ADHD reWired

"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. She has been boxing for almost two years and shares that she got into boxing because it called to her, and enjoys the challenge. Because of COVID, her event business has slowed to nothing, and she is hoping to branch out into content creation soon on a new podcast she and a friend are launching. Listen, as Abi shares how it felt when she realized she probably had ADHD, how it explained so much about her childhood, and the challenges she had in school. Abi discusses the job she held after college and why she felt like she was going to be fired. Abi speaks about her event business, boxing, and why she wants to launch a podcast. Once Abi started researching ADHD and recognized herself in everything she read, she wanted to cry and ask why no one took the time to figure this out when she was younger. School, college, and life would have made more sense if she knew why she was so different from everyone else. Does Abi's story resonate with you? Listen to find out more about Abi Dube' You'll learn: [02:01] Welcome to the show, Abi! [04:04] Abi shares how long she has been boxing and why she got into it. [06:20] Abi tells a story of when she was in first grade and was sent to the principal's office. [09:20] She has fidgeted and had issues in school since elementary school. [12:07] Abi shares some ways her father talked to her and reprimanded her about everything. [13:45] "Masquerading as normal is exhausting." [16:04] Abi discusses going to college in Canada, which is like a trade school in the U.S., and knew she needed something hands-on, so she chose Film/TV. [22:46] Abi speaks about the job she got out of college, and feeling like her life wasn't where it needed to be. [25:37] She constantly felt guilty because she didn't always function the way she should, so she quit her job and did contract work in event planning. [27:23] Abi shares that she started feeling like she had ADHD during COVID while searching on google. [29:20] How did you feel once you figured out that you probably had undiagnosed ADHD your entire life? [30:59] Abi discusses how her mom reacted to the news. [33:48] Abi asks, why wasn't I worthwhile enough or important enough for someone to recognize ADHD in her? [35:01] Eric shares some things that can be helpful when you hear the itty bitty shitty committee tell you you suck. [45:51] What does your brain feel like when you are in the boxing ring? [48:47] Abi speaks about her fear of driving, and long it took to get her license. [51:20] Abi discusses the podcast she is launching and what they will showcase on the show. [54:40] Eric and Abi share that paperwork and laundry are things they are allergic to. [57:05] "Don't feel ashamed and don't feel you have to fit into other people's expectations" are words that Abigail wants to leave the listeners with. [58:06] 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, .

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 shares that she is using project management software, and it's helping as long as she has everything synced and can see what needs to get done, but she hasn’t been putting exercise and meditation on her calendar. Eric shares ways that Jessica can exercise with her injured foot and have everything ready to take outside, so no distractions are pulling her away from exercising. Blake, Natalie, and Erika give their insights into ways to transition from the house to the pool and back to the house easier so that Jessica isn't pulled away to another task. Routines are difficult to build, and they take time, but if you slowly begin doing the same thing every day, you will gradually build a routine one brick at a time. They also discuss Jessica's hypervigilance, how she notices when she is being sucked into it, and how to get out of it once she is in it. If you can relate to what Jessica is going through, you don't want to miss this discussion. You'll learn: [02:31] Jessica shares what she needs the mastermind's support for today. [04:28] She wants some way to implement a routine without being overly detailed about it. [05:41] When you are getting into the OCD mode, do you see yourself getting sucked in? [07:26] Jessica used project management software that allows her to see what needs to be done. [09:07] She has an injury that doesn't allow her to exercise the way she wants to. [12:00] Eric and Jessica discuss ways that she can exercise in her pool. [14:54] Eric speaks to Jessica about making things easier by having everything ready, so there are no distractions when going to exercise. [22:08] Put swimming on the calendar and making things as easy as possible is the first domino Jessica is trying to put into place. [22:25] Taking a shower is the second domino. [24:44] What are your hardest transitions? [26:47] Natalie gives some suggestions about making the pool transition easier. [29:07] Natalie speaks about making sure what she is carrying isn't too heavy. [31:41] Blake gives his insights into Jessica writing down her routines. [34:05] Erika discusses changing routines and how difficult they are for Jessica. [36:48] Jessica gives the energy pull that keeps her from her routines a name. [37:58] Routines are built like the bricks of a building, one brick at a time. [41:55] How sensitive are you to your environment? [42:50] Erika discusses how perfect Jessica is for her business. [45:03] Jessica talks about her meditation room being upstairs now, instead of being downstairs like it usually is and why. [48:00] Blake asks Jessica a question about putting down a sword. [50:49] Erika shares her insights into what Jessica is talking about. [53:58] Are you stuck in a state of hypervigilance? [56:22] Eric wants to know how to make Jessica aware of her hypervigilance. [59:14] Jessica talks about the feeling she gets before she gets into her zone of brilliance. [1:02:01] How do you complicate simplicity? [1:03:11] Jessica speaks about what she is taking away from this discussion. [1:05:50] Thank you all for being on the show! [1:06:36] 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, .

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 on it. Blake speaks about how to balance event reminders on google calendars, and Jessica digs deeper into Erika's resistance to her schedule.   Eric shares how difficult it is to stop one task to move onto another task, Blake talks about chaotic situations, and Natalie speaks about Erika's goal for the year of becoming a functional adult. Doing multiple tasks is difficult, but doing one thing really well is something that people with ADHD excel at.   Eric believes that Erika should schedule her number one priority first because the later in the day you get, the less stuff on the calendar will get completed. Erika shares that she feels like her schedule is a punisher, not a partner and Jessica asks if she could look at her calendar as more of an assistant than a dictator.   Between Eric, Natalie, Jessica, and Blake, Erika feels like they have given her some great insights and will try to implement the things they have suggested. She doesn't know if she will ever be friends with her schedule, but she will try to let it assist her in her daily tasks.    You'll learn: [03:07] Erika shares what she needs the mastermind's support for today. [04:27] Eric asks Erika to describe her relationship with schedules. [05:38] When you schedule your day, how much stuff do you put on it? [06:30] Eric shares his thoughts on what Erika is putting on her schedule. [08:41] Jessica gives Erika her insights. [11:50] Erika discusses how the pandemic eroded her routine. [13:42] Eric wants to know what kinds of technology Erika has available where she is working. [15:58] What are your default settings on your calendar for reminders? [17:02] Blake speaks about how to balance event reminders on google calendar. [24:50] Jessica talks about Erika's resistance to looking at her schedule. [26:52] Eric discusses wrapping up the current task before starting a new one. [29:59] Blake shares how hard it is to handle a chaotic situation. [31:29] Natalie speaks about resentment. [33:24] Natalie talks about Erika's goal for the year of becoming a functional adult. [35:46] Eric believes we can do one thing really well, but when you add things, it all goes to hell. [36:58] Schedule your number one priority first for the day. [43:22] Erika feels like her schedule is a punisher, not a partner. [45:00] Jessica wants to know if Erika can look at her schedule like an assistant instead of a dictator. [49:32] Blake shares his insights into Erika's questions. [52:38] Eric discusses what he does when he feels resistance to following his calendar. [53:29] Jessica speaks about how she handles her calendar. [55:11] Natalie shares how she punished and bullied herself around getting things done. [58:27] Let your calendar be the reflection of the life you want. [1:00:14] Erika shares her takeaway from today's mastermind. [1:03:27] Thank you for listening! [104:03] 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, .

"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 novelty of a new job from wearing off. Another question is about how to keep from losing motivation and productivity at work, and Ella has a question for Brendan about the wall of awful; she wants to know how to find the door. Another listener wants to know where to look for a career counselor for someone with ADHD, and Richard wants to know how to become good at being a morning person. Listen as Eric and Brendan coach Bri on how to keep her new job when she has been fired from so many, Shalene has a question about knowing she has ADHD but not having been diagnosed, and the best way to find a provider. Zora would like to know how to motivate herself to exercise at home. To finish this episode, a listener asks some questions around her ADHD meds, raising her blood pressure, and what she can do about it. 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: [01:57] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Brendan Mahan. [02:49] Eric shares a crazy dream he had last night. [03:48] Brendan interprets Eric's dream. [05:22] Ben has a question about strategy when the novelty wears off of his new job. [06:36] Eric addresses this question with some strategies he can use. [08:16] Brendan says to connect with people who are doing what he is doing to have someone to talk to for motivation. [11:18] The next question is about losing motivation and productivity at work. [11:18] Brendan speaks about some things that have worked for him. [12:47] Eric discusses how he deals with this issue. [15:40] Brendan talks about how he plans his week. [16:47] Ella has a question around the wall of awful; she wants to find the door out. [17:27] Brendan describes the wall of awful and how to get past it. [20:27] Ella walks through a scenario so that the guys can help her find the door. [27:13] Are there many career counselors for people with ADHD? [27:23] Eric refers them to his friend that is a career counselor and gives a shout out. [28:25] Richards asks what good ways to want to become a morning person are. [28:34] Brendan says to get a dog because then you are forced to get up. [29:02] Eric gives his thoughts to Richard. [31:24] Bri has a question about a new job and how to stop her fear of losing the job. [33:06] Eric speaks about having 21 jobs before he was 21 and shares his insights. [34:38] Bri shares that she was recently diagnosed with ADHD and had a visual disability. [36:14] Brendan jumps in to help Bri like her job. [37:59] "Rather than looking at a job as just a paycheck, look at it in terms of the skills it's teaching you." [41:36] Eric shares about a book he has read recently. [46:01] Eric tells Bri to have an open discussion with her boss about her inability to be on time. [48:03] In ADHD and life, keep trying things. [51:30] Shalene wants suggestions for people who know they have ADHD but have never been officially diagnosed. [52:12] Brendan breaks the question down for Shalene. [53:21] Eric speaks about how to find a provider to diagnose her ADHD. [55:25] If ADHD is one of like ten specialties, they don't specialize in ADHD. [55:34] Zora asks how to motivate herself, to work out at home and how boring it is to be stuck at home. [55:51] Brendan says to buy a sandbag and explains why. [56:44] Eric talks about joining the Peloton movement. [58:30] Hunter asks for recent bio hacks/exercise routines/that you have been experimenting with? [59:18] Brendan shares his Monkii Ball and what he uses it for. [1:01:57] A listener is having issues with their ADHD meds that are increasing their blood pressure. [1:02:44] Eric discusses some things the listener can do number one is talking to your doctor. [1:03:22] What is a positive and healthy way to include our significant others in our short- and long-term planning when they have an aversion to planning? [1:03:31] Brendan says to talk to them in advance and ask them what they want to be included in. [1:04:45] Matthew has a habit of buying things off Amazon and has issues returning the items. [1:05:10] Eric gives his tips for returning items. [1:06:26] Brendan shares that he has trained himself to stop and wait until the next day and see if he still wants it. [1:07:23] Thank you, Brendon, for being on the show! [1:08:41] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking 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, .

"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 California and, in 2013, received the LA Weekly Best Actress Award for her performance in the . Sarah also has a podcast called . Sarah discusses the inspiration behind starting the podcast, the focus she finds when performing, but how distracted she can get during rehearsals and auditions. Sarah believes that Mindfulness meditation saved her life and career, and she shares the time she went blank on stage during a performance. Listen, as Sarah speaks about the theatre company she is a part of, the raw, relevant, and rare productions they do and the most memorable performance she had done with the company. Sarah also talks about how she keeps performances interesting and exciting when doing the same show repeatedly. Sarah says that she is in mourning because of the theatres being shut down and what she has been doing to keep her creative juices flowing and her mental health healthy. Are you an artistic person? Listen and see if you can relate to the things that Sarah has gone through. You'll learn: [03:19] Welcome to the show, Sarah! [04:17] Sarah shares what she remembers about growing up with ADHD. [07:04] How did your family react when you were diagnosed with ADHD? [07:55] Listen, as Sarah discusses performing in a performance group since she was about eight and her love of dancing and singing and art. [09:57] Eric shares that the idea of going to school for music was something he didn't get to do. [12:20] How hard is it to be in the arts as an ADHD person? [15:15] Sarah speaks about the culture shock she had when she moved to Chicago and went to college. [17:01] Sarah discusses how Adderall messed her up when she first started college. [24:41] Listen as Sarah speaks about the stigma around ADHD in the creative profession. [27:46] Sarah shares the inspiration behind starting the podcast. [29:28] When Sarah is performing, she rarely loses focus because she is so immersed, but she gets distracted in auditions and rehearsals. [31:19] Mindfulness meditation saved her life and career. [33:37] Have you ever been performing on stage and blanked? [38:04] Sarah describes the that she is a part of. [40:45] Sarah talks about the projects that Interrobang produces, which are always raw, relevant, and rare. [42:04] What is the most moving or memorable performance that you have done with this company? [43:45] Sarah shares how they keep it interesting and exciting when you do the same show over and over, sometimes twice a day. [45:30] What are you and the theatre community doing during the pandemic closures? [47:18] Eric and Sarah discuss what major key points that she would want in a show about The ADHD Artist. [50:18] Sarah speaks about what she is doing during the shutdown to keep her creative juices flowing and her mental health healthy. [52:49] Eric talks about recently discovering that he can draw; he didn't know he could do it. [54:48] Sarah shares some final thoughts with the listeners. [55:58] Thank you so much for being on the show! [57:09] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Find Sarah: @theadhdartistpod |   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, .

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 greenhouse gardener for a nonprofit garden in Dallas, TX. She loves to garden, paint, ride horses, be outside, and spend time with her husband and three dogs. Adison shares why she got bored with her previous jobs and why being a gardener keeps her engaged. Adison recognizes that she can't do life like everyone else, but after learning more about ADHD, she understands that she can live life her way. Adison discusses her issues with transitioning with Eric, and he shares some ideas on ways that helped him. Listen, as Adison speaks about how her relationships with friends have suffered because she is so focused on her job; she doesn't want to stop to meet up with them as they planned and is always canceling on them. Eric suggests flipping the script and prioritizing friends and just making room for work. The issues that Adison is having around these topics are issues that Eric says most people with ADHD face. If you ask yourself the same questions as Adison, this is an episode that you can't miss. You'll learn: [02:25] Welcome to the show, Adison! [03:21] Adison shares her background and her ADHD diagnosis. [06:02] Adison speaks about her roommates in college being upset with her because she wouldn't share her medication. [08:00] She discusses some of her jobs she left because they bore her. [11:14] Adison shares about a gardening program she really liked and why it holds her attention. [12:55] Adison says that she can't do life like everyone else. [14:50] She speaks about learning so much from the podcasts she has been listening to. [21:21] Adison discusses where she has the most difficulties with transitioning and how it shows up. [23:15] Eric shares how he handles transitioning from vacation to going back to work. [26:39] If you were to reflect on what you've already done today, what would that look like? [28:46] How much time do you think it would take you to do it? [29:44] Adison explains why she doesn't take breaks when she is at work. [32:32] Eric discusses time tracking, so Adison would know what time she needs to get started. [34:02] Adison shares what she could do during her break times that she would enjoy. [37:09] Eric believes that you need focus at work, but not hyper-focus. [41:37] Adison talks about how her relationships have been affected by this new job. [44:05] There is nobody on their deathbed that wished they would have worked more. [46:24] Eric suggests flipping the script and prioritizing friends and just making room for work. [48:22] Adison discusses her friends and talking to them about her ADHD. [51:33] Eric speaks about having her friends make her accountable when she has plans with them. [54:00] Adison shares about her relationship with her husband and her impulse buys. [56:51] Eric suggests ways she could stop her impulse buys. [59:24] How many reminders do you need? As many as it takes. [1:00:17] Thank you for being on the show! [1:01:03] 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, .

"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 brain recalibrated, and she didn't need the medicine anymore. Eric shares that ADHD meds aren't studied in people over 55, so they don't know how older adult brains work. Listen as Sharon shares a story about her great uncle Rudy, who died at a young age and who was also a musician, The journey she took to find out everything she could about him and how that journey led to her understanding her life a little better and letting go of the past so she could be very happy with her future. Sharon is in her seventies, but she isn't stopping. She is learning a new instrument, writing new music and says that knowing why she couldn't concentrate and get the music in her head out when she was younger has made her ADHD diagnosis a godsend. This is an extraordinary conversation that you don't want to miss. You'll learn: [02:30] Welcome to the show, Sharon! [02:52] Sharon shared when she was diagnosed with ADHD. [04:35] She speaks about getting off her medicine because of side effects and how she believes her brain recalibrated. [05:34] What were some symptoms you were experiencing? [08:24] Eric shares that ADHD meds aren't studied in people over the age of 55. [09:18] Sharon discusses how, as a child, she couldn't sit still very long to practice her music. [12:36] Sharon describes the OCD tendencies she has had her entire life. [13:58] Eric speaks about some work he's done around the role of complex PTSD in ADHD. [19:05] Sharon shares a story about her great uncle Rudy, who died on a sightseeing plane at the Chicago World's Fair. [21:29] She speaks about an unknown woman who sent her pictures of her uncles Viola that she later bought. [23:44] Sharon speaks about getting a recording of her uncle performing. [26:09] Eric talks about Sharon's clarity when it comes to what she wants to accomplish with her music. [27:56] Eric shares that in college, he used to write a lot of music. [29:49] Sharon discusses her piano teacher and visiting her years later and how nothing had changed. [30:57] Why were you so driven to find out about your past and Rudy? [32:46] Sharon shares how happy she is with her life right now. [37:27] Sharon talks about some challenges she still has with ADHD and how she handles them. [39:46] Listen as Sharon discusses the training she is taking to learn the Viola and how regimented she is during her practice time. [42:06] Sharon describes how comfortable she is playing the Viola. [43:22] How do you handle doing daily household chores and paying bills? [44:12] Sharon talks about some other challenges she had when she was young, before her ADHD diagnosis. [46:21] What is it like to be in your seventies? [47:57] Eric believes that life is too short not to do what you want to do. [49:07] It's never too late, pause, and each decision you make can change the direction your life is heading. [50:32] Sharon's last words for the audience are follow your dreams! [50:40] Thank you for being on the show! [51:27] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Find Sharon: 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, .

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 last few months, Tina says that she hasn't been watching the news, and that's made it easier to deal with, and Carl discusses trying to home school his son. They each speak about how they have been doing emotionally and keeping themselves and their families safe from COVID. The panel also discusses how it has affected their parenting and how hard it has been to stay on a schedule. Tina shares how much her business has grown on eBay during the pandemic. Listen as they all give their insights into Black Lives Matter; they share their stories and how their lives have been impacted by being different or being married to someone who has darker skin. Marisol believes that the key is to start a conversation because once you hear someone else's story, they stop being black, Hispanic, Asian, etc., and just become people.  Eric finished the episode by saying register to vote and set up absentee voting because you don't want to be exposed to the virus if the cases start rising before election day. You can't make changes if you don't vote, and you don't have the right to complain about who is in the office if you don't vote, the choice is yours. You'll learn: [01:57] Welcome to the show, everyone! [03:52] Marisol shares how her life has been these last few months with job uncertainty as a teacher. [06:45] Kat speaks about how she is dealing with the pandemic. [08:56] Kat discusses the group she created called accountabilibuddies. [11:18] Tina shares that she has coped with 2020 by not watching the news. [14:43] Carl says that he is doing well even with the crazy days trying to home school his son. [17:18] He has learned to manage his expectations. [24:42] Marisol discusses how she is doing emotionally. [26:47] Marisol speaks about how bad it was to do homeschooling. [28:48] She believes that COVID-19 will have to run its course like everything else. [32:15] Kat shares that her kid plays soccer and helps her around the house. [33:01] Kat speaks about the guilt she feels because she isn't having trouble with her son and how grateful she is that he is such a great kid. [35:29] Carl discusses how he is coping with parenting during the pandemic. [38:03] Carl says that the baby's schedule has kept him on track. [42:45] Tina talks about her adult children and that she is doing good emotionally. [44:16] Tina discusses how great her business is doing on eBay. [45:23] What are the weirdest things that people are buying? [46:50] Eric shares how he has been dealing with COVID itself. [50:32] Carl speaks about how his family is safe during COVID. [53:50] Marisol believes that nothing will get solved until everyone realizes people are individuals and have their own stories. [56:19] She believes what it comes down to is people talking to each other, and you hear their story because then they are not black, Hispanic, Asian; they are people. [58:13] Marisol speaks about being taught that we should all be color blind, but that isn't how it is today. [1:00:01] Eric shares his guilt around not adding his voice to the BLM conversation because he didn't know how to address it. [1:00:43] Carl discusses, his husband being Puerto Rican/Jamaican and his son asking about his dad being different. [1:04:05] Tina speaks about places she wasn't allowed to go because she was white. [1:05:09] Eric discusses where he grew up and being an upper-middle-class in an affluent neighborhood. [1:06:20] He speaks about the topic of a paper he had to write during a semester of school. [1:08:02] A common trait with ADHD is that you feel outraged by social injustice. [1:09:18] Kat discusses her take on diversity. [1:12:15] Kat speaks about people leaning into defensiveness, ambivalence, embarrassment, and discomfort. [1:15:02] Marisol starts a conversation about vaccinations and what happens when we don't get them. [1:17:59] Eric believes that we have to take care of ourselves and support each other. [1:20:28] Eric says to register to vote and set up for absentee voting. [1:21:34] 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, .

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 question about keeping her house clean because, with nothing else to do during COVID, they cleaned things that haven't been cleaned in years. Another question is about resources to examine before she has her first ADHD testing. Daniel asks a question about how to build habits for things that have future payoffs. Autumn wants to know how to limit or correct her eight-year-old daughter's action with scissors. Bri is struggling with impulsiveness and regulating her emotions. Deborah has a problem getting her twenty-year-old to take their medicine, and she is worried because he will be leaving home again soon. Ari is asking for some of their favorite autobiographies or memoirs written by people with ADHD. Erica is looking for ways to set a schedule now that she is unemployed and has trouble getting anything accomplished.  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: [01:50] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [02:12] Melissa has a question about how to keep her house clean. [02:58] Eric shares some things that help him keep things up. [05:04] Brendan shares his thoughts on decluttering. [08:00] Eric says that any task we do requires three things. [12:20] A listener wants to know if there are any resources she can look at before her first test for ADHD next week. [15:01] Brendan and Will give their insights into what she will experience during her testing. [16:52] Will shares what he wishes he would have none when he was diagnosed. [19:44] Daniel would like some support around getting through things that are future-directed. [21:15] Brendan shares how ADHD works on the brain with Dopamine. [24:25] Daniel says that using the payoff as a reward doesn't work for him. [31:54] Autumn asks about how to take scissors away from her eight-year-old daughter. [33:34] When a kid says I don't know why I did, it is a valid answer. [35:40] Eric shares his thoughts on this. [37:19] Could this be a sensory issue? [39:48] Bri struggles with impulsiveness and regulating her emotions. [42:50] Eric wants to find out more about her fear around medication. [45:27] If your medication is correct, you will feel you are thinking clearly. [48:15] Eric shares how long he has been on stimulant medicine. [49:13] Brendan shares his ideas around this question. [52:58] Deborah would like help with her child that refuses to take medicine and has depression. [54:35] Eric says that she needs to take his side effects seriously and to quit pushing the meds on him. [55:45] Brendan speaks about how he felt when he was twenty, and his mom was trying to decide for him. [57:52] Will says that if you are going to force him to do one thing, make it either meds or coaching. [59:48] Ari wants to know some of the best autobiographies or memoirs by individuals with ADHD? [1:00:08] Eric, Brendan, and Will share some of their favorites. [1:02:22] Erica was just released from a job and wants to know if they have any suggestions for setting up a daily routine. [1:05:04] Eric suggests planning out what she wants to do for that day and being accountable to a friend to complete it. [1:08:04] Brendan shares some ideas with Erica for setting goals. [1:09:49] Will speaks about getting an alarm clock that makes you get out of bed to turn it off. [1:11:46] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron by clicking 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, .

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 in financial matters came from. Rick believes that you need to stay in touch with your creditors when you can't pay, don't put your head in the sand and hope it will go away. Listen, as Rick gives some tips and tricks to help you get control of your budget, don't be afraid of your accounts, check them every day, and some simple ways to track your spending, which is the first step in figuring out a budget. Rick also talks about some tools that can help you with tracking your expenses. Rick speaks about paying back IRS taxes, putting money back for retirement, and how to know if you can afford a new car. He shares some insights on mortgages, the end-of-life conversation, and to hire a bookkeeper or someone else if you are struggling with keeping your accounts up to date. Listen as Rick shares what his company is about and what they do to help people who are overwhelmed with their financials and need someone to dig them out of the abyss they have fallen into. This is a conversation you don't want to miss if any of this resonates with you. You'll learn: [02:17] Welcome to the show, Rick! [02:49] Rick shares his journey with ADHD and how his life fell apart before his diagnosis. [03:32] What is your background in financing? [05:03] Rick shares where his interest in financing matters came from. [07:20] Financial management is really emotional management. [08:34] Rick discusses the need to stay in touch with your creditors and pull your head out of the sand. [11:40] What do you recommend for people to get over the overwhelm of taking control of your budget. [14:43] Eric says to touch the financial stuff every day. [15:09] Rick speaks about people with ADHD being afraid of checking their accounts. [16:50] What are some simple ways people can track their spending? [19:14] Eric speaks about not knowing how much he has been paying his accountant because he wasn't paying attention. [20:01] Rick shares some automated tools he recommends for helping keep track of stuff. [22:36] Take half of your discretionary money and put it in your savings, year after year, and fifty percent of your raises. [27:32] What do you recommend for people who haven't paid taxes for a few years? [31:02] Reaching out to the IRS is less painful than emptying your checking account if you keep ignoring them. [32:44] Rick speaks about how to know when you can afford a new car. [38:21] How do you help people who have put nothing back for retirement? [40:27] Don't save your extra money in your twenties, but in your thirties, save 50% of your raise, and you will do great at retirement. [41:53] Rick discusses mortgages and whether you should pay more each month. [44:59] Rick speaks about other ways to manage your debt. [46:47] They talk about end-of-life care. [48:22] You are your own best payer; paying your debts is better than investing elsewhere. [50:53] If you struggle with math, hire a bookkeeper to help you. [52:13] Rick talks about other professionals that can help keep you on track. [55:04] How can you not pay someone to help you get your financial life straightened out? [57:37] Rick speaks about his company and what they are about. [59:01] Rick, thank you so much for being on the show! [59:49] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Find Rick: 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, .