The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

THE ADHD SUPERPOWER WEBINAR IS THIS THURSDAY! Sign up here! It's totally free, and is a hour chock full of the best advice from the guests of the past 45 episodes! Talk about perfect for the ADHD set - It's 45 episodes of advice, crammed into one hour, totally free! Sign up for it here! PS: It's also awesome for all your friends who DON'T have ADHD, but just want to learn to be more productive! Be awesome and share it here! This week's guest is Cindy Goldrich. This is a good one, guys. It's for everyone, but especially for parents! Cindy is a mental health counselor who works nationally with parents, teachers, and counselors, and has written the book "* Keys for Parenting Children with ADHD." Her basic premise here is that pills don't teach skills, and medication, while not bad, isn't for everyone, and certainly shouldn't be a first line of defense. Take a listen. I'm thrilled with this interview. In this episode, Peter and Cindy discuss: Is ADHD a weakness (02:01) Cindy's story (02:56) Types of clients (03:31) Teachers, schools and medication (05:45) Working with teachers (08:59) Food and physical activity (10:41) Tips for diagnosed (12:08) The transitional process (13:41) Unknown facts about ADHD (14:13) Not being heard (16:12) Links/Mentions Pathways to Success (Cindy's website) The eight keys to parenting children with ADHD (Cindy's Book) Calm and connected (workshop series) Tim Ferriss - Tools of Titans (Book) 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! So this week, I've been placed in the hotseat, since we've got the webinar coming up next week, I thought I'd give you a preview of what you'll get from it, as well as talk about some of the best tips our guests have given us in the past ten months. It's been a wild ride to get here, and we couldn't be happier. Again: The Finding Your Inner ADHD Superhero Webinar will be NEXT THURSDAY, January 19th, at 1pm EST - Totally free! We'll go over the best tips and tricks from our best guests on the podcast, including John Lee Dumas, Seth Godin, and more! You won't want to miss this! In the meantime, enjoy the preview podcast! You'll learn some stuff! In this episode, Peter and Matthew discuss: Being yourself (04:02) The Lamborghini idea (05:34) Making tweaks for ADHD (07:41) Triggers (09:27) Knowing yourself (11:37) Ignoring events (13:27) Procrastination (14:44) Anxiety and motivation (15:49) Dealing with people (17:37) Jumping jacks on a plane (18:57) Sharing strategies (20:15) The FTN course (22:04) Handling sceptics (25:07) Links/Mentions FTN episode 26 (Peter's background) War games (movie) Buddha The Simpsons The FTN Course 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 Dan Harding, who managed to talk his way out of being held up at gunpoint, so who knows how he can help you? Dan discusses OCD, which is surprisingly close ADHD on the spectrum, so you're going to get a ton of useful tidbits out of this episode. Added bonus: He goes by four E's: excitable, extroverted, enthusiastic, and encouraging. Second added bonus - He works with Follow Up Then, a company I've been screaming about for years - It's the ADHD DREAM - Check it out - A free way to never forget anything again! In this episode, Peter and Dan discuss: Being held up at gunpoint (02:42) Dan's story (06:03) Diagnosis of OCD (07:48) Turning OCD into a benefit (11:15) Different spectrums (12:34) Making up your own rules (15:11) About the company (16:15) Why calendars don't work (18:04) Dan's life rules (21:04) Links/Mentions Dan Harding (Website) Follow Up Then (Company) Seth Godin - Alt MBA David Allen - GTD Benjamin Zander - The Art of Possibility 30 30 (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!

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! When you have ADHD, it sometimes feels like you can't control one thing in your life, right? It's like, as soon as you put your attention into this thing over here, this other thing over there demands it from you. Hence, nothing gets done. Well, imagine someone who's able to not only use his ADHD to make sure that never happens, but to do it in such a way that he's able to support upwards of 100 clients at the same time! Pretty insane, huh? Meet Jordan Lark. In addition to having killer tattoos, Jordan runs Evolutionary Health, and undertakes a practical approach to nutrition. He believes that most clients have the knowledge but the trouble lies in the implementation. (Sounds like us with ADHD, right?) Check out this podcast to see how Jordan uses his ADHD to structure his life, his work, and his work/family balance. It's pretty amazing! Happy New Year! In this episode, Peter and Jordan discuss: Working with a 100 clients a week (02:36) Jordan's backstory (03:12) Living with ADD in the 80s (05:24) Choosing a profession (07:13) Client interaction (10:25) Work and family balance (12:18) Time with kids (13:37) Preventing burnout (15:23) Top three life rules (16:54) Favorite apps (18:34) Links/Mentions Jordan Lark (Website | Facebook) Evolutionary Health (Business) 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! You know what never ceases to amaze me about ADHD? The fact that no matter how many things are similar, there are so many differences amongst the people who use ADHD to their advantage. This week's guest, Joe Caserta, proves the same. Joe is a recognized authority, author and educator in big data and data analytics. Big data. Analytics. That's like, a lot of math. The stuff that used to get me into a nervous tizzy every day in school, and nearly got me kicked out of college, is how Joe created a multi-million dollar business. Joe took his inability to sit still and turned it upside down, building a hugely respected company in the process. ADHD. I'll tell you. It's never boring. In this episode, Peter and Joe discuss: Joe's back story (02:54) Immersion learning (05:13) Tips for non exciting work (08:20) (VALUE-BOMB) Hyper focus (09:51) Life work balance (11:41) Soft skills vs hard skills (12:15) (VALUE-BOMB) Using data to change your life (15:09) Intense personality (17:23) Links/Mentions Joe Caserta (Twitter) Caserta Concepts (Joe's Company) It's not about the nail (Video) The Get Down (TV show) The Paper (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!

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! Imagine for a second, if you will, a man who doesn't hold back in the slightest. He works with some of the top celebrities in the world, yet doesn't have the remotest of filters on his brain, mouth, or actions. Imagine that, and multiply it by a thousand, and you get this week's Faster Than Normal Interview, Vinnie Tortoritch. This man is legendary. He didn't want to become a trainer. He didn't want to host a ridiculously popular podcast. He didn't want to do any of the things he does - Yet now he does them, and he's famous for it! Why? ADHD. Listen here. You'll like it. In this episode, Peter and Vinnie discuss: Vinnie's background (01:48) Beginning of the personal training (02:45) The fitness podcast (04:15) Internet famous (06:06) Zone of focus (06:50) Caffeine and concentration (07:41) How healthy habits affect the brain (08:40) Kids with problems or lazy teachers (09:13) When losers get trophies (12:09) The presidential fitness test (14:07) No sugar no grains (16:36) School lunches (19:19) For the parents (23:12) Links/Mentions Vinnietortoritch.com (Official Site) Pure Vitamin Club (Vinnie's company) Fitness Confidential (Podcast) Jenna Marbles Howie Mandel ADHD Nation (Book) Grain brain (Book) Wheat Belly (Book) 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 Scott Jordan, founder of the wildly popular SCOTTEVEST line of clothing! (Full disclosure, I'm on Scott's board, and he's a personal friend.) Scott is known for many things, and "holding back" isn't one of them. In this episode, Scott talks about his lovely better half, Laura, manages her ADHD. He doesn't pull punches, he talks about the positives and negatives. You might get angry, you might agree - But you'll definitely learn something in probably the most controversial FTN interview ever! In this episode, Peter and Scott discuss: Scott's story (02:42) Spouse with ADHD (04:00) Marrying a complete opposite (05:07) Avoiding conflict (07:42) Forgetfulness (09:46) ADHD and intelligence (10:44) Certified crazy (11:43) Medication (12:49) How to deal with a spouse with ADHD (15:39) Introverts (17:37) Tips for someone married to a spouse with ADHD (19:27) Links/Mentions Scott Jordan (Facebook) FTNCourse.com ScotteVest Clothing Line Shark Tank Appearance Pocket Man (Book) 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 at www.ftncourse.com! ADHD Nation is currently THE hot book to read in the ADHD world. I've read it, and it's a very worthwhile read. I was fortunate to get the author, Alan Schwartz, on the FTN Podcast to discuss the book, his research, and give us his take on ADHD and the pharmaceutical industry. Don't worry, I'm not going off on a "don't take medication ever!" rant. As you know, I'm not anti-medication. But I do believe that throwing our children (or even our adults) on ADHD medication simply because they're not acting like everyone else is a mistake, and medication should be a last resort, not a first strike. I believe that if I were on medication as a kid, my creativity wouldn't have been anywhere near as strong, and I doubt I would be where I am now, in any capacity, from my personal life to my professional life. I believe that by not taking medication, I was able to channel the benefits of my ADHD and truly thrive. Take a listen. This is one of the more serious subjects we've discussed on FTN. As always, I welcome your feedback below. Enjoy the podcast! In this episode, Peter and Alan discuss: Alan's story (01:21) Pitfalls of the education system (03:02) Roles of teachers (06:14) Evolution and the human brain (07:30) Driving force behind quick diagnosis (09:22) The better way (11:47) Older patients (15:57) The temptation of medication (18:02) Exercise (19:54) Links/Mentions Alan Schwarz (Facebook | Website) ADHD Nation (Book) New York Times Calvin and Hobbes Adderall The Simpsons Specialized Bicycles Foundation 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 guest is Marina Darlow, with a fascinating discussion on how systems can blow your ADHD up into your biggest benefit ever! In this episode, Peter and Marina discuss: Marina's back story (01:50) Shame and ADHD (04:05) Management of symptoms through systems (05:07) Key qualities of a good system (06:15) Having reminders (07:51) Conscious decision making (11:19) Limiting choices and flexibility (12:04) When to ditch systems (13:48) Speaking at a conference (17:20) Links/Mentions Vision Framework Pinterest David Allen The yelling mom (app) Inventive Labs Incubator 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 if everything you knew was wrong? What if you were tracking all the wrong metrics on your path to what you thought was success? Our guest today experienced that, and came out transformed for the better on the other side. Meet Mike Merriam. What really got to me about this interview was the fact that Mike wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until he was 37. Like myself, and I'm sure many of you, Mike spent years just assuming that he was "different in a bad way," as opposed to learning to turn his talents towards good. When he finally did, everything (and I mean everything) shifted for him. Listen to this interview, and explore the six fundamental questions that radically changed Mike Merriam's life, and might do the same for you. Enjoy! PS: Added bonus: We touch on the keto diet and biohacking in this interview, as well! In this episode, Peter and Mike discuss: Mike's backstory (02:25) Creating a massive change (06:02) The six fundamental questions (09:15) Daily practice (10:50) Tracking progress (12:44) Bio-hacking & the keto diet (16:36) Running multiple businesses (18:40) Links/Mentions MikeMerriam.com (Official Site) The five why's (process) Tal Ben Sa-Har The 80/20 Rule 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 ADHD T-Shirts are live! Grab yours before the campaign ends next week! So whenever I talk about taking ADHD meds, I call it my "expense report medication." That is, if I'm forced to take medication, it's only for things that truly won't get done otherwise - I don't take Concerta all the time, usually rarely. But occasionally, it's needed, for those things people with ADHD just simply don't want to do. Like expense reports. Or benefits forms. Or claims forms. That's why this week is a special treat for us: Josh Verne has founded multiple companies, and as always, comes from a place where he realized that what he has is a gift, not a curse.We're going to find out how all of these things can be done, with ADHD, by talking this week, not to someone with ADHD, but with OCD. We're going to find out how Josh uses his OCD to do some of the things that we couldn't imagine doing - And the best part? Josh's secret lies in two things: His outlook on life, and enjoying what he does. You know who else that works for? Us!! Enjoy this interview. You're going to like it. In this episode, Peter and Josh discuss: Josh's story and OCD (02:06) Negative vs positive outlook (04:28) Having devices automate mundane tasks (06:59) Running an employee benefits company (08:48) Meetings (10:53) The challenge with having to always finish a task (12:03) Enjoying what you do (13:01) Relaxation (14:14) Success secrets (15:03) Boxing (15:43) Links/Mentions FlockU Joe Frazier 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!

If I can't get the real Oprah on FTN, the next best thing is the "Oprah of China," Dominic Johnson-Hill. Meet this week's guest, and learn how he went from growing up having a truly awful fear of failure and hating everything about school, to learning to channel his ADHD into his work and projects, allowing him to become the most successful t-shirt entrepreneur in China! We've all been there - He'll talk about how his quest for continued excitement led him to leave home and settle in China - completely by himself. His success has come from him using his ADHD to come up with and implement those ideas everyone else thinks are crazy - until they work. You'll like this interview. If you do, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES! The link is below! Thanks!! In this episode, Peter and Dominic discuss: Dominic's story (01:57) Schools and teachers (06:02) Being competitive (06:37) Seeking excitement (08:04) Seeing the future (09:20) Regrets (11:52) About the t-shirt company plastered (13:19) Not knowing how to say no (17:22) Links/Mentions Plastered.com Plastered 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!

The thing I love the most about ADHD is this: I get to talk to people who went through the exact same things as a kid, that I went through as a kid. This week's guest is no exception - Meet John Sonmez - Bullied as a kid, and turned his ADHD into a mega-power for him. A day or a week doesn't happen for John without a plan. In John's terms, "ADHD people suck at judgement calls. So I remove them." The key: Create your plan when you're NOT in the moment - When you're NOT fueled by passion, dopamine, or fire. Then you can make the right choices. PS: Meta rule: You can only modify the rule NOT when you're doing the rule. I.e., you can't say "I don't want to run today" if your rule for this week says you have to run today. In this episode, Peter and John discuss: John's background story (01:32) Negatives of growing up with ADD (04:42) Dealing with society and expectations (07:31) Tips to maximize your day (09:16) Modifying rules (11:22) Flying of the rails (12:56) Start with the end in mind (14:58) Things John will not let himself do (15:54) Morning routine (17:49) Links/Mentions Simpleprogrammer.com (John's site) Stephen Covey Pomodoro Method 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!

Meet Dr. Jim Poole. He's this week's guest, and he runs a wonderful company called FastBraiin, which has centers around the country that focus on helping children, students, and parents understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. (Sort of like a walk-in version of this podcast!) The best part about FastBraiin? It's deliberately misspelled, because Jim has ADHD and mistyped the domain when he bought it. I love that. Enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Jim discuss: Jim's story (01:16) Different types of patients (04:13) The McDonald's syndrome (05:47) Protein for breakfast (07:28) Meditation and kids (09:56) Tips for parents (11:30) Watching TV (13:38) Links/Mentions Fast Braiin John Ratey - Spark (book) 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!

Not often we get a TV star on Faster Than Normal! Meet Ryan Zamo, star of Amazon's "Backstabber." One of the hardest things anyone has to deal with in life is rejection - Now imagine having ADHD, and having to deal with rejection in a million different ways. "Was it because of this? Or this? Or maybe this?" Ryan has amazing stories about how he handles rejection, and as importantly, how he stays focused, stays in the zone, and of course, his amazing ability to "reset" on a moment's notice. Don't miss this one! In this episode, Peter and Ryan discuss: Ryan's story (01:21) Dealing with rejection (05:32) Ability to reset (07:01) Staying focused (08:37) Creativity on medication (09:37) Natural ways to get in the zone (11:44) Ryan's show (13:13) Links/Mentions Ryan Zamo (Twitter | Instagram) Backstabber (TV show) 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 me tell you about Rachel Cotton. Other than the half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich on foccacia bread that's strangely taking up half her headshot, she's one of the most hyper-focused people I've ever met. Possibly even more than me, and that is saying a LOT. Also, she loves Daft Punk. My kind of woman. But, she proves a point - Having a faster brain really DOES mean we can do anything. There's something to be said for having a playlist for your workouts, AND a playlist for your WORK. Like many of us, she's a regular person, making her mark in a world that's just a little bit slower. She has a really impressive backstory, and I think you're going to enjoy this interview. Pay special attention to the parts where she talks about how she handles projects that require massive amounts of focus. There's some gold in there. Enjoy! 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, or leave us a comment below - We'd love to hear! In this episode, Peter and Rachel discuss: Rachel's backstory (02:04) Working on things you don't enjoy doing (06:35) Playlists for running and work (08:34) Rachel's PHD (09:38) Things that require a massive amount of focus (11:59) Tools to help with hyperfocus (12:59) Dealing with negatives (14:25) Top tips to make ADHD a gift (15:15) Exercise (16:05) Links/Mentions Rachel Cotton (Twitter) Dr. Hallowell (Previous episode) Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk

If you're an entrepreneur, and you've never heard of the EOFire Podcast, you're probably not an entrepreneur. John Lee Dumas launched a podcast in 2012 focused on the entrepreneurial journey, and by 2015, the revenue from it allowed him to move his family to Puerto Rico and live the life he wants to live - And yes - He credits his ADHD for it. He's a brilliant entrepreneur, who has used the Faster Than Normal staples of elimination of choice and avoiding distractions to blow up his life for the better. You're going to like this one! In this episode, Peter and John discuss: John's background (02:08) Focus and avoiding distractions (06:22) The squirrel theory (09:00) Elimination of choice (09:31) Sleeping times (11:21) Rituals (13:36) Time Hack (19:46) Links/Mentions EOFire The Freedom Journal Dynamite Circle Tour of John's house Workflowy (app) Shankminds Asana Pomodoro Method 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!

Happy last day of August, live from Shanghai! Hope you're having a great week! This week's guest is Elliot Weissbluth, the CEO of Hightower Advisors. Elliott was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was a young boy, and much like those with ADHD, he learned to change his brain to use his gift to his advantage. It seems to have worked, as Hightower currently has something like $36 billion dollars under management. Elliot gives some great insight on how he runs his team, and uses his unique talents to do so. This is a departure from the ADHD guest format, and I'm glad we did it, as there's a lot we can learn from Elliot and the dyslexic mindset that we can apply to our own, as well. In this episode, Peter and Elliot discuss: Elliot's background (01:46) Stories about carrying typewriters to school (03:24) Overcoming Dyslexia (07:02) Staying present and in the moment (10:45) Definition of normal (11:28) The concept of firing yourself each year (13:24) (This is a good one) Feeling stuck (15:33) Avoiding target fixation (16:36) Making conference calls effective (17:27) Cycling (20:06) Advice on not being held back by ADHD or dyslexia (22:21) Links/Mentions Elliot Weissbluth (Linkedin) High Tower Advisors Andy Grove (Marketer) And hey - Entrepreneurs - Next week is going to rock - We've got John Lee Dumas on the podcast! The host of EO Fire, you're not going to want to miss how this ADHD genius started a podcast and turned it into a million dollar a year business, in under four years! 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!

A big welcome this week to all who found us in today's Wall Street Journal article on the benefits of getting up super-early! So glad to have you! Fun podcast this week - We're talking to Kirsten Milliken, author of the book PlayDHD - Her premise is very simple: As adults, we don't get enough playtime. Playtime is key and essential to mitigating the negatives of ADHD (without medication,) and allowing us to truly evolve our brains to be Faster Than Normal. Now, as we all know, I'm not anti-med. I am, however, a believer that medication to treat ADHD should be a last resort, and not a first strike. There are so many ways to improve our brains to adapt and thrive with ADHD! It's why I get up super-early, it's why I skydive, run, exercise, don't drink, etc. And millions of people do the same thing! It's important to note - The concept of sitting at a desk all day isn't more than a few hundred years old. Before that? Well, we were up virtually constantly. Working, playing, walking, exercising - it was who we were! Enjoy this week's episode with Kirsten, it's a good one! And next wednesday, we're talking to Elliott Weissbluth, CEO of Hightower - A $36 billion dollar money management firm. ADHD? Billions? We've got it all. Make sure you subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! In this episode, Peter and Kirsten discuss: Kirsten's Story (02:45) Why play is so important (05:00) Playing vs enjoying what you do (06:02) The lack of play in adults (07:38) How Kirsten explains to her patients why they need to play (10:37) How to maximize ADHD to your advantage (12:51) Kirsten's favorite way to play (14:50) How to deal with boring tasks (15:37) Links/Mentions PlayDHD (Book) Kirsten (Facebook / Website / Twitter) 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 on Faster Than Normal, we speak with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, who runs the website Impact ADHD. Elaine is a coach, working specifically with parents and kids with ADHD. She's got some wonderful advice for the parents in the audience, and as a bonus, it works for all of us! Enjoy this episode! In this episode, Peter and Elaine discuss: How Elaine discovered that she has ADHD (01:20) The Impact ADHD website (03:58) Five tips for parents who have a child who has been gifted with ADHD (05:42) Naughty versus neurological (07:21) What to tell a kid who feels different because of their gift (08:41) How to stop kids from rebelling as teenagers (09:10) Is there a difference between boys and girls with ADHD (10:06) Tips for dealing with compulsive behavior (12:19) Links/Mentions Impact ADHD (Website / Community) 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!

As a welcome to all our new listeners who found us from our wonderful interview last week with Seth Godin, I thought it might be a good time to flip it up a bit, and let you learn a little more about me, your host. For the past six months, I've been interviewing successful people with ADHD every day, but very few of you know my story. Perhaps now is the right time to change that. Also, I'd like to put out a request: If you know of anyone who you think would make a great guest for future episodes of Faster Than Normal, I'd love to meet them! You can have them reach out to me at here on the contact page - Or send me their info, and I'll reach out to them directly. We're always looking for people with passionate, positive ADHD stories to tell - how ADHD helped improve their lives, and take them to the next level. Remember: ADHD is a gift, not a curse. PS: Extra bonus points if the person you know has some kind of celebrity status or following. It's truly amazing how many publicists don't understand the value of putting their clients on podcasts - Especially podcasts like this one. So let's change that conversation! Anyway, here's me - open, honest, and raw. Hope you enjoy it, hope it's useful, and as always, thank you for listening. In this episode, David and Peter discuss: David tells his story (02:04) The benefits of having ADHD (03:41) Dealing with a thousand of ideas going on at once (05:34) Growing up feeling different (07:28) Advice to your younger self (11:18) When Peter realized he has a super power (12:12) Dealing with too many choices (14:02) Peter's Central Park story (15:45) Addiction to exercise (17:47) Being a parent with ADD/ADHD (21:33) Things Peter still struggles with (23:25) Links/Mentions David (Twitter) Peter (Website) 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!

I literally can't even right now. I present to you an interview with Seth Godin. Yes. THE Seth Godin. He's on the Faster Than Normal Podcast this week, opening up about his ADHD, talking all about how he's made his life the unbelievable success that it is, and how he's used his ADHD to his advantage. Seth Godin! I mean, this man has done for the online world what Dr. Jonas Salk did for vaccines, and I'm not blowing smoke. Seth is known WORLDWIDE for his business acumen (he started Yoyodyne and sold it to Yahoo! for an estimated $30 million...) His books, including Purple Cow and Permission Marketing, and he blogs EVERY SINGLE DAY at sethgodin.typepad.com. He's been one of my heroes and idols forever, and I'm just so honored that he agreed to join us for what may be the most informative and inspiring interview I've done on FTN to date. I'm tremendously thankful to Seth for his time, energy, and passion that you'll no doubt hear from the first second of this interview to the last. Do enjoy! In this episode, Peter and Seth discuss: How Peter and Seth first met (03:16) Seth's story (05:00) Narrative about ADHD - Hunters vs Farmers (06:55) Diagnosing kids and society that favors being the same (09:44) The concept of Big T and Little T (12:19) Elimination of choice (16:33) Shame around having ADHD (17:20) Seth's daily rituals (19:02) Triggers and will power (20:56) Advice for those who don't think they can change their lives (24:23) Links/Mentions Links/Mentions Seth Godin (Official Site) Purple Cow (Book) 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!

I'll be honest... When a dentist reached out to me and said he should be on the podcast, I didn't really get it. But then, I talked to Dr. Roger Lucas. Not only is he using ADHD to make his practice one of the top practices in his area, but he's also learned a thing or two about running a business, being married with ADHD, managing people, and yes - even how what you eat, and how you take care of your teeth, affects your ADD and ADHD. You're not going to want to miss this episode - Especially when we talk about Coffee and Methyl-B12 Vitamins! In this episode, Peter and Roger discuss: Roger's background (1:29) About the book, eating chocolate and cavities (2:22) Techniques for writing a book (4:11) Being diagnosed with ADHD (7:33) Top tips for running a business (10:12) Personality tests (12:25) Tips & Tricks for managing people (18:57) Coffee & B12 (21:02)

Parents: Ever wonder what would happen if you parented "without a filter?" Well, you'd become this week's guest, Rachel Figueroa. Rachel is known for many things, including being the voice behind the famous "El Bloombito" Twitter account that took New York City by storm during the Bloomberg years. Additionally, she's a home-schooling mom to her four-year-old daughter, an avid animal rights activist, a pilot, and of course, massively ADHD. If you're a parent, you simply MUST listen to this episode. The value-bombs she deploys are nothing short of MASSIVE. In this episode, Peter and Rachel discuss: Rachel's backstory (3:22) Being a parent with no filter (05:30) Benefits of ADHD (07:03) How to handle home schooling five days a week (09:03) Tips for being a parent with ADHD (10:12) Addictive personalities (12:55) What to do to replace addictions (17:27) Additional tips for parents (18:17) Links/Mentions Jewyorican (Twitter) ABC Mouse (App) Go Go Lingo (App) Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod (Book) Wunderlist (App) Quit Now Pro (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!

You know what I love? I love emails that start with "Hi, Peter, I should be on your podcast. I have ADHD, and served ten years in a federal prison." This week, we talk to Mark-John Clifford, ADHD and convicted white-collar felon, who shares his story, and it's an amazing one at that. Let alone reading like something out of the TV show White Collar, prison life is beyond rigid, yet Mark learned how to use it to his advantage to help him best manage his ADHD. You're going to want to hear his story. In this episode, Peter and Mark discuss: Mark's story (02:00) What made Mark good with numbers (07:27) Visualization technique (07:51) Dealing with the rigidity and schedule of prison (8:47) Managing the unexpected (13:23) Tips and tricks for dealing with ADHD on the job and in life (16:43) Funny incarceration story (21:32) Links/Mentions It's all Mishegoss (Podcast / Blog) Mark-John Clifford (Facebook / Twitter) 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, we talk to John Ruhlin. He's written an amazing book called Giftology, and the whole premise is on the concept of gift-giving. Why is this ADHD-related? Well, by nature, faster than normal people like us tend to be very giving. We like helping, we want people to like us. How do we do it, though, in such a way where we don't come across as trying too hard? I know for me personally, it's not always easy. That's why I'm a huge fan here of John's new book, and his whole philosophy. I think you will be, too. Enjoy! In this episode, Peter and John discuss: John's story (03:51) Business cards and gift giving (06:22) Scheduling and following up (08:36) Top tips for streamlining and staying focused (11:25) Working with an assistant (12:32) Favorite apps and software (14:38) Writing on airplanes and tech fasts (16:16) What's next for John (18:55) Links/Mentions Book - Giftology Book - Deep Work: Rules for Focused succes in a distracted world Book - Zombie Loyalists The Ruhlin Group / @ruhlin (Twitter) / johnruhlin (Facebook) 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 will go down as one of the top five interviews I've done so far on FTN. This week, we talk to Emily Anhalt. Emily - get this - did her doctoral dissertation on people with ADHD who succeed by utilizing their ADHD, as opposed to medicating it!! This woman is my unicorn. It's a truly eye-opening interview, and one you need to listen to immediately. When you're done listening, you also need to watch her TEDx talk on the same thing, posted below. I'm so thrilled to have met Emily, and have no doubt we'll be collaborating on many things to come in the future. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. It's a game changer. In this episode, Peter and Emily discuss: Emily's story (05:27) Why a lot of research isn't done on ADHD (06:48) What can we do to break through the stigma of ADHD (08:39) Lessons learned from interviewing people with ADHD (09:48) Thoughts on medication (10:34) Tips for functioning without medication (13:46) Procrastination (16:28) Emily's top three tips for turning ADHD into a strength (20:02) Links/Mentions TEDx Appearance @emilyca5 (Twitter) 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, we talk to Cameron Herold. I first met Cameron when he was working on Got Junk, a company he wound up selling several years ago. He's one of the top entrepreneurs in the business today, and his advice goes for thousands of dollars an hour. He's also, of course, ADHD. Check out his interview, and you'll be amazed how much of yourself you'll hear in his story. In this episode, Peter and Cameron discuss: Cameron's story (03:15) Not fitting in at school (05:21) Feeling disappointed with performance (06:05) Advice for those not feeling ok with being different (07:15) The strength that comes from being scattered (09:00) Tips and tricks for surviving the day (12:04) ADHD and accountability (13:58) Top tips for running your life (15:45) Links/Mentions App - Committo3 App - Pomodoro App - Trello App - Omnifocus Book - Meetings Suck Book - Double Double Book in a Box CameronHerold.com 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 guest is Jessica Kupferman, podcaster extraordinaire. She proves yet again that the things that make us "different," can also be our best gifts. She's launched podcasts, been featured all over the place, and as a bonus, is the founder of She Podcasts, where she teaches people and companies around the world how to tell their stories and get paid for it! It's a fun little interview, you're going to enjoy it! In this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss: Jessica's story (1:49) Failing in college and wanting to get diagnosed (4:31) Thoughts about taking medication (6:24) Correlation between ADD and addiction (7:36) Best business advice Jessica's received (9:40) Top three tips to manage ADHD (12:40) Links/Mentions Podcasts - (She podcasts / Off in The Weeds) JKMAgency.com Jessica Kupferman's Socials (Twitter / Facebook / Linkedin) Chrome Extension - Sortd 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, we talk to Kevin Clayson, who managed to take his ADHD, and the one trait that drives us crazy, and turn it into a major business, that's made him a fortune several times over! Today, we're going to discuss the business of follow up here on Faster Than Normal! In this episode, Peter and Kevin discuss: Kevin tells his story (02:39) Being ok with being different (05:30) Rituals that help gain control on a dailty basis (08:12) Being a morning person and rapping Vanilla Ice lyrics (09:42) Having priorities (12:13) Advice to high school students about feeling different (13:37) Links/Mentions Kevin Clayson.com Book - Flipping the Gratitude Switch Book - Rich Dad Poor Dad Book - The Miracle Morning Book - Essentialism 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!

It's pretty amazing what can happen when you get up at 3am! Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, will tell us how his life changed when he realized the power of the early morning. I've been getting up long before dawn for years, and I know firsthand how it has changed my life. Hal shares his story, and how his ADHD became a gift, when he learned to embrace the hours before sunrise! In this episode, Peter and Hal discuss: Hal tells his story (05:29) Anger is a choice (09:21) The five minute rule story (09:53) Hal's ADD diagnosis (11:55) Medication, depression & what started the miracle morning (13:00) Creativity when on ADHD drugs (14:07) What happens when you sleep late (14:56) The one things successful people have in common (17:42) Priorities (20:22:05 How applying the miracle morning affects Hal's ADHD (20:31) Three tips to thrive with ADHD (24:12) Links/Mentions The Miracle Morning (Official Site) HalElrod.com 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!

Imagine being able to spot typos like Superman can spot a bad guy, or editing a thousand pages in 36 hours with breaks only to sleep and hit the bathroom? Our guest today can do all of that and more. Say hi to "super-editor" Jennifer Harshman. Even if you just want to make your next work presentation look good, you don't want to miss the hacks in this episode of Faster Than Normal! In this episode, Peter and Jennifer discuss: Jennifer's background and when she was diagnosed (04:38) What Peter used to do to wake up in the morning (06:09) How Jennifer felt after getting the diagnosis (06:18) The number of books Jennifer has read (07:07) What it's like being a book editor with ADD (08:26) Top five tips on how to edit books with ADD (09:46) Getting in the zone or flow (11:44) Tips for dealing with interruptions (12:48) The importance of a good night's sleep (13:44) Handling projects that you don't love to do (14:26) Links/Mentions Jennifer Harshman (Facebook) Harshman Services 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!

Today's episode is all about what you eat. Adam Sud's story is going to blow you away. From three fast food meals a day, plus a TON of ADHD medications, Adam reinvented himself physically, mentally, and emotionally, when a doctor told him he had diabetes, and was on the road to a shortened life. He discovered a plant-based diet, dropped 100 pounds, got off the meds, and he's never looked back. Thinking about alternate ways to improve your life and manage your ADHD? You don't want to miss Sud's story. In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss: Childhood nicknames (04:48) Adam's history & diagnosis (06:30) Having a wake up call & creating a change (14:34) Plant based diet & eating habits before switching to it (16:30) Steps taken in order to change diet (17:49) Dealing with addiction (21:52) Medication for ADD & ADHD (22:41) Changes after going on plant based diet (23:40) 5 tips (25:22) Links/Mentions Facebook / Instagram - (Adam Sud) Distraction Podcast - Ed Hallowell The Engine 2 Diet (Book) Scattered (Book) 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!

Today's guest has used her ADHD to create an award-winning podcast, a full-fledged business, and as a bonus, one that helps hundreds of people each week get in shape, learn to run, and stay happier! Kari Gormley decided a few years ago to take her love of running, (and all the benefits it gave her in managing her ADHD,) and turn it into a business - Now, she hosts The Running Lifestyle, one of the top-rated running podcasts in iTunes, and it's a must-listen - as is this episode of Faster Than Normal! 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! In this episode, Peter and Kari discuss: Kari's exercise background and where ADHD fits (4:39) Workout schedule and why it's important for ADHD (07:01) Meditation (07:43) Making ADHD your superpower (09:28) Creating a successful podcast (11:28) Deciding whether to quit or continue working on an idea (13:41) The feeling you get after a run (And why it's even better when you're ADHD) (16:00) Preparation for anything (17:44) One interesting fact (19:07) Links/Mentions The Running Lifestyle (Podcast) Facebook Group & Twitter Go Wild & Spark - John Ratey (Books) Marathon Training Academy (Podcast) PS: Want a Faster Than Normal bracelet? No charge!

Time to improve your memory on this episode of FTN! We've got a super-fun guest today, Dave Farrow. Dave is a Guinness World Record Holder for memory, and what he can do (and more importantly, teach you to do,) with memory is pretty awesome. He'll give you a ton of memory tips and hacks today, all centered around the ADHD brain. Yet again, it's another person who figured out how to take his unique gift and make it work for him. Ever have trouble studying for tests in school? Have kids who do? Ever have to present a bunch of facts and figures at work? Take a listen to this episode. It's going to be super-valuable to you. Listen up, you'll like this one. 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! In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss: How Dave realized he has the best memory in the world (1:50) When Dave was diagnosed with ADHD (2:32) A technique Peter developed to pass his Spanish classes in high school (04:51) Superpowers of people with ADD/HD (06:04) Top tips & hacks Dave uses to make his life better utilizing his ADHD (08:10) The emotional side of having ADHD (12:01) The concept of type-t (14:32) Thinking of the world as the show GI Joe (16:46) What to do when you blank out (18:10) How to remember a person's name 30 seconds after you meet them (20:30) Links/Mentions DaveFarrow.com Push Button Memory (Course)

This episode of FTN is for the ladies! We have a very special guest on this edition of FTN, Terry Matlen, a psychotherapist and consultant, who focuses primarily on helping women with ADD and ADHD. This one, as they say, is for the ladies! In this episode, Peter and Terry discuss: Differences between ADHD symptoms in men and women Why Terry decided to focus on women The different expectations between genders Why women tend to get diagnosed later Trigger signs women should be on the lookout for What should partners be aware of Why Peter needs deadlines Tips to avoid a lot of the problems that come with ADHD Minimalism vs Clutter Diet & Exercise Links/Mentions Add Consults (website) - FREE BOOK Queens of Distraction (book Wunderlist (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! Any questions, comments, or ideas as to who should be a future guest on our podcast? Please tweet us!

The "ADHD Nerd" joins us today on this episode of FTN. We've got a super-fun guest today, Ryan McRae, who runs the ADHD Nerd website! You think you've done some funny things to handle your ADHD? Well, I doubt you ever woke up and thought, "today is a good day to move to Afghanistan!" Listen up, you'll like this one. 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! In this episode, Peter and Ryan discuss: What caused Ryan to move to Afghanistan How Ryan dialed in his ADHD to succeed at his job How some people are built for order and some people are built for chaos Fun ways of teaching Tips for packing and travel (Big one for those in the business world!) Peter's technique for getting ready for the gym in the mornings Peter's take on watching TV Routines & rituals Preservation techniques and a the secret clause Peter has added into his speaking contracts Thoughts on Crossfit & board games Links/Mentions Ryan McRae (ADHD Nerd / Free Book) Evernote Crossfit Scrabble Monopoly

Can exercise power your ADHD to power you? We find out on this episode of the Faster Than Normal podcast! Today's guest is Seth Crawford, who I met while I was down in North Carolina to give a speech. He responded to one of my public requests for a running buddy, but little did I know he was a former college track star. During our run, he did most of the talking, because I did most of the trying not to die. He told me all about his past, including how he found out about his ADHD, and what he did to counter it. It occurred to me then that if I survived my run with him, I should have him on the podcast. And here we go. In this episode, Peter and Seth discuss: Seth's early symptoms How his teachers worked with Seth to make him focus (KILLER tips here for parents and teachers) How to quickly re-focus using exercise Connection between exercise and ADD (validating why I work out as much as I do) Taking medication vs not taking it The problem with too much focus Advice for parents or employers with kids or employees who are diagnosed with ADD (Value Bomb!) Links/Mentions Seth Crawford (Angel Oak Creative | Linkedin | Twitter) 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!

Want to know how a CEO of a billion dollar company handles his ADHD? This is the episode for you. We have a very special guest on this edition of FTN, Keith Krach, Chairman & CEO of DocuSign. This interview didn't start out as one for FTN - It was originally designed as an exclusive for my private entrepreneurial community, ShankMinds. But within five seconds of talking to Keith, it became clear that his energy, focus, and excitement in being an entrepreneur was clearly fueled by the same thing that fuels mine: ADHD. The fascinating thing about Keith, that you'll definitely hear come across in this interview, is not only how much he truly loves not only being an entrepreneur, but working for the greater good - building something to truly help millions of people and continue to grow this new "location-agnostic" economy in which we're living. He tells a fascinating story of how he went from working for GM on a fast-track to the top, to leaving and starting up his own thing - to tremendous success! Finally, be sure to pay attention to the last part of the podcast - We ask Keith specific questions, both about being an entrepreneur, as well as how he balances a rather large family with his ridiculously busy corporate schedule. Whether ADD/HD, an entrepreneur, or simply wondering how to better manage your time, you don't want to miss this one. As always, we pull one line to make the title of the interview: Today is a line that comes from Keith: "Do something that's anatomically impossible." You'll hear what he means when you listen. It's awesome. In this episode, Peter and Keith discuss: What drives entrepreneurs How Keith realized that he wasn't meant to be an employee The switch of employee to founder What makes a great manager Snake People (You'll love this one.) How Peter can sign contracts anywhere in the world, and what this means for the future of location-based work The impact of technology, both for those with ADD/HD, and those in the entrepreneurial world New trends in business Balancing family with work (HUGELY important for those with ADHD) Morning Routines (Again, hugely important!) Links/Mentions Keith Krach (Twitter / Linkedin) DocuSign Uber Amazon Echo 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! Any questions, comments, or ideas as to who should be a future guest on our podcast? Please tweet us!

Today we discover how the brains behind the city of Boston uses his ADHD to his advantage! We have a very special guest on this edition of FTN, Daniel Arrigg Koh, the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, Martin Walsh. In this episode, Peter and Daniel discuss: Daniel's first job at 13 years old Why Daniel fell in love with public service Fear & insecurity at work due to ADHD symptoms (If you have kids with ADHD, you don't want to miss this!) How Daniel manages to succeed at his job, and how he uses ADHD to his advantage to do so Getting of off medication - What made Daniel do it, and his thoughts on it Tips to survive long meetings The link between working out and ADHD (I preach this constantly! It's nice to get some confirmation!) Daniel's top 3 apps for organizing his life, both professionally and personally Advice for parents with kids diagnosed with ADHD (Again, a must listen!) Links/Mentions City of Boston Wunderlist (app) Newsstand (Iphone 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! Any questions, comments, or ideas as to who should be a future guest on our podcast? Please tweet us!

Creatives - This is your episode! Today's guest is World-Famous Portrait Peter Hurley. In this episode, Peter and Peter discuss: The ways in which ADHD affects creativity Will creativity suffer if we try and control the symptoms? Focus & attention during intense photo shoots Dealing with people that want your complete attention The process of choosing the right assistant Why you should hire the opposite of you (Value-Bomb!!) The impostor syndrome Why an ADHD brain is not meant to memorize things How to turn creativity into a career Links/Mentions Peter Hurley (Official Site/Instagram/Twitter/Youtube) It's all about the squinch!

Remember the movie "Outbreak?" This is nothing like that. Today's guest is Susanna Visser, DrPH, MS, Lead Epidemiologist, Child Development Studies Team, Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Whew!!) Stick with us, the audio on this one isn't perfect, but we're getting better with each episode! Huge thanks to Dr. Visser for taking some time to join us! In this episode: What made Susana want to study this niche Why a large part of society doesn't believe ADD/ADHD is a disorder Symptoms vs impairments Medication vs behavioral support Trends in education of parents, teachers and employers Suggestions for parents of kids with ADHD Social Perception Owning the disorder and not hiding it Leveraging strengths and good behaviors Links/Mentions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Resource on ADHD

Welcome to Episode 003 of The Faster Than Normal Podcast! Today's guest is Brandon Steiner, CEO of the #1 sports memorabilia company in the world, Steiner Sports. Brandon has talked about his ADD publicly many times in the past, and much like me, credits a lot of his success to it. We're thrilled he took the time to join us today. In this episode: How Steiner Sports started and grew over the years How Brandon manages to regularly post on his blog with all the other things going on? Brandon's tips on managing ADHD & on staying present What to watch for when trying new medication The role Brandon believes that diet plays in ADHD How to utilize ADHD as an advantage to help with creativity Advice for someone that is freshly diagnosed Links/Mentions Driven to Distraction by Dr. Ed Hallowell Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley

ADHD = Entrepreneur! Today we talk to the man who single-handedly brought the automobile industry into the world of social media, and the founder of Scott Monty Strategies, Scott Monty. In this episode, Scott and I discuss: Open Office Arrangements ADD vs ADHD Non-Typical symptoms The types of intensive tests Scott had done on him Behavior problems in school Peter's A-ha moment (you'll like this one) Why Scott stopped taking his medication What the brains of people with ADHD are missing What Scott does instead of medications Scott's hobby podcast that he has done for over 9 years The importance of social connection Moments of isolation and how to fill those gaps Sherlock Holmes, Sigmund Freud, Robin Williams, and cocaine (And yes, they all have something in common) Tips and Tricks that Scott uses in his professional life Links/Mentions Newsletter: The Full Monty: Virtually Everything ScottMonty.com

Let's meet the father of ADHD on our very first episode! Today's guest is Dr. Edward Hallowell, called by many the "father of ADHD." This man's books changed my life, and I'm so glad he's our very first guest! Please enjoy, and please click the subscribe button above as well as leave us a review on iTunes! By leaving us a review, you'll help us improve our ranking on iTunes, which allows to to help more people understand that having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse! In this episode: How people discover they first have ADD/ADHD The common conditions misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD The awareness of ADD of the general public and why Dr. Edward Hallowell decided to publish a book on it Types of damage done to kids in school by not understanding ADD/ADHD Positives and Negatives of ADD/ADHD Things Peter learned to improve his life ADHD vs "Life." Problems with stimulation and distraction Traits vs the condition Percentage of the population that actually has ADHD What to do before resorting to medication Why it is called an epidemic Importance of systems "T-Positives" vs "T-Negatives" How addictions relate to ADD Creative outlets & adaptive methods The sport that has the largest number of recovering addicts Secrets of being successful in life Lillies vs Leeches Importance of having a coach Links/Mentions Dr. Hallowell's upcoming Podcast: Distraction Dr Edward Hallowell (Official Site / Twitter) Spark: Physical Exercise - Book by John J. Ratey The Edison Trait - Book by Lucy Jo Palladino Driven To Distraction - Book by Dr. Edward Hallowell