Today we are sitting in an ADHD mastermind session, where our group will ask Will Curb questions about different aspects of ADHD, how Will moves through and deals with certain obstacles. You can check out our panel guests on previous episodes of ADHD rewired. We talk about the value of information, how to create habits after learning executive functioning skills, what ARC can do for you. Will talks about why he likes being an admin in the coaching group. Will's mom recently passed away and we ta...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Russell Barkley joins me for the fourth time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters...
May 28, 2019•50 min
Russell Barkley joins me for the third time as a guest on my podcast. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Board certified in three disciplines: clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Russell is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner with 23 published books and 41 editions, more than 290 scientific articles and chapters ...
May 21, 2019•47 min
Welcome to this month's live Q&A episode! I'll start off myself (as my co-host is either mid-interview or heading back to join me). Let's dive in! First, Kimberly asks about ADHD and PTSD, since her doctor suggested that she might only have PTSD and seemed to completely discount the ADHD. She's also curious about gut bacteria helping with executive function. We'll dig into both topics, including the point that trauma is about how we perceive a situation. Marisol then joins the episode. As a ...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Kali's father recently passed away: this podcast is dedicated in memory of her father. Kali Stanton joins me on this episode of the podcast. She lives in Minnesota and is a teacher, wife and mom. Her most recent hobby she enjoys are piano lessons. I previously interviewed Kali in Season 6. She has had many changes in her life since then, including moving to a new town and a new job. Kali was diagnosed in 2015 with ADHD and has now been told she now does not have ADHD. In the last three years, Ka...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Todd Ellis joins me on this episode of the podcast. Todd is 43, is a grandfather of one and works for Microsoft Corporation outside of Seattle for the past 18 years. He was diagnosed at age eight. He recalls being a "spark plug" for his parents. As the youngest of three and the only boy, his parents didn't understand his behavior. His parents moved around quite often because of his parent's work, so he was often the "new kid" at school. He found school boring and dull, except for science classes...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Paul Phenix joins me on this episode of the podcast. Paul, at the age of 75, has an extraordinary story of his journey with ADHD and is the oldest (and most wise) guest on my show to date. Paul has struggled with ADHD throughout his life, especially when attending medical school to be a veterinarian. Since his retirement, Paul has learned to enjoy life, leisurely activities and how to say, "Thank You." Since his childhood, Paul has loved animals of all species: from the 500 frogs he brought into...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Adeola Sogbein joins me on this episode of the podcast. Adeola is a listener of the podcast, and he has an inspiring story to share with us. Over the last four years, he has lost the weight equivalent of two adults (330 lbs) and was diagnosed with ADHD at the same time. He comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of having people on your side and not giving up. In a way, Adeola's journey started when he fell asleep in a job interview. That led to a sleep apnea diagnosis, and once he was...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This episode is the recording of March's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. We cover a variety of topics on this episode. We talk about anxiety, impulsivity, consistency, resiliency, accommodations, and much more. In this conversation, Brendan has many opportunities to point you to episodes of his podcast. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on th...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min
My guest this week is Linda Donalds. Linda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s. Like so many who were diagnosed later in life, the ADHD diagnosis helped explain so many of her struggles. Professionally, Linda is a board-certified hypnotist. She's been an active member of the Guild of Hypnotists for over 20 years, and in recent years has shifted her focus to using her hypnosis for helping adults and teens struggling with ADHD and sleep-related issues with ADHD. Linda is an alumnus of our ADH...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Dawn Nickel is my guest on this episode. Dawn is a certified professional recover coach and holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy with a focus on women who experience issues related to mental health, addiction, and intimate partner violence. Dawn has taken her life experiences of being in recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence, cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism and turned it into an empowerment movement called She Recovers. It is a fact that people with ADHD have higher rates o...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We have a different type of episode for you this week. Brendan Mahan joins me for this episode. We're talking about sleep! Brendan and I had our monthly Q&A episode last week, and we ended the episode on the topic of sleep. Since the beginning of the year, my sleep has been incredible. On the other hand, Brendan has struggled with sleep. He cites a number of changes in his weekly schedule as the primary reason for this. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many of the changes in routi...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This episode is the recording of February's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. This week, we had several listeners join us on the podcast. You will hear us talk with a couple of people who were diagnosed later, and are working through things like finding helpful therapists and being ready for coaching. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the se...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Justin Classen returns to the podcast for this episode. He previously appeared on Episode #195. Justin learned that he has ADHD in April 2017. Since then, he has been devoting himself to a journey of acceptance and developing a true sense of awareness. Prior to his diagnosis, Justin would describe his life as a seemingly endless series of impulsive catastrophes. Since he was last on the podcast, Justin continues to make tons of progress and positive changes in his life from improving his health,...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This episode is another mastermind group session! This conversation is with ADHD reWired Addmin, who help with our coaching group. This week, Juliet sits in the hot seat. Also in the mastermind call are Kat, Dave, Katie, and Roxy. In this conversation, you will hear Juliet describe her situation and challenges. Juliet feels that situations in her life go in circles. She'd like to change her outcomes by doing things differently instead of doing them the same ways, expecting different results. Thr...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min
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Feb 24, 2019•7 min
This episode is another mastermind group session. This conversation is with ADHD reWired alumni from our 14th season. This week, Katie returns to the podcast and is in the hot seat. We are joined by Kat, Roxy, Juliet, and Carrie. In this conversation, you will hear Katie describe her situation. She would like to find her passion and potentially make a career out of it. Katie enjoys creating content, specifically on YouTube. By the end of the conversation, Katie has an idea of what she wants to d...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This episode is the recording of January's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and me discuss a handful of listener questions on sleep, multitasking, anxiety from goals, and other topics. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm Eastern. Join Brendan Mahan and me as w...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Eric Zimmer joins me on this episode of the podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and host of the podcast, The One You Feed. Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way how to recover from addiction, and build a life worth living. While Eric doesn't know if he...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Isaac Boutin joins me on this week's episode of the podcast. Isaac has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's. He also might be the youngest guest we've had on this podcast, as he is finishing his senior year of high school. When I talked with Isaac, his story and attitude were so positive and inspiring, I knew we needed to have him on. Recently, an academic advisor suggested to Isaac that he appear on a podcast or radio show. He reached out to me, and here's his appearance! Throughout th...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This episode is another mastermind session. Kat, Katie, Juliet, Dave, and Carrie join me in this discussion with Roxy, who is in the hot seat. Roxy has decided that the theme for this episode is "aging out of opportunities." In this discussion, you will hear Roxy express a desire for a change, but she is a bit overwhelmed by the number of options she has. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that Roxy feels drawn to the idea of being an ADHD coach. We talk about what appeals to her abou...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 9 min
I'm joined on this episode by LeDerick Horne. LeDerick is a poet, leader, speaker, and disability activist. LeDerick was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third-grade. A tireless advocate for people with all disabilities, he uses his gift of the spoken word as a gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, and self-determination. LeDerick has appeared at the White House and the United Nations. He co-authored the book, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path t...
Jan 15, 2019•57 min
This episode is the recording of December's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan, and me answer a handful of listener questions. You will hear us answer questions on unstructured time, regulating emotions in the workplace, and the transition from high school to college. You'll also hear a story of a near-fight involvin...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min
The guest for this episode is Shelley Ann Morris. Shelley is an administrative assistant receptionist who assists people who are blind. She volunteers at CKCU FM and hosts the show Welcome to My World. Shelley is a triathlete who does sprints and Olympic distance triathlons. She was born with significant vision loss. In this conversation, you will hear Shelley talk about being diagnosed at age 44, and she explains how being born with a vision disability gave her the skills and tools to cope with...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The guest of this episode is Emily Parks. Emily is a productivity consultant and the owner of Organize for Success. She is an Evernote certified consultant. A lover of technology, Emily can help with prioritization, email, calendar management, and everything else that we could all use help with. In this conversation, you will hear Emily share a ton of super helpful tips and strategies. This is a can't-miss episode if you would like to become more efficient in areas of your life with things like ...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 18 min
This episode is the recording of November's live Q&A. The questions answered in this episode were submitted by listeners of this podcast, both ahead of time and live. Brendan Mahan once again joins me on this Q&A. On this episode, you will hear Brendan and I recount our experiences at the CHADD conference. We also dive in and answer a handful of listener-submitted questions on topics like digital minimalism, holiday stress, and time blindness. You can listen to our live Q&A sessions ...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 8 min
I am joined on this episode by Alex Hey. Alex is a new ADHD coach from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is launching his new coaching practice, Reset ADHD. His mission is to help people hit the reset button on their ADHD. Alex is turning his mess into his message. Alex has had to hit the reset button a fair number of times in his life. In this conversation, you will hear Alex share some of his poetry, which is what made Alex stand out to me and invite him onto the podcast. Alex provides us with som...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This episode contains the second part of my discussion with Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, Laurie and I discuss the steps following the diagnostic assessments she administers. Medication plays a considerable role, but Laurie also shares how to wor...
Nov 28, 2018•44 min
On this episode, I am joined by Laurie Peterson. Laurie is the owner and director of Diagnostic Learning Services in Plano, Texas. Laurie and her group assess and diagnose students and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s. In this conversation, you will hear Laurie and I discuss the battery of diagnostic assessments she administered to me. You will hear us discuss the verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This episode is part of a four-episode series of mastermind session. A mastermind group is a concept that comes from the book, Think and Grow Rich. We have implemented this concept into our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Alumni of our coaching groups have the opportunity to work with me as "addmins," and those members get an entire hour to sit in the hot seat in our mastermind sessions. This week, Natalie is sitting in the mastermind hot seat. Natalie has recently experienced s...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 19 min
