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ADHD reWired

252 | Live Q & A - Dec 2018

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.8937 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2019

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

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 involving Brendan, and he has the ability to turn that situation into a learning opportunity. 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 we answer your questions live. You can register at http://ADHDreWired.com/events. Connect with Brendan Mahan ADHD Essentials Podcast You'll Learn: [02:26] - Juliet is struggling with finding time for herself. She asks for suggestions on carving time out of a busy schedule. [07:35] - Elliott asks about making the best of unstructured time. I share some of my experience with unstructured time and the importance of accountability. [19:09] - Brendan shares a question that came in ahead of time. This person wants to know how to regulate their emotions at work. Brendan shares why this scenario may not be a regulation of emotions issue. [23:01] - Tracey is unsure how to identify rewards. I explain that people with ADHD are less sensitive to rewards and need more of them. [33:40] - Brendan shares his thoughts on his 2019 goals. He also tells a story that provides a good example to his philosophy "don't get mad, get offended." [43:54] - Helen asks a question for son about homework and study habits as he prepares to enter college. Brendan suggests checking out Episode 22 of ADHD Essentials Podcast for more information on the transition from high school to college. [49:00] - David joins the call to update us on a question in a previous episode. He is considering going back to college to study for a second career. He is searching for advice about the college process. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Registration for the winter session of our ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group is now over. Send me a message using the contact form at http://CoachingreWired.com if you'd like to be on the waitlist. Season 16 starts April 15th. Stay tuned for details on registration! 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. One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to EricTivers.com/community 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 12:30 pm. Go to http://erictivers.com/events. 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 here.

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0:00.0

Tracy asked in the Q&A and she says I don't understand quote unquote rewards. I have not thought of any that might actually work SOS.

0:12.0

So I mean rewards or anything that our brain enjoys anything that we are motivated by and part of

0:19.7

ADHD is that our brain is not as sensitive to rewards and we need more of them.

0:27.0

ADHD rewired episode 252. This is the podcast for those of us with really good

0:36.2

intentions and a slightly wandering attention. I'm Erica Tivirs, I'm a licensed

0:40.6

clinical social worker by training and a coach by design.

0:43.9

I'm your host and I have ADHD.

0:46.1

ADHD rewired is more than just a podcast.

0:49.3

We are a community.

0:50.6

We are wired for connection and you are not alone.

0:54.0

Go to ADHD rewired.com to learn how you can join us in our free secret Facebook group.

0:59.0

Get additional resources for every episode including links to any resources we mentioned on today's

1:04.1

show. You can support us on Patreon sign up for our email newsletter you can request

1:08.2

podcast postcards to distribute to your clients and support groups and you can learn all about our intensive online

1:15.2

video-based coaching and accountability groups.

1:17.8

You can do all of this at our website,

1:19.9

ADHD rewired.com.

1:22.2

We know that starting is the hardest part, so let's get started.

1:27.0

Welcome back to another episode of ADHD, rewired. We are here with our live

1:37.0

Q&A that we do every second Tuesday of the month at 1230 PM Central time.

1:41.8

So those of you who are watching this live right now we are

1:45.8

streaming this to Facebook on the ADHD rewired Facebook page and within the

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