressing. We all need to remember that this too shall pass and try to learn something from it. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:00] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb, Brendan Mahan, and MJ. [03:43] Erica asks, what does self-care mean? [04:38] Eric says that things that restore health and wellbeing are self-care. [05:33] Brendan shares his thoughts on self-care and what SHRED means. [07:28] Are massages a luxury or self-care? [09:17] Will speaks about self-care and the difference between numbing and self-care. [12:03] Trang has a question about when something takes us off task what mental strategies can we use to disengage to resume not such fun duties. [13:15] Eric says the first thing is to realize that you are off track and pause. [14:25] Will shares some helpful tips to use to get back on track. [15:55] Brendan speaks about what he does to stay on task. [18:58] Susan asks how do you quell the agitation of waiting. [19:47] Will says the anticipation of being bored is worse than waiting. [20:59] Brendan speaks about how he plans for waiting. [23:11] Focus on the things yo
S1 E324 · Tue, June 02, 2020
Identifying Barriers through Coaching - Ruth Lipschultz
Do you have a problem with structure and clarity in your life? Listen, as Eric coaches his guest, Ruthie Lipschultz, on some of these same challenges. Ruthie is a musical performer and has studied voice her entire life, and now she is just trying to figure out life. She got her dream job straight out of college playing Pocahontas on a cruise ship, but her difficulty learning the material caused her not to get asked back. Listen as Ruthie needing accountability with structure when she is practicing. She shares her love of performing her goal of being a lead on Broadway and her challenges with the expectations that being in a lead role will have. Ruthie speaks about having to move back in with her parents when she lost her job and the issues that have caused. Ruthie discusses the fact that her parents' house has a lot of distractions; she describes what happens around her when she is trying to practice. Eric asks if there is another place that she could use outside of their home and if she is consistently practicing the same time each day. Ruthie discusses her mom's Codependency and what she can do to break that pull. The heart of being a successful adult with ADHD is accepting that you can't wait until you feel like doing something as your cue to do it. Eric shares the definition of distraction and tells Ruthie to start small, see if what you are doing is working, if not reassess and pivot. The questions that Ruthie has in this coaching call will resonate with many of you. You'll learn: [01:52] Welcome to the show, Ruth! [02:39] Ruthie shares a little about her performing background and the challenges it brought her. [04:54] What problems are you facing? [07:01] Ruthie speaks about how she went about setting up routines to help her with structure and accountability. [09:22] Has there been a time when practicing was more accessible for you? [10:00] Ruthie shares how much time she spends practicing and how she feels like her gut is resistant. [12:53] She shares why she performs and what her goal in the industry is to have a leading role. [14:39] Why is getting a prominent position on broadway so important? [16:32] Ruthie discusses the expectation of a performer in a lead role. [20:15] Eric says that looking at your environment in a context that you can be successful in is essential. [21:00] Ruthie shares that in her home, she has a lot of distractions. [22:40] Ruthie speaks about what is around her in her parents' house when she is trying to practice. [27:49] Are there any places you have been able to practice outside of your parents' home? [30:39] Eric suggests letting her guitar playing be good enough but let her voice carry her because she has been practicing voice her entire life. [32:10] Codependency can hold people back; talking with a therapist can help with the situation. [34:00] Ruthie asks what she needs to ask a therapist about this codependency issue. [36:06] What options do you have for other places to practice? [43:46] Is it possibl
S1 Enull · Tue, May 26, 2020
323 | Feedback and Leadership with Peter Montoya
"Feedback is the oxygen of growth." Listen, as Eric and his guest Peter Montoya discuss what he means by this and why feedback should always be done confidentially. Peter talks about leadership development, conquering challenges, and the real-life experiences that drive his insights and ideas. Peter Montoya is the of “The Brand Called You” and his latest books, “Meetings Without Walls” & “Leadership Power”. He’s also a sought-after and highly motivational keynote speaker and leadership development strategist, specializing in developing high-performance teams. To find Peter, visit or call (949) 334-7070. Peter discusses what led to his ADHD diagnosis, how he tames his beast of a mind, and the barriers people have with self-reflection. Peter shares his secret sauce for helping people have better meetings and the three key steps to take to make them successful. Leadership development is the number one job of leaders today. Do you have trouble staying on task? Listen as Peter shares how he keeps focused on what he needs to do. He speaks about how leaders need to steer meetings and pull them back when they go off task, how to ask people for feedback, and accepting feedback without feeling defensive. Defensiveness is neurobiologically natural and healthy, we are wired to protect the image we want people to have of us. Peter is a triple threat, a gifted speaker, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur. He has done so much in his life, and you won't want to miss him telling us some key things he has picked up along the way. You'll learn: [02:06] Welcome to the show, Peter! [02:26] Peter shares what he means by feedback is the oxygen of growth. [03:53] Peter says you should make sure your feedback is kind, honest, and specific. [05:12] Eric shares that sometimes feedback is delivered in two ways. [07:22] Peter speaks about how he was shamed in eighth grade. [09:58] When did you find out you had ADHD? [11:08] Peter discusses what it's like being an attendee at workshops. [14:30] Does it make you mad to not be understood? [15:52] Peter shares what he had to do to tame his beast of a mind. [17:04] Peter speaks about the barriers people have with self-reflection. [23:38] Peter shared his secret sauce for helping people have better meetings. [25:26] What are the critical steps to having a successful meeting? [27:23] Leadership development is the number one job of leaders today. [29:16] Peter speaks about how he stays on task and follows through with what needs to be done. [33:18] Peter shares suggestions on grabbing the key takeaway of a meeting in a more efficient way. [34:37] What do you do to bring a meeting back on task? [35:24] Peter speaks about how long and what he does to prepare for a meeting. [36:53] How long do you think a meeting should last? Should meetings be fun? [42:09] Peter shares how to ask people for feedback. [43:57] Peter speaks about what you should do if you get defensive while getting feedback. [46:17] Eric says that defen
S1 Enull · Tue, May 19, 2020
322 | A World Without ADHD With Kirsten Milliken
Boredom is the mother of creativity. Listen, as your host and his guest Dr.Kirsten Milliken discuss the ways you can keep yourself and your kids busy during social distancing, having fun at the grocery store, and more on this episode of . Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the author of She works and plays in Portland, Maine, with her two kids and partner Perry. She has ADHD and often says three quarters kidding and half-serious if it's not fun, I'm probably not doing it. As a psychologist and Coach, Kirsten has focused on educating her clients on the value of play in all of its forums. Listen as Eric and Kirsten discuss the new project she is doing called the , why this project interested her, and the book she is writing with the same name. Kirsten speaks about feeling guilty about working and making money during this crisis when others are struggling and that she and her partner are rehabbing a classic RV to stay busy during the pandemic. Eric and Kirsten share their favorite board game and arcade games, and Kristen speaks about wearing an inflatable pink unicorn costume when she goes to the grocery store as PPE and the response she gets. If you want to participate in the World Without ADHD project, please submit artwork, written word, or stories to , and if they like it, we will showcase it in the book and online. Kirsten says to use your boredom to get creative and submit your entries before the July 1, 2020 deadline. You'll learn: [01:37] Welcome back to the show, Kirsten [04:10] Kirsten shares a new project she launched called World Without ADHD. [05:49] Would you like to imagine a world without ADHD? [08:23] Do you think ADHD holds you back? [11:33] Eric speaks about the virtual open mics on Zoom that he has been doing. [13:42] Kirsten shares the reason they started this project. [16:24] Kirsten chats about needing people to submit a piece of art or written words to compete to publish their work in the book they are writing. [26:15] Kirsten shares that if you want to participate in the project, go to the website [29:21] What kind of writing do you do besides writing books? [30:14] Kirsten speaks about rehabbing a classic RV. [31:59] Kirsten shares how she has fun at the grocery store in her pink rainbow unicorn costume. [34:51] She talks about her baby head garden that comes out in the spring. [40:50] Kirsten chats about being in the pink uniform costume and the response she gets at the grocery store. [42:31] The due date for submission for World Without ADHD book is July 1, 2020, but get it in as soon as possible. [44:06] Kirsten, do you have a story you can share that you wrote? [47:05] Kirsten says that she believes play is one of the real natural anecdotes to ADHD challenges. [49:03] Eric discusses the board game Catch Phrase. [ 49:55] Kirsten speaks about her favorite arcade game when she was young. [51:00] Use your boredom to be creative! [51:25] Thank you so much for being on the show! [52:21] I
S1 Enull · Tue, May 12, 2020
321 | April 2020 Q&A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Are you almost always uncertain of the expectations and on shifting sand? This is just one topic we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Andrea starts off the questions, wanting to know what the guys do to get started when there are things to get done. Kelvin has some questions about hair loss while taking Ritalin, and a listener wants to know if they should make a doctor's appointment for their child if they think they have symptoms of ADHD. Listen, as Eric speaks about Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Sara wants to know how to take a break when she is hyper-focused, and a listener wants to know how to take a course while struggling with structure. There is also a question about the perfect app for ADHD life management, and MJ wants to know how the guys are handling food and nutrition for their children since they don't have to pack lunches. A listener asks about how to build consistency, how to address the stress of not having enough work to do, and Cheryl has a question about people talking so fast that she is having issues understanding them. Remember, during this time, your children are not expected to progress in school, they are expected to maintain what they have already learned so make learning fun. As usual, the answers are varied and entertaining, but with what is going in our world, being entertained is what we need. So listen to this episode of ADHD, it will put a smile on your face. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [01:42] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [03:22] Brendan shares his positive perspective on Covid-19 and ADHD. [05:48] What is it you can do to thrive during this pandemic? [07:31] Will shares that he has less time now with the pandemic. [10:04] Andrea wants to know if any of the guys have a mantra or saying that kicks them into action. [11:03] Will shares what he says to find his first steps. [12:08] Brendan gives us what makes him start in the morning. [14:26] We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them in the hardest way possible. [16:50] Kelvin wants to know if Ritalin has hair loss side effects and can a cardiologist tell if my heart is fit for Ritalin? [17:48] They will do an EKG, and the cardiologist can discuss it with you from there. [18:54] Should I make a Dr appointment for my child because I think he has ADHD? [20:36] What are your thoughts on Sluggish Cognitive Tempo? [21:55] Eric addresses this disorder and shares what they looked at during a study. [24:14] Sara asks, how do you stop and take a break when hyper-focus takes hold? [29:36] Will speaks about taking planned breaks, drinking lots of water so that it forces you to take breaks. [30:15] Brendan says there is no rule that says you have to take a break. [3
S1 Enull · Tue, May 05, 2020
320 | 6 Years of Podcasting Listeners Share Stories
Have you ever done anything consistently for six years? Listen, as your host, , and all 20+ guests share stories about their connection to ADHD reWired and how the show has helped them on their ADHD journey. Join us as we celebrate six years of podcasting on this special episode of Jessica shares what she has learned from Eric and how the show and being part of the ADHD community has helped her understand how her brain works. Adeola speaks about how he gained insight into his ADHD through the show and what he has accomplished in his life since he started listening to the podcast. Natalie talks about signing up for coaching with Eric after she heard her first episode, and Dr. Millican discusses what she is doing now. Listen, as Sharon speaks about how she found Eric and the podcast, another Jessica tells her story, and Eric shares what ADHD reWired is all about. Jessica Stilwell speaks about the scholarship she helped create for coaching groups, and Andrea talks about being diagnosed when she was nine but not understanding it until she started listening to the podcast. Jessica McCabe plays a song on her Ukulele and sings the beautiful words that mean so much to her. Gail discusses her diagnosis at age 58, and how she didn't have any information on it until she started listening to the show. MJ speaks about how she ended up in the community, and Daniel says he has no idea how he found Eric, but he is glad he did. These are just some of the stories from listeners who have been impacted by the ADHD reWired podcast, and they are all very grateful to Eric for shedding light on ADHD. You'll learn: [03:00] Hello, everyone! [03:51] Jessica McCabe shares where she heard of the show and how much she has learned from Eric. [06:19] Jessica thanks Eric for him helping her understand her brain. [08:11] How has being a part of an ADHD community helped you on your journey? [10:52] Adeola says he gained more insight into his ADHD and what he has accomplished since listening to the show. [12:35] Did many people reach out to you after you were on the show? [14:31] Natalie speaks about when she first started listening to the podcast and how she signed up for coaching right after she listened to the first episode. [17:01] She shares when she heard Eric say thank you to her on episode 300. [18:55] Adre chats about listening to the podcast for many years and how she met a bunch of people in Eric'sEric's mastermind. [21:34] The mastermind group let her know that she was good enough. [23:38] Hello Dr. Millican, how are you? [24:30] Eric shares who Dr. Millican is and what she is excited about doing now. [25:22] She is writing a book and is gathering words and artwork from people with ADHD. The website is [28:31] Sharon shares her story and how she found Eric and the podcast. [30:14] Sharon is now advising a group of coaches to notice the difference between ADHD and willpower. [39:00] Jessica says congratulations for six years and shares her story and diagnosis. [40:3
S1 Enull · Tue, April 28, 2020
319 | Breaking the Silence as an African American Woman with ADHD
Have you ever asked yourself, 'what's wrong with me?' Listen, as your host and his guest Stacey Machelle discuss the challenges she faced in her career and personal life. Stacey talks about her diagnosis with ADD many years ago, and how her prayers and Ted Bundy led her to help. Stacey is a journalist by training and profession turned actor and stand up comedian. She works as a warm-up comic on , the late-night talk show on NBC, and she has about a dozen other side hustles. Stacey wanted to come on the show to talk about educating black women who are undiagnosed and untreated. Listen as Stacey shares her story and how she was diagnosed with ADD over twenty years ago and prescribed Ritalin. Still, since she saw no difference, and decided she didn't have it and forgot about it. Years later, when she was watching a Ted Bundy documentary, she heard what people said about him and thought hmmm. Stacey discusses what happened when she disclosed her ADHD to her family and how it has gone a long way to healing the relationship she has with her mother. With her diagnosis, her mother and brother are looking at the possibility of also having , being very supportive, and learning all they can learn about ADHD. Listen as Stacy shares, wanting to get the message of ADHD out to the African American community because they will usually suffer in silence, put their head down and not tell anyone. Her message is you don't have to be silent any longer, talk about your mental health, and get help. She is using her platform as a comedian to raise awareness and put a face to ADHD. You'll learn: [03:02] Stacey, glad you are here! [03:12] Stacey shares her background and when she found that she was having challenges that others were not. [05:59] Stacey speaks about a therapist asking her if she thought she may have ADD. [08:55] Stacey shares that when she was working at the news stations she was fired and almost fired from many jobs. [10:48] What did you tell yourself when you had so many challenges in your careers? [12:58] Stacey talks about her therapist not knowing anything about ADHD. [16:43] Stacey shares a story of how she prayed for tools and the way her prayer was answered. [19:27] Stacey discusses Ted Bundy and how she googled her symptoms because she thought she might be a psychopath. [26:30] What was the response when you shared your ADHD with your family? [27:51] Stacey shares what happened when she disclosed her condition to a friend of many years. [30:47] Eric shares one of his favorite quotes from . [32:33] Stacey shares that her grandparents raised her. [33:49] Stacey discusses what happened when she told her mother. [37:23] Has your family been supportive of you and your diagnosis? [41:30] Stacey speaks about getting information to African American women and showing them the face of ADHD. [43:42] Stacey feels like nobody in the African American community will discuss mental health issues. [46:02] Stacey shares that her grandparents' generation didn't ta
S1 Enull · Tue, April 21, 2020
318 | Working From Home with Thanh Pham
Are you finding it hard to be productive while working from home? Listen, as and his guest Thanh discuss easy ideas and tips for working more productively from home. Thanh is the founder of , where he helps people become more productive at work and in life. He's also the co-host of the top productivity podcast on which Eric enjoyed being a guest not too long ago. Listen as Thanh shares why he decided to, and his struggle to be productive in a different atmosphere. Having a home office is the number one thing he believes you need. It can be anywhere, but it needs to be a dedicated place for you to work. Thanh also tells us what three things he feels are most important to have for that office. Do you set yourself a schedule while working from home? Listen, as Thanh discusses how important having a schedule is for productivity. He says to make your schedule is based on the time of day that you are most focused, whether that be the morning or afternoon. Eric and Thanh discuss the different calendar and to-do apps they like and what they recommend. Listen as Thanh speaks about finding the triggers you used at the office to make you productive and implement them at home. Block websites that distract you and put your phone in a different room or drawer so you can stay focused on the job at hand. Thanh says to set one goal a day and follow through on that but also get yourself into a routine. With so many people working from home, these tips and tricks that Thanh is sharing will keep us all productive even when we don't have the office structure to fall back on. If you are struggling with your work from home routine, this is an episode that you need to hear. You'll learn: [02:00] Thanh, welcome to the podcast! [03:25] Thanh shares a little about his background and how hard his commute to work was. [06:00] Thanh talks about why he needed to work from home and how his boss responded to his request. [08:45] Thanh discusses the three things people need to work productively from home. [11:09] How do you guide people to get their homes set up? [12:26] Thanh says you need a lovely backdrop behind you when working from home. [14:26] Don't use a wrinkled bed sheet; it looks very unprofessional. [15:19] A desk lamp is another thing that Thanh thinks is very essential. [17:26] Thanh says that a standing desk is also a great addition to your home office. [22:02] Eric believes that having the things you want and need easily accessible is beneficial. [28:05] Thanh discusses how important it is to have a schedule when working from home. [29:59] Create your plan for when you are the most focused. [31:51] Using a calendar when you have ADHD it is almost like learning a foreign language. Experiment and find what works for you. [33:54] Do you have trouble sticking to what you put on your calendar? [35:47] Thanh believes that having a schedule allows you to coordinate some time with other people. [37:07] Thanh shares what he believes are the best calendar apps. [40:01] E
S1 Enull · Tue, April 14, 2020
317 | March 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Do you have an issue getting out of the house early that you are not late? This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Mary has the first question today about how to get out of the house early enough to be on time because she is always late, Karen needs some advice on how to get her fourteen-year-old daughter to speed things up, and Gail wants to know if she has ADHD or if her challenges could stem from being OCD. Listen as Eric, Brenan, and Will give their insight and advice to each of these listeners. Ella would like to know how to close loops and finish projects, Alison is always late and is looking for ways to leave the house without having to finish something and Blake asks about how he can figure out if he is getting close to burnout at his job. Listen to what the panel tells these listeners and see if there is something that you can learn from the answers they give. The monthly Q&A is for you the listeners; it's an easy way to get answers to questions you don't want to ask anyone else. Eric, Brendan, and Will usually have had experience or have heard any question you can ask, so you can be sure that they will always give you their perspective and insight. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [01:20] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [02:07] Mary is asking what she can do to keep from being late to everything. [03:58] Will shares how he was able to get into the habit of being on time. [04:52] Eric speaks about the impulse to do just one more thing. [07:24] Do you pay attention to how long you take to get out of the house? [10:16] Eric believes you should make predictions and then track time. [11:09] Karen's question is about her daughter with ADHD, who is slow in all aspects of life and is asking for advice. [12:52] Brendan says to make things easier as much as possible, using music to set the pace. [14:29] They all believe that it's ok not to give your all in all things, sometimes it's ok to be good enough. [17:18] Redefine your best because it can change daily. [19:01] Gail asks how do I know if my challenges are ADHD or could I be OCD? [20:56] Executive functioning is any goal-oriented behavior that is sent out to the world with a feedback loop that comes back to ourselves. [23:09] Eric speaks about rewiring the brain by increasing anxiety and then alleviating it, and your mind will be happy that it has helped you out. [24:46] Brendan chats about one area that ADHD and OCD can hang out together. [27:11] How much is your OCD affecting other people? [27:50] Gail shares some specific things she wants advice about. [30:33] Eric believes that Gail should practice leaving her house the way she should so that her brain knows w
Bonus · Fri, April 10, 2020
BONUS COVID-19 Questions answered by Diana Hagar
Hey there, ADHD reWired listeners, this is not a typical episode. This is a bonus episode that I am dropping in your feed. It is audio from a webinar with that we recorded on April 1, 2020. Diana is a medical doctor and a member of the ADHD reWired community, and I am just really grateful that she could spend an hour with us answering questions from a lot of you. Diana answered questions from the ADHD community on a variety of things like, how to keep yourself safe if you have asthma if you have kept yourself at home for two weeks can you be reasonably sure you don't have the virus and her thoughts on working from home. She also addressed how to keep people six feet away from you when they don't understand the meaning of social distancing and where to find your states updated information on the number of infected people and deaths from the coronavirus. They discuss throwing away the bags you bring your groceries home in, taking off your shoes when you walk in the door, and washing down your fruits and vegetables. Diana believes that you can use soap instead of disinfectants and that if you rinse with hot salty water, you can reduce your risk by forty to fifty percent. Diana also debunks some myths around the virus and believes that it will not go away; we are all going to become immune to it. The virus doesn't seem to mutate as fast as the flu virus, so she believes that it will take about two years for a new strain to hit, and by then we should have a decent vaccination. Diana shares that dealing with this virus while also having ADHD has enhanced all of her symptoms and made everything more intense. Have you noticed the same thing? Do you have any questions? This is the episode you need to listen to, so sit back and hit play. You'll learn: [03:14] Enjoy this special bonus episode with Dr. Diana Hager. [03:20] Diana starts out by giving us a little of her background and qualifications. [03:55] How has COVID19 impacted your work? [04:40] Diana answers Tara's question about how to keep safe when you have asthma. [07:11] Can we be reasonably confident that we don't have the virus if we have been quarantined for over two weeks? [09:22] Diana believes that if you work from home, you don't have to worry about touching your face at your desk. [10:58] How do you suggest we keep people six feet away from us when they don't seem to understand why. [13:31] Diana shares the world map that is updated with total infected and total deaths. [16:00] Check your state's health department for the most accurate totals. [18:00] Eric speaks about how he handled the sack he got his prescriptions in. [19:07] How can my partner, who is installing air conditioning units, protect himself when he goes to people's homes? [21:40] Diana doesn't think regular cloth masks are effective when working in the medical field. [24:35] Diana believes that sleep is very important, sleep when you can get your full amount of sleep will help your immune system the most. [26:01] Covering
S1 Enull · Tue, April 07, 2020
316 | Autism, ADHD, Gender and Conscientiousness
Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD? Listen, as and his guest Becca discuss her diagnosis, how ADHD shows up differently in women, why she is interested in studying conscientiousness in this realm and much more on this episode of ADHD . Becca is earning her master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and hopes to use her knowledge in individual differences, such as ADHD in personality and training in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, to help organizations create inclusive work environments for employees. Becca challenges the statement that people with Autism and ADHD are not high in conscientiousness. She shares her understanding of Autism and how it shows up for her, and how she has been told that she can't be on the spectrum because she is so smart. Eric discusses the difference between Autism and Aspergers and the arguments around both. Listen, as Becca speaks about how gender and conscientiousness change the manifestation of ADHD, withdrawing from people because of her daily struggles and what led her to seek a diagnosis for ADHD. She shares her sensory challenges, and the never-ending battle to be on time. Did you know that social communication is an executive social function? Eric and Becca discuss the fact that women are socially wired to mirror their environment and how she works through social interaction. Eric asks a hypothetical question about a red pill and a blue pill if one of them would cure ADHD. Would you take it? Becca shares her struggles with Autism and ADHD; some of them are embarrassing, while others are frustrating. Her goal is to help others by telling her story and let people who have the same issues know they are not alone. This is one of those conversations that will make you look at yourself and say, hmmm. You'll learn: [02:32] Becca, welcome to the podcast! [03:01] Becca shares her diagnoses of Autism and ADHD. [06:46] She challenges the statement that people with Autism are not high in conscientiousness. [09:03] Eric shares the definition of conscientiousness. [10:03] Becca questions whether people with ADHD are low in conscientiousness. [12:00] Have you been told you can't be on the spectrum because you are so smart? [13:14] Eric says that it is essential to understand that we are all different in the way we show up. [13:37] What got you interested in studying consciousness in this realm? [15:34] Becca shares her understanding of Autism and how it shows up for her. [18:02] Becca speaks about having a case manager come to talk to her and her mom and ask if she could use a spoon and fork. [19:45] Eric chats about the difference between Autism and Aspergers and the argument around both. [26:02] Becca speaks about how gender and conscientiousness change the manifestation of ADHD. [28:44] Have you felt shame or guilt because you forgot to go to the store or didn't have dinner? [30:18] Becca speaks about withdrawing from others because she struggles to manage her everyday
S1 Enull · Tue, March 31, 2020
315 | Finding Happy with Lindsay Weisner
What is it about the word suicide that makes you want to whisper? Is it a feeling of shame, guilt, or isolation? Listen, as your host and his guest Dr. Lindsay Weisner discuss the stigma around the word suicide and how important it is for people to have the conversation. They also share that talking to someone about your feelings lets you know that you are not alone, and it might help you find happiness in your life, and much more on this episode of . Lindsay is a clinical psychologist in Long Island, NY, and graduated from . She was awarded fellowships in child development at the and the . Lindsay also received her doctorate at and pursued postdoctoral training at the . Dr. Weisner is the current host of the and the Co-Author of the book Listen, as Lindsay describes being diagnosed with ADHD at forty-two, her son being diagnosed, and the impact that the prescribed medicines have had on them both. Lindsay also speaks about the book she co-authored and her mom's substance abuse and mental health issues. She shares about her mom's multiple suicide attempts, what that did to her family, and why she believes that helping individuals who are thinking about suicide is her calling. Talking about mental health issues and suicide isn't easy, but if you push the trepidation aside and open up the conversation, you might be surprised at what you can accomplish. Dr. Lindsay Weisner's passion is to help bring light to people who only see darkness. If you resonate with any of this, please listen to this episode and start the conversation. You'll learn: [02:38] Lindsay, welcome to the show! [05:10] Lindsay shares about being diagnosed with ADHD eight months ago after she was told she wasn't living up to her full potential as a child. [07:16] She speaks about her son being diagnosed with ADHD and depression. [10:11] Lindsay shares how getting him on meds changed him completely. [11:11] She chats about being diagnosed with ADHD and what that meant for her. [14:00] They discuss her being a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. [18:44] Lindsay discusses her book and why she wrote it. [19:49] Eric warns that they will be talking about suicide. [21:16] Lindsay talks about winning the first-ever Cosmopolitan Fiction in 2014 and meeting the author she wrote the book with. [25:24] Lindsay speaks about a slew of teenagers in her small town killing themselves. [28:04] She talks about growing up knowing her mom had some substance abuse issues and finding out her mom had attempted suicide. [30:03] Lindsay chats about being in graduate school and her mom's other suicide attempts. [36:50] Lindsay shares what made her want to work with the suicidal population. [38:48] She discusses the , which allows someone to be put on a 72 hours hold against their will. [43:15] Lindsay chats about setting up an event to raise awareness of suicide. [45:33] Lindsay speaks about all the celebrities she got to back the event. [47:54] How are you coping with this and taking care of yourself
S1 Enull · Tue, March 24, 2020
314 | Toiletpaperpocalypse With Jessica McCabe
Does humor help you get through insane moments in your life? Eric and Jessica wanted to do this special episode to give you the listeners some ideas on what you can do to stay sane during this uncertain time in the world, and humor is at the top of the list along with exercise and staying in touch with the ADHD community. They share the alternatives they found for exercise when the gym is too risky, why going to the store can bring on anxiety, and what they plan to do if they run out of toilet paper. Jessica speaks about what the media is reporting and how, at times like this, reporters need to be very careful about what they share. Eric and Jessica chat about the paper product shortage, the hope that mindsets will change once this is over, and the good that can come from all of this uncertainty. They discuss why social distancing is so essential and how this would be a good time for a futuristic technology like doors that don't have a doorknob. Since laughter is always the best medicine, they share jokes, Facebook posts, comments, and other nonsensical things to lighten the mood because you can only take so much of this new reality. Eric and Jessica also chat about being kind to your significant other if you are both stuck working from home. Try not to fight. Have you heard that meditation exercises are a great way to cope with stress and anxiety? Listen as Eric and Jessica give some tips and ideas on ways to use this technique. They also share how grateful they are for their ADHD communities and the hope that this episode will ease some issues that can come from the craziness in this beautiful world we live in. You'll learn: [02:38] We wanted to do this episode to share ideas on how to stay sane during this crazy time. [03:16] Jessica is here to discuss the importance of humor in this unique situation. [05:22] They speak about how things are weird now, especially for those with ADHD. [07:12] Have you found an alternative to exercise? What is it? [09:50] Eric shares how exercise helps him cope with life, but it isn't worth the risk of going to the gym. [12:01] Eric chats about what he found to replace going to the gym. [14:34] Jessica speaks about how overwhelming things are right now and how it is affecting her mental health. [16:40] Does going to Costco or Sam's right now cause you to have a panic attack? [18:51] When watching the news, think about what information you need in your life. [21:01] They discuss the shortage of toilet paper and paper towels and alternatives if they run out. [22:43] Jessica believes that some good stuff will come from all of this uncertainty. [23:42] Eric hopes the mindset changes around the culture of selfishness. [25:04] Jessica says that is very important for the media to be careful with what they share. [27:37] Eric shares why social distancing is so essential to keep the virus at manageable levels. [29:25] They discuss some funny things they have read on Facebook. [32:30] Are you working from home with your s
S1 Enull · Tue, March 17, 2020
313 | ADHD Inks in Creative Work & Relationships
Has your ADHD meds made a difference in your life? Listen as and his guest, , discuss this and much more in this episode of . Jordan is a semi self-employed professional tattoo artist and single parent. He was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and is just now learning how profoundly his ADHD has affected his life and relationships and is possibly the reason he started doing tattoos as opposed to a more conventional career. Jordan shares the reason he started doing tattoos, why he enjoys giving and getting them, and the connection for him between pain and expression. He gives his opinion on what people don't understand about tattoos and the challenges he faces with being a single dad and his work schedule. Jordan chats about raising a child who has ADHD, how he reels himself in when his son is disrespectful, and how his meds have helped him in both work and his life at home with his son. Have you ever wanted to get a tattoo? Jordan talks about some tattoos he wishes he didn't have and why he got them. Take notes as he explains some ways to remove them and why colors sometimes don't look the same when you use them to cover up specific colors of tattoos. Listen as Jordan discusses how ADHD affected his past relationships, what he has learned about himself and relationships, and what he will look for in his next relationship. Jordan also describes his seasonal depression and the final thoughts he wants to share with the listeners. You won't want to miss Eric's conversation with this fascinating man with a highly misunderstood career. You'll learn: [02:31] Jordan, welcome to the show! [03:41] Jordan shares why he started in the tattoo field. [05:20] Why do you think tattoos are your passion? [07:32] Jordan explains the connection for him between pain and expression. [08:56] What do you think people don't understand about tattoos? [10:45] Jordan speaks about the tattoo on his face, why he got it there. [13:36] Jordan discusses being a single father and the challenges with his schedule. [15:08] Jordan shares what it's like being ADHD and raising an ADHD child. [16:24] What do you think helps you reel yourself back in when he's disrespectful? [23:32] Jordan explains why he said that his job is the most terrible, perfect job. [26:44] Jordan shares how being diagnosed with ADHD and taking the meds have affected his work. [28:50] Have you ever made a mistake when doing a tattoo? Can you tell us about it? [32:45] Jordan chats about constantly diagnosing his clients mentally with ADHD. [33:41] Do you have any tattoos you regret getting? Can you tell us why? [38:59] Jordan discusses how in hindsight he can see how ADHD affected his past relationships. [41:56] They talk about his son's mother and the relationship he had with her before being diagnosed with ADHD. [43:17] Jordan shares what pushed him to seek a diagnosis. [44:02] Jordan speaks about his last relationship and how it was affected by his ADHD. [45:42] What have you learned about yourself as
S1 Enull · Tue, March 10, 2020
312: February 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Forgiveness and acceptance are critical when learning to manage your ADHD while remembering it is a rollercoaster, and the goal is to make the ups and downs a little less extreme. This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question today is how to revive yourself after a hard task when your tank is empty, and Lauren asks for tips when prioritizing projects. Debra has two topics she wants to discuss: one is about comorbidities like attentive type anxiety and depression, and the second is advice on coping strategies for a nineteen-year-old. Another listener is requesting tips for scheduling life stuff rather than work stuff, Emma wants some ways to manage her hyperfocus at work, and Princess wants to know what the first thing she should tackle when trying to control her ADHD. A listener asks if it's okay to take her medication only during the week and take the weekends off, and Eric shares that it is recommended to maintain your dosage each day seven days a week. Listen in as we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss not only your questions but also the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your and your experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are a variety of options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:21] Welcome our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [03:23] Erica asks the first question about how to revive after a hard task when your tank is empty. [06:01] Erica and Eric speak about coping mechanisms. [08:20] Brendan shares his thoughts on Erica's question. [09:47] Will suggests scheduling a five to ten-minute walk to give the brain a break. [12:01] Lauren wants to know their best tips for prioritizing. [14:18] Eric shares a book that he requires his members to read called "." [16:00] They speak about prioritizing self-care and planning goals in advance. [19:26] "You can do anything, but you can't do everything." [25:45] Debra has a question about comorbidities like attentive type anxiety and depression. [27:10] Eric shares his thoughts on how common anxiety and depression are with late-diagnosed ADHD. [28:43] What are some coping strategies for a nineteen-year-old in college? [30:11] Eric shares his college experience at nineteen and how hard it was for him to go to morning classes. [32:31] is a book that Eric recommends to any coll
S1 Enull · Tue, March 03, 2020
311 | Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Grit, Is It ADHD?
Do suspect you have , but you don't know for sure because you have to wait months for your diagnosis? That is precisely what Eric's guest Angela is waiting on. Listen as Eric and Angela discuss the challenges she is facing trying to cope with this while balancing school, work, and family life while also dealing with and Angela shares how watching the way her son acted gave her flashbacks to herself at that age and was the catalyst that made her look into ADHD as a cause. She also speaks about having migraines most of her life and how her parents' mistrust of doctors made it challenging to find a medicine that would help. Angela describes what she goes through when she wakes up with a migraine and what steps she has to take to make sure she can function with her busy schedule. When you went to college, did you know what you wanted to do, or did you change majors multiple times? Listen as Angela shares her journey through college to finally determining that psychology is where her heart is. She also discusses her diagnosis, her pregnancies, going back to school to get her graduate degree, and why she won't stop until she achieves it. Angela speaks about how important it is to her to learn all she can about ADHD, so if the diagnosis is definite, she will know what to do and how to help her son. Angela is a very strong, determined woman and even though she has faced adversity her whole academic career she has never let go of the to finish what she started. Her strength and determination are to be celebrated, and maybe listening to her will push you forward to finishing something you didn't think you could do. You'll Learn: [02:44] Angela, welcome to the show! [03:40] Angela shares that she has been waiting since October for the evaluation to diagnose ADHD. [04:27] What triggered the thought that you might have ADHD? [07:02] Angels speak about her family not really believing in doctors and dealing with migraines without proper treatment. [09:04] Angela chats about her sensor sensitivity and how it can sometimes be overwhelming. [11:20] Angela describes how it feels when she wakes up with a migraine. [13:09] How do you get up every day knowing that one of these episodes can knock your whole day off-kilter? [15:58] Angela shares why she has her drive and grit to succeed and doesn't let anything stop her. [18:00] Angela chats about being able to sing opera and what caused her to lose the joy of singing. [20:30] She speaks about how hard the decision was to quit singing. [22:50] Angela says that singing didn't fulfill her, and she felt like she was preparing to make other people happy when she didn't care about it at all. [26:43] Angela describes all the different majors she chose at the University of Oregon. [29:15] Angela shares what made her get into psychology. [32:44] How long has it taken you to get through the undergrad years in college? [35:00] Angela speaks about her grades and having incompletes which kept her from graduating in 2010. [36:5
S1 Enull · Tue, February 25, 2020
310 | Decision Making and Uncertainty with Merage Ghane
Have you ever just wanted to sit in a closet for some quiet time to study and eliminate distractions? Listen in as Eric and his guest Merage Ghane discuss why she did this, and many other topics on this episode of . Merage is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student in the eighth year of her PH.D. She shares her journey through being turned down many times to Ph.D. programs to finally being accepted and then getting her diagnosis. Merage shares the struggles she had in college with concentration, how her parents reacted to her ADHD diagnosis, and why she chose to research the topic of uncertainty for her dissertation. Merage also discusses her research, what she is looking for within the study, the details of the scenarios she puts her test subjects through and how this research plays out in real-world situations with the variables that can affect the analysis. Listen as Merage shares why she initially started her research on individuals with autism and attention networks, what she is looking for with her research, and the hardest thing about managing her ADHD while going through the P.h.D program. Merage used her real name in this episode because even though there could be repercussions, the fact is that she has ADHD, and she doesn't want to hide it. Merage and Eric discuss how magical the ADHD community is, and what takeaways from the alumni coaching group she finds helpful. Merage is showing everyone that people with ADHD can accomplish anything they set their minds too. She isn't letting her diagnosis slow her down, and neither should you. If any of this resonates with you, plug in and listen to this amazing woman. You'll Learn: [01:46] Merage, welcome to the show! [02:37] Merage shares where she went to school and where she is now. [03:27] She shares her story from almost being diagnosed with ADHD in high school to her college career. [05:04] Merage speaks about grad school and taking time off to get married. [07:33] Have you always had a resilient spirit? [08:10] Merage shares when she was actually diagnosed with ADHD. [10:00] Merage speaks about studying in a closet with a silence please on the door. [13:08] When you were diagnosed were you struggling with classes? [14:20] Merage chats about being a girl with ADHD and how many women are diagnosed. [16:09] She shares how telling her parents about the diagnosis and their acceptance. [17:56] Merage tells us her parents were immigrants and how that affected who she trusted as she grew up. [20:47] Merage shares what her research is about and how she decided to research this topic. [26:00] She speaks about the issues she is studying for her dissertation. [26:58] What are you looking for with this research? [28:33] Merage describes the scenarios she puts before her subjects. [31:41] How does your research play out in real-world situations? [33:03] Merage shares the variables she is looking at that can affect the outcome of her research. [34:27] Merage says she takes a very dimensional approach to ps
S1 Enull · Tue, February 18, 2020
309 | Rethinking Adult ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay
Breaking down the increments of time to organize behavior for people with ADHD is like driving in fog at slow speed. Listen to Eric and his guest as they discuss this, and many other topics on this episode of . Dr. Ramsay is the co-founder and co-director of the and an . He is also the author of five books, including the recently released , along with many articles with issues relating to ADHD. How do we break down tasks to make them more actionable? Listen as Eric, and Dr. Ramsay discuss Cognitive Behavior Therapy, the difference between agency and efficacy, automatic negative thoughts, and core beliefs. Dr. Ramsay also shares that there are no trade secrets with coping strategies; the issue is with implementation and follow-through. Eric wonders if clients can be taught to change the questions they ask themselves and instead of being discouraged because all of something does not work, look and see if a part of it will work, look at the smaller picture. Listen in as Dr. Ramsay shares the difference between procrastination and front end perfectionism, along with general cognitive disorders in the general population versus overgeneralization with ADHD. Dr. Ramsay says that it is ok to start toward something with the end in mind, but remember to implement the next incremental step to reach the goal. Eric and Dr. Ramsay both share some extraordinary information about ADHD. Even though Cognitive Behavior Therapy sounds hard, these two break it down into layman terms so that we can all understand it. Small steps with realistic expectations can help you reach whatever goal you want to achieve. You'll Learn: [02:47] Dr. Russell Ramsay, welcome back to the show! [03:09] Dr. Ramsay why are we rethinking adult ADHD? [05:40] He speaks about the main cognitive theme in CBT [Cognitive Behavior Therapy]. [08:04] Dr. Ramsay discusses a scale that measures distorted positive thoughts. [09:57] Do you know the difference between agency and efficacy? [12:30] Dr. Ramsay speaks about automatic negative thoughts and core beliefs. [15:45] There are no trade secrets for coping strategies we know they work, the problem is implementation. [18:06] How do we break down tasks to make them more actionable? [28:56] Dr. Ramsay addresses the overgeneralization of distortions in positive and negative ways. [31:46] Eric wonders if maybe clients should be taught to change the questions they ask themselves. [33:17] Dr. Ramsay says that writing is hard for everyone, so if you can sequence your thoughts conversationally, it can help you express things in a more precise way. [34:20] Are there differences in general cognitive distortions in the general population versus overgeneralization with ADHD? [37:02] Dr. Ramsay speaks about procrastination and front end perfectionism. [38:03] Dr. Ramsay shares some areas of perfectionism that many people do not recognize and productive procrastination. [41:04] What something you can do behaviourally even though it is not actionable? [47:44]
S1 Enull · Tue, February 11, 2020
308 | January 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Have you ever heard anyone say, "lazy is learned helplessness brought about by a lack of skills"? This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We start with a question about doing tasks when you don't feel well and how to hit a pause button around these tasks instead of a stop button. Getting accountability groups set up when you want to make sure you are accomplishing what you set out to do, how to ask a friend to be your accountability partner, and how to set up ground rules about what accountability is and isn't. It is always easier to have an accountability partner that is doing something similar or at least in the same ballpark as what you are doing. A mom of a 7th grader asked the team how she should respond to his failing grades and his resistance to taking the prescribed medicines. Laura asks for tips on how to not beat yourself up over a failure to complete calendar tasks, and Jennifer from the U.K. wants to know if they have ever had someone on the podcast from an area where the resources are limited. Jennifer is also curious about the team's response to podcasts that are selling products to manage ADHD like essential oils as an alternative to medicines. Listen in as we cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we not only discuss your questions but also the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:19] Welcome our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brenden Mahan. [03:00] Madeline starts off with a question about getting tasks done when she is not feeling well. [04:40] Will and Brenden give their feedback on what is a priority when they are not feeling well. [07:01] Eric speaks about having the flu and the response he got when he couldn't get an episode out. [08:50] Beware of the guilt, shame and anxiety feelings that can surface. [12:08] Blake has an issue with his accountability and is asking for help. [14:35] Eric asks if there are certain things he has found helpful in the past. [15:45] What is the purpose of your need for accountability? [18:05] They discuss setting up a daily task list and sharing it with someone. [20:21] The follow up is a crucial thing with accountability. You need to report back to someone. [23:21] Alexis is asking how do you choose a non-therapist to be your accountability partner? [23:41] Eric speaks about needing to know what accountability is and what it isn't. [24:29] Will says that setting up ground rules, in the beginning, is very helpful. [26:20] Do you need an accountability partner to be doing something similar to what you are doing? [32:02] Andrew feels either everything is gre
S1 Enull · Tue, February 04, 2020
307 | Suicide and ADHD with Roberto Olivardia
Were you aware that suicidal tendencies are more common in people with untreated ADHD? Listen to guest, , as he explains his findings and gives his insight into the research that supports these statistics. Roberto is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry at the . He also has a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD and many other disorders. Roberto shares how he got involved with the study of ADHD and suicidality, and the research showing that individuals with ADHD have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide. explains the Roberto believes that people with ADHD sometimes feel like they don't fit in, which is why finding their tribe is so important. Feeling like you don't belong, and are a burden to the people you love, can be a catalyst to suicide. If this resonates with you, please don't hesitate to call the for help. Do you have any thoughts of hurting or harming yourself? If you are worried about someone, don't be scared to ask them this question. Roberto informs us that asking the question can erase the stigma and let them know that others are having these kinds of thoughts, and it's ok to talk about it. Listening without overreacting is the first thing you should do and never simplify what they are feeling. But if you believe that they are in imminent danger, it's time to get help by whatever means necessary. Listen to this in-depth conversation on the statistics of suicide and ADHD. Eric and Roberto give a roadmap on what to do and say if you know someone who might be following a path of darkness without any hope of finding the light. Suicide is a subject that should be talked about, so spread the word you never know who you might be able to help. You'll Learn: [02:57] Roberto, welcome back to the show! [03:07] Roberto please fill us in on how you got involved with ADHD and suicidality. [04:12] He gives us statistics on the number of people who die by suicide every year. [05:52] Roberto shares how ADHD can impact the treatment when dealing with both issues. [07:04] There is research that shows that individuals with ADHD have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide. [07:24] Does that include people with ADHD but have never had depression? [09:31] Roberto shares a study following kids with ADHD ages 4 to 6 for fourteen years showing how many of them had a plan for suicide during that time. [10:32] Roberto describes the difference between self-harm versus suicide. [13:02] He speaks about author a leading suicide specialist and his book [15:57] Because people with ADHD are prone to impulsiveness, could there be a non-attempt attempt at suicide? [18:34] Roberto tells us that many people who attempt suicide feel like they are burdens to their families and leaving will make it easier on them. [21:06] If you feel like you are a burden or that you don't want to be here, please call the at 800-273-8255 to talk to someone about what you are feeling. [27:01] Rober
S1 Enull · Tue, January 28, 2020
306 | Creativity Heals with Roxanne Jarrett
There is healing power in being creative as Eric's guest, Roxanne Jarrett, can testify. Roxanne is a singer and coach who performs in five languages and provides one on one intensive services to help creatives with ADHD finish their dream projects. As an arts educator, she facilitates workshops on various subjects, including acting, videography, writing, Shakespearean language, and authentic relating. Roxanne is living proof of the healing power of creativity. She practiced multiple art disciplines to heal from PTSD and no longer meets the criteria for that diagnosis. Roxanne shares her journey of being a gifted child and the loneliness of being different. Being in high school at age twelve, college at sixteen and feeling overwhelmed and unequipped to handle the day to day struggles. Getting creative with how she studied got her through the next three years, and she graduated in four years on the Dean's list. Listen as she speaks about grad school, her stress level and finally breaking down and being hospitalized. Roxanne speaks about being homeless because she fell into severe depression, how blessed she feels to have been exposed to art therapies and creativity, and why she decided to make creativity her primary recovery practice. She believes that creativity doesn't just build your self-esteem; it helps you maintain it. Roxanne shares that taking an idea from your mind and bringing it into the world by your hand is tangible proof of your value. Even though Roxanne has faced many challenges, she has learned to see the beauty of those experiences. Can getting creative help you on your journey with ADHD? This conversation will show you the possibilities so relax and listen and hear. You'll Learn: [02:41] Roxanne, welcome to the show! [03:32] Roxanne shares her journey from being a gifted child feeling lost to the success she has now. [07:10] She chats about getting noticed by a teacher for her singing voice and how life-changing that was. [09:43] Roxanne started high school at age 12 and by 16 she was leaving home to go away to college. [11:55] She speaks about almost failing out of college her first year but the desire to stay caused her to get resourceful and creative to bring her grades up and graduate. [12:53] Did you go to any parties or where you totally focused on academics? [13:34] Roxanne shares how she organized her second year of college so that she didn't have the same challenges as the first year. [16:15] Roxanne and Eric discuss the similarities in their college experiences. [23:58] Roxanne continued to improve in college and graduated in 4 years on the Dean's list and went to grad school. [25:57] She got a master's in educational theater at NYU, directed a children's theater, worked as a researcher for the university, and started making. [27:10] How was your stress level during this time? Did you have a breakdown? [28:35] Roxanne shares falling into a deep depression after grad school and her self esteem bottoming out. [30:41
S1 Enull · Tue, January 21, 2020
305 | Aggie Mastermind - Phone and Text Communications
Welcome to episode 305 of ADHD reWired a mastermind session with your host Eric and a panel featuring Roxy, Tina, and Will. Aggie is in the hot seat, talking about expectations around communication and establishing boundaries around her need for it. She also wants to set boundaries when it comes to her phone and other areas daily so that she feels more productive and less stressed. The group discuss Aggies issues with replying to texts with an affirmative to meet up with friends later but then not making it or being late. She chats about how people's expectations of her make her feel like a failure because she can't live up to them even though she tries. Have you ever wanted to turn your phone off and be unreachable? Listen in as they talk about the habits they all have around their phones and how in the moment you can be when your phone is off. Aggie speaks about not paying attention when texting someone back and giving them the wrong information, not remembering events that are texted to her, and maybe trying to add the events to her calendar consistently. Do you have trouble with communication? Are you on time for commitments? Listen to this fantastic conversation, and see if any of this sounds like you or someone you know. These mastermind sessions are a great way to get thoughts and insights from your peers on issues that you might think only affect you. Take notes, phone a friend, or just sit back and plugin but you won't want to miss this episode. You'll Learn: [02:08] The mastermind today will be with Aggie. [03:03] Aggie tells us what she wants help with. [04:25] What other should be we know about? [06:04] Do you feel like there have been changes with communication since your mastermind a year ago? [08:13] They discuss her scheduled social interaction and what happens with it. [09:10] What questions do you all have, Roxy, Tina or Will? [09:50] Aggie says when the request is immediately she is more successful with going. [11:13] Roxy wants Aggie to expand on the expectations of others and the challenges. [13:40] Do you feel shame when you don't return calls or texts? [15:00] Aggie discusses being late and her friends being upset because it always happens. [16:48] Can you have people in your life that you feel comfortable having a conversation about your struggles? [18:11] Will speaks about the issues that Aggie has been having. [20:38] Do you like the feeling of being off the and no one can get a hold of you? [21:57] They discuss having automatic messages saying when you will return calls. [26:41] The group chats about their phone habits and when they turn them off. [29:17] Do you sleep at night? Do you get texts when you are asleep? Yes, you can make it so that people can't contact you at certain times. [31:23] Aggie discusses what time would be a great time to not have her phone on. [32:44] Where do you find your cellphone helpful as a tool? [34:04] Roxy talks about the wallpaper on her phone that says, "Why are you here?" [
S1 Enull · Tue, January 14, 2020
304 | December Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
This is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who has been struggling to get a professional diagnose of what she believes is ADHD. She keeps getting the runaround and is asking for advice on where to go from here. Vanessa wants tips for dealing with avoidance issues when it comes to her work and financial habits, and another listener is asking what they should be looking for in an ADHD coach and what they should expect once they find one. Daniel wants to find out what he can do when he lacks the motivation to get things done, why sleep is so important, and getting tested for sleep apnea. Emily's question is what can she do with her history of unfinished projects, and Ben has a question about how marijuana and alcohol affect people with ADHD. Another listener asks the panel how to stay focused on a project once the new wears off. We cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we not only discuss your questions but also the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:04] Welcome to the show Brendan and Will for our monthly Q & A. [02:33] Listener talks about trying to get diagnosed and having issues with professionals that don't have any knowledge of ADHD. [03:45] They suggest she get a second opinion and still do the management techniques. [06:03] What is causing you to down an ADHD diagnosis? What are your challenges? [07:01] How long have you suspected you have ADHD? [07:17] The challenges of just starting college is something they give some feedback on. [09:42] Vanessa's question is around tips for dealing with avoidance issues with her work habits, she explains. [12:21] Eric is asking the panel, who of you have ever felt this way? [13:33] They talking about and discussing some core issues. [14:15] In regards to your finances, what have you put into place to help you? [15:49] The next question is what should I look for in an ADHD coach and what should I expect once I have one? [16:13] Will says it depends on how old you are and where you are in your life because that makes a difference. They talk about the credentials you should look for. [18:06] They talk about the ways to find a coach that works for you and the personality that you might work best with. [24:24] We are back with Vanessa once she finished what Eric asked her to do. [27:24] Daniel wants help with a lack of motivation to do things he needs to do and wants to do. [27:45] Eric gives a rundown on ADHD and motivation. [29:50] What is your need for stimulation? Are you low energy or high energy? [31:28] They discuss his lack of sleep and how important it is for
S1 Enull · Tue, January 07, 2020
303 | Kyle Taking The Next Step
Eric's guest on this episode of ADHD reWired is Kyle. Kyle is a nineteen, born and raised near Vancouver British Columbia and was diagnosed with ADHD, an attentive type in June of 2019. Since his diagnosis, he has learned a lot about himself, how ADHD affects him and many great and not so great things that life has to offer. He is on the show for some coaching and assistance from Eric about the choices he needs to make and how ADHD can affect his future. Kyle discusses his childhood, pivotal moments growing up, and how school was always easy for him. He speaks about being diagnosed with ADHD as a senior, then realizing he could see himself in the way his dad did things and how he talked to him about getting tested for ADHD. He also tells us about partying in 10th grade, how it affected his classes, and how marijuana helped and hindered his ADHD. He also talks about his friend dying right in front of him and how it was his wake up call that something needed to change. What is your action plan to make college happen? This is a question Eric asks because Kyle wants to go to college, but right now, he is not financially able. They discuss asking his parents for money, getting student loans, and the pros and cons of both. Kyle doesn't like to ask for help, but to make this dream come true, he is going to have to do something. Eric talks to him about making the plan and following through, whatever that might look like. Listen to this fantastic conversation, and see if any of this sounds like you or someone you know. Once you have an action plan and the process, it doesn't seem so overwhelming. If you are not happy with your job prospects straight out of high school, ask for help, and take the next step in your education like Eric is encouraging Kyle to do. Take notes, phone a friend, or just sit back and plugin but you won't want to miss this episode. You'll Learn: [01:39] Kyle, welcome to the show! [02:40] He is looking for some coaching and advice about what he wants to do with his life. [04:31] Kyle talks about his childhood and some of the pivotal things that have occurred in his life. [07:05] How was a school for you growing up? [08:26] Kyle speaks about what he did when school got too hard and how he handled it. [09:43] He tells us that in grade 10 he started partying and when he stopped doing homework. [11:16] Did your parents provide structure for you growing up? [12:42] Kyle discusses telling his parents and siblings they need to get tested for ADHD. [15:39] In 10th grade did your grades decline? [16:43] He chats about how marijuana affected his ADHD both the good and the bad. [18:37] Kyle talks about a traumatic event that happened to him this last year. [19:48] Did the realization of your mortality wake you up? [25:56] Kyle says that he wants to go back to school, but the cost of living is so high that he can't work part-time and survive financially. [27:06] Have you started saving money while you are working? [27:35] Are your parents not a
S1 Enull · Tue, December 31, 2019
302 | Mastermind Session with Will Curb: Deciding What To Offer
Welcome to the second mastermind session of ADHD reWired. Will Curb is in the hot seat this episode discussing his podcast with Roxy, Tina, Aggie, and of course, Eric. A mastermind session is where we have one person bring a topic that they want some help with, and everyone in the group will give their insight to help them with that particular topic. The group today will discuss Will's question of where he should be, how he can figure out his trajectory for 2020. He is thinking that just having the podcast isn't enough. He feels like he could do more to monetize the podcast, but he doesn't want it to appear like he is in this only for the money. Do people appreciate a service more if they spend money on it? This is Will's conundrum. What can I do to grow the podcast in 2020? Eric and the mastermind group talk about how great the podcast is and share their ideas on how Will can do this and let him know that the podcast is doing great. They discuss the reviews on the podcast and relay how much people are relying on what he says about ADHD to help them with their diagnosis. They also chat about doing a content calendar for all the topics that Will wants to use for his podcasts in the new year. This mastermind episode is all about helping Will to see ways to grow his listeners and grow the content of his podcast. Listen in as the group gives him valuable advice, fantastic ideas, and offers to help him in any way they can. If you have never listened to Will's podcast the link is below, if you are a fan, please let him know what you would like to hear about in the coming year. Links: You'll Learn: [02:19] Welcome to the second mastermind episode. [03:35] Will describes what he is wanting help with. [06:15] Eric chats about head junk around money. [07:41] How would you figure out if people would pay for your service? [08:32] They open the floor to the mastermind for their response. [09:28] How do you self assess what you have done so far? [12:20] Eric says he should get a group to listen to his podcast and let him know how good it is. [13:34] Are you getting reviews on your podcast? [16:51] Eric pulled up Will's podcast to read the to help Will. [19:10] Will are you enjoying creating the podcast? [20:23] Will speaks about the numbers related to his podcast and how many downloads he gets per week. [22:42] Aggie gives her input to Will about what he is doing. [25:01] Will wants to know how he can grow the podcast in 2020. [25:08] Eric gives his ideas on how to improve Will's podcast. [27:02] They discuss the tools that some people need to manage their ADHD. [29:23] Do you have a way for people to call in or questions they may have? [31:34] They speak about Will's dry sense of humor and how great that is. [33:13] What would it look like to have a tutorial about the tools and would you want to collaborate? [34:37] a content calendar, it will help you coordinate your topics for the year. [36:44] Will talks about a calendar tool and how to effectively put t
S1 Enull · Tue, December 24, 2019
301| Mastermind: Tena Getting Emotionally Derailed
This episode of ADHD reWired is one of two mastermind sessions that will be released this month. Tena is in the hot seat this episode talking about emotional dysregulation with Roxy, Will, Aggie, and of course, Eric. A mastermind session is where we take a topic or issue that someone is having a problem with and do a deep dive into it to help the person find clarity. Tena discusses how emotional dysregulation has affected her life. The group speaks about what triggers to look for and how being dehydrated can affect your behavior. Tena and Eric both talk about when they were diagnosed with ADHD, how it changed their lives, what they are doing today to manage it, and how self-compassion is critical when you have ADHD. They all give their thoughts to Tena around what she can do to help herself at work, what software programs can be beneficial, and her need for a team to see what she misses. Tena goes on to discuss where her issues show up other than when she is at work and what they think would help her cope with it better. Listen in as they have an informative discussion about triggers that create emotional dysregulation, issues surrounding self-care, self-management, drinking more water, and adding exercise. The mastermind panel gives Tena ideas and tools to manage the problems she is having, that you can't control ADHD with logic, and she needs to ask for help sometimes to manage it. If you have issues with emotional dysregulation or want to know what it means, this is the episode for you. This mastermind team brings a lot of knowledge, ideas, and insight into this issue, and it's all to help you. If any of this resonates with you, don't miss this episode. You'll Learn: [03:52] Welcome to this mastermind episode. [04:18] Tena discusses what her emotional dysregulation issue is. [06:18] She tells us that she isn't processing tasks out far enough, and when she isn't prepared, she gets furious. [08:00] Eric tries to get to the bottom of why her emotional dysregulation takes over at times. [08:43] Will asks her if she drinks enough water. [11:29] What does ADHD acceptance look like for you? [12:34] You have been managing your ADHD for how long? What does that look like? [14:38] Eric talks about his ADHD diagnosis and how he's trying to manage it. [16:26] Tena speaks about being able to have self-compassion around parenting. [17:06] Aggie gives her perspective on the issues Tena is having. [18:45] Roxie chats with her insights also and examples of what Tena can do. [20:09] When you were in real estate did you have a team that helped you? Maybe you need a team now in this business you have. [21:37] What is the background around when your emotional dysregulation? [23:18] Will talks about being upset when he isn't prepared for something that is happening and gets mad. [26:37] Tena says she needs an inventory system because she doesn't have one, and maybe that would help her down the road. [29:01] They all give Tena some idea of software tools
S1 Enull · Tue, December 10, 2019
300 | Cameron Gott Interviews Eric Tivers
ADHD reWired is doing something different today, Cameron Gott is interviewing Eric. Cameron is an ADHD coach, that typically works with entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners to make better decisions and leading teams. He also trains coaches with two organizations and has started his own podcast. Cameron likes to use the curious accountability model for interviewing and will interview Eric with this same process. He likes to use it because it is a useful model for people with ADHD; we tend not to look back and reflect. Cameron wants us to imagine a rope bridge, the near side is resources, and the far side is the successful outcome. The middle of the rope bridge is the actual engagement, the anchor that leads from the resources to the successful results. He starts by asking Eric questions about where he is at right now and how he feels about this being his 300th episode. Eric says that over time, he has become a perfectionist, and the challenge this can be when editing a podcast. He talks about his son's diagnosis of ADHD and autism and how that was the impetus for him starting the podcast. Listen in as Cameron pulls some interesting new information out of Eric. With Eric on the other end of the microphone, you never know what he might say. You won't be disappointed, and you will learn a little about what makes Eric tick. Don't miss episode 300. You'll Learn: [02:05] Welcome to the show, Cameron. [04:08] The topic today will be curious accountability. [07:13] Eric where are you as you stand in this place, what is it to be here at this outcome? [12:38] They discuss Eric's accomplishments and how much he has done with this podcast, the spinoffs, and his coaching. [18:37] What was the impetus for starting this podcast? [22:38] His son was born and he realized his son was ADHD on the autism spectrum. [29:12] Eric talks about the first episodes and how they unfolded, there was no grand plan. [32:29] Was there any time commitment on your part when you started this podcast? [35:19] Eric discusses his coaching groups and the promise he made to it. [40:29] He tells us he struggled with work-life balance when he had his practice. He worked hard for his son but he never saw his son. [45:34] He speaks about releasing episode 47 @ 55 mph and the feedback he received from his listeners. [48:34] Consistency with wiggle room [51:56] Is there a surprise that came out of the left-field from this journey you've been on? [57:35] Looking forward what do you see happening in the future? Opportunities for growth? Spinoffs? [1:02:46] Thank you, Eric, for 300 episodes, and we can't wait for more. [1:03:28] Cameron's podcast is translating ADHD @ . [1:04:44] Cameron, thank you for doing this episode. [1:05:00] Thank you, everyone, and if I forget someone, know that I appreciate you. Links and Resources |
S1 Enull · Tue, December 03, 2019
299 | November Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our questions today are about walking the line between self-care and coddling, how to manage the anger of your ADHD diagnosis, breastfeeding and ADHD medicines, and the guilt when you chose to stop breastfeeding to get back on track. They discuss a question about self-regulating with a focus on how to handle active real emotions management instead of losing your mind and some tricks they use to alleviate the stress. The last question today is about letting people know you've been diagnosed with ADHD and how to handle the feelings of coming out. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug. You should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are a variety of options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we not only discuss your questions but also the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:03] Welcome to the show Brendan and Will for our monthly Q & A. [02:30] They discuss their thoughts on a viewer's question about self-care vs. coddling. [08:12] Ways to know the difference between the two. [12:05] A view wants to know how to handle the anger of diagnosed with ADHD. [13:20] The team speaks about how they are managing and tips that might help. [18:08] The external thoughts that go through your mind when getting the actual diagnosis of ADHD. [29:41] A mom's question about breastfeeding and the meds to control ADHD. [31:35] They ask questions about her doctor and the meds that are safe to take. [34:16] The guilt when you decide to stop breastfeeding in favor of the meds. [37:01] You can bond with your baby even if you don't breastfeed. [42:22] The second child is not more relaxed than the first one. [44:48] A question about how to self regulate and how to handle strong physical reactions without losing your shit. [44:49] Eric gives us ways he handles his responses. [47:30] Can you remove yourself from the situation? [49:45] Will talks about what works for him when he needs to manage his emotions. [56:29] How did you tell people about your diagnosis? Did it feel like a coming out? [01:00:25] Brendon gives ideas on how to say to people that you have ADHD. [01:04:13] Do you have a community that will support you? Friends, neighbors, or coworkers? [01:06:26] Thank you to the listeners for submitting the questions for today's show. [01:06:33] If you're a regul
S1 Enull · Tue, November 26, 2019
298 | Getting Used to Success with Dusty Exner
ADHD reWired is excited to welcome Dusty Exner to the show. Dusty is an ADHD coach, mother, and musician from Vancouver B.C. She was formerly the front person for the punk rock band Kill Matilda. Dusty is one of the founders of girls rock camp La Paz in Baha, California. She lives in a suburb of Vancouver with her husband, daughter Melanie Sue, bird Professor, and dog Hemingway. Dusty discusses being diagnosed with ADHD, touring with her band and living in a van, and the fact that she is trying to get used to being successful with her coaching business. She tells us she is still interested in music, and they have talked about getting the band back together, but she doesn't know what that will look like at this time. She talks about being a mom, and all the struggles that you have to fight through with ADHD. Dusty chats about strategies to use when you feel that you are not present with your kids and how to practice self-compassion. Remember, it's the little moments you get each day with your children that matter, take advantage of those times. If you are struggling with ADHD, your career, and your family, this is the episode for you. Listen in as Dusty lays it all out, how she handles it, and some tips and tricks to make it easier for you. You won't want to miss this discussion so plugin, sit back, and get ready to be wowed. You'll Learn: [03:16] Welcome to the show, Dusty. [04:41] Dusty talks about when she was diagnosed with ADHD. [05:09] What did he see that made him think you had ADHD? [05:51] She talks about living in a van and touring with her band and dog. [09:17] Dusty says she is trying to get used to the idea of being successful and talks about building her coaching business. [13:16] She plays the banjo now but is still involved in music. She and her husband are talking about getting the band back together. [15:49] Dusty discusses her husband and his background in music and her ability to raise money. [17:46] She believes that her ADHD caused her to fail at music the first time because it was so hard to settle down to practice. [20:43] Dusty talks about missing being in a band and how ADHD affected it. [30:04] They speak about instruments and which one Eric plays. [32:11] Eric tells Dusty about the song he wrote for the conference. [34:52] Eric talks about a blog post that he read about having children and how difficult it is to make time for them. [37:21] What strategies do you use to take the time to play with your kids? [40:24] She discusses how she worked around being a new mom with starting her new business and everything else she does with ADHD. [42:51] When you find yourself not being present with your daughter, how do you practice self-compassion? [49:04] When do you feel successful with ADHD? [50:13] They talk about the book The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. [51:28] Dusty chats about her degree in Anthropology. [56:15] Is imposter syndrome real? Have you ever felt it? [59:03] Dusty talks about how she coaches people a
S1 Enull · Tue, November 19, 2019
297 | Create Don't Suffocate with Natalie Walker
ADHD reWired is excited to welcome Natalie Walker to the show. Natalie is a professional musician and just released her new EP in September, which was her first since 2015. This Colorado-based singer has seen many changes in the last four years, from parting with her longtime label to being diagnosed with ADHD. Natalie has learned to embrace her different brain and has opened up about the challenges that have come from being a young, awkward kid with ADHD, learning how to navigate a thriving creative path to adulthood. Eric and Natalie discuss music, albums, and writing songs. Natalie tells us what she's been up to since her last album dropped in 2015 and her new EP in September, why she likes Instagram but dislikes Facebook, and how to make Instagram do the marketing for this podcast. Natalie speaks about starting her label and her inability to do the bookkeeping herself. Have you ever looked at your financials and been ashamed? Natalie discusses seeing her and feeling like a failure, how her scarcity mindset tells her she will never be rich, and all the problems she feels come with having large amounts of money. They talk about getting a financial planner and a bookkeeper, don't stress yourself out over something you aren't good at instead concentrate on what your strengths are and let someone else handle the rest. Listen as Eric and Natalie talk about issues surrounding money, how financial advisors can help, and where to get referrals. Have you listened to Natalie's music? Her new song Starry Eyed Kids closes out this episode, it's the latest single off of her recently released EP Evenfall. You won't want to miss this behind the scenes look at a successful musician with ADHD and her struggles with money. You'll Learn: [02:21] Welcome to the show, Natalie. [03:27] Eric talks about writing an original song for the ADHD conference and the hardest parts of writing and singing the song. [06:38] Natalie tells us she doesn't play an instrument and sing because it is to difficult. She starts with a feeling when she writes. [07:48] She speaks about what happened between her 2015 album and the one she just released. [10:43] She chats about starting a patreon last year. [12:21] Natalie talks about her opposition to Facebook and the chaos that it contains. [15:05] Do you understand Instagram? Do you like to engage in that way? [23:34] She tells us she started her label and chats about why she did it and her anxiety around doing the books. [26:09] Should she hire an accountant or learn to do it herself? [29:57] Natalie discusses her inability to manage her finances and how it makes her feel ashamed. [34:04] Her mindset is that she will never be rich, she feels afraid of money and the financial mistakes she could potentially make. [35:05] Do you have a financial advisor? Do you have a scarcity mindset? [38:30] Natalie says that she had no models for managing money when she was growing up. She wasn't good at math in school, so she stays away from it. [42:5
S1 Enull · Wed, November 13, 2019
296 | October Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We are discussing time blindness and why people don't allow themselves enough time to get where they are going without being late. Ways to remind ourselves what we need to take with us before we are in the car and strategies to help teenagers understand time restrictions. Eric, Brendan, and Will talk about the different types of behavior therapy and compare DBT for ADHD and CBT. The unknowns with CBD because it isn't regulated, the connection between ADHD and sleeplessness plus some strategies that might help you get some rest. Reducing screen time before bed is essential so we can shut down our brains and let them take a break from information gathering. Our monthly Q & A sessions are a great way for us to talk to listeners and hash out things they are wondering about. If you have a question, please feel free to email us at ADHDRewired.com, and we will try to give suggestions on ways to handle whatever it is. Listen in to this episode and see if the questions asked and answered are possibly things you have been wondering about. These entertaining friends can solve the pressing issues with an optimism that will leave you asking for more. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:24] Welcome to the show Brendan and Will for our monthly Q & A. [03:45] Our listener asks a question about time blindness. [04:20] Have you been able to make any improvements? What strategies have you put in place, so you are on time? [06:10] Do you tell yourself something will take you ten minutes, but it takes much longer? [09:13] Have a plan for what to do when you get there if you are early. [11:30] Why do we only remember things when we are getting in the car to leave? [13:02] How do we remind ourselves much earlier? What can I use to jog my mind before? [23:29] What are some strategies to use when teens with ADHD that have time blindness? [28:12] Making things much worse than they are, magnifying things. A listener wants approaches to stop doing this. [37:95] Ryan asks, how well does DBT work with ADHD compared to CBT? [42:26] They discuss CBD oil for sleep and to relax muscles. [45:41] ADHD and lack of sleep seem to go hand in hand and strategies that can help. Eric gives examples of what he had to do at his house. [54:27] A listener asks about reducing screen time and what counts as screen time. [01:01:04] If you're a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups (ArC) Fall Sessions for ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups are coming. ArC 18, run October 4 – Dec. 20. Registr
S1 Enull · Tue, November 05, 2019
295 | Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding with Elaine Birchall
Eric's guest on this episode of ADHD reWired is Elaine Birchall. Elaine is a social worker and a hoarding behavior and intervention specialist. She is the director of Birchall Consulting and is dedicated to helping those with hoarding behaviors to learn to manage their possessions and vulnerabilities. She founded the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and hosted the weekly Voice America radio show Take Back Your Life When Things are Taking Over and many other things. Elaine describes hoarding as a disorder that leads to excessive accumulations of stuff, some or all of your living spaces are not useable because of things and stress or impairment of functioning because there are piles of stuff. You might say to people I am a bit of a hoarder, but unless the symptoms repeatedly occur, consistently and extend over some time, it's probably not hoarding. The younger a person is when diagnosed with the disorder, the better the chance of recovery is. For some people decluttering a room is very difficult. Elaine gives us tips and tricks to keep it from taking so long. The key to a list is keeping it close by, you don't want to look for it, or you might get sidetracked, and the whole hampster on a wheel things starts over. Elaine tells us to set three goals every day to get your decluttering done and still have time to do what you want. She talks about her scaling system so you can decide how to categorize the items you need to get rid of. Can you rip your house apart and get it all done in one day? Elaine says to find out how much energy you have and do a task that matches it. Don't have the power to do a 15 min job, but try to handle an hour's situation. It won't work. Listen to this fantastic conversation, and if any of this sounds like you or someone you know. You never know when you may have an ah-ha moment. Take notes, phone a friend, or just sit back and plugin but you won't want to miss this episode. You'll Learn: [03:04] Elaine, welcome to the show! [03:47] They chat about hoarding confoundedness and vulnerabilities. [04:21] Elaine, how did you get into specializing in hoarding? [07:52] There are three criteria of hoarding. Elaine defines and explains them. [12:21] Hoarding and ADHD can have very similar rules. [14:35] It needs to be repeated, consistent, and extend over some time before you can call it hoarding. [15:53] When diagnosed early, it is easier to recover than if you wait, and the groove gets more profound, then you can only manage it. [22:32] What triggers the hoarding disorder? What is the Path? [27:33] Being in control of a part of your life gives you peace like a clean. [29:51] Don't put it down, put it away! [30:19] Catch yourself when you say I'll pick it up later. Tell yourself, do it now. [31:58] The trick is to take a second, hold the thing in your hand, and ask yourself if I was looking for you where you would be? [32:44] Two ways to remediate the clutter is the swiss cheese method or pick a spot and start in a corner and
S1 Enull · Tue, October 29, 2019
294 | Mastermind Session: Emily in the Hotseat
In this Mastermind Session, we have Emily in the hot seat on the subject of emotional regulation. She tells us that she is not capable of regulating anything when her switch gets flipped. When that happens, she does and says things that could get her injured or put in jail, and that while she is in the moment, she feels very positive she is in the right. Are conflict and the feelings it causes a way to self-medicate? They discuss why she levels up to crazy mad so fast and the euphoria she feels afterward. She tells us that she does not repress her emotions. If someone makes her angry, she will let them know in no uncertain terms. Emily gives examples of what she means when she says she is ready to change her perceptions up to a point. Eric talks to Emily about coming to conflict from a place of love instead of anger. Finding out why the person acted that way instead of assuming they have character has flaws. Try doing something to reset the mind instead of giving in to the anger. Did you know that the natural fluctuations of hormones both monthly and through different phases of life can increase ADHD? If this gives you pause, and you think, could it be that easy? Please talk to your doctor. If any of this resonates with you, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. Listen to this mastermind and see if they can help you come up with the answers you are seeking. If not, answers maybe ideas of where to search next. Sit back, relax, and push play. You'll Learn: 01:33] Welcome to the show Emily, Roxy, Aggie, and Will. [02:03] Emily tells us a little about why she is here. [07:14] She tells us that she is ready to change her perceptions of situations up to a point. [08:09] They discuss whether a conflict is a way for her to self-medicate. [11:51] Have you had any negative fallout from your actions? [12:52] She is being controlled by the anger that consumes her. [14:07] Emily tells us she does not repress her emotions. If she gets mad at something someone does, she lets them know. [16:35] She tells us what she means by changing her perceptions up to a point. [18:01] They talk about her being impulsive and that it is a part of ADHD. [19:41] When your switch gets flipped, where do you feel it? Temples? Chest? [21:49] Eric encourages her to reenact and do role play so she can learn to handle her feelings. [26:10] They discuss her personality and how great it would be if she could react in a loving matter instead of anger. [33:27] She is encouraged to leave when she feels like she is going to explode, go to an empty room or her car. [36:04] Eric talks about her brain being hijacked. [38:58] Are you open to discussing new medications? Please speak to your prescribing physician. [44:11] Have you ever taken an anger management class? Would you? [44:59] Anger can be a secondary emotion, and fear could be the primary emotion. [45:23] Progesterone levels can affect your ADHD medication. [48:10] Hormone levels change monthly and can affect the effectiveness
S1 Enull · Tue, October 22, 2019
293 | Revel in Better Sex, Intimacy and Relationships With Tanya Brakeman
Welcome back to ADHD reWired. In this episode, we welcome Tanya Brakeman. Tanya is an Interior Designer, writer, teacher, and relationship mentor. She has spent over ten years engaged in the field of transformation leadership. She has developed a curriculum in the study of the erotic discipline called 'Revel, the Audacity of Ecstacy.' Revel is a daringly vulnerable investigation into how we relate to ourselves, influence our relationships, and express our uniqueness in our community and world. Do you treat others better than you treat yourself? Are you wrestling with your self worth? Tanya believes that the acronym for self is a single evident life force, that we are individually unique in this universe. She also discusses restoring our connection to the intelligent erotic life force in such a way that dignity naturally arises, self respect returns, and how empowering it is to trust your own sense of wisdom. Tanya describes the four spheres of influence, why she uses the word erotic, and what she means by it. She asks us if we use our bodies as a source of intuition and listen to it when it is telling us something. They speak about how emotional self-regulation is a core component of ADHD and how, when we express ourselves to the world, we are experiencing ourselves. Listen in as Tanya tells us how she dealt with her abusive childhood, how she overcame it and decided not to be a victim. She chats about sexual expression and not being afraid to discuss what you want or what you need even when that includes BDSM. This is a conversation about finding one’s self in, eroticism, intimacy, and relationships and how ADHD can affect it. If any of this resonates with you, grab a snack, plugin and learn how to express yourself. Your Resources: Tanya on | | | You'll Learn: [03:20] Welcome to the show, Tanya! [03:51] Tanya discusses why she got into the study of sex, love, and intimacy and how it changed her life. [05:49] Have you heard of the sex-positive community? [07:30] They speak about 50 Shades of Grey and how that opens up conversations that might have thought were tabu until then. [10:09] Tanya discusses how and why people misuse sex, love, and intimacy and how that affected her as a young child. [13:28] Just because your body can be aroused doesn't mean that you like what is happening. [23:22] Tanya talks about the four spheres of influence and what they mean. [26:10] She explains erotic the way she uses it, not the plasticized way the world uses it. [28:51] Do you listen to your body as your sense of intuition? Do you trust your gut? [31:30] She discusses restoring the connection to the intelligent erotic life force. [34:25] Emotional self-regulation is a core component of ADHD; it's essential to recognize it. [36:15] As we express ourselves in the world, we experience ourselves. [37:15] Tanya chats about her wedding in 30 days, and she hasn't started planning it yet. [39:42] They speak of her love story and how her finance pointed out tha
S1 Enull · Tue, October 15, 2019
292 | Diagnosis Recontextualized Everything with Brian Behm
ADHD reWired welcomes to the show. Brian is a freelance creative director and motion artist based in Austin, Texas. His works to empower and amuse people through secret messages. He is excited about how Augmented Reality plays into the future of Art. Brian was diagnosed with last year at age 41. He started researching ADHD, and what he found was eyeopening. He could now explain some of the quirks he had instead of wondering why he had them. Why, when he got in an emotional situation, he would shut down and not be able to talk, and why his brain didn't kick in on command so that he could finish tasks that needed to be done. He left a lucrative job to open his own business doing freelance work. He has done work on many things like the Grammy's and a backdrop for a Diana Ross concert. His lack of time management sometimes causes him to say yes to projects when he shouldn't, but he is still a work in progress and doing very well. Listen in to this conversation about discovery, trials, and reinventing oneself. Brian tells us about being in an Ironman Triathalon, working on Indie films and a new project called Augmented Reality Streetwear that he is excited about. He isn't letting ADHD stop him; he is learning how to stop ADHD and living his life around it. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Your Resources: T You'll Learn: [02:47] Welcome to the show, Brian! [03:00] Eric and Brian chat about giant cold beverages to combat the heat in Austin, TX [03:34] Brian speaks about being diagnosed with ADHD at age 41. [04:51] He talks to us about his last job with Rooster Teeth and what led to him leaving that job. [07:42] Brian didn't know that there was an emotional to ADHD until he started learning about it. [09:26] They talk about doing everything except what they need to do and the reasons for that. [10:50] Brian says when he gets into an emotional situation, he can't talk and shuts down. [15:58] Brian tells a story about a co-worker that was a brilliant animator. [21:14] His schedule is horrible, and his time management is atrocious. [21:53] What did it feel like when you took your medicine for ADHD for the first time? [24:52] He talks about an assault in his 20's and how the fear changed how he handled his life. [27:08] Brian speaks about the trauma he was going through when he left his job. The shame of not being able to deliver the project. [28:28] He had a friend send him a clip of Robin Williams telling Matt Damon in Goodwill Hunting, 'It's not your fault' it helped him so much. [30:11] Have you ever felt the need to do a type of 12 step program with your ADHD diagnosis? [39:45] He has done work for the Grammy's, and he has done drape background for Diana Ross. [41:45] Have you ever turned a project down that you didn't have time for, but you were scared that they wouldn't ask you to work with them again? [46:39] Brian discusses feeling so good for a few weeks that you almost forget you have ADHD and then bam it rears its h
S1 Enull · Tue, October 08, 2019
291 | September Q & A with Jessica McCabe and Brendan Mahan
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Jessica McCabe and Brendan Mahan. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our questions today are about being overly sensitive to rejection, how to know the difference between essential tasks versus important ones, and everything in between. We also talked about the different types of medicine and how your dose might need to be tweaked to find what works best for you. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are a variety of options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We covered a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we not only discuss your questions but also the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [02:13] Welcome to the show Jessica and Brendan for our monthly Q & A. [03:13] Listen to find out if people with ADHD are more sensitive to rejection. [08:20] They chat about why you feel like having ADHD is the reason for everything. [12:31] Is age 12 too late to ADHD medicine? [13:19] They discuss why looking for a and not having a schedule can really mess with how you deal with your ADHD. [23:18] Learning about and acceptance of ADHD are two of the best strategies you can have. [32:11] Is being on time hard for you? Do you like having to beat the clock? [40:05] How do you identify the things that are a priority to complete? [49:24] They talk about how ADHD can sometimes make you feel like a failure as a parent. [55:01] When your child is unloading and frustrated might not be the time to discuss them embracing their ADHD. [57:08] What is the best way to limit adults with ADHD usage on devices? [01:02:30] Thank you to the listeners for submitting the questions for today's show. [01:03:43] If you're a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessio
Trailer · Mon, October 07, 2019
Hacking Your ADHD - Building Your Toolbox (Simulcast)
This is the premiere episode of Hacking Your ADHD, a brand new ADHD reWired Network Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on: ADHD can make it hard for us to work on our intentions. This is even harder when we forget the things that we want to do. When you are learning about new ADHD strategies while reading books or listening to podcasts (like this one!) it is really easy to forget your intention of implementing those strategies. In these instances when we learn about a new tool, what we can do is write down our intended strategy and put it into our ADHD Toolbox. Our toolbox is simply a way for us to record the strategies and ideas we have for working with our ADHD - a place we can go and look at our intentions when we are off track. While new strategies are fun to add to our toolbox, we should also focus on adding things that are already working in our life to our toolbox. If you've found a great bedtime routine? Stick it in your toolbox. Figured out a great way to plan your upcoming week? Stick it in your toolbox. Found a great tool for keeping you focused? Stick it in your toolbox. Just creating a toolbox for yourself isn't enough. We all know that we forget things. That we get off track. And sometimes when we are off track it takes us a while to realize what we are doing wrong. Use your toolbox to speed up the process of getting back in the groove of things. To do this you've got to set up regular times to check your toolbox. But we also know that sometimes even when we set aside time to check something we aren't always going to get to it, which means we've got to set up redundant reminders for ourselves to make sure we don't miss out on our most important intentions. If this sounds like something that you need to do check out the full episode.
S1 Enull · Tue, October 01, 2019
290 | Surviving Childhood with "Sarah Edgewood"
Sarah grew up in urban poverty with domestic violence, alcohol, drugs, and all before she turned 14. She had a hard time in school and with making friends, but her tenacity got her through, she ended up graduating from college with an MBA in finance. For the last 11 years, she has had a career in higher education. She discusses her childhood, the abuse, and being diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and depression. She tells us why her son hasn’t seen his grandparents in 4 years, and why she hasn’t told her family about the way her father treated her. Stories like Sarah’s need to be told so that maybe her words can help someone heal. She is a strong, resilient woman because of and in spite of her upbringing. Listen in as she explains how she feels and why she feels like it was her fault. I am sure there are people we know who this will resonate with maybe suggest that they listen to this episode with you. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: 02:49] Welcome to the show, Sarah! [03:25] Eric and Sarah discuss her childhood and growing up a victim of domestic violence by her father. [05:41] Mental Health in her family is never discussed. [06:32] How is your relationship with your dad now? Do you have one? [07:43] She tells us about an incident when she was caught holding hands with a boy walking down the street, and her father reacted violently against her. [09:55] Her dad's brother was the only one that knew what happened and he was an alcoholic. [10:40] She thinks that people would think it's strange that she has a good relationship with her dad. [11:27] Sarah speaks to us about her father threatening her son; he no longers sees his grandparents. [13:23] Have you ever felt that if you tell someone about the abuse, it will blow up everything you have tried to build? [17:20] You can't numb the hard stuff if you want to feel the good stuff. [18:39] Have you ever sat in the muck? How long did it take you to get out? [19:20] Sarah speaks about her and trying to deal with her suicidal feelings. [21:20] If you could go back and talk to your 10-year-old self, what would you say? [25:41] No one will ever know how awful and painful this was for Sarah, but it is ok to have strong feelings and to see that it wasn't her fault. [27:33] Once she was diagnosed, everything started making more sense. Why wasn't this diagnosed years sooner? [29:48] Sarah reminisces about staying up all night with her mom watching tv and cooking 3-course meals at midnight. [33:30] Shame grows with silence, secrecy, and judgment. [38:10] It took Sarah 10 years to get her undergrad degree, and she got her MBA after she had her son. [40:40] She tells us about a guy she dated in high school that was controlling that she stayed with for four years. She failed classes because he followed her to college and stalked her. [45:46] Even the most resilient people need to stop and take a minute to say, this is hard! [47:00] How has the adversity you have faced shaped your ability to show up for life's cha
S1 Enull · Tue, September 24, 2019
289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman
Ari Tuckman is back on the show to discuss his new book and new findings regarding how ADHD affects sex and intimacy. Ari is a psychologist in Pennsylvania working to help others live their best lives. Many times, living your best life requires understanding your sexual needs and wants and how they affect your partner or spouse. Ari has spent a great deal of time researching how people with and without ADHD relate to and process sexual activities and intimacy. In his new book , he shares the results of a survey taken of those with and without ADHD to reveal their levels of sexual eagerness. He then dispenses this down to share how varying levels of sexual eagerness affect intimate relationships and how to find ways to connect in the gaps. This conversation is full of great information about the true core issue of any sexually deficient relationship… communication. Ari shares some amazing statistics, I share some really terrible dad jokes, and together we hope to inspire you to use better communication skills to create a more unified sex life. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [01:59] Welcome back to the show Ari Tuckman! [02:51] Ari is back to discuss sex and intimacy for those with ADHD. [03:24] Ari shares some of the recent shows he’s gone to. [03:56] Why does Ari study ADHD and sex? [05:58] Romantic and sexual satisfaction overlap and affect one another. [07:24] Ari has been studying the difference between willingness and eagerness. [09:03] How do you address the core issue of communication to improve sexual interaction? [10:22] What is emotion regulation and how can you employ it? [13:03] Ari reveals several of the differences between the sexual interactions of those with ADHD and those without. [17:25] Which categories did people with ADHD rate themselves higher in on a survey of sexual eagerness. [20:36] What considerations should a person who is beginning a relationship think about? [23:35] Learn about the differences between ADHD and non-ADHD regarding masturbation, kinkiness, and monogamy. [27:25] How does masturbation affect your life and sex life? [28:50] Where does kink fit into this spectrum? [31:31] What is consensual non-monogamy? [40:46] Does Ari’s research touch on cheating and sex addiction? What does it reveal? [46:33] Is porn use for those with ADHD really about porn? [47:50] The problem with labeling things an addiction… [50:06] Did Ari open up the survey to same-sex couples? [51:10] Ari shares 5 tips that men and women with and without ADHD could use to better their sex lives. [56:37] Learn more about the for this year. [57:47] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit
S1 Enull · Tue, September 17, 2019
288 | Mastermind: Gaining Financial Literacy
What do you do when your entire experience with money has been negative? Mastermind ways to overcome the negativity and get in tune with your finances! Agnes has had a tough time getting the people in her life to realize that she is ready to take control of her finances and learn what it means to be financially savvy. When she should have been learning the ins and outs of money management, Agnes was instead dealing with the death of her father. Since then she and her mother have had conflicting ideas on how to approach money management. Listen in as Agnes shares how she has dealt with money in the past and how she’s looking to manage it in the future. Overcoming the emotional aspect is a big one for her. The mastermind group gives amazing advice for ways to approach money and insights on why she’s been clashing with family members over the management of their trusts. The group also provides an amazing number of resources when getting started with money management. If money management is an issue for you as well, take heart, the reason money is a problem for most people is that we don’t talk about it often enough! Stay! Listen! Learn! This group gives some amazing advice. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [02:34] Agnes shares a bit about where her issues with money started. [04:20] What needs to happen for Agnes to start working on her finances? [08:39] Will steps in with some great information about how to get started and who to look for. [10:56] Agnes works through the mental block she has surrounding the various aspects of her inheritance and the familial burdens that come along with it. [14:06] Emily steps up to ask clarifying questions about Agnes’s issues with paying people and continuing to feel like a burden. [15:28] What is the thing that she’s gone through with her mother over and over again? [16:39] Perhaps the issue is that the people around Agnes also don’t know anything about money… [19:51] Who has Agnes given permission to know about her finances? Why? [24:23] We are back from the break and diving into educating yourself on finances. [31:06] Agnes commits to reaching out to a financial planner/fiduciary to help her. [38:03] Emily recommends checking with the bank for financial classes and encourages Agnes to only share her financial woes with people directly related to her money. [41:05] Maybe having someone address finances in a positive light is all that Agnes needs. [44:42] You won’t take care of it later. Start putting money away now. [50:43] What is Patreon? [53:17] Finances are like dieting… learn why! [54:31] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-
S1 Enull · Tue, September 10, 2019
287 | Aug Q & A
August’s Q&A was a great one for everyone needing tips and tricks for helping their children and themselves get and stay “organized.” Brendan and I help talk through various strategies we’ve used to help our kids with schoolwork and assignments as well as ways we stay on top of our homes, cars, and calendars. We start the session off with a question about the progress that’s being made with making ADHD a nationally recognized health issue and our recommendations for bringing awareness to your state politicians. The only way to really raise this issue up is being persistent and helping others to recognize the effects ADHD has on so many other health issues. Have you ever wondered if stimulants have an impact on your creativity? We had an awesome question from a creator in the group asking about the long-term effects of taking stimulants and staying creative. This question led to our discussion of the distinction between being a creative person and being a creator. Do you have questions that you need to be answered or a solution to a problem you experience every day? Sign up for next month’s Q&A at ! Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [02:38] Welcome to the August Q&A session with Eric and Brendan. [03:50] Any progress or thoughts on the goal of raising ADHD to the federal level? [04:50] Learn what you can do to help the push for awareness! [09:38] How to stop keeping so many tabs open on our internet browsers. [15:16] Tips for sticking with calendar reminders for notifications. [22:18] Do stimulants affect creativity over the longterm? [30:47] Could stimulants increase study speed? Other exercises or practices? [33:36] How to help children with ADHD remember school work and assignments to curb procrastinating. [39:47] Learn helpful strategies for keeping your home, car, etc clean when you are ADHD inattentive? [51:02] Does Eric feel like he’s changed since he started his podcast? [54:44] Has Brendan changed since starting his podcast? [1:00:25] If you want to join in next month’s Q&A, check out . [1:01:11] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions an
S1 Enull · Tue, September 03, 2019
286 | Strengths, Expectations, Frustration, and Sensory Processing with Ann Marie Silverberg
Ann Marie Silverberg is a wife, mother, dog trainer and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen in as we chat about her road to diagnosis, how ADHD affects her life and business, and why, in many ways, she views the condition as a strength. Ann Marie’s road to diagnosis was a fairly long one. Like many others trying to find a reason for their behavior, she had an Aha! moment, but an actual diagnosis was long in coming. It was almost as if no one WANTED to diagnose her. She shares the struggle that she went through and what led to her finally receiving the help she needed. Do you have sensory processing issues? So does Ann Marie! She uses that sensory overload to her advantage in her work. Listen as she shares why she’s very similar to the animals she trains and how that similarity makes her an expert at her craft. This was an awesome conversation full of positivity and advice for keeping on track with your goals. We dig into how Ann Marie cues herself for behavioral change and the importance of positivity in everyday life. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [01:35] Welcome to the show Ann Marie Silverberg, a certified dog trainer and behavioral consultant! [03:44] Learn why Ann Marie decided to work with aggressive dogs. [05:24] What has Ann Marie learned from working with anxious and aggressive dogs about her own behavior? [06:06] Why trying to parent keyed her into a possible underlying issue in her own behavior. [09:58] How long did it take for Ann Marie to be diagnosed with ADHD after she had her “Aha!” moment. [18:02] Why setting realistic expectations is very important to maintaining your sanity. [21:54] How does ADHD show up in Ann Marie’s business? [24:39] Do cues work to remind Ann Marie to use the spreadsheets she creates? [31:24] Ann Marie shares some of her sensory processing issues and how they affect her business for the good and bad. [37:08] What cues does Ann Marie use to reinforce behavioral changes? [39:13] How does she leverage her strengths in her business? [47:50] Does Ann Marie struggle with low frustration tolerance? [53:02] Connect with Ann Marie! [53:32] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go
S1 Enull · Tue, August 27, 2019
285 | I'm not Broken, I'm Different (part 2) with Geneviève Sévigny
Genevieve’s coaching session was so good we had to break it into 2 parts. Last week we discussed a variety of topics, but this week we dig deeper. Genevieve has a variety of passions but finding the time and energy to not only start them but complete them has been a struggle. Genevieve discusses several business ventures she has considered and started and we dig into how those ventures can support her. We also discuss ways she can stay on track and create success. She has a lot of passions and philanthropic goals, so helping her complete those goals is important. Genevieve really did have some amazing ideas and questions. Listen in if you’ve had any issues staying on track in your business and life. If you didn’t listen to part I, go back now and hear how we tackled some of the issues leading into Genevieve’s business creation. Your Resources: by Roy Vaden by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan You’ll Learn: [02:07] Listen as Eric introduces Part 2 of Genevieve’s interview with a listener comment. [03:14] How do you figure out your priorities when you have multiple passions? [07:27] Genevieve shares the passions she wants to pursue. [10:41] We unpack how YouTube can be monetized. [14:53] Are there any connections between Genevieve’s various passions and goals? [20:02] Can Genevieve connect her Etsy work and her YouTube work? [21:37] What will pay the bills? What strategy has Genevieve employed? [28:04] Why is procrastinating on purpose important? [31:53] What can you do that makes everything else easier? [40:39] Back from the break and how do you remember the one thing that needs to be done? [41:42] What could get in the way of doing the ONE thing? [45:50] Determining the timing of task is very important. [50:24] Are Genevieve’s next steps clear? [55:33] The more we say no to, the more we get done. [1:00:58] What could Genevieve do to systematize her time? [1:04:23] Connect with Genevieve. [1:05:14] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be
S1 Enull · Tue, August 20, 2019
284 | I'm not Broken, I'm Different (part 1) with Geneviève Sévigny
There is a fine line between feeling broken and feeling different. Today’s guest is Geneviève Sévigny, who was recently re-diagnosed with ADHD. She has been struggling with how to connect to her friends and ways that she can discuss her symptoms with them. This is a 2-part episode chock full of ways that you can approach well-meaning friends and acquaintances when they say things that set you on edge. Geneviève is open and honest about her struggles and beliefs and the conversation was so seamless that we went way over the normal span of an episode. Get ready to dig into the beliefs you have about your diagnosis and how it affects your life. We also discuss some of the internal conversations we have with ourselves and how our self-talk affects our relationships and worldview. Geneviève shares her struggles in the hope that others feel less alone and can learn from her experience. You won’t want to miss this 2-part episode. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [01:53] Welcome back to the show as we discuss the feeling of brokenness. [04:27] How do you stop feeling like you’re broken and lazy? [10:25] What are some ways to discuss the symptoms with friends without frustration? [16:26] Ways to respond when friends say, “I do that too!” [28:25] Back from the break and working to understand ourselves and our gifts. [33:59] We discuss the implications of, “It’s not me, it’s my ADHD.” [42:12] Geneviève shares why the French think of ADHD as lunacy. [48:30] What sucks more than ADHD? Brain injuries! [50:53] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 18th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are coming soon. ArC 18 Summer Sessions run Oct 4 – Dec 20. Please visit to learn more. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .
S1 Enull · Tue, August 13, 2019
283 | July Q&A
Brendan and I are back for July’s Q&A session! The goal of these Q&A sessions is to allow you, the listener, a chance to submit questions and situations for us to help talk you through and mastermind. It doesn’t matter if the issue is personal or professional, sometimes you just need to talk it through and look at it from a different perspective. Our questions this month range from how to get “unfrozen” when making decisions to medications to questions on coaching styles. The questions were in-depth this month and Brendan and I really dig in to help answer your questions. As usual, if you’ve been dealing with problematic ADHD symptoms, then you need to listen to this episode. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you are prescribed a medication, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are effective for all people. There are a variety of options and you’ll need individual help to determine which medications are right for you. This Q&A covered a wide range of topics and we provide some fantastic takeaways no matter what stage you’re in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we not only discuss your questions but also struggle with our own flare ups! Lack of sleep and competing priorities is problematic for everyone, but when you have ADHD it’s worse! (just ask Brendon!) Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [02:34] Welcome back! This is the July Q&A session. [05:48] Julie needs to learn how to break out of the frozen zone and make decisions. [15:10] Daniel needs some help figuring out his medication times. [23:39] Back from the break and responding to a question about managing dual diagnoses. [27:36] How can you focus on the positives in the midst of failure? [33:50] Is group coaching comparable to 1:1 coaching? [42:43] How do you motivate yourself to get up and go when you have several responsibilities? [46:42] Welcome Diane to the show! She asked a live question about overcoming sleep procrastination. [56:22] How do you break big projects down into smaller steps so that you get them done? [1:03:21] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secre
S1 Enull · Tue, August 06, 2019
282 | Mastermind Session: Doing Stuff You Don't Feel Like Doing - Madeline
Welcome back to another mastermind episode. Today we have Madeline in the hot seat as we work through the issues she has been facing with getting more done and having productive free time. We discuss ways that she can get more done while still playing video games but also doing things in her free time that restore and rejuvenate not just kill time. This mastermind begins with a discussion on how to break through and do the I don’t wanna’s, ways to help Madeline do her chores, study and how “I’ll do it later” is just a lie we tell ourselves. They talked about what they feel like when they think I don’t wanna, is it resentment because you have to do it? Is there guilt because you feel the resentment? Madeline is given some great advice in this mastermind! Listen in and learn some fantastic tips to manage your I don’t wannas, learn to rewrite the script in your head and make the I don't wannas into a positive outcome.. You’ll Learn: [02:04] Welcome back! Madeline is in the hot seat on this episode. [02:16] Everyone is introduced by Eric. [03:04] Madeline tells us what she wants to Mastermind today. [03:58] Has Madeline done research on whether play is part of productivity? [05:26] Does anyone feel rejuvenated after using technology? [12:27] Madeline talks about how she likes to do non productive things first thing in the morning. [25:49] We are back from the break and dive into working through the transitions of I don’t wanna’s. [27:51] What video game has Madeline played that does make her feel good? [32:52] We now shift to how to be more productive and how to beat the I don’t wannas. [32:58] What are Madeleines key I don’t wannas that she is struggling with? [35:17] What chore does she do that when it is done she it makes her feel really good? [42:02] How can we help Madeline do her chores like drying dishes, scooping kitty litter and decluttering her desk? [46.38] Stopping the I’ll do it later syndrome. [54:19] Is there a degree of opposition when someone asks you to do something? [55:58] Madleine needs to learn new scripts in her mind and use scripts to do it. [58:24] What's the equivalent of wiggling the pinkie finger for the tasks you don't wanna do? [1:03:12] How is accountability brought into the situation? [1:09:29] After listening to what has been discussed, what things does Madeleine think she can commit to? [1:11:17] Final thoughts? [1:12:27] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT. You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators
S1 Enull · Tue, July 30, 2019
281 | Mastermind Session - Communication and Relationships
Welcome back to another mastermind episode. Today’s hot seat member is Derek and we work through the issues he has been facing with communication and relationships. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from moving your internal conversation to an external one, and establishing strong and appropriate communication boundaries. This mastermind starts off with a discussion on appropriate conversation lengths and topics. Derek shares an issue he has with his unwillingness to limit his conversations to an appropriate amount of time. A lot of times he relies on his wife to pull him out of conversations that have gone over the acceptable social timeframe. Learn the groups’ tips and tricks on how to limit your conversation. This led into a conversation about boundaries and appropriate tactics for addressing conflict in relationships. Learn how to keep hard conversations from becoming catastrophic events by regularly expressing grievances in a controlled manner. Keeping things in only leads to having harder conversations later. Derek is given some amazing advice in this mastermind! You wont want to miss the references to Brene Brown’s book as the tips are very actionable. Listen in and learn some fantastic tips to manage your boundaries and communication in a variety of relationships. Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:16] Welcome back! Derek is in the hot seat on this episode. [02:18] Derek shares the topics he needs to mastermind. [03:06] What does Derek mean by wanting his “true” feelings to be known? [08:19] Does Derek have relationships where he can interact unfiltered? [10:54] What is guiding his interactions? What is his internal monologue? [14:37] Learn tips on how to exit a conversation. [22:48] We are back from the break and dive into boundaries, bad conversations, and medication. [27:02] When do the hard conversations happen and how often does Derek let things roll off of him? [33:23] How about creating weekly check-ins to establish a space to discuss conflict? And other great tips. [42:57] Learn how to get more time together with your spouse by using your resources when you have kids on the spectrum. [49:21] Use your body as a cue to protect your boundaries. [55:20] How Brene Brown approaches trust both for ourselves and others. [1:01:40] Always be aware of how you’re coming off to other people. [1:05:10] Roxie and Derek discuss work boundaries and their perceptions of a specific situation and how avoiding conflict creates a bigger story. [1:09:49] Derek speaks out his commitments for this mastermind and how he’ll stick to them. [1:12:48] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon. ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more
S1 Enull · Tue, July 23, 2019
280 | Mastermind Session - Routines, Budgeting, and coffee runs
This episode is another Mastermind episode designed to help a member work through something that has been holding them back from success. Our Mastermind hotseat participant is Roxie and she’s looking for help creating systems for remembering her priorities. We discuss various reward systems, memory enhancement tactics, and dig into the root of the problem. To frame the issue, Roxie uses her need for coffee as the catalyst for her memory concerns. She and her husband sit down every month and create a budget for their spending. Within a few minutes, hours, or days, she’ll forget everything they are working toward and make bad spending decisions. Today we dig into how to reset her memory and break the habit of rewarding herself with coffee breaks. From doing chores for coffee, to using the Starbucks rewards system, the Mastermind group gives Roxie tons of great advice. Her biggest issue we find is triggering her memory on the plans and future wants that she and her husband are saving up for. Learn how to create effective memory triggers that work in this episode. You wont want to miss the creative journaling ideas, QR code triggers, and tattoos! Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:21] Welcome back to the show and another Mastermind Session! [02:49] Roxie wants to mastermind maintaining systems on this episode of the show. [06:11] Learn how coffee represents a reward system and also a budget buster. [08:55] Additional questions about how purchasing coffee is affecting Roxie’s life and ways to approach the issue. [16:19] One strategy for curbing spending is to create barriers to spending. [23:24] How to disrupt our routine when we’re on auto-pilot. [25:10] It’s more helpful to remind yourself what you do want to do versus what you don’t want to do. [28:59] Would a point system help in the reward system? [32:28] When the issue isn’t what you do or don’t want to do but instead it’s a cycle of behavior. [34:45] Learn how order is the number one thing Roxie wants her day to revolve around, and that can be used to curb the forgetfulness. [38:09] Could journaling help? Learn more after the break. [44:46] Do you beat yourself up when you fall off whatever horse you’ve created? [47:16] How can you reinforce your priorities when you make decisions in the moment? [49:55] What two phrases can help keep you on track when you have competing wants? [53:15] Can living with an enabler be overcome? What about having an external accountability partner? [56:57] Mastermind members share their tips and tricks for creating memorable reminders and Roxie responds. [1:01:51] Creating QR codes that link to videos could help with reminders! [1:04:40] The members help with additional reward tips for Roxie’s coffee habits. [1:07:35] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Co
S1 Enull · Tue, July 16, 2019
279 | The Right Job for you with Dr. Miriam Reiss
On this episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Miriam Reiss, a career and life strategist who is living with ADHD and working to help those with ADHD crush finding the right job for them. She shares information about her programs and the 5 stage process she puts all of her clients through for building their best career. You wont want to miss a minute of this great conversation. Learn all about the 5 stages of Miriam’s job searching process. Each stage is designed to help you identify your core goals, the way your brain works, and how the two come together to influence your perfect job. She focuses heavily on figuring out the right environment for your brain and how there is no one job that is “best” for someone with ADHD. Eric and Miriam also dig deep into the importance of preparing for your interviews. Just because you think you know exactly what to say in an interview and how you come off, does not mean that your interviewer’s perspective is the same. Learn some tips and tricks on how to crush the interview not only by impressing your potential company but by interviewing them as well. Miriam leaves you with so many great tips and tricks for managing the job search. Listen in and listen close to glean all of the amazing nuggets she gives. What was your favorite takeaway? Let us know on your favorite podcast app by leaving a review and rating. Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:44] - Welcome back to the show! Today’s guest is Dr. Miriam Reiss. [02:38] - Learn how Dr. Reiss got into the business of focusing on career coaching. [06:23] - Where does Dr. Reiss start when she begins working with her clients? [10:02] - What are the 5 stages of Dr. Reiss’s program? [21:22] - Miriam continues to discuss the 5 stages and the job search strategy. [25:34] - How does Miriam help her clients overcome the barrier of the fear of networking? [28:51] - What is her response to the person who asks her what the best job is for someone with ADHD? [34:33] - What does it mean to create an ADHD friendly environment? [38:50] - How entering an interview from a place of self-respect alters the energy of the interaction. [46:43] - Learn how Dr. Reiss helps her clients evaluate their work environment. [49:05] - What is the process for taking stock of the things they hate in their jobs? [55:09] - Asking the right questions in the interview is key to loving your job! [57:02] - How should a person with a spotty work history address that in their interview? [1:02:10] - How to reach Miriam! [1:03:37] - Hear Miriam’s final thoughts for you! [1:04:31] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at
S1 Enull · Mon, July 15, 2019
278 | June Q & A
It’s June’s Q&A epiosode on the podcast and I’m joined by Brendan to answer your questions. We chat about topics ranging from the effects and need for medication to how to manage and cope with various aspects of having ADHD. There were a ton of great questions this month and you won’t want to miss the responses. What do sticky notes, note pads, and index cards have in common? Several of our questions had to do with accountability. Write things down! Put away the computer and put pen to paper, not only does this help keep you focused, you are also more likely to absorb the information. Learn more throughout the show. Need to dive deep into how manage family responsibilities and schedules when members are on different systems? Change your verbiage and you may be able to alter their response. We spend a good bit of time on this topic because keeping an ADHD family on track is very important. There were so many fantastic questions this month that we didn’t get to them all. If you’re not already, consider becoming a Patron to access the full episode. Also, let us know what your questions are for next month’s episode. Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:40] Welcome back to the podcast for June’s Q&A episode with Eric and Brendan. [02:45] Our first question is from Shawn, asking about life hacks for feeling more functional. [07:05] How to stay focused in meetings and not get flustered by questions. [12:17] Learn how permission relates to accountability? [16:57] Eric asks Brendan what he tells clients who have issues taking responsibility for issues in their lives. [24:15] Eric and Brendan take the first live question on how to engage family members in an ADHD household in awareness and proactivity. [44:37] Learn about medications, long-term use of medications, and side effects. [50:34] How to get written meeting notes into Evernote! [52:30] Tips, tools, and insights for managing distractions to move forward in life. [57:47] Why breaking chores down and writing them on index cards reduces overwhelm. [1:00:39] How to cope with being gifted and ADHD. [1:04:21] Any tips on becoming less sensitive about family member’s remarks on ADHD? [1:09:59] Time ran out for the podcast episode. If you’re a Patron check out the unedited video for the full set of questions. [1:11:27] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon all
S1 Enull · Tue, July 02, 2019
277 | Leadership and ADHD with Sharon Weinberg
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Sharon Weinberg to discuss how ADHD affects the leadership role. We chat about how ADHD changes the dynamic between leaders and their team members and how best to approach different kinds of conversations to create strong bonds and positive environments. As a leader with ADHD, it is important to understand and acknowledge how the condition affects your interactions with your team. It is also important for employees with ADHD to be open in conversation to elicit the most pertinent and usable feedback. Altering and realigning messaging helps create a positive environment for all. Sharon also shares in-depth about how evaluating processes and altering them to better match the capabilities of those with ADHD leads to more efficient and effective teams. One of my goals for this year is to re-evaluate my leadership style and the ways that I lead. This conversation with Sharon was unbelievably enlightening and provided me with amazing insights into how I can change my own processes. If you are a leader with ADHD or you have ADHD and want to develop a better relationship with your leaders, this episode is for you. Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:14] - Welcome back to the show! Today I chat with Sharon Weinberg about ADHD and how it affects leadership roles. [04:08] - Sharon has been developing leaders in the corporate world for many years and across two different careers. [08:00] - Leadership is about communication, strategy, and implementation and Sharon reveals what that means and understanding leadership legacy. [14:50] - Context is key when providing feedback to your colleagues and co-workers. [16:13] - Proficiency and consistency are required for building behaviors both with ADHD and in leadership. [18:05] - Sharon and I discuss the connection between ADHD and rejection-sensitive dysphoria and ways to address them in a team setting. [34:25] - We return from the break and dig into collaborative decision making and how it helps people with ADHD to finalize decisions. [41:54] - Before a final decision can be made, you have to move from divergence, through convergence, to a decision. [44:01] - Being clear about expectations and how the final decision will be made. [46:45] - Sharon gives pro-tips on how to create an agenda for a meeting. [53:52] - Sharon provides some insights leaders listening to their intuition and developing their blind spots. [1:06:41] - We discuss the difference between getting by and excelling or thriving. [1:08:33] - There is an art and a science to leadership and you need to put both intention and attention together to be a successful leader. [1:10:34] - Connect with Sharon: Call her: (510) 858-9196 [1:11:32] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at
S1 Enull · Tue, June 25, 2019
276 | HSP, Empaths, Sleep, and ADHD with Susie Gutierrez
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Susie Gutierrez a singer, songwriter, actor, and all-around creative soul. We talk about her journey to being diagnosed with ADHD, how being empathic has impacted her relationships, and how important sleep schedules are. We talk about topics ranging from her short-lived career as a mascot to her songwriting journey. We also discuss the reasons she stopped seeing a therapist and instead started working with an ADHD coach. She also shares how important giving yourself permission to practice self-love is. Susie was a blast to have on the show! She has an amazing upbeat personality and sheds light on different facets of living with and managing ADHD. Check out our conversation to gain some insights on how ADHD may be affecting your life. Your Resources | Dr. Elaine Aron | Tanner Gers You’ll Learn: [01:21] Welcome back! Susie Gutierrez and I chat all about HSP and related topics. [05:18] Working as a mascot was a way of hiding for Susie, is she still hiding? [08:28] Susie describes what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). [11:50] HSP is not a DSM but it is something that we need to be careful about. [16:08] Susie chats about her weird sensory triggers like whispering and baby talk. [22:35] Back from the break and we move into stimulation seeking behaviors we have. [26:07] Susie chats about how her high level of empathy and her ADHD diagnosis has affected personal relationships. [33:30] Susie shares her sleep issues and her belief that they are related to her ADHD. [39:38] Susie was diagnosed two years ago and is on her first round of medications. We chat about the changes in her life since introducing meds (when she takes them). [52:36] Therapy and coaching help in completely different ways but both are valuable. [55:29] Does being an empath connect with improv? [1:01:11] Self-love is so important, give yourself permission to take care of you. [1:03:27] Check out Susie on , , and [1:05:11] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at
S1 E275 · Tue, June 18, 2019
275 | Mastermind Clutter with Marisol, Will Curb, Carl and Kim
Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will chat about how clutter affects our lives, what we can do about the clutter on a day-to-day basis. How can you be proactive about not making the clutter, how to keep the house clean, and how you can get your family involved to work together to keep your place organized. We talk about how you can get a hold of clutter by making decisions on the spot and taking a few minutes to take care of the mess, so the clutter doesn't pile up in the first place. What you need to do for the first "domino" to get your family started on a team effort for household chores. Tying one habit to a habit that's already in place can quickly transfer into more work done. Your Resources | How you can make a difference on outcomes You’ll Learn: [02:39] Marisol shares her troubles with clutter and her family’s role in clearing clutter in the house. [06:01] Does Marisol fulfill society’s role as a female who should do the housework even though she’s a full-time mom and she works full-time. [07:39] The processes Marisol have tried to get her family to pitch in to clear the house. [09:55] What can her children do that are 10 and 6 years of age? [12:50] List of house chores and who has responsibility for different house chores [16:34] What is the first domino of getting the family involved in household chores? [20:52] Fit one thing here and there and add small items one at a time to achieve your goal. [27:10] Atomic Habits is the book recommendation for this episode from Eric. [27:54] Carrie talks about having goals for the month and to pick one goal at a time. [32:51] What is the self-talk when you put something down where it doesn’t belong? [39:09] How to use the two sticky note strategy for a reminder. [42:44] How can we queue ourselves to remind us to do an activity when we don’t want to? [54:07] Methods to make sure things have a “home” to place them repeatedly to keep track of items you can easily lose. [58:40] The open loops we have created the anxiety which we feel on a daily basis. [60:18] What Marisol can get rid of from her craft space to make her space a place she can craft with her kids. [64:45] Is not giving things away Marisol isn’t using a way of not saying goodbye to her friend? [65:56] What would Marisol’s friend say to her if she saw her craft table? [67:03] Marisol decides to donate the art supplies she hasn’t used to her daughter’s preschool teacher, who her daughter is very fond of. [70:13] Marisol’s teacher will be receiving the supplies by a certain date for a sense of urgency. [74:45] Using pictures to show others what you would like them to do. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which a
S1 Enull · Tue, June 11, 2019
274 | May Q&A
Welcome back to the monthly Q&A episode. Brendan Mahan and I take questions from the group about everything from setting boundaries to setting and accomplishing goals. Learn about finding your “Why” Q, and how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals helps you stay on track in the long-term. We then move into ADHD medications, irritability, and the stigma surrounding the disease and its symptoms. Finding the right kind of medication and dosing is paramount to reducing symptoms of the medication. Brendan and I also help walk through post-school and work activities and how making minor tweaks helps with the medication crashes and over-stimulation. Brendan and I also address the stigma surrounding medications. For most people, medications are safe and effective. Seeing your doctor and finding the right medication for you is the most important piece of that. Knowing that you are not alone in the symptoms you are experiencing is also helpful, but realize that the stigma surrounding ADHD is daily being debunked by science. Join us as we chat about the good and bad of medication, overstimulation, and setting goals and boundaries. We cover so many topics in this episode and share so many great coping tips. You won't want to miss this epic Q&A session! Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:51] Welcome back! Brendan Mahan helps in our monthly live Q&A. [03:22] Nick asks about strategies for long term focus and motivation techniques. [05:32] We dig into Nick’s current strategy and ways he can improve by setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. [11:55] Eric asks Nick to define his “Why”Q for language learning. [13:33] Brendan and Eric provide tips on reinforcing long-term motivation and goals. [15:07] Kerry asks about resisting the urge to blurt out every opinion, how do you overcome this? [21:00] Use reflective listening to resist the urge to blurt and validate the thoughts the other person is sharing. [27:31] What are some strategies to handle irritability with and without medications? [35:23] Consider listening to the music you like in middle and high school. That music brings a great deal of comfort and helps set the emotional tone. [39:25] Jacinto seeks out advice for being diagnosed and treated with ADHD because his mindset is affecting his family. [49:03] Michael asks how to scale the wall of awful and Brendan shares more about the wall and how it’s built. [54:18] Find your time wisdom. Figure out how long it takes to do things. [57:36] Attention is not just about focus. Learn how to make smooth transitions. [1:00:06] Create a monthly reminder to review the things you’ve learned and keep track of your “aha’s” and “re-ha’s.” [1:02:16] Don’t feel disappointed when you looking to scale the walls of awful in your life. Just start fresh each time. [1:03:47] This episode of ADHD reWired is brought to you by falafel waffles - just kidding… making sure you read to the bottom! [1:05;54] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at
S1 Enull · Tue, June 04, 2019
273 | Mastermind Sessions- A new ADHD podcast with Will Curb
Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will ask Will Curb questions about different aspects of ADHD, how Will moves through and deals with certain obstacles. You can check out our panel guests on previous episodes of ADHD rewired. We talk about the value of information, how to create habits after learning executive functioning skills, what ARC can do for you. Will talks about why he likes being an admin in the coaching group. Will’s mom recently passed away and we talk about how he is dealing with his grief and the steps he is taking to move through this emotional time. He talks about his podcast and his current and future plans. Your Resources | How you can make a difference on outcomes You’ll Learn: [02:15] Will shares the mastermind schedule, starting with ARC. [05:30] The why behind this type of learning. [08:49] Marisol’s question for Will. Does Will want to keep his podcast a set number of episodes? [12:12] Why sponsorship is difficult to do with ADHD podcast. [13:10] Cary asks Will about his five Whys. [19:03] Why Will feels validation is important. [21:00] Carl suggests setting monetary goals. [26:23] What kind of subject trees can Will create for his podcasts? [29:32] Marisol asks how Will plans to keep up his interest throughout keeping up his podcasts, especially without immediate feedback. [33:32] Carl suggests using his podcast as an open forum for creating a course on social media. [37:49] Will called himself the “fraud police” and how covering everything isn’t a good idea. [41:07] Eric asks Will to shoot him questions point blank. [45:41] What subjects and ideas are important to an ADHD podcasting community. [48:38] Do the podcast you would want to hear and be yourself. [49:41] What charity would Will donate to if he could have used funding to give back to the community. [51:55] Do you think your podcast would be able to extend the ADHD brand? [56:30] What to do when someone in your classroom knows more than you do. [57:13] Potential names for Will’s podcast Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you hav
S1 Enull · Tue, May 28, 2019
272 | Russell Barkley, Ph.D., Part 2 - The Case Against Neuropsychological Testing and New Research Part 2
Russell Barkley joins me for the fourth time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He is the founder and editor of the newsletter “The ADHD Report”. He has spoken at over 800 events and has been recognized for his contributions. ADHD and Russell’s work has sometimes been considered “over pathologizing”, however, his message is to get the science out for those with ADHD so these individuals can get proper treatment and lead healthy lives. Russell talks about why neuropsychological testing is inappropriate and misleading as a test for ADHD. Russell is a proponent of discontinuing the use of neuropsychological testing for ADHD. We talk about a controversial device, recently approved by the FDA, for treating ADHD, and new, innovative, research using Virtual Reality for ADHD at the University of Berkley, California. Your Resources | Dr. Barkley’s website | How you can make a difference on outcomes | Russell’s book for those who live with adults who have ADHD You’ll Learn: [04:12] The misuse of neuropsychological testing for diagnosing ADHD. [06:35] Comparing test group averages versus classifying individual people. [09:15] Why neuropsychological tests are not accurate for testing for a diagnosis of ADHD. [10:13] Why people with ADHD are passing neuropsychological tests. [11:41] What categories are included in neuropsychological tests assessment. [13:33] Test environments are not conducive to someone’s everyday normal environment. [16:53] Neuropsychological testing may be useful for physical brain injury situations. [19:45] How should a medical provider be evaluating ADHD, the timeframe and what conditions to rule in or out based on second or third disorders. [23:50] What should you do if you are experiencing something else other than ADHD? Other testing which can assess ADHD and impairment. [26:32] Russell’s definition of executive functioning skills. [34:32] Device which has shown improvement for treating children with ADHD. [41:16] New and novel research using Virtual Reality for possibly diagnosing ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are availabl
S1 Enull · Tue, May 21, 2019
271 | Russell Barkley on Life Expectancy and ADHD Part 1
Russell Barkley joins me for the third time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He is the founder and editor of the newsletter “The ADHD Report”. He has spoken at over 800 events and has been recognized for his contributions. ADHD and Russell’s work has sometimes been considered “over pathologizing”, however, his message is to get the science out for those with ADHD so these individuals can get proper treatment and lead healthy lives. Russell has learned how ADHD is a bigger factor in life expectancy than the big five killers put together. His goal is to get people to take ADHD more seriously to avoid negative outcomes which are correlated with not treating ADHD. Genes related to nicotine addiction and smoking, which are identified as ADHD genes, in and of themselves reduce life expectancy. Your lifestyle habits with ADHD are modifiable and, with positive changes, can expand your life expectancy. The higher the level of conscientiousness, the better lifestyle choices, and higher life expectancy. Your Resources | Dr. Barkley’s website | How you can make a difference on outcomes | Russell’s book for those who live with adults who have ADHD You’ll Learn: [04:02] Russell is welcomed to the show and explains his “why”. [05:45] Why ADHD is considered the “diabetes of psychology”. [07:15] How Russell conducted research for his book “ADHD for Adults” and why this led to his research on life expectancy and ADHD. [10:35] Reduction in life expectancy based on time of diagnosis. [12:41] Putting reduction in life expectancy in focus related to other health care factors. [14:48] How ADHD genes reduce your life expectancy, outside of the other factors studied. [23:30] Conscientiousness is stopping to contemplate the outcomes of your actions to effect and self-regulation as a factor of a healthy lifestyle. [26:36] The best predictor of your lifespan is conscientiousness. [27:38] Self-regulation and executive functioning measures and how this affects life expectancy. [29:10] Creating cues in your environment for self-talk, self-imagery which creates self-regulation. [31:12] Addressing the underlying problems of self-regulation and self-control to create the basis for change. [32:22] Develop self-compassion in order to move forward and obtain your goals. [33:33] Message which resulted from Dr. Barkley’s research. [35:12] Primary care physicians need to understand the underlying problem and take a different approach to changing behavior. [38:16] How you can bring this in
S1 Enull · Thu, May 16, 2019
270 | April Q&A
Welcome to this month’s live Q&A episode! I’ll start off myself (as my co-host is either mid-interview or heading back to join me). Let’s dive in! First, Kimberly asks about ADHD and PTSD, since her doctor suggested that she might only have PTSD and seemed to completely discount the ADHD. She’s also curious about gut bacteria helping with executive function. We’ll dig into both topics, including the point that trauma is about how we perceive a situation. Marisol then joins the episode. As a microbiologist, she has some insight into gut-brain connection and the role of gut flora. She recommends starting by looking into the and journal articles from the . (Meanwhile, someone in chat recommends .) After the first break, Brendan is back! We then hear from Marisol about her question, which is about thinking your feelings instead of feeling your feelings. Sometimes, for example, someone can feel anxious about something without having the physical components. Other questions we’ll address in today’s episode include how long after diagnosis it takes to start getting ADHD under control, whether imposter syndrome is linked to ADHD (and what to do about it), what to do when you’re tired of self-care, the role of exercise for people with mobility limitations, and more! Your Resources | TED | John F. Taylor | Annick Vincent You’ll Learn: [01:25] Eric welcomes listeners to the monthly Q&A. [01:59] Kimberly shares a question about ADHD and PTSD. [05:07] We hear about how Kimberly was first diagnosed with ADHD, and what led to her diagnosis. [08:01] How does Kimberly see her difficult past experiences impacting her? [10:48] Kimberly talks about her next steps in scheduling appointments with therapists (both where she is now, and where she’s moving to soon). [11:53] I share my thoughts on the gut bacteria link to executive function. [13:55] Marisol joins the episode, and starts off by talking about whether she has any insights into the gut-brain connection. [18:40] Brendan is back! He talks about how his radio interview went, then we dig into Marisol’s question about thinking your feelings. [23:21] We hear Brendan’s thoughts on the topic of thinking your feelings. [25:34] How long after diagnosis does it take for you to start to get your ADHD symptoms under control? [29:20] It’s really important to focus on permission when talking about self-care. [32:16] What is Marsol’s support system around ADHD? [35:25] The next round of coaching groups starts July 15th! [36:00] Mimi asks whether imposter syndrome is a typical ADHD thing, and how to eradicate it. [40:51] Brendan shares a story involving an event that he mistook the date for. [43:41] What do you do when you’re tired of self-care? [45:48] We compare productivity systems and performance. [47:59] Sheila’s question involves suggestions about exercise for people with limited mobility. [53:43] Mary wants to know how to catch herself when she starts spending too long on the wrong thing. [57:52] We hear one more
S1 Enull · Tue, May 07, 2019
269 | Family Challenges through the lens of ADHD with Kali Stanton
Kali’s father recently passed away: this podcast is dedicated in memory of her father. Kali Stanton joins me on this episode of the podcast. She lives in Minnesota and is a teacher, wife and mom. Her most recent hobby she enjoys are piano lessons. I previously interviewed Kali in Season 6. She has had many changes in her life since then, including moving to a new town and a new job. Kali was diagnosed in 2015 with ADHD and has now been told she now does not have ADHD. In the last three years, Kali has had many changes in her life, including having her ADHD “undiagnosed”. The new clinic which treated her sent her to a psychologist for a more accurate diagnosis of Kali’s situation. Kali wasn’t sure what to do, then decided that instead of focusing on a diagnosis, she would focus on how she felt and if the therapy and methods she was practicing were making her feel better or not. Kali has learned how having empathy for other family members and assisting them when they are diagnosed can help the entire family be better together. She also realizes there are times you need to take a break with another who you are in a relationship with to preserve the relationship for the future. Your Resources | Lara Honos-Webb PhD | Totally ADD | Gary Keller You’ll Learn: [03:02] Kali talks about her diagnosis and her “undiagnoses”. [05:06] She was told her diagnosis of ADHD with the psychiatrist wasn’t valid. [09:02] More adults are misdiagnosed with ADHD than are children. [10:15] Using strategies and coaching group instead of looking for a diagnosis. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [13:07] DSM and the lack of validation for patients and getting help for ADHD. [15:00] Being on time is a hard challenge, especially with a partner. [23:35] Family history and how that plays into the diagnosis with ADHD. [26:27] Obsessive, compulsive checking your activities, if you did or didn’t do something. [31:44] Autism community, diagnosis and polarization and overlap with ADHD. [37:10] Seeing ADHD symptoms in family members and having empathy for them. [47:14] Kali’s mom diagnosis and why her diagnosis helped her to put things into perspective. [52:04] Putting on “the translator” when trying to decipher what a family member is talking about. [53:18] Having compassion and taking a break with others who you have a relationship with. [55:40] Resources which helped Kali learn about ADHD and how to deal with symptoms. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and vide
S1 Enull · Tue, April 30, 2019
268 | Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Todd Ellis from Microsoft
Todd Ellis joins me on this episode of the podcast. Todd is 43, is a grandfather of one and works for Microsoft Corporation outside of Seattle for the past 18 years. He was diagnosed at age eight. He recalls being a “spark plug” for his parents. As the youngest of three and the only boy, his parents didn’t understand his behavior. His parents moved around quite often because of his parent’s work, so he was often the “new kid” at school. He found school boring and dull, except for science classes. He skipped most of high school, In the last few years, Todd has “discovered an inner joy in helping people realize and reach their potential. Through this crazy tenure I have found space to reflect and what I have discovered has shaken my core.” His fulfillment is expressed in more “humanistic ways” with CrossFit, cookies, mindfulness and service to others. His personal mission is “To inspire and cultivate within everyone I meet, the reality that we all can stretch and reach milestones which lay far beyond what we comprehend as our current limit.” Todd has learned through trial and error that he doesn’t have to be pegged into a socially “normal” role. He gravitates towards others who will also “go deep” to solve a problem, find out more information as these are the people who will connect you to others in life. Your Resources | Lara Honos-Webb PhD | Totally ADD | Gary Keller You’ll Learn: [02:02] Todd’s introduction and background. [07:50] Todd learns that he doesn’t have to be the way everyone else wants him to be and gets off his medication. [08:30] Todd chats about leaving high school before graduating and chasing his new girlfriend to Florida. [10:12] Rebuilding after his relationship fails and moving back in with his parents. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [19:23] Todd’s family, including his four children and his wife’s family. [20:50] Moving to Minnesota, his new job and the beginnings of his new family. [23:37] Todd’s 21 jobs he had at 21 years of age. [25:00] Todd falls in love with personal computing and his brother getting him into tech field. [31:28] Todd’s typical day, driving 50 miles each way to work. [38:40] What is going on now at Microsoft Corporation and the work culture. [42:17] His engineering team switch and how that gave him a different perspective. [44:35] The book “Hit Refresh” The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone. [47:25] Workplaces and why they should make accommodations for their employees [51:04] How does Todd “wear” his ADHD label in his work environment. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to reg
S1 Enull · Wed, April 24, 2019
267 | Thriving at 75 - Hope, Strengths, and the Value of Animals with Paul Phenix
Paul Phenix joins me on this episode of the podcast. Paul, at the age of 75, has an extraordinary story of his journey with ADHD and is the oldest (and most wise) guest on my show to date. Paul has struggled with ADHD throughout his life, especially when attending medical school to be a veterinarian. Since his retirement, Paul has learned to enjoy life, leisurely activities and how to say, “Thank You.” Since his childhood, Paul has loved animals of all species: from the 500 frogs he brought into his mom’s parlor to the python he put under his new bride’s bed, he has been active with animal research and welfare since the age of 5. When he found out as a child he could take care of animals for a living, Paul knew what he wanted to do as an adult. Paul has learned through research since being diagnosed at age 50 how to be a good problem solver, alternative therapies which work for lessening his anxiety and how to use different strategies to get through his day. Your Resources | Lara Honos-Webb PhD | Totally ADD | Gary Keller You’ll Learn: [02:46] How Paul found out he had ADHD. [05:00] When Paul learned he could be a veterinarian and the social negativity he experienced when he was young. [07:50] Wild animals Paul brought into his home as a child. [09:45] The size of the python Paul’s new bride found next to their bed! [15:21] How Paul’s life changed after being diagnosed and treated with medication. [17:35] Rejection sensitivity and other issues that changed when Paul started to manage his ADHD. [19:19] Wellbutrin’s benefits for those with ADHD. [21:07] Two times for those with ADHD: now and not now and hyperfocus. [25:57] What Paul can do for enjoyment at this period in his life without feeling guilty for having fun. [28:10] What advice Paul would give to his past self and learning how to say “Thank You”. [35:49] Tapping your body meridians to relieve anxiety. [38:20] Hypnosis and the benefits for those with ADHD. [44:30] Paul was the first person in New Hampshire to bring a dog into a nursing home and the therapeutic power of dogs. [50:35] How a golden retriever saved a family’s life. [53:30] Releasing anxiety around daily activities. [57:01] The more information we can get to kids, the better off they will be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels o
S1 Enull · Tue, April 16, 2019
266 | Losing 330 pounds, after sleep apnea, ADHD, dyslexia diagnosis
Adeola Sogbein joins me on this episode of the podcast. Adeola is a listener of the podcast, and he has an inspiring story to share with us. Over the last four years, he has lost the weight equivalent of two adults (330 lbs) and was diagnosed with ADHD at the same time. He comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of having people on your side and not giving up. In a way, Adeola’s journey started when he fell asleep in a job interview. That led to a sleep apnea diagnosis, and once he was able to treat that, many things in his life started falling into place. That diagnosis allowed him to lose an incredible amount of weight. Shortly after that, he was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. In this conversation, he shares how he embraced education, and that allowed him to manage these things. Connect with Adeola Sogbein: Email - Your Resources - Lara Honos-Webb PhD - Gary Keller You’ll Learn: [03:49] - Adeola explains his history with OCD and how he has worked to overcome some of those challenges. [06:43] - Adeola describes what was going on in his life when he was diagnosed with ADHD. Things started with a sleep apnea diagnosis. [09:14] - A book on Adult ADHD changed Adeola’s life. [11:07] - Three women came into Adeola's life and helped him through this period in his life. He also shares some of the resources he accessed. [13:24] - Adeola talks about receiving his ADHD diagnosis and describes his emotions following that diagnosis. [19:00] - I explain the idea of the domino effect. Adeola identifies sleep apnea as that first domino. [22:46] - Adeola shares how he started this journey through education. [24:44] - We talk about how important it is for children with IEP’s to know what is on their IEP and why they receive certain accommodations. [27:10] - Adeola was just recently diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia. He expresses that he finds it difficult to explain this to neurotypical individuals. [30:23] - Finding a proper support group has played a huge role in Adeola's success. This leads to him describing some of his exercise routines. [33:44] - Adeola explained how moving to the right apartment for him helped him with his ADHD symptoms. [36:48] - As he worked through his ADHD symptoms, Adeola re-engineered his life. He shares what he means by “re-engineering life” and explains how he did it. [44:45] - Adeola has gone back to school and talks about his experience with online classes. [48:11] - Adeola shares how he views himself now that he has lost a significant amount of weight. [51:40] - Adeola says that once his sleep apnea was under control, everything fell into place. He also talks about the importance of drinking the right amount of water. [56:28] - Adeola talks about the book he wrote on his journey. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coachi
S1 Enull · Tue, April 09, 2019
265 | March 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of March’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. We cover a variety of topics on this episode. We talk about anxiety, impulsivity, consistency, resiliency, accommodations, and much more. In this conversation, Brendan has many opportunities to point you to episodes of his podcast. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan Your Resources You’ll Learn: [03:29] - Deborah asks what accommodations would be appropriate for someone who works a desk job. We share several accommodations and tips on the timing of requesting accommodations. [10:19] - Chelsea asks how to be more consistent. She is having trouble keeping pace with her goals. I suggest focusing on resiliency instead of consistency. [20:38] - Susan would like to find a good ADHD coach. Because coaching is not covered by her insurance, she’d like to find good coaching that fits in her budget. [26:24] - Meghan shares that she is impulsive with the things she says. She asks how to slow her response to avoid saying hurtful things to her husband. Brendan and I provide some strategies to try. [35:56] - We answer a question from Facebook. This person wants to know how ADHD medications impact Autism Spectrum Disorder. [39:28] - Theresa asks for events like this Q&A for youth. Brendan points out that he does a podcast on/for this population. [45:14] - Brendan talks about navigating anxiety and getting that in check before looking at the ADHD. I talk about doing food experiments with a family. Certain foods impact how we feel. [49:13] - Kate asks how to identify what is ADHD and what is anxiety. Brendan shares some tips on this identification process. I take a more clinical approach to the topic. [53:43] - Rosa would like to know how to get a day back on a track after experiencing anxiety. I can relate to this, and I share how physical exercise helps me. Brendan also suggests social interaction. [58:10] - Brendan goes through some important and useful episodes of his podcast. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contributi
S1 Enull · Tue, April 02, 2019
264 | Hypnosis for ADHD?
My guest this week is Linda Donalds. Linda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s. Like so many who were diagnosed later in life, the ADHD diagnosis helped explain so many of her struggles. Professionally, Linda is a board-certified hypnotist. She’s been an active member of the Guild of Hypnotists for over 20 years, and in recent years has shifted her focus to using her hypnosis for helping adults and teens struggling with ADHD and sleep-related issues with ADHD. Linda is an alumnus of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups and knows that I am somewhat skeptical of hypnosis. In this discussion, I am setting aside my judgments, and I will be open and curious. Linda explains that hypnosis is a state where your brainwaves slow down, and it’s like being on the edge of sleep without actually falling asleep. It allows you to harness your busy thoughts by exploring the past, present, and future. In this episode, you will get the opportunity to participate in a guided hypnotic experience. Connect with Linda Donalds: Website: Bonus Gift from Linda: Phone: 508-246-2721 You’ll Learn: [03:56] - Linda talks about working in two spaces that have a lot of skepticism, hypnosis and ADHD. She shares some specific concerns [07:22] - Linda says there is a fine line between using ADHD as an explanation and an excuse. [09:28] - Linda gives a thorough an explanation of what hypnosis is. As a hypnotist who specializes in sleep, she puts things into context by comparing it to sleep stages. [13:11] - Hypnosis has three characteristics, and when these characteristics exist together, you have a hypnotic state. [23:17] - Linda lays the groundwork as she prepares to lead us through a hypnotic experience. This includes some safety disclaimers and suggestions. [26:47] - Linda walks us through a guided hypnotic experience. [37:08] - Linda brings us out of this hypnotic experience. She agrees with me that there are a lot of similarities between hypnosis and meditation. [39:47] - I share my experience with meditation and explain that having a voice guiding me helps me significantly. Linda explains that hypnosis allows you to harness the busy thoughts. We also discuss the role of memories. [51:23] - Linda shares how hypnosis can help with sleep issues. [57:10] - We end this discussion by talking about the evidence for hypnosis, and the lack of evidence of hypnosis as a treatment for ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren’t interested in joining the wait-list, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support
S1 Enull · Tue, March 26, 2019
263 | Recovery and Community
Dawn Nickel is my guest on this episode. Dawn is a certified professional recover coach and holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy with a focus on women who experience issues related to mental health, addiction, and intimate partner violence. Dawn has taken her life experiences of being in recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence, cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism and turned it into an empowerment movement called She Recovers. It is a fact that people with ADHD have higher rates of addiction. Because of that, I’m excited to share this conversation with you. You will hear Dawn share her incredible story that includes four overdoses by the time she was a 20-years-old, a pregnancy at that same age, struggling with workaholism, and defending her dissertation in recovery from surgery. Dawn says that we are all recovering from something. Connect with Dawn Nickel: Email - Website - Facebook - Your Resources You’ll Learn: [03:01] - Dawn shares her story and tells us how she got to where she is now. [08:33] - When Dawn went back to school, she found herself addicted to the pace of school. She calls this “toxic productivity.” [09:30] - Dawn describes the experience of her daughter falling into drug use. [12:08] - Overachieving was a confirming experience for Dawn. [12:33] - Dawn considers workaholism “the final frontier.” I share my struggles in this area of life. [16:10] - By having nine retreats a year, Dawn is guaranteed periods of time away from work. [18:04] - When I am working longer than I want to, I find myself getting annoyed. Dawn says this is a matter of being aware. [20:01] - Dawn talks about identifying bottom-lines and high-lines and using healthy accountability to meet goals. [29:20] - Dawn tells us the story surrounding her cancer diagnosis. She defended her dissertation from the hospital post-surgery. [36:12] - “Everyone knows what addiction looks like. Nobody knows what recovery looks like.” [43:08] - Dawn talks about working with Shelly, and witnessing the changing perspective with shame. [52:16] - Dawn shares the story of She Recovers and describes their offerings. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren’t interested in joining the wait-list, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go t
S1 Enull · Wed, March 20, 2019
262 | Sleep with me - Finally
We have a different type of episode for you this week. Brendan Mahan joins me for this episode. We’re talking about sleep! Brendan and I had our monthly Q&A episode last week, and we ended the episode on the topic of sleep. Since the beginning of the year, my sleep has been incredible. On the other hand, Brendan has struggled with sleep. He cites a number of changes in his weekly schedule as the primary reason for this. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many of the changes in routine and strategies I have implemented that has led to a higher quality of sleep. Connect with Brendan Mahan Your Resources You’ll Learn: [03:31] - Brendan shares the reasons why his sleep has not been great recently. [05:32] - My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms because of our differences in sleep. [06:52] - Brendan provides us with another reason why his quality of sleep has suffered. [08:44] - I share my strategy behind using specific language with my goals to help me get my sleep on track. [10:38] - Another goal I have for this year is on the topic of difficult conversations. [14:07] - Brendan talks about how boundary-setting helps his sleep. [20:55] - One of my goals was to have a deeper connection with myself. A meditation class is helping me accomplish this. I’ve also started journaling. I talk about how my writing strategy is soothing for me. [29:24] - I have been participating in a meditation class, and explain my efforts to stomach the “woo woo.” [35:27] - Sleepytime tea has been a key addition to my evening routine. [38:29] - Believe it or not, closing my closet doors helps me wind down and prepare for sleep. If I’m going to look at a screen an hour or two before sleep, I put on Blublocker glasses. This leads to a discussion on boundaries around screen-time. [46:21] - I talk about using supplements and medication to help with sleep. [49:53] - I have changed what I listen to at night. I play a sample of what helps me go to sleep. [55:04] - 9:15 is the tuck time. 9:45 is my next target-time, to get upstairs. [58:56] - I use sleep notes in my app, and it indicates that when I stick to my strategies, my sleep benefits from it. [1:08:05] - Warm showers and meditation have helped me the most with my sleep. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren’t interested in joining the wait-list, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall
S1 Enull · Tue, March 12, 2019
261 | February 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of February’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This week, we had several listeners join us on the podcast. You will hear us talk with a couple of people who were diagnosed later, and are working through things like finding helpful therapists and being ready for coaching. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan Your Resources You’ll Learn: [03:18] - Brendan shares that he is filling in as principal for a school. [06:50] - Brendan explains why he is no longer a fan of the concept of behavior management. [08:24] - Anna has a question about dyslexia. Some of the characteristics of dyslexia are becoming apparent. She wonders how dyslexia is displayed and diagnosed. [13:48] - Amy joins the call and shares that she was diagnosed with ADHD at 41. She doesn’t feel that the therapists she has encountered aren’t that helpful. [18:32] - I ask Amy some follow-up questions and Brendan and I share some thoughts on her situation. [27:24] - Rob was just diagnosed with ADHD at 50. He wonders where to start. We give him some resources. [31:52] - Juliet joins the call and is looking to manage anger and frustration she feels, specifically with her 8-year old who has ADHD. This is an aspect of ADHD that is not discussed much. I share some of my thoughts on regulating these emotions. [45:24] - Brett talks with us about being ready for coaching. [56:33] - Tina joins the call. She brings up the idea of using a filter in interactions with others. [1:01:07] - Brendan and I talk about our current sleep habits and progress. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren’t interested in joining the wait-list, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an
S1 Enull · Tue, March 05, 2019
260 | Progress is Power with Justin Classen
Justin Classen returns to the podcast for this episode. He previously appeared on . Justin learned that he has ADHD in April 2017. Since then, he has been devoting himself to a journey of acceptance and developing a true sense of awareness. Prior to his diagnosis, Justin would describe his life as a seemingly endless series of impulsive catastrophes. Since he was last on the podcast, Justin continues to make tons of progress and positive changes in his life from improving his health, getting control of his finances, and being more organized. Justin is here to share the message that if he can do it, so can you. “You know you have ADHD when you set reminders to set reminders.” The progress that Justin has made since our last discussion is impressive, and in this conversation, you will hear him describe the strategies he has implemented and the results he’s experienced. One area that Justin is struggling with is readjusting to home life after a week away for work. We discuss some ways he could transition between those two worlds. Your Resources You’ll Learn: [02:43] - Justin describes his life since he was on the podcast over a year ago. [03:21] - Justin explains the type of work he does. [05:15] - When discussing his progress, Justin emphasizes how vital medication is. [06:34] - We all experience setbacks, and Justin describes how he recovers from these situations. [07:32] - Justin tells us how he avoids misplacing his wallet, keys, and phone. [08:36] - Having clocks and timers in various locations helps Justin stay on track with appointments and tasks. [09:56] - Justin talks about some of the pleasant surprises he’s experienced since his diagnosis. One is the repairing of relationships, and he explains how he fixed these. [19:57] - Justin says these high-energy and impulsive tendencies are still there. He shares how he keeps those things in check. [22:32] - Justin talks about his self-care. [27:04] - Justin has a strange schedule with seven days away from home and then seven days at home. He talks about his struggles with juggling those two different routines. [29:46] - Audiobooks are something that Justin has been enjoying recently. He shares how the books he is listening to are helping him work through things. [33:14] - Justin talks about giving back to the ADHD community. He would like to do something that’s more interactive and intuitive. [41:28] - Meditation is something Justin is curious about. I share some tips on meditation and mindfulness for Justin, who is a very physically active person. [45:12] - Justin talks about keeping track of the positive things he’s doing for himself. [47:58] - Justin asks about molding his home life and work life together. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There is one registration event
S1 Enull · Tue, February 26, 2019
259 | Mastermind - Preventing Burnout
This episode is another mastermind group session! This conversation is with ADHD reWired Addmin, who help with our coaching group. This week, Juliet sits in the hot seat. Also in the mastermind call are Kat, Dave, Katie, and Roxy. In this conversation, you will hear Juliet describe her situation and challenges. Juliet feels that situations in her life go in circles. She’d like to change her outcomes by doing things differently instead of doing them the same ways, expecting different results. Throughout this conversation, you will hear the other members of the group and me ask her questions, share our own experiences, and provide some action-items to help her get past these things that seem to be holding her back. You’ll Learn: [02:05] - Juliet shares that she keeps going in circles with everything. She provides a few examples of this happening in her life. This is what she’d like to mastermind. [04:21] - Juliet describes what is happening now in this area. [06:02] - Working on this area of her life is important to Juliet. [07:22] - Juliet is not sure how other people view her. She feels this comes from her personality being extreme on both ends. [10:10] - There is a fair amount of neurodiversity in Juliet’s family. She talks about her self-concept as a person and mom on the spectrum. [12:49] - Juliet describes her last job and why she lost interest in it. [16:26] - I suggest Juliet come up with a more proactive self-care plan. Kat asks Juliet about the difference between self-care and selfishness. [18:31] - Dave points out that Juliet is navigating a lot of situations. [21:10] - Katie asks how long it takes Juliet to notice she’s getting burned out in a job. We talk about preemptively handling this situation. [28:03] - Katie encourages Juliet to consider taking “staycations” to avoid burnout from work. She also suggests Katie find someone in the workplace to help her with honest feedback. [30:00] - Juliet talks about the possibility of working with families of children on the spectrum. I see the passion when she talks about this possibility, and encourage her to pursue this. [33:02] - Juliet describes her ideal work day. [37:28] - Roxy asks Juliet if there are things that work to bring her into the present. [39:46] - Roxy wonders if there are things outside of her support group that she’s like to implement to help her regroup. [42:11] - Juliet talks about how she manages her calendar and tasks. [45:47] - I share an opinion on empathy with people on the spectrum. [47:30] - Kat talks about working with a client going through self-care guilt. She shares her personal experience. [50:56] - I share how I manage certain events on my calendar. [51:57] - Roxy talks about giving herself a time-out can help in some interpersonal situations. [56:05] - I share a situation where I lost my patience with my son. [58:55] - Juliet shares the actions she would like to take. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADH
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S1 Enull · Tue, February 19, 2019
258 | Mastermind - Asking for Help and Making Decisions
This episode is another mastermind group session. This conversation is with ADHD reWired alumni from our 14th season. This week, Katie returns to the podcast and is in the hot seat. We are joined by Kat, Roxy, Juliet, and Carrie. In this conversation, you will hear Katie describe her situation. She would like to find her passion and potentially make a career out of it. Katie enjoys creating content, specifically on YouTube. By the end of the conversation, Katie has an idea of what she wants to do, and she will have a timeline for herself to accomplish this goal. Connect with Katie: Your Resources - Amanda Palmer You’ll Learn: [02:19] - Katie shares that she is looking to mastermind finding her passion. She has struggled with decisions, so figuring out what passion to focus on has been difficult. [02:56] - Carrie asks about any limitations. Katie would like to turn a passion into a career, but she’s having a hard time wrapping her head around that idea. [03:47] - Roxy asks Katie to list some of her passions. Katie explains why she is drawn to content creation via YouTube. This leads to a discussion on the number of things Katie is good at. [08:11] - In the past, she got overwhelmed when she restricted her efforts to one thing. She shared an example of this happening. [09:53] - Kat suggests the idea of “seasons” with a podcast or YouTube channel, which would allow her to keep her interests in several areas, rather than focus on just one. [12:26] - Juliet follows up on Katie’s earlier comment about being a Kindergarten teacher. [14:55] - Carrie asks Katie to consider what she likes about each of her options. [22:03] - Katie describes “work.” She describes what she finds fulfilling. [25:17] - Katie talks about how Jesse’s skills complement her own. I talk with her about doing what you love and incorporating outsourcing. [31:18] - Katie gives a few reasons why she is interested in moving toward following her passions. [32:14] - We talk about talents and “gift.” [33:32] - Katie says a lack of action on other things in life and the fact she’s not on her medication is making moving towards her goal difficult. I share that ADHD is a performance disorder. [36:08] - Katie shares what she is doing to simplify things. [41:15] - Katie tells us what her lifelong vision is, which is something that is happening soon! [45:29] - Carrie asks if there are pain-points that might help Katie focus on specific things. She admits that she does not ask for help enough. [50:59] - Katie says she struggles with meal prep. [53:48] - We discuss the idea of Katie having a YouTube Channel on being an ADHD mom. [57:27] - Katie shares a recent epiphany. [1:03:43] - Katie decides how and when she will take action. [1:12:40] - Katie comes up with an impromptu song about her time on the hot seat. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of
S1 Enull · Tue, February 12, 2019
257 | January 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of January’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and me discuss a handful of listener questions on sleep, multitasking, anxiety from goals, and other topics. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan Your Resources You’ll Learn: [01:59] - The first question comes from Christian. He has been struggling with sleep and finds himself waking up frustrated. We try to figure out what could be causing his sleep issues, and we give him some tips. [17:22] - Drew asks if it’s possible to have attention focused in multiple places at once. Brendan and I explain why it’s not possible to be good at multitasking. Brendan shares his thoughts on this topic. [28:20] - Sarah is looking for advice on how to show her husband that the behaviors of their daughter with ADHD are not a matter of “not caring.” We talk about helping her husband see things from a different perspective and trying to create better habits for children (and ourselves). [44:22] - Mike joins the call to ask about money. Finances are something he struggles with but isn’t sure how to unload that responsibility. Brendan and I talk with him about some solutions. [55:58] - Kenya wonders why just thinking about writing goals down causes anxiety. Brendan talks about how he plays with language, and sometimes ADHD wins. This question allows me to go on a rant. [1:04:47] - I share a new strategy to get to bed at a better time. Brendan talks about a new snack that helps him avoid unhealthy snacks. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, February 05, 2019
256 | The One You Feed with Eric Zimmer
Eric Zimmer joins me on this episode of the podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and host of the podcast, . Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way how to recover from addiction, and build a life worth living. While Eric doesn’t know if he has ADHD, he does know a lot about doing hard things in order to live the life you want to live. In this conversation, you will hear Eric, and I talk about perfectionism, battling depression, and meditation and other forms of self-care. We also discuss the balance of being content and striving for growth. We even get a little “woo woo” in this conversation! Your Resources: - Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham - John Leland You’ll Learn: [02:37] - Eric explains where he got the name of his podcast, . [05:05] - Half a lifetime ago, Eric was homeless. He tells us his path to that point in life. [09:15] - “The nature of addiction is that it’s chronic.” [10:40] - We talk about recovering from failure. [13:19] - Eric shares his thoughts on perfectionism. [18:51] - Eric says you need to throw the kitchen sink at depression. He shares what is in his kitchen sink. [26:29] - Eric talks about trying to balance being content and striving for growth. [32:17] - Eric describes why he feels that he is a spiritual person. [39:23] - I share my recent experiences with meditation and journaling. [45:18] - Eric describes his meditations, and says to try things and see what works for you. [48:43] - Eric talks about open meditation. [51:48] - Self-care is exhausting, but trying harder is even more exhausting. [54:19] - Eric states that we aren’t built well for long-term rewards. We share tips for people who are not in an exercise routine. [1:00:30] - Eric explains how we figure out how to unlock the key to our mental health. [1:05:22] - Eric says that learning life lessons like a spiral staircase. [1:07:46] - The more we do hard things, the easier it is to do hard things. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&
S1 Enull · Tue, January 29, 2019
255 | Exercise, Study Habits and a Healthy Perspective with Isaac Boutin
Isaac Boutin joins me on this week’s episode of the podcast. Isaac has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s. He also might be the youngest guest we’ve had on this podcast, as he is finishing his senior year of high school. When I talked with Isaac, his story and attitude were so positive and inspiring, I knew we needed to have him on. Recently, an academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he appear on a podcast or radio show. He reached out to me, and here’s his appearance! Throughout this conversation, you will hear Isaac talk about the impact ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s have had on his academics, sports, and life in general. You’ll Learn: [02:35] - Isaac shares the story of his education. He describes how he pushes himself in his studies. [05:46] - An academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he look for an opportunity to be a guest on a podcast or radio show. [09:15] - When he was younger, Isaac felt ashamed of himself. As he got older, he realized he’s happy with who he is and chose to no longer hide his diagnoses. [14:39] - Isaac describes his study habits. This includes studying while he runs. [19:55] - OCD and Tourette’s are part of Isaac’s everyday life. He describes their impact. [24:34] - Isaac shares a recent example of his compulsions. [27:03] - We talk about OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention. [36:38] - I talk about Jia Jiang’s efforts to deal with the fear of rejection. Check out his book, . [43:23] - Isaac loves talking about sports, and he shares their role in his life. [51:52] - Isaac explains how his medication has helped him. [53:04] - Isaac believes that having ADHD helps him in hockey, specifically with being “clutch.” [56:12] - We look ahead to the future, which includes attending university and Toastmasters. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, January 22, 2019
254 | Mastermind: Cut the BS
This episode is another mastermind session. Kat, Katie, Juliet, Dave, and Carrie join me in this discussion with Roxy, who is in the hot seat. Roxy has decided that the theme for this episode is “aging out of opportunities.” In this discussion, you will hear Roxy express a desire for a change, but she is a bit overwhelmed by the number of options she has. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that Roxy feels drawn to the idea of being an ADHD coach. We talk about what appeals to her about being an ADHD coach, and some of the reasons she feels some apprehension. One thing that intimidates her is marketing, and I share my experience of overcoming this and other fears in my journey. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [01:42] - Roxy shares that she’d like to mastermind the theme of aging out of opportunities. She feels she has too many options and too little clarity. [02:23] - Juliet asks if there are areas with positive experiences that could help guide her. [04:07] - Katie asks a clarifying question about the theme “aging out of opportunities.” [05:35] - I share what I envision when I hear “aging out of opportunities,” and ask Katie to further explain it from her perspective. This leads to a discussion on pursuing becoming an ADHD coach. [10:11] - Dave feels that Roxy discounts her career, and wonders if she doesn’t value it. She says that living in a college town impacts the way she views things. [18:22] - Carrie wonders how much satisfaction Roxy currently gets from helping people. [25:12] - Juliet suggests Roxy consider teaching/coaching hairdressers. [26:50] - Roxy shares what her future would look like after a coaching certification. [31:13] - We talk about changing our perspective on “starting late.” [36:48] - Roxy says her first action is to talk more with people to determine the next step. I push Roxy to set some decision dates. [41:12] - Kat asks Roxy what her word of the year, “courage” looks like to her. [45:04] - Roxy shares some of her fears about this change, but believes these fears are out of her control. Marketing is something that intimidates her. [50:36] - Kat says that they were drawn to me because I am authentic, and Roxy needs to be herself in everything, including marketing. [54:00] - Katie addresses the fact that Roxy doesn’t see herself as consistent. [56:56] - We talk about acquiring testimonials, and learning marketing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would l
S1 Enull · Tue, January 15, 2019
253 | Self-Advocacy and Disclosure: LeDerick Horne
I’m joined on this episode by LeDerick Horne. LeDerick is a poet, leader, speaker, and disability activist. LeDerick was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third-grade. A tireless advocate for people with all disabilities, he uses his gift of the spoken word as a gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, and self-determination. LeDerick has appeared at the White House and the United Nations. He co-authored the book, . He has also released two spoken word poetry albums. I met LeDerick and had the opportunity to see him speak at the CHADD Conference, and I’m excited to have him on the podcast. In this conversation, you will hear LeDerick share his personal educational story and explain how the help from different people helped him be successful. As a poet and writer, he shares some useful tips on writing and he points out that “everybody edits.” LeDerick has a lot of great insight into disclosing disabilities, specifically in the workplace. He shares how by sharing your strengths, weaknesses, and the accommodations you need and using resources and allies, you can set yourself on a path for success. Connect with LeDerick Horne: Website - You’ll Learn: [03:00] - LeDerick shares his story. He talks about his educational journey and explains how it lead to where he is now. [06:49] - LeDerick talks about his decision to self-disclose on the job. He describes self-disclosure as a powerful set of skills. [10:53] - There is a risk in self-disclosure, and LeDerick describes how he explains this situation. [13:03] - LeDerick reads some poetry from his first album. It’s a piece entitled “Nina.” [18:07] - A counselor encouraged LeDerick to forget about his spelling, but just focus on writing. He explains how she helped him get past the things that tripped him up with writing. [21:35] - LeDerick talks about his writing process. [25:33] - I share that I have changed my internal dialogue about how I think about myself as a writer. LeDerick shares some of his wisdom in this area. [30:14] - As adults, relying on the people around us is something that can help us be successful. [42:13] - LeDerick shares his thoughts on self-disclosing without risking a loss of employment. He shares a resource, the . [44:12] - The understanding of our rights as people with disabilities is essential. [47:16] - We talk about using discretion in disclosing in the workplace. [49:40] - LeDerick ends out discussion with another poem, “An American Idea.” Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-o
S1 Enull · Tue, January 08, 2019
252 | Live Q & A - Dec 2018
This episode is the recording of December’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and me answer a handful of listener questions. You will hear us answer questions on unstructured time, regulating emotions in the workplace, and the transition from high school to college. You’ll also hear a story of a near-fight involving Brendan, and he has the ability to turn that situation into a learning opportunity. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [02:26] - Juliet is struggling with finding time for herself. She asks for suggestions on carving time out of a busy schedule. [07:35] - Elliott asks about making the best of unstructured time. I share some of my experience with unstructured time and the importance of accountability. [19:09] - Brendan shares a question that came in ahead of time. This person wants to know how to regulate their emotions at work. Brendan shares why this scenario may not be a regulation of emotions issue. [23:01] - Tracey is unsure how to identify rewards. I explain that people with ADHD are less sensitive to rewards and need more of them. [33:40] - Brendan shares his thoughts on his 2019 goals. He also tells a story that provides a good example to his philosophy “don’t get mad, get offended.” [43:54] - Helen asks a question for son about homework and study habits as he prepares to enter college. Brendan suggests checking out for more information on the transition from high school to college. [49:00] - David joins the call to update us on a question in a previous episode. He is considering going back to college to study for a second career. He is searching for advice about the college process. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Send me a message using the contact form at if you’d like to be on the waitlist. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clin
S1 Enull · Thu, December 27, 2018
251 | Be Bitter or Better and Workplace Accommodations with Shelley Ann Morris
The guest for this episode is Shelley Ann Morris. Shelley is an administrative assistant receptionist who assists people who are blind. She volunteers at CKCU FM and hosts the show Welcome to My World. Shelley is a triathlete who does sprints and Olympic distance triathlons. She was born with significant vision loss. In this conversation, you will hear Shelley talk about being diagnosed at age 44, and she explains how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope with ADHD. Shelley talks about coming out of the “dark days” and how connecting with a coach and counselor, she was able to find success in the workplace and life. Connect with Shelley Ann Morris Website: You’ll Learn: [03:32] - Shelley was diagnosed with ADHD at age 44. She describes her vision loss. [05:12] - Shelley explains why she sought a diagnosis. [09:17] - She describes how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope with ADHD. It comes down to decisions to be better or bitter. [15:22] - Shelley talks about her dark days and challenges. [21:43] - Taking positive steps and forgiving others in her dark days helped her find her way. [24:36] - She explains how she connected with a coach and counselor, and what she worked on with them. [26:46] - Shelley describes how she works best. [30:35] - The variety of tasks and the energy from people helps Shelley succeed as an administrative assistant and receptionist. She also talks about the benefit of having a good manager. [32:01] - A listener of Shelley’s radio show was prompted to seek an evaluation for ADHD. [34:40] - Shelley explains that because she’s been hurt, she goes out her way to not hurt others. [35:24] - While she was between jobs, she managed volunteers. When she introduced herself via email, she encouraged people to communicate challenges with her. [42:32] - Shelley describes some of the accommodations she receives to be successful at work. [48:38] - Shelley says that ADHD is a bigger beast to deal with than low vision. [52:50] - Listening to music helps inspire Shelley. [55:18] - Shelley explains why she sometimes feels like The Grinch, but not for a reason you’d expect. This leads to a discussion on background noise and distractions. [1:00:50] - Shelley says there are a lot of resources to help. [1:02:00] - Shelley talks about her athletic endeavors as a triathlete. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Send me a message using the contact form at if you’d like to be on the waitlist. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Stu
S1 Enull · Tue, December 18, 2018
250 | Best Productivity Episode Yet with Emily Parks
The guest of this episode is Emily Parks. Emily is a productivity consultant and the owner of Organize for Success. She is an Evernote certified consultant. A lover of technology, Emily can help with prioritization, email, calendar management, and everything else that we could all use help with. In this conversation, you will hear Emily share a ton of super helpful tips and strategies. This is a can’t-miss episode if you would like to become more efficient in areas of your life with things like digital clutter, time-blocking, and email. At the end of the episode, you’ll even hear Emily share some tips specific to this holiday time of the year. Connect with Emily Parks Website - You’ll Learn: [02:26] - “Our brain is made for thinking, not remembering.” [03:28] - Emily shares her answer to “What’s the best tool for remembering things?” She shares a few reasons she loves Evernote. [05:36] - Emily says that she uses Evernote as her external brain. [07:19] - When it comes to Evernote, Emily never recommends having too much of anything. [08:57] - Emily shares tips on naming folders in Evernote. [10:54] - I describe my “1-2-3 Hack.” [12:42] - If using the subject line is too overwhelming, you can rename your default notebook and use it as an inbox to hold items for processing. [15:38] - “One is the most productive number” is Emily’s line of thinking behind having people do an audit [24:57] - We tend to scatter our organization. Emily talks about managing this clutter. [27:27] - Emily addresses the issue of social media notifications. [31:00] - It’s easy to get sucked into the neverending stream of videos on Facebook. Emily shares how to keep yourself from falling into those traps. [34:49] - Emily encourages me (and all of us) to do our daily wrap-up. [43:11] - Daily planning is very important for people with ADHD, and Emily gives tips on staying on track. [51:20] - Emily talks more about time-blocking methods. [57:26] - Emily and I share a hatred of email. Emily shares some tips and tricks related to email. [1:00:35] - Emily gives a few tips on keeping phone calls short in length. [1:03:00] - Email: Checking vs. Processing [1:07:24] - Emily talks about staying productive and on-task during the holidays. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is almost over. There may be a spot or two left! To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!
S1 Enull · Tue, December 11, 2018
249 | November Q & A
This episode is the recording of November’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and I recount our experiences at the CHADD conference. We also dive in and answer a handful of listener-submitted questions on topics like digital minimalism, holiday stress, and time blindness. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [05:36] - Brenan shares his most significant takeaway from the CHADD conference. [09:00] - I talk about my takeaways from the conference. [18:39] - Gerald asks about digital minimalism regarding smartphones. We talk about some of the apps we like to use, and how we manage our apps. [28:47] - Lisa talks about having original plans derailed, and then failing to get back on track. [33:59] - We talk about the stress that is induced by the holidays. We share some ideas on how to simplify and redefine the holidays. [44:26] - Lane feels overwhelmed by work email. We both hate email and share some of our strategies to manage it effectively. [55:14] - Someone asks about time blindness. This person is having trouble with managing several calendars in one and struggling with isolating their important appointments. During the discussion of this topic, I talk about , but Brendan shares why he wouldn’t use it. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. This Wednesday is your last opportunity to register. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, December 04, 2018
248 | Reset ADHD - Alex Hey
I am joined on this episode by Alex Hey. Alex is a new ADHD coach from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is launching his new coaching practice, Reset ADHD. His mission is to help people hit the reset button on their ADHD. Alex is turning his mess into his message. Alex has had to hit the reset button a fair number of times in his life. In this conversation, you will hear Alex share some of his poetry, which is what made Alex stand out to me and invite him onto the podcast. Alex provides us with some of his backstory, which includes a diagnosis about five years ago. Alex also talks about his coaching service, Reset ADHD, and the unique perspective he has. This episode does contain a conversation around suicide. If you experiencing suicidal thoughts and you don’t know where to turn, here are resources for help: United States - Outside of the US - Connect with Alex Hey: Website - Twitter - Instagram - Pinterest - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [05:23] - Alex reads a poem he wrote. I previously heard Alex read this, and it’s a big reason he’s on this episode. [07:00] - Alex shares some of the background information behind this poem. [08:50] - Alex was diagnosed at the age of 20, and describes his history with depression. [10:23] - Alex describes the role that his relationships have played in his breakthrough. [11:57] - We talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. [12:56] - Seeking support for yourself is vital, and Alex talks about his progress in this area. [15:16] - Alex reads his love poem. [17:35] - Alex describes his poem-writing process, and we discuss the power of storytelling. [20:55] - Alex shares some of the thoughts that he corrects, and he describes the process. [29:36] - I share that when I’m in the moment of “the suck,” what is helpful for me is to stay curious about what I can gain from the experience. [35:05] - Alex talks about the role of prayer and faith. [37:59] - Alex shares some information on his business, Reset ADHD. He also explains why he decided to become an ADHD coach. [43:20] - We talk about the state of Christian-based ADHD coaching. [45:45] - I explain how giving free talks can help grow a coaching business. [51:09] - Alex has written a about the growth mindset. [53:20] - Live life in permanent beta. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. There are just four chances left to register for this session. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an app
S1 Enull · Wed, November 28, 2018
247 | Adult ADHD Assessments - Part 2: The Solutions with Laurie Peterson M. Ed, MA, LPC
This episode contains the second part of my discussion with Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, Laurie and I discuss the steps following the diagnostic assessments she administers. Medication plays a considerable role, but Laurie also shares how to work to improve skills in areas with lower scores. Connect with Laurie Peterson: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:08] - Once we have the information from the testing, what do we do with the information? The first step is medication, but it is not the entire solution. [06:20] - Laurie explains how to improve vocabulary skills by reading. [07:57] - Laurie shares how to build your perceptual reasoning skills, problem-solving skills, and visual processing skills. [11:53] - I share how an instructor used color overlays to help a student read. [14:33] - Improving your problem-solving skills can be done by playing games. [18:08] - Working memory can be improved, but there is a lot of technology to help. [20:22] - Laurie explains how she uses Alexa to put together her shopping list. [24:20] - I talk about a few of the benefits of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, including shame-free accountability. [26:18] - Environmental modification is a large piece of ADHD management. [28:34] - We discuss interactive metronome therapy, diet, and exercise. [30:48] - Laurie shares information for those that believe they may have ADHD, but have not yet been diagnosed. [33:19] - Laurie talks about the cost of this type of testing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. The next registration event is Thursday, November 29th at 3pm Central. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, November 27, 2018
246 | Adult ADHD Assessments - Part 1: My Results with Laurie Peterson M. Ed, MA, LPC
On this episode, I am joined by Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, you will hear Laurie and I discuss the battery of diagnostic assessments she administered to me. You will hear us discuss the verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and memory assessments I took. We describe what these tests are, and what my results tell Laurie. Connect with Laurie Peterson: Website - You’ll Learn: [04:08] - Laurie shares her ADHD story. [06:37] - Laurie talks about how she views and approaches the diagnosis when she meets with people. [09:02] - I describe the battery of tests that Laurie did with me. [09:56] - Laurie explains why she looks at verbal comprehension when assessing for ADHD. This leads to a discussion on how I am more of an “audio reader.” [14:23] - Laurie puts the scoring of these texts into context, and how scores can improve. [17:14] - We discuss how “verbal regulation” is where impulsivity and the organizing of ideas meet. [18:08] - Laurie talks about some vocational options for people who score higher in verbal comprehension testing. [19:20] - I scored in the “very average” range of perceptual reasoning. I explain why this surprised me. Laurie explains this realm of the testing. [24:52] - Laurie talks about vision therapy, which retrains the muscles in your eyes. [32:01] - The next domain we cover is “working memory.” [37:43] - Processing speed is a domain in which I scored “below average.” Laurie explains that score is common for people with ADHD. [43:18] - Coding and symbol search were two subsets that I didn’t enjoy. I explain why I struggled with these. [46:42] - Laurie explains the adult memory test. [51:00] - Laurie describes the kind of background information she gathers. [53:00] - Laurie shares a few areas where my wife and I have different perceptions of my skills. [57:07] - I confess I thought, “What if I don’t have ADHD?” Laurie confirms that I do have ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. The next registration event is Thursday, November 29th at 3pm Central. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!
S1 Enull · Tue, November 20, 2018
245 | Mastermind Session: Big Changes, Big Dreams, So Many Options with Natalie Stark 4 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Natalie is sitting in the mastermind hot seat. Natalie has recently experienced some pretty significant life changes. This has allowed her to step back and determine what she wants to do with her life. In this conversation, you will hear us walk through some of these things with Natalie. You’ll Learn: [04:22] - We check in with Dan’s progress since his time in the hot seat. [05:57] - Dianna shares that she is making progress. She has set up a sleep study. [07:20] - Sandra says that she needs to listen to her hot seat session again because she had so many great things to work on. [09:34] - Natalie provides us some backstory. She has recently moved and is in a bit of a reset stage in life. [11:12] - Natalie finds herself overwhelmed by many tasks, and she lists a few things that aren’t overwhelming her. She provides us with some examples of things she needs to do. [13:05] - Natalie opens her routine app, . I encourage her to screenshot the app and then make that her home screen image to remind her to adjust things. [14:52] - I ask Natalie if she could join a professional or networking group. [16:42] - Natalie explains that she’d like to hire a personal trainer and start working out in the mornings. [21:21] - Natalie says she feels weird having a masters degree and living at home with her parents. [22:43] - Dianna asks Natalie if she’s done a brain dump. [25:06] - Natalie discusses one YouTube habit she would like to create. [31:42] - We realize that Natalie’s morning routine is more like a morning menu. I share with her that she needs to create habits, not routines. [35:45] - I encourage Natalie to keep things basic, for the purpose of getting started. [41:58] - Natalie talks about the first video she will be producing. [46:41] - Earlier in the conversation, Natalie said she would like to travel the country for four months. She talks about the conflict between this and working a job, and the type of work she is considering. [50:46] - Natalie says her lack of routine is what’s holding her back right now. [53:39] - Natalie talks about needing to find online work in order to accomplish her goal of being mobile. [59:10] - Natalie shares that she is trying to find herself after the end of her marriage. [1:03:48] - I suggest to Natalie that she write a letter. [1:07:00] - Dan takes a few seconds to give Natalie some encouragement to get started. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Gro
S1 Enull · Tue, November 13, 2018
244 | October Q&A
This episode is the recording of October’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and I talk with a few listeners and read some questions that had been submitted. We talk about ADHD and substance abuse, a child with ADHD who becomes emotionally sensitive with redirection, and something we label, “procrastappointment.” You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [11:26] - Erica brings up the topic of ADHD and substance abuse. Brenden and I share our experiences as smokers. [24:04] - Sarah asks if there is a term for her type of procrastination. We invent one called “procrastappointment.” We share some tips on getting out of this pattern, including not taking appointment cards! [33:38] - Marisol recently had parent-teacher conferences. The teacher asked about her daughter’s emotional sensitivity. Brendan shares some of his expertise with this situation. [40:49] - Marisol wonders how to teach her daughter that redirections are not a failure. [47:20] - Rachel asks about self-guided learning and online classes with an ADHD brain. I share that I consider this to be “registering for good intentions.” Brendan talks about how to create the structure to be successful in this type of endeavor. [51:07] - Sarah asks if we have figured out how to slow down our lives. I believe she has taken the first step by asking that question. I encourage anyone in this situation to decrease overwhelm by saying “no” like we are passing out candy on Halloween. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our next registration event for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is this Thursday, November 15th at 11am Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, November 06, 2018
243 | Mastermind Session: Navigating Overwhelm with Dan Johnson 3 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Dan sits in the hot seat. In this conversation, you will hear Dan talk about over-committing. He explains why he has a hard time saying “no,” but this results in sometimes not meeting the deadlines. Dan has a major traveling project coming up, and this situation is the foundation of this discussion. You’ll Learn: [8:48] - Dan sets up this conversation and shares that he struggles with overcommitment. [11:44] - Diana asks if Dan has traveled in the trailer before. Dan also talks about setting expectations at work vs. expectations outside of work. [15:14] - I ask Dan how often he ignores the little voice in his head. Dan believes he can be intentional about giving the little voice time to pop up. [17:10] - I share that having a Plan B doesn’t take much time, and the reward is great. Dan talks about his Plan B. [19:08] - Dan explains that he needs to learn how not to say “yes.” [20:18] - Sandra wants to know what Dan has done with this RV project, and how he prioritizes the tasks. [24:31] - Sandra asks more about contingency plans when working with the list. [25:32] - Dan says that there are not hard-stops in their schedule unless it’s for a meeting. [26:39] - Dan says that his list is written in a shared note-taking app that he and his wife can use. [29:54] - Natalie asks Dan if he has considered getting an antenna to boost his cell phone signal. She also asks for examples of little things that need to be done in the house that overwhelm him. [34:15] - I ask Dan for some time-frame dates. I challenge Dan to consider what he would do if he had no time or less time to prepare. [38:58] - Natalie reminds Dan that friends will be coming into his house so that they will be more understanding than a customer. [40:38] - After Dan talks about envisioning looking what “done” looks like. I talk about the difference between a due date and a done date. [49:45] - I ask Dan what the situation would be if he had to tell someone he can’t do something or hit a deadline he committed to. [51:50] - I ask Dan to consider what carries more weight, the current satisfaction of saying “yes,” or the future disappointment of not being able to meet the deadline. [52:46] - Dan explains how it’s possible to build a reputation as the go-to guy, but then expectations can hurt your career. [54:53] - Dan shares that he would be receptive to a suggestion that he seek assistance with a task. I draw a link between Dan’s perfectionism and self-worth. [58:54] - Diana talks about her own personal experience in the area of self-worth. Dan shares what he wants to gain from this journey. [1
S1 Enull · Tue, October 30, 2018
242 | Mastermind Session: Communications - Sandra in the Hot Seat 2 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Sandra sits in the hot seat. She explores a topic that a lot of us struggle with and we haven’t really discussed on the podcast. Sandra feels that she struggles with communication and what she calls “verbal regulation.” In this conversation, you will hear us discuss the issues surrounding communication, and the participants share their experiences and the techniques they employ. You’ll Learn: [10:21] - Diana was in the hot seat on our last episode, and she committed to scheduling a sleep study. She shares her progress. [12:44] - Sandra lays the foundation for this discussion. She would like to talk about what she is calling “verbal regulation.” [17:06] - Sandra says that neuro-typical people tend to make comments to her on this topic. [19:04] - Dan asks Sandra about her structure creation skills. She shares a story about someone comparing her work as something similar to the movie “A Beautiful Mind.” [23:52] - Dan asks a clarifying question about her reactions to compliments. [24:46] - Natalie shares that she had similar situations. She asks about Sandra’s processing characteristics. [29:02] - Sandra talks about trying to communicate to her co-workers how her brain works without it sounding like an excuse. [30:18] - Diana asks in what types of situations this becomes an issue, and she shares her experience in this area. [34:18] - Diana suggests beta-blockers or alpha-blockers. [36:20] - Natalie suggests that Sandra talks to her friends about their perceptions of her. [38:28] - We talk about fidgets and the advantage of having a more obvious fidget. [40:23] - We put Sandra’s negative self-talk on trial through role-playing. [47:19] - I talk with Susan about processing speed and the role it plays in things like communication. [55:05] - Natalie shares that she’s also a slow processor and intelligent person, and she talks about things she does in conversations to help this communication. [59:22] - Dan explains how he builds trust with people by preparing them for his communication style. He also suggests practicing conversation. [1:01:11] - Sandra finds practicing conversation to be difficult because of other ADHD tendencies. Dan shares how he accomplishes this. [1:03:57] - Sandra talks about a recent course she took on self-observation and self-coaching. She says that a lot of feedback she got in this discussion reinforces what she learned from that. [1:06:10] - I talk about acceptance being a gift to ourselves and other people. I also share how slowing my speech has helped me. [1:10:41] - Natalie reminds us that we need to start small.
S1 Enull · Tue, October 23, 2018
241 | Mastermind Session: Morning Routines - Diana in the Hot Seat 1 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Diana will sit in the hot seat, and we are joined by Natalie, Dan, and Sandra. The morning routine on non-urgent days is what has Diana hung up right now. Throughout this conversation, you will hear us offer suggestions, tips, techniques, and strategies to help her make these mornings productive. If you find it difficult to get started in the mornings, you should have plenty of things to try after listening to this episode. You’ll Learn: [11:02] - The members of this mastermind introduce themselves, including Diana who is sitting in the hot seat this week. [13:57] - Diana shares that she’s been struggling with her morning routine on non-urgent days. [15:30] - Diana talks about the things she’s implemented to try to create some consistency. [21:05] - Dan asks if Diana has experienced insomnia and what may have caused that lack of sleep. This leads to a discussion on sleep. [27:02] - Sandra asks about Diana’s medication. [29:55] - Sandra suggests Diana recall the last time she had a non-urgent morning and it didn’t work out the way she wanted. [33:16] - I ask Sandra if she’s ok with choosing comfort over courage. [34:47] - Dan shares that when he thinks about data and analyzing what’s working and not working, his mind gets stirred up. Diana talks about what the pebbles are. These are the small things that seem to trip her up. [37:19] - Natalie shares that this conversation is speaking to her because she shares some of these issues. She finds herself wasting entire mornings by hitting the snooze button. is something that has helped her. [40:00] - We discuss the individual steps that could help with her morning routine. [43:38] - Natalie says that the inside of her refrigerator makes for a good dry erase board. [47:26] - I suggest the app, and the clocks and . I also talk about the , which I don’t wholly endorse. [54:30] - Dan asks, “What’s important to you?” when trying to find the motivation to get up and get the day going. He also suggests finding the areas where other people are depending on her. [57:09] - Natalie explains how she has benefitted from this conversation and the strategies she is going to implement to help her with these areas where she is having trouble. [58:30] - I explain why sleep hygiene is more important than the number of hours of sleep. [1:02:54] - Sandra shares that this discussion reminds her a lot of her own mastermind. She shares some advice I gave her in that mastermind. [1:08:09] - We talk about using music to motivate in the morning. [1:09:12] - Dan suggests that Diana’s husband helps get her going in the m
S1 Enull · Tue, October 16, 2018
240 | Dear ADHD - Special Episode
Do you say that you “are ADHD” or say that you “have ADHD?” Through people-first language, we show that people are more than their diagnosis. However, over time, I’ve come to appreciate how nuanced language is, and how important it is to let people express their identity. Living with ADHD is a story. As we change, so does our relationship with ADHD. One way I’ve helped people capture their relationship with ADHD is an exercise I’ve been doing with my coaching groups. I call this exercise, “Dear ADHD.” I encourage members to write letters to their ADHD. Since this is ADHD Awareness Month, I invited members of our alumni membership community to write another letter to their ADHD. What you will hear on this episode is some of those members reading their “Dear ADHD” letters. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group If you’d like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 25th at 3 pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Thu, October 11, 2018
239 | September Live Q & A
This episode is the recording of September’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, our conversation keeps looping back around to play and planning. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [08:48] - Erica asks about planning fun. We talk about the struggles of prioritizing, initiating, and planning. [18:10] - Marisol asks how to stay in motion when there’s nothing to react to. This continues our conversation on planning. Brendan shares how he uses motion to get back on track. [24:47] - Marisol sat in the hot seat in May and talked about diet and exercise. She gives us an update on her progress. [26:45] - Gerald asks if we have any rules to help us be productive. We share some of our “guiding principles” to stay on track throughout the day. [32:45] - We talk about trying to diligent about phone usage, specifically between the hours of 9 pm and 9 am. [36:50] - I share how staying up too late will impact my ability to function with my family. “It’s about what I want most vs. what I want now.” This leads to a discussion on parenting. [45:35] - Dianna asks Brendan and me what podcasts we enjoy. [52:16] - AJ asks for strategies for making phone calls. [57:09] - Alyssa wonders how to make yourself do something that seems unbearably boring. We share our own experiences and share what does and doesn’t work for us. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group If you’d like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 25th at 3 pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, October 02, 2018
238 | A Mixed Marriage, Alex and Alison
I have two guests joining me in the studio for this episode. Alex is a proud husband of eight years and is a father to two children. He teaches special education at the middle school level. His daily practice of mindfulness and meditation has had a profound effect on his life. His ADHD witness story comes into focus in 2008. The most recent stage of his ADHD journey began with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Alison joins Alex (her husband) on this episode. They have known each other since 2008, and she is a mental health nurse. In this conversation, you will hear Alex and Alison share how they have navigated the obstacle course that is a marriage or relationship with one person who has ADHD and one person who does not. Alex and Alison discuss their challenges and explain how they resolve conflict. Connect with Alex: Email: You’ll Learn: [09:45] - Alex shares how the two met. He explains why he saw her as mysterious. [12:30] - Alison talks about the impact diagnosis, and medication had on their conversations. [13:46] - Alison was once brought to tears by Alex having a spotlessly clean living area. [16:06] - We talk about our memories from before we started medication. [22:30] - Alison talks about one of their challenges with parenting. Alex describes his feelings when he’s frustrated with his son, who displays some ADHD characteristics. [26:12] - Alison shares how she allows Alex space in some of these difficult situations. [27:47] - Alex struggles with sharing what is happening in his brain. [30:06] - When Alex’s ADHD is winning, Alison takes his reactions personally. [31:55] - I share that non-ADHD spouses can understand ADHD by listening to these conversations. [33:11] - Alex explains how they engage in constructive problem-solving. [37:38] - Alex considers himself lucky to have someone like Allison, who understands his situation. [39:17] - Alison says that she’s needed to explain Alex’s characteristics with her family. [41:10] - We talk about the dance between accommodating and enabling. [50:54] - Alex talks about why he made the decision to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Alison chimes in with developments she’s seen. [55:22] - The two talk about changes they’ve seen since Alex joined the group. [59:20] - Alison shares what she has learned about ADHD since meeting Alex. [1:02:30] - We talk about the long-term aspect of marriage, which involves things like apologizing, and the process of resolving conflict. [1:11:24] - Alex shares his experience with mindfulness. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin on September 24th, and the group is now full. If you’d like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 4th at 2
S1 Enull · Tue, September 25, 2018
237 | Don't Dis-My-Ability with Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith joins me on the podcast this week. Shawn has his Master’s in Education and Counseling. He is the proud founder and CEO of Don’t dis-my-ability Consultation Services, an innovative, multi-faceted coming specializing in the emerging field of neurodiversity. He is a counselor, psychotherapist, and national award-winning entrepreneur. Diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type at age 30, Shawn struggle through every level of the public education system prior to his diagnosis. It took Shawn 32 attempts to earn the 18 credits required to graduate high school. Medication gave Shawn’s brain a jump start it needed to wake from 30 years of slumber, taking his thought process from dial-up to fiber-op. In this conversation, you will hear Shawn talk about his company and the services he provides. He explains why his company being located in a cooperative creates a constructive environment for his work. Shawn discusses his background, his struggles in school, his diagnosis, and why the entrepreneurial life fits him well. Connect with Shawn Smith: Website - You’ll Learn: [07:45] - Shawn describes the Villa cooperative, where his business is located. [09:41] - Shawn provides some details on the services Don’t dis-my-ability provides, and shares how this environment fits him. [10:47] - Keynotes and workshops are things that Shawn frequently does, and he describes the content of these offerings. [11:54] - Shawn describes his life before diagnosis as “hell.” [12:28] - We discuss the idea of being “lazy.” [14:07] - Shawn describes some of the strategies he uses to stay organized and productive. [15:47] - Shawn talks about growing up and seeing people around him making changes he wasn’t making. [18:23] - A labor dispute is what led to Shawn’s diagnosis. [22:07] - Shawn describes the changes in his life after diagnosis, and he started medication. [24:06] - Shawn talks about being “snuck in” to college. [25:26] - We talk about trying to filter out background noise, and I share my technique for accomplishing this. [28:45] - Shawn shares more specific information on the services Don’t dis-my-ability provides. [30:35] - Shawn talks about being a social entrepreneur and describes some of the challenges he faces in this role. We also talk about being drawn to entrepreneurship out of boredom and resentment. [34:42] - Shawn says the name of his business came from a rap beat he had in his head. [40:06] - Shawn lists some of the things he does with his company. [42:50] - Shawn shares how he plans projects. I talk about using to help with time zones. We also talk about the challenge of writing checks and addressing envelopes as “macro thinkers.” [45:49] - Shawn describes how to make context matter. [48:37] - Shawn talks about his podcasting experience, including his upcoming video podcast, Don’t dis-my-ability Podcast. [52:50] - Shawn speaks about the term neurodiversity and why it’s being used. [1:00:05] - I talk about th
S1 Enull · Tue, September 18, 2018
236 | Honoring Your Nature with Maria Luisa Ruiz Luna
Maria Luisa Ruiz Luna joins me on this episode. She is the founder of Wellways, a venture whose goal is to promote a way of living that prioritizes our nature, wellbeing, and peace. She creates experiences that provide the tools and space for modern humans to thrive by honoring and networking against their individual and biological nature. Maria Luisa moved from Peru to Arizona fifteen years ago to attend grad school. She obtained her degree in neuroscience at the University of Arizona. Currently, she offers coaching to individuals and workshops to crowds. Focus subjects are related to wellbeing. In this conversation, you will hear Maria’s insight into how ADHD impacts her, and how she lives her life. She points out that we live in a fast-paced society, which is challenging for those of us with ADHD. She shares some strategies for slowing down, embracing silence, and overcome this busy lifestyle we all live. Connect with Maria Luisa Ruiz Luna: Facebook - You’ll Learn: [05:18] - Maria starts this conversation by talking about what she trusts, and is in situations that other people view as “crazy.” [07:15] - According to Maria, having ADHD causes you to constantly try to be someone else. [09:36] - Maria explains how mindfulness blends with her academic studies involving neuroscience and biology. [16:17] - Our modern, fast-paced culture can be difficult for us. Maria shares that we urgently need to be comfortable in our own skin. [19:12] - Leaving space between activities helps Maria overcome our fast-paced society. [22:47] - Maria explains what has led her down this path of mindfulness. [25:25] - It’s easier to be positive when things are going well. Maria explains how to find gratitude when things are rough. [32:33] - Maria talks shares how to practice mindfulness when you have ADHD. [42:18] - Silence is something we desperately need! [44:40] - Maria says that she always thinks that she doesn’t deserve a break. But that keeps her from experiencing the clarity of silence. [45:50] - I walk in the evening, and I’ve been trying to let my mind wander instead of taking in information. [47:33] - Maria explains why she sees everything as being sacred. [52:00] - Maria talks about an upcoming trip to Africa, and she explains that she has no plan for this trip. [55:30] - Our fast-paced society makes things more challenging for those of us with ADHD. Maria talks about simplifying. [1:02:12] - Maria and I talk about the idea of “work less, live more.” Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th, and the group is now full. If you’d like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session by RSVPing for our registration event on October 4th at 2pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group r
S1 Enull · Tue, September 11, 2018
235 | August Q & A
This episode is the recording of August’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, we have a few questions on careers. We talk about exploring careers and finding the one that best suits us and our strengths and weaknesses, and we talk about being successful with a manager or in a workplace that is not necessarily ADHD-friendly. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to September’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [07:09] - Jennifer starts with a question about working for a manager or in an organizational structure that is not friendly to techniques people with ADHD use to thrive. She also asks about disclosing ADHD. [18:13] - Nick asks about using rewards to manufacture a habit. [23:30] - Madeline admits to starting a lot of things, and finishing few of them because of “choice paralysis.” She asks how to overcome this. [30:40] - Christian shares a dilemma with us. He believes he is in the career field he wants to do, but now he’s not sure. He’s having trouble with blending his passions with his abilities, which are impacted by ADHD. This leads to a discussion on self-awareness and strengths. [44:45] - We answer another question about accomplishing career goals. Brendan and I share our thoughts on satisfaction in careers. [49:05] - Sheila is worried about being overwhelmed and stressed with her daughter visiting. She wonders how to get her emotions under control. We share some ideas with her. [1:00:30] - Brendan shares how the heat and humidity have impacted his productivity. [1:03:10] - Brendan asks me how I transition from one minor task to another minor task. I share my strategy with these situations. [1:04:45] - Brendan asks how I avoid being derailed by infrequent appointments. This leads to a discussion on cars. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. If you’d like to try to snag one of the last two spots, RSVP for the last registration event. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest
S1 Enull · Tue, September 04, 2018
234 | Tech Tools with "Dr. Mac"
Today’s guest is Bob LeVitus. Bob is the author of more than 80 technical books and has been a columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. He’s known about his ADHD for almost 20 years, and he says at this point, he considers it “kind of a blessing.” Bob has a company called Working Smarter for Productions. Bob is a Mac aficionado, and he’s going to help us understand how he uses different Mac products to improve his productivity, and hopefully help your productivity. If you don’t have a Mac product, I would encourage you to still listen to this conversation. Bob says that most of his information is applicable across other platforms. In this conversation, Bob shares a ton of great tips for organization and time management. You will hear us discuss lots of apps and services. If you would like to take Bob’s course, you can get it 50% off! The coupon code is ADHD reWired. Connect with "Dr. Mac": Website - You’ll Learn: [07:50] - Bob shares his ADHD story. [09:46] - Being in a group for adults with ADHD was more beneficial for Bob than individual therapy. [11:17] - Bob explains that he tried several strategies for organization and time management. [12:40] - Bob describes the Pomodoro Technique. [14:33] - Not a single one of David Allen’s suggestions worked for Bob. [15:56] - Bob talks about time-blocking and keeping himself in the chair. [17:16] - I talk about one of the oldest documented descriptions of ADHD. [18:41] - We talk about predicting the amount of time a task should take you and comparing that to the amount of time it actually takes. [20:17] - Bob talks about typing speed, and suggests TypingTest.com to test yourself and improve your typing speed. [22:35] - Most thinner keyboards actually slow your typing speed down. Bob talks about keyboards built in a manner that helps your typing. [25:44] - We talk about using dictation and enhanced dictation. Bob compares Dragon to the built-in dictation on Mac. [28:40] - Bob shares how he uses voice with his iOS devices. [33:53] - I share that I wish location reminders were able to be micro-location reminders. [35:36] - When Bob was writing an article, he discovered weird things you can get Siri to answer. This leads us to a rabbit hole and a beat-boxing Siri. [39:56] - Bob talks about how you can create snippets or shortcuts on Mac and iOS. [48:00] - Bob suggests not obsessively checking email. He shares ways to pry yourself away from the inbox. [49:52] - Bob doesn’t pay for many services, but he pays for . [52:03] - Turn off your notifications! [52:40] - Bob used to believe he was great at multitasking. He now realizes he CAN’T multitask. [54:53] - We talk about the amount of time it takes to create or break a habit. [56:16] - Bob talks about the Pomodoro Technique app he likes to use, . [56:55] - I talk about one of my favorite apps, . [58:35] - I share how I use . [1:00:06] - is a paid service that we have both used in the past. [1:01:52] - I share that Bose headphones have helped
S1 Enull · Tue, August 28, 2018
233: We Fall So We Can Rise with Katie Schonwit
Katie Schonwit joins me on this episode. Katie is a 30-year old Brooklyn, NY native who is a Senior Office Manager and an Executive Assistant, a gamer, and a nerd extraordinaire. After her mother passed away when she was 18, she was forced to grow up and struggled for years until she was finally diagnosed with ADHD a year ago. She is now on a path of self-discovery. In this conversation, you will hear Katie’s story. Katie has experienced a lot in life, but you will hear that she has the perseverance to get past any barrier she encounters. She talks about her childhood, the early and sudden death of her mother, an abusive relationship, and multiple miscarriages. Connect with Katie Schonwit: YouTube: You’ll Learn: [06:47] - Katie describes her life pre-diagnosis. [09:53] - Katie shares her family situation growing up, including her mother’s sudden death. Now, Katie can appreciate her even more. [13:55] - Katie talks about working retail and her work history. She explains why she has stayed at her current job. [17:51] - Katie shares her experience in an abusive relationship. [21:03] - Katie talks about her relationship with her fiance. [22:44] - Katie was prompted to seek an evaluation because of a subway sign. [26:20] - Katie describes the grieving process around her evaluation. [28:06] - In the last year, Katie has gone on a path of self-discovery, and she explains her growth. [31:20] - Katie shares a message for anyone who is recently diagnosed. [35:55] - I talk about my past experience with Minecraft. [42:59] - Katie talks about some of the hardships she’s faced recently. [53:40] - Katie describes how it felt to “come clean” about what she has been going through with her accountability group. [56:11] - Katie talks about her action steps regarding pregnancy. [58:44] - Katie talks about her YouTube channel. [59:50] - There is a profound underrepresentation of women in gaming. [1:05:30] - Katie shares that she’d like to cover the miscarriage experiences on her YouTube channel. [1:09:36] - Katie dedicates to start working on her YouTube channel this weekend. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Our next, and possibly last registration event is coming up this Thursday at 4pm Eastern. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd
S1 Enull · Tue, August 21, 2018
232 | Mastermind with Tena: Overcoming Emotional Storms in Business
Today’s episode is the final installment of our special series of mastermind sessions we recorded with a small group of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group alumni. This episode is Tina’s turn in the hot seat. When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me . In this conversation, we are going to help Tina address some challenges she’s having in her business. If you struggle with emotional flooding, overwhelm, or decision-making, you will like this episode. If you are an entrepreneur, I think you’ll love this episode. You’ll Learn: [06:14] - Tina describes the issue she would like to mastermind in this conversation. [07:11] - Tina shares what her career is, and where these situations tend to arise. [10:54] - Tina identifies which situations trigger these emotional responses. [13:18] - Marisol asks Tina if she could have her lawyer involved in some of these conversations from the beginning. [14:58] - Natalie asks some detailed financial questions to put things into context. [18:56] - Erica asks if Tina could start conversations earlier to avoid some issues. [22:35] - Will asks if there is any sign that a client could cause problems, and if there’s a way to prepare for that. [25:19] - Tina shares some insight into the nature of her business. She also explains that she has no qualms evicting people. I talk about the importance of bending the world to us, and not spending time working in areas that are not our strengths. [26:54] - Natalie talks about using intuition and identifying problem clients. [29:24] - I ask a general question about real estate on renting vs. selling. [31:26] - Will brings up the fact that Tina has been considering moving. [34:29] - Erica comments that Tina is very professional and straight-forward, so when she’s faced with people who don’t operate in the same manner, it is upsetting. [35:55] - Will shares his techniques for handling specific situations. I share the STOPP method. [43:39] - Marisol asks Tina about meditation or mindfulness practices. [47:22] - Will talks about anxiety, how it impacts him, and how he works through it. [50:38] - Tina dives a little deeper into her current position. [54:00] - I ask Tina, “What is the one thing you can do to make this easier?” [57:48] - Natalie goes over some organizational structure with Tina. [1:01:23] - Tina shares her takeaways from this conversation. [1:02:33] - We check in on progress from previous discussions. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With
S1 Enull · Tue, August 14, 2018
231 | July Q & A
This episode is the recording of July’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. In this conversation, you will hear us discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and many other topics. You will even hear what prompted me to request a medication change. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to August’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [06:13] - Brendan launched his coaching group the day this was recorded. Brendan talks about making structure and systems successful, which he covered with this group. [09:33] - I explain why I recently requested a medication change. [12:25] - Brendan puts on his coaching hat with me. [13:52] - Erica asks why perfectionism has such an effect on people with ADHD. We share our personal thoughts and experiences on this topic. [22:12] - Sara weighs in from the chat and says, “Procrastination is my out from perfectionism.” This can be a good strategy. [22:50] - Marisol asks how to stop the drive of perfectionism when you recognize it. [25:37] - Marisol has a follow-up question. She says that at the moment, she acknowledges she’s overdoing it, but it’s hard to stop. [28:40] - Brendan talks about disconnecting physically, but struggling to disconnect mentally. [36:05] - Sara says that when her students use fidgets, it’s distracting for others. Brendan explains that her students need to understand it’s a fidget, not a toy. I also share my feelings on this topic. [41:35] - Gina asks the difference between rejection sensitive dysmorphia and regular rejection feeling bad. [45:59] - Carl joins the call. His husband has done a lot of research about ADHD, but at times, he sees Carl’s ADHD as work. He would like his husband to understand his struggles. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and yo
S1 Enull · Tue, August 07, 2018
230 | Mastermind with Natalie: Building a Website
This week, we have another special episode for you. This is the next installment in a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. This episode is Natalie’s turn in the hot seat. You may remember Natalie from . When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me . In this conversation, we talk with Natalie about her business. The bulk of the conversation is on figuring out how she can narrow her focus and building her website. These are the two things that we determine will lead to immediate income. You’ll Learn: [09:49] - Natalie lays the groundwork for this conversation. She launched her business ten years ago, but feels overwhelmed and is looking for guidance. [11:08] - Natalie shares what she is doing with her business right now. [14:45] - Will asks Natalie about her business’ social media presence. [15:38] - Erica wonders how Natalie would like to divide and spend her time. [18:52] - Tina brings up the topic of blogging. Natalie explains that she has a few written, but she has not published them yet. She also explains how she will produce the blog as a video. [21:26] - Marisol asks Natalie if she’s able to devote her entire work day to her business. She talks about the distractions she faces during the day and explains how her medication helps with this. [23:15] - Erica talks about the paralyzation we can feel with the number of social media outlets. She asks Natalie if she can focus on her specific platforms because that’s where her audience is. [28:50] - I ask Natalie which medium she could develop to make posting on social media easier or unnecessary. This leads to a discussion on how she can show people that she’s good at what she does. [33:07] - Tina gives Natalie an idea for video, focusing on the emotional aspect of organization. [37:30] - Erica compliments Natalie’s “hot box” strategy for desks. [38:36] - Will suggests that Natalie raise her prices, without even knowing where her pricing is. He explains the thought process behind this. [43:45] - I ask Natalie what the one thing is that she could finish that would make everything else easier or unnecessary. [45:23] - Because Natalie also speaks French, she would like to market to the French-speaking community. We talk about the practicality of doing this. [51:00] - Marisol asks if Natalie should break down information so that she can get it out more quickly in a manner that would be better suited for people with ADHD. [52:53] - Erica asks Natalie how she markets the ADHD component of her business. [58:18] - Marisol suggests partnering with someone to share ideas. [59:44] - Erica asks Natalie if she is connected with therapists and psychologists. [1:01:55] - Marisol brings up something she heard on on networking. [1:03:16] - Will reminds Natalie (and everyone) that
S1 Enull · Tue, July 31, 2018
229 Mastermind with Erika: Travel Challenges
Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear a few very special episodes that are a part of a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. On this episode, Erika is on the hot seat over travel challenges. She explains the aspects of traveling that give her the most trouble. Then, other members of the mastermind ask questions and share ideas and advice to help Erika overcome these situations. You’ll Learn: [07:53] - Marisol starts things off by giving us a little update on our last mastermind conversation, which was in . [12:03] - Erika lays the groundwork for this discussion on traveling. [15:48] - I share that over the years, I have become less interested in leaving the house. I like being places, but I don’t like going places. [18:19] - Will asks for clarification on the source of Erika’s anxiety in these situations. [19:46] - Marisol asks how long these vacations or trips are. [21:53] - Natalie is a professional organizer with a lot of experience in this area. She says she understands Marisol’s need to have things clean before she leaves, and provides a few tips. [27:09] - I speculate that Marisol is experiencing executive functioning anxiety, and share some other examples of this. [29:41] - Tina asks if routine would help alleviate pressure and anxiety. [31:50] - Will shares something he recently read in a Brene Brown book that is related to this conversation. [33:08] - I ask Marisol to consider the one thing she would like to accomplish on a short trip. [34:42] - Marisol points out the time restrictions on these shorter vacations. [38:22] - We discuss the issues around clothing and body issues and traveling. [44:27] - Will says that he doesn’t have as much time as he thinks he does during the day. He has a trip coming up, and he talks about making a list of things to do when he returns. [47:05] - We talk about the idea that this anxiety is caused by a disturbance in routine. This leads to a discussion about negative talk and staying positive in this situation. [52:53] - Natalie revisits the discussion on clothing size and options. [59:37] - I talk about the five-second rule, which sometimes works for me. [1:01:54] - Natalie offers help as her accountability partner. [1:02:27] - Erika shares her action steps, moving forward. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook gro
S1 Enull · Tue, July 24, 2018
228 | An ADHD and Non ADHD Couple
On this episode, I am joined by two guests in my studio. These two people are in, what we are calling, a “mixed (almost) marriage,” where one of the partners has been diagnosed with ADHD. Emily and Josh, a couple from Chicago, have been together for three years and sat behind my mics for this conversation. Josh has ADHD and Emily does not. He was diagnosed with ADHD right before they met, so his journey has coincided with their relationship. Josh works as a support engineer at a tech company and codes on the side for fun. Emily works at a non-profit for middle and high school girls. In this conversation, you will hear Josh and Emily share the techniques and strategies they have discovered and created to have a successful mixed relationship. The discussion includes their stories, their experiences, and their intentional efforts to overcome. You’ll Learn: [06:25] - Josh talks about his diagnosis. He met Emily a few months later, and he recounts his first impressions and conversation. [09:00] - Emily and Josh talk about the step of moving in with each other. Emily explains what it was like to move in with someone with ADHD. [12:12] - Emily shares a tip she learned on this podcast. [14:25] - We talk about self-awareness being part of executive functioning. [17:00] - Emily talks about the discoveries they have made. [20:16] - Emily shares that Josh is quick to look at the system, and look for a solution that involves technology. [23:50] - Josh shares two changes he’s made with technology that has helped them. This leads to a discussion on setting alarms. [27:30] - Josh and Emily share what they have learned from each other. Emily says that Josh has helped her leave open space on her calendar. [30:26] - Emily gives some advice to the neurotypical person in a mixed marriage. [33:32] - Emily talks about the idea of suggesting someone “try harder” or “focus more.” [40:53] - Emily and Josh explain how they have names for features of ADHD. [48:40] - Emily says if you are with someone who was diagnosed as an adult, they are probably beating themselves up for things that have happened over the years. [49:45] - Josh explains that Emily pauses and gives Josh time to come up with the words to convey what he is going through. He provides an example. [56:23] - Emily explains “the true step one.” [59:37] - Josh shares what he finds challenging about Emily, as she is neurotypical. He goes on to explain how people with ADHD have an advantage with systems in this time of technological intrusion. [1:05:50] - Emily describes some strategies that help her in this relationship. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Registration dates and times will be announced later. If you’d like an email to let you know when registration is opening, sign up at Support th
S1 Enull · Tue, July 17, 2018
227 | Neurofeedback - Can it Really Help?
Joining me on the podcast this week is Jake Stauch. Jake is the founder and CEO of NeuroPlus, a company that has developed a platform for helping ADHD children and adults with brain sensing technology. Prior to NeuroPlus, Jake founded NeuroSpire, which used brain scans to test advertising effectiveness. Jake previously worked at Duke Center for Cognitive Science. He’s been named to the Forbes 30 under 30. His works have been featured in Rolling Stone, Popular Science, and IEEE. Brain activity is different for individuals with ADHD and neurotypical individuals, and Jake and his company, NeuroPlus, are working in the world of games with neurofeedback. In this conversation, you will hear Jake talk about the science, the questions, and the research they have seen in this area. Connect with Jake Stauch: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:22] - Jake explains how he got into this realm, and why he calls himself a skeptic. [07:37] - Jake says that what NeuroPlus is doing is geared towards both children and adults. [08:13] - Jake provides us with a summary of where the research is right now with neurofeedback. [14:17] - Jake explains some problems with the way neurofeedback is done. [16:25] - I read a piece of an article that I found in researching for this episode. Jake shares some thoughts on that information. [19:50] - I read another passage from an article that speaks to the effectiveness of neurofeedback. Jake responds to some of these questions around neurofeedback. [23:30] - Jake talks about the risk for people looking to explore neurofeedback. [24:45] - I share that one of my concerns about neurofeedback is the claim of being “all natural.” [26:48] - Jake explains some of the mindset behind marketing neurofeedback. [28:13] - Jake describes some of the challenges with implementing the science and research with the delivery of the product. [34:39] - Jake talks about Calypso, which is one of the games I experienced. [37:44] - During the game, my mind wandered, but it said that I was focused. Jake explains what was happening. [39:34] - We talk about the idea of seeing brain waves during the games. [41:55] - Jake explains that he started this company, and how they are not popular with other companies in the space. [44:00] - When asked about data, Jake says that because of privacy protocols, they actually do not currently store raw brainwave data. [45:18] - Jake is looking for participants and researchers. [46:25] - Jake says that he is excited by the question, “What else can we help people with this type of technology?” [47:35] - Jake talks about how the company would handle things if the product were discovered not to be effective. [48:37] - We talk about how this technology could be introduced into popular games. [50:16] - Jake talks about the future of his business. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD r
S1 Enull · Tue, July 10, 2018
226 | June Q & A
This episode is the recording of June’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to July’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [07:07] - Sandra joins the call to ask a few questions. She wonders how to manage RSD. [19:50] - We answer the question, “What should every ADHD house have?” We share some of the items we use regularly. Brendan also talks about what to look for in a house. [27:21] - A listener asks how to declutter a room and manage storage. [33:35] - We discuss what an ADHD house should NOT have. [40:45] - David joins the call and asks about ADHD advocacy. [47:10] - A live viewer asks about strategies and routines for sticking to day-to-day schedules, and avoiding burnout. [58:58] - After talking about my graham cracker addiction, Max joins the call to talk about diet and nutrition. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Registration dates and times will be announced later. If you’d like an email to let you know when registration is opening, sign up at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, July 03, 2018
225 | Finding the Magic with Natalie Walker
Natalie Walker joins me on this episode of the podcast. Natalie is a multi-creative who has tackled some pretty big dreams and always has been determined never to allow her different brain to define or stifle what she has gone after in her life. She’s a mom, a songwriter, a makeup artist, a chef, and probably a bunch of other things! Natalie is a creative artist, and I think you will enjoy this conversation with Natalie about her background, her ADHD diagnosis, and her music. She talks about how her music career started, while she was away at college. She shares how she gets herself in the right mindset to create art, and she also shares some advice for struggle creatives. Connect with Natalie Walker: iTunes - Pandora - Spotify - You’ll Learn: [04:23] - Natalie recently discovered this podcast. We talk about how this conversation came to be. [05:55] - Natalie shares her ADHD story, starting in childhood. [14:07] - Natalie recounts her high school years when she continued to immerse herself in music. [19:10] - After high school, Natalie talks about attempting college, connecting with musicians, quitting college, moving to Philadelphia, and having a baby. [26:00] - Natalie shares where some of her music has been used. [28:03] - “Urban Angel” is her favorite album, and she talks about her songwriting style. [29:53] - On our break, we play one of Natalie’s songs, “Quicksand.” [34:24] - Natalie talks about her creative process when it comes to writing music. [39:43] - Natalie’s music has a dark/melancholy tone to it. She explains how the music allows her to tell her story and bring out things she usually doesn’t verbalize. [42:28] - In order to get herself into the right mindset and place, she needs to separate herself from her regular life to write music. [44:25] - Because the amount of time she has for writing is limited, she feels that the pressure actually helps her write music. [51:08] - Natalie shares some words of wisdom for struggling creatives. [55:08] - Natalie says that while she hasn’t written songs about ADHD, there may be some indirect relationship between her music and ADHD. She could see herself writing about ADHD in the future. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at . In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions
S1 Enull · Tue, June 26, 2018
224 | Creatives Doing Freelance with Jason Warren
Jason Warren joins me on this episode of the podcast. Jason is a writer, theatre director, and acting teacher based in London, UK. This autumn, he will go to Bucharest to help build Romania’s first large-scale interactive production. He trains actors in London, and his experience with ADHD and neurodiversity are a fundamental part of the skills he teaches. In this conversation, you will hear Jason talk about his career and how his recent ADHD diagnosis impacts it. We cover many topics in the episode, including decision fatigue, routine, language, task management, and much more. Connect with Jason Warren: Twitter - You’ll Learn: [03:32] - Jason describes the school where he trains actors. [04:02] - Jason shares his background with acting and the theatre. [05:27] - “Creating Worlds” is Jason’s book, and he talks about the purpose of this book. [08:14] - Jason’s mother introduced him to the theatre at around five-years-old. He describes his journeys in acting and ADHD. [14:02] - Jason says that at around age 22 or 23, he benefited from support. Now he gets to provide support to others. [17:22] - Jason was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He also talks about his dyspraxia diagnosis. [20:50] - With his ADHD in mind, Jason shares how he navigates the tasks of his job. He shares how ADHD positively and negatively impacts his ability to do his job. [24:43] - Jason explains how he uses language to create actionable items. [30:56] - I share a concept I teach in my groups. We need to assume we’re going to forget everything. [32:43] - Jason says that when he implemented changes with his organizational strategies, he lost flexibility. [41:32] - Jason talks about the areas he is working on to manage his ADHD. [48:36] - Jason says he handles the work/life struggle as a freelancer “with difficulty.” [53:17] - We discuss hyper-focus. [1:00:33] - Jason shares some of his thoughts on the idea of a growth mindset. [1:03:45] - If you are a freelancer or entrepreneur, Jason has a few words of wisdom for you. Your Resources: - Jason Warren Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at . In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a gues
S1 Enull · Tue, June 19, 2018
223 | Organize This with Nathalie Pedicelli
Nathalie Pedicelli joins me on the podcast this week. Nathalie is a professional organizer and an ADHD organizer coach-in-training. She wants to live in a world where people with ADHD are recognized as geniuses, where asking questions and challenging the status quo is a good thing. With over 25 years of organizing people, events, and places, she is a speaker on how organization helps people with ADHD live a less chaotic and more productive life. On this episode, Nathalie will share her knowledge and experience in the area of organization. She shares her history of organizing, and in our conversation, we tackle many areas of life where organization can be a real struggle. In this conversation, Nathalie gives us all practical tips to implement to become more organized. Connect with Nathalie Pedicelli: Website: Email: nat@organizethrivemonetize.com You’ll Learn: [03:45] - Nathalie talks about an RV she converted to an office. [06:12] - Nathalie describes what a organizational coach is. [11:15] - Nathalie shares her history of organizing, and explains that this was a natural thing for her. [15:58] - Seeing creative potential in things can cause people to collect things. Nathalie talks about her experience working with people that engage in this behavior. [20:38] - Nathalie explains how the fear of missing out contributes to hoarding. [26:21] - Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of can be a difficult task for many people. Nathalie explains how to view these situations. [29:10] - I have heard that it’s best to decide on whether or not to keep an item without touching it. Nathalie is able to draw on her experience and talk about this idea. [35:44] - I ask Nathalie for some coaching advice for our kitchen counters. She covers some organizational strategies. [48:00] - Nathalie describes the purpose of a sanity basket. [50:48] - Meal preparation can be a challenge for people with ADHD. Nathalie shares some meal prep tips. [56:22] - For many people, the garage is a dumping ground. Nathalie gives some rules for having an organized garage. [1:00:28] - Nathalie explains her statement, “When you’re sorting, there’s no deciding.” [1:01:47] - We have lots of wedding gifts we’ve never used. Nathalie suggests selling or giving away these items. [1:04:19] - Nathalie suggests throwing an event to get an organizing project completed. [1:07:14] - Nathalie shares several organizational quick tips. [1:11:28] - Nathalie suggests a few books, and . Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at . In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly cont
S1 Enull · Tue, June 12, 2018
222 | May Q & A
This episode is the recording of May’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to May’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [06:30] - Marisol joins the call and asks a question about her daughter that involves hair-pulling. We discuss some fidgets that may help. [16:45] - Krystal asks for advice on balancing work and school. [21:43] - Amber has “mountains of stuff” to sort and place. She is looking for assistance with strategies. [31:16] - Amber needs to find an internship and asks about finding the courage to do it. [37:42] - Shawn was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and asks if the symptoms can get “worse” for adults. I talk about the environment as a variable. [45:27] - Shawn asks a follow-up question about medication. I suggest that he start a medication journal. [47:49] - Kent needs help getting focused when he sits at his desk to work. I share my own experience. [56:40] - Our last question is about dealing distraction in high-stress or crises situations. Your Resources: - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at . In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, June 05, 2018
221 | Sh*tstorms and Unicorns with Jackie Basham
Jackie Basham joins me on the podcast this week. Jackie is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She has a degree in public health, and scattered around her house are several certificates of graduation. She is an artist and currently has art hanging in two galleries in Springfield, Missouri. She is a substitute teacher and maintains her sanity by running, yoga, and nature. Jackie has probably prepared about 8,000 meals in the past two decades. In this discussion, you will hear Jackie tell her ADHD story, and she shares some of her personal philosophies. You’ll hear how Jackie developed these philosophies and strategies, and how she has (and sometimes hasn’t) been successful with them. Connect with Jackie Basham: Website: You’ll Learn: [04:56] - Jackie explains what she means by “sh*t-storms and unicorns.” [07:27] - At age 49, Jackie realized she has ADHD. This was when she hit the wall of awful. [10:25] - Jackie shares a story that is a perfect example of her black and white thinking. [11:42] - Learn as much as you can about about ADHD and your own ADHD. [12:09] - Jackie says you should “own your own crap.” [14:35] - Jackie explains how she learned everything she could about ADHD, which included listening to a lot of podcasts. [15:35] - Jackie shares how she takes what she learns and puts it into practice. [19:10] - Jackie describes the things that have been vital for her healing. [20:43] - Criticism and a lack of affirmation in childhood contributed to Jackie’s story. [22:57] - We talk about letting go of comparison, and focusing on the right things. [27:00] - Jackie talks about the transition away from being a mom. [31:35] - Jackie experienced failure on a daily basis with getting her stuff together. But now she’s rewriting that narrative. [34:42] - It’s all about progress, and Jackie shares how she’s struggled with certain aspects of ADHD coaching. [37:18] - Jackie says that scheduling software would help her and her clients with ADHD coaching. [39:04] - A lack of marketing and self-promoting is something that Jackie feels holds her back. [46:07] - We talk about making things more complicated than they need to be. [53:17] - An auto-scheduling tool is essential for people with ADHD who schedule appointments with clients. [54:28] - We come up with a list of things Jackie needs to do to get squared away with her coaching. [59:43] - Jackie shares how to go from the sh*t-storm to the the unicorn. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at . In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different le
S1 Enull · Tue, May 29, 2018
220 | Mastermind Session on Diet and Exercise
I think you’re going to love this week’s episode. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while. On this episode, you will hear a mastermind session we recently did with my alumni admin team. The idea of a mastermind was introduced by the book . The idea is that a group of people convene, and someone experiencing a challenge sits in the hot seat. Instead of just trying to solve their problem on their own, the group becomes their mastermind. On this episode, you’re going to hear Marisol talk about her struggle with diet and exercise. Marisol shares her history with weight loss and healthy eating and talks about where she is in this area of her life now. Several participants ask clarifying questions, which help us explore other areas of this topic. By the end of the conversation, Marisol has a clear vision of what she needs to do and how she’s going to do it. You’ll Learn: [06:31] - Marisol explains what her current struggle is. She says that she’s experienced a weight issue for about half of her life. She is looking for guidance on food choices and exercise. [09:04] - Marisol says she can stick with an exercise routine for a few weeks or a few months. [11:37] - Marisol explains herself as a obliger with a little bit of rebellion. [12:38] - When asked about her sleep, Marisol describes her sleep patterns. [13:22] - Evening snacking tends to be a trouble-spot for Marisol. [14:42] - Marisol shares what food tempts her the most, and when/why it tempts her. [17:03] - After struggling with moderation, Marisol realized this strategy does not work for her. [19:41] - Marisol explains why she wants to make these changes in her life. [22:17] - Since she already feels like she’s not home enough, the idea of going to the gym seems tough. [26:32] - Marisol describes her evening routine. [28:34] - After recently doing a taekwondo session with her daughter, she enjoyed it quite a bit. [33:53] - A participant encourages Marisol to consider a gym with childcare services. [35:13] - Tina references the book, Better Than Before, and she explains how we struggle with the back and forth. [37:52] - Marisol says that she has not discussed diet and body image with her children. She explains why this is the case. I share how I discuss this with my son. [39:57] - Natalie comments that Marisol has some factors working in her favor. [42:15] - Another participant talks about the book, It’s Not About the Broccoli. [45:48] - Erica shares the difficulty women have in the areas of body image. [48:01] - Without thinking about the outcome, Marisol shares some of her steps in the process. [52:00] - Marisol finishes this thought, “I am a person who…” [53:36] - I ask Marisol how she will remember this in the future. [58:05] - Marisol shares which commitments she wants to make in this area of her life. [1:01:12] - Marisol talks about the experience of being on the hot seat. Your Resources: - Gretchen Rubin - Dina Rose Use my Au
S1 Enull · Tue, May 22, 2018
219 | Diet and Exercise with Gabriel Villarreal
Gabriel Villarreal comes back on the podcast this week. Gabriel is a resident in counseling and soon to be a licensed practicing counselor. He owns a part-time practice in ADHD counseling in Roanoke Valley, where he helps children and adults manager and master their ADHD superpowers. Additionally, he owns Lost Boys Strength and Conditioning and is the host of Informed Consent, a weekly podcast supporting incoming clinicians in the mental health field. On this episode, you will hear Gabriel, and I discuss diet and exercise. While we like to stay rooted in science on this podcast, the science in these areas is emerging. However, Gabriel shares information on where science is taking us on these topics, and he shares the knowledge he has gained from his experience. Connect with Gabriel Villarreal: Websites - Email - You’ll Learn: [09:25] - Gabriel shares where he currently is in his practice. [11:46] - Gabriel discusses his educational background, specifically in the area of exercise and diet. [14:17] - These are areas where there isn’t a lot of hard data. This means the conventional wisdom is always changing. Gabriel explains why this is the case. [18:36] - Gabriel defines BDNF. [20:05] - Gabriel shares the max heart rates for boys and girls. [21:22] - Gabriel talks about weightlifting. [23:35] - I describe my exercise routine, and Gabriel says there is no right or wrong routine. [31:33] - Gabriel talks about the app , and encourages people to listen to music or audiobooks when they exercise. [35:45] - Gabriel says that the most significant thing parents reported to him, is that children go to bed better on days they work out. [36:31] - I share that I suffer from seasonal affective disorder. Gabriel shares some thoughts on going through these regular events. [43:57] - Gabriel shares that he transitioned to the bulletproof diet a number of months ago. He describes this diet and lifestyle change. [46:30] - I share the difference between focus and hyperfocus. [51:20] - We talk about the negative aspects of sugar. [55:59] - Gabriel explains why people with ADHD can struggle with diet and exercise. [59:56] - Gabriel says there are tremendous benefits to having a coach. [1:00:43] - Gabriel shares some current diet fads and describes them. [1:05:08] - Gabriel encourages you to read Mark Sisson’s books if you want to be healthy and you don’t want to look into the science. [1:05:37] - We talk about the importance of drinking water. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration is half over. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creator
S1 Enull · Tue, May 15, 2018
218 | Models for Coaching: David Giwerc
The man, the myth, the legend, David Giwerc joins me on this episode of the podcast. David is the president of the ADD Coach Academy. He is a global leader in coach training and education. ADD Coach Academy is the only comprehensive ADHD coach training program accredited by ICF and PAAC. His internationally recognized coaching practice is dedicated to empowering ADHD entrepreneurs and executives. David was recently inducted into the International CHADD Hall of Fame, and he received the coveted ADHD Coaches Organization Founders Award. In this conversation, you will hear David share some of his expertise in coaching. He starts by explaining what coaching brings us as people with ADHD. He also describes what the purpose of ADHD coaching is, and maybe more importantly, what coaching is NOT. You’re also going to hear David describe one of his models, the “I Model.” Connect with David Giwerc: Website - You’ll Learn: [08:01] - David describes ADHD coaching, and shares why this coaching is unique. [13:01] - “A really masterful coaching doesn’t need to know a single thing about the thing they’re coaching” is something that resounded with me. [15:13] - David and I share our thoughts on viewing ADHD as a gift. [21:40] - David explains it’s easier for him to transition from task to task. He shares a technique he thinks may help me. [26:25] - David says that perfectionism paralyzes progress. He also explains vision vs. revision and perfection vs. excellence. [29:56] - David talks about feeling emotionally right. [33:19] - I explain that our internal stories are like breathing. However, we can be mindful and control our inner voice. [42:43] - David describes the “I model.” [57:09] - David talks about accountability and responsibility. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration is half over. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, May 08, 2018
217 | April Q & A
This episode is the recording of April’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear us discuss several topics, including asking for workplace accommodations, breastfeeding mothers unable to take ADHD medication, imposter syndrome, children “outgrowing” ADHD, and much more. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to May’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [06:28] - Brendan shares that he recently went to a sensory sensitive comic book convention. [09:34] - Marisol asks a question about inattentive type ADHD being somewhat rare and those with inattentive type ADHD displaying outbursts when someone disrupts their routine. [15:27] - Brendan says that people with ADHD struggle with flexible thinking, yet we excel at inspired improvisation. [19:46] - David asks for suggestions on workplace accommodations. [28:08] - Kenya is struggling with letter her husband help her set up schedules and routines. [42:10] - TK asks for advice for a breastfeeding mom unable to take ADHD medication. [47:47] - A listener says their child’s pediatrician stated children could outgrow ADHD. We discuss that this is true, and share some thoughts. [53:44] - A listener shares that her husband has ADHD, and she asks how she can help him with it being a positive experience. [1:00:48] - Sheila asks about artists who get stuck and don’t know how to move on. I share my own personal experience in this area. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration starts today. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, May 01, 2018
216 | PTSD and ADHD with Marcelle Clowes
Marcelle Clowes has always lived with ADHD and Complex-PTSD. However, she wasn’t diagnosed until her early-30’s. Since then, she has experienced, treatment, healing, acceptance, setbacks, and self-awareness. Marcelle has attended college many times, held many jobs, and has lived in more cities than she can count. Her story illuminates the parallels between PTSD and ADHD, what it’s like living with both conditions and how the disorders can contribute to the cycle of family violence. Marcelle dreams of a career as a freelance writer and a visual artist. She works with a coalition for anti-violence and has done work around the death penalty. In this conversation, you will hear Marcelle share her personal experiences with ADHD and PTSD. She shares details about her childhood, and she explains that she was the only adult in her house from the day she was born. Marcelle also talks about raising her own children, and she claims that one of her biggest accomplishments is helping them navigate life. In the second half of the episode, we talk about trigger warnings. Marcelle shares how these impact her, and what traditional and social media can do to better prepare people for these triggers. She also talks about the difference between a trigger warning and being uncomfortable. You’ll Learn: [06:26] - Marcelle tells her ADHD background story. She explains how the work program at her school helped her graduate and keep her life on track. [11:42] - Marcelle states that she manages crisis well, and her ADHD helps her in that area of life. [13:22] - Marcelle shares her what her home-life was like, growing up. She says that she was the only adult in the house the day she was born. We talk about “emotional incest,” which is when a parent uses a child to meet their emotional needs. [16:50] - Marcelle’s mother routinely told her she was the least likely of all of her friends to end up in therapy. She believed she had “broken the cycle,” and this serves to show the dysfunction in the house. [19:44] - Marcelle talks about her life in her 20’s. She was diagnosed with ADHD in the early 2000’s after her children were born. PTSD was mentioned at that time, but she was not ready to acknowledge this. [23:50] - Marcelle talks about having twins, and being excited about having children. She claims that one of her biggest accomplishments is helping them navigate life. She talks about her and her children’s relationships with the father. [28:42] - After working with the survivors of violent crimes, Marcelle learned to embrace the terms “survivor” and “victim.” [29:47] - While doing trauma work for herself, she learned to identify and implement strategies. [34:05] - Marcelle explains the difference between self-care and numbing. [38:58] - Marcelle and I discuss trigger warners. She shares some of her personal triggers and explains how trigger warnings are not always given the space to remove themselves from the situation or avoid t
S1 Enull · Tue, April 24, 2018
215 | 4 Motivators with Lisa Alexoff
Lisa Alexoff is an experienced licensed clinical professional counselor with a demonstrated history in the mental health and healthcare fields. She specializes in helping children, teens, adults, and families in dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and medical issues. She enjoys collaborating with clients as they discover the next best steps on their journey to a healthier life. In this conversation, you will hear Lisa’s ADHD story. Right now, the group of people being diagnosed with ADHD at the highest rate is women over 40. This was when Lisa realized she has ADHD. We talk about some of the developments in ADHD diagnosis in women. The bulk of this discussion revolves around motivation. Lisa explains that ADHD is about energy management. If we can put our energy in the right place, we can be successful. Lisa tells us that we are motivated because we are blissed, dissed, or pissed. We each share some of our strategies for motivation, and some of these could be defined as Lisa’s “woo woo” strategies. Connect with Lisa Alexoff: Email - Phone - 847-962-1639 You’ll Learn: [08:21] - Lisa introduces herself, and describes her “former lives.” [10:36] - Lisa was in grad school in her early 40’s and realized that she has ADHD. [13:34] - Lisa explains that she doesn’t get the desired effect from stimulants. This leads to a discussion on medication. [20:34] - I share my current medication cocktail. [22:23] - We talk about developments in ADHD diagnosis in women. [24:45] - Lisa explains how motivation works for people with ADHD. [25:28] - Lisa says that people with ADHD experience three forms of motivations. They need to be blissed, dissed, or pissed. [27:10] - Lisa talks about being in a classroom during one of the first school shootings. [30:45] - Lisa shares that one of her clients said that he is most motivated when he is desperate. [32:25] - I share my new approach, “diversify joy by scheduling joy.” I also talk about my struggles in March, and how my response has helped me. [36:16] - Lisa talks about paying for a personal trainer. We consider what the motivational framework would be to stay on schedule with the trainer. [44:41] - We talk about finding motivation if you’re not blissed, dissed, or pissed. [47:55] - I explain that part of being successful when you have ADHD is being able to push through a task when you don’t feel like doing it. [51:00] - Lisa shares that we should focus on our top five priorities. [54:34] - I share that things can drop off your to-do list. [56:00] - We both share our distaste of paperwork, and talk about other work tasks we struggle with. [1:02:37] - Lisa talks about the things you can do when you’re in a self-destructive mode. [1:05:50] - Lisa shares the “woo woo” things she does. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are trying something a little different with our ADHD reWired Coaching and
S1 Enull · Tue, April 17, 2018
214 | Screentime, tech tools and processing speed with Randy Kulman
Randy Kulman joins me on this episode of the podcast. Randy is the founder and president of an educational technology company, LearningWorks for Kids. They specialize in using video games to teach executive functioning and academic skills. For the past 25 years, Dr. Kulman has also been the clinical director and president of South County Child and Family Consultants, a private practice that specializes in assessments and interventions for children with learning disorders and attention difficulties. He has authored numerous essays and book chapters on the use of technology in improving executive functioning skills. In this episode, you will hear Randy talk about translating game-based learning into the real world. He describes how “Detect-Reflect-Connect” helps individuals connect skills developed in games to the real world. He also talks about the career fields individuals with ADHD and processing speed deficits are drawn to and explains that parents can help nurture positive self-esteem in their children by nudging them into certain activities. Connect with Randy Kulman Website - Facebook - Twitter - Pinterest - Email - Randy@LearningWorksForKids.com You’ll Learn: [06:15] - Randy talks about some of his current projects. [07:24] - I talk about my own addiction to Minecraft, and Randy talks about why it’s difficult to stop playing these games. [10:42] - Randy describes the concept of “play diet.” He also defines “play” as an optional, voluntary activity that you choose to do. [14:30] - Randy explains how we can use games and apps to learn. He says that games provide the opportunity to develop skills. [18:11] - Randy says that “Detect-Reflect-Connect” helps individuals connect skills developed in games to the real world. [19:22] - According to Randy, apps are supports to executive skills. [22:51] - Randy talks about the time it takes to practice a new behavior, and he talks about the effect of exercise on the brain. [24:40] - Randy emphasizes the importance of maintenance. [29:25] - Randy talks about how virtual reality is being used for assessing ADHD. [36:48] - Randy defines “processing speed” and talks about why it has become an interesting issue over the last 15-20 years. [40:08] - We talk about individuals with ADHD who are gifted, yet struggle with processing speed. [45:08] - Randy shares how he dictates his notes into his phone. [47:25] - Randy talks about a study that found that slow reaction time associated with slow processing speed was associated with depression 20-years later. [48:55] - Randy lists some careers that have higher rates of people with slower processing speed. [52:50] - Randy explains that he tells parents of children with ADHD that their biggest job in life is to nudge them into activities and interests where ADHD doesn’t really matter. [56:00] - Randy describes how he manages his life with technology. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite tit
S1 Enull · Tue, April 10, 2018
213 | March 2018 Q & A
This episode is the recording of March’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to April’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . In this episode, you will hear Brenden and I answer several listener questions on medication, managing emotions at the end of the day, procrastination, cell phone notifications, and much more. Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [05:05] - A listener asks if we have learned a new skill lately. I share the importance of hydration and my recent bout of seasonal affective disorder. Brendan talks about his learning experiences with podcasting. [11:16] - Another listener asks about guanfacine, a non-stimulant form of ADHD medication. I share that it tends to work with a stimulant medication. [13:33] - Elise asks about activities with strict structure. Brendan explains why he shys away from these types of activities. I address the individuality of strategies. [17:40] - Jessica asks about managing emotions later in the day when multiple family members have ADHD. We share some of our experiences and Brenden provides us with some strategies. [23:35] - David asks about managing evening routines when medication has worn off. Brenden and I share some thoughts on this situation. [32:58] - Rob asks about forming in-person support groups with other adults with ADHD in their lives. I share some resources to help make this happen. [37:05] - We discuss Elise’s follow-up question about bad habits. [40:00] - A listener asks us to discuss procrastination. I suggest the . [45:45] - A listener struggles with being assertive and asks for some techniques. [48:08] - We field the question, “Does turning off notifications apply to calendar notifications?” I explain my answer, “It depends.” [52:40] - A listener asks for resources on the neural anatomy involved with their ADHD. We share several ADHD resources. [55:37] - A listener asks about people with ADHD finding themselves in difficult financial situations. [1:01:45] - We end the episode with the question, “Does Harry Potter have ADHD?” Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are trying something a little different with our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group this summer. This summer, I’ll be hosting our first 8-week intensive, called “One Big Thing.” These groups will fill up quickly. For more information, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk exam
S1 Enull · Tue, April 03, 2018
212 | I Take My Pills Because... with Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton
Joining me on this episode are Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton. Jessica is the creator of the extremely popular and successful . She recently did a that has over 10 million views! Edward has a background in television production and has played a large role in the success of How To ADHD. On this episode, you will hear Jessica and Edward talk about how How To ADHD has grown since they were last on the podcast. They also share the backstory behind her Ted Talk, including how the talk was put together and executed. Jessica has also organized a grassroots campaign in response to the Netflix documentary, “Take Your Pills.” We discuss why this film isn’t accurate and does a disservice to those who would benefit from ADHD medication. Connect with Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton You’ll Learn: [05:07] - Jessica talks about being asked to do a Ted Talk. [07:32] - Jessica started How To ADHD about a year into their relationship. Edward stepped in to share his expertise with video production. [09:30] - Jessica shares how Edward helped craft the ending of her Ted Talk. [11:10] - Edward tells his version of the Ted Talk story. They admit to writing the second half of the talk on the plane. [16:55] - Jessica explains how time restrictions impacted her talk. [17:59] - Jessica describes what it was like to see a million views a day on her video. [20:58] - Since the last time she came on the podcast, Jessica and Edward have been able to go full-time with How To ADHD. [25:18] - We discuss some ADHD cooking tips. [28:00] - With around 100 videos completed, Jessica shares how their videos are evolving. [35:37] - Jessica and Edward talk about his ADHD characteristics and diagnosis. [38:53] - We talk about the Netflix documentary on the abuse of ADHD medication, Take Your Pills. [41:46] - Jessica explains that this production is painting everyone with a broad brush and did not draw a distinction between people diagnosed and appropriately prescribed medication and those who may have been abusing it. [45:29] - Jessica and Edward talk about how this film misrepresented ADHD meds and compared it to meth. [47:25] - Jessica talks about her response to this film, including the hashtag #ITakeMyPills. [49:40] - We talk about the idea that medication should be a last resort, and how this is not what the research says. We also discuss how safe these medications are. [54:43] - I share that my brain is like a clock and how it operates differently with and without medications. Jessica shares the positive effects of her starting medication. [56:35] - Jessica describes her grassroots campaign to change public perception of ADHD medication. [1:00:17] - Jessica shares how you can tell your own story about meds helping you. [1:05:28] - I share that this is the 4-year anniversary with ADHD reWired. [1:08:18] - Jessica shares how much time they invest in each video. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles:
S1 Enull · Tue, March 27, 2018
211 | The Complex - James and Jules Ochoa
James Ochoa returns to the podcast this week. James is a licensed professional counselor, author of . He is the founder and director of The Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in areas of their lives. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD, so clients can begin to build internal worlds in their imagine to manage their attention challenges. For the past 27 years, his passion has been to transform how society understands and treats the diagnosis of ADHD. By standing in the fire with his clients, he has helped them find ways to live powerfully in the midst of their storms while managing his own ADHD. Jules Ochoa is 22-years-old, and currently pursuing a masters degree in psychology with the intention of working with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dissociative identity disorder. He is self-taught in the world of podcasting and audio engineering. He produces and co-writes the new podcast series, . On this episode, you will hear the second episode of James’ and Jules’ podcast, The Complex. We play “Ok, stop” and interrupt the episode to talk share some thoughts on what is happening in that particular episode. Connect with James and Jules Ochoa You’ll Learn: [07:05] - Jules describes the podcast he has been working on with James, The Complex. [08:10] - Jules talks about working on a creative project with his father. [11:41] - We play “OK Stop” with on of Episode #2 of The Complex. [15:58] - I share that this particular story rings true with my life experience. James explains why this story feels real. [18:07] - When I first listened to this, it struck some shame triggers. James talks about the balance they try to strike with this podcast. Jules says that one aim of the podcast is to help people that don’t have ADHD relate to people in their lives that do have ADHD. [24:18] - Jules explains why they made some creative decisions with one of the characters. [26:30] - Jules shares how the audio demonstrates that someone with ADHD can jump tasks and orientations. He says that this is one of the most confusing aspects of ADHD for other people. [36:53] - We pick back up with the episode after our break. [37:22] - I share that I really liked the description a character used in the episode. [41:10] - I talk about a meditation practice, “Welcome to the Party.” [46:16] - Jules explains why the story may take a route to help address another area of ADHD. James lists the different types of issues and areas of disruption covered in the podcast. [51:10] - James shares one of the things that was difficult with the creation and writing process of the podcast. [52:51] - Jules talks about playing the role of the son of James, an ADHD expert. James shares his feelings on that topic, too. [1:02:10] - James talks about how podcasts and community ca
S1 Enull · Tue, March 20, 2018
210 | Live Q&A March 2018 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of February’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear several listener questions. This month, a lot of these conversations involved medication. We also talk about employment and recovering from a loss of employment. These Live Q&A’s are a great opportunity for you to get your questions answered. The sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. You’ll Learn: [02:19] - Brendan shares how things are going with his podcast, . [04:16] - Jane asks what Patreon is. This gives me an opportunity to talk about the unique opportunity you have to support this podcast. [06:41] - Sue was recently let go at her job. She tells some of her story and asks for advice on employment and recovering from this disappointment. [21:20] - Samantha asks about focusing on ADHD and coaching instead of general psychotherapy. [32:22] - A listener asks for tips on keeping up with laundry. Brendan and I share a few ideas to help with this “im-bore-tant” task. [41:32] - Chris asks about medication for adults with ADHD. We talk about how we have a responsibility as consumers to take valuable information on medication to our medical professionals. [44:23] - While we’re on the topic of medication, I mention a thread from our Facebook community. Robin asked what the optimal dose of medication should feel like. I share that when I found the right dosage, I felt “normal.” I read a few responses from the thread. [50:14] - Katie joins us live to ask for suggestions for remembering tasks and keeping the same drive at work that she has at home. This leads to a discussion on medication and some routines Katie could implement. [58:53] - Sheila asks about higher correlation within “The Four A’s.” [1:00:34] - David shares that he was about to be fired and he realized it was because of his ADHD. We talk about the coaching he received, and the struggles he’s continued to experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a
S1 Enull · Mon, March 12, 2018
209 | Work Life Balance with Marisol Salizar
If you’re expecting to hear last month’s live Q&A, I’ve changed the plan. I really want to share a conversation with Marisol Salizar. Marisol is one of the members of our Coaching and Accountability Group, and I think when it comes to finding what really matters in life, and creating healthy boundaries between work, family, and play, the progress that she has made can be inspirational for all of us who really struggle with this balance, especially when we are fortunate enough to love the work that we do. Marisol is a wife, a mom, and a biology professor. She made it through her whole academic career not knowing she had ADHD. Like many undiagnosed women, she hit 40 with a full-time career, a husband, two kids (one recently diagnosed with ADHD), a house, a geriatric cat, and several dead plants. She just couldn’t juggle it anymore. Luckily, her daughter’s psychiatrist advised her not to quit her job before coming in for an evaluation. In this conversation, you will hear Marisol share her successes, her struggles, and her story. Marisol talks about her diagnosis, “parenting herself,” and some of the strategies she has implemented. Marisol explains why she decided to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, and what she has gained from participating. You’ll Learn: [05:19] - Marisol tells her ADHD story. She talks about being overwhelmed and the feeling of failure, and the impact that was having on her career. [09:33] - Marisol expected her evaluation results to show one thing, but she explains why the results surprised her. [10:22] - After starting her prescription, Marisol experienced an “astounding” semester. [11:18] - Marisol talks about introducing strategies to work hand-in-hand with her medication. She shares what drew her to the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [13:30] - Marisol explains that parenting her daughter she was parenting herself. [15:56] - Marisol describes her husband’s reaction to the news that she has been diagnosed with ADHD, and wanted to join the Coaching and Accountability Group. [19:30] - Marisol talks about her interview with me to join the group. [21:20] - There is power in a group and the power of “me too.” Marisol describes this feeling. [22:47] - Marisol explains what she hoped to get out of the group. [26:29] - Balancing work and home life was something that Marisol identified as a major issue. [29:30] - Marisol describes her time-blocking strategies, and how they’ve changed. [33:33] - Marisol talks about battling with perfectionism. [39:23] - Marisol talks about the mind map she created. She explains how she aims to keep work at work, and home at home. [48:45] - Marisol talks about the layers of her personal life goal cake. [54:28] - Marisol says that one her takeaways from the group was “friendship.” [1:00:13] - Marisol talks about the difference in her planning since she’s joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:06:2
S1 Enull · Tue, March 06, 2018
208 | A Recovering Achievement Addict Finds Stillness with Jamie Popernack
Jamie Popernack is a recovering achievement addict living a fiercely simple life with her husband and daughter. Jamie is a public health educator who works at a crisis program. She has a lot of love for the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Jamie explain the idea of achievement addictions. She shares how she fell into that trap. She was hustling for her self-worth and doing things because she had to and it looked good. Her motivation was no longer to help people, but to make herself feel good. One of the ways Jamie combats this achievement addiction is living what she calls a “fiercely simple life.” Jamie also tells about her career, working suicide prevention. She shares some insight into this year. She says, “You can’t prevent suicide without talking about it.” Connect with Jamie Popernack Website - You’ll Learn: [06:44] - Jamie explains that she is coming on the podcast because of a dare. [07:42] - Although she wasn’t a perfectionist, Jamie feels that she is a recovering achievement addict. She shares what this means to her. [09:42] - Jamie shares her ADHD story. [11:50] - Jamie says that her achievement addiction started in college. [12:55] - Jamie shares some of her “epically messy” weaknesses and a forgetfulness story from college. [14:56] - Being hospitable and community drives her to want to improve. [17:05] - Jamie talks about some of the labels that have been attached to her over the years. [19:33] - Jamie explains the concept of living a “fiercely simple” life. [24:55] - Jamie describes how she approaches her day. It starts with meditation and prayer. She shares how she deals with time. [26:22] - Jamie shares her experience of working in a restaurant. [28:55] - Jamie talks about the support she receives from her husband. [31:17] - Jamie takes us back to the roots of her achievement addiction. [40:08] - After college, Jamie ended up working in the disability community. She shares her goals of learning how to love and learning how to be still. [47:30] - Jamie describes her current job, working in suicide prevention. [52:28] - Jamie explains that you need self-love to be able to help people. [52:22] - Jamie encourages individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide to reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-2255. [54:18] - Jamie suggests if you are concerned about someone’s well being, you should ask directly about suicide. [56:28] - There are red flags with suicide and Jamie says she doesn’t understand the statement, “that’s just a cry for help.” [57:10] - Jamie explains why sometimes her ADHD works to her advantage in her work. [59:45] - Jamie claims she would rather give birth than do paperwork. This leads to a discussion on what she learned about ADHD from childbirth. [1:04:48] - Jamie experienced conscious surrender, and that led to stillness. She talks about letting go in labor and carrying that with her in life. [1:09:53] -
S1 Enull · Tue, February 27, 2018
207 | Creating Your Own Path with Kwame Dougan
Kwame Dougan is an attorney by training, an investor by experience, and an advisor by design. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a Master of Science from London School of Economics, attending as a rotary ambassadorial scholar. Previously, Kwame practiced commercial litigation with a global law firm. His journey overcoming poverty and an undiagnosed learning disability has been documented in various publications and is the subject of a Ted Talk. In 2015, Kwame was honored as a trailblazer by the National Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. In this conversation, you will hear Kwame describe his background as a refugee from Ghana who grew up in Canada. He talks about his unique experiences as a black man in China. Kwame went through a lot of personal growth in China, and he explains why he felt successful in his time there. Kwame was diagnosed in 2006, and until that point, he had been thriving in chaos and learning in a state of drowsiness. Kwame is intentional and thoughtful and I think you’ll enjoy this conversation. Connect with Kwame Dougan You’ll Learn: [08:35] - Born in Ghana, Kwame grew up in Canada. He shares his childhood story and explains how technology led to him not being diagnosed. [11:50] - Kwame talks about his education history and the testing that identified some of his strengths, weaknesses, and diagnoses. [17:20] - Kwame shares that he has also been diagnosed with sleep apnea. He shared how he learned to learn in a state of drowsiness. [21:33] - Kwame survived a fire in China, and he shares this story of this situation. [27:25] - Kwame talks about being black in China. [34:06] - Kwame explains why he felt successful during his time in China. [41:11] - We talk about attention, focusing, and leaving a trail of crumbs. [45:00] - Kwame talks about how ADHD helps him encourage creativity with his daughter. [46:45] - Algorithms to Live By is something that made sense to Kwame. He explains why. [49:43] - Kwame talks about his intuition when it comes to a specific task that needs to be accomplished. [53:20] - We talk about the concept of satisficers and maximizers. [55:13] - Kwame shares that he was a successful nightclub promoter when he was in school. [57:24] - Kwame says that the death rate is 100%, so we know what’s going to happen. He talks about leaving a legacy by having a logical approach. [1:01:03] - Kwame talks about being black with ADHD and creating your own path. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Registration is open through March 15th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to differe
S1 Enull · Tue, February 20, 2018
206 | Scratch Your Itch: Logan Nelson
Logan Nelson joins me on this episode of the podcast. Logan is the creator of Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast, where he inspires and motivates listeners to scratch your own itch so that you can grow personally and professionally. He is a performance enhancement expert and published author on thrive global. Logan graduated with a BFA in Acting from NIU, and is now sharing his story and his “why.” In this conversation, you will hear Logan explain his why. Logan opens up about body dysmorphia, the fear of failure, and a suicide attempt. After that suicide attempt. Logan spent seven days in isolation, and those experiences have led Logan to the work that he’s doing now. Connect with Logan Nelson: Website - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [06:35] - Logan explains his “why.” After 8 ½ years, he was not sure he still wanted to be an actor. [09:33] - After a breakup, Logan didn’t want to see his own face, and he explains why he felt that way. [10:24] - Logan describes body dysmorphia. [11:30] - Logan shares his struggle with the fear of failure. [12:32] - Logan believes that it’s good to joke about suffering. [13:47] - Logan shares that he made the decision to jump off the top of a five-floor parking garage. This has led Logan to the work he’s now doing. [17:13] - Disproving a thought right away can help people with anxiety. [19:45] - According to Logan, our stories make up the person that you are. [21:54] - Logan says that scratching your own itch is about being creative, compassionate, curious, and making people feel less alone. [24:18] - Logan asks me to give an example of a time I experienced trauma and turned it into a positive. [32:23] - Logan wonders if the people who have things easy are asking themselves the quality questions that lead to a quality life. [33:47] - Sam Harris is someone Logan believes people should listen to. This leads to a discussion on truth and integrity. [37:42] - Logan says that he reflects on times when he is the happiest. However, he realized these were times when there was gossip. [45:00] - Logan explains how he challenges his inner-dialogue and preconceived ideologies about himself. [49:29] - Logan shares why he feels embarrassed [51:27] - After his suicide attempt, Logan did seven days of isolation. [56:31] - Logan talks about gratitude. [1:00:34] - I read a passage of Brene Brown’s . Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Registration is open through March 15th. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADH
S1 Enull · Tue, February 13, 2018
205 | Live Q&A January 2018 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of January’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. We cover several different topics on this episode, including questions on prioritization systems, money management, “The Wall of Awful,” and much more. Because of Brendan’s area of expertise, we also answer a handful of questions on parenting with ADHD and parenting children with ADHD. You’ll Learn: [06:15] - is now available in all of the places you find podcasts. This podcast is aimed at families that are affected by ADHD. [09:40] - Sara asks about determining the difference between an engaging interest and a lasting passion. [14:50] - Tre asks about prioritization systems. I talk about the idea of block scheduling. [19:39] - We answer a question about the inability to keep going. Brandon talks about the energy we feel when we start tasks, and then we hit “the wall of awful.” [23:55] - We discuss a question from someone who wants to know what to do if their spouse is not on board. [28:07] - Sharon and her son are newly diagnosed. She asks for parenting advice for staying on-point. Brendan shares some of his expertise in this area. [35:53] - Brendan and I do an exercise that demonstrates why multitasking kills productivity. [39:38] - Terry asks for tips on getting to bed on time after meds wear off. Brendan talks about the importance of not looking at a computer screen after 6pm. He shares several other tips on lighting, food, and hygiene. [47:32] - David comes on live to share that he has had trouble finding a medication that works properly. We talk about how diet can help manage ADHD symptoms, and I share a few words of caution. [52:34] - A listener asks for advice on ways to focus 1-on-1 attention with children when there are a lot of other things going through your head. Both Brendan and I can relate to this topic. [59:45] - A student asks about functioning without Adderall. I share that I would not be where I am without medication. [1:00:20] - Brendan vows to do a webinar on The Wall of Awful. [1:01:17] - A listener asks how to know if symptoms of anxiety stem from ADHD. [1:02:31] - We discuss how “sometimes the ADHD wins” and the idea of forgetting about consistency and focusing on resiliency. [1:03:52] - A listener asks about an ADHD-friendly money management app. I suggest this person hire it out. [1:04:47] - Multitasking comes back up, and Brendan encourages you to single-task. [1:05:42] - Brendan explains that there’s no dopamine in our brains for doing the dishes. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn m
S1 Enull · Tue, February 06, 2018
204 | Matt Beardsley - Cracking the Code of You
On this episode, Matt Beardsley joins me in my office. First off, thanks to Matt for giving me the motivation to clean my office! Matt is a husband, father, and friend. In his professional life, he works in technology as a site reliability engineer. Since his diagnosis in April of 2017, Matt has been able to go on a deeper journey of self-discovery, finding along the way, himself and the community he cherishes. In this conversation, you will hear Matt’s story. He talks about his academics and emotions as a youth. He explains his love for math and why he sees math as a place for creativity. When Matt was evaluated for ADHD, he was nervous that he would not be diagnosed because, in his research, it seemed to answer so many questions. You will also hear Matt describe some of the tools he uses to be efficient. You’ll Learn: [04:28] - Matt shares information on his background, which includes being labeled “sensitive” and being moved back and forth from advanced and standard classes. [12:32] - Matt explains why he found it easier to pay attention in math classes and he says that math has space for a lot of creativity. [14:38] - Matt talks about how numbers are abstract. An example is the fact that zero was not a number until a certain point. [16:45] - Matt looks back on the anxiety he would feel with tasks and the introduction of the “what if” monster. [21:42] - Matt says that, for him, numbers have shapes and feelings. He explains why certain numbers are comfortable and uncomfortable. [25:30] - Matt explains agile methodology and “cracking the code of you.” [32:16] - Matt points out that we overestimate our ability to remember. [33:17] - Matt talks about doing a budget. [35:22] - Matt explains that 10% of your effort gets you to 90% of your goal. The remaining 90% of your effort goes to the last 10% of your goal. [37:37] - Matt talks about his routines and some of the adaptations he uses to be efficient. [45:03] - Matt says his commute is the best three hours per day and he shares how he utilizes that time. [50:56] - Matt tells the story of his diagnosis. [1:00:07] - Matt talks about the support and love he receives from his family and the ADHD community. [1:04:25] - Imposter Syndrome is something Matt has encountered. We talk about reframing the situation by saying “Welcome to the party.” [1:14:00] - Matt shares what a real apology sounds like. [1:16:49] - Matt talks about “emotional flood” and the loss of control that comes as a result. [1:20:00] - Matt explains that made a lot of sense to him and his wife. [1:22:59] - Matt listened to the first episode of this podcast and my sharing that I felt “normal” after starting medication. He had the realization he had never felt normal. [1:26:00] - Matt describes his first day on medication. [1:38:44] - Matt says that if you want to be good, you have to be the best that you can be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Co
S1 Enull · Tue, January 30, 2018
203| Tom Nardone - Afraid this is getting real
No guest in the history of ADHD reWired has appeared as many times as Tom Nardone, and he joins me again on this episode. If you’re new to the podcast, Tom and I have been friends since the start of this show. He is the host of . Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2017. In this episode, you’ll hear a lot of laughter and emotion from Tom. Tom is always an open book, and this visit to the podcast is no exception. Most of this conversation is Tom sharing the emotions that he is experiencing at this stage of his brain cancer recovery. He is incredibly transparent and I think we all have a lot to learn from Tom, and how he handles this situation. Connect with Tom Nardone: Website - You’ll Learn: [09:21] - Tom came on the podcast about a week after brain surgery. We talk about his communication skills after the surgery. [11:16] - Tom talks about his experience leading up to and immediately following his surgery. [17:00] - Tom describes what it’s like to go through radiation treatments. [20:55] - Tom explains why he tries to maintain a sense of humor throughout the process and provides a few examples of his humor opportunities. [27:55] - While Tom’s radiation has ended, and there is a tapering off period, he still has physical effects which leads to other people acting differently. [32:01] - Tom has been experiencing some unexpected symptoms that he considers a night panic attack. [37:17] - Tom shares why he struggles with his emotions during this time. [46:28] - We are trying to raise money to help Tom with his healthcare costs. You can donate at [54:08] - Tom talks about the anxiety he’s feeling and the fear of disappointing others. [1:05:03] - When it comes to ADHD, Tom says that he “is” ADHD. He shares his thoughts on labels. [1:10:14] - Tom shares how he feels about people interacting with him after they know he was diagnosed with brain cancer. [1:13:40] - I have a little fun at Tom’s expense by having him repeat something he said earlier in the show. [1:17:04] - Tom explains how paralysis has caused him to spit when he talks and eats. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to. ADHD Women’s Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women’s Palooza! Join me and over 30
S1 Enull · Tue, January 23, 2018
202 | Women and ADHD with Linda Roggli
Linda Roggli joins me on this week’s episode. This is Linda’s third appearance on the podcast. She is a professional certified coach, award-winning author, founder of the ADD Diva Network, and co-founder of the ADHD Women’s Palooza, which is just around the corner. Linda is an expert in later-life ADHD. Linda is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and has coached 100s of women. In this conversation, you will hear Linda share the role that estrogen plays in ADHD behavior. This is something that a lot of OB GYNs don’t know about. She also shares information on her observational study that you can participate in. This could be an awakening and explain as much as an ADHD diagnosis. Linda also talks about the upcoming ADHD Women’s Palooza conference. This leads to a discussion on the importance of connecting with other people. Linda explains how Women’s Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with others. Connect with Linda Roggli: Website - You’ll Learn: [03:10] - In Episode #199, I talk about my year in review. I share that I would like to bring music back into my life and give you access. [13:18] - Linda talks about attending a conference last week and hearing details a lot of interesting research. She talks about how it was clarified for her that ADHD is not about willpower. [17:44] - Estrogen plays a huge role in your ADHD behavior, Linda explains. [24:26] - We talk about stimulant medications being with severe depressive episodes. [25:46] - Linda shares that most OB GYNs don’t know about the role of estrogen in ADHD. [34:40] - Linda talks about her survey, which is a deep, observational study. [36:45] - Linda shares a conversation she had with a presenter at this conference. This woman is setting up a world-wide study. You can donate at [43:17] - We talk about the importance of connection with other people. Group work has helped us achieve results we never saw without connecting with other people. [43:33] - Linda explains that ADHD Women’s Palooza was created to bring people and information into one place. [47:15] - Linda shares that the Women’s Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with each other through a phone interface. [49:52] - Linda encourages you to go to use to connect with local people. [51:38] - Linda talks about organizing the Women’s Palooza without Terry, her counterpart. [57:16] - Linda recently finished one of Stephen Hinshaw’s books, and he is a featured speaker at this year’s Women’s Palooza. [1:06:52] - Linda says that there are health issues that people with ADHD struggle with at a higher rate. [1:09:00] - Linda talks about purchasing 33 sets of necklaces and earrings. Your Resources: - Stephen Hinshaw Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, .
S1 Enull · Tue, January 16, 2018
201| Laura Wrzesinski - ADHD is More Than Focus
Laura Wrzesinski joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Laura is a licensed marriage, and family therapist, who was a member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In her private practice, Radical Realness Therapy, she works with LGBTQIA folks, feminists, and ADHD millennials who are ready for self-acceptance and healthy relationships. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and a half years ago. In this conversation, you will hear Laura share her ADHD story and her professional background. Laura is “trauma-informed” and talks about trauma, including EMDR, which is a form of trauma therapy. Laura was a member of the last ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, and she shares some of her personal experiences from the group and explains how you could benefit from joining our next group. Connect with Laura Wrzesinski: Website - You’ll Learn: [04:50] - Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and half years ago. She tells her ADHD story. [06:40] - Laura explains what prompted her to seek a diagnosis. [09:58] - Laura says that her favorite assignment in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group was listing successes. She explains why this list gave her mixed emotions. [11:30] - Laura describes her “current lens” and says that she is at peace with her past decisions. [12:25] - Laura admits that she feels weird sharing her story, as a therapist. [15:56] - We talk about the opinion that ADHD is not real. [17:07] - Laura explains what trauma is and what she means when she says she is “trauma-informed.” [20:36] - Laura describes EMDR, a form of trauma therapy. [22:58] - We talk about brainspotting. [25:16] - Laura and I talk about James Ochoa’s work with EMDR and ADHD. [29:03] - Laura says that she realizes that ADHD is more than just about focus. [34:26] - Laura talks about the emotional regulation piece she discovered around ADHD and explains how she had a better understanding because of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [37:32] - Laura shares that she had a hard time achieving big goals, and that is a reason she joined the group. [39:11] - Time-blocking is a strategy that Laura has tried to implement. [44:40] - One of the things Laura wanted to tackle was her early-morning exercise routine. She shares her progress in that area. [50:18] - Laura knows that she has too many items on her to-do list. She shares how she manages this list. [56:25] - Laura talks about working with her accountability group. [57:45] - Laura shares her struggles with balancing executive functioning. [1:00:35] - Laura has a message for you if you’re considering joining the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Early regis
Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2018
ADHD Essentials Ep 2 (Simulcast)
ADHD Essentials Ep 2 Simulcasted on ADHD reWired. Check out our newest pod, ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan. If you have kids, if you work with kids, you'll want to check it out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adhd-essentials-podcast/id1332788588?mt=2 ADHD reWired Podcast Network
Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2018
ADHD Essentials EP 1 (Simulcast)
This is a special bonus simulcast episode of our newest podcast, ADHD Essentials. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods from. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adhd-essentials-podcast/id1332788588?mt=2
S1 Enull · Tue, January 09, 2018
200 | Live Q & A December 2017 with Brendan Mahan
We did it! We made it to episode #200! I would have never guessed we would have over one million downloads over 176 different countries. You and your stories are why this podcast is the top-rated ADHD podcast on iTunes. Thank you. This episode is the recording of December’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from You’re welcome to join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm (Central). Go to . You’ll Learn: [05:58] - I talk about how our moods can be affected by the weather this time of year. This impacts my ability to play, and I plan to be intentional about making that a priority. [07:57] - Brendan talks about starting his podcast. [09:58] - I share that I have experienced a dopamine crash as I’m between major projects. [16:07] - Brett was diagnosed about two months ago. He has gone back to school and realized through his struggles that he might have ADHD. He is still struggling with certain things. We talk about the possibility that he could have dyslexia. [22:29] - Brett has experienced incredible weight loss. He has concerns about weight loss from medication. [26:46] - Kat joins the call to talk about her 2018 planning. She shares her plan for this planning session and asks for some tip on staying focused and productive. [46:12] - Ben shares that he currently hates his job because of tasks he does not like. He asks how to be productive in this type of a situation. We talk through Ben’s situation. [57:08] - Natalie jumps on the call to ask about accessing her thoughts. I explain how meditation can help her with this. [1:04:30] - Tamara is wondering about online and local support groups. I encourage her to join our ADHD reWired Facebook Group. [1:05:40] - Someone asks about mirroring feelings and emotions when mirroring is not appropriate. I talk about mindful awareness. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group begins January 16th. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an
S1 Enull · Tue, January 02, 2018
199 | Plans Change and Pipes Freeze
Originally, I was not going to release an episode of the podcast, but at the last minute, I changed my mind. This podcast exists to give you some updates on things. We made it to 2018! I planned to spend an entire day doing my annual planning. Instead, we had frozen drain pipes! This was quite an ordeal that resulted in me losing a few days of work and $1800. I have been thinking about my goals for 2018, although I haven’t had time to put everything together. I’ve also been looking at my quarterly planning and I will be setting aside a full day for my annual planning. You can actually help me meet one of my goals. I’d like to get about 15 guests scheduled for the podcast. You can schedule a pre-interview call . Our newest podcast, ADHD Essentials will be out next week! You will be able to find it in all of the podcast apps. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, December 26, 2017
198 | 2017 Year in Review
On this week’s episode, we’re looking at our year in review and taking a sneak peek at the year ahead. You will just hear my voice on this episode. Every year, I spend time reviewing my goals from the prior year. I believe it’s critical to reflect before you look forward. A lot of wonderful things happened in 2017, yet it was a really hard year. You will hear what my goals, wins, and challenges were. I also share the themes and aspects of my life and business that I am considering when looking at my goals for 2018. You’ll Learn: [05:30] - “Moving” was not on my list of goals for 2017. This one thing was the most challenging thing of the year. [07:20] - I start the year by identifying overarching themes. In 2017, I identified joy, music, gratitude, and balance as my themes for the year. [08:02] - In January, I made the decision to decrease the number of hours I was putting into my work. I explain how our move changed this strategy. [10:45] - Around April or May, I realized I was falling into a scarcity mindset. Upon recognizing that, I made a conscience effort to have an abundance mindset. [13:33] - I had a category of things I wanted to learn. This included becoming a better writer, learning LinkedIn, and learning organizational strategies around things and stuff. [17:28] - One of my goals was to launch a new website. This was a big goal that took longer than I wanted it to, but it was a successful launch! [19:13] - Another of my goals was to hire a Virtual Assistant. That was a success with Jessica. [20:05] - I had a goal of maintaining six clients for my clinical practice. During this calendar year, I closed my practice. I see this as a shift based on life circumstances. [21:10] - My #1 podcast goal was to interview Brene Brown. This did not happen, and I share my feelings on that. [22:12] - I wanted to hit ONE MILLION downloads in this calendar year. That goal was met! [22:57] - I share some other goals I had for the podcast. [26:10] - When looking at specific goals, I did not hit most of them. This serves as a reminder that goal-setting is to provide direction. [27:03] - I share my goals on speaking. I did not do anything in this category, and I blame our move. [27:30] - I did hit my financial goals for this year. [28:05] - I share my goals for coaching groups, which I did hit. [31:40] - I talk about my Patreon goals for 2017. [32:30] - Our Facebook community has been a real challenge for me. I share why this is a challenge and describe my solution to this problem. [35:18] - I share a lesson I learned from moving. [37:05] - The best decision I made in 2017 was to say, “no.” [38:31] - I talk about the importance of friendship. [39:37] - The theme of “play” is something I need to bring back into my life. [40:57] - Tomorrow, I will be taking a day to focus on annual planning. I share some of the themes I may be focusing on in 2018. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite
S1 Enull · Tue, December 19, 2017
197 | Aaron Anastasi Your Prosperous Mind
Aaron Anastasi returns to the podcast for this episode. Aaron is a Southern Californian actor and film-maker who graduated with a master’s degree from Princeton. He is a serial entrepreneur with an online presence that grosses seven-figures. Aaron has the #1 singing life lesson channel on YouTube with over 20 million organic views and 250,000 subscribers. Aaron is also a prominent success coach with a book that reached Amazon’s Top 100 Best-Sellers list within a week of its release. In this conversation, you will hear Aaron talk about his new book, and he shares some stories and philosophies from the book. Aaron talks about going from living in fantasy to seeing in reality. He shares some strategies on how to get to that point, and the role that feedback plays. We also talk about passion, priorities, and music. Connect with Aaron Anastasi: Website - Facebook - Instagram - You’ll Learn: [05:30] - Aaron talks about his new book, and what prompted him to write the book. [08:34] - Aaron shares a story from his childhood that shows that it’s possible to live in fantasy and not see reality. [12:55] - Aaron says that seeing reality is a necessary first step. [17:55] - Aaron talks about what he wants to gain from asking questions. [21:35] - I explain that we can’t control our automatic thoughts, but we can hit pause to re-think the situation. [22:20] - Aaron encourages people to consider what’s “as true” or “more true.” [24:46] - Aaron spent a few years preparing a music course. He considers it a “major failure.” [26:16] - Aaron talks about feedback and says that feedback is the connection between fantasy and reality. [29:10] - We talk about the value of passion. [33:05] - Aaron and I talk more about feedback. He shares what kind of feedback he looks for with his books. [37:50] - Aaron shares what he is doing with production and acting. [39:22] - Aaron explains that he uses feedback to determine which areas of his life he should master. [42:58] - Aaron talks about his acting, and how he moved into music. We both talk about our relationship with music. [46:00] - Aaron shares how he can tell when he’s stretched himself too thin and where his priorities are. [51:13] - Aaron talks about tension in his book. He explains there are two types of tension and how he processes this information. [55:15] - Aaron explains how he will be celebrating the release of his book. [56:30] - Aaron shares who his thought-leader influences are. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Lea
S1 Enull · Tue, December 12, 2017
196 | Live Q & A November 2017 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of November’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from diagnosis and medication to refocusing after interruption, overwhelm by digital tools, and everything in-between. You’re welcome to join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . You’ll Learn: [05:52] - Colleen asks about fish oil and other supplements. [10:25] - Beth asks for tips on getting diagnosed with ADHD. We share tips and warnings about the diagnosis process. [15:20] - Catalina asked if medication should help with organizing your space. [21:02] - Catalina follows up with a question about medication dosage. We also talk about medication and insurance costs. [24:30] - Dmitri asks about emotional control and disruptions. Brendan talks about the role that mindfulness plays in controlling emotions. [36:44] - We answer two questions that are similar on procrastination and taking control of our lives away from ADHD. We discuss this topic in regards to interviews. [47:59] - Deborah was part of an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and asks what her follow-up should be after the group. I share that I am building a community for alumni. [52:57] - Olivia asks how to assist her 19-year-old son with life decisions. [57:13] - We answer a question about refocusing after interruptions. Brendan explains that the process starts with avoiding interruption. [1:03:46] - Carl has trouble differentiating between his thoughts and ADHD thoughts. Brendan states that he draws the line at useful thoughts and unuseful thoughts. [1:04:22] - A questioner is looking to avoid overwhelm by digital tools. [1:05:48] - A listener asks how to explain ADHD to others. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired’s 200th Episode! Our 200th episode is coming up, and I’d like you to be a part of it. Do you have a great ADHD story, poem, or song? It could be funny, triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using a voice recording or memo app on your smartphone. Submissions are due no later than December 19th. You can email me the mp3 file at and put “#200” in the subject line. ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration starts today and goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of
S1 Enull · Tue, December 05, 2017
195 | Justin Classen: Risk Reward of High Risk Jobs
Justin Classen joins me on this episode. Justin is 27-years-old, and a whirlwind of intense, hyper-active energy, born, raised and distracted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received a diagnosis of ADHD only 9-months ago. However, this diagnosis was prolonged by two years, due to lapses in memory to actually attend his evaluation. Considered a “jack of all trades” by those who know him, Justin has found success in a multitude of endeavors, and an acceptance in a profound number of failed ones. Justin is currently maximizing his energy and investing into his careers as a journeyman, industrial scaffolder, exotic dancer, as well as a music producer and nightclub DJ. In this conversation, you will hear Justin talk about his life before and after his ADHD diagnosis, 9-months ago. Justin says that his ADHD diagnosis gave him confidence at work. He describes how his diagnosis and medication have impacted his work as a journeyman on scaffolding. Justin is a man of many interests and passions, and I think you will enjoy this conversation and glimpse into Justin’s life. Connect with Justin Classen: Music - You’ll Learn: [05:27] - Justin talks about his life before his ADHD diagnosis. He shares how he felt he was losing his identity. [07:12] - Justin describes his childhood and schooling. [09:14] - Justin shares how he “discovered” ADHD. [10:42] - Justin explains the ADHD evaluation process in Canada. [14:55] - Justin describes his work as a journeyman working on scaffolding. [16:42] - Justin says that working after his diagnosis gave him confidence. [19:18] - Justin talks about some of the risky behavior he engaged in prior to his diagnosis. [22:19] - Justin explains what a journeyman is. [24:25] - Justin shares how he became an exotic dancer. [29:46] - Justin talks about his current interest in computer processing and building his own instruments. [32:08] - We talk about MIDI. [33:27] - Justin describes his career as a DJ. [38:41] - Now that he has been diagnosed, Justin shares that he needs to go back and review his past. [40:10] - Impulsivity is something that Justin is still struggling with. [42:45] - We talk about fidget items and the need for them. [44:04] - Justin shares that he does not get restful sleep. [47:31] - Justin looks to the future. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired’s 200th Episode! Our 200th episode is coming up, and I’d like you to be a part of it. Do you have a great ADHD story, poem, or song? It could be funny, triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using a voice recording or memo app on your smartphone. Submissions are due no later than December 19th. You can email me the mp3 file at and put “#200” in the subject line. ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts Ja
S1 Enull · Tue, November 28, 2017
194 | Brett Smith Boredom and Grace
Brett Smith joins me on this episode. Brett is a real estate broker in Austin, Texas who was diagnosed at the age of 42. This diagnosis came after struggling with job change after job change after job change. About two years ago, Brett took a job in software sales, and he noticed “the cycle.” After a Google search, he realized he needed to explore the possibility that he has ADHD. Through Driven to Distraction, He recognized he experienced things everyone does, but the connection between these things. In this conversation, you will hear how Brett has experienced some clarity since he started implementing strategies for managing his ADHD. Brett also talks about failure, and he says that “Acceptance has a period at the end of the sentence. Grace has an ellipses.” Listen to our conversation and Brett will explain that what you’re experiencing is totally normal, and you can take control of it and empower yourself by getting the right tools and structure. You’ll Learn: [04:42] - We talk about mountain biking, and Brett explains why it is his meditation. [08:36] - Brett tells his ADHD story, which involves a lot of career changes. [16:35] - Brett describes the feeling of “boring.” [19:03] - Brett talks about his troubles with email. [27:38] - Brett recalls his conversation with his friend that prompted him to get serious about ADHD and treatment. He explains why he changed his mind about medication. [30:53] - Brett shares his “AHA!” moment. [31:53] - Brett talks about email strategies he’s implemented. I suggest he prints his email. [33:57] - Brett shares that people don’t have a great understanding of how ADHD manifests. [40:02] - Brett is “aggressively” trying to figure out how to handle the impact of his ADHD. He describes the changes he has made. [47:21] - Russell Barkley talks about building external structures. Brett talks about using and . [49:55] - Brett explains how he handles his failures. [52:30] - Brett geeks out about Todoist. [57:05] - We talk about acceptance and grace. [59:00] - We rave over Gary Keller’s book, The ONE Thing. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, go to . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an
S1 Enull · Tue, November 21, 2017
193 | Stephanie Sammons Music and Money
Stephanie Sammons joins me on this episode of the podcast. Stephanie is a certified financial planner, the founder of Sammons Wealth, an independent wealth management firm. Stephanie is also a best-selling author, speaker, and recording singer-songwriter. Stephanie was a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Stephanie’s songs go right to the heart of what a lot of us are feeling on a regular basis. In this conversation, you will hear an interesting mixture of music and money! While wearing her certified financial planner hat, Stephanie talks about wealth and why money is such a complex issue for many of us. Stephanie believes the foundation for financial success is planning. She shares some tips for planning and describes the things you should be doing before investing. Stephanie also talks about her ADHD diagnosis, and she plays some of her incredible music that she has written. Connect with Stephanie Sammons: Website: Website: Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [03:37] - Stephanie explains the meaning behind her song, Record Time. [04:18] - Stephanie performs the song. [06:34] - Stephanie elaborates further on the lyrics of the song. [07:44] - Stephanie was diagnosed at 43, and she explains what her life was like at that point in time. [10:13] - Stephanie plays “Who I Am,” which is a song about acceptance and redemption. [15:40] - Stephanie realized at the age of 15 that she is gay. She draws a parallel to ADHD and loving who you are. [19:33] - Being a financial planner and having ADHD is a pretty impressive accomplishment. Stephanie talks about this. [21:59] - Stephanie defines “wealth” and talks more about her career. [30:20] - Many of us find money to be boring and complex. Stephanie explains that many people take an apathetic approach to money. [31:39] - Stephanie talks about the importance of planning. [32:44] - Stephanie lists some questions a financial planner will ask you. [34:34] - According to Stephanie, you don’t know if you’re saving enough money until you know where you want to be and when you want to retire. [39:43] - Stephanie shares an action step for financial planning, automation. [42:56] - Stephanie explains what an index fund is. [45:09] - Before you start thinking about investing, there are other things you should do. Stephanie tells you how to lay the groundwork. [47:38] - Stephanie talks about the larger purchase in life. [51:18] - The best advice Stephanie ever received was, “Don’t use credit cards.” [52:58] - We talk about college and the climbing costs. [55:00] - Stephanie talks about the “buckets” you should start saving in. [59:29] - Stephanie describes her ideal client. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! However, we do have a waiting list. Y
S1 Enull · Tue, November 14, 2017
192 | Live Q & A Oct 2017
This episode is the recording of October’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear us answer several questions. We talk about productivity tips, techniques, and resources. We also talk about follow-through and scheduling. A few of the questions are big-picture. Deborah has a partner with ADHD, and she feels frustrated by the same characteristics that she’s had in the past. Another listener asks how to handle a partner that sees an ADHD diagnosis as a stigma. We received lots of great questions, and I’d love to answer your question in our November live Q&A. You’ll Learn: [03:50] - Daniel asks for tips for writing notes during conversations. [11:02] - Deborah shares that her partner has ADHD and she is feeling frustration with the characteristics he’s exhibiting. [18:42] - Jordan asks about setting up accountability when living alone. [24:17] - Marisol has trouble with putting away clothes. She asks for suggestions in this area. [30:17] - Brendan states that he plans to launch his podcast in mid-November. [39:25] - Janice asks for recommendations for calendars and to-do lists. [47:33] - Laura asks for tips refocusing after feeling emotionally sensitive. [50:44] - Nick wonders how to avoid getting derailed for an entire day when one aspect of the plan goes wrong. [54:04] - Melissa gets hyper-focused on things, but does not follow through. She wonders how to screen herself to determine if something is a good idea or a whim. [1:02:04] - We answer a question on making time for meditation. [1:02:55] - A listener asks a question about managing money. [1:05:02] - Jos asks about scheduling projects with other people. [1:09:10] - I share tips on accomplishing a full reset. [1:10:24] - Brendan shares some thoughts on a partner that sees a diagnosis as a stigma. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration starts today and goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answere
S1 Enull · Tue, November 07, 2017
191 | What You Might Not Know About ADHD reWired Coaching Groups
This week, I am joined by three guests. What you will hear is a behind-the-scenes and insightful perspective of ADHD reWired and our coaching groups. Joining me on the episode are Brendan Mahen, Kat Hoyer, and Cassandra Tower. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, Kat, Cassandra, and me talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. You will hear them share the changes they have seen in others and themselves through this group. If you would like more information on the 11th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, which starts on January 8th, go to . Registration is open from November 14th through the 22nd. You’ll Learn: [07:15] - Brendan, Kat, and Cassandra introduce themselves. [09:49] - Brendan talks about what prompted him to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. He shares what is the most useful component of the group for him. [11:54] - Brendan shares the growth that he has seen in himself through the group. [14:44] - Kat says that she had to have her mindset right when coming into the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [18:18] - Cassandra describes her entry into the group. [26:09] - I talk about the time I considered doing two groups at once. Brendan explains why he encouraged me to do it. [32:56] - Cassandra shares what it’s been like being part of the ADHD reWired team. [36:57] - Cassandra’s ability to be concise with language really impresses me. She shares how supportive voices encouraging strengths is powerful. [45:44] - Brendan talks about the struggles of being consistent in group coaching. He explains what makes this group different in this area. [49:27] - Many people see these groups as classes. We talk the flexibility in these groups. [53:31] - Brendan talks about a couple of people he connected with because of he encouraged them. [56:27] - I share that I am interested in starting a membership group for alumni. I share why one of my previous attempts at this did not work. [58:10] - Early on in the group, we have participants write letters to their ADHD. Kat explains why this is a powerful exercise. [1:01:13] - Cassandra shares some of the impressive growth that she has seen with Kat in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:06:47] - We share why community is so important. [1:09:40] - We tell “the shiny bookcase” story. [1:16:00] - Cassandra shares what listeners should know about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration is November 14th through the 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution,
S1 Enull · Tue, October 31, 2017
190 | Emotions, Accepting ADHD, and Productivity as a Feeling with Noelle Matteson
Noelle Matteson joins me on this week’s episode of ADHD reWired. Noelle has lived in various places around the United States and the world. Her background is mostly in writing and publishing. She has an M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, and she has published a short book on the Civil Rights Movement, . Noelle currently writes for Healthy Place’s blog, Living with Adult ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Noelle share her ADHD story. Like most of these stories, this starts back with Noelle in school. Because of her success in school and the structure of her schooling, she did not recognize her ADHD symptoms. She talks about a therapist identifying these symptoms, her reaction to this news, and her experiences with medication. Connect with Noelle Matteson: Twitter - Blog - Blog - You’ll Learn: ● [07:30] - Noelle shares her background with us. She talks about a therapist identifying her ADHD symptoms. She explains that her first reaction to this news was “shock.” ● [12:35] - At that time, Noelle was looking for work and her therapist. Her therapist shared with her that her ADHD was holding her back in this effort to get a job. ● [16:06] - Noelle talks about meeting her psychiatrist and trying medications for her ADHD. ● [18:16] - Noelle shares her religious background and how this shaped her opinions on medication. ● [27:14] - Noelle talks about being overwhelmed with how the medication helped her. ● [31:08] - Noelle points out that she needs to remember that she still has ADHD and those tendencies, even when she’s on medication. ● [33:28] - Noelle talks about moving from being overwhelmed to the point of acceptance. ● [34:47] - Noelle did well in school, and she explained why this fact, and the structure of her schooling, led to her not recognizing her ADHD symptoms. ● [37:27] - Noelle started on medication in April. She talks about how it is impacting her life now. ● [45:27] - Noelle shares her list. ● [57:33] - Noelle talks about productivity and organization. ● [1:00:48] - Noelle explains what productivity “feels like” to her. ● [1:04:18] - Coming back from breaks can be difficult, and Noelle talks about this step in productivity. ● [1:08:28] - Noelle is now thinking ahead, and she discusses some of her aspirations and goals. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration is November 14th through the 25th. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Grou
S1 Enull · Tue, October 24, 2017
189 | She Wasn't Always This Focused with Rosa Swann
Rosa Swann has been a full-time romance author for two years. She starting writing romance novels while she was working on her master's degree. Rosa believes in happy endings and making choices that make you happy. She spends most of her day behind the computer, but does all of her planning on paper, because she’ll forget about it otherwise. Having been diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism a decade ago, she has been able to control her brain with a lot of planning and tactics. Recently, she has started to share some of her tactics on her blog. In this conversation, you will hear Rosa talk about being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. She explains how they both affect her, and how she has gone about treating both of these diagnoses. We talk a lot about Rosa’s career as a romantic novel author, and how she organizes her work and accomplishes her tasks on a daily basis. Connect with Rosa Swann: You’ll Learn: [10:19] - Rosa was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at the same time. She explains that she first focused on Autism. [12:48] - Rosa describes how she is affected by Autism. [14:25] - While Rosa was diagnosed ten years ago, she just started taking medication. She explains why she waited. [17:09] - Rosa describes being on medication as “interesting.” [19:27] - Rosa talks about writing romantic novels and the paradox of that with her Autism. [22:21] - Rosa explains how she got into writing romance novels. [24:26] - Rosa takes us on her journey through academia. [29:00] - Rosa describes herself as a workaholic. [37:05] - Rosa talks about her scheduling and task completion with her writing. [43:44] - Rosa talks about staying focused on her tasks throughout the day. She shares what has helped her. [47:09] - According to Rosa, her sleep has been “good” since she started taking medication. [51:30] - Rosa talks about using a Hobonichi planner. [57:25] - Rosa explains how her plans have backup plans. [1:00:46] - Rosa describes how she bounces back if something doesn’t go as planned. [1:05:41] - Rosa talks about her reading habits. Your Resources: - Maya Rodale Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available October 26th and 31st. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions tak
S1 Enull · Tue, October 17, 2017
188| Life is Like a Box of... ooh Chocolate with Steven Mazure
Steve Mazure was diagnosed with ADHD in June of 2016, and since the diagnosis, everything has changed. Steve has been on a journey of growth and self-discovery. He is now learning to accept who he is and he’s letting go of the person he was trying to be. In this conversation, you will hear Steve share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD and decided to start a chocolate company. He talks about the aspects of running a business that he struggles with, and I share some tips with him that will hopefully help him overcome these barriers. Connect with Steve Mazure: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:27] - Steve describes the process of being diagnosed and treated for ADHD. [09:40] - Steve talks about going “all in” with his treatment of ADHD. [10:49] - Steve is currently home-schooling his 13-year old daughter and seeing some ADHD traits in her. [16:52] - Steve shares some of his life developments since being diagnosed with ADHD, including starting a chocolate company. [19:54] - Steve describes where he is with his business, right now. [24:58] - We talk about the challenge of shipping. [27:50] - Steve talks about challenges with his business. [29:42] - Steve talks about his plans for his business he’d like to accomplish in the next year. [36:49] - We discuss Steve’s preparation for events like farmer's markets. [43:55] - Steve talks about wanting to introduce online marketing for his company, but feeling some reservations about going for it right now. [49:20] - We talk about pseudo-verbs and starting the process to complete tasks. [54:12] - We discuss designating blocks in a schedule to accomplish tasks and not letting other tasks displace them. [1:01:25] - Steve says he is a “build the momentum” type of person. [1:02:50] - We talk about ways to kill our executive function, including a lack of sleep. [1:09:30] - Steve shares what he would like to take action on after this conversation. [1:16:27] - One week later, Steve joins me to talk about the chocolates he sent me and the progress he’s made with sleep since our last recording. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available October 17th, 19th, 26th, and 31st. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! Thes
S1 Enull · Tue, October 10, 2017
187 | It only took 65 years - with Anne Hougas
This Week’s Episode: On this week’s episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had “normal” problems growing up. Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD. It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences. Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD. She also shares her relationship history with three marriages. Anne was a pleasure to talk with, and I think you’re going to enjoy this conversation. You’ll Learn: [07:32] - Anne talks about her family life, growing up. This includes her school performance. [12:47] - Anne explains that there was a lack of support because of her home life. [15:05] - I explain that the “it must be me” voice never goes away. [16:02] - Anne talks about her experience in high school, which included moving and going from six to two hundred peers in her classes. [18:36] - After her move, Anne found a group of friends and she explains her social activities and how that helped her come out of her shell. [20:58] - Anne talks about her relationship history in this stage of her life. [23:14] - Anne talks about moving to Wisconsin and her short college experience. [24:05] - Anne describes her social life during this stage of her life and meeting her first husband. [27:44] - Anne talks about meeting her second husband. [34:00] - Anne moves to Ohio and her second marriage ends. She talks about meeting her current husband. [41:49] - Anne talks about her husband recognizing that she may have ADHD and her parents possibly having ADHD. [54:54] - Anne thinks back to learning that her childhood and relationship with her parents is not everyone’s experience. [56:47] - Anne talks about her work history and enjoying temporary employment. [58:26] - Anne recently started taking Adderall. She talks about this experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Co
S1 Enull · Tue, October 03, 2017
186 | One week after brain surgery - hope, courage and the power of laughter: Tom & Yvonne Nardone
This Week’s Episode: This week, I am pleased to be joined by Tom Nardone. Tom is not only a friend to ADHD reWired and the ADHD community, but someone who really has become one of my best friends. Tom is the voice of courage, humility, and bravery. On September 19th, Tom had a brain surgery to try to remove a tumor from the part of his brain that deals with his speech. His speech has been affected. Tom and his wife, Yvonne, join me about a week after Tom’s surgery. In this conversation, you will hear details from Tom on his recent brain cancer diagnosis and surgery. Tom explains his speech issues, and what it’s like to adapt to those changes. Tom also shares how this situation has changed his perspective on life. Connect with Tom Nardone: You’ll Learn: [08:32] - Tom talks about recording and releasing a podcast episode shortly after his brain surgery. [11:46] - Tom shares what he remembers about the day of the surgery. [15:05] - I explain how I used my conversation with Tom as a scenario with my coaching group. Tom tells the story of this medical issue. [23:25] - Tom says that finding an entertainment niche without formal education. [24:23] - Tom explains what it is like to speak now and shares his outlook on his situation. [42:56] - Tom talks about a country singer that stutters, but when he sings, his speech is not impacted at all. [46:22] - When Tom was in the hospital, he made the nurses download his podcast. [50:12] - Tom talks about how this experience has changed his perspective. [57:18] - Tom shares that he hates going to the doctor’s office, usually. But he has had a very pleasant experience with the medical care he received in this process. [58:08] - Tom explains his current outlook on life, which is quite inspiring. [1:00:54] - I share my observation on Yvonne’s role in Tom’s communication. Tom shares the role she has played in his life recently despite her medical issues. [1:03:16] - Tom thanks the community for their support during this time. [1:06:35] - I took notes during our conversation, and I ask Tom to sing the words I had trouble understanding. We also work though the word “gigabyte.” [1:14:54] - Yvonne talks about enjoying some of this process. [1:17:14] - Yvonne has been talking with several people about helping set up a crowdfunding campaign. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you
S1 Enull · Tue, September 26, 2017
185 | Finding Belonging with Shauna Heron
This Week’s Episode: Shauna Heron joins me on this episode. Shauna is a wedding photographer, entrepreneur, mom, world traveler, game streamer, techno-nerd who just recently found out that she has ADHD. After 44 years, Shauna was researching information to support her 7-year old son with ADHD; she started to have that sneaking suspicion that she had found the answer to her life-long question, “What the (bleep) is wrong with me?!” In this discussion, you will hear Shauna’s interesting and unique life story. She talks about her childhood, her involvement in the punk scene, and running away as a teenager. She had an interest in technology, which led to a well-paying job before she decided to move to Europe. Shauna details her addiction to hard drugs and what the recover process looked like for her. This is a fascinating story, and I am excited to share it with you. Connect with Shauna Heron: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:25] - I share the bio I wrote for Shauna’s introduction. [06:42] - Shauna starts by talking about her childhood, not fitting in, finding “her people,” and running away from home as a teenager. [11:23] - Shauna talks about her job at the age of 18 and deciding she wanted to move to Europe. [13:38] - Shauna describes moving in with a friend that was struggling with a heroin addiction. She talks about her first time using hard drugs. We talk about the seriousness of heroin and other hard drugs. [17:29] - Shauna talks about what prompted her to stop doing these drugs. [19:35] - Shauna describes her life in Holland and living on the streets. She tells the story of a police officer convincing her to move back to the US and completing her education. [23:50] - After finishing college and securing a job, Shauna purchased her first house. [25:38] - Shauna talks about walking away from her past and being able to move beyond situations. [26:42] - Shauna talks about streaming video games, making money from that, and its impact on her life. [33:52] - Shauna shares her experience with hiring a life coach. [35:53] - We talk about the shame we can feel when it comes to video games. [39:38] - Shauna explains how video games can be an outlet for community. [49:08] - We discuss a Maya Angelou quote. [52:43] - Shauna talks about her “superpower” and how her past has made her who she is. [55:04] - Shauna shares her AA 12-step experience. The recovery process can vary for each person, and it involves a lot of luck. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast
S1 Enull · Tue, September 19, 2017
184 | ADHD reWired September Live Q&A
This Week’s Episode: This episode is the recording of September’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics. Some questions are about adolescents with ADHD, from morning routines to college applications. We also talk about managing emotions during hormonal changes, weight loss with ADHD, managing anxiety and excitement, and many more topics. Be sure to sign up for a reminder for our next ADHD reWired Live Q&A at . You’ll Learn: [06:03] - Several people asked questions about managing anxiety that results from their ADHD. I explain that anxiety and ADHD can go together and I share a personal experience. [10:08] - Carolyn asks a question about emotions during hormonal changes. [12:10] - Sarah asks about losing weight with ADHD. We share some of our struggles with food. [18:57] - I answer a question about controlling excitement when feelings are triggered. I explain that ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and share some tips on managing these situations. [26:30] - A live viewer expresses concerns over her son’s boredom and performance at school. We share some tips on helping me manage how he feels about school. [34:21] - Donald has ADHD and will be returning to college. He asks for advice on breaking perfectionism and working efficiently. [41:58] - We answer a question about a gifted child with inattentive type ADHD who is a high school senior and facing college applications and preparation for college. Both parents also have ADHD. We share some thoughts and provide tips on this entire process. [47:48] - Linda joins the call and shares that her 9-year-old daughter struggles with the morning routine. I share how my parents handled that situation and some suggestions for Linda’s situation. [58:10] - Craig asks about avoiding procrastination. We attempt to pull Craig out of shame. He joins the call to provide more details. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you h
S1 Enull · Tue, September 12, 2017
183 | A Bus Full of ADHDers with Bonnie Mincu
Bonnie Mincu joins me on this episode. Bonnie spent 23 years in a Fortune 50 corporation as a marketing manager, training manager, executive coach, and organizational development consultant. She left her consulting firm in 2000 to do similar work on her own. But, without the structure of fast-paced deadlines, she found herself floundering and avoiding her desk. This was when she discovered she has ADHD. She built her business around coaching and training individual ADHD clients. Since starting Thrive ADHD in 2001, Bonnie has developed a number of training tools and programs. In this conversation, you will hear Bonnie list and describe the characters that she has developed. These characters are riding the bus in our brains and take turns driving the bus. You will also learn how these characters can impact each other. Bonnie is launching a new membership-based training program called, Productivity PathFinder. Connect with Bonnie Mincu: You’ll Learn: [06:12] - Bonnie explains a new concept that involves a way of thinking of your brain, and characters in your brain. [07:12] - Bonnie says we frequently use terms to describe what is happening, but they aren’t accurate. She provides an example of this with procrastination. [09:36] - Bonnie describes characters in your brain. You will meet Steady Eddie, Whiny Winnie, Impatient Iggy, Overwhelmed Oscar, and Emotional Emma and the personalities all of these characters have. [21:08] - Bonnie talks about time sense and being able to estimate the amount of time a task will take. [24:10] - Bonnie explains that she does not have a poor time sense, which led to her not realizing she had ADHD. [24:58] - Bonnie continues listing characters, describing Helpless Hannah and Critical Calvin. [32:10] - We talk about decision making and the cause of difficulties in this process. [33:35] - Bonnie explains how these characters can interact and how to bring certain characters to the forefront in situations. [38:40] - Bonnie describes Disorganized Derek, and she explains the cause of disorganization, and its impact on people that don’t want to be disorganized. [43:01] - Bonnie explains the four quadrants of organization. [44:35] - We discuss the idea of multi-tracking vs. multitasking. [49:58] - Bonnie shares a secret on what she calls a “weird obsession.” [51:07] - We come up with a character that Bonnie may be missing, Distracted Dave. [52:28] - Bonnie describes Emotional Emma and the role Critical Calvin plays in Emma’s actions. [54:30] - I address the fear of being judged. [57:53] - Bonnie shares a tip for managing shame. [59:28] - Bonnie talks about visual images for these characters she has developed. [1:00:38] - Bonnie talks about Productivity Pathfinder. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 1
S1 Enull · Tue, September 05, 2017
182 | I Got This with Rich Schramm
This Week’s Episode: Rich Schramm is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and software development expert with over 25-years in information and technology. He is also the father of three kids with ADHD. Rich is putting his experience and skills to use in creating a tool to manage ADHD families, called I Got This. I Got This is an app, a community, and a mission to change the story of ADHD. In this conversation, Rich shares some of his story and his personal experiences that led to the development of his app. The app is not yet live but in beta. In addition to sharing what some of the nuts and bolts of his app are, he talks about some of the challenges of working on this project. Rich also describes how working on this project has been a journey for him, personally and professionally. Connect with Rich Schramm: App Website - You’ll Learn: [05:55] - Rich talks about the challenge of predicting timeframes when working on new projects. [08:09] - We talk about perfectionism and how this can hold back a project. [10:27] - Rich explains how he communicates with the off-shore team that is helping him with I Got This. [14:26] - Rich explains how he manages meetings with off-shore leaders. He also talks about overcoming language and cultural barriers. [22:26] - Rich talks about his family and how their needs shaped his app. [26:15] - Rich describes the app’s failsafe notification system. [30:45] - Rich explains how the app gives token rewards. [32:23] - Rich talks about the guide and two-torials for parents that help with setting up tasks. [43:13] - Rich describes how this project has been a journey, personally. [44:37] - Rich explains how this project has helped him overcome fear and helped change his view of humanity. [49:57] - Rich talks about going through programs with a life coach to help identify the things that held him back, personally and professionally. [55:40] - Rich shares why he views this product as a community. [1:01:36] - Rich explains that he intends to change the way people see ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes
S1 Enull · Tue, August 29, 2017
181 | Emotional Regulation and Shiny Objects with James Ochoa
This Week’s Episode: James Ochoa returns to the podcast on this episode. James is a licensed professional counselor and the author of . He is the founder and Director of the Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in all areas of life. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD so clients can build their internal worlds using their imagination to manage their attention challenges. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about emotional regulation. He discusses the concept of emotional distress syndrome and the stress model, which involves distress and eu stress. James shares how micro-meditations in the middle of the day create the activation of the kinesthetic muscle and how that activity helps keep us in balance. He shares how slowing down actions by 25% at any given moment puts the mind in a state of pause and contemplation. You will hear helpful strategies that are customizable and easy to implement. Connect with James Ochoa: Website - LinkedIn - Twitter - You’ll Learn: [04:02] - I share what has been going on in my life, which includes a recent move, working on becoming a minimalist, and trying to find an office space. [17:00] - James shares that he has been diving into the emotional distress of ADHD. He explains that this is a balancing factor. [20:03] - James shares that he came up with the concept of emotional distress syndrome, a low-grade post traumatic stress. [21:07] - James would like people with ADHD to think about the stress model from a two component system, distress and eu stress. [23:13] - James talks about handling eu stress and moving forward. [25:41] - I share that I recently listened to a guided meditation with poor audio quality and I was able to shape this into a really good experience. [27:12] - James talks about elevating meditation to a higher level of need. [33:19] - James shares that as he walks on the beach, he will close his eyes. He explains that it helps keep him connected to himself. [35:00] - James talks about Emotional Distress Syndrome. He explains micro-traumas and why it is critical to understand them. [37:36] - James states that it is important to customize and personalize strategies that work. [42:24] - James explains the shiny object du jour. [47:51] - James would like to develop a professional consultation model, and he talks about this. [51:50] - James talks about a new podcast series he is working on. It will be called “The Complex.” [56:24] - James follows up on our conversation when he was on the ADHD reWired Hot Seat the last time he was on the podcast. [59:41] - James shares that exercise has been difficult for him and customized short-term goals have helped him. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of
S1 Enull · Tue, August 22, 2017
180 | Can't change the past, only our understanding of it: with Jo Meleca-Voigt
Jo Meleca-Voigt returns to the podcast on this episode. Jo is a teacher and she last came on the podcast right after being diagnosed with ADHD and starting medication. In this conversation, you will hear Jo describe the last year of her life since we last spoke. She has had some opportunities in her professional career to advocate for students with ADHD. She shares how this has helped her in her own journey. Jo shares some of the strategies that she has implemented in the last year. Although a component of a strategy may not work, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire strategy does not have beneficial pieces. We also discuss loss in this conversation, as Jo recently lost someone to suicide. This situation brought back memories of her childhood and she explains how she is dealing with this loss. Connect with Jo Meleca-Voigt: Email - You’ll Learn: [06:23] - Jo shares how the last year has been life-changing and career-changing. [08:00] - Jo talks about the support she received at work after her diagnosis. [09:19] - Jo led a group of students with ADHD to support each other. [12:28] - Jo saw herself in an individual student, and she explains how this student’s life changed after diagnosis. [15:28] - Jo explains how being an advocate has changed her. [18:01] - Jo describes how the way that she viewed herself as a kid helped her work with students with ADHD. [19:44] - Someone Jo knew recently committed suicide. She explains how this situation brought back some memories of something that happened in her childhood. [28:21] - Jo describes how she is dealing with this loss. [36:00] - Jo clarifies some of her statements from earlier in the discussion. [40:04] - Jo lists some strategies that she has implemented in the last year. [43:48] - Jo shares how things have changed in her relationship with her wife since her diagnosis. [45:47] - We talk about the “mail monster.” Jo explains her method of sorting mail. [47:51] - Every strategy has a piece that doesn’t work, and we fall into an “all or nothing” mindset and dismiss those strategies that have beneficial pieces. [51:31] - Jo explains how she prepares students for the world they are going to live in. [55:46] - We discuss the difficulties of grocery shopping. [1:02:24] - Jo talks about the things that have surprised her since her ADHD diagnosis. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like t
S1 Enull · Tue, August 15, 2017
179 | Creating Balance with Jim Klopman
This Week’s Episode: Jim Klopman is an innovator in other industries, Jim says that his brain damage, ADHD, and Dyslexia are blessings that free his mind to see tech advances before others. Jim developed the to improve and maintain his own athletic performance. Jim believes a fit human balance system is the key to maintaining physical and psychological success in all areas of life. In this conversation, you will hear Jim explain the importance of balance and the human balance system. He explains how, through technology and other modern ways of living, we have diminished balance abilities. Jim shares how strengthening the human balance system, you can calm your whole system and how this can help you in life, and specifically with ADHD. Connect with Jim Klopman: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:17] - Jim explains the SlackBow Balanced Training System. [07:46] - Jim talks about the human balance system and the sensors that make up this system. [08:48] - Jim sees a correlation between extreme sports and ADD. He shares his opinion on why this is the case. [09:43] - We talk about balance and counter-balance. [14:06] - Jim explains why he calls it “the balance system” and explains why this is a set of systems. [18:12] - Jim shares his background, which includes brain injury, dyslexia, and ADHD. He also describes his diagnosis experience. [24:03] - Jim talks about his ADHD journey after his diagnosis. [32:27] - Jim explains the brain-body connection and concussions. [35:31] - Jim provides some examples of balance training that you can do at home. [40:40] - Jim explains why balance training can help in life and with ADHD. [47:22] - Jim shares how to calm your whole system. [49:05] - We discuss vision, peripheral vision, and visual overstimulation. [54:24] - I talk about my dad’s balance issues. Jim provides me with some ideas that could help him. [1:00:06] - Jim explains how a nerve stimulator can help with balance. [1:05:45] - Jim talks about what he is working on with his business. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any
S1 Enull · Tue, August 08, 2017
178 | Productive Parenting Live Q & A June 2017 with Brendan Mahan
This Week’s Episode: On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we do a live Q&A. This episode is a recording of the June Live Q&A. If you are listening to this episode the day it’s released, tune into August’s Live Q&A at 12:30pm at . On this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Mahan. This is Brendan’s third appearance on the podcast. Brendan is an ADHD coach and speaker. He is currently a special education teacher. He understands ADHD from as an insider, as well as from the perspective of an educator. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, and I answer listener questions, primarily on parenting. We cover a variety of topics on children and adolescents with ADHD. We talk about diagnosis, medication, and everything that goes along with parenting with ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD. Connect with Brendan Mahan: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:20] - Brendan talks about “the wall of awful.” [08:45] - We talk about the danger in asking our children, “Why did you do that?” [10:39] - Brendan shares his thoughts on lying. [14:39] - VJ asks about the appropriate age for diagnosing ADHD and the role of parents in this process, specifically parents with ADHD. [19:40] - We talk about how ADHD affects us as parents. [22:40] - Marisol asks about consistency in the house and chores. [38:29] - Brene Brown wrote about “the wholehearted parenting manifesto,” and I read a passage. [42:39] - I share one of my most non-proud Daddy moments. [44:36] - A few people asked questions about summer scheduling and structure. Brendan and I both have experience as a camp counselor, and we share some thoughts on theming and structure. [49:44] - VJ asks about the appropriate time for speaking with a pediatrician about an ADHD diagnosis. [52:27] - Steven reports he is seeing signs of ADHD in his daughter and has questions about diagnosis. [59:20] - We talk about fidget spinners and alternatives. [1:02:57] - Marisol asks for strategies for her daughter, who has impulse control issues during angry outbursts. [1:11:43] - Brendan and I share our opinions on video games causing ADHD. [1:13:50] - We talk about the importance of information and education for people recently diagnosed with ADHD. [1:15:28] - We answer a question about getting a teenager to understand the importance of taking medication. [1:18:39] - Brendan talks about medication diversion. [1:23:08] - Brendan and I have an idea, and we share some information and ask for your feedback. [1:33:56] - Brendan explains why he feels that parents yell “too quick” and he shares how to start at a lower tier. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the wait list go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listen
S1 Enull · Tue, August 01, 2017
177 | Blue Shame Shoes: Thomas Wandall
Thomas Wandall joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Thomas is a listener of this podcast and was recently diagnosed with the inattentive presentation of ADHD. Thomas has lived in the Bay Area of California since 1995 and has a variety of interests. He enjoys mountain climbing, bike building, novel writing, painting, crisis counseling, and shoe-making. He enjoys the hands-on nature of his work. He owns a shoe-making and repair business. He also struggles with broken deadlines and unfinished shoes, which he calls “shame shoes.” In this conversation, you will hear Thomas explain different tasks that he has difficulty with in his business as a shoe-maker. A major area of difficulty for Thomas is time estimates and finishing work within deadlines. Thomas and I talk through his systems, and I provide him with some suggestions to adapt these systems to help him be successful in these areas. Connect with Thomas Wandall You’ll Learn: [04:51] - Thomas explains his history and experience as a crisis counselor. [06:53] - Thomas was diagnosed just a month before the recording of this episode. He explains why he was evaluated. [08:35] - Thomas wrote (and finished) a novel, a mountaineering ghost story. He talks about the story he constructed. [10:32] - Thomas explains how he got into shoe-making. [12:07] - Thomas describes what has allowed him to be a successful entrepreneur. [14:24] - Thomas shares the process of his business. He explains why he tries to NOT answer the phone and struggles with returning calls. [17:35] - Because phone calls are such an issue for Thomas, we consider the benefit and value of hiring someone to answer and make calls. [22:36] - Thomas explains how he gives time estimates to customers. He describes his prioritization techniques. I give Thomas a suggestion on creating short-term progress benchmarks. [26:18] - Thomas shares the physical systems he uses to organize different orders. I give him some ideas on this organization and share my own techniques of under-promising and over-delivering. [30:32] - We talk about the idea of working “slow” into the business slogan. [32:34] - Thomas tells a story about clown shoes, which have become his shame shoes. [39:18] - I share some ideas for Alex to deal with his shame shoes and the customer who owns these shoes. [52:20] - I talk about the five-second miracle and how this practice can help us complete a task. [59:05] - Thomas shares what his next action-steps are, and I issue a “preposterous” challenge for Thomas. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to . The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a mon
Bonus · Tue, July 25, 2017
Short - Last Day of Registration and making sense of a $12,000 mistake
July 25th is the last day to register for the 10th season of ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group. To learn more: To schedule your registration interview:
S1 Enull · Tue, July 18, 2017
176 | Bending the world to our ADHD with Diann Wingert
This Week’s Episode: Diann Wingert is a licensed psychotherapist, master certified coach, parent of adult children with ADHD, and she has ADHD herself. After many years of “dancing with denial,” she was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of sixty. Diann specializes in coaching high-functioning but under-achieving adults with ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Diann discuss her personal history with ADHD and her recent diagnosis at the age of sixty. For years, this diagnosis didn’t seem possible, as she excelled in so many areas that her child with ADHD struggled in. Diann also talks about the value and importance of coaching. She is a member of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and shares why she joined the group and what she has gained from her involvement. Connect with Diann Wingert: Website - You’ll Learn: [10:12] - Diann talks about coaching, and she describes her history with acting as a coach. It was in our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group that Diann decided to focus on people with ADHD. [11:40] - Diann explains what she has learned about herself through coaching other people. She also shares why she enjoys working with entrepreneurs. [13:32] - Diann talks about her personal discovery of ADHD and labeling. [18:43] - Diann shares her career path. She opens up about enjoying building things, but when it moves to the maintenance stage, she loses interest. [21:27] - Diann talks about her son being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 8. Because she excelled in the areas that her son struggled, she didn’t see how she could also have ADHD. [26:15] - Diann explains how she perceived herself with ADHD. [28:00] - When she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, Diann realized that she is a perfectionist. [30:33] - At times, Diann wishes that she would have dealt with her ADHD earlier. [32:20] - Diann shares why she had an evaluation for ADHD at the age of 60. [41:37] - Diann and I talk about the idea of to “bending the world to you.” [47:14] - Diann explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and what she has gained from this experience. [56:54] - Diann shares milestones on her path to acceptance. [1:01:01] - Diann is starting a podcast for women over 50 with ADHD. She talks about the future launch of this podcast and her coaching program. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Upcoming Workshops Today (Tuesday, July 18th), we will have an interactive planning workshop. The workshop is “Planning Your Month, Week, and Day.” This session starts at 12:30pm Central. Register at . ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. Registration will be open July 19th through 25th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a month
S1 Enull · Tue, July 11, 2017
175 | We're like-brained, not just like minded, with Kat Hoyer
This Week’s Episode: Kat Hoyer is a certified life and career coach. She offers personal and professional development workshops, retreats, and coaching. After spending 15 years in corporate America, Kat found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Through a series of unexpected detours, she found her way to help people find their own success. In this conversation, you will hear Kat share her ADHD story. You will also hear two letters that she has written to her ADHD. After losing three jobs in three years, Kat decided to start her own business. She explains how she helps individuals “STEER” their own lives. Kat is part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. She shares her experience in this group and explains why the lack of judgment in this group is so important. She discusses working with accountability partners and the ROI that comes with a coaching group. Connect with Kat Hoyer: Email - Twitter - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [11:12] - Kat explains how she helps individuals “STEER” their own lives. She explains each aspect of the acronym. [12:21] - Kat discusses a letter that she recently wrote. [14:20] - Kat shares how she discovered that she has ADHD. [22:04] - Kat is not currently medicated, and we talk about a misconception with dosages. [23:49] - Kat lost three jobs in three years and decided to start her own career coaching business. [26:57] - Kat explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [30:28] - Kat discusses the ROI that comes with a coaching group. [31:54] - Kat shares what she has learned from the ADHD reWired group that is helping her get her business off the ground. [33:51] - Kat reads her first letter to her ADHD. [38:42] - Kat reads her second letter to her ADHD. [40:21] - Kat shares why the lack of judgment in the ADHD reWired group is so important. [42:25] - Kat explains why she benefits from being around like-brained people. [43:40] - Sharing from her experience, Kat tells people what she wants to know about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [51:23] - Kat shares how she works with her accountability partners. [53:07] - Kat talks about using block scheduling. [57:45] - Kat explains why the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is helping her put together a puzzle. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Upcoming Workshops On Monday, July 17th and Tuesday, July 18th, we will have two days of interactive planning workshops. Monday is “Planning Your Year, Month, and Quarter.” Tuesday is “Planning Your Month, Week, and Day.” These sessions start at 12:30pm Central. Register at ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. Registration will be open July 19th through 25th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content
S1 Enull · Tue, June 27, 2017
174 | LGBTQIQA and Coming out ADHD
Dr. Abigail “Abi” Weissman joins me on this week’s episode. Abi is a clinical psychologist who calls herself an Empowering Supporter and a Self-Love Affirmer. Abi helps people who wish they could fulfill their queer, transgender, religious, liberal, polyamorous, and/or kink selves, but hold themselves back because they are scared they will be unloved, unemployed, and rejected by their loved ones and communities. In this conversation, you will hear Abi explain the LGBTQIQA acronym and why it is so important to individuals that identify with those classifications. Abi tells her personal stories about coming out in both her sexuality and with ADHD. She explains why coming out as having ADHD was more difficult. There is a high overlap with ADHD and people that identify as LGBTQIQA and Abi discusses this intersection. Connect with Dr. Abigail Weissman: Website: Phone: 619-403-5578 Email: You’ll Learn: [07:33] - We start this conversation by Abi defining “LGBTQIQA” and some of the other terms people use to identify themselves. [09:13] - Abi shares how she identifies herself. She explains these classifications. [11:46] - Abi explains how people can decide how to identify. [13:35] - Abi shares some terms of classification that are used and some of the difficulty in using these terms. [18:21] - We talk about the series, “Transparent.” [19:17] - Abi shares her experience with coming out and how her family has handled this news. [22:01] - Abi explains what it’s like to come out every day. [26:17] - Abi is visiting this podcast today to come out of another closet. [27:36] - Abi shares why she finds coming out as having ADHD more difficult than coming out as queer. She goes on to share how she discovered that she has ADHD. [30:03] - Abi talks about medication. [32:32] - Abi describes how much about herself she shares with her clients. [38:17] - Abi is going to a conference on conversion therapy and talks about this situation. [44:29] - We talk about the intersection of ADHD and LGBTQIQA. [56:28] - Abi explains why it is important to many people that each letter is in the acronym. [59:08] - Abi shares some safer sex practices for people with ADHD. [1:03:26] - We talk about organization and what we’d like to work on in the future. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. Registration will be open July 19th through 25th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and click “Community” and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answere
S1 Enull · Tue, June 20, 2017
173 | Autism, ADHD, Social Executive Functioning and Horses with Chris Nealy
Chris Nealy earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chris’ research focused on Autism and the family. Chris currently provides office-based, nature-based, and in-home psychotherapeutic services for individuals, families, couples, and groups affected by Autism and ADHD. Chris co-owns Halcyon Mental Health in North Carolina. In this conversation, you will hear Chris, and I discuss some of the similarities of ADHD and Autism. We also consider techniques that are used with people with Autism and how those strategies can work with others. Chris talks about the strength and challenge that comes with microexpressions. At the end of the conversation, Chris shares information on equine therapy. If you would like to hear the bonus content from this conversation, visit our . Connect with Chris Nealy: Website - Email - You’ll Learn: [05:23] - Chris shares how he fell into his career. [09:11] - Chris shares his experience when he first took medication for his ADHD. [10:50] - Chris talks about the similarities between Autism and ADHD. This leads to a conversation on how these techniques and strategies can work for different people. [15:15] - Chris explains TEACH. Chris talks about this approach and why it makes sense to him. [20:57] - Chris is currently reading Neurotribes. He talks about the idea of the reframing of diagnoses. [23:24] - We discuss a study of individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD and have traits of Autism. This leads to us talking about the fidget spinner popularity. [28:22] - Chris shares a personal story about not knowing how to do the appropriate thing in public. [37:00] - People with Autism like predictable situations. Chris and I talk about communication in social situations. [43:41] - We talk about the rare cases that a person with ADHD can qualify for disability. Chris explains how his diagnosis caused his life insurance policy to double in cost. [52:19] - Chris shares that the strength and challenges come with microexpressions. We discuss our struggles with remembering names and conducting phone calls. I share how not having to masquerade as “normal” has helped me be more normal. [1:06:37] - Tony Attwood talks about a large population of Americans with Asperger’s and Autism in China. We share some thoughts on the reasons for this and talk more about social context and the necessary complex neurological processes. [1:10:05] - Chris explains why “just” is a four-letter word. [1:10:56] - Chris talks about equine therapy for individuals with Autism. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. Registration will be open July 19th through 25th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content crea
S1 Enull · Tue, June 13, 2017
172 | May Live Q&A
This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the May session. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, June 13th, you can participate in the June ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. Ryan McCrae joins me on this Q&A. In this conversation, you will hear Ryan, and I share our thoughts and tips on the questions that were submitted before and during the recording of this episode. Connect with Ryan McCrae: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:14] - We talk about clutter and clutter control. Ryan talks about decluttering in a neutral state. I am preparing for a move with my family and having a decluttered space has simplified decisions for me. [12:07] - We talk about the 5-minute rule and a 60-second clutter clearing exercise. [13:07] - A listener asks a question about academia, graduate school, and self-employment. [19:24] - Ryan talks about decision fatigue after a listener asks about switching between tasks. [24:11] - A live viewer asks about keeping track of all of your ideas and avoiding forgetting them. [32:08] - Dennis asks about forming boundaries. We talk about the need to say, “no.” [42:34] - A listener asks a question about shortening conversations and streamlining discussions. I have experienced this issue and share some of the strategies I have implemented. Ryan shares some techniques, as well. [47:10] - Jessica asks for tips on staying positive rather than focusing on past mistakes in work environments that focus on the bad ADHD traits. [55:07] - We talk about using an accountability partner. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive is now open. If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200! Registration interviews will be held June 15th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, June 06, 2017
171| Strength and Positioning with Gabriel Villareal
Gabriel Villareal is a resident in counseling, soon to be a licensed practicing counselor in Virginia. He works part-time with a community agency that serves children and adolescents in crisis. He also runs his own part-time practice, specializing in ADHD. Gabriel is the host of , a weekly podcast for incoming clinicians. In this conversation, you will hear Gabriel talk about how he helps the people he works with find their strengths. Gabriel believes that ADHD is a gift and if he were given the opportunity “return” his ADHD, he wouldn’t. Gabriel talks about resiliency, experimenting, and finding the balance of routine. You will also hear how Gabriel stays organized with his busy schedule. Connect with Gabriel Villareal: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:39] - Gabriel shares his background and explains how he got to where he is. [10:59] - Gabriel talks about mastery and failure. [13:24] - Gabriel explains that there are lots of different skills and strengths that people with ADHD can have, but not all have them all the time. [16:27] - Gabriel talks about resiliency. He talks about the resiliency he was born with and what he has worked to develop. [17:39] - Gabriel shares how he helps the people he works with find their strengths. [19:08] - We talk about the idea of being able to “return” ADHD. [25:11] - Gabriel addresses the idea that viewing ADHD as a “gift” is a mechanism to make ourselves feel less bad about this thing we have. [38:30] - Gabriel talks about experimenting in different areas. [41:13] - Gabriel shares how he does with relaxing. [45:46] - Gabriel talks about finding the balance of routine. [47:28] - Gabriel is involved in many endeavors and shares how he keeps his schedule organized. This leads to a discussion on managing a calendar. [52:28] - Gabriel talks about his podcast, Informed Consent. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive is now open. If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200! Registration interviews will be held June 6th, 8th, and 15th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?
S1 Enull · Tue, May 30, 2017
170 | Beyond the To Do list - Digital Distraction with Erik Fisher
This Week’s Episode: Erik Fisher has been producing his podcast, for more than four years. His podcast focuses on productivity. Erik is a social media manager at Social Media Examiner. He is also a member of the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Erik and I discuss a variety of productivity techniques and resources. We share several productivity apps that might be a fit for you and your routines. We talk about “the drug” of social media and how to keep social media usage in check while we are trying to be productive. Throughout the episode, Erik shares how to achieve success by matching your priorities to your habits and “passing the baton to future you.” Connect with Erik Fisher: You’ll Learn: [06:01] - Erik shares why he decided to do a podcast on productivity. [07:25] - Erik was diagnosed with ADHD in 2005. He talks about what prompted him to seek his diagnosis. He also describes his experience with medication. [10:13] - We talk about digital distractions. Erik works in the world of digital distractions and shares a few tips for keeping social media in check. [14:14] - Erik shares how he uses his Apple Watch as a satellite to help him filter information and notifications that could potentially distract him. [18:08] - Erik talks about dealing with distractions throughout the day. [21:06] - Erik recently moved. Because I am getting ready to move, Erik shares some strategies for dealing with a move. [23:24] - Erik explains how he sets up his schedule to stay productive through the day and week. This includes how he works within his workspace and working better with distractions. [33:20] - Erik and I talk about the apps we use for to-do lists and calendars. [41:42] - Erik shares some of the questions he is typically asked by people as a productivity guru. [45:18] - To stay productive, we need to cancel out the digital noise. We discuss some strategies of keeping our technology in check. [49:03] - Erik shares some of the people he has interviewed for his podcast that have influenced him in the area of productivity. [52:29] - Erik and I talk about Chronotherapy. [54:25] - While on Beyond the To-Do List, Michael Hyatt said, “Productivity isn’t about time management, it’s about energy management.” [56:17] - Erik talks about internet-blocking software. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st. The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive will open on June 1st. If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200! Registration interviews will be held June 1st, 6th, 8th, and 15th. Go to to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of per
S1 Enull · Tue, May 23, 2017
169 | Transforming ADHD from the inside out with NLP? Anders Ronnau
This Week’s Episode: Anders Ronnau is a leading ADHD Coach Trainer in Denmark. He also has a PhD in Applied Physics and is a furniture designer. He has taught parent programs since 2010 and coach training since 2012. In this conversation, you will hear Anders talk about transforming ADHD from the “inside out” through cognitive enhancements and techniques like Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP. Some of the things he talks about include building rapport, mirroring, anchoring, and triggers. This is an interesting episode that steps out of my science based comfort zone. Connect with Anders Ronnau: Website You’ll Learn: [06:48] - Why transforming from the inside out? As a problem solver, Anders wanted to find the root of the problem, not the behavior. [09:27] - The origins of NLP and how it is the "ADHD stepchild" of traditional psychology and psychotherapy. [11:31] - Positive intentions behind behaviors. Separating behavior from the intention. [12:35] - Getting to the motivation is the beginning of change. [13:27] - Programming the mind and the brain is similar to programming a computer. [13:57] - Some of the things that NLP offers like building rapport in minutes. [19:22] - Anchoring and creating anchors to connect a state of mind to a situation. [21:18] - How NLP can be misused in marketing situations. [25:06] - How trigger images that feature you can help to instill positive habits. [33:23] - Going for the coaching approach of what is going on, what would you like different, and how can we get there? [41:38] - Ander's shares an example of changing the inner map of a world through "mind hacks". [51:52] - Examples of cognitive enhancements like hyperfocus. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for the 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. Register early and get $400 off! The last early registration interview will be held this Thursday. Schedule your screening call at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, May 16, 2017
168 | Could Theming help you be more productive?
This Week’s Episode: Alan Brown returns to the podcast for this episode. Alan is an ADHD Productivity Coach, best-selling author, and host of a subscription-based internet tv show and membership community. In this conversation, you will hear Alan talk about “theming.” This is the idea of bringing similar activities and ideas together. Alan explains how his techniques of theming, clumping, and batching by using compartments result in feeling “not ADHD.” There is a lot of shame in productivity and not getting things done. Tactical theming is organic in helping guide you in productivity. Connect with Alan Brown: - Alan P. Brown Website - You’ll Learn: [04:45] - Alan explains “theming” and why it’s important for people with ADHD. [07:10] - Alan compares clumping and batching. [10:58] - Alan shares how he organizes his calendar with this strategy of batching. [16:43] - When discussing “How to plan your day like a badass,” Alan tells us a way to fail at planning. He explains why his techniques don’t result in that same failure. [19:37] - With planning regimens, there is expected success. Alan explains why this isn’t a theming failure. [22:05] - Three times in the last year, Alan has completed everything on his daily to-do list. [24:26] - Alan shares that resilience and forgiving ourselves are important with task completion. [25:40] - Alan talks about theming for months and shares some of his tasks. [38:25] - Alan explains how his themes for the year are leverage, courage, and easy. He explains how we all have tasks to do that are tough and realizing the task is easier than it seems helps accomplish the task. [49:20] - Alan talks about the power of externalization and simple planning and prioritizing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for the 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. Register early and get $400 off! The last early registration interview will be held this Thursday. Schedule your screening call at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, May 09, 2017
167 | April Live Q&A
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the April session. Laura Curvin joins me to moderate this event. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, May 9th, you can participate in the April ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. In this episode, you will hear the questions that attendees submitted during this Q&A. We discuss morning routines and behaviors, procrastination, completing projects, and much more. Join one of our upcoming ADHD Q&A sessions to have your questions answered! You’ll Learn: [07:36] - “Gurk” asks a question about the best morning routines or behaviors. I share some of my morning behaviors and stress the importance of enough sleep the night before. [10:37] - Amanda is struggling with goals, projects, and short-term tasks at work and in the home setting. I talk about the 20x5x5 challenge. [17:19] - Laura asks a follow-up question about signs that your strategies need to change and be updated. [21:40] - The next question is about procrastination. I explain the problem with procrastination is the task completion system. I also encourage the person to consider if they are in the right line of work. [26:10] - Alene asks about not being able to finish tasks. I explain that coming up with too many projects can the perfect recipe for having too much on your plate. Laura talks about deferring projects. [37:57] - Karen joins the call to share some things speech pathologists are missing with ADD. She talks about auditory association and asks for feedback from attendees. [46:52] - Missy asks a clarifying question. She wants further explanation of the term “association task.” [47:42] - Kim asks how to get through “the final five” and finish projects. [57:47] - Kat asks how much CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can impact ADHD and productivity. I explain that CBT can be very helpful when dealing with cognitive distortions. Contact Karen: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for the 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. Register early and get $400 off! Early registration interviews will be held on May 11th and 13th. Schedule your screening call at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinicia
S1 Enull · Tue, May 02, 2017
166 | How She Learned to Accept and Embrace ADHD- a Therapist's Story - Julie Reichenberger
This Week’s Episode: Julie Reichenberger is a counselor in Denver, Colorado. She primarily works with adolescents and adults with ADHD. Julie, who has ADHD herself, found accepting her ADHD to be a real struggle. In this conversation, you will hear Julie’s story of discovering she has ADHD. At a certain point, she had what she calls a “final acceptance” of her diagnosis. Some of her stories involve her not being as self-aware at younger ages. We talk about the idea of whether or not things are easier if you’re less self-aware. When Julie sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat, we talk about her struggle with naming her business. We go through some of the legal and strategic things to consider in this process. Connect with Julie Reichenberger: Website: Facebook: You’ll Learn: [02:56] - Julie shares when she discovered that she has ADHD. She explains her history with medication. [08:35] - Julie talks about coming to a “final acceptance” of her ADHD diagnosis. [12:10] - Julie does crisis evaluations for work. She was talking with some co-workers that had observed some ADHD tendencies. We talk about the term “ditzy” being a trigger word. [15:30] - We talk about being aware and whether or not things are easier if you’re less self-aware. [23:23] - Julie talks about working on the areas in which she has self-awareness. [27:53] - I ask Julie how she deals with “the yawn” as a therapist. [33:00] - When Julie was in college, she was a cheerleader. She describes this experience. [39:17] - Julie sits in the ADHD reWired hot seat. She is having trouble naming her practice. We discuss some of the legal and strategic considerations when naming her business. [52:00] - When looking at options to come up with a name for her business, we talk about sharing information with clients. [1:01:30] - Julie shares what energizes her with her work. [1:04:05] - I call BS on one of Julie’s statements. [1:14:00] - I commend Julie on her organized space. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for the 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. Register early and get $400 off! Early registration interviews will be held on the first three Thursdays of May. Schedule your screening call at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a
S1 Enull · Tue, April 25, 2017
165 | Overcoming Distraction
This Week’s Episode: David Greenwood is the author of the book, , which looks at ADHD through the eyes of an entrepreneur. The book shares people’s stories and strategies. In this conversation, you will hear David share his story and experiences that lead to him developing self-awareness about his future and moving toward entrepreneurship. David explains how self-awareness and “owning yourself” can help lead to success. Allowing yourself to daydream leads ideas and innovation. Connect with David Greenwood: Website - You’ll Learn: [03:43] - David tells a story from his childhood. He believes this is his mother’s “aha!” moment. This led to his diagnosis. [05:48] - David shares his educational experience and getting off Ritalin. This leads to him talking about his early jobs and self-awareness about his future and eventually, entrepreneurship. [08:29] - David talks about owning a karate school. He talks about the early lessons he learned. [09:31] - David shares how he sets goals. He uses a legal pad to organize his goals, which are short-term. He also talks about accountability through his coach. [12:06] - Dave explains why exercise is important to maintain focus. [13:16] - Dave is a proponent of batching tasks and explains why that also helps with focus. [15:48] - We discuss the idea of “just getting started.” [19:11] - Dave talks about meditation and how it helps him relax and develop ideas. [22:30] - David shares what prompted him to write his book. [30:49] - Dave talks about being comfortable with who you are and “owning yourself.” [33:38] - His next project is a career manual for people with ADHD. He talks about this project, which is yet to be named. [39:11] - David recently got an email requesting him to teach the “non-ADHD” version of his book. He explains how he is going through the journey of his new book with the reader. [44:25] - David talks about entrepreneurship and what aspiring entrepreneurs have in common. [47:25] - David shares a moment from his career that he deems to be a shameful moment. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 Enull · Tue, April 18, 2017
164 | Rick Green is totally ADD?
This Week’s Episode: Rick Green returns to this podcast on this episode. Rick created the ground-breaking website . He’s also responsible for two PBS documentaries on adult ADD, and These documentaries were very well received. Rick is a former Physics teacher and became a full-time comedian with , , and . In this conversation, you will hear Rick talk about the sacrifices he’s made and the struggles he’s endured to produce his incredible documentaries on ADHD. ADHD and Loving It?! has been viewed by an estimated 4-5 million Americans! Because of Rick’s experience as a content creator in show business, he provides an interesting look into the areas of the industry that can cause people with ADHD some trouble. He also shares resources and techniques that he has implemented to help him with organization and structure. Connect with Rick Green: Website: You’ll Learn: [05:17] - Once he left science, Rick became a comedian. He shares some of his show business experiences. [09:01] - Rick was diagnosed in 2001. He talks about his idea to pitch his first tv show on ADHD. [11:31] - Rick shares that he created a website that was originally meant to provide complementary material. [14:13] - Rick went 18 months without income, selling his wife’s care and even his house. He could sacrifice his vision to be in a better financial state. [17:17] - Rick talks about the organization and structure of his website and explains the type of resource that it is. We talk about getting away from the clinical checklist and connecting through story. [24:21] - Rick shares why he picked the title “ADHD and Loving It?!” [26:42] - Rick talks about a humorous take while they were filming. [27:57] - We talk about the power of personal positive reviews and recommendations and struggling with making decisions. [34:40] - A few years ago, Rick was appointed to a patient advisory committee. He shares some of the research that he’s been a part of. [46:01] - I explain how I use this podcast. Rick talks about the reluctance to spend money on mental health. [54:38] - Rick sits in the ADHD reWired hot seat. He has lately felt overwhelmed because of the marketing overhaul with his content. We talk about prioritizing the tasks and focusing on tasks that make others easier or unnecessary. It becomes clear that Rick could use a project manager. [1:17:33] - We talk about organizing systems and the creation of a process map. We share some helpful resources. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Che
S1 Enull · Tue, April 11, 2017
163 | Q&A March 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the March session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, April 11th, you can participate in the April ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. On this episode, you will hear a variety of questions that we received for this Q&A session. We talk about accountability, group conversation dynamics, and strategies with organization and motivation. Toward the end of this episode, Nisha and I share one of our struggles with the ADHD reWired community, and we ask live viewers for advice. You’ll Learn: [08:45] - Anne asks how to help her college freshman with his executive challenges when he is far away. I share my personal experience with college and discovering I have ADHD when I was in college. I share some ways that he can get some support while away at college. [12:15] - Sarah asks a question about making accountability work, as she requires a level of accountability that asks a lot of the other person. Nisha and I talk about accountability. [17:17] - Rebecca has ADHD and is a therapist that is starting her private practice. She asks for tips on keeping up with paperwork. I talk about my experience in starting my own business. [20:55] - Eileen asks about knowing the appropriate time to speak in group conversations. I encourage her to ask for feedback from her friends. [24:52] - Tiffany asks how to stop over-sharing. Experts say that oversharing is fueled by our insecurities. I ask, “Are you sharing something that you’ve dealt with?” and encourage you to ask yourself, “Why am I sharing this?” [29:07] - Sarah asks re-framing a task you have a lot of resistance towards. Nisha shares her experience with having a resistance towards writing. [33:54] - Liz joins the call to ask about lists. She asks for tools or tips to update these lists. Liz is currently using Evernote, and I explain how Evernote may not be the best tool for this. I explain how I set up my boards. [40:54] - Anthony shares that if he doesn’t know what to do, he doesn’t do anything. He asks for help in this area. I have a lot of strategies for this situation because I struggle with this. [46:37] - Nisha and I talk about one of our struggles, which is managing the ADHD reWired Facebook group. We ask live viewers for advice on handling this situation. [53:52] - Teresa asks when I was first diagnosed with ADHD. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th through June 30th. Registration is now through April 4th. Go to and schedule a call if you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . A
S1 Enull · Mon, April 03, 2017
162 | The Life Changing Magic of Understanding Yourself
This Week’s Episode: This week, I’m joined by Ana Gillon. Ana is a mother, wife, and project coordinator. She has been on a meandering journey of self-understanding since she was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago. A self-proclaimed “wandering creative,” Ana was part of a recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. In this conversation, you will hear Ana tell her ADHD story. She talks about ADHD and the idea of giving your ADHD a job. Ana explains how the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is helping her. She describes how the use of bread crumbs and other techniques from the group helps with organization. Ana also shares her planning strategies, which includes necessary adjustments. Investing time into planning helps build an attainable roadmap. Connect with Ana Gillon: Email: ana.gillon@gmail.com You’ll Learn: [07:47] - Ana talks about how her diagnosis came about and found this podcast. She talks about the discovery that she is a “hot mess”. [12:00] - Ana shares a personal story about the co-parenting of her son and explains how this situation helped her understand that her ADHD was impacting her life. [16:00] - Ana describes how she saw herself as an employee in the workplace when she was issued performance plans. [18:44] - Ana explains what a project coordinator is and how this is a position you would not expect to be filled by a person with ADHD. [23:37] - Ana talks about working in a corporate environment with ADHD. She would not recommend the strategy she has historically taken, avoidance. [27:37] - It has been two years since Ana started in her current role. She explains how her mindset has recently changed. [30:59] - Ana talks about how she uses the bread crumbs strategy that she learned in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [33:08] - Ana explains how she uses a Google calendar and a paper calendar together. [39:32] - Ana explains that the more she makes bread crumbs and other strategies as part of her routine, the less energy she is putting into single decisions. [42:05] - We talk about using Craigslist as a storage locker. [43:34] - Ana shares her strategies for going through her stuff. [46:50] - Ana talks about how she plans, and she describes how planning gives her comfort. [56:32] - Ana explains how her strategies mesh with her husband’s organization. I share a suggestion with Ana to help with these situations. [1:00:27] - Ana shares some advice for the spouse of someone that will be participating in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:05:42] - Ana describes where she would like to be in five years and what she is doing now to work towards that goal. [1:08:53] - Ana talks about the biggest change that she’s seen in herself since becoming part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2
S1 Enull · Tue, March 28, 2017
161 | Is it worth the Risk?
This Week’s Episode: This week, I’m joined by award-winning podcaster, Kevin Allison. Kevin is the host of the story-telling podcast, This is a podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they would share in front of an audience. Kevin is also part of the sketch comedy troupe, The State. Considering he is the host of a wildly successful podcast on storytelling, you are going to hear Kevin tell some parts of his story. Kevin has always seen himself as a creative type that is “kind of a mess,” and he realized he needed help with the podcast’s business. One of his listeners helped him build the podcast into a thriving business. In this conversation, you will hear us discuss various aspects of telling your ADHD story. Kevin explains that forming and telling a story can help you learn more about yourself as you dig into the complexities of those situations. He shares some tips on putting together your story and determining if you are ready to tell your ADHD story. Connect with Kevin Allison Twitter - You’ll Learn: [06:17] - Kevin talks about his habit of working in bed and knowing that it may not be the best environment to be creative and get work done. [07:40] - Kevin talks about “coming out” with his executive functioning challenges. He shares how he tapped into his listeners to get help with the business. [10:57] - Kevin tours with his podcast frequently. He shares how his business associate helps him by putting together the itineraries for these trips. [12:29] - Kevin talks about how he has been thinking about returning to an anti-depressant. [14:03] - We talk about the effect that the 2016 election is having on some people. [16:30] - Kevin shares some ways that he takes care of himself. He talks about how he loses the desire to do those things when depression creeps in. [18:27] - Our community is very familiar with shame. Kevin explains the role that shame plays with Risk and in his life. [24:54] - Kevin says that it’s when you dig into the complexity of situations for the purpose of storytelling, it is a process that helps you learn about yourself. He also explains that this type of art is sometimes at it’s best when it is rooted in reality. [31:52] - Kevin shares an instance of sharing a personal story and how it helped him create a connection with the audience that he had never experienced. [33:02] - Kevin talks about how Risk is shocking but is not going for shock-value. [34:06] - Risk is currently involved in a controversy. He shares some information on this situation and incidents in the past. [45:17] - I feel there is power in people sharing their ADHD stories. Kevin shares some thoughts on whether or not you’re ready to tell your story. [52:27] - I talk with Kevin about an idea I have about creating storytelling opportunities for people with ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th throug
S1 Enull · Tue, March 21, 2017
160 | Dear ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Nicole joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Nicole is a mom of two with a background in sales. Nicole has been a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In this discussion, Nicole shares her ADHD story with us. She has an entertaining story of how she first realized she has ADHD. Nicole shares a lot with us in the conversation. You will hear how she views the role that ADHD plays in her life, she reads a letter she wrote to her ADHD, and she describes the changes she is experiencing in her life now because of her involvement in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Connect with Nicole Email: plymouthmn7@gmail.com You’ll Learn: [06:09] - Nicole describes her background and her history with ADHD. She was not diagnosed until she was a senior in college. She shares how this discovery and diagnosis came about. [09:12] - Nicole talks about some of the resources she found (this podcast included) and how she started to understand the science of ADHD. [16:30] - Nicole shares how she views the role ADHD plays in her life. I describe a post-it note that Nicole has designed that symbolizes everything. [21:38] - We recently did a writing exercise in the group. I asked members to write a letter that starts “Dear ADHD,” and she shares her letter with us. [24:24] - Nicole explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [31:17] - Nicole shares some of her transformation that was brought on by being part of the group. [33:27] - Nicole believed that hyperfocus was one of her greatest strengths. We discuss the side effects that can make hyperfocus a weakness. [43:36] - Nicole talks about how she benefitted from mindfulness meditation. [46:20] - Nicole texted me that she needed to reschedule our appointment, but then changed her mind. We talk about pushing through perfectionism and feelings of not being in the right mental place for events to take place. [50:50] - Holding onto strengths and successes is important because there will be times of weakness that you use those to push through. [51:58] - Nicole lists some of the successes she’s experienced because of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. This has helped her grow in ways she would have never expected. [56:52] - Nicole talks about using paper and Evernote to organize. [1:01:53] - If you are newly diagnosed with ADHD and are planning on having children or have children that are young, Nicole has a message for you. Your Resources: - Ari Tuckman Podcast Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th through June 30th. Registration is March 27th through April 4th. If you reserve your spot now on a Tuesday or Thursday before March 24th, mention the promo code “reWired 100” to get $100 off registration. Go to and schedule a call if you want to join. Planning Workshops Do yo
S1 Enull · Tue, March 14, 2017
159 | Q&A February 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of our ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the February session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event. We field several questions on ADHD, task management, and organization. We talk about avoiding social media distractions, setting goals, controlling emotions and anger management, accountability, and much more. If you’re listening to this episode the day it is released (Tuesday, March 14th), you can join the March session today! It starts at 12:30pm Central, and you can register at . You’ll Learn: [11:57] - When considering teens with ADHD and anxiety, task initiation is especially hard and involves a lot of parent involvement. I discuss some ways for adolescents to increase independence in this area. [14:45] - Lucinda asks about items that are scheduled, but don’t have a home for until that scheduled time. I share some ideas on how to organize and store these tasks. [19:52] - Scott asks how a question about selecting a doctor. I give some tips and things to consider when selecting a physician to administer medications. [23:05] - Chris asks what techniques could be used to control emotions and anger management. I explain why this is an important topic for people with ADHD and some tips to manage these emotions through self-care. [28:03] - Adam wonders, “How do you set goals when you don’t know what you want?” I share some self-exploration practices to evaluate your situation to determine what energizes you. [33:48] - Aziz finds that chess is one of the few things in which he’s able to hyperfocus. However, he plays chess daily and would like to know how to disengage. I explain the role of dopamine in these situations and share that accountability is a way to stop at an appropriate time. [40:28] - Tom shares how he uses Alexa to help him with task management and organization. [48:03] - We spend a lot of time on Facebook and this inevitably leads to a lack of productivity. I share a few resources to limit and control online and social media use to maintain productivity. [52:51] - Scott asks about a medication suggestion, but I explain why I am not able to give a recommendation. [54:50] - Lucinda asks a follow-up question to her previous question. Nisha and I have some advice to have a visual reminder of items that need to be taken care of. [59:33] - Nisha brings up a topic from a coaching group. She asks the question, “What is self-care?” I describe self-care as self compassion and self kindness and describe some ways to practice self-care. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th through June 30th. Registration is March 27th through April 4th. If you reserve your spot now on a Tuesday or Thursday before March 24th, mention the promo code “reWired 100” to get $100 off registration. Go to a
S1 Enull · Tue, March 07, 2017
158 | Politics and Self Care
This Week’s Episode: Best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and friend Stephanie Sarkis returns to the podcast on this episode. Recently, one of Stephanie’s blog posts went viral, and she was interviewed on CNN. This article was on “gaslighting.” She joins me on this episode to discuss this topic and the issues surrounding it. In this conversation, we use Stephanie’s blog piece on gaslighting to jump into a discussion on the current political environment. We talk about how the current climate is affecting us all as individuals. Stephanie shares how to practice good self-care, and we talk about how to engage in constructive discourse with those that we don’t agree with. In this episode, you will hear some of my personal political opinions. ADHD reWired is more than a podcast, we are a community. As a community, I want to bring people together so we can learn more from each other. These conversations about politics may be difficult; it’s my hope that these conversations can help us all become better listeners, communicators, and citizens. Connect with Stephanie Sarkis Website - You’ll Learn: [08:39] - Stephanie talks about gaslighting, which is a series of behaviors that is used to manipulate. She explains what types of people use these behaviors. [10:49] - Stephanie did not write this article based on current political events, but people are becoming more aware of manipulative behavior in politics. [13:12] - Recent political events have caused people to obsess and struggle to function. Stephanie talks about self-care in these tumultuous situations. [13:53] - Stephanie talks about how to practice good self-care, specifically with electronics. “Electronics are cocaine for the ADHD brain.” [19:15] - While talking about self-care, we talk about the role of exercise. [23:04] - Stephanie talks about the importance of being around people that lift you up, rather than bring you down. [23:42] - We talk about relationships with people who we disagree with politically. People struggle with knowing how to speak out appropriately. Stephanie shares some thoughts on this scenario and when it’s right to disengage. [28:22] - I recently posted some political thoughts on my personal Facebook page. This led to some back-and-forth with friends that disagreed with me. I share some of my behaviors in this discussion and Stephanie explains why communication can break down. [32:48] - Stephanie shares what we can do to get involved to be constructive with these emotions we feel. [36:14] - We talk about some of the work that groups like CHADD have been doing. [41:25] - I share what I have done to take action with my elected officials. Stephanie shares what we do and don’t have control over in these situations. [46:22] - Calling legislators can be intimidating for those of us that have phone anxiety. Stephanie talks about ways to get involved and contact legislators without calling them on the phone. [49:19] - There’s a lot of illegitimate news source
S1 Enull · Tue, February 28, 2017
157 | Help With Organizing with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright
Help With Organizing with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright This Week’s Episode: I’d like to thank Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright from coming on the podcast this week. I’d also like to thank Nikki and Pete for having me on their show. This episode was recorded live on Facebook. If you’d like to be notified of future live Facebook broadcasts, like our Facebook page at . Nikki Kinzer is a blogger, online course creator, professional and certified ADHD coach, and co-host of the . Pete Wright is Nikki’s co-host. In addition to a broadcaster, storyteller, photographer, and tech geek. Nikki and Pete have been co-hosting together since 2010. I think you will enjoy this lively and resource-packed discussion. We start the conversation off by Nikki and Pete sharing their professional backgrounds, both as individuals and as a team. You are going to learn about a lot of resources in this discussion. Pete and I also share how we use some of these resources and give you tips on how to get the most out of them. Later in the discussion, Nikki talks about organizing and she shares some techniques you can use to help get organized. Connect with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright Twitter - You’ll Learn: [07:02] - Pete shares that he is doing a second podcast. As it turns out, he’s been doing this podcast for a year and until recently, Nikki was not aware of this podcast. [08:59] - Nikki started as a professional organizer. Unlike her co-host, Nikki does not have ADHD. Nikki and Pete share their history together. [10:57] - Pete talks about his background, which includes how he discovered that he had ADHD. [12:56] - The brand under which Pete podcasts is . He talks about this platform. [14:47] - We discuss , which is a productivity tool. We share the different ways we use this resource. This leads to a discussion on several tools we use with our workflow. [34:13] - Nikki came out with two new courses in 2016, “Organizing Your Space Your Way” and “The Paper Solution”. She has another course coming out this spring on time management. I share my weakness with organization when it comes to paper. I show Nikki and Pete my workspace. [40:35] - Nikki and Pete talk about “tolerations”. The first step to take control is to purge. [43:21] - Pete talks about their last monthly challenge which helps de-clutter. [48:12] - Nikki said when it comes to organizing, we’re not looking for perfection, you just need to find what you need when you need it. [49:50] - Nikki explains how to decide whether or not you should keep something or get rid of it. She shares various techniques to help you get organized. [58:44] - A live viewer asks a question about the amount of time people spend on “desk duty.” Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! If you missed early registration for our Spring ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, for three days only, I am opening
S1 Enull · Tue, February 21, 2017
156 | A Struggle towards happiness. Moving forward after trauma.
I’m joined on this episode of ADHD reWired by Eric Light. Eric was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but did not take the diagnosis seriously until recently. Eric emailed me that he was interested in sharing his story and I’m excited to let him share his story. In this conversation, you will hear Eric tell his personal story. Eric was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ten. Eric story involves mental and physical abuse and self-medication. Now that he is receiving counseling and appropriate medication, he is able to work through this past abuse, including through exposure therapy. Connect with Eric Light You’ll Learn: [04:10] – Eric tells his ADHD story. He was diagnosed at the age of ten. He didn’t like his medication because it made him physically ill. He started with medication in high school and it had other negative side effects. [06:10] – Eric hid his pills when he was a child. [07:00] – Eric shares his high school experience. [08:07] – Eric self-medicated with marijuana and we talk about marijuana use with people with ADHD. Eric explains how marijuana helped him. Eric no longer uses marijuana and he explains why. [11:45] – Eric talks about his post-high school life. He describes his gaps between high school and college. He explains some struggles he has been through. [17:20] – When he was around the age of four, he was abused by a babysitter. He talks about how this has affected his life. This includes some terrible advice from a therapist. [21:28] – Eric describes the mental and physical abuse he sustained from this babysitter. [25:00] - We talk about the role his abuse may play in his ADHD symptoms. [29:00] – Eric explains how he sees this abuse now, years removed from it. He believes his is normal, based on the circumstances. [29:52] – He has recently started receiving counseling and taking medication. He talks about how this all has helped him deal with the abuse and other areas of his life. He explains how his medication has helped with his counseling. [32:55] – Eric talks about what has helped him the most, including exposure therapy. [36:50] – Eric explains exposure therapy and how it has helped him. [41:56] – Eric talks about accepting the good and bad about yourself through introspection. [47:41] – The struggle and pain that Eric went through have put things into perspective for him. [50:31] – Eric believes that some people take comfort in negativity. [52:20] – Eric sits in the ADHD hot seat. We focus on the social aspects of life that Eric struggles with. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! If you missed early registration for our Spring ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, for three days only, I am opening my calendar so you can get $400 off! The dates are today, February 22nd, and Tuesday, February 28th. Turn good intention into amazing action with our virtual video-based group coaching program. Go to and schedule a call if you w
S1 Enull · Tue, February 14, 2017
155 | Dyslexia and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Returning to join me on the podcast again is Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Dr. Olivardia is a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Massachusetts. Dr. Olivardia specializes in ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders. He joins me to talk about Dyslexia on this episode. In this discussion, you will hear Roberto describe what Dyslexia is like for someone that has it. He goes into detail with the professional definition and then explains what this looks like in real life. Roberto also talks about the overlap in symptoms between ADHD and Dyslexia and describes how these are different, even with similar symptoms. We discuss why it’s best that Dyslexia is diagnosed in youth and Robert talks about some of the assistive technology that is available. Connect with Roberto Olivardia: Email - You can thrive with dyslexia if you have the right tools You’ll Learn: [04:05] - Roberto talks about what interests him about dyslexia. [06:47] - Roberto lays the groundwork for this discussion by defining Dyslexia (with an accent). He describes what Dyslexia is like and I share some of my own experiences. [18:27] - Roberto explains what to look for when testing for Dyslexia. Some of these issues can overlap with ADHD, but there is a clear difference. [21:15] - Robert talks about some of the assistive technology that is available for people with Dyslexia. [22:23] - Robert tells the story of he and his son testifying at the Massachusetts State House. [26:09] - Robert talks about some of the teaching patterns for people with Dyslexia. Robert shares why repeating a grade is a horrible idea for youth with Dyslexia. [29:45] - Robert believes that children with dyslexia should get diagnosed as early as possible. [31:30] - Being diagnosed with Dyslexia is more difficult for adults and Robert explains why. [35:20] - Robert talks about a certain font that has been successful for people with Dyslexia. It doesn’t really work for Robert’s son and this leads to a discussion on how Robert explains Dyslexia to his son. [39:36] - Robert shares that people with Dyslexia struggle with foreign languages. However, he has had a number of patients that have excelled in certain languages. [42:02] - A lot of techniques for people with Dyslexia can help people that don’t have Dyslexia. Robert shares some of these techniques. [50:38] - Robert explains why it is so important for college students to register with the disability office. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! If you missed early registration for our Spring ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, for three days only, I am opening my calendar so you can get $400 off! The dates are Thursday February 16th, Tuesday February 21st, and Tuesday February 28th. Turn good intention into amazing action w
S1 Enull · Tue, February 07, 2017
154 | Q&A January 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is the audio from our January Q&A session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to answer your questions and discuss the topics you choose to bring up in these Q&A sessions. In this conversation, you will hear us talk about a variety of topics. We talk about time-blocking and strategies for the time-blind. We have a couple of questions on the idea of discussing ADHD with people you are close with. This includes sharing ADHD information with an adult that you feel could benefit from the information and handling the situation where your spouse has ADHD and refuses to get tested or use coping skills. This was a fun and lively conversation and I think you’ll enjoy it! You’ll Learn: [10:21] - Aaron asked about strategies for the time-blind. Looking at the clock can be anxiety provoking. I explain how to rewire yourself in this area. [12:39] - We talk about sharing information on ADHD with adults in your life that you think could benefit. [16:49] - We talk about the chasm in our brain between knowing what to do and being able to do it. We call ADHD the disorder of good intentions. We know what to do, but we don’t do what we know. [21:25] - We talk about the key difficulties in communicating with those who have ADHD and for those who have ADHD. [28:48] - We talk about the latest research on sluggish cognitive tempo. [32:46] - Judy wants to know if it’s possible for someone with ADHD to be as organized and productive as someone that does not have ADHD. We discuss the spectrum nature of ADHD. Nisha also talks about this being a matter of perspective. [41:26] - Jessica asks Nisha about accountability and accountability partners. [46:38] - In a recent webinar, I talked about time-blocking. We talk about the scenario where a task comes up on your calendar and you don’t feel like completing that task. Jessica follows up with a question, “What is it being lazy and when is it ADHD?” [58:38] - Someone asks how to handle the situation where your spouse has ADHD and refuses to get tested or use coping skills. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Turn good intention into amazing action with our virtual video-based group coaching program. Go to and schedule a call if you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza Women are diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. The 2nd Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza will be happening February 6th-11th. This is a free event and you can register at ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true
S1 Enull · Tue, January 31, 2017
153 | Starting Tomorrow How to Get Stuff Done and Have More Fun with Dr. Kim Kensington
This Week’s Episode: Dr. Kim Kensington is a clinical psychologist who maintains a private practice in Santa Monica, California. She is the author of the book, She has written for and been quoted in numerous publications. In this episode, you will hear Kim talk about being an expert in procrastination, both personally and professionally. Kim’s book is a step-by-step guide to making habits and creating routine. This book is a simple 28-day program for individuals with no structure, no motivating, and no will-power. Throughout the conversation, we share a lot of tips and resources, which you can find linked in the “Resources” section below. We discuss being “stuck” and hyper-focus, considering most of us face both struggles at different times. You will hear humorous stories and visit my to learn how to win a copy of Kim’s book. Connect with Dr. Kim Kensington: Website: YouTube - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [08:08] - Kim talks about a play she was recently in. Many individuals with ADHD struggle with memorizing lines. This is not something that Kim struggles with. She talks about some of her strategies and a few resources. [12:55] - Kim talks about her new book and what prompted her to write this book on how to make habits and create routines. [15:00] - I ask Kim to help me figure out how to create the routine for a regular meditation practice. She talks about using my desire for fun to create the routine. [21:00] - Kim says “If there is even the slightest chance for a decision to be made, we’re lost.” She talks about choice and how we can train ourselves. [22:27] - We talk about pop psychology practices in this area. This leads us to a discussion on streak apps. [25:26] - Kim explains that her book is not on procrastination or ADHD, but it’s on how to create habits from scratch, which happens to be an answer to procrastination and ADHD. [26:28] - Kim explains, “Respect your timer or it won’t respect you” and how this can help us stop. This gives you the opportunity to eventually choose whether or not you want to continue. [33:32] - Kim talks about activation and initiation being a major struggle. For people stuck in this physical paralysis situation, she shares a tip to get off the coach. This leads to a discussion on inventions. [37:48] - I was recently “stuck” and my wife helped me by breaking down my physical movements into individual steps. I also share a story about a time when I could not disengage from work. [41:05] - We talk about hyper-focus. Kim explains that prevention is the best way to fight hyper-focus. [48:05] - The idea for this book came to Kim 2001. The book did not reach Amazon until December 31, 2015. She explains why it took 14 years for this book to exist. She also explains that this book was originally intended to be a class. [55:37] - I share a story about Kim. For nearly every conference, there is a story about things not going as planned for Kim. This includes missing flights and flying into the wrong ci
S1 Enull · Tue, January 24, 2017
152 | Dr. Russell Barkley Research on Updates and What Loved Ones Need to Know About You
This Week’s Episode: Joining me for this week’s episode is Dr. Russell Barkley. Dr. Barkley is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals. He has also published over 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature of assessment and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. In this conversation, you will hear Dr. Barkley talk about his new book, . This leads to an interesting discussion on attachment and relationships with people diagnosed with ADHD. In the second half of this conversation,Dr. Barkley shares a lot of the recent findings on gender in ADHD, adult onset, neuroimaging, genetics, environmental factors, and psychosocial treatments. Connect with Dr. Russell Barkley: Website - You’ll Learn: [07:13] - Dr. Barkley explains why he wrote the book, . [09:42] - In this book, Dr. Barkley talks about family members creating a safety net without enabling. [12:19] - Dr. Barkley talks about being an expert in the area of ADHD and having family members with that diagnosis. [15:03] - Dr. Barkley talks about the research of James Prochaska in the willingness of a patient to engage in the change process. Dr. Barkley lists the different stages. [18:07] - Many people that don’t have ADHD don’t want to acknowledge ADHD, even if someone they love is diagnosed. [20:00] - Dr. Barkley addresses a question from a person that is in a relationship with someone that displays symptoms of ADHD, but will not get tested or adopt different strategies. Dr. Barkley explains how handle these types of situations. [28:45] - Dr. Barkley answers a question from Tiffany. She asks how ADHD impacts attachment and relationships. Dr. Barkley also explains some of the risk areas that women with ADHD find themselves in. [32:40] - Dr. Barkley also describes some of the consistent characteristics linked to males with ADHD. [34:23] - Dr. Barkley talks about recent findings on women with ADHD and he shares his opinions on the role of gender with ADHD. [39:44] - Dr. Barkley talks about adult onset ADHD. He explains that these self-reports are unreliable and inaccurate. [51:36] - Dr. Barkley shares some thoughts on the power of accountability for individuals with ADHD. [53:59] - I have seen growth and development from people that participate in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Dr. Barkley gives me some tips on showing this is an effective clinical intervention. [57:45] - Dr. Barkley talks about some new research that he’s recently learned about. [1:02:23] - Dr. Barkley believes we are 2-5 years from neuroimaging diagnosing cases of ADHD. [1:04:40] - Dr. Barkley talks about advances in the genetics of ADHD. [1:08:55] - Dr. Barkley talks about the role of environmental factors in the ideology of ADHD. [1:10:42] - Dr. Barkley shares some new developments in psychosocial treatments. Resources
S1 Enull · Tue, January 17, 2017
151 | Addiction and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Dr. David Teplin is an adult clinical psychologist with a private practice in Toronto, Canada. His primary focus is adult ADHD and substance use disorders. David is also part of the task force that The Canadian Psychological Association started to look at the psychological issues potentially related to the legalization of marijuana in Canada. In this conversation, you will hear David talk about addiction and ADHD. David shares some statistics on the relationship between ADHD and substance abuse disorders. There is overlap because there are factors that lend themselves to both conditions. All substances can mimic ADHD symptoms. A good part of this discussion is on marijuana, as medicinal and recreational use is becoming legal in many places. David speaks on this topic as both a citizen and a clinician. David discusses why individuals with ADHD may be attracted to marijuana and he lists some pitfalls of marijuana use for individuals with ADHD. Later in the episode, he also talks about treatment. Connect with Dr. David Teplin: Website: You’ll Learn: [08:47] - David lays some of the groundwork for this discussion. ADHD is a risk-factor for developing possible issues around alcohol, drugs, and other forms of addiction. He shares some statistics on the relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders. [12:11] - ADHD oftentimes isn’t a condition that often exists by itself. [14:47] - David talks about the legalization of marijuana, both as a citizen and as a clinician. [19:21] - David talks about marijuana addiction and discusses if the addiction numbers will rise with legalization. [23:52] - David believes we need to investigate why individuals with ADHD are attracted to marijuana. [28:33] - David describes some of the pitfalls of marijuana use for individuals with ADHD. [29:33] - We talk about “the gateway drug” theory. The evidence on this theory is not as strong as it used to be. [32:28] - David explains what his responsibility as a clinician. [34:32] - David describes the measures he relies on, like the CAGE questionnaire. [38:43] - David clarifies something he said earlier in the episode. He talks about how the continuous usage of substances can “flood” dopamine and that can have negative impacts on the brain. [40:50] - David talks about the need for clinicians to acknowledge what the patient is saying without being judgemental. [46:13] - We talk about the rationalization and intellectualization of addictions. [50:08] - David encourages his patients to read. He suggests to discover peer-reviewed journals. He also warns against looking at forums. [52:00] - David talks about treatment needs of individuals with ADHD. [57:43] - David shares his opinions on the idea that the nature of addiction is that it’s a chronic condition. [1:01:42] - David explains how he determines which condition, ADHD or substance addiction, he treats first. [1:05:55] - David addresses the question that some parents have about medicati
S1 Enull · Tue, January 10, 2017
150 | I Don't Know How to Tell You This - This is ADHD
This Week’s Episode: James Casteel is a film-maker and was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 years old. After being fired from four network jobs in five years, James decided to look into how his diagnosis affects him. What Goes Up is James’ documentary that examines ADHD through his personal lens, as well as others throughout the ADHD community. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about various aspects of putting this film together. He explains how the film has evolved throughout the process. The people that James is tapping into for this film is quite impressive. He also talks about the aspects of the film that he is struggling with. Connect with James : Email: Twitter: You’ll Learn: [09:00] - I had the opportunity to see James at the CHADD conference. James talks about why people were concerned about him at the conference. [11:23] - James explains why he feels he got assistance from Russell Barkley with this project. [13:42] - James lists people in the ADHD community that he has talked with for the project. James met with Steven Tonti and we discuss his Ted Talk. [18:30] - James shares his story and we talk about medication. He shares his experiences in the film industry. When he was fired from his last job, the director encouraged him to make a film on ADHD. [27:48] - With the documentary, James wants to show that awareness results in growth. [29:40] - James reached out to Alan Schwarz and he explains his rationale for doing this. [36:49] - In the ADHD community, there are various ways to explore the scientific side of ADHD. I explain why the “story” side of ADHD is valuable. [48:33] - James talks about how his film has evolved from what he set out to do. He also talks about the danger in echo-chambers. [53:11] - James has a few areas of the documentary that he has questions on. James avoids the ADHD ReWired Hot Seat and instead, we look at these areas. We start by James talking about what he hopes he accomplishes with this film. [53:52] - One of the areas we discuss is how people with ADHD reveal that they have a diagnosis. James has questions about where the line is with his involvement in telling their stories. [1:04:20] - James talks about the difficulty of crafting the film through editing. We talk about how he can include that in the film. [1:10:25] - I ask James if there are aspects of this film that he can delegate to others. He talks about this practice in the film industry. [1:14:24] - James asks me a question about having a voice vs. being pigeon-holed. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. We have two spots left for our winter session! Go to and schedule a call if you are certain you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These will continue
S1 Enull · Tue, January 03, 2017
149 | OCD and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Dr. Roberto Olivardia returns to the podcast this week to talk about OCD and ADHD. Roberto is a clinical psychologist and an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. 30% of people with OCD also have ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Roberto and I talk about some of the traits of OCD, specifically when it exists with ADHD. Roberto states that, “OCD always gets worse without treatment” and he describes some of his personal experiences as a clinical psychologist. Connect with Dr. Roberto Olivardia: Email: You’ll Learn: [05:55] - Roberto talks about the frequency that OCD and ADHD coexist. 30% of the people that have OCD also have ADHD. [8:20] - There’s a lot of misconceptions about OCD. Roberto defines and describes OCD. [13:00] - Roberto provides an example of what real-life OCD is like. [15:15] - Roberto explains teasing out what is OCD and what is ADHD when he works with people that have both. [22:00] - Roberto shares some of his personal traits and habits. [27:17] - Roberto explains that many of his patients that have ADHD and OCD are unable to take medication for ADHD because it causes them to have better focus on their obsessions. [33:55] - Roberto talks about a recent session with one of his clients. In this session, Roberto ended up with a knife to his throat. [37:05] - Roberto shares an example of a teenage client with OCD and ADHD. [39:59] - Roberto talks about his experience with PANDAS. [41:50] - We talk about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). [51:52] - I ask a question about workaholism with people with OCD and ADHD. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. We have two spots left for our winter session! Go to and schedule a call if you are certain you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Tuesday, January 10th is our January Q&A. Go to . ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 E148 · Tue, December 27, 2016
148 | Productivity Q&A Nov 30, 2016
This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is the recording from one of our Productivity Q&A Sessions. If you are interested in participating in these live sessions, they are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Learn more at Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering questions in this session. We cover a plethora of topics that people with ADHD face. We discuss time-blocking, goal organization, starting projects, time management and much more. You’ll Learn: [04:42] - During registration, a question on how to combat paralysis and overwhelm when starting something was asked. We discuss some tips and strategies. [08:03] - Another person asks how to recover and not feel like the entire day is ruined when something goes wrong in the morning. [14:50] - Jane asks for advice on organizing goals and tasks of various size and importance. [20:17] - Lisa asks for advice on email management. This is something I’m currently working on, but I share some strategies that have worked for me in the past. [29:02] - Jessica jumps into the Q&A to ask a question about strategies for recognizing that you’re on autopilot. This leads to Jessica not realizing she didn’t do something until it’s too late to complete that task. [38:36] - Nisha asks me to share any takeaways from my recent time management presentation at the CHADD Conference that people could implement in their daily lives. [48:35] - Amy wonders if time-blocking is even possible. I explain my time-blocking strategies. [57:19] - Jeff asks about perseveration and how to stop doing it. [1:04:40] - With questions wrapping up, some participants join the call for a little chit-chat session. Becky is a graduate student and recently discovered this podcast. Becky is struggling with the way her graduate program is structured and we discuss techniques she can implement. [1:18:17] - Kim joins the call and we discuss his appearance on this podcast. This leads to a conversation about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Registration ends Friday, December 30th! Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If
S1 E147 · Tue, December 20, 2016
147 | How to Do Hard Things, Like Saying No
147 | How to Do Hard Things, Like Saying No This Week’s Episode: Leya Russell is a photographer, entrepreneur, mother, and animal lover. Leya was a member of the fall 2016 ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and she joins me on this episode. In this conversation, you will hear Leya tell her ADHD story, which includes being kicked out of her house as a teenager, having a baby at the age of 18, traveling around the world, and studying religion and photography. Leya talks about how her involvement in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has impacted her life and her career. In the hot seat portion of the episode, Leya is looking for accountability with her website, she needs help saying “no” to people, and we talk about how Text Expander can help her workflow. You’ll Learn: [10:17] - Leya talks about her diagnosis at the age of 29. [12:32] - Leya has a very infectious smile. I ask her if she’s always been happy-go-lucky and this leads to a discussion on mindset. [16:35] - Leya talks about being kicked out of her home as a teenager. She shares what she learned from this situation. [22:31] - Leya believes her mother may have ADHD. She talks about being able to identify symptoms and signs. [25:08] - Leya describes her 20’s, prior to her ADHD diagnosis. [28:20] - Leya loves traveling and shares some of her favorite locations. [32:00] - Leya talks about working in public relations and having degrees in religion and photography. [37:32] - Leya talks about how her photography led her to a diagnosis with ADHD. [44:51] - Leya shares her progress since diagnosis. [50:25] - Leya talks about the reasons she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and she describes how the group has helped her. [52:56] - Being involved in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has had an impact on Leya’s life and career. [59:48] - Leya dives into the changes she’s seen in her life since joining the group. [1:02:40] - Leya shares some advice if you take a lot of pictures and you aren’t sure what to keep or share. [1:07:57] - Leya Russell sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat! She starts off by looking for accountability with creating her website. She’s also looking for help with saying “no” to people. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s The Gift of Imperfections or The Power of Vulnerability ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! Join us December 21st at 10:30am. This session will be 90 minutes. These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions.
S1 E146 · Tue, December 13, 2016
146 | A Semester of ADHD School
146 | A Semester of ADHD School This Week’s Episode: On this episode, you will hear Nisha Subramanian and I talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Nisha shares what she has gained from the group, both in the role as a participant and as a facilitator. We see a lot of growth from participants and we also see accountability being a large factor for that. It’s when group members can let their guards down that we see growth. We also talk about the motivation that comes from accountability. You’ll Learn: [02:36] - I play an audio clip from an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group that describes the benefits of this group. [07:59] - We share our thoughts on this audio clip and the group. [11:58] - Nisha introduces herself. We talk about her role in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [18:08] - Nisha talks about leaving her career. [21:27] - There was a pivotal point where I felt Nisha went from a student to being a teacher and I share my thoughts on the growth I’ve seen in her. Nisha shares her thoughts on this growth. [26:20] - Nisha talks about the role of fear. [27:48] - Nisha talks about what she sees from group members at the beginning of the group session. [30:42] - I talk about some questions I ask in the screening calls for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [33:30] - Nisha shares more about how feedback is delivered in the group. She goes on to describe the community within this group. [38:33] - I talk about the feeling of being understood in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [40:29] - We share how we pair people up with accountability partners. Nisha talks about this process. [45:06] - I talk about how accountability has motivated me lately. We discuss the idea of accountability. [50:02] - I talk about examples where group members let their guards down and share more than they originally planned. [51:14] - Nisha shares her thoughts on being held back by baggage of past disappointment and failures and the value of accountability partners in these situations. [1:01:52] - Nisha shares some of the productivity strategies that have made a big impact in her life. [1:12:12] - I talk about an upcoming episode on goal-setting. [1:13:30] - Nisha and I talk about why you should be involved with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Resources: Jessica McCabe’s Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Productivity Solutions for the Time Blind In this webinar, I will be sharing new content and we’ll be diving deep into my latest thinking around time management, productivity, planning, processing, prioritizing, and getting things done. Join us December 19th at 12:30pm (Central). Register at ADHD reWired Talent Show D
S1 E145 · Tue, December 06, 2016
145 | Live Panel of ADHD Experts
145 | Live Panel of ADHD Experts This Week’s Episode: At my local CHADD chapter (), we hosted a panel of experts and in this episode, you will hear the Q&A from this panel session. I sat on the panel, as did Lisa Alexoff, Dr. Colin Ryan, Dr. Jeremy Kaplan, and Jonathan Carroll. This conversation tends to focus on ADHD in adolescents. The panel spends a lot of time discussing childhood ADHD and answering question from attendees on that topic. The last 15 minutes of the discussion is on adult ADHD. You’ll Learn: [10:25] – Dr. Ryan describes some materials he hands out to the attendees, including a medication log, which helps you track usage, dosage, and results. [11:50] – Another resource Dr. Ryan provides is a document entitled, “Does my child have ADHD?”, which is from the American Pediatric Association. [13:45] – Dr. Ryan describes a timeline that he provides attendees. It lays out the steps families should take to identify if a student has ADHD. Ryan walks through all of these steps. [21:43] – Dr. Ryan explains the difference between a psychological assessment and a neuro-psychological assessment. [23:05] – Dr. Kaplan explains his role as a psychiatrist, which is to help give the medication that is necessary to treat an individual’s ADHD. [25:21] – An attendee that has two children on medication asks how likely it is that her children will grow out of the need for medication for their ADHD. Kaplan provides a general answer for this question. He talks about why children in school situations require medication at that time, but may not require it later in life. [29:00] – I share some research findings that show that teenagers that are “forced” to be on medication by parents are more likely to stop taking medication in their 20s than teenagers are given the choice to take medication. [31:50] – Jonathan Carroll introduces himself to the group of attendees. [33:50] – Jonathan describes what an ADHD coach does for their clients. [36:26] – A mother (with ADD) that has two children with ADHD asks if medication help her children learn the skills to not be as impacted as an adult. Lisa says, “Pills don’t teach skills, but we can’t teach the skills if the pills aren’t on board.” [40:03] – A mother (recently diagnosed with ADHD) has a child with ADHD and anxiety and a child with depression, anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD. One of her sons is not open to organizational strategies. She is looking for advice in this situation. The panel shares thoughts on this situation. [49:05] – We discuss the idea of sometimes needing to let students fail and preferring to have that happen in middle school, rather than when the students have gone away to college. [1:01:00] – An attendee talks about how his life has benefited because of ADHD. [1:02:34] – An attendee that has a child with ADHD asks if it is normal to jump around between medications and dosages. Dr. Kaplan addresses why this happens. [1:09:17] – An attendee asks a question about genetic testing. Thi
S1 E144 · Tue, November 29, 2016
144 | Stories from the CHADD Conference 2016
144 | Stories from the CHADD Conference 2016 This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is a compilation of clips of conversations I had at the 2016 in Costa Mesa, California. You will recognize some of their voices, as they are past guests on the podcast. In this episode, you will hear several people sharing their personal “ADHD moment” stories. You will also hear some techniques and tools that these individuals use. At the end of the episode, you will hear David talk about what he learned and will take away from the sessions at this conference. You’ll Learn: [04:08] - Alan Brown shares a story from his past. He also talks about our self medication with our diets and technology. [08:00] - Kirsten Milliken shares a recent ADHD story. [12:54] - David talks about his history with ADHD and he talks about how he relies on technology for task management. This conversation took place at the beginning of the conference. [16:00] - During a presentation, I noticed Kendra using a . She describes how she uses it and gives us a demonstration. [26:15] - Sarah Wright talks about the presentation that she gave at the CHADD conference this year. [30:11] - Belynda Gauthier talks about what led to her getting involved with CHADD. She also talks about the progress that she has seen in her son. [33:40] - Shelley Karpel shares some of her take-aways from this CHADD conference. [36:02] - John Wilson is the Director of , an outdoor adventure camp for children. He shares an ADHD stories. [39:16] - Kate Barrett returns to the podcast and the two of us share a few ADHD stories involving business cards. [48:20] - Roberto Olivardia has been on the podcast several times (, , and ). A great storyteller, Roberto shares a few personal ADHD stories that demonstrates impulsivity. He also shares some strategies to create “pause”. [1:01:28] - Earlier in the episode, you heard David. Here, to wrap up the podcast he tells us some of his take-aways from this conference. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Productivity Solutions for the Time Blind In this webinar, I will be sharing new content and we’ll be diving deep into my latest thinking around time management, productivity, planning, processing, prioritizing, and getting things done. Join us December 5th or December 12th at 10:30am Central or December 19th at 12:30pm Central. Register at Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! Join us November 30th at 12:30pm, December 13th at 12:30pm, and December 21st at 10:30am. Each of these sessions will be 90 minutes. These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your question
S1 E143 · Tue, November 22, 2016
143 | There is Always a Better Way with Kim Denny
143 | There is Always a Better Way with Kim Denny This Week’s Guest: Joining me in the studio on today’s episode is my friend and former client, Kim Denny. I had the pleasure of meeting Kim at a tumultuous time in his life and I think you will really enjoy this conversation. Kim runs a business he has been a part of for 51 years. He talks about the challenges he faces as a business owner with ADHD. You also get a real sense of who Kim is in this conversation as you can tell that his business and family are important and close to him. As you will find out, when it comes to their living situation, they are very close! Kim spends a lot of time grappling with the emotions of having ADHD. I use this opportunity to open up and share a recent ADHD shame moment. Kim uses the second half of the episode to ask me some ADHD questions. You’ll Learn: [04:33] - Kim shares how his grandson’s ADHD diagnosis led to his curiosity if he might also have ADHD. [05:51] - Kim talks about his business and the aspects of running a business that he struggles with. He shares how he is able to delegate some of these tasks. [10:00] - These changes that Kim made with his business were done organically and he talks about that process. [17:08] - Kim shares how to feel something big, but show it small. [18:19] - How to correct team members and why your strategy may be different as a person with ADHD. [31:00] - While talking about the amount of things we do, Kim shares that he has cut out his vegetable oil recycling business. Through this, we learn some really interesting things about Kim’s family. [37:50] - Kim talks about the emotions of having ADHD. I share a recent ADHD shame story. [42:50] - We talk about how ADHD impacts everyone differently. There are 86,400 possibilities when it comes diagnosis based on symptoms. [46:20] - Kim has a unique living situation. He lives on compound and he talks about living and running a business from this location. [55:00] - Kim asks a couple of ADHD questions. The first is about ADHD exercises and time myopia. This leads to Kim explaining an incontinence product idea. I share some tips on managing the amount of time the tasks on your to do list takes. [1:14:45] - Kim asks, “How do you develop a more innate time management skills?” We talk about time management strategies. [1:17:25] - Kim states that people with ADHD have trouble with transitions and sees this as being a problem in relationships. [1:26:16] - Kim talks about some of the strategies he learned in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and has implemented in his life. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! Learn more at . ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance. Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part ser
S1 E142 · Tue, November 15, 2016
142 | Embracing Intensity with Aurora Remember
142 | Embracing Intensity with Aurora Remember This Week’s Guest: Aurora Remember is on a mission to help people embrace their intensity and use their fire without getting burned. With a background as a school psychologist, Aurora just launched a new podcast called, . In this conversation, you will hear Aurora explain the traits and tendencies of a highly excitable person. While she shares some of her personal traits, we also talk about Aurora’s most popular blog post, . In the hot-seat portion of the discussion, we talk about Aurora’s struggles with social media. She struggles with being consistent and staying focused in this area. We talk about some strategies she can implement to help herself in this area. At the end of the episode, Aurora calls back to follow-up after her hot seat session. Aurora tried using Fiverr for delegating some social content. She also talks about using Buffer to help her streamline social posting. Connect with Aurora Remember: Website - Podcast - Facebook - Twitter - You’ll Learn: [03:35] - Aurora talks about the personality traits of a highly excitable person. [06:37] - Aurora shares how being highly excitable impacts her, personally. [09:02] - Aurora talks about the history of how high excitability is perceived and defined. [13:51] - Aurora talks about her popular blog post, . [22:45] - Aurora talks about labels and the shades of grey in individuals, including a self-diagnosis. [25:30] - We discuss the possible connection between chronic pain and ADHD because of an overactive nervous system. [27:55] - Aurora talks about using your intensity and fire without getting burned through her coaching. She also shares her personal strategies and struggles. [37:30] - Aurora Remember sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. Aurora struggles with her social media, from consistency and staying focused. We discuss some ways for Aurora to stay on track, including mind-mapping, my two sticky-note strategy, and delegation. [1:07:20] - Aurora follows up after sitting in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. Resources: - Michael Gerber - Chris Ducker Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! Learn more at . The CHADD of Northern Illinois If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL. More information can be found on our or . ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a
S1 E141 · Tue, November 08, 2016
141 |It's Not Me, It's My ADHD with Judy Huth
141 | Judy Huth - It's Not Me, It's My ADHD with Judy Huth This Week’s Guest: Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42, Judy Huth realized that a lot of her behaviors in life were due to her ADHD, rather than character flaws. Judy was also part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. In this conversation, you will hear Judy talk about her ADHD voyage, from childhood to adult diagnosis. In addition to talking about how ADHD impacts her life, she shares her interesting perspective, “It’s my responsibility, but not my fault.” Judy was recently a member of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and talks about the impact involvement in the group had on her life. According to Judy, one of the changes she implemented saves her an hour a day. One of the things Judy is struggling with right now is using her planner. At the end of this episode, Judy calls back in and talks about her progress with this perfectionism. Connect with Judy Huth: You’ll Learn: [03:32] - Judy talks about the events that led to her ADHD diagnosis. [06:51] - Judy shares that she was successful in school and explains why she believes she experienced this success. [10:53] - Judy talks about her career path to this point and describes the professional tasks that are most difficult for her and the tasks that result in efficiency. [20:15] - Judy shares details on her depression and her fibromyalgia. [27:10] - Judy talks about her perspective, which gives her the ability to say, “It’s my responsibility, but not my fault.” [28:30] - Judy talks her medication and its effects on her. [30:15] - Judy shares her experience with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group and talks about some improvements she’s seen in her life because of the group. [36:15] - Judy talks about her depression. [41:15] - Judy shares her thoughts on patterns and shares a personal story. [50:07] - Judy talks about her eyesight and how bifocals helped her save an hour a day. [55:13] - During the coaching group session, Judy and her husband decided to trade work spaces. This opened the door to a lot of labeling. [59:06] - Judy’s planner has caused her to become paralyzed because of perfectionism. [1:16:38] - Judy calls back in and talks about her progress with her planner. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! I will be doing a webinar in advance of this conference. On November 3rd (10:30am-12pm Central) is on the schedule and more dates will be announced soon! The CHADD of Northern Illinois If you are in the northern Illi
S1 E140 · Tue, November 01, 2016
140 | Productivity Q & A No. 2
140 | Productivity Q & A This Week’s Episode: This episode is the recorded audio of our 4th Q&A webinar, celebrating ADHD Awareness month. Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering live questions. In this Q&A session, you will hear us talk about several aspects on task management, time management, motivation, and accountability. You’ll Learn: [04:37] - Jessica asks a question about task management at times when energy levels are low. [09:01] - Nisha brings up the difficulty of task management when you work from home. [12:24] - Maria asks when exercise should be placed in the daily routine. We also discuss strategies to help with exercise motivation. [15:50] - Patricia asks about services and tools for managing a to-do list. [20:55] - Kali asks about starting and stopping or switching tasks. This leads to a discussion on the Pomodoro Technique. [28:36] - Jessica asks about self-accountability. [36:55] - Steven asks about task lists that are more long-term and based on habits. [42:00] - Robert asks about the will power budget. [47:24] - A question comes from the chat, “How you move from the urgent to the important?” [51:45] - Kimberly asks about the things to remember when working with a new therapist. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! I will be doing a webinar in advance of this conference. On Thursday, November 3rd (10:30am-12pm Central) are on the schedule and more dates will be announced soon! The CHADD of Northern Illinois If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL. More information can be found on our or . ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 E139 · Tue, October 25, 2016
139 | ADHD on a Date
139 | ADHD on a Date This Week’s Guest: Jonathan Carroll is the founder of , and . He received his BA in Communications from DePaul University and his MA in Learning Disabilities from Northeastern Illinois University. In this discussion, you will hear Jonathan talk a lot about navigating relationships as someone with ADHD. Jonathan shares experiences from his first marriage and from his current relationship with his wife. He talks about the issues he has encountered and the strategies he’s implemented to work through these issues. During the hot-seat portion of this discussion, Jonathan shares his struggles with public social interactions. To help him work through this situation, I turn things around and ask Jonathan what he would tell someone he’s coaching that is in the same situation and he’s got some great insight. Connect with Jonathan Carroll: Jonathan Carroll’s website - Twitter - Email - YouTube - LinkedIn - You’ll Learn: [06:50] - Jonathan talks about making himself more acceptable in social situations. He shares some tips that help make that happen. [10:40] - Jonathan believes you need to be a student of yourself and identify situations that are and are not ideal for you. [14:42] - Jonathan shares a story about where he needed to acclimated to a situation. [18:32] - For a long time, Jonathan tried to cover-up his ADHD. He goes on to share his self-realizations. [22:28] - Jonathan talks about his first marriage and the role his ADHD played in the relationship. He talks about the relationship he has with his current wife and shares what he learned from his previous marriage. [29:16] - Jonathan elaborates on relationship issues and solutions he has discovered to help work through those issues. [39:27] - Continuing on the topic of relationships, Jonathan talks about scheduling dates with family obligations. [51:24] - Jonathan Carroll sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. When Jonathan gets too comfortable, he has some problem with self-awareness and his filter. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! I will be doing a few webinars in advance of this conference. On Thursday, October 27th (2pm-3:30pm Central) and Thursday, November 3rd (10:30am-12pm Central) are on the schedule and more dates will be announced soon! The CHADD of Northern Illinois If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL. More information can be found on our or . October is ADHD Awareness Month Every Tuesday in the month of Oc
S1 E138 · Tue, October 18, 2016
138 | Productivity Q & A
138 | Productivity Q & A This Week: This week’s episode is a Q&A session from one of the weekly webinars I do with Nisha Subramanian during the month of October. We fielded some great questions in this webinar. Some were sent in ahead of time and some were asked live by viewers that we invited into the webinar. We covered a great range of topics, all of which I think are applicable to almost everyone. Join us next for next week’s webinar. You can ask your questions and share your stories live on Tuesdays in October from 12:30-1:30pm (Central Time). These webinars are free and you can sign up at . You’ll Learn: [03:25] - How do you keep focused on a task when working? [06:26] - What’s the best strategy to digitize handwritten notes. [12:50] - We discuss Dropbox and some of it’s key features. [16:43] - Are there resources for Evernote? [20:33] - How can we slow down in moments of decision-making? [33:00] - What are my thoughts on mind-mapping? [36:52] - There are lots of tools out there. What’s the best? [45:10] - How do I survive without the coaching and accountability Facebook group? [47:33] - How do I eliminate long-standing tasks? [49:42] - My living space is a mess and when I try to organize, I get stopped in my tracks. What’s a solution? Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! October is ADHD Awareness Month Every Tuesday in the month of October, you can join Nisha Subramanian and me for a live, interactive webinar. We will be answering your productivity and ADHD questions. The webinars are held at 12:30-1:30pm (Central Time). These webinars are free and you can sign up at . ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .
S1 E137 · Tue, October 11, 2016
137 | Leveraging Your Gifts
137 | Leveraging Your Gifts This Week’s Guest: Lea Ann Mallett, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, is an entrepreneur that wears many hats. As a leader of volunteer organizations, she exhibits great skill in certain areas, but has weakness in that same area in a different domain in her life. In this conversation, you will hear Lea Ann describe the challenges she’s faced in going from the leader of an organization to the owner of a person business. One of the things that Lea Ann struggles with is deadlines because she’s always worked best under pressure at the last minute. When Lea Ann sits in the hot seat, she shares the challenges that she and her family face every day with their evening routine. This involves cooking dinner and the child bedtime routine. We look at some solutions, from finding someone to do the grocery shopping for the family to rearranging the order of the tasks that need to be completed every night. Connect with Lea Ann Mallett: You’ll Learn: [3:06] - Lea Ann talks about her passion for activism, which led to her sitting in a tree for three days. [6:08] - There are certain aspects of leadership that come easy for Lea Ann and she talks about those things. [8:15] - Decision-making is an easy process for Lea Ann, although there’s some areas where she really struggles with this. [12:50] - Because of her success in academics, she never suspected she could have ADHD. Lea Ann believes that if she hadn’t had children, she wouldn’t have reached the point where she thought this was possible. [15:37] - Lea Ann shares the difference between running an organization and a personal business and describes the aspects with which she struggles. [16:58] - Lea Ann describes her business as an Action and Results Coach. [18:56] - Lea Ann explains why she sees her ADHD as a gift and she shares why it has enhanced her life. [23:07] - Lea Ann talks about the challenge of deadlines and her “need” to work under pressure at the last minute. This leads to a conversation on procrastination. [27:10] - Lea Ann talks about the shame of putting off tasks and working up the emotional scale to where she can complete the task. [30:36] - Shame vs. Anger [32:52] - Lea Ann talks about needing to switch things up to keep herself interested. [36:05] - Lea Ann Mallett sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. “Creating a family routine for the routine-resistant family.” [38:28] - Lea Ann breaks down her weekday and weekend evening routines, including the dinner routine, which starts at shopping for food. [48:05] - Lea Ann describes the post-meal challenges. [58:25] - Lea Ann commits to some of the strategies we discussed. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get an audio book for free (and a 30-day free trial)! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th-12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! October is ADHD Aw
S1 E136 · Tue, October 04, 2016
136 | Nutrition, Exercise, and How to Find Your Keys
136 | Nutrition, Exercise, and How to Find Your Keys This Week’s Guest: Ian Ryan is the founder of and the host of the Fearless and Healthy Podcast, a show on health, self-help, and education. With nine years of experience as a health coach, he believes in a holistic approach to wellness. He puts a large emphasis on mastering mindsets. In order to reach our full potential, the first thing we must focus on is our health and self-care. If we are not feeling well or healthy, nothing else will fall into place. Ian believes in eating healthy and he shares what that means. This give us more energy and it fuels our bodies to make us more productive. Ian shares a lot of his nutrition expertise throughout this discussion. Ian struggles with organization and clutter. In the ADHD reWired Hot Seat portion of this episode, we use some mind-mapping and other strategies to help him get more organized. I share with Ian some ways for him to remember, implement, and correct. Connect with Ian Ryan: You’ll Learn: [3:07] - Ian talks about his goal of helping one-million people and how they led him to taking his passion online. [3:50] - Our health and self-care must be our top priority. [5:28] - Ian talks about his ADHD diagnosis and journey. [7:55] - Ian shares his personal approach being “natural” in his diet. [9:00] - Ian talks about his background in a fitness business and he describes this business that he has been running for 2 years. [10:00] - Ian explains his move from Washington DC to San Diego. This leads to a discussion on handling loss and the direction it can take our lives. [15:00] - Learn what you will go through if you approach Ian for his coaching services. [18:50] - Ian shares some tips on physical activity, especially getting started. [22:28] - The effects that exercising can have on the brain and the benefits of working out in the morning. [25:32] - We discuss sugar in our diets and how our diets vary. [32:10] - Should we be mixing up what our meals consist of, especially breakfast? [36:12] - When it comes to nutrition, “fat” is just a word. [39:37] - Ian Ryan sits in the ADHD ReWired Hot Seat. We discuss organization, clutter, and mind-mapping. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get an audio book for free (and a 30-day free trial)! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th-12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! October is ADHD Awareness Month! You can join me and more than 30 other ADHD experts at the 2016 ADHD Awareness Expo. You can attend this free virtual event October 2nd-8th. Claim your spot at . Every Tuesday in the month of October, you can join Nisha Subramanian and me for a live, interactive webinar. We will be answering your productivity and ADHD questions! The webinars are held at 12:30-1:30pm (Central Time). These webinars are free and you can sign up at . Do you want to impro
S1 E135 · Tue, September 27, 2016
135 | Overcoming Perfectionism
135 | Overcoming Perfectionism This Week’s Guest: Drew “Scooter” Ackerman is the host of the podcast, Sleep With Me. This podcast is designed to lull you to sleep with stories that are delivered in soothing tones. Drew has never been formally diagnosed with ADHD. He has shared that he has dyslexia and he struggles with sleep. In this conversation, we discuss some of the challenges Drew has with organization and perfectionism with his podcast. We look at these challenges and in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat portion of the episode, I challenge Drew to make a commitment in his podcast editing. Included in this episode is a follow-up phone call, which took place a few weeks after the original interview. Drew talks about the different topics that he’s been contemplating since the original call, including perfectionism, to-do lists and fears and goals. Connect with Drew Ackerman! Follow Drew Ackerman on Twitter - Sleep With Me Podcast - You’ll Learn: [4:20] - Drew shares why he started Sleep With Me. [8:00] - Two of Drew’s listeners started a Facebook group for his podcast, where his community could gather. [11:07] - Drew talks about his career path, which has led him to currently working at a library. This is interesting because Drew has dyslexia. [15:28] - Determining how much to share. [17:38] - Drew gives us a taste of Sleep With Me. [20:33] - Overcoming perfectionism [26:18] - Drew talks about his podcast schedule and workflow. [35:49] - Drew Ackerman sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. [47:46] - “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” [53:20] - The shame of feeling like we’re never doing enough. [56:00] - Drew talks about his podcast editing. [1:02:37] - Drew ponders a podcast editing commitment. [1:09:20] - Follow-up call with Drew Ackerman. [1:10:20] - Things from the original call that have been on Drew’s mind since the call. Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get an audio book for free (and a 30-day free trial)! The CHADD International Conference on ADHD This conference is being held November 10th-12th in Costa Mesa, California. I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference. To register, visit ! October is ADHD Awareness Month! You can join me and more than 30 other ADHD experts at the 2016 ADHD Awareness Expo. You can attend this free virtual event October 2nd-8th. Claim your spot at . Every Tuesday in the month of October, you can join Nisha Subramanian and me for a live, interactive webinar. We will be answering your productivity and ADHD questions! The webinars are held at 12:30-1:30pm (Central Time). These webinars are free and you can sign up at . ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress.
S1 E134 · Tue, September 20, 2016
134 | Discovering You Are Enough
134 | Discovering You Are Enough This Week’s Guest: Jo Meleca-Voigt is an accomplished school teacher, wife, runner, social activist, and travel consultant. Jo was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 45. I invited Jo to come on the podcast since she is just now starting her ADHD journey. In this conversation, you will hear some of Jo’s thoughts as she starts her ADHD journey. She shares how she is documenting everything. Jo was named “Teacher of the Year” in a district with over 1,000 teachers and she shares some of her thoughts on teaching and learning strategies. For years, Jo has been an advocate for same-sex marriage. She shares her opinions on the similarities between being gay and having ADHD. On days when Jo feels like she’s having more difficulty with ADHD, she is more self-conscience in one-on-one conversations. These situations bring her a lot of stress and anxiety. In the hot-seat portion of this discussion, we dig deeper and come up with some strategies that Jo could implement to help herself in these situations. Connect with Jo Meleca-Voigt! Follow Jo Meleca-Voigt on Twitter - You’ll Learn: [3:55] - Jo talks about how she is documenting her ADHD journey. [4:37] - She shares some insights she’s learned about herself since starting this journal. [6:16] - Jo believes the name “attention deficit” is misleading. [8:00] - Jo shares one of her first experiences after medication, which leads to some entertaining stories. [11:28] - Jo was named Teacher of the Year in a district of over 1,000 teachers. She talks about this recognition and what she did in her years of teaching to earn it. [16:33] - Jo explains the correct way to study. [19:42] - Teaching students how to learn, not just what to learn. [21:42] - If government was run like a start-up. [22:39] - Education is becoming more data-driven, but when the data is not specific enough, it can impact some students with ADHD. [29:55] - Coming out as being gay and coming out as having ADHD. [37:18] - Jo Meleca-Voigt sits in the hot-seat and we talk about issues regarding social conversations in a one-on-one setting and some solutions that Jo can implement. [1:03:10] - Self-acceptance has been the toughest part of this journey for Jo. [1:04:49] - Jo calls in to follow-up on our original discussion. She talks about going through the “anger” stage. [1:09:03] - Jo talks about implementing one of the strategies we discussed when she was in the hot-seat. [1:11:36] - This is our third conversation, and Jo reflects back on our 2nd conversation and talks about getting to an area of acceptance. Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get an audio book for free (and a 30-day free trial)! Not sure where to start? I’d recommend Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection: October is ADHD Awareness Month! You can join me and more than 30 other ADHD experts at the 2016 ADHD Awareness Expo. You can attend this free virtual event October 2nd-8th. Claim your spot at . Every Tuesday in the month of O
S1 E133 · Tue, September 13, 2016
133 | Free to be ADHD
133 | Free to be ADHD This Week’s Guest: Brandy Wynn is a self-identified marketing maven in-the-making. Diagnosed at the age of 30, now at 40, she’s enjoying her freedom from the box. In this conversation, you’ll learn what “freedom from the box” means. Brandy has been an entrepreneur from an early age. You will hear her describe her life and entrepreneur journey. As a student in her 40s, Brandy describes why she is pursuing her MBA, despite the popular opinion that entrepreneurs don’t need to achieve this level of education. She also shares her experience with advocating for herself in the world of education. When Brandy sits in the hot-seat, we look at her strategies in her education. In this discussion, I suggest that Brandy outsources will-power via . I also suggest she use . Brandy shares some insight into her personal views on ADHD, and in particular, her brand of ADHD. In describing her “freedom from the box”, she talks about being comfortable in your own skin. This leads to a discussion on “people first” language and how individuals might prefer to describe themselves and their diagnosis. Connect with Brandy Wynn Website - Twitter - Facebook – Instagram - You’ll Learn: [2:10] – “Freedom from the box” [3:04] – Brandy talks about her hesitancy to talk about her diagnosis. [4:48] – Brandy describes her brand of ADHD. [6:55] – Brandy is close to receiving her degree and she talks about her life as a student. [9:00] – Self-advocating in the world of education. [13:33] – “I don’t have a problem; I have a disability.” [14:44] – Brandy talks about speaking at CHADD. [15:50] – Brandy shares how she describes and identifies her ADHD diagnosis. This leads to a discussion about “people first” language. [19:13] – Brandy explains why she is would be uncomfortable with giving a Ted Talk. [23:15] – Brandy claims to be “the worst ever” with relationships. [27:11] – Now is the best time to be able to be comfortable in your own skin. [29:36] – Brandy shares her entrepreneurship story. [36:45] – Brandy explains why she wants her MBA. [39:00] – Brandy talks about the role of religion in her life and her journey. [41:50] – Brandy talks about two books, and . [43:03] – Brandy Wynn sits in the hot-seat. In this discussion, we look at her academic strategies and timeliness. Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get a free book (and a 30-day free trial)! Not sure where to start with Audible? Check out Brene Brown’s, The Gifts of Imperfection. ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at ADHD reWired Tech eCourses and Mini Workshops Tell us what technology or tool you would like to learn about: Complete our 3 minute survey below and you can win free coaching, a $50 gift card to Amazon or your preferred app store or a productivity mystery box. Learn more about our courses and workshop
S1 E132 · Tue, September 06, 2016
132 | It's Never Too Late
132 | It's Never Too Late This Week’s Guest: Liz Applegate is a life-coach, entrepreneur, and podcaster. She introduces herself as a “second chance enthusiast positive change facilitator.” Her work includes helping over-40 individuals turn the “maybe somedays” into “today”. Liz was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after her son pointed out that she had a lot of the symptoms. In this discussion, we start off by looking back on Liz’s ADHD journey. She talks about what her life was and how ADHD impacted areas of her life, specifically in her first marriage. It was actually ADHD reWired that helped Liz realize that she needed structure and medication to get her ADHD in check and live the life she wanted. She shares some of her strategies, including . Liz balances her personal work, including her podcast, Midlife Schmidlife, but she also does virtual support work. Balancing these two spheres and going from task to task is a challenge for Liz. In the ADHD reWired hot seat portion of our discussion, we go through and identify some of the trouble spots and then look at solutions. A few of the tools I mention are , , and . Connect with Liz Applegate! Podcast - You’ll Learn: [3:40] - Liz talks about turning 50 and the negativity of midlife. [6:05] - Liz’s son realizes that she may have adult ADHD. [7:00] - Liz’s ADHD journey and how her diagnosis helped her make sense of her life. [10:22] - Self medication and the driving factors behind it. [12:37] - After a period without medication, ADHD reWired helped Liz realize she needed structure and medication to keep her ADHD in check. [15:00] - Becoming the person Liz wants to be. [18:13] - Liz shares the strategies she’s adopted to bring structure into her work-life. [23:32] - Liz talks about the types of people that are attracted to her business. [26:40] - When Liz feels like the situation is beyond her capabilities, she refers clients to appropriate mental health professionals. [29:36] - Coaching and virtual support are two different realms in which Liz helps people. [31:40] - Deciding if it’s worth it to learn something new. [35:49] - “Even if you’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD, all of us have something.” [39:31] - Liz Applegate sits down in the ADHD reWired hot seat! [40:15] - Being on social media for work, but not getting sucked in and balancing work between personal and coaching/virtual support. [48:44] - Liz goes through an exercise. What will she do when Midlife Schmidlife becomes successful enough for her to stop doing virtual support. [51:23] - Liz experiences “break failure” when it comes to Facebook and we talk about one solution. [1:01:20] - Liz talks about her lack of accountability. Book Review This week’s book review is The Success Principles by Jack Canfield, the author of the Chicken Soup books. This is like ten great self-help books all-in-one. Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get The Success Principles for free (and a 30-day free trial)! ADHD reWired Coaching &
S1 E131 · Mon, August 29, 2016
131 | Making Your Mess Your Message
131 | Making Your Mess Your Message News! This episode is coming out a day early! If you’re listening on Monday, the day this episode has been released, you have just a few more days to reserve your registration call for the Fall Session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Learn more about the group at Today, Monday August 29th, we are doing a live Q&A webinar Register at Also, I just created a brand new video series, “125 Strategies to Get Your ADHD reWired”. In this series, I go through the strategies I use to better my ADHD. To access this series, go to This Week’s Guest: Donna Barre has worked for years as a “data geek”. She is now re-inventing herself to help others with ADHD find meaning, joy, and the pursuit of their creative endeavors. Donna was also a member of the very first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Donna is doing something unique, she’s bringing arts and crafts into the world of ADHD. In this conversation, Donna talks about the importance of play and creativity and their role in productivity. She explains what art does for her and how activities like art can help in various areas of life. In the ADHD reWired Hot Seat portion of our discussion, we work with Donna on her issues with confidence and bravery. She shares some areas in which she feels like her bravery and confidence are lacking. We work through some practical ways to build confidence and bravery. We also learn what a brave Donna looks like. In this discussion, I share this resource: Connect with Donna! Website – http://clickadhdservices.com Email – or You’ll Learn: [7:16] – Donna shares her back-story and explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [9:16] – When Donna started the group, she was looking to unload some real estate and the group helped her through that process. [12:43] – Donna shares how long-term success means ongoing support and accountability. [16:21] – Donna gets sucked into entertainment such as television and the internet and she talks about how she gets herself back-on-track. [19:04] – Donna talks about her tendency to minimize accomplishments and we talk about self-correcting mechanisms and breaking bad habits. [24:25] – Donna is bringing arts and crafts into the world of ADHD. She talks about the importance of play and creativity and their role in productivity. [34:34] – Donna opens up about clutter. This is a cyclical struggle for her. [41:01] – Data is Donna’s “play”. [45:05] – “Making your mess your message” [49:02] – Donna sits down in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat and throughout this segment, we work through her issues with confidence and bravery. Donna shares what she thinks being brave means, and what a brave Donna looks like. [1:23:12] – Fill out the contact form to let Donna know if you are interested in her supportive crafting group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group Reserve y
S1 E130 · Tue, August 23, 2016
130 | Stepping Into Freedom From Anxiety
130 | Stepping Into Freedom From Anxiety This Week’s Guest: Kali Pelham is an educator that has taken big steps to gain freedom from anxiety. She just finished the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Kali struggles with anxiety and feeling like everything is urgent and important. She talks about how her involvement in the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has helped her in this area. Kali shares her journey and explains her thought process and the conversations with her husband that led them to realizing her life would benefit from involvement in the group. Throughout this conversation, we learn the areas of her life that have benefitted and she shares specific examples of the tools and practices she has implemented. Kali tells us about how she has her calendars set up, how she operates her to-do list, and uses programs like Google Keep. We engage in a 10-minute power coaching session to help Kali determine where things fall in the urgent vs. important matrix. We also talk about implementing the GTD (Getting Things Done) Methodology to be organized and manage time. Also, what are the questions to ask yourself to determine the importance of tasks? Listen to this conversation to find out! You’ll Learn: [8:38] - Kali shares her back-story and explains what brought her to the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [14:17] - Kali describes the moment that she knew she needed to sign up for the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [17:35] - Kali talks about her use of typical ADHD medications and where they help and where they fall short. [19:05] - Kali was unable to find a support group in her area and the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group provided her with that support. [20:35] - Kali describes her priorities and what she wanted to get out of the group. Now that she’s finished the group, she evaluates the group’s effectiveness in those areas. [21:38] - Kali describes some of the tools she’s put in place and she shares how she constructs her to-do list. [23:26] - Kali shares how she merges her digital calendars. This leads to a lengthy discussion on being organized with calendars and to-do lists. [32:10] - Kali walks us through some of the items on her to-do list. [36:18] - Re-framing “I should...” to “It would be nice if…” [38:32] - Kali talks about her need to ignore technology first thing in the morning. [40:50] - Kali explains how she uses [44:35] - Kali talks about her relationship with God. [46:25] - Kali shares her “one thing”, the fact she doesn’t have to perform and she can “just be”. This leads into a discussion on acceptance, peace, and serenity. [54:42] - Kali talks about a recent incident where she was able to be more accepting. [1:01:40] - For Kali, this journey is about doing things without anxiety. [1:05:05] - Kali’s 10-minute power coaching session. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group Reserve your registration call
S1 E129 · Tue, August 16, 2016
129 | The Life Changing Power of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group
129 | The Life Changing Power of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group This Week’s Guests: Aaron Collier and Kari Gormley join us on this week’s episode. Both Aaron and Kari have been accountability partners in the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Aaron Collier is a computer programmer/librarian that resides in California. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39. After feeling like he didn’t have the tools he needed, he joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Kari Gormley is a coach, mom, wife, long distance runner, and podcast host (). She was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. She became part of the group to help herself with habits. In this episode, Aaron and Kari share their own stories and describe the tasks they struggle with. They’re also able to give examples of how they’ve been able to implement strategies and processes to become more successful at accomplishing these tasks. This isn’t just through their own determination, accountability is imperative in this process. As accountability partners, Aaron and Kari share how they hold each other accountable. It’s easy to sense the productive friendship that has grown out of this group in just 9 weeks. We have a special offer! If you sign up between August 22nd and 24th, use the promo code “CoachingReWired245” and you will receive two 45-minute coaching sessions with me! You can also get the audio recording of these coaching sessions! By using that code you’ll also be able to sign up one ADHD ReWired Tech mini-course or workshop when we launch them in early 2017. That’s over $300 in bonuses! You’ll Learn: [9:18] - Aaron explains the idea of a mastermind group and how he (and his relationship with his wife) has benefitted from this concept. [11:56] - Aaron describes the group’s “Study Hall” sessions and the accountability that comes from it. [16:53] - Kari talks about her mastermind session. She shares her “lessons learned list”. This includes a useful tip on stopping at task, building processes, doing one thing at a time, and more. [23:40] - “Statistics are not determinable outcomes.” [27:32] - Aaron talks about being mindful about his list and taking care of what needs to be done now. He also shares his success with going to the gym since joining the accountability group. [29:56] - Aaron shares the importance of play and talks about the change in his productivity since incorporating play. [31:45] - Aaron talks about his star chart and the reason for his success in sticking to it. [32:37] - Kari and Aaron share why they have been successful in holding each other accountable. [35:00] - The ratio of men/women with ADHD is 1:1. [35:45] - Aaron shares a typical accountability email. [39:45] - Kari and Aaron talks about what it takes to be a good accountability partner and aspects of the accountability relationship. [43:45] - Kari talks about the bond between people with ADHD and shedding the shame. [44:32] - Aaron talks abo
S1 E128 · Tue, August 09, 2016
128 | How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
128 | How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe This Week’s Guest: Jessica is the creator and host of the . Jessica has ADHD herself, and discovered that medication is only part of the solution. Jessica created her first show as an ADHD toolbox. This was a friendly mix of useful tips and techniques that she shared based on her research and her own personal experience. Jessica says, “I make mistakes so you don’t have to.” Jessica provides her 10,000+ subscribers with new episodes every Tuesday. Jessica’s background in acting helps make her videos compelling and pretty clever. Reach Jessica McCabe: YouTube: Twitter: Jessica talks about her struggle (and unexpected success) with consistency in producing videos for the How to ADHD YouTube Channel. One thing that makes her feel comfortable in this area is the level of forgiveness in the ADHD community. People within the community appreciate the authenticity and we like to see that others struggle with the same things that we do. Jessica shares that some individuals find that she speaks too quickly, yet some appreciate the way that she speaks because they struggle with people that talk slowly. This illustrates that point that no matter what you do or how perfectly you do it, you’re not going to be for everybody. Jessica does get some feedback that ADHD is a serious topic and “no laughing matter.” She sees the seriousness of this topic, which is why she researches so much to try help things, but if you can’t laugh, it just gets too depressing. Jessica illustrates the humor of ADHD by telling a story about burning her face with a steamer. Jessica was a productive student in elementary school and chose to always have her nose buried in a book. She believes she enjoyed reading so much because she was bored by reality. When she entered Junior High, the added responsibilities of daily school life and independence magnified some of these ADHD symptoms. She was provided with medication and that was the only treatment, so she wasn’t learning how to manage her life. Jessica shares that she almost called the show “How not to ADHD” because she had a better idea of what NOT to do. Her boyfriend pointed out that might not be the best name and she’s glad she listened. This leads into a discussion on relationships. Jessica has a relationship history that she calls “not a pretty thing” and points out that this area of life one that does not get discussed enough in the overall ADHD discussion. She was always “good” at new relationships. Things were exciting and new. As those things changed and things weren’t as new and exciting, she would blame the boredom on the relationship. This is not an easy thing for Jessica to discuss, but this is important and worth sharing. When starting her current relationship, she was very honest about her bad choices in previous relationships. As an actress, Jessica struggles with memorizing lines and she has found some tools to help herself in this area, including an app
S1 E127 · Tue, August 02, 2016
127 | Running Routines and the Drive to Be a Better Dad
127 | Running Routines and the Drive to Be a Better Dad This week’s guest, Andrew Wilcox is the creator of “Eat Live Dream ADD”, a blog about his experiences living with ADHD. It explores topics such as routine, exercise, running, health & wellness, motivation, fear, acceptance, self-loathing, sex, emotions, adult tantrums, relationships and parenting. Andrew is married and a father of three and the only person in his home diagnosed with ADHD. He was diagnosed at age 5 and took Ritalin on and off for most of his life until he was 28 and made the decision to regulate his ADHD through coffee, exercise and routine. Medication: Having been diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age and having to take medication to manage it left a big impression on Andrew and his views towards medication. He tells the story of how he was shamed by a teacher in front of his whole class for failing to understand a math problem and then thrown out of class when he retaliated. Being singled out for being different from his peers and constantly being judged for it made him make the connection that medication was bad. After suddenly quitting medication at the age of 17, his life began to take a downward spiral until a friend intervened and had an honest conversation with him. His father offered him a place to stay and to get him back on medication. Recognizing this as “fork in the road moment”, he got back on medication and began to piece his life together. Today it has been 7 years since he has given up medication in favor of managing ADHD through exercise, coffee and a routine. He has at this time, made the conscious decision that while medication can be effective for some individuals, he will choose a different path to regulating his ADHD. Regarding medication, Andrew believes that just as it is important to wean yourself off medication when you decide to stop taking it, it is important to get back on it gradually. He also believes that our bodies will take some time to adjust to the dosage and not giving up during this transition period is key to making the medication work for you. Routine: According to Andrew the hardest thing about staying on an exercise routine is (1) allowing yourself to have an “off” day where you choose to do a less intense version of your regular workout (2) stop beating yourself up when you do break the routine and instead channel that frustration into your workout when you get back into it. Coaching: In the coaching segment of the show, Andrew talks about how in the face of a stressful situation he is likely to react poorly and he would like to work on keeping this reaction in check. An example of this situation is when Andrew is trying to get his two daughters to bed. How can he keep himself from letting stress takeover in such a situation? Eric gave him the following strategies to help manage this: Consider that in a scale of 0 – 10, your current stress levels have not gone beyond 6. This is a good time to use logic and reason to bri
S1 E126 · Tue, July 26, 2016
126 | Emotional Distress Syndrome
126 | Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome, discovered and coined my James Ochoa himself. James had training working with people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In time he saw similarities in some of his clients and the people with PTSD with one exception. For some, it wasn’t going away. Some of his clients, were not getting better in the way people with PSTD generally did. These clients of his suffered from the exact same thing: Chronic breakdowns Lack of self-worth They felt bullied They were all misunderstood He determined that for these people he would have to rebuild their internal sense of self. EDS is manageable and treatable thanks to the work James is doing. Coaching Session James has difficulty being consistent with singular systems. He tries many things such as post-it notes, phone apps, etc. He prefers to write things down. Currently has four systems and he is not able to follow through with any of them. He finds himself not having enough time. Eric has James scrounge up a pen and paper to write the following A Accountability Who are you accountable to? T Timers Timing tasks makes you more accountable and keep you focused Make predictions as to how long a task will take R Reminders Include the why with the what I Inputs To do lists, calendar, email, voice mail, pile#1 Pile#2…. P PlanningProcessProcesses Streamline and improve. Evaluate what works and what does not work James was excited and eager to begin using this system when he left the show. About James Ochoa James Ochoa is on a mission. In a way he always has been. He was born the seventh of eight children in Houston, Texas and almost immediately began to feel the faint hum that all ADHD sufferers feel. It would be safe to say that his journey to find answers for his issues began as early as is humanly possible. Then, at the age of four, he had a traumatic accident that would alter his life forever. While playing on his parent’s car, he fell, hitting his head on the concrete. After the doctors examined him they were not hopeful, and everyone prepared for the worst. While in the hospital, James had what he describes as his first spiritual experience, one that he can still recall with great clarity and emotion. His father had been in Vietnam working a construction job, and he took a leave from his contract to come visit James in the pediatric ward of their local hospital. As his father walked toward him, James remembers seeing a blue orb-like structure above his bed. In his mind, this was a sign and he knew it immediately. His father didn’t see the blue orb, of course, but James remembers that he was stunned to hear James announce, “Dad, I’m not gonna die. I’m here for a reason.” As it turned out, many decades would pass before James truly understood what that moment and that proclamation meant. In fact, it mostly eluded him until the summer of 1989 when he was working at an ADHD summer program for kid
S1 E125 · Tue, July 19, 2016
125 | Success Despite ADHD
125 | Success Despite ADHD Hello everybody. Tom Nardone here, This week, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dan Spears. Dan learned of his ADHD as a result of the problems it was causing in his marriage. This episode hit especially close to home for me. Dan saw a therapist in the fall of 2015. He was diagnosed and given a prescription. The therapist he was seeing at the time recommended he read, “Driven to Distraction” which was somewhat helpful. While the book spoke of helping with strategies, it was the emotional side of things that presented the biggest challenges in his life. Dan speaks of his experience with procrastination, accountability and memory. These issues have caused problems for him, and consequently for his wife in their communications with one another. Dan cannot recall the simplest of things to memory when his wife engages him, in what should be a normal conversation. He has trouble not just remembering names, but entire events of which he was a part of. He often has only vague memories of things they have done or places they have been to. Those of us with ADHD know this feeling all too well. Our inability to focus on the things we are doing, prevents us from being able to recall them later. This causes those who know and love us to feel like we are not interested in them or in the things they say to us or do with us. This is not just a problem with our families. We struggle at work where forgetting something can present a completely different set of problems. We see the so called “regular people” and wonder how they seem to master interactions and tasks with little to no effort. We wonder what they have that we do not. We ask ourselves, “Is it something we will ever learn?” We ask ourselves, “How to they do this without having to look for a strategy” For many of us, this is where we begin to feel inferior or not good enough. Those of us with ADHD will usually take one of two paths. We will simply give up or mentally check-out and accept defeat, or we will seek the help of a professional. Thankfully Dan Spears has chosen the latter. Dan works in IT and a big part of his job is preparing time sheets. This is very important because it is the way they ensure that clients are billed properly. This is where Dan struggles the most. He has tried many different methods to achieve this but nothing has worked for him in the long term. We invite you to listen as Eric discusses solutions and helps Dan not only develop new strategies, but leaves him with a genuine enthusiasm about their implementation on this 125th episode of ADHD reWired. Bio: Dan Spears Dan is a 36-year-old native of Liverpool, England, who unfortunately does not sound like one of the Beatles. He immigrated to the US in 2005, landing in Texas, then ventured north to Ohio in 2010, where he lives with his wife, 3 step-children, and 2 cats and according to Dan, a rabbit that hates him. Dan was finally diagnosed with ADHD in 2015. Stay tuned to ADHD reWire
S1 E124 · Tue, July 12, 2016
124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination
124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination 124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination This week, Eric and the staff at ADHD reWired welcome back one of our fan favorites. Alan Brown returns to discuss “5 ways to Crush Procrastination”. Productivity knows few if any greater foes than procrastination. This can manifest itself as a feeling of being stuck. Sometimes, even though we want something to be completed, our lack of ability to focus on one thing prevents us from even starting the task or project. Today, Alan brown will show us that when you have a big meal to eat, it is best to devour it in a series of courses instead of a single bite. Alan speaks of a cycle of procrastination. We become overwhelmed We look for an escape We Procrastinate (check our email, or check Facebook.) As a result, our to do list continues to grow We fall further behind This leads to under-achieving or screwing up We are then…miserable If you have had the pleasure of ever seeing Alan Brown’s award winning ADD Crusher videos you may remember hearing Alan say: “YOU ARE JUST KICKING YOUR OWN A$$” Alan’s method of crushing his procrastination is primarily achieved through his asking himself specific questions. For example, Alan will ask himself, “Are any of my to-do’s a problem right now?” Sometimes the things we believe to be the most critical have the least amount of significance in the end. Alan helps us by offering methods to determine what is truly important and how to attack these tasks. reWired Coaching (Alan Brown in the hot seat) Alan Brown, during the coaching session of ADHD reWired shares some things he would like to improve in regard to the production of his amazing CrusherTV show. Alan Brown: Alan explains that he struggles with coordinating the main processes of producing CrusherTV. There are many moving parts such as editing, sound, booking guests, and of course not having as much time as he needs to do get the job done. Eric Tivers: Eric instructs Alan Brown to make 3 columns and head each of them as follows Things I don’t like doing Things I can’t do Things I should do Alan Brown: Alan adds a fourth step Things that must be done by me. Eric Tivers: Eric asks for action steps Alan Brown: Alan responds with 3 Spend time filling in the three columns Do this with honesty Involve his wife to help him execute Eric Tivers: Eric asks Alan to set a date to begin and a date for follow up Alan Brown: Alan complies It is always a treat when Alan comes on the show. His balance of helpful information and humor are unmatched. If you would like to get in touch with Alan you can got to: Or email him at Alan Brown Bio Meet mess-to-success entrepreneur, productivity coach Alan Brown. An unmitigated mess before diagnosis — booze, drugs, massive under-achievement and irresponsible space case. Now a successful executive, investor and entrepreneur, he crushed his own ADD using the proven ADD Crusher™ strategies. Personal mission: Help ADHD adults around
S1 E123 · Tue, July 05, 2016
123 | 5 Principles of a Good System
123 | 5 Principles of a System Marina Darlow There are many people with ADHD, who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur requires a focus on many areas. Creativity, management, products and projects to name a few. People with ADHD have difficulty with some of the tasks that are necessary to keep it on track. Many people are so overwhelmed with the smallest things. However, this is often where the majority of their time is spent. Without systems and strategies in place it can be near impossible for the entrepreneur with or without ADHD to succeed. It would be nice if there were professionals who focused on the needs of ADHD entrepreneurs. If only there were people whose job it was to develop and help implement real useable strategies catered to the challenges of people with ADHD who want to succeed in business. Well, those people do exist. ADHD reWired is proud to introduce such a person. Meet Marina Darlow as she joins Eric Tivers in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Marina Darlow works with creative people to help them develop strategies and methods for freeing up time that allows them to focus on what is really important. Marina got into this because she wanted to make the world a less violent place. After she came to the realization that she did not want to be a field agent with the CIA. She worked as a project manager for several non-profit corporations and then she became a Systems coach catering mostly to those with ADHD. Marinas “Five Principals of a System” are: System must be easy to use. Never forget reminders System must be flexible System must be fun System must have Accountability COACHING SESSION Marina puts her career in Eric’s hands as she confides in him about an upcoming challenge. Marina has to make contacts and reach out to some venture capitalists. Marina struggles a bit with rejection. She mentions that she procrastinates to avoid what she knows she should be doing. She and Eric come up with a strategy and Marina seemed to leave the session with noticeable excitement. Contact Marina: Go to for a free downloadable PDF from Marina. _________________________________________ Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions contact Eric Tivers at Audible.com free trial Sign up for ADHD reWired’s Coaching and accountability
S1 E122 · Tue, June 28, 2016
122 | Making Friends with Adult ADHD
122| Making Friends with Adult ADHD Please join us as we welcome Alex Hofeldt back to the show. Some of you may recognize him from the Beautiful Dust Specks Podcast. This week Eric and Alex discuss the effect ADHD has on Making friends and social situations, such as remembering names, conversation, and general awkwardness. For people with ADHD, life can be very difficult when in social situations. This is even more so the case in small to large groups of people. We cannot expect everyone we know and interact with to factor our “condition” into everything we say think or feel. People are generally impatient when it comes to these things and for those who are interested in fitting in, this can be a very disheartening circumstance. Forgetting names is common and people can sometimes feel they are not regarded highly enough by you for you to take the time to actually remember their name. Blurting out can be considered rude in that it is generally taken as an interruption. Sometimes people with ADHD are just different and therefore misunderstood. This can even be the case with other people with ADHD. Those of us with ADHD do tend to stand out and it can be frustrating when one day our peers depend on us for entertainment and the next day just can’t seem to deal with us. Some of us have been in a similar circumstance when we are treated as the court jester among our “friends”, as if we are there for the sole purpose of their amusement when they want us to perform. Eric Tivers (host of ADHD reWired) was kind enough to try to help Alex with his specific problems in this area. Alex mentions many of the problems as stated above and goes further with some more specific things. Eric offered Alex what I felt was some really sound advice. It was not just general tips we have all heard before. It was catered to his specific problems, which is what an ADHD coach should always do. Alex was kind enough to agree to come back on the show to discuss how his problem has changed as a result of the coaching Eric provided him. Please stay tuned to ADHD reWired for the follow-up with Alex. On a personal note: “During this episode I found myself able to identify with Alex. I felt and still feel a strong empathy for him. I was reminded of the being in similar situations during certain times in my life. Alex held nothing back and was very forthcoming in the things he shared. I am happy to know the ADHD community has a person like Alex in it. His honesty was inspiring and I was reminded of the reason for my own commitment to spread awareness about one of the most treatable mental disorders we know of.” T.
S1 E121 · Tue, June 21, 2016
121 | Raising Chloe - A Chat Between A Mother and Her Daughter
Episode 121 | Chloe & Lisa, A Symbiont Circle of Awareness Mother and Daughter, Lisa Mortell and Chloe Johnson join us in the ADHD reWired virtual studios this week to talk about their lives and how ADHD is a part of it. Chloe along with her ADHD has trouble with depression and anxiety. Lisa, Chloe’s mom admits to not having been a perfect mom (as if there was such a thing). In the early days she made the very common mistakes people make when trying to help people with depression by explaining that there was nothing to be depressed about. Lisa felt the guilt that many parents feel about putting their kids on medication. At 18 months Chloe refused to stay in her crib and figured out how to escape the confinement it was designed for. Chloe thought vitamins were snacks Chloe wanted to be a normal person. More than that she wanted to be a normal person without taking pills to achieve this. Chloe then finds herself in the “Hot Seat”! • Problems o Cannot kick carbs o Trouble sticking to her diet o Trouble getting in an exercise routine Chloe want to lose weight to fit into her clothes she could wear a year ago. She also uses exercise as a way to deal with her anxiety and depression. Eric gives her some amazing advice to help her achieve this, and schedules a date for the follow-up. Mother daughter relationships can be tough. Chloe and Lisa are a shining example of what can be achieved through mutual respect and understanding. This was a truly amazing episode and listening to Chloe and her mother was very insightful in learning ways people can discover what is great about other people, as opposed to focusing on what is wrong, or what needs to be fixed. Though there is no perfect relationship between a parent and their child, you would have to search long and hard to do better than Lisa and Chloe.
S1 E120 · Tue, June 14, 2016
120 | Today's Awesome with Brendan Mahan
120 | Today's Awesome with Brendan Mahan This week on the 120th we welcome back to the ADHD reWired virtual studio Brendan Mahan. Brendan saved ADHD rewired from a possible dilemma in that there are no shows in the can. Brendan thank you for bailing us out. Brendan begins by doing a quick review of his last appearance on episode 78 The Wall of Awful. Brendan is also now working on a book. He has a big white board with the books outline on it. Brendan tells a story of his near death experience with some camouflage hockey fans. Eric felt like a random hug is what would best defuse the situation. Eric confesses a deep rooted fear of his own in regard to his loud office neighbors. Brendan coined a new phrase for Tuesday since Eric is spending time with his son. This day shall hence be called “Two-Dudes-Day” Brendan talks about “Todays Awesome” post series Began with the most awful year of his life. Mom passed away. Career ended Fired on his wife’s birthday Car burned up He watched his car burn Rather than looking at the awful he looked at the awesome. Brendan begins each day posting what is awesome about the day. Everyday! Brendan talks about is kids. Brendan’s kids don’t really hate the aquarium. They hate leaving the aquarium Brendan’s kids, in the presence of an elephant, are drawn to a bird. Brendan’s kids like many kids and Eric, are enamored with poop. Brendan has been looking for a job. Eric gives him a plug. Eric Tivers…What a great guy. HOLD ON PUT ON THE BRAKES!!!! LIVE COACHING AHEAD Eric inquires about where and how Brendan is interviewing Eric first arms himself with index cards. Brendan explains his methods Eric inquires about what he may be aware of that he is doing wrong Managing emotions Eric inquires about exercising Brendan has a revelation and discovers that he could ride his bike. Eric has him get the bike DURING the show. Because starting is the hardest part Eric continues to coach Brendan on the show. Brendan Mahan is one of the kindest people in the ADHD community. He is a fantastic father, a loyal husband and fine friend. It is always a pleasure to have Brendan on the show or listen to him speak. There are many voices in the ADHD community but none more genuine than Brandan Mahan. Please stay tuned to the threads in the ADHD reWired community for news and updates for Brendan’s job search.
S1 E119 · Tue, June 07, 2016
119 | The Voice of Your Dreams
119 | The Voice of Your Dreams We are proud to have Aaron Anastasi in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Aaron is an entrepreneur who claims to have stumbled through life falling into a few successes. Aaron is a writer, and actor, and a film maker. He has never officially been diagnosed. He sees many similarities with his brother who is diagnosed ADHD, and sees many of the same struggles. Aaron actually began working with a coach after a major disappointment when his record deal fell through. He decided he had failed so much that some of it must be his own doing. He wanted to change, and be successful. He notes that his coach once said to him, “Who do you have to be to get the results you want?” Eric and Aaron discuss in depth, The Fearful Voices. These are the voices that say things like, You cant do it, You will fail, etc.. and the dangers of listening to them. Aaron mentions, “Sometimes the voice in our limitations is louder than the voice in our dreams” Aaron was also kind enough to discuss some secrets from his book. One of which, is “The Commitment Compartment”. The place where all the things we are going to do are kept. This was a fantastic show and it was just a lot of fun listening to Aaron who is such a normal guy who was and is achieving extraordinary things. More About Aaron Aaron Anastasi is a Southern California native who graduated with a master’s degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he studied philosophy, Psychology, and theology. He’s also a serial entrepreneur with online businesses such as Superior Songwriting Method, Signing Success, and the internationally recognized, Superior Singing Method, an online singing lesson program that grosses seven-figures annually. Aaron has the #1 singing/life lesson channel on YouTube and has over 11.5 million organic views and over 130 thousand subscribers total on his three channels. Having a love for adventure, he was a pro snowboarder in Vail, Colorado, scaled Glacier Lake Mountains in Bolivia, and cut pathways through the jungles of Contagem, Brazil. Along with being a Los Angeles based actor and filmmaker, Aaron is also a prominent success coach for clients in industry-leading roles, ranging from film directors to marine biologists to TEDx speakers. His new book, The Voice of Your Dreams, was released in April 2016, and reached Amazon's top 100 best sellers within the first week of release. Get Aaron's book here. Get you copy of “Chasing Kites” at Contact Eric Tivers through his website at
S1 E118 · Tue, May 31, 2016
118 | Could it Be Bipolar Disorder
Episode 18 | Could it Be Bipolar Disorder Be Bipolar Disorder Could it Be Bipolar This Week on Episode 118 of ADHD rewired we are joined by Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Eric and Roberto discuss the many of the ways we can determine if our ADHD is our only passenger. ADHD and Bipolar disorder are very commonly misdiagnosed. Roberto shared with us some amazing statistics. 70% of people with Bipolar Disorder have ADHD 20% of people with ADHD have Bipolar Disorder 50% of people with Bipolar Disorder attempt Suicide and 20% succeed at their attempt. Dr. Olivardia shared many important facts about Bipolar Disorder. Proper Diagnosis can take up to 17 years Loss of interest in things people are interested in normally Severe mood swings Bipolar Disorder in incredibly under-diagnosed Dr. Olivardia stressed the importance of getting a proper diagnosis. Many clinicians know little to nothing about ADHD and it is best to get a mood disorder expert. Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, MA, where he specializes in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive functioning issues, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He also treats the various issues that accompany learning disabilities, such as stress and negative self- esteem. He is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book which details the various manifestations of body image problems in men. He has taught courses at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Boston College. He has presented at many talks and conferences around the country. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude Magazine, a publication serving the needs of individuals with ADHD and Learning Disabilities. For questions and comments for Dr. Roberto Olivardia, you can email him at Get you copy of “Chasing Kites” at Contact Eric Tivers through his website at
S1 E117 · Tue, May 24, 2016
117 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD Part II
Episode 117 | David Goodman This episode could easily have been called “Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD Part II”, and may still be pending approval. This week Eric managed to track down Dr. David Goodman. Dr. Goodman is widely known in his circles for publishing a 50 page book, consisting of mostly tables to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients. Eric Tivers refers to this as the cliff notes for ADHD. Dr. Goodman sites three types of physicians: Informed Trained and actively helping those of us with ADHD. Educated and up on the latest research. Uninformed Not trained and unable to identify or treat those with ADHD Misinformed Prejudice toward those claiming to have ADHD. Non-believers and critics who doubt its very existence. The most amazing thing I heard from this episode was the fact that ADHD is the most researched conditioned all of medicine and this is according to the Scientific Council of the American Medical Association. Eric Tivers and Dr. Goodman then speak about a host of other topics including: People who believe ADHD is simply a matter of will power ADHD treatment allows the person to be the person they are supposed to be. What we can do to arm our physicians Things to know about pharmacists. For more information about Dr. Goodman go to Also: Get you copy of “Chasing Kites” at Contact Eric Tivers through his website at
S1 E116 · Tue, May 17, 2016
116 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD
116 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD ADHD reWired is proud to have Dr. David Pomeroy join us in the virtual studio. Dr. David Pomeroy founded Brain Health NW in 2005. He is a Family Medicine physician with over 25 years of office practice experience, with the intent of providing thorough evaluations and holistic medical treatment for Attention Deficit Disorders and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Mission Statement: “The mission of Brain Health NW is to provide compassionate, informed and up-to-date high-quality care to individuals and families affected by behavioral, psychological or psychosomatic disorders. This was a very unique show in that Eric and Dr. Pomeroy discuss issues surrounding ADHD at the Clinical level. To be clearer, Eric tailors his questions to doctors who may not me up on the Latest ADHD research need to know. There is a problem in the medical community surrounding not just ADHD but mental illness. 15 minute monthly appointments in many cases. This sort of drive by delivery of patient care is just not satisfactory. Another problem is fear. Many doctors are fearful of lawsuits resulting from medication. They when through a host of different medications and discussed side effects, effectiveness and criteria for subscribing them. Dr. Pomeroy has had extraordinary success by monitoring and testing and re-testing. This show is a must hear for Doctors. If you have a doctor with whom you are friendly, We here at ADHD reWired would encourage you to share this show with them. For more information on Dr. Pomeroy: Dr. Pomeroy’s recommended sites Kathleen Nadeau PHD Rick Green Dr. Pomeroy’s Podcast
S1 E115 · Tue, May 10, 2016
115 | Your Weight is Not Your Fate
Deadline for the ADHD Coaching reWired is Friday May 13th http://coachingreWired.com 115 | Your Weight is Not Your Fate Sam Lomeli is a hero to many people prom the ADHD community and may not even be aware of it. Sam is certainly a hero of mine. Sam grew up being picked on and was the butt of many jokes. Sam was overweight (like Eric was) through the years he spent in school. It was Sam’s calling to ultimately be a champion for people he would meet much later in life. Sam began his crusade by volunteering at charitable organizations such as: The Salvation Army and The Special Olympics. His biggest accomplishment was his volunteering to build wheelchair ramps for disabled veterans and non-veterans who could not get in or out of their homes. He has built over 250 wheelchair ramps for people without the ability or means to have them any other way. Today Sam helps people believe that they can lose weight like he did. While speaking to his wife Kristen, he ran the idea of a podcast by her. She told him she never saw her light up like he did when he talked about helping other people, and so the “Tips of the Scale Podcast” was born. Eric and Sam discuss these things in depth at the beginning of the show and then get more into the psychology of people who are overweight. Sam mentions he has found so much of a person’s self-worth is tied to their own perception of their appearance. Sam talks about the things people tell themselves about what their self-worth is. His clients feel like their value is determined by their looks and achievements. He further states that these same people have a tough time when asked when is the last time you remember being happy. They believe that to be happy they must obtain the validation of those who judge them, or of those people who do not struggle with being overweight. Sam teaches his clients their happiness comes from them feeling good about themselves. Sam is truly a hero if ever I have heard of one. He has made a career of helping people who are seemingly unable to lose weight and/or feel good about themselves alone. We hope you listen and learn more about Sam and about the “Tips of the Scale” podcast. To contact Sam: Website: Follow him on twitter: To join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group go to
Bonus · Thu, May 05, 2016
Coaching Group Grad is Paying it Forward
A member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group is paying it forward. After Jessica’s ADHD diagnosis, she spent years trying to learn as much as possible about her condition and tried every strategy she came across with little success. Despite all her efforts, she continued to have trouble keeping up at work and home, and believed that she simply needed to work harder and longer. She would regularly wake up at three or four in the morning to try and get caught up, yet fell further and further behind. She was mad that things were so hard, angry that she had ADHD, and was looking for the missing piece of the puzzle that would allow her to get her work and home life under control. While listening to the ADHD reWired podcast, she heard about the Coaching & Accountability Group and knew it would be a game changer. Jessica was determined to find success and thought that participating with an intensive group coaching program would provide her with the tools she needed to meet her goals. She felt the frequent meeting times, supportive accountability, and productivity tips might be the only way she would ever achieve inbox zero. Despite understanding how helpful this group would be, she knew she simply couldn’t afford it. It wasn’t until her Grandfather passed away and unexpectedly left her with a generous inheritance that she was able to use his gift to invest in herself. And she did, by joining the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group. After the group finished, I spoke to Jessica about her 10 week experience. What she shared with me was amazing. Jessica joined the group because she desperately needed help with her productivity. She thought the missing piece of the puzzle would be strategies, techniques, and technical know-how to get to inbox zero. But after 10 weeks, she found that that the biggest benefit was something totally unexpected; she learned to accept herself and her ADHD. She learned that the missing puzzle piece was being kind to herself, and for the first time in her life, showed herself kindness. Jessica did improve her productivity. She even hit inbox zero once. But the improvements she saw extended far beyond her daily work. She drastically improved her sleep. She even reported that there have been significant improvements in her marriage. But to Jessica, learning to accept her ADHD was the greatest benefit of all. And that, she said, was really unexpected. Jessica is now eager to pay it forward. With her gift of $1400, we will be awarding two $700 Scholarships to two people who like herself herself, are highly motivated to do the work to get their ADHD reWired, but are not able to make the investment.
S1 E114 · Tue, May 03, 2016
114 | Living Your Mission
Time is almost up. RegisterToday!forthecoaching and accountability group just go to Ep.114|LivingYourMission Jennie Friedman is an ADHD coach out of New York. She is thehost of the “See in ADHD” Podcast and the cohost of the“The ADDCouple”podcast. Jennie graced the ADHD reWired studios with herpresence for the second time and this show was a lot of laughs asis always the case when Jennie present. Jennie is a member of Podcast Paradise,anonlinegroupofpodcasters and after seeking their counsel, shetoretoolabit.Jennie has recently re-launched her podcastandhascommittedto anamazing 5 shows per week. Jennie decided thatshehaslearneda lotsince the original launch that she referredtoasthe“SilentLaunch”. Jennie also goes to explain that muchofthiswasdo toher having a freak-out over her blog andthepressureshewasputting on herself. She finally told herself thatifshemustwritethen perhaps it is best she finish her next book. Jennie and Eric spend a great dealoftimediscussingVerticalHeterophoria, and the work of . OneofJennie’slistenersand close friends Renee Brooks wasrecently onaveryspecial show doneby Jennie’s See in ADHD’sPodcast Somewhere in the second half of this episode of ADHD reWired theshow took a bit of a turn as Jennie takes Eric to task on hisunwillingness to brand Tom Nardone with the title ofproducer.Jennie Admits to a bias as she claimed to be a raving fanof Toms.She is perhaps the first person to have finished thebook.She even mentioned she has a signed copy of the book that isalso signed by Tom’s wife Yvonne. Eric also believes his copy to besigned by Yvonne, but I can assure you it was not. This show is among the best and it was fantastictohearEricandJennie laugh at themselves and each otherthroughoutthewholeshow.These notes cannot possibly do it justicesopleaselisten toandenjoy episode 114 of ADHD reWired You can reach Jennie at
S1 E113 · Tue, April 26, 2016
113 | Markers for ADHD with Dr. Thomas Brown
Episode 113 | Markers for ADHD Dr. Brown and Eric Tivers began the 113th Episode of ADHD reWired by discussing “Cookies and Accountability”. It was a great story about Dr. Brown and his wife and the temptations of a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Eric got a lot of information out of Dr. Brown and this show will most likely call for a second or possibly third listen to get it all. 2 conditions under which those with ADHD do well. Interest Pressure Most ADHD people have no problem focusing on tasks they are interested in or tasks for which they are afraid of consequences. Dr. Brown went through the 6 different markers he looks for when diagnosing and during treatment of his ADHD patients. Activation Can they get organized and/or get started? How much are they procrastinating Attention / Focus Can they focus or shift focus. Do they get locked on to one thing and can’t get back on the current task Alertness Do they finish things in a reasonable amount of time? Many people do not get the necessary amount of sleep Are they able to sustain effort? Managing frustration & Emotions Do their emotions come on too strong or too weak Some of them get excited with “What ifs” Obsessing about things they will do or buy at a later time. Working Memory Can they keep one thing in mind while doing something else? No so much the long term but short term memory Monitor and self-regulate actions Do you come across to others as you intend to. To contact Dr. Thomas Brown:
S1 E112 · Tue, April 19, 2016
112 | Improvement through Improv
Episode 12 Improvement through Improv Rachel Hamilton is currently attending the ADHD rewired accountability group with Eric Tivers and 11 other people. We are fortunate she was able to take time to be with us this week to share her story. Rachel was diagnosed with ADHD not long ago. She was at the Burning Man event when a friend of hers offered her a Ritalin. Rachel is now aware of the repercussions of taking ADHD meds recreationally, but nevertheless she did indulge years ago, and it had a profound effect on her. After taking a Ritalin she felt organized and together. Things just felt right and she had an unfamiliar awareness she had never before experienced. This made Her curious and she began to learn more about ADHD through the reading of books and articles. Rachel tells of the fact that nothing has been a bigger eye-opener for her then the interactions she has had with the others in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group About Rachel Rachel began teaching almost twenty years ago and she feels passionately that Improv skills are great training for both theater and for life. Her teaching style is upbeat and nurturing – she creates a safe space where everyone can feel safe and supported, and where everyone can do their best work. Rachel designs and implements improv workshops all over the country for both actors and non-actors, offering Improv as a tool for training in performance as well as for personal development. Born in DC, Rachel has lived, loved and worked in all the major cities; Chicago, LA and most recently NYC. Last year, in a conscious quest for more tranquility and natural beauty, Rachel made the brilliant choice to move her base to Sausalito, California and is delighted to be bringing her deep well of experience to the Bay Area’s vibrant Improv scene.
S1 E111 · Tue, April 12, 2016
111 | ADHD Strategies with Doug Puryear
Dr. Doug Puryear, over the last few years, has established himself a blogger an author and an advocate for ADHD people and professionals. Doug provides real life strategies for those with ADHD to learn ways to cope with the problems they have has a result. In this episode, one of the ADHD community’s heroes, Doug Puryear joins the ADHD reWired virtual studios. This is truly one of the most amazing episodes we have ever put out. Doug shares details of his life seemingly without fear or reservation. This certainly is among the more powerful episodes of ADHD reWired. Doug speaks about his childhood with ADHD and the abuse he suffered. Doug battled most of his life with ADHD and was not aware of it until age 64. Doug has a new book out called “The Bully” This is the story of Doug going from being a bully to being the fun-loving guy so many have come to love Website: Facebook: Facebook profile LinkedIn: Blog:
S1 E110 · Tue, April 05, 2016
110 | A Healthier Relationship with Medication
110 | A Healthier Relationship with Medication guest Stephen Tonti Stephen’s primary focus is writing and directing for film and various other multimedia projects. On top of being a film director, Stephen also tours as a public speaker advocating for men and women diagnosed with ADHD. In 2013, Stephen was selected for the Carnegie Mellon University TEDx Student Speaker Competition. He gave his first speech on the subject there, in front of over 700 fellow students, professors, and various educators. His talk is on YouTube and has gathered almost 680,000 views to date. Stephen is yet unsigned, but will begin giving an updated version of his TED talk on tour later this year. Stephen graced the ADHD reWired virtual studio this past January. Stephen is quite a character. Stephen, like many ADHD people is quite stubborn, to the tune that he while having an argument with his girlfriend about whether he was ADHD or simply had ADHD, he proceeded to give a public talk to further affirm his point of view. This lead to the end of that relationship. Stephen has since grown in his knowledge of ADHD. Once believing that medication was only a last result for adults only, he now does not advocate one way or the other. Stephen states that medication alone is no guarantee of success, and that medication too often gets the credit. Stephens’s ADHD life philosophy is: DISCOVER Discover it exists UNDERSTAND Understand and research to find out what ADHD is. Get the whole picture ACCEPT ADHD is real. You have ADHD. ADHD is not made up SSUPPORT Get support for your ADHD. Support others who have ADHD. Give ADHD. Avoid shame at all costs! Today it is quite normal to see and/or hear Stephen Tonti talking to himself. That is talking to himself out loud. He does this even if others are around. There is no need to be frightened this is just one of his own methods he uses to coach himself. If you would like to contact Stephen you can reach him at
S1 E109 · Tue, March 29, 2016
109 | PLAYDHD by Kirsten Milliken
ADHD reWired Episode 109 | Kirsten Has Come Out to Play Who is that lady with the purple feathers in her hair? Is it….. Could it be…. Oh Yes! It is the very lovely, very playful, and Returning Guest, Dr. Kirsten Milliken gracing the virtual studios of ADHD reWired for her second appearance since episode 26. Eric and Kirsten discuss her new book “PLAYDHD”. She wrote this book three times so that we could read it once. Kirsten and Eric discuss the book and a very wide array of topics, including: Do you prefer to make your own decisions? Would you want to be a passenger on the space shuttle? Do you prefer your vacations to be planned? Dr. Kirsten Milliken takes a unique approach to treating ADHD as she combats this with play. She explains those of us with ADHD as we go through our daily routine do so with less dopamine than other neuro-typical individuals. While many of those with ADHD use a variety of things to deal with their own challenges, perhaps there are alternatives to the methods commonly employed. As is always the case with which Kirsten is associated, this episode is no different. Kirsten discuses some of “The players” from her book. The Joker This is the most primitive. This might be the class clown, or anyone who is constantly seeking attention The Explorer The explorer is in a constant search for what else might be out there. Perhaps not content with things the way they are currently in their lives. Others include the performer, and the collector. You will just have to wait until April 1rst to see the category into which you fall. Dr. Kirsten Milliken will be charring the upcoming International ADHD Professionals Conference in Weston VA sponsored by the ADHD Coaching Organization on April 28th- May 1st Some of the highlights of this episode: Eric and Kirsten playing the conversation starter game. Contest to win a free copy of PLAYDHD Eric & Kirsten’s Possible new ice cream Business Other information: If you are interested in reserving a spot in the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group group, visit . Visit for Carolyn D'Argenio's list of her top Audible.com audio-book picks, complete with preview links. If you like Eric's idea of live streaming shows on the service Blab, Tweet at @erictivers and use the hashtag #blabrewired. You can also contact him via or email. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wish (horizontally, please!) of you describing your relationship to ADHD and what CHADD does for you. Send it to Eric via, , or email here: . If you want you hear your question or comment on a future episode, go to and look for the comment form, or click on the yellow button for either "Be a Guest" or "Record your question". Help CHADD, an ADHD organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through useful research and support, by donating to their fundraising campaign here:. A
S1 E108 · Tue, March 22, 2016
108| Getting Organized with Shelly Collins
ADHD ReWired Episode 108. Meet Shelly Collins Shelly has been organizing businesses, homes, and people since 2011 She does what she loves for a living every day. “Organizing is a means to an end: being organized gives me the time, room, and clarity to live a life I love.” Shelly Collins Hear from Shelly: I have a great sense of humor. I hope you do, too. Organizing doesn’t have to be scary or depressing. I love laughing my way through a session with my clients. It makes the time pass quickly and makes the work seem fun! That doesn’t mean you won’t have a bad day or a tough session, but I’ll be there to help support you so we can get back to laughing through our sessions. Organizing can be fun. I promise. Yes, I am a real person! A really real, really non-judgmental person. My house gets messy too. Sometimes my office looks like someone set off a paper bomb. I truly believe that sometimes you need a fresh set of eyes on your space when you are too overwhelmed to organize on your own, which is why I occasionally call in reinforcements by hiring an organizing colleague to help dig me out of my own mess. Clients often ask me if they are the worst case I’ve ever seen. Honestly, there is no worst – you are an individual and your situation is unique. I can assure you, though you may look at your space and only see clutter, I’m busy thinking ahead to the many organized possibilities. Contact: Memberships: Active member of the since 2011 Active member of since 2011 Subscriber to the since 2013 Member of the Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Summa Cum Laude Honors – Lindenwood University 4x Attendee: NAPO National Conference (2012-2015) 1x Attendee: ICD National Conference (2014) Graduate: Coaching Essentials – Coach Approach for Organizers Graduate: Foundations Courses – Coach Approach for Organizers Graduate: Graduate Course, Coaching the ADHD Client – Coach Approach for Organizers Industry Leadership: Currently serving as POINT Committee Chair for NAPO National Currently serving on the Corporate Associate Member Advisory Council for NAPO National Served on the Nominating Committee for NAPO National (2014-2015) Former Director of Professional Development for NAPO-St. Louis (2012-2014) Former Vice President for NAPO-St. Louis (2013-2014)
S1 E107 · Tue, March 15, 2016
107 | Attention Engagement and Completion with Cameron Gott
ADHD reWired Episode 107 Title: Awareness Engagement Completion with Cameron Gott Guest: Cameron Gott Cameron Gott is the co-developer and senior trainer of the ™ program. An ADHD coach, Cameron works with professionals who want to match action with intention and take their game to the next level. Besides coaching adults with ADHD, Cam mentors ADHD coaches-in-training and writes about a variety of ADHD work topics at his . He is the chief architect of The AEC Model utilized in our advanced ADHD coach training course. With a background in education, Cam took his first coaching training in 1998 and subsequently received training and certification through the demanding program at The Coaches Training Institute™. Cameron’s Story After being Diagnosed with ADHD Cameron discovered that articulating ADHD is a critical step in ADHD Awareness Half of the people in the world do not think about thinking Cameron was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 28 while working as a teacher at a Quaker School Cameron was a “Gentle Giant” when he was a student and did not cause problems and was therefore overlooked as being a person who needed help Cameron realized he was ADHD during a presentation at a retreat he was hosting in his own home Cameron goes speaks about what the Quakers believe, how they live and what his job at school entailed. He further discusses the difficulties is ADHD presented him. One of the biggest challenges ADHD presents for Cameron is writing. Cameron struggled in College and took calculus 7 times. Worried his ADHD would prevent him from graduating he hired a coach, without whom he never thought he would graduate. Cameron struggled as an ADHD coach in the beginning AEC Awareness Engagement Completion AEC is a theory developed by Cameron and Denslow Brown aka In order to complete a task, you have to engage a task “The problem is not usually the engine, it’s the gearbox” ADHD people spend too much time revving our engines while in neutral. Cameron helps his ADHD clients to discover the tasks they need to do and the ones they can simply shed. People are either too far into awareness and do not achieve completion or they are trying so hard to complete a task that they simply are not aware. How to reach Cameron Gott Website – Website - Facebook - Twitter - GooglePlus - LinkedIn - Other information: Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. Visit for a free audio-book download and to see a slide show of some great suggestions. If you do pick a free audio book, leave a comment on that page telling us what you chose. If you want to hear your question or comment on a future episode, go to or and look for the comment form, or click on the yellow button for either "Be a Guest" or "Record your question". Are you looking for a coach? You can schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric. Go to and click the b
S1 E106 · Tue, March 08, 2016
106 | Getting to You 2.0
Diagnosed later in life, guest Brett Thornhill was taken aback by the difference in his life afterward – so much so he labeled himself "Brett 2.0". Following his three core pillars of understanding, accepting, and embracing his ADHD, Brett guides the way through how he came to be more comfortable with who he truly is while facing the challenge of great life change. Go to erictivers.com/106 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 E105 · Tue, March 01, 2016
105 | Chasing Kites with Tom Nardone
Popular returning guest Tom Nardone, of The Tom Nardone Show, walks through his book Chasing Kites, detailing his childhood stories of dealing with life, school, family, and ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/105 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Purchase a copy of Tom Nardone's book here: Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 E104 · Tue, February 23, 2016
104 | Goals, Motivation, & Paralympics: ADHD While Blind
A published author, speaker, U.S. Paralympic athlete, founder of two companies, and host of the Athlete Summit podcast, Tanner Gers talks about his life of adaptation, strategizing, and determination to not just overcome, but excel at life despite having ADHD – and being completely blind. Describing his story of self development and improvement, Tanner seeks to inspire others to reach and exceed their physical and mental potential. Go to erictivers.com/104 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired
S1 E103 · Tue, February 16, 2016
103 | Beat of a Different Drummer
A professional musician and former drummer for the band Everclear, Sean Winchester walks through the twisting, turning story of his life with ADHD. Following Sean up through school and into how he became a drummer, the emotional impact music has on his ADHD, and balancing that emotional experience with the rest of his life, he describes in detail what has driven him to where he is now. Go to erictivers.com/103 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 E102 · Tue, February 09, 2016
102 | Forgetfulness, Mindfulness, & Science
High-school science teacher and yoga instructor, Alex Hofeldt is a high-energy individual. Open and honest, Alex shares the story of his own tribulations through school before becoming a teacher himself, what drives him to continue learning and teaching science, and how mindfulness practices can be worked into the classroom. Go to erictivers.com/102 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 E101 · Tue, February 02, 2016
101 | Stress Reduction and ADHD
> Stress and stress reduction are the topics at hand, as Diane Dempster of Impact ADHD walks through ways those with ADHD can better manage themselves while under stress. Problem-solving, storytelling, emotional triggering, and resiliency are all addressed during Diane's discussion. Go to erictivers.com/101 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m
S1 E100 · Tue, January 26, 2016
100 | Celebrating ADHD reWired
Celebrating and honoring the tremendous ADHD reWired community, Eric interviews a dozen guests, some of whom have been on the show before, about how the podcast has impacted their lives and what it means to them. This episode is for the community, the listeners, and all of the many guests who have told their stories, shared their knowledge, and allowed themselves to be vulnerable. This is what ADHD reWired is all about. Go to erictivers.com/100 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, January 19, 2016
99 | CBT for ADHD with Russell Ramsay, PhD
Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for those with ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge about strategies and mentalities regarding how to manage ADHD on the inside, with the mind. Discussing automatic thoughts, self-talk, the development of core beliefs, therapy, plenty of techniques for CBT, and more. Go to erictivers.com/99 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Hi Tech and Low Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity, a presentation by Eric on Monday, January 25th, 2016 from 11–1:45 CST. Sign up here: [http://www.erictivers.com/#!webinar-landing-copy/c1q7p] Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, January 12, 2016
98 | Daring Greatly with ADHD
At the height of her career, Nisha Subramanian quit her job and went on a journey to better find herself and to reconnect with those around her. Nisha, who also has ADHD, talks about her initial diagnosis, the impact it had on her work, the revelation that her work–life balance wasn't where it should have been, and how she became motivated to take control of her life, be grateful, and make progress toward her future. Go to erictivers.com/98 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Eric is hosting a free 1-hour productivity Q&A on Thursday, Jan. 14th 11 AM to 12 PM CST: [https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3ffb20a4b8190f344ac87b605f06faf5] Hi Tech and Low Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity, a presentation by Eric on Mondays, January 18th and 25th, 2016 from 11–1:45 CST. Sign up here: [http://www.erictivers.com/#!webinar-landing-copy/c1q7p] Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, January 05, 2016
97 | Women and ADHD
Hosting the upcoming ADHD Women's Palooza in early January, 2016, Terry Matlen and Linda Roggli both return to the show to discuss their upcoming event filled with ADHD experts, and some topics core to women in the world of ADHD. In addition to the palooza, the two discuss their collaborative efforts, vulnerability and clients, shame, and some issues at hand for women with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/97 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, December 29, 2015
96 | Managing Meds
Senior certified ADHD coach and psychiatric nurse practitioner Laurie Dupar uses her experience to discuss in detail medication management and how important it can be for optimizing results. Tracking, planning, alternate methods and research are all addressed concerning medication and its capacity as a tool for those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/96 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. [Eric is hosting a free webinar on on December 30, 2015 at 1:30 PM (GMT-6) Central Time (US/Can).] Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, December 22, 2015
95 | The ADHD Entrepreneurship Incubator
Co-founders of InventiveLabs Tom Bergeron and Rick Fiery discuss their stories of meandering through the world of entrepreneurship to arrive where they are today: operating a business incubator specifically focused on those adults with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disorders who are looking to propel their ideas and businesses to their next professional level. The pair address topics ranging from disruptive ideas to risk-taking, their interplay with ADHD, and more. Go to erictivers.com/95 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, December 15, 2015
94 | ADHD, Sex, and Intimacy Survey Results w/ Ari Tuckman
Psychologist and therapist Ari Tuckman shares the results of a survey he conducted on sex and relationships in couples where one has ADHD. Surprised by some of the results, Ari delves into some of the most interesting questions and answers brought to light by the nearly 3,000 respondents' answers and provides sound advice and perspective on the role motivation, scheduling, pornography, and more can play in a relationship. Eric his hosting a free webinar on on December 21, 2015 at 1 PM (GMT-6) Central Time (US/Can). Go to erictivers.com/94 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, December 08, 2015
93 | Less is More
ADHD coach, CHADD Parent to Parent Trainer, and mother of three Kate Barrett joins the show to discuss her coaching goal of "peeling back the layers of crap" that people tend to tell themselves. Covering issues ranging from slimming down her schedule, the importance of self-care and play, handling boring tasks, and calendar management, Kate leaves a message of how one can write their own life stories. Go to erictivers.com/93 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, December 01, 2015
92 | Brain Hacks and Worthiness
Operator of ADD Crusher, an online instructional video program focused on helping those with ADHD learn various management strategies and "brain hacks," Alan Brown discusses on the show his path from drug addict to successful entrepreneur, and how the fear of failure can be both a hindrance and a motivator. Covering a number of productivity ideas and strategies, Alan addresses the role good habit-building and self-worth play in working toward one's goals. Go to erictivers.com/92 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, November 24, 2015
91: Sensory Processing, Filtering, and ADHD – A Talk with a Neuroscientist
A Princeton professor of neuroscience and psychology, Dr. Sabine Kastner talks in-depth about the mechanics of sensory processing, filtering, and the brain's attention network. Currently on the forefront of many forms of ADHD research, Dr. Sabine discusses her theories on emerging results and provides a great insight into the interesting and complex work under way. [Note: The pre-interview talk for this episode concludes at 0:14:44.] Go to erictivers.com/91 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, November 17, 2015
90 | The Procrastination Researcher
Procrastination expert and professor of psychology Tim Pychyl walks through the reality of procrastination, its definition, and how people can learn to manage it. Covering the role emotion plays in procrastination, Pychyl also addresses mental strategies, those for productivity, and handling his own procrastination challenges while writing a chapter for a book. Go to erictivers.com/90 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, November 10, 2015
89 | Exercise the Attention Muscle with Mindfulness
A coach for high-demand professionals, Casey Dixon went on a search for methods to use for her practice and found mindfulness. Discussing her winding path from college to head of a school and later to her coaching practice, Casey talks of the substantial differences the practice of mindfulness can make to those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/89 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, November 03, 2015
88 | Procrastination: The Art of the Start
Helping those with ADHD for the past 20 years, Robin Nordmeyer shares her thoughts and strategies on handling procrastination in this episode. Robin discusses her own experiences with procrastination, walks through some common triggers and behaviors of those suffering from it alongside their solutions, and compares a number of tales of procrastination with host Eric. Go to erictivers.com/88 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, October 27, 2015
87 | A Professor Learning ADHD
Diagnosed with ADHD just this past summer, Kent Kersey has ventured into the world of ADHD management. A professor of theology at Corban University, Kent tells of how his success made it harder for some to think he had ADHD, the changing nature of education in the information age, and how he discussed his ADHD with his boss in a productive way. Go to erictivers.com/87 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". Go to ADHDexpo.com to register for the free online ADHD Awareness Expo happening from October 25–31, 2015. 26 ADHD experts will be presenting across the six days. Eric will be presenting on Thursday, October 29th at 12 PM (CDT) about productivity and vulnerability. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.
S1 Enull · Tue, October 20, 2015
86 | Shame-Free Productivity
Dealing with the shame that often comes with attempts to be productive is the theme of this multi-guest episode. Hosting again from the Blab live streaming platform, Eric interviews a number of guests about their personal struggles with productivity and shame, covering topics including authenticity, letting people be who they are, medication, lying, and perfection. Go to erictivers.com/86 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". Go to to register for the free online ADHD Awareness Expo happening from October 25–31, 2015. 26 ADHD experts will be presenting across the six days. Eric will be presenting on Thursday, October 29th at 12 PM (CDT) about productivity and vulnerability. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: .
S1 Enull · Tue, October 13, 2015
85 | Real Stories Recorded Live
Chatting about their personal stories and experiences, a half-dozen guests join in a discussion about ADHD. As part of ADHD Awareness Month, host Eric Tivers conducted a live-streaming broadcast on the Blab platform featuring members of the ADHD community providing their own perspectives, thoughts, and knowledge on the disorder that at least 15 million Americans have. Go to erictivers.com/85 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, October 06, 2015
84 | Mindfulness, Meditation, and Authenticity
Known as Miss ADD, Justine Rutolo has worked as an ADHD life coach for the past 22 years. Guiding us through her story of being labeled as lazy, stupid, and a procrastinator in school, her initial motivation to manage her behaviors, addressing and mending family issues, and the great difference meditation has made for her ADHD, Justine discusses the principals and strategies that have changed her life and allowed her to even see her ADHD as a gift. Go to erictivers.com/84 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, September 29, 2015
83 | Unpacking Your ADHD
Don Baker from Unpacking ADHD joins Eric to discuss both the story of how he came from excessive alcohol and marijuana use to being a therapist and his goals for developing the Unpacking ADHD community. Along the way, Don discusses the effects of dietary change and marijuana on treatment of ADHD symptoms, the role emotion plays in the lives of those with ADHD, and how inspiration, energy, and enthusiasm make a better therapist. Go to erictivers.com/83 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, September 22, 2015
82 | Nutrition for the ADHD Brain
With a focus on nutrition for the busy and business-minded, Karl Pilz joins Eric to break down the basics of how the foods we eat can have a dramatic effect on the way we are able to think and operate. Covering the mechanics of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids, Karl connects their effects to focus, alertness, confidence, bodily health, and even sleep quality. Go to erictivers.com/82 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, September 15, 2015
81 | The Shame Factor
A clinical social worker for over three decades, Linnea LoPresti talks through the shame and fear parents with ADHD have to deal with. Through covering topics of responsibility, mistakes, perception of one's strengths and weaknesses, shame, and parental fear, Linnea provides a view into how parents and children with ADHD can influence and help each other. Go to erictivers.com/81 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, September 08, 2015
80 | Idea Hopping – Success and Mindset
Diagnosed with ADHD only a year ago, guest Maria Billing made it a goal to research and find strategies to help her better control her life. An avid nature enthusiast with a penchant for idea hopping, Maria has ended up a world traveler with an assortment of hobbies. Maria discusses how, through the ADHD reWired coaching group, she redefined how she viewed success and failure, and the many strategies she uses for productivity. Go to erictivers.com/80 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, September 01, 2015
79 | Impact ADHD
Coach and public speaker Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact ADHD joins us to discuss her work helping to train parents of children with ADHD. Elaine provides helpful and tips and perspectives on the role of parents in an ADHD household and what they can do to help their children succeed in both academics and life. Go to erictivers.com/79 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, August 25, 2015
78 | Climbing the Wall of Awful
An ADHD coach and guidance counselor, Brendan Mahan talks in detail about The Wall of Awful, his metaphor that functions as a tool to help discuss the role emotion plays in dealing ADHD. Describing the Wall of Awful in detail, Brendan breaks down how it applies to both children and adults, how people construct their personal walls, and how they can successfully climb them. Go to erictivers.com/78 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, August 18, 2015
77 | Tangents and Time Management
A mother of four with a full-time job, Katrina Anderson talks this episode about an array of topics, ranging from strategies for managing her life, to time management, personal strengths and weaknesses, grocery shopping, facial expressions, and many places in between. First listening to ADHD reWired as a mother looking for tips to help raise her son, Katrina is now a guest helping others with her relatable stories. Go to erictivers.com/77 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, August 11, 2015
76 | Strategies for College and Life
Diagnosed at a young age with ADHD and anxiety, Jaclyn Atkins walks us through her experiences in primary school, college, and afterward. Having addressed her ADHD for all but a few years of her life, Jaclyn shares some of the lessons she has learned, many tips and strategies, how she has overcome tragedy, and her path forward from where she is now. Go to erictivers.com/76 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, August 04, 2015
75 | Shame and Vulnerability with ADHD
Feeling sometimes ashamed of his ADHD when dealing with others, Adam Muller of ADHD Collective joins Eric to try to address his apprehensions and attempt to allow himself to be more vulnerable. Filled with stories of his experiences, Adam talks in this episode about his journey across jobs, creative endeavors, and life experiences in a way that helps better show how he came to his current direction and starting ADHD Collective. Go to erictivers.com/75 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, July 28, 2015
74 | Mindful Eating with ADHD
Diets, mindful eating, and managing bad tendencies with food are the topics of this episode, whose returning guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard. In the field of eating disorders for twenty years, Dr. Olivardia discusses links to ADHD alongside stories and experiences of managing diet, food groups, and the necessity of being mindful of one's eating habits. Host Eric Tivers and Dr. Olivardia also mention exercise and how it can relate to diet. Go to erictivers.com/74 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, July 21, 2015
73 | A Twice-Exceptional Life
This week’s guest is Doug Harris. Doug was a part of the second ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Through that group, Eric came to know Doug as a person with a gift for distilling the essence of situations into bite-size synopses encapsulated with humor. He also came to know Doug as not-your-average-Mensa man. In this episode, Doug explains the concept of twice-exceptional and describes his frustrations, his free-range thinking, and his future in the ADHD coaching community. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, July 14, 2015
72 | The Tools for Success as a College Student with ADHD
Ryan McRae spent nine years as a resident director of a college campus. During that time, he taught freshman seminar, a course that introduced students to the differences between high school and college and provided them with what he described as the “toolbox for college success.” In this episode, Ryan shares some of his go-to tools for building a successful life through college and beyond. Go to erictivers.com/72 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, July 07, 2015
71 | The Rich Life with ADHD, with Beau Henderson
Radio host, author, and financial advisor Beau Henderson talks today about managing money and living a financially stable life. Discussing topics ranging from saving on a low income and retirement, to financial education and insurance, Beau discusses some common missteps people usually make alongside strategies useful for those with ADHD. Later in the episode, Beau answers a number of questions sent in by listeners. Go to erictivers.com/71 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, June 30, 2015
70 | Yvonne Nardone on ADHD, Anxiety, and Mindfulness
Co-host of the Tom Nardone Show podcast, Yvonne Nardone joins Eric to talk through her personal story involving manic depression, discovering she had ADHD, and its effect on her interplay with her husband Tom, who also has ADHD. Battling depression and anxiety at a young age, Yvonne was eventually able to find a treatment regimen that suited her, learning lessons of mindfulness along the way. Not one to shy away from a good story, Yvonne details a number of stories of her and Tom's quirky relationship. Go to erictivers.com/70 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Eric has set September 14th as the start date of the Fall session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. If you are interested in reserving a spot in the group, visit coachingrewired.com. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, June 23, 2015
69 | ReLaunch and Find Your Voice
Host of the ReLaunch podcast and author of Finding Your Voice, Joel Boggess joins Eric to discuss how relaunching, whether in business or in life, is an important ingredient to success. Joel describes his transition from radio and TV broadcaster to successful host of multiple podcasts. Having to recover from a traumatic accident as a child, he mentions how the themes of relaunching and finding one's voice have directly steered his life. Go to erictivers.com/69 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, June 16, 2015
68 | ADHD, Autism, and Gender Identity
Diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, Narise Connor is a college student who has had to learn to understand the unique challenges in her life. Narsie discusses topics including managing one's sensory processing, avoiding "autistic overload", gender identity intersecting with ADHD and autism, and more. Go to erictivers.com/68 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com, call 224‒993‒9450, or visit meetme.so/erictivers and choose the first option with the ADHD reWired logo to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, June 09, 2015
67 | Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin
Following a sixteen-year stint at TBS's Dinner and a Movie TV show, stand-up comedian Paul Gilmartin dedicated his time to hosting his podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour. After his personal struggles with recurring depression, Paul decided to start his podcast as a means to more openly discuss the issues surrounding mental illness in a unique, personal, and sometimes darkly comedic way. Paul shares how he has sought to combat some of the shame associated with mental illnesses, alongside his own personal story of transitioning from TV to podcasting and facing life's "awfulsome" moments. Go to erictivers.com/65 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, June 02, 2015
66 | Power Through Community
A certified instructor of CHADD's Parent to Parent program, Jane Milrod visits to tell of raising and finding support for her two children with different types of ADHD. From struggling with bad advice and obtaining IEPs to starting her local CHADD chapter, training other parents to be knowledgeable advocates, and the benefits of helping one another to gain knowledge and power, Jane establishes just how useful CHADD, its training programs, and the ADHD community, can be. Go to erictivers.com/66 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, May 26, 2015
65 | reDiscover reWired
In an unusual twist, previous guest Carolyn D'Argenio returns to the show to interview host Eric Tivers. For either long-time listeners or new audience members, this is a nice episode exploring though topics ranging across Eric's history with ADHD and his podcast, the differences between therapy and coaching, psychological defense mechanisms, and a dog barking in the background. Many suggestions for audiobooks abound alongside helpful applications, and an especially long Random Question Round. Go to erictivers.com/65 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, May 19, 2015
64 | Freedom from Distraction
Creator of productivity software Freedom, Fred Stutzman joins us to talk about distractions associated with technology, some interesting stories of how people have handled them, and the future of his software. Other topics addressed include the shame of lacking impulse control, the genesis of Freedom, and more. Go to erictivers.com/64 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Visit for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, May 12, 2015
63 | Russell Barkley on the Meaning of ADHD
Renowned professor, educator, and author of numerous ADHD books and clinical manuals, Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the mechanics and ideas behind many core ADHD concepts. Ranging from executive functions, to neuroimaging, to public perception and more, Dr. Barkley shares knowledge from his extensive research and informed perspective on ADHD, breaking down its basic concepts in an understandable and approachable way. Go to erictivers.com/63 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Visit for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, May 05, 2015
62 | Loss and Hope – ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes
When Carolyn D'Argenio's son was two years old, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Carolyn, herself diagnosed with ADHD, has had to manage the uncommon challenge of tending to her son's extensive needs alongside her ADHD. Here, Carolyn shares with us her story, some strategies, and information that hopefully will better inform others of the interplay between these two conditions while maybe even saving lives. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help Carolyn fund the purchase of a new CGM system for her son, so she can more easily monitor his blood glucose levels and better ensure his safety. Visit for a link to the crowd-funding campaign. Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, April 28, 2015
61 | Lost Keys and Cultural Stigma
Writer and blogger René Brooks-Guthridge offers perspective on some of the reasons why people may avoid or be apprehensive toward issues of mental health. With her family, relatives, and often others in her community reluctant to acknowledge ADHD as a concern, René talks about how social stigmas resulting from cultural history, alongside generational differences, may have lead to the current situation, and why vulnerability and transparency may be the start toward a solution. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Read René's blog here: . Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, April 21, 2015
60 | Overcoming Rejection
Emigrating from China to the US at age 16, Jia Jiang set a goal of becoming an entrepreneur. However, after struggling through college with ADHD, leaving his job mere days after his son was born, and later starting his own business only to be rejected funding, Jia found himself intensely fearful of rejection and failure. Jia talks with Eric about the interesting steps he took to rid himself of that fear and how he turned it into a new direction for his life. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Read Jia's "100 Days of Rejection" blog here: Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, April 14, 2015
59 | ADHD and Marriage
An ADHD marriage consultant, therapist, and author of a number of related books, Melissa Orlov stops by to discuss common problem areas, issues of intimacy, handling of conflicts, what to know when entering a relationship with ADHD, and more. Host Eric asks Melissa some marriage-related questions as posed by the ADHD reWired community. Go to erictivers.com/59 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Get a $25 discount off Melissa's new course on recovering intimacy with the code "rewired". Go to her website, , and look for the course on the front page. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, April 07, 2015
58 | "Natural" Relief for ADHD – With or Without Medication
Stephanie Sarkis returns to discuss natural non-medicinal strategies and methods for dealing with ADHD, the topic of her upcoming book. Covering information on exercise, diets, omega fatty acids, dietary supplements, mindfulness, and meditation, Stephanie provides a wealth of knowledge about each method's advantages, disadvantages, and quirks. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, March 31, 2015
57 | Money and ADHD
Author, PhD, and counselor Stephanie Sarkis discusses how to deal with finances and money alongside ADHD. With most financial tasks concerning detailed multi-step processes, they can be hard to manage for those with ADHD; Stephanie provides a number of tips, tricks, and suggestions to help deal with taxes, financial planning, budgeting, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Go to to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Tue, March 24, 2015
56 | Positive Thinking as a Habit
Positive thinking is the topic of discussion today, as host Eric Tivers talks about the nature of positive versus negative thoughts, how they relate to his personal life and struggles with ADHD, prioritizing certain thoughts over others, and how our thought patterns can become habits. --- Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wish (horizontally, please!) of you describing your relationship to ADHD and what CHADD does for you. Send it to Eric via , Twitter, or email here: . Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
Bonus · Wed, March 18, 2015
One of 15 Million
Ari Tuckman and Eric discuss Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and its recent funding push to save the organization. CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, research, support, and advocacy for the fifteen million people in the United States with ADHD. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, March 16, 2015
55 | ADHD Sex and Intimacy with Ari Tuckman
Psychologist and author Ari Tuckman discusses with us how sex and intimacy intersect with ADHD. Ari delves into common sex-related relationship issues ADHD couples encounter and provides an informed perspective with potential strategies, responses, and various factors to consider. Topics range from dealing with the dichotomy between those with and without ADHD, how people's style of processing information can affect their relationship, introducing new sexual thoughts to a partner, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: or . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, March 09, 2015
54 | The Tom Nardone Show
Tom Nardone of ADHDpeople.net returns to the podcast to chat with Eric about a wide variety of topics, from podcasting, motivation, and laziness, to sleep habits and more. Amongst a plethora of other topics, Eric discusses his post-vacation struggles with motivation, Tom and Eric talk about the definition of the word "lazy", and both give shout-outs to a bunch of others in the ADHD community. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, March 02, 2015
53 | Fast Minds and Zombie Loyalists
Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, author, social media strategy expert, and mastermind group organizer, talks of his thoughts and experiences with ADHD, social media, work, and more. With a busy lifestyle to match his ADHD, Peter shows how working with his ADHD has not just changed, but improved his work and life, while speaking of strategies that have worked best for him. Go to erictivers.com/53 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting – the basic service is totally free.
S1 Enull · Mon, February 23, 2015
52 | Follow Your Attention
Attention coach and host of the Attention Talk Radio podcast, Jeff Copper joins us to talk through his history with not just ADHD, but dyslexia as well. Providing insight and examples his personal experiences, Jeff describes his mentality regarding his dyslexia, coaching, and how following the path his attention laid out for him has lead him to success. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, February 16, 2015
51 | Context is Everything
A "social media stylist" who has worked in a variety of fields from video to marketing, to radio talkshow host, and more, Grant Crowell joins us to discuss both his winding journey to where he is today as well as his thoughts and goals towards social media. From struggling financially, to paying taxes late, and struggling to stay focused on the work he was given, Grant later found work he was motivated about, rebuilt his life, and seeks to help people build their social intelligence in the digital age. Go to erictivers.com/51 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, February 09, 2015
50 | reWired Together -- Special Event
For the fiftieth episode of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers includes the community that made the show as successful as it has become. Fifteen friends of the show, including a number of previous guests, join in a fray to share stories, personal strategies, applications, and tools they use help themselves accommodate their ADHD. They also try to name a stuffed monkey! Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, February 02, 2015
49 | Practice Makes Precious
Raising her son while pursuing her passion in college, guest Precious Mackey talks of challenges and tribulations she has dealt with over her life, as well as her path to finding a solution though understanding her ADHD. Until she was diagnosed not long ago, and despite having exemplary grades throughout most of school, Precious' sporadic study practices and workload between school and life had become too much to handle. Listen as Precious walks through various points in her life where ADHD played a part, providing motivation and inspiration for others along the way. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, January 26, 2015
48 | Ready, reSet, Grow
Host Eric Tivers assesses his actions over the past week in preparation for the launch of his coaching group and how a different approach may have been fine. Addressing the audience on a more personal note, Eric talks about the challenges he's dealt with in the form of a list of steps to bring oneself back on track. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, January 19, 2015
47 | ADHD at 55 MPH
Host Eric Tivers talks with the audience about preparing his upcoming Coaching and Accountability Group, preparing for a presentation he will soon give at a local school, dealing with the stress of a work overload, and much more, all while driving to a speaking event. This episode also features a special (read: extra long) introduction and ending by a group of fellow ADHD reWired coaching group members.
S1 Enull · Mon, January 12, 2015
46 | Excel at Anything
A trainer, consultant, and expert for Microsoft Excel, Oz du Soleil joins us to discuss not only the near-infinite possibility and flexibility of Excel, but also the trials and tribulations of his time struggling against ADHD prior to being diagnosed. From his time at the Navy's Nuclear Power School though to his future job where he discovered his affinity for Excel and data management, Oz has become aware of both his strengths and his shortcomings and seeks to own all of it while moving forward with his life. Oz answers many of Eric's questions regarding Excel and shows his passion for the complex data management and structuring that has outlined his career. Go to erictivers.com/46 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, January 05, 2015
45 | Evernote, IFTTT, Afghanistan, and 4-Year-Olds
Founder of MasterPresenting.com, Ryan McRae joins us to discuss the variety of life and productivity strategies that have helped him manage the ADHD he refers to as his "four-year-olds". With suggestions and recommendations about note-taking, helpful software applications, and how he organizes content for presentations, Ryan's life experiences have helped him develop methods that work to make his life manageable. Working as a college residential director, a radiation trainer in Afghanistan, a deaf educator, and more, Ryan's varied jobs have allowed him to explore many interesting ways to deal with his ADHD. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, December 29, 2014
44 | Facebook on Purpose
Coach-in-training, and member of the first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, Lisa Feinberg talks about her experiences and struggles she met in trying to accomplish her goals. Trying to address her distracting Facebook habits, Lisa wrote about her challenges in an essay posted on Facebook. Looking to perform better at her work while moving towards eventually starting her own coaching practice, Lisa has made use of a number of strategies taught though the accountability group, as well as ones she developed herself. With stories, strategies, and suggestions, Lisa and host Eric Tivers cover a lot of ground related to accountability and moving to accomplish one's goals. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, December 22, 2014
43 | Setting Goals for a New Year
Have the best year yet in 2015. Host Eric Tivers breaks down the seven things you can do to make 2015 your best year yet. Though setting and managing one's goals, reflection on what worked and didn't work over the past year, and accountability, Eric provides an excellent framework for moving one's life forward in 2015. Eric covers topics including understanding priorities, perfuming a "brain dump" and mind mapping, building an action plan, laying out a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. plan, and more. Go to erictivers.com/43 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, December 15, 2014
42 | Seeing My Time
Time management educator and experienced school teacher Marydee Sklar joins us to discuss a ton of tips, tricks, and mentalities surrounding managing one's time. From her history of teaching reading to kids with dyslexia to her development of systems to help herself better manage her lacking internal sense of time, Marydee derived an effective system of teaching time management to those who lack it. Eric and Marydee discuss topics including her curriculum, brain maturation, "folklore" that parents and kids are told, tips for college students to manage time, and much more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, December 08, 2014
41 | ADHD at College
A college student studying the business of the music industry, Jennifer Ratliff joins us to talk about a variety of topics surrounding being a student while dealing with ADHD. From her time as a teenager dealing with substantial family, school, and life changes, to Topics discussed include the challenges of obtaining some prescription medications and their associated side-effects, learning accommodations made for students with ADHD, writing strategies, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, December 01, 2014
40 | The ADHD ADDvantage
A school teacher and administrator of over twenty-five years, DeShawn Wert made the choice to start helping those parents and children with ADHD through coaching. Motivating and inspiring, DeShawn presents her outlook on living with ADHD while running her business, scheduling clients, optimizing her time, and more. A huge proponent of being true to oneself, she provides advice and enthusiasm towards the goal of finding what each person is best at. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, November 24, 2014
39 | Don't Doubt the Dream
Musician, songwriter, and keynote speaker Jerry Mills walks us through his inspirations and history while playing for us a number of his inspiring songs. An active long-time member of the ADHD community, Jerry has performed at the Adult ADD Conference, CHADD conferences, as well as a wide range of locations across the globe. With his powerful words and tunes, Jerry addresses his life's experiences, and his ADHD, in a way unique and poignant for many across the world. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, November 17, 2014
38 | Everyone's Wired Differently
Growing up having a hard time understanding and communicating with others in her family, psychologist Jennie Friedman now better understands the ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more they were dealing with. Switching careers in the middle of her life, Jennie decided to focus on becoming an ADHD coach in order to help both those dealing with the disorder and those living with them. She talks with us further about her philosophies of embracing our differences, the story surrounding her decision to change her career, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, November 10, 2014
37 | Sleep to Success
With a history of sleep disorders himself, Dr. Roberto Olivardia talks through his experiences dealing with the effects ADHD can have on sleep. As a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a specialist in dealing with ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and more, Dr. Olivardia shares some of his extensive knowledge with us about various disorders, conditions, and habits relating to sleep. Through addressing these disorders, Dr. Olivardia shows us how one could greatly improve their life. Go to www.erictivers.com/37 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, November 03, 2014
36 | Surviving School with Comedy
Comedian, voice artist, writer, and more Patte Rosebank joins us to discuss her journey and struggles with ADHD as a child and how she made the transition into the woman she is today. Covering her early years dealing with bullying, uncaring schools, and even contemplating suicide, Patte describes what changes were made and what motivated her to pursue her current line of work. Which and whose comedy inspired her, how she deals with anxiety prior to a performance, and even a bunch of funny voices are also entertained during the podcast. Go to www.erictivers.com/36 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Thu, October 30, 2014
35 | ADHD 101: What is ADHD?
What is ADHD, really? In a bonus episode, host Eric Tivers discusses, via analogies and examples, the reality of ADHD. Breaking it down into its separate categories, Eric explains the different standardized presentations of ADHD along with their identifying symptoms. If you or others you know are looking for an introduction to ADHD as a technical topic, this is an ideal place to start. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, October 27, 2014
34 | Married with Separate Bedrooms
"ADHD People" writer Tom Nardone helps to inspire, communicate with, and provide relatable experiences to readers of his two blogs. With many unique perspectives and stories to tell, Tom's goal in running his blogs, at TomNardone.net and ADHDpeople.net, is simply to entertain; the rest is all a bonus. Tom discusses the story behind starting his blogs, an interesting sleeping situation with his wife, progress on his upcoming book, and many other topics via his straight-forward, true-to-oneself nature. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, October 20, 2014
33 | Write to the Point
Writing coach and communications consultant recently diagnosed with ADHD, our guest Helena Bouchez walks us through her story of self awareness and discovery. Having worked around an airport for a number of years, Helena likens some of her strategies for dealing with ADHD to metaphors of flight terminology. Helena also divulges some strategies for writing business emails effectively and making sure that your most important emails aren't riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Also discussed is the idea of optimizing one's time on a particular task versus trying to be perfect. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, October 13, 2014
32 | Tradesman to Entrepreneur
Helping people take advantage of their time and skill-sets to become more successful entrepreneurs is Daniel Bowling's mission. After working as a talented upholstery tradesman for most of his life, Daniel started out with his own successful small company. Following personal and business fallouts that saw him leaving that company, he now hopes to motivate others like himself to follow their skills, talents, and dreams and to better use their time. Daniel talks of his personal strengths and struggles, sometimes related to ADHD, with which he was recently diagnosed. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, October 06, 2014
31 | Power of Perseverance
Sean Ackerman, host of the You Leading You podcast and an experienced operational manager, joins Eric to talk about his mission to help others achieve their goals. Sean discusses the 2011 flood that took his home and how he recovered following it, how he came to start his podcast and his upcoming Moving it Forward conference, and some methods he uses to keep organized and on schedule. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
S1 Enull · Mon, September 29, 2014
30 | FOCUS on Fire with the Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas
John Lee Dumas, host of the award-winning EntrepreneurOnFire podcast and the leader of a trio of web communities that includes Podcasters' Paradise, is my guest this week. We discuss various productivity tips and tricks, perceptions of ADHD, useful software and apps, and more on episode 30 of ADHD reWired. See Full Shownotes at
S1 Enull · Mon, September 22, 2014
29 | Mother with a Story
Paige Sharma, a mother of three who caught my attention through an astounding open letter she wrote to a long-lost classmate, is our guest today. She talks about her story of ADHD diagnosis, concerns over finding the right doctor to treat her and the difference between some of them, and many of the symptoms she experienced that lead her to seek aid and find more information. The open letter she wrote, to an old elementary school classmate, is a touching piece that addresses depression, suicide, and how she found motivation. See the full show notes at Get your free audiobook at Audible. Go to
S1 Enull · Mon, September 15, 2014
28 | A Running Lifestyle | Interview with podcaster Kari Gormey
A balanced lifestyle for the long run... Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster, mom, runner and she has ADHD Kari was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. We discuss our Red Zone and Green Zone and the importance and challenge of outsourcing. She gives running tips. Don't worry, Kari is a mid to a back-of the pack runner. See the full show notes at Also, I was interviewed on Kari's Podcast which was released on the same day as this episode. Go check it out in iTunes or Stitcher. Check out her show at
S1 Enull · Mon, September 08, 2014
27 Relationships and ADHD | Improv to Improve Communication in Relationships
Stop on a dime and change directions. This is a skill for improv on stage, and has great application in relationships. Mike Fedel is a professional performer, with a background in comparative philosophy. he has ADHD. Focuses on the values of: Play Improvisation Being able to stop on a dime and change the direction of where we're going. An example of Mike and his Wife - Planning a vacation to Chicago He made list of 20 plays and other art and theater institutions he wanted to see His wife's list consisted of the beaches she wanted to go to. Solving disagreements by Needing to let go of your agenda, and really engage in the dialogue Relationships are 100/100 (not 50/50) Words Matter. Would you mind asking us, instead of telling us? Thank you, we really appreciate it. Try this when you want to get your spouse ... See the full show notes for this episode plus video's of Mike's performances at the 2013 and 2014 ADDA Conferences Like us on Facebook at Join our Facebook Community To get my newsletter with great productivity tips, and special announcements you can: Click if hyperlinked, Text Tivers to 22828 or Go to my website ADHDreWired.com The international CHADD conference on ADHD is in the Chicago area Nov.13-15, 2014. Register at I will be a speaker there. Interested in 1:1 coaching? You can schedule an free initial consultation with me
S1 Enull · Mon, September 01, 2014
26 | Prescription to Play with Kirsten Milliken
Play as the best non-medication treatment... Kirsten Milliken, Ph.D, ACC loves play. "Playing with others is better than playing with yourself." She shares how to add fun into our lives from how we set up our workspace to adding fun music to our workouts. Check out her website See the show notes at for additional resources from this episode. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher. It's how other people will find this show. Have you registered for the 2014 CHADD conference on ADHD. It's in the Chicago area, November 13-15. I will be there as a speaker, and will be talking to more people for the podcast. Register at
S1 Enull · Mon, August 25, 2014
25 | Crush it! Focus & Entrepreneurship | Guest - Alan Brown of ADD Crusher
ADHD reWired Episode # 25 See full show notes at Like those of us with ADHD who are experiencing any degree of success, Alan Brown knows in order to be successful, he has to work really hard everyday. Strategies, Productivity Tips & Brain Hacks Alan: "Next time you sit down to work on a hard task: Forcefully, label it, imagine blocking billboard saying “this is what I’m doing now” Quote "Most of our stress does not have from having too much to do, it comes from not finishing what we have began." Drawing the distinction between Urgent and Important It is important to asking yourself, "what do I want to be doing now." To focus on the right things, Alan give all his tasks 3 labels 1. What I’m now 2. The BS 3. The stuff that’s important but what I’m not doing now See more at
S1 Enull · Mon, August 18, 2014
Ep 24 | Queen of Distraction - interview with Terry Matlen, LCSW
Shifting focus from what's wrong to what's right. Terry Matlen is a psychotherapist, coach and author, and runs the website ADDConsults.com Terry talks about her challenges and how she's learned to create accommodations for herself and her family. See the full show notes at Ep 24 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has Launched There are only 4 spots left as 8/15/14. Join this group now for only $679 use a montly installment plan starting as low as $199 / month Go to To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or click if your app lets you Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Twitter Don't forget to click If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in or . It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, August 11, 2014
23 | Authenticity with ADDiva Linda Roggli
Pretending to be normal exhausting. I talk with Linda Roggli, from the ADDiva Network. We talk about emotional wounds, taking off masks, and being your authentic self. See the full show notes at Ep 23 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is in PRELAUNCH PHASE. August 11-15 2014 Sign up and get a discount. Go to To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher. It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, August 04, 2014
22 | ADD-A and Loving it?! Rick and Ava Green are Totally ADD
Ep 22 Interviews from the ADDA Conference On this episode, Eric talks to Rick and Ava Green. Rick Green is a comedian and star of the PBS "documentaries" ADD and Loving it, and ADD and Mastering it." Ava is his amazing and supportive non-ADD wife who helps manage all the details. Check out their amazing website This Episode is sponsored by Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter click or TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click . If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in or It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, July 28, 2014
21 | Life on a mission - an interview with Kim Trumbo
Ep 21 Eric Tivers talks with Kim Trumbo, 33, host of , co-host of . Kim shares strategies for not interrupting. We discuss meds, apps, music for working and more. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click . If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, July 21, 2014
20 | From Fired to Inspired - Interview with web designer Alan Houser
for complete shownotes. Ep 20 Eric Tivers talks with Alan Houser, entrepreneur, creative web designer, diagnosed 2 years ago at age 43. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or if your app reads hyperlinks, click Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, July 14, 2014
19 | Mornings - Solutions for faster routines and oversleeping
www.adhdrewired.com Ep 19 | Not a morning person? Tips, apps and strategies for waking up and speeding up your morning routine. Plus, I share my morning protein shake recipe. The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher. It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, July 07, 2014
18 | 7 Shopping Survival Tips for ADHD
Ep 18 | 7 Shopping survival tips Interested in Coaching? To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or click Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher. It's how other people will find this show.
S1 Enull · Mon, June 30, 2014
17 | w/ Ari Tuckman, PsyD - Sleep, Meds, Self-Esteem & He-Man
Eric Tivers, talks with psychologist, ADHD expert, author, and podcaster, Ari Tuckman. We discuss the psychology of medication as well as issues related to self-esteem. I ask him to help me with my sleep issues. Find both of us at the Adult ADHD conference July 24-27. Online Registration closes June 30. Register by clicking the ADDA banner on my website or by going to Like us on Facebook at Find Ari Tuckman at or Check out his podcast, More Attention, Less Deficit. While your there, please leave ADHD reWired a review. Save the date for the CHADD conference in Chicago November 13-15, 2014
S1 Enull · Mon, June 23, 2014
16 | A talk with James | Taking Charge of his ADHD
See show notes at In episode 15, Eric took you on an audio journey as he read an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talked to him on the phone at the end, but you only heard a few minutes of that interview. Here is the rest of the interview. See what James is up to... NOISE & COLOR magazine Canvas Brushfire Media NOISE & COLOR | Montana's Alternative Magazine Next Week: I talk with ADHD Expert, Dr. Ari Tuckman The ADDA conference will be here soon. July 24-27 Register at Save the Date!!! Nov.13-15 2014 CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) will be holding its 26th annual International Conference on ADHD in Chicago (Rosemont)
S1 Enull · Mon, June 16, 2014
15 | Attempted Suicide, Alcoholism & Renewed Hope - A Listeners' ADHD Podcast Epiphany
See show notes at Listen as Eric takes you on an audio journey as he reads an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talks to him on the phone at the end. The ADDA conference will be here soon. July 24-27 Register at Find support in your area 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (For callers in the U.S.) - Alcoholics Anonymous - 12 Steps - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
S1 Enull · Mon, June 09, 2014
14 | Visualize your Plan - Start by Drawing
Show notes for this episode are available in a mind map and an outline. Learn strategies for long-term, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning. Plus, the importance of drawing your vision and goals. Register for the ADDA conference July 24-27 in Orlando
S1 Enull · Mon, June 02, 2014
13 | Climbing Out of a Rut
I feel like I've been in a bit of a rut, and I kinda vent about it on this episode. But, I'm pulling myself out. Listen after the outro at 32:00 to hear a live performance of my original song, "Good intentions" performed at last years ADDA talent show. Check out the show notes at Get updates on sleep, tech tips, including a gadget recommendation from one of our listeners. I recommend one of my favorite podcasts. We're on Facebook at Register for the ADDA conference at Get free productivity tips, app recommendations, and special announcements by getting my email newsletter. TEXT: TIVERS to 22828 or sign up at my website, (or if you're using the new Podcast app from Apple, you can now click
S1 Enull · Mon, May 26, 2014
12 | Lets Focus
Not feeling well can really tax your working memory. Wow, I kept lossing my train of thoughts. go to Register for the adults ADHD ADDA conference at Get productivity tips, app recommendations, and other periodic updates in your email inbox. Click to get on the list, or TEXT TIVERS to 22828, or go to my website and sign up.
S1 Enull · Wed, May 21, 2014
11 | Negative Thoughts on Trial Part 2 - Emotions
Part 2 of Thoughts on Trial-- Emotions. Fear, Anxiety, Anger oh my! I discuss tips and strategies for dealing with these emotions. I also explore why we have emotions in the first place. To see a the complete show notes including the mind map for this show, links and other resources go to This weeks app recommendation will help get you I am still forming the reWired online group coaching. Email me through my website if you are interested. Sign up for the Adult ADHD conference July 23-25 at
S1 Enull · Mon, May 12, 2014
10 | Negative Thinking on Trial Part 1
Negative thinking fuels negative emotion. Negative emotions can lead to unhelpful and unproductive behaviors. These behaviors reinforce our thoughts and the cycle continues. Eric answers two listener questions, including one about medication. Contest Submissions due April 15, 2014 For show notes, go to ADDA Conference affiliate link Sign up for the Free ADD Classes Teleseminar May 13, 2014 at 8pm CST. Free replay for 2 weeks if you sign up by 8pm on Tuesday May 13. Sign up at
S1 Enull · Mon, May 05, 2014
09 | Calendars
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S1 Enull · Mon, April 28, 2014
08 | Motivation and the Brain - 13 Tips
ADHD reWired Ep 8. This may be the best episode yet. I will give you 13 tips to increase motivation. Listen to an off-off-off-way off broadway production of a 2 character play, created, directed and played by me. Check out my recommended app. 100s of Adults with ADHD are going... are you? Go to to see the full show notes and to see the list. I also announce a contest... which will continue beyond the date stated on this podcast. I didn't do the math correctly... go figure. Win an ADHD (ACDC) t-shirt or a time timer. Just leave a review on iTunes, or share a link to the show on your Facebook page.
S1 Enull · Mon, April 21, 2014
07 | Procrastination - 5 reasons I do it & What I've learned to do about it.
Today we’re going to talk about procrastination. I’m going to talk about some of the reasons we do it, and I’m going to share with you some strategies that I’ve learned that have helped me and many of my clients procrastinate less and do more. I’m going to share with you a great app I recently discovered that can actually help you with procrastination. We’ll also hear from you, the ADHD rewired community. Get the list, see show notes, links to resources at Ask Eric!!! Have your question featured on this show by emailing me from my website, or better yet, use your computer microphone and record your question at Register now for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) conference. The only conference just for Adults ADHD conference. Sign up now at I'll see you there.
S1 Enull · Mon, April 14, 2014
06 | To Share or Not to Share? 6 Questions to ask before you do.
Ep06 To Share or Not to Share. 6 questions to ask yourself before you do. On Today’s episode, we will talk about coming out ADHD. The when, if and how to disclose. I’m going to share with you my personal experiences of disclosure. This is the first episode I’m recording since I’ve launched the podcast. So, I want to let you know how that’s been going, and how I’ve been doing. And I’m going to share a very important milestone. We’re going to hear from you, the listeners. You can email me, or record your voice at my website www.adhdrewired.com
S1 Enull · Mon, April 07, 2014
05 | 7 Tips to make a better to do list
Episode 05: 7 Steps to making a better to do list: 1. Verb it. Make it an action list. - 2. Time it. 3. Schedule it 4. Draw it. Check out www.adhdrewired.com to get the rest in some detail. Other thoughts… It's not just ADHD, Nobody every gets through their to do list. Give yourself permission to occasionally purge items from your list of it has been there for way to long. Ending Quote: "You can do anything, but not everything" - David Allen Plus... check out this weeks recommended apps 4iOS apps and 1 Mac app
S1 Enull · Sun, April 06, 2014
04 | To Make Bigger Progress, Take Smaller Steps
Behavior change is hard. While I hope you are doing well on your personal goals, this episode will offer a few things to consider if are not making the progress you were hoping for. Projects are not tasks. 6 questions to ask yourself when an item on your to do list has been there for too long: Small steps will add up to big progress. Where are you right now with your goal? 6 questions to ask yourself to help you gain clarity:
S1 Enull · Sun, April 06, 2014
03 | Top 7 tools for tracking and monitoring your time
In this episode we will discuss 7 tools -- 3 of them apps to help you get better at tracking time. I will also talk about the top 5 lies people with ADHD tell themselves and really believe.
S1 Enull · Sun, April 06, 2014
02 | ADHD & Sleep
Sleep and ADHD Sleep challenges can run the gamut when you have ADHD. In this episode I discuss common sleep challenges, as well as my sleep challenges, and I share a number of strategies. I also share one of my favorite tools in my ADHD toolbox for helping me with sleep.
S1 Enull · Sun, April 06, 2014
01 | Getting Started
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