ADHD reWired

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: 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, . 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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

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: 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: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: 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, . 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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

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 -  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: 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, . 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   ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to  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. 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 .

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 . 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: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: 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 .  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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

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: 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: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: 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 .  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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

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 - 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: 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 .  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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

This Week’s Episode:  James Ochoa returns to the podcast on this episode. James is a licensed professional counselor and the author of .  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 -   LinkedIn -   Twitter -   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:    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 .  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    ADHD reWired Facebook Group:  If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to  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.   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 .

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: Email -  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: 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 .  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   ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to  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. 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 .

This Week’s Episode: Jim Klopman is an innovator in other industries, Jim says that his brain damage, ADHD, and Dyslexia are blessings that free his mind to see tech advances before others. Jim developed the to improve and maintain his own athletic performance.  Jim believes a fit human balance system is the key to maintaining physical and psychological success in all areas of life. In this conversation, you will hear Jim explain the importance of balance and the human balance system.  He explains how, through technology and other modern ways of living, we have diminished balance abilities.  Jim shares how strengthening the human balance system, you can calm your whole system and how this can help you in life, and specifically with ADHD. Connect with Jim Klopman: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:17] - Jim explains the SlackBow Balanced Training System. [07:46] - Jim talks about the human balance system and the sensors that make up this system.   [08:48] - Jim sees a correlation between extreme sports and ADD.  He shares his opinion on why this is the case. [09:43] - We talk about balance and counter-balance. [14:06] - Jim explains why he calls it “the balance system” and explains why this is a set of systems. [18:12] - Jim shares his background, which includes brain injury, dyslexia, and ADHD. He also describes his diagnosis experience. [24:03] - Jim talks about his ADHD journey after his diagnosis. [32:27] - Jim explains the brain-body connection and concussions. [35:31] - Jim provides some examples of balance training that you can do at home. [40:40] - Jim explains why balance training can help in life and with ADHD. [47:22] - Jim shares how to calm your whole system. [49:05] - We discuss vision, peripheral vision, and visual overstimulation. [54:24] - I talk about my dad’s balance issues.  Jim provides me with some ideas that could help him. [1:00:06] - Jim explains how a nerve stimulator can help with balance. [1:05:45] - Jim talks about what he is working on with his business.   Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: 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 .  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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .

This Week’s Episode: On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we do a live Q&A.  This episode is a recording of the June Live Q&A.  If you are listening to this episode the day it’s released, tune into August’s Live Q&A at 12:30pm at . On this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Mahan. This is Brendan’s third appearance on the podcast.  Brendan is an ADHD coach and speaker.  He is currently a special education teacher.  He understands ADHD from as an insider, as well as from the perspective of an educator. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, and I answer listener questions, primarily on parenting.  We cover a variety of topics on children and adolescents with ADHD.  We talk about diagnosis, medication, and everything that goes along with parenting with ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD. Connect with Brendan Mahan: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:20] - Brendan talks about “the wall of awful.” [08:45] - We talk about the danger in asking our children, “Why did you do that?” [10:39] - Brendan shares his thoughts on lying. [14:39] - VJ asks about the appropriate age for diagnosing ADHD and the role of parents in this process, specifically parents with ADHD. [19:40] - We talk about how ADHD affects us as parents. [22:40] - Marisol asks about consistency in the house and chores. [38:29] - Brene Brown wrote about “the wholehearted parenting manifesto,” and I read a passage. [42:39] - I share one of my most non-proud Daddy moments. [44:36] - A few people asked questions about summer scheduling and structure. Brendan and I both have experience as a camp counselor, and we share some thoughts on theming and structure. [49:44] - VJ asks about the appropriate time for speaking with a pediatrician about an ADHD diagnosis. [52:27] - Steven reports he is seeing signs of ADHD in his daughter and has questions about diagnosis. [59:20] - We talk about fidget spinners and alternatives. [1:02:57] - Marisol asks for strategies for her daughter, who has impulse control issues during angry outbursts. [1:11:43] - Brendan and I share our opinions on video games causing ADHD. [1:13:50] - We talk about the importance of information and education for people recently diagnosed with ADHD. [1:15:28] - We answer a question about getting a teenager to understand the importance of taking medication. [1:18:39] - Brendan talks about medication diversion. [1:23:08] - Brendan and I have an idea, and we share some information and ask for your feedback.   [1:33:56] - Brendan explains why he feels that parents yell “too quick” and he shares how to start at a lower tier. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: 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 wait list go to .  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 ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to 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 . 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 .