Regular exercise is beneficial for individuals with ADHD, improving focus, regulating emotions, and reducing anxiety.
Embracing an ADHD diagnosis can lead to self-discovery and empowerment, opening up opportunities for growth and support.
Accountability and transparency are important for managing ADHD, with building supportive systems and seeking help being crucial aspects.
Deep dives
The Importance of Exercise for Mental Health
Working out, whether it's through cardio exercises like treadmill or elliptical, or engaging in activities like playing tennis, has shown to have significant benefits for mental health. Exercise not only clears the mind and improves focus, but it also helps regulate emotions and reduce anxiety. The endorphins released during workouts provide a sense of relief and positivity. Incorporating regular exercise into a routine can be a game changer for individuals with ADHD, allowing them to feel more productive and engaged throughout the day.
The Journey of Self-Discovery and ADHD Diagnosis
Jamie Walsh, a husband, father, and business owner with ADHD, shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Initially resistant to the idea, it took a moment of realization after an emotional interaction with his wife for Jamie to start exploring ADHD further. Through reading books and taking self-assessment tests, he resonated with the symptoms and experiences described in relation to ADHD. Despite the challenges and initial stubbornness, Jamie eventually embraced the diagnosis, leading him on a path of self-discovery and empowerment.
Resilience and Reinventing Life with ADHD
Reinventing one's life with ADHD is a continuous journey of self-improvement and resilience. Jamie Walsh's experience as an ADHD coach has taught him the value of embracing one's challenges and turning them into strengths. Recognizing the need for scaffolding and creating pre-work processes has been instrumental in overcoming challenges such as slower processing speed and impulsivity. By prioritizing exercise as a non-negotiable part of his routine, Jamie has experienced increased mental clarity, improved emotional regulation, and reduced anxiety. These positive changes have contributed to his success as an ADHD coach and have inspired him to continuously learn, grow, and support individuals with ADHD on their own journeys.
The Power of Accountability
In this podcast episode, Jamie Walsh discusses the importance of accountability and transparency for individuals with ADHD. He emphasizes the need to hold oneself accountable and shares how he personally uses accountability as a coping strategy. Walsh highlights the significance of building bridges with others to create supportive accountability systems, acknowledging that asking for help is a superpower. He also emphasizes the importance of embracing the messiness of growth and understanding that it is okay to have days or weeks where things feel off. Overall, Walsh encourages listeners to be kind to themselves and continue moving forward on their ADHD journey.
Finding Balance with Exercise
In this episode, Jamie Walsh explores the role of exercise in managing ADHD symptoms. He shares his personal experience and discusses the benefits of exercise as a coping mechanism, including its ability to help with restlessness, anxiety, and stress release. Walsh specifically mentions his passion for tennis and how it has become a form of exercise for him, highlighting the enjoyment he feels while playing. He also addresses the challenges of fitting exercise into a schedule and the importance of finding the right time for physical activity. Walsh concludes by emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and make exercise a regular part of one's routine.
⭐️ 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 education for 16 years, he earned his B.A. from Providence College and a Masters of Science degree from Boston College. Jamie also completed a certification program for coaching teens and college students with ADHD from JST Coaching and Training. With over 20 years of experience in various school environments, consulting for organizations, as well as his own personal journey, Jamie is passionate about making a difference in the lives of struggling learners and wants to empower clients to believe in themselves. You’ll hear Eric and Jamie talk about shame, resilience, and adulting. Then, you will also hear them engage in a coaching session about impulsivity, emotional regulation, the importance of exercise, rejection sensitivity, and creating routines. Learn more about Jamie: Instagram: @anchor_coaching Website: AnchorADHD.com Jamie’s Linktree for more: Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:13] Jamie shares his story about the impact ADHD had on his life before receiving a diagnosis. [00:04:60] “I changed jobs about every two years.” [00:06:25] Jamie recounts his experience while getting through an ADHD evaluation. [00:08:04] “(ADHD) has nothing to do with your intelligence.” [00:08:24] Eric and Jamie dive into Jamie’s family history of mental health issues and addiction and how it impacted receiving information about ADHD. [00:18:52] Eric and Jamie talk about “making lemons from lemonade” and the power of resilience. [00:20:37] “Being an adult is like trying to fold a fitted sheet” and having a fixed-mindset vs. a growth-mindset. [00:24:15] Jamie and Eric engage in a coaching session and tackle ADHD and ADHD-related challenges. [00:31:08] Eric asks Jamie, “What has been the most beneficial coping strategy that could have a greater impact if you were to do more?” & a deeper dive into scheduling intentions and shifting the mindset around it. [01:04:31] Closing thoughts and Jamie’s favorite quote. Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: JST Coaching & Training Book: Delivered from Distraction Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens ⭐️ 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!
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