ADHD reWired

"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 support group he founded in 2005. Terry leads workshops and has presented at international conferences on ADHD, and has had a personal meditation practice for over 25 years. Listen, as Terry discusses practicing meditation and how meditation can help you notice your mind. If you practice compassion meditation, you can strengthen the brain areas that are involved with empathy. Terry also shares a story about his wife and how it has been possible for her to stay by his side for the forty-plus years they have been married. Do you get frustrated with your ADHD? Terry shares some resets, tips, and techniques you can use to access more of your brain and learn to accept your brain with ADHD. Terry believes that if you wake up every morning and tell yourself you have ADHD, and you will possibly screw up today, you probably won't. You'll learn: [03:17] Welcome to the show, Terry! [03:55] Terry shares his background and his journey to where he is today. [06:32] Terry speaks about losing open awareness when he was on medicine. [08:47] Terry discusses practicing meditation and the type that helped him. [11:47] Listen, as Terry tells a story about a situation with a client that changed how he helped his clients. [15:02] The goal of meditation isn't to quiet the mind; the goal is to notice the mind. [18:46] "The moment that we accept ourselves exactly as we are in the moment we can begin to change," [21:02] People who practice compassion meditation seem to strengthen the brain areas that are involved in empathy. [28:03] Do you teach and guide people in meditation? [28:49] Terry defines cognitive therapy. [32:12] Be gentle with yourself; you didn't ask for this. [33:40] Terry tells people you have ADHD, act as if you know it. [35:41] Terry speaks about his wife and how she has always stayed right by his side during his ADHD journey. [37:21] Are there times that you get frustrated with your ADHD? You are not alone. [39:17] Terry shares an embarrassing story about himself. [41:45] Terry discusses why rewards and punishments don't work on people with ADHD. [42:49] Preventing the problems in your life that ADHD can cause you are the way. [47:59] Terry says to wake up every morning and tell yourself you have ADHD and why. [50:12] Accept that your memory isn't reliable, and it won't be a problem for you. [51:49] What are some concrete things that someone can do that is having trouble accepting their brain with ADHD? [54:32] Terry shares some resets you can do to access more of your brain. [56:48] Thank you for listening to the show! [57:30] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Connect with Terry: | Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

*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 strategies to deal with hormonal changes around her cycle, plus much more on this episode of . Listen as the mastermind shares strategies, insights, and ideas for Natalie to handle the fluctuations around her menstrual cycle. They discuss talking to her doctor about changing up the dosage of her medicine for two weeks out of the month, setting up her monthly planner to coincide with her cycle, and why it is so important to make sure that self-care is a priority.  Some things they talked about that you might not be aware of are: The best time to go to the gym is while you are on your period Planning is the bridge between productivity and self-care The more you sync your self-care with your cycle, the more energy you will have. The mastermind is sharing things that have worked for them and the research they have each personally done, but remember they are not doctors.  *Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. You'll learn: [03:02] Natalie shares what she wants to mastermind today. [04:49] Eric asks Natalie about any medication she is taking. [07:46] Natalie discusses amping up the dosages on her ADHD meds around her cycle. [10:58] Eric opens up the floor for the others to ask some questions. [11:27] Natalie shares that on her worst days, she will stand and stare at a wall or stay in the show much longer, more irritable, etc. [13:31] Moira talks about having two different doses of her medications during the month to regulate her cycle. [14:53] Jessica has a couple of questions, and then some strategies that might help. [17:39] The best time to hit the gym is when you are on your period, which is when your hormones are most similar to males. [20:36] Do you try to structure your life around your cycle? [26:08] Jessica shares that another piece of the puzzle is that with hormonal changes comes a different type of strength in your business. [29:02] Natalie believes that she worked better in high school when she was on her period, but it doesn't feel that way now. [32:07] Natalie talks about estrogen and progesterone and wants to know if there is a substitute for them instead of birth control. [34:22] What are the things that feel hard to do when you are on your cycle? [37:41] Natalie shares her planner and is trying to figure out how to get all the strategies in her planner. [40:25] The ladies share what their planners look like. [45:00] Planning is the bridge between productivity and self-care. [46:00] Natalie speaks about where her self-care is lacking and what she needs to do to make it better. [49:19] The more you sync your self-care and cycle, the more energy you have. [51:55] Natalie talks about when she numbs more with things like video games. [53:39] Eric speaks about some relationship between her skin issue and Wellbutrin. [55:10] Eric shares how important it is to have windows where you work. [55:39] Natalie, what commitments do you want to make right now? [57:12] They all discuss using sticky notes to organize Natalie's planner. [1:00:29] Thank you for being on the show! [1:01:13] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tab at Links and Resources:   - Stasha Washburn Find Natalie: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 homework, grades, procrastination, overwhelm, underachievement, time-management, and motivation, which are all related to "Executive Function."  Listen as Seth shares his background, becoming a teacher, and the struggles he faced as a teacher with ADHD. Seth discusses having SARS in 2000 and how that experience gave him insights into how the brain works that helps him today when he works with kids. Seth also talks about meditation and how it can open up things in your mind that you didn't know were holding you back. Seth talks about becoming an entrepreneur, not having a plan, just leaping, and figuring it out as he went along. He says that he was scared, but he didn't let it stop him because it wasn't about him; it was about helping other people. Seth says that if you are stuck, don't let it derail what you want to do because if he could do it, so can you. You'll learn: [02:22] Welcome to the show, Seth! [03:02] Seth shares his background and how it all started. [06:00] Seth discusses failing in college and how it made him feel. [07:44] Seth speaks about the struggles he had as a teacher. [10:40] Eric chats about a common trait he sees in the ADHD community. [12:13] Seth talks about how he felt as a kid that was misunderstood and not getting any help from his teachers. [14:55] Seth discusses having to do an ADHD scale for one of his students and noticing that the questions explained a lot about himself. [19:47] Seth speaks about having SARS in 2000 and how it helps him today when working with kids. [21:18] Seth explains the trauma that he endured and how it affected him. [24:17] He shares how his brain would create narratives that were blown out of proportion when he was in situations when he couldn't breathe. [26:52] Seth believes we have to look at the story, the narrative, and the nervous system and work with those things to learn how not to be ruled by either of them. [28:35] Eric says that the picture for many people with ADHD is stronger emotions and the importance of identifying them. [30:39] Seth discusses a ten-day silent meditation retreat he did and what it entailed. [32:50] One of the biggest excuses people with ADHD use for not meditating is that I can't stop thinking, how can I meditate? [34:43] Seth talks about what comes to mind when he is meditating, and instead of being judgemental, you just let it play itself out. [37:02] Seth discusses being suicidal from the age of 12 to about 22. [38:34] Seth believes that the wounded healers are teaching what they needed to learn. [44:16] Listen as Seth discusses working with resistant children. [46:08] If you have ADHD and are an entrepreneur or want to be, you can do it. [47:59] Risk tolerance means you are not afraid to fail. [49:35] Seth tells people if you want to do something, leap and then figure it out. [50:34] Eric shares that he laid down the tracks in every part of his business as the train was coming. I planned nothing. [52:57] Eric talks about the first webinar he gave on technology. [55:00] If you are stuck, don't let that rule you. [57:01] Seth says the first thing he did was take a journal and made a vision journal. [59:04] Seth says there is nothing wrong with helping people and charging for it. [59:31] Thank you for being on the show! [1:00:13] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Connect with Seth: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 individuals with ADHD and learning disabilities. Jessica actively takes her own experiences as an individual with learning disabilities and ADHD to others; she wants others with the same issues to learn from her experiences to understand themselves better and be better advocates. Listen as Jessica discusses how her diagnosis turned her world upside down and how she self-advocated in college to make getting her degree more attainable. Jessica shares some stories on how self-advocacy worked and some stories about how it backfired. Jessica talks about the questions she asks during interviews to determine whether working there is a good fit for her, she shares how she gets her paperwork done and the reward system she created for herself. Jessica also discusses what people in the workforce need to keep in mind when self-advocating and remembering that part of self-advocacy is self-awareness. You'll learn: [02:34] Welcome to the show, Jessica! [03:04] Jessica shares what caused her to be diagnosed and turn her world upside down. [04:37] Jessica speaks about having trouble accepting the diagnosis and why she was embarrassed. [06:14] Jessica discusses who she calls the man in the wheelchair and how he changed her mindset. [09:05] How was college for you? [10:38] Eric and Jessica talk about reading with their ears. [12:45] Jessica shares what self-advocacy looked like for her in college. [20:02] Jessica shares some stories on how self-advocacy helped her help others. [22:58] Have you had any experiences where you tried self-advocacy that backfired on you? [26:20] Jessica has noticed that people who are overachievers are usually trying to hide something. [28:00] Jessica speaks about what she has done to find a boss that really works for her. [30:44] Jessica shares some questions she asks in interviews to determine if the job is a good fit for her. [33:38] Jessica discusses how she gets her paperwork done and the reward system she has come up with for herself. [36:53] Jessica talks about educating people on taking notes, and how they should be done, how they work best for you. [41:45] Jessica shares how long she has been a co-leader for . [42:04] What was it like speaking at the ? [45:04] Jessica speaks about what self-advocacy isn't. [47:52] What do people in the workforce need to keep in mind when self-advocating? [51:23] Part of self-advocacy really begins with self-awareness. [53:17] What are you practicing right now for yourself? [54:15] Jessica shares something she is really proud that she has done lately. [55:48] Thank you so much for being on the show! [56:32] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Connect with Jessica McLaren Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

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 motivation and if it could be from his medication. Noel asks the panel how effective they feel medications are along with anxiety when functioning day-to-day, and Lauren wants to know how to avoid feeling overwhelmed when buying or researching large purchases. Alison asks for tips on how to avoid getting stuck in long waiting periods. Autumn is creating a support group for children and trying to get parents involved. Erin would like to know where to go for resources for spouses and family members that are neurotypical. Margaret hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD but has struggled with the symptoms her entire life and is looking for some direction, while Brandon is looking for a place to start on his journey for a diagnosis. The last question comes from a listener who wants to know how to get organized and maintain it.  In this final Q&A of 2020, as always, we always cover a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD, and get ready for more in 2021. *Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. Your Resources: You'll learn: [04:05] Our first guest asks if his lack of motivation is from having a bad week or that his meds need to be adjusted. [06:52] Eric asks if it could be from daylight changing time because that affects him every time. [10:01] Moira shares her insight into different stimulant medications. [12:45] Remember, medication's goal is to get the benefits to outweigh the side effects. [13:24] Noel wants to know how effective you feel medications are along with anxiety to be able to function day-to-day. [14:17] MJ speaks about her experience with medications. [15:54] Brendan believes that when he takes medication, it makes everything easier. [18:29] Water and sleep will make your medication work better. [24:33] Lauren wants to know how to avoid overwhelm when shopping and researching big purchases. [24:58] Eric says, spreadsheets! [25:31] Moira shares what she does to avoid overwhelm. [30:12] MJ says that repeat purchases are the easiest for her. [33:12] Alison needs ways to manage or avoid getting stuck in waiting periods. [33:38] Brendan discusses having the same issues and not doing anything except what he was waiting to do. [35:20] MJ shares what she does when she has a long waiting period. [41:06] Autumn would like some tips on encouraging parents to get involved with a support group for their kids. [42:23] Eric discusses some places she can go for information on support groups. [42:55] Brendan talks about some other places she can network with. [44:11] Erin would like to find some resources for spouses and family members that are neurotypical. [45:35] Will recommends some kids' books because they are good primers. [46:37] Margaret has a question about her struggles in life even without an ADHD diagnosis. [48:22] Eric says to always talk to someone specializing in ADHD for the most accurate diagnosis. [48:31] Moira shares some stuff she has come across around women and how they are diagnosed. [49:52] Brandon is looking for a place to get a diagnosis because his friends think he has it. [50:32] Will says that when you have ADHD, there is a mirroring effect, and you can see ADHD in others. [52:26] Tess wants recommendations on how to manage RSD. [53:55] MJ adds some interesting things she has heard at CHAD. [55:06] Eric shares that RSD can look a lot like PTSD. [56:29] Brendan shares some practical tips that help him. [59:18] Eric says just because we feel it doesn't mean it's true. [59:55] A listener wants to know to organize everything to have a place and then maintain it. [1:00:34] Eric shares that it's a constant process. [1:01:24] Brendan says to buy duplicates intentionally. [1:02:26] Will believes we are not organized because we have too much stuff. [1:04:28] Everyone shares how they will wrap up in 2020 and get ready for 2021. [1:07:00] Brendan says that to come up with adventures to get you and your kids outside before it gets too cold to get out. [1:10:30] Thank you for listening! [1:11:12] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at Links and Resources Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 trained primary school teacher, she is also a SENCO; a Special Education Needs Coordinator at a school in Kuala Lumpur.   Listen as Natasha discusses the challenges she faced in school and how she felt like she was two different people, the person she was at home vs. the person she became at school. Natasha also shares her experience running a marathon in her apartment during the pandemic quarantine and why she felt she needed to do it. Additionally, Natasha shares what led to her getting the formal diagnosis of ADHD eight months ago and the strategies she found that helped her through her post-grad years. Natasha speaks about the online community she created and why she felt it was so important to be able to talk about ADHD with people like herself. Natasha is a unique individual, and what she has gone through in her life will probably resonate with many of you, so definitely listen to the conversation. You'll learn: [03:12] Welcome to the show, Natasha! [03:23] Natasha was diagnosed with ADHD about eight months ago. [04:27] Natasha shares her life growing up and how academics got harder the older she got. [06:37] She discusses being two people, the person she was at home and the person she became at school under peer pressure. [09:00] Natasha speaks about running a marathon while she was in quarantine in Malaysia for charity. [12:13] Natasha discusses the book her sister would read to her when she was fourteen about children that were different called . [15:08] Realizing that there were children like her was very powerful to her. [23:19] After being diagnosed with OCD and Anxiety and getting a deeper understanding of yourself, what did you do next? [26:25] Natasha shares what CBT was like for her. [27:09] Eric describes what exposure and response prevention, CBT based therapy is. [29:20] Natasha discusses what led to getting the formal ADHD diagnosis. [32:15] She shares how hard school was, how getting into the vocational core helped her. [38:15] Once you found out you had dyslexia, what did you do? [39:10] Natasha shares how dyslexia shows up for her. [40:15] Natasha speaks about what dyspraxia is. [42:46] She discusses some strategies she found helpful to get her through post-grad. [45:58] What do you do now for self-soothing? [47:12] Eric shares what can help if you are an inconsistent mediator. [48:55] Natasha speaks about the online community she started. [50:33] What has surprised you about organizing something like this? [54:42] Natasha shares some final words with the listeners. [55:06] Natasha, thank you so much for sharing your story. [55:58] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

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 be and how close she is to gather the information around her vision. Listen as Eric discusses the equipment and software she needs for the podcast and the best location to record with the best acoustics. They talk about where to research, how to podcast, who to listen to, and where to learn about editing and podcasting. The team finishes up with some words of encouragement and tells her to set a goal for when she wants to go live with her first episode and work towards that goal. We hope you found something you can take away from this mastermind session. Whatever the idea you have, we know that as people with ADHD; we have a lot of really big ideas, and we tend to be the ones who are crazy enough to think that we can do it. It always starts by figuring out what that first step is. You don't need to know all the steps; just start with the first thing and follow your passion. You'll learn: [02:16] Eric shares the things Moira would need if she wanted to podcast. [03:44] Would you want to do your own thing or do your own thing under the ADHD reWired umbrella? [04:35] Moira speaks about the time it would take to quit her job and start her new career. [06:08] What do you think your bandwidth would be? How much time could you spend? [09:07] Moira discusses being in Canada and what that would like with people in the U.S. when it comes to rates. [11:13] Eric shares what he is looking for when bringing in coaches. [12:51] People with mental health challenges and knowing how to handle them are where Moira feels her weakness. [15:10] There are many books and research out there around coaching and mental health issues. [18:34] Moira is a very visual person and has gathered a lot of information about making the change and getting a vision. [20:01] Jessica will send a form to Moira to help her get everything she needs to get her brand ready. [22:01] When would you like your first episode of the podcast air? [25:50] Moira says she might be able to air her first episode by the end of the year. [28:00] If you were to launch your podcast in the first week of January, what would you need to do this week? [30:40] Eric talks about doing a podcast on the cheap to start and what equipment she needs. [33:16] Eric lets her know she will need to learn how to edit and some suggestions on who to listen to. [35:45] Jessica and Natalie give her some words of encouragement. [37:31] Thank you for listening to part 2 of this mastermind session. [39:26] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tab at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 opposed to working with children. Moira talks about coaching, heading groups, speaking, and possibly doing a podcast focusing on women with ADHD, but her narrow focus would be on moms with ADHD. Natalie and Jessica share their insights into what they are hearing and ask some thought-provoking questions. Eric discusses wanting to grow ADHD reWired to more than just himself and centered around community and asked Moira what platform she would pick to get her message across and about the logistics of making it work financially. There is much more to this conversation, so part 2 will be in your feed tomorrow.   You'll learn: [03:21] Eric has the mastermind voices share who they are and when they started as Addmin. [05:10] Moira shares an overview of what it is she wants to mastermind. [07:13] Roxie, Natalie, and Jessica ask Moira more questions for clarification. [08:40] Moira describes what she means by a dimmer switch. [11:13] If you change the context of work, how is everything else going to change? [13:57] Eric describes how he sees hyper-focus. [15:40] Moira wants to reconcile her direction. [18:05] Roxie wants to know what she wants to focus on. [25:32] Moira says that if she could do what she wants to do, it would be to coach and have a bigger voice. [27:38] If you could work on ADHD reWired, what would you want to do? [30:34] Moira would want her narrow focus to be moms with ADHD. [32:29] Natalie shares her thoughts. [35:13] Eric discusses niche's and your avatar. [38:13] Moira speaks about putting herself out there to help people and the value it brings. [40:43] Jessica shares her insights on what Moira is looking for. [41:26] Jessica asks what fears and roadblocks are holding Moira back. [44:03] If you were doing something you wanted to do, would you be able to keep yourself to part-time hours? [48:22] Listen as they discuss the logistics Moira needs to figure out to quit her teaching job. [51:23] She needs to have something that grows and changes, so she doesn't get bored. [53:40] Eric wants to grow ADHD reWired to be more than just him centered around a community. [55:23] If you were to pick a platform to get your voice out there, what would it be? [58:50] Tomorrow, on your podcast feed, you will see part 2 of this conversation. [59:55] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron, click on our Patreon tab at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 seen Jason, also known as the fidget man, on ABC's The , where he scored a deal with Barbara Corcoran.  Jason discusses how he came up with the fidget idea, his online sales, getting a deal on Shark Tank in 2015, and the challenges of marketing something designed to be discreet. If you listen all the way through, you will receive a code to get 20% off your purchase at Fidgetland.com. Listen, as Jason speaks about being told that his ADHD was so severe that he'd never be able to have a career where education was needed, how medication changed his life, and how ADHD awareness has changed since he was diagnosed over thirty years ago. He now speaks at schools to educate students on how fidgets helped him focus and his journey with ADHD. Jason shares some stories of working with people like Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, and Stan Lee. He also tells us he went to high school with Joel McHale, and they have worked together on a couple of projects. Jason says that he doesn't miss working with the stars and the agent side, but he enjoyed making things and the business's content side. You'll learn: [02:54] Welcome to the show, Jason! [04:29] Jason shares how his fidget business got started. [06:43] Jason describes his fidget design for the listeners. [08:39] Listen, as Jason speaks about dropping his prototype and a co-worker picking it up and loving it immediately. [11:14] Jason talks about the online sales and then in 2015 going on Shark Tank. [13:30] They discuss the challenges of marketing his fidget. [21:45] Jason speaks about his educational journey and the challenges he faced. [24:54] Jason shares his struggles with ADHD in his business and life. [28:44] Listen, as Jason talks about having your own company and dealing with business and ADHD things. [30:05] Jason discusses what he did in the entertainment industry. [31:45] He believes that being an entrepreneur is lonely. [35:35] Eric says as an entrepreneur, it's important to do everything you can to have the maximum time in your area of strength. [35:57] Jason shares that his brain is always telling him he can do something better, and it can be paralyzing. [42:34] Jason discusses talking to schools about fidgeting and ADHD. [44:10] they diagnosed him with ADHD thirty years ago, and he used to think it was just about medical management. [46:26] Jason shares working with Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, Stan Lee, and Joel McHale. [49:10] He speaks about Adam Sandler being laser-focused and very detail-oriented. [50:40] Do you miss working and being around the stars? [52:22] Jason discusses a subscription model he wanted to implement, but the response wasn't favorable. [54:05] Jason gives a discount code for the listeners to purchase a fidget. [56:16] Thank you for being on the show! [57:08] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at ** coupon code ADHD reWired for 20% off your purchase** Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .

"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 to know if he is in the right career for him, and Susan wants suggestions for adjusting her mental model of herself since being diagnosed with ADHD and taking meds. Katherine wants to know what Moira's new podcast is about, so Moira shares her background, her ideas for the podcast, and why she created it. Christina wants suggestions on dealing with significant stress and keeping her emotions out of it. Ella needs ideas on keeping her on track with her daily routines and how to keep from getting sidetracked. Another listener has a 10-year-old with ADHD and oppositional defiance. She needs some guidance on what to do since she hasn't been able to get anyone to see her child because of the pandemic. The last question today is from Rock. He wants guidance on how an ADHD parent can emotionally navigate the very pronounced ADHD symptoms presenting itself in his youngest child? Do any of these questions resonate with you? Were they helpful? We do this every month, so join us here next month for another episode of ADHD reWired Q & A. Please note that when we discuss medications, we can only address personal experience. Anytime you have been prescribed a drug, you should reach out to your provider regarding your symptoms and experiences. Not all medications are useful for all people. There are various options, and you'll need individual help to determine which medicines are right for you. We covered a wide range of topics, and we provide some creative takeaways no matter what stage you're in with your diagnosis. Listen in as we discuss your questions and the struggle we still have dealing with our ADHD. Your Resources: You'll learn: [01:36] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb, Brendan Mahan, and Moira Maybin. [02:22] John starts by asking a question about not fitting in and wondering if he is in the right career for him. [03:54] Eric wants to know what challenges he has faced so far in his work experiences. [05:47] John shares that he could play all day in the google playground if he didn't have any restrictions. [09:11] Brendan gives his insights into John's questions. [11:31] Moira asks John if changing teams is a bad thing in the software engineering industry. [13:28] Eric suggests that there are a lot of assumptions in John's perspective. [15:03] Susan wants to get suggestions for adjusting the mental model of herself since taking medicine for her ADHD. [15:41] Eric believes the first step is acceptance. [16:23] Will adds that it takes a long time for your brain to accept a new reality. [17:20] Moira shares a couple of things she noticed when she started taking meds. [19:45] Eric encourages her to leave breadcrumbs to lead her back to the project she is working on. [20:37] Brendan believes that stopping when doing a project is a skill you have to train yourself in. [23:08] Eric says that one strategy is to drink water, which is the brain's oil. [25:12] Kathrine asks Moira what her podcast is about. [25:48] It will be about trying differently instead of harder in creating an ADHD lifestyle. [26:32] Moira shares her background and what she does now. [27:55] Christina asks how to deal with a significant amount of stress while keeping her emotions intact. [28:30] Eric has some questions about the dosage of medicine she is on. [29:44] Eric believes that if he doesn't exercise every morning, he feels stress and can't keep his emotions checked. [30:06] Brendan discusses asthma and how that can make him anxious. [31:00] Moira agrees with Brendan and adds that coffee can add to anxiety too. [32:08] Will says to stop doom scrolling because it raises your anxiety. [40:11] Ella knows what she needs to do, but it never seems to happen. [41:00] ADHD is the disorder of good intentions, and it's not odd to have trouble starting something that needs to be done. [42:06] Eric wants to know what other stuff is going on in her mind when she doesn't do what she needs to do. [42:48] Moira addresses her puttering and losing focus. [45:11] Eric asks her what the first thing she sees when she gets out of bed each morning. [47:11] Will shares his insight into cleaning up the night before. [50:03] Brendan shares how dopamine is part of the problem. [51:26] Eric talks about doing a dopamenu. [52:49] Brendan shares where to get a 10-year-old treated for ADHD and oppositional defiance. [55:13] Eric says to focus on the relationship with your child. [57:59] Moira believes it's important to take care of the parent who also has ADHD. [59:23] Rock wants to know how to guide an ADHD parent to emotionally navigate the very pronounced ADHD symptoms presenting itself in his youngest child? [1:00:07] Brendan says to hang out with your kids more; some of the issues is your kid needing connection. [1:03:12] Thank you for listening! [1:03:59] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking on our Patreon tab at Links and Resources Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .