ADHD reWired

Rosa Swann has been a full-time romance author for two years. She starting writing romance novels while she was working on her master's degree. Rosa believes in happy endings and making choices that make you happy. She spends most of her day behind the computer, but does all of her planning on paper, because she'll forget about it otherwise. Having been diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism a decade ago, she has been able to control her brain with a lot of planning and tactics. Recently, she has started to share some of her tactics on her blog. In this conversation, you will hear Rosa talk about being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. She explains how they both affect her, and how she has gone about treating both of these diagnoses. We talk a lot about Rosa's career as a romantic novel author, and how she organizes her work and accomplishes her tasks on a daily basis. Connect with Rosa Swann: Rosa's Blog You'll Learn: [10:19] - Rosa was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at the same time. She explains that she first focused on Autism. [12:48] - Rosa describes how she is affected by Autism. [14:25] - While Rosa was diagnosed ten years ago, she just started taking medication. She explains why she waited. [17:09] - Rosa describes being on medication as "interesting." [19:27] - Rosa talks about writing romantic novels and the paradox of that with her Autism. [22:21] - Rosa explains how she got into writing romance novels. [24:26] - Rosa takes us on her journey through academia. [29:00] - Rosa describes herself as a workaholic. [37:05] - Rosa talks about her scheduling and task completion with her writing. [43:44] - Rosa talks about staying focused on her tasks throughout the day. She shares what has helped her. [47:09] - According to Rosa, her sleep has been "good" since she started taking medication. [51:30] - Rosa talks about using a Hobonichi planner. [57:25] - Rosa explains how her plans have backup plans. [1:00:46] - Rosa describes how she bounces back if something doesn't go as planned. [1:05:41] - Rosa talks about her reading habits. Your Resources: Dangerous Books for Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained - Maya Rodale Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available October 26th and 31st. 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.

Steve Mazure was diagnosed with ADHD in June of 2016, and since the diagnosis, everything has changed. Steve has been on a journey of growth and self-discovery. He is now learning to accept who he is and he's letting go of the person he was trying to be. In this conversation, you will hear Steve share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD and decided to start a chocolate company. He talks about the aspects of running a business that he struggles with, and I share some tips with him that will hopefully help him overcome these barriers. Connect with Steve Mazure: Website - Freespir.com You'll Learn: [05:27] - Steve describes the process of being diagnosed and treated for ADHD. [09:40] - Steve talks about going "all in" with his treatment of ADHD. [10:49] - Steve is currently home-schooling his 13-year old daughter and seeing some ADHD traits in her. [16:52] - Steve shares some of his life developments since being diagnosed with ADHD, including starting a chocolate company. [19:54] - Steve describes where he is with his business, right now. [24:58] - We talk about the challenge of shipping. [27:50] - Steve talks about challenges with his business. [29:42] - Steve talks about his plans for his business he'd like to accomplish in the next year. [36:49] - We discuss Steve's preparation for events like farmer's markets. [43:55] - Steve talks about wanting to introduce online marketing for his company, but feeling some reservations about going for it right now. [49:20] - We talk about pseudo-verbs and starting the process to complete tasks. [54:12] - We discuss designating blocks in a schedule to accomplish tasks and not letting other tasks displace them. [1:01:25] - Steve says he is a "build the momentum" type of person. [1:02:50] - We talk about ways to kill our executive function, including a lack of sleep. [1:09:30] - Steve shares what he would like to take action on after this conversation. [1:16:27] - One week later, Steve joins me to talk about the chocolates he sent me and the progress he's made with sleep since our last recording. Your Resources:The Fizzle The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Rescue Time Sleep Cycle Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available October 17th, 19th, 26th, and 31st. 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.

This Week's Episode: On this week's episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had "normal" problems growing up. Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD. It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences. Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD. She also shares her relationship history with three marriages. Anne was a pleasure to talk with, and I think you're going to enjoy this conversation. You'll Learn: [07:32] - Anne talks about her family life, growing up. This includes her school performance. [12:47] - Anne explains that there was a lack of support because of her home life. [15:05] - I explain that the "it must be me" voice never goes away. [16:02] - Anne talks about her experience in high school, which included moving and going from six to two hundred peers in her classes. [18:36] - After her move, Anne found a group of friends and she explains her social activities and how that helped her come out of her shell. [20:58] - Anne talks about her relationship history in this stage of her life. [23:14] - Anne talks about moving to Wisconsin and her short college experience. [24:05] - Anne describes her social life during this stage of her life and meeting her first husband. [27:44] - Anne talks about meeting her second husband. [34:00] - Anne moves to Ohio and her second marriage ends. She talks about meeting her current husband. [41:49] - Anne talks about her husband recognizing that she may have ADHD and her parents possibly having ADHD. [54:54] - Anne thinks back to learning that her childhood and relationship with her parents is not everyone's experience. [56:47] - Anne talks about her work history and enjoying temporary employment. [58:26] - Anne recently started taking Adderall. She talks about this experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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.

This Week's Episode: This week, I am pleased to be joined by Tom Nardone. Tom is not only a friend to ADHD reWired and the ADHD community, but someone who really has become one of my best friends. Tom is the voice of courage, humility, and bravery. On September 19th, Tom had a brain surgery to try to remove a tumor from the part of his brain that deals with his speech. His speech has been affected. Tom and his wife, Yvonne, join me about a week after Tom's surgery. In this conversation, you will hear details from Tom on his recent brain cancer diagnosis and surgery. Tom explains his speech issues, and what it's like to adapt to those changes. Tom also shares how this situation has changed his perspective on life. Connect with Tom Nardone: The Tom Nardone Show GoFundMe Campaign You'll Learn: [08:32] - Tom talks about recording and releasing a podcast episode shortly after his brain surgery. [11:46] - Tom shares what he remembers about the day of the surgery. [15:05] - I explain how I used my conversation with Tom as a scenario with my coaching group. Tom tells the story of this medical issue. [23:25] - Tom says that finding an entertainment niche without formal education. [24:23] - Tom explains what it is like to speak now and shares his outlook on his situation. [42:56] - Tom talks about a country singer that stutters, but when he sings, his speech is not impacted at all. [46:22] - When Tom was in the hospital, he made the nurses download his podcast. [50:12] - Tom talks about how this experience has changed his perspective. [57:18] - Tom shares that he hates going to the doctor's office, usually. But he has had a very pleasant experience with the medical care he received in this process. [58:08] - Tom explains his current outlook on life, which is quite inspiring. [1:00:54] - I share my observation on Yvonne's role in Tom's communication. Tom shares the role she has played in his life recently despite her medical issues. [1:03:16] - Tom thanks the community for their support during this time. [1:06:35] - I took notes during our conversation, and I ask Tom to sing the words I had trouble understanding. We also work though the word "gigabyte." [1:14:54] - Yvonne talks about enjoying some of this process. [1:17:14] - Yvonne has been talking with several people about helping set up a crowdfunding campaign. Your Resources: Chasing Kites: A Memoir About Growing Up With ADHD - Tom Nardone Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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.

This Week's Episode: Shauna Heron joins me on this episode. Shauna is a wedding photographer, entrepreneur, mom, world traveler, game streamer, techno-nerd who just recently found out that she has ADHD. After 44 years, Shauna was researching information to support her 7-year old son with ADHD; she started to have that sneaking suspicion that she had found the answer to her life-long question, "What the (bleep) is wrong with me?!" In this discussion, you will hear Shauna's interesting and unique life story. She talks about her childhood, her involvement in the punk scene, and running away as a teenager. She had an interest in technology, which led to a well-paying job before she decided to move to Europe. Shauna details her addiction to hard drugs and what the recover process looked like for her. This is a fascinating story, and I am excited to share it with you. Connect with Shauna Heron: Website - http://shaunaheron.com You'll Learn: [05:25] - I share the bio I wrote for Shauna's introduction. [06:42] - Shauna starts by talking about her childhood, not fitting in, finding "her people," and running away from home as a teenager. [11:23] - Shauna talks about her job at the age of 18 and deciding she wanted to move to Europe. [13:38] - Shauna describes moving in with a friend that was struggling with a heroin addiction. She talks about her first time using hard drugs. We talk about the seriousness of heroin and other hard drugs. [17:29] - Shauna talks about what prompted her to stop doing these drugs. [19:35] - Shauna describes her life in Holland and living on the streets. She tells the story of a police officer convincing her to move back to the US and completing her education. [23:50] - After finishing college and securing a job, Shauna purchased her first house. [25:38] - Shauna talks about walking away from her past and being able to move beyond situations. [26:42] - Shauna talks about streaming video games, making money from that, and its impact on her life. [33:52] - Shauna shares her experience with hiring a life coach. [35:53] - We talk about the shame we can feel when it comes to video games. [39:38] - Shauna explains how video games can be an outlet for community. [49:08] - We discuss a Maya Angelou quote. [52:43] - Shauna talks about her "superpower" and how her past has made her who she is. [55:04] - Shauna shares her AA 12-step experience. The recovery process can vary for each person, and it involves a lot of luck. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group. January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October's early registration drive. Schedule your October registration call now. I'm available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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.

This Week's Episode: This episode is the recording of September'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 episode, we cover a variety of topics. Some questions are about adolescents with ADHD, from morning routines to college applications. We also talk about managing emotions during hormonal changes, weight loss with ADHD, managing anxiety and excitement, and many more topics. Be sure to sign up for a reminder for our next ADHD reWired Live Q&A at http://erictivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [06:03] - Several people asked questions about managing anxiety that results from their ADHD. I explain that anxiety and ADHD can go together and I share a personal experience. [10:08] - Carolyn asks a question about emotions during hormonal changes. [12:10] - Sarah asks about losing weight with ADHD. We share some of our struggles with food. [18:57] - I answer a question about controlling excitement when feelings are triggered. I explain that ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation and share some tips on managing these situations. [26:30] - A live viewer expresses concerns over her son's boredom and performance at school. We share some tips on helping me manage how he feels about school. [34:21] - Donald has ADHD and will be returning to college. He asks for advice on breaking perfectionism and working efficiently. [41:58] - We answer a question about a gifted child with inattentive type ADHD who is a high school senior and facing college applications and preparation for college. Both parents also have ADHD. We share some thoughts and provide tips on this entire process. [47:48] - Linda joins the call and shares that her 9-year-old daughter struggles with the morning routine. I share how my parents handled that situation and some suggestions for Linda's situation. [58:10] - Craig asks about avoiding procrastination. We attempt to pull Craig out of shame. He joins the call to provide more details. Your Resources: How to ADHD YouTube Channel Time Timer Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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.

Bonnie Mincu joins me on this episode. Bonnie spent 23 years in a Fortune 50 corporation as a marketing manager, training manager, executive coach, and organizational development consultant. She left her consulting firm in 2000 to do similar work on her own. But, without the structure of fast-paced deadlines, she found herself floundering and avoiding her desk. This was when she discovered she has ADHD. She built her business around coaching and training individual ADHD clients. Since starting Thrive ADHD in 2001, Bonnie has developed a number of training tools and programs. In this conversation, you will hear Bonnie list and describe the characters that she has developed. These characters are riding the bus in our brains and take turns driving the bus. You will also learn how these characters can impact each other. Bonnie is launching a new membership-based training program called, Productivity PathFinder. Connect with Bonnie Mincu: ProductivityPathfinder.com You'll Learn: [06:12] - Bonnie explains a new concept that involves a way of thinking of your brain, and characters in your brain. [07:12] - Bonnie says we frequently use terms to describe what is happening, but they aren't accurate. She provides an example of this with procrastination. [09:36] - Bonnie describes characters in your brain. You will meet Steady Eddie, Whiny Winnie, Impatient Iggy, Overwhelmed Oscar, and Emotional Emma and the personalities all of these characters have. [21:08] - Bonnie talks about time sense and being able to estimate the amount of time a task will take. [24:10] - Bonnie explains that she does not have a poor time sense, which led to her not realizing she had ADHD. [24:58] - Bonnie continues listing characters, describing Helpless Hannah and Critical Calvin. [32:10] - We talk about decision making and the cause of difficulties in this process. [33:35] - Bonnie explains how these characters can interact and how to bring certain characters to the forefront in situations. [38:40] - Bonnie describes Disorganized Derek, and she explains the cause of disorganization, and its impact on people that don't want to be disorganized. [43:01] - Bonnie explains the four quadrants of organization. [44:35] - We discuss the idea of multi-tracking vs. multitasking. [49:58] - Bonnie shares a secret on what she calls a "weird obsession." [51:07] - We come up with a character that Bonnie may be missing, Distracted Dave. [52:28] - Bonnie describes Emotional Emma and the role Critical Calvin plays in Emma's actions. [54:30] - I address the fear of being judged. [57:53] - Bonnie shares a tip for managing shame. [59:28] - Bonnie talks about visual images for these characters she has developed. [1:00:38] - Bonnie talks about Productivity Pathfinder. Your Resources: Jia Jiang Ted Talk 10% Happier - Dan Harris Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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.

This Week's Episode: Rich Schramm is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and software development expert with over 25-years in information and technology. He is also the father of three kids with ADHD. Rich is putting his experience and skills to use in creating a tool to manage ADHD families, called I Got This. I Got This is an app, a community, and a mission to change the story of ADHD. In this conversation, Rich shares some of his story and his personal experiences that led to the development of his app. The app is not yet live but in beta. In addition to sharing what some of the nuts and bolts of his app are, he talks about some of the challenges of working on this project. Rich also describes how working on this project has been a journey for him, personally and professionally. Connect with Rich Schramm: App Website - http://igotthis.com You'll Learn: [05:55] - Rich talks about the challenge of predicting timeframes when working on new projects. [08:09] - We talk about perfectionism and how this can hold back a project. [10:27] - Rich explains how he communicates with the off-shore team that is helping him with I Got This. [14:26] - Rich explains how he manages meetings with off-shore leaders. He also talks about overcoming language and cultural barriers. [22:26] - Rich talks about his family and how their needs shaped his app. [26:15] - Rich describes the app's failsafe notification system. [30:45] - Rich explains how the app gives token rewards. [32:23] - Rich talks about the guide and two-torials for parents that help with setting up tasks. [43:13] - Rich describes how this project has been a journey, personally. [44:37] - Rich explains how this project has helped him overcome fear and helped change his view of humanity. [49:57] - Rich talks about going through programs with a life coach to help identify the things that held him back, personally and professionally. [55:40] - Rich shares why he views this product as a community. [1:01:36] - Rich explains that he intends to change the way people see ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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.

This Week's Episode: James Ochoa returns to the podcast on this episode. James is a licensed professional counselor and the author of Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD. He is the founder and Director of the Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in all areas of life. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD so clients can build their internal worlds using their imagination to manage their attention challenges. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about emotional regulation. He discusses the concept of emotional distress syndrome and the stress model, which involves distress and eu stress. James shares how micro-meditations in the middle of the day create the activation of the kinesthetic muscle and how that activity helps keep us in balance. He shares how slowing down actions by 25% at any given moment puts the mind in a state of pause and contemplation. You will hear helpful strategies that are customizable and easy to implement. Connect with James Ochoa: Website - JamesOchoa.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ochoa-4419274/ Twitter - @ADHDInsights You'll Learn: [04:02] - I share what has been going on in my life, which includes a recent move, working on becoming a minimalist, and trying to find an office space. [17:00] - James shares that he has been diving into the emotional distress of ADHD. He explains that this is a balancing factor. [20:03] - James shares that he came up with the concept of emotional distress syndrome, a low-grade post traumatic stress. [21:07] - James would like people with ADHD to think about the stress model from a two component system, distress and eu stress. [23:13] - James talks about handling eu stress and moving forward. [25:41] - I share that I recently listened to a guided meditation with poor audio quality and I was able to shape this into a really good experience. [27:12] - James talks about elevating meditation to a higher level of need. [33:19] - James shares that as he walks on the beach, he will close his eyes. He explains that it helps keep him connected to himself. [35:00] - James talks about Emotional Distress Syndrome. He explains micro-traumas and why it is critical to understand them. [37:36] - James states that it is important to customize and personalize strategies that work. [42:24] - James explains the shiny object du jour. [47:51] - James would like to develop a professional consultation model, and he talks about this. [51:50] - James talks about a new podcast series he is working on. It will be called "The Complex." [56:24] - James follows up on our conversation when he was on the ADHD reWired Hot Seat the last time he was on the podcast. [59:41] - James shares that exercise has been difficult for him and customized short-term goals have helped him. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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.

Jo Meleca-Voigt returns to the podcast on this episode. Jo is a teacher and she last came on the podcast right after being diagnosed with ADHD and starting medication. In this conversation, you will hear Jo describe the last year of her life since we last spoke. She has had some opportunities in her professional career to advocate for students with ADHD. She shares how this has helped her in her own journey. Jo shares some of the strategies that she has implemented in the last year. Although a component of a strategy may not work, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire strategy does not have beneficial pieces. We also discuss loss in this conversation, as Jo recently lost someone to suicide. This situation brought back memories of her childhood and she explains how she is dealing with this loss. Connect with Jo Meleca-Voigt: Adult Onset Runner YouTube Channel Email - adultonsetrunner@gmail.com You'll Learn: [06:23] - Jo shares how the last year has been life-changing and career-changing. [08:00] - Jo talks about the support she received at work after her diagnosis. [09:19] - Jo led a group of students with ADHD to support each other. [12:28] - Jo saw herself in an individual student, and she explains how this student's life changed after diagnosis. [15:28] - Jo explains how being an advocate has changed her. [18:01] - Jo describes how the way that she viewed herself as a kid helped her work with students with ADHD. [19:44] - Someone Jo knew recently committed suicide. She explains how this situation brought back some memories of something that happened in her childhood. [28:21] - Jo describes how she is dealing with this loss. [36:00] - Jo clarifies some of her statements from earlier in the discussion. [40:04] - Jo lists some strategies that she has implemented in the last year. [43:48] - Jo shares how things have changed in her relationship with her wife since her diagnosis. [45:47] - We talk about the "mail monster." Jo explains her method of sorting mail. [47:51] - Every strategy has a piece that doesn't work, and we fall into an "all or nothing" mindset and dismiss those strategies that have beneficial pieces. [51:31] - Jo explains how she prepares students for the world they are going to live in. [55:46] - We discuss the difficulties of grocery shopping. [1:02:24] - Jo talks about the things that have surprised her since her ADHD diagnosis. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist go to CoachingReWired.com. The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! 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.