520 | Can Micro Habits and Micro Workouts Help - with Jeremy Nagel
Release Date: 01/30/2024
548 | Wait... We're AuDHD?
ADHD reWired
What happens when two ADHDers realize there's more to the story? In this deeply personal and exploratory episode, Eric is joined by his friend and fellow coach, Portia Jackson Preston, for an honest, vulnerable, and unmasked conversation about discovering—later in life—that they’re not just ADHD… they're also autistic. April is Autism Acceptance Month and there’s no better time to peel back the layers. Eric and Portia share their parallel journeys of exploring what it means to be AuDHD, how autism was hiding in plain sight for both of them, and how late diagnosis is reshaping their...
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547 | Dopamine Dollars - Making Neurodivergent Friendly Financial Systems with Ellyce Fulmore
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🎙 Guest Info: Today's guest, Elise Fillmore, is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, bestselling author, and the founder of Elise focuses on identity-based finance, helping people navigate money through the lens of their lived experiences, challenges, and strengths. She’s also the author of Keeping Finance Personal and the host of the Dopamine Dollars podcast. 💡 Episode Highlights: How traditional financial advice often fails neurodivergent people Why financial planning should be tailored to your identity, lifestyle, and brain Strategies for making money...
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546 Reducing Miscommunication among neurodiverse teams with Chris Hooten
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In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers welcomes Chris Hooten, a LinkedIn Top Facilitation Voice and certified neuro-mindfulness coach. With over 15 years of experience, Chris specializes in helping neurodiverse organizations foster inclusive communication, leadership, and workplace strategies. Eric begins the episode with a personal update, sharing his ongoing journey of overcoming burnout and a recent formal autism evaluation. He also highlights his interviews on Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Entrepreneur on Fire, as well as the pressing need for advocacy in the face of...
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545 ADHD Growth Journeys An Alumna Coaching Experience and My Path towards Sustainable energy management - Group Registration Ends this Week
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In this episode of ADHD reWired, I’m pulling back the curtain on two intertwined journeys: my own path toward sustainability and the incredible growth story of Jessica, an alumna of our ADHD Coaching and Accountability Groups. As I’ve navigated my own challenges with burnout and the pressures of juggling too much, I’ve made a commitment this year to focus on what matters most. My word for the year—sustainability—has reshaped how I approach my work, my energy, and even this podcast. Jessica’s story adds another layer of depth to this episode. After feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and...
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544 ADHD at 80 Miles an Hour
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Eric Tivers continues to reflect on his journey of overcoming burnout and seeking solutions for long-term sustainable energy management. ADHD at 80 MPH is a nod to the last episode recorded in the car about 9 years ago. Episode 47 called . Recording from his car during a road trip, Eric shares his experiences of taking a solo retreat to recharge and refocus and to think about yearly planning. He discusses his efforts to rebalance his work and personal needs, and some insights he's recently gained. The episode also touches on his continued discovery of being autistic alongside having ADHD and...
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543 Overcoming Burnout - Personal Reflections
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And We're Back!!! In episode 543 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers returns to mark a new beginning for the podcast. Eric focuses this episode on recognizing and overcoming burnout. After 10 years of weekly episodes, plus other stressors in business and life, the pace became unsustainable, leading him to experience significant burnout. Eric elaborates on these elements of burnout, describing emotional exhaustion as a deep-seated fatigue that impacts life engagement, depersonalization as growing detachment and cynicism towards work, and diminished personal achievement as a sense of...
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542 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and Thriving with ADHD and Autism with Mattia Mauree
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In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Mauree, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AUDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as they navigate trauma, self-expression, and what they describe as "attention tunnels." Mattia opens up about their personal journey, discussing the impact of complex PTSD, disordered eating, and their late diagnoses of ADHD and autism. They explain how monotropism—having a narrower field of focus—shapes...
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541 | Are you addicted to your screen? with Alex Basche LMFT
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In episode 541 host Eric Tivers speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents and individuals. Additionally, Eric updates listeners on his coaching groups and upcoming plans for...
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540 | Hormones, Migraines, Social Skills with Gilly Kahn Ph.D
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Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired. Our guest today is Dr. Gilly Khan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In this episode, Dr. Khan shares her personal journey with ADHD, discusses the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms, and offers practical advice on improving emotional regulation and social skills. Dr. Gilly Khan's Journey with ADHD Dr. Gilly Khan was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 33, a revelation that came as no surprise to her. Like many women, she had...
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539 | Sex, kink, and communication with Vida Carey
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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...
info_outlineThis week, Jeremy Nagel joins Eric on the show! Jeremy is a neuro-spicy software developer turned startup founder who is slightly obsessed with habits! He likes to start each day with a 2-hour morning routine and sometimes surprises colleagues by busting out a set of pushups during meetings to keep the energy high! When he’s not working on startups, he enjoys cross-country skiing, trail-running, and cycling with his wife. Jeremy also hosts the podcast, “Focus and Chill”, a show about productivity for neurodivergent people!
Find more from Jeremy:
- Check out his website and app at FocusBear.io (click here!)
- Find the podcast at podcast.focusbear.io – “Focus and Chill” (click here!)
- Get in touch with Jeremy on LinkedIn (click here!)
In this episode, you’ll hear tips and discussions about:
- Micro-workouts to boost focus, mechanical multi-tasking through energy slumps & maintaining energy
- “Busy hands, quiet mind.” / Hyperfocus vs. the counterintuitive ideas of taking a break
- The benefits of actually stepping away and taking breaks
- Ways that your room or environments affect bigger- or smaller-picture thinking
- How do you stop when the focus feels good? / “Feeling are convincing liars.”
- Accountability, and body-doubling
- Consistency, resiliency, the law of averages, & the importance of learning your own patterns
- Addressing and dealing with stress, stressors, and burnout through physical activity
- Micro-workouts as a tool to manage emotional storms and dysregulation
- Exercise “snacks” and bite-sized workouts: Defining allotted times and types of workouts/movement
- Self-talk strategies when “I don’t want to!”
- How do we modify or set up our environments to be more conducive for what we want and/or need to do?
- Consistency, variations, flexibility in routines, and small actions adding up over time
- “The more we are able to get ourselves into various routines, the less we are having to tax our executive functions to do the work we’re trying to do within those routines.”
- “Stopping requires executive function.”
- Helpful in-the-moment vs. helpful in the long-term, not struggling alone, and self-compassion
- When we’re doing everything right but our brain has other plans
- Externalizing executive functioning for days when the EF-tank is low
- Having limits in place and the power of the Pause
- Mindfulness, meditation, and dishes as a mindfulness practice
Resources & Honorable Mentions
- Adult Study Hall by ADHD reWired at adultstudyhall.com
- Book: Burnout - The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA (Official Website) (Goodreads)
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