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

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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

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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

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