ADHD reWired
Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
The podcast for adults with ADHD. Hear stories, learn strategies, and get great productivity tips as we talk about the real-life struggles and what it takes to achieve success. Host, Eric Tivers, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, coach and entrepreneur (with ADHD) in private practice. Eric interviews a variety of guests. Many are people just like yourself, as well professionals, entrepreneurs, and ADHD experts.
545 ADHD Growth Journeys An Alumna Coaching Experience and My Path towards Sustainable energy management - Group Registration Ends this Week
In this episode of ADHD reWired, I’m pulling back the curtain on two intertwined journeys: my own path toward sustainability and the incredible growth story of Jessica, an alumna of our ADHD Coaching and Accountability Groups. As I’ve navigated my own challenges with burnout and the pressures of juggling too much, I’ve made a commitment this year to focus on what matters most. My word for the year—sustainability—has reshaped how I approach my work, my energy, and even this podcast. Jessica’s sto
544 ADHD at 80 Miles an Hour
Eric Tivers continues to reflect on his journey of overcoming burnout and seeking solutions for long-term sustainable energy management. ADHD at 80 MPH is a nod to the last episode recorded in the car about 9 years ago. Episode 47 called . Recording from his car during a road trip, Eric shares his experiences of taking a solo retreat to recharge and refocus and to think about yearly planning. He discusses his efforts to rebalance his work and personal needs, and some insights he's recently gaine
543 Overcoming Burnout - Personal Reflections
And We're Back!!! In episode 543 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers returns to mark a new beginning for the podcast. Eric focuses this episode on recognizing and overcoming burnout. After 10 years of weekly episodes, plus other stressors in business and life, the pace became unsustainable, leading him to experience significant burnout. Eric elaborates on these elements of burnout, describing emotional exhaustion as a deep-seated fatigue that impacts life engagement, depersonalization as growing
Time Sensitive Announcement - Fall Coaching Groups
Hey, it’s Eric Tivers, host of ADHD reWired. I know it’s been a minute since our last episode, but I’ve got something important for you—especially if you’ve been thinking about joining our This season, we’re doing something a little different: an 8-week sprint instead of the usual 10. That means you’ll finish by December 5th, right before the holiday craziness kicks in. And you’ll also get access to our alumni community’s deep dive into yearly planning, so you can head into 2025 with a clear pl
542 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and Thriving with ADHD and Autism with Mattia Mauree
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Mauree, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AUDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as they navigate trauma, self-expression, and what they describe as "attention tunnels." Mattia opens up about their personal journey, discussing the impact of complex PTSD, disordered eating, and their late diagnos
541 | Are you addicted to your screen? with Alex Basche LMFT
In episode 541 host Eric Tivers speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents
540 | Hormones, Migraines, Social Skills with Gilly Kahn Ph.D
Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired. Our guest today is Dr. Gilly Khan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In this episode, Dr. Khan shares her personal journey with ADHD, discusses the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms, and offers practical advice on improving emotional regulation and social skills. Dr. Gilly Khan's Journey with ADHD Dr. Gilly Khan was diagnosed w
539 | Sex, kink, and communication with Vida Carey
In episode 539 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers welcomes neurodivergent coach Vida Carey, who specializes in sex and relationships. Together, they dive into conversations about sexuality, intimacy, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in these areas. Vida shares her experiences and provides insights on discussing sex openly, defining kink, exploring different relationship structures, and addressing sexual desires in a shameless and authentic manner. The episode emphasiz
538 | Queer and Neurodivergent: A Panel Discussion
Episode 538 of the ADHD reWired podcast, hosted by Eric Tivers, addresses the complexities and intersections of neurodivergence (ADHD and autism) and LGBTQ identities. The episode features a panel discussion from a NeuroDivergent Pride event, co-hosted by Chris Wang from Shimmer. The panel includes Eric, Nate, and Vida, who share their personal journeys of coming out as queer and neurodivergent. They discuss the challenges of navigating societal expectations, masking, and the importance of suppo
537 | Coaches Roundtable - Legacy and Bucket List Planning S36w7
📣Registration is OPEN for our Summer Coaching and Accountability Groups - Learn more at 🏳️🌈Free Neurodivergent Pride Month Panel is this Thursday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET - Register at This week we focused on the importance of planning for the future and prioritizing meaningful activities, with what Eric likes to think of as "Big Heart Week." The coaches emphasized the need to direct energy towards activities that provide a sense of purpose and emotional fulfillment and shared their per
536 | Coaches Roundtable - Numbing or Self-care s36w6
Introduction to the Episode: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners back and introduces the current season (36) Main Topic: The discussion focuses on self-care and numbing behaviors. Eric emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between intentional self-care and behaviors that serve as emotional numbing. The context is week 6 of the program where these topics are explored in detail. Intentional Self-Care vs. Numbing: The dialogue underscores the need for mindfulness in distinguish
535 | Mischief and Shenanigans with Dr. Roberto Olivardia
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534 | Coaches Roundtable - Habits and Routines - S36 Week 4
Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired! This episode is part of a special series we're calling the Coaches Roundtable, where ADHD reWired Coaches Brian Entler and Kristin Marts join me to discuss what's happening in our coaching and accountability groups each week. This week we're diving into the content from the 4th week of our coaching and accountability groups. This week, we're discussing importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines as an essential precursor t
533 Coaches Roundtable - To Do Lists - S36 W3
Episode Overview: Welcome back to Week 3 of the ADHD reWired Coaches Round Table! This episode dives into the intricacies of to-do lists and how to adapt them for ADHD brains. Eric, Kristen, and Brian explore how traditional productivity tools often fall short for neurodiverse individuals and share strategies to make them more effective. We're kicking off early bird registraton this week for our summer coaching groups. Take Advantage of our Early Bird Special - Join for only $999. Offer ends May
532 | S36 W2 Coaches Round Table
Description: In this episode of the Coaches Roundtable, hosted by Eric Tivers, the team gathers to reflect on the progress and insights from Week 2 of their , where we explore the relationship that we have with our ADHD. Listen in to the end to find out which coach says "F*uck You" to their ADHD and why. ADHD Letter Writing Exercise Discussion Eric initiated a discussion about the personal relationship with ADHD and the exercise of writing letters to ADHD. Kristin shared her experiences, emph
531 | Coaches Round Table S36 Week 1
The team discussed the success of the new coaching program, focusing on the importance of adjusting to the economy and offering affordable opportunities. They also emphasized the need for self-care and work-life balance, with personal anecdotes and reflections shared. Lastly, they reflected on their recent emotional challenge and the progress made in improving boundaries and overcoming workaholic tendencies. And Finally, Eric shared his ADHD moment of the week with group. If you're interested in
Coaching Groups special announcement Time Sensitive
Today, I have some important updates for those of you interested in our Coaching and Accountability Groups. We still have a few spots open, and I want to make sure you know how you can join us! First, a quick update: our third section with Kristin is now completely full. Thanks to everyone who signed up! But don’t worry, there are still opportunities to join our other sections. We have a few openings in our early morning section with Brian, which meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 AM Paci
530 | When what was working stops working
Welcome, everyone, to a somewhat different episode of the ADHD reWired Podcast. If you’re new here, I'm your host, Eric Tivers, and today we're going to dive into a topic that's both personal and universal. And I’,m gonna get kinda vulnerable with you here. But before we get into that, I wanted to let you know, that our spring Coaching groups which start on thursday, is experiencing lower than typical enrollment this season, which is why with group starting this Thursday, April 11th, 2024, we’re
529 | Music to my Ears with Steven Sharp Nelson from the Piano Guys
Mix together cello, ADHD, and an insatiable need for sushi, and you get Steven Sharp Nelson–one of the most watched musicians in the world! A self-titled “dorky dad”, Steven attributes his hard-earned “unlikely” success story to his unending love for helping people feel the worth of their own soul through music. Name a concert venue–he’s sold it out! Name an iconic place in the world–he’s filmed a music video there with The Piano Guys! His content is watched and streamed over 3 million times
528 | Organizing Differently - with Cas Aarssen from Clutterbug
On today’s episode, Clutterbug’s creator Cas Aarssen joins Eric on the podcast! Cas’s Clutterbug is a home-organizing business which provides education, inspiration, and support to over half a million families worldwide through her YouTube channel, podcast, and various other social media platforms! Cas is also the author of four best-selling books about organization (listed below)! As a self-professed recovering “super-slob”, she discovered that through her own journey with clutter, that orga
527 | Burnout and ADHD - with Dr. Nate Page
This week, Dr. Nate Page joins Eric on the podcast! Nate has many titles, including Ph.D, licensed psychologist, certified group psychotherapist; but his education on burnout has come through his own painful journey with burnout. He began presenting on burnout seven years ago after witnessing the devastating impacts of burnout and compassion fatigue on his own life, the lives of his colleagues, and the lives of his therapy clients. He soon was specializing in individual and group therapy serv
526 | February 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions, get full answers from this recording, and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Personal positive experiences, nuanc
525 | Organizing Home - with Kristin Koliha
In this episode, Kristin Koliha joins Eric on the podcast! Kristin, who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, is a clinical social worker with a background in working with those who also have an ADHD diagnosis. She’s a mom of two kids who also have ADHD and is also a business owner! Kristin works as a coach and educator for those with ADHD who struggle to manage their ADHD homes, working with them to create individualized strategies to help with home keeping. She focuses on mindset shifts,
524 | Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and ADHD - with Justine Clay
In this episode, Eric is joined by Justine Clay! Justine, who is a neurotypical mom of a neurodivergent kid, is also a speaker, writer, business coach, and ADHD coach, for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Using her actionable-profitable-by-design framework, Justine helps established creative professionals and business-owners identify and articulate their unique value, position themselves to high-quality while paying clients, and build a fulfilling, efficient, and profitable creative bus
523 | Navigating Conflicts - with Coach Dana Crews
This week, ADHD reWired welcomes Coach Dana Crews back on the podcast! In this episode, Eric and Dana have a vulnerable and open conversation about navigating conflict, the difference between conflict and disagreements, recognizing emotions, and making space for people we love but may also–at times–disagree with! Find more from Dana: All about Dana at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews Second Arrow ADHD Coaching at secondarrowadhdcoaching.com ADHD reWired Episode 498: Will I Ever Be Cont
522 | January 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: ADHD and long COVID mimicking ADHD symptoms
521 | Trans Queer AuDHD and Transitioning - with Emerson Jordan-Wood
In this episode, Emerson Jordan-Wood joins Eric–in person at ADHD reWired HQ–on the podcast! Emerson is a 27-year-old queer, non-binary, trans human. They are originally from Illinois, but have lived brief stints in Iowa, Texas, and most recently Minnesota! They studied civil engineering at The University of Iowa currently work in non-profit construction. Emerson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, and self-diagnosed with autism in 2022! They're also an active Alumni member of ADHD reWired’s coach
520 | Can Micro Habits and Micro Workouts Help - with Jeremy Nagel
This week, Jeremy Nagel joins Eric on the show! Jeremy is a neuro-spicy software developer turned startup founder who is slightly obsessed with habits! He likes to start each day with a 2-hour morning routine and sometimes surprises colleagues by busting out a set of pushups during meetings to keep the energy high! When he’s not working on startups, he enjoys cross-country skiing, trail-running, and cycling with his wife. Jeremy also hosts the podcast, “Focus and Chill”, a show about product
519 | Troubleshooting Changes and Interruptions in Routines - with Skye Waterson
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Skye returns to the show! Skye is an ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Organization, an international ADHD support service that provides research-backed support to adults with ADHD. She also has years of experience working in adult education and has studied psychology, sociology, and public health. Skye was diagnosed with ADHD as a doctoral candidate before making the decision to leave her candidature to work full time on Unconventional Organization.
518 | It's Your ADHD, B*tch! and Using Humor as a Tool - with Jonathan Kidder
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Kidder! Jonathan is a “kidder”, through and through - bringing comedy through character, as a puppeteer, content creator, and comedian. His big claim to fame is as a puppet character, Busy the Bee, on Waffles + Mochi on Netflix! The L.A. Gay Scene knows Jonathan as Miss Phoenix, The Ultimate Party Foul: Poolside Tarot Card reader by Merman Kidder, and through his party portraits he calls “Kidder-atures”, Kidder makes things fun using the power of pe
517 | December 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! ⚠️ Our winter season of coaching & accountability groups starts on January 11th, 2024! Go to coac
Special Time-Sensitive New Year Announcement!
Our 35th season of ADHD reWired's Coaching and Accountability Groups are coming up fast! This winter season begins next week on Thursday, January 11th, 2024! Don't miss your chance to join - go now to coachingrewired.com to find this season's schedule and all the details, and to get your name on our interest list, so you can join one of our upcoming final registration events: Tuesday, January 9th (immediately following the Live Q&A); or Wednesday, January 10th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern
516 | ADHD reWired's Coaches Round Table
This week, ADHD reWired Coaches Eric Tivers, Kristin Marts, and Brian Entler get together for the first ever round-table discussion! You’ll hear stories about troubles and tips for how coaches manage their own transitions, how each person leverages the tools in their ADHD toolbelts, the role of novelty, thriving in a crisis, how different times of day affect each coach, and more! Send your suggestions and ideas of what you’d like to hear from the coaches in future Coaches Round Table episodes
The Art of a Teaser & Coming Soon: The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts, LCSW
⚠️ Coming soon to your favorite podcast player: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Coach Kristin Marts, LCSW! Check out more at 🎉 Who is Kristin Marts? The host of The ADHD Creatives Podcast, Kristin Marts, is a multi-talented individual who works as a licensed social work therapist and ADHD coach. She discusses how ADHD affects creativity, drawing from her experience in the arts world. Kristin also shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a therapist and her passion for working with
515 | The Entrepreneurial Mind: ADHD, Innovation, and Balance - with Donavan Robinson
This week, Eric is joined by Donavan Robinson! 🍁 Donavan is a father, a husband, and is a proud member of the Red River Métis. He has embarked on a diverse entrepreneurial journey, founded a marketing agency called “Vantage”, ventured into hospitality with A Little Pizza Heaven and The Good Will Social Club, and supported local artisans through Made Here. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Donavan now focuses on providing tailored resources for entrepreneurs, advocating for personalized appro
514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW
This week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, what sparked her to become an LCSW, and how she became a coach! You’ll also hear about her joy of performing, life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom with neurodivergent kids, and so much more! And, coming soon: Look
513 | November 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find the bonus questions & answers from this recording and can listen in ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Resources / Topics / Honorable Mentions Article: “Sailboat Metaphor” on scottbarrykaufman.com Article: “Why we Need to Evolve Maslow
512 | Creativity for Healing with Melissa Seldon
This week, Eric is joined by Melissa Seldon! Melissa is an artist, librarian-for-hire, and nature lover. Creating is a predominant part of her mental health and healing process that she is currently working through. Her art pieces can represent emotions and ideas that the deep and dusty corners of her brain offer up, as well as traits and behaviors that she is attempting to embody. The majority of Melissa’s art has an illustration bent to it and is inspired by nature. The execution can range
511 | Friendships with ADHD - with Trina Haynes
This week, Trina Haynes from MyLadyADHD joins the show! Trina is the founder of My Lady ADHD, which empowers and supports individuals facing ADHD challenges! She created a safe space and vibrant community for women, drawing from her own personal ADHD journey. Trina is also the host of the My Lady ADHD Podcast, and is the cofounder of Get Lost Retreats, featuring regular ADHD women’s retreats around the globe! Learn more about Trina at MyLadyADHD.com! Check out Get Lost Retreats at getlost
510 | Asexuality, Grief, and Community - with Emily Karp
This week, Eric is joined by Emily Karp! Emily is a 33-year-old entrepreneur, asexuality activist, and fan-work creator! She embraced her ADHD around age 30 and quit her tedious job to become self-employed as a funeral celebrant and memorial slideshow editor who crafts personalized funerals and celebration-of-life events for non-religious individuals. Emily went through the ADHD reWired coaching program in spring of 2021 and became a peer mentor in 2022. Emily is also one of the authors of t
509 | October 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find the bonus Q&As from this recording and can listen in ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:49] “For those who have done some individual coaching work on ADHD, how can groups offer to help with further progress if we’
508 | Channeling your ADHD Energy into Writing with Edward Savio
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Edward Savio! Edward is a dad, has ADHD, wrote a musical, and grew up in Connecticut; after Howard University, Edward moved to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriting, where he became a 10-year overnight success! Savio’s first novel, Idiots in the Machine, was picked up by Sony Pictures from the academy award-winning producers of Forest Gump. After more deals with Sony, Disney, and others, Edward shifted his focus writing novels so he could spend more time wi
507 | Neurodiverging, Masking, Burnout, and More - with Danielle Sullivan
In today’s episode, Danielle Sullivan joins the podcast! Danielle is the founder of Neurodiverging Coaching, which offers sliding scale neurodiversity-affirming coaching options for the community. Danielle is also a certified Positive Psychology coach, a certified Parent Coach, and a certified trauma-informed specialist! They had intended to remain in academia to work on gendered disability and religion, but then pivoted after she was diagnosed as autistic around age 30 after her eldest child
506 | Neurodivergent Relationships with Dr. Ali Arena
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Ali Arena! Dr. Ali is passionate about social cognition, language processing, executive functioning, and creating meaningful friendships and relationships. She is both a speech and language pathologist and a board-certified behavior analyst, has a doctorate degree in educational leadership, is becoming a licensed educational psychologist, and uses a neurodiversity- and trauma-informed lens when working with all clients. Dr. Ali’s doctorate focus was
505 | Activation, Boundaries, and Confidence with Brooke Schnittman
In today’s show, Brooke Schnittman joins Eric on the podcast! Brooke is a professional coach who understands, first-hand, the challenges of living with ADHD. As an adult with a late ADHD diagnosis, she knows what it feels like to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and ashamed. But, instead of giving up, Brooke decided to use her personal experiences to help others with ADHD. She left a school system in 2018 to create a specially-tailored program for individuals for ADHD, called 3C Activation, whi
504 | September Live Q&A with ADHD reWired
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You’ll also find bonus Q&As and can listen to this episode ad-free on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:02:39] A listener asks the panelists for advice on how to help others take steps to get an ADHD diagnosis [00:05:02] Discussing online assess
503 | Career Direction with Shell Mendelson
In today’s show, Shell Mendelson joins Eric on the podcast! Since January 2021, Shell’s Your Next Career Move MasterclassSM has empowered ADHD adults to create confident career options and was trained by Richard Bolles, the author of “What Color is Your Parachute?” With a Masters in Career Counseling, Shell offers more than 35 years of client experience while bringing her counseling, coaching, teaching, training, and nurturing gifts to help others clarify and focus on a well-defined directio
502 | Communication and Entrepreneurship with Jessica Ovadia
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Jessica Ovadia! Jessica, who has a Bachelor of Science in communication from New York University and a Master of Public Health from Emory University, is a healthcare communicator and a problem solver with a decade of experience helping clients articulate their message through engaged interactions, artful language choice, and thoughtful strategy. Her love of healthcare and deep passion for effective clear communication naturally led to the foundation of her cons
501 | Celebrating 500 (+1) Episodes - Dear ADHD...
In this episode, Eric is celebrating ADHD reWired's 500-episode milestone. Joining him are members of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Group Alumni Community, where they will be sharing their Dear ADHD Letters. A huge thanks to the members who shared their letters and their stories. Whether you're new to the show or you've been listening since episode 1, thank you for being here for 500 episodes. We hope you'll keep joining us for the next 500 episodes to come. Special thanks to all o
Special Announcement 🎉
📣 Hey there ADHD reWired listeners! Quick annoucment about our fall season of coaching and accountability groups: If you missed last week's announcements or recent emails, then BIG news! We rolled back the pricing of our coaching groups to pre-2020 levels. You can join our fall season of coaching groups for as low as $1650 when you join sections with coaches Brian or Kristin, or you can join Eric's section for only $1999. Payment plans are also available! Then, after you complete our 10-week c
500 | August 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired and Guest Panelist Trina from My Lady ADHD
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! In this episode, Trina from My Lady ADHD joins the panel! You’ll get answers to your ADHD-related questions about relationships, motivation, satisfaction, and burnout. You’ll also hear about taking care of aging parents, the importance of community, disclosing in the workplace, engaging in self-care, and more! You’ll also find
499 | Gender Queerness and AuDHD with Rainbow
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Bowie Winnike, a.k.a. Rainbow! Rainbow is a gender doula and neurodivergent support coach with a background in art, education, activism, and mental health. They are deeply rooted in the trans community and have a passion for co-imagining deeper levels of communal accessible care. Learn more about Rainbow at RainbowChrysalisCoaching.com In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Rainbow explore gender, the different intersections of oneself, and coming out! Y
498 | Will I Ever be Content? with Dana Crews
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Dana Crews! Dana has been a coach, educator, facilitator, and trainer in the behavioral health and mental health field for over 15 years. She is currently combining her own personal practice, unique life experience, and education in the ancient wisdom traditions together with modern psychology and behavioral and neuroscience research in her newly-created mindfulness ADHD life-coaching business: Second Arrow Life Coaching! Dana is an advocate for invisible di
497 | Succeed in College with Hannah Choi
In this episode, Hannah Choi joins Eric on the podcast! Hannah is an Executive Function Coach for Beyond Book Smart and is the host of the podcast, Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast. Hannah works with both college-aged clients and adult clients, and lives in Connecticut with her husband and two kids. Her executive function strengths are time management and cognitive flexibility, and her challenges are working memory and attention. Hannah also loves to read, watch Korean dramas, ex
496 | Navigating ADHD as a Black Man with Vernon T. Foster II
In this episode, Eric is joined by Vernon T. Foster II! Vernon is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Sommelier of video marketing. Diagnosed with ADHD just over 2 years ago, Vernon is passionate about sharing his experience as a black man living with ADHD and creating community. You’ll hear Vernon share his story from life as a kid to today, what prompted him to write his book, what it’s like to have to walk out the door as a black man in America while navigating ADHD, and dealing with
495 | July 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom and ask your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions about entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, how coaching can help, systems as an artistic process, and more! You can even get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD
494 | Creating Money Systems to Work by Default with Caroleen Verly
In today’s show, Caroleen Verly joins Eric on the podcast! Caroleen is a former data analyst turned business owner and financial coach who loves spreadsheets, numbers, problem solving, and data! She also loves working with clients to find order in the chaos of their financial lives. Caroleen has a degree in economics from Yale and spent the first 12 years of her career doing data analysis and data visualization. In addition to her business, Caroleen is also a mom to three young children! C
493 | EMDR, BSP, Creativity and ADHD with Rachel Moore
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Rachel Moore, a licensed psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist, based in San Diego, California! Rachel is also certified in EMDR and Brainspotting (BSP)! She works primarily with creative clients, such as artists, writers, and musicians. Before becoming a therapist, Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in creative writing and was a newspaper copy editor for 14 years. She is also a musician, a singer, and a proud member of the ADHD community! Yo
492 | Charting Your Own Path with Kody Lukens of Stimagz
In this episode, Kody Lukens joins the podcast! Kody was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and very quickly became frustrated with the lack of resources made for adults with ADHD. He then set out to do something about it! Kody started creating education and relatable ADHD content on social media to help people learn about their brains and feel a sense of community. He also created and designed a magnetic stim fidget toy called Stimagz! Get your Stimagz at stimagz.com! Find Kody on Instag
491 | June 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for ADHD reWired's monthly Live Q&A at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern! If you're listening to this early enough on the day it came out, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom! Then, get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD reWired episodes when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! You might even catch som
Special Announcement!
⭐️ The summer season of our award-winning online Coaching & Accountability Groups starts on Thursday, July 13th! If you've been meaning to sign up, thought you missed your chance, or need that last-minute pressure of urgency to take action, this is it! We're hosting our last registration event on Monday, July 10th at 10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern. Go to coachingrewired.com to get started with your pre-registration process and to find all the times and available spots for each section! Once
490 | Is Curiosity the Key? with Renee C. Rosales
⭐ ADHD reWired's Monthly Live Q&A is next week, July 11th at 10;30am Pacific/1:30pm Eastern! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to get registered to join the ADHD reWired team LIVE and ask your ADHD-related questions! ⭐ In this episode, Eric is joined by Renee Rosales! Renee is a mother, educator, advocate, and transformational leader who has always possessed a deep passion for education. As an innovator, Renee established two of the first virtual schools in Arizona. She collaborated with educat
489 | Organization is a Learnable Skill with Lisa Woodruff
In this episode, the owner of Organize365 - Lisa Woodruff - joins Eric on the podcast! Organize365 has conducted academic research, establishing the definitions of house work, home organization, and the weight of paper in the American home. This ongoing research is making the invisible work at home visible to all, so we can eliminate it, free people from the monotonous tasks of daily living, and unlock our time for what we are uniquely created to do! Lisa is also a natural tinkerer and a lov
488 | Managing Big Emotions with Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D
On today’s show, Eric is joined by Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D! Marcy is a psychologist, writer, and proud mom of 2, who has been helping adults with ADHD thrive in their work, relationships, and parenting for over 20 years. She is a passionate advocate for adults with ADHD and is dedicated to helping them create environments that unlock the unique genius of their brains! Marcy is also the founder of ADDept.org, a blog and resource for adults with ADHD, and is also the owner of Rittenhouse Psychol
487 | May 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Get this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Welcome & introductions [00:02:03] A listener, who was diagnosed with ADHD within the week of the recording of this episode, asks the panelists about taking stimulant medication. [00:08:51] “When you are trying to be open with your job or others a
486 | How to Learn Emotional Regulation with Vanessa Gorelkin
In this episode, Eric is joined by Vanessa Gorelkin! Vanessa is an east-coast transplant to Arizona where she lives with her son and husband (who both have ADHD)! She graduated with a B.A. from Brandeis University and has a masters degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University. Vanessa is also a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Arizona, and her career spans nearly 30 years! She has served in both clinical and executive leadership roles, works with people all over the world, and is
485 | Big Brains Raising Little Brains with Liz Angoff, PhD
In today’s show, Eric is joined by Liz Angoff! Liz is a licensed educational psychologist with a diplomate in school neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay area. She is the author of the Brain Building Books and is constantly creating new tools to help parents and providers empower children to help them understand their unique brains. Learn more about Liz and her books at brainbuidingbook.com! In this episode, you’ll hear abo
484 | Storytelling, Acceptance, & ADHD with Kim Alexander
In this episode, Eric is joined by Kim Alexander! Kim is a clinical social worker turned stay-at-home mom. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 53, she enrolled in ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups. Furthering her ADHD journey, at the time of recording, she became involved as a peer mentor, or “ADDmin” for the coaching groups. In between parenting three kids (who all have ADHD,) Kim enjoys storytelling, political activism, skiing, or anything involving snow. S
483 | Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace with Jessica Hicksted, PhD
In this episode, Jessica Hicksted joins Eric on the podcast! Jessica was late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD and brings together her life experiences and education to advocate for invisible disabilities. Growing up the “awkward kid,” she faced life’s rough spots head-on, creating resilience and determination. These skills proved valuable in completing her PhD and dedicating her research into invisible disabilities to help promote positive social change. You’ll hear Eric and Jessica talk abou
482 | April 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Get this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:06] Welcome & introductions [00:02:44] A listener, who has treatment-resistant depression and asks for tips (other than exercise) to help manage ADHD, moods, and depression [00:13:29] “How are you using ChatGPT and how do you think it is most beneficial
481 | Design Thinking: From Ideation to Execution with Abby Wilson
This week, Eric is joined by Abby Wilson! Abby runs a global facilitation, mediation, and coaching practice from her beloved home in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She uses methods from the design field–A.K.A. design-thinking–to help individuals navigate career change, and helps organizations to lead with empathy, reframe challenges, and generate ideas. Her ADHD diagnosis, 8 years ago at the age of 35, is one of those before-and-after life moments that so many of us can probably relate to, and is
480 | Creativity Reignited with Faigie Kobre
This week, Faigie Kobre joins Eric on the podcast for a discussion on reigniting creativity. Faigie is a creative coach for people who don’t feel artistic but love art! She works with people who have creativity scars and think they “aren’t creative” because they can’t draw. She has a passion for reconnecting people with their inner creativity to bring calm, color, and joy into their lives. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Eric’s journey with music, why people stop tapping into their
479 | Juggling Chainsaws with Jesse J. Anderson
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jesse J. Anderson, a.k.a @ADHDJesse. Jesse is a writer, speaker, developer, and content creator who was diagnosed with ADHD at 36. He is the co-founder of Polar Habits, a guilt-free habit app, and he writes a weekly newsletter called Extra Focus. He is the author (rather, soon-to-be-author!) of Refocus: Thriving with Adult ADHD. He also has two podcasts and more! You’ll hear about leaning into mistakes, what Polar Habits is all about, how breaking a ‘strea
478 | March 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcasters, Coaches, & Special Guest "Scoots" from the Sleep With Me Podcast
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A by going to adhdrewired.com/Events Get the full uninterrupted version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:07] Welcome & introductions. [00:02:48] Hello to our special guest panelist. [00:03:25] A listener asks about laziness and ADHD: “Does laziness exist?” [00:13:22] The Sleep With Me Podcast has over 1000 ep
477 | Learning Through Creativity with T. Perran Mitchell
In this episode, Eric is joined by T. Perran Mitchell, the crafter of stories and maker of things! Comics are his favorite medium and have been for as long as he can remember. Growing up with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety, comics not only fostered a love of reading, they were the key to learning to read. He has also been with the same company for nearly 20 years running their quality control department. T took a circuitous path to writing comics by first graduating from Drexel University with a
476 | When Potential and Opportunity Misalign with Nate
Today, Eric is joined by Nate! Nate is a program manager for the Department of Defense and a graduate student at Columbia University. He received an ADHD diagnosis in 2016 at age 24 and a bi-polar diagnosis in 2022. After better understanding his mental abilities and inabilities, he realized how incompatible he was with the person the world expected him to be. This experience has led Nate down a path to highlight the tremendous potential and value that neurodivergent individuals can bring to
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475 | Meet The Coaches: A Coach's Journey
In this bonus non-stop episode, Eric is joined by fellow ADHD reWired Coaches: Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! You may have heard Kat Hoyer on the podcast before and her journey, first as a coaching group member in season 9 of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, to becoming a peer mentor, now an ADHD reWired coach! Want to know more about Kat? We have ADHD reWired podcast episodes with Kat listed below! Then, we have Kristin Marts, who you may have met or heard from in our Live Q&
474 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Emily Sussman
Emily Sussman joins Eric on the podcast today to talk about mindfulness and reducing stress! Emily, who is a mom and also has ADHD, has over 20 years of experience empowering others, uses mindfulness daily, and is a certified instructor in mindfulness-based stress reduction. When asked why she practices daily, Emily says, “It’s like breathing! You must breathe to survive, hence: mindfulness.” In this episode, you’ll hear about what a “resource” room was, how Emily became an advocate, her exp
473 | February 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Listen to this episode uninterrupted by ads when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:16] A listener asks about helping college students with rigid thinking and flexibility [00:10:40] “Time management, project management, time-blindness and distractions are weak spots in my daily work. Where would you feel is the bes
472 | Why the Smartest People are the Worst Learners with Ian Siegel
Today, Eric is joined by Ian Siegel, who has been doing test prep and college consulting for a decade. In that time, he has delivered some of the highest improvements on SATs and ACTs in the country, and has helped over 90% of the students he worked with get into their top-choice colleges. Ian is also the author of “School Sucks, Your Child Doesn’t: The Secret to Unlocking Your Child’s Untapped Potential” where he details his philosophy and illustrates the overlooked reality that every leader,
471 | Dream the Possible Dream with Morgan Hancock
Today, Eric is joined by Morgan Hancock who was diagnosed with ADHD at 31. She is a commercial real-estate agent, entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, mother of 2, a passionate advocate of the arts, and the founder of Bourbon With Heart Inc., the world’s first and only arts-focused bourbon charity! In this episode, you’ll hear about the different paths Morgan took - including becoming a young mother, joining the army, law school, making insect repellent, and continuing to act on her big ambitions.
470 | Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat! (Part 2)
In part 2 of this conversation, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaches Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! Janelle Augustin, who is also an ADHD reWired Coaching group Alumni member, also joins all of the ADHD reWired Coaches in the hot seat to figure out actionable items to keep track of multi-step tasks and not lose steam while tackling unfinished projects. ⭐ If you missed Part 1 of this conversation, go back to episode 469 to listen in from the beginning! Janelle was born in Jamaica but grew up i
469 | Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat!
In this two-part conversation, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaches Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! Janelle Augustin, who is also an ADHD reWired Coaching group Alumni member, also joins all of the ADHD reWired Coaches in the hot seat to figure out action steps to creating and finishing processes. Not only will you be able to listen in on the process of the Mastermind, you’ll also hear suggestions for managing multiple steps and tasks, reframing “done”, cues to be reminded to return to unfinish
468 | January 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can jump in live on zoom to ask your ADHD-related questions and interact with other listeners! Hear all the questions in the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon Questions & Topics in
467 | To Leverage Our Strengths & Own Our Challenges with Marina Piscolish
Marina Piscolish joins Eric on the podcast this week to talk about leveraging strengths and owning the challenges. Marina is the president and founder of Mapping Change LLC, a small consulting business born of her passion for harnessing the transformative power of conflict to create positive changes for individuals, teams, and organizations. Being born in rural Pennsylvania as a coal-miner’s daughter and a grandchild of immigrants provided helpful preparation for her work, especially in Hawaii
466 | Resilience and Coaching with Coach Jamie Walsh
⭐️ Registration for the Spring Season of Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to get your name added to our spring interest list and start your preregistration process! Our next registration event is on Thursday, February 2nd at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern. That's coachingrewired.com to get started! - - - In this episode, Eric is joined by Jamie Walsh. Jamie is a husband, father of 4, and business owner with ADHD. Before coaching, he worked in higher
465 | Creating Order from Chaos: An AuDHD Story with Shane Thrapp
This week, Eric is joined by Shane Thrapp, a certified ADHD, life, relationship and career coach! Through his business, Creating Order from Chaos, Shane has helped hundreds of people find their paths through the chaos of life with ADHD and find their order and purpose. With both an ADHD and autism diagnosis, he is the operations director for The Non-Profit Men’s ADHD Support Group, a board member for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and a public speaker who works to be a voice and advocate for a
464 | The Power of Questions with Javier Amor
In this episode, Javier Amor joins Eric from New York City! Javier is a real-estate broker and is also an Alumni Community member of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups. Today, Javier shares his journey through chronic pain, managing Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and self-advocacy. You’ll also hear how a curious mindset and the power of questions changed Javier’s life, and also how asking better questions led to saving his father’s life. Other Questions/Topics Answered in this
463 | December 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team & ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Hear all the questions in the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:41] “I was wondering if someone knows about an already existing group for business owners who have ADHD.” [00:05:02] A listener asks about setting and following through with their intentions as they are in the new
462 | Sex Work, Burnout, and Boundaries with Jessica Smith
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jessica Smith. Jessica was ‘accidentally’ diagnosed with ADHD at age 25. At age 27, she became a sex worker - specifically an independent webcam model. A combination of creativity, tenacity, and luck helped her to grow a successful business and became one of the top webcam models on her cam site. After spending 5 years in the industry, she unintentionally retired due to social and performance burnout. Jessica attributes a large part of her entrepreneurial
461 | Why Treat ADHD? with Ryan Sultan, MD
This week, Eric is joined by Dr. Ryan Sultan, a mental health physician, therapist and researcher at Columbia University. ADHD is a major area of Dr. Sultan’s expertise both in his medical practice and in research. In this episode, you’ll hear Eric and Dr. Ryan discuss why it’s important to treat ADHD, the nuances of research, his reasons for getting into the ADHD space, and whether or not ADHD is underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed. Find out more about Dr. Ryan Sultan at https://www.integrative
460 | Hustle Culture & Toxic Productivity with Brittany Berger
This week, Eric is joined by Brittany Berger, the founder of WorkBrighter.co, a digital media company and community that helps disabled, chronically-ill, mentally-ill, and neurodivergent creatives better balance between work, play, and rest, so they can burnout less. She started Work Brighter after 5 years working at a high-stress startup that prioritized hustle, growth, and scaling over health. As a “multiply-disabled” human, her body eventually had enough of the constant burnout cycle. Now t
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459 | November 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! And get the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:02:12] How have you learned how to accept your ADHD? [00:11:56] How do you keep yourself from comparing your progress and productivity with that of your neurotypical colleagues, especially those who are high-achieving? [00:26:54] I’m considering going ba
458 | 5 Success-Stopping Emotions with Rahti Gorfien
This week, Eric is joined by Rahti Gorfien of Creative Calling Coaching! Rahti has coached independent creative professionals, including actors, writers, artists, filmmakers, and tech developers, who are scattered and overwhelmed. She helps her clients break the cycle of isolation, irregular income, and irregular hours, by taking a more structured and entrepreneurial approach to their careers based on their unique strengths and neurological makeup. In this episode, you’ll hear about Rahti’s j
457 | What's Your Relationship with Feedback? with Chris Wang
This week, Eric is joined by Chris Wang, the cofounder and CEO of Shimmer, an ADHD startup offering bite-sized coaching to individuals with ADHD! Chris is an entrepreneur, social-impact advocate, angel investor, growth consultant, and forever tinkerer. She believes strongly that business should be used as a force for good, and that positive impact not only isn’t the enemy of profit, but is a catalyst. This thesis underpins every decision she makes, especially when it comes to the communities
456 | Stop Putting Others First with ADHD Physician Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh
This week, Eric is joined by Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh, also known as Dr. D, a family-medicine physician, clinic medical director, and chief medical officer. Dr. D is also the founder of OverAchieve Life Coaching. Prior to discovering coaching, Diana typically had 200 charts open and a “graveyard” of unfinished projects. Now, she’s on a mission to empower healthcare professionals to create simple systems that support their zone-of-genius and reclaim their freedom of time as her clients lea
455 | Is Minimalism Realistic with ADHD? with Robyn Buchanan
The Annual International Conference on ADHD is this week! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout! - - - This week, Eric is joined by Robyn Buchanan, a mom of two teenage boys and partner to an ADHD husband. Robyn is also a registered nurse, life and focus coach, and YouTube creator who is an advocate for people with ADHD and neurodiversity to capitalize on their AD
454 | October 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to to register so you can join us on Zoom and ask your questions live! And get the full and ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:04:58] “What are your tips for taking yourself out of hyperfocus?” [00:08:24] Tips on managing overwhelm, to-do lists, and cues for coming back to our lists [0019:09] A liste
453 | Find What Works for You with Marie Ng
It's not too late to get registered for the Annual International Conference on ADHD! You can join virtually or in-person in Dallas, Texas! Listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off their registration by going to or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout! This week, Eric is joined by Marie Ng, the solo-founder of Llama Life! Marie has worn many hats, including experience in advertising, working in corporate environments, teaching herself how to code, and startups. In this e
452 | Overcoming Burnout with David Greenwood
Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of . He is also the author of and hosts the ADHD podcast called “Overcoming Distractions.” Learn more about David Greenwood at Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 - Hear Eric as a guest on David’s podcast: Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout? [00:07:45] What is burnout? Wha
451 | Bending your Business to Your ADHD with Mike Lekies
The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon! Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas! Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at ! Eric is joined by Mike Lekies, who has been a business coach and sales trainer for 15 years and runs a business together with his non-ADHD but not-neurotypical wife. He has 25 years of experience in sales and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 43, which turned his life upside down. Mike is also an Alumni of ADHD reWire
450 | September 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! And get the ad-free version of this episode with some extras from this Q&A when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to ! If you're looking for a full-immersion experience with ADHD, the 2022 International Conference on ADHD is coming up from November 17th to November 19th in Dallas, Texas! Get 15% off the CHADD Conference 2022 here: Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:03:48] Ad
449 | Getting Tasks Done with Skye Rapson
In this episode, Eric is joined by Skye Rapson from New Zealand! Skye is a mom and an academic with over 7 years experience working in adult education. She has studied in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and public health, and is now a doctoral candidate in population health. After getting diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate, she has since dedicated time to researching and disseminating ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strength-based neurodiverse
448 | Anxiety and ADHD Aha! with Laura Key from Understood.org
In this episode, Laura Key from joins the show! Laura is a mom of two kids, a long-time editor and content-creator, hosts the , and is the editorial director at Understood.org! Understood.org is a resource for people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, where Laura also co-leads the ! Join in as Laura and Eric share their stories about keeping up with deadlines, anxiety, mental flexibility, and perfectionism. You’ll also hear about Laura’s roles with Understood.or
447 | ADHD, Academia, and How we Learn with Camille Roney
In this episode, Eric is joined by Camille Roney, who is a certified academic life coach, whose work has appeared in the New York Journal, , , and more! Camille empowers students to start earning high grades while studying less and enjoying the process. You’ll hear Camille and Eric talk about the importance of curiosity and experimentation, why having different ways of absorbing information can depend on the content we are trying to absorb, the art of being bored, and using our calendars to re
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446 | August 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! You’ll hear strategies for communicating the challenges of ADHD to partners and families, ways to discuss invisible disabilities and other mental health challenges with others, resources for folks who don’t have access to healthcare, and three assumptions that can help reframe how we are in our relationships. Then, you’ll hear techniques about learning and retaining information, ways that parents can help an
445 | Postpartum Anxiety and ADHD with Allison Lieberman
In this episode, Eric is joined by Allison Lieberman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is certified in postpartum mental health, and is a new-mom coach! She is the host of Pod and helps new moms find peace and balance in their chaotic lives. You’ll hear Allison share when she was diagnosed with ADHD, how her diagnosis impacted her practice and her life as a mom, how she struggled with postpartum anxiety after having her first child, the dangers of glorifying worrying as a parent, the
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444 | ADHD Tax Stories & Strategies with Rick Webster
In this episode, Rick Webster returns to the show! Rick has expertise in real-estate, entrepreneurship, and ADHD! He has managed many domains in the financial and real-estate world, and in the last couple of years, he’s put his focus in helping people with ADHD make better peace and better “cents” of their finances. As CEO of Rena-Fi, Rick brings perspective, vision, and passion to an area of life he considers foundational: Personal Money Management. His motto has always been, “It’s not just
443 | Why is it so Hard to Relax? with Stephanie Antoine
In this episode, Eric is joined by Stephanie Antoine, a self-care and ADHD coach based in California and hails from London with roots in the Caribbean. She spent many years studying meditation and yoga to reduce stress, chronic pain, and to keep things together before finally being diagnosed with ADHD at age 40. In addition to her professional work as a violinist, Stephanie is a qualified teacher of (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction) from , practiced and trained to teach yoga at the Iyengar
442 | Trauma & ADHD with Mary Dolson
In this episode, Mary Kima Dolson, a clinical social worker, joins the podcast! As a clinical social worker, Mary has been providing psychotherapy in incarcerated populations since 2019. She is the founder of the pandemic support group Stuff We Can’t Say Out Loud and the executive director for Fund That Bitch, a non-profit group dedicated to helping women with emergency funding. Mary also You’ll hear Eric and Mary talk about trauma in incarcerated populations, if the word “trauma” is overused
441 | July Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear from the ADHD reWired podcast team and ADHD reWired coaches talk about coaching, how to set yourself up for success when engaging with a coaching program, and what can help people grow. Then, you’ll hear the panelists talk about why making friends feels difficult as adults, ways to make connections in different areas, the false narratives we tell ourselves about planning, the i
440 | Bipolar and ADHD: A Personal Narrative with Kimberly McColl
In this episode, Eric is joined by Kimberly McColl, a recovering academic living in Nashville, which is where she was diagnosed with ADHD in February 2021. Kimberly was also diagnosed with bipolar II in 2008. Her recent diagnosis has caused her to rethink the narrative she has told herself her entire life. Currently, she is learning more about ADHD and trying to give herself more grace and forgiveness. You’ll hear Eric and Kimberly talk about her journey as a recovering academic, some of the
439 | How to Meditate with ADHD - with Adam Coutts
In this episode, Eric is joined by Adam Coutts. Adam has taught meditation for 20 years through his weekly sitting groups, 25-hour classes, corporate webinars, and one-on-one coaching. He has been meditating daily for 30 years and has lived in monasteries in America and Asia. Adam has also been exploring his own ADHD for the past 10 years and has been leading a mindfulness meditation for ADHD course for the last 4 years. You’ll hear Adam and Eric talk about the importance of sleep, exercise,
438 | ADHD Money Talk with David DeWitt
In this episode, Eric is joined by David DeWitt, a registered investment advisor and podcaster who helps adults with ADHD take back control of their money! He’s been a registered investment advisor for six years, but it wasn’t until his ADHD “awakening” early in 2021 that he realized he wanted to work with others with ADHD. David knows from experience that effective personal finance when you have ADHD is hard, even when you are a trained professional! After discovering his ADHD, he set out to
437 | June Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear how the members on the ADHD reWired team manage and engage with social media. You’ll also hear about some tools and systems to create a library of responses, and help a listener hone in on what they are passionate about. Then, the ADHD reWired team shares tips on pausing before reacting, what the empathy gap is, what happens between pausing and stimulus, and the value of mindfu
436 | Decoding Doing with Jonathan Hassall and Madeline O'Reilly
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Hassall and Madeline O’Reilly. Jonathan is an ADHD and executive function coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and is a scientific advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as an ADHD coach in the U.S. and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. He’s a regular speaker at national ADHD meetin
435 | Sculpting Your Own Path with Laura Roehrick
In today’s episode, Eric is joined by Laura Roehrick. Currently at age 69, Laura was diagnosed with ADHD at 40, has been a registered nurse for 48 years, and has found her brain wiring to be both a blessing and a curse. Laura is also a pioneer of preventative diabetic foot care nursing, having created a method of nail sculpture that can be both limb-saving and life-saving. She has been married for 37 years, has two daughters, is a grandma of 5, and is also a crafter, designer, artist, former
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434 | Belonging in ADHD and LGBTQ+ Communities with Gail Polivy
In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni, Gail Polivy. She was a coaching group member in spring of 2020 and became a peer mentor for the groups for the 2022 spring season. Gail self-identifies as an “old-gay-guard” and was thrilled to join Eric on the podcast during Pride month. Gail shares her experiences when she came out in 1977, her difficulties in college and learning about lesbianism, and finding a community where she felt at home. You’ll also here Eric an
433 | May Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear how the members on the ADHD reWired team thrive with their ADHD, some tools and strategies on how they tackle their most unpleasant tasks, ADHD and gifted programs, and more! Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: I’ve read a lot of books that talk about ADHD as a superpower. For those who thrive and do well with ADHD, what are the key things that make the difference
432 | Queerness and ADHD with Bex!
In this episode, Eric is joined by Bex who is a non-binary all-around queer, chemist, and artist! Bex was diagnosed with ADHD in April of 2021 at the age of 24 and has been on their journey of acceptance and expression of both their queer and ADHD identifies. You’ll hear a great conversation between both Bex and Eric as they reflect on their own personal experiences as they explore their identities together. You’ll also hear about Bex’s personal experiences with the intersectionality of being
431 | TBI, ADHD, Homelessness, and Reinventing Self with Jason Boughn
In this episode, we’re meeting Jason Boughn, a life coach specializing in tools to address ADHD. He also welcomes neurodiversity of all types and neurotypical people! Jason has a comfortable way of evoking a person’s story, getting to the heart of the matter most relevant to the storyteller. The stories we tell ourselves and the ones created to fit in better with others are affirmations which shape our reality. Jason’s focus is exploring and reframing our personal story to create a beautiful
430 | So You Want to be a Professional Creative? with Lorin Devine
In this episode, Eric is joined by Lorin Devine, who grew up in the cornfields of rural Illinois and has been driven to create, explore, and forge her own way. In adulthood, she struggled to find footing in a world where she felt like she never quite fit. In 2014, Lorin entered the world of tattooing. Then, after 4 years in a busy walk-in studio, she left Illinois to spend 18 months on the road as a guest in more than 25 tattoo studios throughout the U.S. and Europe. Halting travel in 2020 l
429 | Growth Cycles with Brian Entler
In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni member, Brian Entler! Brian has been a peer mentor of ADHD reWired’s coaching program and has been working to redesign his life to be ADHD-compatible. Brian will be riding the , a 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for LGBTQ health care. An avid cyclist and firm believer in the power of exercise to be an ADHD management tool, Brian is going to share his experience in the coaching groups, his goa
428 | April Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of community, picking an entrepreneurial path, accountability, parenting, and dealing with shame. Listen all the way through to meet the newest addition to the ADHD reWired team - Coach Kristin Marts! Some Questions & Topics in this Episode: I’m interested in going into business for myself. How do I narrow my focus to follow a path? What are the best ways
427 | Maybe This Time: A Musical About Living with ADHD and Dyslexia with Jonathan Orenberg
In this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Orenberg from the San Francisco Bay area. As the founder of Care Life Services, Jonathan is no stranger to the healthcare field. After graduating from Baldwin Wallace University: , he decided to follow in the footsteps of his father - an emergency room physician and medical director - and his mother, a registered nurse. Jonathan went on to become a CNA and certified senior fitness specialist and is also an accomplished Bay-area bass performer who ha
426 | Research, College, and Complementary & Alternative Approaches with Patrick LaCount
In this episode, Eric is joined by , the director of in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. He completed his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Wyoming, pre-residency at Duke University Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at Seattle's Children's Hospital. In addition to providing psychological services, Dr. LaCount is passionate about disseminating the latest science to the ADHD community and is a research consultant for the
425 | The Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative with Catherine Lee
In this episode, Eric is joined by Catherine Lee, the director of Lethbridge Piper & Associates, an Australian occupational health and safety management consultancy. For 30 years, Catherine has advised employers, CEOs, boards, executives, and leadership teams on strategic health and safety management. She holds post-graduate degrees in occupational health and safety management and is a certified occupational health and safety professional. Catherine created the Neurodiverse Safe Initiative for
424 | March Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Family!
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for the monthly Live Q&A, and be sure to listen all the way through to hear a very special guest join us on this episode! Questions & Topics in this Episode: How do I keep my time-blindness from derailing my teaching of a 90-minute class that has a very tightly-structured curriculum? What are some of the signs that a job is not the right fit and that it might be time to move on? Do you have any input or tips on how to make strategi
423 | Is Work a Struggle? with Alex Gilbert
In this episode, Eric is joined by New York’s Alex Gilbert who is a Mets fan, yogi, and brunch enthusiast. Alex also has dyslexia and ADHD, being diagnosed at 8 years old.. After spending a career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business that helps adults with learning disabilities and ADHD (just like her!) who have been struggling in their careers. Her business is called “Cape-Able Consulting”, creating it to help people navigate their day-to-da
422 | Tik Tok's Coach with Ryan Mayer
In this episode, Eric is joined by Ryan Mayer who you might have seen on TikTok! Ryan is a performance and mindset coach on a mission to help others navigate through the storms caused by ADHD. He calls on first-hand experience to help his clients who, like him, are falling short at work and at home. He helps others to believe in themselves again through empathy, enthusiasm, and education. Ryan’s coaching empowers others to live a happier life. You’ll hear Ryan share his experience in corporate-A
421 | How We Learn & Coaching for Structured Routines with Aran Rees
Eric is joined by Aran Rees, joining the show from across the pond! Aran has worked in professional development for close to a decade, specializing in self-directed peer-supported experiential learning and believes that learning is a survival skill! You'll hear about the ways that the "why" behind the "what" we want to learn can affect the ways we learn, how our environments affect how we learn, and what is needed for genuine learning. Topics & Questions in this Episode: How is work changing?
420 | Leading with ADHD - with Sherri Cannon
In this episode, Eric is joined by Sherri, a CEO/executive coach and facilitator who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. Her mission: Equip ADHD leaders to confidently lead by example making every workplace friendlier for all brains. She has led leadership teams, developed programs for diverse organizations around the world. Before turning entrepreneur, Sherri worked at Procter & Gamble where she climbed from a soap sales-rep (yes, bars of soap!) to Southern California district sales manag
Upcoming Registration Events - Time-Sensitive Announcement
I wanted to catch you this weekend before next week because our last 2 registration events for ADHD reWired's spring season of Coaching & Accountablity Groups are on : - Wednesday, March 16th at 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern, and - Thursday, March 17 at 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern If you want to join us for our spring sessions, head over now to to get your name added to our interest list, because we'll need your pre-registration submissions 48 hours ahead of each event so we have time to process
419 | February Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Kat Hoyer, and Lisa!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family & more of the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for the monthly Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Kat answer your ADHD-related questions! Questions & Topics in this Episode:(The following questions have been paraphrased.) What are some ADHD-friendly organizing resources when preparing to relocate? Emotions can be really big and dysregulated with ADHD. Do you have advice on dealing with surpri
418 | Struggling to Structure the Day: A Coaching Conversation with Laura Kane
In this episode, Eric is joined by Alumni member Laura Kane. Laura is a transplant from Boston living with her rescue dog in Delray Beach, Florida. Just prior to the pandemic, Laura discovered a love of nature photography and is incredibly grateful for this gift. Most days, she can be found taking pictures of birds, alligators, and other assorted wildlife. Her top bucket-list item is to go on a safari. Creating structure and sticking with it is a constant struggle for her, but she refuses to giv
417 | Automation Tools with Brittany Smith
In this episode, Brittany Smith returns to the podcast! Eric and Brittany share some of the digital automation tools they use, such as battery delivery for Tile, automated messages, using smart-lights, setting reminders and routines, and more! You will also hear Eric and Brittany talk about some of the pain-points they attempted to solve using apps and automation. About Brittany: Brittany is a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to N
416 | When I'm 64 with Lorri Hollingsworth
In this episode, Eric is joined by Lorri Hollingsworth who was officially diagnosed with combined-type ADHD about two-and-a-half years ago at the age of 64, having reached retirement without suspecting any neurodivergencies. Yet, she always felt herself to be the “misfit” given the expectations set by friends, family, coworkers, and society at large, and forever assumed the role of “Inadvertent Perpetrator” with all the guilt inherent therein. Lorri will share her journey shaped by the absence
415 | January Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin Don't Forget These, Too: — Support the show by becoming a Patron! — Get your name on the waitlist to join the spring season of ADHD reWired's Coaching a
414 | Hitting the Brain-Brakes: A Coaching Conversation with Danielle!
In this episode, Eric is joined by Danielle, a fresh graduate as of spring 2021. She has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and was very recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has learned a lot about herself after receiving her diagnosis, especially after listening to ADHD reWired’s podcast. She felt some imposter syndrome after receiving her diagnosis, but has fully embraced it after learning about the symptoms and how it presents for her. In this coaching conversation, you’ll hear about Danielle’s
413 | From HR to ArC with ADHD reWired Coach, Kat Hoyer
Returning to the podcast is Kat Hoyer, a recovering HR Specialist who hosts our Career Accelerator Sessions (or CAASH+) in ADHD reWired’s Adult Study Hall Community. Get to know Kat even more in this episode, amd invite you to join us in welcoming Kat Hoyer as ADHD reWired’s newest coach to the coaching team! You’ll hear even more about Kat’s story about how she pivoted from her dream job in human resources to becoming a life and career coach, then the steps leading up to her officially joining
412 | Guided Meditation with Alejandro Santiago
If you enjoyed this episode, and want more from Alejandro, check out his website: Alejandro is a mindfulness life coach and yoga instructor who first experienced the benefits of mindfulness and breathwork when he was a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City. To cope with the stress of ADHD and university, he cultivated a practice of Pranayama, an ancient form of yogic breathwork. Today, he's teaching people how to get out of their heads and into the breath by merging the Western p
411 | Meditation & Breathwork with Alejandro Santiago
More Shownotes coming soon! In the meantime, get to know today's guest a little more by going to his website at In this episode, Eric is joined by ADHD reWired Coaching Group Alumni, Alejandro Santiago. Alejandro is a mindfulness life coach and yoga instructor who first experienced the benefits of mindfulness and breathwork when he was a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City. To cope with the stress of ADHD and university, he cultivated a practice of Pranayama, an ancient form o
410 | December Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! The questions you’ll here answered in this episode: (The following questions asked in the episode have been paraphrased below.) I can’t be medicated, even for ADHD. I will have exciting things I’m involved in, then I have an episode that makes me feel rejected and I fall into a rumination di
409 | How to Choose Your Productivity Apps with Brittany Smith
Have you tried using all sorts of to-do and task-management apps but haven’t found ‘the one’ yet? In this episode, Eric is joined by Brittany Smith, a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to Navigated: Choosing a task-management system with ADHD”. She has a Masters of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of Oregon. Brittany uses geeky pop-culture and cognitive science to help her clients and ADHD Guild member
408 | The Meaning of ADHD with Dr. Russell Barkley
Here's another Blast-from-the-Past episode! From the archives, ADHD reWired rebroadcasts Episode 63, where Eric has his first interview with Dr. Russell Barkley. To find more in-depth shownotes, go to About Dr. Russell Barkley: Renowned professor, educator, and author of numerous ADHD books and clinical manuals, Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the mechanics and ideas behind many core ADHD concepts. Ranging from executive functions, to neuroimaging, to public perception and more, Dr. Barkley s
407 | Motivation & the Brain: 13 Tips to Increase Motivation
It's a Blast-from-the-Past episode! From the archives, ADHD reWired rebroadcasts Episode 8 where Eric shares 13 tips to increase motivation! 1. Visualize what the reward is. Then put that picture in it place that you will see it frequently, and ideally in the place where you were likely to need that reminder 2. Use a star chart. Yes the show is primarily geared towards adults, and using a star chart is effective. We like infographics, we like to see the progress we are making on something. 3.
406 | November Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! In this Q&A episode, you’ll hear Eric, Barb, Brendan, Will, MJ, Moira, and Roxie answer your ADHD-related questions! What you’ll hear in this episode: What are some tips for managing ADHD and exercise post-surgery? Moira talks about her recovery process from falling off a cliff and brain injury. Find different ways to take care of yourself. Recovery takes time. As the weeks go by, new shiny habits fall
405 | The Mess of Personal Growth with MJ from ADHD Diversified
In this episode, Eric and MJ have an unmedicated dialogue about the messiness of personal growth, the work it took to rewrite the stories she held about her self-worth, and how happy she was to have been proven wrong about the stories she’s told herself since completing a season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups in the summer of 2020. They continue the conversation about the work they’ve put in to achieve their goals, how heartwarming it is to witness others learn to love and ac
404 | Let Pleasure be the Measure with Pasha Marlowe
In this episode, Eric is joined by Pasha Marlowe who was diagnosed with ADHD at 49. She is a family therapist, therapeutic comedy coach, ADHD coach, podcast host and author. She artfully blends her unique life experience with her life’s work in healing through psychotherapy, embodied emotions, holistic wellness, life-coaching, ADHD coaching, CBT coaching, theatre, and comedy. Pasha’s podcast, “Let Pleasure be the Measure” is a playground of conversations about the importance of incorporating pl
403 | Adult Study Hall Wins: Accelerating Your Job Search
If you’re on a job-hunt but don’t know where to start, Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired is the place to be! Listen in as a few members in one of our popular Adult Study Hall Plus (ASH+) sessions share their wins while looking for their next job. You’ll hear about feedback from mock-interview sessions, identifying your dream-job and your skills, why some members decided to join our ASH+ Career Accelerator facilitated session, and overcoming a job loss and moving forward to the career they could
402 | October Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, ADHD reWired Coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, and Barb!
Join the ADHD reWired Podcast Family every second Tuesday of the month for a Live Q&A! Listen in on today’s episode as the ADHD reWired panelists answer your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, we cover topics like dealing with shame and guilt, feedback from employers, partnerships, pet-care, mind-wandering, and more! (Recorded on October 12th / 2021) [00:03:06] - How do you deal with feedback from bosses that you don’t want to disclose your ADHD to? [00:17:15] - As the neurotypical partn
401 | Eric Tivers in the Hot Seat: What Comes Next?
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our next registration event is on November 11th 2021. If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! In this episode, Eric gets in the Mastermind hot-seat while a few members of the ADHD reWired Coaching
400 | ADHD reWired Celebrates 400 Episodes!
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our next registration event is on November 11th 2021. If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! What happens after 400 episodes? What have the Alumni members of the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountabi
399 | Workplace Accommodations: Do I Need to Disclose? with Kat Hoyer
About Kat Hoyer: Kat is a "recovering HR (Human Resources) manager" and started as a member of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups back in 2015. She is the creator of the Steer Your Life Coaching Program and has q9 Steer-Certified coaching across the country. Her business, SYLC Consulting brings holistic workplace development to organizations where she helps organizations talk about stress management, emotional intelligence, and cognitive agility. [00:02:45] - How do we, as p
398 | Can We, Though? with Greg Hopewell
The 27th season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups begins in January 2022! Our first registration event is on Saturday, October 30th! If you’ve been wondering what group coaching can do for you, head over to to find out how you can be a part of our award-winning, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! About Greg: Greg was first diagnosed with ADHD at 10 and went untreated until he was re-diagnosed
397 | September Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, & Barb McDonagh
Want to join the ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups? Go now to and get your name added to our winter interest list so you can join our kickoff registration event this month in October! Shownotes & timestamps coming soon... Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens with Moira Maybin coming soon - Wait, What Was the Question? with Will Curb and Coach Roxie Martin. Reach out to Will and Roxie at questions@w
396 | Finding the Fun and Flow in Fitness with Karen Broda
Do you struggle with staying active? Does the word “fitness” make you shy away from starting? Then this is the episode you need to listen to because getting your body moving and adding physical activity to your daily routine doesn’t have to be boring! About Karen: Karen is a body and mind transformation coach & personal trainer for ADHD women. From Canada, she teaches you how to thrive in your fitness, nutrition and health - not just manage it. She believes you are worthy of your dream body tha
395 | Race Car Brain with Nicolas Hunziker
About Nicolas: Nicolas was first originally from Switzerland. He’s a long-time motoring enthusiast, licensed racer, and fourth-generation painter. He now lives and works in the U.S. as a professional automotive fine artist. He trained at Pasadena ArtCenter College of Design and incorporates many elements of Art Deco advertising posters in his paintings - a style he called, “Period Correct.” He’s worked with the likes of Porsche, 24h Le Mans, McLaren, and Ford, to create one-of-a-kind art pieces
394 | What Music Helps YOU Focus at Will? with Will Henshall
About Will: Will is a Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur, inventor, and music producer, who is the CEO and founder of Focus@Will. He is the founding member of the 90’s hit UK pop-soul band LONDONBEAT, founded a tech company called Rocket Network based in San Francisco, and sold the company in 2003. Will also founded the company called “DigiDelivery”, which morphed into Avid Cloud Collaboration (part of ProTools) and is used everyday in pro audio production all over the world. Sources: Check i
393 | August Live Q&A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin, & Barb McDonagh
** There's still room for YOU to join the 26th season of the award-winning ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups, starting in October! Head over to to find out how you can be a part of these intensive, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! [00:02:20] - Eric has the first ADHD moment of the show [00:04:38] - Question: A listener who was recently diagnosed with ADHD asks about hyperfocus, prioritizing
392 | Bi Polar, ADHD, and the Road to Recovery with Jim Long
** There's still room for YOU to join the 26th season of the award-winning ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups, starting in October! Head over to to find out how you can be a part of these intensive, online and video-based coaching and accountability groups, so you can get your ADHD rewired and rewrite your ADHD story! About Jim: Jim has been battling ADHD since his diagnosis at the age of 10 in the early 1980's, adding bipolar type 2 (Bipolar II), substance abuse, and an anxiety
391 | Can a Passion For Videogames Help? with Henry Holman
This week, Eric talks with his guest, Henry Holman, about how some of the lessons he's learned through gaming can also apply to real life, the impact of discovering when you're not alone with your ADHD, and dive into a quick coaching session for tips and strategies to managing your to-do's. About Henry: Henry is going to be a senior at DePaul University, studying computer science and is working towards a career in game programming. Although he was diagnosed at 9 years old, he didn’t start lear
390 | How to Recover from Years of Failure with Aron Croft
This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen in as Eric - and his guest, Aron Croft - talk about the coping mechanisms Aron went through before he was diagnosed, the lessons he learned from his failures, and how he rose like the pheonix from Procrastinator in Chief to developing an ADHD-friendly productivity system you can't not hear about! About Aron: Aron appeared to have it all together when he got into Harvard. But that was the beginning of his demise. He struggled non-stop for 15 years
389 | Fear, Joy, and Showing up with ADHD reWired Coach - Roxie Martin
If you’ve wanted to hear more about ADHD reWired Coach, Roxie Martin, then this is the show you need to listen to. In this episode, Eric and Roxie get vulnerable and dive into tackling fear, facing joy, and what it means for them to show up. About Roxie: Roxie Martin is a certified life-coach, currently coaching her second season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups. She has 35 years of research experience in what it’s like to be an adult with ADHD, and a lifetime of hard-won
388 | July Q&A with Brendan Mehan, Will Curb, MJ Siemens, Coach Moira Maybin, Coach Roxie Martin, & Barb
This week, we have the full panel of the ADHD reWired Podcast Family joining in for this month’s Q&A Session, recorded on July 13th 2021. Find all the good stuff below! [00:03:56] Maria, a mom and former teacher, asks about subtypes of ADHD. She also asks about structure and looks for tools to strategize while jump-starting a teaching career online and plan better. Eric explains how ADHD “subtypes” shifted to “presentations” because over time, the presentation of ADHD can change. He also go
387 | Healthy Curiosity and Self Discovery with Barb from ADHD reWired
Give a warm welcome to the human extraordinaire who helps Eric behind-the-scenes as the executive assistant of ADHD reWired - Barb McDonagh! Not only is Barb the biggest fan of her 13-year-old son (who also has ADHD), she also got her B.A. from Columbia College in Chicago majoring in poetry, and a Masters degree in teaching from National Louis University. As of this episode, Barb has been with ADHD reWired for two years. Listen to Eric and Barb as they talk about her journey to discovering her
386 | Why is it so Hard to Plan a Vacation? with ADHD reWired Coach Moira Maybin
Planning a vacation is hard. It's even harder when you have ADHD! Listen in as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest - fellow podcaster and ADHD reWired Coach - Moira Maybin of The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle brainstorm some of the ways you can plan an ADHD-Friendly vacation in an ADHD-Friendly way. About Moira: Moira Maybin has spent 25 years as an educator, working in classrooms, in special education and, as a learning assistance teacher with an educational psychology background. She lived throug
385 | The Self-Taught Lifestyle with Roland Tanner
Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Roland Tanner talk about how he procrastinated his way to success on . Roland Tanner has procrastinated his way through careers as a book seller, Medieval historian, author, publisher, software developer, podcaster, and would-be politician. He has sometimes been accused of being an entrepreneur! After a decade of battling depression, he scored top marks on an online ADHD test and was formally diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 50. What will you find i
384 | June Q&A with Will Curb, MJ Siemens, Coach Moira Maybin, Coach Roxie Martin, & Barb
In this episode, Eric Tivers is joined by Will Curb, MJ Siemens, and ADHD reWired coaches Moira Maybin & Roxie Martin. Barb also joins the panel as the ADHD reWired podcast family takes in and answers the questions from the listeners of the ADHD reWired Podcast. Brendan Mehan, we missed you this month! Every second Tuesday of the month, the ADHD reWired panel takes questions from our listeners live about their ADHD-related topics. Whether it’s personal or professional, the panelists are here eve
383 | Neurodivergence Runs in the Family
If this is the first time you’ve ever listened to this podcast, today’s episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you’ve heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad’s very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other th
Neurodivergence Runs in the Family
If this is the first time you’ve ever listened to this podcast, today’s episode features a different type of interview than Eric usually has on the show. If you have kids, this is a great one to get them to listen to (or listen to with them) as well. For long-time listeners, you’ve heard Eric mention his son on the podcast before. Well, guess what? His son is here today as dad’s very special guest! Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his son discuss his perspective on having ADHD (among other th
382 | Strategies for College Success with Judy S. Bass
"I know ADHD people who the minute the business is successful they sell it and start another business, because they’re bored; it’s running itself [and] it doesn’t meet any challenge anymore." Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Judy Bass discuss overcoming challenges and finding success in the college classroom for ADHD students on this episode of . Judy is an internationally recognized expert in the field of college planning for students with ADHD and other learning challenges. Over t
381 | Resilience and Loss with Christian Morrow
"When you look at entrepreneurs, some of the most successful people in this world come from broken homes and troubled childhoods and poverty, and it’s because they’ve been able to navigate adversity and they’re so good at it." Listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Christian Morrow discuss growing up with ADHD, facing disease and addiction and depression in parents, and how Christian has and continues to work through the events of his life on this episode of . Diagnosed with ADHD as a chi
380 | Resiliency, Self-Talk & the Power of Acceptance with Jennifer G.
"When I was in a high-stress situation, I don’t know if it’s the adrenaline acting like Adderall, but everything slows down for me and it’s by the numbers." Today, listen as your host Eric Tivers and his guest Jennifer G. discuss how her diagnosis affected her law enforcement training and career as well as some of the traumatic events from her childhood involving her family on this episode of . There are some officers out there who shouldn’t be and others who are meant to be in their position. T
379 | May Q & A with Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens, Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, and Barb
In this episode, Eric Tivers and his guests, , , , , and Barb answer listener questions in our May Q & A session of . We’re taking questions from you about situations you want to discuss. It doesn’t matter if it’s personal or professional. We’re here to offer our knowledge and perspectives to help you find the answers you seek. Susan starts off the show with a question about her two ADHD children. She wants to know what the panel thinks about using functional psychiatry and nutrition to address
378 | The Labyrinth of Growth Work with Justin Classen
"It’s very easy to get lost in what other people say and think it’s your own thoughts.” Your host, Eric Tivers, welcomes back returning guest Justin Classen who was previously on the show in episodes and . They discuss Justin’s journey after his last appearance on the podcast, navigating issues of trust, attachment theory, and codependency, and his growth work today on . Since Justin’s ADHD diagnosis, he’s made a multitude of critical changes to gain better insight and control over his seemingl
377 | Neurodiversity and the Inflow App with George Sachs
“I think that expectation of neurotypical behavior is hopefully changing in companies so that if somebody acts a little bit different, they are not judged as less than or atypical, it’s just different.” Listen as your host, Eric, Tivers, and his guest Dr. George Sachs discuss his journey before discovering he has ADHD, the start of his practice, the growing neurodiversity in the workspace, developing his Inflow app, plus much more today on . George is the co-founder and clinical director of , th
376 | Crash Landings and Recovery with Leya Russell
"I feel really lucky, and I think I'm just trying to find meaning, helping other people and being good in the world around you and just taking it one day at a time." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Leya Russell discuss the plane crash she survived, her injuries and recovery, her art and photography, plus much more on this episode of . Leya is a proud mother, artist, photographer, and general magpie finder of shiny things and rays of light. Having all the fun letters behind her na
375 | April Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens and Barb
Listen as with his guests, , , , , and Barb answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Rob starts off the questions about answering his doctor when he asks him how he is doing with his medicine when he really doesn't know from day-to-day. Son
374 | 46 Countries, 14 Jobs, 1 Therapists’ Story - Kate Engel
"Everyone told me, why can't you just get it together? Why can't you stick to one thing? If you stick to one thing, look where you will be in ten years, you could be an expert." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Kate Engel discuss why it took so long to schedule this interview, when she was diagnosed with ADHD and the countries she has been to while looking for the perfect job and the perfect place to live, plus much more on this episode of . Kate is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Consu
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373 | Mindfulness for ADHD with Lidia Zylowska
"Make mindfulness your own, find tools, whether it's apps or books that resonate with you, and be empowered in the process." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Lidia Zylowska discuss the definition of mindfulness and the benefits of daily mindfulness meditation, plus much more on this episode of . Lidia is an Associate Professor at the and a faculty member at the University of Minnesota She is an internationally recognized expert in adult ADHD and mindfulness-based therapies. Her
372 | Entrepreneurship and Rejection Sensitivity with Diann Wingert
“There is nothing wrong with being sensitive; being sensitive is a gift.” Listen as my guest, Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs with ADHD traits (officially diagnosed or not) discusses her belief that people learn how to deal with ADHD continuously throughout their lives, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as Diann shares that some people get misdiagnosed as Bipolar or as having a borderline personality disorder because
371 | March Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , , and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Maria kicks us off with a question about mindset and how to go from the mindset of I'm broken too I'm different to I'm different and how can I use this to my ad
🚨📢2 spots left, group starts Monday
2 spots left: Transcript: Hey there, it’s Eric, I hope you’re having a great weekend. If you were thinking about joining our spring coaching groups, we wanted to let you know that we added a 4th section at 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern lead by Coach Roxie Martin and we still have 2 spots left. Group starts Monday, and we will need to talk to you before you join. So if you would like to grab one of these last 2 spots for our 9 am pacific group with Coach Roxie Martin, go right now to coachingrew
370 | Name It To Tame It with Brandon Tessers from Effective Artistry
"There is a gap between what people want and what they have in their lives; you know what they want their lives to be and what they are." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Brandon Tessers discuss the different ways he discusses executive function with children and adults, plus much more on this episode of . Brandon is a licensed clinical professional counselor, a professional actor, and a playwright. He's an amateur singer, songwriter, a former school teacher, tutor, a spectacular
369 | PTSD, ASD, ADHD and Women with Juliet
Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Juliet discuss the intersectionality not just with ADHD but also as a woman and a mom who is on the Autism spectrum and recently diagnosed with PTSD. Juliet is in recovery and participates in various twelve-step programs, and has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as Juliet shares her story and what it was like being a young girl on the Autism spectrum. Juliet speaks about being sexually abused as a c
368 | I’ll Decide What I’m Supposed To Do with Erika Hopkins
Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Erika Hopkins discuss her background, why she went to college to find a husband, her history of poor health, being tired and depressed and diagnosed with hypoglycemia, plus much more on this episode of . Erika is a professional educator and aspiring author who lives with her husband and three boys in Idaho. She holds a Master of Education degree in secondary science, a Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and a Chemistry minor. Debilitated by chronic fat
367 | Embracing Why You Are - Perspectives From An Innovator with Michael Docherty
Do you take the time to open yourself up to something new? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Michael Docherty discuss why he called his team the island of misfit toys, his entrepreneurship, looking at his strengths from the perspective of an innovator, plus much more on this episode of . Michael is a lifelong innovator who has led a successful thirty-five career as a corporate executive, venture investor, entrepreneur, consultant, author, husband, and happy father of three adult ch
Registration Deadline for Coaching Groups
MJ from ADHD Diversified takes over the podcast to let you know that Thursday, March 18 at 1:30 PM CT is our last scheduled registration event for our 24th season for coaching and accountability groups. Go to to register. The deadline to RSVP for our registration event is March 17th.
366 | February Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ella kicks off our questions today, asking if anyone else gets anxious when faced with something unpleasant. Judith wants to know if anyone has any
365 | Novel Advice for Perfectionism and Writing with Jay Bushman
"Pills don't teach skills," Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Jay Bushman discuss his ADHD and diagnosis, the craziness that last two years have brought, the death of his father from COVID, his new book, plus much more on this episode of . Jay is a writer working at the intersection of traditional and emerging formats. He won an Emmy for his work as a writer and trans-media producer on the ground-breaking series , an interactive adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. His first book, ,
364 | Not Like The Other Brains with William Curb from Hacking Your ADHD
It’s been a year since William Curb started the Hacking Your ADHD podcast and we’re celebrating. Correction: In true ADHD style, it has been a year + 3 months or so. Either way, having reached this milestone is huge and we are celebrating. Creating and sustaining a podcast is a lesson in discipline for ANY podcaster but even more so for someone who has also been diagnosed with ADHD. Having set systems definitely helps but there are so many new facets of the disorder that you’ll face as you try
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363 | ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens
Do you feel you are a failure because you can't meet expectations? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest MJ Siemens have a fun episode where they share a bit of MJ's story and give you a chance to get to know MJ a little more. MJ is about to launch a new podcast called ADHD Diversified so stayed tuned for more information about her launch, plus much more on this episode of . MJ shares about her new podcast ADHD Diversified, what it will be about, and how she plans to have humor while d
362 | January 2021 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Maria starts this session by asking Eric what he means by the comment that he is proudly unemployable. Bri wants to know how to structure
361 | Living with Bipolar and ADHD Malaika Tolford
Do you think you might have a Bi-Polar disorder? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Malaika Tolford discuss her diagnosis of Bi-Polar disorder and ADHD, how common it is to have both, and the difference between Bi-Polar one and two, plus much more on this episode of . Malaika is a ceramic artist and owner of ; she also teaches at a nonprofit craft organization. They diagnosed Malaika with Bi-Polar two disorder in 2013 and added an ADHD diagnosis in January 2020, which provided some
360 | Entrepreneur Thinking To Solve Education with Adrien Harrison
Have they labeled you or your child a misbehaving kid? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Adrien Harrison discuss why he was labeled a misbehaving kid, changing schools, quitting university, and a podcast that changed his life, plus much more on this episode of . Adrien is a serial entrepreneur specializing in education technology, digital healthcare, and he has had his own rocky road with education. As the Founder and CEO of , he's focused on solving all of education's failures, es
359 | Accidental Ahole with Angela Pieper
"ADHD is never an excuse; it's an explanation." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Angela Pieper discuss how companies can have more empathy around neurodiverse people while still holding them to the same standards as neurotypical employees, plus much more on this episode of . Angela has worked in the alcoholic beverage industry for over fifteen years in roles ranging from waiting tables to managing multi-million dollar portfolios. She hopes to affect change in diversity and inclus
358 | December 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Kathy starts by asking for suggestions about going to bed at a decent time so she can get up early to write her book. Melissa wants some su
357 | Accept The Brain You Have with Terry Huff
"If you don't want your ADHD to disrupt your life, then don't say you can't do something." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Terry Huff discuss the important idea of accepting the brain you have, plus much more on this episode of . Terry is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in adults with ADHD; he is a blogger and the author of , which came out in 2016. He has practiced in the Nashville area for 31 years and is the founder of ADD Nashville, a suppor
356 | Mastermind Session with Natalie - PMDD and ADHD
*If you missed registration for our winter coaching groups that start on January 6th, go to the website, . We still have two spots that just opened up in section one and one spot in section two.* "What women should do, particularly women with ADHD, instead of planning your months at the end of the month, plan your month with your cycles." Listen to this mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Moira with Natalie in the hot seat. Natalie is looking for
355 | Pole-Vaulting Over Mouse Turds with Seth Perler
"We have narratives and stories that keep us resistant." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Seth Perler discuss why he started helping kids, his bout with SARS, mindfulness and the nervous system, resistance and risk tolerance, plus much more on this episode of . Seth is an Executive Function Coach, educator, vlogger, and guy who cares about seeing outside the box kids succeed. He has ADHD and has used his experience to build a successful business helping students who struggle with
354 | How To Ask For What You Need with Jessica McLaren
"The hardest word to hear is practice." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers and his guest Jessica McLaren discuss being diagnosed with ADHD along with learning disabilities, the embarrassment she experienced, and the man in the wheelchair that changed her mindset about learning disabilities, plus much more on this episode of . Jessica is a twenty-seven-year-old with learning disabilities, ADHD and has earned her Master's degree from Columbia University in social work. She is an active advocate for
353 | November 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb, Moira Maybin and MJ Siemens
Does daylight changing time affect your motivation? Listen as with his guests, , , Moira Maybin, and MJ Siemens, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who is wondering why he is having trouble with m
352 | The Beginning of An ADHD Journey with Natasha Hickling
"Have you ever needed someone to talk and discuss some strategies for handling things around your ADHD? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Natasha Hickling discuss the beginning of her ADHD journey and the small online support group she has started, plus much more on this episode of . Natasha is a twenty-eight-year-old primary school teacher from the U.K. For the last four years, she has traveled around the world working in Australia, China, and is now in Malaysia. Besides being a t
351 | Mastermind Session: Moira in The Hot Seat Part 2
We are back with part 2 of the first mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Natalie with Moira in the hot seat, continuing the discussion around rethinking her professional world and much more on this episode of . Eric and the mastermind continue the conversation around the podcast Moira would want to put out and whether she wants to do it independently or be under the ADHD reWired umbrella. They talk about what she feels her biggest weakness would
350 | Mastermind Session: Moira in The Hot Seat Part 1
"I have always gravitated to children with ADHD, and I couldn't understand why other adults couldn't understand them. I thought I was an Empath; turns out I was just one of them." Listen to this first mastermind episode for our Addmin from our 21st season. Today we have Roxie, Jessica, Natalie with Moira in the hot seat with questions about rethinking her professional world and much more on this episode of . Moira discusses changing how she works and focusing more on helping women with ADHD as o
349 | The Fidgety Entrepreneur with Jason Burns From Fidgetland
"Have you been told that your ADHD is so severe that it limits your education and career choices? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Jason Burns discuss giving up his career in the entertainment industry to start his own company plus much more on this episode of . Jason is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and former entertainment executive. He's the President and CEO of the company , a company he started to help fellow ADHDers and others to benefit from fidgeting. You may also have
348 | October 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb and Moira Maybin
"Anything you can move to the night before, move to the night before and make it part of your wind-down ritual." Listen as with his guests, , , and Moira Maybin, answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. John starts the questions about how t
347 | Abi Dube´ - Fighting To Focus
"All of those people trying to work hard to take these behaviors away when it's already a part of you makes you internalize it and feel more shame than necessary." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Abigail Dube talk about her waiting for a diagnosis because of COVID, the pain of hiding the challenges she's had, and not living up to her parents' expectations, plus much more on this episode of . Abi is the owner of a small corporation and is also training for her first amateur fight.
346 | Mastermind Session - Routines with Jessica
Does your brain make things more difficult than they need to be? Listen to this mastermind episode with Eric, Natalie, Blake, Erika with Jessica in the hot seat. Jessica has difficulties juggling the important things in her life. She needs help with making a routine around exercise and meditation without being overly detailed about it, and much more on this episode of . Jessica discusses her OCD and that she would like to be able to implement a routine without going overboard with details. She s
345 | Mastermind Session: Sticking To The Plan with Erika
What role does your schedule play in your effort to get things done? Listen to this mastermind episode with Eric, Jessica, Natalie, Blake, and Erika in the hot seat. Erika needs help with actually looking at and following the schedule she makes for herself on this episode of . Erika discusses taking the time to put everything on her schedule, but her resistance is to look at it. They talk about how the pandemic has eroded everyone's schedule and the difficulty they have had trying to get back
344 | September 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan
"Rather than looking at a job as just a paycheck, look at it in terms of the skills it's teaching you." Listen as with his guest, , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ben starts off the questions with one about strategies to keep the
343 | The ADHD Artist - Sarah Gise
"Being in the Arts as an ADHD person, I need something that engages me; it is what makes me feel alive." Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Sarah Gise discuss being an artist with ADHD, how she stays focused, and the stigma around ADHD in the creative profession plus much more on this episode of . Sarah is an actor, teacher, artist, director, and audiobook narrator who grew up in San Antonio, TX, but moved in 2013 to Chicago. She holds a BFA in acting from the University of Southern
342 | Transitions, Balancing Work and Relationships with Adison Smith
Do you have trouble transitioning from work to being at home? Listen as your host, Eric Tivers, and his guest Adison Smith discuss how ADHD has impacted her life. Eric shares some coaching around balance, burnout, transitions, and accountability, plus much more on this episode of . Adison has recently realized that she might be the living embodiment of the phrase 'jack of all trades, master of none' since she has had five jobs in the last five years, not including the job she has now as a greenh
341 | It’s Never Too Late with Sharon Ruchman
"When I took the medication, I couldn't stop the momentum." On this episode of , Eric welcomes Sharon Ruchman. Sharon is a composer, musician, and author; her music can be heard on classical radio stations worldwide. Today she is composing original music for Sonoro, a contemporary music performance. Sharon speaks about her late in life ADHD diagnosis, the medicine they put her on, and the side effects that led her to stop taking it. Once she stopped taking the prescription, she says that her bra
340 | Coping With 2020 - Panel Discussion
Has your world stopped amid the pandemic and social unrest?" Listen as your host, Eric, and the admin from season 19 of ADHD reWired coaching and accountability groups. They are discussing how they are getting through this year dealing with COVID and Black Lives Matter. Eric is here with his guests Tina, Carl, Marisol, and Kat. Marisol starts the panel discussion off with how she has dealt with the pandemic as a teacher and not knowing when she will go back. Kat shares how her life has been the
339 | August 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Did you know that the ADHD brain doesn't have enough Dopamine to get the intrinsic reward from doing small things like washing dishes? Listen as with his guests, and , answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Melissa starts us off with a q
338: Money Management with Rick Webster from Rena-Fi
Financial management is really emotional management. Welcome to this episode of with your host Eric Tivers and his guest, Rick Webster. Rick is the CEO and Founder of Rena-Fi and has spent the last two decades deeply involved in the ADHD community, helping people with ADHD find solutions for their own challenges. Rick is on a mission to help people find their path to financial freedom. Rick shares his ADHD journey, what prompted his diagnosis, his background in financing, and where the interest
337 | Mastermind Session Part 2 - Launching My Business with Natalie
Thank you for listening to this continuation of yesterday's episode with your host Eric, and his guests Jessica, Erica, and Blake, with Natalie in the hot seat, continuing the discussion on how to build a business. Natalie is an Occupational Therapist and is looking to start her own practice but needs help from the mastermind on this episode of . Listen as the mastermind continues to give Natalie suggestions and feedback on her idea of starting a virtual and in-home Occupational Therapy Practice
336 | Mastermind Session Part 1 - Launching My Business with Natalie
Could you use a mastermind group to help you start your business?" Listen as your host, Eric, and his guests Jessica, Erica, and Blake, with Natalie in the hot seat, discuss how to build a business. Natalie is an Occupational Therapist and is looking to start her own practice but needs help from the mastermind on this episode of . Natalie shares that she wants to open a cash practice that centers around invisible illnesses and work with the LGBT community as well as the Trans community. Her job
335 | Mastermind Session - Overcoming Morning Impotence With Blake
"Is stress a big factor in your life? Listen as your host, Eric, and his guests Jessica, Natalie, Erica with Blake in the hot seat, discuss Blake's issue of getting himself going to start his day. He shares that it takes hours for him to function enough to start work, and he is looking for solutions so he can get more out of his day on this episode of . Blake summarizes the issues he is having with getting started in the mornings. Eric believes that Blake needs a sleep study, and Jessica shares
334 | July 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
"Do you have a problem prioritizing" Listen as with his guests, , and answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Daniel starts the questions with one around lack of motivation and follow through and how to tell if it's from ADHD or depressio
333 | Race-Based Trauma, RSD and ADHD with Romanza McAllister, LCSW
"You develop a codependent relationship with work or with the world as a person of color because you end up playing to how people see you." Welcome to this episode of with your host Eric Tivers and his guest, Romanza McAllister, LCSW. Romanza is a psychotherapist, and in 2008 she graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work, where she majored in case management and group work. Over the last ten years, Romanza has provided focused solution group and family counseling with inpatient and ou
332 | ADHD and College Skills In Uncertain Times with Melissa Barlett
Did people notice that you had ADHD before you did? Eric and his guest, , better known by her students as Dr. B, is an e in Utica, NY. Listen as they discuss helping students come back to college and adjusting to change dealing with online learning, plus much more on this episode of Listen, as Dr. Barlett shares when she was diagnosed with ADHD and what caused her to seek a diagnosis. She also discusses some challenges she sees with online learning because of COVID-19 and how she has adapted he
331 | Leaning Into Your Weird with Andy J. Pizza
Have you tried to be normal and repress your ADHD instead of leaning into your weird? Listen as Eric and his guest, , discuss leaning into neurodiversity, a creative approach to your career path, win because of your weird not in spite of it, and much more on this episode of Andy is an American illustrator, podcaster, and public speaker; his explosive color-drenched illustrations have brought hope and smiles to clients like YouTube, and . He is the founder of the , which does what it says on th
330 | June 2020 Q&A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Do you have trouble transitioning from work to home? Listen as with his guests, , and answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Ella starts off this Q&A episode with a question about how to avoid doing things that pop up when things have to
329 | ADHD, Narcissism, and Emotions in Relationships with Jared DeFife PhD
Do you have trouble maintaining relationships? Listen as Eric and his guest, ., discuss one of the messier complexes, twist yourself in knots aspects of ADHD, which are emotions in relationships, narcissism, and more on this episode of Jared is a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia. He has a private practice that specializes in men's mental health and therapy for adults with ADHD. Dr. Jared is a former clinical fellow of Harvard Medical School and has been a media expert for , , , , and m
328 | No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Eric's guest Jeremy is a forty-six-year-old freshman at Marshall University. His path back to school and most of his life has been anything but typical. He got into a lot of trouble but was lucky enough to have people in his life that helped him from one extreme to another along the way. Listen, as Jeremy tells his story on this episode of Jeremy shares the behavioral issues he had as a child but was still the kid that everyone liked in high school. He discusses getting married right out of hig
327 | Eating Well With ADHD - Luz Jaramillo
Do you celebrate all of life's moments, good or bad, with food? Eric and his guest, Luz Jaramillo, discuss why this can lead to eating disorders, how you can break this habit, and achieve a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing plus much more on this episode of Luz is the owner of , has a Master's in Social Work, is a certified life coach, Masters in Neuro-Linguistic programming, a certified brain health coach, and many more. Luz is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and has ADHD, dysl
326 | Holey ADHD with Marissa Marangoni
Has taking medication for your ADHD changed your life? Eric and his guest, Marissa Marangoni, discuss what led her to look for a diagnosis for , her difficulties in college and grad school, and the challenges of working for herself on this episode of Marissa is a mom, a writer, and a former teacher. She runs , where she works as an instructional designer and technical writer. Marissa writes creatively and podcasts when she's not working or spending time with her son. She loves lists, popcorn,
325 | May 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan, Will Curb, and MJ
Have a question for the brain trust? Listen as with his guests , and MJ answer questions from the listeners in our monthly Q & A session of . We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We start the episode out with Erica asking what self-care means and when it is numbing instead of self-care. Eric shares that
Identifying Barriers through Coaching - Ruth Lipschultz
Do you have a problem with structure and clarity in your life? Listen, as Eric coaches his guest, Ruthie Lipschultz, on some of these same challenges. Ruthie is a musical performer and has studied voice her entire life, and now she is just trying to figure out life. She got her dream job straight out of college playing Pocahontas on a cruise ship, but her difficulty learning the material caused her not to get asked back. Listen as Ruthie needing accountability with structure when she is practici
323 | Feedback and Leadership with Peter Montoya
"Feedback is the oxygen of growth." Listen, as Eric and his guest Peter Montoya discuss what he means by this and why feedback should always be done confidentially. Peter talks about leadership development, conquering challenges, and the real-life experiences that drive his insights and ideas. Peter Montoya is the of “The Brand Called You” and his latest books, “Meetings Without Walls” & “Leadership Power”. He’s also a sought-after and highly motivational keynote speaker and leadership develop
322 | A World Without ADHD With Kirsten Milliken
Boredom is the mother of creativity. Listen, as your host and his guest Dr.Kirsten Milliken discuss the ways you can keep yourself and your kids busy during social distancing, having fun at the grocery store, and more on this episode of . Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the author of She works and plays in Portland, Maine, with her two kids and partner Perry. She has ADHD and often says three quarters kidding and half-serious if it's not fun, I'm probably n
321 | April 2020 Q&A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Are you almost always uncertain of the expectations and on shifting sand? This is just one topic we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Andrea starts off the questions, wanting to know what the guys do to get started when there ar
320 | 6 Years of Podcasting Listeners Share Stories
Have you ever done anything consistently for six years? Listen, as your host, , and all 20+ guests share stories about their connection to ADHD reWired and how the show has helped them on their ADHD journey. Join us as we celebrate six years of podcasting on this special episode of Jessica shares what she has learned from Eric and how the show and being part of the ADHD community has helped her understand how her brain works. Adeola speaks about how he gained insight into his ADHD through the
319 | Breaking the Silence as an African American Woman with ADHD
Have you ever asked yourself, 'what's wrong with me?' Listen, as your host and his guest Stacey Machelle discuss the challenges she faced in her career and personal life. Stacey talks about her diagnosis with ADD many years ago, and how her prayers and Ted Bundy led her to help. Stacey is a journalist by training and profession turned actor and stand up comedian. She works as a warm-up comic on , the late-night talk show on NBC, and she has about a dozen other side hustles. Stacey wanted to com
318 | Working From Home with Thanh Pham
Are you finding it hard to be productive while working from home? Listen, as and his guest Thanh discuss easy ideas and tips for working more productively from home. Thanh is the founder of , where he helps people become more productive at work and in life. He's also the co-host of the top productivity podcast on which Eric enjoyed being a guest not too long ago. Listen as Thanh shares why he decided to, and his struggle to be productive in a different atmosphere. Having a home office is the n
317 | March 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Do you have an issue getting out of the house early that you are not late? This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you, the listener, about situations you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional; we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Mary has the first question today about how to get out of the house early enough to b
BONUS COVID-19 Questions answered by Diana Hagar
Hey there, ADHD reWired listeners, this is not a typical episode. This is a bonus episode that I am dropping in your feed. It is audio from a webinar with that we recorded on April 1, 2020. Diana is a medical doctor and a member of the ADHD reWired community, and I am just really grateful that she could spend an hour with us answering questions from a lot of you. Diana answered questions from the ADHD community on a variety of things like, how to keep yourself safe if you have asthma if you hav
316 | Autism, ADHD, Gender and Conscientiousness
Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD? Listen, as and his guest Becca discuss her diagnosis, how ADHD shows up differently in women, why she is interested in studying conscientiousness in this realm and much more on this episode of ADHD . Becca is earning her master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and hopes to use her knowledge in individual differences, such as ADHD in personality and training in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, to help organ
315 | Finding Happy with Lindsay Weisner
What is it about the word suicide that makes you want to whisper? Is it a feeling of shame, guilt, or isolation? Listen, as your host and his guest Dr. Lindsay Weisner discuss the stigma around the word suicide and how important it is for people to have the conversation. They also share that talking to someone about your feelings lets you know that you are not alone, and it might help you find happiness in your life, and much more on this episode of . Lindsay is a clinical psychologist in Lon
314 | Toiletpaperpocalypse With Jessica McCabe
Does humor help you get through insane moments in your life? Eric and Jessica wanted to do this special episode to give you the listeners some ideas on what you can do to stay sane during this uncertain time in the world, and humor is at the top of the list along with exercise and staying in touch with the ADHD community. They share the alternatives they found for exercise when the gym is too risky, why going to the store can bring on anxiety, and what they plan to do if they run out of toilet p
313 | ADHD Inks in Creative Work & Relationships
Has your ADHD meds made a difference in your life? Listen as and his guest, , discuss this and much more in this episode of . Jordan is a semi self-employed professional tattoo artist and single parent. He was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and is just now learning how profoundly his ADHD has affected his life and relationships and is possibly the reason he started doing tattoos as opposed to a more conventional career. Jordan shares the reason he started doing tattoos, why he enjoys g
312: February 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Forgiveness and acceptance are critical when learning to manage your ADHD while remembering it is a rollercoaster, and the goal is to make the ups and downs a little less extreme. This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help y
311 | Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Grit, Is It ADHD?
Do suspect you have , but you don't know for sure because you have to wait months for your diagnosis? That is precisely what Eric's guest Angela is waiting on. Listen as Eric and Angela discuss the challenges she is facing trying to cope with this while balancing school, work, and family life while also dealing with and Angela shares how watching the way her son acted gave her flashbacks to herself at that age and was the catalyst that made her look into ADHD as a cause. She also speaks about
310 | Decision Making and Uncertainty with Merage Ghane
Have you ever just wanted to sit in a closet for some quiet time to study and eliminate distractions? Listen in as Eric and his guest Merage Ghane discuss why she did this, and many other topics on this episode of . Merage is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student in the eighth year of her PH.D. She shares her journey through being turned down many times to Ph.D. programs to finally being accepted and then getting her diagnosis. Merage shares the struggles she had in college with concentration, ho
309 | Rethinking Adult ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay
Breaking down the increments of time to organize behavior for people with ADHD is like driving in fog at slow speed. Listen to Eric and his guest as they discuss this, and many other topics on this episode of . Dr. Ramsay is the co-founder and co-director of the and an . He is also the author of five books, including the recently released , along with many articles with issues relating to ADHD. How do we break down tasks to make them more actionable? Listen as Eric, and Dr. Ramsay discuss Cog
308 | January 2020 Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Have you ever heard anyone say, "lazy is learned helplessness brought about by a lack of skills"? This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We start with a question about doing tasks when you don't f
307 | Suicide and ADHD with Roberto Olivardia
Were you aware that suicidal tendencies are more common in people with untreated ADHD? Listen to guest, , as he explains his findings and gives his insight into the research that supports these statistics. Roberto is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry at the . He also has a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD and many other disorders. Roberto shares how he got involved with the study of ADHD and suicidali
306 | Creativity Heals with Roxanne Jarrett
There is healing power in being creative as Eric's guest, Roxanne Jarrett, can testify. Roxanne is a singer and coach who performs in five languages and provides one on one intensive services to help creatives with ADHD finish their dream projects. As an arts educator, she facilitates workshops on various subjects, including acting, videography, writing, Shakespearean language, and authentic relating. Roxanne is living proof of the healing power of creativity. She practiced multiple art discipli
305 | Aggie Mastermind - Phone and Text Communications
Welcome to episode 305 of ADHD reWired a mastermind session with your host Eric and a panel featuring Roxy, Tina, and Will. Aggie is in the hot seat, talking about expectations around communication and establishing boundaries around her need for it. She also wants to set boundaries when it comes to her phone and other areas daily so that she feels more productive and less stressed. The group discuss Aggies issues with replying to texts with an affirmative to meet up with friends later but then
304 | December Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
This is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who has been struggling to get a professional diagnose of what she believes is ADHD. She keeps getting the runaround and is asking for advice on where to
303 | Kyle Taking The Next Step
Eric's guest on this episode of ADHD reWired is Kyle. Kyle is a nineteen, born and raised near Vancouver British Columbia and was diagnosed with ADHD, an attentive type in June of 2019. Since his diagnosis, he has learned a lot about himself, how ADHD affects him and many great and not so great things that life has to offer. He is on the show for some coaching and assistance from Eric about the choices he needs to make and how ADHD can affect his future. Kyle discusses his childhood, pivotal mom
302 | Mastermind Session with Will Curb: Deciding What To Offer
Welcome to the second mastermind session of ADHD reWired. Will Curb is in the hot seat this episode discussing his podcast with Roxy, Tina, Aggie, and of course, Eric. A mastermind session is where we have one person bring a topic that they want some help with, and everyone in the group will give their insight to help them with that particular topic. The group today will discuss Will's question of where he should be, how he can figure out his trajectory for 2020. He is thinking that just having
301| Mastermind: Tena Getting Emotionally Derailed
This episode of ADHD reWired is one of two mastermind sessions that will be released this month. Tena is in the hot seat this episode talking about emotional dysregulation with Roxy, Will, Aggie, and of course, Eric. A mastermind session is where we take a topic or issue that someone is having a problem with and do a deep dive into it to help the person find clarity. Tena discusses how emotional dysregulation has affected her life. The group speaks about what triggers to look for and how being
300 | Cameron Gott Interviews Eric Tivers
ADHD reWired is doing something different today, Cameron Gott is interviewing Eric. Cameron is an ADHD coach, that typically works with entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners to make better decisions and leading teams. He also trains coaches with two organizations and has started his own podcast. Cameron likes to use the curious accountability model for interviewing and will interview Eric with this same process. He likes to use it because it is a useful model for people with AD
299 | November Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our questions today are about walking the line between self-care and coddling, how to manage the anger of your ADHD diagnosis, breastfeeding and ADHD medicines, and the guilt when y
298 | Getting Used to Success with Dusty Exner
ADHD reWired is excited to welcome Dusty Exner to the show. Dusty is an ADHD coach, mother, and musician from Vancouver B.C. She was formerly the front person for the punk rock band Kill Matilda. Dusty is one of the founders of girls rock camp La Paz in Baha, California. She lives in a suburb of Vancouver with her husband, daughter Melanie Sue, bird Professor, and dog Hemingway. Dusty discusses being diagnosed with ADHD, touring with her band and living in a van, and the fact that she is trying
297 | Create Don't Suffocate with Natalie Walker
ADHD reWired is excited to welcome Natalie Walker to the show. Natalie is a professional musician and just released her new EP in September, which was her first since 2015. This Colorado-based singer has seen many changes in the last four years, from parting with her longtime label to being diagnosed with ADHD. Natalie has learned to embrace her different brain and has opened up about the challenges that have come from being a young, awkward kid with ADHD, learning how to navigate a thriving cre
296 | October Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will Curb
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. We are discussing time blindness and why people don't allow themselves enough time to get where they are going without being late. Ways to remind ourselves what we need to take with
295 | Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding with Elaine Birchall
Eric's guest on this episode of ADHD reWired is Elaine Birchall. Elaine is a social worker and a hoarding behavior and intervention specialist. She is the director of Birchall Consulting and is dedicated to helping those with hoarding behaviors to learn to manage their possessions and vulnerabilities. She founded the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and hosted the weekly Voice America radio show Take Back Your Life When Things are Taking Over and many other things. Elaine describes hoarding
294 | Mastermind Session: Emily in the Hotseat
In this Mastermind Session, we have Emily in the hot seat on the subject of emotional regulation. She tells us that she is not capable of regulating anything when her switch gets flipped. When that happens, she does and says things that could get her injured or put in jail, and that while she is in the moment, she feels very positive she is in the right. Are conflict and the feelings it causes a way to self-medicate? They discuss why she levels up to crazy mad so fast and the euphoria she feels
293 | Revel in Better Sex, Intimacy and Relationships With Tanya Brakeman
Welcome back to ADHD reWired. In this episode, we welcome Tanya Brakeman. Tanya is an Interior Designer, writer, teacher, and relationship mentor. She has spent over ten years engaged in the field of transformation leadership. She has developed a curriculum in the study of the erotic discipline called 'Revel, the Audacity of Ecstacy.' Revel is a daringly vulnerable investigation into how we relate to ourselves, influence our relationships, and express our uniqueness in our community and world. D
292 | Diagnosis Recontextualized Everything with Brian Behm
ADHD reWired welcomes to the show. Brian is a freelance creative director and motion artist based in Austin, Texas. His works to empower and amuse people through secret messages. He is excited about how Augmented Reality plays into the future of Art. Brian was diagnosed with last year at age 41. He started researching ADHD, and what he found was eyeopening. He could now explain some of the quirks he had instead of wondering why he had them. Why, when he got in an emotional situation, he wou
291 | September Q & A with Jessica McCabe and Brendan Mahan
Today's episode is our monthly Q & A session with guests Jessica McCabe and Brendan Mahan. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our questions today are about being overly sensitive to rejection, how to know the difference between essential tasks versus important ones, and everything in between. We also
Hacking Your ADHD - Building Your Toolbox (Simulcast) Ep1
This is the premiere episode of Hacking Your ADHD, a brand new ADHD reWired Network Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on: ADHD can make it hard for us to work on our intentions. This is even harder when we forget the things that we want to do. When you are learning about new ADHD strategies while reading books or listening to podcasts (like this one!) it is really easy to forget your intention of implementing those strategies. In these instances when we learn about a new tool, what we can
290 | Surviving Childhood with "Sarah Edgewood"
Sarah grew up in urban poverty with domestic violence, alcohol, drugs, and all before she turned 14. She had a hard time in school and with making friends, but her tenacity got her through, she ended up graduating from college with an MBA in finance. For the last 11 years, she has had a career in higher education. She discusses her childhood, the abuse, and being diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and depression. She tells us why her son hasn’t seen his grandparents in 4 years, and why she hasn’t told h
289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman
Ari Tuckman is back on the show to discuss his new book and new findings regarding how ADHD affects sex and intimacy. Ari is a psychologist in Pennsylvania working to help others live their best lives. Many times, living your best life requires understanding your sexual needs and wants and how they affect your partner or spouse. Ari has spent a great deal of time researching how people with and without ADHD relate to and process sexual activities and intimacy. In his new book , he shares the res
288 | Mastermind: Gaining Financial Literacy
What do you do when your entire experience with money has been negative? Mastermind ways to overcome the negativity and get in tune with your finances! Agnes has had a tough time getting the people in her life to realize that she is ready to take control of her finances and learn what it means to be financially savvy. When she should have been learning the ins and outs of money management, Agnes was instead dealing with the death of her father. Since then she and her mother have had conflicting
287 | Aug Q & A
August’s Q&A was a great one for everyone needing tips and tricks for helping their children and themselves get and stay “organized.” Brendan and I help talk through various strategies we’ve used to help our kids with schoolwork and assignments as well as ways we stay on top of our homes, cars, and calendars. We start the session off with a question about the progress that’s being made with making ADHD a nationally recognized health issue and our recommendations for bringing awareness to your st
286 | Strengths, Expectations, Frustration, and Sensory Processing with Ann Marie Silverberg
Ann Marie Silverberg is a wife, mother, dog trainer and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen in as we chat about her road to diagnosis, how ADHD affects her life and business, and why, in many ways, she views the condition as a strength. Ann Marie’s road to diagnosis was a fairly long one. Like many others trying to find a reason for their behavior, she had an Aha! moment, but an actual diagnosis was long in coming. It was almost as if no one WANTED to diagnose her. She shares the struggle
285 | I'm not Broken, I'm Different (part 2) with Geneviève Sévigny
Genevieve’s coaching session was so good we had to break it into 2 parts. Last week we discussed a variety of topics, but this week we dig deeper. Genevieve has a variety of passions but finding the time and energy to not only start them but complete them has been a struggle. Genevieve discusses several business ventures she has considered and started and we dig into how those ventures can support her. We also discuss ways she can stay on track and create success. She has a lot of passions and p
284 | I'm not Broken, I'm Different (part 1) with Geneviève Sévigny
There is a fine line between feeling broken and feeling different. Today’s guest is Geneviève Sévigny, who was recently re-diagnosed with ADHD. She has been struggling with how to connect to her friends and ways that she can discuss her symptoms with them. This is a 2-part episode chock full of ways that you can approach well-meaning friends and acquaintances when they say things that set you on edge. Geneviève is open and honest about her struggles and beliefs and the conversation was so seaml
283 | July Q&A
Brendan and I are back for July’s Q&A session! The goal of these Q&A sessions is to allow you, the listener, a chance to submit questions and situations for us to help talk you through and mastermind. It doesn’t matter if the issue is personal or professional, sometimes you just need to talk it through and look at it from a different perspective. Our questions this month range from how to get “unfrozen” when making decisions to medications to questions on coaching styles. The questions were in-d
282 | Mastermind Session: Doing Stuff You Don't Feel Like Doing - Madeline
Welcome back to another mastermind episode. Today we have Madeline in the hot seat as we work through the issues she has been facing with getting more done and having productive free time. We discuss ways that she can get more done while still playing video games but also doing things in her free time that restore and rejuvenate not just kill time. This mastermind begins with a discussion on how to break through and do the I don’t wanna’s, ways to help Madeline do her chores, study and how “I’ll
281 | Mastermind Session - Communication and Relationships
Welcome back to another mastermind episode. Today’s hot seat member is Derek and we work through the issues he has been facing with communication and relationships. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from moving your internal conversation to an external one, and establishing strong and appropriate communication boundaries. This mastermind starts off with a discussion on appropriate conversation lengths and topics. Derek shares an issue he has with his unwillingness to limit his conversation
280 | Mastermind Session - Routines, Budgeting, and coffee runs
This episode is another Mastermind episode designed to help a member work through something that has been holding them back from success. Our Mastermind hotseat participant is Roxie and she’s looking for help creating systems for remembering her priorities. We discuss various reward systems, memory enhancement tactics, and dig into the root of the problem. To frame the issue, Roxie uses her need for coffee as the catalyst for her memory concerns. She and her husband sit down every month and crea
279 | The Right Job for you with Dr. Miriam Reiss
On this episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Miriam Reiss, a career and life strategist who is living with ADHD and working to help those with ADHD crush finding the right job for them. She shares information about her programs and the 5 stage process she puts all of her clients through for building their best career. You wont want to miss a minute of this great conversation. Learn all about the 5 stages of Miriam’s job searching process. Each stage is designed to help you identify your core goals, th
278 | June Q & A
It’s June’s Q&A epiosode on the podcast and I’m joined by Brendan to answer your questions. We chat about topics ranging from the effects and need for medication to how to manage and cope with various aspects of having ADHD. There were a ton of great questions this month and you won’t want to miss the responses. What do sticky notes, note pads, and index cards have in common? Several of our questions had to do with accountability. Write things down! Put away the computer and put pen to paper, no
277 | Leadership and ADHD with Sharon Weinberg
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Sharon Weinberg to discuss how ADHD affects the leadership role. We chat about how ADHD changes the dynamic between leaders and their team members and how best to approach different kinds of conversations to create strong bonds and positive environments. As a leader with ADHD, it is important to understand and acknowledge how the condition affects your interactions with your team. It is also important for employees with ADHD to be open in conversation to elicit
276 | HSP, Empaths, Sleep, and ADHD with Susie Gutierrez
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Susie Gutierrez a singer, songwriter, actor, and all-around creative soul. We talk about her journey to being diagnosed with ADHD, how being empathic has impacted her relationships, and how important sleep schedules are. We talk about topics ranging from her short-lived career as a mascot to her songwriting journey. We also discuss the reasons she stopped seeing a therapist and instead started working with an ADHD coach. She also shares how important giving you
275 | Mastermind Clutter with Marisol, Will Curb, Carl and Kim
Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will chat about how clutter affects our lives, what we can do about the clutter on a day-to-day basis. How can you be proactive about not making the clutter, how to keep the house clean, and how you can get your family involved to work together to keep your place organized. We talk about how you can get a hold of clutter by making decisions on the spot and taking a few minutes to take care of the mess, so the clutter doesn't pil
274 | May Q&A
Welcome back to the monthly Q&A episode. Brendan Mahan and I take questions from the group about everything from setting boundaries to setting and accomplishing goals. Learn about finding your “Why” Q, and how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals helps you stay on track in the long-term. We then move into ADHD medications, irritability, and the stigma surrounding the disease and its symptoms. Finding the right kind of medication and dosing is paramount to reducing symptoms of the medication. Brendan and I a
273 | Mastermind Sessions- A new ADHD podcast with Will Curb
Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will ask Will Curb questions about different aspects of ADHD, how Will moves through and deals with certain obstacles. You can check out our panel guests on previous episodes of ADHD rewired. We talk about the value of information, how to create habits after learning executive functioning skills, what ARC can do for you. Will talks about why he likes being an admin in the coaching group. Will’s mom recently passed away and we ta
272 | Russell Barkley, Ph.D., Part 2 - The Case Against Neuropsychological Testing and New Research Part 2
Russell Barkley joins me for the fourth time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapter
271 | Russell Barkley on Life Expectancy and ADHD Part 1
Russell Barkley joins me for the third time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters
270 | April Q&A
Welcome to this month’s live Q&A episode! I’ll start off myself (as my co-host is either mid-interview or heading back to join me). Let’s dive in! First, Kimberly asks about ADHD and PTSD, since her doctor suggested that she might only have PTSD and seemed to completely discount the ADHD. She’s also curious about gut bacteria helping with executive function. We’ll dig into both topics, including the point that trauma is about how we perceive a situation. Marisol then joins the episode. As a micr
269 | Family Challenges through the lens of ADHD with Kali Stanton
Kali’s father recently passed away: this podcast is dedicated in memory of her father. Kali Stanton joins me on this episode of the podcast. She lives in Minnesota and is a teacher, wife and mom. Her most recent hobby she enjoys are piano lessons. I previously interviewed Kali in Season 6. She has had many changes in her life since then, including moving to a new town and a new job. Kali was diagnosed in 2015 with ADHD and has now been told she now does not have ADHD. In the last three years,
268 | Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Todd Ellis from Microsoft
Todd Ellis joins me on this episode of the podcast. Todd is 43, is a grandfather of one and works for Microsoft Corporation outside of Seattle for the past 18 years. He was diagnosed at age eight. He recalls being a “spark plug” for his parents. As the youngest of three and the only boy, his parents didn’t understand his behavior. His parents moved around quite often because of his parent’s work, so he was often the “new kid” at school. He found school boring and dull, except for science class
267 | Thriving at 75 - Hope, Strengths, and the Value of Animals with Paul Phenix
Paul Phenix joins me on this episode of the podcast. Paul, at the age of 75, has an extraordinary story of his journey with ADHD and is the oldest (and most wise) guest on my show to date. Paul has struggled with ADHD throughout his life, especially when attending medical school to be a veterinarian. Since his retirement, Paul has learned to enjoy life, leisurely activities and how to say, “Thank You.” Since his childhood, Paul has loved animals of all species: from the 500 frogs he brought i
266 | Losing 330 pounds, after sleep apnea, ADHD, dyslexia diagnosis
Adeola Sogbein joins me on this episode of the podcast. Adeola is a listener of the podcast, and he has an inspiring story to share with us. Over the last four years, he has lost the weight equivalent of two adults (330 lbs) and was diagnosed with ADHD at the same time. He comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of having people on your side and not giving up. In a way, Adeola’s journey started when he fell asleep in a job interview. That led to a sleep apnea diagnosis, and once he
265 | March 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of March’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. We cover a variety of topics on this episode. We talk about anxiety, impulsivity, consistency, resiliency, accommodations, and much more. In this conversation, Brendan has many opportunities to point you to episodes of his podcast. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the seco
264 | Hypnosis for ADHD?
My guest this week is Linda Donalds. Linda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s. Like so many who were diagnosed later in life, the ADHD diagnosis helped explain so many of her struggles. Professionally, Linda is a board-certified hypnotist. She’s been an active member of the Guild of Hypnotists for over 20 years, and in recent years has shifted her focus to using her hypnosis for helping adults and teens struggling with ADHD and sleep-related issues with ADHD. Linda is an alumnus of ou
263 | Recovery and Community
Dawn Nickel is my guest on this episode. Dawn is a certified professional recover coach and holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy with a focus on women who experience issues related to mental health, addiction, and intimate partner violence. Dawn has taken her life experiences of being in recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence, cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism and turned it into an empowerment movement called She Recovers. It is a fact that people with ADHD have higher ra
262 | Sleep with me - Finally
We have a different type of episode for you this week. Brendan Mahan joins me for this episode. We’re talking about sleep! Brendan and I had our monthly Q&A episode last week, and we ended the episode on the topic of sleep. Since the beginning of the year, my sleep has been incredible. On the other hand, Brendan has struggled with sleep. He cites a number of changes in his weekly schedule as the primary reason for this. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many of the changes in rou
261 | February 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of February’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This week, we had several listeners join us on the podcast. You will hear us talk with a couple of people who were diagnosed later, and are working through things like finding helpful therapists and being ready for coaching. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tu
260 | Progress is Power with Justin Classen
Justin Classen returns to the podcast for this episode. He previously appeared on . Justin learned that he has ADHD in April 2017. Since then, he has been devoting himself to a journey of acceptance and developing a true sense of awareness. Prior to his diagnosis, Justin would describe his life as a seemingly endless series of impulsive catastrophes. Since he was last on the podcast, Justin continues to make tons of progress and positive changes in his life from improving his health, gettin
259 | Mastermind - Preventing Burnout
This episode is another mastermind group session! This conversation is with ADHD reWired Addmin, who help with our coaching group. This week, Juliet sits in the hot seat. Also in the mastermind call are Kat, Dave, Katie, and Roxy. In this conversation, you will hear Juliet describe her situation and challenges. Juliet feels that situations in her life go in circles. She’d like to change her outcomes by doing things differently instead of doing them the same ways, expecting different results.
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258 | Mastermind - Asking for Help and Making Decisions
This episode is another mastermind group session. This conversation is with ADHD reWired alumni from our 14th season. This week, Katie returns to the podcast and is in the hot seat. We are joined by Kat, Roxy, Juliet, and Carrie. In this conversation, you will hear Katie describe her situation. She would like to find her passion and potentially make a career out of it. Katie enjoys creating content, specifically on YouTube. By the end of the conversation, Katie has an idea of what she want
257 | January 2019 Q&A
This episode is the recording of January’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and me discuss a handful of listener questions on sleep, multitasking, anxiety from goals, and other topics. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answe
256 | The One You Feed with Eric Zimmer
Eric Zimmer joins me on this episode of the podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and host of the podcast, . Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way how to recover from addiction, and build a life worth living. While Eric doesn’t know if he has ADHD,
255 | Exercise, Study Habits and a Healthy Perspective with Isaac Boutin
Isaac Boutin joins me on this week’s episode of the podcast. Isaac has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s. He also might be the youngest guest we’ve had on this podcast, as he is finishing his senior year of high school. When I talked with Isaac, his story and attitude were so positive and inspiring, I knew we needed to have him on. Recently, an academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he appear on a podcast or radio show. He reached out to me, and here’s his appearance! Throughout
254 | Mastermind: Cut the BS
This episode is another mastermind session. Kat, Katie, Juliet, Dave, and Carrie join me in this discussion with Roxy, who is in the hot seat. Roxy has decided that the theme for this episode is “aging out of opportunities.” In this discussion, you will hear Roxy express a desire for a change, but she is a bit overwhelmed by the number of options she has. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that Roxy feels drawn to the idea of being an ADHD coach. We talk about what appeals to her
253 | Self-Advocacy and Disclosure: LeDerick Horne
I’m joined on this episode by LeDerick Horne. LeDerick is a poet, leader, speaker, and disability activist. LeDerick was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third-grade. A tireless advocate for people with all disabilities, he uses his gift of the spoken word as a gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, and self-determination. LeDerick has appeared at the White House and the United Nations. He co-authored the book, . He has also released two spoken word poetry al
252 | Live Q & A - Dec 2018
This episode is the recording of December’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and me answer a handful of listener questions. You will hear us answer questions on unstructured time, regulating emotions in the workplace, and the transition from high school to college. You’ll also hear a story of a near-fight involving Br
251 | Be Bitter or Better and Workplace Accommodations with Shelley Ann Morris
The guest for this episode is Shelley Ann Morris. Shelley is an administrative assistant receptionist who assists people who are blind. She volunteers at CKCU FM and hosts the show Welcome to My World. Shelley is a triathlete who does sprints and Olympic distance triathlons. She was born with significant vision loss. In this conversation, you will hear Shelley talk about being diagnosed at age 44, and she explains how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope
250 | Best Productivity Episode Yet with Emily Parks
The guest of this episode is Emily Parks. Emily is a productivity consultant and the owner of Organize for Success. She is an Evernote certified consultant. A lover of technology, Emily can help with prioritization, email, calendar management, and everything else that we could all use help with. In this conversation, you will hear Emily share a ton of super helpful tips and strategies. This is a can’t-miss episode if you would like to become more efficient in areas of your life with things
249 | November Q & A
This episode is the recording of November’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and I recount our experiences at the CHADD conference. We also dive in and answer a handful of listener-submitted questions on topics like digital minimalism, holiday stress, and time blindness. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the se
248 | Reset ADHD - Alex Hey
I am joined on this episode by Alex Hey. Alex is a new ADHD coach from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is launching his new coaching practice, Reset ADHD. His mission is to help people hit the reset button on their ADHD. Alex is turning his mess into his message. Alex has had to hit the reset button a fair number of times in his life. In this conversation, you will hear Alex share some of his poetry, which is what made Alex stand out to me and invite him onto the podcast. Alex provides us with
247 | Adult ADHD Assessments - Part 2: The Solutions with Laurie Peterson M. Ed, MA, LPC
This episode contains the second part of my discussion with Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, Laurie and I discuss the steps following the diagnostic assessments she administers. Medication plays a considerable role, but Laurie also shares how t
246 | Adult ADHD Assessments - Part 1: My Results with Laurie Peterson M. Ed, MA, LPC
On this episode, I am joined by Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, you will hear Laurie and I discuss the battery of diagnostic assessments she administered to me. You will hear us discuss the verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working me
245 | Mastermind Session: Big Changes, Big Dreams, So Many Options with Natalie Stark 4 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Natalie is sitting in the mastermind hot seat. Natalie has recently experienced some pretty signi
244 | October Q&A
This episode is the recording of October’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and I talk with a few listeners and read some questions that had been submitted. We talk about ADHD and substance abuse, a child with ADHD who becomes emotionally sensitive with redirection, and something we label, “procrastappointment.” You ca
243 | Mastermind Session: Navigating Overwhelm with Dan Johnson 3 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Dan sits in the hot seat. In this conversation, you will hear Dan talk about over-committing. He
242 | Mastermind Session: Communications - Sandra in the Hot Seat 2 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Sandra sits in the hot seat. She explores a topic that a lot of us struggle with and we haven’t r
241 | Mastermind Session: Morning Routines - Diana in the Hot Seat 1 of 4
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, . We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as “addmins,” and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Diana will sit in the hot seat, and we are joined by Natalie, Dan, and Sandra. The morning routin
240 | Dear ADHD - Special Episode
Do you say that you “are ADHD” or say that you “have ADHD?” Through people-first language, we show that people are more than their diagnosis. However, over time, I’ve come to appreciate how nuanced language is, and how important it is to let people express their identity. Living with ADHD is a story. As we change, so does our relationship with ADHD. One way I’ve helped people capture their relationship with ADHD is an exercise I’ve been doing with my coaching groups. I call this exercise
239 | September Live Q & A
This episode is the recording of September’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, our conversation keeps looping back around to play and planning. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan M
238 | A Mixed Marriage, Alex and Alison
I have two guests joining me in the studio for this episode. Alex is a proud husband of eight years and is a father to two children. He teaches special education at the middle school level. His daily practice of mindfulness and meditation has had a profound effect on his life. His ADHD witness story comes into focus in 2008. The most recent stage of his ADHD journey began with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Alison joins Alex (her husband) on this episode. They have known
237 | Don't Dis-My-Ability with Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith joins me on the podcast this week. Shawn has his Master’s in Education and Counseling. He is the proud founder and CEO of Don’t dis-my-ability Consultation Services, an innovative, multi-faceted coming specializing in the emerging field of neurodiversity. He is a counselor, psychotherapist, and national award-winning entrepreneur. Diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type at age 30, Shawn struggle through every level of the public education system prior to his diagnosis. It took Sh
236 | Honoring Your Nature with Maria Luisa Ruiz Luna
Maria Luisa Ruiz Luna joins me on this episode. She is the founder of Wellways, a venture whose goal is to promote a way of living that prioritizes our nature, wellbeing, and peace. She creates experiences that provide the tools and space for modern humans to thrive by honoring and networking against their individual and biological nature. Maria Luisa moved from Peru to Arizona fifteen years ago to attend grad school. She obtained her degree in neuroscience at the University of Arizona. Cu
235 | August Q & A
This episode is the recording of August’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This month, we have a few questions on careers. We talk about exploring careers and finding the one that best suits us and our strengths and weaknesses, and we talk about being successful with a manager or in a workplace that is not necessarily ADHD-friendly. If you’re listening
234 | Tech Tools with "Dr. Mac"
Today’s guest is Bob LeVitus. Bob is the author of more than 80 technical books and has been a columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. He’s known about his ADHD for almost 20 years, and he says at this point, he considers it “kind of a blessing.” Bob has a company called Working Smarter for Productions. Bob is a Mac aficionado, and he’s going to help us understand how he uses different Mac products to improve his productivity, and hopefully help your productivity. If you don’t have a
233: We Fall So We Can Rise with Katie Schonwit
Katie Schonwit joins me on this episode. Katie is a 30-year old Brooklyn, NY native who is a Senior Office Manager and an Executive Assistant, a gamer, and a nerd extraordinaire. After her mother passed away when she was 18, she was forced to grow up and struggled for years until she was finally diagnosed with ADHD a year ago. She is now on a path of self-discovery. In this conversation, you will hear Katie’s story. Katie has experienced a lot in life, but you will hear that she has the p
232 | Mastermind with Tena: Overcoming Emotional Storms in Business
Today’s episode is the final installment of our special series of mastermind sessions we recorded with a small group of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group alumni. This episode is Tina’s turn in the hot seat. When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me . In this conversation, we are going to help Tina address some challenges she’s having
231 | July Q & A
This episode is the recording of July’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. In this conversation, you will hear us discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and many other topics. You will even hear what prompted me to request a medication change. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to August’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Jo
230 | Mastermind with Natalie: Building a Website
This week, we have another special episode for you. This is the next installment in a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. This episode is Natalie’s turn in the hot seat. You may remember Natalie from . When you listen, think about what questions you would have asked and what ideas you would have shared. Then, share them with us in the comments section of this episode, or tweet at me . In this conversation, we talk with Natalie about her bu
229 Mastermind with Erika: Travel Challenges
Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear a few very special episodes that are a part of a series of mastermind sessions that I did with a few members of the coaching group alum. On this episode, Erika is on the hot seat over travel challenges. She explains the aspects of traveling that give her the most trouble. Then, other members of the mastermind ask questions and share ideas and advice to help Erika overcome these situations. You’ll Learn: [07:53] - Marisol starts things off by g
228 | An ADHD and Non ADHD Couple
On this episode, I am joined by two guests in my studio. These two people are in, what we are calling, a “mixed (almost) marriage,” where one of the partners has been diagnosed with ADHD. Emily and Josh, a couple from Chicago, have been together for three years and sat behind my mics for this conversation. Josh has ADHD and Emily does not. He was diagnosed with ADHD right before they met, so his journey has coincided with their relationship. Josh works as a support engineer at a tech comp
227 | Neurofeedback - Can it Really Help?
Joining me on the podcast this week is Jake Stauch. Jake is the founder and CEO of NeuroPlus, a company that has developed a platform for helping ADHD children and adults with brain sensing technology. Prior to NeuroPlus, Jake founded NeuroSpire, which used brain scans to test advertising effectiveness. Jake previously worked at Duke Center for Cognitive Science. He’s been named to the Forbes 30 under 30. His works have been featured in Rolling Stone, Popular Science, and IEEE. Brain activ
226 | June Q & A
This episode is the recording of June’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to July’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [07:07] - Sandra joins the call to ask a few
225 | Finding the Magic with Natalie Walker
Natalie Walker joins me on this episode of the podcast. Natalie is a multi-creative who has tackled some pretty big dreams and always has been determined never to allow her different brain to define or stifle what she has gone after in her life. She’s a mom, a songwriter, a makeup artist, a chef, and probably a bunch of other things! Natalie is a creative artist, and I think you will enjoy this conversation with Natalie about her background, her ADHD diagnosis, and her music. She talks abo
224 | Creatives Doing Freelance with Jason Warren
Jason Warren joins me on this episode of the podcast. Jason is a writer, theatre director, and acting teacher based in London, UK. This autumn, he will go to Bucharest to help build Romania’s first large-scale interactive production. He trains actors in London, and his experience with ADHD and neurodiversity are a fundamental part of the skills he teaches. In this conversation, you will hear Jason talk about his career and how his recent ADHD diagnosis impacts it. We cover many topics in
223 | Organize This with Nathalie Pedicelli
Nathalie Pedicelli joins me on the podcast this week. Nathalie is a professional organizer and an ADHD organizer coach-in-training. She wants to live in a world where people with ADHD are recognized as geniuses, where asking questions and challenging the status quo is a good thing. With over 25 years of organizing people, events, and places, she is a speaker on how organization helps people with ADHD live a less chaotic and more productive life. On this episode, Nathalie will share her know
222 | May Q & A
This episode is the recording of May’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to May’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . Connect with Brendan Mahan You’ll Learn: [06:30] - Marisol joins the call and asks a qu
221 | Sh*tstorms and Unicorns with Jackie Basham
Jackie Basham joins me on the podcast this week. Jackie is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She has a degree in public health, and scattered around her house are several certificates of graduation. She is an artist and currently has art hanging in two galleries in Springfield, Missouri. She is a substitute teacher and maintains her sanity by running, yoga, and nature. Jackie has probably prepared about 8,000 meals in the past two decades. In this discussion, you will hear Jackie tell her A
220 | Mastermind Session on Diet and Exercise
I think you’re going to love this week’s episode. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while. On this episode, you will hear a mastermind session we recently did with my alumni admin team. The idea of a mastermind was introduced by the book . The idea is that a group of people convene, and someone experiencing a challenge sits in the hot seat. Instead of just trying to solve their problem on their own, the group becomes their mastermind. On this episode, you’re going to hear Marisol talk
219 | Diet and Exercise with Gabriel Villarreal
Gabriel Villarreal comes back on the podcast this week. Gabriel is a resident in counseling and soon to be a licensed practicing counselor. He owns a part-time practice in ADHD counseling in Roanoke Valley, where he helps children and adults manager and master their ADHD superpowers. Additionally, he owns Lost Boys Strength and Conditioning and is the host of Informed Consent, a weekly podcast supporting incoming clinicians in the mental health field. On this episode, you will hear Gabriel,
218 | Models for Coaching: David Giwerc
The man, the myth, the legend, David Giwerc joins me on this episode of the podcast. David is the president of the ADD Coach Academy. He is a global leader in coach training and education. ADD Coach Academy is the only comprehensive ADHD coach training program accredited by ICF and PAAC. His internationally recognized coaching practice is dedicated to empowering ADHD entrepreneurs and executives. David was recently inducted into the International CHADD Hall of Fame, and he received the cove
217 | April Q & A
This episode is the recording of April’s live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear us discuss several topics, including asking for workplace accommodations, breastfeeding mothers unable to take ADHD medication, imposter syndrome, children “outgrowing” ADHD, and much more. If you’re listening to this on the day it is publ
216 | PTSD and ADHD with Marcelle Clowes
Marcelle Clowes has always lived with ADHD and Complex-PTSD. However, she wasn’t diagnosed until her early-30’s. Since then, she has experienced, treatment, healing, acceptance, setbacks, and self-awareness. Marcelle has attended college many times, held many jobs, and has lived in more cities than she can count. Her story illuminates the parallels between PTSD and ADHD, what it’s like living with both conditions and how the disorders can contribute to the cycle of family violence. Marcelle
215 | 4 Motivators with Lisa Alexoff
Lisa Alexoff is an experienced licensed clinical professional counselor with a demonstrated history in the mental health and healthcare fields. She specializes in helping children, teens, adults, and families in dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and medical issues. She enjoys collaborating with clients as they discover the next best steps on their journey to a healthier life. In this conversation, you will hear Lisa’s ADHD story. Right now, the group of people being diagnosed with ADHD at the hi
214 | Screentime, tech tools and processing speed with Randy Kulman
Randy Kulman joins me on this episode of the podcast. Randy is the founder and president of an educational technology company, LearningWorks for Kids. They specialize in using video games to teach executive functioning and academic skills. For the past 25 years, Dr. Kulman has also been the clinical director and president of South County Child and Family Consultants, a private practice that specializes in assessments and interventions for children with learning disorders and attention difficu
213 | March 2018 Q & A
This episode is the recording of March’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. If you’re listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to April’s live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at . In this epi
212 | I Take My Pills Because... with Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton
Joining me on this episode are Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton. Jessica is the creator of the extremely popular and successful . She recently did a that has over 10 million views! Edward has a background in television production and has played a large role in the success of How To ADHD. On this episode, you will hear Jessica and Edward talk about how How To ADHD has grown since they were last on the podcast. They also share the backstory behind her Ted Talk, including how the talk was p
211 | The Complex - James and Jules Ochoa
James Ochoa returns to the podcast this week. James is a licensed professional counselor, author of . He is the founder and director of The Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in areas of their lives. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD, so clients can begin to build internal worlds in their imagine to manage their attention challenges. For the past
210 | Live Q&A March 2018 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of February’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear several listener questions. This month, a lot of these conversations involved medication. We also talk about employment and recovering from a loss of employment. Th
209 | Work Life Balance with Marisol Salizar
If you’re expecting to hear last month’s live Q&A, I’ve changed the plan. I really want to share a conversation with Marisol Salizar. Marisol is one of the members of our Coaching and Accountability Group, and I think when it comes to finding what really matters in life, and creating healthy boundaries between work, family, and play, the progress that she has made can be inspirational for all of us who really struggle with this balance, especially when we are fortunate enough to love the work
208 | A Recovering Achievement Addict Finds Stillness with Jamie Popernack
Jamie Popernack is a recovering achievement addict living a fiercely simple life with her husband and daughter. Jamie is a public health educator who works at a crisis program. She has a lot of love for the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Jamie explain the idea of achievement addictions. She shares how she fell into that trap. She was hustling for her self-worth and doing things because she had to and it looked good. Her motivation was no longer to help people, but to mak
207 | Creating Your Own Path with Kwame Dougan
Kwame Dougan is an attorney by training, an investor by experience, and an advisor by design. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a Master of Science from London School of Economics, attending as a rotary ambassadorial scholar. Previously, Kwame practiced commercial litigation with a global law firm. His journey overcoming poverty and an undiagnosed learning disability has been documented in various publications and is the subject of a Ted Talk. In 2015, Kwame was honored
206 | Scratch Your Itch: Logan Nelson
Logan Nelson joins me on this episode of the podcast. Logan is the creator of Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast, where he inspires and motivates listeners to scratch your own itch so that you can grow personally and professionally. He is a performance enhancement expert and published author on thrive global. Logan graduated with a BFA in Acting from NIU, and is now sharing his story and his “why.” In this conversation, you will hear Logan explain his why. Logan opens up about body dysmorphia,
205 | Live Q&A January 2018 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of January’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. We cover several different topics on this episode, including questions on prioritization systems, money management, “The Wall of Awful,” and much more. Because of Brendan’s area of expertise, we also answer a handful
204 | Matt Beardsley - Cracking the Code of You
On this episode, Matt Beardsley joins me in my office. First off, thanks to Matt for giving me the motivation to clean my office! Matt is a husband, father, and friend. In his professional life, he works in technology as a site reliability engineer. Since his diagnosis in April of 2017, Matt has been able to go on a deeper journey of self-discovery, finding along the way, himself and the community he cherishes. In this conversation, you will hear Matt’s story. He talks about his academic
203| Tom Nardone - Afraid this is getting real
No guest in the history of ADHD reWired has appeared as many times as Tom Nardone, and he joins me again on this episode. If you’re new to the podcast, Tom and I have been friends since the start of this show. He is the host of . Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2017. In this episode, you’ll hear a lot of laughter and emotion from Tom. Tom is always an open book, and this visit to the podcast is no exception. Most of this conversation is Tom sharing the emotions that he i
202 | Women and ADHD with Linda Roggli
Linda Roggli joins me on this week’s episode. This is Linda’s third appearance on the podcast. She is a professional certified coach, award-winning author, founder of the ADD Diva Network, and co-founder of the ADHD Women’s Palooza, which is just around the corner. Linda is an expert in later-life ADHD. Linda is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and has coached 100s of women. In this conversation, you will hear Linda share the role that estrogen plays in ADHD behavior
201| Laura Wrzesinski - ADHD is More Than Focus
Laura Wrzesinski joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Laura is a licensed marriage, and family therapist, who was a member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In her private practice, Radical Realness Therapy, she works with LGBTQIA folks, feminists, and ADHD millennials who are ready for self-acceptance and healthy relationships. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and a half years ago. In this conversation, you will hear Laura share her ADHD story an
ADHD Essentials Ep 2 (Simulcast)
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ADHD Essentials EP 1 (Simulcast)
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200 | Live Q & A December 2017 with Brendan Mahan
We did it! We made it to episode #200! I would have never guessed we would have over one million downloads over 176 different countries. You and your stories are why this podcast is the top-rated ADHD podcast on iTunes. Thank you. This episode is the recording of December’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode b
199 | Plans Change and Pipes Freeze
Originally, I was not going to release an episode of the podcast, but at the last minute, I changed my mind. This podcast exists to give you some updates on things. We made it to 2018! I planned to spend an entire day doing my annual planning. Instead, we had frozen drain pipes! This was quite an ordeal that resulted in me losing a few days of work and $1800. I have been thinking about my goals for 2018, although I haven’t had time to put everything together. I’ve also been looking at m
198 | 2017 Year in Review
On this week’s episode, we’re looking at our year in review and taking a sneak peek at the year ahead. You will just hear my voice on this episode. Every year, I spend time reviewing my goals from the prior year. I believe it’s critical to reflect before you look forward. A lot of wonderful things happened in 2017, yet it was a really hard year. You will hear what my goals, wins, and challenges were. I also share the themes and aspects of my life and business that I am considering when l
197 | Aaron Anastasi Your Prosperous Mind
Aaron Anastasi returns to the podcast for this episode. Aaron is a Southern Californian actor and film-maker who graduated with a master’s degree from Princeton. He is a serial entrepreneur with an online presence that grosses seven-figures. Aaron has the #1 singing life lesson channel on YouTube with over 20 million organic views and 250,000 subscribers. Aaron is also a prominent success coach with a book that reached Amazon’s Top 100 Best-Sellers list within a week of its release. In this
196 | Live Q & A November 2017 with Brendan Mahan
This episode is the recording of November’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from diagnosis and medication to refocusing after interruption, overwhelm by digital tools, and everything in-between. You’re welcome to join
195 | Justin Classen: Risk Reward of High Risk Jobs
Justin Classen joins me on this episode. Justin is 27-years-old, and a whirlwind of intense, hyper-active energy, born, raised and distracted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received a diagnosis of ADHD only 9-months ago. However, this diagnosis was prolonged by two years, due to lapses in memory to actually attend his evaluation. Considered a “jack of all trades” by those who know him, Justin has found success in a multitude of endeavors, and an acceptance in a profound number of failed on
194 | Brett Smith Boredom and Grace
Brett Smith joins me on this episode. Brett is a real estate broker in Austin, Texas who was diagnosed at the age of 42. This diagnosis came after struggling with job change after job change after job change. About two years ago, Brett took a job in software sales, and he noticed “the cycle.” After a Google search, he realized he needed to explore the possibility that he has ADHD. Through Driven to Distraction, He recognized he experienced things everyone does, but the connection between t
193 | Stephanie Sammons Music and Money
Stephanie Sammons joins me on this episode of the podcast. Stephanie is a certified financial planner, the founder of Sammons Wealth, an independent wealth management firm. Stephanie is also a best-selling author, speaker, and recording singer-songwriter. Stephanie was a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Stephanie’s songs go right to the heart of what a lot of us are feeling on a regular basis. In this conversation, you will hear an interesting mixtu
192 | Live Q & A Oct 2017
This episode is the recording of October’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear us answer several questions. We talk about productivity tips, techniques, and resources. We also talk about follow-through and scheduling. A few of the questions are big-picture. Deborah
191 | What You Might Not Know About ADHD reWired Coaching Groups
This week, I am joined by three guests. What you will hear is a behind-the-scenes and insightful perspective of ADHD reWired and our coaching groups. Joining me on the episode are Brendan Mahen, Kat Hoyer, and Cassandra Tower. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, Kat, Cassandra, and me talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. You will hear them share the changes they have seen in others and themselves through this group. If you would like more information on t
190 | Emotions, Accepting ADHD, and Productivity as a Feeling with Noelle Matteson
Noelle Matteson joins me on this week’s episode of ADHD reWired. Noelle has lived in various places around the United States and the world. Her background is mostly in writing and publishing. She has an M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, and she has published a short book on the Civil Rights Movement, . Noelle currently writes for Healthy Place’s blog, Living with Adult ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Noelle share her ADHD story. Like most of these stories, this starts back with Noelle
189 | She Wasn't Always This Focused with Rosa Swann
Rosa Swann has been a full-time romance author for two years. She starting writing romance novels while she was working on her master's degree. Rosa believes in happy endings and making choices that make you happy. She spends most of her day behind the computer, but does all of her planning on paper, because she’ll forget about it otherwise. Having been diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism a decade ago, she has been able to control her brain with a lot of planning and tactics. Recently, she has s
188| Life is Like a Box of... ooh Chocolate with Steven Mazure
Steve Mazure was diagnosed with ADHD in June of 2016, and since the diagnosis, everything has changed. Steve has been on a journey of growth and self-discovery. He is now learning to accept who he is and he’s letting go of the person he was trying to be. In this conversation, you will hear Steve share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD and decided to start a chocolate company. He talks about the aspects of running a business that he struggles with, and I share some tips with him that will
187 | It only took 65 years - with Anne Hougas
This Week’s Episode: On this week’s episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had “normal” problems growing up. Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD. It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences. Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD. She also shares her relationship history with three marriages. Anne was a ple
186 | One week after brain surgery - hope, courage and the power of laughter: Tom & Yvonne Nardone
This Week’s Episode: This week, I am pleased to be joined by Tom Nardone. Tom is not only a friend to ADHD reWired and the ADHD community, but someone who really has become one of my best friends. Tom is the voice of courage, humility, and bravery. On September 19th, Tom had a brain surgery to try to remove a tumor from the part of his brain that deals with his speech. His speech has been affected. Tom and his wife, Yvonne, join me about a week after Tom’s surgery. In this conversation, you
185 | Finding Belonging with Shauna Heron
This Week’s Episode: Shauna Heron joins me on this episode. Shauna is a wedding photographer, entrepreneur, mom, world traveler, game streamer, techno-nerd who just recently found out that she has ADHD. After 44 years, Shauna was researching information to support her 7-year old son with ADHD; she started to have that sneaking suspicion that she had found the answer to her life-long question, “What the (bleep) is wrong with me?!” In this discussion, you will hear Shauna’s interesting and unique
184 | ADHD reWired September Live Q&A
This Week’s Episode: This episode is the recording of September’s live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics. Some questions are about adolescents with ADHD, from morning routines to college applications. We also talk about managing emotions during hormonal
183 | A Bus Full of ADHDers with Bonnie Mincu
Bonnie Mincu joins me on this episode. Bonnie spent 23 years in a Fortune 50 corporation as a marketing manager, training manager, executive coach, and organizational development consultant. She left her consulting firm in 2000 to do similar work on her own. But, without the structure of fast-paced deadlines, she found herself floundering and avoiding her desk. This was when she discovered she has ADHD. She built her business around coaching and training individual ADHD clients. Since starting T
182 | I Got This with Rich Schramm
This Week’s Episode: Rich Schramm is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and software development expert with over 25-years in information and technology. He is also the father of three kids with ADHD. Rich is putting his experience and skills to use in creating a tool to manage ADHD families, called I Got This. I Got This is an app, a community, and a mission to change the story of ADHD. In this conversation, Rich shares some of his story and his personal experiences that led to the
181 | Emotional Regulation and Shiny Objects with James Ochoa
This Week’s Episode: James Ochoa returns to the podcast on this episode. James is a licensed professional counselor and the author of . He is the founder and Director of the Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in all areas of life. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD so clients can build their internal worlds using their imagination to manage their a
180 | Can't change the past, only our understanding of it: with Jo Meleca-Voigt
Jo Meleca-Voigt returns to the podcast on this episode. Jo is a teacher and she last came on the podcast right after being diagnosed with ADHD and starting medication. In this conversation, you will hear Jo describe the last year of her life since we last spoke. She has had some opportunities in her professional career to advocate for students with ADHD. She shares how this has helped her in her own journey. Jo shares some of the strategies that she has implemented in the last year. Alt
179 | Creating Balance with Jim Klopman
This Week’s Episode: Jim Klopman is an innovator in other industries, Jim says that his brain damage, ADHD, and Dyslexia are blessings that free his mind to see tech advances before others. Jim developed the to improve and maintain his own athletic performance. Jim believes a fit human balance system is the key to maintaining physical and psychological success in all areas of life. In this conversation, you will hear Jim explain the importance of balance and the human balance system. He expla
178 | Productive Parenting Live Q & A June 2017 with Brendan Mahan
This Week’s Episode: On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we do a live Q&A. This episode is a recording of the June Live Q&A. If you are listening to this episode the day it’s released, tune into August’s Live Q&A at 12:30pm at . On this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Mahan. This is Brendan’s third appearance on the podcast. Brendan is an ADHD coach and speaker. He is currently a special education teacher. He understands ADHD from as an insider, as well as from the perspective of an educator.
177 | Blue Shame Shoes: Thomas Wandall
Thomas Wandall joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Thomas is a listener of this podcast and was recently diagnosed with the inattentive presentation of ADHD. Thomas has lived in the Bay Area of California since 1995 and has a variety of interests. He enjoys mountain climbing, bike building, novel writing, painting, crisis counseling, and shoe-making. He enjoys the hands-on nature of his work. He owns a shoe-making and repair business. He also struggles with broken deadlines and unfinishe
Short - Last Day of Registration and making sense of a $12,000 mistake
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176 | Bending the world to our ADHD with Diann Wingert
This Week’s Episode: Diann Wingert is a licensed psychotherapist, master certified coach, parent of adult children with ADHD, and she has ADHD herself. After many years of “dancing with denial,” she was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of sixty. Diann specializes in coaching high-functioning but under-achieving adults with ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Diann discuss her personal history with ADHD and her recent diagnosis at the age of sixty. For years, this diagnosis didn’t seem possib
175 | We're like-brained, not just like minded, with Kat Hoyer
This Week’s Episode: Kat Hoyer is a certified life and career coach. She offers personal and professional development workshops, retreats, and coaching. After spending 15 years in corporate America, Kat found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Through a series of unexpected detours, she found her way to help people find their own success. In this conversation, you will hear Kat share her ADHD story. You will also hear two letters that she has written to her ADHD. After losing t
174 | LGBTQIQA and Coming out ADHD
Dr. Abigail “Abi” Weissman joins me on this week’s episode. Abi is a clinical psychologist who calls herself an Empowering Supporter and a Self-Love Affirmer. Abi helps people who wish they could fulfill their queer, transgender, religious, liberal, polyamorous, and/or kink selves, but hold themselves back because they are scared they will be unloved, unemployed, and rejected by their loved ones and communities. In this conversation, you will hear Abi explain the LGBTQIQA acronym and why it is
173 | Autism, ADHD, Social Executive Functioning and Horses with Chris Nealy
Chris Nealy earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chris’ research focused on Autism and the family. Chris currently provides office-based, nature-based, and in-home psychotherapeutic services for individuals, families, couples, and groups affected by Autism and ADHD. Chris co-owns Halcyon Mental Health in North Carolina. In this conversation, you will hear Chris, and I discuss some of the similarities of ADHD and Autism. We also consid
172 | May Live Q&A
This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the May session. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, June 13th, you can participate in the June ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. Ryan McCrae joins me on this Q&A. In this conversation, you will hear Ryan, and I share our thoughts and tips on the questions that were submitted before and during the re
171| Strength and Positioning with Gabriel Villareal
Gabriel Villareal is a resident in counseling, soon to be a licensed practicing counselor in Virginia. He works part-time with a community agency that serves children and adolescents in crisis. He also runs his own part-time practice, specializing in ADHD. Gabriel is the host of , a weekly podcast for incoming clinicians. In this conversation, you will hear Gabriel talk about how he helps the people he works with find their strengths. Gabriel believes that ADHD is a gift and if he were given
170 | Beyond the To Do list - Digital Distraction with Erik Fisher
This Week’s Episode: Erik Fisher has been producing his podcast, for more than four years. His podcast focuses on productivity. Erik is a social media manager at Social Media Examiner. He is also a member of the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Erik and I discuss a variety of productivity techniques and resources. We share several productivity apps that might be a fit for you and your routines. We talk about “the drug” of social media and how to keep social media usage in che
169 | Transforming ADHD from the inside out with NLP? Anders Ronnau
This Week’s Episode: Anders Ronnau is a leading ADHD Coach Trainer in Denmark. He also has a PhD in Applied Physics and is a furniture designer. He has taught parent programs since 2010 and coach training since 2012. In this conversation, you will hear Anders talk about transforming ADHD from the “inside out” through cognitive enhancements and techniques like Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP. Some of the things he talks about include building rapport, mirroring, anchoring, and triggers. This is
168 | Could Theming help you be more productive?
This Week’s Episode: Alan Brown returns to the podcast for this episode. Alan is an ADHD Productivity Coach, best-selling author, and host of a subscription-based internet tv show and membership community. In this conversation, you will hear Alan talk about “theming.” This is the idea of bringing similar activities and ideas together. Alan explains how his techniques of theming, clumping, and batching by using compartments result in feeling “not ADHD.” There is a lot of shame in productivi
167 | April Live Q&A
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the April session. Laura Curvin joins me to moderate this event. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, May 9th, you can participate in the April ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. In this episode, you will hear the questions that attendees submitted during this Q&A. We discuss morni
166 | How She Learned to Accept and Embrace ADHD- a Therapist's Story - Julie Reichenberger
This Week’s Episode: Julie Reichenberger is a counselor in Denver, Colorado. She primarily works with adolescents and adults with ADHD. Julie, who has ADHD herself, found accepting her ADHD to be a real struggle. In this conversation, you will hear Julie’s story of discovering she has ADHD. At a certain point, she had what she calls a “final acceptance” of her diagnosis. Some of her stories involve her not being as self-aware at younger ages. We talk about the idea of whether or not thing
165 | Overcoming Distraction
This Week’s Episode: David Greenwood is the author of the book, , which looks at ADHD through the eyes of an entrepreneur. The book shares people’s stories and strategies. In this conversation, you will hear David share his story and experiences that lead to him developing self-awareness about his future and moving toward entrepreneurship. David explains how self-awareness and “owning yourself” can help lead to success. Allowing yourself to daydream leads ideas and innovation. Connect with
164 | Rick Green is totally ADD?
This Week’s Episode: Rick Green returns to this podcast on this episode. Rick created the ground-breaking website . He’s also responsible for two PBS documentaries on adult ADD, and These documentaries were very well received. Rick is a former Physics teacher and became a full-time comedian with , , and . In this conversation, you will hear Rick talk about the sacrifices he’s made and the struggles he’s endured to produce his incredible documentaries on ADHD. ADHD and Loving It?! has been
163 | Q&A March 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the March session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event. If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, April 11th, you can participate in the April ADHD Q&A session! It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register. On this episode, you will hear a variety of questions that we received for this Q&A session. We
162 | The Life Changing Magic of Understanding Yourself
This Week’s Episode: This week, I’m joined by Ana Gillon. Ana is a mother, wife, and project coordinator. She has been on a meandering journey of self-understanding since she was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago. A self-proclaimed “wandering creative,” Ana was part of a recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. In this conversation, you will hear Ana tell her ADHD story. She talks about ADHD and the idea of giving your ADHD a job. Ana explains how the ADHD reWired Coaching a
161 | Is it worth the Risk?
This Week’s Episode: This week, I’m joined by award-winning podcaster, Kevin Allison. Kevin is the host of the story-telling podcast, This is a podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they would share in front of an audience. Kevin is also part of the sketch comedy troupe, The State. Considering he is the host of a wildly successful podcast on storytelling, you are going to hear Kevin tell some parts of his story. Kevin has always seen himself as a creative type that is “k
160 | Dear ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Nicole joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Nicole is a mom of two with a background in sales. Nicole has been a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In this discussion, Nicole shares her ADHD story with us. She has an entertaining story of how she first realized she has ADHD. Nicole shares a lot with us in the conversation. You will hear how she views the role that ADHD plays in her life, she reads a letter she wrote to her ADH
159 | Q&A February 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of our ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the February session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event. We field several questions on ADHD, task management, and organization. We talk about avoiding social media distractions, setting goals, controlling emotions and anger management, accountability, and much more. If you’re listening to this episode the day it is released (Tuesday, M
158 | Politics and Self Care
This Week’s Episode: Best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and friend Stephanie Sarkis returns to the podcast on this episode. Recently, one of Stephanie’s blog posts went viral, and she was interviewed on CNN. This article was on “gaslighting.” She joins me on this episode to discuss this topic and the issues surrounding it. In this conversation, we use Stephanie’s blog piece on gaslighting to jump into a discussion on the current political environment. We talk about how the current climat
157 | Help With Organizing with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright
Help With Organizing with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright This Week’s Episode: I’d like to thank Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright from coming on the podcast this week. I’d also like to thank Nikki and Pete for having me on their show. This episode was recorded live on Facebook. If you’d like to be notified of future live Facebook broadcasts, like our Facebook page at . Nikki Kinzer is a blogger, online course creator, professional and certified ADHD coach, and co-host of the . Pete Wright is Nik
156 | A Struggle towards happiness. Moving forward after trauma.
I’m joined on this episode of ADHD reWired by Eric Light. Eric was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but did not take the diagnosis seriously until recently. Eric emailed me that he was interested in sharing his story and I’m excited to let him share his story. In this conversation, you will hear Eric tell his personal story. Eric was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ten. Eric story involves mental and physical abuse and self-medication. Now that he is receiving counseling and appropriate med
155 | Dyslexia and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Returning to join me on the podcast again is Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Dr. Olivardia is a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Massachusetts. Dr. Olivardia specializes in ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders. He joins me to talk about Dyslexia on this episode. In this discussion, you will hear Roberto describe what Dyslexia is like for someone that has it. H
154 | Q&A January 2017
This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is the audio from our January Q&A session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to answer your questions and discuss the topics you choose to bring up in these Q&A sessions. In this conversation, you will hear us talk about a variety of topics. We talk about time-blocking and strategies for the time-blind. We have a couple of questions on the idea of discussing ADHD with people you are close with. This includes sharing ADHD information with an adult that you f
153 | Starting Tomorrow How to Get Stuff Done and Have More Fun with Dr. Kim Kensington
This Week’s Episode: Dr. Kim Kensington is a clinical psychologist who maintains a private practice in Santa Monica, California. She is the author of the book, She has written for and been quoted in numerous publications. In this episode, you will hear Kim talk about being an expert in procrastination, both personally and professionally. Kim’s book is a step-by-step guide to making habits and creating routine. This book is a simple 28-day program for individuals with no structure, no motiv
152 | Dr. Russell Barkley Research on Updates and What Loved Ones Need to Know About You
This Week’s Episode: Joining me for this week’s episode is Dr. Russell Barkley. Dr. Barkley is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals. He has also published over 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature of assessment and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. In this conversation, you will hear Dr. Barkley talk a
151 | Addiction and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Dr. David Teplin is an adult clinical psychologist with a private practice in Toronto, Canada. His primary focus is adult ADHD and substance use disorders. David is also part of the task force that The Canadian Psychological Association started to look at the psychological issues potentially related to the legalization of marijuana in Canada. In this conversation, you will hear David talk about addiction and ADHD. David shares some statistics on the relationship between A
150 | I Don't Know How to Tell You This - This is ADHD
This Week’s Episode: James Casteel is a film-maker and was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 years old. After being fired from four network jobs in five years, James decided to look into how his diagnosis affects him. What Goes Up is James’ documentary that examines ADHD through his personal lens, as well as others throughout the ADHD community. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about various aspects of putting this film together. He explains how the film has evolved throughout the
149 | OCD and ADHD
This Week’s Episode: Dr. Roberto Olivardia returns to the podcast this week to talk about OCD and ADHD. Roberto is a clinical psychologist and an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. 30% of people with OCD also have ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Roberto and I talk about some of the traits of OCD, specifically when it exists with ADHD. Roberto states that, “OCD always gets worse without treatment” and he describes some of his personal experiences as a clinical psycholog
148 | Productivity Q&A Nov 30, 2016
This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is the recording from one of our Productivity Q&A Sessions. If you are interested in participating in these live sessions, they are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Learn more at Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering questions in this session. We cover a plethora of topics that people with ADHD face. We discuss time-blocking, goal organization, starting projects, time management and much more. You’ll Learn: [04:42] - During regis
147 | How to Do Hard Things, Like Saying No
147 | How to Do Hard Things, Like Saying No This Week’s Episode: Leya Russell is a photographer, entrepreneur, mother, and animal lover. Leya was a member of the fall 2016 ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and she joins me on this episode. In this conversation, you will hear Leya tell her ADHD story, which includes being kicked out of her house as a teenager, having a baby at the age of 18, traveling around the world, and studying religion and photography. Leya talks about how her
146 | A Semester of ADHD School
146 | A Semester of ADHD School This Week’s Episode: On this episode, you will hear Nisha Subramanian and I talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Nisha shares what she has gained from the group, both in the role as a participant and as a facilitator. We see a lot of growth from participants and we also see accountability being a large factor for that. It’s when group members can let their guards down that we see growth. We also talk about the motivation that comes f
145 | Live Panel of ADHD Experts
145 | Live Panel of ADHD Experts This Week’s Episode: At my local CHADD chapter (), we hosted a panel of experts and in this episode, you will hear the Q&A from this panel session. I sat on the panel, as did Lisa Alexoff, Dr. Colin Ryan, Dr. Jeremy Kaplan, and Jonathan Carroll. This conversation tends to focus on ADHD in adolescents. The panel spends a lot of time discussing childhood ADHD and answering question from attendees on that topic. The last 15 minutes of the discussion is on adult A
144 | Stories from the CHADD Conference 2016
144 | Stories from the CHADD Conference 2016 This Week’s Episode: This week’s episode is a compilation of clips of conversations I had at the 2016 in Costa Mesa, California. You will recognize some of their voices, as they are past guests on the podcast. In this episode, you will hear several people sharing their personal “ADHD moment” stories. You will also hear some techniques and tools that these individuals use. At the end of the episode, you will hear David talk about what he learned and
143 | There is Always a Better Way with Kim Denny
143 | There is Always a Better Way with Kim Denny This Week’s Guest: Joining me in the studio on today’s episode is my friend and former client, Kim Denny. I had the pleasure of meeting Kim at a tumultuous time in his life and I think you will really enjoy this conversation. Kim runs a business he has been a part of for 51 years. He talks about the challenges he faces as a business owner with ADHD. You also get a real sense of who Kim is in this conversation as you can tell that his business
142 | Embracing Intensity with Aurora Remember
142 | Embracing Intensity with Aurora Remember This Week’s Guest: Aurora Remember is on a mission to help people embrace their intensity and use their fire without getting burned. With a background as a school psychologist, Aurora just launched a new podcast called, . In this conversation, you will hear Aurora explain the traits and tendencies of a highly excitable person. While she shares some of her personal traits, we also talk about Aurora’s most popular blog post, . In the hot-seat port
141 |It's Not Me, It's My ADHD with Judy Huth
141 | Judy Huth - It's Not Me, It's My ADHD with Judy Huth This Week’s Guest: Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42, Judy Huth realized that a lot of her behaviors in life were due to her ADHD, rather than character flaws. Judy was also part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. In this conversation, you will hear Judy talk about her ADHD voyage, from childhood to adult diagnosis. In addition to talking about how ADHD impacts her life, she shares her interesting perspective, “I
140 | Productivity Q & A No. 2
140 | Productivity Q & A This Week’s Episode: This episode is the recorded audio of our 4th Q&A webinar, celebrating ADHD Awareness month. Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering live questions. In this Q&A session, you will hear us talk about several aspects on task management, time management, motivation, and accountability. You’ll Learn: [04:37] - Jessica asks a question about task management at times when energy levels are low. [09:01] - Nisha brings up the difficulty of task management
139 | ADHD on a Date
139 | ADHD on a Date This Week’s Guest: Jonathan Carroll is the founder of , and . He received his BA in Communications from DePaul University and his MA in Learning Disabilities from Northeastern Illinois University. In this discussion, you will hear Jonathan talk a lot about navigating relationships as someone with ADHD. Jonathan shares experiences from his first marriage and from his current relationship with his wife. He talks about the issues he has encountered and the strategies he’s im
138 | Productivity Q & A
138 | Productivity Q & A This Week: This week’s episode is a Q&A session from one of the weekly webinars I do with Nisha Subramanian during the month of October. We fielded some great questions in this webinar. Some were sent in ahead of time and some were asked live by viewers that we invited into the webinar. We covered a great range of topics, all of which I think are applicable to almost everyone. Join us next for next week’s webinar. You can ask your questions and share your stories liv
137 | Leveraging Your Gifts
137 | Leveraging Your Gifts This Week’s Guest: Lea Ann Mallett, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, is an entrepreneur that wears many hats. As a leader of volunteer organizations, she exhibits great skill in certain areas, but has weakness in that same area in a different domain in her life. In this conversation, you will hear Lea Ann describe the challenges she’s faced in going from the leader of an organization to the owner of a person business. One of the things that Lea Ann struggles w
136 | Nutrition, Exercise, and How to Find Your Keys
136 | Nutrition, Exercise, and How to Find Your Keys This Week’s Guest: Ian Ryan is the founder of and the host of the Fearless and Healthy Podcast, a show on health, self-help, and education. With nine years of experience as a health coach, he believes in a holistic approach to wellness. He puts a large emphasis on mastering mindsets. In order to reach our full potential, the first thing we must focus on is our health and self-care. If we are not feeling well or healthy, nothing else will fal
135 | Overcoming Perfectionism
135 | Overcoming Perfectionism This Week’s Guest: Drew “Scooter” Ackerman is the host of the podcast, Sleep With Me. This podcast is designed to lull you to sleep with stories that are delivered in soothing tones. Drew has never been formally diagnosed with ADHD. He has shared that he has dyslexia and he struggles with sleep. In this conversation, we discuss some of the challenges Drew has with organization and perfectionism with his podcast. We look at these challenges and in the ADHD reWir
134 | Discovering You Are Enough
134 | Discovering You Are Enough This Week’s Guest: Jo Meleca-Voigt is an accomplished school teacher, wife, runner, social activist, and travel consultant. Jo was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 45. I invited Jo to come on the podcast since she is just now starting her ADHD journey. In this conversation, you will hear some of Jo’s thoughts as she starts her ADHD journey. She shares how she is documenting everything. Jo was named “Teacher of the Year” in a district with over 1,000 teacher
133 | Free to be ADHD
133 | Free to be ADHD This Week’s Guest: Brandy Wynn is a self-identified marketing maven in-the-making. Diagnosed at the age of 30, now at 40, she’s enjoying her freedom from the box. In this conversation, you’ll learn what “freedom from the box” means. Brandy has been an entrepreneur from an early age. You will hear her describe her life and entrepreneur journey. As a student in her 40s, Brandy describes why she is pursuing her MBA, despite the popular opinion that entrepreneurs don’t need t
132 | It's Never Too Late
132 | It's Never Too Late This Week’s Guest: Liz Applegate is a life-coach, entrepreneur, and podcaster. She introduces herself as a “second chance enthusiast positive change facilitator.” Her work includes helping over-40 individuals turn the “maybe somedays” into “today”. Liz was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after her son pointed out that she had a lot of the symptoms. In this discussion, we start off by looking back on Liz’s ADHD journey. She talks about what her life was and how ADH
131 | Making Your Mess Your Message
131 | Making Your Mess Your Message News! This episode is coming out a day early! If you’re listening on Monday, the day this episode has been released, you have just a few more days to reserve your registration call for the Fall Session of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Learn more about the group at Today, Monday August 29th, we are doing a live Q&A webinar Register at Also, I just created a brand new video series, “125 Strategies to Get Your ADHD reWired”. In this ser
130 | Stepping Into Freedom From Anxiety
130 | Stepping Into Freedom From Anxiety This Week’s Guest: Kali Pelham is an educator that has taken big steps to gain freedom from anxiety. She just finished the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Kali struggles with anxiety and feeling like everything is urgent and important. She talks about how her involvement in the reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has helped her in this area. Kali shares her journey and explains her thought process and the conversations with her husban
129 | The Life Changing Power of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group
129 | The Life Changing Power of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group This Week’s Guests: Aaron Collier and Kari Gormley join us on this week’s episode. Both Aaron and Kari have been accountability partners in the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Aaron Collier is a computer programmer/librarian that resides in California. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39. After feeling like he didn’t have the tools he needed, he joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and
128 | How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
128 | How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe This Week’s Guest: Jessica is the creator and host of the . Jessica has ADHD herself, and discovered that medication is only part of the solution. Jessica created her first show as an ADHD toolbox. This was a friendly mix of useful tips and techniques that she shared based on her research and her own personal experience. Jessica says, “I make mistakes so you don’t have to.” Jessica provides her 10,000+ subscribers with new episodes every Tuesday. Jessica
127 | Running Routines and the Drive to Be a Better Dad
127 | Running Routines and the Drive to Be a Better Dad This week’s guest, Andrew Wilcox is the creator of “Eat Live Dream ADD”, a blog about his experiences living with ADHD. It explores topics such as routine, exercise, running, health & wellness, motivation, fear, acceptance, self-loathing, sex, emotions, adult tantrums, relationships and parenting. Andrew is married and a father of three and the only person in his home diagnosed with ADHD. He was diagnosed at age 5 and took Ritalin on and
126 | Emotional Distress Syndrome
126 | Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome Emotional Distress Syndrome, discovered and coined my James Ochoa himself. James had training working with people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In time he saw similarities in some of his clients and the people with PTSD with one exception. For some, it wasn’t going away. Some of his clients, were not getting better in the way people with PSTD generally did. These clients of his suffered from the exact same thing: Chron
125 | Success Despite ADHD
125 | Success Despite ADHD Hello everybody. Tom Nardone here, This week, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dan Spears. Dan learned of his ADHD as a result of the problems it was causing in his marriage. This episode hit especially close to home for me. Dan saw a therapist in the fall of 2015. He was diagnosed and given a prescription. The therapist he was seeing at the time recommended he read, “Driven to Distraction” which was somewhat helpful. While the book spoke of helping with strateg
124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination
124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination 124 | 5 Ways to Crush Procrastination This week, Eric and the staff at ADHD reWired welcome back one of our fan favorites. Alan Brown returns to discuss “5 ways to Crush Procrastination”. Productivity knows few if any greater foes than procrastination. This can manifest itself as a feeling of being stuck. Sometimes, even though we want something to be completed, our lack of ability to focus on one thing prevents us from even starting the task or proje
123 | 5 Principles of a Good System
123 | 5 Principles of a System Marina Darlow There are many people with ADHD, who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur requires a focus on many areas. Creativity, management, products and projects to name a few. People with ADHD have difficulty with some of the tasks that are necessary to keep it on track. Many people are so overwhelmed with the smallest things. However, this is often where the majority of their time is spent. Without systems and strategies in place it can be near
122 | Making Friends with Adult ADHD
122| Making Friends with Adult ADHD Please join us as we welcome Alex Hofeldt back to the show. Some of you may recognize him from the Beautiful Dust Specks Podcast. This week Eric and Alex discuss the effect ADHD has on Making friends and social situations, such as remembering names, conversation, and general awkwardness. For people with ADHD, life can be very difficult when in social situations. This is even more so the case in small to large groups of people. We cannot expect everyone we
121 | Raising Chloe - A Chat Between A Mother and Her Daughter
Episode 121 | Chloe & Lisa, A Symbiont Circle of Awareness Mother and Daughter, Lisa Mortell and Chloe Johnson join us in the ADHD reWired virtual studios this week to talk about their lives and how ADHD is a part of it. Chloe along with her ADHD has trouble with depression and anxiety. Lisa, Chloe’s mom admits to not having been a perfect mom (as if there was such a thing). In the early days she made the very common mistakes people make when trying to help people with depression by explaining
120 | Today's Awesome with Brendan Mahan
120 | Today's Awesome with Brendan Mahan This week on the 120th we welcome back to the ADHD reWired virtual studio Brendan Mahan. Brendan saved ADHD rewired from a possible dilemma in that there are no shows in the can. Brendan thank you for bailing us out. Brendan begins by doing a quick review of his last appearance on episode 78 The Wall of Awful. Brendan is also now working on a book. He has a big white board with the books outline on it. Brendan tells a story of his near death experienc
119 | The Voice of Your Dreams
119 | The Voice of Your Dreams We are proud to have Aaron Anastasi in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Aaron is an entrepreneur who claims to have stumbled through life falling into a few successes. Aaron is a writer, and actor, and a film maker. He has never officially been diagnosed. He sees many similarities with his brother who is diagnosed ADHD, and sees many of the same struggles. Aaron actually began working with a coach after a major disappointment when his record deal fell through.
118 | Could it Be Bipolar Disorder
Episode 18 | Could it Be Bipolar Disorder Be Bipolar Disorder Could it Be Bipolar This Week on Episode 118 of ADHD rewired we are joined by Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Eric and Roberto discuss the many of the ways we can determine if our ADHD is our only passenger. ADHD and Bipolar disorder are very commonly misdiagnosed. Roberto shared with us some amazing statistics. 70% of people with Bipolar Disorder have ADHD 20% of people with ADHD have Bipolar Disorder 50% of people with Bipolar Disorder a
117 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD Part II
Episode 117 | David Goodman This episode could easily have been called “Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD Part II”, and may still be pending approval. This week Eric managed to track down Dr. David Goodman. Dr. Goodman is widely known in his circles for publishing a 50 page book, consisting of mostly tables to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients. Eric Tivers refers to this as the cliff notes for ADHD. Dr. Goodman sites three types of physicians: Informed Trained and actively helping
116 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD
116 | Helping Your Doctor Understand ADHD ADHD reWired is proud to have Dr. David Pomeroy join us in the virtual studio. Dr. David Pomeroy founded Brain Health NW in 2005. He is a Family Medicine physician with over 25 years of office practice experience, with the intent of providing thorough evaluations and holistic medical treatment for Attention Deficit Disorders and mood disorders in children, teens, and adults. Mission Statement: “The mission of Brain Health NW is to provide compassionat
115 | Your Weight is Not Your Fate
Deadline for the ADHD Coaching reWired is Friday May 13th http://coachingreWired.com 115 | Your Weight is Not Your Fate Sam Lomeli is a hero to many people prom the ADHD community and may not even be aware of it. Sam is certainly a hero of mine. Sam grew up being picked on and was the butt of many jokes. Sam was overweight (like Eric was) through the years he spent in school. It was Sam’s calling to ultimately be a champion for people he would meet much later in life. Sam began his crus
Coaching Group Grad is Paying it Forward
A member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group is paying it forward. After Jessica’s ADHD diagnosis, she spent years trying to learn as much as possible about her condition and tried every strategy she came across with little success. Despite all her efforts, she continued to have trouble keeping up at work and home, and believed that she simply needed to work harder and longer. She would regularly wake up at three or four in the morning to try and get caug
114 | Living Your Mission
Time is almost up. RegisterToday!forthecoaching and accountability group just go to Ep.114|LivingYourMission Jennie Friedman is an ADHD coach out of New York. She is thehost of the “See in ADHD” Podcast and the cohost of the“The ADDCouple”podcast. Jennie graced the ADHD reWired studios with herpresence for the second time and this show was a lot of laughs asis always the case when Jennie present. Jennie is a member of Podcast Paradise,anonlinegroupofpodcasters and after seeking their counsel,
113 | Markers for ADHD with Dr. Thomas Brown
Episode 113 | Markers for ADHD Dr. Brown and Eric Tivers began the 113th Episode of ADHD reWired by discussing “Cookies and Accountability”. It was a great story about Dr. Brown and his wife and the temptations of a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Eric got a lot of information out of Dr. Brown and this show will most likely call for a second or possibly third listen to get it all. 2 conditions under which those with ADHD do well. Interest Pressure Most ADHD people have no problem focusing
112 | Improvement through Improv
Episode 12 Improvement through Improv Rachel Hamilton is currently attending the ADHD rewired accountability group with Eric Tivers and 11 other people. We are fortunate she was able to take time to be with us this week to share her story. Rachel was diagnosed with ADHD not long ago. She was at the Burning Man event when a friend of hers offered her a Ritalin. Rachel is now aware of the repercussions of taking ADHD meds recreationally, but nevertheless she did indulge years ago, and it had a
111 | ADHD Strategies with Doug Puryear
Dr. Doug Puryear, over the last few years, has established himself a blogger an author and an advocate for ADHD people and professionals. Doug provides real life strategies for those with ADHD to learn ways to cope with the problems they have has a result. In this episode, one of the ADHD community’s heroes, Doug Puryear joins the ADHD reWired virtual studios. This is truly one of the most amazing episodes we have ever put out. Doug shares details of his life seemingly without fear or reservatio
110 | A Healthier Relationship with Medication
110 | A Healthier Relationship with Medication guest Stephen Tonti Stephen’s primary focus is writing and directing for film and various other multimedia projects. On top of being a film director, Stephen also tours as a public speaker advocating for men and women diagnosed with ADHD. In 2013, Stephen was selected for the Carnegie Mellon University TEDx Student Speaker Competition. He gave his first speech on the subject there, in front of over 700 fellow students, professors, and various educ
109 | PLAYDHD by Kirsten Milliken
ADHD reWired Episode 109 | Kirsten Has Come Out to Play Who is that lady with the purple feathers in her hair? Is it….. Could it be…. Oh Yes! It is the very lovely, very playful, and Returning Guest, Dr. Kirsten Milliken gracing the virtual studios of ADHD reWired for her second appearance since episode 26. Eric and Kirsten discuss her new book “PLAYDHD”. She wrote this book three times so that we could read it once. Kirsten and Eric discuss the book and a very wide array of topics, includi
108| Getting Organized with Shelly Collins
ADHD ReWired Episode 108. Meet Shelly Collins Shelly has been organizing businesses, homes, and people since 2011 She does what she loves for a living every day. “Organizing is a means to an end: being organized gives me the time, room, and clarity to live a life I love.” Shelly Collins Hear from Shelly: I have a great sense of humor. I hope you do, too. Organizing doesn’t have to be scary or depressing. I love laughing my way through a session with my clients. It makes the time pass quickly a
107 | Attention Engagement and Completion with Cameron Gott
ADHD reWired Episode 107 Title: Awareness Engagement Completion with Cameron Gott Guest: Cameron Gott Cameron Gott is the co-developer and senior trainer of the ™ program. An ADHD coach, Cameron works with professionals who want to match action with intention and take their game to the next level. Besides coaching adults with ADHD, Cam mentors ADHD coaches-in-training and writes about a variety of ADHD work topics at his . He is the chief architect of The AEC Model utilized in our advanced A
106 | Getting to You 2.0
Diagnosed later in life, guest Brett Thornhill was taken aback by the difference in his life afterward – so much so he labeled himself "Brett 2.0". Following his three core pillars of understanding, accepting, and embracing his ADHD, Brett guides the way through how he came to be more comfortable with who he truly is while facing the challenge of great life change. Go to erictivers.com/106 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free
105 | Chasing Kites with Tom Nardone
Popular returning guest Tom Nardone, of The Tom Nardone Show, walks through his book Chasing Kites, detailing his childhood stories of dealing with life, school, family, and ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/105 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Purchase a copy of Tom Nardone's book here: Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you're interested in the next Coaching and Accountability Group. Or, if you want more information about the
104 | Goals, Motivation, & Paralympics: ADHD While Blind
A published author, speaker, U.S. Paralympic athlete, founder of two companies, and host of the Athlete Summit podcast, Tanner Gers talks about his life of adaptation, strategizing, and determination to not just overcome, but excel at life despite having ADHD – and being completely blind. Describing his story of self development and improvement, Tanner seeks to inspire others to reach and exceed their physical and mental potential. Go to erictivers.com/104 for the full show notes and links menti
103 | Beat of a Different Drummer
A professional musician and former drummer for the band Everclear, Sean Winchester walks through the twisting, turning story of his life with ADHD. Following Sean up through school and into how he became a drummer, the emotional impact music has on his ADHD, and balancing that emotional experience with the rest of his life, he describes in detail what has driven him to where he is now. Go to erictivers.com/103 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictiver
102 | Forgetfulness, Mindfulness, & Science
High-school science teacher and yoga instructor, Alex Hofeldt is a high-energy individual. Open and honest, Alex shares the story of his own tribulations through school before becoming a teacher himself, what drives him to continue learning and teaching science, and how mindfulness practices can be worked into the classroom. Go to erictivers.com/102 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to meetme.so/erictivers to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Eric if you'r
101 | Stress Reduction and ADHD
> Stress and stress reduction are the topics at hand, as Diane Dempster of Impact ADHD walks through ways those with ADHD can better manage themselves while under stress. Problem-solving, storytelling, emotional triggering, and resiliency are all addressed during Diane's discussion. Go to erictivers.com/101 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you want more information about the next ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, go to coachingrewired.com. For a free
100 | Celebrating ADHD reWired
Celebrating and honoring the tremendous ADHD reWired community, Eric interviews a dozen guests, some of whom have been on the show before, about how the podcast has impacted their lives and what it means to them. This episode is for the community, the listeners, and all of the many guests who have told their stories, shared their knowledge, and allowed themselves to be vulnerable. This is what ADHD reWired is all about. Go to erictivers.com/100 for the full show notes and links mentioned in thi
99 | CBT for ADHD with Russell Ramsay, PhD
Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for those with ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge about strategies and mentalities regarding how to manage ADHD on the inside, with the mind. Discussing automatic thoughts, self-talk, the development of core beliefs, therapy, plenty of techniques for CBT, and more. Go to erictivers.com/99 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you'
98 | Daring Greatly with ADHD
At the height of her career, Nisha Subramanian quit her job and went on a journey to better find herself and to reconnect with those around her. Nisha, who also has ADHD, talks about her initial diagnosis, the impact it had on her work, the revelation that her work–life balance wasn't where it should have been, and how she became motivated to take control of her life, be grateful, and make progress toward her future. Go to erictivers.com/98 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this epi
97 | Women and ADHD
Hosting the upcoming ADHD Women's Palooza in early January, 2016, Terry Matlen and Linda Roggli both return to the show to discuss their upcoming event filled with ADHD experts, and some topics core to women in the world of ADHD. In addition to the palooza, the two discuss their collaborative efforts, vulnerability and clients, shame, and some issues at hand for women with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/97 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call
96 | Managing Meds
Senior certified ADHD coach and psychiatric nurse practitioner Laurie Dupar uses her experience to discuss in detail medication management and how important it can be for optimizing results. Tracking, planning, alternate methods and research are all addressed concerning medication and its capacity as a tool for those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/96 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. [Eric is hosting a free webinar on on December 30, 2015 at 1:30 PM (GMT-6) Central T
95 | The ADHD Entrepreneurship Incubator
Co-founders of InventiveLabs Tom Bergeron and Rick Fiery discuss their stories of meandering through the world of entrepreneurship to arrive where they are today: operating a business incubator specifically focused on those adults with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disorders who are looking to propel their ideas and businesses to their next professional level. The pair address topics ranging from disruptive ideas to risk-taking, their interplay with ADHD, and more. Go to erictivers.com/95 for the fu
94 | ADHD, Sex, and Intimacy Survey Results w/ Ari Tuckman
Psychologist and therapist Ari Tuckman shares the results of a survey he conducted on sex and relationships in couples where one has ADHD. Surprised by some of the results, Ari delves into some of the most interesting questions and answers brought to light by the nearly 3,000 respondents' answers and provides sound advice and perspective on the role motivation, scheduling, pornography, and more can play in a relationship. Eric his hosting a free webinar on on December 21, 2015 at 1 PM (GMT-6) C
93 | Less is More
ADHD coach, CHADD Parent to Parent Trainer, and mother of three Kate Barrett joins the show to discuss her coaching goal of "peeling back the layers of crap" that people tend to tell themselves. Covering issues ranging from slimming down her schedule, the importance of self-care and play, handling boring tasks, and calendar management, Kate leaves a message of how one can write their own life stories. Go to erictivers.com/93 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coac
92 | Brain Hacks and Worthiness
Operator of ADD Crusher, an online instructional video program focused on helping those with ADHD learn various management strategies and "brain hacks," Alan Brown discusses on the show his path from drug addict to successful entrepreneur, and how the fear of failure can be both a hindrance and a motivator. Covering a number of productivity ideas and strategies, Alan addresses the role good habit-building and self-worth play in working toward one's goals. Go to erictivers.com/92 for the full sh
91: Sensory Processing, Filtering, and ADHD – A Talk with a Neuroscientist
A Princeton professor of neuroscience and psychology, Dr. Sabine Kastner talks in-depth about the mechanics of sensory processing, filtering, and the brain's attention network. Currently on the forefront of many forms of ADHD research, Dr. Sabine discusses her theories on emerging results and provides a great insight into the interesting and complex work under way. [Note: The pre-interview talk for this episode concludes at 0:14:44.] Go to erictivers.com/91 for the full show notes and links ment
90 | The Procrastination Researcher
Procrastination expert and professor of psychology Tim Pychyl walks through the reality of procrastination, its definition, and how people can learn to manage it. Covering the role emotion plays in procrastination, Pychyl also addresses mental strategies, those for productivity, and handling his own procrastination challenges while writing a chapter for a book. Go to erictivers.com/90 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to
89 | Exercise the Attention Muscle with Mindfulness
A coach for high-demand professionals, Casey Dixon went on a search for methods to use for her practice and found mindfulness. Discussing her winding path from college to head of a school and later to her coaching practice, Casey talks of the substantial differences the practice of mindfulness can make to those with ADHD. Go to erictivers.com/89 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joi
88 | Procrastination: The Art of the Start
Helping those with ADHD for the past 20 years, Robin Nordmeyer shares her thoughts and strategies on handling procrastination in this episode. Robin discusses her own experiences with procrastination, walks through some common triggers and behaviors of those suffering from it alongside their solutions, and compares a number of tales of procrastination with host Eric. Go to erictivers.com/88 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know
87 | A Professor Learning ADHD
Diagnosed with ADHD just this past summer, Kent Kersey has ventured into the world of ADHD management. A professor of theology at Corban University, Kent tells of how his success made it harder for some to think he had ADHD, the changing nature of education in the information age, and how he discussed his ADHD with his boss in a productive way. Go to erictivers.com/87 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if y
86 | Shame-Free Productivity
Dealing with the shame that often comes with attempts to be productive is the theme of this multi-guest episode. Hosting again from the Blab live streaming platform, Eric interviews a number of guests about their personal struggles with productivity and shame, covering topics including authenticity, letting people be who they are, medication, lying, and perfection. Go to erictivers.com/86 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if
85 | Real Stories Recorded Live
Chatting about their personal stories and experiences, a half-dozen guests join in a discussion about ADHD. As part of ADHD Awareness Month, host Eric Tivers conducted a live-streaming broadcast on the Blab platform featuring members of the ADHD community providing their own perspectives, thoughts, and knowledge on the disorder that at least 15 million Americans have. Go to erictivers.com/85 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know
84 | Mindfulness, Meditation, and Authenticity
Known as Miss ADD, Justine Rutolo has worked as an ADHD life coach for the past 22 years. Guiding us through her story of being labeled as lazy, stupid, and a procrastinator in school, her initial motivation to manage her behaviors, addressing and mending family issues, and the great difference meditation has made for her ADHD, Justine discusses the principals and strategies that have changed her life and allowed her to even see her ADHD as a gift. Go to erictivers.com/84 for the full show notes
83 | Unpacking Your ADHD
Don Baker from Unpacking ADHD joins Eric to discuss both the story of how he came from excessive alcohol and marijuana use to being a therapist and his goals for developing the Unpacking ADHD community. Along the way, Don discusses the effects of dietary change and marijuana on treatment of ADHD symptoms, the role emotion plays in the lives of those with ADHD, and how inspiration, energy, and enthusiasm make a better therapist. Go to erictivers.com/83 for the full show notes and links mentioned
82 | Nutrition for the ADHD Brain
With a focus on nutrition for the busy and business-minded, Karl Pilz joins Eric to break down the basics of how the foods we eat can have a dramatic effect on the way we are able to think and operate. Covering the mechanics of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids, Karl connects their effects to focus, alertness, confidence, bodily health, and even sleep quality. Go to erictivers.com/82 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric
81 | The Shame Factor
A clinical social worker for over three decades, Linnea LoPresti talks through the shame and fear parents with ADHD have to deal with. Through covering topics of responsibility, mistakes, perception of one's strengths and weaknesses, shame, and parental fear, Linnea provides a view into how parents and children with ADHD can influence and help each other. Go to erictivers.com/81 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eri
80 | Idea Hopping – Success and Mindset
Diagnosed with ADHD only a year ago, guest Maria Billing made it a goal to research and find strategies to help her better control her life. An avid nature enthusiast with a penchant for idea hopping, Maria has ended up a world traveler with an assortment of hobbies. Maria discusses how, through the ADHD reWired coaching group, she redefined how she viewed success and failure, and the many strategies she uses for productivity. Go to erictivers.com/80 for the full show notes and links mentioned i
79 | Impact ADHD
Coach and public speaker Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact ADHD joins us to discuss her work helping to train parents of children with ADHD. Elaine provides helpful and tips and perspectives on the role of parents in an ADHD household and what they can do to help their children succeed in both academics and life. Go to erictivers.com/79 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coach
78 | Climbing the Wall of Awful
An ADHD coach and guidance counselor, Brendan Mahan talks in detail about The Wall of Awful, his metaphor that functions as a tool to help discuss the role emotion plays in dealing ADHD. Describing the Wall of Awful in detail, Brendan breaks down how it applies to both children and adults, how people construct their personal walls, and how they can successfully climb them. Go to erictivers.com/78 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric
77 | Tangents and Time Management
A mother of four with a full-time job, Katrina Anderson talks this episode about an array of topics, ranging from strategies for managing her life, to time management, personal strengths and weaknesses, grocery shopping, facial expressions, and many places in between. First listening to ADHD reWired as a mother looking for tips to help raise her son, Katrina is now a guest helping others with her relatable stories. Go to erictivers.com/77 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episo
76 | Strategies for College and Life
Diagnosed at a young age with ADHD and anxiety, Jaclyn Atkins walks us through her experiences in primary school, college, and afterward. Having addressed her ADHD for all but a few years of her life, Jaclyn shares some of the lessons she has learned, many tips and strategies, how she has overcome tragedy, and her path forward from where she is now. Go to erictivers.com/76 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interest
75 | Shame and Vulnerability with ADHD
Feeling sometimes ashamed of his ADHD when dealing with others, Adam Muller of ADHD Collective joins Eric to try to address his apprehensions and attempt to allow himself to be more vulnerable. Filled with stories of his experiences, Adam talks in this episode about his journey across jobs, creative endeavors, and life experiences in a way that helps better show how he came to his current direction and starting ADHD Collective. Go to erictivers.com/75 for the full show notes and links mentioned
74 | Mindful Eating with ADHD
Diets, mindful eating, and managing bad tendencies with food are the topics of this episode, whose returning guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard. In the field of eating disorders for twenty years, Dr. Olivardia discusses links to ADHD alongside stories and experiences of managing diet, food groups, and the necessity of being mindful of one's eating habits. Host Eric Tivers and Dr. Olivardia also mention exercise and how it can relate to diet. Go to eri
73 | A Twice-Exceptional Life
This week’s guest is Doug Harris. Doug was a part of the second ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Through that group, Eric came to know Doug as a person with a gift for distilling the essence of situations into bite-size synopses encapsulated with humor. He also came to know Doug as not-your-average-Mensa man. In this episode, Doug explains the concept of twice-exceptional and describes his frustrations, his free-range thinking, and his future in the ADHD coaching community. Go
72 | The Tools for Success as a College Student with ADHD
Ryan McRae spent nine years as a resident director of a college campus. During that time, he taught freshman seminar, a course that introduced students to the differences between high school and college and provided them with what he described as the “toolbox for college success.” In this episode, Ryan shares some of his go-to tools for building a successful life through college and beyond. Go to erictivers.com/72 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒
71 | The Rich Life with ADHD, with Beau Henderson
Radio host, author, and financial advisor Beau Henderson talks today about managing money and living a financially stable life. Discussing topics ranging from saving on a low income and retirement, to financial education and insurance, Beau discusses some common missteps people usually make alongside strategies useful for those with ADHD. Later in the episode, Beau answers a number of questions sent in by listeners. Go to erictivers.com/71 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this epis
70 | Yvonne Nardone on ADHD, Anxiety, and Mindfulness
Co-host of the Tom Nardone Show podcast, Yvonne Nardone joins Eric to talk through her personal story involving manic depression, discovering she had ADHD, and its effect on her interplay with her husband Tom, who also has ADHD. Battling depression and anxiety at a young age, Yvonne was eventually able to find a treatment regimen that suited her, learning lessons of mindfulness along the way. Not one to shy away from a good story, Yvonne details a number of stories of her and Tom's quirky relati
69 | ReLaunch and Find Your Voice
Host of the ReLaunch podcast and author of Finding Your Voice, Joel Boggess joins Eric to discuss how relaunching, whether in business or in life, is an important ingredient to success. Joel describes his transition from radio and TV broadcaster to successful host of multiple podcasts. Having to recover from a traumatic accident as a child, he mentions how the themes of relaunching and finding one's voice have directly steered his life. Go to erictivers.com/69 for the full show notes and links m
68 | ADHD, Autism, and Gender Identity
Diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, Narise Connor is a college student who has had to learn to understand the unique challenges in her life. Narsie discusses topics including managing one's sensory processing, avoiding "autistic overload", gender identity intersecting with ADHD and autism, and more. Go to erictivers.com/68 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to coachingrewired.com, call 224‒993‒9450, or visit meetme.so/erictivers and choose the first option with the
67 | Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin
Following a sixteen-year stint at TBS's Dinner and a Movie TV show, stand-up comedian Paul Gilmartin dedicated his time to hosting his podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour. After his personal struggles with recurring depression, Paul decided to start his podcast as a means to more openly discuss the issues surrounding mental illness in a unique, personal, and sometimes darkly comedic way. Paul shares how he has sought to combat some of the shame associated with mental illnesses, alongside his
66 | Power Through Community
A certified instructor of CHADD's Parent to Parent program, Jane Milrod visits to tell of raising and finding support for her two children with different types of ADHD. From struggling with bad advice and obtaining IEPs to starting her local CHADD chapter, training other parents to be knowledgeable advocates, and the benefits of helping one another to gain knowledge and power, Jane establishes just how useful CHADD, its training programs, and the ADHD community, can be. Go to erictivers.com/66 f
65 | reDiscover reWired
In an unusual twist, previous guest Carolyn D'Argenio returns to the show to interview host Eric Tivers. For either long-time listeners or new audience members, this is a nice episode exploring though topics ranging across Eric's history with ADHD and his podcast, the differences between therapy and coaching, psychological defense mechanisms, and a dog barking in the background. Many suggestions for audiobooks abound alongside helpful applications, and an especially long Random Question Round. G
64 | Freedom from Distraction
Creator of productivity software Freedom, Fred Stutzman joins us to talk about distractions associated with technology, some interesting stories of how people have handled them, and the future of his software. Other topics addressed include the shame of lacking impulse control, the genesis of Freedom, and more. Go to erictivers.com/64 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Go to or call 224‒993‒9450 to let Eric know if you're interested in joining the next ADHD reWired Coa
63 | Russell Barkley on the Meaning of ADHD
Renowned professor, educator, and author of numerous ADHD books and clinical manuals, Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the mechanics and ideas behind many core ADHD concepts. Ranging from executive functions, to neuroimaging, to public perception and more, Dr. Barkley shares knowledge from his extensive research and informed perspective on ADHD, breaking down its basic concepts in an understandable and approachable way. Go to erictivers.com/63 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this e
62 | Loss and Hope – ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes
When Carolyn D'Argenio's son was two years old, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Carolyn, herself diagnosed with ADHD, has had to manage the uncommon challenge of tending to her son's extensive needs alongside her ADHD. Here, Carolyn shares with us her story, some strategies, and information that hopefully will better inform others of the interplay between these two conditions while maybe even saving lives. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help Carolyn f
61 | Lost Keys and Cultural Stigma
Writer and blogger René Brooks-Guthridge offers perspective on some of the reasons why people may avoid or be apprehensive toward issues of mental health. With her family, relatives, and often others in her community reluctant to acknowledge ADHD as a concern, René talks about how social stigmas resulting from cultural history, alongside generational differences, may have lead to the current situation, and why vulnerability and transparency may be the start toward a solution. Go to for the full
60 | Overcoming Rejection
Emigrating from China to the US at age 16, Jia Jiang set a goal of becoming an entrepreneur. However, after struggling through college with ADHD, leaving his job mere days after his son was born, and later starting his own business only to be rejected funding, Jia found himself intensely fearful of rejection and failure. Jia talks with Eric about the interesting steps he took to rid himself of that fear and how he turned it into a new direction for his life. Go to for the full show notes and li
59 | ADHD and Marriage
An ADHD marriage consultant, therapist, and author of a number of related books, Melissa Orlov stops by to discuss common problem areas, issues of intimacy, handling of conflicts, what to know when entering a relationship with ADHD, and more. Host Eric asks Melissa some marriage-related questions as posed by the ADHD reWired community. Go to erictivers.com/59 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Get a $25 discount off Melissa's new course on recovering intimacy with the c
58 | "Natural" Relief for ADHD – With or Without Medication
Stephanie Sarkis returns to discuss natural non-medicinal strategies and methods for dealing with ADHD, the topic of her upcoming book. Covering information on exercise, diets, omega fatty acids, dietary supplements, mindfulness, and meditation, Stephanie provides a wealth of knowledge about each method's advantages, disadvantages, and quirks. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Take Eric's survey for his upcoming ebook and be entered to win a prize: Help the CHA
57 | Money and ADHD
Author, PhD, and counselor Stephanie Sarkis discusses how to deal with finances and money alongside ADHD. With most financial tasks concerning detailed multi-step processes, they can be hard to manage for those with ADHD; Stephanie provides a number of tips, tricks, and suggestions to help deal with taxes, financial planning, budgeting, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Go to
56 | Positive Thinking as a Habit
Positive thinking is the topic of discussion today, as host Eric Tivers talks about the nature of positive versus negative thoughts, how they relate to his personal life and struggles with ADHD, prioritizing certain thoughts over others, and how our thought patterns can become habits. --- Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Eric is collecting videos describing people's experiences with CHADD. If you are currently involved with CHADD, record a video however you wis
One of 15 Million
Ari Tuckman and Eric discuss Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and its recent funding push to save the organization. CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, research, support, and advocacy for the fifteen million people in the United States with ADHD. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here: . Visit for information on improving t
55 | ADHD Sex and Intimacy with Ari Tuckman
Psychologist and author Ari Tuckman discusses with us how sex and intimacy intersect with ADHD. Ari delves into common sex-related relationship issues ADHD couples encounter and provides an informed perspective with potential strategies, responses, and various factors to consider. Topics range from dealing with the dichotomy between those with and without ADHD, how people's style of processing information can affect their relationship, introducing new sexual thoughts to a partner, and more. Go
54 | The Tom Nardone Show
Tom Nardone of ADHDpeople.net returns to the podcast to chat with Eric about a wide variety of topics, from podcasting, motivation, and laziness, to sleep habits and more. Amongst a plethora of other topics, Eric discusses his post-vacation struggles with motivation, Tom and Eric talk about the definition of the word "lazy", and both give shout-outs to a bunch of others in the ADHD community. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donat
53 | Fast Minds and Zombie Loyalists
Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, author, social media strategy expert, and mastermind group organizer, talks of his thoughts and experiences with ADHD, social media, work, and more. With a busy lifestyle to match his ADHD, Peter shows how working with his ADHD has not just changed, but improved his work and life, while speaking of strategies that have worked best for him. Go to erictivers.com/53 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to
52 | Follow Your Attention
Attention coach and host of the Attention Talk Radio podcast, Jeff Copper joins us to talk through his history with not just ADHD, but dyslexia as well. Providing insight and examples his personal experiences, Jeff describes his mentality regarding his dyslexia, coaching, and how following the path his attention laid out for him has lead him to success. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Help the CHADD organization by donating to their fundraising campaign here:
51 | Context is Everything
A "social media stylist" who has worked in a variety of fields from video to marketing, to radio talkshow host, and more, Grant Crowell joins us to discuss both his winding journey to where he is today as well as his thoughts and goals towards social media. From struggling financially, to paying taxes late, and struggling to stay focused on the work he was given, Grant later found work he was motivated about, rebuilt his life, and seeks to help people build their social intelligence in the digit
50 | reWired Together -- Special Event
For the fiftieth episode of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers includes the community that made the show as successful as it has become. Fifteen friends of the show, including a number of previous guests, join in a fray to share stories, personal strategies, applications, and tools they use help themselves accommodate their ADHD. They also try to name a stuffed monkey! Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Ac
49 | Practice Makes Precious
Raising her son while pursuing her passion in college, guest Precious Mackey talks of challenges and tribulations she has dealt with over her life, as well as her path to finding a solution though understanding her ADHD. Until she was diagnosed not long ago, and despite having exemplary grades throughout most of school, Precious' sporadic study practices and workload between school and life had become too much to handle. Listen as Precious walks through various points in her life where ADHD play
48 | Ready, reSet, Grow
Host Eric Tivers assesses his actions over the past week in preparation for the launch of his coaching group and how a different approach may have been fine. Addressing the audience on a more personal note, Eric talks about the challenges he's dealt with in the form of a list of steps to bring oneself back on track. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio
47 | ADHD at 55 MPH
Host Eric Tivers talks with the audience about preparing his upcoming Coaching and Accountability Group, preparing for a presentation he will soon give at a local school, dealing with the stress of a work overload, and much more, all while driving to a speaking event. This episode also features a special (read: extra long) introduction and ending by a group of fellow ADHD reWired coaching group members.
46 | Excel at Anything
A trainer, consultant, and expert for Microsoft Excel, Oz du Soleil joins us to discuss not only the near-infinite possibility and flexibility of Excel, but also the trials and tribulations of his time struggling against ADHD prior to being diagnosed. From his time at the Navy's Nuclear Power School though to his future job where he discovered his affinity for Excel and data management, Oz has become aware of both his strengths and his shortcomings and seeks to own all of it while moving forward
45 | Evernote, IFTTT, Afghanistan, and 4-Year-Olds
Founder of MasterPresenting.com, Ryan McRae joins us to discuss the variety of life and productivity strategies that have helped him manage the ADHD he refers to as his "four-year-olds". With suggestions and recommendations about note-taking, helpful software applications, and how he organizes content for presentations, Ryan's life experiences have helped him develop methods that work to make his life manageable. Working as a college residential director, a radiation trainer in Afghanistan, a de
44 | Facebook on Purpose
Coach-in-training, and member of the first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, Lisa Feinberg talks about her experiences and struggles she met in trying to accomplish her goals. Trying to address her distracting Facebook habits, Lisa wrote about her challenges in an essay posted on Facebook. Looking to perform better at her work while moving towards eventually starting her own coaching practice, Lisa has made use of a number of strategies taught though the accountability group, as we
43 | Setting Goals for a New Year
Have the best year yet in 2015. Host Eric Tivers breaks down the seven things you can do to make 2015 your best year yet. Though setting and managing one's goals, reflection on what worked and didn't work over the past year, and accountability, Eric provides an excellent framework for moving one's life forward in 2015. Eric covers topics including understanding priorities, perfuming a "brain dump" and mind mapping, building an action plan, laying out a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. plan, and more. Go to ericti
42 | Seeing My Time
Time management educator and experienced school teacher Marydee Sklar joins us to discuss a ton of tips, tricks, and mentalities surrounding managing one's time. From her history of teaching reading to kids with dyslexia to her development of systems to help herself better manage her lacking internal sense of time, Marydee derived an effective system of teaching time management to those who lack it. Eric and Marydee discuss topics including her curriculum, brain maturation, "folklore" that paren
41 | ADHD at College
A college student studying the business of the music industry, Jennifer Ratliff joins us to talk about a variety of topics surrounding being a student while dealing with ADHD. From her time as a teenager dealing with substantial family, school, and life changes, to Topics discussed include the challenges of obtaining some prescription medications and their associated side-effects, learning accommodations made for students with ADHD, writing strategies, and more. Go to for the full show notes a
40 | The ADHD ADDvantage
A school teacher and administrator of over twenty-five years, DeShawn Wert made the choice to start helping those parents and children with ADHD through coaching. Motivating and inspiring, DeShawn presents her outlook on living with ADHD while running her business, scheduling clients, optimizing her time, and more. A huge proponent of being true to oneself, she provides advice and enthusiasm towards the goal of finding what each person is best at. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show n
39 | Don't Doubt the Dream
Musician, songwriter, and keynote speaker Jerry Mills walks us through his inspirations and history while playing for us a number of his inspiring songs. An active long-time member of the ADHD community, Jerry has performed at the Adult ADD Conference, CHADD conferences, as well as a wide range of locations across the globe. With his powerful words and tunes, Jerry addresses his life's experiences, and his ADHD, in a way unique and poignant for many across the world. Go to for the full show not
38 | Everyone's Wired Differently
Growing up having a hard time understanding and communicating with others in her family, psychologist Jennie Friedman now better understands the ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more they were dealing with. Switching careers in the middle of her life, Jennie decided to focus on becoming an ADHD coach in order to help both those dealing with the disorder and those living with them. She talks with us further about her philosophies of embracing our differences, the story surrounding her decision to
37 | Sleep to Success
With a history of sleep disorders himself, Dr. Roberto Olivardia talks through his experiences dealing with the effects ADHD can have on sleep. As a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a specialist in dealing with ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and more, Dr. Olivardia shares some of his extensive knowledge with us about various disorders, conditions, and habits relating to sleep. Through addressing these disorders, Dr. Olivardia shows us how one could greatly improve t
36 | Surviving School with Comedy
Comedian, voice artist, writer, and more Patte Rosebank joins us to discuss her journey and struggles with ADHD as a child and how she made the transition into the woman she is today. Covering her early years dealing with bullying, uncaring schools, and even contemplating suicide, Patte describes what changes were made and what motivated her to pursue her current line of work. Which and whose comedy inspired her, how she deals with anxiety prior to a performance, and even a bunch of funny voices
35 | ADHD 101: What is ADHD?
What is ADHD, really? In a bonus episode, host Eric Tivers discusses, via analogies and examples, the reality of ADHD. Breaking it down into its separate categories, Eric explains the different standardized presentations of ADHD along with their identifying symptoms. If you or others you know are looking for an introduction to ADHD as a technical topic, this is an ideal place to start. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improvin
34 | Married with Separate Bedrooms
"ADHD People" writer Tom Nardone helps to inspire, communicate with, and provide relatable experiences to readers of his two blogs. With many unique perspectives and stories to tell, Tom's goal in running his blogs, at TomNardone.net and ADHDpeople.net, is simply to entertain; the rest is all a bonus. Tom discusses the story behind starting his blogs, an interesting sleeping situation with his wife, progress on his upcoming book, and many other topics via his straight-forward, true-to-oneself na
33 | Write to the Point
Writing coach and communications consultant recently diagnosed with ADHD, our guest Helena Bouchez walks us through her story of self awareness and discovery. Having worked around an airport for a number of years, Helena likens some of her strategies for dealing with ADHD to metaphors of flight terminology. Helena also divulges some strategies for writing business emails effectively and making sure that your most important emails aren't riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Also discussed is
32 | Tradesman to Entrepreneur
Helping people take advantage of their time and skill-sets to become more successful entrepreneurs is Daniel Bowling's mission. After working as a talented upholstery tradesman for most of his life, Daniel started out with his own successful small company. Following personal and business fallouts that saw him leaving that company, he now hopes to motivate others like himself to follow their skills, talents, and dreams and to better use their time. Daniel talks of his personal strengths and strug
31 | Power of Perseverance
Sean Ackerman, host of the You Leading You podcast and an experienced operational manager, joins Eric to talk about his mission to help others achieve their goals. Sean discusses the 2011 flood that took his home and how he recovered following it, how he came to start his podcast and his upcoming Moving it Forward conference, and some methods he uses to keep organized and on schedule. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit for information on improving the
30 | FOCUS on Fire with the Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas
John Lee Dumas, host of the award-winning EntrepreneurOnFire podcast and the leader of a trio of web communities that includes Podcasters' Paradise, is my guest this week. We discuss various productivity tips and tricks, perceptions of ADHD, useful software and apps, and more on episode 30 of ADHD reWired. See Full Shownotes at
29 | Mother with a Story
Paige Sharma, a mother of three who caught my attention through an astounding open letter she wrote to a long-lost classmate, is our guest today. She talks about her story of ADHD diagnosis, concerns over finding the right doctor to treat her and the difference between some of them, and many of the symptoms she experienced that lead her to seek aid and find more information. The open letter she wrote, to an old elementary school classmate, is a touching piece that addresses depression, suicide,
28 | A Running Lifestyle | Interview with podcaster Kari Gormey
A balanced lifestyle for the long run... Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster, mom, runner and she has ADHD Kari was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. We discuss our Red Zone and Green Zone and the importance and challenge of outsourcing. She gives running tips. Don't worry, Kari is a mid to a back-of the pack runner. See the full show notes at Also, I was interviewed on Kari's Podcast which was released on the same day as this episode. Go check it out in iTunes or Stitcher. Check out her show at
27 Relationships and ADHD | Improv to Improve Communication in Relationships
Stop on a dime and change directions. This is a skill for improv on stage, and has great application in relationships. Mike Fedel is a professional performer, with a background in comparative philosophy. he has ADHD. Focuses on the values of: Play Improvisation Being able to stop on a dime and change the direction of where we're going. An example of Mike and his Wife - Planning a vacation to Chicago He made list of 20 plays and other art and theater institutions he wanted to see His wif
26 | Prescription to Play with Kirsten Milliken
Play as the best non-medication treatment... Kirsten Milliken, Ph.D, ACC loves play. "Playing with others is better than playing with yourself." She shares how to add fun into our lives from how we set up our workspace to adding fun music to our workouts. Check out her website See the show notes at for additional resources from this episode. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like u
25 | Crush it! Focus & Entrepreneurship | Guest - Alan Brown of ADD Crusher
ADHD reWired Episode # 25 See full show notes at Like those of us with ADHD who are experiencing any degree of success, Alan Brown knows in order to be successful, he has to work really hard everyday. Strategies, Productivity Tips & Brain Hacks Alan: "Next time you sit down to work on a hard task: Forcefully, label it, imagine blocking billboard saying “this is what I’m doing now” Quote "Most of our stress does not have from having too much to do, it comes from not
Ep 24 | Queen of Distraction - interview with Terry Matlen, LCSW
Shifting focus from what's wrong to what's right. Terry Matlen is a psychotherapist, coach and author, and runs the website ADDConsults.com Terry talks about her challenges and how she's learned to create accommodations for herself and her family. See the full show notes at Ep 24 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has Launched There are only 4 spots left as
23 | Authenticity with ADDiva Linda Roggli
Pretending to be normal exhausting. I talk with Linda Roggli, from the ADDiva Network. We talk about emotional wounds, taking off masks, and being your authentic self. See the full show notes at Ep 23 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is in PRELAUNCH PHASE. August 11-15 2014 Sign up and get a discount. Go to To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS
22 | ADD-A and Loving it?! Rick and Ava Green are Totally ADD
Ep 22 Interviews from the ADDA Conference On this episode, Eric talks to Rick and Ava Green. Rick Green is a comedian and star of the PBS "documentaries" ADD and Loving it, and ADD and Mastering it." Ava is his amazing and supportive non-ADD wife who helps manage all the details. Check out their amazing website This Episode is sponsored by Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 C
21 | Life on a mission - an interview with Kim Trumbo
Ep 21 Eric Tivers talks with Kim Trumbo, 33, host of , co-host of . Kim shares strategies for not interrupting. We discuss meds, apps, music for working and more. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Face
20 | From Fired to Inspired - Interview with web designer Alan Houser
for complete shownotes. Ep 20 Eric Tivers talks with Alan Houser, entrepreneur, creative web designer, diagnosed 2 years ago at age 43. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or if your app reads hyperlinks, click Like us on Facebook Join the Fac
19 | Mornings - Solutions for faster routines and oversleeping
www.adhdrewired.com Ep 19 | Not a morning person? Tips, apps and strategies for waking up and speeding up your morning routine. Plus, I share my morning protein shake recipe. The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love
18 | 7 Shopping Survival Tips for ADHD
Ep 18 | 7 Shopping survival tips Interested in Coaching? To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or click Like us on Facebook Join the Facebook Community Share your story Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes. If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher. It's how other people will find this show.
17 | w/ Ari Tuckman, PsyD - Sleep, Meds, Self-Esteem & He-Man
Eric Tivers, talks with psychologist, ADHD expert, author, and podcaster, Ari Tuckman. We discuss the psychology of medication as well as issues related to self-esteem. I ask him to help me with my sleep issues. Find both of us at the Adult ADHD conference July 24-27. Online Registration closes June 30. Register by clicking the ADDA banner on my website or by going to Like us on Facebook at Find Ari Tuckman at or Check out his podcast, More Attention, Less Deficit. While your there, pl
16 | A talk with James | Taking Charge of his ADHD
See show notes at In episode 15, Eric took you on an audio journey as he read an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talked to him on the phone at the end, but you only heard a few minutes of that interview. Here is the rest of the interview. See what James is up to... NOISE & COLOR magazine Canvas Brushfire Media NOISE & COLOR | Montana's Alternative Magazine Next Week: I talk with ADHD Expert, Dr. Ari Tuckman The ADDA conference will be here soon. July 24-27 Register at Sav
15 | Attempted Suicide, Alcoholism & Renewed Hope - A Listeners' ADHD Podcast Epiphany
See show notes at Listen as Eric takes you on an audio journey as he reads an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talks to him on the phone at the end. The ADDA conference will be here soon. July 24-27 Register at Find support in your area 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (For callers in the U.S.) - Alcoholics Anonymous - 12 Steps - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disor
14 | Visualize your Plan - Start by Drawing
Show notes for this episode are available in a mind map and an outline. Learn strategies for long-term, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning. Plus, the importance of drawing your vision and goals. Register for the ADDA conference July 24-27 in Orlando
13 | Climbing Out of a Rut
I feel like I've been in a bit of a rut, and I kinda vent about it on this episode. But, I'm pulling myself out. Listen after the outro at 32:00 to hear a live performance of my original song, "Good intentions" performed at last years ADDA talent show. Check out the show notes at Get updates on sleep, tech tips, including a gadget recommendation from one of our listeners. I recommend one of my favorite podcasts. We're on Facebook at Register for the ADDA conference at Get free productivit
12 | Lets Focus
Not feeling well can really tax your working memory. Wow, I kept lossing my train of thoughts. go to Register for the adults ADHD ADDA conference at Get productivity tips, app recommendations, and other periodic updates in your email inbox. Click to get on the list, or TEXT TIVERS to 22828, or go to my website and sign up.
11 | Negative Thoughts on Trial Part 2 - Emotions
Part 2 of Thoughts on Trial-- Emotions. Fear, Anxiety, Anger oh my! I discuss tips and strategies for dealing with these emotions. I also explore why we have emotions in the first place. To see a the complete show notes including the mind map for this show, links and other resources go to This weeks app recommendation will help get you I am still forming the reWired online group coaching. Email me through my website if you are interested. Sign up for the Adult ADHD conference July 23-25 at
10 | Negative Thinking on Trial Part 1
Negative thinking fuels negative emotion. Negative emotions can lead to unhelpful and unproductive behaviors. These behaviors reinforce our thoughts and the cycle continues. Eric answers two listener questions, including one about medication. Contest Submissions due April 15, 2014 For show notes, go to ADDA Conference affiliate link Sign up for the Free ADD Classes Teleseminar May 13, 2014 at 8pm CST. Free replay for 2 weeks if you sign up by 8pm on Tuesday May 13. Sign up at
09 | Calendars
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08 | Motivation and the Brain - 13 Tips
ADHD reWired Ep 8. This may be the best episode yet. I will give you 13 tips to increase motivation. Listen to an off-off-off-way off broadway production of a 2 character play, created, directed and played by me. Check out my recommended app. 100s of Adults with ADHD are going... are you? Go to to see the full show notes and to see the list. I also announce a contest... which will continue beyond the date stated on this podcast. I didn't do the math correctly... go figure. Win an ADHD
07 | Procrastination - 5 reasons I do it & What I've learned to do about it.
Today we’re going to talk about procrastination. I’m going to talk about some of the reasons we do it, and I’m going to share with you some strategies that I’ve learned that have helped me and many of my clients procrastinate less and do more. I’m going to share with you a great app I recently discovered that can actually help you with procrastination. We’ll also hear from you, the ADHD rewired community. Get the list, see show notes, links to resources at Ask Eric!!! Have your question featur
06 | To Share or Not to Share? 6 Questions to ask before you do.
Ep06 To Share or Not to Share. 6 questions to ask yourself before you do. On Today’s episode, we will talk about coming out ADHD. The when, if and how to disclose. I’m going to share with you my personal experiences of disclosure. This is the first episode I’m recording since I’ve launched the podcast. So, I want to let you know how that’s been going, and how I’ve been doing. And I’m going to share a very important milestone. We’re going to hear from you, the listeners. You can email me, or
05 | 7 Tips to make a better to do list
Episode 05: 7 Steps to making a better to do list: 1. Verb it. Make it an action list. - 2. Time it. 3. Schedule it 4. Draw it. Check out www.adhdrewired.com to get the rest in some detail. Other thoughts… It's not just ADHD, Nobody every gets through their to do list. Give yourself permission to occasionally purge items from your list of it has been there for way to long. Ending Quote: "You can do anything, but not everything" - David Allen Plus... check out this weeks recommended apps
04 | To Make Bigger Progress, Take Smaller Steps
Behavior change is hard. While I hope you are doing well on your personal goals, this episode will offer a few things to consider if are not making the progress you were hoping for. Projects are not tasks. 6 questions to ask yourself when an item on your to do list has been there for too long: Small steps will add up to big progress. Where are you right now with your goal? 6 questions to ask yourself to help you gain clarity:
03 | Top 7 tools for tracking and monitoring your time
In this episode we will discuss 7 tools -- 3 of them apps to help you get better at tracking time. I will also talk about the top 5 lies people with ADHD tell themselves and really believe.
02 | ADHD & Sleep
Sleep and ADHD Sleep challenges can run the gamut when you have ADHD. In this episode I discuss common sleep challenges, as well as my sleep challenges, and I share a number of strategies. I also share one of my favorite tools in my ADHD toolbox for helping me with sleep.
01 | Getting Started
Launch Episode.