This episode is the recording of March's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. If you're listening to this on the day it is published, you can listen to April's live Q&A at 1:30pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADH...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Joining me on this episode are Jessica McCabe and Edward Newton. Jessica is the creator of the extremely popular and successful How To ADHD YouTube Channel. She recently did a Ted Talk that has over 10 million views! Edward has a background in television production and has played a large role in the success of How To ADHD. On this episode, you will hear Jessica and Edward talk about how How To ADHD has grown since they were last on the podcast. They also share the backstory behind her Ted Talk, ...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 17 min
James Ochoa returns to the podcast this week. James is a licensed professional counselor, author of Focus Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD. He is the founder and director of The Life Empowerment Center in Austin, Texas. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover ways to empower themselves in areas of their lives. His passion is treating the emotional distress of ADHD, so clients can begin to build internal worlds in their imagine to man...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min
This episode is the recording of February's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am, once again, joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear several listener questions. This month, a lot of these conversations involved medication. We also talk about employment and recovering from a loss of employment. The...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 17 min
If you're expecting to hear last month's live Q&A, I've changed the plan. I really want to share a conversation with Marisol Salizar. Marisol is one of the members of our Coaching and Accountability Group, and I think when it comes to finding what really matters in life, and creating healthy boundaries between work, family, and play, the progress that she has made can be inspirational for all of us who really struggle with this balance, especially when we are fortunate enough to love the wor...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Jamie Popernack is a recovering achievement addict living a fiercely simple life with her husband and daughter. Jamie is a public health educator who works at a crisis program. She has a lot of love for the ADHD tribe. In this conversation, you will hear Jamie explain the idea of achievement addictions. She shares how she fell into that trap. She was hustling for her self-worth and doing things because she had to and it looked good. Her motivation was no longer to help people, but to make hersel...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Kwame Dougan is an attorney by training, an investor by experience, and an advisor by design. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a Master of Science from London School of Economics, attending as a rotary ambassadorial scholar. Previously, Kwame practiced commercial litigation with a global law firm. His journey overcoming poverty and an undiagnosed learning disability has been documented in various publications and is the subject of a Ted Talk. In 2015, Kwame was honored as ...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Logan Nelson joins me on this episode of the podcast. Logan is the creator of Scratch Your Own Itch Podcast, where he inspires and motivates listeners to scratch your own itch so that you can grow personally and professionally. He is a performance enhancement expert and published author on thrive global. Logan graduated with a BFA in Acting from NIU, and is now sharing his story and his "why." In this conversation, you will hear Logan explain his why. Logan opens up about body dysmorphia, the fe...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min
This episode is the recording of January's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. We cover several different topics on this episode, including questions on prioritization systems, money management, "The Wall of Awful," and much more. Because of Brendan's area of expertise, we also answer a handfu...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 14 min
On this episode, Matt Beardsley joins me in my office. First off, thanks to Matt for giving me the motivation to clean my office! Matt is a husband, father, and friend. In his professional life, he works in technology as a site reliability engineer. Since his diagnosis in April of 2017, Matt has been able to go on a deeper journey of self-discovery, finding along the way, himself and the community he cherishes. In this conversation, you will hear Matt's story. He talks about his academics and em...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 47 min
No guest in the history of ADHD reWired has appeared as many times as Tom Nardone, and he joins me again on this episode. If you're new to the podcast, Tom and I have been friends since the start of this show. He is the host of The Tom Nardone Show. Tom was diagnosed with brain cancer in September of 2017. In this episode, you'll hear a lot of laughter and emotion from Tom. Tom is always an open book, and this visit to the podcast is no exception. Most of this conversation is Tom sharing the emo...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Linda Roggli joins me on this week's episode. This is Linda's third appearance on the podcast. She is a professional certified coach, award-winning author, founder of the ADD Diva Network, and co-founder of the ADHD Women's Palooza, which is just around the corner. Linda is an expert in later-life ADHD. Linda is a popular speaker at national and international conferences and has coached 100s of women. In this conversation, you will hear Linda share the role that estrogen plays in ADHD behavior. ...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Laura Wrzesinski joins me on this episode of ADHD reWired. Laura is a licensed marriage, and family therapist, who was a member of the most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. In her private practice, Radical Realness Therapy, she works with LGBTQIA folks, feminists, and ADHD millennials who are ready for self-acceptance and healthy relationships. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD about two and a half years ago. In this conversation, you will hear Laura share her ADHD story and he...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min
We did it! We made it to episode #200! I would have never guessed we would have over one million downloads over 176 different countries. You and your stories are why this podcast is the top-rated ADHD podcast on iTunes. Thank you. This episode is the recording of December's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode b...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Originally, I was not going to release an episode of the podcast, but at the last minute, I changed my mind. This podcast exists to give you some updates on things. We made it to 2018! I planned to spend an entire day doing my annual planning. Instead, we had frozen drain pipes! This was quite an ordeal that resulted in me losing a few days of work and $1800. I have been thinking about my goals for 2018, although I haven't had time to put everything together. I've also been looking at my quarter...
Jan 02, 2018•11 min
On this week's episode, we're looking at our year in review and taking a sneak peek at the year ahead. You will just hear my voice on this episode. Every year, I spend time reviewing my goals from the prior year. I believe it's critical to reflect before you look forward. A lot of wonderful things happened in 2017, yet it was a really hard year. You will hear what my goals, wins, and challenges were. I also share the themes and aspects of my life and business that I am considering when looking a...
Dec 26, 2017•54 min
Aaron Anastasi returns to the podcast for this episode. Aaron is a Southern Californian actor and film-maker who graduated with a master's degree from Princeton. He is a serial entrepreneur with an online presence that grosses seven-figures. Aaron has the #1 singing life lesson channel on YouTube with over 20 million organic views and 250,000 subscribers. Aaron is also a prominent success coach with a book that reached Amazon's Top 100 Best-Sellers list within a week of its release. In this conv...
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This episode is the recording of November's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this discussion, you will hear Brendan, and I answer several questions from diagnosis and medication to refocusing after interruption, overwhelm by digital tools, and everything in-between. You're welcome to joi...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Justin Classen joins me on this episode. Justin is 27-years-old, and a whirlwind of intense, hyper-active energy, born, raised and distracted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received a diagnosis of ADHD only 9-months ago. However, this diagnosis was prolonged by two years, due to lapses in memory to actually attend his evaluation. Considered a "jack of all trades" by those who know him, Justin has found success in a multitude of endeavors, and an acceptance in a profound number of failed ones. ...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Brett Smith joins me on this episode. Brett is a real estate broker in Austin, Texas who was diagnosed at the age of 42. This diagnosis came after struggling with job change after job change after job change. About two years ago, Brett took a job in software sales, and he noticed "the cycle." After a Google search, he realized he needed to explore the possibility that he has ADHD. Through Driven to Distraction, He recognized he experienced things everyone does, but the connection between these t...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Stephanie Sammons joins me on this episode of the podcast. Stephanie is a certified financial planner, the founder of Sammons Wealth, an independent wealth management firm. Stephanie is also a best-selling author, speaker, and recording singer-songwriter. Stephanie was a member of our most recent ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Stephanie's songs go right to the heart of what a lot of us are feeling on a regular basis. In this conversation, you will hear an interesting mixture of ...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 8 min
This episode is the recording of October's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this conversation, you will hear us answer several questions. We talk about productivity tips, techniques, and resources. We also talk about follow-through and scheduling. A few of the questions are big-picture. ...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 18 min
This week, I am joined by three guests. What you will hear is a behind-the-scenes and insightful perspective of ADHD reWired and our coaching groups. Joining me on the episode are Brendan Mahen, Kat Hoyer, and Cassandra Tower. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, Kat, Cassandra, and me talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. You will hear them share the changes they have seen in others and themselves through this group. If you would like more information on the 11t...
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Noelle Matteson joins me on this week's episode of ADHD reWired. Noelle has lived in various places around the United States and the world. Her background is mostly in writing and publishing. She has an M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, and she has published a short book on the Civil Rights Movement, The Freedom Rides and Alabama: A Guide to Key Events and Places, Context, and Impact. Noelle currently writes for Healthy Place's blog, Living with Adult ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Noelle ...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Rosa Swann has been a full-time romance author for two years. She starting writing romance novels while she was working on her master's degree. Rosa believes in happy endings and making choices that make you happy. She spends most of her day behind the computer, but does all of her planning on paper, because she'll forget about it otherwise. Having been diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism a decade ago, she has been able to control her brain with a lot of planning and tactics. Recently, she has s...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Steve Mazure was diagnosed with ADHD in June of 2016, and since the diagnosis, everything has changed. Steve has been on a journey of growth and self-discovery. He is now learning to accept who he is and he's letting go of the person he was trying to be. In this conversation, you will hear Steve share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD and decided to start a chocolate company. He talks about the aspects of running a business that he struggles with, and I share some tips with him that will ho...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 31 min
This Week's Episode: On this week's episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had "normal" problems growing up. Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD. It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD. In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences. Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD. She also shares her relationship history with three marriages. Anne was a pleasure t...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 4 min
This Week's Episode: This week, I am pleased to be joined by Tom Nardone. Tom is not only a friend to ADHD reWired and the ADHD community, but someone who really has become one of my best friends. Tom is the voice of courage, humility, and bravery. On September 19th, Tom had a brain surgery to try to remove a tumor from the part of his brain that deals with his speech. His speech has been affected. Tom and his wife, Yvonne, join me about a week after Tom's surgery. In this conversation, you will...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 37 min
This Week's Episode: Shauna Heron joins me on this episode. Shauna is a wedding photographer, entrepreneur, mom, world traveler, game streamer, techno-nerd who just recently found out that she has ADHD. After 44 years, Shauna was researching information to support her 7-year old son with ADHD; she started to have that sneaking suspicion that she had found the answer to her life-long question, "What the (bleep) is wrong with me?!" In this discussion, you will hear Shauna's interesting and unique ...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This Week's Episode: This episode is the recording of September's live Q&A. These Q&A sessions take place the second Tuesday of every month. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. I am joined on this episode by Brendan Mahan. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics. Some questions are about adolescents with ADHD, from morning routines to college applications. We also talk about managing emotions during hormon...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 21 min
