430 | So You Want to be a Professional Creative? with Lorin Devine

In this episode, Eric is joined by Allison Lieberman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is certified in postpartum mental health, and is a new-mom coach!  She is the host of Pod and helps new moms find peace and balance in their chaotic lives. You’ll hear Allison share when she was diagnosed with ADHD, how her diagnosis impacted her practice and her life as a mom, how she struggled with postpartum anxiety after having her first child, the dangers of glorifying worrying as a parent, the personal narratives that arise as a parent, and Allison’s mission to bring light to postpartum anxiety.   Then, Eric and Allison dive into the work she does to educate new moms, the things that Allison has been learning with postpartum in the realm of ADHD, her experience with overstimulation and sensory processing, and the effects of stress, and differentiating between trauma and ADHD.  Finally, you’ll hear why Allison started her podcast, medical gaslighting, and how journaling can help through the process.  Connect with Allison:  Instagram: Facebook:   Podcast:   Other Questions & Topics in this Episode: What is the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety? What about the similarities?  Is postpartum anxiety a part of the DSM?  What is postpartum mental health?  ADHD medication during pregnancy: Yes or no?  What is a reproductive psychiatrist?  If someone is thinking about getting pregnant, what are some of the things they can go to their doctors with when it comes to medication?  How does Allison differentiate between symptoms of trauma vs. ADHD for new moms?  What has Allison found to be most helpful for clients who have ADHD during this phase of life? What kinds of tools or other supports can Allison recommend for new parents?  Resources: Tool: Accessory:   Book: Book:    Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens  

In this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Kidder!  Jonathan is a “kidder”, through and through – bringing comedy through character, as a puppeteer, content creator, and comedian.  His big claim to fame is as a puppet character, Busy the Bee, on Waffles + Mochi on Netflix!  The L.A. Gay Scene knows Jonathan as Miss Phoenix, The Ultimate Party Foul: Poolside Tarot Card reader by Merman Kidder, and through his party portraits he calls “Kidder-atures”, Kidder makes things fun using the power of personification and character to help him keep track of time!   Get the full conversation and an uninterrupted listening experience when you become a Patron at $5 a more at https://www.adhdrewired.com/pateron!  Find even more from Jonathan Kidder: Website :: kidderco.com (click here!) Instagram :: @JWKidder Linkt.ee / jonathankidder ::   In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: ADHD, sobriety, and humor for functionality  Puppets, time-blindness, and underwear for each day of the week Using your fun, embracing colloquialisms, and addressing your inner critic  Experimentation to find what works for your ADHD management  Not taking oneself too seriously and perfectionism as the enemy of humor “I’m not always able to make-the-funny” and self-acceptance  Ways to make time physical Ways to keep time visual and other tools for managing time blindness Managing our ADHD vs. ADHD managing us  The importance of doing and planning what works for you  Closing loops, resetting, Chakras, and theme-ing your days  Using absurdity and connected ideas to remember things Themes and structuring to help with decision fatigue  Resources & Honorable Mentions  Book :: Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D. Book :: Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride: A Psychological Study – by Marian Woodman Video :: How to Stimulate Your Brain (DOPA Menu) – Jessica McCabe (HowToADHD) Video :: Trailer to Waffles + Mochi (on YouTube) Video :: Pink Sweat Video Shoot (on YouTube) Movie :: Death to Smoochy Movie :: The Happy Time Murders Movie :: Spaceballs Website :: Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute) at ifs-institute.com Website :: Folkmanis Puppets at folkmanis.com Tool :: Time Timer Original 12” at timetimer.com Pithy Nibbles  “Humor, for me, is a version of pizzazz!” “Humor is about imperfection and change and being present; perfection and perfectionism is, ‘you can’t have perfection and change.’”  “Nobody doesn’t have an ass.”  🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on how to join our award-winning online coaching and accountability groups! 

In this episode of ADHD reWired, I’m pulling back the curtain on two intertwined journeys: my own path toward sustainability and the incredible growth story of Jessica, an alumna of our ADHD Coaching and Accountability Groups. As I’ve navigated my own challenges with burnout and the pressures of juggling too much, I’ve made a commitment this year to focus on what matters most. My word for the year—sustainability—has reshaped how I approach my work, my energy, and even this podcast. Jessica’s story adds another layer of depth to this episode. After feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected while pursuing her PhD, Jessica joined our fall coaching group. Through her deeply personal and reflective audio journal, she shares how the program helped her build sustainable systems, reconnect with her goals, and find the motivation to tackle her work and her life with renewed energy. From discovering the power of accountability teams to replacing old habits with more supportive ones, Jessica’s transformation offers hope and inspiration for anyone seeking to live more intentionally with ADHD. This season, we’ve made changes to our coaching program to better support ADHDers like you. Now 8 weeks instead of 10, the program is more focused and accessible. We’ve also introduced on-demand access to our yearly planning sessions, allowing you to go at your own pace. These adjustments reflect the principle that less is truly more when it comes to creating meaningful and lasting growth. The final registration events for our Winter Coaching and Accountability Groups are Wednesday and Thursday of this week, so now is the time to take the next step. If you’re ready to stop juggling fireballs and start building a more sustainable, ADHD-friendly life, visit to pre-register today. Tune in to hear Jessica’s story, learn more about what makes our coaching groups so transformative, and find inspiration to start your own growth journey. Together, let’s challenge internalized ableism and reimagine what it means to thrive with ADHD.

In this episode, I am addressing wellbeing and recent news about my health. I am going to share with you how I am approaching this news and also will be sharing some tools and prompts. If you are dealing with any health issues currently I welcome you to download the worksheet that I mention in this episode. Sometimes it helps when we have the right questions to get us curious about what we are really feeling and thinking when it comes to illness. I hope you find the worksheet beneficial. I thank you in advance for listening to this episode and I hope you find a few nuggets that you can apply to your wellbeing. Access to the worksheet

The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon!  Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas!  Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at !   Eric is joined by Mike Lekies, who has been a business coach and sales trainer for 15 years and runs a business together with his non-ADHD but not-neurotypical wife.  He has 25 years of experience in sales and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 43, which turned his life upside down.  Mike is also an Alumni of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability groups!  If you want to find out how to structure your business around your ADHD, then this episode you’ve been looking for!  You’ll hear more conversations about Mike’s experiences in business and the lessons he learned with his business ventures.  Then, you’ll also hear about business and marriage, and what led Mike to getting diagnosed with ADHD, how it affected his identity, and some of the perks he’s enjoyed being the owner of his own business.  Learn more at    Get in touch with Mike on:   (German)  Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: How can you bend your own business to your ADHD?  How do we build systms that work for us that scaffold the challenges we have?  What three numbers do I need to track to determine if my business is moving forward?  How do I interpret the data I track?  Questions Mike asks about his own business: How many leads do I generate? Is it (my leads) critical?  Will my business survive this critical number of leads?  Is it “ok” or is it more than I need?  What’s the difference between revenue and sales?  What is the importance of having well-qualified leads?  What is a qualified lead?  How can I add automation into my business?  What can I automate in my business?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:   Website:   Booking & Scheduling Tool:   Automation, Email Marketing & CRM Tool:   App: (for note-taking)  App: (formally Integromat)  App: – Where teams get work done.  “If ADHD is a gift, where’s the gift receipt?” – Eric Tivers Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

In this episode, Eric is joined by Vernon T. Foster II!  Vernon is an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Sommelier of video marketing.  Diagnosed with ADHD just over 2 years ago, Vernon is passionate about sharing his experience as a black man living with ADHD and creating community. You’ll hear Vernon share his story from life as a kid to today, what prompted him to write his book, what it’s like to have to walk out the door as a black man in America while navigating ADHD, and dealing with challenges because of the layers society has placed on black American men.   Learn more about Vernon T. Foster II on Linkedin or at his video marketing website at vernontfoster.com Get Vernon’s book at adhdblack.com – The Black Man’s Handbook to Living with ADHD: 5 Ways to Create a Better Tomorrow No Matter How You’re Feeling Today Check out his Instagram @vernononvideo   Questions/Topics:  [00:01:06] Introducing Vernon and his continuing process of figuring himself out and his ADHD journey [00:02:56] Vernon shares his experiences with various jobs and getting fired  [00:04:47] A conversation about what led Vernon to ADHD, connecting the dots, and life as the “token black kid” in school [00:08:09] Experiencing covert racism  [00:10:02] Vernon shares about his time at Florida State University and a discussion on testing  [00:10:50] Eric and Vernon on Scantrons  [00:14:44] The Stroop Test  [00:16:34] ADHD medication, college, and an important message  [00:20:45] Eric shares a test-taking strategy  [00:21:38] Life after an ADHD diagnosis / A shocking statistic / What prompted Vernon to write his book [00:23:35] Vernon shares his reaction about the ADHD diagnosis statistics on African American and Latino children [00:23:58] “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sh*t?”  [00:25:19] Eric asks Vernon, “As a black man, diagnosed later with ADHD, […] what do you think is maybe not understood by most people?”  [00:25:57] “The world is already against you, the odds are already stacked against you” / Other challenges navigating the world as a black man   [00:27:52] Understanding ADHD and how it affects every aspect of Vernon’s life [00:29:34] The challenges of navigating the world with something very visible alongside something that is invisible and how one affects the other [00:32:02] “A lot of people who look like me…” / Level the playing field / Hoarding information and wealth and perpetuating the cycle [00:33:36] “It’s my duty to be a steward of those things to help support other people that look like me, people that also don’t look like me.” [00:39:34] Vernon shares his wisdom, tips, and being a work in progress  [00:42:14] Tapping into the tools after an ADHD diagnosis  [00:44:20] Managing emotions, emotional intelligence, and taking your power back / Mindfulness  [00:48:17] Support, family, and community / “It’s really hard to do this alone.”  [00:52:55] Communicating what you need when you have ADHD  [00:57:33] Closing thoughts   Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode 333: Race-Based Trauma, RSD & ADHD with Romanza McAllister LCSW Website: blackgirllostkeys.com – René Brooks: Living as a Black Woman with ADHD    “How do we become better stewards of the gifts and the opportunities that we have to show other people that it’s possible? To invest in other people?” – Vernon  🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired’s award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!