ADHD reWired

Natalie Walker joins me on this episode of the podcast. Natalie is a multi-creative who has tackled some pretty big dreams and always has been determined never to allow her different brain to define or stifle what she has gone after in her life. She's a mom, a songwriter, a makeup artist, a chef, and probably a bunch of other things! Natalie is a creative artist, and I think you will enjoy this conversation with Natalie about her background, her ADHD diagnosis, and her music. She talks about how her music career started, while she was away at college. She shares how she gets herself in the right mindset to create art, and she also shares some advice for struggle creatives. Connect with Natalie Walker: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/natalie-walker/152140052 Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/artist/natalie-walker/AR36jkjxvXfhK9J Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/31Az4QOGpXowht4dz0ks7a You'll Learn: [04:23] - Natalie recently discovered this podcast. We talk about how this conversation came to be. [05:55] - Natalie shares her ADHD story, starting in childhood. [14:07] - Natalie recounts her high school years when she continued to immerse herself in music. [19:10] - After high school, Natalie talks about attempting college, connecting with musicians, quitting college, moving to Philadelphia, and having a baby. [26:00] - Natalie shares where some of her music has been used. [28:03] - "Urban Angel" is her favorite album, and she talks about her songwriting style. [29:53] - On our break, we play one of Natalie's songs, "Quicksand." [34:24] - Natalie talks about her creative process when it comes to writing music. [39:43] - Natalie's music has a dark/melancholy tone to it. She explains how the music allows her to tell her story and bring out things she usually doesn't verbalize. [42:28] - In order to get herself into the right mindset and place, she needs to separate herself from her regular life to write music. [44:25] - Because the amount of time she has for writing is limited, she feels that the pressure actually helps her write music. [51:08] - Natalie shares some words of wisdom for struggling creatives. [55:08] - Natalie says that while she hasn't written songs about ADHD, there may be some indirect relationship between her music and ADHD. She could see herself writing about ADHD in the future. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at http://coachingrewired.com. In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. 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.

Jason Warren joins me on this episode of the podcast. Jason is a writer, theatre director, and acting teacher based in London, UK. This autumn, he will go to Bucharest to help build Romania's first large-scale interactive production. He trains actors in London, and his experience with ADHD and neurodiversity are a fundamental part of the skills he teaches. In this conversation, you will hear Jason talk about his career and how his recent ADHD diagnosis impacts it. We cover many topics in the episode, including decision fatigue, routine, language, task management, and much more. Connect with Jason Warren: Twitter - @AxisCarthage You'll Learn: [03:32] - Jason describes the school where he trains actors. [04:02] - Jason shares his background with acting and the theatre. [05:27] - "Creating Worlds" is Jason's book, and he talks about the purpose of this book. [08:14] - Jason's mother introduced him to the theatre at around five-years-old. He describes his journeys in acting and ADHD. [14:02] - Jason says that at around age 22 or 23, he benefited from support. Now he gets to provide support to others. [17:22] - Jason was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He also talks about his dyspraxia diagnosis. [20:50] - With his ADHD in mind, Jason shares how he navigates the tasks of his job. He shares how ADHD positively and negatively impacts his ability to do his job. [24:43] - Jason explains how he uses language to create actionable items. [30:56] - I share a concept I teach in my groups. We need to assume we're going to forget everything. [32:43] - Jason says that when he implemented changes with his organizational strategies, he lost flexibility. [41:32] - Jason talks about the areas he is working on to manage his ADHD. [48:36] - Jason says he handles the work/life struggle as a freelancer "with difficulty." [53:17] - We discuss hyper-focus. [1:00:33] - Jason shares some of his thoughts on the idea of a growth mindset. [1:03:45] - If you are a freelancer or entrepreneur, Jason has a few words of wisdom for you. Your Resources: Creating Worlds: How to Make Immersive Theatre - Jason Warren Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at http://coachingrewired.com. In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. 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.

Nathalie Pedicelli joins me on the podcast this week. Nathalie is a professional organizer and an ADHD organizer coach-in-training. She wants to live in a world where people with ADHD are recognized as geniuses, where asking questions and challenging the status quo is a good thing. With over 25 years of organizing people, events, and places, she is a speaker on how organization helps people with ADHD live a less chaotic and more productive life. On this episode, Nathalie will share her knowledge and experience in the area of organization. She shares her history of organizing, and in our conversation, we tackle many areas of life where organization can be a real struggle. In this conversation, Nathalie gives us all practical tips to implement to become more organized. Connect with Nathalie Pedicelli: Website: http://organizethrivemonetize.com Email: [email protected] You'll Learn: [03:45] - Nathalie talks about an RV she converted to an office. [06:12] - Nathalie describes what a organizational coach is. [11:15] - Nathalie shares her history of organizing, and explains that this was a natural thing for her. [15:58] - Seeing creative potential in things can cause people to collect things. Nathalie talks about her experience working with people that engage in this behavior. [20:38] - Nathalie explains how the fear of missing out contributes to hoarding. [26:21] - Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of can be a difficult task for many people. Nathalie explains how to view these situations. [29:10] - I have heard that it's best to decide on whether or not to keep an item without touching it. Nathalie is able to draw on her experience and talk about this idea. [35:44] - I ask Nathalie for some coaching advice for our kitchen counters. She covers some organizational strategies. [48:00] - Nathalie describes the purpose of a sanity basket. [50:48] - Meal preparation can be a challenge for people with ADHD. Nathalie shares some meal prep tips. [56:22] - For many people, the garage is a dumping ground. Nathalie gives some rules for having an organized garage. [1:00:28] - Nathalie explains her statement, "When you're sorting, there's no deciding." [1:01:47] - We have lots of wedding gifts we've never used. Nathalie suggests selling or giving away these items. [1:04:19] - Nathalie suggests throwing an event to get an organizing project completed. [1:07:14] - Nathalie shares several organizational quick tips. [1:11:28] - Nathalie suggests a few books, ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life and Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at http://coachingrewired.com. In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. 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 May'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 May'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: [06:30] - Marisol joins the call and asks a question about her daughter that involves hair-pulling. We discuss some fidgets that may help. [16:45] - Krystal asks for advice on balancing work and school. [21:43] - Amber has "mountains of stuff" to sort and place. She is looking for assistance with strategies. [31:16] - Amber needs to find an internship and asks about finding the courage to do it. [37:42] - Shawn was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and asks if the symptoms can get "worse" for adults. I talk about the environment as a variable. [45:27] - Shawn asks a follow-up question about medication. I suggest that he start a medication journal. [47:49] - Kent needs help getting focused when he sits at his desk to work. I share my own experience. [56:40] - Our last question is about dealing distraction in high-stress or crises situations. Your Resources: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at http://coachingrewired.com. In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. 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.

Jackie Basham joins me on the podcast this week. Jackie is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She has a degree in public health, and scattered around her house are several certificates of graduation. She is an artist and currently has art hanging in two galleries in Springfield, Missouri. She is a substitute teacher and maintains her sanity by running, yoga, and nature. Jackie has probably prepared about 8,000 meals in the past two decades. In this discussion, you will hear Jackie tell her ADHD story, and she shares some of her personal philosophies. You'll hear how Jackie developed these philosophies and strategies, and how she has (and sometimes hasn't) been successful with them. Connect with Jackie Basham: Website: http://YourADHDRoadmap.com You'll Learn: [04:56] - Jackie explains what she means by "sh*t-storms and unicorns." [07:27] - At age 49, Jackie realized she has ADHD. This was when she hit the wall of awful. [10:25] - Jackie shares a story that is a perfect example of her black and white thinking. [11:42] - Learn as much as you can about about ADHD and your own ADHD. [12:09] - Jackie says you should "own your own crap." [14:35] - Jackie explains how she learned everything she could about ADHD, which included listening to a lot of podcasts. [15:35] - Jackie shares how she takes what she learns and puts it into practice. [19:10] - Jackie describes the things that have been vital for her healing. [20:43] - Criticism and a lack of affirmation in childhood contributed to Jackie's story. [22:57] - We talk about letting go of comparison, and focusing on the right things. [27:00] - Jackie talks about the transition away from being a mom. [31:35] - Jackie experienced failure on a daily basis with getting her stuff together. But now she's rewriting that narrative. [34:42] - It's all about progress, and Jackie shares how she's struggled with certain aspects of ADHD coaching. [37:18] - Jackie says that scheduling software would help her and her clients with ADHD coaching. [39:04] - A lack of marketing and self-promoting is something that Jackie feels holds her back. [46:07] - We talk about making things more complicated than they need to be. [53:17] - An auto-scheduling tool is essential for people with ADHD who schedule appointments with clients. [54:28] - We come up with a list of things Jackie needs to do to get squared away with her coaching. [59:43] - Jackie shares how to go from the sh*t-storm to the the unicorn. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Our summer sessions are now full, but if you would like to join the wait list for our summer season, schedule a call at http://coachingrewired.com. In our last three seasons, most of our wait list people were able to join! Our fall season will begin September 24th. 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.

I think you're going to love this week's episode. It's something I've wanted to do for a while. On this episode, you will hear a mastermind session we recently did with my alumni admin team. The idea of a mastermind was introduced by the book Think and Grow Rich. The idea is that a group of people convene, and someone experiencing a challenge sits in the hot seat. Instead of just trying to solve their problem on their own, the group becomes their mastermind. On this episode, you're going to hear Marisol talk about her struggle with diet and exercise. Marisol shares her history with weight loss and healthy eating and talks about where she is in this area of her life now. Several participants ask clarifying questions, which help us explore other areas of this topic. By the end of the conversation, Marisol has a clear vision of what she needs to do and how she's going to do it. You'll Learn: [06:31] - Marisol explains what her current struggle is. She says that she's experienced a weight issue for about half of her life. She is looking for guidance on food choices and exercise. [09:04] - Marisol says she can stick with an exercise routine for a few weeks or a few months. [11:37] - Marisol explains herself as a obliger with a little bit of rebellion. [12:38] - When asked about her sleep, Marisol describes her sleep patterns. [13:22] - Evening snacking tends to be a trouble-spot for Marisol. [14:42] - Marisol shares what food tempts her the most, and when/why it tempts her. [17:03] - After struggling with moderation, Marisol realized this strategy does not work for her. [19:41] - Marisol explains why she wants to make these changes in her life. [22:17] - Since she already feels like she's not home enough, the idea of going to the gym seems tough. [26:32] - Marisol describes her evening routine. [28:34] - After recently doing a taekwondo session with her daughter, she enjoyed it quite a bit. [33:53] - A participant encourages Marisol to consider a gym with childcare services. [35:13] - Tina references the book, Better Than Before, and she explains how we struggle with the back and forth. [37:52] - Marisol says that she has not discussed diet and body image with her children. She explains why this is the case. I share how I discuss this with my son. [39:57] - Natalie comments that Marisol has some factors working in her favor. [42:15] - Another participant talks about the book, It's Not About the Broccoli. [45:48] - Erica shares the difficulty women have in the areas of body image. [48:01] - Without thinking about the outcome, Marisol shares some of her steps in the process. [52:00] - Marisol finishes this thought, "I am a person who…" [53:36] - I ask Marisol how she will remember this in the future. [58:05] - Marisol shares which commitments she wants to make in this area of her life. [1:01:12] - Marisol talks about the experience of being on the hot seat. Your Resources: Better Than Before - Gretchen Rubin It's Not About the Broccoli - Dina Rose Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration interviews are today, Tuesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 31st. For more information, 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.

Gabriel Villarreal comes back on the podcast this week. Gabriel is a resident in counseling and soon to be a licensed practicing counselor. He owns a part-time practice in ADHD counseling in Roanoke Valley, where he helps children and adults manager and master their ADHD superpowers. Additionally, he owns Lost Boys Strength and Conditioning and is the host of Informed Consent, a weekly podcast supporting incoming clinicians in the mental health field. On this episode, you will hear Gabriel, and I discuss diet and exercise. While we like to stay rooted in science on this podcast, the science in these areas is emerging. However, Gabriel shares information on where science is taking us on these topics, and he shares the knowledge he has gained from his experience. Connect with Gabriel Villarreal: Websites - http://RoanokeADHD.com http://lostboyssnc.com Email - [email protected] You'll Learn: [09:25] - Gabriel shares where he currently is in his practice. [11:46] - Gabriel discusses his educational background, specifically in the area of exercise and diet. [14:17] - These are areas where there isn't a lot of hard data. This means the conventional wisdom is always changing. Gabriel explains why this is the case. [18:36] - Gabriel defines BDNF. [20:05] - Gabriel shares the max heart rates for boys and girls. [21:22] - Gabriel talks about weightlifting. [23:35] - I describe my exercise routine, and Gabriel says there is no right or wrong routine. [31:33] - Gabriel talks about the app Zombies, Run, and encourages people to listen to music or audiobooks when they exercise. [35:45] - Gabriel says that the most significant thing parents reported to him, is that children go to bed better on days they work out. [36:31] - I share that I suffer from seasonal affective disorder. Gabriel shares some thoughts on going through these regular events. [43:57] - Gabriel shares that he transitioned to the bulletproof diet a number of months ago. He describes this diet and lifestyle change. [46:30] - I share the difference between focus and hyperfocus. [51:20] - We talk about the negative aspects of sugar. [55:59] - Gabriel explains why people with ADHD can struggle with diet and exercise. [59:56] - Gabriel says there are tremendous benefits to having a coach. [1:00:43] - Gabriel shares some current diet fads and describes them. [1:05:08] - Gabriel encourages you to read Mark Sisson's books if you want to be healthy and you don't want to look into the science. [1:05:37] - We talk about the importance of drinking water. Your Resources: Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success - Shawn Stevenson Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration is half over. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, 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.

The man, the myth, the legend, David Giwerc joins me on this episode of the podcast. David is the president of the ADD Coach Academy. He is a global leader in coach training and education. ADD Coach Academy is the only comprehensive ADHD coach training program accredited by ICF and PAAC. His internationally recognized coaching practice is dedicated to empowering ADHD entrepreneurs and executives. David was recently inducted into the International CHADD Hall of Fame, and he received the coveted ADHD Coaches Organization Founders Award. In this conversation, you will hear David share some of his expertise in coaching. He starts by explaining what coaching brings us as people with ADHD. He also describes what the purpose of ADHD coaching is, and maybe more importantly, what coaching is NOT. You're also going to hear David describe one of his models, the "I Model." Connect with David Giwerc: Website - ADDCA.com You'll Learn: [08:01] - David describes ADHD coaching, and shares why this coaching is unique. [13:01] - "A really masterful coaching doesn't need to know a single thing about the thing they're coaching" is something that resounded with me. [15:13] - David and I share our thoughts on viewing ADHD as a gift. [21:40] - David explains it's easier for him to transition from task to task. He shares a technique he thinks may help me. [26:25] - David says that perfectionism paralyzes progress. He also explains vision vs. revision and perfection vs. excellence. [29:56] - David talks about feeling emotionally right. [33:19] - I explain that our internal stories are like breathing. However, we can be mindful and control our inner voice. [42:43] - David describes the "I model." [57:09] - David talks about accountability and responsibility. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration is half over. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, 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 April's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear us discuss several topics, including asking for workplace accommodations, breastfeeding mothers unable to take ADHD medication, imposter syndrome, children "outgrowing" ADHD, and much more. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to May'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: [06:28] - Brendan shares that he recently went to a sensory sensitive comic book convention. [09:34] - Marisol asks a question about inattentive type ADHD being somewhat rare and those with inattentive type ADHD displaying outbursts when someone disrupts their routine. [15:27] - Brendan says that people with ADHD struggle with flexible thinking, yet we excel at inspired improvisation. [19:46] - David asks for suggestions on workplace accommodations. [28:08] - Kenya is struggling with letter her husband help her set up schedules and routines. [42:10] - TK asks for advice for a breastfeeding mom unable to take ADHD medication. [47:47] - A listener says their child's pediatrician stated children could outgrow ADHD. We discuss that this is true, and share some thoughts. [53:44] - A listener shares that her husband has ADHD, and she asks how she can help him with it being a positive experience. [1:00:48] - Sheila asks about artists who get stuck and don't know how to move on. I share my own personal experience in this area. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration starts today. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, 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.

Marcelle Clowes has always lived with ADHD and Complex-PTSD. However, she wasn't diagnosed until her early-30's. Since then, she has experienced, treatment, healing, acceptance, setbacks, and self-awareness. Marcelle has attended college many times, held many jobs, and has lived in more cities than she can count. Her story illuminates the parallels between PTSD and ADHD, what it's like living with both conditions and how the disorders can contribute to the cycle of family violence. Marcelle dreams of a career as a freelance writer and a visual artist. She works with a coalition for anti-violence and has done work around the death penalty. In this conversation, you will hear Marcelle share her personal experiences with ADHD and PTSD. She shares details about her childhood, and she explains that she was the only adult in her house from the day she was born. Marcelle also talks about raising her own children, and she claims that one of her biggest accomplishments is helping them navigate life. In the second half of the episode, we talk about trigger warnings. Marcelle shares how these impact her, and what traditional and social media can do to better prepare people for these triggers. She also talks about the difference between a trigger warning and being uncomfortable. You'll Learn: [06:26] - Marcelle tells her ADHD background story. She explains how the work program at her school helped her graduate and keep her life on track. [11:42] - Marcelle states that she manages crisis well, and her ADHD helps her in that area of life. [13:22] - Marcelle shares her what her home-life was like, growing up. She says that she was the only adult in the house the day she was born. We talk about "emotional incest," which is when a parent uses a child to meet their emotional needs. [16:50] - Marcelle's mother routinely told her she was the least likely of all of her friends to end up in therapy. She believed she had "broken the cycle," and this serves to show the dysfunction in the house. [19:44] - Marcelle talks about her life in her 20's. She was diagnosed with ADHD in the early 2000's after her children were born. PTSD was mentioned at that time, but she was not ready to acknowledge this. [23:50] - Marcelle talks about having twins, and being excited about having children. She claims that one of her biggest accomplishments is helping them navigate life. She talks about her and her children's relationships with the father. [28:42] - After working with the survivors of violent crimes, Marcelle learned to embrace the terms "survivor" and "victim." [29:47] - While doing trauma work for herself, she learned to identify and implement strategies. [34:05] - Marcelle explains the difference between self-care and numbing. [38:58] - Marcelle and I discuss trigger warners. She shares some of her personal triggers and explains how trigger warnings are not always given the space to remove themselves from the situation or avoid them. [45:50] - Marcelle talks about the difference between being triggered and being uncomfortable. [47:22] - I share an experience where I used an expression with a friend on the podcast, and a listener brought it to my attention that I used some words I shouldn't have. [1:00:24] - Marcelle says that humor is a big part of dealing with trauma. [1:07:14] - Marcelle shares a message for anyone who wonders if they have PTSD, or knows they do but haven't done the work with it. Your Resources: Out of the Fog Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are doing two sessions of our coaching and accountability group this summer. These groups will fill up quickly. Registration starts today. Registration interviews are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through the end of May. For more information, 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.

Lisa Alexoff is an experienced licensed clinical professional counselor with a demonstrated history in the mental health and healthcare fields. She specializes in helping children, teens, adults, and families in dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and medical issues. She enjoys collaborating with clients as they discover the next best steps on their journey to a healthier life. In this conversation, you will hear Lisa's ADHD story. Right now, the group of people being diagnosed with ADHD at the highest rate is women over 40. This was when Lisa realized she has ADHD. We talk about some of the developments in ADHD diagnosis in women. The bulk of this discussion revolves around motivation. Lisa explains that ADHD is about energy management. If we can put our energy in the right place, we can be successful. Lisa tells us that we are motivated because we are blissed, dissed, or pissed. We each share some of our strategies for motivation, and some of these could be defined as Lisa's "woo woo" strategies. Connect with Lisa Alexoff: Email - [email protected] Phone - 847-962-1639 You'll Learn: [08:21] - Lisa introduces herself, and describes her "former lives." [10:36] - Lisa was in grad school in her early 40's and realized that she has ADHD. [13:34] - Lisa explains that she doesn't get the desired effect from stimulants. This leads to a discussion on medication. [20:34] - I share my current medication cocktail. [22:23] - We talk about developments in ADHD diagnosis in women. [24:45] - Lisa explains how motivation works for people with ADHD. [25:28] - Lisa says that people with ADHD experience three forms of motivations. They need to be blissed, dissed, or pissed. [27:10] - Lisa talks about being in a classroom during one of the first school shootings. [30:45] - Lisa shares that one of her clients said that he is most motivated when he is desperate. [32:25] - I share my new approach, "diversify joy by scheduling joy." I also talk about my struggles in March, and how my response has helped me. [36:16] - Lisa talks about paying for a personal trainer. We consider what the motivational framework would be to stay on schedule with the trainer. [44:41] - We talk about finding motivation if you're not blissed, dissed, or pissed. [47:55] - I explain that part of being successful when you have ADHD is being able to push through a task when you don't feel like doing it. [51:00] - Lisa shares that we should focus on our top five priorities. [54:34] - I share that things can drop off your to-do list. [56:00] - We both share our distaste of paperwork, and talk about other work tasks we struggle with. [1:02:37] - Lisa talks about the things you can do when you're in a self-destructive mode. [1:05:50] - Lisa shares the "woo woo" things she does. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are trying something a little different with our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group this summer. This summer, I'll be hosting our first 8-week intensive, called "One Big Thing." These groups will fill up quickly. For more information, 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.

Randy Kulman joins me on this episode of the podcast. Randy is the founder and president of an educational technology company, LearningWorks for Kids. They specialize in using video games to teach executive functioning and academic skills. For the past 25 years, Dr. Kulman has also been the clinical director and president of South County Child and Family Consultants, a private practice that specializes in assessments and interventions for children with learning disorders and attention difficulties. He has authored numerous essays and book chapters on the use of technology in improving executive functioning skills. In this episode, you will hear Randy talk about translating game-based learning into the real world. He describes how "Detect-Reflect-Connect" helps individuals connect skills developed in games to the real world. He also talks about the career fields individuals with ADHD and processing speed deficits are drawn to and explains that parents can help nurture positive self-esteem in their children by nudging them into certain activities. Connect with Randy Kulman Website - LearningWorksforKids.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LearningWorksForKids/ Twitter - @LW4K Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/lw4k/ Email - [email protected] You'll Learn: [06:15] - Randy talks about some of his current projects. [07:24] - I talk about my own addiction to Minecraft, and Randy talks about why it's difficult to stop playing these games. [10:42] - Randy describes the concept of "play diet." He also defines "play" as an optional, voluntary activity that you choose to do. [14:30] - Randy explains how we can use games and apps to learn. He says that games provide the opportunity to develop skills. [18:11] - Randy says that "Detect-Reflect-Connect" helps individuals connect skills developed in games to the real world. [19:22] - According to Randy, apps are supports to executive skills. [22:51] - Randy talks about the time it takes to practice a new behavior, and he talks about the effect of exercise on the brain. [24:40] - Randy emphasizes the importance of maintenance. [29:25] - Randy talks about how virtual reality is being used for assessing ADHD. [36:48] - Randy defines "processing speed" and talks about why it has become an interesting issue over the last 15-20 years. [40:08] - We talk about individuals with ADHD who are gifted, yet struggle with processing speed. [45:08] - Randy shares how he dictates his notes into his phone. [47:25] - Randy talks about a study that found that slow reaction time associated with slow processing speed was associated with depression 20-years later. [48:55] - Randy lists some careers that have higher rates of people with slower processing speed. [52:50] - Randy explains that he tells parents of children with ADHD that their biggest job in life is to nudge them into activities and interests where ADHD doesn't really matter. [56:00] - Randy describes how he manages his life with technology. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are trying something a little different with our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group this summer. This summer, I'll be hosting our first 8-week intensive, called "One Big Thing." These groups will fill up quickly. For more information, 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 March's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to April'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. In this episode, you will hear Brenden and I answer several listener questions on medication, managing emotions at the end of the day, procrastination, cell phone notifications, and much more. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [05:05] - A listener asks if we have learned a new skill lately. I share the importance of hydration and my recent bout of seasonal affective disorder. Brendan talks about his learning experiences with podcasting. [11:16] - Another listener asks about guanfacine, a non-stimulant form of ADHD medication. I share that it tends to work with a stimulant medication. [13:33] - Elise asks about activities with strict structure. Brendan explains why he shys away from these types of activities. I address the individuality of strategies. [17:40] - Jessica asks about managing emotions later in the day when multiple family members have ADHD. We share some of our experiences and Brenden provides us with some strategies. [23:35] - David asks about managing evening routines when medication has worn off. Brenden and I share some thoughts on this situation. [32:58] - Rob asks about forming in-person support groups with other adults with ADHD in their lives. I share some resources to help make this happen. [37:05] - We discuss Elise's follow-up question about bad habits. [40:00] - A listener asks us to discuss procrastination. I suggest the I Procrastinate Podcast. [45:45] - A listener struggles with being assertive and asks for some techniques. [48:08] - We field the question, "Does turning off notifications apply to calendar notifications?" I explain my answer, "It depends." [52:40] - A listener asks for resources on the neural anatomy involved with their ADHD. We share several ADHD resources. [55:37] - A listener asks about people with ADHD finding themselves in difficult financial situations. [1:01:45] - We end the episode with the question, "Does Harry Potter have ADHD?" Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group We are trying something a little different with our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group this summer. This summer, I'll be hosting our first 8-week intensive, called "One Big Thing." These groups will fill up quickly. For more information, 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.

Joining me on this episode are Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton. Jessica is the creator of the extremely popular and successful How To ADHD YouTube Channel. She recently did a Ted Talk that has over 10 million views! Edward has a background in television production and has played a large role in the success of How To ADHD. On this episode, you will hear Jessica and Edward talk about how How To ADHD has grown since they were last on the podcast. They also share the backstory behind her Ted Talk, including how the talk was put together and executed. Jessica has also organized a grassroots campaign in response to the Netflix documentary, "Take Your Pills." We discuss why this film isn't accurate and does a disservice to those who would benefit from ADHD medication. Connect with Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton How To ADHD Website How To ADHD YouTube Channel How To ADHD Patreon You'll Learn: [05:07] - Jessica talks about being asked to do a Ted Talk. [07:32] - Jessica started How To ADHD about a year into their relationship. Edward stepped in to share his expertise with video production. [09:30] - Jessica shares how Edward helped craft the ending of her Ted Talk. [11:10] - Edward tells his version of the Ted Talk story. They admit to writing the second half of the talk on the plane. [16:55] - Jessica explains how time restrictions impacted her talk. [17:59] - Jessica describes what it was like to see a million views a day on her video. [20:58] - Since the last time she came on the podcast, Jessica and Edward have been able to go full-time with How To ADHD. [25:18] - We discuss some ADHD cooking tips. [28:00] - With around 100 videos completed, Jessica shares how their videos are evolving. [35:37] - Jessica and Edward talk about his ADHD characteristics and diagnosis. [38:53] - We talk about the Netflix documentary on the abuse of ADHD medication, Take Your Pills. [41:46] - Jessica explains that this production is painting everyone with a broad brush and did not draw a distinction between people diagnosed and appropriately prescribed medication and those who may have been abusing it. [45:29] - Jessica and Edward talk about how this film misrepresented ADHD meds and compared it to meth. [47:25] - Jessica talks about her response to this film, including the hashtag #ITakeMyPills. [49:40] - We talk about the idea that medication should be a last resort, and how this is not what the research says. We also discuss how safe these medications are. [54:43] - I share that my brain is like a clock and how it operates differently with and without medications. Jessica shares the positive effects of her starting medication. [56:35] - Jessica describes her grassroots campaign to change public perception of ADHD medication. [1:00:17] - Jessica shares how you can tell your own story about meds helping you. [1:05:28] - I share that this is the 4-year anniversary with ADHD reWired. [1:08:18] - Jessica shares how much time they invest in each video. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. If you would like to join the waiting list for our spring season, schedule a call with me at http://CoachingReWired.com. The spring session begins April 9th. Our summer session begins July 9th. 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.

James Ochoa returns to the podcast this week. James is a licensed professional counselor, author of Focus Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD. He is the founder and director of The Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in areas of their lives. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD, so clients can begin to build internal worlds in their imagine to manage their attention challenges. For the past 27 years, his passion has been to transform how society understands and treats the diagnosis of ADHD. By standing in the fire with his clients, he has helped them find ways to live powerfully in the midst of their storms while managing his own ADHD. Jules Ochoa is 22-years-old, and currently pursuing a masters degree in psychology with the intention of working with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dissociative identity disorder. He is self-taught in the world of podcasting and audio engineering. He produces and co-writes the new podcast series, The Complex. On this episode, you will hear the second episode of James' and Jules' podcast, The Complex. We play "Ok, stop" and interrupt the episode to talk share some thoughts on what is happening in that particular episode. Connect with James and Jules Ochoa The Complex Podcast JamesOchoa.com You'll Learn: [07:05] - Jules describes the podcast he has been working on with James, The Complex. [08:10] - Jules talks about working on a creative project with his father. [11:41] - We play "OK Stop" with on of Episode #2 of The Complex. [15:58] - I share that this particular story rings true with my life experience. James explains why this story feels real. [18:07] - When I first listened to this, it struck some shame triggers. James talks about the balance they try to strike with this podcast. Jules says that one aim of the podcast is to help people that don't have ADHD relate to people in their lives that do have ADHD. [24:18] - Jules explains why they made some creative decisions with one of the characters. [26:30] - Jules shares how the audio demonstrates that someone with ADHD can jump tasks and orientations. He says that this is one of the most confusing aspects of ADHD for other people. [36:53] - We pick back up with the episode after our break. [37:22] - I share that I really liked the description a character used in the episode. [41:10] - I talk about a meditation practice, "Welcome to the Party." [46:16] - Jules explains why the story may take a route to help address another area of ADHD. James lists the different types of issues and areas of disruption covered in the podcast. [51:10] - James shares one of the things that was difficult with the creation and writing process of the podcast. [52:51] - Jules talks about playing the role of the son of James, an ADHD expert. James shares his feelings on that topic, too. [1:02:10] - James talks about how podcasts and community can turn the tide of understanding and living with ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. If you would like to join the waiting list for our spring season, schedule a call with me at http://CoachingReWired.com. The spring session begins April 9th. Our summer session begins July 9th. 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 February's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear several listener questions. This month, a lot of these conversations involved medication. We also talk about employment and recovering from a loss of employment. These Live Q&A's are a great opportunity for you to get your questions answered. The sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [02:19] - Brendan shares how things are going with his podcast, ADHD Essentials. [04:16] - Jane asks what Patreon is. This gives me an opportunity to talk about the unique opportunity you have to support this podcast. [06:41] - Sue was recently let go at her job. She tells some of her story and asks for advice on employment and recovering from this disappointment. [21:20] - Samantha asks about focusing on ADHD and coaching instead of general psychotherapy. [32:22] - A listener asks for tips on keeping up with laundry. Brendan and I share a few ideas to help with this "im-bore-tant" task. [41:32] - Chris asks about medication for adults with ADHD. We talk about how we have a responsibility as consumers to take valuable information on medication to our medical professionals. [44:23] - While we're on the topic of medication, I mention a thread from our Facebook community. Robin asked what the optimal dose of medication should feel like. I share that when I found the right dosage, I felt "normal." I read a few responses from the thread. [50:14] - Katie joins us live to ask for suggestions for remembering tasks and keeping the same drive at work that she has at home. This leads to a discussion on medication and some routines Katie could implement. [58:53] - Sheila asks about higher correlation within "The Four A's." [1:00:34] - David shares that he was about to be fired and he realized it was because of his ADHD. We talk about the coaching he received, and the struggles he's continued to experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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.

If you're expecting to hear last month's live Q&A, I've changed the plan. I really want to share a conversation with Marisol Salizar. Marisol is one of the members of our Coaching and Accountability Group, and I think when it comes to finding what really matters in life, and creating healthy boundaries between work, family, and play, the progress that she has made can be inspirational for all of us who really struggle with this balance, especially when we are fortunate enough to love the work that we do. Marisol is a wife, a mom, and a biology professor. She made it through her whole academic career not knowing she had ADHD. Like many undiagnosed women, she hit 40 with a full-time career, a husband, two kids (one recently diagnosed with ADHD), a house, a geriatric cat, and several dead plants. She just couldn't juggle it anymore. Luckily, her daughter's psychiatrist advised her not to quit her job before coming in for an evaluation. In this conversation, you will hear Marisol share her successes, her struggles, and her story. Marisol talks about her diagnosis, "parenting herself," and some of the strategies she has implemented. Marisol explains why she decided to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, and what she has gained from participating. You'll Learn: [05:19] - Marisol tells her ADHD story. She talks about being overwhelmed and the feeling of failure, and the impact that was having on her career. [09:33] - Marisol expected her evaluation results to show one thing, but she explains why the results surprised her. [10:22] - After starting her prescription, Marisol experienced an "astounding" semester. [11:18] - Marisol talks about introducing strategies to work hand-in-hand with her medication. She shares what drew her to the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [13:30] - Marisol explains that parenting her daughter she was parenting herself. [15:56] - Marisol describes her husband's reaction to the news that she has been diagnosed with ADHD, and wanted to join the Coaching and Accountability Group. [19:30] - Marisol talks about her interview with me to join the group. [21:20] - There is power in a group and the power of "me too." Marisol describes this feeling. [22:47] - Marisol explains what she hoped to get out of the group. [26:29] - Balancing work and home life was something that Marisol identified as a major issue. [29:30] - Marisol describes her time-blocking strategies, and how they've changed. [33:33] - Marisol talks about battling with perfectionism. [39:23] - Marisol talks about the mind map she created. She explains how she aims to keep work at work, and home at home. [48:45] - Marisol talks about the layers of her personal life goal cake. [54:28] - Marisol says that one her takeaways from the group was "friendship." [1:00:13] - Marisol talks about the difference in her planning since she's joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:06:27] - Marisol has a message for those of you considering joining the Coaching and Accountability Group. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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.

Jamie Popernack is a recovering achievement addict living a fiercely simple life with her husband and daughter. Jamie is a public health educator who works at a crisis program. She has a lot of love for the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Jamie explain the idea of achievement addictions. She shares how she fell into that trap. She was hustling for her self-worth and doing things because she had to and it looked good. Her motivation was no longer to help people, but to make herself feel good. One of the ways Jamie combats this achievement addiction is living what she calls a "fiercely simple life." Jamie also tells about her career, working suicide prevention. She shares some insight into this year. She says, "You can't prevent suicide without talking about it." Connect with Jamie Popernack Website - JamiePopernack.com You'll Learn: [06:44] - Jamie explains that she is coming on the podcast because of a dare. [07:42] - Although she wasn't a perfectionist, Jamie feels that she is a recovering achievement addict. She shares what this means to her. [09:42] - Jamie shares her ADHD story. [11:50] - Jamie says that her achievement addiction started in college. [12:55] - Jamie shares some of her "epically messy" weaknesses and a forgetfulness story from college. [14:56] - Being hospitable and community drives her to want to improve. [17:05] - Jamie talks about some of the labels that have been attached to her over the years. [19:33] - Jamie explains the concept of living a "fiercely simple" life. [24:55] - Jamie describes how she approaches her day. It starts with meditation and prayer. She shares how she deals with time. [26:22] - Jamie shares her experience of working in a restaurant. [28:55] - Jamie talks about the support she receives from her husband. [31:17] - Jamie takes us back to the roots of her achievement addiction. [40:08] - After college, Jamie ended up working in the disability community. She shares her goals of learning how to love and learning how to be still. [47:30] - Jamie describes her current job, working in suicide prevention. [52:28] - Jamie explains that you need self-love to be able to help people. [52:22] - Jamie encourages individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide to reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-2255. [54:18] - Jamie suggests if you are concerned about someone's well being, you should ask directly about suicide. [56:28] - There are red flags with suicide and Jamie says she doesn't understand the statement, "that's just a cry for help." [57:10] - Jamie explains why sometimes her ADHD works to her advantage in her work. [59:45] - Jamie claims she would rather give birth than do paperwork. This leads to a discussion on what she learned about ADHD from childbirth. [1:04:48] - Jamie experienced conscious surrender, and that led to stillness. She talks about letting go in labor and carrying that with her in life. [1:09:53] - In this conversation, Jamie said that she'd like to start a blog. I put my coaching hat on and push her on this a little. Your Resources: Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess - Rachel Hoffman Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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.

Kwame Dougan is an attorney by training, an investor by experience, and an advisor by design. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a Master of Science from London School of Economics, attending as a rotary ambassadorial scholar. Previously, Kwame practiced commercial litigation with a global law firm. His journey overcoming poverty and an undiagnosed learning disability has been documented in various publications and is the subject of a Ted Talk. In 2015, Kwame was honored as a trailblazer by the National Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. In this conversation, you will hear Kwame describe his background as a refugee from Ghana who grew up in Canada. He talks about his unique experiences as a black man in China. Kwame went through a lot of personal growth in China, and he explains why he felt successful in his time there. Kwame was diagnosed in 2006, and until that point, he had been thriving in chaos and learning in a state of drowsiness. Kwame is intentional and thoughtful and I think you'll enjoy this conversation. Connect with Kwame Dougan [email protected] Kwame Dougan on LinkedIn You'll Learn: [08:35] - Born in Ghana, Kwame grew up in Canada. He shares his childhood story and explains how technology led to him not being diagnosed. [11:50] - Kwame talks about his education history and the testing that identified some of his strengths, weaknesses, and diagnoses. [17:20] - Kwame shares that he has also been diagnosed with sleep apnea. He shared how he learned to learn in a state of drowsiness. [21:33] - Kwame survived a fire in China, and he shares this story of this situation. [27:25] - Kwame talks about being black in China. [34:06] - Kwame explains why he felt successful during his time in China. [41:11] - We talk about attention, focusing, and leaving a trail of crumbs. [45:00] - Kwame talks about how ADHD helps him encourage creativity with his daughter. [46:45] - Algorithms to Live By is something that made sense to Kwame. He explains why. [49:43] - Kwame talks about his intuition when it comes to a specific task that needs to be accomplished. [53:20] - We talk about the concept of satisficers and maximizers. [55:13] - Kwame shares that he was a successful nightclub promoter when he was in school. [57:24] - Kwame says that the death rate is 100%, so we know what's going to happen. He talks about leaving a legacy by having a logical approach. [1:01:03] - Kwame talks about being black with ADHD and creating your own path. Your Resources: Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions - Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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.

Logan Nelson joins me on this episode of the podcast. Logan is the creator of Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast, where he inspires and motivates listeners to scratch your own itch so that you can grow personally and professionally. He is a performance enhancement expert and published author on thrive global. Logan graduated with a BFA in Acting from NIU, and is now sharing his story and his "why." In this conversation, you will hear Logan explain his why. Logan opens up about body dysmorphia, the fear of failure, and a suicide attempt. After that suicide attempt. Logan spent seven days in isolation, and those experiences have led Logan to the work that he's doing now. Connect with Logan Nelson: Website - LoganTylerNelson.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/logan.nelson3 Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast You'll Learn: [06:35] - Logan explains his "why." After 8 ½ years, he was not sure he still wanted to be an actor. [09:33] - After a breakup, Logan didn't want to see his own face, and he explains why he felt that way. [10:24] - Logan describes body dysmorphia. [11:30] - Logan shares his struggle with the fear of failure. [12:32] - Logan believes that it's good to joke about suffering. [13:47] - Logan shares that he made the decision to jump off the top of a five-floor parking garage. This has led Logan to the work he's now doing. [17:13] - Disproving a thought right away can help people with anxiety. [19:45] - According to Logan, our stories make up the person that you are. [21:54] - Logan says that scratching your own itch is about being creative, compassionate, curious, and making people feel less alone. [24:18] - Logan asks me to give an example of a time I experienced trauma and turned it into a positive. [32:23] - Logan wonders if the people who have things easy are asking themselves the quality questions that lead to a quality life. [33:47] - Sam Harris is someone Logan believes people should listen to. This leads to a discussion on truth and integrity. [37:42] - Logan says that he reflects on times when he is the happiest. However, he realized these were times when there was gossip. [45:00] - Logan explains how he challenges his inner-dialogue and preconceived ideologies about himself. [49:29] - Logan shares why he feels embarrassed [51:27] - After his suicide attempt, Logan did seven days of isolation. [56:31] - Logan talks about gratitude. [1:00:34] - I read a passage of Brene Brown's Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted. Your Resources: The Waking Up Podcast Brene Brown's Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. We cover several different topics on this episode, including questions on prioritization systems, money management, "The Wall of Awful," and much more. Because of Brendan's area of expertise, we also answer a handful of questions on parenting with ADHD and parenting children with ADHD. You'll Learn: [06:15] - ADHD Essentials is now available in all of the places you find podcasts. This podcast is aimed at families that are affected by ADHD. [09:40] - Sara asks about determining the difference between an engaging interest and a lasting passion. [14:50] - Tre asks about prioritization systems. I talk about the idea of block scheduling. [19:39] - We answer a question about the inability to keep going. Brandon talks about the energy we feel when we start tasks, and then we hit "the wall of awful." [23:55] - We discuss a question from someone who wants to know what to do if their spouse is not on board. [28:07] - Sharon and her son are newly diagnosed. She asks for parenting advice for staying on-point. Brendan shares some of his expertise in this area. [35:53] - Brendan and I do an exercise that demonstrates why multitasking kills productivity. [39:38] - Terry asks for tips on getting to bed on time after meds wear off. Brendan talks about the importance of not looking at a computer screen after 6pm. He shares several other tips on lighting, food, and hygiene. [47:32] - David comes on live to share that he has had trouble finding a medication that works properly. We talk about how diet can help manage ADHD symptoms, and I share a few words of caution. [52:34] - A listener asks for advice on ways to focus 1-on-1 attention with children when there are a lot of other things going through your head. Both Brendan and I can relate to this topic. [59:45] - A student asks about functioning without Adderall. I share that I would not be where I am without medication. [1:00:20] - Brendan vows to do a webinar on The Wall of Awful. [1:01:17] - A listener asks how to know if symptoms of anxiety stem from ADHD. [1:02:31] - We discuss how "sometimes the ADHD wins" and the idea of forgetting about consistency and focusing on resiliency. [1:03:52] - A listener asks about an ADHD-friendly money management app. I suggest this person hire it out. [1:04:47] - Multitasking comes back up, and Brendan encourages you to single-task. [1:05:42] - Brendan explains that there's no dopamine in our brains for doing the dishes. Your Resources: Ted Talk: "Why Some of Us Don't Have One True Calling" - Emilie Wapnick TotallyADD.com Understood.org ADHDEssentials.com/essentials/the-wall-of-awful Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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, Matt Beardsley joins me in my office. First off, thanks to Matt for giving me the motivation to clean my office! Matt is a husband, father, and friend. In his professional life, he works in technology as a site reliability engineer. Since his diagnosis in April of 2017, Matt has been able to go on a deeper journey of self-discovery, finding along the way, himself and the community he cherishes. In this conversation, you will hear Matt's story. He talks about his academics and emotions as a youth. He explains his love for math and why he sees math as a place for creativity. When Matt was evaluated for ADHD, he was nervous that he would not be diagnosed because, in his research, it seemed to answer so many questions. You will also hear Matt describe some of the tools he uses to be efficient. You'll Learn: [04:28] - Matt shares information on his background, which includes being labeled "sensitive" and being moved back and forth from advanced and standard classes. [12:32] - Matt explains why he found it easier to pay attention in math classes and he says that math has space for a lot of creativity. [14:38] - Matt talks about how numbers are abstract. An example is the fact that zero was not a number until a certain point. [16:45] - Matt looks back on the anxiety he would feel with tasks and the introduction of the "what if" monster. [21:42] - Matt says that, for him, numbers have shapes and feelings. He explains why certain numbers are comfortable and uncomfortable. [25:30] - Matt explains agile methodology and "cracking the code of you." [32:16] - Matt points out that we overestimate our ability to remember. [33:17] - Matt talks about doing a budget. [35:22] - Matt explains that 10% of your effort gets you to 90% of your goal. The remaining 90% of your effort goes to the last 10% of your goal. [37:37] - Matt talks about his routines and some of the adaptations he uses to be efficient. [45:03] - Matt says his commute is the best three hours per day and he shares how he utilizes that time. [50:56] - Matt tells the story of his diagnosis. [1:00:07] - Matt talks about the support and love he receives from his family and the ADHD community. [1:04:25] - Imposter Syndrome is something Matt has encountered. We talk about reframing the situation by saying "Welcome to the party." [1:14:00] - Matt shares what a real apology sounds like. [1:16:49] - Matt talks about "emotional flood" and the loss of control that comes as a result. [1:20:00] - Matt explains that Delivered from Distraction made a lot of sense to him and his wife. [1:22:59] - Matt listened to the first episode of this podcast and my sharing that I felt "normal" after starting medication. He had the realization he had never felt normal. [1:26:00] - Matt describes his first day on medication. [1:38:44] - Matt says that if you want to be good, you have to be the best that you can be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

No guest in the history of ADHD reWired has appeared as many times as Tom Nardone, and he joins me again on this episode. If you're new to the podcast, Tom and I have been friends since the start of this show. He is the host of The Tom Nardone Show. Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2017. In this episode, you'll hear a lot of laughter and emotion from Tom. Tom is always an open book, and this visit to the podcast is no exception. Most of this conversation is Tom sharing the emotions that he is experiencing at this stage of his brain cancer recovery. He is incredibly transparent and I think we all have a lot to learn from Tom, and how he handles this situation. Connect with Tom Nardone: Website - The Tom Nardone Show You'll Learn: [09:21] - Tom came on the podcast about a week after brain surgery. We talk about his communication skills after the surgery. [11:16] - Tom talks about his experience leading up to and immediately following his surgery. [17:00] - Tom describes what it's like to go through radiation treatments. [20:55] - Tom explains why he tries to maintain a sense of humor throughout the process and provides a few examples of his humor opportunities. [27:55] - While Tom's radiation has ended, and there is a tapering off period, he still has physical effects which leads to other people acting differently. [32:01] - Tom has been experiencing some unexpected symptoms that he considers a night panic attack. [37:17] - Tom shares why he struggles with his emotions during this time. [46:28] - We are trying to raise money to help Tom with his healthcare costs. You can donate at https://www.gofundme.com/support-tom-nardone [54:08] - Tom talks about the anxiety he's feeling and the fear of disappointing others. [1:05:03] - When it comes to ADHD, Tom says that he "is" ADHD. He shares his thoughts on labels. [1:10:14] - Tom shares how he feels about people interacting with him after they know he was diagnosed with brain cancer. [1:13:40] - I have a little fun at Tom's expense by having him repeat something he said earlier in the show. [1:17:04] - Tom explains how paralysis has caused him to spit when he talks and eats. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

Linda Roggli joins me on this week's episode. This is Linda's third appearance on the podcast. She is a professional certified coach, award-winning author, founder of the ADD Diva Network, and co-founder of the ADHD Women's Palooza, which is just around the corner. Linda is an expert in later-life ADHD. Linda is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and has coached 100s of women. In this conversation, you will hear Linda share the role that estrogen plays in ADHD behavior. This is something that a lot of OB GYNs don't know about. She also shares information on her observational study that you can participate in. This could be an awakening and explain as much as an ADHD diagnosis. Linda also talks about the upcoming ADHD Women's Palooza conference. This leads to a discussion on the importance of connecting with other people. Linda explains how Women's Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with others. Connect with Linda Roggli: Website - http://addiva.net You'll Learn: [03:10] - In Episode #199, I talk about my year in review. I share that I would like to bring music back into my life and give you access. [13:18] - Linda talks about attending a conference last week and hearing details a lot of interesting research. She talks about how it was clarified for her that ADHD is not about willpower. [17:44] - Estrogen plays a huge role in your ADHD behavior, Linda explains. [24:26] - We talk about stimulant medications being with severe depressive episodes. [25:46] - Linda shares that most OB GYNs don't know about the role of estrogen in ADHD. [34:40] - Linda talks about her survey, which is a deep, observational study. [36:45] - Linda shares a conversation she had with a presenter at this conference. This woman is setting up a world-wide study. You can donate at http://adhdfund.com [43:17] - We talk about the importance of connection with other people. Group work has helped us achieve results we never saw without connecting with other people. [43:33] - Linda explains that ADHD Women's Palooza was created to bring people and information into one place. [47:15] - Linda shares that the Women's Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with each other through a phone interface. [49:52] - Linda encourages you to go to use MeetUp.com to connect with local people. [51:38] - Linda talks about organizing the Women's Palooza without Terry, her counterpart. [57:16] - Linda recently finished one of Stephen Hinshaw's books, and he is a featured speaker at this year's Women's Palooza. [1:06:52] - Linda says that there are health issues that people with ADHD struggle with at a higher rate. [1:09:00] - Linda talks about purchasing 33 sets of necklaces and earrings. Your Resources: Confessions of an ADDiva: Midlife in the non-linear lane - Linda Roggli Period Tracker Another Kind of Madness: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness - Stephen Hinshaw Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

Laura Wrzesinski joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Laura is a licensed marriage, and family therapist, who was a member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In her private practice, Radical Realness Therapy, she works with LGBTQIA folks, feminists, and ADHD millennials who are ready for self-acceptance and healthy relationships. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and a half years ago. In this conversation, you will hear Laura share her ADHD story and her professional background. Laura is "trauma-informed" and talks about trauma, including EMDR, which is a form of trauma therapy. Laura was a member of the last ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, and she shares some of her personal experiences from the group and explains how you could benefit from joining our next group. Connect with Laura Wrzesinski: Website - http://radicalrealnesstherapy.com You'll Learn: [04:50] - Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and half years ago. She tells her ADHD story. [06:40] - Laura explains what prompted her to seek a diagnosis. [09:58] - Laura says that her favorite assignment in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group was listing successes. She explains why this list gave her mixed emotions. [11:30] - Laura describes her "current lens" and says that she is at peace with her past decisions. [12:25] - Laura admits that she feels weird sharing her story, as a therapist. [15:56] - We talk about the opinion that ADHD is not real. [17:07] - Laura explains what trauma is and what she means when she says she is "trauma-informed." [20:36] - Laura describes EMDR, a form of trauma therapy. [22:58] - We talk about brainspotting. [25:16] - Laura and I talk about James Ochoa's work with EMDR and ADHD. [29:03] - Laura says that she realizes that ADHD is more than just about focus. [34:26] - Laura talks about the emotional regulation piece she discovered around ADHD and explains how she had a better understanding because of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [37:32] - Laura shares that she had a hard time achieving big goals, and that is a reason she joined the group. [39:11] - Time-blocking is a strategy that Laura has tried to implement. [44:40] - One of the things Laura wanted to tackle was her early-morning exercise routine. She shares her progress in that area. [50:18] - Laura knows that she has too many items on her to-do list. She shares how she manages this list. [56:25] - Laura talks about working with her accountability group. [57:45] - Laura shares her struggles with balancing executive functioning. [1:00:35] - Laura has a message for you if you're considering joining the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Your Resources: Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD - James M. Ochoa LPC OmniFocus Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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 did it! We made it to episode #200! I would have never guessed we would have over one million downloads over 176 different countries. You and your stories are why this podcast is the top-rated ADHD podcast on iTunes. Thank you. This episode is the recording of December's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from You're welcome to join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm (Central). Go to http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [05:58] - I talk about how our moods can be affected by the weather this time of year. This impacts my ability to play, and I plan to be intentional about making that a priority. [07:57] - Brendan talks about starting his podcast. [09:58] - I share that I have experienced a dopamine crash as I'm between major projects. [16:07] - Brett was diagnosed about two months ago. He has gone back to school and realized through his struggles that he might have ADHD. He is still struggling with certain things. We talk about the possibility that he could have dyslexia. [22:29] - Brett has experienced incredible weight loss. He has concerns about weight loss from medication. [26:46] - Kat joins the call to talk about her 2018 planning. She shares her plan for this planning session and asks for some tip on staying focused and productive. [46:12] - Ben shares that he currently hates his job because of tasks he does not like. He asks how to be productive in this type of a situation. We talk through Ben's situation. [57:08] - Natalie jumps on the call to ask about accessing her thoughts. I explain how meditation can help her with this. [1:04:30] - Tamara is wondering about online and local support groups. I encourage her to join our ADHD reWired Facebook Group. [1:05:40] - Someone asks about mirroring feelings and emotions when mirroring is not appropriate. I talk about mindful awareness. Your Resources: Freedom Planner Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group begins January 16th. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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.

Originally, I was not going to release an episode of the podcast, but at the last minute, I changed my mind. This podcast exists to give you some updates on things. We made it to 2018! I planned to spend an entire day doing my annual planning. Instead, we had frozen drain pipes! This was quite an ordeal that resulted in me losing a few days of work and $1800. I have been thinking about my goals for 2018, although I haven't had time to put everything together. I've also been looking at my quarterly planning and I will be setting aside a full day for my annual planning. You can actually help me meet one of my goals. I'd like to get about 15 guests scheduled for the podcast. You can schedule a pre-interview call here. Our newest podcast, ADHD Essentials will be out next week! You will be able to find it in all of the podcast apps. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, 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. 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 week's episode, we're looking at our year in review and taking a sneak peek at the year ahead. You will just hear my voice on this episode. Every year, I spend time reviewing my goals from the prior year. I believe it's critical to reflect before you look forward. A lot of wonderful things happened in 2017, yet it was a really hard year. You will hear what my goals, wins, and challenges were. I also share the themes and aspects of my life and business that I am considering when looking at my goals for 2018. You'll Learn: [05:30] - "Moving" was not on my list of goals for 2017. This one thing was the most challenging thing of the year. [07:20] - I start the year by identifying overarching themes. In 2017, I identified joy, music, gratitude, and balance as my themes for the year. [08:02] - In January, I made the decision to decrease the number of hours I was putting into my work. I explain how our move changed this strategy. [10:45] - Around April or May, I realized I was falling into a scarcity mindset. Upon recognizing that, I made a conscience effort to have an abundance mindset. [13:33] - I had a category of things I wanted to learn. This included becoming a better writer, learning LinkedIn, and learning organizational strategies around things and stuff. [17:28] - One of my goals was to launch a new website. This was a big goal that took longer than I wanted it to, but it was a successful launch! [19:13] - Another of my goals was to hire a Virtual Assistant. That was a success with Jessica. [20:05] - I had a goal of maintaining six clients for my clinical practice. During this calendar year, I closed my practice. I see this as a shift based on life circumstances. [21:10] - My #1 podcast goal was to interview Brene Brown. This did not happen, and I share my feelings on that. [22:12] - I wanted to hit ONE MILLION downloads in this calendar year. That goal was met! [22:57] - I share some other goals I had for the podcast. [26:10] - When looking at specific goals, I did not hit most of them. This serves as a reminder that goal-setting is to provide direction. [27:03] - I share my goals on speaking. I did not do anything in this category, and I blame our move. [27:30] - I did hit my financial goals for this year. [28:05] - I share my goals for coaching groups, which I did hit. [31:40] - I talk about my Patreon goals for 2017. [32:30] - Our Facebook community has been a real challenge for me. I share why this is a challenge and describe my solution to this problem. [35:18] - I share a lesson I learned from moving. [37:05] - The best decision I made in 2017 was to say, "no." [38:31] - I talk about the importance of friendship. [39:37] - The theme of "play" is something I need to bring back into my life. [40:57] - Tomorrow, I will be taking a day to focus on annual planning. I share some of the themes I may be focusing on in 2018. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, 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. 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.

Aaron Anastasi returns to the podcast for this episode. Aaron is a Southern Californian actor and film-maker who graduated with a master's degree from Princeton. He is a serial entrepreneur with an online presence that grosses seven-figures. Aaron has the #1 singing life lesson channel on YouTube with over 20 million organic views and 250,000 subscribers. Aaron is also a prominent success coach with a book that reached Amazon's Top 100 Best-Sellers list within a week of its release. In this conversation, you will hear Aaron talk about his new book, and he shares some stories and philosophies from the book. Aaron talks about going from living in fantasy to seeing in reality. He shares some strategies on how to get to that point, and the role that feedback plays. We also talk about passion, priorities, and music. Connect with Aaron Anastasi: Website - http://aaronanastasiofficial.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aaronanastasi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronanastasi/ Your Prosperous Mind: Discover what you really want, what's holding you back, and how to get new results - Aaron Anastasi You'll Learn: [05:30] - Aaron talks about his new book, and what prompted him to write the book. [08:34] - Aaron shares a story from his childhood that shows that it's possible to live in fantasy and not see reality. [12:55] - Aaron says that seeing reality is a necessary first step. [17:55] - Aaron talks about what he wants to gain from asking questions. [21:35] - I explain that we can't control our automatic thoughts, but we can hit pause to re-think the situation. [22:20] - Aaron encourages people to consider what's "as true" or "more true." [24:46] - Aaron spent a few years preparing a music course. He considers it a "major failure." [26:16] - Aaron talks about feedback and says that feedback is the connection between fantasy and reality. [29:10] - We talk about the value of passion. [33:05] - Aaron and I talk more about feedback. He shares what kind of feedback he looks for with his books. [37:50] - Aaron shares what he is doing with production and acting. [39:22] - Aaron explains that he uses feedback to determine which areas of his life he should master. [42:58] - Aaron talks about his acting, and how he moved into music. We both talk about our relationship with music. [46:00] - Aaron shares how he can tell when he's stretched himself too thin and where his priorities are. [51:13] - Aaron talks about tension in his book. He explains there are two types of tension and how he processes this information. [55:15] - Aaron explains how he will be celebrating the release of his book. [56:30] - Aaron shares who his thought-leader influences are. Your Resources: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life - Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, 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. 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 November's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from diagnosis and medication to refocusing after interruption, overwhelm by digital tools, and everything in-between. You're welcome to join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [05:52] - Colleen asks about fish oil and other supplements. [10:25] - Beth asks for tips on getting diagnosed with ADHD. We share tips and warnings about the diagnosis process. [15:20] - Catalina asked if medication should help with organizing your space. [21:02] - Catalina follows up with a question about medication dosage. We also talk about medication and insurance costs. [24:30] - Dmitri asks about emotional control and disruptions. Brendan talks about the role that mindfulness plays in controlling emotions. [36:44] - We answer two questions that are similar on procrastination and taking control of our lives away from ADHD. We discuss this topic in regards to interviews. [47:59] - Deborah was part of an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and asks what her follow-up should be after the group. I share that I am building a community for alumni. [52:57] - Olivia asks how to assist her 19-year-old son with life decisions. [57:13] - We answer a question about refocusing after interruptions. Brendan explains that the process starts with avoiding interruption. [1:03:46] - Carl has trouble differentiating between his thoughts and ADHD thoughts. Brendan states that he draws the line at useful thoughts and unuseful thoughts. [1:04:22] - A questioner is looking to avoid overwhelm by digital tools. [1:05:48] - A listener asks how to explain ADHD to others. Your Resources:GlassDoor.com Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired's 200th Episode! Our 200th episode is coming up, and I'd like you to be a part of it. Do you have a great ADHD story, poem, or song? It could be funny, triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using a voice recording or memo app on your smartphone. Submissions are due no later than December 19th. You can email me the mp3 file at [email protected] and put "#200" in the subject line. ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration starts today and goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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.

Justin Classen joins me on this episode. Justin is 27-years-old, and a whirlwind of intense, hyper-active energy, born, raised and distracted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received a diagnosis of ADHD only 9-months ago. However, this diagnosis was prolonged by two years, due to lapses in memory to actually attend his evaluation. Considered a "jack of all trades" by those who know him, Justin has found success in a multitude of endeavors, and an acceptance in a profound number of failed ones. Justin is currently maximizing his energy and investing into his careers as a journeyman, industrial scaffolder, exotic dancer, as well as a music producer and nightclub DJ. In this conversation, you will hear Justin talk about his life before and after his ADHD diagnosis, 9-months ago. Justin says that his ADHD diagnosis gave him confidence at work. He describes how his diagnosis and medication have impacted his work as a journeyman on scaffolding. Justin is a man of many interests and passions, and I think you will enjoy this conversation and glimpse into Justin's life. Connect with Justin Classen: Music - https://soundcloud.com/juiceboxsmusic You'll Learn: [05:27] - Justin talks about his life before his ADHD diagnosis. He shares how he felt he was losing his identity. [07:12] - Justin describes his childhood and schooling. [09:14] - Justin shares how he "discovered" ADHD. [10:42] - Justin explains the ADHD evaluation process in Canada. [14:55] - Justin describes his work as a journeyman working on scaffolding. [16:42] - Justin says that working after his diagnosis gave him confidence. [19:18] - Justin talks about some of the risky behavior he engaged in prior to his diagnosis. [22:19] - Justin explains what a journeyman is. [24:25] - Justin shares how he became an exotic dancer. [29:46] - Justin talks about his current interest in computer processing and building his own instruments. [32:08] - We talk about MIDI. [33:27] - Justin describes his career as a DJ. [38:41] - Now that he has been diagnosed, Justin shares that he needs to go back and review his past. [40:10] - Impulsivity is something that Justin is still struggling with. [42:45] - We talk about fidget items and the need for them. [44:04] - Justin shares that he does not get restful sleep. [47:31] - Justin looks to the future. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired's 200th Episode! Our 200th episode is coming up, and I'd like you to be a part of it. Do you have a great ADHD story, poem, or song? It could be funny, triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using a voice recording or memo app on your smartphone. Submissions are due no later than December 19th. You can email me the mp3 file at [email protected] and put "#200" in the subject line. ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, 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. 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.

Brett Smith joins me on this episode. Brett is a real estate broker in Austin, Texas who was diagnosed at the age of 42. This diagnosis came after struggling with job change after job change after job change. About two years ago, Brett took a job in software sales, and he noticed "the cycle." After a Google search, he realized he needed to explore the possibility that he has ADHD. Through Driven to Distraction, He recognized he experienced things everyone does, but the connection between these things. In this conversation, you will hear how Brett has experienced some clarity since he started implementing strategies for managing his ADHD. Brett also talks about failure, and he says that "Acceptance has a period at the end of the sentence. Grace has an ellipses." Listen to our conversation and Brett will explain that what you're experiencing is totally normal, and you can take control of it and empower yourself by getting the right tools and structure. You'll Learn: [04:42] - We talk about mountain biking, and Brett explains why it is his meditation. [08:36] - Brett tells his ADHD story, which involves a lot of career changes. [16:35] - Brett describes the feeling of "boring." [19:03] - Brett talks about his troubles with email. [27:38] - Brett recalls his conversation with his friend that prompted him to get serious about ADHD and treatment. He explains why he changed his mind about medication. [30:53] - Brett shares his "AHA!" moment. [31:53] - Brett talks about email strategies he's implemented. I suggest he prints his email. [33:57] - Brett shares that people don't have a great understanding of how ADHD manifests. [40:02] - Brett is "aggressively" trying to figure out how to handle the impact of his ADHD. He describes the changes he has made. [47:21] - Russell Barkley talks about building external structures. Brett talks about using Evernote and Todoist. [49:55] - Brett explains how he handles his failures. [52:30] - Brett geeks out about Todoist. [57:05] - We talk about acceptance and grace. [59:00] - We rave over Gary Keller's book, The ONE Thing. Your Resources: Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder - Edward M. Hallowell M.D. and John J Ratey M.D. Carl Pullein Working With Todoist Series The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! Our 12th season starts April 16th and registration starts January 16th. To learn more, 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. 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.

Stephanie Sammons joins me on this episode of the podcast. Stephanie is a certified financial planner, the founder of Sammons Wealth, an independent wealth management firm. Stephanie is also a best-selling author, speaker, and recording singer-songwriter. Stephanie was a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Stephanie's songs go right to the heart of what a lot of us are feeling on a regular basis. In this conversation, you will hear an interesting mixture of music and money! While wearing her certified financial planner hat, Stephanie talks about wealth and why money is such a complex issue for many of us. Stephanie believes the foundation for financial success is planning. She shares some tips for planning and describes the things you should be doing before investing. Stephanie also talks about her ADHD diagnosis, and she plays some of her incredible music that she has written. Connect with Stephanie Sammons: Website: SammonsWealth.com Website: StephSammonsMusic.com Twitter - @StephSammons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesammons Facebook - Facebook.com/sammonswealth You'll Learn: [03:37] - Stephanie explains the meaning behind her song, Record Time. [04:18] - Stephanie performs the song. [06:34] - Stephanie elaborates further on the lyrics of the song. [07:44] - Stephanie was diagnosed at 43, and she explains what her life was like at that point in time. [10:13] - Stephanie plays "Who I Am," which is a song about acceptance and redemption. [15:40] - Stephanie realized at the age of 15 that she is gay. She draws a parallel to ADHD and loving who you are. [19:33] - Being a financial planner and having ADHD is a pretty impressive accomplishment. Stephanie talks about this. [21:59] - Stephanie defines "wealth" and talks more about her career. [30:20] - Many of us find money to be boring and complex. Stephanie explains that many people take an apathetic approach to money. [31:39] - Stephanie talks about the importance of planning. [32:44] - Stephanie lists some questions a financial planner will ask you. [34:34] - According to Stephanie, you don't know if you're saving enough money until you know where you want to be and when you want to retire. [39:43] - Stephanie shares an action step for financial planning, automation. [42:56] - Stephanie explains what an index fund is. [45:09] - Before you start thinking about investing, there are other things you should do. Stephanie tells you how to lay the groundwork. [47:38] - Stephanie talks about the larger purchase in life. [51:18] - The best advice Stephanie ever received was, "Don't use credit cards." [52:58] - We talk about college and the climbing costs. [55:00] - Stephanie talks about the "buckets" you should start saving in. [59:29] - Stephanie describes her ideal client. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and it is already full! However, we do have a waiting list. You can go to my website claim your spot on that list. Go to http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. 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. 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 October's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear us answer several questions. We talk about productivity tips, techniques, and resources. We also talk about follow-through and scheduling. A few of the questions are big-picture. Deborah has a partner with ADHD, and she feels frustrated by the same characteristics that she's had in the past. Another listener asks how to handle a partner that sees an ADHD diagnosis as a stigma. We received lots of great questions, and I'd love to answer your question in our November live Q&A. You'll Learn: [03:50] - Daniel asks for tips for writing notes during conversations. [11:02] - Deborah shares that her partner has ADHD and she is feeling frustration with the characteristics he's exhibiting. [18:42] - Jordan asks about setting up accountability when living alone. [24:17] - Marisol has trouble with putting away clothes. She asks for suggestions in this area. [30:17] - Brendan states that he plans to launch his podcast in mid-November. [39:25] - Janice asks for recommendations for calendars and to-do lists. [47:33] - Laura asks for tips refocusing after feeling emotionally sensitive. [50:44] - Nick wonders how to avoid getting derailed for an entire day when one aspect of the plan goes wrong. [54:04] - Melissa gets hyper-focused on things, but does not follow through. She wonders how to screen herself to determine if something is a good idea or a whim. [1:02:04] - We answer a question on making time for meditation. [1:02:55] - A listener asks a question about managing money. [1:05:02] - Jos asks about scheduling projects with other people. [1:09:10] - I share tips on accomplishing a full reset. [1:10:24] - Brendan shares some thoughts on a partner that sees a diagnosis as a stigma. Your Resources: Livescribe Pen Asana Mint Budget App Doodle.com Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration starts today and goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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, I am joined by three guests. What you will hear is a behind-the-scenes and insightful perspective of ADHD reWired and our coaching groups. Joining me on the episode are Brendan Mahen, Kat Hoyer, and Cassandra Tower. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, Kat, Cassandra, and me talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. You will hear them share the changes they have seen in others and themselves through this group. If you would like more information on the 11th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, which starts on January 8th, go to http://CoachingreWired.com. Registration is open from November 14th through the 22nd. You'll Learn: [07:15] - Brendan, Kat, and Cassandra introduce themselves. [09:49] - Brendan talks about what prompted him to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. He shares what is the most useful component of the group for him. [11:54] - Brendan shares the growth that he has seen in himself through the group. [14:44] - Kat says that she had to have her mindset right when coming into the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [18:18] - Cassandra describes her entry into the group. [26:09] - I talk about the time I considered doing two groups at once. Brendan explains why he encouraged me to do it. [32:56] - Cassandra shares what it's been like being part of the ADHD reWired team. [36:57] - Cassandra's ability to be concise with language really impresses me. She shares how supportive voices encouraging strengths is powerful. [45:44] - Brendan talks about the struggles of being consistent in group coaching. He explains what makes this group different in this area. [49:27] - Many people see these groups as classes. We talk the flexibility in these groups. [53:31] - Brendan talks about a couple of people he connected with because of he encouraged them. [56:27] - I share that I am interested in starting a membership group for alumni. I share why one of my previous attempts at this did not work. [58:10] - Early on in the group, we have participants write letters to their ADHD. Kat explains why this is a powerful exercise. [1:01:13] - Cassandra shares some of the impressive growth that she has seen with Kat in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:06:47] - We share why community is so important. [1:09:40] - We tell "the shiny bookcase" story. [1:16:00] - Cassandra shares what listeners should know about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration is November 14th through the 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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.

Noelle Matteson joins me on this week's episode of ADHD reWired. Noelle has lived in various places around the United States and the world. Her background is mostly in writing and publishing. She has an M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, and she has published a short book on the Civil Rights Movement, The Freedom Rides and Alabama: A Guide to Key Events and Places, Context, and Impact. Noelle currently writes for Healthy Place's blog, Living with Adult ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Noelle share her ADHD story. Like most of these stories, this starts back with Noelle in school. Because of her success in school and the structure of her schooling, she did not recognize her ADHD symptoms. She talks about a therapist identifying these symptoms, her reaction to this news, and her experiences with medication. Connect with Noelle Matteson: Twitter - @NoelleVivante Blog - http://noellevivante.wordpress.com Blog - Living with Adult ADHD You'll Learn: ● [07:30] - Noelle shares her background with us. She talks about a therapist identifying her ADHD symptoms. She explains that her first reaction to this news was "shock." ● [12:35] - At that time, Noelle was looking for work and her therapist. Her therapist shared with her that her ADHD was holding her back in this effort to get a job. ● [16:06] - Noelle talks about meeting her psychiatrist and trying medications for her ADHD. ● [18:16] - Noelle shares her religious background and how this shaped her opinions on medication. ● [27:14] - Noelle talks about being overwhelmed with how the medication helped her. ● [31:08] - Noelle points out that she needs to remember that she still has ADHD and those tendencies, even when she's on medication. ● [33:28] - Noelle talks about moving from being overwhelmed to the point of acceptance. ● [34:47] - Noelle did well in school, and she explained why this fact, and the structure of her schooling, led to her not recognizing her ADHD symptoms. ● [37:27] - Noelle started on medication in April. She talks about how it is impacting her life now. ● [45:27] - Noelle shares her list. ● [57:33] - Noelle talks about productivity and organization. ● [1:00:48] - Noelle explains what productivity "feels like" to her. ● [1:04:18] - Coming back from breaks can be difficult, and Noelle talks about this step in productivity. ● [1:08:28] - Noelle is now thinking ahead, and she discusses some of her aspirations and goals. Your Resources: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration is November 14th through the 25th. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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.

Rosa Swann has been a full-time romance author for two years. She starting writing romance novels while she was working on her master's degree. Rosa believes in happy endings and making choices that make you happy. She spends most of her day behind the computer, but does all of her planning on paper, because she'll forget about it otherwise. Having been diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism a decade ago, she has been able to control her brain with a lot of planning and tactics. Recently, she has started to share some of her tactics on her blog. In this conversation, you will hear Rosa talk about being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. She explains how they both affect her, and how she has gone about treating both of these diagnoses. We talk a lot about Rosa's career as a romantic novel author, and how she organizes her work and accomplishes her tasks on a daily basis. Connect with Rosa Swann: Rosa's Blog You'll Learn: [10:19] - Rosa was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at the same time. She explains that she first focused on Autism. [12:48] - Rosa describes how she is affected by Autism. [14:25] - While Rosa was diagnosed ten years ago, she just started taking medication. She explains why she waited. [17:09] - Rosa describes being on medication as "interesting." [19:27] - Rosa talks about writing romantic novels and the paradox of that with her Autism. [22:21] - Rosa explains how she got into writing romance novels. [24:26] - Rosa takes us on her journey through academia. [29:00] - Rosa describes herself as a workaholic. [37:05] - Rosa talks about her scheduling and task completion with her writing. [43:44] - Rosa talks about staying focused on her tasks throughout the day. She shares what has helped her. [47:09] - According to Rosa, her sleep has been "good" since she started taking medication. [51:30] - Rosa talks about using a Hobonichi planner. [57:25] - Rosa explains how her plans have backup plans. [1:00:46] - Rosa describes how she bounces back if something doesn't go as planned. [1:05:41] - Rosa talks about her reading habits. Your Resources: Dangerous Books for Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained - Maya Rodale Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available October 26th and 31st. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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.

Steve Mazure was diagnosed with ADHD in June of 2016, and since the diagnosis, everything has changed. Steve has been on a journey of growth and self-discovery. He is now learning to accept who he is and he's letting go of the person he was trying to be. In this conversation, you will hear Steve share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD and decided to start a chocolate company. He talks about the aspects of running a business that he struggles with, and I share some tips with him that will hopefully help him overcome these barriers. Connect with Steve Mazure: Website - Freespir.com You'll Learn: [05:27] - Steve describes the process of being diagnosed and treated for ADHD. [09:40] - Steve talks about going "all in" with his treatment of ADHD. [10:49] - Steve is currently home-schooling his 13-year old daughter and seeing some ADHD traits in her. [16:52] - Steve shares some of his life developments since being diagnosed with ADHD, including starting a chocolate company. [19:54] - Steve describes where he is with his business, right now. [24:58] - We talk about the challenge of shipping. [27:50] - Steve talks about challenges with his business. [29:42] - Steve talks about his plans for his business he'd like to accomplish in the next year. [36:49] - We discuss Steve's preparation for events like farmer's markets. [43:55] - Steve talks about wanting to introduce online marketing for his company, but feeling some reservations about going for it right now. [49:20] - We talk about pseudo-verbs and starting the process to complete tasks. [54:12] - We discuss designating blocks in a schedule to accomplish tasks and not letting other tasks displace them. [1:01:25] - Steve says he is a "build the momentum" type of person. [1:02:50] - We talk about ways to kill our executive function, including a lack of sleep. [1:09:30] - Steve shares what he would like to take action on after this conversation. [1:16:27] - One week later, Steve joins me to talk about the chocolates he sent me and the progress he's made with sleep since our last recording. Your Resources:The Fizzle The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Rescue Time Sleep Cycle Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available October 17th, 19th, 26th, and 31st. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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's Episode: On this week's episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had "normal" problems growing up. Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD. It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences. Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD. She also shares her relationship history with three marriages. Anne was a pleasure to talk with, and I think you're going to enjoy this conversation. You'll Learn: [07:32] - Anne talks about her family life, growing up. This includes her school performance. [12:47] - Anne explains that there was a lack of support because of her home life. [15:05] - I explain that the "it must be me" voice never goes away. [16:02] - Anne talks about her experience in high school, which included moving and going from six to two hundred peers in her classes. [18:36] - After her move, Anne found a group of friends and she explains her social activities and how that helped her come out of her shell. [20:58] - Anne talks about her relationship history in this stage of her life. [23:14] - Anne talks about moving to Wisconsin and her short college experience. [24:05] - Anne describes her social life during this stage of her life and meeting her first husband. [27:44] - Anne talks about meeting her second husband. [34:00] - Anne moves to Ohio and her second marriage ends. She talks about meeting her current husband. [41:49] - Anne talks about her husband recognizing that she may have ADHD and her parents possibly having ADHD. [54:54] - Anne thinks back to learning that her childhood and relationship with her parents is not everyone's experience. [56:47] - Anne talks about her work history and enjoying temporary employment. [58:26] - Anne recently started taking Adderall. She talks about this experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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's Episode: This week, I am pleased to be joined by Tom Nardone. Tom is not only a friend to ADHD reWired and the ADHD community, but someone who really has become one of my best friends. Tom is the voice of courage, humility, and bravery. On September 19th, Tom had a brain surgery to try to remove a tumor from the part of his brain that deals with his speech. His speech has been affected. Tom and his wife, Yvonne, join me about a week after Tom's surgery. In this conversation, you will hear details from Tom on his recent brain cancer diagnosis and surgery. Tom explains his speech issues, and what it's like to adapt to those changes. Tom also shares how this situation has changed his perspective on life. Connect with Tom Nardone: The Tom Nardone Show GoFundMe Campaign You'll Learn: [08:32] - Tom talks about recording and releasing a podcast episode shortly after his brain surgery. [11:46] - Tom shares what he remembers about the day of the surgery. [15:05] - I explain how I used my conversation with Tom as a scenario with my coaching group. Tom tells the story of this medical issue. [23:25] - Tom says that finding an entertainment niche without formal education. [24:23] - Tom explains what it is like to speak now and shares his outlook on his situation. [42:56] - Tom talks about a country singer that stutters, but when he sings, his speech is not impacted at all. [46:22] - When Tom was in the hospital, he made the nurses download his podcast. [50:12] - Tom talks about how this experience has changed his perspective. [57:18] - Tom shares that he hates going to the doctor's office, usually. But he has had a very pleasant experience with the medical care he received in this process. [58:08] - Tom explains his current outlook on life, which is quite inspiring. [1:00:54] - I share my observation on Yvonne's role in Tom's communication. Tom shares the role she has played in his life recently despite her medical issues. [1:03:16] - Tom thanks the community for their support during this time. [1:06:35] - I took notes during our conversation, and I ask Tom to sing the words I had trouble understanding. We also work though the word "gigabyte." [1:14:54] - Yvonne talks about enjoying some of this process. [1:17:14] - Yvonne has been talking with several people about helping set up a crowdfunding campaign. Your Resources: Chasing Kites: A Memoir About Growing Up With ADHD - Tom Nardone Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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's Episode: Shauna Heron joins me on this episode. Shauna is a wedding photographer, entrepreneur, mom, world traveler, game streamer, techno-nerd who just recently found out that she has ADHD. After 44 years, Shauna was researching information to support her 7-year old son with ADHD; she started to have that sneaking suspicion that she had found the answer to her life-long question, "What the (bleep) is wrong with me?!" In this discussion, you will hear Shauna's interesting and unique life story. She talks about her childhood, her involvement in the punk scene, and running away as a teenager. She had an interest in technology, which led to a well-paying job before she decided to move to Europe. Shauna details her addiction to hard drugs and what the recover process looked like for her. This is a fascinating story, and I am excited to share it with you. Connect with Shauna Heron: Website - http://shaunaheron.com You'll Learn: [05:25] - I share the bio I wrote for Shauna's introduction. [06:42] - Shauna starts by talking about her childhood, not fitting in, finding "her people," and running away from home as a teenager. [11:23] - Shauna talks about her job at the age of 18 and deciding she wanted to move to Europe. [13:38] - Shauna describes moving in with a friend that was struggling with a heroin addiction. She talks about her first time using hard drugs. We talk about the seriousness of heroin and other hard drugs. [17:29] - Shauna talks about what prompted her to stop doing these drugs. [19:35] - Shauna describes her life in Holland and living on the streets. She tells the story of a police officer convincing her to move back to the US and completing her education. [23:50] - After finishing college and securing a job, Shauna purchased her first house. [25:38] - Shauna talks about walking away from her past and being able to move beyond situations. [26:42] - Shauna talks about streaming video games, making money from that, and its impact on her life. [33:52] - Shauna shares her experience with hiring a life coach. [35:53] - We talk about the shame we can feel when it comes to video games. [39:38] - Shauna explains how video games can be an outlet for community. [49:08] - We discuss a Maya Angelou quote. [52:43] - Shauna talks about her "superpower" and how her past has made her who she is. [55:04] - Shauna shares her AA 12-step experience. The recovery process can vary for each person, and it involves a lot of luck. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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's Episode: This episode is the recording of September's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics. Some questions are about adolescents with ADHD, from morning routines to college applications. We also talk about managing emotions during hormonal changes, weight loss with ADHD, managing anxiety and excitement, and many more topics. Be sure to sign up for a reminder for our next ADHD reWired Live Q&A at http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [06:03] - Several people asked questions about managing anxiety that results from their ADHD. I explain that anxiety and ADHD can go together and I share a personal experience. [10:08] - Carolyn asks a question about emotions during hormonal changes. [12:10] - Sarah asks about losing weight with ADHD. We share some of our struggles with food. [18:57] - I answer a question about controlling excitement when feelings are triggered. I explain that ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and share some tips on managing these situations. [26:30] - A live viewer expresses concerns over her son's boredom and performance at school. We share some tips on helping me manage how he feels about school. [34:21] - Donald has ADHD and will be returning to college. He asks for advice on breaking perfectionism and working efficiently. [41:58] - We answer a question about a gifted child with inattentive type ADHD who is a high school senior and facing college applications and preparation for college. Both parents also have ADHD. We share some thoughts and provide tips on this entire process. [47:48] - Linda joins the call and shares that her 9-year-old daughter struggles with the morning routine. I share how my parents handled that situation and some suggestions for Linda's situation. [58:10] - Craig asks about avoiding procrastination. We attempt to pull Craig out of shame. He joins the call to provide more details. Your Resources: How to ADHD YouTube Channel Time Timer Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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.

Bonnie Mincu joins me on this episode. Bonnie spent 23 years in a Fortune 50 corporation as a marketing manager, training manager, executive coach, and organizational development consultant. She left her consulting firm in 2000 to do similar work on her own. But, without the structure of fast-paced deadlines, she found herself floundering and avoiding her desk. This was when she discovered she has ADHD. She built her business around coaching and training individual ADHD clients. Since starting Thrive ADHD in 2001, Bonnie has developed a number of training tools and programs. In this conversation, you will hear Bonnie list and describe the characters that she has developed. These characters are riding the bus in our brains and take turns driving the bus. You will also learn how these characters can impact each other. Bonnie is launching a new membership-based training program called, Productivity PathFinder. Connect with Bonnie Mincu: ProductivityPathfinder.com You'll Learn: [06:12] - Bonnie explains a new concept that involves a way of thinking of your brain, and characters in your brain. [07:12] - Bonnie says we frequently use terms to describe what is happening, but they aren't accurate. She provides an example of this with procrastination. [09:36] - Bonnie describes characters in your brain. You will meet Steady Eddie, Whiny Winnie, Impatient Iggy, Overwhelmed Oscar, and Emotional Emma and the personalities all of these characters have. [21:08] - Bonnie talks about time sense and being able to estimate the amount of time a task will take. [24:10] - Bonnie explains that she does not have a poor time sense, which led to her not realizing she had ADHD. [24:58] - Bonnie continues listing characters, describing Helpless Hannah and Critical Calvin. [32:10] - We talk about decision making and the cause of difficulties in this process. [33:35] - Bonnie explains how these characters can interact and how to bring certain characters to the forefront in situations. [38:40] - Bonnie describes Disorganized Derek, and she explains the cause of disorganization, and its impact on people that don't want to be disorganized. [43:01] - Bonnie explains the four quadrants of organization. [44:35] - We discuss the idea of multi-tracking vs. multitasking. [49:58] - Bonnie shares a secret on what she calls a "weird obsession." [51:07] - We come up with a character that Bonnie may be missing, Distracted Dave. [52:28] - Bonnie describes Emotional Emma and the role Critical Calvin plays in Emma's actions. [54:30] - I address the fear of being judged. [57:53] - Bonnie shares a tip for managing shame. [59:28] - Bonnie talks about visual images for these characters she has developed. [1:00:38] - Bonnie talks about Productivity Pathfinder. Your Resources: Jia Jiang Ted Talk 10% Happier - Dan Harris Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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's Episode: Rich Schramm is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and software development expert with over 25-years in information and technology. He is also the father of three kids with ADHD. Rich is putting his experience and skills to use in creating a tool to manage ADHD families, called I Got This. I Got This is an app, a community, and a mission to change the story of ADHD. In this conversation, Rich shares some of his story and his personal experiences that led to the development of his app. The app is not yet live but in beta. In addition to sharing what some of the nuts and bolts of his app are, he talks about some of the challenges of working on this project. Rich also describes how working on this project has been a journey for him, personally and professionally. Connect with Rich Schramm: App Website - http://igotthis.com You'll Learn: [05:55] - Rich talks about the challenge of predicting timeframes when working on new projects. [08:09] - We talk about perfectionism and how this can hold back a project. [10:27] - Rich explains how he communicates with the off-shore team that is helping him with I Got This. [14:26] - Rich explains how he manages meetings with off-shore leaders. He also talks about overcoming language and cultural barriers. [22:26] - Rich talks about his family and how their needs shaped his app. [26:15] - Rich describes the app's failsafe notification system. [30:45] - Rich explains how the app gives token rewards. [32:23] - Rich talks about the guide and two-torials for parents that help with setting up tasks. [43:13] - Rich describes how this project has been a journey, personally. [44:37] - Rich explains how this project has helped him overcome fear and helped change his view of humanity. [49:57] - Rich talks about going through programs with a life coach to help identify the things that held him back, personally and professionally. [55:40] - Rich shares why he views this product as a community. [1:01:36] - Rich explains that he intends to change the way people see ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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's Episode: James Ochoa returns to the podcast on this episode. James is a licensed professional counselor and the author of Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD. He is the founder and Director of the Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in all areas of life. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD so clients can build their internal worlds using their imagination to manage their attention challenges. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about emotional regulation. He discusses the concept of emotional distress syndrome and the stress model, which involves distress and eu stress. James shares how micro-meditations in the middle of the day create the activation of the kinesthetic muscle and how that activity helps keep us in balance. He shares how slowing down actions by 25% at any given moment puts the mind in a state of pause and contemplation. You will hear helpful strategies that are customizable and easy to implement. Connect with James Ochoa: Website - JamesOchoa.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ochoa-4419274/ Twitter - @ADHDInsights You'll Learn: [04:02] - I share what has been going on in my life, which includes a recent move, working on becoming a minimalist, and trying to find an office space. [17:00] - James shares that he has been diving into the emotional distress of ADHD. He explains that this is a balancing factor. [20:03] - James shares that he came up with the concept of emotional distress syndrome, a low-grade post traumatic stress. [21:07] - James would like people with ADHD to think about the stress model from a two component system, distress and eu stress. [23:13] - James talks about handling eu stress and moving forward. [25:41] - I share that I recently listened to a guided meditation with poor audio quality and I was able to shape this into a really good experience. [27:12] - James talks about elevating meditation to a higher level of need. [33:19] - James shares that as he walks on the beach, he will close his eyes. He explains that it helps keep him connected to himself. [35:00] - James talks about Emotional Distress Syndrome. He explains micro-traumas and why it is critical to understand them. [37:36] - James states that it is important to customize and personalize strategies that work. [42:24] - James explains the shiny object du jour. [47:51] - James would like to develop a professional consultation model, and he talks about this. [51:50] - James talks about a new podcast series he is working on. It will be called "The Complex." [56:24] - James follows up on our conversation when he was on the ADHD reWired Hot Seat the last time he was on the podcast. [59:41] - James shares that exercise has been difficult for him and customized short-term goals have helped him. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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.

Jo Meleca-Voigt returns to the podcast on this episode. Jo is a teacher and she last came on the podcast right after being diagnosed with ADHD and starting medication. In this conversation, you will hear Jo describe the last year of her life since we last spoke. She has had some opportunities in her professional career to advocate for students with ADHD. She shares how this has helped her in her own journey. Jo shares some of the strategies that she has implemented in the last year. Although a component of a strategy may not work, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire strategy does not have beneficial pieces. We also discuss loss in this conversation, as Jo recently lost someone to suicide. This situation brought back memories of her childhood and she explains how she is dealing with this loss. Connect with Jo Meleca-Voigt: Adult Onset Runner YouTube Channel Email - [email protected] You'll Learn: [06:23] - Jo shares how the last year has been life-changing and career-changing. [08:00] - Jo talks about the support she received at work after her diagnosis. [09:19] - Jo led a group of students with ADHD to support each other. [12:28] - Jo saw herself in an individual student, and she explains how this student's life changed after diagnosis. [15:28] - Jo explains how being an advocate has changed her. [18:01] - Jo describes how the way that she viewed herself as a kid helped her work with students with ADHD. [19:44] - Someone Jo knew recently committed suicide. She explains how this situation brought back some memories of something that happened in her childhood. [28:21] - Jo describes how she is dealing with this loss. [36:00] - Jo clarifies some of her statements from earlier in the discussion. [40:04] - Jo lists some strategies that she has implemented in the last year. [43:48] - Jo shares how things have changed in her relationship with her wife since her diagnosis. [45:47] - We talk about the "mail monster." Jo explains her method of sorting mail. [47:51] - Every strategy has a piece that doesn't work, and we fall into an "all or nothing" mindset and dismiss those strategies that have beneficial pieces. [51:31] - Jo explains how she prepares students for the world they are going to live in. [55:46] - We discuss the difficulties of grocery shopping. [1:02:24] - Jo talks about the things that have surprised her since her ADHD diagnosis. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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's Episode: Jim Klopman is an innovator in other industries, Jim says that his brain damage, ADHD, and Dyslexia are blessings that free his mind to see tech advances before others. Jim developed the SlackBow Balanced Training System to improve and maintain his own athletic performance. Jim believes a fit human balance system is the key to maintaining physical and psychological success in all areas of life. In this conversation, you will hear Jim explain the importance of balance and the human balance system. He explains how, through technology and other modern ways of living, we have diminished balance abilities. Jim shares how strengthening the human balance system, you can calm your whole system and how this can help you in life, and specifically with ADHD. Connect with Jim Klopman: Website - SlackBow.com You'll Learn: [06:17] - Jim explains the SlackBow Balanced Training System. [07:46] - Jim talks about the human balance system and the sensors that make up this system. [08:48] - Jim sees a correlation between extreme sports and ADD. He shares his opinion on why this is the case. [09:43] - We talk about balance and counter-balance. [14:06] - Jim explains why he calls it "the balance system" and explains why this is a set of systems. [18:12] - Jim shares his background, which includes brain injury, dyslexia, and ADHD. He also describes his diagnosis experience. [24:03] - Jim talks about his ADHD journey after his diagnosis. [32:27] - Jim explains the brain-body connection and concussions. [35:31] - Jim provides some examples of balance training that you can do at home. [40:40] - Jim explains why balance training can help in life and with ADHD. [47:22] - Jim shares how to calm your whole system. [49:05] - We discuss vision, peripheral vision, and visual overstimulation. [54:24] - I talk about my dad's balance issues. Jim provides me with some ideas that could help him. [1:00:06] - Jim explains how a nerve stimulator can help with balance. [1:05:45] - Jim talks about what he is working on with his business. Your Resources: SlackBow Balanced Training System Balance is Power: Improve Your Body's Balance to Perform Better, Live Longer, and Look Younger - Jim Klopman The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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's Episode: On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we do a live Q&A. This episode is a recording of the June Live Q&A. If you are listening to this episode the day it's released, tune into August's Live Q&A at 12:30pm at http://EricTivers.com/events. On this episode, I'm joined by Brendan Mahan. This is Brendan's third appearance on the podcast. Brendan is an ADHD coach and speaker. He is currently a special education teacher. He understands ADHD from as an insider, as well as from the perspective of an educator. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, and I answer listener questions, primarily on parenting. We cover a variety of topics on children and adolescents with ADHD. We talk about diagnosis, medication, and everything that goes along with parenting with ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD. Connect with Brendan Mahan: Website - ADHDEssentials.com You'll Learn: [06:20] - Brendan talks about "the wall of awful." [08:45] - We talk about the danger in asking our children, "Why did you do that?" [10:39] - Brendan shares his thoughts on lying. [14:39] - VJ asks about the appropriate age for diagnosing ADHD and the role of parents in this process, specifically parents with ADHD. [19:40] - We talk about how ADHD affects us as parents. [22:40] - Marisol asks about consistency in the house and chores. [38:29] - Brene Brown wrote about "the wholehearted parenting manifesto," and I read a passage. [42:39] - I share one of my most non-proud Daddy moments. [44:36] - A few people asked questions about summer scheduling and structure. Brendan and I both have experience as a camp counselor, and we share some thoughts on theming and structure. [49:44] - VJ asks about the appropriate time for speaking with a pediatrician about an ADHD diagnosis. [52:27] - Steven reports he is seeing signs of ADHD in his daughter and has questions about diagnosis. [59:20] - We talk about fidget spinners and alternatives. [1:02:57] - Marisol asks for strategies for her daughter, who has impulse control issues during angry outbursts. [1:11:43] - Brendan and I share our opinions on video games causing ADHD. [1:13:50] - We talk about the importance of information and education for people recently diagnosed with ADHD. [1:15:28] - We answer a question about getting a teenager to understand the importance of taking medication. [1:18:39] - Brendan talks about medication diversion. [1:23:08] - Brendan and I have an idea, and we share some information and ask for your feedback. [1:33:56] - Brendan explains why he feels that parents yell "too quick" and he shares how to start at a lower tier. Your Resources: ChorePadThe TangleThe Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD - John F. Taylor Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the wait list go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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.

Thomas Wandall joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Thomas is a listener of this podcast and was recently diagnosed with the inattentive presentation of ADHD. Thomas has lived in the Bay Area of California since 1995 and has a variety of interests. He enjoys mountain climbing, bike building, novel writing, painting, crisis counseling, and shoe-making. He enjoys the hands-on nature of his work. He owns a shoe-making and repair business. He also struggles with broken deadlines and unfinished shoes, which he calls "shame shoes." In this conversation, you will hear Thomas explain different tasks that he has difficulty with in his business as a shoe-maker. A major area of difficulty for Thomas is time estimates and finishing work within deadlines. Thomas and I talk through his systems, and I provide him with some suggestions to adapt these systems to help him be successful in these areas. Connect with Thomas Wandall ThomasWandall.com You'll Learn: [04:51] - Thomas explains his history and experience as a crisis counselor. [06:53] - Thomas was diagnosed just a month before the recording of this episode. He explains why he was evaluated. [08:35] - Thomas wrote (and finished) a novel, a mountaineering ghost story. He talks about the story he constructed. [10:32] - Thomas explains how he got into shoe-making. [12:07] - Thomas describes what has allowed him to be a successful entrepreneur. [14:24] - Thomas shares the process of his business. He explains why he tries to NOT answer the phone and struggles with returning calls. [17:35] - Because phone calls are such an issue for Thomas, we consider the benefit and value of hiring someone to answer and make calls. [22:36] - Thomas explains how he gives time estimates to customers. He describes his prioritization techniques. I give Thomas a suggestion on creating short-term progress benchmarks. [26:18] - Thomas shares the physical systems he uses to organize different orders. I give him some ideas on this organization and share my own techniques of under-promising and over-delivering. [30:32] - We talk about the idea of working "slow" into the business slogan. [32:34] - Thomas tells a story about clown shoes, which have become his shame shoes. [39:18] - I share some ideas for Alex to deal with his shame shoes and the customer who owns these shoes. [52:20] - I talk about the five-second miracle and how this practice can help us complete a task. [59:05] - Thomas shares what his next action-steps are, and I issue a "preposterous" challenge for Thomas. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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. 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 ADHDreWired.com and click "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.

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