ADHD reWired

This Week’s Episode: Best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and friend Stephanie Sarkis returns to the podcast on this episode.  Recently, one of Stephanie’s blog posts went viral, and she was interviewed on CNN.  This article was on “gaslighting.”  She joins me on this episode to discuss this topic and the issues surrounding it. In this conversation, we use Stephanie’s blog piece on gaslighting to jump into a discussion on the current political environment.  We talk about how the current climate is affecting us all as individuals.  Stephanie shares how to practice good self-care, and we talk about how to engage in constructive discourse with those that we don’t agree with. In this episode, you will hear some of my personal political opinions.  ADHD reWired is more than a podcast, we are a community. As a community, I want to bring people together so we can learn more from each other.  These conversations about politics may be difficult; it’s my hope that these conversations can help us all become better listeners, communicators, and citizens. Connect with Stephanie Sarkis Website - You’ll Learn: [08:39] - Stephanie talks about gaslighting, which is a series of behaviors that is used to manipulate. She explains what types of people use these behaviors. [10:49] - Stephanie did not write this article based on current political events, but people are becoming more aware of manipulative behavior in politics. [13:12] - Recent political events have caused people to obsess and struggle to function.  Stephanie talks about self-care in these tumultuous situations.   [13:53] - Stephanie talks about how to practice good self-care, specifically with electronics. “Electronics are cocaine for the ADHD brain.” [19:15] - While talking about self-care, we talk about the role of exercise. [23:04] - Stephanie talks about the importance of being around people that lift you up, rather than bring you down.   [23:42] - We talk about relationships with people who we disagree with politically.  People struggle with knowing how to speak out appropriately.  Stephanie shares some thoughts on this scenario and when it’s right to disengage. [28:22] - I recently posted some political thoughts on my personal Facebook page.  This led to some back-and-forth with friends that disagreed with me.  I share some of my behaviors in this discussion and Stephanie explains why communication can break down.   [32:48] - Stephanie shares what we can do to get involved to be constructive with these emotions we feel. [36:14] - We talk about some of the work that groups like CHADD have been doing.   [41:25] - I share what I have done to take action with my elected officials.  Stephanie shares what we do and don’t have control over in these situations. [46:22] - Calling legislators can be intimidating for those of us that have phone anxiety.  Stephanie talks about ways to get involved and contact legislators without calling them on the phone. [49:19] - There’s a lot of illegitimate news sources out there right now.  It’s important to verify that the information you are receiving and using is accurate. [52:28] - While it feels like civic discourse has disappeared, Stephanie says that we are moving in the right direction.  Our common goals will be what ties us together. [55:59] - We explain the loaded background of the term “snowflake” and the history of Japanese internment camps. [1:00:10] - Journaling can help you work through things if you are upset. Your Resources:   Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles:   ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Our Spring 2017 sessions are April 24th through June 30th. Registration is March 27th through April 4th.  If you reserve your spot now on a Tuesday or Thursday before March 24th, mention the promo code “reWired 100” to get $100 off registration. 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 .

Help With Organizing with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright This Week’s Episode: I’d like to thank Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright from coming on the podcast this week. I’d also like to thank Nikki and Pete for having me on their show.  This episode was recorded live on Facebook.  If you’d like to be notified of future live Facebook broadcasts, like our Facebook page at .     Nikki Kinzer is a blogger, online course creator, professional and certified ADHD coach, and co-host of the .  Pete Wright is Nikki’s co-host.  In addition to a broadcaster, storyteller, photographer, and tech geek.  Nikki and Pete have been co-hosting together since 2010.     I think you will enjoy this lively and resource-packed discussion.  We start the conversation off by Nikki and Pete sharing their professional backgrounds, both as individuals and as a team.  You are going to learn about a lot of resources in this discussion.  Pete and I also share how we use some of these resources and give you tips on how to get the most out of them.  Later in the discussion, Nikki talks about organizing and she shares some techniques you can use to help get organized.   Connect with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright Twitter -   You’ll Learn: [07:02] - Pete shares that he is doing a second podcast. As it turns out, he’s been doing this podcast for a year and until recently, Nikki was not aware of this podcast. [08:59] - Nikki started as a professional organizer.  Unlike her co-host, Nikki does not have ADHD.  Nikki and Pete share their history together. [10:57] - Pete talks about his background, which includes how he discovered that he had ADHD.   [12:56] - The brand under which Pete podcasts is . He talks about this platform. [14:47] - We discuss , which is a productivity tool. We share the different ways we use this resource.  This leads to a discussion on several tools we use with our workflow.   [34:13] - Nikki came out with two new courses in 2016, “Organizing Your Space Your Way” and “The Paper Solution”.  She has another course coming out this spring on time management.  I share my weakness with organization when it comes to paper.  I show Nikki and Pete my workspace.   [40:35] - Nikki and Pete talk about “tolerations”.  The first step to take control is to purge. [43:21] - Pete talks about their last monthly challenge which helps de-clutter.   [48:12] - Nikki said when it comes to organizing, we’re not looking for perfection, you just need to find what you need when you need it. [49:50] - Nikki explains how to decide whether or not you should keep something or get rid of it.  She shares various techniques to help you get organized. [58:44] - A live viewer asks a question about the amount of time people spend on “desk duty.”   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! Today, February 28th, is the last session of the month. 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 12:30 P.M. CST.   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 .

I’m joined on this episode of ADHD reWired by Eric Light.  Eric was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but did not take the diagnosis seriously until recently.  Eric emailed me that he was interested in sharing his story and I’m excited to let him share his story. In this conversation, you will hear Eric tell his personal story.  Eric was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ten.  Eric story involves mental and physical abuse and self-medication.  Now that he is receiving counseling and appropriate medication, he is able to work through this past abuse, including through exposure therapy.   Connect with Eric Light You’ll Learn: [04:10] – Eric tells his ADHD story. He was diagnosed at the age of ten.  He didn’t like his medication because it made him physically ill.  He started with medication in high school and it had other negative side effects. [06:10] – Eric hid his pills when he was a child. [07:00] – Eric shares his high school experience. [08:07] – Eric self-medicated with marijuana and we talk about marijuana use with people with ADHD.  Eric explains how marijuana helped him.  Eric no longer uses marijuana and he explains why. [11:45] – Eric talks about his post-high school life.  He describes his gaps between high school and college.  He explains some struggles he has been through. [17:20] – When he was around the age of four, he was abused by a babysitter. He talks about how this has affected his life.  This includes some terrible advice from a therapist. [21:28] – Eric describes the mental and physical abuse he sustained from this babysitter. [25:00] -  We talk about the role his abuse may play in his ADHD symptoms. [29:00] – Eric explains how he sees this abuse now, years removed from it. He believes his is normal, based on the circumstances. [29:52] – He has recently started receiving counseling and taking medication. He talks about how this all has helped him deal with the abuse and other areas of his life. He explains how his medication has helped with his counseling. [32:55] – Eric talks about what has helped him the most, including exposure therapy. [36:50] – Eric explains exposure therapy and how it has helped him. [41:56] – Eric talks about accepting the good and bad about yourself through introspection. [47:41] – The struggle and pain that Eric went through have put things into perspective for him. [50:31] – Eric believes that some people take comfort in negativity. [52:20] – Eric sits in the ADHD hot seat.  We focus on the social aspects of life that Eric struggles with. 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 today, February 22nd, 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: 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 .