SuccessFULL With ADHD

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  • Producing a Media Empire with Brandon T. Adams

    In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon T. Adams, a two-time Emmy Award winner and accomplished entrepreneur based in Nashville (currently). Brandon shares his incredible journey going from delivering ice in rural Iowa to becoming a successful producer, investor, and business owner with ADHD.

    I was fascinated to learn how Brandon overcame major obstacles like losing everything he owned in his late 20s, to rebuild and achieve massive success in his 30s. His persistence and self-belief are so inspirational.

    Brandon T Adams, 2X Emmy® Award-Winning Producer, T.V. Host, Media Expert, Investor, and Advisor and Founder of Accelerant Media Group, Brandon has produced commercials, social media content, and T.V. shows that captivate and empower audiences and help scale companies’ growth.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:56] - Brandon’s humble roots in Iowa.

    [02:39] - Brandon’s ADHD diagnosis story.

    [03:28] - Brandon shares his experience being prescribed the wrong ADHD medication initially.

    [07:45] - The importance of exercise and blood flow to manage ADHD symptoms.

    [09:51] - Whether microdosing medication could be an effective strategy.

    [10:28] - The Shark Tank idea that didn’t get picked up.

    [11:45] - Discovering Brandon’s talents in media.

    [13:49] - Discussing obsession and OCD combined with ADHD.

    [14:52] - Brandon explains how obsession is necessary to achieve extreme success.

    [16:44] - Brandon’s journey with his neurotypical wife and hitting rock bottom after success.

    [17:58] - The unique challenges that family members face with an ADHD entrepreneur.

    [20:18] - Brandon’s insight into his future, building wealth, and creating a media empire to help others.

    [24:01] - Sharing about an upcoming TV show Brandon is hosting focused on cryptocurrency investing.

    [24:40] - The heart of persuasion and how I became an ADHD coach.

    [28:45] - The value of proximity to already successful mentors and partners.

    [31:29] - One of Brandon's first big deals with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington.

    [33:44] - Brandon’s one piece of advice.

     

    Connect with Brandon T. Adams:

    ·         Website: https://brandontadams.com/ 

    ·         Everywhere on Social Media: @BrandonTAdams

    ·         Rise and Record, share your story through video: https://riseandrecord.com/ 


    Thanks for tuning in. If you found value in our conversation, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue delivering impactful content. For more resources and episodes, visit https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    37 min
  • Calming Anxiety and Finding Focus with Weighted Pillows with Mikey Goldman

    I had an enlightening conversation with Mikey Goldman, creator of Quiet Mind weighted pillows. We explored how ADHD manifests through stimulation and obsession, the importance of honoring your body’s needs, and how weighted pillows can naturally calm the nervous system. Mikey shared his journey to developing the first-ever weighted pillow after struggling to find purpose and passion.

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:11] Introducing Mikey Goldman of Quiet Mind.

    [05:00] The frustration of misophonia and sensory overload.

    [07:23] Getting an ADHD diagnosis and learning about the body.

    [09:42] Constantly researching natural solutions for ADHD.

    [11:20] Staying motivated to keep up healthy routines.

    [13:37] How Mikey became obsessed with nutrition without formal education.

    [15:41] Do you need obsession to be successful with ADHD?

    [17:19] Making routines become obsessions.

    [18:54] The power of simple, consistent clothing choices.

    [20:10] Fitting relationships into the ADHD routine.

    [23:21] Mikey’s journey to creating the first weighted pillow.

    [25:24] An over-medicated history that led to natural solutions.

    [27:20] Tricking your nervous system to fully relax.

    [31:29] How weighted pillows work better than blankets.

    [33:02] The 2-year journey bringing the weighted pillow to life.

    [35:11] Following your passion and sharing your story to help others.

    [37:06] Listen to your body for what works for you.

    Links and Resources:

    ·         Quiet Mind - https://www.onequietmind.com/ 

    ·         Mikey Goldman - [email protected]

    ·         Quiet Mind Instagram - @quietmind

    Thanks for tuning in. If you found value in our conversation, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue delivering impactful content. For more resources and episodes, visit https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    39 min
  • Achieving Peak Performance with Dr. Jeff Spencer

    Today I delve into the fascinating world of elite performance and ADHD with the remarkable Dr. Jeff Spencer. Dr. Spencer, an Olympic cyclist and celebrated coach to champions, shares his profound insights on achieving peak performance, embracing flow, and harnessing ADHD traits to excel in life. Whether you're an ADHDer seeking motivation or simply intrigued by the science of peak performance, this episode is a must-listen!

    Dr. Jeff Spencer is an Olympic Cycylist that dedicated himself to the profession since the age of seven, and achieved the Olympic dream by the age of twenty-one. Now Dr. Spencer is a Celebrity Champion Mindset™ Coach, finding equal satisfaction in helping top-tier performers reach their peak potential. Dr. Spencer focuses on transforming individuals into Elite Performers by altering their habits, fortifying their mental strength, and equipping them with the tools needed for consistent high-level performance.

    Episode Highlights:

    [00:49] - I introduce Dr. Spencer, highlighting his background and exceptional contribution to the field of peak performance.

    [03:08] - Dr. Spencer discusses the attributes of an elite performer and the potential within everyone.

    [04:08] - Strategies for motivating people with ADHD and the importance of goal selection and structure.

    [06:24] - Dr. Spencer talks about the balance between underwhelm and overwhelm in ADHD.

    [09:18] - The myth of hyperfocus as a superpower and the importance of balanced focus.

    [11:41] - Understanding the neuroscience behind flow and its impact on performance.

    [13:28] - Differentiating between flow and focus, and the concept of holistic body harmony.

    [17:45] - Recognizing signs of flow fatigue and the importance of timely disengagement.

    [20:23] - Strategies for recovering from intense flow states to avoid burnout.

    [23:59] - Dr. Spencer emphasizes the importance of preparation and restraint in high performance.

    [26:06] - The risks of extreme risk-taking in ADHD and finding balance.

    [30:41] - Learning from failures and history to guide future decisions.

    [31:11] - Dr. Spencer's crucial advice for aspiring elite performers.

    [33:23] - Where to find Dr. Jeff Spencer and his work.

     

    Links and Resources:

    ·         Dr. Jeff Spencer’s website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/ 

    ·         The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler

    Thanks for tuning in. If you found value in our conversation, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue delivering impactful content. For more resources and episodes, visit https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    36 min
  • Viral Strengths with Anti-Planner ADHD Creator Dani Donovan

    In this fun and insightful episode, I talk to Dani Donovan about her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD in college. Dani shares how starting medication and finding her community in college helped her thrive academically. She also opens up about how her candid ADHD comics went viral on social media, leading her to create resources like “The Anti-Planner” to help others with executive dysfunction. Dani discusses tips like setting short sprints instead of long distances, body doubling, writing down what works, and embracing your weird. 

    Dani Donovan is a purpose-driven and award-winning viral creator, author, and advocate for people with ADHD. Dani is known for her relatable comics and #NeurodiverseSquad community, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She is the author of the unorthodox productivity guide “The Anti-Planner” and her work has encouraged thousands to seek diagnosis and treatment.

     

    Episode Highlights

    [01:05] - Dani’s “Anti-Planner” with creative strategies for ADHDers to overcome roadblocks.

    [03:26] - Dani’s ADHD diagnosis in freshman year of college when seeking help for depression.

    [07:45] - Rewarding to be able to help people recognize symptoms and get diagnosed.

    [09:36] - Medication was like “putting on glasses” for the first time for Dani.

    [11:26] - Dani became the “easy person to talk to” which helped her thrive and build collaboration.

    [13:29] - Dani takes a non-scarcity approach to competition and community.

    [17:05] - Doing laundry as an ADHDer.

    [19:04] - How Dani first went viral.

    [22:58] - Dani envisioned “The Anti-Planner” as a procrastination “fire extinguisher”.

    [26:27] - Dani is launching a podcast and YouTube channel focusing on ADHD struggles.

    [29:34] - Dani's mission with her company, The Anti-Boring Project, for underserved populations.

    [33:14] - How Dani maintains momentum during the overwhelm and underwhelm cycle with “sprints”.

    [36:09] - Dani’s number one ADHD tip!

    [37:37] - Dani explains the power of body doubling.

    [38:48] - If she could go back, Dani would tell her younger self this.

     

    Connect with Dani Donovan:

    ·         Dani’s Anti-Planner: https://anti-planner.com/

    ·         Dani on Instagram: @DaniDonovan

    ·         Dani’s Website: https://www.adhddd.com/ 

     

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    42 min
  • When ADHD-Brain and Pregnancy-Brain Mix with Liesel Teen, BSN-RN

    Introducing Liesel Teen, RN and founder of the hugely popular @mommy.labornurse on Instagram. With over 600k followers, Liesel provides online birth classes and resources to help prepare and empower women to have a positive birthing experience.

    In this episode, Liesel shares her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and new mom, the shame she carried for so long, and how medication and reframing her thoughts helped her thrive. She also provides tips for moms with ADHD.

     

    Timeline Summary:

    [02:00] - The journey to an ADHD diagnosis as an adult.

    [04:52] - Finding the right medication regimen and its benefits.

    [08:29] - Peeling back years of shame and realizing her struggles were not due to laziness.

    [10:00] - Liesel talks about being hardworking yet disorganized due to ADHD.

    [11:30] - How Liesel uses her working memory.

    [13:27] - Starting a successful business before her diagnosis.

    [14:57] - Accepting the messy creative process.

    [16:42] - Advice to her younger self struggling in a neurotypical world.

    [18:06] - Being extra kind to yourself as a pregnant woman with ADHD.

    [21:25] - Liesel’s top tip.

    [22:16] - Where to find more from Liesel.

     

    Connect with Liesel Teen, BSN-RN:

    ·         The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast: https://mommylabornurse.com/podcast-episodes/ 

    ·         Blog: https://mommylabornurse.com/ 

    ·         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommy.labornurse/ 

     

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    24 min
  • Life is Sweeter with ADHD Insight with Bethany Joy Lenz

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with actress, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her journey with ADHD. Bethany opened up about how she went undiagnosed until adulthood and the relief she finally felt once she understood how her brain worked differently.

    In our conversation, Bethany opens up about living undiagnosed for so long, pushing through challenges on willpower alone, and the incredible relief she felt once she understood how her brain worked differently. Even with a packed schedule juggling acting, music, a lifestyle newspaper, podcast, and motherhood, Bethany has found more peace and success by learning how to manage her ADHD. She shares her story so others may see themselves and know they are not alone. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

    Bethany Joy Lenz is best known for playing Haley James Scott on One Tree Hill. Since the show, she has continued acting while also pursuing music and creative projects like her lifestyle newspaper Modern Vintage News.

     

    Episode Highlights

    [01:52] - How Bethany discovered she likely had ADHD.

    [03:16] - The relief of diagnosis after years of feeling something was wrong.

    [04:46] - Bethany got an official diagnosis 6 months after self-diagnosing.

    [05:30] - How medication helped Bethany's focus and feeling overwhelmed.

    [07:19] - Playing to strengths and not beating yourself up over weaknesses.

    [08:39] - Being careful with medication due to addiction history.

    [09:30] - Managing friend expectations and communicating neurodivergence.

    [13:00] - ADHD symptoms can look so different yet still recognize each other.

    [15:30] - Never struggled to memorize scripts thanks to hyperfocus.

    [18:37] - Remembering facts/data hard because of dyscalculia.

    [19:52] - Timers, limits, scheduling help juggle everything.

    [22:26] - High control groups prey on neurodivergent people.

    [27:55] - Hard to distinguish narcissist traits vs ADHD challenges.

    [31:57] - Brooke’s EMDR experience and feeling emotions.

    [35:35] - Compartmentalizing emotions when acting vs everyday life.

    [38:07] - What Bethany's cooking: Modern Vintage Newspaper and ‘Strawberries’ Song.

     

    Connect with Bethany Joy Lenz:

    ·         Modern Vintage News Lifestyle Newspaper: https://www.modernvintagenews.com/ 

    ·         Drama Queens Podcast

    ·         Strawberries Song

    ·         Instagram: @msbethanyjoylenz and @modernvintagenews

     

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    42 min
  • How Navy SEAL Andrew “Sully” Sullivan Thrived with ADHD

    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about suicide and traumatic injuries.

    I had the honor of speaking with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan, a retired Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Navy SEAL. Andrew shared his incredible story of being diagnosed with ADHD in high school but not letting that stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL.

    Andrew completed the notoriously grueling SEAL training and went on to have a nearly 20-year distinguished career full of combat tours and commendations. Andrew explained how the high-intensity, team-focused environment of special operations was perfectly suited for someone with ADHD. He never felt the need to disclose his diagnosis because his teammates naturally complemented each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

    We also discussed the mental health challenges many veterans face after transitioning out of service. Andrew now runs a nonprofit (503c) called the Community First Project that ensures the quality and integrity of the nation's law enforcement agencies.

     

    Timeline Summary:

    [01:07] - Andrew's distinguished military career, awards, and current ventures.

    [03:32] - Andrew’s decision to serve in the military and how he approached it with ADHD.

    [05:42] - Taking medication while serving.

    [07:33] - Follow through is easier with a purpose.

    [09:01] - The mental and physical toughness of SEALs training and the prime age for it.

    [11:32] - How the Special Ops environment caters to ADHD strengths.

    [14:32] - The struggle while exiting service and losing that community.

    [15:14] - Adderall medication struggles to help study in college and a surprising way to focus.

    [16:32] - Sneaky ways to get the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for ADHDers.

    [17:45] - Andrew’s most difficult time in service and how he sought help.

    [20:15] - The power of community in supporting mental health and breaking the stigma.

    [22:18] - Providing peer support for law enforcement officers after traumatic events.

    [25:42] - How the Seals compartmentalize, problem solve, and suppress just like ADHDers.

    [26:33] - Mental toughness and dealing with traumatic loss. Nobody is alone.

    [27:28] - Explosives brain injury comparison to professional football players.

    [31:58] - Andrew found his purpose driving him to serve others through the military and his non-profit.

    [34:21] - How to connect with the Community First Project.

     

    Connect with Andrew Sullivan and the Community First Project:

    Please consider donating to the Community First Project on their website, every bit helps! Please connect through the website or Instagram if you are with law enforcement and would like to get further information about the program.

    ·         Community First Project website: https://c1p.org/ 

    ·         Community First Project on Instagram: @community_first_project

    ·         Andrew “Sully” Sullivan on Instagram: @sully_c1p

     

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    37 min
  • Helping You Turn Your Pain into Purpose with Tana Amen

    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.

    In this episode, I have a discussion with Tana Amen, a trauma survivor who overcame childhood adversity and adult struggles to find purpose and success. Tana shares her journey with ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders and more, and how she learned to embrace her strengths while managing her challenges. With her comprehensive knowledge about the brain, trauma, and ADHD, Tana brings a wealth of experience and understanding that's sure to resonate with many.

    Tana Amen, BSN, RN, is a New York Times bestselling author, vice president of the Amen Clinics, a neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, and a world-renowned health and fitness expert. She has won the hearts of millions with her simple yet effective strategies to help anyone optimize their lifestyle and win the fight for a strong body, mind, and spirit. Tana holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tana and her husband, Dr. Daniel Amen, have four children and five grandchildren.

    Timeline Summary:

    [00:43] Introducing Tana Amen, BSN, RN and NY Times Bestselling Author & Trauma Nurse.

    [02:27] Tana shares about her traumatic childhood and path to success despite adversity.

    [02:52] The tipping point that led Tana to write her memoir "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child."

    [05:36] Tana recounts her difficult upbringing and early struggles with an eating disorder.

    [08:01] How childhood trauma shapes the developing brain, often leading to ADHD

    [11:25] Trauma memories stick while other memory functions decline.

    [15:01] How Tana's car accident left an undetected brain injury visible on brain imaging

    [22:50] EMDR therapy was transformative in healing Tana's trauma.

    [26:31] Tana still does tune-up EMDR sessions when triggers arise.

    [28:10] Being married to someone who doesn’t have ADHD.

    [30:42] Healing from trauma is an up-and-down journey.

    [33:24] Supplements affect each brain differently.

    [37:23] The number one piece of advice from Tana.

    [39:25] Tana's message to her younger self: your life will be amazing, just wait.

    Connect with Tana Amen and Resources Mentioned:

    ·         https://tanaamen.com/ 

    ·         https://www.instagram.com/tanaamen 

    ·         https://brainmd.com/ 

    ·         https://brainhealthassessment.com/ 

    ·         The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child 

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    43 min
  • Speaking to Your Wounded Parts with Paulina Siegel

    In this vulnerable episode, I talk with therapist Paulina Siegel (LCSW/CAS) about using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and improve your relationship with the different parts that make up your ADHD. Paulina explains how IFS views humans as made up of multiple parts including wounded parts and protector parts. She shares how identifying these parts and building compassionate relationships with them can lead to self-growth and harmony. We have an enlightening discussion on common parts that show up with ADHD like shame, procrastination and rejection sensitivity. They also do an IFS exercise together live on air to give listeners a first-hand experience of the powerful technique.

    Paulina Siegel is a licensed clinical social worker and certified addiction specialist. She is also a trained mindfulness practitioner who works with teens and young adults struggling with mental health and addiction. Paulina launched her own counseling practice Courageous Paths Counseling in Colorado and Illinois where she serves individuals ages 15-43 using a range of techniques including IFS and EMDR.

    Timeline Summary:

    [02:22] - What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

    [04:59] - Does everyone have wounded parts?

    [06:09] - Paulina’s ADHD journey

    [08:22] - The role of curiosity 

    [11:22] - Enemies vs allies in IFS parts

    [14:40] - Common wounded parts that show up with ADHD

    [18:35] - Common allies in IFS parts

    [22:02] - Live IFS exercise example

    [30:28] - How IFS and EMDR work together

    [32:25] - How long IFS results last

    [34:44] - Treating anxiety and dissociation with IFS

    [38:05] - Parting words of wisdom for listeners

    [42:13] - Where to find Paulina and learn more

     

    Connect with Paulina Siegel:

    Paulina Siegel Counseling Services

    Shit Talking Shrinks Podcast

    Book: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.



    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.

    🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    Help your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!

    💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching

    💥Earn 38 ICF Credits

    💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice

    💥Qualify to be listed under ACO Directory

    Learn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training

    44 min
  • Activate Your ADHD Potential with Author Brooke Schnittman!

    On this episode, I am being interviewed by my podcast producer, Marc Ronick, about my new book “Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey From Chaos to Clarity for Adults with ADHD”.

    Through the interview I share my own ADHD diagnosis journey and how it led me to write this book to help others struggling with ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm. I provide insights into my writing process and how I use the tools from my book to push through obstacles.

    Marc and I discuss the book’s main themes of managing ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm through awareness, values alignment, and building momentum through small actions. We outline the 12-step program from the book and how it guides readers to gain control, clarity and confidence. The book is also a benefit to loved ones to help understand ADHD.

     

    Timeline Summary:

    [01:02] - Reintroducing my podcast producer Marc Ronick.

    [01:15] - Introducing my new book, “Activate Your ADHD Potential”.

    [01:57] - Marc takes over as host! 

    [03:07] - Receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult after already coaching individuals with ADHD.

    [05:36] - Realizing ADHD impacted my entire life after getting married and having kids.

    [06:25] - Defining my value based on how much I worked, and the costs involved.

    [07:22] - Tricking myself into thinking I could write the book overnight.

    [08:57] - How to get over the overwhelm.

    [09:45] - Taking a break from writing but holding myself accountable to the deadline.

    [11:18] - Executive functioning with the book cover.

    [12:52] - When the book is done, but I am not.

    [14:29] - Imposter syndrome and perfectionism.

    [16:00] - How to get into a book as someone with ADHD.

    [18:16] - The book’s theme of overcoming the overwhelm and underwhelm disruption cycle.

    [21:38] - Discussing the “F Trauma” responses - freeze, fight, flight, fawn, and fib.

    [23:00] - Productivity isn’t about doing more.

    [24:45] - Seeking coaching to address both overwhelm and underwhelm.

    [25:30] - Aligning goals with values and motivations to gain clarity.

    [28:42] - Recommending the book to loved ones of those with ADHD.

    [31:41] - Client stories of new awareness and thriving after the program.

    [34:34] - Where to find the book.

    [36:24] - Get out of the chaos and thrive with a highly functioning life.

     

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Do you struggle with overwhelm, chaos, and negative self-beliefs when trying to accomplish life with ADHD? 

As a late-diagnosed ADHD Coach, ADHD Expert for over 20 years, and managing…

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