484 | Storytelling, Acceptance, & ADHD with Kim Alexander

Today, we’re discussing:

-How he went from dyslexic student with terrible grades in English to successful author, publishing multiple NYT best-selling books each year

-The powerful quote shared over 37,000,000 times that’s guaranteed to give you a boost of motivation

-The distinction between counsel & opinion, and why you MUST understand the difference

-A surprising tool to help you connect with top thought leaders and get the expert guidance you assumed was out of reach

…plus his simple, 3-letter secret to success and a sneak peak at what’s next for Dr. Reid. Don’t miss the valuable insights and inspiration in this week’s episode!

About Dr. Greg Reid:

For over 25 years, Greg has inspired millions of people to take personal responsibility to step into the potential of their greatness and, as such, his life of contribution has been recognized by government leaders, a foreign Princess as well as luminaries in education, business, and industry.

Mr. Reid has been published in over 100 books including 32 best-sellers in 45 languages.

Titles such as – Stickability: The Power of Perseverance; The Millionaire Mentor and Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities have inspired countless readers to understand that the most valuable lessons we learn, are also the easiest ones to apply.

Greg Reid is known best for being the Founder of – Secret Knock

A Forbes and Inc. magazine top-rated event focused on partnership, networking, and business development.

He is the producer of the Oscar qualified film, Wish Man, based on the creator of the Make A Wish Foundation, streaming on Netflix now.

For his work in mentoring youth in his hometown of San Diego, Mr. Reid was honored by the White House where a former President commended Greg for his work for positively working with youth through a local mentorship program.

And if that is not enough, recently Greg was honored with the star of the infamous Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

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In episode 539 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers welcomes neurodivergent coach Vida Carey, who specializes in sex and relationships. Together, they dive into conversations about sexuality, intimacy, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in these areas. Vida shares her experiences and provides insights on discussing sex openly, defining kink, exploring different relationship structures, and addressing sexual desires in a shameless and authentic manner. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding personal needs, and fostering intimacy while managing ADHD. Additionally, the podcast highlights resources and support available through ADHD reWired’s coaching programs and virtual community. Navigating ADHD and Intimacy: Conversations with Neurodivergent Coach Vida Carey In episode 539 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers welcomes Vida Carey, a neurodivergent coach specializing in sex and relationships, who emphasizes comfort through humor and candid vulnerability. The discussion delves into the unique challenges of navigating sexual intimacy for those with ADHD, including overcoming societal norms, advocating for oneself, and understanding hyper- and hyposexuality. Vida shares her insights on redefining sex, utilizing intimacy menus, and having open conversations about one’s desires. Additionally, the episode addresses the importance of developing healthy communication practices in relationships and offers a humorous yet candid look into making sex a more comfortable topic for neurodivergent individuals. The episode closes with reflections on how neurodivergent couples can better understand and support each other’s needs. 00:00 Introduction to ADHD reWired 01:08 Meet Coach Vida Carey 02:36 Navigating Sex and Relationships 05:13 Understanding Kink and Communication 07:31 Advocating for Yourself in the Bedroom 10:16 Exploring Sexual Desires and Intimacy 18:33 Sex Rewards and Intimacy Menus 22:33 ADHD reWired Coaching Groups 28:38 Hyper and Hyposexuality in Neurodivergent Brains 30:44 The Reality of Life and Sex 31:48 Hypersexuality vs. Sexual Addiction 32:49 Exploring Relationship Structures 36:32 Navigating Intimacy and Communication 38:27 The Journey to Intimacy Coaching 41:41 Common Questions About Sex 47:51 The Importance of Communication in Sex 56:01 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode, Mary Kima Dolson, a clinical social worker, joins the podcast!  As a clinical social worker, Mary has been providing psychotherapy in incarcerated populations since 2019. She is the founder of the pandemic support group Stuff We Can’t Say Out Loud and the executive director for Fund That Bitch, a non-profit group dedicated to helping women with emergency funding.  Mary also  You’ll hear Eric and Mary talk about trauma in incarcerated populations, if the word “trauma” is overused, trigger warnings, and the misunderstandings about trauma and its multifaceted layers.  Then, Mary and Eric talk about different types of trauma, unique trauma responses, the ways that people in the ADHD community can experience trauma, and how trauma responses can show up as ADHD traits.  Eric and Mary also talk about other trauma features, if there is a connection between trauma and workaholism, the importance of investing in and validating someone’s experience, and the healing and adjusting process of the incarcerated population.  Finally, you’ll hear about Mary’s experiences with trauma, how she got into her work, and a story about Henry the tortoise.  Get More from Mary:     Other Questions & Topics in this Episode:  What is trauma  What is the difference between trauma and acute stress disorder?  PTSD and CPTSD – what’s the difference?  What is the “trifuckta” of trauma  What do we do about complex trauma  What are some of the less obvious markers, behaviorally and emotionally, of trauma  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens  

In this bonus non-stop episode, Eric is joined by fellow ADHD reWired Coaches: Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts!   You may have heard Kat Hoyer on the podcast before and her journey, first as a coaching group member in season 9 of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, to becoming a peer mentor, now an ADHD reWired coach!  Want to know more about Kat?  We have ADHD reWired podcast episodes with Kat listed below!  Then, we have Kristin Marts, who you may have met or heard from in our Live Q&A episodes!  But, if you haven’t heard much about Kristin, then this is the episode you need to hear!  Kristin is involved in musical theater, is a dancer by trade, is a licensed clinical social worker, and a loving mom to special-needs kids.   You’ll also hear about her growth journey as a member of the coaching groups, how she started listening to ADHD reWired, and how being a dancer masked her ADHD.  Finally, you’ll hear about her experiences as a peer mentor of the coaching groups, the power of flexibility, then diving into the role of a coach.   Learn More about ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups at coachingrewired.com! Our 2023 spring season of coaching & accountability groups starts on Thursday, March 30th! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ That’s coachingrewired.com to get your name added to our interest list so you can join us for our final registration event on Monday, March 27th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern!  Can’t make it?  Then keep an eye out for another announcement for an open-house event on Tuesday, March 27th!  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episodes with Kat Hoyer:  Episode 175: We’re Like-Brained, Not Just Like-Minded Episode 191: What You Might Not KNow about ADHD reWired Coaching Groups Episode 399: Workplace Accommodations: Do I Need to Disclose? Episode 413: From HR to ArC Episode 469: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 1) – also featuring Kristin! Episode 470: Masterminding Finishing and Creating Processes with Janelle in the Hot Seat (Part 2) – also featuring Kristin! Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 

It is not a secret that what holds us back from being our best self is the internal conversation that we have with ourselves. One way to gain Self-confidence is to become fully aware of your thoughts and their impact on your life. Here is a breakdown in 4 categories and how to coach yourself out of these blocks.  I go into details in this episode, here is a summary:
Can you relate to these thoughts?

I am not good enough to ask for that promotion. Others are more qualified than me!
My brain won’t keep up with me if I ask for more challenging, creative projects.
I want to be like the rest of my colleagues. They don’t have the same challenges as I do. They can focus, sit still, and do their work. I can’t possibly do that!
Everyone is expecting me to be a strong leader and always solve their problems. After all, I am the Business owner and should have all the answers.

4 Energy blocks that hold you back from being your optimal self
Limiting Beliefs – something that you accept about life, yourself, and your world or the people in it that limits you in some way.
Ask yourself where this thought came from and how is it serving you to get to your truth.

What is the cost to continue to have this belief?

Interpretations – an opinion or judgment that you create about an event, situation, person, or experience and believe to be true.
To overcome this block, ask yourself, what is another way that I can look at this situation? What would someone else say about this?
Assumptions – because something has happened in the past, it will happen again
Just because it happened in the past, what facts do you have that it will happen again?
Gremlins – Your inner critic that tells you, in one way or another, that you’re not good enough
What is the thought, emotion that I am feeling now, and what action am I taking? How is this thought, emotion, and action, helping me towards my goals and being my best self?  What is a positive Thought and Emotion that I can have to move me closer to my goals?
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In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Francesca about her late in life diagnosis of ADHD and her key to staying focused while managing multiple businesses and projects. 
Since she is one busy lady I connected with her via zoom, so pls excuse any background sound that you hear. If I aimed for perfection for every episode I probably would not be doing these weekly.  So in advance, I thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  There are some golden nuggets that she shares on time management and staying focused. 

Francesca Anastasi (aka Sabeya) is a business growth strategist, a savvy consultant, and a mentor.
From homeless to CEO, Francesca shares the tools,  principles, and systems she applied as the founder and CEO of Confidance Institute Inc. which made the company successful against the odds,  generating multiple six-figure income in under three years
 
The creator, producer, and host of the Succeed Against the Odds show, she is dedicated to working with and inspiring, entrepreneurs of all ages, which has led to several nominations and awards.  Francesca offers business, personal development, and advancement training programs.  She is also the creator of the one-of-a-kind  Magnificent You women’s conference.  She is also the visionary and founder of the annual, global charity event Shimmy Mob for which she received the ‘Telling Our Story’ Award.  https://www.francescaanastasi.com/  Instagram: @francesca_sabeya_anastasi 

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