ADHD reWired

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 listener who was recently diagnosed asks about impulsivity and food in a work environment.  [00:27:14] “How do you help someone who definitely needs help and support, but isn’t ready, doesn’t want it, or feels that they don’t need it, but at the same time, they’re constantly feeling overwhelmed and can’t manage?” [00:36:31] Will Curb gives an update from last month’s episode and talks about making trying different foods fun for kids. [0038:04] Ideas for incorporating exercise and body movement. [00:43:29] Suggestions for managing impulsive behaviors, setting boundaries when making plans with other people, and online shopping.  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Hacking your ADHD Episode:   Alarm App:   Alarm App: (Android) Alarm App: (Apple)  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens 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 !  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

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 episode, you’ll hear about Marie’s experiences in the corporate world, how she found out about her own ADHD, what it was like working in an open space sitting across from her boss, and her entrepreneurial spirit.  Eric and Marie also cover topics like failure, resilience, and the importance of finding what you love.  Check out Marie’s productivity tool, Llama Life at .  Llama life doesn’t just help you create your to-do lists, it helps you work through your list and helps manage your attention that  keeps you engaged by making it fun!  Get in touch with Marie on Twitter:   Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:38]  When did Marie’s ADHD journey begin?  [00:10:37]  Did Marie ever think she would be working for herself?  [00:13:16]  What is Llama Life all about?  [00:14:04]  How does Llama life help you work through your lists?  [00:15:36]  Thoughts on countdown timers & a feature-request [00:21:19]  Are there any lessons Marie can share about transitioning from working a corporate job to being self-employed?  [00:28:37]  Marie shares the ups and downs of her startups and shares thoughts about failure and bouncing back [00:31:49]  “What’s the alternative? What’s the other choice?” Why did this resonate with Marie?  [00:41:36]  What are some big lessons that can be applied to designing a life that is more ADHD friendly?  [00:51:20]  Setting up for “failure” vs. setting up for learning [00:54:36]  Eric asks Marie about perfectionism Resources & Honorable Mentions: Mood-tracking app:   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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?  What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout?  [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout?  [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What’s the difference? [00:13:40] “Burnout recovery starts with the body.”  [00:20:28] How do we know if we’re in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed?  [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout? [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout. [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is…  [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout?   6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout: Talk with someone you trust.  Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise    Sit still.  Try for 30 minutes to start.   Book a weekend away.  Manage your time.  Test your “no” and say no to at least one thing.  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:   Bonus Mentions: ADHD reWired episode #404:   Watch and listen to Eric’s interview with one of his past podcast guests, Pasha Marlowe, on Pasha’s Podcast on YouTube: Pasha’s Book:   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens 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 !  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

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 reWired’s Coaching and Accountability groups!  If you want to find out how to structure your business around your ADHD, then this episode you’ve been looking for!  You’ll hear more conversations about Mike’s experiences in business and the lessons he learned with his business ventures.  Then, you’ll also hear about business and marriage, and what led Mike to getting diagnosed with ADHD, how it affected his identity, and some of the perks he’s enjoyed being the owner of his own business.  Learn more at    Get in touch with Mike on:   (German)  Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: How can you bend your own business to your ADHD?  How do we build systms that work for us that scaffold the challenges we have?  What three numbers do I need to track to determine if my business is moving forward?  How do I interpret the data I track?  Questions Mike asks about his own business: How many leads do I generate? Is it (my leads) critical?  Will my business survive this critical number of leads?  Is it “ok” or is it more than I need?  What’s the difference between revenue and sales?  What is the importance of having well-qualified leads?  What is a qualified lead?  How can I add automation into my business?  What can I automate in my business?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:   Website:   Booking & Scheduling Tool:   Automation, Email Marketing & CRM Tool:   App: (for note-taking)  App: (formally Integromat)  App: - Where teams get work done.  “If ADHD is a gift, where’s the gift receipt?” - Eric Tivers Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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] Advice on medication routines and the process of finding a physician to help [00:08:52] Where to look and how to look for contractors to help with house renovations & overcoming analysis-paralysis and making a decision  [00:22:31] Tips to manage twitchy legs during movies, car-rides, and sleeping; and managing TMJ and teeth-grinding [00:22:31] What is the impact of low estrogen on post-menopausal women?  Does taking estrogen supplements assist with cognitive functioning?  [00:28:35] A discussion about a professor disclosing/sharing their ADHD diagnosis with students and colleagues  [00:36:17] “Are there any apps that you would recommend to help with time management and motivation?  Or, would you say apps for ADHD are overrated?” [00:43:46] Motivation, moving forward, and self-care when feeling emotionally held back How to address getting into feeding/eating routines that  [00:52:47] Eating routines and “safe foods” for kids - how do I get my kids to eat a wider variety of foods?  [00:58:45] Crickets and a Moment of Dad  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Tool:   Article: Video: with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan Video: with Jessica McCabe & Brendan Mahan Get 15% off the CHADD Conference 2022    Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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-friendly tools and systems.  Skye also founded Unconventional Organization which provides strength-based research-backed online coaching for clients with ADHD.  Learn more at Instagram: Topics/Questions in this Episode: What is the aversion to “structure” when you have ADHD?  What is the most important ingredient in the “recipe” for ADHD management?  How does self-criticism impact our ability to get things done?  What helps us to acknowledge and identify our self-criticism?  How do we adjust our sense of what we’re working on?  Skye runs an organization with neurodiverse people for neurodiverse people.  What is the most fun about it, and what are the challenges?  What are some of the alternative tools (other than email) that can be used to navigate with a neurodiverse team?  “Bring your worst self to coaching” - Why is this important?  What is the difference between motivation and activation?  “Being an adult means you need a lot of dopamine.  Sprinkle dopamine everywhere in your life! It’s not just about the work.” - Skye Rapson What does “dopamine-down” mean?  Mind-ready and brain-ready: What’s the difference?  How can we alleviate self-doubt when setting goals?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode:   Article:    Tool:   Tool:   Tool: :  Tool: - free website blocker   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the winter season of ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups is happening soon!  Go to  to get your name added to the winter interest list!

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.org, her experience as a mom and the ways her ADHD can shine, and how the ADHD Aha! podcast was born.   Resources & Honorable Mentions: Podcast Episode: ADHD reWired #  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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 reflect our values.  Next, Eric and Camille discuss the benefits of allowing our minds to wander, strategies to be attentive to what we are reading, questions to prompt our curiosity, giving ourselves space, the next steps someone can take when they’re ready to self-advocate, and addressing our internal dialogue when we’re questioning our paths.   Finally, you’ll hear what not to do when writing a paper, trauma, burnout, self-appreciation, getting to the “why” behind the paths we choose, how the cost of education has changed, and why it’s ok to pause and enjoy the experience. Connect with Camille:  Website:   Instagram: Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: What prompted Camille to go down the path as an academic life coach?  How does Camille help people to discover how they learn?  What is value-based time-blocking?  What is the value of learning how to be bored?  How can you stay attentive while reading?  How does Camille help someone determine if they’re down the “wrong” educational path or if they need to develop study skills?  What does Camille do to help students with writing? When someone is pursuing a highly competitive field, how does Camille work with them?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Quote: “There is nothing wrong with changing your mind.” - Camille Roney Quote: “Wait, our self-worth isn’t determined by how much we get done?” - Eric Book: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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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 adult child who is transitioning from graduating college to moving out into the world, and the importance of encouragement.  The panelists also talk about imposter syndrome, compassionate ass-kicking, that failure is not terminal, and how to support someone to get started on something tough.  Finally, you will hear the gold standard of diagnoses, comorbidities, and the importance of not getting wrapped up in a diagnosis. Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: How do I help my spouse learn about ADHD?  He is skeptical of the condition.  Could ADHD coaching be helpful for couples where one person has ADHD, and the other is neurotypical?  In the scenario where you come from a background where the concept of mental illness or ADHD is not necessarily “accepted”, how do you explain the guardrails or things that may be helpful for a child with ADHD to those who think, “Everyone is a little bit ADHD”?  People I know don’t have access to healthcare, medical support, or therapy.  But, I don’t know what to tell them when they’re struggling and don’t have access to the above.  Do you have any advice?  What can I do to manage my ADHD symptoms when I don’t have access to healthcare?  Do you have any tips, tricks, tools or techniques so I can actually retain information so that I’m learning it? It’s already stuff I know, but I feel like I am just reviewing stuff and I don’t actually get anywhere. As a mother of a recent college graduate who does not want to treat his ADHD, he doesn’t want help from us and is overwhelmed about his future, and it’s hard to sit back and not do anything for him.   I have been treated for ADHD since I found out 20 years ago, but now, neuro health says I have no ADHD and “1000% aspergers.”  I am confused and immobilized.  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Quote: “Everyone is doing the best they can, everyone has good intentions, and everyone wants to do well and please the people around them.” - Podcast: on ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan YouTube: with Jessica McCabe   YouTube Playlist:   Website: Website: - Children and Adults with ADHD Website: - Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada Bonus:  Last month, a listener asked if there were grants available to cover potential business expenses, specifically for ADHD.  Here are some resources they shared (Thank you Lili!)   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens