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ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSPwww.adhdrewired.com
The podcast for adults with ADHD. Hear stories, learn strategies, and get great productivity tips as we talk about the real-life struggles and what it takes to achieve success. Host, Eric Tivers, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, coach and entrepreneur (with ADHD) in private practice. Eric interviews a variety of guests. Many are people just like yourself, as well professionals, entrepreneurs, and ADHD experts.
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Episodes

36 | Surviving School with Comedy

Comedian, voice artist, writer, and more Patte Rosebank joins us to discuss her journey and struggles with ADHD as a child and how she made the transition into the woman she is today. Covering her early years dealing with bullying, uncaring schools, and even contemplating suicide, Patte describes what changes were made and what motivated her to pursue her current line of work. Which and whose comedy inspired her, how she deals with anxiety prior to a performance, and even a bunch of funny voices...

Nov 03, 20141 hr 4 min

35 | ADHD 101: What is ADHD?

What is ADHD, really? In a bonus episode, host Eric Tivers discusses, via analogies and examples, the reality of ADHD. Breaking it down into its separate categories, Eric explains the different standardized presentations of ADHD along with their identifying symptoms. If you or others you know are looking for an introduction to ADHD as a technical topic, this is an ideal place to start. Go to www.erictivers.com/35 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for in...

Oct 30, 201426 min

34 | Married with Separate Bedrooms

"ADHD People" writer Tom Nardone helps to inspire, communicate with, and provide relatable experiences to readers of his two blogs. With many unique perspectives and stories to tell, Tom's goal in running his blogs, at TomNardone.net and ADHDpeople.net, is simply to entertain; the rest is all a bonus. Tom discusses the story behind starting his blogs, an interesting sleeping situation with his wife, progress on his upcoming book, and many other topics via his straight-forward, true-to-oneself na...

Oct 27, 201451 min

33 | Write to the Point

Writing coach and communications consultant recently diagnosed with ADHD, our guest Helena Bouchez walks us through her story of self awareness and discovery. Having worked around an airport for a number of years, Helena likens some of her strategies for dealing with ADHD to metaphors of flight terminology. Helena also divulges some strategies for writing business emails effectively and making sure that your most important emails aren't riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Also discussed is...

Oct 20, 20141 hr 13 min

32 | Tradesman to Entrepreneur

Helping people take advantage of their time and skill-sets to become more successful entrepreneurs is Daniel Bowling's mission. After working as a talented upholstery tradesman for most of his life, Daniel started out with his own successful small company. Following personal and business fallouts that saw him leaving that company, he now hopes to motivate others like himself to follow their skills, talents, and dreams and to better use their time. Daniel talks of his personal strengths and strug...

Oct 13, 201456 min

31 | Power of Perseverance

Sean Ackerman, host of the You Leading You podcast and an experienced operational manager, joins Eric to talk about his mission to help others achieve their goals. Sean discusses the 2011 flood that took his home and how he recovered following it, how he came to start his podcast and his upcoming Moving it Forward conference, and some methods he uses to keep organized and on schedule. Go to www.adhdrewired.com for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for infor...

Oct 06, 201448 min

30 | FOCUS on Fire with the Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas

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 http://www.adhdrewired.com

Sep 29, 201440 min

29 | Mother with a Story

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, ...

Sep 22, 20141 hr 1 min

28 | A Running Lifestyle | Interview with podcaster Kari Gormey

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 www.ADHDreWired.com 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. Ch...

Sep 15, 201443 min

27 Relationships and ADHD | Improv to Improve Communication in Relationships

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 ...

Sep 08, 201427 min

26 | Prescription to Play with Kirsten Milliken

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 www.PlayDHD.com See the show notes at www.adhdrewired.com for additional resources from this episode. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewire...

Sep 01, 201434 min

25 | Crush it! Focus & Entrepreneurship | Guest - Alan Brown of ADD Crusher

ADHD reWired Episode # 25 See full show notes at www.adhdrewired.com 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 finish...

Aug 25, 201441 min

Ep 24 | Queen of Distraction - interview with Terry Matlen, LCSW

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 www.adhdrewired.com Ep 24 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountabil...

Aug 18, 201434 min

23 | Authenticity with ADDiva Linda Roggli

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 www.adhdrewired.com Ep 23 Interviews from the ADDA Conference This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired The ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is in PRELAUNCH PHASE. August 11-15 2014 Sign up and get a discount. G...

Aug 11, 201458 min

22 | ADD-A and Loving it?! Rick and Ava Green are Totally ADD

www.adhdrewired.com 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 www.totallyadd.com This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired The ADHD reWired Coaching ...

Aug 04, 201447 min

21 | Life on a mission - an interview with Kim Trumbo

www.adhdrewired.com Ep 21 Eric Tivers talks with Kim Trumbo, 33, host of Generosity Philosophy, co-host of OK2BeLGBT. 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 www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired 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 www.erictivers.com T...

Jul 28, 20141 hr 3 min

20 | From Fired to Inspired - Interview with web designer Alan Houser

www.adhdrewired.com for complete shownotes. Ep 20 Eric Tivers talks with Alan Houser, entrepreneur, creative web designer, diagnosed 2 years ago at age 43. This Episode is sponsored by Audible. Get your free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/adhdrewired 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 www.erictivers.com To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or if you...

Jul 21, 20141 hr 2 min

19 | Mornings - Solutions for faster routines and oversleeping

www.adhdrewired.com Ep 19 | Not a morning person? Tips, apps and strategies for waking up and speeding up your morning routine. Plus, I share my morning protein shake recipe. 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 www.erictivers.com To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adhdrewired Join the Facebook Community www.facebook.com/groups/adhdrewired...

Jul 14, 201434 min

18 | 7 Shopping Survival Tips for ADHD

www.adhdrewired.com Ep 18 | 7 Shopping survival tips Interested in Coaching? www.erictivers.com To get my email Newsletter Text: TIVERS to 22828 or click here Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/adhdrewired Join the Facebook Community www.facebook.com/groups/adhdrewired Share your story https://www.speakpipe.com/adhdrewired.com 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...

Jul 07, 201420 min

17 | w/ Ari Tuckman, PsyD - Sleep, Meds, Self-Esteem & He-Man

www.adhdrewired.com Eric Tivers, talks with psychologist, ADHD expert, author, and podcaster, Ari Tuckman. We discuss the psychology of medication as well as issues related to self-esteem. I ask him to help me with my sleep issues. Find both of us at the Adult ADHD conference July 24-27. Online Registration closes June 30. Register by clicking the ADDA banner on my website or by going to http://adda.adhdrewired.com Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adhdrewired Find Ari Tuckman at www.Adult...

Jun 30, 201449 min

16 | A talk with James | Taking Charge of his ADHD

See show notes at www.adhdrewired.com In episode 15, Eric took you on an audio journey as he read an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talked to him on the phone at the end, but you only heard a few minutes of that interview. Here is the rest of the interview. See what James is up to... NOISE & COLOR magazine http://www.noiseandcolormag.com/ Canvas http://yourcanvas.org/ Brushfire Media http://brushfiremedia.net/ NOISE & COLOR | Montana's Alternative Magazine www.noiseandcolorma...

Jun 23, 201454 min

15 | Attempted Suicide, Alcoholism & Renewed Hope - A Listeners' ADHD Podcast Epiphany

See show notes at www.adhdrewired.com Listen as Eric takes you on an audio journey as he reads an emotional email from a listener. Eric then talks to him on the phone at the end. The ADDA conference will be here soon. July 24-27 Register at http://adda.adhdrewired.com Find support in your area 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (For callers in the U.S.) www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous www.12step.org - 12 Steps www.nami.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness www.CHADD.org - ...

Jun 16, 201429 min

14 | Visualize your Plan - Start by Drawing

www.adhdrewired.com Show notes for this episode are available in a mind map and an outline. Learn strategies for long-term, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning. Plus, the importance of drawing your vision and goals. Register for the ADDA conference July 24-27 in Orlando http://.adda.adhdrewired.com

Jun 09, 201430 min

13 | Climbing Out of a Rut

I feel like I've been in a bit of a rut, and I kinda vent about it on this episode. But, I'm pulling myself out. Listen after the outro at 32:00 to hear a live performance of my original song, "Good intentions" performed at last years ADDA talent show. Check out the show notes at www.adhdrewired.com Get updates on sleep, tech tips, including a gadget recommendation from one of our listeners. I recommend one of my favorite podcasts. We're on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ADHDrewired Register for t...

Jun 02, 201439 min

12 | Lets Focus

Not feeling well can really tax your working memory. Wow, I kept lossing my train of thoughts. go to www.adhdrewired.com Register for the adults ADHD ADDA conference at http://adda.adhdrewired.com Get productivity tips, app recommendations, and other periodic updates in your email inbox. Click here to get on the list, or TEXT TIVERS to 22828, or go to my website and sign up.

May 26, 201426 min

11 | Negative Thoughts on Trial Part 2 - Emotions

Part 2 of Thoughts on Trial-- Emotions. Fear, Anxiety, Anger oh my! I discuss tips and strategies for dealing with these emotions. I also explore why we have emotions in the first place. To see a the complete show notes including the mind map for this show, links and other resources go to www.ADHDreWired.com This weeks app recommendation will help get you unstuck!!! I am still forming the reWired online group coaching. Email me through my website if you are interested. Sign up for the Adult ADHD...

May 21, 201430 min

10 | Negative Thinking on Trial Part 1

Negative thinking fuels negative emotion. Negative emotions can lead to unhelpful and unproductive behaviors. These behaviors reinforce our thoughts and the cycle continues. Eric answers two listener questions, including one about medication. Contest Submissions due April 15, 2014 For show notes, go to www.ADHDreWired.com ADDA Conference affiliate link http://ADDA.ADHDreWired.com Sign up for the Free ADD Classes Teleseminar May 13, 2014 at 8pm CST. Free replay for 2 weeks if you sign up by 8pm o...

May 12, 201449 min

09 | Calendars

See a mindmap of this episode at www.adhdrewired.com

May 05, 201447 min

08 | Motivation and the Brain - 13 Tips

ADHD reWired Ep 8. This may be the best episode yet. I will give you 13 tips to increase motivation. Listen to an off-off-off-way off broadway production of a 2 character play, created, directed and played by me. Check out my recommended app. 100s of Adults with ADHD are going... are you? www.ADDA.ADHDreWired.com Go to www.ADHDreWired.com to see the full show notes and to see the list. I also announce a contest... which will continue beyond the date stated on this podcast. I didn't do the math c...

Apr 28, 201449 min

07 | Procrastination - 5 reasons I do it & What I've learned to do about it.

Today we're going to talk about procrastination. I'm going to talk about some of the reasons we do it, and I'm going to share with you some strategies that I've learned that have helped me and many of my clients procrastinate less and do more. I'm going to share with you a great app I recently discovered that can actually help you with procrastination. We'll also hear from you, the ADHD rewired community. Get the list, see show notes, links to resources at www.ADHDreWired.com Ask Eric!!! Have yo...

Apr 21, 201443 min
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