Feel the fear and do it anyway! | Guest: Tracy Otsuka

Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A!  If you want to join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can jump in live on zoom to ask your ADHD-related questions and interact with other listeners!   Hear all the questions in the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon   Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:01:11] An ADHD moment and introductions [00:03:54] A listener who was recently diagnosed asks about medication.  [00:12:14] “When a life catastrophe occurs, sometimes there is a ‘fixer’ mode – other times, there is an ‘overwhelm’ mode resulting in complete shut-down of all life-events and routines.  How does one get past the hyper-emotional devastation and back into regularity without too much loss or damage, too?”  [00:20:25] “How to deal with gloomy days in winter? My motivation is non-existent!” [00:27:40] A listener asks the panelists about their morning routines  [00:28:06] Will’s morning routine [00:29:38] Kat’s morning party [00:31:05] Eric’s a.m. variations  [00:32:26] Kristin’s “love” for mornings [00:38:28] Eric shares a funny morning story with his son [00:45:13] A listener, who has an executive function group for students, asks about accountability.  [00:53:34] “Please explain […] how to get rid of ‘doom’ piles and/or boxes.” [01:03:49] A moment of dad…      Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens

  Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of .  He is also the author of and hosts the ADHD podcast called “Overcoming Distractions.” Learn more about David Greenwood at Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at   Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 – Hear Eric as a guest on David’s podcast:   Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout? [00:07:45] What is burnout?  What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout?  [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout?  [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What’s the difference? [00:13:40] “Burnout recovery starts with the body.”  [00:20:28] How do we know if we’re in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed?  [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout? [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout. [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is…  [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout?   6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout: Talk with someone you trust.  Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise    Sit still.  Try for 30 minutes to start.   Book a weekend away.  Manage your time.  Test your “no” and say no to at least one thing.  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book:   Bonus Mentions: ADHD reWired episode #404:   Watch and listen to Eric’s interview with one of his past podcast guests, Pasha Marlowe, on Pasha’s Podcast on YouTube: Pasha’s Book:   Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: with Brendan Mahan with Will Curb with MJ Siemens 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 !  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A!  And get the full ad-free version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to !   Questions & Topics in this Episode: [00:02:12] How have you learned how to accept your ADHD?  [00:11:56] How do you keep yourself from comparing your progress and productivity with that of your neurotypical colleagues, especially those who are high-achieving?  [00:26:54] I’m considering going back to college part-time and I’m having a hard time not getting freaked out about papers and exams. I just need to know how to figure out how to do it differently from my last two failed attempts.  [00:34:09] How do you protect your sleep?  [00:42:30] I would like some suggestions on how we manage expectations for those who don’t understand us [as people with ADHD].  What would you say to somebody who has no idea what ADHD is about?  [00:55:13] A listener asks about managing PMDD and having ADHD.  [00:59:14] Any tips on things to look for or do first before finding an insurance provider?  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Episode:   Website:   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 T. Perran Mitchell, the crafter of stories and maker of things! Comics are his favorite medium and have been for as long as he can remember.  Growing up with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety, comics not only fostered a love of reading, they were the key to learning to read.  He has also been with the same company for nearly 20 years running their quality control department.  T took a circuitous path to writing comics by first graduating from Drexel University with a degree in Information Science and Technology.  Every term, he took at least one class for himself that had nothing to do with his major, which led him to accidentally minoring in Philosophy and nearly attaining a minor in literature.  He uses these various interests to inform his writing.  Find out more about T. Perran Mitchell on his website at TPerranMitchell.com!   You can also find T. Perran Mitchell on LinkedIn, and on Twitter and Instagram as @TPerranMitchell  Other Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:02:07] Eric asks T about his ADHD story and life growing up  [00:04:03] T shares his experiences in college and the classes he was interested in vs. the classes he attended  [00:07:54] How has T been able to stay with the same company for nearly 20 years?  [00:09:30] Eric and T talk about distractions at work, music, and noise-canceling headphones  [00:12:28] A discussion on finding time to write, creative blocks, distractions, and being your own boss [00:18:12] Eric asks T about his comic writing and recreating manifestations of his life  [00:20:17] Are T’s comics specifically about ADHD or anxiety?  [00:21:31] As a creative, what does T’s workflow and writing process look like?  [00:25:52] Eric and T have a discussion about collaboration and leaning on the the skills of others  [00:32:40] ChatGPT, AI art generators, and how they affect creatives [00:40:16] An exchange on handwriting, voice-to-text, and spell-check  [00:43:05] Eric asks T about managing hyperfocus  [00:46:05] Where to find T. Perran and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Editor’s Choice: Studio / Monitor Headphones – Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro   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! 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!

In this episode, the owner of Organize365 – Lisa Woodruff –  joins Eric on the podcast!  Organize365 has conducted academic research, establishing the definitions of house work, home organization, and the weight of paper in the American home.  This ongoing research is making the invisible work at home visible to all, so we can eliminate it, free people from the monotonous tasks of daily living, and unlock our time for what we are uniquely created to do!  Lisa is also a natural tinkerer and a lover of puzzles, a kindergarten teacher, used to organize people’s homes when she used to babysit, and even used to organize teachers’ classrooms.   If you’re wondering how you can get your home organized, then this is the episode to listen to, because today, Eric and Lisa will discuss the idea that organization is a learnable skill!  You’ll hear some of Lisa’s rules for taking on new projects and her 24-hour rule, visual clutter, what to do with incomplete projects, where piles come from, and breaking down the Sunday Basket.   Find Lisa’s book, her research and her podcast at organize365.com! Find Organize365 on YouTube @organize365 Questions/Topics:  [00:01:51] Introducing Lisa  [00:03:11] What was the “why” for Lisa to get into becoming organized?  [00:07:11] What are the helpful questions that Lisa asks her clients?  [00:10:09] A brief discussion on (perceptions of) minimalism   [00:10:38] How do we live more through having less? (And is “less” the “right” answer?)  [00:12:26] “So what?” and a discussion about visual clutter and accumulating projects and hobbies  [00:16:20] Clutter, piles, and what to do with purchases and returns  [00:19:43] ADHD and home ownership  [00:23:27] What is the Sunday Basket? And Lisa’s thoughts about “being behind” when organizing  [00:27:03] What are the Four Binders? [00:31:51] Questions to ask yourself when utilizing your calendar and staying organized  [00:34:53] Taking care of financial documents  [00:41:57] Lisa shares her ADHD story and a discussion on executive function and working memory  [00:47:22] Diving into Lisa’s academic studies about organization as a skill  [00:51:18] How many people care about being organized?   [00:55:12] Lisa on investing in our household and what’s in our control  [00:56:58] Closing thoughts  Resources & Honorable Mentions: “If you have something that’s working for YOU, absolutely do not change it!” – Lisa  “Stop trying to get an “A” in your housework.” – Lisa  🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community and want some real-time accountability? 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!

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.