ADHD reWired

If you're expecting to hear last month's live Q&A, I've changed the plan. I really want to share a conversation with Marisol Salizar. Marisol is one of the members of our Coaching and Accountability Group, and I think when it comes to finding what really matters in life, and creating healthy boundaries between work, family, and play, the progress that she has made can be inspirational for all of us who really struggle with this balance, especially when we are fortunate enough to love the work that we do. Marisol is a wife, a mom, and a biology professor. She made it through her whole academic career not knowing she had ADHD. Like many undiagnosed women, she hit 40 with a full-time career, a husband, two kids (one recently diagnosed with ADHD), a house, a geriatric cat, and several dead plants. She just couldn't juggle it anymore. Luckily, her daughter's psychiatrist advised her not to quit her job before coming in for an evaluation. In this conversation, you will hear Marisol share her successes, her struggles, and her story. Marisol talks about her diagnosis, "parenting herself," and some of the strategies she has implemented. Marisol explains why she decided to join the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, and what she has gained from participating. You'll Learn: [05:19] - Marisol tells her ADHD story. She talks about being overwhelmed and the feeling of failure, and the impact that was having on her career. [09:33] - Marisol expected her evaluation results to show one thing, but she explains why the results surprised her. [10:22] - After starting her prescription, Marisol experienced an "astounding" semester. [11:18] - Marisol talks about introducing strategies to work hand-in-hand with her medication. She shares what drew her to the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [13:30] - Marisol explains that parenting her daughter she was parenting herself. [15:56] - Marisol describes her husband's reaction to the news that she has been diagnosed with ADHD, and wanted to join the Coaching and Accountability Group. [19:30] - Marisol talks about her interview with me to join the group. [21:20] - There is power in a group and the power of "me too." Marisol describes this feeling. [22:47] - Marisol explains what she hoped to get out of the group. [26:29] - Balancing work and home life was something that Marisol identified as a major issue. [29:30] - Marisol describes her time-blocking strategies, and how they've changed. [33:33] - Marisol talks about battling with perfectionism. [39:23] - Marisol talks about the mind map she created. She explains how she aims to keep work at work, and home at home. [48:45] - Marisol talks about the layers of her personal life goal cake. [54:28] - Marisol says that one her takeaways from the group was "friendship." [1:00:13] - Marisol talks about the difference in her planning since she's joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [1:06:27] - Marisol has a message for those of you considering joining the Coaching and Accountability Group. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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 12:30pm. 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.

Jamie Popernack is a recovering achievement addict living a fiercely simple life with her husband and daughter. Jamie is a public health educator who works at a crisis program. She has a lot of love for the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Jamie explain the idea of achievement addictions. She shares how she fell into that trap. She was hustling for her self-worth and doing things because she had to and it looked good. Her motivation was no longer to help people, but to make herself feel good. One of the ways Jamie combats this achievement addiction is living what she calls a "fiercely simple life." Jamie also tells about her career, working suicide prevention. She shares some insight into this year. She says, "You can't prevent suicide without talking about it." Connect with Jamie Popernack Website - JamiePopernack.com You'll Learn: [06:44] - Jamie explains that she is coming on the podcast because of a dare. [07:42] - Although she wasn't a perfectionist, Jamie feels that she is a recovering achievement addict. She shares what this means to her. [09:42] - Jamie shares her ADHD story. [11:50] - Jamie says that her achievement addiction started in college. [12:55] - Jamie shares some of her "epically messy" weaknesses and a forgetfulness story from college. [14:56] - Being hospitable and community drives her to want to improve. [17:05] - Jamie talks about some of the labels that have been attached to her over the years. [19:33] - Jamie explains the concept of living a "fiercely simple" life. [24:55] - Jamie describes how she approaches her day. It starts with meditation and prayer. She shares how she deals with time. [26:22] - Jamie shares her experience of working in a restaurant. [28:55] - Jamie talks about the support she receives from her husband. [31:17] - Jamie takes us back to the roots of her achievement addiction. [40:08] - After college, Jamie ended up working in the disability community. She shares her goals of learning how to love and learning how to be still. [47:30] - Jamie describes her current job, working in suicide prevention. [52:28] - Jamie explains that you need self-love to be able to help people. [52:22] - Jamie encourages individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide to reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-2255. [54:18] - Jamie suggests if you are concerned about someone's well being, you should ask directly about suicide. [56:28] - There are red flags with suicide and Jamie says she doesn't understand the statement, "that's just a cry for help." [57:10] - Jamie explains why sometimes her ADHD works to her advantage in her work. [59:45] - Jamie claims she would rather give birth than do paperwork. This leads to a discussion on what she learned about ADHD from childbirth. [1:04:48] - Jamie experienced conscious surrender, and that led to stillness. She talks about letting go in labor and carrying that with her in life. [1:09:53] - In this conversation, Jamie said that she'd like to start a blog. I put my coaching hat on and push her on this a little. Your Resources: Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess - Rachel Hoffman Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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 12:30pm. 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.

Kwame Dougan is an attorney by training, an investor by experience, and an advisor by design. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a Master of Science from London School of Economics, attending as a rotary ambassadorial scholar. Previously, Kwame practiced commercial litigation with a global law firm. His journey overcoming poverty and an undiagnosed learning disability has been documented in various publications and is the subject of a Ted Talk. In 2015, Kwame was honored as a trailblazer by the National Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. In this conversation, you will hear Kwame describe his background as a refugee from Ghana who grew up in Canada. He talks about his unique experiences as a black man in China. Kwame went through a lot of personal growth in China, and he explains why he felt successful in his time there. Kwame was diagnosed in 2006, and until that point, he had been thriving in chaos and learning in a state of drowsiness. Kwame is intentional and thoughtful and I think you'll enjoy this conversation. Connect with Kwame Dougan kwame.dougan@scotchpalm.com Kwame Dougan on LinkedIn You'll Learn: [08:35] - Born in Ghana, Kwame grew up in Canada. He shares his childhood story and explains how technology led to him not being diagnosed. [11:50] - Kwame talks about his education history and the testing that identified some of his strengths, weaknesses, and diagnoses. [17:20] - Kwame shares that he has also been diagnosed with sleep apnea. He shared how he learned to learn in a state of drowsiness. [21:33] - Kwame survived a fire in China, and he shares this story of this situation. [27:25] - Kwame talks about being black in China. [34:06] - Kwame explains why he felt successful during his time in China. [41:11] - We talk about attention, focusing, and leaving a trail of crumbs. [45:00] - Kwame talks about how ADHD helps him encourage creativity with his daughter. [46:45] - Algorithms to Live By is something that made sense to Kwame. He explains why. [49:43] - Kwame talks about his intuition when it comes to a specific task that needs to be accomplished. [53:20] - We talk about the concept of satisficers and maximizers. [55:13] - Kwame shares that he was a successful nightclub promoter when he was in school. [57:24] - Kwame says that the death rate is 100%, so we know what's going to happen. He talks about leaving a legacy by having a logical approach. [1:01:03] - Kwame talks about being black with ADHD and creating your own path. Your Resources: Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions - Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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.

Logan Nelson joins me on this episode of the podcast. Logan is the creator of Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast, where he inspires and motivates listeners to scratch your own itch so that you can grow personally and professionally. He is a performance enhancement expert and published author on thrive global. Logan graduated with a BFA in Acting from NIU, and is now sharing his story and his "why." In this conversation, you will hear Logan explain his why. Logan opens up about body dysmorphia, the fear of failure, and a suicide attempt. After that suicide attempt. Logan spent seven days in isolation, and those experiences have led Logan to the work that he's doing now. Connect with Logan Nelson: Website - LoganTylerNelson.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/logan.nelson3 Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast You'll Learn: [06:35] - Logan explains his "why." After 8 ½ years, he was not sure he still wanted to be an actor. [09:33] - After a breakup, Logan didn't want to see his own face, and he explains why he felt that way. [10:24] - Logan describes body dysmorphia. [11:30] - Logan shares his struggle with the fear of failure. [12:32] - Logan believes that it's good to joke about suffering. [13:47] - Logan shares that he made the decision to jump off the top of a five-floor parking garage. This has led Logan to the work he's now doing. [17:13] - Disproving a thought right away can help people with anxiety. [19:45] - According to Logan, our stories make up the person that you are. [21:54] - Logan says that scratching your own itch is about being creative, compassionate, curious, and making people feel less alone. [24:18] - Logan asks me to give an example of a time I experienced trauma and turned it into a positive. [32:23] - Logan wonders if the people who have things easy are asking themselves the quality questions that lead to a quality life. [33:47] - Sam Harris is someone Logan believes people should listen to. This leads to a discussion on truth and integrity. [37:42] - Logan says that he reflects on times when he is the happiest. However, he realized these were times when there was gossip. [45:00] - Logan explains how he challenges his inner-dialogue and preconceived ideologies about himself. [49:29] - Logan shares why he feels embarrassed [51:27] - After his suicide attempt, Logan did seven days of isolation. [56:31] - Logan talks about gratitude. [1:00:34] - I read a passage of Brene Brown's Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted. Your Resources: The Waking Up Podcast Brene Brown's Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. We cover several different topics on this episode, including questions on prioritization systems, money management, "The Wall of Awful," and much more. Because of Brendan's area of expertise, we also answer a handful of questions on parenting with ADHD and parenting children with ADHD. You'll Learn: [06:15] - ADHD Essentials is now available in all of the places you find podcasts. This podcast is aimed at families that are affected by ADHD. [09:40] - Sara asks about determining the difference between an engaging interest and a lasting passion. [14:50] - Tre asks about prioritization systems. I talk about the idea of block scheduling. [19:39] - We answer a question about the inability to keep going. Brandon talks about the energy we feel when we start tasks, and then we hit "the wall of awful." [23:55] - We discuss a question from someone who wants to know what to do if their spouse is not on board. [28:07] - Sharon and her son are newly diagnosed. She asks for parenting advice for staying on-point. Brendan shares some of his expertise in this area. [35:53] - Brendan and I do an exercise that demonstrates why multitasking kills productivity. [39:38] - Terry asks for tips on getting to bed on time after meds wear off. Brendan talks about the importance of not looking at a computer screen after 6pm. He shares several other tips on lighting, food, and hygiene. [47:32] - David comes on live to share that he has had trouble finding a medication that works properly. We talk about how diet can help manage ADHD symptoms, and I share a few words of caution. [52:34] - A listener asks for advice on ways to focus 1-on-1 attention with children when there are a lot of other things going through your head. Both Brendan and I can relate to this topic. [59:45] - A student asks about functioning without Adderall. I share that I would not be where I am without medication. [1:00:20] - Brendan vows to do a webinar on The Wall of Awful. [1:01:17] - A listener asks how to know if symptoms of anxiety stem from ADHD. [1:02:31] - We discuss how "sometimes the ADHD wins" and the idea of forgetting about consistency and focusing on resiliency. [1:03:52] - A listener asks about an ADHD-friendly money management app. I suggest this person hire it out. [1:04:47] - Multitasking comes back up, and Brendan encourages you to single-task. [1:05:42] - Brendan explains that there's no dopamine in our brains for doing the dishes. Your Resources: Ted Talk: "Why Some of Us Don't Have One True Calling" - Emilie Wapnick TotallyADD.com Understood.org ADHDEssentials.com/essentials/the-wall-of-awful Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Registration is open through March 15th. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women's Palooza, don't worry. They recorded all 33 sessions in audio and video, and they are available for purchase. Go to http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza for more information. 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.

On this episode, Matt Beardsley joins me in my office. First off, thanks to Matt for giving me the motivation to clean my office! Matt is a husband, father, and friend. In his professional life, he works in technology as a site reliability engineer. Since his diagnosis in April of 2017, Matt has been able to go on a deeper journey of self-discovery, finding along the way, himself and the community he cherishes. In this conversation, you will hear Matt's story. He talks about his academics and emotions as a youth. He explains his love for math and why he sees math as a place for creativity. When Matt was evaluated for ADHD, he was nervous that he would not be diagnosed because, in his research, it seemed to answer so many questions. You will also hear Matt describe some of the tools he uses to be efficient. You'll Learn: [04:28] - Matt shares information on his background, which includes being labeled "sensitive" and being moved back and forth from advanced and standard classes. [12:32] - Matt explains why he found it easier to pay attention in math classes and he says that math has space for a lot of creativity. [14:38] - Matt talks about how numbers are abstract. An example is the fact that zero was not a number until a certain point. [16:45] - Matt looks back on the anxiety he would feel with tasks and the introduction of the "what if" monster. [21:42] - Matt says that, for him, numbers have shapes and feelings. He explains why certain numbers are comfortable and uncomfortable. [25:30] - Matt explains agile methodology and "cracking the code of you." [32:16] - Matt points out that we overestimate our ability to remember. [33:17] - Matt talks about doing a budget. [35:22] - Matt explains that 10% of your effort gets you to 90% of your goal. The remaining 90% of your effort goes to the last 10% of your goal. [37:37] - Matt talks about his routines and some of the adaptations he uses to be efficient. [45:03] - Matt says his commute is the best three hours per day and he shares how he utilizes that time. [50:56] - Matt tells the story of his diagnosis. [1:00:07] - Matt talks about the support and love he receives from his family and the ADHD community. [1:04:25] - Imposter Syndrome is something Matt has encountered. We talk about reframing the situation by saying "Welcome to the party." [1:14:00] - Matt shares what a real apology sounds like. [1:16:49] - Matt talks about "emotional flood" and the loss of control that comes as a result. [1:20:00] - Matt explains that Delivered from Distraction made a lot of sense to him and his wife. [1:22:59] - Matt listened to the first episode of this podcast and my sharing that I felt "normal" after starting medication. He had the realization he had never felt normal. [1:26:00] - Matt describes his first day on medication. [1:38:44] - Matt says that if you want to be good, you have to be the best that you can be. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

No guest in the history of ADHD reWired has appeared as many times as Tom Nardone, and he joins me again on this episode. If you're new to the podcast, Tom and I have been friends since the start of this show. He is the host of The Tom Nardone Show. Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2017. In this episode, you'll hear a lot of laughter and emotion from Tom. Tom is always an open book, and this visit to the podcast is no exception. Most of this conversation is Tom sharing the emotions that he is experiencing at this stage of his brain cancer recovery. He is incredibly transparent and I think we all have a lot to learn from Tom, and how he handles this situation. Connect with Tom Nardone: Website - The Tom Nardone Show You'll Learn: [09:21] - Tom came on the podcast about a week after brain surgery. We talk about his communication skills after the surgery. [11:16] - Tom talks about his experience leading up to and immediately following his surgery. [17:00] - Tom describes what it's like to go through radiation treatments. [20:55] - Tom explains why he tries to maintain a sense of humor throughout the process and provides a few examples of his humor opportunities. [27:55] - While Tom's radiation has ended, and there is a tapering off period, he still has physical effects which leads to other people acting differently. [32:01] - Tom has been experiencing some unexpected symptoms that he considers a night panic attack. [37:17] - Tom shares why he struggles with his emotions during this time. [46:28] - We are trying to raise money to help Tom with his healthcare costs. You can donate at https://www.gofundme.com/support-tom-nardone [54:08] - Tom talks about the anxiety he's feeling and the fear of disappointing others. [1:05:03] - When it comes to ADHD, Tom says that he "is" ADHD. He shares his thoughts on labels. [1:10:14] - Tom shares how he feels about people interacting with him after they know he was diagnosed with brain cancer. [1:13:40] - I have a little fun at Tom's expense by having him repeat something he said earlier in the show. [1:17:04] - Tom explains how paralysis has caused him to spit when he talks and eats. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

Linda Roggli joins me on this week's episode. This is Linda's third appearance on the podcast. She is a professional certified coach, award-winning author, founder of the ADD Diva Network, and co-founder of the ADHD Women's Palooza, which is just around the corner. Linda is an expert in later-life ADHD. Linda is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and has coached 100s of women. In this conversation, you will hear Linda share the role that estrogen plays in ADHD behavior. This is something that a lot of OB GYNs don't know about. She also shares information on her observational study that you can participate in. This could be an awakening and explain as much as an ADHD diagnosis. Linda also talks about the upcoming ADHD Women's Palooza conference. This leads to a discussion on the importance of connecting with other people. Linda explains how Women's Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with others. Connect with Linda Roggli: Website - http://addiva.net You'll Learn: [03:10] - In Episode #199, I talk about my year in review. I share that I would like to bring music back into my life and give you access. [13:18] - Linda talks about attending a conference last week and hearing details a lot of interesting research. She talks about how it was clarified for her that ADHD is not about willpower. [17:44] - Estrogen plays a huge role in your ADHD behavior, Linda explains. [24:26] - We talk about stimulant medications being with severe depressive episodes. [25:46] - Linda shares that most OB GYNs don't know about the role of estrogen in ADHD. [34:40] - Linda talks about her survey, which is a deep, observational study. [36:45] - Linda shares a conversation she had with a presenter at this conference. This woman is setting up a world-wide study. You can donate at http://adhdfund.com [43:17] - We talk about the importance of connection with other people. Group work has helped us achieve results we never saw without connecting with other people. [43:33] - Linda explains that ADHD Women's Palooza was created to bring people and information into one place. [47:15] - Linda shares that the Women's Palooza offers the opportunity to connect and speak with each other through a phone interface. [49:52] - Linda encourages you to go to use MeetUp.com to connect with local people. [51:38] - Linda talks about organizing the Women's Palooza without Terry, her counterpart. [57:16] - Linda recently finished one of Stephen Hinshaw's books, and he is a featured speaker at this year's Women's Palooza. [1:06:52] - Linda says that there are health issues that people with ADHD struggle with at a higher rate. [1:09:00] - Linda talks about purchasing 33 sets of necklaces and earrings. Your Resources: Confessions of an ADDiva: Midlife in the non-linear lane - Linda Roggli Period Tracker Another Kind of Madness: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness - Stephen Hinshaw Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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.

Laura Wrzesinski joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Laura is a licensed marriage, and family therapist, who was a member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In her private practice, Radical Realness Therapy, she works with LGBTQIA folks, feminists, and ADHD millennials who are ready for self-acceptance and healthy relationships. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and a half years ago. In this conversation, you will hear Laura share her ADHD story and her professional background. Laura is "trauma-informed" and talks about trauma, including EMDR, which is a form of trauma therapy. Laura was a member of the last ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, and she shares some of her personal experiences from the group and explains how you could benefit from joining our next group. Connect with Laura Wrzesinski: Website - http://radicalrealnesstherapy.com You'll Learn: [04:50] - Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and half years ago. She tells her ADHD story. [06:40] - Laura explains what prompted her to seek a diagnosis. [09:58] - Laura says that her favorite assignment in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group was listing successes. She explains why this list gave her mixed emotions. [11:30] - Laura describes her "current lens" and says that she is at peace with her past decisions. [12:25] - Laura admits that she feels weird sharing her story, as a therapist. [15:56] - We talk about the opinion that ADHD is not real. [17:07] - Laura explains what trauma is and what she means when she says she is "trauma-informed." [20:36] - Laura describes EMDR, a form of trauma therapy. [22:58] - We talk about brainspotting. [25:16] - Laura and I talk about James Ochoa's work with EMDR and ADHD. [29:03] - Laura says that she realizes that ADHD is more than just about focus. [34:26] - Laura talks about the emotional regulation piece she discovered around ADHD and explains how she had a better understanding because of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [37:32] - Laura shares that she had a hard time achieving big goals, and that is a reason she joined the group. [39:11] - Time-blocking is a strategy that Laura has tried to implement. [44:40] - One of the things Laura wanted to tackle was her early-morning exercise routine. She shares her progress in that area. [50:18] - Laura knows that she has too many items on her to-do list. She shares how she manages this list. [56:25] - Laura talks about working with her accountability group. [57:45] - Laura shares her struggles with balancing executive functioning. [1:00:35] - Laura has a message for you if you're considering joining the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Your Resources: Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD - James M. Ochoa LPC OmniFocus Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open. To learn more and schedule your interview, http://CoachingReWired.com. Early registration pricing is limited to the first 18 people. 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. 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 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women's Palooza I will be one of the presenters at the 3rd annual Women's Palooza! Join me and over 30 other ADHD experts at this conference. This is an online event, and you can catch all of the sessions and the replays. Learn more and register at http://ADHDreWired.com/palooza 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 did it! We made it to episode #200! I would have never guessed we would have over one million downloads over 176 different countries. You and your stories are why this podcast is the top-rated ADHD podcast on iTunes. Thank you. This episode is the recording of December's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from You're welcome to join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm (Central). Go to http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [05:58] - I talk about how our moods can be affected by the weather this time of year. This impacts my ability to play, and I plan to be intentional about making that a priority. [07:57] - Brendan talks about starting his podcast. [09:58] - I share that I have experienced a dopamine crash as I'm between major projects. [16:07] - Brett was diagnosed about two months ago. He has gone back to school and realized through his struggles that he might have ADHD. He is still struggling with certain things. We talk about the possibility that he could have dyslexia. [22:29] - Brett has experienced incredible weight loss. He has concerns about weight loss from medication. [26:46] - Kat joins the call to talk about her 2018 planning. She shares her plan for this planning session and asks for some tip on staying focused and productive. [46:12] - Ben shares that he currently hates his job because of tasks he does not like. He asks how to be productive in this type of a situation. We talk through Ben's situation. [57:08] - Natalie jumps on the call to ask about accessing her thoughts. I explain how meditation can help her with this. [1:04:30] - Tamara is wondering about online and local support groups. I encourage her to join our ADHD reWired Facebook Group. [1:05:40] - Someone asks about mirroring feelings and emotions when mirroring is not appropriate. I talk about mindful awareness. Your Resources: Freedom Planner Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration of our 12th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group begins January 16th. To learn more and schedule your interview, 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. 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 12:30pm. 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.