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ADHD reWired

36 | Surviving School with Comedy

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.8937 Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2014

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

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.

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0:00.0

So I remember climbing up this tree, looking down at those rocks, taking a deep breath and just starting to lean forward to pitch myself head first.

0:09.2

But then all of a sudden, I just suddenly saw clearer than I've ever seen anything in my entire life.

0:16.2

Someday I was going to meet these people and even better.

0:21.8

I might even get to work with them someday.

0:25.0

80HD rewired episode number 36.

0:30.6

This is the show designed to help those of us who have really good intentions and a slightly wandering attention.

0:38.0

Whether you have ADHD and you want to learn more about it, or you are looking for ways to organize your time, your

0:45.1

things, or the many details of life so you can get more done. This show is for

0:50.5

you. My name is Eric Tivers, I'm a licensed clinical social worker, coach and

0:55.4

consultant. We know that starting can be the hardest part, so let's get started. But first, let me thank our sponsor.

1:05.0

Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com.

1:08.0

Get a free audiobook download and a 30 day free trial.

1:12.0

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1:18.8

link.

1:20.8

ADHD rewired community I am here with Pat with a silent E and there are two T's Rosebank.

1:29.0

And I'm already laughing at my own jokes, oh man.

1:34.0

This is a rough start.

1:36.0

She had her aha moment four years ago

1:39.0

when she saw a newspaper article in which one of her childhood comedy heroes talked about his

1:46.1

own aha moment. She lives in Toronto, Canada where she's a voice artist, writer, costume designer, comedy historian, real, does that mean

1:58.0

to old jokes?

1:59.0

Real life.

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