ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
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Aug 1, 2017 • 1h 16min

177 | Blue Shame Shoes: Thomas Wandall

Thomas Wandall joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired.  Thomas is a listener of this podcast and was recently diagnosed with the inattentive presentation of ADHD. Thomas has lived in the Bay Area of California since 1995 and has a variety of interests.  He enjoys mountain climbing, bike building, novel writing, painting, crisis counseling, and shoe-making. He enjoys the hands-on nature of his work. He owns a shoe-making and repair business. He also struggles with broken deadlines and unfinished shoes, which he calls “shame shoes.” In this conversation, you will hear Thomas explain different tasks that he has difficulty with in his business as a shoe-maker.  A major area of difficulty for Thomas is time estimates and finishing work within deadlines.  Thomas and I talk through his systems, and I provide him with some suggestions to adapt these systems to help him be successful in these areas. Connect with Thomas Wandall You’ll Learn: [04:51] - Thomas explains his history and experience as a crisis counselor.   [06:53] - Thomas was diagnosed just a month before the recording of this episode. He explains why he was evaluated. [08:35] - Thomas wrote (and finished) a novel, a mountaineering ghost story.  He talks about the story he constructed. [10:32] - Thomas explains how he got into shoe-making.   [12:07] - Thomas describes what has allowed him to be a successful entrepreneur. [14:24] - Thomas shares the process of his business.  He explains why he tries to NOT answer the phone and struggles with returning calls. [17:35] - Because phone calls are such an issue for Thomas, we consider the benefit and value of hiring someone to answer and make calls.   [22:36] - Thomas explains how he gives time estimates to customers. He describes his prioritization techniques.  I give Thomas a suggestion on creating short-term progress benchmarks. [26:18] - Thomas shares the physical systems he uses to organize different orders. I give him some ideas on this organization and share my own techniques of under-promising and over-delivering. [30:32] - We talk about the idea of working “slow” into the business slogan. [32:34] - Thomas tells a story about clown shoes, which have become his shame shoes. [39:18] - I share some ideas for Alex to deal with his shame shoes and the customer who owns these shoes. [52:20] - I talk about the five-second miracle and how this practice can help us complete a task. [59:05] - Thomas shares what his next action-steps are, and I issue a “preposterous” challenge for Thomas. 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 click “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 . 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 .
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Jul 25, 2017 • 14min

Short - Last Day of Registration and making sense of a $12,000 mistake

July 25th is the last day to register for the 10th season of ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group. To learn more: To schedule your registration interview:
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Jul 18, 2017 • 1h 10min

176 | Bending the world to our ADHD with Diann Wingert

This Week’s Episode: Diann Wingert is a licensed psychotherapist, master certified coach, parent of adult children with ADHD, and she has ADHD herself. After many years of “dancing with denial,” she was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of sixty. Diann specializes in coaching high-functioning but under-achieving adults with ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Diann discuss her personal history with ADHD and her recent diagnosis at the age of sixty. For years, this diagnosis didn’t seem possible, as she excelled in so many areas that her child with ADHD struggled in.  Diann also talks about the value and importance of coaching. She is a member of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and shares why she joined the group and what she has gained from her involvement. Connect with Diann Wingert: Website - You’ll Learn: [10:12] - Diann talks about coaching, and she describes her history with acting as a coach. It was in our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group that Diann decided to focus on people with ADHD. [11:40] - Diann explains what she has learned about herself through coaching other people. She also shares why she enjoys working with entrepreneurs. [13:32] - Diann talks about her personal discovery of ADHD and labeling. [18:43] - Diann shares her career path.  She opens up about enjoying building things, but when it moves to the maintenance stage, she loses interest. [21:27] - Diann talks about her son being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 8.  Because she excelled in the areas that her son struggled, she didn’t see how she could also have ADHD. [26:15] - Diann explains how she perceived herself with ADHD. [28:00] - When she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, Diann realized that she is a perfectionist. [30:33] - At times, Diann wishes that she would have dealt with her ADHD earlier.   [32:20] - Diann shares why she had an evaluation for ADHD at the age of 60. [41:37] - Diann and I talk about the idea of to “bending the world to you.” [47:14] - Diann explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and what she has gained from this experience. [56:54] - Diann shares milestones on her path to acceptance. [1:01:01] - Diann is starting a podcast for women over 50 with ADHD.  She talks about the future launch of this podcast and her coaching program. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Upcoming Workshops Today (Tuesday, July 18th), we will have an interactive planning workshop. The workshop is “Planning Your Month, Week, and Day.” This session starts at 12:30pm Central. Register at . ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st.  Registration will be open July 19th through 25th.  Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 click “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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here:   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 .
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Jul 11, 2017 • 1h 13min

175 | We're like-brained, not just like minded, with Kat Hoyer

This Week’s Episode: Kat Hoyer is a certified life and career coach. She offers personal and professional development workshops, retreats, and coaching. After spending 15 years in corporate America, Kat found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Through a series of unexpected detours, she found her way to help people find their own success. In this conversation, you will hear Kat share her ADHD story.  You will also hear two letters that she has written to her ADHD.  After losing three jobs in three years, Kat decided to start her own business.  She explains how she helps individuals “STEER” their own lives.   Kat is part of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.  She shares her experience in this group and explains why the lack of judgment in this group is so important.  She discusses working with accountability partners and the ROI that comes with a coaching group. Connect with Kat Hoyer: Email - Twitter - Facebook - You’ll Learn: [11:12] - Kat explains how she helps individuals “STEER” their own lives. She explains each aspect of the acronym. [12:21] - Kat discusses a letter that she recently wrote.   [14:20] - Kat shares how she discovered that she has ADHD. [22:04] - Kat is not currently medicated, and we talk about a misconception with dosages. [23:49] - Kat lost three jobs in three years and decided to start her own career coaching business. [26:57] - Kat explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [30:28] - Kat discusses the ROI that comes with a coaching group. [31:54] - Kat shares what she has learned from the ADHD reWired group that is helping her get her business off the ground. [33:51] - Kat reads her first letter to her ADHD. [38:42] - Kat reads her second letter to her ADHD. [40:21] - Kat shares why the lack of judgment in the ADHD reWired group is so important. [42:25] - Kat explains why she benefits from being around like-brained people. [43:40] - Sharing from her experience, Kat tells people what she wants to know about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [51:23] - Kat shares how she works with her accountability partners. [53:07] - Kat talks about using block scheduling. [57:45] - Kat explains why the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is helping her put together a puzzle. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Upcoming Workshops On Monday, July 17th and Tuesday, July 18th, we will have two days of interactive planning workshops.  Monday is “Planning Your Year, Month, and Quarter.”  Tuesday is “Planning Your Month, Week, and Day.” These sessions start at 12:30pm Central. Register at ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st.  Registration will be open July 19th through 25th.  Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 click “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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here:   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 .
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Jun 27, 2017 • 1h 16min

174 | LGBTQIQA and Coming out ADHD

Dr. Abigail “Abi” Weissman joins me on this week’s episode. Abi is a clinical psychologist who calls herself an Empowering Supporter and a Self-Love Affirmer. Abi helps people who wish they could fulfill their queer, transgender, religious, liberal, polyamorous, and/or kink selves, but hold themselves back because they are scared they will be unloved, unemployed, and rejected by their loved ones and communities.   In this conversation, you will hear Abi explain the LGBTQIQA acronym and why it is so important to individuals that identify with those classifications.  Abi tells her personal stories about coming out in both her sexuality and with ADHD. She explains why coming out as having ADHD was more difficult.  There is a high overlap with ADHD and people that identify as LGBTQIQA and Abi discusses this intersection. Connect with Dr. Abigail Weissman: Website: Phone: 619-403-5578 Email: You’ll Learn: [07:33] - We start this conversation by Abi defining “LGBTQIQA” and some of the other terms people use to identify themselves. [09:13] - Abi shares how she identifies herself. She explains these classifications. [11:46] - Abi explains how people can decide how to identify. [13:35] - Abi shares some terms of classification that are used and some of the difficulty in using these terms.   [18:21] - We talk about the series, “Transparent.” [19:17] - Abi shares her experience with coming out and how her family has handled this news. [22:01] - Abi explains what it’s like to come out every day. [26:17] - Abi is visiting this podcast today to come out of another closet.   [27:36] - Abi shares why she finds coming out as having ADHD more difficult than coming out as queer. She goes on to share how she discovered that she has ADHD. [30:03] - Abi talks about medication. [32:32] - Abi describes how much about herself she shares with her clients. [38:17] - Abi is going to a conference on conversion therapy and talks about this situation. [44:29] - We talk about the intersection of ADHD and LGBTQIQA. [56:28] - Abi explains why it is important to many people that each letter is in the acronym. [59:08] - Abi shares some safer sex practices for people with ADHD. [1:03:26] - We talk about organization and what we’d like to work on in the future. 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 starts on August 21st.  Registration will be open July 19th through 25th.   Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 click “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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: 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 .
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Jun 20, 2017 • 1h 23min

173 | Autism, ADHD, Social Executive Functioning and Horses with Chris Nealy

Chris Nealy earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chris’ research focused on Autism and the family. Chris currently provides office-based, nature-based, and in-home psychotherapeutic services for individuals, families, couples, and groups affected by Autism and ADHD.  Chris co-owns Halcyon Mental Health in North Carolina. In this conversation, you will hear Chris, and I discuss some of the similarities of ADHD and Autism.  We also consider techniques that are used with people with Autism and how those strategies can work with others.  Chris talks about the strength and challenge that comes with microexpressions.  At the end of the conversation, Chris shares information on equine therapy.  If you would like to hear the bonus content from this conversation, visit our . Connect with Chris Nealy: Website - Email - You’ll Learn: [05:23] - Chris shares how he fell into his career. [09:11] - Chris shares his experience when he first took medication for his ADHD. [10:50] - Chris talks about the similarities between Autism and ADHD. This leads to a conversation on how these techniques and strategies can work for different people. [15:15] - Chris explains TEACH. Chris talks about this approach and why it makes sense to him. [20:57] - Chris is currently reading Neurotribes. He talks about the idea of the reframing of diagnoses. [23:24] - We discuss a study of individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD and have traits of Autism. This leads to us talking about the fidget spinner popularity.   [28:22] - Chris shares a personal story about not knowing how to do the appropriate thing in public.   [37:00] - People with Autism like predictable situations.  Chris and I talk about communication in social situations.   [43:41] - We talk about the rare cases that a person with ADHD can qualify for disability.  Chris explains how his diagnosis caused his life insurance policy to double in cost. [52:19] - Chris shares that the strength and challenges come with microexpressions. We discuss our struggles with remembering names and conducting phone calls. I share how not having to masquerade as “normal” has helped me be more normal. [1:06:37] - Tony Attwood talks about a large population of Americans with Asperger’s and Autism in China.  We share some thoughts on the reasons for this and talk more about social context and the necessary complex neurological processes. [1:10:05] - Chris explains why “just” is a four-letter word. [1:10:56] - Chris talks about equine therapy for individuals with Autism.    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 starts on August 21st.  Registration will be open July 19th through 25th.   Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 click “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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here:   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 .
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Jun 13, 2017 • 1h 3min

172 | May Live Q&A

This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session.  The recording you will hear on this episode is from the May session.   If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, June 13th, you can participate in the June ADHD Q&A session!  It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to to register.   Ryan McCrae joins me on this Q&A.  In this conversation, you will hear Ryan, and I share our thoughts and tips on the questions that were submitted before and during the recording of this episode. Connect with Ryan McCrae: Website - You’ll Learn: [05:14] - We talk about clutter and clutter control.  Ryan talks about decluttering in a neutral state.  I am preparing for a move with my family and having a decluttered space has simplified decisions for me.   [12:07] - We talk about the 5-minute rule and a 60-second clutter clearing exercise. [13:07] - A listener asks a question about academia, graduate school, and self-employment. [19:24] - Ryan talks about decision fatigue after a listener asks about switching between tasks.   [24:11] - A live viewer asks about keeping track of all of your ideas and avoiding forgetting them. [32:08] - Dennis asks about forming boundaries.  We talk about the need to say, “no.” [42:34] - A listener asks a question about shortening conversations and streamlining discussions. I have experienced this issue and share some of the strategies I have implemented. Ryan shares some techniques, as well. [47:10] - Jessica asks for tips on staying positive rather than focusing on past mistakes in work environments that focus on the bad ADHD traits. [55:07] - We talk about using an accountability partner. 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 starts on August 21st.  The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive is now open.  If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200! Registration interviews will be held June 15th.  Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: 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 .
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Jun 6, 2017 • 1h 4min

171| Strength and Positioning with Gabriel Villareal

Gabriel Villareal is a resident in counseling, soon to be a licensed practicing counselor in Virginia. He works part-time with a community agency that serves children and adolescents in crisis. He also runs his own part-time practice, specializing in ADHD.  Gabriel is the host of , a weekly podcast for incoming clinicians.   In this conversation, you will hear Gabriel talk about how he helps the people he works with find their strengths.  Gabriel believes that ADHD is a gift and if he were given the opportunity “return” his ADHD, he wouldn’t.  Gabriel talks about resiliency, experimenting, and finding the balance of routine. You will also hear how Gabriel stays organized with his busy schedule.   Connect with Gabriel Villareal: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:39] - Gabriel shares his background and explains how he got to where he is.   [10:59] - Gabriel talks about mastery and failure. [13:24] - Gabriel explains that there are lots of different skills and strengths that people with ADHD can have, but not all have them all the time. [16:27] - Gabriel talks about resiliency. He talks about the resiliency he was born with and what he has worked to develop. [17:39] - Gabriel shares how he helps the people he works with find their strengths. [19:08] - We talk about the idea of being able to “return” ADHD.   [25:11] - Gabriel addresses the idea that viewing ADHD as a “gift” is a mechanism to make ourselves feel less bad about this thing we have. [38:30] - Gabriel talks about experimenting in different areas. [41:13] - Gabriel shares how he does with relaxing. [45:46] - Gabriel talks about finding the balance of routine. [47:28] - Gabriel is involved in many endeavors and shares how he keeps his schedule organized. This leads to a discussion on managing a calendar. [52:28] - Gabriel talks about his podcast, Informed Consent. 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 starts on August 21st.  The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive is now open.  If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200!  Registration interviews will be held June 6th, 8th, and 15th.  Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here:   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 .
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May 30, 2017 • 1h 6min

170 | Beyond the To Do list - Digital Distraction with Erik Fisher

This Week’s Episode: Erik Fisher has been producing his podcast, for more than four years.  His podcast focuses on productivity.  Erik is a social media manager at Social Media Examiner. He is also a member of the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Erik and I discuss a variety of productivity techniques and resources.  We share several productivity apps that might be a fit for you and your routines.  We talk about “the drug” of social media and how to keep social media usage in check while we are trying to be productive. Throughout the episode, Erik shares how to achieve success by matching your priorities to your habits and “passing the baton to future you.” Connect with Erik Fisher: You’ll Learn: [06:01] - Erik shares why he decided to do a podcast on productivity. [07:25] - Erik was diagnosed with ADHD in 2005. He talks about what prompted him to seek his diagnosis. He also describes his experience with medication. [10:13] - We talk about digital distractions.  Erik works in the world of digital distractions and shares a few tips for keeping social media in check. [14:14] - Erik shares how he uses his Apple Watch as a satellite to help him filter information and notifications that could potentially distract him. [18:08] - Erik talks about dealing with distractions throughout the day. [21:06] - Erik recently moved. Because I am getting ready to move, Erik shares some strategies for dealing with a move. [23:24] - Erik explains how he sets up his schedule to stay productive through the day and week. This includes how he works within his workspace and working better with distractions. [33:20] - Erik and I talk about the apps we use for to-do lists and calendars. [41:42] - Erik shares some of the questions he is typically asked by people as a productivity guru. [45:18] - To stay productive, we need to cancel out the digital noise.  We discuss some strategies of keeping our technology in check. [49:03] - Erik shares some of the people he has interviewed for his podcast that have influenced him in the area of productivity.   [52:29] - Erik and I talk about Chronotherapy. [54:25] - While on Beyond the To-Do List, Michael Hyatt said, “Productivity isn’t about time management, it’s about energy management.”   [56:17] - Erik talks about internet-blocking software.   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 starts on August 21st.  The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive will open on June 1st.  If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200!  Registration interviews will be held June 1st, 6th, 8th, and 15th.  Go to to learn more and schedule your registration 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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: 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 .
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May 23, 2017 • 1h 9min

169 | Transforming ADHD from the inside out with NLP? Anders Ronnau

This Week’s Episode: Anders Ronnau is a leading ADHD Coach Trainer in Denmark. He also has a PhD in Applied Physics and is a furniture designer. He has taught parent programs since 2010 and coach training since 2012. In this conversation, you will hear Anders talk about transforming ADHD from the “inside out” through cognitive enhancements and techniques like Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP. Some of the things he talks about include building rapport, mirroring, anchoring, and triggers. This is an interesting episode that steps out of my science based comfort zone. Connect with Anders Ronnau: Website You’ll Learn: [06:48] - Why transforming from the inside out? As a problem solver, Anders wanted to find the root of the problem, not the behavior. [09:27] - The origins of NLP and how it is the "ADHD stepchild" of traditional psychology and psychotherapy. [11:31] - Positive intentions behind behaviors. Separating behavior from the intention. [12:35] - Getting to the motivation is the beginning of change. [13:27] - Programming the mind and the brain is similar to programming a computer. [13:57] - Some of the things that NLP offers like building rapport in minutes. [19:22] - Anchoring and creating anchors to connect a state of mind to a situation. [21:18] - How NLP can be misused in marketing situations. [25:06] - How trigger images that feature you can help to instill positive habits. [33:23] - Going for the coaching approach of what is going on, what would you like different, and how can we get there? [41:38] - Ander's shares an example of changing the inner map of a world through "mind hacks". [51:52] - Examples of cognitive enhancements like hyperfocus. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for the 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now open.  Register early and get $400 off! The last early registration interview will be held this Thursday.  Schedule your screening call at 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 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 . ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: 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 .

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