ADHD reWired

Kali's father recently passed away: this podcast is dedicated in memory of her father. Kali Stanton joins me on this episode of the podcast. She lives in Minnesota and is a teacher, wife and mom. Her most recent hobby she enjoys are piano lessons. I previously interviewed Kali in Season 6. She has had many changes in her life since then, including moving to a new town and a new job. Kali was diagnosed in 2015 with ADHD and has now been told she now does not have ADHD. In the last three years, Kali has had many changes in her life, including having her ADHD "undiagnosed". The new clinic which treated her sent her to a psychologist for a more accurate diagnosis of Kali's situation. Kali wasn't sure what to do, then decided that instead of focusing on a diagnosis, she would focus on how she felt and if the therapy and methods she was practicing were making her feel better or not. Kali has learned how having empathy for other family members and assisting them when they are diagnosed can help the entire family be better together. She also realizes there are times you need to take a break with another who you are in a relationship with to preserve the relationship for the future. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller You'll Learn: [03:02] Kali talks about her diagnosis and her "undiagnoses". [05:06] She was told her diagnosis of ADHD with the psychiatrist wasn't valid. [09:02] More adults are misdiagnosed with ADHD than are children. [10:15] Using strategies and coaching group instead of looking for a diagnosis. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [13:07] DSM and the lack of validation for patients and getting help for ADHD. [15:00] Being on time is a hard challenge, especially with a partner. [23:35] Family history and how that plays into the diagnosis with ADHD. [26:27] Obsessive, compulsive checking your activities, if you did or didn't do something. [31:44] Autism community, diagnosis and polarization and overlap with ADHD. [37:10] Seeing ADHD symptoms in family members and having empathy for them. [47:14] Kali's mom diagnosis and why her diagnosis helped her to put things into perspective. [52:04] Putting on "the translator" when trying to decipher what a family member is talking about. [53:18] Having compassion and taking a break with others who you have a relationship with. [55:40] Resources which helped Kali learn about ADHD and how to deal with symptoms. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Todd Ellis joins me on this episode of the podcast. Todd is 43, is a grandfather of one and works for Microsoft Corporation outside of Seattle for the past 18 years. He was diagnosed at age eight. He recalls being a "spark plug" for his parents. As the youngest of three and the only boy, his parents didn't understand his behavior. His parents moved around quite often because of his parent's work, so he was often the "new kid" at school. He found school boring and dull, except for science classes. He skipped most of high school, In the last few years, Todd has "discovered an inner joy in helping people realize and reach their potential. Through this crazy tenure I have found space to reflect and what I have discovered has shaken my core." His fulfillment is expressed in more "humanistic ways" with CrossFit, cookies, mindfulness and service to others. His personal mission is "To inspire and cultivate within everyone I meet, the reality that we all can stretch and reach milestones which lay far beyond what we comprehend as our current limit." Todd has learned through trial and error that he doesn't have to be pegged into a socially "normal" role. He gravitates towards others who will also "go deep" to solve a problem, find out more information as these are the people who will connect you to others in life. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller Todd Ellis on LinkedI Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone You'll Learn: [02:02] Todd's introduction and background. [07:50] Todd learns that he doesn't have to be the way everyone else wants him to be and gets off his medication. [08:30] Todd chats about leaving high school before graduating and chasing his new girlfriend to Florida. [10:12] Rebuilding after his relationship fails and moving back in with his parents. [12:10] His current wife and others in his family who held him accountable for his actions. [19:23] Todd's family, including his four children and his wife's family. [20:50] Moving to Minnesota, his new job and the beginnings of his new family. [23:37] Todd's 21 jobs he had at 21 years of age. [25:00] Todd falls in love with personal computing and his brother getting him into tech field. [31:28] Todd's typical day, driving 50 miles each way to work. [38:40] What is going on now at Microsoft Corporation and the work culture. [42:17] His engineering team switch and how that gave him a different perspective. [44:35] The book "Hit Refresh" The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone. [47:25] Workplaces and why they should make accommodations for their employees [51:04] How does Todd "wear" his ADHD label in his work environment. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Paul Phenix joins me on this episode of the podcast. Paul, at the age of 75, has an extraordinary story of his journey with ADHD and is the oldest (and most wise) guest on my show to date. Paul has struggled with ADHD throughout his life, especially when attending medical school to be a veterinarian. Since his retirement, Paul has learned to enjoy life, leisurely activities and how to say, "Thank You." Since his childhood, Paul has loved animals of all species: from the 500 frogs he brought into his mom's parlor to the python he put under his new bride's bed, he has been active with animal research and welfare since the age of 5. When he found out as a child he could take care of animals for a living, Paul knew what he wanted to do as an adult. Paul has learned through research since being diagnosed at age 50 how to be a good problem solver, alternative therapies which work for lessening his anxiety and how to use different strategies to get through his day. Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog | Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results | Gary Keller You'll Learn: [02:46] How Paul found out he had ADHD. [05:00] When Paul learned he could be a veterinarian and the social negativity he experienced when he was young. [07:50] Wild animals Paul brought into his home as a child. [09:45] The size of the python Paul's new bride found next to their bed! [15:21] How Paul's life changed after being diagnosed and treated with medication. [17:35] Rejection sensitivity and other issues that changed when Paul started to manage his ADHD. [19:19] Wellbutrin's benefits for those with ADHD. [21:07] Two times for those with ADHD: now and not now and hyperfocus. [25:57] What Paul can do for enjoyment at this period in his life without feeling guilty for having fun. [28:10] What advice Paul would give to his past self and learning how to say "Thank You". [35:49] Tapping your body meridians to relieve anxiety. [38:20] Hypnosis and the benefits for those with ADHD. [44:30] Paul was the first person in New Hampshire to bring a dog into a nursing home and the therapeutic power of dogs. [50:35] How a golden retriever saved a family's life. [53:30] Releasing anxiety around daily activities. [57:01] The more information we can get to kids, the better off they will be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Adeola Sogbein joins me on this episode of the podcast. Adeola is a listener of the podcast, and he has an inspiring story to share with us. Over the last four years, he has lost the weight equivalent of two adults (330 lbs) and was diagnosed with ADHD at the same time. He comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of having people on your side and not giving up. In a way, Adeola's journey started when he fell asleep in a job interview. That led to a sleep apnea diagnosis, and once he was able to treat that, many things in his life started falling into place. That diagnosis allowed him to lose an incredible amount of weight. Shortly after that, he was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. In this conversation, he shares how he embraced education, and that allowed him to manage these things. Connect with Adeola Sogbein: Email - sogbeina@gmail.com Your Resources The Gift of Adult ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths - Lara Honos-Webb PhD The Red Green Show - Adult ADHD, ADD Blog - Totally ADD The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller You'll Learn: [03:49] - Adeola explains his history with OCD and how he has worked to overcome some of those challenges. [06:43] - Adeola describes what was going on in his life when he was diagnosed with ADHD. Things started with a sleep apnea diagnosis. [09:14] - A book on Adult ADHD changed Adeola's life. [11:07] - Three women came into Adeola's life and helped him through this period in his life. He also shares some of the resources he accessed. [13:24] - Adeola talks about receiving his ADHD diagnosis and describes his emotions following that diagnosis. [19:00] - I explain the idea of the domino effect. Adeola identifies sleep apnea as that first domino. [22:46] - Adeola shares how he started this journey through education. [24:44] - We talk about how important it is for children with IEP's to know what is on their IEP and why they receive certain accommodations. [27:10] - Adeola was just recently diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia. He expresses that he finds it difficult to explain this to neurotypical individuals. [30:23] - Finding a proper support group has played a huge role in Adeola's success. This leads to him describing some of his exercise routines. [33:44] - Adeola explained how moving to the right apartment for him helped him with his ADHD symptoms. [36:48] - As he worked through his ADHD symptoms, Adeola re-engineered his life. He shares what he means by "re-engineering life" and explains how he did it. [44:45] - Adeola has gone back to school and talks about his experience with online classes. [48:11] - Adeola shares how he views himself now that he has lost a significant amount of weight. [51:40] - Adeola says that once his sleep apnea was under control, everything fell into place. He also talks about the importance of drinking the right amount of water. [56:28] - Adeola talks about the book he wrote on his journey. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of March's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. We cover a variety of topics on this episode. We talk about anxiety, impulsivity, consistency, resiliency, accommodations, and much more. In this conversation, Brendan has many opportunities to point you to episodes of his podcast. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources ADHD Essentials Podcast How to ADHD YouTube Channel You'll Learn: [03:29] - Deborah asks what accommodations would be appropriate for someone who works a desk job. We share several accommodations and tips on the timing of requesting accommodations. [10:19] - Chelsea asks how to be more consistent. She is having trouble keeping pace with her goals. I suggest focusing on resiliency instead of consistency. [20:38] - Susan would like to find a good ADHD coach. Because coaching is not covered by her insurance, she'd like to find good coaching that fits in her budget. [26:24] - Meghan shares that she is impulsive with the things she says. She asks how to slow her response to avoid saying hurtful things to her husband. Brendan and I provide some strategies to try. [35:56] - We answer a question from Facebook. This person wants to know how ADHD medications impact Autism Spectrum Disorder. [39:28] - Theresa asks for events like this Q&A for youth. Brendan points out that he does a podcast on/for this population. [45:14] - Brendan talks about navigating anxiety and getting that in check before looking at the ADHD. I talk about doing food experiments with a family. Certain foods impact how we feel. [49:13] - Kate asks how to identify what is ADHD and what is anxiety. Brendan shares some tips on this identification process. I take a more clinical approach to the topic. [53:43] - Rosa would like to know how to get a day back on a track after experiencing anxiety. I can relate to this, and I share how physical exercise helps me. Brendan also suggests social interaction. [58:10] - Brendan goes through some important and useful episodes of his podcast. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th. To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

My guest this week is Linda Donalds. Linda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s. Like so many who were diagnosed later in life, the ADHD diagnosis helped explain so many of her struggles. Professionally, Linda is a board-certified hypnotist. She's been an active member of the Guild of Hypnotists for over 20 years, and in recent years has shifted her focus to using her hypnosis for helping adults and teens struggling with ADHD and sleep-related issues with ADHD. Linda is an alumnus of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups and knows that I am somewhat skeptical of hypnosis. In this discussion, I am setting aside my judgments, and I will be open and curious. Linda explains that hypnosis is a state where your brainwaves slow down, and it's like being on the edge of sleep without actually falling asleep. It allows you to harness your busy thoughts by exploring the past, present, and future. In this episode, you will get the opportunity to participate in a guided hypnotic experience. Connect with Linda Donalds: Website: http://newhorizonsinhypnosis.com Bonus Gift from Linda: https://newhorizonsinhypnosis.com/adhdrewired/ Phone: 508-246-2721 You'll Learn: [03:56] - Linda talks about working in two spaces that have a lot of skepticism, hypnosis and ADHD. She shares some specific concerns [07:22] - Linda says there is a fine line between using ADHD as an explanation and an excuse. [09:28] - Linda gives a thorough an explanation of what hypnosis is. As a hypnotist who specializes in sleep, she puts things into context by comparing it to sleep stages. [13:11] - Hypnosis has three characteristics, and when these characteristics exist together, you have a hypnotic state. [23:17] - Linda lays the groundwork as she prepares to lead us through a hypnotic experience. This includes some safety disclaimers and suggestions. [26:47] - Linda walks us through a guided hypnotic experience. [37:08] - Linda brings us out of this hypnotic experience. She agrees with me that there are a lot of similarities between hypnosis and meditation. [39:47] - I share my experience with meditation and explain that having a voice guiding me helps me significantly. Linda explains that hypnosis allows you to harness the busy thoughts. We also discuss the role of memories. [51:23] - Linda shares how hypnosis can help with sleep issues. [57:10] - We end this discussion by talking about the evidence for hypnosis, and the lack of evidence of hypnosis as a treatment for ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Dawn Nickel is my guest on this episode. Dawn is a certified professional recover coach and holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy with a focus on women who experience issues related to mental health, addiction, and intimate partner violence. Dawn has taken her life experiences of being in recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence, cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism and turned it into an empowerment movement called She Recovers. It is a fact that people with ADHD have higher rates of addiction. Because of that, I'm excited to share this conversation with you. You will hear Dawn share her incredible story that includes four overdoses by the time she was a 20-years-old, a pregnancy at that same age, struggling with workaholism, and defending her dissertation in recovery from surgery. Dawn says that we are all recovering from something. Connect with Dawn Nickel: Email - Dawn@SheRecovers.co Website - SheRecovers.co Facebook - She Recovers Your Resources Working Ourselves to Death: The High Cost of Workaholism and the Rewards of Recovery - Diane Fassel Workaholics-Anonymous.org You'll Learn: [03:01] - Dawn shares her story and tells us how she got to where she is now. [08:33] - When Dawn went back to school, she found herself addicted to the pace of school. She calls this "toxic productivity." [09:30] - Dawn describes the experience of her daughter falling into drug use. [12:08] - Overachieving was a confirming experience for Dawn. [12:33] - Dawn considers workaholism "the final frontier." I share my struggles in this area of life. [16:10] - By having nine retreats a year, Dawn is guaranteed periods of time away from work. [18:04] - When I am working longer than I want to, I find myself getting annoyed. Dawn says this is a matter of being aware. [20:01] - Dawn talks about identifying bottom-lines and high-lines and using healthy accountability to meet goals. [29:20] - Dawn tells us the story surrounding her cancer diagnosis. She defended her dissertation from the hospital post-surgery. [36:12] - "Everyone knows what addiction looks like. Nobody knows what recovery looks like." [43:08] - Dawn talks about working with Shelly, and witnessing the changing perspective with shame. [52:16] - Dawn shares the story of She Recovers and describes their offerings. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

We have a different type of episode for you this week. Brendan Mahan joins me for this episode. We're talking about sleep! Brendan and I had our monthly Q&A episode last week, and we ended the episode on the topic of sleep. Since the beginning of the year, my sleep has been incredible. On the other hand, Brendan has struggled with sleep. He cites a number of changes in his weekly schedule as the primary reason for this. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many of the changes in routine and strategies I have implemented that has led to a higher quality of sleep. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources Sleep with Me Podcast You'll Learn: [03:31] - Brendan shares the reasons why his sleep has not been great recently. [05:32] - My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms because of our differences in sleep. [06:52] - Brendan provides us with another reason why his quality of sleep has suffered. [08:44] - I share my strategy behind using specific language with my goals to help me get my sleep on track. [10:38] - Another goal I have for this year is on the topic of difficult conversations. [14:07] - Brendan talks about how boundary-setting helps his sleep. [20:55] - One of my goals was to have a deeper connection with myself. A meditation class is helping me accomplish this. I've also started journaling. I talk about how my writing strategy is soothing for me. [29:24] - I have been participating in a meditation class, and explain my efforts to stomach the "woo woo." [35:27] - Sleepytime tea has been a key addition to my evening routine. [38:29] - Believe it or not, closing my closet doors helps me wind down and prepare for sleep. If I'm going to look at a screen an hour or two before sleep, I put on Blublocker glasses. This leads to a discussion on boundaries around screen-time. [46:21] - I talk about using supplements and medication to help with sleep. [49:53] - I have changed what I listen to at night. I play a sample of what helps me go to sleep. [55:04] - 9:15 is the tuck time. 9:45 is my next target-time, to get upstairs. [58:56] - I use sleep notes in my Sleep Cycle app, and it indicates that when I stick to my strategies, my sleep benefits from it. [1:08:05] - Warm showers and meditation have helped me the most with my sleep. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This episode is the recording of February's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This week, we had several listeners join us on the podcast. You will hear us talk with a couple of people who were diagnosed later, and are working through things like finding helpful therapists and being ready for coaching. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast Your Resources CHADD How to ADHD You'll Learn: [03:18] - Brendan shares that he is filling in as principal for a school. [06:50] - Brendan explains why he is no longer a fan of the concept of behavior management. [08:24] - Anna has a question about dyslexia. Some of the characteristics of dyslexia are becoming apparent. She wonders how dyslexia is displayed and diagnosed. [13:48] - Amy joins the call and shares that she was diagnosed with ADHD at 41. She doesn't feel that the therapists she has encountered aren't that helpful. [18:32] - I ask Amy some follow-up questions and Brendan and I share some thoughts on her situation. [27:24] - Rob was just diagnosed with ADHD at 50. He wonders where to start. We give him some resources. [31:52] - Juliet joins the call and is looking to manage anger and frustration she feels, specifically with her 8-year old who has ADHD. This is an aspect of ADHD that is not discussed much. I share some of my thoughts on regulating these emotions. [45:24] - Brett talks with us about being ready for coaching. [56:33] - Tina joins the call. She brings up the idea of using a filter in interactions with others. [1:01:07] - Brendan and I talk about our current sleep habits and progress. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. If you aren't interested in joining the wait-list, visit http://coachingrewired.com. ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.

Justin Classen returns to the podcast for this episode. He previously appeared on Episode #195. Justin learned that he has ADHD in April 2017. Since then, he has been devoting himself to a journey of acceptance and developing a true sense of awareness. Prior to his diagnosis, Justin would describe his life as a seemingly endless series of impulsive catastrophes. Since he was last on the podcast, Justin continues to make tons of progress and positive changes in his life from improving his health, getting control of his finances, and being more organized. Justin is here to share the message that if he can do it, so can you. "You know you have ADHD when you set reminders to set reminders." The progress that Justin has made since our last discussion is impressive, and in this conversation, you will hear him describe the strategies he has implemented and the results he's experienced. One area that Justin is struggling with is readjusting to home life after a week away for work. We discuss some ways he could transition between those two worlds. Your Resources Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear You'll Learn: [02:43] - Justin describes his life since he was on the podcast over a year ago. [03:21] - Justin explains the type of work he does. [05:15] - When discussing his progress, Justin emphasizes how vital medication is. [06:34] - We all experience setbacks, and Justin describes how he recovers from these situations. [07:32] - Justin tells us how he avoids misplacing his wallet, keys, and phone. [08:36] - Having clocks and timers in various locations helps Justin stay on track with appointments and tasks. [09:56] - Justin talks about some of the pleasant surprises he's experienced since his diagnosis. One is the repairing of relationships, and he explains how he fixed these. [19:57] - Justin says these high-energy and impulsive tendencies are still there. He shares how he keeps those things in check. [22:32] - Justin talks about his self-care. [27:04] - Justin has a strange schedule with seven days away from home and then seven days at home. He talks about his struggles with juggling those two different routines. [29:46] - Audiobooks are something that Justin has been enjoying recently. He shares how the books he is listening to are helping him work through things. [33:14] - Justin talks about giving back to the ADHD community. He would like to do something that's more interactive and intuitive. [41:28] - Meditation is something Justin is curious about. I share some tips on meditation and mindfulness for Justin, who is a very physically active person. [45:12] - Justin talks about keeping track of the positive things he's doing for himself. [47:58] - Justin asks about molding his home life and work life together. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired's Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group is underway. There is one registration event left! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97! That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at http://adhdrewired.com/palooza 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 Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community and fill out an 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. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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, schedule a pre-interview call here.