The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

This Faster Than Normal podcast is brought to you by the greatest headphones I've ever used in my life, Sudio Sweden! You know I can't workout without music, right? These headphones lasted me over TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF MUSIC ON ONE CHARGE! The sound quality is off the charts, the bass beats are deep, the trebles are crisp... They're truly amazing. And thanks to our podcast, you can get yours for 15% off by using code FTN15! Check them out - (I have the Sudio Tre, but they're all amazing!) Click this link to see all the headphones they have, and remember, use FTN15 for 15% off your order! https://goo.gl/2qorG4 This week's episode is a special one to me. Meet Denis Morton, one of the many talented instructors at OnePeloton. What I love so much about this interview is Denis' honesty, and the forthcoming way in which he shares his wins and losses in his world, and how everything he's done has helped shape his life as it is today. I'm lucky to have had the chance to interview Denis, and you're lucky to hear it. This is one of the best conversations I've had on FTN since I launched the podcast over two years ago. Enjoy! -Peter In this episode, Peter and Denis discuss: 0:40- A big thank you to Sudio.com for sponsoring this podcast!! 2:00- Intro and welcome! 2:25- Denis' bio 2:58- Walk us through your history, won't you? 5:07- I did the things I had to do in order to do the things I wanted to do. 5:14- Did you find enjoyment an any of the 'have to' tasks? 5:44- Would you talk a little more about getting comfortable with that jagged edge and how you deal with fear? 6:16- Susan Jeffers book and Denis' nickname "The Shaman of Spin" 6:55- On the cycle you're working on and the cycle that you are in 7:54- Joseph Campbell always talks about slaying your dragons 8:20- Ripping it up and rolling the dice, again, again and again 9:38- "Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton 10:00- Courage is shaking in your boots, but walking anyway 10:45- What quiets the 'voice' inside your head, what calms you? 13:28- Control_Alt-Deleting your brain in order to focus & reset 14:40- poikilothermia definition Poikilotherm wiki 15:10- What happens when you're in a situation where you can't get to a place that you can do something physical to reset? Or like when you're recovering from ACL surgery, for example. 16:53- Without the regimens, do you find yourself 'in your head' a lot? 17:17- Making and maintaining a "Happy checklist" 17:58- What are your bad weather fail-safes? 20:27- Sometimes if it's about finding solace, it's not necessarily about the activity through which you find solace, but rather the solace that you find. 21:12- Sharing about shifting perspective through skydiving 22:57- On not overthinking and continuing to try 24:00- What do you think it is about things like" Spin class, sky diving or surfing that creates a good addiction for people like us? 26:10- How can we find you on the socials? INSTA: @denis_morton FB: DenisMorton-Peloton TWITTER:@DenisNoMenace 26:37- Thank you Denis, we can't wait for you to visit with us again! 27:17- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

Again, this week's Faster Than Normal podcast is brought to you by the greatest headphones I've ever used in my life, Sudio Sweden! You know I can't workout without music, right? These headphones lasted me over TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF MUSIC ON ONE CHARGE! The sound quality is off the charts, the bass beats are deep, the trebles are crisp... They're truly amazing. And thanks to our podcast, you can get yours for 15% off by using code FTN15! Check them out - (I have the Sudio Tre, but they're all amazing!) Click this link to see all the headphones they have, and remember, use FTN15 for 15% off your order! https://goo.gl/2qorG4 This week we caught up with grown-up gamer & tech guru Russ Frushtick. Russ is the co-founder of Polygon, Vox Media's gaming, technology and pop culture vertical. He has been covering gaming and technology for over a decade now, writing for The New York Times, Laptop Magazine, The Daily, Edge Magazine and Complex. He's also appeared as a tech expert on national broadcasts for Fox News, MTV, and the BBC. He can be heard weekly as a co-host of CNET's long-running technology podcast, "The 404", and now on "The History of Fun" podcast. Super cool- enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Russ discuss: 0:40- Thanks again to Sudio.com for sponsoring this podcast! 2:14- Introducing Russ Frushtick 3:31- When were you diagnosed and what's your backstory? 6:18- Adderall. What differences do you experience on, versus, off of your prescription? 7:38- Y'know that scene in the movie "Limitless"? 8:23- Fighting a stigma 9:05- Talk to us about video games, tech and your journey with these passion(s)? 11:28- E3, yep 11:43- What tips and lifehacks via ADHD, have you been able to employ in your work? 12:40- How do you 'reset' when you start losing focus? 14:12- Some of the benefits of playing video games… 14:44- What are some of your most favorite video games of "All time"!? 15:25- What would be your one tip for parents who are wondering: What's next for my child who may have ADD, or ADHD? 17:13- How can people find you on the socials? @RussFrushtick https://www.polygon.com @TheHistoryOfFun podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1323041010 17:45- Thank you Russ!! 18:04- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

This week's Faster Than Normal podcast is brought to you by the greatest headphones I've ever used in my life, Sudio Sweden. You know I can't workout without music, right? These headphones lasted me over TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF MUSIC ON ONE CHARGE! The sound quality is off the charts, the bass beats are deep, the trebles are crisp... They're truly amazing. And thanks to our podcast, you can get yours for 15% off by using code FTN15! Check them out - (I have the Sudio Tre, but they're all amazing!) Click this link to see all the headphones they have, and remember, use FTN15 for 15% off your order! https://www.sudio.com/us/ earbuds It's good to be back home folks! This week I sit down to visit with Jason Channell. He's a Director at WrightIMC, a digital marketing agency in Dallas. He previously was a Digital Marketing Manager for Infinite Agency. Previous to that he was an operations manager for PFSWEB. And previous to THAT, he was a store manager for The Vitamin Shoppe. He's found through his various experiences in various industries, that he loves to coach organizations and help people to improve. In his spare time Jason loves to ride motorcycles, usually on a quest to find the best local BBQ! He and I are both listening back to this episode of Faster Than Normal in our headphones. Crank it up and enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Jason discuss: 0:40- Thanks again to Sudio.com for sponsoring this podcast! 1:57- Intro and welcome; introducing Jason Channell 3:23- Jason's story 5:15- Marketing + Psychology = good results 5:54- What happens when you are faced with tasks that you don't enjoy, or haven't studied? 6:56- So what is your process when you're NOT obsessed with stuff you need to do? 8:23- Have you ever had a boss that did not understand what's going on while you are maintaining your "zone of focus"? 10:44- Do you have a deep-work/private work space? What works for you? 11:44- When did you discover that you were obsessed with certain things, like, more than just 'liking' something a lot? 13:20- How do you manage your obsessions? 14:42- Do fitness and diet play a role in your life too? 15:43- What do you do to get back into a good routine when life brings change? 16:40- How can people find you to talk more? TWITTER @El_Fenix 17:05- Thank you Jason!! 17:17- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

Susy Parker is an author, wellness blogger & ADHD mama. She's passionate about inspiring people to understand that ADHD and other learning differences are simply that - different learning styles, abilities and gifts. Her eldest daughter Seren, (who she refers to as Sarah in her book), was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and oppositional defiance disorder when she was just six years old. Susy came to learn that the most important thing to help her daughter thrive with ADHD was acceptance, love, positivity and connection. I visit with Susy from her home in Perth, Australia on this episode of Faster Than Normal. Enjoy! 0:48- Welcome Susy! 1:07- How did ADHD become a part of your life? "Saving Sarah: Learning to Live, Love and Laugh with ADHD" 2:12- What made you so proactive at the very beginning and upon diagnosis? 3:22- Susy finished my book in 'faster than normal' time! 3:45- What's the landscape like in Australia when it comes to talking to other parents about ADHD? 4:10- Changing your perspective and perceptions. Not believing any hallway gossip. 5:15- Change doesn't come easily or quickly does it..? 7:00- A Mom's perspective; coping with initial fears from an ADHD diagnosis 8:13- Did your daughter go through a stage of feeling broken before she realized ADHD is a gift, not a curse? 9:48- What would be the one thing you would tell a parent who's child was just diagnosed with ADHD? 10:53- Susy's podcast: ADHD Mama 11:40- Thank you Susy! How can people find you? www.SusyParker.com BLOG INSTAGRAM 12:35- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

"Biography of a Struggling Student: My Story". This is what Brian Seth Perler sends to me when I ask for his bio. Hah! I certainly can relate to that- I was that kid too. He struggled really hard during high school and then failed out of two colleges, finally returning home and moving in with his grandmother. Things were not great. Through keeping his chin up and repeatedly asking for help- which was also tough to do, he finally got a minimum wage job working with students at a company called 'At Your School'. There he found something that he was good at, a wonderful mentor and a passion that continues to fuel his path. I hope you will feel encouraged by getting to know Seth Perler and 'the rest of his story' in this episode of Faster Than Normal. Enjoy! 0:48- Intro and welcome, Seth! 1:48- Seth's story, struggles in school and how that can feel when your a kid, or at anytime for that matter 4:56- What was your moment of change and how did you begin? 6:00- How does one 'accidentally' get a job working with ADHD kids? 6:47- What made you certain about your newfound path? 7:30- What do you think about the skills & systems that teachers and schools give kids with ADHD? 8:20- Coining "Frankenstudy". Finding systems that work. 9:13- What are some of the challenges that teachers in your position encounter? 10:00- How did you handle those challenges? 10:18- A few of Seth's teaching tips 11:20- Doing what you love, and learning how to do the things you don't love so much 12:30- What types of coaching are you doing nowadays? 12:50- Executive Function Disorder and defining methods of educating kids with ADHD 15:18- The concept of "Launching" and finding good fuel 17:11- Knowing that it's OK, if you don't 'fit in' 17:32- How can people get in touch with and learn more, Seth? https://sethperler.com 17:52- Thank you Seth! I wish we knew then, what we know now. 18:18- Thank you so much for listening! 18:41- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

Hello everybody and thank you for listening! This week Neil Peterson made some time to sit down with us for a little while. He gives us some insight into how he keeps it all running. As the chairman, founder and CEO of Edge Foundation, Neil Peterson has dedicated his life to helping students with executive functioning challenges realize their potential. A highly successful entrepreneur, he founded 3 companies including the groundbreaking carsharing service Flexcar, now known as Zipcar. Neil also led the transportation agencies in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle with award-winning results and dramatic shifts toward modernization. During the past 10 years, he has fostered the same kind of innovation in school systems, mentoring programs, foster care and juvenile justiceprograms around the country through the Edge Training and Coaching program. He is the author of Embracing the Edge and is a frequent speaker. His entrepreneurial endeavors have been featured in Time Magazine, Fortune Small Business, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times and on NPR, ABC World NewsTonight, Good Morning America, among others. In this episode, Peter and Neil talk about: 00:47- Intro and welcome to Neil 1:58- So, when were you diagnosed? Do you think genetics has anything to do with being ADHD? 3:30- How were you affected professionally and how was it growing up undiagnosed with ADHD? 5:48- Finding brilliance in any kid. 6:40- What are some of the tools you have used? How do you keep your workload flowing smoothly? 8:00- Do you employ any help? 9:05- Where & when do you get most of your work accomplished? 9:43- What do you need to do in order to avoid distraction? 10:18- What happens when you lose the inspiration to remain hyper-focused? 11:08- Do you find exercise helpful? 11:53- A quick story related to exercise 13:07- protein, medication, exercise and recess 14:10- Tell us about the Edge Foundation www.EdgeFoundation.org 16:17- How do we get in touch with you? [email protected] Latest blog posts here: http://www.neilpeterson.com 17:13- Thank you Neil! 17:29- Faster Than Normal Podcast contact info and credits

This episode is underwritten by HealthIQ, and we couldn't be happier to have them! See, one of the things I'm so passionate about when I talk about how I use my ADHD to my advantage is exercise, right? It's obvious that a workout in the morning greatly boosts my brainpower and lets me use my faster brain to do great things. But here's the other benefit of exercise: Engagement in high-intensity exercise once per week decreases risk for cardiovascular mortality by 39% for men and 51% for women, and according to a 2009 Study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, men who did high-intensity exercise have a 35% lower risk of all-cause mortality. For women the risk reduction is 44%. THAT'S HUGE. If you're exercising to improve how you manage your ADHD, AND you're getting the extra benefits of a much healthier body, then guess what: You should be paying less for your life insurance! That's where Health IQ comes in. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates on life insurance for health conscious people including runners, cyclists, strength trainers, vegans, and more. 56% of Health IQ customers save between 4-33% on their life insurance, and these savings are exclusive to Health IQ. They save their customers up to 33% because physically active people have a 56% lower risk of heart disease, 20% lower risk of cancer and a 58% lower risk of diabetes compared to people who are inactive. Like saving money on your car insurance for being a good driver, Health IQ saves you money on your life insurance for living a health conscious lifestyle. Learn more and get a free quote at healthiq.com/FTN Hello everybody and thank you for listening! This week week we're visiting with former ADHD Cardiovascular Nurse/Clinician, Photographer, Artist, and current Theater Marketing/Promotions coordinator, Beth Manley. I know right? That's a lot of stuff right there! So, if you or a family member has ever dealt with 'heart stuff' (not heartBreak.. our Valentine's Day episode has already come & gone this year), but real the nitty-gritty, surgery required type of stuff like- Angioplasty, Stents, Multiple Bypass- that kind of heart stuff- then I think you will appreciate Beth's unique view 'from the other side'. Please take care of yourself and enjoy this one! In this episode, Peter and Beth talk about: 00:43- Thank you Health IQ for sponsoring this podcast! 2:41- Welcome and introducing Beth 3:18- How does one with ADHD bridge from being a "Cardiovascular Nurse and Clinician" to "Theater Marketing and Promotions Coordinator" at Dominican High School in Milwaukee, WI? 5:24- How did you go about dealing and preparing for such a high pressure job? 5:56- Putting in the time to accomplish what you need to accomplish 6:53- How did you avoid the fear of forgetting something or messing up, especially during one of the most traumatic moments of another family's life? 8:28- Facts, analogies, structure, making a photographic/illustrative bridge. 9:53- Keeping your brain engaged, focused and the art of adaptation. 11:21- Remember the phrase: She/He is such a type "A" personality? 12:28- Kinetic learning 14:20- When are you at your best? Should we be getting badges for multi-tasking, perhaps? 15:00- Photographer, Henri Cartier Bousson 15:50- States of flow. Varying your physical activities and how experimentation is never a waste. 16:45- How can we find you if we'd like to talk a little more Beth? [email protected] 17:00- Thank you Beth! 17:24- Faster Than Normal Podcast contact info and credits

This episode is underwritten by HealthIQ, and we couldn't be happier to have them! See, one of the things I'm so passionate about when I talk about how I use my ADHD to my advantage is exercise, right? It's obvious that a workout in the morning greatly boosts my brainpower and lets me use my faster brain to do great things. But here's the other benefit of exercise: Engagement in high-intensity exercise once per week decreases risk for cardiovascular mortality by 39% for men and 51% for women, and according to a 2009 Study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, men who did high-intensity exercise have a 35% lower risk of all-cause mortality. For women the risk reduction is 44%. THAT'S HUGE. If you're exercising to improve how you manage your ADHD, AND you're getting the extra benefits of a much healthier body, then guess what: You should be paying less for your life insurance! That's where Health IQ comes in. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates on life insurance for health conscious people including runners, cyclists, strength trainers, vegans, and more. 56% of Health IQ customers save between 4-33% on their life insurance, and these savings are exclusive to Health IQ. They save their customers up to 33% because physically active people have a 56% lower risk of heart disease, 20% lower risk of cancer and a 58% lower risk of diabetes compared to people who are inactive. Like saving money on your car insurance for being a good driver, Health IQ saves you money on your life insurance for living a health conscious lifestyle. Learn more and get a free quote at healthiq.com/FTN Hello everybody! If you been all wrapped-up with Awards season, I hope you can finally catch a breath now that the 90th Academy Awards are complete. Nine-zero, wow. When it comes to formal wear, I'm usually more of a jeans&blazer kid of guy, but I do have one pair of fancy-pants on the ready for such an occasion. Speaking of civilian dress, this week we get to sit down with a long-time listener, Harran J. Williams! Harran reached out to me a little while ago and asked if he could be a guest on the Faster Than Normal podcast. I said: "Well sure- so what's your story"? We find out that while Harran's resume is very impressive, he's really just grinding it out day-to-day like you, me and most of us here with ADHD. He's a father of three, a volunteer at his church, a Musician, a Software Engineer, a former track star from New Jersey and just an all-around good dude. I hope you dig getting to know Harran as much as I did. Enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Harran tackle hurdles like these: 2:38- Welcome and introducing Harran 3:29- What's your background? 5:30- What keeps you going? 7:00- Did your parents push you and did you ever feel overwhelmed as a young kid? 8:40- A week in the life, when I was going full throttle in school. Any questions? 9:48- What are your "life rules"? How did you learn to prioritize on your own. How did you pick which things you wanted to do best? 10:28- Choices and the choosing 10:50- Enter college. A track scholarship to maintain 11:44- How we with ADHD & ADD develop deadlines, or "pressure moments" and use time-lines. 13:45- What other "life rules" have you found that have been working for you? 14:00- If it's not on my calendar, I don't know about it. 14:45- Using ambient noise and ambient music to stay focused 15:54- How lists are massively important for us with ADHD. Google Keep, Process Street, and other sources. 18:84- Testimony of tools that work! 19:43- How can we find you online Harran? http://harranjwilliams.com @HarronJWilliams on Twitter, InstaGram, and right here on Facebook ). 20:28- Thank you Harran! 20:49- Faster Than Normal Podcast contact info and credits

This episode is underwritten by HealthIQ, and we couldn't be happier to have them! See, one of the things I'm so passionate about when I talk about how I use my ADHD to my advantage is exercise, right? It's obvious that a workout in the morning greatly boosts my brainpower and lets me use my faster brain to do great things. But here's the other benefit of exercise: Engagement in high-intensity exercise once per week decreases risk for cardiovascular mortality by 39% for men and 51% for women, and according to a 2009 Study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, men who did high-intensity exercise have a 35% lower risk of all-cause mortality. For women the risk reduction is 44%. THAT'S HUGE. If you're exercising to improve how you manage your ADHD, AND you're getting the extra benefits of a much healthier body, then guess what: You should be paying less for your life insurance! That's where Health IQ comes in. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates on life insurance for health conscious people including runners, cyclists, strength trainers, vegans, and more. 56% of Health IQ customers save between 4-33% on their life insurance, and these savings are exclusive to Health IQ. They save their customers up to 33% because physically active people have a 56% lower risk of heart disease, 20% lower risk of cancer and a 58% lower risk of diabetes compared to people who are inactive. Like saving money on your car insurance for being a good driver, Health IQ saves you money on your life insurance for living a health conscious lifestyle. Learn more and get a free quote at healthiq.com/FTN Hey gang! This week we're getting to visit with my ol'friend Lenore! Lenore Skenazy is president of the new non-profit Let Grow, dedicated to "Future-Proofing Our Kids and Our Country." Ten years ago, after her column "Why I Let My 9 Year Old Ride the Subway Alone" landed her on every talk show from The Today Show to Dr. Phil, Skenazy founded the book and blog "Free-Range Kids," which launched the anti-helicopter parenting movement. Her main point? Our kids are NOT in constant danger. Give them a little more freedom and everyone wins. Now she lectures internationally, from Microsoft to Dreamworks to the Sydney Opera House, and has been profiled everywhere from The New York Times to The New Yorker. And here she is on The Daily Show! A journalist herself, Lenore has written for everyone from The Wall Street Journal to Mad Magazine. Yep. Mad. Her reality show "World's Worst Mom," airs on Discovery Life (from time to time, late at night, in re-runs). A graduate of Yale and Columbia, she lives in New York City with her husband and beloved computer. Her sons have (safely) flown the coop. In this episode, Peter and Lenore discuss: 3:05- "Why I Let My 9 Year Old Ride the Subway Alone" / "World's Worst Mom" 4:05- So, how did this chapter start for you Lenore? 4:30- "Free-Range Kids" blog. Remembering seminal moments of being a kid. 6:00- Did you know I sliced my finger off once when I was a kid? 6:20- Parenting dilemmas, the importance of teachable moments & "SugarBombs".. in the year 2018. 8:48- Children's physical environments and the freedom to learn. 10:22- Walking home after school in NYC, circa 1970's. 11:04- When IS the safest time to be a kid? 11:30- Fear and the consumption of Tech. 12:38- The Let Grow Project is trying to figure out how to make a real world change for parent's & kids. 13:00- LetGrow.org 13:27- Micro-initiative number 1. Begin to return to normal childhood activities. 14:25- A few experiences & quotes from folks who have been taking part in the Let Grow project. 15:40- Micro-initiative number 2. Free play at school, after school. 16:40- Identifying with the concepts of the Let Grow project and how I stay focused daily, without using meds. (Just in case you didn't already know). 17:10- Reach out at [email protected] 17:54- Thank you Lenore!! 18:14 Faster Than Normal Podcast contact info and credits.

This episode is underwritten by HealthIQ, and we couldn't be happier to have them! See, one of the things I'm so passionate about when I talk about how I use my ADHD to my advantage is exercise, right? It's obvious that a workout in the morning greatly boosts my brainpower and lets me use my faster brain to do great things. But here's the other benefit of exercise: Engagement in high-intensity exercise once per week decreases risk for cardiovascular mortality by 39% for men and 51% for women, and according to a 2009 Study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, men who did high-intensity exercise have a 35% lower risk of all-cause mortality. For women the risk reduction is 44%. THAT'S HUGE. If you're exercising to improve how you manage your ADHD, AND you're getting the extra benefits of a much healthier body, then guess what: You should be paying less for your life insurance! That's where Health IQ comes in. Health IQ uses science & data to secure lower rates on life insurance for health conscious people including runners, cyclists, strength trainers, vegans, and more. 56% of Health IQ customers save between 4-33% on their life insurance, and these savings are exclusive to Health IQ. They save their customers up to 33% because physically active people have a 56% lower risk of heart disease, 20% lower risk of cancer and a 58% lower risk of diabetes compared to people who are inactive. Like saving money on your car insurance for being a good driver, Health IQ saves you money on your life insurance for living a health conscious lifestyle. Learn more and get a free quote at healthiq.com/FTN Hey gang! So this week we get to visit with Keith Lemer, Chief Executive Officer of WellNet Healthcare Plan. Keith has lobbied extensively on Capitol Hill for healthcare reform and frequently provides strategic counsel to the Employee Benefits Committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation. He is a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and The Young Presidents Organization's (YPO) Washington, D.C. chapter, was named 2011's 40 under 40 by The Washington Business Journal and 2013's InTheCapital's 50 On Fire. He is also Chairman of the Board of Unsung Heroes, a national non-profit that focuses on promoting awareness & appreciation for the workforce on the nation's college campuses who keep the university running behind-the-scenes but often go unrecognized and unappreciated. People like Keith make me want to work even harder- he's crazy-successful!! Quick Fun Fact: After attending a 6 month, intensive Italian cooking school, Keith dreams of opening a restaurant one day. Ok, let's dig right in- Enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Keith discuss: 3:30 How did a young entrepreneur like yourself begin to harness your ADHD diagnosis? 4:43 How not reading a 700 page book yielded "The Greek Telephone Directory", a passing grade & ultimately Keith's first post-collegiate job. 8:58 Acknowledging & owning your strengths. 11:00 Stirring the pot to find what works, and then better finessing our strengths will take some trial & error, stay positive. 11:48 Johan Wiklund's research at Syracuse University about ADHD and entrepreneurship. https://www.wi.tum.de/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-promotes-entrepreneurial-skills/ 12:32 ADHD Kids who were not loving school, making strides via https://www.specializedfoundation.org "Riding for Focus, with The Specialized Foundation's Ted Theocheung and Dr. Kimberly Price" https://www.fasterthannormal.com/ftn-76-riding-for-focus-with-the-specialized-foundations-ted-theocheung-and-dr-kimberly-price/ 13:20 "The Quest for Dopamine". How do you stay focused daily? 15:15 How Wellnet.com is lobbying for healthcare reform on Capitol versus their end user customers. 17:25 With this superpower, there is no option for failure. 18:00 [email protected] 800-808-1014 18:58 Faster Than Normal Podcast info and Credits. As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear from you!

Welcome to another edition of Faster Than Normal, and a HUGE welcome to those who found us from the New and Noteworthy section of iTunes! We're thrilled that you're here, and so happy to share with you that ADHD is a gift, NOT a curse! This week we're getting to know the wonderful and entertaining Adam Sietz! (Don't blink, that is the correct spelling). Adam has checked more ticks on his bucket list than a blue tick hound after a good run in the woods. He has acted in Academy Award & Golden Globe-nominated films, Emmy Award-winning TV series, Broadway shows, Video Games, (including "Grand Theft Auto" & "Neverwinter Nights 2" for which he won 2007 VG Character of the year), "The National Lampoon's Radio Hour", over 200 commercials, and as a comedian has worked with some of the best Comics of this generation: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld and Robert Klein, to name a few. All this while being a husband, a dad, and MASSIVELY ADHD. This is going to be fun! Enjoy! PS: He's the voice of the troll under the bridge on Dora the Explorer!! In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss: 2:30 How Adam started. Class Clowns. How dopamine resonates from all audiences. 4:57 Big rooms versus small gatherings. Small talk. Improvisation. 8:38 Balancing what you love with what you 'have' to do. 9:56 Michael Port's Red Velvet Rope Policy, being choosey. 10:47 Managing time and energy. Big Hug Productions. Learning from shifting perspectives. 12:40 When did you realize you were different? 13:40 Teachers, Mothers and Good things; like Hyper-Awareness 15:49 What's your favorite part of Acting? 17:40 Just be 17:54 What do you tell youngsters with ADHD? 20:20 Short Attention spans. The proliferation of E-devices 20:38 How to find him at www.AdamSietz.com 21:30 Thank you for listening! 21:52 Faster Than Normal Podcast info and Credits. As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

Big ups to FitKit for supporting the podcast this week. FitKit offers a number of different wellness products for both mind and body that make healthy living SIMPLE! I love their products and live by them when on the road. All of the kits are portable and packable, fit right in a carry on and most come with bands and tubes, a jump rope, 250 exercises and other great tools and resources. No excuses, especially when they include a 6 week nutrition and fitness plan as well as 24/7 email access to their dietitians and trainers! All the kits range in price from $10-$40 but if you use the code FTN, you get 20% during the month of January. Whichever kit you chose, you can take comfort in knowing they have been created by fitness, nutrition and wellness experts with the sole purpose helping you get healthy and fit. Not only are the FitKits great for individuals, but every organization should get these for their employees or clients. Each Kit can be fully branded with your logo, they offer volume pricing and starting at just $4, there is a FitKit for every budget. Companies like Keurig, Marriott, Dell New York Presbyterian Hospital among others have branded the FitKit products as a creative way to encourage health while at the same time promoting their brand. Win – Win. The best part: people love receiving them! Learn more at fitkit.com. Check them out. I love them. Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! Happy that you're here! We're talking this week with Lyle Ungar and Sharath Chandra Guntuku about their study: "Language of ADHD in Adults on Social Media". Lyle is a Professor of Computer and Information Science at The University of Pennsylvania. His current research focuses on developing scalable machine learning methods for data mining and text mining,including deep learning methods for natural language processing, and analysis of social media to better understand the drivers of physical and mental well-being. Sharath is a post-doctoral researcher in the Perelman School of Medicine and in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Penn, he completed his PhD studies on building machine learning algorithms to model users' personality in multimedia preferences at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His current research aims to leverage large-scale social media image and text data to model social health outcomes and psychological traits. SHOW NOTES: 1:18 FitKit.com 2:17 Welcome and Introductions 3:18 How did you get the idea for the study "What can Twitter reveal about people with ADHD"? 4:18 Twitter, dopamine, posting and an immediate gratification connection? 5:17 Time condensing and 'slow media' among teens 6:34 Mood swings and possible self-regulating online? Language and nuances 8:09 Immediate feedback loops 9:05 Downtime. Typing with purpose. Condition-specific Apps? 10:20 Bombwords, double-check delay and e-tools 12:35 No mirriors yet in Social Media. Yet. 13:07 Many different types of ADHD and what Social Media can tell us 15:00 If the goal is to better understand the condition, then what's next? 16:15 What some Social Media Research shows and will we see a shift once people with ADHD understand how to use it for Good? 18:00. How can we follow your research. the World Well Being Project www.WWBP.org 18:45. Thank you! 19:05 Outros

Big ups to FitKit for supporting the podcast this week. FitKit offers a number of different wellness products for both mind and body that make healthy living SIMPLE! I love their products and live by them when on the road. All of the kits are portable and packable, fit right in a carry on and most come with bands and tubes, a jump rope, 250 exercises and other great tools and resources. No excuses, especially when they include a 6 week nutrition and fitness plan as well as 24/7 email access to their dietitians and trainers! All the kits range in price from $10-$40 but if you use the code FTN, you get 20% during the month of January. Whichever kit you chose, you can take comfort in knowing they have been created by fitness, nutrition and wellness experts with the sole purpose helping you get healthy and fit. Not only are the FitKits great for individuals, but every organization should get these for their employees or clients. Each Kit can be fully branded with your logo, they offer volume pricing and starting at just $4, there is a FitKit for every budget. Companies like Keurig, Marriott, Dell New York Presbyterian Hospital among others have branded the FitKit products as a creative way to encourage health while at the same time promoting their brand. Win – Win. The best part: people love receiving them! Learn more at fitkit.com. Check them out. I love them. Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! Thrilled that you're here! We're talking this week to American syndicated columnist, humorist, publisher, and speaker Randy Cassingham, probably best known for starting one of the first ever email newsletters, "This is True." Massively ADHD, hear how he left a perfectly good job at JPL (the NASA guys) to go out on his own to do something with "that internet thing." He never looked back. Randy's best tip: Turn off email notifications. This episode is inspiring. I'm a huge fan of this guy. No doubt you will be, too. Enjoy!

This week's episode is supported by FitKit. FitKit offers a number of different wellness products for both mind and body that make healthy living easy. I love their products and use them, especially when traveling. All of the kits are portable and packable, fit right in a carry on and most come with bands and tubes, a jump rope, 250 exercises and other great tools and resources. So, no excuses! Especially when it includes a 6 week nutrition and fitness plan as well as 24/7 email access to their dietitians and trainers to ask all your burning questions. All the kits range in price from $10-$40 but if you use the code FTN, you get 20% during the month of January. Whichever kit you chose, you can take comfort in knowing they have been created by fitness, nutrition and wellness experts with the sole purpose helping you get healthy and fit. Not only are the FitKits great for individuals, but every organization should get these for their employees or clients. Each Kit can be fully branded with your logo, they offer volume pricing and starting at just $4, there is a FitKit for every budget. Companies like Keurig, Marriott, Dell New York Presbyterian Hospital among others have branded the FitKit products as a creative way to encourage health while at the same time promoting their brand. Win – Win. The best part….people love receiving them! You can get more information at fitkit.com. Check them out. I love them. Welcome, gang! Another fun episode, this time with Coach Rob Grissom, a USA Cycling Coach, Podcaster, Rock Climber, and all around nice guy! Listen to him as he talks about ADHD, getting into your own head, and never quitting. This is quite the inspirational episode! Enjoy it!

Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! I'm thrilled, as always, that you're joining us! This week's episode is supported by FitKit. FitKit offers a number of different wellness products for both mind and body that make healthy living easy. I love their products and use them, especially when traveling. All of the kits are portable and packable, fit right in a carry on and most come with bands and tubes, a jump rope, 250 exercises and other great tools and resources. So, no excuses! Especially when it includes a 6 week nutrition and fitness plan as well as 24/7 email access to their dietitians and trainers to ask all your burning questions. All the kits range in price from $10-$40 but if you use the code FTN, you get 20% during the month of January. Whichever kit you chose, you can take comfort in knowing they have been created by fitness, nutrition and wellness experts with the sole purpose helping you get healthy and fit. Not only are the FitKits great for individuals, but every organization should get these for their employees or clients. Each Kit can be fully branded with your logo, they offer volume pricing and starting at just $4, there is a FitKit for every budget. Companies like Keurig, Marriott, Dell New York Presbyterian Hospital among others have branded the FitKit products as a creative way to encourage health while at the same time promoting their brand. Win - Win. The best part….people love receiving them! You can get more information at fitkit.com. Check them out. I love them. Now then - Welcome to Tim Fargo, this week's FTN guest! Tim has one of the shortest bios known to man, which essentially says "started a company. Went bankrupt. Started another one. Sold it for $50mm. Now run Social Jukebox." That's it. Obviously, I think there's a little more to the man than that, and you'll hear about it on this interview. And it's a good one. Got kids who have ever failed? You ever failed? This is the episode for you. And of course, Tim is massively ADHD. We knew that from his bio, though. Enjoy!

Happy New Year, Neuroatypicals! So glad to have you here for another Faster Than Normal trip around the sun! Before we launch into our podcast this week (an AWESOME episode with which to start the year, by the way...) I want to give a shout out to January's Faster Than Normal Sponsor, FitKit! I've been using FitKits for the past three years, and won't travel without them! FitKit offers a suite of wellness products to make healthy living easy. Portable, packable, on-the- go kits to encourage exercise, healthy eating and mindful living. Whichever kit you chose, you can take comfort in knowing they have been created by fitness, nutrition and wellness experts with the sole purpose of providing tools and resources to encourage activity, healthy eating and mindful living. All products can be fully branded and customized to meet your needs and budget. Volume pricing available. Every product includes: A 6 Week Nutrition Plan A 6 Week Workout Plan 24/7 email access to our trainers and dietitians to ask questions and get advice! There's truly no excuse anymore for not getting in the best shape of your life, especially with fitKit giving you 20% off with code FTN! Shop now at www.fitkit.com! You'll thank me. Now then - Say hi to Dr. Johan Wiklund! Dr. Wiklund is the Al Berg Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University. His research interests include entrepreneurship and mental health as well as the entry, performance, and exit of entrepreneurial firms. He is considered a leading authority in entrepreneurship research with over 60 articles appearing in leading entrepreneurship and management journals and over 20,000 citations. He is Editor-in-Chief for Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. A prolific advisor of Ph.D. students, he received the Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division Mentor Award in 2011. Most important to us, he's written several papers, and conducted several studies on entrepreneurship and ADHD. We're so lucky to have Dr. Wiklund on the podcast today! He touches on such topics like structure (we need it,) ADHD and self-care, why "jobs are for average people" and more. This is an amazing interview - How great to be able to start the new year with it! Enjoy!

You know those races where people jump over fire pits, carry 80 pound bags of sand up a hill, and crawl under barbed wire? Of course you do. If you're ADHD, chances are you've done it. A mere marathon? That's for regular people. Am I right? Welcome to the world of the Spartan Race. This week, we've got the founder on FTN, and, you guessed it, he's massively ADHD. So ADHD, in fact, that he wouldn't shut off his email for the entire interview. You'll see what I mean when you listen Joe De Sena - the founder and CEO of Spartan Race has demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive since his pre-teens. From selling fireworks at age eight, to building a multimillion-dollar pool business in college, to creating a Wall Street trading firm, and now the world's fastest growing sports movement, De Sena is a living definition of the word entrepreneur, and proof that ADHD can truly be your secret weapon. Following a successful career on Wall Street, De Sena moved his family to Pittsfield, Vermont to operate an organic farm, a bed and breakfast, and a general store for hikers. It was here his passion grew for ultramarathons, adventure races, and endurance events; and thus the idea for the Spartan Race was born. With more than 200 events in 30+ countries planned for 2017, Spartan Race has more than 1 million global participants offering open heats for all fitness levels and ages, as well as competitive and elite heats. The company has more than 5 million passionate social media followers, health and wellness products, and two popular NBC television series, making obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports—and lifestyles— in the world. As a leader in the sport, Spartan Race is the first obstacle racing company to feature timing and global rankings. Enjoy the episode! It's a wild one!

Hi there, gang! As this episode publishes, I'm in a plane somewhere above the Pacific Ocean, as I take what I'm pretty sure is my last flight to Asia this year. Two days in Hong Kong, then back to NYC. But that gives me lots and lots of time to write, and as you know, my best writing and best ideas come to me on airplanes. Our guest this week had his game-changing idea come to him in the drive-through line at a McDonald's. Yes, seriously! Brian Scudamore is the Founder & CEO of three franchise companies; an entrepreneur recognized for his passion, vision, and faith in people. Brian started (and is best known for) his first business, 1-800- GOT-JUNK? in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 18. He went on to revolutionize the junk removal industry. Today, 1-800- GOT-JUNK? has more than 850 trucks on the road throughout 170 locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Accolades include Fortune Small Business' Best Bosses Award, Globe & Mail's Top 40 under 40, the International Franchise Association's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007, and induction into the Young Presidents Organization in 2014, as well as Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization CEO Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement in 2012. 1-800- GOT-JUNK? is a three-time winner of a prestigious "Best Company To Work For" award in British Columbia. And yes... As you guessed, Brian is massively, massively ADHD. Enjoy the interview! It's a good one!

Hey there everyone! Psyched to welcome a best-selling author this week, Kim Scott! Kim is the author of the NYT & WSJ bestseller Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity. Kim led AdSense, YouTube, and Doubleclick teams at Google and then joined Apple University to develop and teach "Managing at Apple." Kim has been a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and several other tech companies. Additional information is available athttps://www.radicalcandor.com/ Follow her on Twitter @kimballscott This episode is fun, because we talk about what it's like to manage people – specifically those who are neuroatypical. Got employees? Heck, got friends? Listen to this episode. You'll learn a lot. My favorite line: "Radical Candor sounds different with each person to whom you talk" Enjoy the podcast! As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget – We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower – The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm an avid cyclist. Whether I'm doing leisurely loops around Central Park, or hundred mile rides while training for my next Ironman, if I'm exercising and not running, I can either be found on my Specialized Venge, or my Peloton spin bike. Not only is it amazing exercise, not only is it a bicycle seat a great place from which to see the world, but for me, probably the best benefit of cycling is the massive dopamine hit that I get from ten minutes into my ride, that lasts for several hours after the ride has ended. There's truly nothing like it. That's why, when I found out that Specialized Bicycles had a non-profit component called The Specialized Foundation, and that The Specialized Foundation focuses on getting school kids with ADHD on bicycles as a way to temper the negative effects of ADHD, there was absolutely no question that I had to get the heads of the foundation on the FTN Podcast. This amazing organization is doing incredible things for kids with ADHD, and they're growing by the day. I'm so honored to be joined by both Ted Theocheung, the CEO of the Specialized Foundation, and Kimberly Price, Ph.D., Director of Research and School Programs for the Specialized Foundation. This is, yet again, more proof that exercise is one of the key components to utilizing the faster brain of someone with ADHD. The research is strong, the foundation is doing amazing things to prove that. This is an interview you don't want to miss, whether you have children or not! I guess Queen was right when they said "Get on you bikes and ride!"

Let's face it - If you're a manager, chances are, you're going to be managing some neuro-atypical employees, if you're not already. Considering some studies are saying that four out of ten new hires in the next ten years are going to be on the spectrum of ADD, ADHD, OCD, or similar, how you start dealing with these employees now will determine how easy it is to get your new hires later. That's where this week's guest comes in. Bruce Tulgan is internationally recognized as the leading expert on young people in the workplace and one of the leading experts on leadership and management. Bruce is a best-selling author, an adviser to business leaders all over the world, and a sought-after keynote speaker and management trainer. Since 1995, Bruce has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds of organizations ranging from Aetna to Wal-Mart; from the Army to the YMCA. He's currently the chairman of Rainmaker Thinking, and talks to us today about what bosses and managers need to know about the next generation of employees. Enjoy!

Out of all the fun things about having ADHD, one of the best might be that you see absolutely nothing wrong with setting insane goals and then reaching them. Today's guest has done that and so much more. Chris Guillebeau set out to visit every single country in the world before he turned 35. He did it. He's authored several bestselling books, including Side Hustle, The $100 Startup, and The Art of Nonconformity. He hosts the World Domination Summit every summer in Portland, Oregon, and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than two million times a month. Not bad for someone with massive ADHD, huh? Take a listen and enjoy this fun interview with Chris!

Welcome to Faster Than Normal, Episode 72! This week, we talk to Christopher Walker, via a digital connection all the way from Japan! Sometimes, the best way to get a handle on your ADHD is to leave the office, or work from a new place. Christopher took that to an extreme, settling in Kanagawa, Japan, after eight years in the US Military! Originally from North Carolina, Chris opens up in this week's episode, and talks about his experience in the military, handling his ADHD, and trying to manage ADHD while also trying to learn the language! It's a great interview that you're going to enjoy! As always, thanks for listening! And hey: Did you know the FTN book is still a best-seller on Amazon? Check it out!

So the Faster Than Normal book came out last week, debuting at #1 in multiple categories on Amazon! With that, I want to welcome a TON of new listeners to the FTN Podcast! And I figured, what better way to do that than do to a quick podcast live from a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike! Yeah, I'm serious. I want to introduce our new listeners (and reintroduce our current listeners) to the podcast, to me, and to what we stand for. For those just joining us, welcome to the fight, and welcome to a new way of life! Our regular episodes with brilliant people will be back next week. In the meantime, enjoy this quick one!

Hey guys! The Faster Than Normal book launches this week! Head over to preorder a copy now! "WILL YOU JUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK? WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS HAVE TO BE A FIGHT?" What parent hasn't had that conversation with their child at least once? I know my parents did - a lot more than once. With that, say hello to this week's guest, Brian King, known as the master of compassionate parenting! Brian R. King, MSW teaches compassionate parenting to parents raising all kinds of children, including those with ADHD, Asperger's or chronic illnesses. He has a Master's Degree in Social Work and is the father of three sons with Asperger's & ADHD. Two of his sons also have Ehlers­Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Brian lives his life while navigating the challenges of his own diagnoses of ADHD, Dyslexia, Ehlers­Danlos Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. As a Coach, Professional Workshop Facilitator and Keynote Presenter who has been wowing audiences since he was 17 years old, Brian has become increasingly known for his story of resilience in the face of Learning and Physical disabilities to become a #1 Best­ Selling Author and successful Entrepreneur. This in the episode you need to hear if you're a parent. Without question! Enjoy!

The Faster Than Normal Book launches October 3rd, and we're so excited!! Head over to Amazon now and pre-order a copy, and you'll get a bunch of goodies included if you email your receipt to ftnreceipt at shankman.com - Let's see it! We're already #1 in multiple categories on Amazon, and the book isn't even out yet! Welcome to episode 70, the productivity episode! Who couldn't use some extra time in their life? Our guest today shows us how to get it, without drama, without giving up the things that are already important to us! Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her next book, Off the Clock: The Fine Art of Feeling Less Busy While Getting More Done, will be published by Penguin Random House in May, 2018. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Fortune, and other publications, and her TED Talk, "How to gain control of your free time," has been viewed more than 4.7 million times. She's pretty awesome. You'll like this quick episode - Laura gives us her top three productivity tips, and a host of other hacks to make your time more useful than ever before. For the ADHD brain, this is solid gold. Enjoy! As always, if you have a second, head over to iTunes and leave us a review, ok? Those reviews help keep the podcast going!

Say hey to DJ John Michael! He's the official DJ in Residence at Peloton Cycle (now known as OnePeloton,) he's trained under Junior Vasquez, and knows more 80s trivia than you do. This isn't assumption, this is fact. DJ John Michael gives us 30+ minutes of over the top interview, on topics as wide-ranging as music as a calming influence, "taking back your brain" from the background processes, and somehow, we wound up also touching on the 80s TV Show "The Facts of Life," as well as Game of Thrones, the best dance mixes, and of course, Broadway. There's never been a more ADHD-centric interview in the history of the FTN Podcast! You're going to love this one. I've listened to it three times already, and I was there when we recorded it! Enjoy!

First off - GREAT NEWS: The Faster Than Normal Book goes live in less than a month! Won't you help support the launch by sharing this Thunderclap with your social channels? The more people who share it, the more we can help the world realize that ADHD is a GIFT, not a curse! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! We've skipped a few weeks in August, because we were getting the Faster Than Normal BOOK ready for an October 3rd launch date! We couldn't be happier with how it turned out, and we hope you'll love it, too! But back to the podcast! We kick September off with the back-to-school episode, in the respect that I met this week's guest last year, on the first day of preschool for my daughter. Within thirty seconds, we both bonded and there was no question we were both ADHD. Ken Perlstein is an actor and comedian, working in NYC. He's also massively ADHD. He talks openly and honestly on this episode, covering all topics, including addiction, sobriety, ADHD, and heck, he even does an impersonation and cracks a joke or two. You're going to like this one. We're glad you're here!

Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! This one combines my two favorite topics - What we put in our mouths, and what we sweat out at the gym. Simply put, this episode is all about food and exercise, and the tips shared by our two guests will, I guarantee you, change how you look at what you eat, and what you do for activity. From the fitness side, we speak with Amie Hoff, founder of Hoff Fitness, who shares her fitness knowledge as a corporate fitness consultant, personal trainer, media contributor and public speaker. She thrives as a motivator and role model and is regularly called upon to offer her expertise on both national and local media. You can find more about Amie at her website. From the food side, we speak with Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, CNSC, CLE, FAND is a registered dietitian with a bachelor's and master's degree in clinical nutrition, certified nutrition support clinician, certified lactation educator, and a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her background includes adult and pediatric nutrition support, public health nutrition, and nutrition advocacy. She first started investigating the science around nutrition and ADHD when her own son was diagnosed at the age of 10, and has since endeavored to educate others on how to use nutrition therapy to thrive with ADHD. Her book is available for purchase on Amazon "Nutrition Management of Children with ADHD" and she can be reached on Facebook and Twitter as Nutrition_4_ADHD. Enjoy this episode! I learned a ton, I hope you do, as well!

Every once in a long while, you get an amazing interview with someone you've been trying to nail down for years. Someone you think of as a hero, and someone who has been so bold about how they live their life, all you can do is listen and try and hold on. That's today, as I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing David Neeleman, probably best known for founding JetBlue Airlines. He's classic ADHD, (enjoy his story of the tree in his yard) but more importantly, he believes, possibly more than any guest we've had yet, that ADHD is truly a gift, not a curse. He took the time to do this interview as he was driving from one meeting to the next, so while the audio quality is a bit less that we're used to here, it's still perfectly listenable. Do enjoy! David Neeleman is that rarest of entrepreneurs, a man who has created and launched four successful, independent airlines, including the USA's JetBlue and Morris Air, Canada's WestJet and Brazil's Azul. And yes, he's done it all with (not in spite of) his ADHD.

This week on the Faster Than Normal Podcast, we're listening to the doctor. Specifically, Dr. James M. Greenblatt, head of medicine at Walden! Dr. Greenblatt is chief medical officer and vice president of medical services at Walden. He provides medical management, leadership and oversight of Walden's eating disorder programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Working with thousands of children, adolescents and adults, Dr. Greenblatt found that each individual has a unique biochemical profile, range of behaviors and treatment needs. Dr. Greenblatt is board-certified in child and adult psychiatry. He received his medical degree and completed his adult psychiatry residency at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. In addition, Dr. Greenblatt is a clinical faculty member in the psychiatry department at Tufts Medical School as well as the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He lectures extensively throughout the United States and Canada on integrative therapies for mental health. He is the author of "Answers to Anorexia," which draws on his many years of experience and expertise in integrative medicine and treating eating disorders. He also wrote "The Breakthrough Depression Solution," which outlines a personalized nine-step method for beating the physical causes of depression, and "Answers to Binge Eating Disorder," which introduces biological solutions for binge eating and food addiction. Dr. Greenblatt is the author of six books: Answers to Anorexia (2011), The Breakthrough Depression Solution (2012), Answers to Binge Eating (2014), Integrative Therapies for Depression: Redefining Models for Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention (2015), Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story (2016), and The Breakthrough Depression Solution 2nd eds. (2016). His latest book, Finally Focused, describing integrative therapies for ADHD, came out ia few months ago. As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

We've said it before here on Faster Than Normal: Movement, play, creativity – All things children today don't get enough of in their daily lives. Yet again, another guest shows us just how detrimental a lack of play and creativity can be, and how beneficial an overdose of it is! Clare Crew is an early childhood and inclusive education teacher who specialises in the brain-body connection. She helps the children the system leaves behind, those with learning, attention and behavioural challenges. Her message is simple; children need more movement and play in the early years of life. And when we're able to deliver this, children begin thriving Enjoy the podcast! As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget – We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower – The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

Ever go on a cruise? For someone like me, with massive ADHD, it's awesome - Ooh! The water slide! Ooh! video games! Ooh! Ice cream! Ooh! The ocean! Stars! The horn! You get the idea. But did you ever think what it was like to RUN a cruise company? That's where this week's guest comes in - Andy Stuart is President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, appointed to this position in September 2016. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that Norwegian excels in every facet and that the company continues to produce industry leading financial results, while bringing new ideas and ways of doing business that improve guest satisfaction and team member involvement. A 28-year company veteran, Stuart has been instrumental in building the Norwegian brand and strengthening relationships with travel partners. In other words, Andy runs the entire NCL brand, yet still manages to have dinner with his family, exercise, and yes, be a million places at once. This is another quick interview, and you're going to like it. He gives some seriously actionable tips that you can implement today to help you grow, whether you run a business, or are just learning to harness this wonderful gift we have. Enjoy!

Benny Lewis is the ambitious Irish lad behind Fluent in 3 Months, the world's largest language learning blog with a million visitors per month. He has published an international best-selling book of the same title, and a series of language courses, been awarded the title of National Geographic's Traveler of the Year, and he speaks almost a dozen languages in varying degrees between mastery and quite well. All of this is despite being a weak student of languages in school, and actually studying electronic engineering and only being able to speak English in his early 20s. He makes it his mission to inspire as many people as he can that anyone can learn a language, at any age, from anywhere in the world. And yeah. He's an ADHD dream. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, Peter and Benny discuss: Linguistics (02:06) Attention currency (02:36) Different ways of learning (04:41) Perfectionism (06:14) Forget rules (07:44) Lack of patience (08:33) Space repetition system (09:23) Switching gears (10:52) Tips to stay in control (12:16) A bonus tip (14:51) Links/Mentions Benny Lewis (Youtube Channel) Fluent in 3 months (Website | Book) Language hacking series (Books) Come Sail Away (South Park Scene) italki (Language exchange website) Skype (App)

What can we say about Alan Meckler? The man has a way of seeing things that regular people won't see for the next ten years, and he's done it again and again and again. A wonderful example of neurodiversity, he was diagnosed with Dyslexia at a very early age, and used, of all things, his love of baseball to help him beat it. Alan M. Meckler, Ph.D. was one of the first media professionals to spot the potential of the commercial Internet (1990). He launched INTERNET WORLD magazine and a trade show by the same name in 1993. These properties were sold for $274 million in cash in 1998. He created the trade show Search Engine Strategies in 2000. This was sold in 2006 for $47 million. He purchased JupiterResearch out of bankruptcy and later sold it for a 5000 percent return. Presently he is Chairman and CEO of www.3dprint.com the leading news website for the additive manufacturing industry and also produces 7 www.inside3Dprinting.com trade shows worldwide. Meckler is also managing member of www.asimovVentures.com, which invests in startups in the 3D printing, Robotics and Blockchain fields. Meckler has Ph.D. in American history from Columbia University, has written several books and been published in The New Yorker. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and New York Air National Guard (1969-1975). I'm proud to call Alan a mentor and a friend, and I dedicate this episode to everyone who was ever told they'd never amount to anything, and continue to prove the haters wrong, every single day. Enjoy the episode, and please - Leave us a review on whichever podcast platform you prefer!

Today on Faster Than Normal, we're talking FOOD! Specifically, we're talking RAW food, and how it changes lives! This isn't just for ADHD, it's for everyone! Now, look - I've got a steak addiction. So rare it might as well be raw, but it's still slightly cooked. I don't know if I could go totally raw - But I'm willing to listen. Barbara Fernandez woke up one day and discovered raw food - She also discovered a way to kick most of her health issues, including getting a handle on her ADHD. Coincidence? Aliens? I don't know. Listen to the podcast, and you tell me. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, Peter and Barbara discuss: Rocking raw chef (01:21) Diet problems (02:45) Raw food (04:46) Making food taste good (05:45) Attention and what you eat (07:37) Typical day (09:15) Feeding 25 people over a weekend (12:43) Favorite meal (14:00) Favorite blender (14:45) Batch cooking (15:51) Protein and starch (16:41) Links/Mentions Rocking Raw Chef (Website) Best Foods For Your Brain (Web page) Clean Food Dirty Stories (Podcast) Blender Recommendations (Article) Fullyrawkristina (Youtube Channel) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

The Faster Than Normal book is in pre-order! Head over to the FTN Book Website to reserve yours today - It comes with some pretty awesome bonuses! And don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out! _____ This week our guest is Dr. Jennifer Hartstein. Dr. Hartstein is currently in private practice in New York City, specializing in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents. She is the owner and founder of Hartstein Psychological Services, PLLC, a group psychotherapy practice. Dr. Jen is a psychological contributor for NBC's The Today Show, a national morning news program. She is a Mental Health Core Expert for The Dr. Oz Show and was the psychological/lifestyle contributor on CBS' The Early Show. Dr. Jen is the author of Princess Recovery: A How-to Guide to Raising Empowered Girls who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters. But possibly more importantly, (insert sarcasm emoji here,) Dr. Hartstein is my ex-girlfriend. Jen and I dated for about three years, living together for two of them. She might look all cool on TV, but her biggest challenge, hands down, was living with me. :) This interview is chock full of advice, laughs, and action items you can implement today, whether you have ADHD, or love or live with someone who does. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, Peter and Jennifer discuss: Jennifer's history (01:52) Dating & ADHD (02:58) Distractions and success (04:58) Understanding yourself (06:21) Children & school (07:12) How things are done in Europe (10:44) Parents should not be afraid (12:34) Pros and cons of medication (13:23) Race and diagnosis (15:15) Moms are getting diagnosed (17:44) Being human (21:38) Links/Mentions Hartstein Psychological (Jennifer's company) Dr. Jen (Jennifer's site) Delivered From Distraction - Dr Hallowell (Book) 10 Ways to live a happy live when you live with someone with ADHD (Article) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

This week's guest is Dr. Debbie Rhea of the LIINK project, and this episode is going to BLOW YOUR MIND. I discovered Dr. Rhea in an NPR article talking about how she experimented with a school district in Texas, giving the students more recess time throughout the day to have unstructured play. You know what happened? The kids improved in all areas of their educational lives! BOOM!! THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN PREACHING! Exercise and a healthier lifestyle can change LIVES! It's not always about shoving medication down kids' throats and hoping for the best! This is an AMAZING Episode! Thank you SO much, Dr. Rhea! Enjoy this one - Share it with everyone you know! In this episode, Peter and Debbie discuss: Debbie's project (02:16) Attention fatigue (04:42) Why is play time not important (07:33) The number of child diagnosis (09:46) Target focus vs field focus (10:19) Hope for change (12:38) Financial limitations (12:38) Meeting, breaks and boredom (14:39) Boys vs girls (15:22) Advice to teachers (17:10) Links/Mentions Liink project (website) NPR Article (Media)

This week's guest is Brian Fanzo. Happy listening! :) In this episode, Peter and Brian discuss: Brian's story (02:57) ADHD and desk jobs (06:24) Daily rituals (07:31) Accountability and rewards (11:29) Personal battles and being yourself (12:53) Dealing with haters (15:54) Links/Mentions Brian Fanzo (Website | FB | Twitter) Isocialfanz SMACtalk | FomoFanz (Brian's podcast) Flipboard (app) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

This week's guest is Curt Steinhorst, a man on a mission to wipe out distraction, which, in this day and age, isn't that easy. Having spent years studying the impact of tech on human behavior, Curt Steinhorst now equips professionals across the world to work smarter and stronger in this constantly-connected age. As a leading voice on strategic communications in the age of distraction, Curt speaks on average more than 90 times a year. His clients range from more than ten companies on the Fortune 100 and global leadership associations such as YPO, EO, and Million Dollar Roundtable, to professional sports teams and even Taylor Swift's record label. Happy listening! :) And hey - Why not head over to iTunes and leave us a great review? That would just be awesome. In this episode, Peter and Curt discuss: Curt's back story (03:11) The beauty of ADHD (04:08) Being diagnosed (04:44) Daily rules and routines (06:14) The problem with constant stimulation (07:39) Ways to create dopamine (09:02) Figuring out what's important (09:54) Our environment (11:43) Emotions (13:06) Habits and experience (15:29) Links/Mentions Curt Steinhorst (Twitter | Linkedin | Website) Deep Work (Book) Freedom (App) Strict Work Flow (Chrome extension) Kill Newsfeed (Chrome extension) War Games (Movie) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

What happens when a furniture designer and a PhD in applied physics decides to change his life and then help others do the same? You get this week's guest, Anders Fabech Rønnau. Despite being a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and a Furniture Designer, he is now a leading ADHD Coach and ADHD Coach Trainer in Denmark, and has taught parenting programs since 2010 and ADHD Coach training since 2012. His primary focus is on ADHD, however, his methods work very well with differently wired people with Asperger's, OCD, Tourette's and other diagnoses – as well as "normal" people with "normal problems". Happy listening! :) In this episode, Peter and Anders discuss: Anders' story (02:49) What is cognitive enhancement (06:21) Transforming your brain (07:29) Mind vs brain (10:45) Working with metaphors (11:11) Types of patients and trends in Denmark (12:58) Medication and working with kids (14:19) Anger issues (16:50) Message to parents (18:08) Defeating imposter syndrome (20:08)

OK... Brace yourself here for some seriously massive overachieving... Our guest this week (taking a deep breath,) is a marketing major at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. She received the Woolworth Award for her academic achievements as well as an award commending her working group for its business plan and presentation. When she's not studying, she works as an MTV Campus Ambassador for the Founders franchise, and is a Guest Writer for freshman-oriented online publication Fresh U. Oh, did I mention that Emma Havighorst is only EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD? Yeah. Took me a second to process that, too. Emma has actually never formally been diagnosed with ADHD, yet she set my "ADHD-dar" off the first time I read one of her tweets. You'll see why as you listen to this interview - She's got such a sharp grasp of time management, along with an uncanny ability to understand what's important now, vs. what's important not now. Parents, this is definitely an episode to share with your kids. As I interviewed her, I was reminded of another guest we had on several months ago, Rachel Cotton, a PhD out of Harvard. Both well aware of their gifts and what to do to make sure they're using them to the best of their ability to live the best lives possible. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, Peter and Emma discuss: Emma's back story (03:06) Time management (04:59) Color coding (09:04) Growing up in a digital environment (11:16) Disconnecting (13:11) Ability to focus (17:13) Links/Mentions Emma Havighorst (FB | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

This episode is brought to you by ShankMinds: NYC, a day-long business mastermind conference designed for entrepreneurs with an ADHD slant. Built around the premise that the goal of any event should be to improve your business, you'll hear from world class speakers, and spend hours figuring out what's preventing your business from blowing up the way you want it. 44 spots left - It'll sell out fast! Join us: www.shankminds.com/nyc One of the most "mind-blowing" moments of ADHD is when we realize that it's a gift, not a curse. That's what happened to this week's guest, Jack Kosakowski, when he realized that, in his words, "ADHD is essentially how i went from entry-level sales rep to executive/partner in a multi-million dollar agency within 3 years." This interview covers a lot - from addiction, to impulsive behavior, from using your ADHD to get promoted, loving what you do, and yes, even the negatives of having ADHD. Tune in - It's a good one. Thanks to Jack for taking the time! In this episode, Peter and Jack discuss: Jack's story (01:58) Medication (03:34) Addictions & impulsive behavior (04:25) Using ADHD to get promoted (07:57) Loving what you do (11:13) Dealing with stupid rules (13:35) Negatives of having ADHD (15:24) Marriage (16:16) Links/Mentions Jack Kosakowski (Website | Business) Concerta (ADHD Medication) Scott Jordan (FTN Episode) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

Thanks to this week's Faster Than Normal sponsor, Bouncy Bands! Bouncy Bands attach to chairs and desks so you can bounce your feet and stretch your legs while you work. Kids usually have to sit still at their desk for 5-6 hours every day in school. Bouncy Bands let kids release their extra energy, anxiety, frustration, and boredom in an appropriate way without distracting others. When students use Bouncy Bands, teachers are surprised how students can stay on task longer and they aren't as anxious when taking tests.They are available on Amazon, tons of colors in stock! Use code PETERSHANKMAN for a discount. Thousands of teachers have been able to get free Bouncy Bands by getting funded through Donors Choose. Here's a link with tips on getting funded, along with a sample 1-page application to copy and paste: http://BouncyBands.com/DC Get married, have children, start a company, sink every last dollar you have into it, spend six years on a roller coaster of "will it work, will I lose everything, will it work, will I lose everything," and, oh, do this all with massive ADHD? Why not? Meet this week's guest is Amanda Steinberg! Amanda is the founder of Daily Worth, now WorthFM. She's managed to turn her ADHD into her superpower, no doubt, by following one basic rule: Surround yourself with good people who are smart and can do things when you get pulled in another direction. In this week's Faster Than Normal podcast, she explains how you can do the same, and a whole bunch more. Amanda is essentially the female me. I love this episode. She's so much fun, and understands so well how to use her ADHD to her advantage. Listen to her tips here. They're gold. Truly. Happy listening! :) In this episode, Peter and Amanda discuss: Amanda's backstory (01:49) Daily Worth (02:45) Massive markets (03:50) Idea execution (04:40) Why most ideas die (06:23) Making a big deal out of failing (07:51) ADHD and finances (09:21) More on Daily Worth (10:40) Tips and tricks for daily life (13:02) Delegation (13:24) App recommendations (14:03) Yoga (15:14) Growing up with ADHD (15:27) Kids (17:41) Links/Mentions Amanda Steinberg (Website | Twitter) Daily Worth (Amanda's company) Worth it (Amanda's book) Montezuma's revenge (game) Slack Asana Riverdale (TV show) Cruel Intentions (Movie) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

Another great podcast for you, and I'm thrilled to bring it to you! This week's guest is one of the people I count as not only a good friend, but a mentor who doesn't know he's a mentor. Please meet former US Navy SEAL Jack Walston. I first met Jack when I took part in his "bootcamp" program in Central Park. Two weeks, from 4:45am to 6:45am, of pure hell. Jumping jacks, pushups, running, carrying, repeat. It was brutal. So brutal, in fact, that I've since done his course 12 times. Jack is an amazing man, with great stories of his time in the "teams," but more importantly, he's a true inspiration to me. The value he's provided to me over the years will no doubt transfer over to you, as well. "Mental toughness. It doesn't come in a can." -Jack Walston Enjoy this episode! In this episode, Peter and Jack discuss: Jack's story (02:30) Seal training (3:33) Winners vs losers (06:05) Mental toughness (07:14) Dealing with hard times (10:28) Making decisions (11:53) Rituals (13:11) Lifers program (16:18) Overcoming fear (19:07) Links/Mentions Bouncybands.com (CODE: SHANKMAN) Seal physical fitness (Jack's company) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear! PS: Don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out!

Welcome to those who joined us last week thanks to our wonderful conversation with Tony Robbins! We're thrilled you're here! This week's episode is all about conversation. Without conversation, you can't grow. Our guest this week believes that, as well. Larry Hagner runs The Good Dad Project, a podcast and site dedicated to helping men become the best they can possibly be - The best dads, the best husbands, the best human beings they can possibly be. ADHD plays a crucial role in our communication - And how we interact with others. Larry talks about all of this, including ADHD in kids, school, and the benefits (and curses) of not following the norm. Enjoy the conversation, and thanks for listening! In this episode, Peter and Larry discuss: Larry's backstory (02:25) Acting on advice (06:13) ADHD in kids (07:13) School (08:45) Not following the norm (10:53) Society's expectations (12:18) Rituals (14:15) Diet & gym (15:45) Cooking in bulk (17:09) Dealing with addictions and weaknesses (19:05) Links/Mentions Good Dad Project (Website | Podcast | Facebook) The Dad's Edge (Book) Amazon Echo War Games (Movie) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

Ladies and Gentlemen, WE'VE GOT TONY ROBBINS ON THE PODCAST!! I'm just over the moon here - This is such an amazing interview - Tony was gracious enough to give us close to 40 minutes of solid gold here, from the concepts of "burning your boats," why you shouldn't listen to experts, Tony's diet, how he stays fit, how he deals with uncertainty... There is so much AMAZING wisdom in this interview, I have no doubt you're going to love it! Amongst everything else Tony does, he also has a great new book coming out, called Unshakeable - I've read it already - It's pretty amazing. There's some economic brilliance in this book, whether you're just starting your first saving account, or you work with money for a living. You don't want to miss this book. (Click the link above for some special gifts if you pick it up, as well.) Again - Thanks for listening - I'm just so proud of this episode. If you love it, please, please, drop us a review on iTunes - That's how we get more people to understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Enjoy Tony Robbins! In this episode, Peter and Tony discuss: Tony's thoughts on ADHD (03:46) Diagnosed with a tumor (04:46) Not listening to experts (06:05) Do your own homework (07:56) Dealing with the public school system (09:10) Don't leave in fear (10:54) Peter's first plane jump (12:15) Being on a stage (13:16) Tony's diet (14:29) Staying fit (18:16) Dealing with uncertainty (19:12) Tony's new book (26:09) Links/Mentions Unlimited Power (Book) Unshakeable (Book) The Grain Brain (Book) The Plant Paradox (Book) The Inside Job (Documentary) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

Sometimes, for people with ADHD, inspiration comes from the most random of places. For this week's guest, Nick Berry, it arrived in the form of a military enlistment, followed by a tour in Operation Enduring Freedom. Once out of the military, Nick used the hyper-focus from his ADHD to launch SendLift, an online service that sends handwritten thank you notes all around the world. He's a huge believer in therapy, and knows he has his ADHD to thank for his success. Best tip of the episode: The Chrome Extension "Kill Newsfeed." (See below.) In this episode, Peter and Nick discuss: Nick's background (02:07) Thank you cards (03:18) Military life (05:07) Routines and schedule (06:45) Tips for daily life (07:27) Work and family balance (08:45) Hyper focus (10:58) Working on tasks that you hate (12:39) Notifications (13:49) Additional tips and tricks (15:21) Links/Mentions Nick Berry (Facebook) Sendlift (Nick's company) Bulletproof Coffee Pomodoro Method Kill news feed (Chrome extension) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

Let's talk success, failure, and WRESTLING!! This week's guest is Jim Harshaw Jr., a former Team USA Olympic wrestler, and someone who knows a bit about being at the top, and falling to the bottom. I'm thrilled Jim was kind enough to join us! Specifically, listen to him talking about fixing things that don't work, working on accountability, and more! Great interview here! Enjoy it! In this episode, Peter and Jim discuss: Jim's background (02:08) Improvement and Asthma (04:25) Learning from Failure (07:08) Feeling stuck (09:26) Blueprint for success (11:26) How to keep going during difficult times (15:50) Pain and suffering (18:23) Links/Mentions Jim Harshaw Jr (Website | Twitter) Failure (TED talk) Success Through Failure (Podcast) Dr Mike Fisher As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!

The Faster Than Normal Video Course is out! 36 videos to teach you how to take back control of your attention, your time, and your life! Check it out here! This week's guest is Preston Bealle. Preston was one of the last bosses I ever had before I went out on my own back in 1998. He taught me much - specifically, he taught me to be a generalist. It never occurred to me that doing so is exactly what allows many of us to master our ADHD. Preston touches on some very scary topics in this interview, including feeling like a fraud, failures, and raising kids. He also talks about life rules and doing work that excites you. If you've ever felt like you're not doing the right thing in your life, this is one FTN that you don't want to miss! In this episode, Peter and Preston discuss: Preston's back story (02:47) ADHD and formal education (03:44) Work that excites you (05:55) Feeling like a fraud (08:01) Be a generalist (09:54) Being a boss (12:18) Failures (14:19) Contact with customers (15:54) Raising kids (16:32) Life rules (19:21) Staying focused (21:20) Links/Mentions Preston Bealle (Facebook | Linkedin | Bio) Babygear.com (Preston's old business) Rachell Cotton (FTN Episode) Dr Edward Hallowell (FTN Episode) As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!