Today I delve into the fascinating world of elite performance and ADHD with the remarkable Dr. Jeff Spencer. Dr. Spencer, an Olympic cyclist and celebrated coach to champions, shares his profound insights on achieving peak performance, embracing flow, and harnessing ADHD traits to excel in life. Whether you're an ADHDer seeking motivation or simply intrigued by the science of peak performance, this episode is a must-listen! Dr. Jeff Spencer is an Olympic Cycylist that dedicated himself to the pr...
Nov 22, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this fun and insightful episode, I talk to Dani Donovan about her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD in college. Dani shares how starting medication and finding her community in college helped her thrive academically. She also opens up about how her candid ADHD comics went viral on social media, leading her to create resources like “The Anti-Planner” to help others with executive dysfunction. Dani discusses tips like setting short sprints instead of long distances, body doubling, writing ...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Introducing Liesel Teen, RN and founder of the hugely popular @mommy.labornurse on Instagram. With over 600k followers, Liesel provides online birth classes and resources to help prepare and empower women to have a positive birthing experience. In this episode, Liesel shares her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and new mom, the shame she carried for so long, and how medication and reframing her thoughts helped her thrive. She also provides tips for moms with ADHD. Timeline Summ...
Nov 08, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 38
I had the pleasure of sitting down with actress, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her journey with ADHD. Bethany opened up about how she went undiagnosed until adulthood and the relief she finally felt once she understood how her brain worked differently. In our conversation, Bethany opens up about living undiagnosed for so long, pushing through challenges on willpower alone, and the incredible relief she felt once she understood how her brain worked differently. Eve...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about suicide and traumatic injuries. I had the honor of speaking with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan, a retired Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Navy SEAL. Andrew shared his incredible story of being diagnosed with ADHD in high school but not letting that stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. Andrew completed the notoriously grueling SEAL training and went on to have a nearly 20-year distinguished career full of combat t...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. In this episode, I have a discussion with Tana Amen, a trauma survivor who overcame childhood adversity and adult struggles to find purpose and success. Tana shares her journey with ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders and more, and how she learned to embrace her strengths while managing her challenges. With her comprehensive knowledge about the brain, trauma, and ADHD, Tana brings a wealth of experience a...
Oct 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this vulnerable episode, I talk with therapist Paulina Siegel (LCSW/CAS) about using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and improve your relationship with the different parts that make up your ADHD. Paulina explains how IFS views humans as made up of multiple parts including wounded parts and protector parts. She shares how identifying these parts and building compassionate relationships with them can lead to self-growth and harmony. We have an enlightening discussion on common parts...
Oct 11, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this episode, I am being interviewed by my podcast producer, Marc Ronick, about my new book “Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey From Chaos to Clarity for Adults with ADHD”. Through the interview I share my own ADHD diagnosis journey and how it led me to write this book to help others struggling with ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm. I provide insights into my writing process and how I use the tools from my book to push through obstacles. Marc and I discuss the book’s main themes of ...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this inspiring episode, I interview Justin Pasha, founder and CEO of The Cupbearer, a premier cocktail catering company. Justin shares his difficulties with ADHD in school and how he overcame them to build a successful business doing what he loves. Despite constant struggles with the school system, Justin trusted his passions and strengths to create an innovative mobile bar service from scratch. He discusses the realities of entrepreneurship and offers advice for others with ADHD who want to ...
Sep 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Christina Seamster, the Area Head Director at Fusion Academy in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, to discuss how Fusion Academy serves students with ADHD through personalized learning. As a former special education teacher and administrator myself, I used to think private schools like Fusion were only for students who couldn't make it in public school. But after hearing Christina share her insights, I realized the traditional school system simply isn't built for all s...
Sep 20, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this empowering interview, I spoke with attention coach Jeff Copper about his experiences overcoming dyslexia and ADHD to achieve success. Jeff shares the creative strategies he developed to work with his neurodiversity, from only reading the first sentence in paragraphs to dictating notes to a human transcription service. His personal journey proves that you can accomplish anything when you embrace your strengths instead of focusing on weaknesses. Jeff is an attention coach who helps entrepr...
Sep 13, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this heart-to-heart episode, I sat down with the insightful Brittany Modell, an intuitive eating dietitian, to delve deep into the complexities of ADHD and its intersection with binge eating. We shed light on the often misunderstood nuances of binge eating, highlighting how it's not just about "eating too much" but often has its roots in restrictive eating disorders. Brittany opens up about her personal journey, the role of compassion in overcoming challenges, and how opening up can dissipate...
Sep 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this week's episode, I chat with Chris Nowicki about his journey living with ADHD. Chris shares so openly about the challenges he's faced over the years and the different treatment methods he's tried, from medication to therapy techniques like EMDR and neurofeedback. Chris has been in the aerospace defense industry for over 16 years, overcoming his own ADHD challenges along the way. He is currently pursuing a new career as a software engineer. Timeline Summary: [00:39] - Getting diagnosed wit...
Aug 30, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Ever wondered how ADHD influences artistic expression and success? In this enlightening episode, I have an engrossing chat with the internationally acclaimed photographer, Brock Elbank. We delve into Brock's journey, the intersection of ADHD and his art, and of course, the ups and downs that come with it. If you've ever questioned your path or felt the weight of ADHD on your aspirations, this is one episode you won't want to miss! Brock Elbank is a celebrated photographer whose works have garner...
Aug 23, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Michael Breus. We dive deep into the world of sleep and uncover how it affects our daily lives, especially for all you entrepreneurs out there. Ever wondered if your sleep patterns influence your decision-making, problem-solving, or even your potential? Dr. Breus sheds light on all these intriguing questions and more. It's an episode you truly don't want to miss, especially if you've ever tossed and turned at night, wondering how to ta...
Aug 16, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
I had an enlightening discussion with James Whittaker, a 3x bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and a peak performance coach who helps people win the day and live their best lives. James opened up about his struggles with crippling anxiety and feeling lost in his early 20s. At 23, he had a panic attack while working alone at a liquor store that became a turning point in his life. With help from his mother, James began learning tools to manage his anxiety through breathing exercises, ...
Aug 09, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. LeGrand Peterson, a medical professional who himself has ADHD and dyslexia. Dr. Peterson shares his personal journey, his educational challenges, and how he manages his ADHD and dyslexia. He also discusses the importance of diagnosis, the limitations of questionnaires, the need for a change in the approach to mental health diagnosis and treatment, and the role of body chemistry and metabolism in managing ADHD symptoms. [0:42] Introduction to Dr. Le...
Aug 02, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to another exciting episode of SuccessFULL with ADHD! Today, we're diving deep into the ADHD world with none other than Dr. Ned Hallowell, a leading authority on the subject. This episode is set to revolutionize your understanding of ADHD and inspire you to view your unique brain wiring in a new, empowering light. We'll flip the script on ADHD's core symptoms, revealing the hidden strengths they conceal. Discover how distractibility transforms into curiosity, impulsivity into creativity,...
Jul 19, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, my very own business coach Austin McCurdy explains how the ADHD brain can thrive in both business and personal settings as long as strengths are used wisely and weaknesses are actively worked on. As someone with suspected ADHD whose daughter also has ADHD, Austin is an expert in helping entrepreneurs like me harness their full potential and use ADHD to their advantage. [2:44] Recognizing ADHD and supporting diagnosed loved ones. [5:21] Assessing your own ADHD behavior without us...
Jul 12, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience and a top expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and mental health challenges. Dr. Saline shares her personal experience with ADHD and anxiety and provides insights into the relationship between these two conditions. She also offers strategies for managing anxiety and ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding triggers and developing proactive strategies. [0:43] Introduction of D...
Jul 05, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this enlightening episode of "SuccessFULL with ADHD," I had the pleasure of hosting Sarah Platt-Finger, the Director of Chopra Yoga at IIN, and Co-founder of ISHTA Yoga Her newly released book, Living In the Light, which she has co-authored with Dr. Deepak Chopra, is currently one of the top ten bestselling Yoda books on Amazon. Sarah shares her unique insights on the practice of yoga, its profound benefits for individuals with ADHD, and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies and minds....
Jun 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kristen Carder sits down with Brooke in this episode of SuccessFull with ADHD to discuss her journey with ADHD and how she became not only an advocate for her community, but also a leading voice in connecting the disorder with trauma. Kristen opens up about her own experiences as a coach and what she discovered in her time reading the experts and listening to them on her own highly successful podcast. We also explore the link between trauma and ADHD and deep dive into whether ADHD really is a “s...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of Successful with ADHD, I had the pleasure of speaking with Claudia Von Boesalager, a peak performance and longevity coach, and serial entrepreneur. Claudia is on a mission to help 1 billion people optimize their lives and reach their fullest potential. With over 10 years of research and countless interviews with global pioneers, Claudia has uncovered key strategies and tools to live in a peak state and maintain a biological age 15 years younger than her chronological age. Tune ...
Jun 14, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and the author of “Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions & Life with ADHD.” Tamara’s experiences resonate strongly with me because we have similar stories of struggling as educators before we discovered our ADHD and became coaches. We compared notes about how coaching changed our lives and made us better people. Tamara talked about how she measures success, the process ...
Jun 07, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Nicole DeMasi Malcher, in this episode, shares her insights into motherhood, ADHD, and entrepreneurship. She has accomplished so much in her professional career as a nutrition coach and dietitian for people with ADHD, through the challenges of having ADHD and being a breastfeeding mom. She lets us peek into her process and how she prioritizes the things that matter most to her. And she explains intuitive eating and how it helps her clients with ADHD! [1:30] Nicole’s background [3:07] Relatable: ...
May 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this thought-provoking episode, I had the pleasure of discussing with the unstoppable Angie Lee, a multi-faceted entrepreneur who has succeeded despite ADHD. We tackled a fascinating subject – biohacking. Angie shared her journey, including the struggle with sleep issues, racing thoughts, and social anxiety, all common in the ADHD community. We delved into how CBD, natural cognitive enhancers, nootropics, and specific vitamins helped her manage her ADHD symptoms, improving her focus, sleep qu...
May 24, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, about the seven different types of ADHD, the role of diet and nutrition in brain health, the impact of trauma on brain function, and his thoughts on hallucinogenic therapies. 03:40 - The brain’s role in drug addiction. 10:29 - The side effects of not treating ADHD. 14:54 - Treating ADHD. 21:56 - Digital addictions double the risk of ADHD. 26:34 - Omega-3 fatty acids and ADHD...
May 17, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, I invited on my old supervisor and mentor Dr. John Castronova, a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in the school systems. Together, we discussed the struggles of his journey and transitions through college, going to work in the school system, and then into private practice counseling with undiagnosed ADHD. Navigating career transitions can be difficult, especially when dealing with ADHD. However, Dr. Castronova's story can help you find passion in work a...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Kate Moryoussef, a certified ADHD coach, founder of ADHD Women's Wellbeing, and host of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. Together, we discussed her own journey with ADHD, her coaching practice, and how she's helping women with ADHD embrace their strengths and create fulfilling lives. [02:45] Kate shares her ADHD diagnosis journey. [04:42] The impact of ADHD on her family and relationships. [06:23] Recognizing her daughter's ADHD symptoms. [...
May 03, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Danny O'Neill, an actor, businessperson, and father who has defied all odds, pushing through his ADHD to achieve success in various areas of his life. Danny shares his incredible journey, including being adopted, facing incarceration, and discovering his passion for acting. His story will inspire you to believe that everything will be okay and that you, too, can overcome challenges and thrive with ADHD. [03:02] Introduction of Danny O'Neill, Actor, and Bu...
Apr 26, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
