ADHD reWired

Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will chat about how clutter affects our lives, what we can do about the clutter on a day-to-day basis. How can you be proactive about not making the clutter, how to keep the house clean, and how you can get your family involved to work together to keep your place organized. We talk about how you can get a hold of clutter by making decisions on the spot and taking a few minutes to take care of the mess, so the clutter doesn't pile up in the first place. What you need to do for the first "domino" to get your family started on a team effort for household chores. Tying one habit to a habit that's already in place can quickly transfer into more work done. Your ResourcesThe One Thing Book | How you can make a difference on outcomes You'll Learn: [02:39] Marisol shares her troubles with clutter and her family's role in clearing clutter in the house. [06:01] Does Marisol fulfill society's role as a female who should do the housework even though she's a full-time mom and she works full-time. [07:39] The processes Marisol have tried to get her family to pitch in to clear the house. [09:55] What can her children do that are 10 and 6 years of age? [12:50] List of house chores and who has responsibility for different house chores [16:34] What is the first domino of getting the family involved in household chores? [20:52] Fit one thing here and there and add small items one at a time to achieve your goal. [27:10] Atomic Habits is the book recommendation for this episode from Eric. [27:54] Carrie talks about having goals for the month and to pick one goal at a time. [32:51] What is the self-talk when you put something down where it doesn't belong? [39:09] How to use the two sticky note strategy for a reminder. [42:44] How can we queue ourselves to remind us to do an activity when we don't want to? [54:07] Methods to make sure things have a "home" to place them repeatedly to keep track of items you can easily lose. [58:40] The open loops we have created the anxiety which we feel on a daily basis. [60:18] What Marisol can get rid of from her craft space to make her space a place she can craft with her kids. [64:45] Is not giving things away Marisol isn't using a way of not saying goodbye to her friend? [65:56] What would Marisol's friend say to her if she saw her craft table? [67:03] Marisol decides to donate the art supplies she hasn't used to her daughter's preschool teacher, who her daughter is very fond of. [70:13] Marisol's teacher will be receiving the supplies by a certain date for a sense of urgency. [74:45] Using pictures to show others what you would like them to do. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Welcome back to the monthly Q&A episode. Brendan Mahan and I take questions from the group about everything from setting boundaries to setting and accomplishing goals. Learn about finding your "Why" Q, and how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals helps you stay on track in the long-term. We then move into ADHD medications, irritability, and the stigma surrounding the disease and its symptoms. Finding the right kind of medication and dosing is paramount to reducing symptoms of the medication. Brendan and I also help walk through post-school and work activities and how making minor tweaks helps with the medication crashes and over-stimulation. Brendan and I also address the stigma surrounding medications. For most people, medications are safe and effective. Seeing your doctor and finding the right medication for you is the most important piece of that. Knowing that you are not alone in the symptoms you are experiencing is also helpful, but realize that the stigma surrounding ADHD is daily being debunked by science. Join us as we chat about the good and bad of medication, overstimulation, and setting goals and boundaries. We cover so many topics in this episode and share so many great coping tips. You won't want to miss this epic Q&A session! Your Resources ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groupswww.ADHDreWired.com/events You'll Learn: [01:51] Welcome back! Brendan Mahan helps in our monthly live Q&A. [03:22] Nick asks about strategies for long term focus and motivation techniques. [05:32] We dig into Nick's current strategy and ways he can improve by setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. [11:55] Eric asks Nick to define his "Why"Q for language learning. [13:33] Brendan and Eric provide tips on reinforcing long-term motivation and goals. [15:07] Kerry asks about resisting the urge to blurt out every opinion, how do you overcome this? [21:00] Use reflective listening to resist the urge to blurt and validate the thoughts the other person is sharing. [27:31] What are some strategies to handle irritability with and without medications? [35:23] Consider listening to the music you like in middle and high school. That music brings a great deal of comfort and helps set the emotional tone. [39:25] Jacinto seeks out advice for being diagnosed and treated with ADHD because his mindset is affecting his family. [49:03] Michael asks how to scale the wall of awful and Brendan shares more about the wall and how it's built. [54:18] Find your time wisdom. Figure out how long it takes to do things. [57:36] Attention is not just about focus. Learn how to make smooth transitions. [1:00:06] Create a monthly reminder to review the things you've learned and keep track of your "aha's" and "re-ha's." [1:02:16] Don't feel disappointed when you looking to scale the walls of awful in your life. Just start fresh each time. [1:03:47] This episode of ADHD reWired is brought to you by falafel waffles - just kidding… making sure you read to the bottom! [1:05;54] If you're a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at www.ADHDreWired.com

Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will ask Will Curb questions about different aspects of ADHD, how Will moves through and deals with certain obstacles. You can check out our panel guests on previous episodes of ADHD rewired. We talk about the value of information, how to create habits after learning executive functioning skills, what ARC can do for you. Will talks about why he likes being an admin in the coaching group. Will's mom recently passed away and we talk about how he is dealing with his grief and the steps he is taking to move through this emotional time. He talks about his podcast and his current and future plans. Your ResourcesThe One Thing Book | How you can make a difference on outcomes You'll Learn: [02:15] Will shares the mastermind schedule, starting with ARC. [05:30] The why behind this type of learning. [08:49] Marisol's question for Will. Does Will want to keep his podcast a set number of episodes? [12:12] Why sponsorship is difficult to do with ADHD podcast. [13:10] Cary asks Will about his five Whys. [19:03] Why Will feels validation is important. [21:00] Carl suggests setting monetary goals. [26:23] What kind of subject trees can Will create for his podcasts? [29:32] Marisol asks how Will plans to keep up his interest throughout keeping up his podcasts, especially without immediate feedback. [33:32] Carl suggests using his podcast as an open forum for creating a course on social media. [37:49] Will called himself the "fraud police" and how covering everything isn't a good idea. [41:07] Eric asks Will to shoot him questions point blank. [45:41] What subjects and ideas are important to an ADHD podcasting community. [48:38] Do the podcast you would want to hear and be yourself. [49:41] What charity would Will donate to if he could have used funding to give back to the community. [51:55] Do you think your podcast would be able to extend the ADHD brand? [56:30] What to do when someone in your classroom knows more than you do. [57:13] Potential names for Will's podcast Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Russell Barkley joins me for the fourth time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He is the founder and editor of the newsletter "The ADHD Report". He has spoken at over 800 events and has been recognized for his contributions. ADHD and Russell's work has sometimes been considered "over pathologizing", however, his message is to get the science out for those with ADHD so these individuals can get proper treatment and lead healthy lives. Russell talks about why neuropsychological testing is inappropriate and misleading as a test for ADHD. Russell is a proponent of discontinuing the use of neuropsychological testing for ADHD. We talk about a controversial device, recently approved by the FDA, for treating ADHD, and new, innovative, research using Virtual Reality for ADHD at the University of Berkley, California. Your Resources Russell Barkley | Dr. Barkley's websiteThe One Thing Book | How you can make a difference on outcomes When An Adult You Love Has ADHD | Russell's book for those who live with adults who have ADHD You'll Learn: [04:12] The misuse of neuropsychological testing for diagnosing ADHD. [06:35] Comparing test group averages versus classifying individual people. [09:15] Why neuropsychological tests are not accurate for testing for a diagnosis of ADHD. [10:13] Why people with ADHD are passing neuropsychological tests. [11:41] What categories are included in neuropsychological tests assessment. [13:33] Test environments are not conducive to someone's everyday normal environment. [16:53] Neuropsychological testing may be useful for physical brain injury situations. [19:45] How should a medical provider be evaluating ADHD, the timeframe and what conditions to rule in or out based on second or third disorders. [23:50] What should you do if you are experiencing something else other than ADHD? Other testing which can assess ADHD and impairment. [26:32] Russell's definition of executive functioning skills. [34:32] Device which has shown improvement for treating children with ADHD. [41:16] New and novel research using Virtual Reality for possibly diagnosing ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Russell Barkley joins me for the third time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He is the founder and editor of the newsletter "The ADHD Report". He has spoken at over 800 events and has been recognized for his contributions. ADHD and Russell's work has sometimes been considered "over pathologizing", however, his message is to get the science out for those with ADHD so these individuals can get proper treatment and lead healthy lives. Russell has learned how ADHD is a bigger factor in life expectancy than the big five killers put together. His goal is to get people to take ADHD more seriously to avoid negative outcomes which are correlated with not treating ADHD. Genes related to nicotine addiction and smoking, which are identified as ADHD genes, in and of themselves reduce life expectancy. Your lifestyle habits with ADHD are modifiable and, with positive changes, can expand your life expectancy. The higher the level of conscientiousness, the better lifestyle choices, and higher life expectancy. Your Resources Russell Barkley | Dr. Barkley's websiteThe One Thing Book | How you can make a difference on outcomes When An Adult You Love Has ADHD | Russell's book for those who live with adults who have ADHD You'll Learn: [04:02] Russell is welcomed to the show and explains his "why". [05:45] Why ADHD is considered the "diabetes of psychology". [07:15] How Russell conducted research for his book "ADHD for Adults" and why this led to his research on life expectancy and ADHD. [10:35] Reduction in life expectancy based on time of diagnosis. [12:41] Putting reduction in life expectancy in focus related to other health care factors. [14:48] How ADHD genes reduce your life expectancy, outside of the other factors studied. [23:30] Conscientiousness is stopping to contemplate the outcomes of your actions to effect and self-regulation as a factor of a healthy lifestyle. [26:36] The best predictor of your lifespan is conscientiousness. [27:38] Self-regulation and executive functioning measures and how this affects life expectancy. [29:10] Creating cues in your environment for self-talk, self-imagery which creates self-regulation. [31:12] Addressing the underlying problems of self-regulation and self-control to create the basis for change. [32:22] Develop self-compassion in order to move forward and obtain your goals. [33:33] Message which resulted from Dr. Barkley's research. [35:12] Primary care physicians need to understand the underlying problem and take a different approach to changing behavior. [38:16] How you can bring this information to your primary care physician's office. [40:10] It's OK to be vulnerable in disclosure and have the courage to talk to others about ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Welcome to this month's live Q&A episode! I'll start off myself (as my co-host is either mid-interview or heading back to join me). Let's dive in! First, Kimberly asks about ADHD and PTSD, since her doctor suggested that she might only have PTSD and seemed to completely discount the ADHD. She's also curious about gut bacteria helping with executive function. We'll dig into both topics, including the point that trauma is about how we perceive a situation. Marisol then joins the episode. As a microbiologist, she has some insight into gut-brain connection and the role of gut flora. She recommends starting by looking into the NIH Human Microbiome Project and journal articles from the American Society for Microbiology. (Meanwhile, someone in chat recommends Heads Up Health.) After the first break, Brendan is back! We then hear from Marisol about her question, which is about thinking your feelings instead of feeling your feelings. Sometimes, for example, someone can feel anxious about something without having the physical components. Other questions we'll address in today's episode include how long after diagnosis it takes to start getting ADHD under control, whether imposter syndrome is linked to ADHD (and what to do about it), what to do when you're tired of self-care, the role of exercise for people with mobility limitations, and more! Your Resources NIH Human Microbiome Project American Society for Microbiology Brené Brown Fighting Imposter Syndrome | TEDThe Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD | John F. TaylorMy Brain Still Needs Glasses | Annick Vincent You'll Learn: [01:25] Eric welcomes listeners to the monthly Q&A. [01:59] Kimberly shares a question about ADHD and PTSD. [05:07] We hear about how Kimberly was first diagnosed with ADHD, and what led to her diagnosis. [08:01] How does Kimberly see her difficult past experiences impacting her? [10:48] Kimberly talks about her next steps in scheduling appointments with therapists (both where she is now, and where she's moving to soon). [11:53] I share my thoughts on the gut bacteria link to executive function. [13:55] Marisol joins the episode, and starts off by talking about whether she has any insights into the gut-brain connection. [18:40] Brendan is back! He talks about how his radio interview went, then we dig into Marisol's question about thinking your feelings. [23:21] We hear Brendan's thoughts on the topic of thinking your feelings. [25:34] How long after diagnosis does it take for you to start to get your ADHD symptoms under control? [29:20] It's really important to focus on permission when talking about self-care. [32:16] What is Marsol's support system around ADHD? [35:25] The next round of coaching groups starts July 15th! [36:00] Mimi asks whether imposter syndrome is a typical ADHD thing, and how to eradicate it. [40:51] Brendan shares a story involving an event that he mistook the date for. [43:41] What do you do when you're tired of self-care? [45:48] We compare productivity systems and performance. [47:59] Sheila's question involves suggestions about exercise for people with limited mobility. [53:43] Mary wants to know how to catch herself when she starts spending too long on the wrong thing. [57:52] We hear one more question, this time from Robert. He wants to know where to begin as an adult with an ADHD diagnosis. [59:41] If you want your question to be guaranteed to be answered in the next Q&A, join the VIP line at the $15 level on Patreon! Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Kali's father recently passed away: this podcast is dedicated in memory of her father. Kali Stanton joins me on this episode of the podcast. She lives in Minnesota and is a teacher, wife and mom. Her most recent hobby she enjoys are piano lessons. I previously interviewed Kali in Season 6. She has had many changes in her life since then, including moving to a new town and a new job. Kali was diagnosed in 2015 with ADHD and has now been told she now does not have ADHD. In the last three years, Kali has had many changes in her life, including having her ADHD "undiagnosed". The new clinic which treated her sent her to a psychologist for a more accurate diagnosis of Kali's situation. Kali wasn't sure what to do, then decided that instead of focusing on a diagnosis, she would focus on how she felt and if the therapy and methods she was practicing were making her feel better or not. Kali has learned how having empathy for other family members and assisting them when they are diagnosed can help the entire family be better together. She also realizes there are times you need to take a break with another who you are in a relationship with to preserve the relationship for the future. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller You'll Learn: [03:02] Kali talks about her diagnosis and her "undiagnoses". [05:06] She was told her diagnosis of ADHD with the psychiatrist wasn't valid. [09:02] More adults are misdiagnosed with ADHD than are children. [10:15] Using strategies and coaching group instead of looking for a diagnosis. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [13:07] DSM and the lack of validation for patients and getting help for ADHD. [15:00] Being on time is a hard challenge, especially with a partner. [23:35] Family history and how that plays into the diagnosis with ADHD. [26:27] Obsessive, compulsive checking your activities, if you did or didn't do something. [31:44] Autism community, diagnosis and polarization and overlap with ADHD. [37:10] Seeing ADHD symptoms in family members and having empathy for them. [47:14] Kali's mom diagnosis and why her diagnosis helped her to put things into perspective. [52:04] Putting on "the translator" when trying to decipher what a family member is talking about. [53:18] Having compassion and taking a break with others who you have a relationship with. [55:40] Resources which helped Kali learn about ADHD and how to deal with symptoms. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Todd Ellis joins me on this episode of the podcast. Todd is 43, is a grandfather of one and works for Microsoft Corporation outside of Seattle for the past 18 years. He was diagnosed at age eight. He recalls being a "spark plug" for his parents. As the youngest of three and the only boy, his parents didn't understand his behavior. His parents moved around quite often because of his parent's work, so he was often the "new kid" at school. He found school boring and dull, except for science classes. He skipped most of high school, In the last few years, Todd has "discovered an inner joy in helping people realize and reach their potential. Through this crazy tenure I have found space to reflect and what I have discovered has shaken my core." His fulfillment is expressed in more "humanistic ways" with CrossFit, cookies, mindfulness and service to others. His personal mission is "To inspire and cultivate within everyone I meet, the reality that we all can stretch and reach milestones which lay far beyond what we comprehend as our current limit." Todd has learned through trial and error that he doesn't have to be pegged into a socially "normal" role. He gravitates towards others who will also "go deep" to solve a problem, find out more information as these are the people who will connect you to others in life. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller Todd Ellis on LinkedI Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone You'll Learn: [02:02] Todd's introduction and background. [07:50] Todd learns that he doesn't have to be the way everyone else wants him to be and gets off his medication. [08:30] Todd chats about leaving high school before graduating and chasing his new girlfriend to Florida. [10:12] Rebuilding after his relationship fails and moving back in with his parents. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [19:23] Todd's family, including his four children and his wife's family. [20:50] Moving to Minnesota, his new job and the beginnings of his new family. [23:37] Todd's 21 jobs he had at 21 years of age. [25:00] Todd falls in love with personal computing and his brother getting him into tech field. [31:28] Todd's typical day, driving 50 miles each way to work. [38:40] What is going on now at Microsoft Corporation and the work culture. [42:17] His engineering team switch and how that gave him a different perspective. [44:35] The book "Hit Refresh" The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone. [47:25] Workplaces and why they should make accommodations for their employees [51:04] How does Todd "wear" his ADHD label in his work environment. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Paul Phenix joins me on this episode of the podcast. Paul, at the age of 75, has an extraordinary story of his journey with ADHD and is the oldest (and most wise) guest on my show to date. Paul has struggled with ADHD throughout his life, especially when attending medical school to be a veterinarian. Since his retirement, Paul has learned to enjoy life, leisurely activities and how to say, "Thank You." Since his childhood, Paul has loved animals of all species: from the 500 frogs he brought into his mom's parlor to the python he put under his new bride's bed, he has been active with animal research and welfare since the age of 5. When he found out as a child he could take care of animals for a living, Paul knew what he wanted to do as an adult. Paul has learned through research since being diagnosed at age 50 how to be a good problem solver, alternative therapies which work for lessening his anxiety and how to use different strategies to get through his day. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller You'll Learn: [02:46] How Paul found out he had ADHD. [05:00] When Paul learned he could be a veterinarian and the social negativity he experienced when he was young. [07:50] Wild animals Paul brought into his home as a child. [09:45] The size of the python Paul's new bride found next to their bed! [15:21] How Paul's life changed after being diagnosed and treated with medication. [17:35] Rejection sensitivity and other issues that changed when Paul started to manage his ADHD. [19:19] Wellbutrin's benefits for those with ADHD. [21:07] Two times for those with ADHD: now and not now and hyperfocus. [25:57] What Paul can do for enjoyment at this period in his life without feeling guilty for having fun. [28:10] What advice Paul would give to his past self and learning how to say "Thank You". [35:49] Tapping your body meridians to relieve anxiety. [38:20] Hypnosis and the benefits for those with ADHD. [44:30] Paul was the first person in New Hampshire to bring a dog into a nursing home and the therapeutic power of dogs. [50:35] How a golden retriever saved a family's life. [53:30] Releasing anxiety around daily activities. [57:01] The more information we can get to kids, the better off they will be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Adeola Sogbein joins me on this episode of the podcast. Adeola is a listener of the podcast, and he has an inspiring story to share with us. Over the last four years, he has lost the weight equivalent of two adults (330 lbs) and was diagnosed with ADHD at the same time. He comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of having people on your side and not giving up. In a way, Adeola's journey started when he fell asleep in a job interview. That led to a sleep apnea diagnosis, and once he was able to treat that, many things in his life started falling into place. That diagnosis allowed him to lose an incredible amount of weight. Shortly after that, he was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. In this conversation, he shares how he embraced education, and that allowed him to manage these things. Connect with Adeola Sogbein: Email - [email protected] Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths - Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog - Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller You'll Learn: [03:49] - Adeola explains his history with OCD and how he has worked to overcome some of those challenges. [06:43] - Adeola describes what was going on in his life when he was diagnosed with ADHD. Things started with a sleep apnea diagnosis. [09:14] - A book on Adult ADHD changed Adeola's life. [11:07] - Three women came into Adeola's life and helped him through this period in his life. He also shares some of the resources he accessed. [13:24] - Adeola talks about receiving his ADHD diagnosis and describes his emotions following that diagnosis. [19:00] - I explain the idea of the domino effect. Adeola identifies sleep apnea as that first domino. [22:46] - Adeola shares how he started this journey through education. [24:44] - We talk about how important it is for children with IEP's to know what is on their IEP and why they receive certain accommodations. [27:10] - Adeola was just recently diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia. He expresses that he finds it difficult to explain this to neurotypical individuals. [30:23] - Finding a proper support group has played a huge role in Adeola's success. This leads to him describing some of his exercise routines. [33:44] - Adeola explained how moving to the right apartment for him helped him with his ADHD symptoms. [36:48] - As he worked through his ADHD symptoms, Adeola re-engineered his life. He shares what he means by "re-engineering life" and explains how he did it. [44:45] - Adeola has gone back to school and talks about his experience with online classes. [48:11] - Adeola shares how he views himself now that he has lost a significant amount of weight. [51:40] - Adeola says that once his sleep apnea was under control, everything fell into place. He also talks about the importance of drinking the right amount of water. [56:28] - Adeola talks about the book he wrote on his journey. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of March's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. We cover a variety of topics on this episode. We talk about anxiety, impulsivity, consistency, resiliency, accommodations, and much more. In this conversation, Brendan has many opportunities to point you to episodes of his podcast. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources ADHD Essentials Podcast How to ADHD YouTube Channel You'll Learn: [03:29] - Deborah asks what accommodations would be appropriate for someone who works a desk job. We share several accommodations and tips on the timing of requesting accommodations. [10:19] - Chelsea asks how to be more consistent. She is having trouble keeping pace with her goals. I suggest focusing on resiliency instead of consistency. [20:38] - Susan would like to find a good ADHD coach. Because coaching is not covered by her insurance, she'd like to find good coaching that fits in her budget. [26:24] - Meghan shares that she is impulsive with the things she says. She asks how to slow her response to avoid saying hurtful things to her husband. Brendan and I provide some strategies to try. [35:56] - We answer a question from Facebook. This person wants to know how ADHD medications impact Autism Spectrum Disorder. [39:28] - Theresa asks for events like this Q&A for youth. Brendan points out that he does a podcast on/for this population. [45:14] - Brendan talks about navigating anxiety and getting that in check before looking at the ADHD. I talk about doing food experiments with a family. Certain foods impact how we feel. [49:13] - Kate asks how to identify what is ADHD and what is anxiety. Brendan shares some tips on this identification process. I take a more clinical approach to the topic. [53:43] - Rosa would like to know how to get a day back on a track after experiencing anxiety. I can relate to this, and I share how physical exercise helps me. Brendan also suggests social interaction. [58:10] - Brendan goes through some important and useful episodes of his podcast. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

My guest this week is Linda Donalds. Linda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s. Like so many who were diagnosed later in life, the ADHD diagnosis helped explain so many of her struggles. Professionally, Linda is a board-certified hypnotist. She's been an active member of the Guild of Hypnotists for over 20 years, and in recent years has shifted her focus to using her hypnosis for helping adults and teens struggling with ADHD and sleep-related issues with ADHD. Linda is an alumnus of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups and knows that I am somewhat skeptical of hypnosis. In this discussion, I am setting aside my judgments, and I will be open and curious. Linda explains that hypnosis is a state where your brainwaves slow down, and it's like being on the edge of sleep without actually falling asleep. It allows you to harness your busy thoughts by exploring the past, present, and future. In this episode, you will get the opportunity to participate in a guided hypnotic experience. Connect with Linda Donalds: Website: http://newhorizonsinhypnosis.com Bonus Gift from Linda: https://newhorizonsinhypnosis.com/adhdrewired/ Phone: 508-246-2721 You'll Learn: [03:56] - Linda talks about working in two spaces that have a lot of skepticism, hypnosis and ADHD. She shares some specific concerns [07:22] - Linda says there is a fine line between using ADHD as an explanation and an excuse. [09:28] - Linda gives a thorough an explanation of what hypnosis is. As a hypnotist who specializes in sleep, she puts things into context by comparing it to sleep stages. [13:11] - Hypnosis has three characteristics, and when these characteristics exist together, you have a hypnotic state. [23:17] - Linda lays the groundwork as she prepares to lead us through a hypnotic experience. This includes some safety disclaimers and suggestions. [26:47] - Linda walks us through a guided hypnotic experience. [37:08] - Linda brings us out of this hypnotic experience. She agrees with me that there are a lot of similarities between hypnosis and meditation. [39:47] - I share my experience with meditation and explain that having a voice guiding me helps me significantly. Linda explains that hypnosis allows you to harness the busy thoughts. We also discuss the role of memories. [51:23] - Linda shares how hypnosis can help with sleep issues. [57:10] - We end this discussion by talking about the evidence for hypnosis, and the lack of evidence of hypnosis as a treatment for ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Dawn Nickel is my guest on this episode. Dawn is a certified professional recover coach and holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy with a focus on women who experience issues related to mental health, addiction, and intimate partner violence. Dawn has taken her life experiences of being in recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence, cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism and turned it into an empowerment movement called She Recovers. It is a fact that people with ADHD have higher rates of addiction. Because of that, I'm excited to share this conversation with you. You will hear Dawn share her incredible story that includes four overdoses by the time she was a 20-years-old, a pregnancy at that same age, struggling with workaholism, and defending her dissertation in recovery from surgery. Dawn says that we are all recovering from something. Connect with Dawn Nickel: Email - [email protected] Website - SheRecovers.co Facebook - She Recovers Your Resources Working Ourselves to Death: The High Cost of Workaholism and the Rewards of Recovery - Diane Fassel Workaholics-Anonymous.org You'll Learn: [03:01] - Dawn shares her story and tells us how she got to where she is now. [08:33] - When Dawn went back to school, she found herself addicted to the pace of school. She calls this "toxic productivity." [09:30] - Dawn describes the experience of her daughter falling into drug use. [12:08] - Overachieving was a confirming experience for Dawn. [12:33] - Dawn considers workaholism "the final frontier." I share my struggles in this area of life. [16:10] - By having nine retreats a year, Dawn is guaranteed periods of time away from work. [18:04] - When I am working longer than I want to, I find myself getting annoyed. Dawn says this is a matter of being aware. [20:01] - Dawn talks about identifying bottom-lines and high-lines and using healthy accountability to meet goals. [29:20] - Dawn tells us the story surrounding her cancer diagnosis. She defended her dissertation from the hospital post-surgery. [36:12] - "Everyone knows what addiction looks like. Nobody knows what recovery looks like." [43:08] - Dawn talks about working with Shelly, and witnessing the changing perspective with shame. [52:16] - Dawn shares the story of She Recovers and describes their offerings. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

We have a different type of episode for you this week. Brendan Mahan joins me for this episode. We're talking about sleep! Brendan and I had our monthly Q&A episode last week, and we ended the episode on the topic of sleep. Since the beginning of the year, my sleep has been incredible. On the other hand, Brendan has struggled with sleep. He cites a number of changes in his weekly schedule as the primary reason for this. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many of the changes in routine and strategies I have implemented that has led to a higher quality of sleep. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources Sleep with Me Podcast You'll Learn: [03:31] - Brendan shares the reasons why his sleep has not been great recently. [05:32] - My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms because of our differences in sleep. [06:52] - Brendan provides us with another reason why his quality of sleep has suffered. [08:44] - I share my strategy behind using specific language with my goals to help me get my sleep on track. [10:38] - Another goal I have for this year is on the topic of difficult conversations. [14:07] - Brendan talks about how boundary-setting helps his sleep. [20:55] - One of my goals was to have a deeper connection with myself. A meditation class is helping me accomplish this. I've also started journaling. I talk about how my writing strategy is soothing for me. [29:24] - I have been participating in a meditation class, and explain my efforts to stomach the "woo woo." [35:27] - Sleepytime tea has been a key addition to my evening routine. [38:29] - Believe it or not, closing my closet doors helps me wind down and prepare for sleep. If I'm going to look at a screen an hour or two before sleep, I put on Blublocker glasses. This leads to a discussion on boundaries around screen-time. [46:21] - I talk about using supplements and medication to help with sleep. [49:53] - I have changed what I listen to at night. I play a sample of what helps me go to sleep. [55:04] - 9:15 is the tuck time. 9:45 is my next target-time, to get upstairs. [58:56] - I use sleep notes in my Sleep Cycle app, and it indicates that when I stick to my strategies, my sleep benefits from it. [1:08:05] - Warm showers and meditation have helped me the most with my sleep. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of February's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This week, we had several listeners join us on the podcast. You will hear us talk with a couple of people who were diagnosed later, and are working through things like finding helpful therapists and being ready for coaching. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources CHADD How to ADHD You'll Learn: [03:18] - Brendan shares that he is filling in as principal for a school. [06:50] - Brendan explains why he is no longer a fan of the concept of behavior management. [08:24] - Anna has a question about dyslexia. Some of the characteristics of dyslexia are becoming apparent. She wonders how dyslexia is displayed and diagnosed. [13:48] - Amy joins the call and shares that she was diagnosed with ADHD at 41. She doesn't feel that the therapists she has encountered aren't that helpful. [18:32] - I ask Amy some follow-up questions and Brendan and I share some thoughts on her situation. [27:24] - Rob was just diagnosed with ADHD at 50. He wonders where to start. We give him some resources. [31:52] - Juliet joins the call and is looking to manage anger and frustration she feels, specifically with her 8-year old who has ADHD. This is an aspect of ADHD that is not discussed much. I share some of my thoughts on regulating these emotions. [45:24] - Brett talks with us about being ready for coaching. [56:33] - Tina joins the call. She brings up the idea of using a filter in interactions with others. [1:01:07] - Brendan and I talk about our current sleep habits and progress. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Justin Classen returns to the podcast for this episode. He previously appeared on Episode #195. Justin learned that he has ADHD in April 2017. Since then, he has been devoting himself to a journey of acceptance and developing a true sense of awareness. Prior to his diagnosis, Justin would describe his life as a seemingly endless series of impulsive catastrophes. Since he was last on the podcast, Justin continues to make tons of progress and positive changes in his life from improving his health, getting control of his finances, and being more organized. Justin is here to share the message that if he can do it, so can you. "You know you have ADHD when you set reminders to set reminders." The progress that Justin has made since our last discussion is impressive, and in this conversation, you will hear him describe the strategies he has implemented and the results he's experienced. One area that Justin is struggling with is readjusting to home life after a week away for work. We discuss some ways he could transition between those two worlds. Your Resources Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear You'll Learn: [02:43] - Justin describes his life since he was on the podcast over a year ago. [03:21] - Justin explains the type of work he does. [05:15] - When discussing his progress, Justin emphasizes how vital medication is. [06:34] - We all experience setbacks, and Justin describes how he recovers from these situations. [07:32] - Justin tells us how he avoids misplacing his wallet, keys, and phone. [08:36] - Having clocks and timers in various locations helps Justin stay on track with appointments and tasks. [09:56] - Justin talks about some of the pleasant surprises he's experienced since his diagnosis. One is the repairing of relationships, and he explains how he fixed these. [19:57] - Justin says these high-energy and impulsive tendencies are still there. He shares how he keeps those things in check. [22:32] - Justin talks about his self-care. [27:04] - Justin has a strange schedule with seven days away from home and then seven days at home. He talks about his struggles with juggling those two different routines. [29:46] - Audiobooks are something that Justin has been enjoying recently. He shares how the books he is listening to are helping him work through things. [33:14] - Justin talks about giving back to the ADHD community. He would like to do something that's more interactive and intuitive. [41:28] - Meditation is something Justin is curious about. I share some tips on meditation and mindfulness for Justin, who is a very physically active person. [45:12] - Justin talks about keeping track of the positive things he's doing for himself. [47:58] - Justin asks about molding his home life and work life together. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There is one registration event left! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is another mastermind group session! This conversation is with ADHD reWired Addmin, who help with our coaching group. This week, Juliet sits in the hot seat. Also in the mastermind call are Kat, Dave, Katie, and Roxy. In this conversation, you will hear Juliet describe her situation and challenges. Juliet feels that situations in her life go in circles. She'd like to change her outcomes by doing things differently instead of doing them the same ways, expecting different results. Throughout this conversation, you will hear the other members of the group and me ask her questions, share our own experiences, and provide some action-items to help her get past these things that seem to be holding her back. You'll Learn: [02:05] - Juliet shares that she keeps going in circles with everything. She provides a few examples of this happening in her life. This is what she'd like to mastermind. [04:21] - Juliet describes what is happening now in this area. [06:02] - Working on this area of her life is important to Juliet. [07:22] - Juliet is not sure how other people view her. She feels this comes from her personality being extreme on both ends. [10:10] - There is a fair amount of neurodiversity in Juliet's family. She talks about her self-concept as a person and mom on the spectrum. [12:49] - Juliet describes her last job and why she lost interest in it. [16:26] - I suggest Juliet come up with a more proactive self-care plan. Kat asks Juliet about the difference between self-care and selfishness. [18:31] - Dave points out that Juliet is navigating a lot of situations. [21:10] - Katie asks how long it takes Juliet to notice she's getting burned out in a job. We talk about preemptively handling this situation. [28:03] - Katie encourages Juliet to consider taking "staycations" to avoid burnout from work. She also suggests Katie find someone in the workplace to help her with honest feedback. [30:00] - Juliet talks about the possibility of working with families of children on the spectrum. I see the passion when she talks about this possibility, and encourage her to pursue this. [33:02] - Juliet describes her ideal work day. [37:28] - Roxy asks Juliet if there are things that work to bring her into the present. [39:46] - Roxy wonders if there are things outside of her support group that she's like to implement to help her regroup. [42:11] - Juliet talks about how she manages her calendar and tasks. [45:47] - I share an opinion on empathy with people on the spectrum. [47:30] - Kat talks about working with a client going through self-care guilt. She shares her personal experience. [50:56] - I share how I manage certain events on my calendar. [51:57] - Roxy talks about giving herself a time-out can help in some interpersonal situations. [56:05] - I share a situation where I lost my patience with my son. [58:55] - Juliet shares the actions she would like to take. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza The ADHD Women's Palooza is back! Join me, and over 30 of the top ADHD experts focused on women's issues with ADHD. The event is happening now through March 2nd. My session is on Friday, March 1st at 5pm Eastern. All sessions are free to attend! Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

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This episode is another mastermind group session. This conversation is with ADHD reWired alumni from our 14th season. This week, Katie returns to the podcast and is in the hot seat. We are joined by Kat, Roxy, Juliet, and Carrie. In this conversation, you will hear Katie describe her situation. She would like to find her passion and potentially make a career out of it. Katie enjoys creating content, specifically on YouTube. By the end of the conversation, Katie has an idea of what she wants to do, and she will have a timeline for herself to accomplish this goal. Connect with Katie: https://www.youtube.com/user/katiecuppycakemakeup Your Resources The Art of Asking: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help - Amanda Palmer You'll Learn: [02:19] - Katie shares that she is looking to mastermind finding her passion. She has struggled with decisions, so figuring out what passion to focus on has been difficult. [02:56] - Carrie asks about any limitations. Katie would like to turn a passion into a career, but she's having a hard time wrapping her head around that idea. [03:47] - Roxy asks Katie to list some of her passions. Katie explains why she is drawn to content creation via YouTube. This leads to a discussion on the number of things Katie is good at. [08:11] - In the past, she got overwhelmed when she restricted her efforts to one thing. She shared an example of this happening. [09:53] - Kat suggests the idea of "seasons" with a podcast or YouTube channel, which would allow her to keep her interests in several areas, rather than focus on just one. [12:26] - Juliet follows up on Katie's earlier comment about being a Kindergarten teacher. [14:55] - Carrie asks Katie to consider what she likes about each of her options. [22:03] - Katie describes "work." She describes what she finds fulfilling. [25:17] - Katie talks about how Jesse's skills complement her own. I talk with her about doing what you love and incorporating outsourcing. [31:18] - Katie gives a few reasons why she is interested in moving toward following her passions. [32:14] - We talk about talents and "gift." [33:32] - Katie says a lack of action on other things in life and the fact she's not on her medication is making moving towards her goal difficult. I share that ADHD is a performance disorder. [36:08] - Katie shares what she is doing to simplify things. [41:15] - Katie tells us what her lifelong vision is, which is something that is happening soon! [45:29] - Carrie asks if there are pain-points that might help Katie focus on specific things. She admits that she does not ask for help enough. [50:59] - Katie says she struggles with meal prep. [53:48] - We discuss the idea of Katie having a YouTube Channel on being an ADHD mom. [57:27] - Katie shares a recent epiphany. [1:03:43] - Katie decides how and when she will take action. [1:12:40] - Katie comes up with an impromptu song about her time on the hot seat. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza The ADHD Women's Palooza is back! Join me, and over 30 of the top ADHD experts focused on women's issues with ADHD. The event is February 25th through March 2nd. My session is on Friday, March 1st at 5pm Eastern. All sessions are free to attend! Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of January's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and me discuss a handful of listener questions on sleep, multitasking, anxiety from goals, and other topics. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources ADHD reWired Episode #193: Stephanie Sammons Music and Money ADHD reWired Episode #57: Stephanie Sarkis on Money and ADHD You'll Learn: [01:59] - The first question comes from Christian. He has been struggling with sleep and finds himself waking up frustrated. We try to figure out what could be causing his sleep issues, and we give him some tips. [17:22] - Drew asks if it's possible to have attention focused in multiple places at once. Brendan and I explain why it's not possible to be good at multitasking. Brendan shares his thoughts on this topic. [28:20] - Sarah is looking for advice on how to show her husband that the behaviors of their daughter with ADHD are not a matter of "not caring." We talk about helping her husband see things from a different perspective and trying to create better habits for children (and ourselves). [44:22] - Mike joins the call to ask about money. Finances are something he struggles with but isn't sure how to unload that responsibility. Brendan and I talk with him about some solutions. [55:58] - Kenya wonders why just thinking about writing goals down causes anxiety. Brendan talks about how he plays with language, and sometimes ADHD wins. This question allows me to go on a rant. [1:04:47] - I share a new strategy to get to bed at a better time. Brendan talks about a new snack that helps him avoid unhealthy snacks. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Eric Zimmer joins me on this episode of the podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and host of the podcast, The One You Feed. Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way how to recover from addiction, and build a life worth living. While Eric doesn't know if he has ADHD, he does know a lot about doing hard things in order to live the life you want to live. In this conversation, you will hear Eric, and I talk about perfectionism, battling depression, and meditation and other forms of self-care. We also discuss the balance of being content and striving for growth. We even get a little "woo woo" in this conversation! Your Resources: The Spirituality of Imperfection - Ernest Kurtz and Katherine KetchamHappiness is a Choice You Make - John Leland You'll Learn: [02:37] - Eric explains where he got the name of his podcast, The One You Feed. [05:05] - Half a lifetime ago, Eric was homeless. He tells us his path to that point in life. [09:15] - "The nature of addiction is that it's chronic." [10:40] - We talk about recovering from failure. [13:19] - Eric shares his thoughts on perfectionism. [18:51] - Eric says you need to throw the kitchen sink at depression. He shares what is in his kitchen sink. [26:29] - Eric talks about trying to balance being content and striving for growth. [32:17] - Eric describes why he feels that he is a spiritual person. [39:23] - I share my recent experiences with meditation and journaling. [45:18] - Eric describes his meditations, and says to try things and see what works for you. [48:43] - Eric talks about open meditation. [51:48] - Self-care is exhausting, but trying harder is even more exhausting. [54:19] - Eric states that we aren't built well for long-term rewards. We share tips for people who are not in an exercise routine. [1:00:30] - Eric explains how we figure out how to unlock the key to our mental health. [1:05:22] - Eric says that learning life lessons like a spiral staircase. [1:07:46] - The more we do hard things, the easier it is to do hard things. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Isaac Boutin joins me on this week's episode of the podcast. Isaac has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's. He also might be the youngest guest we've had on this podcast, as he is finishing his senior year of high school. When I talked with Isaac, his story and attitude were so positive and inspiring, I knew we needed to have him on. Recently, an academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he appear on a podcast or radio show. He reached out to me, and here's his appearance! Throughout this conversation, you will hear Isaac talk about the impact ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's have had on his academics, sports, and life in general. You'll Learn: [02:35] - Isaac shares the story of his education. He describes how he pushes himself in his studies. [05:46] - An academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he look for an opportunity to be a guest on a podcast or radio show. [09:15] - When he was younger, Isaac felt ashamed of himself. As he got older, he realized he's happy with who he is and chose to no longer hide his diagnoses. [14:39] - Isaac describes his study habits. This includes studying while he runs. [19:55] - OCD and Tourette's are part of Isaac's everyday life. He describes their impact. [24:34] - Isaac shares a recent example of his compulsions. [27:03] - We talk about OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention. [36:38] - I talk about Jia Jiang's efforts to deal with the fear of rejection. Check out his book, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection. [43:23] - Isaac loves talking about sports, and he shares their role in his life. [51:52] - Isaac explains how his medication has helped him. [53:04] - Isaac believes that having ADHD helps him in hockey, specifically with being "clutch." [56:12] - We look ahead to the future, which includes attending university and Toastmasters. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is another mastermind session. Kat, Katie, Juliet, Dave, and Carrie join me in this discussion with Roxy, who is in the hot seat. Roxy has decided that the theme for this episode is "aging out of opportunities." In this discussion, you will hear Roxy express a desire for a change, but she is a bit overwhelmed by the number of options she has. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that Roxy feels drawn to the idea of being an ADHD coach. We talk about what appeals to her about being an ADHD coach, and some of the reasons she feels some apprehension. One thing that intimidates her is marketing, and I share my experience of overcoming this and other fears in my journey. Your Resources: Building Your Ideal Practice You'll Learn: [01:42] - Roxy shares that she'd like to mastermind the theme of aging out of opportunities. She feels she has too many options and too little clarity. [02:23] - Juliet asks if there are areas with positive experiences that could help guide her. [04:07] - Katie asks a clarifying question about the theme "aging out of opportunities." [05:35] - I share what I envision when I hear "aging out of opportunities," and ask Katie to further explain it from her perspective. This leads to a discussion on pursuing becoming an ADHD coach. [10:11] - Dave feels that Roxy discounts her career, and wonders if she doesn't value it. She says that living in a college town impacts the way she views things. [18:22] - Carrie wonders how much satisfaction Roxy currently gets from helping people. [25:12] - Juliet suggests Roxy consider teaching/coaching hairdressers. [26:50] - Roxy shares what her future would look like after a coaching certification. [31:13] - We talk about changing our perspective on "starting late." [36:48] - Roxy says her first action is to talk more with people to determine the next step. I push Roxy to set some decision dates. [41:12] - Kat asks Roxy what her word of the year, "courage" looks like to her. [45:04] - Roxy shares some of her fears about this change, but believes these fears are out of her control. Marketing is something that intimidates her. [50:36] - Kat says that they were drawn to me because I am authentic, and Roxy needs to be herself in everything, including marketing. [54:00] - Katie addresses the fact that Roxy doesn't see herself as consistent. [56:56] - We talk about acquiring testimonials, and learning marketing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

I'm joined on this episode by LeDerick Horne. LeDerick is a poet, leader, speaker, and disability activist. LeDerick was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third-grade. A tireless advocate for people with all disabilities, he uses his gift of the spoken word as a gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, and self-determination. LeDerick has appeared at the White House and the United Nations. He co-authored the book, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success. He has also released two spoken word poetry albums. I met LeDerick and had the opportunity to see him speak at the CHADD Conference, and I'm excited to have him on the podcast. In this conversation, you will hear LeDerick share his personal educational story and explain how the help from different people helped him be successful. As a poet and writer, he shares some useful tips on writing and he points out that "everybody edits." LeDerick has a lot of great insight into disclosing disabilities, specifically in the workplace. He shares how by sharing your strengths, weaknesses, and the accommodations you need and using resources and allies, you can set yourself on a path for success. Connect with LeDerick Horne: Website - http://lederick.com You'll Learn: [03:00] - LeDerick shares his story. He talks about his educational journey and explains how it lead to where he is now. [06:49] - LeDerick talks about his decision to self-disclose on the job. He describes self-disclosure as a powerful set of skills. [10:53] - There is a risk in self-disclosure, and LeDerick describes how he explains this situation. [13:03] - LeDerick reads some poetry from his first album. It's a piece entitled "Nina." [18:07] - A counselor encouraged LeDerick to forget about his spelling, but just focus on writing. He explains how she helped him get past the things that tripped him up with writing. [21:35] - LeDerick talks about his writing process. [25:33] - I share that I have changed my internal dialogue about how I think about myself as a writer. LeDerick shares some of his wisdom in this area. [30:14] - As adults, relying on the people around us is something that can help us be successful. [42:13] - LeDerick shares his thoughts on self-disclosing without risking a loss of employment. He shares a resource, the 411 on Disability Disclosure. [44:12] - The understanding of our rights as people with disabilities is essential. [47:16] - We talk about using discretion in disclosing in the workplace. [49:40] - LeDerick ends out discussion with another poem, "An American Idea." Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of December's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and me answer a handful of listener questions. You will hear us answer questions on unstructured time, regulating emotions in the workplace, and the transition from high school to college. You'll also hear a story of a near-fight involving Brendan, and he has the ability to turn that situation into a learning opportunity. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [02:26] - Juliet is struggling with finding time for herself. She asks for suggestions on carving time out of a busy schedule. [07:35] - Elliott asks about making the best of unstructured time. I share some of my experience with unstructured time and the importance of accountability. [19:09] - Brendan shares a question that came in ahead of time. This person wants to know how to regulate their emotions at work. Brendan shares why this scenario may not be a regulation of emotions issue. [23:01] - Tracey is unsure how to identify rewards. I explain that people with ADHD are less sensitive to rewards and need more of them. [33:40] - Brendan shares his thoughts on his 2019 goals. He also tells a story that provides a good example to his philosophy "don't get mad, get offended." [43:54] - Helen asks a question for son about homework and study habits as he prepares to enter college. Brendan suggests checking out Episode 22 of ADHD Essentials Podcast for more information on the transition from high school to college. [49:00] - David joins the call to update us on a question in a previous episode. He is considering going back to college to study for a second career. He is searching for advice about the college process. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Send me a message using the contact form at http://CoachingreWired.com if you'd like to be on the waitlist. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

The guest for this episode is Shelley Ann Morris. Shelley is an administrative assistant receptionist who assists people who are blind. She volunteers at CKCU FM and hosts the show Welcome to My World. Shelley is a triathlete who does sprints and Olympic distance triathlons. She was born with significant vision loss. In this conversation, you will hear Shelley talk about being diagnosed at age 44, and she explains how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope with ADHD. Shelley talks about coming out of the "dark days" and how connecting with a coach and counselor, she was able to find success in the workplace and life. Connect with Shelley Ann Morris Website: www.ckcufm.com/wtmw You'll Learn: [03:32] - Shelley was diagnosed with ADHD at age 44. She describes her vision loss. [05:12] - Shelley explains why she sought a diagnosis. [09:17] - She describes how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope with ADHD. It comes down to decisions to be better or bitter. [15:22] - Shelley talks about her dark days and challenges. [21:43] - Taking positive steps and forgiving others in her dark days helped her find her way. [24:36] - She explains how she connected with a coach and counselor, and what she worked on with them. [26:46] - Shelley describes how she works best. [30:35] - The variety of tasks and the energy from people helps Shelley succeed as an administrative assistant and receptionist. She also talks about the benefit of having a good manager. [32:01] - A listener of Shelley's radio show was prompted to seek an evaluation for ADHD. [34:40] - Shelley explains that because she's been hurt, she goes out her way to not hurt others. [35:24] - While she was between jobs, she managed volunteers. When she introduced herself via email, she encouraged people to communicate challenges with her. [42:32] - Shelley describes some of the accommodations she receives to be successful at work. [48:38] - Shelley says that ADHD is a bigger beast to deal with than low vision. [52:50] - Listening to music helps inspire Shelley. [55:18] - Shelley explains why she sometimes feels like The Grinch, but not for a reason you'd expect. This leads to a discussion on background noise and distractions. [1:00:50] - Shelley says there are a lot of resources to help. [1:02:00] - Shelley talks about her athletic endeavors as a triathlete. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Send me a message using the contact form at http://CoachingreWired.com if you'd like to be on the waitlist. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

The guest of this episode is Emily Parks. Emily is a productivity consultant and the owner of Organize for Success. She is an Evernote certified consultant. A lover of technology, Emily can help with prioritization, email, calendar management, and everything else that we could all use help with. In this conversation, you will hear Emily share a ton of super helpful tips and strategies. This is a can't-miss episode if you would like to become more efficient in areas of your life with things like digital clutter, time-blocking, and email. At the end of the episode, you'll even hear Emily share some tips specific to this holiday time of the year. Connect with Emily Parks Website - OrganizeForSuccess.biz You'll Learn: [02:26] - "Our brain is made for thinking, not remembering." [03:28] - Emily shares her answer to "What's the best tool for remembering things?" She shares a few reasons she loves Evernote. [05:36] - Emily says that she uses Evernote as her external brain. [07:19] - When it comes to Evernote, Emily never recommends having too much of anything. [08:57] - Emily shares tips on naming folders in Evernote. [10:54] - I describe my "1-2-3 Hack." [12:42] - If using the subject line is too overwhelming, you can rename your default notebook and use it as an inbox to hold items for processing. [15:38] - "One is the most productive number" is Emily's line of thinking behind having people do an audit [24:57] - We tend to scatter our organization. Emily talks about managing this clutter. [27:27] - Emily addresses the issue of social media notifications. [31:00] - It's easy to get sucked into the neverending stream of videos on Facebook. Emily shares how to keep yourself from falling into those traps. [34:49] - Emily encourages me (and all of us) to do our daily wrap-up. [43:11] - Daily planning is very important for people with ADHD, and Emily gives tips on staying on track. [51:20] - Emily talks more about time-blocking methods. [57:26] - Emily and I share a hatred of email. Emily shares some tips and tricks related to email. [1:00:35] - Emily gives a few tips on keeping phone calls short in length. [1:03:00] - Email: Checking vs. Processing [1:07:24] - Emily talks about staying productive and on-task during the holidays. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is almost over. There may be a spot or two left! To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of November's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and I recount our experiences at the CHADD conference. We also dive in and answer a handful of listener-submitted questions on topics like digital minimalism, holiday stress, and time blindness. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [05:36] - Brenan shares his most significant takeaway from the CHADD conference. [09:00] - I talk about my takeaways from the conference. [18:39] - Gerald asks about digital minimalism regarding smartphones. We talk about some of the apps we like to use, and how we manage our apps. [28:47] - Lisa talks about having original plans derailed, and then failing to get back on track. [33:59] - We talk about the stress that is induced by the holidays. We share some ideas on how to simplify and redefine the holidays. [44:26] - Lane feels overwhelmed by work email. We both hate email and share some of our strategies to manage it effectively. [55:14] - Someone asks about time blindness. This person is having trouble with managing several calendars in one and struggling with isolating their important appointments. During the discussion of this topic, I talk about FreakyAlarm, but Brendan shares why he wouldn't use it. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. This Wednesday is your last opportunity to register. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

I am joined on this episode by Alex Hey. Alex is a new ADHD coach from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is launching his new coaching practice, Reset ADHD. His mission is to help people hit the reset button on their ADHD. Alex is turning his mess into his message. Alex has had to hit the reset button a fair number of times in his life. In this conversation, you will hear Alex share some of his poetry, which is what made Alex stand out to me and invite him onto the podcast. Alex provides us with some of his backstory, which includes a diagnosis about five years ago. Alex also talks about his coaching service, Reset ADHD, and the unique perspective he has. This episode does contain a conversation around suicide. If you experiencing suicidal thoughts and you don't know where to turn, here are resources for help: United States - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Outside of the US - http://suicideprevention.wikia.com/wiki/Online Connect with Alex Hey: Website - http://ResetADHD.com Twitter - @ResetADHD Instagram - @ResetADHD Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/resetadhd/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/resetadhd You'll Learn: [05:23] - Alex reads a poem he wrote. I previously heard Alex read this, and it's a big reason he's on this episode. [07:00] - Alex shares some of the background information behind this poem. [08:50] - Alex was diagnosed at the age of 20, and describes his history with depression. [10:23] - Alex describes the role that his relationships have played in his breakthrough. [11:57] - We talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. [12:56] - Seeking support for yourself is vital, and Alex talks about his progress in this area. [15:16] - Alex reads his love poem. [17:35] - Alex describes his poem-writing process, and we discuss the power of storytelling. [20:55] - Alex shares some of the thoughts that he corrects, and he describes the process. [29:36] - I share that when I'm in the moment of "the suck," what is helpful for me is to stay curious about what I can gain from the experience. [35:05] - Alex talks about the role of prayer and faith. [37:59] - Alex shares some information on his business, Reset ADHD. He also explains why he decided to become an ADHD coach. [43:20] - We talk about the state of Christian-based ADHD coaching. [45:45] - I explain how giving free talks can help grow a coaching business. [51:09] - Alex has written a four-part blog post about the growth mindset. [53:20] - Live life in permanent beta. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. There are just four chances left to register for this session. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode contains the second part of my discussion with Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, Laurie and I discuss the steps following the diagnostic assessments she administers. Medication plays a considerable role, but Laurie also shares how to work to improve skills in areas with lower scores. Connect with Laurie Peterson: Website - http://Diagnostic-Learning.com You'll Learn: [05:08] - Once we have the information from the testing, what do we do with the information? The first step is medication, but it is not the entire solution. [06:20] - Laurie explains how to improve vocabulary skills by reading. [07:57] - Laurie shares how to build your perceptual reasoning skills, problem-solving skills, and visual processing skills. [11:53] - I share how an instructor used color overlays to help a student read. [14:33] - Improving your problem-solving skills can be done by playing games. [18:08] - Working memory can be improved, but there is a lot of technology to help. [20:22] - Laurie explains how she uses Alexa to put together her shopping list. [24:20] - I talk about a few of the benefits of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, including shame-free accountability. [26:18] - Environmental modification is a large piece of ADHD management. [28:34] - We discuss interactive metronome therapy, diet, and exercise. [30:48] - Laurie shares information for those that believe they may have ADHD, but have not yet been diagnosed. [33:19] - Laurie talks about the cost of this type of testing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. The next registration event is Thursday, November 29th at 3pm Central. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

On this episode, I am joined by Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, you will hear Laurie and I discuss the battery of diagnostic assessments she administered to me. You will hear us discuss the verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and memory assessments I took. We describe what these tests are, and what my results tell Laurie. Connect with Laurie Peterson: Website - http://Diagnostic-Learning.com You'll Learn: [04:08] - Laurie shares her ADHD story. [06:37] - Laurie talks about how she views and approaches the diagnosis when she meets with people. [09:02] - I describe the battery of tests that Laurie did with me. [09:56] - Laurie explains why she looks at verbal comprehension when assessing for ADHD. This leads to a discussion on how I am more of an "audio reader." [14:23] - Laurie puts the scoring of these texts into context, and how scores can improve. [17:14] - We discuss how "verbal regulation" is where impulsivity and the organizing of ideas meet. [18:08] - Laurie talks about some vocational options for people who score higher in verbal comprehension testing. [19:20] - I scored in the "very average" range of perceptual reasoning. I explain why this surprised me. Laurie explains this realm of the testing. [24:52] - Laurie talks about vision therapy, which retrains the muscles in your eyes. [32:01] - The next domain we cover is "working memory." [37:43] - Processing speed is a domain in which I scored "below average." Laurie explains that score is common for people with ADHD. [43:18] - Coding and symbol search were two subsets that I didn't enjoy. I explain why I struggled with these. [46:42] - Laurie explains the adult memory test. [51:00] - Laurie describes the kind of background information she gathers. [53:00] - Laurie shares a few areas where my wife and I have different perceptions of my skills. [57:07] - I confess I thought, "What if I don't have ADHD?" Laurie confirms that I do have ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. The next registration event is Thursday, November 29th at 3pm Central. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, Think and Grow Rich. We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as "addmins," and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Natalie is sitting in the mastermind hot seat. Natalie has recently experienced some pretty significant life changes. This has allowed her to step back and determine what she wants to do with her life. In this conversation, you will hear us walk through some of these things with Natalie. You'll Learn: [04:22] - We check in with Dan's progress since his time in the hot seat. [05:57] - Dianna shares that she is making progress. She has set up a sleep study. [07:20] - Sandra says that she needs to listen to her hot seat session again because she had so many great things to work on. [09:34] - Natalie provides us some backstory. She has recently moved and is in a bit of a reset stage in life. [11:12] - Natalie finds herself overwhelmed by many tasks, and she lists a few things that aren't overwhelming her. She provides us with some examples of things she needs to do. [13:05] - Natalie opens her routine app, Fabulous. I encourage her to screenshot the app and then make that her home screen image to remind her to adjust things. [14:52] - I ask Natalie if she could join a professional or networking group. [16:42] - Natalie explains that she'd like to hire a personal trainer and start working out in the mornings. [21:21] - Natalie says she feels weird having a masters degree and living at home with her parents. [22:43] - Dianna asks Natalie if she's done a brain dump. [25:06] - Natalie discusses one YouTube habit she would like to create. [31:42] - We realize that Natalie's morning routine is more like a morning menu. I share with her that she needs to create habits, not routines. [35:45] - I encourage Natalie to keep things basic, for the purpose of getting started. [41:58] - Natalie talks about the first video she will be producing. [46:41] - Earlier in the conversation, Natalie said she would like to travel the country for four months. She talks about the conflict between this and working a job, and the type of work she is considering. [50:46] - Natalie says her lack of routine is what's holding her back right now. [53:39] - Natalie talks about needing to find online work in order to accomplish her goal of being mobile. [59:10] - Natalie shares that she is trying to find herself after the end of her marriage. [1:03:48] - I suggest to Natalie that she write a letter. [1:07:00] - Dan takes a few seconds to give Natalie some encouragement to get started. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now in full swing. The next registration event is Thursday, November 29th at 3pm Central. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of October's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and I talk with a few listeners and read some questions that had been submitted. We talk about ADHD and substance abuse, a child with ADHD who becomes emotionally sensitive with redirection, and something we label, "procrastappointment." You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [11:26] - Erica brings up the topic of ADHD and substance abuse. Brenden and I share our experiences as smokers. [24:04] - Sarah asks if there is a term for her type of procrastination. We invent one called "procrastappointment." We share some tips on getting out of this pattern, including not taking appointment cards! [33:38] - Marisol recently had parent-teacher conferences. The teacher asked about her daughter's emotional sensitivity. Brendan shares some of his expertise with this situation. [40:49] - Marisol wonders how to teach her daughter that redirections are not a failure. [47:20] - Rachel asks about self-guided learning and online classes with an ADHD brain. I share that I consider this to be "registering for good intentions." Brendan talks about how to create the structure to be successful in this type of endeavor. [51:07] - Sarah asks if we have figured out how to slow down our lives. I believe she has taken the first step by asking that question. I encourage anyone in this situation to decrease overwhelm by saying "no" like we are passing out candy on Halloween. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our next registration event for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is this Thursday, November 15th at 11am Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, Think and Grow Rich. We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as "addmins," and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Dan sits in the hot seat. In this conversation, you will hear Dan talk about over-committing. He explains why he has a hard time saying "no," but this results in sometimes not meeting the deadlines. Dan has a major traveling project coming up, and this situation is the foundation of this discussion. You'll Learn: [8:48] - Dan sets up this conversation and shares that he struggles with overcommitment. [11:44] - Diana asks if Dan has traveled in the trailer before. Dan also talks about setting expectations at work vs. expectations outside of work. [15:14] - I ask Dan how often he ignores the little voice in his head. Dan believes he can be intentional about giving the little voice time to pop up. [17:10] - I share that having a Plan B doesn't take much time, and the reward is great. Dan talks about his Plan B. [19:08] - Dan explains that he needs to learn how not to say "yes." [20:18] - Sandra wants to know what Dan has done with this RV project, and how he prioritizes the tasks. [24:31] - Sandra asks more about contingency plans when working with the list. [25:32] - Dan says that there are not hard-stops in their schedule unless it's for a meeting. [26:39] - Dan says that his list is written in a shared note-taking app that he and his wife can use. [29:54] - Natalie asks Dan if he has considered getting an antenna to boost his cell phone signal. She also asks for examples of little things that need to be done in the house that overwhelm him. [34:15] - I ask Dan for some time-frame dates. I challenge Dan to consider what he would do if he had no time or less time to prepare. [38:58] - Natalie reminds Dan that friends will be coming into his house so that they will be more understanding than a customer. [40:38] - After Dan talks about envisioning looking what "done" looks like. I talk about the difference between a due date and a done date. [49:45] - I ask Dan what the situation would be if he had to tell someone he can't do something or hit a deadline he committed to. [51:50] - I ask Dan to consider what carries more weight, the current satisfaction of saying "yes," or the future disappointment of not being able to meet the deadline. [52:46] - Dan explains how it's possible to build a reputation as the go-to guy, but then expectations can hurt your career. [54:53] - Dan shares that he would be receptive to a suggestion that he seek assistance with a task. I draw a link between Dan's perfectionism and self-worth. [58:54] - Diana talks about her own personal experience in the area of self-worth. Dan shares what he wants to gain from this journey. [1:02:46] - I used to say "yes" to everything, and this brought me stress from being overwhelmed. I changed my default answer to "no." [1:07:22] - Natalie suggests bringing yourself back to the big picture and asking why you want to do something. [1:10:37] - Natalie brings up Dan's wife and kids. Dan shares an experience from his ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:14:33] - Dan admits that he is scared. [1:17:12] - I share how I threatened myself with Workaholics Anonymous. [1:18:55] - Dan shares his takeaways from this conversation. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our next registration event for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is November 15th at 11am Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, Think and Grow Rich. We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as "addmins," and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Sandra sits in the hot seat. She explores a topic that a lot of us struggle with and we haven't really discussed on the podcast. Sandra feels that she struggles with communication and what she calls "verbal regulation." In this conversation, you will hear us discuss the issues surrounding communication, and the participants share their experiences and the techniques they employ. You'll Learn: [10:21] - Diana was in the hot seat on our last episode, and she committed to scheduling a sleep study. She shares her progress. [12:44] - Sandra lays the foundation for this discussion. She would like to talk about what she is calling "verbal regulation." [17:06] - Sandra says that neuro-typical people tend to make comments to her on this topic. [19:04] - Dan asks Sandra about her structure creation skills. She shares a story about someone comparing her work as something similar to the movie "A Beautiful Mind." [23:52] - Dan asks a clarifying question about her reactions to compliments. [24:46] - Natalie shares that she had similar situations. She asks about Sandra's processing characteristics. [29:02] - Sandra talks about trying to communicate to her co-workers how her brain works without it sounding like an excuse. [30:18] - Diana asks in what types of situations this becomes an issue, and she shares her experience in this area. [34:18] - Diana suggests beta-blockers or alpha-blockers. [36:20] - Natalie suggests that Sandra talks to her friends about their perceptions of her. [38:28] - We talk about fidgets and the advantage of having a more obvious fidget. [40:23] - We put Sandra's negative self-talk on trial through role-playing. [47:19] - I talk with Susan about processing speed and the role it plays in things like communication. [55:05] - Natalie shares that she's also a slow processor and intelligent person, and she talks about things she does in conversations to help this communication. [59:22] - Dan explains how he builds trust with people by preparing them for his communication style. He also suggests practicing conversation. [1:01:11] - Sandra finds practicing conversation to be difficult because of other ADHD tendencies. Dan shares how he accomplishes this. [1:03:57] - Sandra talks about a recent course she took on self-observation and self-coaching. She says that a lot of feedback she got in this discussion reinforces what she learned from that. [1:06:10] - I talk about acceptance being a gift to ourselves and other people. I also share how slowing my speech has helped me. [1:10:41] - Natalie reminds us that we need to start small. [1:13:36] - Sandra shares what she would like to learn and improve in the near-future. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our next registration event for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is November 15th at 11am Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, Think and Grow Rich. We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as "addmins," and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Diana will sit in the hot seat, and we are joined by Natalie, Dan, and Sandra. The morning routine on non-urgent days is what has Diana hung up right now. Throughout this conversation, you will hear us offer suggestions, tips, techniques, and strategies to help her make these mornings productive. If you find it difficult to get started in the mornings, you should have plenty of things to try after listening to this episode. You'll Learn: [11:02] - The members of this mastermind introduce themselves, including Diana who is sitting in the hot seat this week. [13:57] - Diana shares that she's been struggling with her morning routine on non-urgent days. [15:30] - Diana talks about the things she's implemented to try to create some consistency. [21:05] - Dan asks if Diana has experienced insomnia and what may have caused that lack of sleep. This leads to a discussion on sleep. [27:02] - Sandra asks about Diana's medication. [29:55] - Sandra suggests Diana recall the last time she had a non-urgent morning and it didn't work out the way she wanted. [33:16] - I ask Sandra if she's ok with choosing comfort over courage. [34:47] - Dan shares that when he thinks about data and analyzing what's working and not working, his mind gets stirred up. Diana talks about what the pebbles are. These are the small things that seem to trip her up. [37:19] - Natalie shares that this conversation is speaking to her because she shares some of these issues. She finds herself wasting entire mornings by hitting the snooze button. The Fabulous app is something that has helped her. [40:00] - We discuss the individual steps that could help with her morning routine. [43:38] - Natalie says that the inside of her refrigerator makes for a good dry erase board. [47:26] - I suggest the app, Wake and Shake Alarm and the clocks Clocky and Tocky. I also talk about the Pavlok, which I don't wholly endorse. [54:30] - Dan asks, "What's important to you?" when trying to find the motivation to get up and get the day going. He also suggests finding the areas where other people are depending on her. [57:09] - Natalie explains how she has benefitted from this conversation and the strategies she is going to implement to help her with these areas where she is having trouble. [58:30] - I explain why sleep hygiene is more important than the number of hours of sleep. [1:02:54] - Sandra shares that this discussion reminds her a lot of her own mastermind. She shares some advice I gave her in that mastermind. [1:08:09] - We talk about using music to motivate in the morning. [1:09:12] - Dan suggests that Diana's husband helps get her going in the morning. [1:13:13] - We talk about vitamins, specifically Vitamin B. [1:14:52] - Diana has resisted undergoing a sleep study. We convince her to make an appointment for a sleep study. [1:16:57] - I suggest morning errands and exercise classes to help Dianna get moving in the mornings. [1:20:28] - Diana shares what she would like to commit to. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group If you'd like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 25th at 3 pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Do you say that you "are ADHD" or say that you "have ADHD?" Through people-first language, we show that people are more than their diagnosis. However, over time, I've come to appreciate how nuanced language is, and how important it is to let people express their identity. Living with ADHD is a story. As we change, so does our relationship with ADHD. One way I've helped people capture their relationship with ADHD is an exercise I've been doing with my coaching groups. I call this exercise, "Dear ADHD." I encourage members to write letters to their ADHD. Since this is ADHD Awareness Month, I invited members of our alumni membership community to write another letter to their ADHD. What you will hear on this episode is some of those members reading their "Dear ADHD" letters. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group If you'd like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 25th at 3 pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of September's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, our conversation keeps looping back around to play and planning. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [08:48] - Erica asks about planning fun. We talk about the struggles of prioritizing, initiating, and planning. [18:10] - Marisol asks how to stay in motion when there's nothing to react to. This continues our conversation on planning. Brendan shares how he uses motion to get back on track. [24:47] - Marisol sat in the hot seat in May and talked about diet and exercise. She gives us an update on her progress. [26:45] - Gerald asks if we have any rules to help us be productive. We share some of our "guiding principles" to stay on track throughout the day. [32:45] - We talk about trying to diligent about phone usage, specifically between the hours of 9 pm and 9 am. [36:50] - I share how staying up too late will impact my ability to function with my family. "It's about what I want most vs. what I want now." This leads to a discussion on parenting. [45:35] - Dianna asks Brendan and me what podcasts we enjoy. [52:16] - AJ asks for strategies for making phone calls. [57:09] - Alyssa wonders how to make yourself do something that seems unbearably boring. We share our own experiences and share what does and doesn't work for us. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group If you'd like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 25th at 3 pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

I have two guests joining me in the studio for this episode. Alex is a proud husband of eight years and is a father to two children. He teaches special education at the middle school level. His daily practice of mindfulness and meditation has had a profound effect on his life. His ADHD witness story comes into focus in 2008. The most recent stage of his ADHD journey began with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Alison joins Alex (her husband) on this episode. They have known each other since 2008, and she is a mental health nurse. In this conversation, you will hear Alex and Alison share how they have navigated the obstacle course that is a marriage or relationship with one person who has ADHD and one person who does not. Alex and Alison discuss their challenges and explain how they resolve conflict. Connect with Alex: Email: [email protected] You'll Learn: [09:45] - Alex shares how the two met. He explains why he saw her as mysterious. [12:30] - Alison talks about the impact diagnosis, and medication had on their conversations. [13:46] - Alison was once brought to tears by Alex having a spotlessly clean living area. [16:06] - We talk about our memories from before we started medication. [22:30] - Alison talks about one of their challenges with parenting. Alex describes his feelings when he's frustrated with his son, who displays some ADHD characteristics. [26:12] - Alison shares how she allows Alex space in some of these difficult situations. [27:47] - Alex struggles with sharing what is happening in his brain. [30:06] - When Alex's ADHD is winning, Alison takes his reactions personally. [31:55] - I share that non-ADHD spouses can understand ADHD by listening to these conversations. [33:11] - Alex explains how they engage in constructive problem-solving. [37:38] - Alex considers himself lucky to have someone like Allison, who understands his situation. [39:17] - Alison says that she's needed to explain Alex's characteristics with her family. [41:10] - We talk about the dance between accommodating and enabling. [50:54] - Alex talks about why he made the decision to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Alison chimes in with developments she's seen. [55:22] - The two talk about changes they've seen since Alex joined the group. [59:20] - Alison shares what she has learned about ADHD since meeting Alex. [1:02:30] - We talk about the long-term aspect of marriage, which involves things like apologizing, and the process of resolving conflict. [1:11:24] - Alex shares his experience with mindfulness. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin on September 24th, and the group is now full. If you'd like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, RSVP for our registration event on October 4th at 2pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Shawn Smith joins me on the podcast this week. Shawn has his Master's in Education and Counseling. He is the proud founder and CEO of Don't dis-my-ability Consultation Services, an innovative, multi-faceted coming specializing in the emerging field of neurodiversity. He is a counselor, psychotherapist, and national award-winning entrepreneur. Diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type at age 30, Shawn struggle through every level of the public education system prior to his diagnosis. It took Shawn 32 attempts to earn the 18 credits required to graduate high school. Medication gave Shawn's brain a jump start it needed to wake from 30 years of slumber, taking his thought process from dial-up to fiber-op. In this conversation, you will hear Shawn talk about his company and the services he provides. He explains why his company being located in a cooperative creates a constructive environment for his work. Shawn discusses his background, his struggles in school, his diagnosis, and why the entrepreneurial life fits him well. Connect with Shawn Smith: Website - Don't Dis My Ability You'll Learn: [07:45] - Shawn describes the Villa cooperative, where his business is located. [09:41] - Shawn provides some details on the services Don't dis-my-ability provides, and shares how this environment fits him. [10:47] - Keynotes and workshops are things that Shawn frequently does, and he describes the content of these offerings. [11:54] - Shawn describes his life before diagnosis as "hell." [12:28] - We discuss the idea of being "lazy." [14:07] - Shawn describes some of the strategies he uses to stay organized and productive. [15:47] - Shawn talks about growing up and seeing people around him making changes he wasn't making. [18:23] - A labor dispute is what led to Shawn's diagnosis. [22:07] - Shawn describes the changes in his life after diagnosis, and he started medication. [24:06] - Shawn talks about being "snuck in" to college. [25:26] - We talk about trying to filter out background noise, and I share my technique for accomplishing this. [28:45] - Shawn shares more specific information on the services Don't dis-my-ability provides. [30:35] - Shawn talks about being a social entrepreneur and describes some of the challenges he faces in this role. We also talk about being drawn to entrepreneurship out of boredom and resentment. [34:42] - Shawn says the name of his business came from a rap beat he had in his head. [40:06] - Shawn lists some of the things he does with his company. [42:50] - Shawn shares how he plans projects. I talk about using Miranda to help with time zones. We also talk about the challenge of writing checks and addressing envelopes as "macro thinkers." [45:49] - Shawn describes how to make context matter. [48:37] - Shawn talks about his podcasting experience, including his upcoming video podcast, Don't dis-my-ability Podcast. [52:50] - Shawn speaks about the term neurodiversity and why it's being used. [1:00:05] - I talk about the book Rocket Fuel, and understanding the unique skills we as people with ADHD have. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th, and the group is now full. If you'd like to secure an early spot and an early registration price for our winter session by RSVPing for our registration event on October 4th at 2pm Central. This session starts January 7th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of August's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, we have a few questions on careers. We talk about exploring careers and finding the one that best suits us and our strengths and weaknesses, and we talk about being successful with a manager or in a workplace that is not necessarily ADHD-friendly. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to September's live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [07:09] - Jennifer starts with a question about working for a manager or in an organizational structure that is not friendly to techniques people with ADHD use to thrive. She also asks about disclosing ADHD. [18:13] - Nick asks about using rewards to manufacture a habit. [23:30] - Madeline admits to starting a lot of things, and finishing few of them because of "choice paralysis." She asks how to overcome this. [30:40] - Christian shares a dilemma with us. He believes he is in the career field he wants to do, but now he's not sure. He's having trouble with blending his passions with his abilities, which are impacted by ADHD. This leads to a discussion on self-awareness and strengths. [44:45] - We answer another question about accomplishing career goals. Brendan and I share our thoughts on satisfaction in careers. [49:05] - Sheila is worried about being overwhelmed and stressed with her daughter visiting. She wonders how to get her emotions under control. We share some ideas with her. [1:00:30] - Brendan shares how the heat and humidity have impacted his productivity. [1:03:10] - Brendan asks me how I transition from one minor task to another minor task. I share my strategy with these situations. [1:04:45] - Brendan asks how I avoid being derailed by infrequent appointments. This leads to a discussion on cars. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. If you'd like to try to snag one of the last two spots, RSVP for the last registration event. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Today's guest is Bob LeVitus. Bob is the author of more than 80 technical books and has been a columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. He's known about his ADHD for almost 20 years, and he says at this point, he considers it "kind of a blessing." Bob has a company called Working Smarter for Productions. Bob is a Mac aficionado, and he's going to help us understand how he uses different Mac products to improve his productivity, and hopefully help your productivity. If you don't have a Mac product, I would encourage you to still listen to this conversation. Bob says that most of his information is applicable across other platforms. In this conversation, Bob shares a ton of great tips for organization and time management. You will hear us discuss lots of apps and services. If you would like to take Bob's course, you can get it 50% off! The coupon code is ADHD reWired. Connect with "Dr. Mac": Website - http://WorkingSmarterForMacUsers.com You'll Learn: [07:50] - Bob shares his ADHD story. [09:46] - Being in a group for adults with ADHD was more beneficial for Bob than individual therapy. [11:17] - Bob explains that he tried several strategies for organization and time management. [12:40] - Bob describes the Pomodoro Technique. [14:33] - Not a single one of David Allen's suggestions worked for Bob. [15:56] - Bob talks about time-blocking and keeping himself in the chair. [17:16] - I talk about one of the oldest documented descriptions of ADHD. [18:41] - We talk about predicting the amount of time a task should take you and comparing that to the amount of time it actually takes. [20:17] - Bob talks about typing speed, and suggests TypingTest.com to test yourself and improve your typing speed. [22:35] - Most thinner keyboards actually slow your typing speed down. Bob talks about keyboards built in a manner that helps your typing. [25:44] - We talk about using dictation and enhanced dictation. Bob compares Dragon to the built-in dictation on Mac. [28:40] - Bob shares how he uses voice with his iOS devices. [33:53] - I share that I wish location reminders were able to be micro-location reminders. [35:36] - When Bob was writing an article, he discovered weird things you can get Siri to answer. This leads us to a rabbit hole and a beat-boxing Siri. [39:56] - Bob talks about how you can create snippets or shortcuts on Mac and iOS. [48:00] - Bob suggests not obsessively checking email. He shares ways to pry yourself away from the inbox. [49:52] - Bob doesn't pay for many services, but he pays for Sanebox. [52:03] - Turn off your notifications! [52:40] - Bob used to believe he was great at multitasking. He now realizes he CAN'T multitask. [54:53] - We talk about the amount of time it takes to create or break a habit. [56:16] - Bob talks about the Pomodoro Technique app he likes to use, Zonebox. [56:55] - I talk about one of my favorite apps, NextMeeting. [58:35] - I share how I use AutoSilent. [1:00:06] - Focus At Will is a paid service that we have both used in the past. [1:01:52] - I share that Bose headphones have helped my focus. [1:03:07] - Bob talks about how he organizes the apps on his iPhone. [1:05:03] - Bob attributes almost all of his weight loss to the Apple Watch. [1:08:00] - I share a usage monitoring tool for the iPhone, which leads to a confession. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 21st. Registration ends this week! To learn more or RSVP for a registration event, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Katie Schonwit joins me on this episode. Katie is a 30-year old Brooklyn, NY native who is a Senior Office Manager and an Executive Assistant, a gamer, and a nerd extraordinaire. After her mother passed away when she was 18, she was forced to grow up and struggled for years until she was finally diagnosed with ADHD a year ago. She is now on a path of self-discovery. In this conversation, you will hear Katie's story. Katie has experienced a lot in life, but you will hear that she has the perseverance to get past any barrier she encounters. She talks about her childhood, the early and sudden death of her mother, an abusive relationship, and multiple miscarriages. Connect with Katie Schonwit: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatieCuppyCakeMakeUp You'll Learn: [06:47] - Katie describes her life pre-diagnosis. [09:53] - Katie shares her family situation growing up, including her mother's sudden death. Now, Katie can appreciate her even more. [13:55] - Katie talks about working retail and her work history. She explains why she has stayed at her current job. [17:51] - Katie shares her experience in an abusive relationship. [21:03] - Katie talks about her relationship with her fiance. [22:44] - Katie was prompted to seek an evaluation because of a subway sign. [26:20] - Katie describes the grieving process around her evaluation. [28:06] - In the last year, Katie has gone on a path of self-discovery, and she explains her growth. [31:20] - Katie shares a message for anyone who is recently diagnosed. [35:55] - I talk about my past experience with Minecraft. [42:59] - Katie talks about some of the hardships she's faced recently. [53:40] - Katie describes how it felt to "come clean" about what she has been going through with her accountability group. [56:11] - Katie talks about her action steps regarding pregnancy. [58:44] - Katie talks about her YouTube channel. [59:50] - There is a profound underrepresentation of women in gaming. [1:05:30] - Katie shares that she'd like to cover the miscarriage experiences on her YouTube channel. [1:09:36] - Katie dedicates to start working on her YouTube channel this weekend. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Our next, and possibly last registration event is coming up this Thursday at 4pm Eastern. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Today's episode is the final installment of our special series of mastermind sessions we recorded with a small group of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group alumni. This episode is Tina's turn in the hot seat. When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me @EricTivers. In this conversation, we are going to help Tina address some challenges she's having in her business. If you struggle with emotional flooding, overwhelm, or decision-making, you will like this episode. If you are an entrepreneur, I think you'll love this episode. You'll Learn: [06:14] - Tina describes the issue she would like to mastermind in this conversation. [07:11] - Tina shares what her career is, and where these situations tend to arise. [10:54] - Tina identifies which situations trigger these emotional responses. [13:18] - Marisol asks Tina if she could have her lawyer involved in some of these conversations from the beginning. [14:58] - Natalie asks some detailed financial questions to put things into context. [18:56] - Erica asks if Tina could start conversations earlier to avoid some issues. [22:35] - Will asks if there is any sign that a client could cause problems, and if there's a way to prepare for that. [25:19] - Tina shares some insight into the nature of her business. She also explains that she has no qualms evicting people. I talk about the importance of bending the world to us, and not spending time working in areas that are not our strengths. [26:54] - Natalie talks about using intuition and identifying problem clients. [29:24] - I ask a general question about real estate on renting vs. selling. [31:26] - Will brings up the fact that Tina has been considering moving. [34:29] - Erica comments that Tina is very professional and straight-forward, so when she's faced with people who don't operate in the same manner, it is upsetting. [35:55] - Will shares his techniques for handling specific situations. I share the STOPP method. [43:39] - Marisol asks Tina about meditation or mindfulness practices. [47:22] - Will talks about anxiety, how it impacts him, and how he works through it. [50:38] - Tina dives a little deeper into her current position. [54:00] - I ask Tina, "What is the one thing you can do to make this easier?" [57:48] - Natalie goes over some organizational structure with Tina. [1:01:23] - Tina shares her takeaways from this conversation. [1:02:33] - We check in on progress from previous discussions. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of July's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. In this conversation, you will hear us discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and many other topics. You will even hear what prompted me to request a medication change. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to August's live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [06:13] - Brendan launched his coaching group the day this was recorded. Brendan talks about making structure and systems successful, which he covered with this group. [09:33] - I explain why I recently requested a medication change. [12:25] - Brendan puts on his coaching hat with me. [13:52] - Erica asks why perfectionism has such an effect on people with ADHD. We share our personal thoughts and experiences on this topic. [22:12] - Sara weighs in from the chat and says, "Procrastination is my out from perfectionism." This can be a good strategy. [22:50] - Marisol asks how to stop the drive of perfectionism when you recognize it. [25:37] - Marisol has a follow-up question. She says that at the moment, she acknowledges she's overdoing it, but it's hard to stop. [28:40] - Brendan talks about disconnecting physically, but struggling to disconnect mentally. [36:05] - Sara says that when her students use fidgets, it's distracting for others. Brendan explains that her students need to understand it's a fidget, not a toy. I also share my feelings on this topic. [41:35] - Gina asks the difference between rejection sensitive dysmorphia and regular rejection feeling bad. [45:59] - Carl joins the call. His husband has done a lot of research about ADHD, but at times, he sees Carl's ADHD as work. He would like his husband to understand his struggles. Your Resources: Procrastination on Purpose: 5 Permissions on Multiply Your Time - Rory Vaden Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This week, we have another special episode for you. This is the next installment in a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. This episode is Natalie's turn in the hot seat. You may remember Natalie from Episode 223. When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me @EricTivers. In this conversation, we talk with Natalie about her business. The bulk of the conversation is on figuring out how she can narrow her focus and building her website. These are the two things that we determine will lead to immediate income. You'll Learn: [09:49] - Natalie lays the groundwork for this conversation. She launched her business ten years ago, but feels overwhelmed and is looking for guidance. [11:08] - Natalie shares what she is doing with her business right now. [14:45] - Will asks Natalie about her business' social media presence. [15:38] - Erica wonders how Natalie would like to divide and spend her time. [18:52] - Tina brings up the topic of blogging. Natalie explains that she has a few written, but she has not published them yet. She also explains how she will produce the blog as a video. [21:26] - Marisol asks Natalie if she's able to devote her entire work day to her business. She talks about the distractions she faces during the day and explains how her medication helps with this. [23:15] - Erica talks about the paralyzation we can feel with the number of social media outlets. She asks Natalie if she can focus on her specific platforms because that's where her audience is. [28:50] - I ask Natalie which medium she could develop to make posting on social media easier or unnecessary. This leads to a discussion on how she can show people that she's good at what she does. [33:07] - Tina gives Natalie an idea for video, focusing on the emotional aspect of organization. [37:30] - Erica compliments Natalie's "hot box" strategy for desks. [38:36] - Will suggests that Natalie raise her prices, without even knowing where her pricing is. He explains the thought process behind this. [43:45] - I ask Natalie what the one thing is that she could finish that would make everything else easier or unnecessary. [45:23] - Because Natalie also speaks French, she would like to market to the French-speaking community. We talk about the practicality of doing this. [51:00] - Marisol asks if Natalie should break down information so that she can get it out more quickly in a manner that would be better suited for people with ADHD. [52:53] - Erica asks Natalie how she markets the ADHD component of her business. [58:18] - Marisol suggests partnering with someone to share ideas. [59:44] - Erica asks Natalie if she is connected with therapists and psychologists. [1:01:55] - Marisol brings up something she heard on The Jordan Harbinger Show on networking. [1:03:16] - Will reminds Natalie (and everyone) that you should network before you need it. [1:04:30] - Tina suggests writing hand-written notes. [1:05:05] - Erica reminds Natalie that therapists protect their clients, so she needs to show that she is trustworthy, and this could take some time. [1:07:04] - Natalie shares the commitments she would like to make, going forward. This leads to a discussion on language and publishing the website in French. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Over the next few weeks, you're going to hear a few very special episodes that are a part of a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. On this episode, Erika is on the hot seat over travel challenges. She explains the aspects of traveling that give her the most trouble. Then, other members of the mastermind ask questions and share ideas and advice to help Erika overcome these situations. You'll Learn: [07:53] - Marisol starts things off by giving us a little update on our last mastermind conversation, which was in Episode 220. [12:03] - Erika lays the groundwork for this discussion on traveling. [15:48] - I share that over the years, I have become less interested in leaving the house. I like being places, but I don't like going places. [18:19] - Will asks for clarification on the source of Erika's anxiety in these situations. [19:46] - Marisol asks how long these vacations or trips are. [21:53] - Natalie is a professional organizer with a lot of experience in this area. She says she understands Marisol's need to have things clean before she leaves, and provides a few tips. [27:09] - I speculate that Marisol is experiencing executive functioning anxiety, and share some other examples of this. [29:41] - Tina asks if routine would help alleviate pressure and anxiety. [31:50] - Will shares something he recently read in a Brene Brown book that is related to this conversation. [33:08] - I ask Marisol to consider the one thing she would like to accomplish on a short trip. [34:42] - Marisol points out the time restrictions on these shorter vacations. [38:22] - We discuss the issues around clothing and body issues and traveling. [44:27] - Will says that he doesn't have as much time as he thinks he does during the day. He has a trip coming up, and he talks about making a list of things to do when he returns. [47:05] - We talk about the idea that this anxiety is caused by a disturbance in routine. This leads to a discussion about negative talk and staying positive in this situation. [52:53] - Natalie revisits the discussion on clothing size and options. [59:37] - I talk about the five-second rule, which sometimes works for me. [1:01:54] - Natalie offers help as her accountability partner. [1:02:27] - Erika shares her action steps, moving forward. Your Resources: The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss Rising Strong - Brene Brown The Five Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage - Mel Robbins Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. To learn more or RSVP for the group registration, go to http://CoachingreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

On this episode, I am joined by two guests in my studio. These two people are in, what we are calling, a "mixed (almost) marriage," where one of the partners has been diagnosed with ADHD. Emily and Josh, a couple from Chicago, have been together for three years and sat behind my mics for this conversation. Josh has ADHD and Emily does not. He was diagnosed with ADHD right before they met, so his journey has coincided with their relationship. Josh works as a support engineer at a tech company and codes on the side for fun. Emily works at a non-profit for middle and high school girls. In this conversation, you will hear Josh and Emily share the techniques and strategies they have discovered and created to have a successful mixed relationship. The discussion includes their stories, their experiences, and their intentional efforts to overcome. You'll Learn: [06:25] - Josh talks about his diagnosis. He met Emily a few months later, and he recounts his first impressions and conversation. [09:00] - Emily and Josh talk about the step of moving in with each other. Emily explains what it was like to move in with someone with ADHD. [12:12] - Emily shares a tip she learned on this podcast. [14:25] - We talk about self-awareness being part of executive functioning. [17:00] - Emily talks about the discoveries they have made. [20:16] - Emily shares that Josh is quick to look at the system, and look for a solution that involves technology. [23:50] - Josh shares two changes he's made with technology that has helped them. This leads to a discussion on setting alarms. [27:30] - Josh and Emily share what they have learned from each other. Emily says that Josh has helped her leave open space on her calendar. [30:26] - Emily gives some advice to the neurotypical person in a mixed marriage. [33:32] - Emily talks about the idea of suggesting someone "try harder" or "focus more." [40:53] - Emily and Josh explain how they have names for features of ADHD. [48:40] - Emily says if you are with someone who was diagnosed as an adult, they are probably beating themselves up for things that have happened over the years. [49:45] - Josh explains that Emily pauses and gives Josh time to come up with the words to convey what he is going through. He provides an example. [56:23] - Emily explains "the true step one." [59:37] - Josh shares what he finds challenging about Emily, as she is neurotypical. He goes on to explain how people with ADHD have an advantage with systems in this time of technological intrusion. [1:05:50] - Emily describes some strategies that help her in this relationship. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Registration dates and times will be announced later. If you'd like an email to let you know when registration is opening, sign up at http://ADHDreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Joining me on the podcast this week is Jake Stauch. Jake is the founder and CEO of NeuroPlus, a company that has developed a platform for helping ADHD children and adults with brain sensing technology. Prior to NeuroPlus, Jake founded NeuroSpire, which used brain scans to test advertising effectiveness. Jake previously worked at Duke Center for Cognitive Science. He's been named to the Forbes 30 under 30. His works have been featured in Rolling Stone, Popular Science, and IEEE. Brain activity is different for individuals with ADHD and neurotypical individuals, and Jake and his company, NeuroPlus, are working in the world of games with neurofeedback. In this conversation, you will hear Jake talk about the science, the questions, and the research they have seen in this area. Connect with Jake Stauch: Website - http://neuro.plus You'll Learn: [05:22] - Jake explains how he got into this realm, and why he calls himself a skeptic. [07:37] - Jake says that what NeuroPlus is doing is geared towards both children and adults. [08:13] - Jake provides us with a summary of where the research is right now with neurofeedback. [14:17] - Jake explains some problems with the way neurofeedback is done. [16:25] - I read a piece of an article that I found in researching for this episode. Jake shares some thoughts on that information. [19:50] - I read another passage from an article that speaks to the effectiveness of neurofeedback. Jake responds to some of these questions around neurofeedback. [23:30] - Jake talks about the risk for people looking to explore neurofeedback. [24:45] - I share that one of my concerns about neurofeedback is the claim of being "all natural." [26:48] - Jake explains some of the mindset behind marketing neurofeedback. [28:13] - Jake describes some of the challenges with implementing the science and research with the delivery of the product. [34:39] - Jake talks about Calypso, which is one of the games I experienced. [37:44] - During the game, my mind wandered, but it said that I was focused. Jake explains what was happening. [39:34] - We talk about the idea of seeing brain waves during the games. [41:55] - Jake explains that he started this company, and how they are not popular with other companies in the space. [44:00] - When asked about data, Jake says that because of privacy protocols, they actually do not currently store raw brainwave data. [45:18] - Jake is looking for participants and researchers. [46:25] - Jake says that he is excited by the question, "What else can we help people with this type of technology?" [47:35] - Jake talks about how the company would handle things if the product were discovered not to be effective. [48:37] - We talk about how this technology could be introduced into popular games. [50:16] - Jake talks about the future of his business. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Registration dates and times will be announced later. If you'd like an email to let you know when registration is opening, sign up at http://ADHDreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of June's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to July's live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [07:07] - Sandra joins the call to ask a few questions. She wonders how to manage RSD. [19:50] - We answer the question, "What should every ADHD house have?" We share some of the items we use regularly. Brendan also talks about what to look for in a house. [27:21] - A listener asks how to declutter a room and manage storage. [33:35] - We discuss what an ADHD house should NOT have. [40:45] - David joins the call and asks about ADHD advocacy. [47:10] - A live viewer asks about strategies and routines for sticking to day-to-day schedules, and avoiding burnout. [58:58] - After talking about my graham cracker addiction, Max joins the call to talk about diet and nutrition. Your Resources: Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts - Guy Winch Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Become Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection - Jia Jiang Is This Adulting Podcast Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our fall season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group will begin September 24th. Registration dates and times will be announced later. If you'd like an email to let you know when registration is opening, sign up at http://ADHDreWired.com Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.