ADHD reWired

Celebrating 500 episodes of personal journeys and challenges with ADHD. Reflections on growth, leadership, and building a business. Overcoming struggles, embracing unique qualities, and battling breast cancer. Learn about coaching and accountability groups, self-discovery, and managing ADHD. Addressing trauma responses and progress with chronic lateness.

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Trina from My Lady ADHD joins the panel for a live Q&A discussing various topics including relationships, motivation, burnout, caring for aging parents, self-disclosure at work, self-care, and more. The importance of community and resources are highlighted, along with discussions on procrastination, medication trials, and finding the right combination for ADHD management.

Bowie Winnike, a gender doula and neurodivergent support coach, joins the podcast to discuss gender, coming out, and the role of a gender doula in transitions. They also explore the importance of community, unmasking, and the difference between acceptance and being valued for who you are.

Dana Crews, a coach and advocate for invisible disabilities, discusses the difference between satisfaction and contentment. They explore the discomfort in familiarity and the struggle of holding onto contentment for ADHD brains. The podcast also delves into the inseparable connection between mind, heart, brain, and body in Buddhism and explores regret and ADHD awareness.

Hannah Choi, Executive Function Coach for Beyond Book Smart, talks about developing a relationship with professors, the benefits of breaking down big projects, emotional regulation for accessing executive function skills, maintaining sleep, nutrition, and exercise, managing medication, and more!

Vernon T. Foster II, author and podcaster, shares his experience as a black man living with ADHD. He discusses navigating ADHD challenges in America, dealing with layers of society's expectations, experiences with various jobs, and the challenges he faced in school. The podcast also explores ADHD medication, test-taking strategies, and the importance of getting a diagnosis in the black community.

ADHD reWired team of experts answer questions on topics including entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, coaching, and systems as an artistic process. They discuss finding fulfillment in the workplace, starting a business, time management, the impact of sleep on parenting, therapeutic benefits of gardening, and the benefits of group therapy for individuals with ADHD.

In today’s show, Caroleen Verly joins Eric on the podcast!  Caroleen is a former data analyst turned business owner and financial coach who loves spreadsheets, numbers, problem solving, and data!  She also loves working with clients to find order in the chaos of their financial lives.  Caroleen has a degree in economics from Yale and spent the first 12 years of her career doing data analysis and data visualization.  In addition to her business, Caroleen is also a mom to three young children!  Check out Caroleen’s website UntangleYourMoney.com Learn more about Caroleen at her website Find UntangleYourMoney on Instagram at @adhdmoney Questions/Topics:  [00:01:10] Introducing Caroleen!  [00:02:26] What does it mean to create good systems that work by default?  [00:03:55] A discussion on automation, bills, payments, resistance, and safety nets [00:07:32] Dedicating accounts, savings, and putting money in the right spots for different purposes [00:16:57] Banking and ADHD-friendly interfaces  [00:18:37] Caroleen tries the Qube Money app [00:21:30] A discussion about credit cards and managing them successfully  [00:25:02] Impulsive spending and the impact of credit scores  [00:27:57] “The cheaper option is not always cheaper!” [00:38:27] Ways to start saving in the midst of debt and living paycheck to paycheck  [00:41:30] Cutting costs vs. making more money: Which one is better?   [00:45:56] Resources & closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book (and Editor’s choice!):  I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi Website:  I Will Teach You to be Rich at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!

In today’s show, Eric is joined by Rachel Moore, a licensed psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist, based in San Diego, California!  Rachel is also certified in EMDR and Brainspotting (BSP)!  She works primarily with creative clients, such as artists, writers, and musicians.  Before becoming a therapist, Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in creative writing and was a newspaper copy editor for 14 years.  She is also a musician, a singer, and a proud member of the ADHD community!   You’ll hear about relational-based therapy, trauma and overwhelm, discussions on EMDR and brainspotting, and the importance of finding a therapist who understands your creative needs.  You will also be along for the ride as Rachel guides Eric through the Flash technique!   Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelmoorecounseling Learn more about Rachel at RachelMooreCounseling.com Check out The Artist’s Way Workshop on her website Listen to Rachel’s podcast: Beyond Artist’s Block   Questions/Topics:  [00:01:10] Introducing Rachel [00:01:58] What is EMDR? What is Brainspotting? Are the two types of therapy connected?  [00:05:30] Discussing relational-based therapy   [00:07:18] How do you distinguish the difference between a general state of overwhelm and a trauma response?  [00:16:58] What is the Flash technique?  [00:19:14] A demonstration of the Flash technique  [00:27:25] Eric shares his experiences with the Flash technique  [00:31:40] “The brain and the eyes are made of the same stuff” and the theories of Brainspotting [00:37:35] A demonstration of grounding techniques  [00:41:18] EMDR and BSP: How are these modalities helpful for ADHD brains and creatives?  [00:45:30] Finding someone who understands the experience and depth of what creativity means for you [00:49:14] Closing Thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Article:  on Brainspotting.com - What is Brainspotting?   Article: on EMDRIA - About EMDR Therapy 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!