520 | Can Micro Habits and Micro Workouts Help - with Jeremy Nagel
Release Date: 01/30/2024
545 ADHD Growth Journeys An Alumna Coaching Experience and My Path towards Sustainable energy management - Group Registration Ends this Week
ADHD reWired
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
ADHD reWired
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
ADHD reWired
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
ADHD reWired
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...
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538 | Queer and Neurodivergent: A Panel Discussion
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Episode 538 of the ADHD reWired podcast, hosted by Eric Tivers, addresses the complexities and intersections of neurodivergence (ADHD and autism) and LGBTQ identities. The episode features a panel discussion from a NeuroDivergent Pride event, co-hosted by Chris Wang from Shimmer. The panel includes Eric, Nate, and Vida, who share their personal journeys of coming out as queer and neurodivergent. They discuss the challenges of navigating societal expectations, masking, and the importance of supportive communities. The episode also emphasizes the impact of visibility and advocacy in both the...
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537 | Coaches Roundtable - Legacy and Bucket List Planning S36w7
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📣Registration is OPEN for our Summer Coaching and Accountability Groups - Learn more at 🏳️🌈Free Neurodivergent Pride Month Panel is this Thursday at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET - Register at This week we focused on the importance of planning for the future and prioritizing meaningful activities, with what Eric likes to think of as "Big Heart Week." The coaches emphasized the need to direct energy towards activities that provide a sense of purpose and emotional fulfillment and shared their personal experiences with setting and achieving goals. The discussion also revolved...
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536 | Coaches Roundtable - Numbing or Self-care s36w6
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Introduction to the Episode: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners back and introduces the current season (36) Main Topic: The discussion focuses on self-care and numbing behaviors. Eric emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between intentional self-care and behaviors that serve as emotional numbing. The context is week 6 of the program where these topics are explored in detail. Intentional Self-Care vs. Numbing: The dialogue underscores the need for mindfulness in distinguishing between self-care activities that genuinely contribute to well-being and behaviors that might...
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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