448 | Anxiety and ADHD Aha! with Laura Key from Understood.org

In this episode, Laura Key from joins the show!  Laura is a mom of two kids, a long-time editor and content-creator, hosts the , and is the editorial director at Understood.org! Understood.org is a resource for people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, where Laura also co-leads the !    Join in as Laura and Eric share their stories about keeping up with deadlines, anxiety, mental flexibility, and perfectionism.  You’ll also hear about Laura’s roles with Understood.org, her experience as a mom and the ways her ADHD can shine, and how the ADHD Aha! podcast was born.   Resources & Honorable Mentions: Podcast Episode: ADHD reWired #  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

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    In this episode, I speak with my family physician Dr. R. Tao. We discuss ADHD diagnosis/assessment, especially in adults. I felt it was important that I bring her on my show to give a perspective from a Physician who has gone above and beyond to understand ADHD and be able to recognize the signs in her patients and empower them to manage their mental health.

    we covered the following areas:

    • Stressors and symptoms
    • How anxiety or other mood disorders go hand in hand with ADHD and it is important to assess for ADHD
    • Dr. Tao mentions the ASRS – adult ADHD self-report scale. The ASRS touches on symptoms of hyperactivity and symptoms of impulsivity in inattention. “It’s one of the easiest scales we can administer in the office setting. It doesn’t take too much time. And I do often find if somebody does have ADHD, when they go over that scale, they say to me, Oh, this is exactly me.”
    • Women and ADHD and how often they are not diagnosed till adulthood.
    • ADHD treatments – she goes deep into her strategy on medication approach and also talks about the non-medication route, nutrition, coaching, counseling, and much more.
    • Risks of untreated ADHD, especially in children who were not diagnosed and later on will struggle in adulthood. She gives great examples here at @15:00min mark.
    • be sure to listen to the end as she has an inspiring message for those who are late in life diagnosed with ADHD.

    About Dr. Rannie Tao:

    Rannie received her Medical Degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada after completing an undergraduate degree specializing in Pharmacology. She then completed her Family Medicine Residency in Vancouver, with a special interest in mental health, chronic pain, and geriatric medicine. Rannie enjoys being a family doctor because she is able to journey alongside her patients and families, learning with them, while providing a continuity of care. Rannie views herself as a patient’s sidekick, providing education and guidance so that they become engaged and informed in caring for their own health over time.

    Remember to connect with my on Instagram @proudlyadhd_coachcathy or connect with me on Linkedin @cathyrashidian

    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review, I love to hear how this show is helping you better understand ADHD

  • 417 | Automation Tools with Brittany Smith

    In this episode, Brittany Smith returns to the podcast! Eric and Brittany share some of the digital automation tools they use, such as battery delivery for Tile, automated messages, using smart-lights, setting reminders and routines, and more! You will also hear Eric and Brittany talk about some of the pain-points they attempted to solve using apps and automation. About Brittany: Brittany is a productivity, ADHD, and technology coach and recently published her first course, “From Aggravated to Navigated: Choosing a task-management system with ADHD”. She has a Masters of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience lab at the University of Oregon. Brittany uses geeky pop-culture and cognitive science to help her clients and ADHD Guild members get more done with less stress.  Connect with Brittany: Questions Answered In this Episode: How does Brittany use automation?  What is the importance of ‘stability’ when using apps for automation?  What can you do with smart-bulbs? Can automation help routines?  If someone has been thinking about getting into automation but they haven’t purchased anything yet to start (smart switches, smart devices, smart bulbs, etc.), is it a good idea to stick with one platform? Why? What is Tile? What does the premium version of Tile do?  What is the Shortcuts app? (for iOS users only) What are some good uses for an ADHD life?  What is possible with automation?  Can finances be automated?  Before jumping into automation tools, here are some questions to consider before you start: How can I scaffold my executive functions through automation? What exactly do you want from automation?  Where is your pain point where automation can help? What are the fiddly things that you would like to have happen for you? What’s really going to make a dramatic difference in your life?  Honorable Mentions & Resources: (iOS only) (Android™ and Apple® compatible)  (iOS only)     “If This Then That” (Android™ and Apple® compatible)  For our listeners who are PC and Android™ users – What tools do you use, if any, to automate your executive functions in your daily life? Share it with us on our website at  

  • 439 | How to Meditate with ADHD – with Adam Coutts

    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   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: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

  • #61: It’s OK to not do it all, Amber’s Story | Guest Amber Duffney

    From time to time I like to showcase and interview professionals who are managing and thriving with ADHD. Each of us has our own special ways of managing and learning to live with a unique brain wiring. It was my pleasure to have Amber Duffney on my show where she shares her story and how she manages her business, her family while making an impact in young women’s lives.

    Amber Duffney is a Certified Professional Coach, having graduated from iPEC in 2018. She works with tween girls to give them tools and skills to be able to empower themselves so that they become strong, confident women who know their worth. She also works with girl Mamas to help them unlearn disempowering messaging from their youth so they can become better role models for their girls.

    Find out more information about Amber at https://www.facebook.com/AmberDuffneyCoaching/ and her program at Facebook page – Girl Mama Collective group – bit.ly/girlmamacollective

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    My guest David Giwerc, Master Certified ADHD Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder/President of the ADD Coach Academy, shared a very powerful statement during this episode, “when you identify your strengths, you’re identifying a natural, innate talent and a way of creating excellence consistently in your life. But that’s not enough because, without the sustaining mechanism, Or the source that activates that strength, those strengths will die. And this is especially true in ADHD because ADHD is a deficit of interest. It’s, it’s the challenge of boredom, but interest isn’t even enough.”

    You are in for a treat, consider this episode as a training session, during this episode, David shared extremely helpful insights on:

    • Identifying the importance of focusing on strengths, especially character strengths
    • Why we look at the different categories of strengths
    • What does executive function in the brain have to do with strengths?

    During the last 20 minutes of the episode he goes deeper into the following:

    • An effective way to start your day to get the most out of it
    • Understanding the importance of how you process information and how it impacts learning
    • Definition of Executive Function and it works with ADHD
    • How to manage big emotions

    I was trained and coached by David himself for a big portion of my ADD Coach training program at ADDCA, so it was my absolute honor to have my mentor/coach be on my show. I am forever grateful for the impact that he has made in my life and the lives of many who have taken his courses and teachings at the ADD Coach Academy.

    If you are curious about finding out your character strengths go to: VIA Character Strengths

    Access my complimentary online mini-lesson, to learn a new perspective of what impact your focus and immediate actions you can take to move through your tasks with ease

    About David:

    David Giwerc is a Master Certified ADHD Coach, MCAC, with the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC) and a Master Certified Coach, MCC, with the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is also the Founder and President of the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA), the first and largest comprehensive ADHD coach training program fully accredited by the ICF and PAAC, the governing bodies of the Life Coaching and ADHD Coaching Professions.

    David has served on many boards over the years. As past president of the ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), he was instrumental in the formation of U.S. Senate resolution 390 that declared September 7, 2004, to be National ADHD Awareness Day; this event has been instituted every year since its inception. As a veteran ADDA board member, he was involved in the development of their “Guiding Principles for Coaching Individuals with ADHD.”

  • The 4 Stages to move through your Adult ADHD Diagnosis

    In this episode, I talk about the 4 stages that we go through once we realize we have ADHD.  These 4 stages are there for a reason to help us ease into our next phase of transformation.  Be it moving past a diagnosis, changing jobs, end a relationship, or starting a new business.  
    Stage one – Being a victim to the change
    Stage two – Healing the wounds 
    Stage three – Making a game plan 
    Stage four – Playing the game

    Book a complimentary session with me at readysetchoose.com to explore how to move past these stages, mention this episode in your application.