This Week’s Episode: Returning to join me on the podcast again is Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Dr. Olivardia is a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Massachusetts. Dr. Olivardia specializes in ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders.  He joins me to talk about Dyslexia on this episode. In this discussion, you will hear Roberto describe what Dyslexia is like for someone that has it.  He goes into detail with the professional definition and then explains what this looks like in real life.  Roberto also talks about the overlap in symptoms between ADHD and Dyslexia and describes how these are different, even with similar symptoms.  We discuss why it’s best that Dyslexia is diagnosed in youth and Robert talks about some of the assistive technology that is available. Connect with Roberto Olivardia: Email - You can thrive with dyslexia if you have the right tools You’ll Learn: [04:05] - Roberto talks about what interests him about dyslexia.   [06:47] - Roberto lays the groundwork for this discussion by defining Dyslexia (with an accent). He describes what Dyslexia is like and I share some of my own experiences.   [18:27] - Roberto explains what to look for when testing for Dyslexia.  Some of these issues can overlap with ADHD, but there is a clear difference. [21:15] - Robert talks about some of the assistive technology that is available for people with Dyslexia. [22:23] - Robert tells the story of he and his son testifying at the Massachusetts State House. [26:09] - Robert talks about some of the teaching patterns for people with Dyslexia.  Robert shares why repeating a grade is a horrible idea for youth with Dyslexia. [29:45] - Robert  believes that children with dyslexia should get diagnosed as early as possible.   [31:30] - Being diagnosed with Dyslexia is more difficult for adults and Robert explains why.   [35:20] - Robert talks about a certain font that has been successful for people with Dyslexia.  It doesn’t really work for Robert’s son and this leads to a discussion on how Robert explains Dyslexia to his son. [39:36] - Robert shares that people with Dyslexia struggle with foreign languages.  However, he has had a number of patients that have excelled in certain languages. [42:02] - A lot of techniques for people with Dyslexia can help people that don’t have Dyslexia.  Robert shares some of these techniques. [50:38] - Robert explains why it is so important for college students to register with the disability office. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! If you missed early registration for our Spring ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group, for three days only, I am opening my calendar so you can get $400 off! The dates are Thursday February 16th, Tuesday February 21st, and Tuesday February 28th. Turn good intention into amazing action with our virtual video-based group coaching program. Go to and schedule a call if you want to join.   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: ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! 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’s episode is the audio from our January Q&A session.  Nisha Subramanian joins me to answer your questions and discuss the topics you choose to bring up in these Q&A sessions.   In this conversation, you will hear us talk about a variety of topics.  We talk about time-blocking and strategies for the time-blind. We have a couple of questions on the idea of discussing ADHD with people you are close with.  This includes sharing ADHD information with an adult that you feel could benefit from the information and handling the situation where your spouse has ADHD and refuses to get tested or use coping skills.  This was a fun and lively conversation and I think you’ll enjoy it! You’ll Learn: [10:21] - Aaron asked about strategies for the time-blind. Looking at the clock can be anxiety provoking. I explain how to rewire yourself in this area. [12:39] - We talk about sharing information on ADHD with adults in your life that you think could benefit. [16:49] - We talk about the chasm in our brain between knowing what to do and being able to do it. We call ADHD the disorder of good intentions. We know what to do, but we don’t do what we know. [21:25] - We talk about the key difficulties in communicating with those who have ADHD and for those who have ADHD. [28:48] - We talk about the latest research on sluggish cognitive tempo. [32:46] - Judy wants to know if it’s possible for someone with ADHD to be as organized and productive as someone that does not have ADHD. We discuss the spectrum nature of ADHD. Nisha also talks about this being a matter of perspective. [41:26] - Jessica asks Nisha about accountability and accountability partners. [46:38] - In a recent webinar, I talked about time-blocking. We talk about the scenario where a task comes up on your calendar and you don’t feel like completing that task. Jessica follows up with a question, “What is it being lazy and when is it ADHD?” [58:38] - Someone asks how to handle the situation where your spouse has ADHD and refuses to get tested or use coping skills. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Turn good intention into amazing action with our virtual video-based group coaching program. Go to and schedule a call if you want to join.   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 Women are diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. The 2nd Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza will be happening February 6th-11th.  This is a free event and you can register at   ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at . 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 .

Dr. Kim Kensington, a clinical psychologist specializing in procrastination, shares strategies for forming habits and routines. She discusses overcoming procrastination, creating a routine for meditation using fun, and the benefits of deliberate practice. The conversation includes insights on productivity challenges, managing hyperfocus, navigating perfectionism, and engaging with the ADHD community.

This Week’s Episode: Joining me for this week’s episode is Dr. Russell Barkley.  Dr. Barkley is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals. He has also published over 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature of assessment and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. In this conversation, you will hear Dr. Barkley talk about his new book, . This leads to an interesting discussion on attachment and relationships with people diagnosed with ADHD.  In the second half of this conversation,Dr. Barkley shares a lot of the recent findings on gender in ADHD, adult onset, neuroimaging, genetics, environmental factors, and psychosocial treatments. Connect with Dr. Russell Barkley: Website - You’ll Learn: [07:13] - Dr. Barkley explains why he wrote the book, . [09:42] - In this book, Dr. Barkley talks about family members creating a safety net without enabling. [12:19] - Dr. Barkley talks about being an expert in the area of ADHD and having family members with that diagnosis. [15:03] - Dr. Barkley talks about the research of James Prochaska in the willingness of a patient to engage in the change process.  Dr. Barkley lists the different stages. [18:07] - Many people that don’t have ADHD don’t want to acknowledge ADHD, even if someone they love is diagnosed. [20:00] - Dr. Barkley addresses a question from a person that is in a relationship with someone that displays symptoms of ADHD, but will not get tested or adopt different strategies.  Dr. Barkley explains how handle these types of situations. [28:45] - Dr. Barkley answers a question from Tiffany.  She asks how ADHD impacts attachment and relationships.  Dr. Barkley also explains some of the risk areas that women with ADHD find themselves in. [32:40] - Dr. Barkley also describes some of the consistent characteristics linked to males with ADHD. [34:23] - Dr. Barkley talks about recent findings on women with ADHD and he shares his opinions on the role of gender with ADHD. [39:44] - Dr. Barkley talks about adult onset ADHD.  He explains that these self-reports are unreliable and inaccurate. [51:36] - Dr. Barkley shares some thoughts on the power of accountability for individuals with ADHD.   [53:59] - I have seen growth and development from people that participate in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Dr. Barkley gives me some tips on showing this is an effective clinical intervention. [57:45] - Dr. Barkley talks about some new research that he’s recently learned about. [1:02:23] - Dr. Barkley believes we are 2-5 years from neuroimaging diagnosing cases of ADHD. [1:04:40] - Dr. Barkley talks about advances in the genetics of ADHD.   [1:08:55] - Dr. Barkley talks about the role of environmental factors in the ideology of ADHD. [1:10:42] - Dr. Barkley shares some new developments in psychosocial treatments. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! You can save $450 by registering now for one of our spring sessions for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.  Early registration ends on January 31st.  Go to and schedule a call if you want to join.   Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza Women are diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. The 2nd Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza will be happening February 6th-11th.  This is a free event and you can register at ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at . 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: Dr. David Teplin is an adult clinical psychologist with a private practice in Toronto, Canada.  His primary focus is adult ADHD and substance use disorders.  David is also part of the task force that The Canadian Psychological Association started to look at the psychological issues potentially related to the legalization of marijuana in Canada. In this conversation, you will hear David talk about addiction and ADHD.  David shares some statistics on the relationship between ADHD and substance abuse disorders.  There is overlap because there are factors that lend themselves to both conditions. All substances can mimic ADHD symptoms. A good part of this discussion is on marijuana, as medicinal and recreational use is becoming legal in many places.  David speaks on this topic as both a citizen and a clinician.  David discusses why individuals with ADHD may be attracted to marijuana and he lists some pitfalls of marijuana use for individuals with ADHD. Later in the episode, he also talks about treatment. Connect with Dr. David Teplin: Website: You’ll Learn: [08:47] - David lays some of the groundwork for this discussion. ADHD is a risk-factor for developing possible issues around alcohol, drugs, and other forms of addiction. He shares some statistics on the relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders. [12:11] - ADHD oftentimes isn’t a condition that often exists by itself.   [14:47] - David talks about the legalization of marijuana, both as a citizen and as a clinician.   [19:21] - David talks about marijuana addiction and discusses if the addiction numbers will rise with legalization. [23:52] - David believes we need to investigate why individuals with ADHD are attracted to marijuana. [28:33] - David describes some of the pitfalls of marijuana use for individuals with ADHD.   [29:33] - We talk about “the gateway drug” theory. The evidence on this theory is not as strong as it used to be. [32:28] - David explains what his responsibility as a clinician. [34:32] - David describes the measures he relies on, like the CAGE questionnaire. [38:43] - David clarifies something he said earlier in the episode.  He talks about how the continuous usage of substances can “flood” dopamine and that can have negative impacts on the brain. [40:50] - David talks about the need for clinicians to acknowledge what the patient is saying without being judgemental. [46:13] - We talk about the rationalization and intellectualization of addictions. [50:08] - David encourages his patients to read. He suggests to discover peer-reviewed journals. He also warns against looking at forums. [52:00] - David talks about treatment needs of individuals with ADHD. [57:43] - David shares his opinions on the idea that the nature of addiction is that it’s a chronic condition. [1:01:42] - David explains how he determines which condition, ADHD or substance addiction, he treats first. [1:05:55] - David addresses the question that some parents have about medication in adolescents leading to substance abuse later in life. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! You can save $450 by registering now for one of our spring sessions for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.  Early registration ends on January 31st.  Go to and schedule a call if you want to join.   Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza Women are diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. The 2nd Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza will be happening in February.  This is a free event and you can register at ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at .   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 Casteel is a film-maker and was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 years old. After being fired from four network jobs in five years, James decided to look into how his diagnosis affects him. What Goes Up is James’ documentary that examines ADHD through his personal lens, as well as others throughout the ADHD community. In this conversation, you will hear James talk about various aspects of putting this film together. He explains how the film has evolved throughout the process. The people that James is tapping into for this film is quite impressive. He also talks about the aspects of the film that he is struggling with. Connect with James : Email: Twitter: You’ll Learn: [09:00] - I had the opportunity to see James at the CHADD conference. James talks about why people were concerned about him at the conference. [11:23] - James explains why he feels he got assistance from Russell Barkley with this project. [13:42] - James lists people in the ADHD community that he has talked with for the project. James met with Steven Tonti and we discuss his Ted Talk. [18:30] - James shares his story and we talk about medication. He shares his experiences in the film industry. When he was fired from his last job, the director encouraged him to make a film on ADHD. [27:48] - With the documentary, James wants to show that awareness results in growth. [29:40] - James reached out to Alan Schwarz and he explains his rationale for doing this. [36:49] - In the ADHD community, there are various ways to explore the scientific side of ADHD. I explain why the “story” side of ADHD is valuable. [48:33] - James talks about how his film has evolved from what he set out to do. He also talks about the danger in echo-chambers. [53:11] - James has a few areas of the documentary that he has questions on. James avoids the ADHD ReWired Hot Seat and instead, we look at these areas. We start by James talking about what he hopes he accomplishes with this film. [53:52] - One of the areas we discuss is how people with ADHD reveal that they have a diagnosis. James has questions about where the line is with his involvement in telling their stories. [1:04:20] - James talks about the difficulty of crafting the film through editing. We talk about how he can include that in the film. [1:10:25] - I ask James if there are aspects of this film that he can delegate to others. He talks about this practice in the film industry. [1:14:24] - James asks me a question about having a voice vs. being pigeon-holed. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. We have two spots left for our winter session! Go to and schedule a call if you are certain you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Tuesday, January 10th is our January Q&A. Go to . ADHD Women’s Palooza Women are diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. The 2nd Annual ADHD Women’s Palooza will be happening in February. This is a free event and you can register at ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at .  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: Dr. Roberto Olivardia returns to the podcast this week to talk about OCD and ADHD. Roberto is a clinical psychologist and an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. 30% of people with OCD also have ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Roberto and I talk about some of the traits of OCD, specifically when it exists with ADHD. Roberto states that, “OCD always gets worse without treatment” and he describes some of his personal experiences as a clinical psychologist. Connect with Dr. Roberto Olivardia: Email: You’ll Learn: [05:55] - Roberto talks about the frequency that OCD and ADHD coexist. 30% of the people that have OCD also have ADHD. [8:20] - There’s a lot of misconceptions about OCD. Roberto defines and describes OCD. [13:00] - Roberto provides an example of what real-life OCD is like. [15:15] - Roberto explains teasing out what is OCD and what is ADHD when he works with people that have both. [22:00] - Roberto shares some of his personal traits and habits. [27:17] - Roberto explains that many of his patients that have ADHD and OCD are unable to take medication for ADHD because it causes them to have better focus on their obsessions. [33:55] - Roberto talks about a recent session with one of his clients. In this session, Roberto ended up with a knife to his throat. [37:05] - Roberto shares an example of a teenage client with OCD and ADHD. [39:59] - Roberto talks about his experience with PANDAS. [41:50] - We talk about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). [51:52] - I ask a question about workaholism with people with OCD and ADHD. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group. The winter session will start on January 16th. We have two spots left for our winter session! Go to and schedule a call if you are certain you want to join. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Tuesday, January 10th is our January Q&A. Go to . ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series. Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at .   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’s episode is the recording from one of our Productivity Q&A Sessions. If you are interested in participating in these live sessions, they are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Learn more at Nisha Subramanian joins me in answering questions in this session.  We cover a plethora of topics that people with ADHD face.  We discuss time-blocking, goal organization, starting projects, time management and much more.  You’ll Learn: [04:42] - During registration, a question on how to combat paralysis and overwhelm when starting something was asked.  We discuss some tips and strategies. [08:03] - Another person asks how to recover and not feel like the entire day is ruined when something goes wrong in the morning. [14:50] - Jane asks for advice on organizing goals and tasks of various size and importance.  [20:17] - Lisa asks for advice on email management. This is something I’m currently working on, but I share some strategies that have worked for me in the past. [29:02] - Jessica jumps into the Q&A to ask a question about strategies for recognizing that you’re on autopilot.  This leads to Jessica not realizing she didn’t do something until it’s too late to complete that task. [38:36] - Nisha asks me to share any takeaways from my recent time management presentation at the CHADD Conference that people could implement in their daily lives. [48:35] - Amy wonders if time-blocking is even possible. I explain my time-blocking strategies.  [57:19] - Jeff asks about perseveration and how to stop doing it. [1:04:40] - With questions wrapping up, some participants join the call for a little chit-chat session. Becky is a graduate student and recently discovered this podcast.  Becky is struggling with the way her graduate program is structured and we discuss techniques she can implement.  [1:18:17] - Kim joins the call and we discuss his appearance on this podcast. This leads to a conversation about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group.  The winter session will start on January 16th.  Registration ends Friday, December 30th! Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at .    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 .

147 | How to Do Hard Things, Like Saying No This Week’s Episode: Leya Russell is a photographer, entrepreneur, mother, and animal lover.  Leya was a member of the fall 2016 ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and she joins me on this episode.  In this conversation, you will hear Leya tell her ADHD story, which includes being kicked out of her house as a teenager, having a baby at the age of 18, traveling around the world, and studying religion and photography. Leya talks about how her involvement in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has impacted her life and her career.  In the hot seat portion of the episode, Leya is looking for accountability with her website, she needs help saying “no” to people, and we talk about how Text Expander can help her workflow. You’ll Learn: [10:17] - Leya talks about her diagnosis at the age of 29.  [12:32] - Leya has a very infectious smile. I ask her if she’s always been happy-go-lucky and this leads to a discussion on mindset. [16:35] - Leya talks about being kicked out of her home as a teenager.  She shares what she learned from this situation. [22:31] - Leya believes her mother may have ADHD.  She talks about being able to identify symptoms and signs. [25:08] - Leya describes her 20’s, prior to her ADHD diagnosis. [28:20] - Leya loves traveling and shares some of her favorite locations. [32:00] - Leya talks about working in public relations and having degrees in religion and photography. [37:32] - Leya talks about how her photography led her to a diagnosis with ADHD. [44:51] - Leya shares her progress since diagnosis. [50:25] - Leya talks about the reasons she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and she describes how the group has helped her. [52:56] - Being involved in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has had an impact on Leya’s life and career. [59:48] - Leya dives into the changes she’s seen in her life since joining the group. [1:02:40] - Leya shares some advice if you take a lot of pictures and you aren’t sure what to keep or share. [1:07:57] - Leya Russell sits in the ADHD reWired Hot Seat!  She starts off by looking for accountability with creating her website.  She’s also looking for help with saying “no” to people. Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s The Gift of Imperfections or The Power of Vulnerability ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group.  The winter session will start on January 16th.    Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  Join us December 21st at 10:30am.  This session will be 90 minutes. These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to http://erictivers.com/events to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at CoachingReWired.com. Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. 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.

146 | A Semester of ADHD School This Week’s Episode: On this episode, you will hear Nisha Subramanian and I talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.  Nisha shares what she has gained from the group, both in the role as a participant and as a facilitator.   We see a lot of growth from participants and we also see accountability being a large factor for that.  It’s when group members can let their guards down that we see growth.  We also talk about the motivation that comes from accountability.  You’ll Learn: [02:36] - I play an audio clip from an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group that describes the benefits of this group. [07:59] - We share our thoughts on this audio clip and the group. [11:58] - Nisha introduces herself. We talk about her role in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [18:08] - Nisha talks about leaving her career. [21:27] - There was a pivotal point where I felt Nisha went from a student to being a teacher and I share my thoughts on the growth I’ve seen in her. Nisha shares her thoughts on this growth. [26:20] - Nisha talks about the role of fear. [27:48] - Nisha talks about what she sees from group members at the beginning of the group session. [30:42] - I talk about some questions I ask in the screening calls for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [33:30] - Nisha shares more about how feedback is delivered in the group. She goes on to describe the community within this group. [38:33] - I talk about the feeling of being understood in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [40:29] - We share how we pair people up with accountability partners. Nisha talks about this process. [45:06] - I talk about how accountability has motivated me lately. We discuss the idea of accountability. [50:02] - I talk about examples where group members let their guards down and share more than they originally planned. [51:14] - Nisha shares her thoughts on being held back by baggage of past disappointment and failures and the value of accountability partners in these situations. [1:01:52] - Nisha shares some of the productivity strategies that have made a big impact in her life. [1:12:12] - I talk about an upcoming episode on goal-setting. [1:13:30] - Nisha and I talk about why you should be involved with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Resources: Jessica McCabe’s   Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group.  The winter session will start on January 16th.  Productivity Solutions for the Time Blind In this webinar, I will be sharing new content and we’ll be diving deep into my latest thinking around time management, productivity, planning, processing, prioritizing, and getting things done. Join us December 19th at 12:30pm (Central).  Register at ADHD reWired Talent Show Do you have a talent that you’d like to share with the ADHD reWired community? Get your webcam or smartphone ready and show us what you’ve got on Friday, December 16th from 6pm-7:30pm (Central). Go to to register! Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  Join us December 13th at 12:30pm and December 21st at 10:30am.  Each of these sessions will be 90 minutes. These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at .   Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress.  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 .