Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. After surviving a divorce and cancer all before she turned 35, mom and author-illustrator Sara Olsher took the lessons she learned about helping kids through major life changes and wrote a book. Then another, and another. She now has twelve picture books under her belt, and is the founder of Mighty and Bright, a company that helps kids and adults understand and manage their lives more easily using magnetic visual schedules. Sara was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media. Enjoy!

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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

01:09 - Introducing and Welcome Sara Olsher!

02:06 - What’s your story; what were you doing before you became an author?

02:37 - On how her ADHD helped her learn about kids and anxiety

03:30 - On handling anxiety and divorce. Ref: Mighty and Bright

04:48 - Sometimes it’s the easiest things in the world that make the biggest differences

04:55 - Tell us about some of your books and your process? Ref: Cancer Party!

07:28 - On following your gut

08:20 - Cancer and book marketing professionals

09:50 - On writing her second book / how we talk about science and coping in a non-scary way

12:00 - About anticipatory grief and having conversations about tough stuff

13:30 - How can people find you?

All of her books are on Amazon. @saraOlsher on INSTA and @MightyandBrightCo on INSTA and TikTok and via https://mightyandbright.com/

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Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!

My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today is Sam Led. He is a coach, speaker, author of Beyond ADHD, and host of the podcast The Fearless Now. Sam explores what is possible when we take our mind and thinking less seriously and discover our innate intelligence and wisdom underneath the daily dose of noise in an ADHD mind. Sam works with clients all over the world via Zoom. He leads one-on-one personalized coaching sessions and online group programs about understanding your ADHD mind and neurodiversity. He uses his years of experience and deep knowledge of personal development, human behavior, spirituality, and natural intuitive gifts to gently guide his clients. He helps them look underneath the heaviness of their noise called thinking to find true insight and wisdom on what to do next in any situation. Enjoy!

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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

00:50 - Introducing and Welcome Sam Led ref: The Fearless Now podcast

01:56 - What’s your story; when were you diagnosed?

03:08 - What was your trouble in school, what were your symptoms?

04:40 - Was there a moment when things just kinda clicked?

05:20 - On Mind Thought and Consciousness

05:38 - What are you telling people about ADHD and learning?

06:46 - On Anxiety and what your mind is telling you

07:30 - Anxiety, rejection and stimuli inside the ADHD brain

08:00 - A longer chapter about anxiety and how to deal

10:00 - About how to understand your brain’s signals

11:40 - How can people find you?

samledconsulting.com @samled1111 on INSTA TikTok and via The Fearless Now podcast and his Beyond ADHD Book

12:48 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!

Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Todays’ guest is Dr. Jessica McCarthy. As a clinical neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and certified school psychologist, Dr. McCarthy provides evidence-based neuropsychological assessment and cognitive-behavioral therapy across the lifespan. Approachable, relatable, and with a sharp sense of humor, Dr. McCarthy has a positive demeanor and quickly puts you at ease with her engaging, refreshing style, and no-nonsense but compassionate approach that holds clients accountable for working toward values-driven change. We’re happy to be talking with her today about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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01:13 - Introducing and Welcome Dr. Jessica McCarthy of www.elementspsych.com

02:40 - Dr. McCarthy on her ADHD diagnosis

03:47 - About learning how to study in school

05:00 - On understanding individual strengths and capitalizing on learning

05:30 - What do you tell a parent who’s child has just been diagnosed as neurodivergent?

07:20 - On the pitfalls of Dr.Google

08:40 - On using data points to tell a story

09:30 - Finding the right types of supports for students and parents

11:00 - On sharing the research/how good is the information?

12:20 - About the searching for information and finding a safe space to do so

14:20 - On diagnosis, accommodations and deficits

16:03 - How can people find you?
www.elementspsych.com
elements_psych on INSTA

16:38 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!

Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!

Having #ADD or #ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their #ADD and #ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.

Our Guest today is Dr. Jeffrey Gurian, a well known “Renaissance Man.” He is a doctor, motivational speaker, comedy writer, performer, director, author, producer and radio personality. Dr. Gurian spent 20 years on the board of The Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy, 12 years at NYU as a Clinical Professor in Oral Medicine and Pro-Facial Pain, and 25 years as a Cosmetic Dentist. Dr. Gurian specialized in treating headaches and the physical symptoms of stress, using “Energy Healing” as his modality, with a technique he developed called “STAR Therapy.” He also developed a method to stop stuttering that he successfully used to get rid of his own stutter. On top of his doctoral pursuits, Dr. Gurian boasts a long-standing career in comedy, and has worked with some of the biggest comedy stars from the last 20 years. Dr. Gurian is also the author of eight books and is a regular motivational speaker.

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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

01:00 - Introducing Jeffrey.

03:01 - I’ve been busy with #ADHD.

04:29 - #ADHD makes you better at what you do.

05:33 - ADHD and #stuttering.

06:17 - Overcoming fear and tackling his stutter.

09:01 - Neurodivergent problem-solving.

11:07 - Sensitivity and neurodivergence.

11:50 - Healing the wounds that affect your decisions.

Connect with Jeffrey on:

Instagram: @jeffreygurian

Youtube: Comedy Matters TV

Visit Jeffrey’s comedy website: comedymatterstv.com

To stop your stuttering today, visit: stopstutteringnowgurian.com

If you haven't picked up a copy of my book The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One Bestseller in all categories! Click HERE or buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.

Having #ADD or #ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their #ADD and #ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.

Our Guest today is Dr. Anna Burns, PT, DPT. Dr. Burns is an ADHD coach for ADHD moms. As a coach and #ADHDmom herself, she helps moms who struggle to keep their lives and their family’s lives organized and running smoothly. She provides skills, tools, and an understanding of ADHD brains to make their worlds fit around them, not the other way around. Dr. Burns has a background as a pelvic health physical therapist and is a mom living outside of Boston.

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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

01:00 - Introducing Anna.

01:45 - Anna’s diagnosis story.

03:11 - Parents are being diagnosed more frequently.

03:45 - Helping those with a late #ADHD diagnosis.

04:52 - How to create doable strategies for busy moms with #ADHD.

08:00 - How to define #ADHD so that it does not become a catch-all?

10:30 - How to handle the internalized idea that you are broken.

Connect with Anna on:

Facebook: Anna Burns Wellness

Instagram: @annaburnswellness

LInkedIn: Anna (Koteff) Burns, PT, DPT

Click this link to gain access to Anna’s free time-management tools for moms!

If you haven't picked up a copy of my book The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One Bestseller in all categories! Click HERE or buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.

Having #ADD or #ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their #ADD and #ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.

Our Guest today, Maria Austin, is the lead actor in the Apple TV feature film, “Mercy,” and she will be on stage at the Playground Theater in West London playing in “Agatha,” a multi-award winning play, written by Angela Davis. Maria also founded the production company, Dawn Chorus Films, which is working to bring more women to professional TV crews. Maria is passionate about telling women’s stories and experiences and she was diagnosed with #ADHD at 30.

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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

00:44 - Introducing Maria.

02:25 - Maria’s diagnosis story and what she is learning now.

03:35 - Being a woman growing up with undiagnosed #ADHD.

05:20 - Going to school with #ADHD.

07:16 - Maria’s theater experience.

09:04 - Why she founded Dawn Chorus Films.

11:27 - What would you tell a young person who wants to perform but is scared?

12:50 - "Hyperfixation helps my acting career."

Connect with Maria on Instagram @mlaustin92

If you haven't picked up a copy of my book The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One Bestseller in all categories! Click HERE or buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.

*In this episode, we discuss topics that are adult or sexual in nature. Listener discretion is advised.*

Having #ADD or #ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their #ADD and #ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.

Our Guest today is Kim Airs. Kim takes a friendly and honest approach to sexuality education and has been in the sexual health and wellness field for 30 years. Kim founded the award winning store, “Grand Opening!”, in 1993 after she left a high ranking job at Harvard University. Kim currently is a consultant for emerging sexual health and wellness products, she reviews products for several publications, provides product trainings, and is involved in several areas of sexual health education. She has taught countless classes on consensual sexuality, provides sex education for doctors, sex therapists, and other professionals in the sexual and wellness field, and hosts a podcast called “Sex Chats with Kim Airs.” Kim has recently been named to the 2024 Adult Video News Hall of Fame and has presented for numerous sexual health organizations and in many universities while also contributing to several well known publications in the industry. She was the inspiration for the documentary, “Orgasm Inc.,” about the prescription drug industry’s interest in women’s sexual health and wellness and she founded the country’s first amateur adult film festival. Enjoy!

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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!

02:13 - Why I brought Kim on the podcast.

02:39 - How do you go from Harvard to sex store?

03:20 - “I have a crazy passion about all things sex.”

06:07 - Sex and #ADHD.

07:04 - Advice for those who are uncomfortable talking about sex.

09:20 - Coining the term “sexual health and wellness.”

12:47 - The turning point for society.

13:30 - The hard signs around sexuality.

Connect with Kim on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimairs/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.airs

X: @kimairs

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If you haven't picked up a copy of my book The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One Bestseller in all categories! Click HERE or buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.