196 | Live Q & A November 2017 with Brendan Mahan

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

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4.7 • 919 Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2017

⏱️ 72 minutes

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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 join these monthly live Q&A sessions. They take place the second Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . You’ll Learn: [05:52] - Colleen asks about fish oil and other supplements. [10:25] - Beth asks for tips on getting diagnosed with ADHD. We share tips and warnings about the diagnosis process. [15:20] - Catalina asked if medication should help with organizing your space. [21:02] - Catalina follows up with a question about medication dosage. We also talk about medication and insurance costs. [24:30] - Dmitri asks about emotional control and disruptions. Brendan talks about the role that mindfulness plays in controlling emotions. [36:44] - We answer two questions that are similar on procrastination and taking control of our lives away from ADHD. We discuss this topic in regards to interviews. [47:59] - Deborah was part of an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group and asks what her follow-up should be after the group. I share that I am building a community for alumni. [52:57] - Olivia asks how to assist her 19-year-old son with life decisions. [57:13] - We answer a question about refocusing after interruptions. Brendan explains that the process starts with avoiding interruption. [1:03:46] - Carl has trouble differentiating between his thoughts and ADHD thoughts. Brendan states that he draws the line at useful thoughts and unuseful thoughts. [1:04:22] - A questioner is looking to avoid overwhelm by digital tools. [1:05:48] - A listener asks how to explain ADHD to others. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired’s 200th Episode! Our 200th episode is coming up, and I’d like you to be a part of it. Do you have a great ADHD story, poem, or song? It could be funny, triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using a voice recording or memo app on your smartphone. Submissions are due no later than December 19th. You can email me the mp3 file at and put “#200” in the subject line. ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 11th season of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group starts on January 8th, and you can go to my website and reserve your registration time. Registration starts today and goes through Wednesday, November 22nd. To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .

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0:00.0	80-HD is mental asthma.
0:02.3	Everybody gets winded.
0:04.2	People with asthma, it's a much bigger deal.
0:06.8	Like you could die and you get winded more often
0:09.3	and you get worn out for the entire day
0:11.6	because you had one asthma attack at 1130 in the morning.
0:14.8	ADHD is like mental asthma.
0:16.8	Like our brains just get winded more easily than other people's brains. 80HD, rewired episode 196.
0:31.7	This is the show designed for those of us with really good intentions, but a slightly wandering attention.
0:39.0	My name is Eric Tivers. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, coach, and speaker. The website is
0:45.7	ADHD rewired.com. We know that starting is the
0:55.0	starting part.
0:56.0	Episode let me tell you about this.
0:57.0	Episode 200 is coming up and I really want you to be a part of it.
1:01.0	Do you have a great story or a poem or song? It could be funny,
1:06.2	triumphant, inspiring, or even cringe-worthy. Record yourself using your smartphone. You can use your recording app, voice memos, whatever phone you use, all smartphones have some app that you can record yourself on.
1:22.0	And do me favor, record yourself from a quiet place.
1:25.0	And if you're sharing a story,
1:28.0	write out your thoughts before you hit record.
1:31.0	And please try to keep it under 12 minutes.
1:34.0	Submissions are due no later than December 19th, which is next week.
1:40.0	So if this is something you'd like to do, add it to your to do list or make an appointment
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