144 | Stories from the CHADD Conference 2016

This Week’s Episode:

This week’s episode is a compilation of clips of conversations I had at the 2016 CHADD Conference in Costa Mesa, California.  You will recognize some of their voices, as they are past guests on the podcast.

In this episode, you will hear several people sharing their personal “ADHD moment” stories. You will also hear some techniques and tools that these individuals use.  At the end of the episode, you will hear David talk about what he learned and will take away from the sessions at this conference.

You’ll Learn:

• [04:08] - Alan Brown shares a story from his past. He also talks about our self medication with our diets and technology.
• [08:00] - Kirsten Milliken shares a recent ADHD story.
• [12:54] - David talks about his history with ADHD and he talks about how he relies on technology for task management. This conversation took place at the beginning of the conference.
• [16:00] - During a presentation, I noticed Kendra using a Live Scribe smart pen. She describes how she uses it and gives us a demonstration.
• [26:15] - Sarah Wright talks about the presentation that she gave at the CHADD conference this year.
• [30:11] - Belynda Gauthier talks about what led to her getting involved with CHADD. She also talks about the progress that she has seen in her son. 
• [33:40] - Shelley Karpel shares some of her take-aways from this CHADD conference.
• [36:02] - John Wilson is the Director of SOAR, an outdoor adventure camp for children. He shares an ADHD stories.
• [39:16] - Kate Barrett returns to the podcast and the two of us share a few ADHD stories involving business cards.
• [48:20] - Roberto Olivardia has been on the podcast several times (Episode 37, Episode 74, and Episode 118). A great storyteller, Roberto shares a few personal ADHD stories that demonstrates impulsivity. He also shares some strategies to create “pause”.
• [1:01:28] - Earlier in the episode, you heard David.  Here, to wrap up the podcast he tells us some of his take-aways from this conference.

Resources:

PlayDHD: Permission to Play...a Prescription for Adults With ADHD - Kirsten Milliken

LiveScribe

Sarah Wright’s website

Kate Barrett’s website

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Productivity Q&A

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143 | There is Always a Better Way with Kim Denny

This Week’s Guest:

Joining me in the studio on today’s episode is my friend and former client, Kim Denny.  I had the pleasure of meeting Kim at a tumultuous time in his life and I think you will really enjoy this conversation. 

Kim runs a business he has been a part of for 51 years.  He talks about the challenges he faces as a business owner with ADHD.  You also get a real sense of who Kim is in this conversation as you can tell that his business and family are important and close to him.  As you will find out, when it comes to their living situation, they are very close!

Kim spends a lot of time grappling with the emotions of having ADHD.  I use this opportunity to open up and share a recent ADHD shame moment.  Kim uses the second half of the episode to ask me some ADHD questions. 

You’ll Learn:

• [04:33] - Kim shares how his grandson’s ADHD diagnosis led to his curiosity if he might also have ADHD.
• [05:51] - Kim talks about his business and the aspects of running a business that he struggles with. He shares how he is able to delegate some of these tasks.
• [10:00] - These changes that Kim made with his business were done organically and he talks about that process.
• [17:08] - Kim shares how to feel something big, but show it small.
• [18:19] - How to correct team members and why your strategy may be different as a person with ADHD.
• [31:00] - While talking about the amount of things we do, Kim shares that he has cut out his vegetable oil recycling business. Through this, we learn some really interesting things about Kim’s family. 
• [37:50] - Kim talks about the emotions of having ADHD. I share a recent ADHD shame story.
• [42:50] - We talk about how ADHD impacts everyone differently. There are 86,400 possibilities when it comes diagnosis based on symptoms.   
• [46:20] - Kim has a unique living situation. He lives on compound and he talks about living and running a business from this location.
• [55:00] - Kim asks a couple of ADHD questions. The first is about ADHD exercises and time myopia. This leads to Kim explaining an incontinence product idea.  I share some tips on managing the amount of time the tasks on your to do list takes. 
• [1:14:45] - Kim asks, “How do you develop a more innate time management skills?” We talk about time management strategies.
• [1:17:25] - Kim states that people with ADHD have trouble with transitions and sees this as being a problem in relationships.
• [1:26:16] - Kim talks about some of the strategies he learned in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and has implemented in his life. 

Resources:

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ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance.

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142 | Embracing Intensity with Aurora Remember

This Week’s Guest:

Aurora Remember is on a mission to help people embrace their intensity and use their fire without getting burned.  With a background as a school psychologist, Aurora just launched a new podcast called, Embracing Intensity.

In this conversation, you will hear Aurora explain the traits and tendencies of a highly excitable person.  While she shares some of her personal traits, we also talk about Aurora’s most popular blog post, 25 Things Only a Highly Excitable Person Would Understand.  

In the hot-seat portion of the discussion, we talk about Aurora’s struggles with social media.  She struggles with being consistent and staying focused in this area.  We talk about some strategies she can implement to help herself in this area.  At the end of the episode, Aurora calls back to follow-up after her hot seat session.  Aurora tried using Fiverr for delegating some social content.  She also talks about using Buffer to help her streamline social posting.

Connect with Aurora Remember:

Website - AuroraRemember.com

Podcast - Embracing Intensity

Facebook - League of Excitable Women

Twitter - @AuroraRemember

You’ll Learn:

• [03:35] - Aurora talks about the personality traits of a highly excitable person.
• [06:37] - Aurora shares how being highly excitable impacts her, personally.
• [09:02] - Aurora talks about the history of how high excitability is perceived and defined.
• [13:51] - Aurora talks about her popular blog post, 25 Things Only a Highly Excitable Person Would Understand.
• [22:45] - Aurora talks about labels and the shades of grey in individuals, including a self-diagnosis.
• [25:30] - We discuss the possible connection between chronic pain and ADHD because of an overactive nervous system.
• [27:55] - Aurora talks about using your intensity and fire without getting burned through her coaching. She also shares her personal strategies and struggles.
• [37:30] - Aurora Remember sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat. Aurora struggles with her social media, from consistency and staying focused. We discuss some ways for Aurora to stay on track, including mind-mapping, my two sticky-note strategy, and delegation.
• [1:07:20] - Aurora follows up after sitting in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat.

Resources:

The Brick Testament

E-Myth - Michael Gerber

Virtual Freedom - Chris Ducker

Fiverr

Buffer

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The CHADD of Northern Illinois

If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL.  More information can be found on our Meetup page or Facebook page.

ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance

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141 | Judy Huth - It's Not Me, It's My ADHD with Judy Huth

This Week’s Guest:

Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42, Judy Huth realized that a lot of her behaviors in life were due to her ADHD, rather than character flaws.  Judy was also part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group.

In this conversation, you will hear Judy talk about her ADHD voyage, from childhood to adult diagnosis.  In addition to talking about how ADHD impacts her life, she shares her interesting perspective, “It’s my responsibility, but not my fault.” 

Judy was recently a member of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and talks about the impact involvement in the group had on her life.  According to Judy, one of the changes she implemented saves her an hour a day.  One of the things Judy is struggling with right now is using her planner.  At the end of this episode, Judy calls back in and talks about her progress with this perfectionism.

Connect with Judy Huth:

Judy Huth on Facebook

You’ll Learn:

• [03:32] - Judy talks about the events that led to her ADHD diagnosis.
• [06:51] - Judy shares that she was successful in school and explains why she believes she experienced this success.
• [10:53] - Judy talks about her career path to this point and describes the professional tasks that are most difficult for her and the tasks that result in efficiency.
• [20:15] - Judy shares details on her depression and her fibromyalgia.
• [27:10] - Judy talks about her perspective, which gives her the ability to say, “It’s my responsibility, but not my fault.”
• [28:30] - Judy talks her medication and its effects on her.
• [30:15] - Judy shares her experience with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group and talks about some improvements she’s seen in her life because of the group.
• [36:15] - Judy talks about her depression.
• [41:15] - Judy shares her thoughts on patterns and shares a personal story.
• [50:07] - Judy talks about her eyesight and how bifocals helped her save an hour a day. 
• [55:13] - During the coaching group session, Judy and her husband decided to trade work spaces. This opened the door to a lot of labeling.
• [59:06] - Judy’s planner has caused her to become paralyzed because of perfectionism. 
• [1:16:38] - Judy calls back in and talks about her progress with her planner.

Resources:

You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

Hobonichi Planner

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ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group!

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The CHADD International Conference on ADHD

This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California.  I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference.  To register, visit http://chadd.org! 

I will be doing a webinar in advance of this conference. On November 3rd (10:30am-12pm Central) is on the schedule and more dates will be announced soon!

The CHADD of Northern Illinois

If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL.  More information can be found on our Meetup page or Facebook page.

ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance

Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to http://erictivers.com/events to register!

ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group

Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at CoachingReWired.com.

Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress.

Want to be a guest?

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140 | Productivity Q & A

This Week’s Episode:

This episode is the recorded audio of our 4th Q&A webinar, celebrating ADHD Awareness month.  Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering live questions.  In this Q&A session, you will hear us talk about several aspects on task management, time management, motivation, and accountability. 

You’ll Learn:

• [04:37] - Jessica asks a question about task management at times when energy levels are low.
• [09:01] - Nisha brings up the difficulty of task management when you work from home. 
• [12:24] - Maria asks when exercise should be placed in the daily routine.  We also discuss strategies to help with exercise motivation.
• [15:50] - Patricia asks about services and tools for managing a to-do list.
• [20:55] - Kali asks about starting and stopping or switching tasks.  This leads to a discussion on the Pomodoro Technique.
• [28:36] - Jessica asks about self-accountability.
• [36:55] - Steven asks about task lists that are more long-term and based on habits.
• [42:00] - Robert asks about the will power budget.
• [47:24] - A question comes from the chat, “How you move from the urgent to the important?”
• [51:45] - Kimberly asks about the things to remember when working with a new therapist. 

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ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group!

We have dates for our winter sessions for the group.  The winter session will start on January 16th.  Early registration will be from November 16th-22nd!

The CHADD International Conference on ADHD

This conference is being held November 10th - 12th in Costa Mesa, California.  I will be speaking about time management strategies at this conference.  To register, visit http://chadd.org! 

I will be doing a webinar in advance of this conference. On Thursday, November 3rd (10:30am-12pm Central) are on the schedule and more dates will be announced soon!

The CHADD of Northern Illinois

If you are in the northern Illinois region, my local CHADD group will be doing a panel of experts on November 21st in Grayslake, IL.  More information can be found on our Meetup page or Facebook page.

ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance

Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to http://erictivers.com/events to register!

ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group

Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at CoachingReWired.com.

Want to be a guest?

Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.