ADHD reWired

John Lee Dumas, host of the award-winning EntrepreneurOnFire podcast and the leader of a trio of web communities that includes Podcasters' Paradise, is my guest this week. We discuss various productivity tips and tricks, perceptions of ADHD, useful software and apps, and more on episode 30 of ADHD reWired. See Full Shownotes at

Paige Sharma, a mother of three who caught my attention through an astounding open letter she wrote to a long-lost classmate, is our guest today. She talks about her story of ADHD diagnosis, concerns over finding the right doctor to treat her and the difference between some of them, and many of the symptoms she experienced that lead her to seek aid and find more information. The open letter she wrote, to an old elementary school classmate, is a touching piece that addresses depression, suicide, and how she found motivation.   See the full show notes at    Get your free audiobook at Audible. Go to

A balanced lifestyle for the long run... Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster, mom, runner and she has ADHD Kari was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. We discuss our Red Zone and Green Zone and the importance and challenge of outsourcing. She gives running tips. Don't worry, Kari is a mid to a back-of the pack runner. See the full show notes at  Also, I was interviewed on Kari's Podcast which was released on the same day as this episode. Go check it out in iTunes or Stitcher. Check out her show at

Stop on a dime and change directions.  This is a skill for improv on stage, and has great application in relationships.  Mike Fedel is a professional performer, with a background in comparative philosophy. he has ADHD.   Focuses on the values of: Play Improvisation Being able to stop on a dime and change the direction of where we're going.   An example of Mike and his Wife - Planning a vacation to Chicago He made list of 20 plays and other art and theater institutions he wanted to see His wife's list consisted of the beaches she wanted to go to.   Solving disagreements by Needing to let go of your agenda, and really engage in the dialogue Relationships are 100/100 (not 50/50)   Words Matter. Would you mind asking us, instead of telling us?  Thank you, we really appreciate it. Try this when you want to get your spouse ... See the full show notes for this episode plus video's of Mike's performances at the 2013 and 2014 ADDA Conferences   Like us on Facebook at  Join our Facebook Community  To get my newsletter with great productivity tips, and special announcements you can: Click  if hyperlinked, Text Tivers to 22828 or Go to my website ADHDreWired.com   The international CHADD conference on ADHD is in the Chicago area Nov.13-15,  2014. Register at  I will be a speaker there. Interested in 1:1 coaching? You can schedule an free initial consultation with me

Play as the best non-medication treatment... Kirsten Milliken, Ph.D, ACC loves play.   "Playing with others is better than playing with yourself."  She shares how to add fun into our lives from how we set up our workspace to adding fun music to our workouts. Check out her website    See the show notes at for additional resources from this episode.   This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at  To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828   Like us on Facebook    Join the Facebook Community    Share your story    Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes.  If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher.  It's how other people will find this show.    Have you registered for the 2014 CHADD conference on ADHD. It's in the Chicago area, November 13-15. I will be there as a speaker, and will be talking to more people for the podcast. Register at

ADHD reWired Episode # 25 See full show notes at    Like those of us with ADHD who are experiencing any degree of success, Alan Brown knows in order to be successful, he has to work really hard everyday.   Strategies, Productivity Tips & Brain Hacks   Alan: "Next time you sit down to work on a hard task: Forcefully, label it, imagine blocking billboard saying “this is what I’m doing now”   Quote "Most of our stress does not have from having too much to do, it comes from not finishing what we have began."     Drawing the distinction between Urgent and Important It is important to asking yourself, "what do I want to be doing now."   To focus on the right things, Alan give all his tasks 3 labels 1. What I’m now 2. The BS 3. The stuff that’s important but what I’m not doing now   See more at

Shifting focus from what's wrong to what's right. Terry Matlen is a psychotherapist, coach and author, and runs the website ADDConsults.com  Terry talks about her challenges and how she's learned to create accommodations for herself and her family.  See the full show notes at   Ep 24 Interviews from the ADDA Conference  This Episode is sponsored by  Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at  The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group has Launched  There are only 4 spots left as 8/15/14.  Join this group now for only $679 use a montly installment plan starting as low as $199 / month Go to   To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or click  if your app lets you Like us on Facebook  Join the Facebook Community  Share your story Twitter    Don't forget to click   If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in or .  It's how other people will find this show.

Pretending to be normal exhausting. I talk with Linda Roggli, from the ADDiva Network.  We talk about emotional wounds, taking off masks, and being your authentic self.   See the full show notes at  Ep 23 Interviews from the ADDA Conference  This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at  The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is in PRELAUNCH PHASE.  August 11-15 2014 Sign up and get a discount. Go to  To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook    Join the Facebook Community    Share your story    Don't forget to click subscribe in iTunes.  If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher.  It's how other people will find this show.

Ep 22 Interviews from the ADDA Conference  On this episode, Eric talks to Rick and Ava Green.  Rick Green is a comedian and star of the PBS "documentaries" ADD and Loving it, and ADD and Mastering it." Ava is his amazing and supportive non-ADD wife who helps manage all the details.   Check out their amazing website  This Episode is sponsored by  Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at    The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch... Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website    To get my email Newsletter click  or TIVERS to 22828   Like us on Facebook    Join the Facebook Community    Share your story    Don't forget to click .  If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in  or It's how other people will find this show.

Ep 21 Eric Tivers talks with Kim Trumbo, 33, host of , co-host of .  Kim shares strategies for not interrupting. We discuss meds, apps, music for working and more.      This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at      The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is about to launch...   Can't wait and want 1:1 Coaching? Schedule a free consult at my website    To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828   Like us on Facebook    Join the Facebook Community   Share your story    Don't forget to click .  If you love the show, please leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes or  It's how other people will find this show.