Managing time is a major thing for those of us with ADHD. The struggle is real but it doesn’t have to be a struggle.
During this podcast, I share tips, stories and few simple ways on how to think about time, feel about time and actions that come out of a new perspective with time.
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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!
One thing I’ve learned about working with my ADHD clients, especially business owners and professionals is that they have the need/urge to do everything themselves and are very reluctant to ask for support.
Even though they are truly gifted in so many ways and highly capable of taking on a lot, it does eventually catch up to them and that’s one of the reasons they end up in my coaching practice. Deligation or Asking for support is not an automatic default mode since most of their lives they have been working so hard to prove to others that they are capable.
In this episode, my guest and colleague Coach Brooke Schnittman and I will talk about the strategic ways of seeking collaboration and asking for support so that you can continue to focus on your strengths while building a solid network to avoid burnout.
Stay to the end of this episode, we have a special announcement to share with you.
About Brooke Schnittman
Coaching with Brooke has partnered with thousands of individuals since 2006 who are struggling with the daily chaos of their ADHD in their personal, professional, and or academic lives. Coaching With Brooke provides individuals with ADHD and executive functioning challenges the tools and accountability to lead an empowered life. It’s the goal of Coaching with Brooke to empower the lives of 10,000 individuals with ADHD over the next 5 years through coaching services, public speaking engagements, and yearly ADHDEdCamp events.
In today’s episode, we’re deep-diving into a study exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity! Why might people with ADHD have a higher sense of justice? What does the evidence tell us? Tune in to find out.
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In today’s episode we’re deep-diving into a study by
The Kind Nature Behind the Unsocial Semblance: ADHD and Justice Sensitivity—A Pilot Study
Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Kraneburg : exploring the links between ADHD and Social Sensitivity:
Most adults with ADHD have experienced the impact of their brain at work. Some have lost jobs, impulsively resigned or never really landed the best fitting career.
In this episode, I talk with Certified Career Coach, Betty Kempa where she shares her five-steps approach in transitioning to your dream job. Her insight and systematic approach really resonated with me. Especially for those of us with ADHD, we tend to act on impulse when we are losing interest in our current career and end up making choices that do not pay off in the long run.
Imagine taking a step back and really digging deep to not only understand your ADHD brain wiring but also how you can be more resourceful in finding your next amazing career. Betty and I will share a few insights into this topic with you.
About Coach Betty:
“I’ve had the pleasure of coaching corporate clients hailing from Google and Sephora to budding entrepreneurs, health-industry professionals, and private-investment firms (to name a few). My coaching style? Authentic. Strategic. Empathetic. Well-researched. Determined. Your personal champion.”
You can book a discovery call with her at http://bettykempa.com/about/
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In this episode, Emerson Jordan-Wood joins Eric–in person at ADHD reWired HQ–on the podcast! Emerson is a 27-year-old queer, non-binary, trans human. They are originally from Illinois, but have lived brief stints in Iowa, Texas, and most recently Minnesota! They studied civil engineering at The University of Iowa currently work in non-profit construction. Emerson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, and self-diagnosed with autism in 2022! They’re also an active Alumni member of ADHD reWired’s coaching and accountability groups! In this episode, you’ll hear experiences, struggles, and discussions about: “Transitions are hard” and transitioning gender identities The overlap of ADHD, different means of transitionings, and barriers to access Hoops, hurdles, and executive function nightmares Experiencing gender dysphoria and body disconnect Navigating the medical system and knowing your options “This feels like me.” “Your transition is your transition and it doesn’t have to be based on anybody else’s.” Masking gender, masking as a neurotypical person, then unmaking gender identity Acceptance, freedom, and fully being your authentic self in the world “I was doing what I thought I ‘should’ be doing.” Different perceptions of gender, how people respond and interact with those perceptions, and fitting in Experiencing gender privilege and gender discrimination in the workplace Understanding pros, cons, patterns, and social cues between the gender roles Being misgendered, coming to terms with your identity and doing the work towards acceptance Navigating and learning how to process irritability, anger, frustration, and general emotional dysregulation Struggling with task initiation, living in a constant state of flight, and not “panicking” through life From TikTok to the doctor Feelings of being unprepared, social expectations, and navigating new environments Social cues, dynamics in conversations, and autism The helpfulness of labels and language to describe different struggles to take action and better communicate 🌟 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!
This week, Eric is joined by Rahti Gorfien of Creative Calling Coaching! Rahti has coached independent creative professionals, including actors, writers, artists, filmmakers, and tech developers, who are scattered and overwhelmed. She helps her clients break the cycle of isolation, irregular income, and irregular hours, by taking a more structured and entrepreneurial approach to their careers based on their unique strengths and neurological makeup. In this episode, you’ll hear about Rahti’s journey with mental health, the impact of teams in her life, and how she started a yoga practice and her interest in cooking. You’ll also hear about trauma, the 5 success-stopping emotions, being confronted by meaning-making, and wise closing words from Rahti. Find out more about Rahti at https://creativecallingcoaching.com/ Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:04] Rahti talks about how she knew she had to be a performer. [00:07:26] Rahti shares how her journey into coaching started. “Company is stronger than will, and I realized I was trying to do it alone.” [00:11:03] Eric and Rahti dive into bipolar and mental health. [00:19:13] The 5 core emotions. “Emotions are the harbingers of what we think, of what we believe.” -Rahti [00:22:50] Rahti shares why she is now grateful for her trauma. [00:23:57] The Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted – Brene Brown [00:27:43] Rahti gives a different perspective about being the hero in our lives. [00:29:21] “Emotions are also wise, and they are also convincing liars.” -Eric [00:32:29] Where does envy come from in terms of the 5 emotions? [00:35:41] Thoughts on Enoughness [00:43:42] Eric and Rahti share their experiences with boredom. [00:45:51] Is boredom the birthplace of creativity? [00:49:41] Rahti and Eric recap the 5 success-stopping emotions and talk about fear. [00:57:30] Rahti shares about her book, coming in summer of 2023! Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Quick Read: Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens Registration for the Winter season of ADHD reWired’s Coaching and Accountability Groups is happening now! Go to coachingrewired.com to learn more and get started so you can join us in January 2023!
