ADHD reWired

This Week's Episode: Nicole joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Nicole is a mom of two with a background in sales. Nicole has been a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In this discussion, Nicole shares her ADHD story with us. She has an entertaining story of how she first realized she has ADHD. Nicole shares a lot with us in the conversation. You will hear how she views the role that ADHD plays in her life, she reads a letter she wrote to her ADHD, and she describes the changes she is experiencing in her life now because of her involvement in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Connect with Nicole Email: plymouthmn7@gmail.com You'll Learn: [06:09] - Nicole describes her background and her history with ADHD. She was not diagnosed until she was a senior in college. She shares how this discovery and diagnosis came about. [09:12] - Nicole talks about some of the resources she found (this podcast included) and how she started to understand the science of ADHD. [16:30] - Nicole shares how she views the role ADHD plays in her life. I describe a post-it note that Nicole has designed that symbolizes everything. [21:38] - We recently did a writing exercise in the group. I asked members to write a letter that starts "Dear ADHD," and she shares her letter with us. [24:24] - Nicole explains why she joined the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [31:17] - Nicole shares some of her transformation that was brought on by being part of the group. [33:27] - Nicole believed that hyperfocus was one of her greatest strengths. We discuss the side effects that can make hyperfocus a weakness. [43:36] - Nicole talks about how she benefitted from mindfulness meditation. [46:20] - Nicole texted me that she needed to reschedule our appointment, but then changed her mind. We talk about pushing through perfectionism and feelings of not being in the right mental place for events to take place. [50:50] - Holding onto strengths and successes is important because there will be times of weakness that you use those to push through. [51:58] - Nicole lists some of the successes she's experienced because of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. This has helped her grow in ways she would have never expected. [56:52] - Nicole talks about using paper and Evernote to organize. [1:01:53] - If you are newly diagnosed with ADHD and are planning on having children or have children that are young, Nicole has a message for you. Your Resources: More Attention, Less Deficit - Ari Tuckman Podcast Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com and schedule a call if you want to join. Planning Workshops Do you feel like consistency is a weakness of yours? I would like to show you the effective planning strategies I have used to be incredibly consistent with this podcast. Join me for two free planning workshops. The first session will be on Monday, March 27th. We will be covering yearly and quarterly planning in that first session. The second session covers planning your day, week, and month. This session is on Wednesday, March 29th. Registration is free, but space is limited. Register at EricTivers.com/events. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This Week's Episode: This week, we bring you a recorded session of our ADHD Q&A session. The recording you will hear on this episode is from the February session. Nisha Subramanian joins me to moderate this event. We field several questions on ADHD, task management, and organization. We talk about avoiding social media distractions, setting goals, controlling emotions and anger management, accountability, and much more. If you're listening to this episode the day it is released (Tuesday, March 14th), you can join the March session today! It starts at 12:30pm Central, and you can register at EricTivers.com/events. You'll Learn: [11:57] - When considering teens with ADHD and anxiety, task initiation is especially hard and involves a lot of parent involvement. I discuss some ways for adolescents to increase independence in this area. [14:45] - Lucinda asks about items that are scheduled, but don't have a home for until that scheduled time. I share some ideas on how to organize and store these tasks. [19:52] - Scott asks how a question about selecting a doctor. I give some tips and things to consider when selecting a physician to administer medications. [23:05] - Chris asks what techniques could be used to control emotions and anger management. I explain why this is an important topic for people with ADHD and some tips to manage these emotions through self-care. [28:03] - Adam wonders, "How do you set goals when you don't know what you want?" I share some self-exploration practices to evaluate your situation to determine what energizes you. [33:48] - Aziz finds that chess is one of the few things in which he's able to hyperfocus. However, he plays chess daily and would like to know how to disengage. I explain the role of dopamine in these situations and share that accountability is a way to stop at an appropriate time. [40:28] - Tom shares how he uses Alexa to help him with task management and organization. [48:03] - We spend a lot of time on Facebook and this inevitably leads to a lack of productivity. I share a few resources to limit and control online and social media use to maintain productivity. [52:51] - Scott asks about a medication suggestion, but I explain why I am not able to give a recommendation. [54:50] - Lucinda asks a follow-up question to her previous question. Nisha and I have some advice to have a visual reminder of items that need to be taken care of. [59:33] - Nisha brings up a topic from a coaching group. She asks the question, "What is self-care?" I describe self-care as self compassion and self kindness and describe some ways to practice self-care. Your Resources: AlexaRescueTimeForestFreedomFacebook PurityMessenger.com Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This Week's Episode: 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 - http://www.stephaniesarkis.com/ 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: Stephanie's blog post on GaslightingFitocracyInsight TimerCountableSFaxCivics 101 PodcastPod Save AmericaShower Thoughts on Twitter Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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! 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.

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 https://www.facebook.com/ADHDreWired/. Nikki Kinzer is a blogger, online course creator, professional and certified ADHD coach, and co-host of the Taking Control Podcast. 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 Taking Control Podcast Twitter - @TakeControlADHD Take Control ADHD on Facebook 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 Rash Pixel FM. He talks about this platform. [14:47] - We discuss TextExpander, 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: ADHD Rewired YouTube Channel Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD YouTube Channel Taking Control Podcast TextEpander 2Do Process.St Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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.

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 YouTube Channel 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: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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! Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This Week's Episode: 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 - roberto_olivardia@hms.hardvard.edu 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: Learning AllyUnderstood.orgBookshareGrammarlyBeelineReader Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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! Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This Week's Episode: This week'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: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! Turn good intention into amazing action with our virtual video-based group coaching program. Go to http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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 http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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. 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.

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, When an Adult You Love has ADHD. 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 - http://RussellBarkley.org You'll Learn: [07:13] - Dr. Barkley explains why he wrote the book, When an Adult You Love Has ADHD. [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: The 7 Habits of Effective People - Stephen Covey Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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 http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.

This Week's Episode: 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: http://www.drdavidteplin.com/ 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 PubMed 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: PubMed Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired 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! 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 http://coachingrewired.com 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 http://erictivers.com/events. 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 http://www.erictivers.com/palooza 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. 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.