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ADHD reWired

Doing It the Way Your Brain Actually Works (561)

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.8 β€’ 937 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

What if the reason you haven't finished the thing you keep thinking about isn't motivation, discipline, or follow-through β€” but fit? In this episode, Eric is joined by Katherine Mutti Driscoll, PhD, an AuDHD coach, educator, and author, for a conversation that starts with writing a book and quickly becomes something much bigger: how neurodivergent adults actually get meaningful work done. They explore why so many ADHD and AuDHD adults carry "someday projects" for years, how structure (not willpower) turns intention into action, and why unmasking isn't just about identity β€” it's about designing systems that work with your nervous system instead of against it. Writing is the case study. Adaptation is the point. In This Episode, We Talk About Why motivation isn't the real problem for ADHD and AuDHD adults How an interest-based nervous system shapes creativity and follow-through The role of structure, deadlines, and external accountability in finishing big projects ADHD, autism, and the balance between novelty and predictability Unmasking your process and letting go of "normal" ways of working Why you don't have to love the process to do meaningful work Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and surviving the one-star review Dictation, movement, printing drafts, and other non-traditional workflows How support, containers, and community make progress possible A Key Takeaway You don't need to become more disciplined. You need a container that fits. When the system works for your brain, the work has a chance to happen. About the Guest Katherine Mutti Driscoll, PhD is an AuDHD coach, educator, and author. She holds a PhD in education, is trained through the International ADHD Coach Training Center and Impact Parents, and is currently studying to become a mental health counselor. Katherine is the author of The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls and is currently working on her second book focused on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Website: https://catherinemuttidriscoll.com Book (The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls, New Harbinger): https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648482809/the-adhd-workbook-for-teen-girls/ Resources & Links Mentioned ADHD reWired (podcast, resources, and programs): https://www.adhdrewired.com ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups: https://www.adhdrewired.com/arc Adult Study Hall (ADHD-friendly virtual coworking): https://www.adultstudyhall.com Internal Family Systems (IFS / parts work): https://ifs-institute.com Interest-Based Nervous System (ADDitude overview): https://www.additudemag.com/interest-based-adhd-nervous-system/

Transcript

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0:00.0

I don't know if this is autism or ADHD, but I'm fixated on this idea that I would write a book, right?

0:06.8

And for years, I would say I was going to do it.

0:09.6

Did I ever do it?

0:11.2

No, not until I had this very clear structure.

0:15.6

ADHD rewired episode 561.

0:19.5

Since 2014, this has been the podcast for ADHD adults who have

0:24.6

really good intentions and a slightly wandering attention. I'm Eric Tivers. I'm a licensed

0:29.6

clinical social worker by training and a coach by design. I'm your host, and I'm AudiHD.

0:36.0

ADHD rewired is more than just a podcast.

0:38.5

You can learn about our coaching and accountability groups, our virtual co-working community,

0:42.8

and more.

0:44.0

All at ADHD rewired.com.

0:46.7

We are wired for connection and you are not alone.

0:50.3

Learn more about our offerings, including our quarterly live Q&As.

0:54.0

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

0:59.6

You can support us on Patreon, sign up for our email newsletter, and more.

1:03.9

All at ADHD rewired.com.

1:07.3

And if this is your first time listening, welcome.

1:10.3

Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow on your podcast app so you never miss an episode. We know the starting is the hardest part. So let's get started. Hey, quick announcement before we get started regarding our winter coaching and accountability groups. The start of group was pushed back two weeks and is now

1:28.6

starting February 19th and 20th and go through April 16th and 17th, which means it's not

1:35.1

too late. We're hosting registration events on Thursday, February 5th and 12th at 4.30 p.m. Pacific

1:41.7

7.30 Eastern and Friday, February 6th and 13th at 8.30 a.m. Pacific, 7.30 Eastern. And Friday, February 6th and 13th at 8.30 a.m. Pacific,

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