459 | November 2022 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcast Team + ADHD reWired Coaches!

In this episode, we’re meeting Jason Boughn, a life coach specializing in tools to address ADHD.  He also welcomes neurodiversity of all types and neurotypical people!  Jason has a comfortable way of evoking a person’s story, getting to the heart of the matter most relevant to the storyteller.  The stories we tell ourselves and the ones created to fit in better with others are affirmations which shape our reality.  Jason’s focus is exploring and reframing our personal story to create a beautiful life experience.  In this episode, Jason shares his story about his brain injury and how it has impacted his life, and how the manifestations of ADHD are similar traumatic brain injuries (TBI).  You’ll also hear about how Jason experiences emotion, not fitting in, acting, and his passion for learning. Then, you’ll also hear about his journey through relationships, his compassion throughout those relationships, how he overcame homelessness, and what led to that chapter in his life.  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

We all know that when it comes to Relationships/Marriage it is a bumpy ride, now let’s make it even bumpier when one or both partners have ADHD.

My guest Melissa Orlov, a relationship consultant, talks about the impacts of ADHD on Marriage.

She covered some key topics such as:

• ADHD entrepreneurs working with non-ADHD partner, pressures that it creates, and some possible solutions
• How both partners can create opportunities that are win-win for both
• Common themes of ADHD traits that might be misunderstood by a none-ADHD partner
• The high achiever professional who has figured out success at work but has challenges in marriage and how to manage ADHD between Work Life and Family Life.
• Towards the end of this talk, Melissa addresses how an ADHD partner perceives criticism and how to manage big emotions

If you have ADHD and you want your partner to get some insights into your brain, this is the episode you want to share!

About Melissa Orlov:

Founder of ADHDmarriage.com, Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author: The ADHD Effect on Marriage and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD.

Her very popular couples seminar (by phone) has helped many struggling couples turn their relationships around.

She blogs for adhdmarriage.com and Psychology Today and has been interviewed by The New York Times, CNN, Today, US News and World Report, and CBS, among many others.

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In today’s episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Zara, Dr. of Pharmacy. We talked about: 

• Her late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD, barriers to diagnosis, and the effects of medication on her day-to-day [0:52]
• Life after diagnosis and medication [6:55]
• Zara’s go-to tools for focus, productivity, and calm. Understanding the dopaminergic effects of task completion and procrastination. [8:49]
• Zara’s thoughts on medication and ADHD – addiction, psychiatrist guidance, and medication tolerance [13:03]
• Zara’s heartwarming message to other late-in-life diagnosed ADHDers, and the top 3 things she thinks you should do after a diagnosis [16:55]

Invitation to upcoming MasterClass – bit.ly/ADHDMasterclass 

About: Zahra Darya Shahangian,  Doctor of pharmacy

She served as a pharmacy executive for several healthcare systems developing clinical programs, improving medication safety & quality assurance & implementation of digital health technology to drive healthcare innovation.   Her personal struggles with the pressures of climbing the executive co-operate ladder lead her to pursue Holistic Neuropathic Treatment options to Mental Health Disorders.  Her mission is to help eliminate the stigma around Mental Health and push beyond the pill to incorporate natural remedies to support nutritional deficiencies and optimize  patients treatment regimen.   Connect with Dr. Zara contactdoctorzara@gmail.com

It’s not too late to get registered for the Annual International Conference on ADHD!  You can join virtually or in-person in Dallas, Texas!  Listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off their registration by going to or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!  This week, Eric is joined by Marie Ng, the solo-founder of Llama Life!  Marie has worn many hats, including experience in advertising, working in corporate environments, teaching herself how to code, and startups.   In this episode, you’ll hear about Marie’s experiences in the corporate world, how she found out about her own ADHD, what it was like working in an open space sitting across from her boss, and her entrepreneurial spirit.  Eric and Marie also cover topics like failure, resilience, and the importance of finding what you love.  Check out Marie’s productivity tool, Llama Life at .  Llama life doesn’t just help you create your to-do lists, it helps you work through your list and helps manage your attention that  keeps you engaged by making it fun!  Get in touch with Marie on Twitter:   Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:38]  When did Marie’s ADHD journey begin?  [00:10:37]  Did Marie ever think she would be working for herself?  [00:13:16]  What is Llama Life all about?  [00:14:04]  How does Llama life help you work through your lists?  [00:15:36]  Thoughts on countdown timers & a feature-request [00:21:19]  Are there any lessons Marie can share about transitioning from working a corporate job to being self-employed?  [00:28:37]  Marie shares the ups and downs of her startups and shares thoughts about failure and bouncing back [00:31:49]  “What’s the alternative? What’s the other choice?” Why did this resonate with Marie?  [00:41:36]  What are some big lessons that can be applied to designing a life that is more ADHD friendly?  [00:51:20]  Setting up for “failure” vs. setting up for learning [00:54:36]  Eric asks Marie about perfectionism Resources & Honorable Mentions: Mood-tracking app:   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens  

In this episode, I was so inspired by Diann’s story on radical self-acceptance. I thoroughly enjoyed her real talk style, wisdom, and her story to Radical Self Acceptance.

One of the common themes that I come across working with professionals and entrepreneurs are around self-acceptance. Even though most of them have been able to achieve amazing things in their life, there is this undercurrent running in their minds around how they truly view themselves and if are unresolved issues during stressful times the inner critic becomes loud with voices of “not good enough”, “I should be doing it better”, “I am not pushing hard enough”. I am sure you can relate.

I enjoy listening to Diann’s podcast so much that I invited her to my show so that she can give us some of her insights on self-acceptance. I am sure you will relate in some way to her story and hope that you gain a few insights through her wisdom.

• Diann mentioned the book Radical Acceptance Audio Book by Tara Brach: https://amzn.to/34bzlXY

Be sure to subscribe as I will be having Diann back on the show for another insightful conversation.

About Diann Wingert:

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs who identify with the traits of ADHD, officially diagnosed or not. During her 20-year career as a licensed psychotherapist, Diann saw many brilliant and ambitious women struggle with unidentified ADHD, including Diann herself. Since her own mid-life diagnosis, she now mentors women who are “driven but distracted” to overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can craft a life and business they love.

• Diann’s website is www.diannwingertcoaching.com and her podcast,
• The Driven Woman Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and all popular podcatchers.
• Connect with her on Social Media Links, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Group
• Diann’s 6 Steps to ADHD Mastery: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/6-steps

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Join Cathy Rashidian on a transformative episode of Refined Leadership ADHD Lens, where we explore the intricate world of career transitions for those with an ADHD brain. Unlock practical strategies to leverage your unique strengths, gain clarity, and set yourself up for success in your professional journey.

Discover how to balance the excitement and overwhelm of career changes, focusing on what truly aligns with your goals and values. Learn to declutter your career experiences and approach new opportunities with confidence and a clear mindset.

Equip yourself with actionable steps, such as identifying core strengths and advocating for your needs strategically to foster a positive and flourishing work environment.

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