In this episode, Eric is joined by Adam Coutts. Adam has taught meditation for 20 years through his weekly sitting groups, 25-hour classes, corporate webinars, and one-on-one coaching. He has been meditating daily for 30 years and has lived in monasteries in America and Asia. Adam has also been exploring his own ADHD for the past 10 years and has been leading a mindfulness meditation for ADHD course for the last 4 years. You'll hear Adam and Eric talk about the importance of sleep, exercise, and meditation. You'll also hear Adam's practical meditation techniques to begin a meditation practice, the importance of gentleness and forgiveness when beginning a meditation practice, and how meditation has helped calm his wandering mind. Then, Adam shares his favorite mantras and how using a mantra can be its own form of meditation. Connect with Adam at https://intromeditation.com Also Answered in this episode: What was the spark that had Adam start his meditation journey? Can a person with ADHD really meditate? What are some practical techniques to begin a meditation practice? How can I begin using a mantra or affirmation to meditate? Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens