March 06, 2024

ADHD Powerhouse Eric Tivers on Community, Coaching & Finding Your Path

45 minutes

This week, I sat down with ADHD expert Eric Tivers. Eric is the founder and CEO of ADHD Rewired and has been producing his acclaimed podcast for over 500 episodes! Eric shares his own ADHD journey, from struggling in college to finding the right medication and strategies that allowed him to thrive academically and professionally.

In this uplifting conversation, Eric and I explore the power of community support and self-compassion for ADHDers. We also discussed the importance of finding the right therapist or coach who truly understands ADHD. Eric leaves us with some motivating words of wisdom - growth is possible if you focus on "less" and be patient with yourself.

About Eric Tivers:
Eric Tivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ADHD Coach, Founder/CEO/Host of ADHD reWired Podcast Since 2014, he's produced over 500 episodes on his podcast. He's a leader in providing online group coaching and community-based group programs for adults with ADHD.

His podcast ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group was recognized at the 2019 International Conference on ADHD as the Innovative Program of the Year. He runs a virtual co-working program for adults with ADHD called 'Adults Study Hall'. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bradley University and got his Master’s degree in School Social Work at the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Episode Highlights:
[02:50] - Eric shares being diagnosed with ADHD at age 19.
[05:12] - The revelation of realizing his struggles were not unique.
[07:05] - Using medication and brute force strategies to succeed in college.
[09:22] - Battling perfectionism after finally experiencing academic success.
[10:24] - Learning practical strategies outside of just medication.
[13:41] - The importance of building and tweaking systems that work.
[17:13] - Rotating through ADHD management strategies is normal.
[19:42] - Giving himself grace when executive functions are low.
[21:17] - Focusing on resilience versus consistency.
[23:00] - Producing 500+ podcast episodes by taking it week by week.
[24:59] - Self-compassion starts with giving it to others first.
[26:01] - The power of community support for ADHDers.
[29:42] - Making big changes to correct life's path.
[32:11] - Eric's reflections on his divorce.
[35:11] - Comparing coaching mindsets to social work backgrounds.
[37:08] - Leveraging strengths and resources.
[38:21] - The importance of working with ADHD-informed professionals.
[39:30] - The harm an ADHD-illiterate therapist can inflict.
[41:35] - Eric's advice - growth is possible with patience.
[42:53] - Focus on less stuff to allow more growth.
[43:43] - Where to find Eric and ADHD Rewired.

Connect with Eric Tivers:
•Podcast/Coaching/Community: ADHD reWired https://www.adhdrewired.com/
•IG: https://www.instagram.com/adhdrewired/

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