ADHD reWired

A mother of four with a full-time job, Katrina Anderson talks this episode about an array of topics, ranging from strategies for managing her life, to time management, personal strengths and weaknesses, grocery shopping, facial expressions, and many places in between. First listening to ADHD reWired as a mother looking for tips to help raise her son, Katrina is now a guest helping others with her relatable stories. Go to erictivers.com/77 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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 at a young age with ADHD and anxiety, Jaclyn Atkins walks us through her experiences in primary school, college, and afterward. Having addressed her ADHD for all but a few years of her life, Jaclyn shares some of the lessons she has learned, many tips and strategies, how she has overcome tragedy, and her path forward from where she is now. Go to erictivers.com/76 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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.

Feeling sometimes ashamed of his ADHD when dealing with others, Adam Muller of ADHD Collective joins Eric to try to address his apprehensions and attempt to allow himself to be more vulnerable. Filled with stories of his experiences, Adam talks in this episode about his journey across jobs, creative endeavors, and life experiences in a way that helps better show how he came to his current direction and starting ADHD Collective. Go to erictivers.com/75 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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.

Diets, mindful eating, and managing bad tendencies with food are the topics of this episode, whose returning guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard. In the field of eating disorders for twenty years, Dr. Olivardia discusses links to ADHD alongside stories and experiences of managing diet, food groups, and the necessity of being mindful of one's eating habits. Host Eric Tivers and Dr. Olivardia also mention exercise and how it can relate to diet. Go to erictivers.com/74 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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.

This week's guest is Doug Harris. Doug was a part of the second ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Through that group, Eric came to know Doug as a person with a gift for distilling the essence of situations into bite-size synopses encapsulated with humor. He also came to know Doug as not-your-average-Mensa man. In this episode, Doug explains the concept of twice-exceptional and describes his frustrations, his free-range thinking, and his future in the ADHD coaching community. Go to erictivers.com/73 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.

Ryan McRae spent nine years as a resident director of a college campus. During that time, he taught freshman seminar, a course that introduced students to the differences between high school and college and provided them with what he described as the "toolbox for college success." In this episode, Ryan shares some of his go-to tools for building a successful life through college and beyond. Go to erictivers.com/72 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Radio host, author, and financial advisor Beau Henderson talks today about managing money and living a financially stable life. Discussing topics ranging from saving on a low income and retirement, to financial education and insurance, Beau discusses some common missteps people usually make alongside strategies useful for those with ADHD. Later in the episode, Beau answers a number of questions sent in by listeners. Go to erictivers.com/71 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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.

Co-host of the Tom Nardone Show podcast, Yvonne Nardone joins Eric to talk through her personal story involving manic depression, discovering she had ADHD, and its effect on her interplay with her husband Tom, who also has ADHD. Battling depression and anxiety at a young age, Yvonne was eventually able to find a treatment regimen that suited her, learning lessons of mindfulness along the way. Not one to shy away from a good story, Yvonne details a number of stories of her and Tom's quirky relationship. Go to erictivers.com/70 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Eric has set September 14th as the start date of the Fall session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. If you are interested in reserving a spot in the group, visit coachingrewired.com. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Host of the ReLaunch podcast and author of Finding Your Voice, Joel Boggess joins Eric to discuss how relaunching, whether in business or in life, is an important ingredient to success. Joel describes his transition from radio and TV broadcaster to successful host of multiple podcasts. Having to recover from a traumatic accident as a child, he mentions how the themes of relaunching and finding one's voice have directly steered his life. Go to erictivers.com/69 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, Narise Connor is a college student who has had to learn to understand the unique challenges in her life. Narsie discusses topics including managing one's sensory processing, avoiding "autistic overload", gender identity intersecting with ADHD and autism, and more. Go to erictivers.com/68 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com, call 224‒993‒9450, or visit meetme.so/erictivers and choose the first option with the ADHD reWired logo to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Following a sixteen-year stint at TBS's Dinner and a Movie TV show, stand-up comedian Paul Gilmartin dedicated his time to hosting his podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour. After his personal struggles with recurring depression, Paul decided to start his podcast as a means to more openly discuss the issues surrounding mental illness in a unique, personal, and sometimes darkly comedic way. Paul shares how he has sought to combat some of the shame associated with mental illnesses, alongside his own personal story of transitioning from TV to podcasting and facing life's "awfulsome" moments. Go to erictivers.com/65 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A certified instructor of CHADD's Parent to Parent program, Jane Milrod visits to tell of raising and finding support for her two children with different types of ADHD. From struggling with bad advice and obtaining IEPs to starting her local CHADD chapter, training other parents to be knowledgeable advocates, and the benefits of helping one another to gain knowledge and power, Jane establishes just how useful CHADD, its training programs, and the ADHD community, can be. Go to erictivers.com/66 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

In an unusual twist, previous guest Carolyn D'Argenio returns to the show to interview host Eric Tivers. For either long-time listeners or new audience members, this is a nice episode exploring though topics ranging across Eric's history with ADHD and his podcast, the differences between therapy and coaching, psychological defense mechanisms, and a dog barking in the background. Many suggestions for audiobooks abound alongside helpful applications, and an especially long Random Question Round. Go to erictivers.com/65 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit erictivers.com/t1d for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. 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, which is starting in June. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting erictivers.com/zoom – the basic service is totally free. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Creator of productivity software Freedom, Fred Stutzman joins us to talk about distractions associated with technology, some interesting stories of how people have handled them, and the future of his software. Other topics addressed include the shame of lacking impulse control, the genesis of Freedom, and more. Go to erictivers.com/64 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Visit erictivers.com/t1d for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting 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.

Renowned professor, educator, and author of numerous ADHD books and clinical manuals, Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the mechanics and ideas behind many core ADHD concepts. Ranging from executive functions, to neuroimaging, to public perception and more, Dr. Barkley shares knowledge from his extensive research and informed perspective on ADHD, breaking down its basic concepts in an understandable and approachable way. Go to erictivers.com/63 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to 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, which is starting in June. Visit erictivers.com/t1d for a link to Carolyn D'Argenio's type 1 diabetes crowd-funding campaign for her son. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting 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.

When Carolyn D'Argenio's son was two years old, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Carolyn, herself diagnosed with ADHD, has had to manage the uncommon challenge of tending to her son's extensive needs alongside her ADHD. Here, Carolyn shares with us her story, some strategies, and information that hopefully will better inform others of the interplay between these two conditions while maybe even saving lives. Go to erictivers.com/62 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help Carolyn fund the purchase of a new CGM system for her son, so she can more easily monitor his blood glucose levels and better ensure his safety. Visit erictivers.com/t1d for a link to the crowd-funding campaign. Go to coachingrewired.com to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting 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.

Writer and blogger René Brooks-Guthridge offers perspective on some of the reasons why people may avoid or be apprehensive toward issues of mental health. With her family, relatives, and often others in her community reluctant to acknowledge ADHD as a concern, René talks about how social stigmas resulting from cultural history, alongside generational differences, may have lead to the current situation, and why vulnerability and transparency may be the start toward a solution. Go to erictivers.com/61 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Read René's blog here: blackgirllostkeys.com. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: erictivers.com/ebook Go to coachingrewired.com to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Emigrating from China to the US at age 16, Jia Jiang set a goal of becoming an entrepreneur. However, after struggling through college with ADHD, leaving his job mere days after his son was born, and later starting his own business only to be rejected funding, Jia found himself intensely fearful of rejection and failure. Jia talks with Eric about the interesting steps he took to rid himself of that fear and how he turned it into a new direction for his life. Go to erictivers.com/60 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Read Jia's "100 Days of Rejection" blog here: fearbuster.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: erictivers.com/ebook Go to coachingrewired.com to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

An ADHD marriage consultant, therapist, and author of a number of related books, Melissa Orlov stops by to discuss common problem areas, issues of intimacy, handling of conflicts, what to know when entering a relationship with ADHD, and more. Host Eric asks Melissa some marriage-related questions as posed by the ADHD reWired community. Go to erictivers.com/59 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Get a $25 discount off Melissa's new course on recovering intimacy with the code "rewired". Go to her website, adhdmarriage.com, and look for the course on the front page. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: erictivers.com/ebook Go to coachingrewired.com to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Stephanie Sarkis returns to discuss natural non-medicinal strategies and methods for dealing with ADHD, the topic of her upcoming book. Covering information on exercise, diets, omega fatty acids, dietary supplements, mindfulness, and meditation, Stephanie provides a wealth of knowledge about each method's advantages, disadvantages, and quirks. Go to erictivers.com/58 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: erictivers.com/ebook Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Author, PhD, and counselor Stephanie Sarkis discusses how to deal with finances and money alongside ADHD. With most financial tasks concerning detailed multi-step processes, they can be hard to manage for those with ADHD; Stephanie provides a number of tips, tricks, and suggestions to help deal with taxes, financial planning, budgeting, and more. Go to erictivers.com/57 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Go to coachingrewired.com to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, which is most likely starting in early May. Connect with people virtually using Eric's favorite video conferencing and connectivity platform, Zoom, by visiting 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Positive thinking is the topic of discussion today, as host Eric Tivers talks about the nature of positive versus negative thoughts, how they relate to his personal life and struggles with ADHD, prioritizing certain thoughts over others, and how our thought patterns can become habits. --- Go to erictivers.com/56 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wish (horizontally, please!) of you describing your relationship to ADHD and what CHADD does for you. Send it to Eric via Facebook, Twitter, or email here: [email protected]. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Ari Tuckman and Eric discuss Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and its recent funding push to save the organization. CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, research, support, and advocacy for the fifteen million people in the United States with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/1in15m for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. 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.

Psychologist and author Ari Tuckman discusses with us how sex and intimacy intersect with ADHD. Ari delves into common sex-related relationship issues ADHD couples encounter and provides an informed perspective with potential strategies, responses, and various factors to consider. Topics range from dealing with the dichotomy between those with and without ADHD, how people's style of processing information can affect their relationship, introducing new sexual thoughts to a partner, and more. Take Ari Tuckman's ADHD Relationship Sex Survey: http://www.adhdrelationshipsexsurvey.com/ Go to erictivers.com/55 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: erictivers.com/chadd or gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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 Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Tom Nardone of ADHDpeople.net returns to the podcast to chat with Eric about a wide variety of topics, from podcasting, motivation, and laziness, to sleep habits and more. Amongst a plethora of other topics, Eric discusses his post-vacation struggles with motivation, Tom and Eric talk about the definition of the word "lazy", and both give shout-outs to a bunch of others in the ADHD community. Go to erictivers.com/54 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. 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. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingrewired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, author, social media strategy expert, and mastermind group organizer, talks of his thoughts and experiences with ADHD, social media, work, and more. With a busy lifestyle to match his ADHD, Peter shows how working with his ADHD has not just changed, but improved his work and life, while speaking of strategies that have worked best for him. Go to erictivers.com/53 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD. For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired 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.

Attention coach and host of the Attention Talk Radio podcast, Jeff Copper joins us to talk through his history with not just ADHD, but dyslexia as well. Providing insight and examples his personal experiences, Jeff describes his mentality regarding his dyslexia, coaching, and how following the path his attention laid out for him has lead him to success. Go to erictivers.com/52 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: gofundme.com/oneof15m. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A "social media stylist" who has worked in a variety of fields from video to marketing, to radio talkshow host, and more, Grant Crowell joins us to discuss both his winding journey to where he is today as well as his thoughts and goals towards social media. From struggling financially, to paying taxes late, and struggling to stay focused on the work he was given, Grant later found work he was motivated about, rebuilt his life, and seeks to help people build their social intelligence in the digital age. Go to erictivers.com/51 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

For the fiftieth episode of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers includes the community that made the show as successful as it has become. Fifteen friends of the show, including a number of previous guests, join in a fray to share stories, personal strategies, applications, and tools they use help themselves accommodate their ADHD. They also try to name a stuffed monkey! Go to erictivers.com/50 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Raising her son while pursuing her passion in college, guest Precious Mackey talks of challenges and tribulations she has dealt with over her life, as well as her path to finding a solution though understanding her ADHD. Until she was diagnosed not long ago, and despite having exemplary grades throughout most of school, Precious' sporadic study practices and workload between school and life had become too much to handle. Listen as Precious walks through various points in her life where ADHD played a part, providing motivation and inspiration for others along the way. Go to erictivers.com/49 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Host Eric Tivers assesses his actions over the past week in preparation for the launch of his coaching group and how a different approach may have been fine. Addressing the audience on a more personal note, Eric talks about the challenges he's dealt with in the form of a list of steps to bring oneself back on track. Go to erictivers.com/48 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Host Eric Tivers talks with the audience about preparing his upcoming Coaching and Accountability Group, preparing for a presentation he will soon give at a local school, dealing with the stress of a work overload, and much more, all while driving to a speaking event. This episode also features a special (read: extra long) introduction and ending by a group of fellow ADHD reWired coaching group members.

A trainer, consultant, and expert for Microsoft Excel, Oz du Soleil joins us to discuss not only the near-infinite possibility and flexibility of Excel, but also the trials and tribulations of his time struggling against ADHD prior to being diagnosed. From his time at the Navy's Nuclear Power School though to his future job where he discovered his affinity for Excel and data management, Oz has become aware of both his strengths and his shortcomings and seeks to own all of it while moving forward with his life. Oz answers many of Eric's questions regarding Excel and shows his passion for the complex data management and structuring that has outlined his career. Go to erictivers.com/46 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";} Founder of MasterPresenting.com, Ryan McRae joins us to discuss the variety of life and productivity strategies that have helped him manage the ADHD he refers to as his "four-year-olds". With suggestions and recommendations about note-taking, helpful software applications, and how he organizes content for presentations, Ryan's life experiences have helped him develop methods that work to make his life manageable. Working as a college residential director, a radiation trainer in Afghanistan, a deaf educator, and more, Ryan's varied jobs have allowed him to explore many interesting ways to deal with his ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Coach-in-training, and member of the first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, Lisa Feinberg talks about her experiences and struggles she met in trying to accomplish her goals. Trying to address her distracting Facebook habits, Lisa wrote about her challenges in an essay posted on Facebook. Looking to perform better at her work while moving towards eventually starting her own coaching practice, Lisa has made use of a number of strategies taught though the accountability group, as well as ones she developed herself. With stories, strategies, and suggestions, Lisa and host Eric Tivers cover a lot of ground related to accountability and moving to accomplish one's goals. Go to erictivers.com/44 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Have the best year yet in 2015. Host Eric Tivers breaks down the seven things you can do to make 2015 your best year yet. Though setting and managing one's goals, reflection on what worked and didn't work over the past year, and accountability, Eric provides an excellent framework for moving one's life forward in 2015. Eric covers topics including understanding priorities, perfuming a "brain dump" and mind mapping, building an action plan, laying out a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. plan, and more. Go to erictivers.com/43 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Time management educator and experienced school teacher Marydee Sklar joins us to discuss a ton of tips, tricks, and mentalities surrounding managing one's time. From her history of teaching reading to kids with dyslexia to her development of systems to help herself better manage her lacking internal sense of time, Marydee derived an effective system of teaching time management to those who lack it. Eric and Marydee discuss topics including her curriculum, brain maturation, "folklore" that parents and kids are told, tips for college students to manage time, and much more. Go to erictivers.com/42 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A college student studying the business of the music industry, Jennifer Ratliff joins us to talk about a variety of topics surrounding being a student while dealing with ADHD. From her time as a teenager dealing with substantial family, school, and life changes, to Topics discussed include the challenges of obtaining some prescription medications and their associated side-effects, learning accommodations made for students with ADHD, writing strategies, and more. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A school teacher and administrator of over twenty-five years, DeShawn Wert made the choice to start helping those parents and children with ADHD through coaching. Motivating and inspiring, DeShawn presents her outlook on living with ADHD while running her business, scheduling clients, optimizing her time, and more. A huge proponent of being true to oneself, she provides advice and enthusiasm towards the goal of finding what each person is best at. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Musician, songwriter, and keynote speaker Jerry Mills walks us through his inspirations and history while playing for us a number of his inspiring songs. An active long-time member of the ADHD community, Jerry has performed at the Adult ADD Conference, CHADD conferences, as well as a wide range of locations across the globe. With his powerful words and tunes, Jerry addresses his life's experiences, and his ADHD, in a way unique and poignant for many across the world. Go to erictivers.com/#!ep-39/c1ahg for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Growing up having a hard time understanding and communicating with others in her family, psychologist Jennie Friedman now better understands the ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more they were dealing with. Switching careers in the middle of her life, Jennie decided to focus on becoming an ADHD coach in order to help both those dealing with the disorder and those living with them. She talks with us further about her philosophies of embracing our differences, the story surrounding her decision to change her career, and more. Go to erictivers.com/#!ep-38/c8p8 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit erictivers.com/coachingewwired For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit AudibleTrial.com/ADHDreWired Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

With a history of sleep disorders himself, Dr. Roberto Olivardia talks through his experiences dealing with the effects ADHD can have on sleep. As a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a specialist in dealing with ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and more, Dr. Olivardia shares some of his extensive knowledge with us about various disorders, conditions, and habits relating to sleep. Through addressing these disorders, Dr. Olivardia shows us how one could greatly improve their life. Go to www.erictivers.com/37 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Comedian, voice artist, writer, and more Patte Rosebank joins us to discuss her journey and struggles with ADHD as a child and how she made the transition into the woman she is today. Covering her early years dealing with bullying, uncaring schools, and even contemplating suicide, Patte describes what changes were made and what motivated her to pursue her current line of work. Which and whose comedy inspired her, how she deals with anxiety prior to a performance, and even a bunch of funny voices are also entertained during the podcast. Go to www.erictivers.com/36 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

What is ADHD, really? In a bonus episode, host Eric Tivers discusses, via analogies and examples, the reality of ADHD. Breaking it down into its separate categories, Eric explains the different standardized presentations of ADHD along with their identifying symptoms. If you or others you know are looking for an introduction to ADHD as a technical topic, this is an ideal place to start. Go to www.erictivers.com/35 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

"ADHD People" writer Tom Nardone helps to inspire, communicate with, and provide relatable experiences to readers of his two blogs. With many unique perspectives and stories to tell, Tom's goal in running his blogs, at TomNardone.net and ADHDpeople.net, is simply to entertain; the rest is all a bonus. Tom discusses the story behind starting his blogs, an interesting sleeping situation with his wife, progress on his upcoming book, and many other topics via his straight-forward, true-to-oneself nature. Go to www.erictivers.com/34 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit www.chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Writing coach and communications consultant recently diagnosed with ADHD, our guest Helena Bouchez walks us through her story of self awareness and discovery. Having worked around an airport for a number of years, Helena likens some of her strategies for dealing with ADHD to metaphors of flight terminology. Helena also divulges some strategies for writing business emails effectively and making sure that your most important emails aren't riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Also discussed is the idea of optimizing one's time on a particular task versus trying to be perfect. Go to www.adhdrewired.com for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Helping people take advantage of their time and skill-sets to become more successful entrepreneurs is Daniel Bowling's mission. After working as a talented upholstery tradesman for most of his life, Daniel started out with his own successful small company. Following personal and business fallouts that saw him leaving that company, he now hopes to motivate others like himself to follow their skills, talents, and dreams and to better use their time. Daniel talks of his personal strengths and struggles, sometimes related to ADHD, with which he was recently diagnosed. Go to www.adhdrewired.com for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Sean Ackerman, host of the You Leading You podcast and an experienced operational manager, joins Eric to talk about his mission to help others achieve their goals. Sean discusses the 2011 flood that took his home and how he recovered following it, how he came to start his podcast and his upcoming Moving it Forward conference, and some methods he uses to keep organized and on schedule. 0 0 1 83 476 Tivers Clinical Specialties, PC 3 1 558 14.0 96 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Calibri;} Go to www.adhdrewired.com for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

John Lee Dumas, host of the award-winning EntrepreneurOnFire podcast and the leader of a trio of web communities that includes Podcasters' Paradise, is my guest this week. We discuss various productivity tips and tricks, perceptions of ADHD, useful software and apps, and more on episode 30 of ADHD reWired. See Full Shownotes at http://www.adhdrewired.com

Paige Sharma, a mother of three who caught my attention through an astounding open letter she wrote to a long-lost classmate, is our guest today. She talks about her story of ADHD diagnosis, concerns over finding the right doctor to treat her and the difference between some of them, and many of the symptoms she experienced that lead her to seek aid and find more information. The open letter she wrote, to an old elementary school classmate, is a touching piece that addresses depression, suicide, and how she found motivation. See the full show notes at www.ADHDreWired.com Get your free audiobook at Audible. Go to http://www.Audibletrial.com/adhdrewired