Adhd Rewired With Eric Tivers

For the fiftieth episode of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers includes the community that made the show as successful as it has become. Fifteen friends of the show, including a number of previous guests, join in a fray to share stories, personal strategies, applications, and tools they use help themselves accommodate their ADHD. They also try to name a stuffed monkey! Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Raising her son while pursuing her passion in college, guest Precious Mackey talks of challenges and tribulations she has dealt with over her life, as well as her path to finding a solution though understanding her ADHD. Until she was diagnosed not long ago, and despite having exemplary grades throughout most of school, Precious' sporadic study practices and workload between school and life had become too much to handle. Listen as Precious walks through various points in her life where ADHD played a part, providing motivation and inspiration for others along the way. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Host Eric Tivers assesses his actions over the past week in preparation for the launch of his coaching group and how a different approach may have been fine. Addressing the audience on a more personal note, Eric talks about the challenges he's dealt with in the form of a list of steps to bring oneself back on track. Go to  for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Host Eric Tivers talks with the audience about preparing his upcoming Coaching and Accountability Group, preparing for a presentation he will soon give at a local school, dealing with the stress of a work overload, and much more, all while driving to a speaking event. This episode also features a special (read: extra long) introduction and ending by a group of fellow ADHD reWired coaching group members.

A trainer, consultant, and expert for Microsoft Excel, Oz du Soleil joins us to discuss not only the near-infinite possibility and flexibility of Excel, but also the trials and tribulations of his time struggling against ADHD prior to being diagnosed. From his time at the Navy's Nuclear Power School though to his future job where he discovered his affinity for Excel and data management, Oz has become aware of both his strengths and his shortcomings and seeks to own all of it while moving forward with his life. Oz answers many of Eric's questions regarding Excel and shows his passion for the complex data management and structuring that has outlined his career. Go to erictivers.com/46 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Founder of MasterPresenting.com, Ryan McRae joins us to discuss the variety of life and productivity strategies that have helped him manage the ADHD he refers to as his "four-year-olds". With suggestions and recommendations about note-taking, helpful software applications, and how he organizes content for presentations, Ryan's life experiences have helped him develop methods that work to make his life manageable. Working as a college residential director, a radiation trainer in Afghanistan, a deaf educator, and more, Ryan's varied jobs have allowed him to explore many interesting ways to deal with his ADHD. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Coach-in-training, and member of the first ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group, Lisa Feinberg talks about her experiences and struggles she met in trying to accomplish her goals. Trying to address her distracting Facebook habits, Lisa wrote about her challenges in an essay posted on Facebook. Looking to perform better at her work while moving towards eventually starting her own coaching practice, Lisa has made use of a number of strategies taught though the accountability group, as well as ones she developed herself. With stories, strategies, and suggestions, Lisa and host Eric Tivers cover a lot of ground related to accountability and moving to accomplish one's goals. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Have the best year yet in 2015. Host Eric Tivers breaks down the seven things you can do to make 2015 your best year yet. Though setting and managing one's goals, reflection on what worked and didn't work over the past year, and accountability, Eric provides an excellent framework for moving one's life forward in 2015. Eric covers topics including understanding priorities, perfuming a "brain dump" and mind mapping, building an action plan, laying out a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. plan, and more. Go to erictivers.com/43 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Time management educator and experienced school teacher Marydee Sklar joins us to discuss a ton of tips, tricks, and mentalities surrounding managing one's time. From her history of teaching reading to kids with dyslexia to her development of systems to help herself better manage her lacking internal sense of time, Marydee derived an effective system of teaching time management to those who lack it. Eric and Marydee discuss topics including her curriculum, brain maturation, "folklore" that parents and kids are told, tips for college students to manage time, and much more. Go to  for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A college student studying the business of the music industry,  Jennifer Ratliff joins us to talk about a variety of topics surrounding being a student while dealing with ADHD. From her time as a teenager dealing with substantial family, school, and life changes, to Topics discussed include the challenges of obtaining some prescription medications and their associated side-effects, learning accommodations made for students with ADHD, writing strategies, and more. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

A school teacher and administrator of over twenty-five years, DeShawn Wert made the choice to start helping those parents and children with ADHD through coaching. Motivating and inspiring, DeShawn presents her outlook on living with ADHD while running her business, scheduling clients, optimizing her time, and more. A huge proponent of being true to oneself, she provides advice and enthusiasm towards the goal of finding what each person is best at. Go to erictivers.com/#1ep-38 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Musician, songwriter, and keynote speaker Jerry Mills walks us through his inspirations and history while playing for us a number of his inspiring songs. An active long-time member of the ADHD community, Jerry has performed at the Adult ADD Conference, CHADD conferences, as well as a wide range of locations across the globe. With his powerful words and tunes, Jerry addresses his life's experiences, and his ADHD, in a way unique and poignant for many across the world. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Growing up having a hard time understanding and communicating with others in her family, psychologist Jennie Friedman now better understands the ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more they were dealing with. Switching careers in the middle of her life, Jennie decided to focus on becoming an ADHD coach in order to help both those dealing with the disorder and those living with them.  She talks with us further about her philosophies of embracing our differences, the story surrounding her decision to change her career, and more. Go to  for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in being a part of the next ADHD reWired Accountability Group, please visit For a free audio-book download from our sponsor Audible.com, please visit Visit  for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

With a history of sleep disorders himself, Dr. Roberto Olivardia talks through his experiences dealing with the effects ADHD can have on sleep. As a clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a specialist in dealing with ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and more,  Dr. Olivardia shares some of his extensive knowledge with us about various disorders, conditions, and habits relating to sleep. Through addressing these disorders, Dr. Olivardia shows us how one could greatly improve their life. Go to www.erictivers.com/37 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

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 are also entertained during the podcast. Go to www.erictivers.com/36 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by 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 for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

"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 nature. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

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 the idea of optimizing one's time on a particular task versus trying to be perfect. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

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 struggles, sometimes related to ADHD, with which he was recently diagnosed. Go to for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit chadd.org for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

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  for the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode. Visit  for information on improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.