ADHD reWired

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 meetings, in Australia, and in the U.S.  He is a board member of and a published author.  You’ll hear about his new book called , co-written with the 2nd guest on today’s episode, Madeline O’Reilly.  Madeline works with children and adults with ADHD and anxiety.  She spent the last decade working in a multi-disciplinary practice in Sydney, Australia called , where her interest in ADHD was sparked.  Madeline also enjoys working in collaboration with other medical professionals, especially psychiatrists.  Prior to this, she spent three years working in East London for a cognitive behavioral therapy service that specializes in treating trauma in adults.   Before moving to the UK, Madeline worked for Vision Australia which allowed her to develop skills with children, adolescents, and adults in assessment and treatment of behavioral problems and mental health difficulties in the vision-impaired population.   You’ll hear about how Jonathan and Madeline worked together to write their book, Decoding Doing, what Decoding Doing is all about and what they wanted to share with others, and their experiences with accepting success.  You’ll also hear about the process of achieving, imagining and visualizing, and organizing the things we think through.  They also address procrastination and motivation, recognizing emotions, attention, and our emotional responses to different situations.  They also talk about the importance of cues versus waiting for feeling like we “want” to do a task, and using the reality of our futures-selves for motivation, finding a compelling “why” to create motivation. Connect with Jonathan and Madeline: Buy their book at   Website:   Website:    Also Answered in this episode: What is their 5-stage model to decode doing?  Why “imagine” vs. “plan”?  How do we better organize the things we imagine?  What does it mean to connect? What is the importance of our emotional state?  How do we visualize and imagine? What if we find it difficult to visualize?  How do we engage when we aren’t feeling motivated?  How do we generate motivation? How do we overcome the difficulty of overcoming our accomplishments?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Website: Book: (also at )  TED Talk:   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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 actress, herbal medicine maker, avid knitter, loves sewing, has traveled the world, and has colorful stories of being raised on a houseboat!  You’ll also hear about Laura’s lessons in business, the consequences of lacking clear and effective communication, what she has experienced as being a nurse herself, and the importance of diabetic foot care.  Then, you’ll also hear how she landed a role in a movie from 1980 that is banned in the UK, what Laura would change if she could go back in time, and  ways she is optimizing her health.    Get in touch with Laura:    Laura’s Also Answered in this episode: What was Laura’s impetus for getting laser-focused on something like diabetic foot care?  How did she pioneer in her field?  How did Laura’s upbringing influence her out-of-the-box thinking? If Laura could go back in time from when she began her work with diabetic foot care, what advice would she give herself so she wouldn’t get so derailed?  How much has acceptance been a part of her journey? What are Laura’s plans at age 69 and beyond?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Book:   Mentioned:    Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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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 and Gail discuss how she’s seen the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the years, how her ADHD affected past relationships, mirroring, the power of self-acceptance, and the positive changes she’s made in her life since joining 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!  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 between somebody who thrives and somebody who struggles?  My son has the option to go to honors classes next year.  His teacher says he has no problem understanding the content and he is smart enough to understand it (the content), but “couldn’t possibly handle honors classes” so they won’t put him in them.  This doesn’t sit well with me.  Are there any suggestions on what I might do?  I need help getting unpleasant tasks done, like job searching.  How do we get these unpleasant tasks done?  My daughter has recently developed a skin-picking habit specifically with her nails to the point where she’ll pick at them until they bleed.  What are some strategies to help her not do it as often, knowing I can’t be there with her all the time? How do I get better at not biting off more than I can handle?  When was the last time you hit inbox zero?    Resources & Honorable Mentions: Coming soon!  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 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 queer, non-binary, and having ADHD, some of the comforts that can be taken with labels and identify, and a glimpse into some perceptions and speculations they've seen and experienced about bisexuality.  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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 life experience.  In this episode, Jason shares his story about his brain injury and how it has impacted his life, and how the manifestations of ADHD are similar traumatic brain injuries (TBI).  You’ll also hear about how Jason experiences emotion, not fitting in, acting, and his passion for learning. Then, you’ll also hear about his journey through relationships, his compassion throughout those relationships, how he overcame homelessness, and what led to that chapter in his life.  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 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 led to an ADHD diagnosis, and a framework to understand years of straining to conform to a neurotypical world.   Lorin is now based out in Portland, Oregon, where she is creating illustrative black and gray tattoos in a private studio.  Finding support in the ADHD community and the autonomy to curate her tattoo practice towards supporting a neurodivergent brain has empowered her to create the best possible work for her clients.  In this episode, you’ll hear discussions about being categorized as a gifted child, the impact of creating a working environment that works for us, and the importance of community.  Then, you’ll get to listen in on real-time coaching where you’ll hear about tips & tricks to go from time-blind to time-wise. Discover More from Lorin: Instagram: Website:   Bio Site:   Resources & Honorable Mentions: YouTube:  with Jessica McCabe  Tool:  Tool:  Tool:  Tool:  Another option for a 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 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 goal-setting, routine-building, and how cycling and exercise have played an essential part in his life.   ⭐️⭐️ Donate to help Brian reach his fundraising goal of $5,000 for the AIDS Lifecycle ride. Click the link to donate! → ⭐️ ⭐️  “[] is a really fine organization. It’s done to benefit the San Francisco AIDS foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.  [Your donations] are not going to just marketing or executive salaries, this provides first-line health care for people who need it.”  Brian Entler  Some of the Questions & Topics in this Episode: What prompted Brian to take the leap and join ?  What role can accountability play when setting goals when you have ADHD?  What role does emotional motivation play to begin making changes in one’s life?  Can the outdoors be beneficial for ADHD brains?  Are bucket list goals really achievable?  What is the importance of emotional vulnerability? How does it affect mindset?  How has being a part of ADHD reWired’s Alumni coaching group been helpful for Brian?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episode:   Episode:   Support: Support:   Community: — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! Support the show by becoming a Patron at 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!  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 to deal with our tendencies within ourselves?  How can I reduce overwhelm?  What kind of research can I do to move forward in a new career?  At what point is something a personality trait? Our child was diagnosed with ADHD but we haven’t talked about it with them yet.  How do we have this conversation?    Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:   Book:   Book:   Book:    Article:   Article:   Community: — Join your ADHD-friendly co-working space! Support the show by becoming a Patron at Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens