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126 | Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome, discovered and coined my James Ochoa himself. James had training working with people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In time he saw similarities in some of his clients and the people with PTSD with one exception. For some, it wasn't going away. Some of his clients, were not getting better in the way people with PSTD generally did. These clients of his suffered from the exact same thing: Chronic breakdowns Lack of self-worth They felt bullied They were all misunderstood He determined that for these people he would have to rebuild their internal sense of self. EDS is manageable and treatable thanks to the work James is doing. Coaching Session James has difficulty being consistent with singular systems. He tries many things such as post-it notes, phone apps, etc. He prefers to write things down. Currently has four systems and he is not able to follow through with any of them. He finds himself not having enough time. Eric has James scrounge up a pen and paper to write the following A Accountability Who are you accountable to? T Timers Timing tasks makes you more accountable and keep you focused Make predictions as to how long a task will take R Reminders Include the why with the what I Inputs To do lists, calendar, email, voice mail, pile#1 Pile#2…. P PlanningProcessProcesses Streamline and improve. Evaluate what works and what does not work James was excited and eager to begin using this system when he left the show. About James Ochoa James Ochoa is on a mission. In a way he always has been. He was born the seventh of eight children in Houston, Texas and almost immediately began to feel the faint hum that all ADHD sufferers feel. It would be safe to say that his journey to find answers for his issues began as early as is humanly possible. Then, at the age of four, he had a traumatic accident that would alter his life forever. While playing on his parent's car, he fell, hitting his head on the concrete. After the doctors examined him they were not hopeful, and everyone prepared for the worst. While in the hospital, James had what he describes as his first spiritual experience, one that he can still recall with great clarity and emotion. His father had been in Vietnam working a construction job, and he took a leave from his contract to come visit James in the pediatric ward of their local hospital. As his father walked toward him, James remembers seeing a blue orb-like structure above his bed. In his mind, this was a sign and he knew it immediately. His father didn't see the blue orb, of course, but James remembers that he was stunned to hear James announce, "Dad, I'm not gonna die. I'm here for a reason." As it turned out, many decades would pass before James truly understood what that moment and that proclamation meant. In fact, it mostly eluded him until the summer of 1989 when he was working at an ADHD summer program for kids. "It was total chaos," he says. "But the lights and intrigue that these kids came to the table with was like…Oh my God, they're brilliant and we're not seeing it." He immediately recognized his calling and resolved to spend his life trying to find answers for himself and others. For almost two decades, now, he has done just that. His work with patients and extensive personal study of the neuroscience of ADHD has allowed him to find answers that work. His new book Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD is just the latest mile on a many-long miles journey he is on. His discoveries and success in his own life and with his patients have made him a much in demand speaker these days. James lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Edie. They have two sons, Gabe, 25, and Jules, 20. How to Reach James Web http://www.tlec.info/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TheLifeEmpowermentCenter/?fref=ts Twitter @adhdinsights Audible books mentioned Get a free audiobook Download at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle by Steven Pressfield Contact Eric Tivers @ http://adhdrewired.com Inquire about the ADHD reWired coaching and accountability group @ http://coachingrewired.com Registration: August 22-28. You can schedule your registration call now.

125 | Success Despite ADHD Hello everybody. Tom Nardone here, This week, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dan Spears. Dan learned of his ADHD as a result of the problems it was causing in his marriage. This episode hit especially close to home for me. Dan saw a therapist in the fall of 2015. He was diagnosed and given a prescription. The therapist he was seeing at the time recommended he read, "Driven to Distraction" which was somewhat helpful. While the book spoke of helping with strategies, it was the emotional side of things that presented the biggest challenges in his life. Dan speaks of his experience with procrastination, accountability and memory. These issues have caused problems for him, and consequently for his wife in their communications with one another. Dan cannot recall the simplest of things to memory when his wife engages him, in what should be a normal conversation. He has trouble not just remembering names, but entire events of which he was a part of. He often has only vague memories of things they have done or places they have been to. Those of us with ADHD know this feeling all too well. Our inability to focus on the things we are doing, prevents us from being able to recall them later. This causes those who know and love us to feel like we are not interested in them or in the things they say to us or do with us. This is not just a problem with our families. We struggle at work where forgetting something can present a completely different set of problems. We see the so called "regular people" and wonder how they seem to master interactions and tasks with little to no effort. We wonder what they have that we do not. We ask ourselves, "Is it something we will ever learn?" We ask ourselves, "How to they do this without having to look for a strategy" For many of us, this is where we begin to feel inferior or not good enough. Those of us with ADHD will usually take one of two paths. We will simply give up or mentally check-out and accept defeat, or we will seek the help of a professional. Thankfully Dan Spears has chosen the latter. Dan works in IT and a big part of his job is preparing time sheets. This is very important because it is the way they ensure that clients are billed properly. This is where Dan struggles the most. He has tried many different methods to achieve this but nothing has worked for him in the long term. We invite you to listen as Eric discusses solutions and helps Dan not only develop new strategies, but leaves him with a genuine enthusiasm about their implementation on this 125th episode of ADHD reWired. Bio: Dan Spears Dan is a 36-year-old native of Liverpool, England, who unfortunately does not sound like one of the Beatles. He immigrated to the US in 2005, landing in Texas, then ventured north to Ohio in 2010, where he lives with his wife, 3 step-children, and 2 cats and according to Dan, a rabbit that hates him. Dan was finally diagnosed with ADHD in 2015. Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here. Audio books mentioned in the show. Driven to Distraction – Edward M. Hallowell The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg The Willpower Instinct – Kelly McGonigal Get these titles through my Audible.com affiliate link: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired

124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination 124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination This week, Eric and the staff at ADHD reWired welcome back one of our fan favorites. Alan Brown returns to discuss "5 ways to Crush Procrastination". Productivity knows few if any greater foes than procrastination. This can manifest itself as a feeling of being stuck. Sometimes, even though we want something to be completed, our lack of ability to focus on one thing prevents us from even starting the task or project. Today, Alan brown will show us that when you have a big meal to eat, it is best to devour it in a series of courses instead of a single bite. Alan speaks of a cycle of procrastination. We become overwhelmed We look for an escape We Procrastinate (check our email, or check Facebook.) As a result, our to do list continues to grow We fall further behind This leads to under-achieving or screwing up We are then…miserable If you have had the pleasure of ever seeing Alan Brown's award winning ADD Crusher videos you may remember hearing Alan say: "YOU ARE JUST KICKING YOUR OWN A$$" Alan's method of crushing his procrastination is primarily achieved through his asking himself specific questions. For example, Alan will ask himself, "Are any of my to-do's a problem right now?" Sometimes the things we believe to be the most critical have the least amount of significance in the end. Alan helps us by offering methods to determine what is truly important and how to attack these tasks. reWired Coaching (Alan Brown in the hot seat) Alan Brown, during the coaching session of ADHD reWired shares some things he would like to improve in regard to the production of his amazing CrusherTV show. Alan Brown: Alan explains that he struggles with coordinating the main processes of producing CrusherTV. There are many moving parts such as editing, sound, booking guests, and of course not having as much time as he needs to do get the job done. Eric Tivers: Eric instructs Alan Brown to make 3 columns and head each of them as follows Things I don't like doing Things I can't do Things I should do Alan Brown: Alan adds a fourth step Things that must be done by me. Eric Tivers: Eric asks for action steps Alan Brown: Alan responds with 3 Spend time filling in the three columns Do this with honesty Involve his wife to help him execute Eric Tivers: Eric asks Alan to set a date to begin and a date for follow up Alan Brown: Alan complies It is always a treat when Alan comes on the show. His balance of helpful information and humor are unmatched. If you would like to get in touch with Alan you can got to: http://cruchertv.com http://addcrusher.com Or email him at [email protected] Alan Brown Bio Meet mess-to-success entrepreneur, productivity coach Alan Brown. An unmitigated mess before diagnosis — booze, drugs, massive under-achievement and irresponsible space case. Now a successful executive, investor and entrepreneur, he crushed his own ADD using the proven ADD Crusher™ strategies. Personal mission: Help ADHD adults around the world live to their potential through alternative ADD treatments and solutions. CrusherTV ™ is a weekly online TV show delivering life-changing solutions to its members-only audience – crazy-busy people just like you. Each week productivity coach Alan Brown hosts A-list guest experts sharing brain hacks and other simple solutions to turbocharge your productivity and quality-of-life: Crush procrastination. Get more stuff done. Have more free time. Just to name a few. But it's more than just the TV show that makes you more productive. CrusherTV ™ members enjoy loads of other benefits... Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions contact Eric Tivers at http://adhdrewired.com Audible.com free trial http://audibletrial.com/adhdrewired Sign up for ADHD reWired's Coaching and accountability http://coachingrewired.com Sign up for the 2016 ADHD summit

123 | 5 Principles of a System Marina Darlow There are many people with ADHD, who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur requires a focus on many areas. Creativity, management, products and projects to name a few. People with ADHD have difficulty with some of the tasks that are necessary to keep it on track. Many people are so overwhelmed with the smallest things. However, this is often where the majority of their time is spent. Without systems and strategies in place it can be near impossible for the entrepreneur with or without ADHD to succeed. It would be nice if there were professionals who focused on the needs of ADHD entrepreneurs. If only there were people whose job it was to develop and help implement real useable strategies catered to the challenges of people with ADHD who want to succeed in business. Well, those people do exist. ADHD reWired is proud to introduce such a person. Meet Marina Darlow as she joins Eric Tivers in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Marina Darlow works with creative people to help them develop strategies and methods for freeing up time that allows them to focus on what is really important. Marina got into this because she wanted to make the world a less violent place. After she came to the realization that she did not want to be a field agent with the CIA. She worked as a project manager for several non-profit corporations and then she became a Systems coach catering mostly to those with ADHD. Marinas "Five Principals of a System" are: System must be easy to use. Never forget reminders System must be flexible System must be fun System must have Accountability COACHING SESSION Marina puts her career in Eric's hands as she confides in him about an upcoming challenge. Marina has to make contacts and reach out to some venture capitalists. Marina struggles a bit with rejection. She mentions that she procrastinates to avoid what she knows she should be doing. She and Eric come up with a strategy and Marina seemed to leave the session with noticeable excitement. Contact Marina: http://www.vision-framework.com/ Go to http://adhdrewired.com for a free downloadable PDF from Marina. _________________________________________ Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions contact Eric Tivers at http://adhdrewired.com Audible.com free trial http://audibletrial.com/adhdrewired Sign up for ADHD reWired's Coaching and accountability http://coachingrewired.com Sign up for the 2016 ADHD summit

122| Making Friends with Adult ADHD Please join us as we welcome Alex Hofeldt back to the show. Some of you may recognize him from the Beautiful Dust Specks Podcast. This week Eric and Alex discuss the effect ADHD has on Making friends and social situations, such as remembering names, conversation, and general awkwardness. For people with ADHD, life can be very difficult when in social situations. This is even more so the case in small to large groups of people. We cannot expect everyone we know and interact with to factor our "condition" into everything we say think or feel. People are generally impatient when it comes to these things and for those who are interested in fitting in, this can be a very disheartening circumstance. Forgetting names is common and people can sometimes feel they are not regarded highly enough by you for you to take the time to actually remember their name. Blurting out can be considered rude in that it is generally taken as an interruption. Sometimes people with ADHD are just different and therefore misunderstood. This can even be the case with other people with ADHD. Those of us with ADHD do tend to stand out and it can be frustrating when one day our peers depend on us for entertainment and the next day just can't seem to deal with us. Some of us have been in a similar circumstance when we are treated as the court jester among our "friends", as if we are there for the sole purpose of their amusement when they want us to perform. Eric Tivers (host of ADHD reWired) was kind enough to try to help Alex with his specific problems in this area. Alex mentions many of the problems as stated above and goes further with some more specific things. Eric offered Alex what I felt was some really sound advice. It was not just general tips we have all heard before. It was catered to his specific problems, which is what an ADHD coach should always do. Alex was kind enough to agree to come back on the show to discuss how his problem has changed as a result of the coaching Eric provided him. Please stay tuned to ADHD reWired for the follow-up with Alex. On a personal note: "During this episode I found myself able to identify with Alex. I felt and still feel a strong empathy for him. I was reminded of the being in similar situations during certain times in my life. Alex held nothing back and was very forthcoming in the things he shared. I am happy to know the ADHD community has a person like Alex in it. His honesty was inspiring and I was reminded of the reason for my own commitment to spread awareness about one of the most treatable mental disorders we know of." T.

Episode 121 | Chloe & Lisa, A Symbiont Circle of Awareness Mother and Daughter, Lisa Mortell and Chloe Johnson join us in the ADHD reWired virtual studios this week to talk about their lives and how ADHD is a part of it. Chloe along with her ADHD has trouble with depression and anxiety. Lisa, Chloe's mom admits to not having been a perfect mom (as if there was such a thing). In the early days she made the very common mistakes people make when trying to help people with depression by explaining that there was nothing to be depressed about. Lisa felt the guilt that many parents feel about putting their kids on medication. At 18 months Chloe refused to stay in her crib and figured out how to escape the confinement it was designed for. Chloe thought vitamins were snacks Chloe wanted to be a normal person. More than that she wanted to be a normal person without taking pills to achieve this. Chloe then finds herself in the "Hot Seat"! • Problems o Cannot kick carbs o Trouble sticking to her diet o Trouble getting in an exercise routine Chloe want to lose weight to fit into her clothes she could wear a year ago. She also uses exercise as a way to deal with her anxiety and depression. Eric gives her some amazing advice to help her achieve this, and schedules a date for the follow-up. Mother daughter relationships can be tough. Chloe and Lisa are a shining example of what can be achieved through mutual respect and understanding. This was a truly amazing episode and listening to Chloe and her mother was very insightful in learning ways people can discover what is great about other people, as opposed to focusing on what is wrong, or what needs to be fixed. Though there is no perfect relationship between a parent and their child, you would have to search long and hard to do better than Lisa and Chloe.

120 | Today's Awesome with Brendan Mahan This week on the 120th we welcome back to the ADHD reWired virtual studio Brendan Mahan. Brendan saved ADHD rewired from a possible dilemma in that there are no shows in the can. Brendan thank you for bailing us out. Brendan begins by doing a quick review of his last appearance on episode 78 The Wall of Awful. Brendan is also now working on a book. He has a big white board with the books outline on it. Brendan tells a story of his near death experience with some camouflage hockey fans. Eric felt like a random hug is what would best defuse the situation. Eric confesses a deep rooted fear of his own in regard to his loud office neighbors. Brendan coined a new phrase for Tuesday since Eric is spending time with his son. This day shall hence be called "Two-Dudes-Day" Brendan talks about "Todays Awesome" post series Began with the most awful year of his life. Mom passed away. Career ended Fired on his wife's birthday Car burned up He watched his car burn Rather than looking at the awful he looked at the awesome. Brendan begins each day posting what is awesome about the day. Everyday! Brendan talks about is kids. Brendan's kids don't really hate the aquarium. They hate leaving the aquarium Brendan's kids, in the presence of an elephant, are drawn to a bird. Brendan's kids like many kids and Eric, are enamored with poop. Brendan has been looking for a job. Eric gives him a plug. Eric Tivers…What a great guy. HOLD ON PUT ON THE BRAKES!!!! LIVE COACHING AHEAD Eric inquires about where and how Brendan is interviewing Eric first arms himself with index cards. Brendan explains his methods Eric inquires about what he may be aware of that he is doing wrong Managing emotions Eric inquires about exercising Brendan has a revelation and discovers that he could ride his bike. Eric has him get the bike DURING the show. Because starting is the hardest part Eric continues to coach Brendan on the show. Brendan Mahan is one of the kindest people in the ADHD community. He is a fantastic father, a loyal husband and fine friend. It is always a pleasure to have Brendan on the show or listen to him speak. There are many voices in the ADHD community but none more genuine than Brandan Mahan. Please stay tuned to the threads in the ADHD reWired community for news and updates for Brendan's job search.

119 | The Voice of Your Dreams We are proud to have Aaron Anastasi in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Aaron is an entrepreneur who claims to have stumbled through life falling into a few successes. Aaron is a writer, and actor, and a film maker. He has never officially been diagnosed. He sees many similarities with his brother who is diagnosed ADHD, and sees many of the same struggles. Aaron actually began working with a coach after a major disappointment when his record deal fell through. He decided he had failed so much that some of it must be his own doing. He wanted to change, and be successful. He notes that his coach once said to him, "Who do you have to be to get the results you want?" Eric and Aaron discuss in depth, The Fearful Voices. These are the voices that say things like, You cant do it, You will fail, etc.. and the dangers of listening to them. Aaron mentions, "Sometimes the voice in our limitations is louder than the voice in our dreams" Aaron was also kind enough to discuss some secrets from his book. One of which, is "The Commitment Compartment". The place where all the things we are going to do are kept. This was a fantastic show and it was just a lot of fun listening to Aaron who is such a normal guy who was and is achieving extraordinary things. More About Aaron Aaron Anastasi is a Southern California native who graduated with a master's degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he studied philosophy, Psychology, and theology. He's also a serial entrepreneur with online businesses such as Superior Songwriting Method, Signing Success, and the internationally recognized, Superior Singing Method, an online singing lesson program that grosses seven-figures annually. Aaron has the #1 singing/life lesson channel on YouTube and has over 11.5 million organic views and over 130 thousand subscribers total on his three channels. Having a love for adventure, he was a pro snowboarder in Vail, Colorado, scaled Glacier Lake Mountains in Bolivia, and cut pathways through the jungles of Contagem, Brazil. Along with being a Los Angeles based actor and filmmaker, Aaron is also a prominent success coach for clients in industry-leading roles, ranging from film directors to marine biologists to TEDx speakers. His new book, The Voice of Your Dreams, was released in April 2016, and reached Amazon's top 100 best sellers within the first week of release. Get Aaron's book here. https://thevoiceofyourdreams.com/home-a Get you copy of "Chasing Kites" at http://tomnardone.net/book Contact Eric Tivers through his website at http://adhdrewired.com

Episode 18 | Could it Be Bipolar Disorder Be Bipolar Disorder Could it Be Bipolar This Week on Episode 118 of ADHD rewired we are joined by Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Eric and Roberto discuss the many of the ways we can determine if our ADHD is our only passenger. ADHD and Bipolar disorder are very commonly misdiagnosed. Roberto shared with us some amazing statistics. 70% of people with Bipolar Disorder have ADHD 20% of people with ADHD have Bipolar Disorder 50% of people with Bipolar Disorder attempt Suicide and 20% succeed at their attempt. Dr. Olivardia shared many important facts about Bipolar Disorder. Proper Diagnosis can take up to 17 years Loss of interest in things people are interested in normally Severe mood swings Bipolar Disorder in incredibly under-diagnosed Dr. Olivardia stressed the importance of getting a proper diagnosis. Many clinicians know little to nothing about ADHD and it is best to get a mood disorder expert. Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, MA, where he specializes in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive functioning issues, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He also treats the various issues that accompany learning disabilities, such as stress and negative self- esteem. He is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book which details the various manifestations of body image problems in men. He has taught courses at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Boston College. He has presented at many talks and conferences around the country. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude Magazine, a publication serving the needs of individuals with ADHD and Learning Disabilities. For questions and comments for Dr. Roberto Olivardia, you can email him at [email protected] Get you copy of "Chasing Kites" at http://tomnardone.net/book Contact Eric Tivers through his website at http://adhdrewired.com

Episode 117 | David Goodman This episode could easily have been called "Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD Part II", and may still be pending approval. This week Eric managed to track down Dr. David Goodman. Dr. Goodman is widely known in his circles for publishing a 50 page book, consisting of mostly tables to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients. Eric Tivers refers to this as the cliff notes for ADHD. Dr. Goodman sites three types of physicians: Informed Trained and actively helping those of us with ADHD. Educated and up on the latest research. Uninformed Not trained and unable to identify or treat those with ADHD Misinformed Prejudice toward those claiming to have ADHD. Non-believers and critics who doubt its very existence. The most amazing thing I heard from this episode was the fact that ADHD is the most researched conditioned all of medicine and this is according to the Scientific Council of the American Medical Association. Eric Tivers and Dr. Goodman then speak about a host of other topics including: People who believe ADHD is simply a matter of will power ADHD treatment allows the person to be the person they are supposed to be. What we can do to arm our physicians Things to know about pharmacists. For more information about Dr. Goodman go to http://addadult.com Also: Get you copy of "Chasing Kites" at http://tomnardone.net/book Contact Eric Tivers through his website at http://adhdrewired.com

116 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD ADHD reWired is proud to have Dr. David Pomeroy join us in the virtual studio. Dr. David Pomeroy founded Brain Health NW in 2005. He is a Family Medicine physician with over 25 years of office practice experience, with the intent of providing thorough evaluations and holistic medical treatment for Attention Deficit Disorders and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Mission Statement: "The mission of Brain Health NW is to provide compassionate, informed and up-to-date high-quality care to individuals and families affected by behavioral, psychological or psychosomatic disorders. This was a very unique show in that Eric and Dr. Pomeroy discuss issues surrounding ADHD at the Clinical level. To be clearer, Eric tailors his questions to doctors who may not me up on the Latest ADHD research need to know. There is a problem in the medical community surrounding not just ADHD but mental illness. 15 minute monthly appointments in many cases. This sort of drive by delivery of patient care is just not satisfactory. Another problem is fear. Many doctors are fearful of lawsuits resulting from medication. They when through a host of different medications and discussed side effects, effectiveness and criteria for subscribing them. Dr. Pomeroy has had extraordinary success by monitoring and testing and re-testing. This show is a must hear for Doctors. If you have a doctor with whom you are friendly, We here at ADHD reWired would encourage you to share this show with them. For more information on Dr. Pomeroy: http://www.brainhealthnw.com/ Dr. Pomeroy's recommended sites http://addvance.com/about/index.html Kathleen Nadeau PHD http://totallyadd.com/ Rick Green Dr. Pomeroy's Podcast http://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/adhd-focus/

Deadline for the ADHD Coaching reWired is Friday May 13th http://coachingreWired.com 115 | Your Weight is Not Your Fate Sam Lomeli is a hero to many people prom the ADHD community and may not even be aware of it. Sam is certainly a hero of mine. Sam grew up being picked on and was the butt of many jokes. Sam was overweight (like Eric was) through the years he spent in school. It was Sam's calling to ultimately be a champion for people he would meet much later in life. Sam began his crusade by volunteering at charitable organizations such as: The Salvation Army and The Special Olympics. His biggest accomplishment was his volunteering to build wheelchair ramps for disabled veterans and non-veterans who could not get in or out of their homes. He has built over 250 wheelchair ramps for people without the ability or means to have them any other way. Today Sam helps people believe that they can lose weight like he did. While speaking to his wife Kristen, he ran the idea of a podcast by her. She told him she never saw her light up like he did when he talked about helping other people, and so the "Tips of the Scale Podcast" was born. Eric and Sam discuss these things in depth at the beginning of the show and then get more into the psychology of people who are overweight. Sam mentions he has found so much of a person's self-worth is tied to their own perception of their appearance. Sam talks about the things people tell themselves about what their self-worth is. His clients feel like their value is determined by their looks and achievements. He further states that these same people have a tough time when asked when is the last time you remember being happy. They believe that to be happy they must obtain the validation of those who judge them, or of those people who do not struggle with being overweight. Sam teaches his clients their happiness comes from them feeling good about themselves. Sam is truly a hero if ever I have heard of one. He has made a career of helping people who are seemingly unable to lose weight and/or feel good about themselves alone. We hope you listen and learn more about Sam and about the "Tips of the Scale" podcast. To contact Sam: Website: http://tipsofthescale.com Follow him on twitter: @TipsOfTheScale To join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group go to http://coachingrewired.com

Super Amazing Awesome Pants Scholarship Fund http://erictivers.com/awesomepants A member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group is paying it forward. After Jessica's ADHD diagnosis, she spent years trying to learn as much as possible about her condition and tried every strategy she came across with little success. Despite all her efforts, she continued to have trouble keeping up at work and home, and believed that she simply needed to work harder and longer. She would regularly wake up at three or four in the morning to try and get caught up, yet fell further and further behind. She was mad that things were so hard, angry that she had ADHD, and was looking for the missing piece of the puzzle that would allow her to get her work and home life under control. While listening to the ADHD reWired podcast, she heard about the Coaching & Accountability Group and knew it would be a game changer. Jessica was determined to find success and thought that participating with an intensive group coaching program would provide her with the tools she needed to meet her goals. She felt the frequent meeting times, supportive accountability, and productivity tips might be the only way she would ever achieve inbox zero. Despite understanding how helpful this group would be, she knew she simply couldn't afford it. It wasn't until her Grandfather passed away and unexpectedly left her with a generous inheritance that she was able to use his gift to invest in herself. And she did, by joining the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group. After the group finished, I spoke to Jessica about her 10 week experience. What she shared with me was amazing. Jessica joined the group because she desperately needed help with her productivity. She thought the missing piece of the puzzle would be strategies, techniques, and technical know-how to get to inbox zero. But after 10 weeks, she found that that the biggest benefit was something totally unexpected; she learned to accept herself and her ADHD. She learned that the missing puzzle piece was being kind to herself, and for the first time in her life, showed herself kindness. Jessica did improve her productivity. She even hit inbox zero once. But the improvements she saw extended far beyond her daily work. She drastically improved her sleep. She even reported that there have been significant improvements in her marriage. But to Jessica, learning to accept her ADHD was the greatest benefit of all. And that, she said, was really unexpected. Jessica is now eager to pay it forward. With her gift of $1400, we will be awarding two $700 Scholarships to two people who like herself herself, are highly motivated to do the work to get their ADHD reWired, but are not able to make the investment.

Time is almost up. RegisterToday!forthecoaching and accountability group just go to http://coachingrewired.com Ep.114|LivingYourMission Jennie Friedman is an ADHD coach out of New York. She is thehost of the "See in ADHD" Podcast and the cohost of the"The ADDCouple"podcast. Jennie graced the ADHD reWired studios with herpresence for the second time and this show was a lot of laughs asis always the case when Jennie present. Jennie is a member of Podcast Paradise,anonlinegroupofpodcasters and after seeking their counsel, shetoretoolabit.Jennie has recently re-launched her podcastandhascommittedto anamazing 5 shows per week. Jennie decided thatshehaslearneda lotsince the original launch that she referredtoasthe"SilentLaunch". Jennie also goes to explain that muchofthiswasdo toher having a freak-out over her blog andthepressureshewasputting on herself. She finally told herself thatifshemustwritethen perhaps it is best she finish her next book. Jennie and Eric spend a great dealoftimediscussingVerticalHeterophoria, and the work of Dr.CherylBergerIsraeloff.http://www.nvcofny.com OneofJennie'slistenersand close friends Renee Brooks wasrecently onaveryspecial show doneby Jennie's See in ADHD'sPodcast Somewhere in the second half of this episode of ADHD reWired theshow took a bit of a turn as Jennie takes Eric to task on hisunwillingness to brand Tom Nardone with the title ofproducer.Jennie Admits to a bias as she claimed to be a raving fanof Toms.She is perhaps the first person to have finished thebook.She even mentioned she has a signed copy of the book that isalso signed by Tom's wife Yvonne. Eric also believes his copy to besigned by Yvonne, but I can assure you it was not. This show is among the best and it was fantastictohearEricandJennie laugh at themselves and each otherthroughoutthewholeshow.These notes cannot possibly do it justicesopleaselisten toandenjoy episode 114 of ADHD reWired You can reach Jennie at http://seeeinadhd.com

Episode 113 | Markers for ADHD Dr. Brown and Eric Tivers began the 113th Episode of ADHD reWired by discussing "Cookies and Accountability". It was a great story about Dr. Brown and his wife and the temptations of a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Eric got a lot of information out of Dr. Brown and this show will most likely call for a second or possibly third listen to get it all. 2 conditions under which those with ADHD do well. Interest Pressure Most ADHD people have no problem focusing on tasks they are interested in or tasks for which they are afraid of consequences. Dr. Brown went through the 6 different markers he looks for when diagnosing and during treatment of his ADHD patients. Activation Can they get organized and/or get started? How much are they procrastinating Attention / Focus Can they focus or shift focus. Do they get locked on to one thing and can't get back on the current task Alertness Do they finish things in a reasonable amount of time? Many people do not get the necessary amount of sleep Are they able to sustain effort? Managing frustration & Emotions Do their emotions come on too strong or too weak Some of them get excited with "What ifs" Obsessing about things they will do or buy at a later time. Working Memory Can they keep one thing in mind while doing something else? No so much the long term but short term memory Monitor and self-regulate actions Do you come across to others as you intend to. To contact Dr. Thomas Brown: http://understood.org http://drthomasebrown.com

Episode 12 Improvement through Improv Rachel Hamilton is currently attending the ADHD rewired accountability group with Eric Tivers and 11 other people. We are fortunate she was able to take time to be with us this week to share her story. Rachel was diagnosed with ADHD not long ago. She was at the Burning Man event when a friend of hers offered her a Ritalin. Rachel is now aware of the repercussions of taking ADHD meds recreationally, but nevertheless she did indulge years ago, and it had a profound effect on her. After taking a Ritalin she felt organized and together. Things just felt right and she had an unfamiliar awareness she had never before experienced. This made Her curious and she began to learn more about ADHD through the reading of books and articles. Rachel tells of the fact that nothing has been a bigger eye-opener for her then the interactions she has had with the others in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group About Rachel Rachel began teaching almost twenty years ago and she feels passionately that Improv skills are great training for both theater and for life. Her teaching style is upbeat and nurturing – she creates a safe space where everyone can feel safe and supported, and where everyone can do their best work. Rachel designs and implements improv workshops all over the country for both actors and non-actors, offering Improv as a tool for training in performance as well as for personal development. Born in DC, Rachel has lived, loved and worked in all the major cities; Chicago, LA and most recently NYC. Last year, in a conscious quest for more tranquility and natural beauty, Rachel made the brilliant choice to move her base to Sausalito, California and is delighted to be bringing her deep well of experience to the Bay Area's vibrant Improv scene.

Dr. Doug Puryear, over the last few years, has established himself a blogger an author and an advocate for ADHD people and professionals. Doug provides real life strategies for those with ADHD to learn ways to cope with the problems they have has a result. In this episode, one of the ADHD community's heroes, Doug Puryear joins the ADHD reWired virtual studios. This is truly one of the most amazing episodes we have ever put out. Doug shares details of his life seemingly without fear or reservation. This certainly is among the more powerful episodes of ADHD reWired. Doug speaks about his childhood with ADHD and the abuse he suffered. Doug battled most of his life with ADHD and was not aware of it until age 64. Doug has a new book out called "The Bully" This is the story of Doug going from being a bully to being the fun-loving guy so many have come to love Website: http://addadultstrategies.com Facebook: Facebook profile LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=126804881&trk=tab_pro Blog: http://addadultstrategies.wordpress.com

110 | A Healthier Relationship with Medication guest Stephen Tonti Stephen's primary focus is writing and directing for film and various other multimedia projects. On top of being a film director, Stephen also tours as a public speaker advocating for men and women diagnosed with ADHD. In 2013, Stephen was selected for the Carnegie Mellon University TEDx Student Speaker Competition. He gave his first speech on the subject there, in front of over 700 fellow students, professors, and various educators. His talk is on YouTube and has gathered almost 680,000 views to date. Stephen is yet unsigned, but will begin giving an updated version of his TED talk on tour later this year. Stephen graced the ADHD reWired virtual studio this past January. Stephen is quite a character. Stephen, like many ADHD people is quite stubborn, to the tune that he while having an argument with his girlfriend about whether he was ADHD or simply had ADHD, he proceeded to give a public talk to further affirm his point of view. This lead to the end of that relationship. Stephen has since grown in his knowledge of ADHD. Once believing that medication was only a last result for adults only, he now does not advocate one way or the other. Stephen states that medication alone is no guarantee of success, and that medication too often gets the credit. Stephens's ADHD life philosophy is: DISCOVER Discover it exists UNDERSTAND Understand and research to find out what ADHD is. Get the whole picture ACCEPT ADHD is real. You have ADHD. ADHD is not made up SSUPPORT Get support for your ADHD. Support others who have ADHD. Give ADHD. Avoid shame at all costs! Today it is quite normal to see and/or hear Stephen Tonti talking to himself. That is talking to himself out loud. He does this even if others are around. There is no need to be frightened this is just one of his own methods he uses to coach himself. If you would like to contact Stephen you can reach him at http://www.stephentonti.com/ https://potentialwithinreach.com/

ADHD reWired Episode 109 | Kirsten Has Come Out to Play Who is that lady with the purple feathers in her hair? Is it….. Could it be…. Oh Yes! It is the very lovely, very playful, and Returning Guest, Dr. Kirsten Milliken gracing the virtual studios of ADHD reWired for her second appearance since episode 26. Eric and Kirsten discuss her new book "PLAYDHD". She wrote this book three times so that we could read it once. Kirsten and Eric discuss the book and a very wide array of topics, including: Do you prefer to make your own decisions? Would you want to be a passenger on the space shuttle? Do you prefer your vacations to be planned? Dr. Kirsten Milliken takes a unique approach to treating ADHD as she combats this with play. She explains those of us with ADHD as we go through our daily routine do so with less dopamine than other neuro-typical individuals. While many of those with ADHD use a variety of things to deal with their own challenges, perhaps there are alternatives to the methods commonly employed. As is always the case with which Kirsten is associated, this episode is no different. Kirsten discuses some of "The players" from her book. The Joker This is the most primitive. This might be the class clown, or anyone who is constantly seeking attention The Explorer The explorer is in a constant search for what else might be out there. Perhaps not content with things the way they are currently in their lives. Others include the performer, and the collector. You will just have to wait until April 1rst to see the category into which you fall. Dr. Kirsten Milliken will be charring the upcoming International ADHD Professionals Conference in Weston VA sponsored by the ADHD Coaching Organization on April 28th- May 1st Some of the highlights of this episode: Eric and Kirsten playing the conversation starter game. Contest to win a free copy of PLAYDHD Eric & Kirsten's Possible new ice cream Business PLAYDHD.com ADHD Professionals Conference Purchase PlayDHD Other information: If you are interested in reserving a spot in the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group group, visit coachingrewired.com. Visit erictivers.com/audible for Carolyn D'Argenio's list of her top Audible.com audio-book picks, complete with preview links. If you like Eric's idea of live streaming shows on the service Blab, Tweet at @erictivers and use the hashtag #blabrewired. You can also contact him via facebook.com/eric.tivers or [email protected]. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wish (horizontally, please!) of you describing your relationship to ADHD and what CHADD does for you. Send it to Eric viaFacebook, Twitter, or email here: [email protected]. If you want you hear your question or comment on a future episode, go toerictivers.com/adhdrewired and look for the comment form, or click on the yellow button for either "Be a Guest" or "Record your question". Help CHADD, an ADHD organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through useful research and support, by donating to their fundraising campaign here:gofundme.com/oneof15m. Are you looking for a coach? You can schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric. Go to erictivers.com and click the blue "Schedule an Appointment" button Sign up for the ADHD reWired Newsletter , or text message "tivers" to 22828, to stay in touch.

ADHD ReWired Episode 108. Meet Shelly Collins Shelly has been organizing businesses, homes, and people since 2011 She does what she loves for a living every day. "Organizing is a means to an end: being organized gives me the time, room, and clarity to live a life I love." Shelly Collins Hear from Shelly: I have a great sense of humor. I hope you do, too. Organizing doesn't have to be scary or depressing. I love laughing my way through a session with my clients. It makes the time pass quickly and makes the work seem fun! That doesn't mean you won't have a bad day or a tough session, but I'll be there to help support you so we can get back to laughing through our sessions. Organizing can be fun. I promise. Yes, I am a real person! A really real, really non-judgmental person. My house gets messy too. Sometimes my office looks like someone set off a paper bomb. I truly believe that sometimes you need a fresh set of eyes on your space when you are too overwhelmed to organize on your own, which is why I occasionally call in reinforcements by hiring an organizing colleague to help dig me out of my own mess. Clients often ask me if they are the worst case I've ever seen. Honestly, there is no worst – you are an individual and your situation is unique. I can assure you, though you may look at your space and only see clutter, I'm busy thinking ahead to the many organized possibilities. Contact: http://www.gatewayorganizers.com Twitter @gatewayorganize Facebook Page Memberships: Active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) since 2011 Active member of NAPO-St. Louis since 2011 Subscriber to the Institute For Challenging Disorganization (ICD) since 2013 Member of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Summa Cum Laude Honors – Lindenwood University 4x Attendee: NAPO National Conference (2012-2015) 1x Attendee: ICD National Conference (2014) Graduate: Coaching Essentials – Coach Approach for Organizers Graduate: Foundations Courses – Coach Approach for Organizers Graduate: Graduate Course, Coaching the ADHD Client – Coach Approach for Organizers Industry Leadership: Currently serving as POINT Committee Chair for NAPO National Currently serving on the Corporate Associate Member Advisory Council for NAPO National Served on the Nominating Committee for NAPO National (2014-2015) Former Director of Professional Development for NAPO-St. Louis (2012-2014) Former Vice President for NAPO-St. Louis (2013-2014)

ADHD reWired Episode 107 Title: Awareness Engagement Completion with Cameron Gott Guest: Cameron Gott Cameron Gott is the co-developer and senior trainer of the Coach Approach for Organizers™ program. An ADHD coach, Cameron works with professionals who want to match action with intention and take their game to the next level. Besides coaching adults with ADHD, Cam mentors ADHD coaches-in-training and writes about a variety of ADHD work topics at his Global Creative blog . He is the chief architect of The AEC Model utilized in our advanced ADHD coach training course. With a background in education, Cam took his first coaching training in 1998 and subsequently received training and certification through the demanding program at The Coaches Training Institute™. Cameron's Story After being Diagnosed with ADHD Cameron discovered that articulating ADHD is a critical step in ADHD Awareness Half of the people in the world do not think about thinking Cameron was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 28 while working as a teacher at a Quaker School Cameron was a "Gentle Giant" when he was a student and did not cause problems and was therefore overlooked as being a person who needed help Cameron realized he was ADHD during a presentation at a retreat he was hosting in his own home Cameron goes speaks about what the Quakers believe, how they live and what his job at school entailed. He further discusses the difficulties is ADHD presented him. One of the biggest challenges ADHD presents for Cameron is writing. Cameron struggled in College and took calculus 7 times. Worried his ADHD would prevent him from graduating he hired a coach, without whom he never thought he would graduate. Cameron struggled as an ADHD coach in the beginning AEC Awareness Engagement Completion AEC is a theory developed by Cameron and Denslow Brown aka The Organizer Coach In order to complete a task, you have to engage a task "The problem is not usually the engine, it's the gearbox" ADHD people spend too much time revving our engines while in neutral. Cameron helps his ADHD clients to discover the tasks they need to do and the ones they can simply shed. People are either too far into awareness and do not achieve completion or they are trying so hard to complete a task that they simply are not aware. How to reach Cameron Gott Website – http://thecoachapproachfororganizers.com Website - http://camerongott.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CameronGottCoach/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/coachcamg GooglePlus - https://plus.google.com/+CamerongottCoaching/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/camerongott Other information: Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. Visit com/audible for a free audio-book download and to see a slide show of some great suggestions. If you do pick a free audio book, leave a comment on that page telling us what you chose. If you want to hear your question or comment on a future episode, go to com/adhdrewired or erictivers.com/adhdrewired and look for the comment form, or click on the yellow button for either "Be a Guest" or "Record your question". Are you looking for a coach? You can schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric. Go to com and click the blue "Schedule an Appointment" button. http:// https://www.facebook.com/CameronGottCoach/www.chadd.org/ Northern Illinois chapter of CHADD Third Monday of every month at 6:45 PM Grayslake, Illinois (CHADD does not endorse this podcast) Sign up for the ADHD reWired Newsletter to stay in touch. ---------- Go to erictivers.com/70 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired

Diagnosed later in life, guest Brett Thornhill was taken aback by the difference in his life afterward – so much so he labeled himself "Brett 2.0". Following his three core pillars of understanding, accepting, and embracing his ADHD, Brett guides the way through how he came to be more comfortable with who he truly is while facing the challenge of great life change. Go to erictivers.com/106 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Popular returning guest Tom Nardone, of The Tom Nardone Show, walks through his book Chasing Kites, detailing his childhood stories of dealing with life, school, family, and ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/105 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Purchase a copy of Tom Nardone's book here: http://redmundpro.com/book-store/Chasing-Kites/ Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

A published author, speaker, U.S. Paralympic athlete, founder of two companies, and host of the Athlete Summit podcast, Tanner Gers talks about his life of adaptation, strategizing, and determination to not just overcome, but excel at life despite having ADHD – and being completely blind. Describing his story of self development and improvement, Tanner seeks to inspire others to reach and exceed their physical and mental potential. Go to erictivers.com/104 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired

A professional musician and former drummer for the band Everclear, Sean Winchester walks through the twisting, turning story of his life with ADHD. Following Sean up through school and into how he became a drummer, the emotional impact music has on his ADHD, and balancing that emotional experience with the rest of his life, he describes in detail what has driven him to where he is now. Go to erictivers.com/103 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

High-school science teacher and yoga instructor, Alex Hofeldt is a high-energy individual. Open and honest, Alex shares the story of his own tribulations through school before becoming a teacher himself, what drives him to continue learning and teaching science, and how mindfulness practices can be worked into the classroom. Go to erictivers.com/102 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

<> Stress and stress reduction are the topics at hand, as Diane Dempster of Impact ADHD walks through ways those with ADHD can better manage themselves while under stress. Problem-solving, storytelling, emotional triggering, and resiliency are all addressed during Diane's discussion. Go to erictivers.com/101 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m

Celebrating and honoring the tremendous ADHD reWired community, Eric interviews a dozen guests, some of whom have been on the show before, about how the podcast has impacted their lives and what it means to them. This episode is for the community, the listeners, and all of the many guests who have told their stories, shared their knowledge, and allowed themselves to be vulnerable. This is what ADHD reWired is all about. Go to erictivers.com/100 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for those with ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge about strategies and mentalities regarding how to manage ADHD on the inside, with the mind. Discussing automatic thoughts, self-talk, the development of core beliefs, therapy, plenty of techniques for CBT, and more. Go to erictivers.com/99 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Hi Tech and Low Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity, a presentation by Eric on Monday, January 25th, 2016 from 11–1:45 CST. Sign up here: [http://www.erictivers.com/#!webinar-landing-copy/c1q7p] Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

At the height of her career, Nisha Subramanian quit her job and went on a journey to better find herself and to reconnect with those around her. Nisha, who also has ADHD, talks about her initial diagnosis, the impact it had on her work, the revelation that her work–life balance wasn't where it should have been, and how she became motivated to take control of her life, be grateful, and make progress toward her future. Go to erictivers.com/98 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Eric is hosting a free 1-hour productivity Q&A on Thursday, Jan. 14th 11 AM to 12 PM CST: [https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3ffb20a4b8190f344ac87b605f06faf5] Hi Tech and Low Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity, a presentation by Eric on Mondays, January 18th and 25th, 2016 from 11–1:45 CST. Sign up here: [http://www.erictivers.com/#!webinar-landing-copy/c1q7p] Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Hosting the upcoming ADHD Women's Palooza in early January, 2016, Terry Matlen and Linda Roggli both return to the show to discuss their upcoming event filled with ADHD experts, and some topics core to women in the world of ADHD. In addition to the palooza, the two discuss their collaborative efforts, vulnerability and clients, shame, and some issues at hand for women with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/97 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Senior certified ADHD coach and psychiatric nurse practitioner Laurie Dupar uses her experience to discuss in detail medication management and how important it can be for optimizing results. Tracking, planning, alternate methods and research are all addressed concerning medication and its capacity as a tool for those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/96 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. [Eric is hosting a free webinar on Hi-Tech & Low-Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity on December 30, 2015 at 1:30 PM (GMT-6) Central Time (US/Can).] Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Co-founders of InventiveLabs Tom Bergeron and Rick Fiery discuss their stories of meandering through the world of entrepreneurship to arrive where they are today: operating a business incubator specifically focused on those adults with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disorders who are looking to propel their ideas and businesses to their next professional level. The pair address topics ranging from disruptive ideas to risk-taking, their interplay with ADHD, and more. Go to erictivers.com/95 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Psychologist and therapist Ari Tuckman shares the results of a survey he conducted on sex and relationships in couples where one has ADHD. Surprised by some of the results, Ari delves into some of the most interesting questions and answers brought to light by the nearly 3,000 respondents' answers and provides sound advice and perspective on the role motivation, scheduling, pornography, and more can play in a relationship. Eric his hosting a free webinar on Hi-Tech & Low-Tech Solutions to Supercharge Your Productivity on December 21, 2015 at 1 PM (GMT-6) Central Time (US/Can). Go to erictivers.com/94 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

ADHD coach, CHADD Parent to Parent Trainer, and mother of three Kate Barrett joins the show to discuss her coaching goal of "peeling back the layers of crap" that people tend to tell themselves. Covering issues ranging from slimming down her schedule, the importance of self-care and play, handling boring tasks, and calendar management, Kate leaves a message of how one can write their own life stories. Go to erictivers.com/93 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Operator of ADD Crusher, an online instructional video program focused on helping those with ADHD learn various management strategies and "brain hacks," Alan Brown discusses on the show his path from drug addict to successful entrepreneur, and how the fear of failure can be both a hindrance and a motivator. Covering a number of productivity ideas and strategies, Alan addresses the role good habit-building and self-worth play in working toward one's goals. Go to erictivers.com/92 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

A Princeton professor of neuroscience and psychology, Dr. Sabine Kastner talks in-depth about the mechanics of sensory processing, filtering, and the brain's attention network. Currently on the forefront of many forms of ADHD research, Dr. Sabine discusses her theories on emerging results and provides a great insight into the interesting and complex work under way. [Note: The pre-interview talk for this episode concludes at 0:14:44.] Go to erictivers.com/91 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Procrastination expert and professor of psychology Tim Pychyl walks through the reality of procrastination, its definition, and how people can learn to manage it. Covering the role emotion plays in procrastination, Pychyl also addresses mental strategies, those for productivity, and handling his own procrastination challenges while writing a chapter for a book. Go to erictivers.com/90 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

A coach for high-demand professionals, Casey Dixon went on a search for methods to use for her practice and found mindfulness. Discussing her winding path from college to head of a school and later to her coaching practice, Casey talks of the substantial differences the practice of mindfulness can make to those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/89 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Helping those with ADHD for the past 20 years, Robin Nordmeyer shares her thoughts and strategies on handling procrastination in this episode. Robin discusses her own experiences with procrastination, walks through some common triggers and behaviors of those suffering from it alongside their solutions, and compares a number of tales of procrastination with host Eric. Go to erictivers.com/88 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Diagnosed with ADHD just this past summer, Kent Kersey has ventured into the world of ADHD management. A professor of theology at Corban University, Kent tells of how his success made it harder for some to think he had ADHD, the changing nature of education in the information age, and how he discussed his ADHD with his boss in a productive way. Go to erictivers.com/87 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". Go to ADHDexpo.com to register for the free online ADHD Awareness Expo happening from October 25–31, 2015. 26 ADHD experts will be presenting across the six days. Eric will be presenting on Thursday, October 29th at 12 PM (CDT) about productivity and vulnerability. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Dealing with the shame that often comes with attempts to be productive is the theme of this multi-guest episode. Hosting again from the Blab live streaming platform, Eric interviews a number of guests about their personal struggles with productivity and shame, covering topics including authenticity, letting people be who they are, medication, lying, and perfection. Go to erictivers.com/86 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Go to CHADD.org for more information on CHADD's upcoming Annual International Conference on ADHD from November 12–14, 2015 in New Orleans. Eric will be presenting on Nov. 14th with "Hi-Tech & Low Tech Solutions for Supercharging Your Productivity". Go to ADHDexpo.com to register for the free online ADHD Awareness Expo happening from October 25–31, 2015. 26 ADHD experts will be presenting across the six days. Eric will be presenting on Thursday, October 29th at 12 PM (CDT) about productivity and vulnerability. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m.

Chatting about their personal stories and experiences, a half-dozen guests join in a discussion about ADHD. As part of ADHD Awareness Month, host Eric Tivers conducted a live-streaming broadcast on the Blab platform featuring members of the ADHD community providing their own perspectives, thoughts, and knowledge on the disorder that at least 15 million Americans have. Go to erictivers.com/85 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Known as Miss ADD, Justine Rutolo has worked as an ADHD life coach for the past 22 years. Guiding us through her story of being labeled as lazy, stupid, and a procrastinator in school, her initial motivation to manage her behaviors, addressing and mending family issues, and the great difference meditation has made for her ADHD, Justine discusses the principals and strategies that have changed her life and allowed her to even see her ADHD as a gift. Go to erictivers.com/84 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Don Baker from Unpacking ADHD joins Eric to discuss both the story of how he came from excessive alcohol and marijuana use to being a therapist and his goals for developing the Unpacking ADHD community. Along the way, Don discusses the effects of dietary change and marijuana on treatment of ADHD symptoms, the role emotion plays in the lives of those with ADHD, and how inspiration, energy, and enthusiasm make a better therapist. Go to erictivers.com/83 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

With a focus on nutrition for the busy and business-minded, Karl Pilz joins Eric to break down the basics of how the foods we eat can have a dramatic effect on the way we are able to think and operate. Covering the mechanics of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids, Karl connects their effects to focus, alertness, confidence, bodily health, and even sleep quality. Go to erictivers.com/82 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A clinical social worker for over three decades, Linnea LoPresti talks through the shame and fear parents with ADHD have to deal with. Through covering topics of responsibility, mistakes, perception of one's strengths and weaknesses, shame, and parental fear, Linnea provides a view into how parents and children with ADHD can influence and help each other. Go to erictivers.com/81 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Diagnosed with ADHD only a year ago, guest Maria Billing made it a goal to research and find strategies to help her better control her life. An avid nature enthusiast with a penchant for idea hopping, Maria has ended up a world traveler with an assortment of hobbies. Maria discusses how, through the ADHD reWired coaching group, she redefined how she viewed success and failure, and the many strategies she uses for productivity. Go to erictivers.com/80 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Coach and public speaker Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact ADHD joins us to discuss her work helping to train parents of children with ADHD. Elaine provides helpful and tips and perspectives on the role of parents in an ADHD household and what they can do to help their children succeed in both academics and life. Go to erictivers.com/79 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

An ADHD coach and guidance counselor, Brendan Mahan talks in detail about The Wall of Awful, his metaphor that functions as a tool to help discuss the role emotion plays in dealing ADHD. Describing the Wall of Awful in detail, Brendan breaks down how it applies to both children and adults, how people construct their personal walls, and how they can successfully climb them. Go to erictivers.com/78 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.