ADHD reWired

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.

This episode is another mastermind group session! This conversation is with ADHD reWired Addmin, who help with our coaching group. This week, Juliet sits in the hot seat. Also in the mastermind call are Kat, Dave, Katie, and Roxy. In this conversation, you will hear Juliet describe her situation and challenges. Juliet feels that situations in her life go in circles. She'd like to change her outcomes by doing things differently instead of doing them the same ways, expecting different results. Throughout this conversation, you will hear the other members of the group and me ask her questions, share our own experiences, and provide some action-items to help her get past these things that seem to be holding her back. You'll Learn: [02:05] - Juliet shares that she keeps going in circles with everything. She provides a few examples of this happening in her life. This is what she'd like to mastermind. [04:21] - Juliet describes what is happening now in this area. [06:02] - Working on this area of her life is important to Juliet. [07:22] - Juliet is not sure how other people view her. She feels this comes from her personality being extreme on both ends. [10:10] - There is a fair amount of neurodiversity in Juliet's family. She talks about her self-concept as a person and mom on the spectrum. [12:49] - Juliet describes her last job and why she lost interest in it. [16:26] - I suggest Juliet come up with a more proactive self-care plan. Kat asks Juliet about the difference between self-care and selfishness. [18:31] - Dave points out that Juliet is navigating a lot of situations. [21:10] - Katie asks how long it takes Juliet to notice she's getting burned out in a job. We talk about preemptively handling this situation. [28:03] - Katie encourages Juliet to consider taking "staycations" to avoid burnout from work. She also suggests Katie find someone in the workplace to help her with honest feedback. [30:00] - Juliet talks about the possibility of working with families of children on the spectrum. I see the passion when she talks about this possibility, and encourage her to pursue this. [33:02] - Juliet describes her ideal work day. [37:28] - Roxy asks Juliet if there are things that work to bring her into the present. [39:46] - Roxy wonders if there are things outside of her support group that she's like to implement to help her regroup. [42:11] - Juliet talks about how she manages her calendar and tasks. [45:47] - I share an opinion on empathy with people on the spectrum. [47:30] - Kat talks about working with a client going through self-care guilt. She shares her personal experience. [50:56] - I share how I manage certain events on my calendar. [51:57] - Roxy talks about giving herself a time-out can help in some interpersonal situations. [56:05] - I share a situation where I lost my patience with my son. [58:55] - Juliet shares the actions she would like to take. 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 are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza The ADHD Women's Palooza is back! Join me, and over 30 of the top ADHD experts focused on women's issues with ADHD. The event is happening now through March 2nd. My session is on Friday, March 1st at 5pm Eastern. All sessions are free to attend! 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.

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This episode is another mastermind group session. This conversation is with ADHD reWired alumni from our 14th season. This week, Katie returns to the podcast and is in the hot seat. We are joined by Kat, Roxy, Juliet, and Carrie. In this conversation, you will hear Katie describe her situation. She would like to find her passion and potentially make a career out of it. Katie enjoys creating content, specifically on YouTube. By the end of the conversation, Katie has an idea of what she wants to do, and she will have a timeline for herself to accomplish this goal. Connect with Katie: https://www.youtube.com/user/katiecuppycakemakeup Your Resources The Art of Asking: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help - Amanda Palmer You'll Learn: [02:19] - Katie shares that she is looking to mastermind finding her passion. She has struggled with decisions, so figuring out what passion to focus on has been difficult. [02:56] - Carrie asks about any limitations. Katie would like to turn a passion into a career, but she's having a hard time wrapping her head around that idea. [03:47] - Roxy asks Katie to list some of her passions. Katie explains why she is drawn to content creation via YouTube. This leads to a discussion on the number of things Katie is good at. [08:11] - In the past, she got overwhelmed when she restricted her efforts to one thing. She shared an example of this happening. [09:53] - Kat suggests the idea of "seasons" with a podcast or YouTube channel, which would allow her to keep her interests in several areas, rather than focus on just one. [12:26] - Juliet follows up on Katie's earlier comment about being a Kindergarten teacher. [14:55] - Carrie asks Katie to consider what she likes about each of her options. [22:03] - Katie describes "work." She describes what she finds fulfilling. [25:17] - Katie talks about how Jesse's skills complement her own. I talk with her about doing what you love and incorporating outsourcing. [31:18] - Katie gives a few reasons why she is interested in moving toward following her passions. [32:14] - We talk about talents and "gift." [33:32] - Katie says a lack of action on other things in life and the fact she's not on her medication is making moving towards her goal difficult. I share that ADHD is a performance disorder. [36:08] - Katie shares what she is doing to simplify things. [41:15] - Katie tells us what her lifelong vision is, which is something that is happening soon! [45:29] - Carrie asks if there are pain-points that might help Katie focus on specific things. She admits that she does not ask for help enough. [50:59] - Katie says she struggles with meal prep. [53:48] - We discuss the idea of Katie having a YouTube Channel on being an ADHD mom. [57:27] - Katie shares a recent epiphany. [1:03:43] - Katie decides how and when she will take action. [1:12:40] - Katie comes up with an impromptu song about her time on the hot seat. 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 are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com ADHD Women's Palooza The ADHD Women's Palooza is back! Join me, and over 30 of the top ADHD experts focused on women's issues with ADHD. The event is February 25th through March 2nd. My session is on Friday, March 1st at 5pm Eastern. All sessions are free to attend! 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 January'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. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and me discuss a handful of listener questions on sleep, multitasking, anxiety from goals, and other topics. 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 reWired Episode #193: Stephanie Sammons Music and Money ADHD reWired Episode #57: Stephanie Sarkis on Money and ADHD You'll Learn: [01:59] - The first question comes from Christian. He has been struggling with sleep and finds himself waking up frustrated. We try to figure out what could be causing his sleep issues, and we give him some tips. [17:22] - Drew asks if it's possible to have attention focused in multiple places at once. Brendan and I explain why it's not possible to be good at multitasking. Brendan shares his thoughts on this topic. [28:20] - Sarah is looking for advice on how to show her husband that the behaviors of their daughter with ADHD are not a matter of "not caring." We talk about helping her husband see things from a different perspective and trying to create better habits for children (and ourselves). [44:22] - Mike joins the call to ask about money. Finances are something he struggles with but isn't sure how to unload that responsibility. Brendan and I talk with him about some solutions. [55:58] - Kenya wonders why just thinking about writing goals down causes anxiety. Brendan talks about how he plays with language, and sometimes ADHD wins. This question allows me to go on a rant. [1:04:47] - I share a new strategy to get to bed at a better time. Brendan talks about a new snack that helps him avoid unhealthy snacks. 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 are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com 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.

Eric Zimmer joins me on this episode of the podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and host of the podcast, The One You Feed. Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way how to recover from addiction, and build a life worth living. While Eric doesn't know if he has ADHD, he does know a lot about doing hard things in order to live the life you want to live. In this conversation, you will hear Eric, and I talk about perfectionism, battling depression, and meditation and other forms of self-care. We also discuss the balance of being content and striving for growth. We even get a little "woo woo" in this conversation! Your Resources: The Spirituality of Imperfection - Ernest Kurtz and Katherine KetchamHappiness is a Choice You Make - John Leland You'll Learn: [02:37] - Eric explains where he got the name of his podcast, The One You Feed. [05:05] - Half a lifetime ago, Eric was homeless. He tells us his path to that point in life. [09:15] - "The nature of addiction is that it's chronic." [10:40] - We talk about recovering from failure. [13:19] - Eric shares his thoughts on perfectionism. [18:51] - Eric says you need to throw the kitchen sink at depression. He shares what is in his kitchen sink. [26:29] - Eric talks about trying to balance being content and striving for growth. [32:17] - Eric describes why he feels that he is a spiritual person. [39:23] - I share my recent experiences with meditation and journaling. [45:18] - Eric describes his meditations, and says to try things and see what works for you. [48:43] - Eric talks about open meditation. [51:48] - Self-care is exhausting, but trying harder is even more exhausting. [54:19] - Eric states that we aren't built well for long-term rewards. We share tips for people who are not in an exercise routine. [1:00:30] - Eric explains how we figure out how to unlock the key to our mental health. [1:05:22] - Eric says that learning life lessons like a spiral staircase. [1:07:46] - The more we do hard things, the easier it is to do hard things. 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 are three registration events left. The earlier you sign up, the more you save! RSVP for one of our registration events by visiting http://coachingrewired.com 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.

Isaac Boutin joins me on this week's episode of the podcast. Isaac has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's. He also might be the youngest guest we've had on this podcast, as he is finishing his senior year of high school. When I talked with Isaac, his story and attitude were so positive and inspiring, I knew we needed to have him on. Recently, an academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he appear on a podcast or radio show. He reached out to me, and here's his appearance! Throughout this conversation, you will hear Isaac talk about the impact ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's have had on his academics, sports, and life in general. You'll Learn: [02:35] - Isaac shares the story of his education. He describes how he pushes himself in his studies. [05:46] - An academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he look for an opportunity to be a guest on a podcast or radio show. [09:15] - When he was younger, Isaac felt ashamed of himself. As he got older, he realized he's happy with who he is and chose to no longer hide his diagnoses. [14:39] - Isaac describes his study habits. This includes studying while he runs. [19:55] - OCD and Tourette's are part of Isaac's everyday life. He describes their impact. [24:34] - Isaac shares a recent example of his compulsions. [27:03] - We talk about OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention. [36:38] - I talk about Jia Jiang's efforts to deal with the fear of rejection. Check out his book, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection. [43:23] - Isaac loves talking about sports, and he shares their role in his life. [51:52] - Isaac explains how his medication has helped him. [53:04] - Isaac believes that having ADHD helps him in hockey, specifically with being "clutch." [56:12] - We look ahead to the future, which includes attending university and Toastmasters. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! 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 another mastermind session. Kat, Katie, Juliet, Dave, and Carrie join me in this discussion with Roxy, who is in the hot seat. Roxy has decided that the theme for this episode is "aging out of opportunities." In this discussion, you will hear Roxy express a desire for a change, but she is a bit overwhelmed by the number of options she has. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that Roxy feels drawn to the idea of being an ADHD coach. We talk about what appeals to her about being an ADHD coach, and some of the reasons she feels some apprehension. One thing that intimidates her is marketing, and I share my experience of overcoming this and other fears in my journey. Your Resources: Building Your Ideal Practice You'll Learn: [01:42] - Roxy shares that she'd like to mastermind the theme of aging out of opportunities. She feels she has too many options and too little clarity. [02:23] - Juliet asks if there are areas with positive experiences that could help guide her. [04:07] - Katie asks a clarifying question about the theme "aging out of opportunities." [05:35] - I share what I envision when I hear "aging out of opportunities," and ask Katie to further explain it from her perspective. This leads to a discussion on pursuing becoming an ADHD coach. [10:11] - Dave feels that Roxy discounts her career, and wonders if she doesn't value it. She says that living in a college town impacts the way she views things. [18:22] - Carrie wonders how much satisfaction Roxy currently gets from helping people. [25:12] - Juliet suggests Roxy consider teaching/coaching hairdressers. [26:50] - Roxy shares what her future would look like after a coaching certification. [31:13] - We talk about changing our perspective on "starting late." [36:48] - Roxy says her first action is to talk more with people to determine the next step. I push Roxy to set some decision dates. [41:12] - Kat asks Roxy what her word of the year, "courage" looks like to her. [45:04] - Roxy shares some of her fears about this change, but believes these fears are out of her control. Marketing is something that intimidates her. [50:36] - Kat says that they were drawn to me because I am authentic, and Roxy needs to be herself in everything, including marketing. [54:00] - Katie addresses the fact that Roxy doesn't see herself as consistent. [56:56] - We talk about acquiring testimonials, and learning marketing. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! 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.

I'm joined on this episode by LeDerick Horne. LeDerick is a poet, leader, speaker, and disability activist. LeDerick was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third-grade. A tireless advocate for people with all disabilities, he uses his gift of the spoken word as a gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, and self-determination. LeDerick has appeared at the White House and the United Nations. He co-authored the book, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success. He has also released two spoken word poetry albums. I met LeDerick and had the opportunity to see him speak at the CHADD Conference, and I'm excited to have him on the podcast. In this conversation, you will hear LeDerick share his personal educational story and explain how the help from different people helped him be successful. As a poet and writer, he shares some useful tips on writing and he points out that "everybody edits." LeDerick has a lot of great insight into disclosing disabilities, specifically in the workplace. He shares how by sharing your strengths, weaknesses, and the accommodations you need and using resources and allies, you can set yourself on a path for success. Connect with LeDerick Horne: Website - http://lederick.com You'll Learn: [03:00] - LeDerick shares his story. He talks about his educational journey and explains how it lead to where he is now. [06:49] - LeDerick talks about his decision to self-disclose on the job. He describes self-disclosure as a powerful set of skills. [10:53] - There is a risk in self-disclosure, and LeDerick describes how he explains this situation. [13:03] - LeDerick reads some poetry from his first album. It's a piece entitled "Nina." [18:07] - A counselor encouraged LeDerick to forget about his spelling, but just focus on writing. He explains how she helped him get past the things that tripped him up with writing. [21:35] - LeDerick talks about his writing process. [25:33] - I share that I have changed my internal dialogue about how I think about myself as a writer. LeDerick shares some of his wisdom in this area. [30:14] - As adults, relying on the people around us is something that can help us be successful. [42:13] - LeDerick shares his thoughts on self-disclosing without risking a loss of employment. He shares a resource, the 411 on Disability Disclosure. [44:12] - The understanding of our rights as people with disabilities is essential. [47:16] - We talk about using discretion in disclosing in the workplace. [49:40] - LeDerick ends out discussion with another poem, "An American Idea." Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! 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.