ADHD reWired

Dr. Ali Arena, a speech and language pathologist, joins Eric to discuss neurodivergent relationships. They cover topics such as communication challenges, parentification, and bringing up difficult conversations. The importance of social support and holistic communication is highlighted, along with strategies for effective communication in neurodivergent relationships. The significance of hobbies and interests in relationships is explored, and there is a discussion on sexual preferences and the neurodivergent community's openness to sexual exploration.

Brooke Schnittman, an ADHD coach and founder of a coaching company, discusses the importance of boundaries and small actions for activating potential. They explore resilience, consistency, and self-compassion, and highlight the struggles of delegating tasks for individuals with ADHD. The speaker also shares their experience of creating a last-minute presentation and discusses the potential impact of AI on managing ADHD.

Topics discussed include obtaining an ADHD diagnosis, tips for transitioning, resources for older adults with ADHD, medication and side-effects, preventing burnout, evolution of the coaching program, possible changes in Medicare coverage, financial challenges, and self-care for individuals with ADHD.

Shell Mendelson, career counselor with over 35 years of experience, joins the podcast to discuss career direction for ADHD adults. They explore the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and exploring options beyond money. They also address the question of the best career for someone with ADHD. The power of community and belonging in overcoming challenges is highlighted, along with the benefits of group therapy and recognizing one's skills for success.

Joining Eric on this episode is Jessica Ovadia, a healthcare communicator with a decade of experience. They discuss struggles with growing demands of life, simplifying complexities, motivation and burnout, creating structure, overcomplicating communication, clarifications and knowing the audience, self-esteem in owning a business, communicating the ADHD experience, and more!

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.