Boredom is the mother of creativity. Listen, as your host and his guest Dr.Kirsten Milliken discuss the ways you can keep yourself and your kids busy during social distancing, having fun at the grocery store, and more on this episode of . Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the author of She works and plays in Portland, Maine, with her two kids and partner Perry. She has ADHD and often says three quarters kidding and half-serious if it's not fun, I'm probably not doing it. As a psychologist and Coach, Kirsten has focused on educating her clients on the value of play in all of its forums. Listen as Eric and Kirsten discuss the new project she is doing called the , why this project interested her, and the book she is writing with the same name. Kirsten speaks about feeling guilty about working and making money during this crisis when others are struggling and that she and her partner are rehabbing a classic RV to stay busy during the pandemic. Eric and Kirsten share their favorite board game and arcade games, and Kristen speaks about wearing an inflatable pink unicorn costume when she goes to the grocery store as PPE and the response she gets. If you want to participate in the World Without ADHD project, please submit artwork, written word, or stories to , and if they like it, we will showcase it in the book and online. Kirsten says to use your boredom to get creative and submit your entries before the July 1, 2020 deadline. You'll learn: [01:37] Welcome back to the show, Kirsten [04:10] Kirsten shares a new project she launched called World Without ADHD. [05:49] Would you like to imagine a world without ADHD? [08:23] Do you think ADHD holds you back? [11:33] Eric speaks about the virtual open mics on Zoom that he has been doing. [13:42] Kirsten shares the reason they started this project. [16:24] Kirsten chats about needing people to submit a piece of art or written words to compete to publish their work in the book they are writing. [26:15] Kirsten shares that if you want to participate in the project, go to the website [29:21] What kind of writing do you do besides writing books? [30:14] Kirsten speaks about rehabbing a classic RV. [31:59] Kirsten shares how she has fun at the grocery store in her pink rainbow unicorn costume. [34:51] She talks about her baby head garden that comes out in the spring. [40:50] Kirsten chats about being in the pink uniform costume and the response she gets at the grocery store. [42:31] The due date for submission for World Without ADHD book is July 1, 2020, but get it in as soon as possible. [44:06] Kirsten, do you have a story you can share that you wrote? [47:05] Kirsten says that she believes play is one of the real natural anecdotes to ADHD challenges. [49:03] Eric discusses the board game Catch Phrase. [ 49:55] Kirsten speaks about her favorite arcade game when she was young. [51:00] Use your boredom to be creative! [51:25] Thank you so much for being on the show! [52:21] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon 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, .

Are you almost always uncertain of the expectations and on shifting sand? This is just one topic we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. 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.  Andrea starts off the questions, wanting to know what the guys do to get started when there are things to get done. Kelvin has some questions about hair loss while taking Ritalin, and a listener wants to know if they should make a doctor's appointment for their child if they think they have symptoms of ADHD. Listen, as Eric speaks about Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Sara wants to know how to take a break when she is hyper-focused, and a listener wants to know how to take a course while struggling with structure. There is also a question about the perfect app for ADHD life management, and MJ wants to know how the guys are handling food and nutrition for their children since they don't have to pack lunches. A listener asks about how to build consistency, how to address the stress of not having enough work to do, and Cheryl has a question about people talking so fast that she is having issues understanding them. Remember, during this time, your children are not expected to progress in school, they are expected to maintain what they have already learned so make learning fun. As usual, the answers are varied and entertaining, but with what is going in our world, being entertained is what we need. So listen to this episode of ADHD, it will put a smile on your face. Your Resources: You'll Learn: [01:42] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [03:22] Brendan shares his positive perspective on Covid-19 and ADHD. [05:48] What is it you can do to thrive during this pandemic? [07:31] Will shares that he has less time now with the pandemic. [10:04] Andrea wants to know if any of the guys have a mantra or saying that kicks them into action. [11:03] Will shares what he says to find his first steps. [12:08] Brendan gives us what makes him start in the morning. [14:26] We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them in the hardest way possible. [16:50] Kelvin wants to know if Ritalin has hair loss side effects and can a cardiologist tell if my heart is fit for Ritalin? [17:48] They will do an EKG, and the cardiologist can discuss it with you from there. [18:54] Should I make a Dr appointment for my child because I think he has ADHD? [20:36] What are your thoughts on Sluggish Cognitive Tempo? [21:55] Eric addresses this disorder and shares what they looked at during a study. [24:14] Sara asks, how do you stop and take a break when hyper-focus takes hold? [29:36] Will speaks about taking planned breaks, drinking lots of water so that it forces you to take breaks. [30:15] Brendan says there is no rule that says you have to take a break. [33:35] Eric says with all strategies experiment with what works for you. [36:34] I want to use this time to take a course but I am struggling with structure, any thoughts? [36:54] Brendan says to ask and see if anyone wants to take it with you, which will add structure. [38:09] Do you have a favorite recommended fully integrated ADHD life management app? [38:23] There is no perfect app, look for function over form. [39:29] How do you determine what is the most important thing you need to do that day instead of bouncing around from task to task? [39:39] Eric says he rolls a die sometimes, something is better than nothing. [40:34] Think about what one thing you can do that will have the domino effect to make all the other tasks more manageable. [42:04] MJ's question is, how is everyone navigating nutrition at home, with not needing to pack lunches. [42:51] Eric talks about ordering food online and how frustrating that you can't always have what you want. [43:42] Will talks about what his children asked him to give them for breakfast. [45:00] Brendan goes to the store and is making more of an effort to make healthy lunches. [54:24] How do I build consistency?  [54:48] Erics speaks about consistency is a byproduct, not a goal! [55:45] If you write things down, you won't have a blank page every day. [56:28] Have a schedule posted to remain consistent. [57:57] Please address the stress of not having enough work to do. [58:26] Check in's work, and it's okay not to work 8 hours a day. [59:03] Do what you can do if your boss is not being transparent about what they want you to do. [1:00:31] Cheryl's issue is when people speak too fast and get upset with me when I ask them to repeat it. [1:01:05] Eric addresses this and shares how difficult it can be. [1:02:32] MJ, what are your thoughts on this? [1:03:39] Do you have any advice for parents who are trying to come to terms with teaching children from home during this uncertainty? [1:04:14] Your kids are not expected to progress during this time, maintain what they have already learned. Have fun! [1:06:34] Brendan and Will do you have a goal about how you want to feel this time next month? [1:08:25] Brendan's goal is to lead and to help as many people as he can while prioritizing his family over everyone else. [1:09:18] Eric wants to be doing just a little much better than he is right now. [1:09:42] Thank you, Brendan, Will, and MJ for being on this show! [1:10:03] Always do your best and know that your best will be different every day. [1:10:54] If you're a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon 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 ever done anything consistently for six years? Listen, as your host, , and all 20+ guests share stories about their connection to ADHD reWired and how the show has helped them on their ADHD journey. Join us as we celebrate six years of podcasting on this special episode of    Jessica shares what she has learned from Eric and how the show and being part of the ADHD community has helped her understand how her brain works. Adeola speaks about how he gained insight into his ADHD through the show and what he has accomplished in his life since he started listening to the podcast. Natalie talks about signing up for coaching with Eric after she heard her first episode, and Dr. Millican discusses what she is doing now. Listen, as Sharon speaks about how she found Eric and the podcast, another Jessica tells her story, and Eric shares what ADHD reWired is all about. Jessica Stilwell speaks about the scholarship she helped create for coaching groups, and Andrea talks about being diagnosed when she was nine but not understanding it until she started listening to the podcast. Jessica McCabe plays a song on her Ukulele and sings the beautiful words that mean so much to her. Gail discusses her diagnosis at age 58, and how she didn't have any information on it until she started listening to the show. MJ speaks about how she ended up in the community, and Daniel says he has no idea how he found Eric, but he is glad he did. These are just some of the stories from listeners who have been impacted by the ADHD reWired podcast, and they are all very grateful to Eric for shedding light on ADHD. You'll learn: [03:00] Hello, everyone! [03:51] Jessica McCabe shares where she heard of the show and how much she has learned from Eric. [06:19] Jessica thanks Eric for him helping her understand her brain. [08:11] How has being a part of an ADHD community helped you on your journey? [10:52] Adeola says he gained more insight into his ADHD and what he has accomplished since listening to the show. [12:35] Did many people reach out to you after you were on the show? [14:31] Natalie speaks about when she first started listening to the podcast and how she signed up for coaching right after she listened to the first episode. [17:01] She shares when she heard Eric say thank you to her on episode 300. [18:55] Adre chats about listening to the podcast for many years and how she met a bunch of people in Eric'sEric's mastermind. [21:34] The mastermind group let her know that she was good enough. [23:38] Hello Dr. Millican, how are you? [24:30] Eric shares who Dr. Millican is and what she is excited about doing now. [25:22] She is writing a book and is gathering words and artwork from people with ADHD. The website is [28:31] Sharon shares her story and how she found Eric and the podcast. [30:14] Sharon is now advising a group of coaches to notice the difference between ADHD and willpower. [39:00] Jessica says congratulations for six years and shares her story and diagnosis. [40:37] She speaks about starting at episode 1 and working her way through to the most current one. [42:46] Jessica joined a coaching group to be able to show up in her life. [44:31] Getting together, having a growth mindset, and working on stuff together is what ADHD reWired is all about. [46:04] Jessica Stilwell helped create a scholarship for the coaching group and has been listening to the podcast since the beginning and joined the accountability group. [49:22] How is your inbox? Is it still a struggle? [51:04] Andrea shares that she is very new to the group and was diagnosed with ADHD when she was nine. [53:09] She feels like in the last couple of weeks listening to the podcast she has learned more about herself than ever before. [54:52] Pat speaks about being in the most recent batch of the accountability group. [56:56] Thank you, Eric, for all the work you have done. [59:11] Jessica McCabe plays a song for us on her Ukelele that has a lot of meaning for her. [1:07:26] Gail discusses being diagnosed at age 58, but she still felt like there was no information for her, it wasn't until she met an adult ADHD coach. [1:10:31] She speaks about the fantastic support she has found in the community during this pandemic. [1:13:10] MJ shares how she ended up in the community and how she stumbled upon the podcast. [1:15:32] She loves being a part of such a like-minded group and she is a top-level Patreon. [1:16:17] Daniel says he has no idea how he found the podcast.  [1:17:30] He signed up for the coaching groups and noted that it helped so much and knowing that he wasn't alone. [1:19:56] Emily wants to express her gratitude and share her story. [1:20:39] She always considered herself chronically disorganized because she couldn't handle her email. [1:21:49] ADHD reWired is the first podcast she ever listened to and then signed up for an accountability group. [1:24:14] Mimota shares her story and what it felt like to connect with people. [1:27:00] Barbara shares what it has been like for her to get to know this community. [1:28:36] Thank you all for being here. [1:29:22] ADHD is the best community to connect to online. [1:30:00] We will do this again around year ten. [1:31:41] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at

Have you ever asked yourself, 'what's wrong with me?' Listen, as your host and his guest Stacey Machelle discuss the challenges she faced in her career and personal life. Stacey talks about her diagnosis with ADD many years ago, and how her prayers and Ted Bundy led her to help. Stacey is a journalist by training and profession turned actor and stand up comedian. She works as a warm-up comic on , the late-night talk show on NBC, and she has about a dozen other side hustles. Stacey wanted to come on the show to talk about educating black women who are undiagnosed and untreated. Listen as Stacey shares her story and how she was diagnosed with ADD over twenty years ago and prescribed Ritalin. Still, since she saw no difference, and decided she didn't have it and forgot about it. Years later, when she was watching a Ted Bundy documentary, she heard what people said about him and thought hmmm.  Stacey discusses what happened when she disclosed her ADHD to her family and how it has gone a long way to healing the relationship she has with her mother. With her diagnosis, her mother and brother are looking at the possibility of also having , being very supportive, and learning all they can learn about ADHD. Listen as Stacy shares, wanting to get the message of ADHD out to the African American community because they will usually suffer in silence, put their head down and not tell anyone. Her message is you don't have to be silent any longer, talk about your mental health, and get help. She is using her platform as a comedian to raise awareness and put a face to ADHD. You'll learn: [03:02] Stacey, glad you are here! [03:12] Stacey shares her background and when she found that she was having challenges that others were not. [05:59] Stacey speaks about a therapist asking her if she thought she may have ADD. [08:55] Stacey shares that when she was working at the news stations she was fired and almost fired from many jobs. [10:48] What did you tell yourself when you had so many challenges in your careers? [12:58] Stacey talks about her therapist not knowing anything about ADHD. [16:43] Stacey shares a story of how she prayed for tools and the way her prayer was answered. [19:27] Stacey discusses Ted Bundy and how she googled her symptoms because she thought she might be a psychopath. [26:30] What was the response when you shared your ADHD with your family? [27:51] Stacey shares what happened when she disclosed her condition to a friend of many years. [30:47] Eric shares one of his favorite quotes from . [32:33] Stacey shares that her grandparents raised her. [33:49] Stacey discusses what happened when she told her mother. [37:23] Has your family been supportive of you and your diagnosis? [41:30] Stacey speaks about getting information to African American women and showing them the face of ADHD. [43:42] Stacey feels like nobody in the African American community will discuss mental health issues. [46:02] Stacey shares that her grandparents' generation didn't talk about their problems, but she is sure her grandfather had ADHD. [47:58] Stacey discusses going through a divorce and how her mother reacted when she set up a go fund me page. [51:30] She chats about being unmedicated for the last few days because she ran out of her medication. [53:04] Would you consider reaching out to your church to see if you could talk to the congregation about ADHD? [53:18] Stacey speaks about starting a YouTube channel and using sketch comedy to address symptoms. [54:55] What advice do you want to leave the listeners?  [57:42] When you are doing something that is purpose-driven and for others and changing people's lives, you get taken care of.  [59:10] Stacey, thank you so much for coming on and sharing your story! [1:00:26] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at

Are you finding it hard to be productive while working from home? Listen, as and his guest Thanh discuss easy ideas and tips for working more productively from home. Thanh is the founder of , where he helps people become more productive at work and in life. He's also the co-host of the top productivity podcast on which Eric enjoyed being a guest not too long ago. Listen as Thanh shares why he decided to, and his struggle to be productive in a different atmosphere. Having a home office is the number one thing he believes you need. It can be anywhere, but it needs to be a dedicated place for you to work. Thanh also tells us what three things he feels are most important to have for that office. Do you set yourself a schedule while working from home? Listen, as Thanh discusses how important having a schedule is for productivity. He says to make your schedule is based on the time of day that you are most focused, whether that be the morning or afternoon. Eric and Thanh discuss the different calendar and to-do apps they like and what they recommend. Listen as Thanh speaks about finding the triggers you used at the office to make you productive and implement them at home. Block websites that distract you and put your phone in a different room or drawer so you can stay focused on the job at hand. Thanh says to set one goal a day and follow through on that but also get yourself into a routine. With so many people working from home, these tips and tricks that Thanh is sharing will keep us all productive even when we don't have the office structure to fall back on. If you are struggling with your work from home routine, this is an episode that you need to hear. You'll learn: [02:00] Thanh, welcome to the podcast! [03:25] Thanh shares a little about his background and how hard his commute to work was. [06:00] Thanh talks about why he needed to work from home and how his boss responded to his request. [08:45] Thanh discusses the three things people need to work productively from home. [11:09] How do you guide people to get their homes set up? [12:26] Thanh says you need a lovely backdrop behind you when working from home. [14:26] Don't use a wrinkled bed sheet; it looks very unprofessional. [15:19] A desk lamp is another thing that Thanh thinks is very essential. [17:26] Thanh says that a standing desk is also a great addition to your home office. [22:02] Eric believes that having the things you want and need easily accessible is beneficial. [28:05] Thanh discusses how important it is to have a schedule when working from home. [29:59] Create your plan for when you are the most focused. [31:51] Using a calendar when you have ADHD it is almost like learning a foreign language. Experiment and find what works for you. [33:54] Do you have trouble sticking to what you put on your calendar? [35:47] Thanh believes that having a schedule allows you to coordinate some time with other people. [37:07] Thanh shares what he believes are the best calendar apps. [40:01] Eric speaks about the apps he likes and uses. [44:01] Eric shares what he teaches in his coaching groups around to-do lists. [49:04] Thanh discusses how to be productive and execute now that you have your office and schedule set up. [50:12] You need to be aware of the differences between working from home and going to the office like the dress code and the extra time you have because you don't have to drive. [51:51] He says to think about the triggers you have at the office that make you productive and recreate that at home. [53:01] Eric says to experiment with what works for you. He feels that he is more productive when he dresses casually. [55:12] Thanh believes that blocking websites that distract you is essential. [56:16] The number one distraction is your phone, so try putting it away in another room or a drawer. [58:24] Thanh speaks about setting one goal for yourself a day so you can get work done. [59:34] Eric says to make your one goal ridiculously simple if you have ADHD. [1:00:12] The last thing that Thanh suggests is to get yourself into a routine. [1:02:27] Thanh, do you have any final thoughts for the listeners? [1:04:51] Thank you so much for being on the show! [1:06:02] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at Find Thanh:

Do you have an issue getting out of the house early that you are not late? This is just one of the topics we cover in our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. 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.  Mary has the first question today about how to get out of the house early enough to be on time because she is always late, Karen needs some advice on how to get her fourteen-year-old daughter to speed things up, and Gail wants to know if she has ADHD or if her challenges could stem from being OCD. Listen as Eric, Brenan, and Will give their insight and advice to each of these listeners. Ella would like to know how to close loops and finish projects, Alison is always late and is looking for ways to leave the house without having to finish something and Blake asks about how he can figure out if he is getting close to burnout at his job. Listen to what the panel tells these listeners and see if there is something that you can learn from the answers they give. The monthly Q&A is for you the listeners; it's an easy way to get answers to questions you don't want to ask anyone else. Eric, Brendan, and Will usually have had experience or have heard any question you can ask, so you can be sure that they will always give you their perspective and insight.  Your Resources: You'll Learn: [01:20] Welcome to our monthly Q & A with Will Curb and Brendan Mahan. [02:07] Mary is asking what she can do to keep from being late to everything. [03:58] Will shares how he was able to get into the habit of being on time. [04:52] Eric speaks about the impulse to do just one more thing. [07:24] Do you pay attention to how long you take to get out of the house? [10:16] Eric believes you should make predictions and then track time. [11:09] Karen's question is about her daughter with ADHD, who is slow in all aspects of life and is asking for advice. [12:52] Brendan says to make things easier as much as possible, using music to set the pace. [14:29] They all believe that it's ok not to give your all in all things, sometimes it's ok to be good enough. [17:18] Redefine your best because it can change daily. [19:01] Gail asks how do I know if my challenges are ADHD or could I be OCD? [20:56] Executive functioning is any goal-oriented behavior that is sent out to the world with a feedback loop that comes back to ourselves. [23:09] Eric speaks about rewiring the brain by increasing anxiety and then alleviating it, and your mind will be happy that it has helped you out. [24:46] Brendan chats about one area that ADHD and OCD can hang out together. [27:11] How much is your OCD affecting other people? [27:50] Gail shares some specific things she wants advice about. [30:33] Eric believes that Gail should practice leaving her house the way she should so that her brain knows what that means. [33:27] Is it possible to layout your day and put the value you place on each item? [39:11] Ella has a question about closing loops and unfinished projects. [41:07] Eric shares his ideas to help Ella get things done. [43:47] Shrink the scope; you can organize a shelf by taking out just one object; you don't need to clear the whole rack. [45:44] They share the difference between a maximizer versus a satisfier. [48:03] Brendan says that you are allowed to have things in more than one place. [49:33] Alison shares that she is always late and would like to know what she should do. [53:35] Blake wants to know what he can do during his workday to find out the pace he is working at. [53:51] Will gives his insight into this question with examples. [55:18] What have you done to prevent burnout before it's too late? [58:12] Eric says to take your vacations, and figure out if there is a time of year you feel burned out. [59:16] Brendan speaks about planning a break when you want to take one, so he doesn't just go on Facebook. [1:03:02] Check out Brendan and Will's podcasts and coaching groups. [1:04:04] Thank you, everyone, for listening. [1:04:52] If you're a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at

Hey there, ADHD reWired listeners, this is not a typical episode. This is a bonus episode that I am dropping in your feed. It is audio from a webinar with that we recorded on April 1, 2020. Diana is a medical doctor and a member of the ADHD reWired community, and I am just really grateful that she could spend an hour with us answering questions from a lot of you. Diana answered questions from the ADHD community on a variety of things like, how to keep yourself safe if you have asthma if you have kept yourself at home for two weeks can you be reasonably sure you don't have the virus and her thoughts on working from home. She also addressed how to keep people six feet away from you when they don't understand the meaning of social distancing and where to find your states updated information on the number of infected people and deaths from the coronavirus. They discuss throwing away the bags you bring your groceries home in, taking off your shoes when you walk in the door, and washing down your fruits and vegetables. Diana believes that you can use soap instead of disinfectants and that if you rinse with hot salty water, you can reduce your risk by forty to fifty percent.  Diana also debunks some myths around the virus and believes that it will not go away; we are all going to become immune to it. The virus doesn't seem to mutate as fast as the flu virus, so she believes that it will take about two years for a new strain to hit, and by then we should have a decent vaccination.  Diana shares that dealing with this virus while also having ADHD has enhanced all of her symptoms and made everything more intense. Have you noticed the same thing? Do you have any questions? This is the episode you need to listen to, so sit back and hit play. You'll learn: [03:14] Enjoy this special bonus episode with Dr. Diana Hager. [03:20] Diana starts out by giving us a little of her background and qualifications. [03:55] How has COVID19 impacted your work? [04:40] Diana answers Tara's question about how to keep safe when you have asthma. [07:11] Can we be reasonably confident that we don't have the virus if we have been quarantined for over two weeks? [09:22] Diana believes that if you work from home, you don't have to worry about touching your face at your desk. [10:58] How do you suggest we keep people six feet away from us when they don't seem to understand why. [13:31] Diana shares the world map that is updated with total infected and total deaths. [16:00] Check your state's health department for the most accurate totals. [18:00] Eric speaks about how he handled the sack he got his prescriptions in. [19:07] How can my partner, who is installing air conditioning units, protect himself when he goes to people's homes? [21:40] Diana doesn't think regular cloth masks are effective when working in the medical field. [24:35] Diana believes that sleep is very important, sleep when you can get your full amount of sleep will help your immune system the most. [26:01] Covering your hair and rinsing off your groceries are things that you should do when bringing your groceries home. [28:03] How can we keep ourselves from being bored to death? [30:05] Diana says that when our percent per day comes down below ten percent, the curve is flattening. [33:59] Can I use soap instead of disinfectants? [34:49] Diana shares that gargling with hot salty water can help forty to fifty percent. [36:51] How can you tell looking at a death rate of say 10% whether that is due to insufficient testing or the overwhelmed medical system? [38:18] Diana speaks that it could be another month before they do widespread testing. [41:06] What should someone do if they have an urgent medical need and they live in a hot spot? [44:16] Diana addresses a question about being exposed from walking on our dog's paws or the road. [45:37] Diana says that the virus is nothing more than a strand of genes inside of a protein capsule. [47:18] How do we handle mail and Amazon deliveries? [48:10] As a doctor with ADHD, how is ADHD showing up for you with all of this? Has it become more intense? [49:49] Diana debunks some myths around the virus. [51:12] Are we going to have to deal with this in the fall? [52:56] Are babies safe? Are children? Expectant mothers? [55:05] Is there anything else you want to share with the listeners? [55:29] Thank you so much for coming on the show and answering questions.

Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD? Listen, as and his guest Becca discuss her diagnosis, how ADHD shows up differently in women, why she is interested in studying conscientiousness in this realm and much more on this episode of ADHD . Becca is earning her master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and hopes to use her knowledge in individual differences, such as ADHD in personality and training in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, to help organizations create inclusive work environments for employees.  Becca challenges the statement that people with Autism and ADHD are not high in conscientiousness. She shares her understanding of Autism and how it shows up for her, and how she has been told that she can't be on the spectrum because she is so smart. Eric discusses the difference between Autism and Aspergers and the arguments around both. Listen, as Becca speaks about how gender and conscientiousness change the manifestation of ADHD, withdrawing from people because of her daily struggles and what led her to seek a diagnosis for ADHD. She shares her sensory challenges, and the never-ending battle to be on time. Did you know that social communication is an executive social function? Eric and Becca discuss the fact that women are socially wired to mirror their environment and how she works through social interaction. Eric asks a hypothetical question about a red pill and a blue pill if one of them would cure ADHD. Would you take it? Becca shares her struggles with Autism and ADHD; some of them are embarrassing, while others are frustrating. Her goal is to help others by telling her story and let people who have the same issues know they are not alone. This is one of those conversations that will make you look at yourself and say, hmmm. You'll learn: [02:32] Becca, welcome to the podcast! [03:01] Becca shares her diagnoses of Autism and ADHD. [06:46] She challenges the statement that people with Autism are not high in conscientiousness. [09:03] Eric shares the definition of conscientiousness. [10:03] Becca questions whether people with ADHD are low in conscientiousness. [12:00] Have you been told you can't be on the spectrum because you are so smart? [13:14] Eric says that it is essential to understand that we are all different in the way we show up. [13:37] What got you interested in studying consciousness in this realm? [15:34] Becca shares her understanding of Autism and how it shows up for her. [18:02] Becca speaks about having a case manager come to talk to her and her mom and ask if she could use a spoon and fork. [19:45] Eric chats about the difference between Autism and Aspergers and the argument around both. [26:02] Becca speaks about how gender and conscientiousness change the manifestation of ADHD. [28:44] Have you felt shame or guilt because you forgot to go to the store or didn't have dinner? [30:18] Becca speaks about withdrawing from others because she struggles to manage her everyday life. [32:00] Becca shares a story about what led to her diagnosis of ADHD. [33:03] Becca chats about the struggle to be on time when she goes somewhere. [34:37] What is the hardest part for you of having ADHD? [36:34] Becca speaks about having sensory challenges and what it is like for her. [38:38] Did you know that social communication is an executive social function? [40:20] Eric speaks about some studies that show women are more socially wired to mirror their environment. [47:32] Becca shares how she works through social interaction in her brain. [49:30] Do you show empathy differently from people around you? [51:18] Becca speaks about smiling and laughing at funerals when everyone else is crying. Not because she is happy, but because she can't control it. [53:32] Eric chats about teaching micro-expressions and training. [56:02] Are you different but not less? Do you know your strengths and challenges? [58:16] Eric speaks about the hypothetical question about if you could take a pill to make your ADHD go away would you take it? [1:00:52] Is there anything you want to say to the listeners? [1:01:03] Becca, thank you so much for sharing your story! [1:01:18] If you are wondering if you have Autism or ADHD, find a specialist. [1:02:36] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at

What is it about the word suicide that makes you want to whisper? Is it a feeling of shame, guilt, or isolation? Listen, as your host and his guest Dr. Lindsay Weisner discuss the stigma around the word suicide and how important it is for people to have the conversation. They also share that talking to someone about your feelings lets you know that you are not alone, and it might help you find happiness in your life, and much more on this episode of .   Lindsay is a clinical psychologist in Long Island, NY, and graduated from . She was awarded fellowships in child development at the and the . Lindsay also received her doctorate at and pursued postdoctoral training at the . Dr. Weisner is the current host of the and the Co-Author of the book Listen, as Lindsay describes being diagnosed with ADHD at forty-two, her son being diagnosed, and the impact that the prescribed medicines have had on them both. Lindsay also speaks about the book she co-authored and her mom's substance abuse and mental health issues. She shares about her mom's multiple suicide attempts, what that did to her family, and why she believes that helping individuals who are thinking about suicide is her calling. Talking about mental health issues and suicide isn't easy, but if you push the trepidation aside and open up the conversation, you might be surprised at what you can accomplish. Dr. Lindsay Weisner's passion is to help bring light to people who only see darkness. If you resonate with any of this, please listen to this episode and start the conversation. You'll learn: [02:38] Lindsay, welcome to the show! [05:10] Lindsay shares about being diagnosed with ADHD eight months ago after she was told she wasn't living up to her full potential as a child. [07:16] She speaks about her son being diagnosed with ADHD and depression.  [10:11] Lindsay shares how getting him on meds changed him completely. [11:11] She chats about being diagnosed with ADHD and what that meant for her. [14:00] They discuss her being a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. [18:44] Lindsay discusses her book and why she wrote it. [19:49] Eric warns that they will be talking about suicide. [21:16] Lindsay talks about winning the first-ever Cosmopolitan Fiction in 2014 and meeting the author she wrote the book with. [25:24] Lindsay speaks about a slew of teenagers in her small town killing themselves.  [28:04] She talks about growing up knowing her mom had some substance abuse issues and finding out her mom had attempted suicide. [30:03] Lindsay chats about being in graduate school and her mom's other suicide attempts. [36:50] Lindsay shares what made her want to work with the suicidal population. [38:48] She discusses the , which allows someone to be put on a 72 hours hold against their will. [43:15] Lindsay chats about setting up an event to raise awareness of suicide. [45:33] Lindsay speaks about all the celebrities she got to back the event. [47:54] How are you coping with this and taking care of yourself? [50:26] Lindsay gives her insight into why people are afraid to bring up suicide. [54:25] Lindsay shares her favorite one of the ten steps, which is 'find your passion, find your purpose.' [57:41] Thank you so much for sharing with us on the podcast today. [59:17] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and on our Patreon at Find Lindsay:  @psychshrinkmom |

Does humor help you get through insane moments in your life? Eric and Jessica wanted to do this special episode to give you the listeners some ideas on what you can do to stay sane during this uncertain time in the world, and humor is at the top of the list along with exercise and staying in touch with the ADHD community. They share the alternatives they found for exercise when the gym is too risky, why going to the store can bring on anxiety, and what they plan to do if they run out of toilet paper. Jessica speaks about what the media is reporting and how, at times like this, reporters need to be very careful about what they share. Eric and Jessica chat about the paper product shortage, the hope that mindsets will change once this is over, and the good that can come from all of this uncertainty. They discuss why social distancing is so essential and how this would be a good time for a futuristic technology like doors that don't have a doorknob. Since laughter is always the best medicine, they share jokes, Facebook posts, comments, and other nonsensical things to lighten the mood because you can only take so much of this new reality. Eric and Jessica also chat about being kind to your significant other if you are both stuck working from home. Try not to fight. Have you heard that meditation exercises are a great way to cope with stress and anxiety? Listen as Eric and Jessica give some tips and ideas on ways to use this technique. They also share how grateful they are for their ADHD communities and the hope that this episode will ease some issues that can come from the craziness in this beautiful world we live in. You'll learn: [02:38] We wanted to do this episode to share ideas on how to stay sane during this crazy time. [03:16] Jessica is here to discuss the importance of humor in this unique situation. [05:22] They speak about how things are weird now, especially for those with ADHD. [07:12] Have you found an alternative to exercise? What is it? [09:50] Eric shares how exercise helps him cope with life, but it isn't worth the risk of going to the gym. [12:01] Eric chats about what he found to replace going to the gym. [14:34] Jessica speaks about how overwhelming things are right now and how it is affecting her mental health. [16:40] Does going to Costco or Sam's right now cause you to have a panic attack? [18:51] When watching the news, think about what information you need in your life. [21:01] They discuss the shortage of toilet paper and paper towels and alternatives if they run out. [22:43] Jessica believes that some good stuff will come from all of this uncertainty. [23:42] Eric hopes the mindset changes around the culture of selfishness. [25:04] Jessica says that is very important for the media to be careful with what they share. [27:37] Eric shares why social distancing is so essential to keep the virus at manageable levels. [29:25] They discuss some funny things they have read on Facebook. [32:30] Are you working from home with your significant other? Are you fighting? [34:15] Eric speaks about posting on his Facebook page asking everyone how they were doing. [36:21] Jessica chats about posting on Twitter and the responses she is getting. [38:35] Eric and Jessica share jokes that were published in their groups. [42:01] Eric shares the audio of a government official forgetting to take their mic off when they went to the bathroom. [45:01] Do you think there will be futuristic technology put in place because of the coronavirus? [47:16] Jessica shares that Forbes agrees with her that laughing is the best medicine to deal with COVID-19. [49:00] Without a routine, do you feel like you don't know what you are doing or get anything done? [51:07] If you are new to ADHD and don't have any coping strategies and are quicker to frustration, try meditation practices. [53:49] Eric describes how you can use food as a form of meditation. [56:10] What do you have to have to keep you sane for the next few weeks? Food? Exercise? [59:00] Eric shares how his seasonal affective disorder makes him feel. [1:01:23] They feel like this situation is stripping everyone back to the basics. [1:03:58] Do gratitude practices make you feel worse?  [1:05:21] You can't chase happiness because a lot of things we do to pursue happiness make us unhappy. [1:07:26] Eric speaks about being grateful for the community that they have. [1:09:36] Jessica, what are you doing this weekend for self-care? [1:13:10] Drink water, hold on to an ice cube, or dunking your head in water are ways to ground you during an anxiety attack. [1:15:21] Eric discusses family planning during this time of self-quarantine. [1:16:45] While we may be dealing with some severe stuff, let's try not to take ourselves so seriously. [1:18:42] Stay connected to the community if you need to talk. 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