In this podcast Dave takes a few minutes to reintroduce himself to new listeners as well as those who have listened for a while. Don't worry, he doesn't go all the way back to his childhood but he gives you a perspective of his role as an entrepreneur and why he felt it was necessary to write the book Overcoming Distractions. Dave discusses why it was important to show adult ADHD in a positive light while recognizing that many with ADHD do struggle on a daily basis. What he found when he intervi...
Nov 11, 2020•21 min
We have a great discussion with Author, Kate Gostick this week. Kate is the author of two books, Finding a Place to Park My Melon and The Spy Who Saved Christmas . First, Kate explains the unique title of the book and what it means to park your melon. Kate, born and raised in the North section of the UK, explains why where she comes from, this phrase might not be as strange as those of us in America might think it is. We discussed the topic of dyslexia, what it was like growing up, the challenge...
Nov 07, 2020•50 min
On this podcast we have a discussion with firefighter turned entrepreneur Mark Sullivan. Mark is a Lieutenant on the Metro Atlanta Fire Department where he currently serves, and several years ago he opened up what he would call a side hustle called Lime Biscuit Creative a branding and design studio. Mark talks about while he had challenges in high school, and how he might not have found college a good fit for him, he went to a tech school and received his EMT certification. Soon after that he wa...
Oct 31, 2020•54 min
I feel burned out. What do I do? Have you every felt like you have had enough of a situation, job, career or other circumstances? You may be suffering from burnout. And if you're seeing this during COVID-19, you may very well be experiencing some type of burnout in your life. In this podcast about burnout, we talk about how to recognize, and recover from challenging times in our life. Mary Ellen Wasielewski is the guest and she is the founder of BLT Strategies just outside of Boston. Her firm he...
Oct 24, 2020•41 min
First of all one thing should be clear, the ideas in this podcast episode are not a complete or entire solution to your challenges with time management. This is one idea that has worked for many people and if implemented properly, and followed through, it can be a simple solution to getting certain things done on time and relieving some stress that comes with time management and ADHD. Dave fires up the microphone and the coffee machine in this short podcast about one simple solution that has wor...
Oct 21, 2020•18 min
Many of us have been thrown into a brand-new way of doing business during COVID 19. From online meetings, networking on Zoom, prospecting in the sales profession, and even conducting online presentations, many of us have had to adjust the way we do business in this new digital world. Some of us could use a little confidence building in this area and that's what this podcast is all about. Confidence in an online world. If you have listened to Overcoming Distractions the Podcast before you know th...
Oct 17, 2020•49 min
This podcast we chat with Alex Hey, an ADHD coach and founder of Reset ADHD. Alex walks us through his journey through school into adulthood an ultimately getting an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 20. While Alex’s is story is a common story in the world of ADHD, it is still Alex's story. He confesses that he did not do well in elementary school, teachers always wrote the proverbial “Alex needs to try harder” quote, and he claims he was fidgety as well as a child. When Alex was 20 and in college, h...
Oct 11, 2020•35 min
If you have been telling yourself that you cannot do something for years and years, this is the podcast for you. In this episode, it's all Dave and no guest. Dave goes on a bit of a rant but also a positive message at the same time as he talks about blanket statements about ADHD that we tell ourselves and tell others. Dave shares that he is not a doctor, and certainly not a psychotherapist, but does know quite a bit about having a negative mindset and telling himself that he cannot do something....
Oct 08, 2020•17 min
Yes we are still dealing with coronavirus, COVID-19 and ADHD. And having ADHD doesn't make navigating the coronavirus and the disruption in schedules and routines any easier. We’ve had many months to figure things out, change schedules, set up our home offices and more. But, we are still dealing with this and will be for many more months to come. Add in the unpredictability of school in different models including at home, hybrid an others, and we still have to deal with the challenges of navigat...
Oct 04, 2020•48 min
If you want to learn and understand how successful entrepreneurs who just happen to have ADHD thrive in life and in business, you're going to want to listen to this episode of Overcoming Distractions the podcast. This episode Dave interviews Greg McDaniel a real estate guru located in California. Greg is prominently featured in Dave's book Overcoming Distractions and talks about life as an entrepreneur as well as growing up with a less than favorable relationship with schooling. Greg is a top re...
Sep 27, 2020•44 min
This week we have another podcast about ADHD, entrepreneurship, following your dreams, and becoming a success in your chosen field. This week we interview Christopher Mitchell who is a travel writer and Blogger based in Canada and he has done just that, followed his dream. Support the show at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OvercomingD Chris talks about when he was in school and what he was good at and what he was not good at. He says he was always good at English classes so being a writer was a n...
Sep 20, 2020•46 min
On this bonus episode of Overcoming Distractions, it's all Dave and no guest this time. Dave talks about what is on the minds of many during this COVID-19 era and as kids go back to school how we can start to adjust to get back to some new normal or a new routine to increase time, productivity, and focus. In short, some random thoughts from some personal experience from the past several months and how to make the most of our personal situations. What has worked for him and adjustments he is maki...
Sep 16, 2020•21 min
How do I know what type of online ADHD support I can use? It is a common question and there are many resources out there for adults with ADHD. In this podcast we go over the many types of resources available to those with ADHD, how to navigate those resources and find out what the best fit is for you. From podcasts about ADHD, blogs , online courses , as well as virtual coaching, there are a whole host of resources available and this week we have Laura MacNiven from the Springboard Clinic to go ...
Sep 13, 2020•44 min
This week we have a great conversation about schooling, music and proving people wrong. Yes, that’s a thing in the world of ADHD. Jesse Friedberg (aka Jesse Jukebox) is a Cleveland-based children’s musician who grew up struggling with ADHD and we discuss a number of topics during our conversation. In school, Jesse had challenges with paying attention like many kids with ADHD and he also had challenges in speech delay which made learning in school even more difficult. With the proper support and ...
Sep 06, 2020•33 min
We are going right back to health and wellness 101 on this podcast episode. The guest this week is Dr. Pat Boulogne, founder of Health Team Network and the author of Why Are You Sick, Fat and Tired? And we’re talking about getting back to the basics of being healthy and fit. Dr. Pat and Dave talk about how many have either let their health decline during COVID-19 and how many others have taken this time to get back in shape, eat healthier and get on a better path and healthier lifestyle overall....
Aug 30, 2020•41 min
Are you an overthinker, procrastinator, or book lover? Are you distracted but focused all at the same time? Do you hate waiting but love daydreaming new ideas? And do you feel you have multipotentiality? You might be a gifted adult. This podcast is dedicated to those who feel they are gifted adults. The guest this time is Paula Prober, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of two books, Your Rainforest Mind and Journey into your Rainforest Mind. Paula begins by talking about her definition o...
Aug 25, 2020•46 min
I’m looking for you the listener to tell your story and at the same time, give others advice on how to minimize the distractions in life, become more focused and get more out of life. It does not have to be focused around ADHD. As long as you can provide value to the listeners of Overcoming Distractions. If you have experience in creating time management practices, entrepreneurship, productivity, and solid tips for those in business, that will help others. If you have an inspirational story of h...
Aug 19, 2020•11 min
If you are looking for some great advice on how to achieve some peace of mind in this busy world, this is a great podcast for you to listen to. Giovanni Dienstmann is the guest and he is a meditation teacher and coach. Giovanni is also the author of Practical Medication, A Simple Step by Step Guide. Giovanni calmly walks us through some of his approach to gaining a more peaceful life on this episode. We talk about the concept of the monkey mind, what it is and what the monkey mind can prevent us...
Aug 17, 2020•44 min
For many people, feeling guilty is a daily thing. It consumes our way of thinking and it can paralyze us, and get in the way of feeling good about ourselves. It can also control our thinking and be the go-to reaction to many circumstances we encounter in life and in business. This is a podcast about guilt and other feelings we encounter in our lives. The guest is Nancy Colier a psychotherapist and author of the books, “Inviting a Monkey to Tea: Befriending Your Mind and Discovering Lasting Conte...
Aug 12, 2020•49 min
This podcast has pretty much nothing to do with ADHD and everything to do with personal growth, development, creating successful habits and achieving goals. There’s a story here for everyone who wants more out of life. But, if you do have ADHD, or not...you will learn a lot about focus and habits from this discussion with Alicia Doyle. Alicia Doyle is the guest and she is the author of Fighting Chance, the story of her journey from journalist to female boxing champion. Alicia describes her journ...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
If you are looking for a creative outlet and have some fun at the same time, you’ll enjoy this discussion with Grant Crowell, author of the book, Grantasms. The book has hundreds of made up words created by the author to describe all kinds of people, situations and other things that might bother us, make us happy or, need a more accurate description. What is a nononoshow? What’s a social beef? And are you a gerk? ADHD or not, you’ll have a laugh and maybe learn a few things about yourself in thi...
Jul 27, 2020•49 min
We have Dr. Hackie Reitman back from DifferentBrains.org on this podcast to discuss why we all need some inspirational stories in our lives to boost our mood. Hackie is the founder of Different Brains, a website that has tremendous resources for all types of brains and is an incredible place to learn and be inspired. Hackie recently published a blog about Hunter Wittrock, a young man with cerebral palsy who trained for months to be able to walk across the stage to get his diploma. Dave and Hacki...
Jul 20, 2020•46 min
People, whether they have ADHD or not, are always looking for ways to build more confidence and get rid of the doubt going on inside their heads. This week, we’ll talk about going from doubt, to increasing your self-confidence with Rochelle Seltzer, and executive coach based just outside of Boston, MA. Some of the discussion points we have during the conversation include talking about what cause doubt in our lives including business and in our personal life. We talk about whether doubt is the sa...
Jul 13, 2020•46 min
There are many of us that have a different relationship with time. By that, some of us are what we call time blind. That is when we not only loose track of time, but also have difficulty estimating how much time you might need to perform some task or project. You do Not have to have an ADHD diagnosis to experience being time blind. All brains can underestimate time for a whole host of reasons. But those with ADHD, do get most of the attention when it comes to the subject of time. This podcast, D...
Jul 06, 2020•50 min
If you have ever felt like you did not belong in a certain situation or you thought you were not good enough to be working in a career or job, this is a great podcast episode for you to listen to. Impostor Syndrome is feeling inadequate in various settings or having a feeling that you have not earned the right to be where you are. Are you working in a career that you did not get a formal education in? Are you constantly in a room full of very successful people and feel out of place or feel like ...
Jun 27, 2020•40 min
On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we talk about a common buzzword lately and that’s the topic of pivoting. You can call it pivoting, change of direction, or change of course. Whatever you want to term it, some of us are going to make a major change in our lives more than once. For many with ADHD, we can get pretty good with this. But this podcast is a great discussion for anyone who is considering a major change in their life. You do not have to have ADHD to benefit from this discussio...
Jun 22, 2020•37 min
We have Dr. Lara Honos-Webb back on Overcoming Distractions to talk about how to make your gifts shine with ADHD. Many of us with ADHD need to work extra hard to find our gifts as well as believe that our ADHD can be a gift. With so many negative thoughts about our attention span and other traits, we often feel that our ADHD is a total curse. Dr. Honos Webb gives is a sense of why there is so much stigma in the public associated with having a differently wired brain. And we reverse that question...
May 29, 2020•40 min
The power of positive self-talk is the topic for this important podcast this time. There are many ways to thrive with Adult ADHD and many ways to focus on your strengths. This episode is decided to having a positive mindset and learning how to be nice to yourself. The guest this week is Lara Honos Webb, a clinical psychologist based in California and the author of many books on ADHD. We talk about how many of us, ADHD or not, get stuck in a trap of negative self talk and where that negativity co...
May 13, 2020•37 min
This week, Benjamin Cheyette, M.D. is back on Overcoming Distractions to speak about how you can embrace your ADHD brain. Many of those with ADHD do struggle with many of the negative aspects of having ADHD but countless also embrace that ADHD brain they were given and have used it for forge great careers and launch successful businesses. On this podcast, we discuss how adults with ADHD can embrace their strengths that come with ADHD and learn how to live with and manage some of the limitations ...
May 06, 2020•47 min
The title of this podcast interview is interesting and so is the project by the same name. What would our world look like without the minds of those with ADHD? The ADHD mind is responsible for so many of the inventions, discoveries and other things we enjoy and many of us are unaware of that. Those with ADHD are thinkers and problem solvers and so much progress has been made by the minds of neurodiversity. This podcast has Dr. Kirsten Milliken and ADHD Coach Kris Mitchell as guests. Their projec...
Apr 23, 2020•49 min
