Today, we’re talking to Keith Griffin!

Keith is an ADHD coach, and host of “This ADHD Life” on YouTube.  He’s also got a webinar on surviving the holidays with ADHD coming up through the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.  

Keith can be found at ThisADHDLife.com.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Information Overload

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I'm at the International Conference on ADHD.  Here is a brief episode where I share a few takeaways.  

Today, we’re talking to Tamara Roseer.

 Tamara is the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization, the co-founder of Acorn Leadership, and the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan.

In today’s episode, we talk about parenting as leadership, developing core values in our kids, ways to avoid passing anxiety on to our kids, and the importance of being authentic when we parent.

Guest Links:

• ADHD Coaches Organization   https://www.adhdcoaches.org

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Today, we’re talking to Mindy Katz.

When Mindy learned that she and her daughter had ADHD, it led to her becoming an ADHD coach, and eventually a Social Worker. She’s a big proponent of positive psychology, and developing resiliency in our kids. 

In today’s episode, we talk about how to manage our sabotaging thoughts,  upward spirals of emotion, and the power of curiosity.

Alright, let’s get rolling.

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In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Being calendar challenged

Guest Links:

• Mindy’s Website: http://mindyschwartzkatz.com

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Today, we’re talking to Rene Brooks from Black Girl, Lost Keys.

I always enjoy it when I talk get to talk to someone for the first time, but it feels like they’re already a good friend. Talking to Rene was one of those times, and it was a pleasure.  

With to her clear memory of childhood, and her thorough understanding of ADHD, she makes the experience of having the ADHD both understandable and relatable.

In today’s episode, we discuss all kinds of things.  From Rene’s journey with ADHD, to the extra scrutiny African American children experience in school and how that affects the ADHD diagnosis, to the importance of going with the flow of ADHD.  We even delve into the controversial land of whether or not ADHD is a superpower.  (But you’ll have to listen to find out how we fall on it.)

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In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Rene's Journey with ADHD

Guest Links:

• Rene’s Website:  http://blackgirllostkeys.com

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Mr. Kayerrrook.  He’s an old friend of mine, and a veteran high school English teacher. I really enjoyed our wide-ranging conversation, both when we had it, and when I listened to it again during the editing process.

We get into some interesting corners of both ADHD, and education.  talk about everything from the interplay between ADHD and poverty, to the various red flags teachers keep an eye out for, teachers face, to the ways teachers work to address the unmet needs of their students when those red flags are spotted.  Mr. Kayerrook even shares some stories about his students.  Including a school shooting threat that ended up being a prank, and how he used a failed test to help a student find success. 

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Also,the 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo is going on now.  I’m a part of it.  My topic - 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. 

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For today's episode, I decided to celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by looking at those very things.  ADHD and awareness.  It's a quick one, but a good one!

I look at them through three lenses:

• My 3 A's of ADHD Management - Awareness, Acceptance & Action

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Robbin Miller.  Robbin is a mother with ADHD of a child with ADHD.  She’s also a licensed mental health clinician, a college academic coach, and the author of a children’s book about early intervention playgroups.

We talk about early markers for ADHD, the steps Robbin has been taking to support her son ever since he was an infant, and the challenges she helps her college students with.

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In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Robbin’s journey in adopting her son

Guest Links:

• Robbin’s book: “Playgroup Time” on Amazon.

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Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con.  An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm.  Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him.  And Calmer Con's first convention was great.  I know, becasue I was there!

(And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but I tend to think of autism as sort of a cousin to ADHD, and many of the challenges are similar.  Not to mention, Adam’s story is so good that I just had to have him on.)

In this episode we’ll look at the struggles of parents who’s kids can be overwhelmed by sensory input, discuss the importance of acceptance, and maybe, just maybe, find the inspiration to do something big!

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The 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo will take place throughout the month of October.  And I’ll be a part of it.  My topic is 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. 

Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentialsto let them know I sent you.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Adam’s goals for Calmer Con

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Calm Passion and Calmer Con

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• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Dr. Saline is a licensed, clinical psychologist, who guides families from the maze of emotions, conflict and stress related to ADHD, toward successful dialog, interventions and connection.

I greatly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Saline, and look forward to having more.  I'm certain she'll be back.

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In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dr. Saline’s family history with ADHD

Guest Links:

Dr. Sharon Saline’s Website

Dr. Sharon Saline on Facebook

Dr. Sharon Saline on Twitter

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