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#113: Managing ADHD as an Entrepreneur ft. Dr. John Torrens
In this episode of Cultivate CNY, host Alex Canavan sits down with Dr. John Torrens, award-winning professor at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, and co-founder of Sprout Therapy Group.
John shares his journey from speech-language pathologist to scaling a company to hundreds of employees, getting diagnosed with ADHD in his 40s, and transforming it into a competitive advantage. He discusses why medication didn't work for him and how he manages ADHD through sleep optimization, movement, and HeartMath coherence techniques instead.
The conversation explores being "comfortable in chaos," why ADHD entrepreneurs gravitate toward self-employment, and why prioritizing mental, physical, and spiritual health builds better businesses. John opens up about his morning routines, 30+ year journaling practice, and how gratitude drives better decision-making.
💡 A conversation about turning your wiring into your superpower—and building a life worth living while you build your business.
💬 Topics we cover:
- Why ADHD traits drive entrepreneurial success
- Managing ADHD without medication through sleep, diet, and movement
- Leading without creating chaos (goodbye, shiny object syndrome)
- HeartMath and heart rate variability for peak performance
- Building peer relationships as a founder
- Journaling, gratitude, and annual intentions
- Why "this too will pass" applies to struggles and success
Connect with John
Check out The Total Entrepreneur
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Connect with Alex Canavan, the host of Cultivate CNY: / alexandra.canavan
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Support this podcast here
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This episode is brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. CNY Women’s Network is a Syracuse-based media company that prioritizes community and collaboration between woman-owned businesses. We connect, promote, and celebrate businesses in Central New York.
Email [email protected] to learn more about how CNY Women's Network can amplify your brand.
Join The Collective by CNY Women’s Network, a membership community for growth-minded women.Use the code: CULTIVATE10 for 10% off your first month or your first year with The Collective.
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In this episode of Cultivate CNY, host Alex Canavan sits down with Dr. John Torrens, award-winning professor at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, and co-founder of Sprout Therapy Group.
John shares his journey from speech-language pathologist to scaling a company to hundreds of employees, getting diagnosed with ADHD in his 40s, and transforming it into a competitive advantage. He discusses why medication didn't work for him and how he manages ADHD through sleep optimization, movement, and HeartMath coherence techniques instead.
The conversation explores being "comfortable in chaos," why ADHD entrepreneurs gravitate toward self-employment, and why prioritizing mental, physical, and spiritual health builds better businesses. John opens up about his morning routines, 30+ year journaling practice, and how gratitude drives better decision-making.
💡 A conversation about turning your wiring into your superpower—and building a life worth living while you build your business.
💬 Topics we cover:
- Why ADHD traits drive entrepreneurial success
- Managing ADHD without medication through sleep, diet, and movement
- Leading without creating chaos (goodbye, shiny object syndrome)
- HeartMath and heart rate variability for peak performance
- Building peer relationships as a founder
- Journaling, gratitude, and annual intentions
- Why "this too will pass" applies to struggles and success
Connect with John
Check out The Total Entrepreneur
Ready to gain access to exclusive discounts on some of our favorite women-owned products and services in Central New York? Introducing the 2025-2026 CNYWN Member's Card! SHOP & SAVE AT 30+ women-owned businesses ACROSS CENTRAL NEW YORK
Apply to be a guest on Cultivate CNY
Connect with Alex Canavan, the host of Cultivate CNY: / alexandra.canavan
Follow Cultivate CNY on Instagram
Support this podcast here
Follow the CNY Women's Network on Instagram
Follow the CNY Women's Network on TikTok: / cnywomensnetwork
This episode is brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. CNY Women’s Network is a Syracuse-based media company that prioritizes community and collaboration between woman-owned businesses. We connect, promote, and celebrate businesses in Central New York.
Email [email protected] to learn more about how CNY Women's Network can amplify your brand.
Join The Collective by CNY Women’s Network, a membership community for growth-minded women.Use the code: CULTIVATE10 for 10% off your first month or your first year with The Collective.
This episode is brought to you by Diam Media Group