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 of reflection and reevalution and has required me to make some really difficult decisions. For a decade, we've been on a trajectory of growth and success. We've built something truly special. During the peak of the pandemic we were doing 5 groups, and built a team to support this heightened demand. And over the last year or so, things have have changed. Over the last few seasons, due to decreased demand, we’ve went back to 3 groups, and even those have not been easy to completely fill. So we’ve lowered prices, which have helped, but I think between the economy and the current influx of other ADHD programs out there, what was working is no longer working. And, man, it’s hard when when what had been working for so many years, just stops working. But it's also an opportunity, a chance to revisit what we stand for and how we can continue to serve our community in meaningful ways. Our mission has always been to provide a space where individuals with ADHD can come together to learn, grow, and support each other. It's been about more than just strategies and tips; it's been about building a community that understands the complexities of ADHD and offers a sense of belonging. As we navigate this period of change, we're reminded of the importance of resilience and adaptability. We're exploring new ways to reach and connect with our audience, to provide value and support in a changing world. We're looking at how we can innovate both within our coaching groups, and in other ways to ensure that ww continue to meet the needs of our community. And most importantly, we're reaffirming our commitment to you, our listeners and community members. Your stories, your struggles, and your successes are what drive us to do what we do. We're here to navigate the ups and downs of ADHD together, to celebrate the wins and learn from the challenges. So, if you've been thinking about joining our coaching groups, or if you've been a part of our community in the past, know that we're here for you. We're evolving, we're adapting, and we're optimistic about the future. Is it uncomfortable? Sure is. But I still believe that we can do hard things. So "When What Was Working, Stops Working" is not just a reflection on our journey, and a check in about where we are at right now, it's a call to action for all of us to embrace change and continue to grow. And now, I'd like to share with you 10 strategies that can be helpful when what was working stops working: Pause and Reflect: Take a moment to assess what has changed and why the old strategies are no longer effective. Seek Feedback: Reach out to your community or a trusted advisor to get a fresh perspective on the situation. Embrace Flexibility: Be open to trying new approaches and adapting your strategies as needed. Break It Down: Simplify your goals into smaller, manageable tasks to regain a sense of control. Prioritize Self-Care: Ensure you're taking care of your physical and mental health to maintain resilience. Revisit Your Values: Align your actions with your core values to stay motivated and focused. Set Boundaries: Define clear limits to protect your time and energy as you navigate change. Practice Gratitude: Focus on what is working and express appreciation for the progress you've made. Stay Curious: Approach challenges with a mindset of curiosity and a willingness to learn. Celebrate Small Wins and practice gratidue: Acknowledge and celebrate each step forward, no matter how small. And here’s one more: And i’m serious about this one. Don’t struggle alone. Remember, change is an inevitable part of growth. When what was working stops working, it's an opportunity to explore new possibilities and deepen our understanding of ourselves and our journey with ADHD. Want to talk about this or any other ADHD related topics with me? Join us for Tusday’s live q & a. You can register at our newly designed website at www.adhdrewired.com

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 (The Piano Guys) (Steven Sharp Nelson)
• Find Steven Sharp Nelson on Instagram @stevensharpnelson (click here)
• Find The Piano Guys on Instagram @thepianoguys (click here)

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 (click here!)
• 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 (click here!)
• The importance of becoming friends with your instrument
• A message to you, our wonderful listeners, from Steven 

🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧

🌟 Find out what we’re talking about in our coaching groups by checking out our YouTube channel!  Just search for “ADHD reWired” when you go to YouTube!

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! (click here!)
• Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/clutterbug.me/ (click here!)
• Instagram @clutterbug https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ (click here!)
• YouTube Channel – search for Clutterbug (or click here!)
• Clutterbug’s Tough Love (YouTube) (Official Site)
• Find all of Cas’s books here https://clutterbug.me/books (click here!)

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! 

🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧

🌟 Find out what we’re talking about in our coaching groups by checking out our YouTube channel!  Just search for “ADHD reWired” when you go to YouTube! 

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 (click here)

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 (paper linked here)
• 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  (click here)
• ADHD reWired episode :: 429 - Growth Cycles - with (ADHD reWired Coach!) Brian Entler (click here!)
• ADHD reWired episode :: 452 - Overcoming Burnout - with David Greenwood (click here!)
• ADHD reWired episode :: 507 - Neurodiverging, Masking, Burnout, and More - with Danielle Sullivan (click here!)
• ADHD reWired episode :: 512 - Creativity for Healing - with Melissa Seldon (click here!)
• ADHD reWired episode :: 514 - Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with (ADHD reWired Coach) Kristin Marts, LCSW (click here!)
• Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) (on Goodreads) (Official Website)

• 🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧
• 🌟 Find out what we’re talking about in our coaching groups by checking out our YouTube channel!  Just search for “ADHD reWired” when you go to YouTube!  (And check out the latest here!)

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! (click here!) 

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 (click here!)
• Podcast Episode :: ADHD reWired Episode 444: ADHD Tax Stories & Strategies with Rick Webster (click here!)
• Podcast Episode :: ADHD reWired Episode 338: Money Management with Rick Webster from RenaFi (click here!)
• Article :: Adlerian Theory https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/Alderian-Psychotherapy-Intro-Sample.pdf (click here!)
• App :: Brili Routines - Apps for Families & Adults with ADHD https://brili.com (click here!)
• Website :: Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org (click here!)
• 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 (on Goodreads) (official website)
• Book :: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (on Goodreads) (official website) 
• Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) (on Goodreads) (Official Website)
• Tool :: Time Timer (official website)

• 🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧
• 📺 Check out ADHD reWired Coaches Eric, Kristin, and Brian on their latest livestream of ADHD reWired Coaches Round Table here → https://www.youtube.com/live/3Q3uxP552Gc?si=tICadz0oREb2_YJ5 

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 on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network :: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts, LCSW @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧

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 (click here!)
• Instagram ::  @justine_clay (click here!)
• 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” doesn’t work / “Why might this help?” 

Resources & Honorable Mentions 

• Article :: How to Find your Zone of Genius (click here)
• Article :: How to Get Into the Zone of Genius and Unlock Your Highest Potential (on Forbes) (click here) 
• Article: Gay Hendricks and Andy Wang on the Inspired Money Podcast (click here)
• Website :: Hendricks Institute @ hendricks.com (click here) 
• Website :: Ten Percent Happier @ www.tenpercent.com (click here)
• Podcast :: Ten Percent Happier @ www.tenpercent.com/podcast (click here)
• App :: Loom - for video recording and collaboration - at loom.com (click here!)
• Book :: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski (at www.burnoutbook.net) (on Goodreads) (Official Website)
• Book :: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity - Julia Cameron (official website) (on Goodreads)

🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧

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 (click here!)
• Second Arrow ADHD Coaching at secondarrowadhdcoaching.com (click here!)
• ADHD reWired Episode 498: Will I Ever Be Content? (click here!)

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 (click here) 
• Article :: Turn Towards Instead of Away (click here) at gottman.com 
• Article :: Crucial Conversations Skill Summary (click here)
• Book :: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Goodreads)
• Book :: Rising Strong - Brene Brown (click here)
• Website :: The Center of Nonviolent Communication at www.cnvc.org (click here)
• Information :: Esther Perel: Understanding and Resolving Conflict (click here)
• How to Resolve Conflict (Esther Perel) Masterclass (click here)
• Information :: Paul Ekman - Emotions Revealed (click here)

🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧

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! (click here!) 

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 (click here!)
• Article: Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients (click here)
• Article: Successful Treatment of Post-COVID-19 ADHD-like Syndrome: A Case Report (PMC) (click here)
• Webinar: The Science of Power and Hope from ADDitude (click here)
• Website: Jon Kabat-Zinn Meditations at jkzmeditations.com https://jkzmeditations.com 
• App: Jon Kabat-Zinn Meditations at jkzmeditations.com/the-app/
• TV Show:  Community (IMDB)
• 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 @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧

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 🎙️ 🎧

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 (click here!)
• Find the podcast at podcast.focusbear.io – “Focus and Chill” (click here!)
• Get in touch with Jeremy on LinkedIn (click here!)

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 (Official Website) (Goodreads)

🌟 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 🎙️ 🎧

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 (click here)
• The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast at unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslab (official site) (Apple) (Spotify) 

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 (click here) 
• Tool: reMarkable at reMarkable.com (click here)
• 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 🎙️ 🎧

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 (click here!)
• Linkt.ee / jonathankidder :: https://linktr.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. (on Goodreads)
• Book :: Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride: A Psychological Study - by Marian Woodman (on Goodreads)
• Video :: How to Stimulate Your Brain (DOPA Menu) - Jessica McCabe (HowToADHD) (click here)
• Video :: Trailer to Waffles + Mochi (on YouTube) (click here!)
• Video :: Pink Sweat Video Shoot (on YouTube) (click here!)
• Movie :: Death to Smoochy (trailer on YouTube)
• Movie :: The Happy Time Murders (trailer on YouTube)
• Movie :: Spaceballs (IMDB page)
• Website :: Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute) at ifs-institute.com (click here!)
• Website :: Folkmanis Puppets at folkmanis.com (click here!)
• Tool :: Time Timer Original 12” at timetimer.com (click here!)

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 @ theadhdcreativespodcast.com 🎙️ 🎧

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! (click here!) 

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 (on Goodreads) (Official website)
• Book: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam (on Goodreads) (Official website)
• Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee G. Adams (on Goodreads)
• Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (on Goodreaads) (Official website)
• Website: GoodInside - Dr. Becky (at https://www.goodinside.com)
• Instagram: Nedra Tawwab @nedratawwab (click here!) (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 (click here!)
• Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired at adultstudyhall.com
• App: Otter.ai https://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 🎙️ 🎧

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! 

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 (click here!)
• Podcast :: ADHD reWired Episode #429 - Growth Cycles with Brian Entler (click here!)
• Podcast :: ADHD reWired Episode #514 - Introducing: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Kristin Marts (click here!)
• Book :: The One Thing by Gary W. Kellar and Jay Papasan (Official Website) (Goodreads)
• ADHD reWired Coaching :: About Coach Kristin Marts at https://www.adhdrewired.com/coach-kristin-marts (click here!) 
• ADHD reWired Coaching :: About Brian Entler at https://www.adhdrewired.com/coach-brian-entler (click here!)
• 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 🎙️ 🎧

⚠️ Coming soon to your favorite podcast player:

The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Coach Kristin Marts, LCSW! 

Check out more at https://theADHDCreativesPodcast.com 🎉 

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! (click here)
• ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups: About Kristin (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• Podcast: Shingles at 40 Podcast https://www.sa40podcast.com 
• Instagram: @donavanrobinson (click here!)

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 (on Goodreads) (official website)
• Website: Vantage at vantagemarketingcanada.com (click here!)
• Website: Made Here (in Manitoba) (click here!)
• Visit: A Little Pizza Heaven (website) (Facebook)
• Visit: The Good Will Social Club (website) (Instagram) 
• App: Motion AI  https://www.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!

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 (click here!)
• As an ADHD reWired Coach at adhdrewired.com (click here!)
  • 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 (Official Website) (on Goodreads)
• Join ADHD reWired’s ADHD-friendly online coworking community at adultstudyhall.com! (click here!)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!) 

Resources / Topics / Honorable Mentions

• Article: “Sailboat Metaphor” on scottbarrykaufman.com (click here)

• Article: “Why we Need to Evolve Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs from a Pyramid to a Sailboat Metaphor” by Kyle Kowalski (click here)

• Book: “No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model” (on IFS) (on Goodreads)

• Topic: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (on SimplyPsychology) (on Wikipedia) 

• Topic: Sailboat of Needs (on Psychology Today)

• Topic: Motivational Interviewing (on VeryWellMind) (on Psychology Today) (on Positive Psychology)

• Website: Chat GPT at chat.openai.com (click here)

• Website: IFS Institute (Internal Family Systems) at ifs-institute.com (click here)

• Website/App: Goblin Tools at goblin.tools (click here!)

🌟 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!

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 (click here!)
• Check out Melissa’s website at apoideastudio.wordpress.com (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• Music: Nightfall in Middle Earth (click here!)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!)

• Check out Get Lost Retreats at getlostretreats.com (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• Hear Trina and other panelists on ADHD reWired’s Live Q&A from August 8th - Episode 500 (click here!)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• Website: TAAAP - The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project @ taaap.org (click here!)
• Book: Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity (on Goodreads)
• Want to go to CHADD this year?  Go to chadd.org to learn more! (click here!)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!) 

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 (click here!)
• What is EMDR? (click here!)
• Join ADHD reWired’s online body-doubling community at AdultStudyHall.com! (click here!)
• Interested in going to the CHADD conference? Check it out at CHADD.org/conference! (click here!)

🌟 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!

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 (click here!)

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Questions/Topics: 

• [00:01:32] Introducing Edward
  • Mentioned here: Book - Idiots in the Machine (click here!) 
• [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 (click here!)
• [00:47:11] Closing thoughts & where to find more from Edward 

Resources & Honorable Mentions:

• ADHD reWired: Episode 497: Succeed in College with Hannah Choi (click here!)

• Book: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware (click here!)

🌟 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!

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 (click here!)

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 (official website) 

🌟 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! 

🌟 Looking for real-time accountability? Want weekly check-ins to keep your momentum going on your most dreaded tasks or projects? 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!

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 (click here!)

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!

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 (click here!)
• Check out Brooke’s website and find her book: CoachingWithBrooke.com (click here!)
• Find Brooke on Instagram: @coachingwithbrooke (click here!)

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 (click here)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!) 

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 (click here)
• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear (on Goodreads) (official website)
• 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 (official website)
• The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov (on Goodreads)
• Website: The Gottman Institute at gottman.com (click here!)
• 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 corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” - Brene Brown

🌟 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!

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 (click here!)

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 (Official Website)

🌟 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!

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! (click here!)

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 

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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. ❤️

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📣 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 

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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! (click here!)

Learn more about Trina at her website MyLadyADHD.com! (click here!)

Resources & Honorable Mentions

• Book: Still Distracted After All These Years by Kathleen G. Nadeau (click here)

• Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov (click here)

• Book: Burnout by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA (click here)

• Website: Inclusively.com (click here)

• Website: The Gottman Institute - A Research-Based Approach to Relationships (click here)

• Mentioned - HALT: Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?  

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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 (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• Book - Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon (click here!)
• Essay - Audre Lorde: The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action (click here!)

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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 (click here!)
• Learn more about Dana at her website secondarrowlifecoaching.com (click here!)
• Find Dana on Instagram @secondarrowlifecoaching (click here!)

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 

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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 (click here!)
• Listen to Focus Forward at beyondbooksmart.com/podcast (click here!)

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

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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 (click here!) or at his video marketing website at vernontfoster.com (click here!)
• 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 (click here!)
• Check out his Instagram @vernononvideo [Instagram] 

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 Mentions:

• ADHD reWired Episode 333: Race-Based Trauma, RSD & ADHD with Romanza McAllister LCSW (listen here!)
• Website: blackgirllostkeys.com - René Brooks: Living as a Black Woman with ADHD  (click here!) 
• “How do we become better stewards of the gifts and the opportunities that we have to show other people that it’s possible? To invest in other people?” - Vernon 

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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 & Honorable Mentions:

• ADHD reWired Episode 309 with Russell Ramsay: Rethinking Adult ADHD (Click Here!)

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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 (click here!)
• Learn more about Caroleen at her website (here)
• Find UntangleYourMoney on Instagram at @adhdmoney (click here!)

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 (click here!)
• [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 (on Goodreads)
• Website:  I Will Teach You to be Rich at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com (click here!)

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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 (click here!)
• Learn more about Rachel at RachelMooreCounseling.com https://www.rachelmoorecounseling.com 
• Check out The Artist’s Way Workshop here on her website
• Listen to Rachel’s podcast: Beyond Artist’s Block (click here!)

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 (on Goodreads)
• Article:  on Brainspotting.com - What is Brainspotting? https://brainspotting.com/about-bsp/what-is-brainspotting/ 
• Article: on EMDRIA - About EMDR Therapy https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

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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! (click here!)

• Find Kody on Instagram @kodylukens @kodylukens

• Find Stimagz on Instagram @stimagz @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 (click here!)
• ADHD reWired Episode 476: When Potential and Opportunity Misalign with Nate (click here!)
• Song: “Life Itself” by Glass Animals (listen on YouTube!)
• Tool: Calendly at Calendly.com  (click here!)
• Article: Fail Hard, Fail Fast, Fail Often on Medium.com (click here to read!)
• “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 

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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 (click here!)

• Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glower Tawwab (on Goodreads)

• Book: How to Write a Lot - A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing by Paul J. Silvia, PhD (on Goodreads)

• Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 

• ADHD reWired Episode 118: Could it be Bipolar Disorder? With Dr. Robert Olivardia (listen here!)

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⭐️ 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. 

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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 (click here!)

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 (US) (Canada)

• Deloitte (US) (Canada) 

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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! (click here!)
• Find Organize365 on YouTube @organize365 (click here!)

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 

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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! (click here!)
• Are you in the Philadelphia area?  Check out Rittenhouse Psychological Services!  https://rittenhousepsychologicalassessments.com 

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 

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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.  

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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 

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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!
brainbuildingbook.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 http://www.explainingbrains.com/Parents 

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 (listen here!)
• Book: The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htm
• Website: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - Ross Greene, Ph.D at www.cpsconnection.com https://www.cpsconnection.com

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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 

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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! https://www.additudemag.com/author/jessica-hicksted-ph-d/ 

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 

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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

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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 https://www.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 Universally Accepted Depiction of the Design Process  (read here)

• Article: Framework for Innovation: Design Council’s Evolved Double Diamond at designcouncil.org.uk  (read here)

• Article: Rose, Thorn, Bud at luma-institute.com (read here)

• Article: The Importance/Difficulty Matrix at luma-institute.com (read here)

• Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller (Goodreads)

• Book: What Do You Do With an Idea? By Kobi Yamada (Goodreads)

• Website: Stanford d.school at dschool.stanford.edu  https://dschool.stanford.edu/resources 

Honorable Mentions:

• “...the things that we have captured become a participant in the conversation.” 

• “We can only define our challenges effectively if we’ve got good data and observations.” 

• “We don’t have to kill our darlings.” 

• “Design thinking helps us harness our natural curiosity and creativity to bring new things into the world.” 

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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!  https://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 (on Goodreads)
• Book - Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelly and David Kelly (on Goodreads)
• Book - Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by Charles L. Whitfield (on Goodreads)
• Book - Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw (on Goodreads)
• Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (on Goodreads)
• Video - Do Schools Kill Creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson (YouTube - watch here)
• Website - Sir Ken Robinson at SirKenRobinson.com https://www.sirkenrobinson.com 
• Website - Danny Gregory at DannyGregory.com https://www.dannygregory.com 
• Website - Sketchbook School by Danny Gregory at SketchbookSkool.com https://sketchbookskool.com 
• Website - CreativeConfidence.com https://www.creativeconfidence.com 
• Article - Johari Window on CommunicationTheory.org (read here)

Honorable Mentions:

• “...so many adults feel non-creative because of how they were squashed when they were kids.”

• “Comparison is the thief of joy.” 

• “The idea of play is that you’re doing it for no purpose other than the enjoyment of it.” 

🌟 Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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!

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 https://adhdjesse.com  

• Get Jesse’s newsletter & the waiting list for his book at ExtraFocus.com https://www.extrafocus.com 

• Polar Habits at polarhabits.com https://polarhabits.com 

• Podcast: ADHD Nerds https://adhdnerds.com 

Honorable Mentions:

• Tool: Llama Life https://llamalife.co 

• ADHD reWired episode #47 - ADHD at 55 MPH https://www.adhdrewired.com/adhd-at-55-mph/ 

• ADHD reWired episode #453 with Marie Ng https://www.adhdrewired.com/453-2/ 

• Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee G. Adams https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6665149 

• “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:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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!

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 https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/ 

• App: Wake N Shake Alarm Clock 4+ (on iOS only) 

• Alarm on Wheels https://clocky.com 

• Book: The One Thing https://the1thing.com/book/ 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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!

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!

https://www.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 https://global.beyerdynamic.com/dt-770-pro.html 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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!

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 (on Goodreads)

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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 coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!

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! 

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! https://coachingrewired.com

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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 (listen here)

• Episode 191: What You Might Not KNow about ADHD reWired Coaching Groups (listen here)

• Episode 399: Workplace Accommodations: Do I Need to Disclose? (listen here)

• Episode 413: From HR to ArC (listen here)

• Episode 469: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 1) - also featuring Kristin! (listen here)

• Episode 470: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 2) - also featuring Kristin! (listen here)

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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! 

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 Emily Sussman 

• Email: emilysussmancounseling@gmail.com  

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:

• adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com Hacking your ADHD with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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! ⭐️

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 https://www.timetimer.com 

• Time Tracker® Mini https://www.learningresources.com/item-time-trackerr-mini 

• App (iOS): It’s Almost Time for iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/its-almost-time/id437756921  

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 https://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 on Goodreads 

• Website: streamlinelearning.com https://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 The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber

• “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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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 / 3pm Eastern.

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 https://bourbonwithheart.org 

• Instagram: @bourbonwithheart https://www.instagram.com/bourbonwithheart/ 

• Facebook: BourbonWithHeart https://www.facebook.com/BourbonWithHeart 

Get in Touch with Morgan: 

• Instagram: @americasbestie https://www.instagram.com/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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca 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! 

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 https://www.process.st 

• Tool: Chat GPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ 

• Tool: Jasper.ai https://www.jasper.ai/ 

• Website: Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com 

• Book: E-Myth Mastery - The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World-Class Company https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81942.E_Myth_Mastery 

• Book: The E-Myth Revisited https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/81948.The_E_myth_Revisited 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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. 

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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 writing?

• Do you edit while you write?

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan

• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb

• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: marina@mappingchange.com 

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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!  Our next registration event is on Thursday, February 2nd at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern.  That's coachingrewired.com to get started! 

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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 Jamie Walsh (@anchor_coaching)
• Website: AnchorADHD.com https://www.anchoradhd.com
• Jamie’s Linktree for more: https://linktr.ee/anchoradhd 

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 https://www.jstcoachtraining.com 
• Book: Delivered from Distraction https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/108592.Delivered_from_Distraction 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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!

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 https://www.iadhd.org 
• Men’s ADHD Support Group (Facebook): Men's ADHD Support Group
• Website: https://www.mensadhdsupportgroup.org 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller 
• Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work by Marilee G. Adams
• Instagram: Mrs. Dorender Gray (@dor_the_grayt)

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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!]

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Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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⭐️ 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! 

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: What is ARFID? 
• Article: The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino 
• Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy 
• Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

Registration for our 31st season of ADHD reWired's award winning online video-based coaching and accountability groups is happening now!

2023 is just around the corner, so if you’re done with feeling overwhelmed and want to launch into the new year with new and shiny tools made for your ADHD brain so you can live with intention and create actionable steps to finally get started on the things that matter to you, then this is the group you’ve been looking for.

Go to coachingrewired.com to add your name to our interest list and find the dates for our upcoming registration events!  Registration is by invitation only, and spots are filling up fast!

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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 adhdrewired.com/Patreon!  

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: 356: Mastermind Session with Natalie - PMDD and ADHD 
• Website: Sari Solden 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want by Barbara Sher
• Quick Read: Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted - Brené Brown  

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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! 

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: Notion (also an editor’s favorite!)

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 https://www.adhd-lifecoach.com 

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 https://adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022!  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

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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: @minimalisthomeplease
• Instagram: @hocusfocusrobyn
• YouTube: Hocus Focus 
• YouTube: MinimalistHome 

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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: The Minimalists - Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus 
• YouTube Channel: Matt D'Avella's YouTube 
• Website: FlyLady
• Website: Getting Things Done (GTD) 

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Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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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 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 adhdrewired.com/Patreon!  

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: Three Years of Hacking your ADHD | with Will Curb 
• Alarm App: https://www.freakyalarm.com 
• Alarm App: Shake-it Alarm & Step Counter (Android)
• Alarm App: Wake N Shake Alarm Clock (Apple) 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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 https://adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022!  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

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 adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022 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 https://llamalife.co.  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: @threehourcoffee 

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: Daylio 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of Overcoming Burnout: Real Life Strategies for Burnout, Recovery, and Prevention.  He is also the author of Overcoming Distraction: Thriving with Adult ADHD and hosts the ADHD podcast called “Overcoming Distractions.”

Learn more about David Greenwood at https://overcomingdistractions.com
Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at https://overcomingburnout.net 

• Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 - Overcoming Distraction with David Greenwood
• Hear Eric as a guest on David’s podcast: How does Accountability Help Those with ADHD? | on Overcoming Distractions with David Greenwood 

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: Burnout:  The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle 

Bonus Mentions:

• ADHD reWired episode #404: Let Pleasure be the Measure with Pasha Marlowe 
• Watch and listen to Eric’s interview with one of his past podcast guests, Pasha Marlowe, on Pasha’s Podcast Neuro*Queering on YouTube: Coming Out Again with Eric Tivers
• Pasha’s Book: My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian: A Collection of Stories From Womxn Finding Their Truth 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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 https://adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022!  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

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 https://adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022!  

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 https://www.successfuladhdentrepreneur.com  

Get in touch with Mike on:

• LinkedIn 
• Passion&Profit (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: The ADHD Effect on Marriage - by Melissa Orlov 
• Website: ADHD and Marriage 
• Booking & Scheduling Tool: Calendly 
• Automation, Email Marketing & CRM Tool: ActiveCampaign 
• App: Evernote (for note-taking) 
• App: Make (formally Integromat) 
• App: ClickUp - 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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 adhdrewired.com/Patreon!  

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: https://www.adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022  

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: ADHD Assessment Forms for Adults | CADDRA
• Tool: TaskRabbit 
• Article: Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Video: Why is it So Hard to Do Something that Should be Easy? with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan
• Video: How to Do Something That Should Be Easy (But...Is...Not) with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan

Get 15% off the CHADD Conference 2022 https://www.adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022  

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com
Instagram: Skye - ADHD Coach & Researcher (@unconventionalorganisation)

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: 309 | Rethinking Adult ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay 
• Article: ADHD and Mindfulness  
• Tool: https://www.loom.com 
• Tool: https://slack.com 
• Tool: Freedom: 
• Tool: Cold Turkey - free website blocker  

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

Registration for the winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening soon!  Go to coachingrewired.com to get your name added to the winter interest list! 

In this episode, Laura Key from Understood.org joins the show!  Laura is a mom of two kids, a long-time editor and content-creator, hosts the ADHD Aha! podcast, 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 Understood podcast network!   

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 #47 | ADHD at 55 MPH 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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, Quizlet, Motivate MD, 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: Non-Trad Accelerator 
• Instagram: @thelearningmom

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: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

Join ADHD reWired's award winning, online, video-based Coaching & Accountability Groups at https://coachingrewired.com.

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 https://coachingrewired.com 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! 

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.” - Brendan Mahan
• Podcast: ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity with David Nowell on ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan
• YouTube: How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe  
• YouTube Playlist: Dr. Russell Barkley Lectures 
• Website: ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Website: CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD
• Website: CADDAC - 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!)

• ADHD Online - Certified ADHD Diagnosis By Licensed Psychologists

• Dreamscape Foundation
• Galaxy of Stars 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 The New Mama Mentor 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: @thenewmamamentor
• Facebook: The New Mama Mentor Podcast 
• Rooted in Harmony Counseling 
• Podcast: The New Mama Mentor® 

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: Aqua Notes
• Accessory: Loop Earplugs 
• Book: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers
• Book: What Am I Thinking? Having a Baby After Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman | Goodreads  

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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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 https://rena-fi.com 

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 because they at least know and will at least call me when they are due?”

Hear Rick Webster on Hacking Your ADHD! 

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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 MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction) from UMASS, 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, Trataka meditation, why taking care of oneself is important and why self-care is not selfish. 

Visit Stephanie’s Website at https://www.stephanieantoine.com/

“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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: 

• PunkAsFun  

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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: Meetup

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens

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:  Daylio -  Self-Care Bullet Journal with Goals - Mood Diary & Happiness Tracker
• Mentioned: The Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted

Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca 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 - check it out here! Or go to http://adhdrewired.com/tefos2022 to get registered! 

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 https://intromeditation.com 

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:

• adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan
• hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb
• adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens