SuccessFULL With ADHD

Today's chat with my dear friend, Katy Weber, an inspiring ADHD advocate, podcaster, and coach, will leave you both motivated and comforted, especially if you've recently embarked on the rollercoaster that is an ADHD diagnosis. Katy Weber received a diagnosis of ADHD at 45 and her mission is to help neurodivergent women learn to love their brains! We discuss the often-unseen struggles an...

In this episode of "Successful with ADHD," we talk through the transformative power of emotional development, mindfulness, and accountability with our special guest, Livi Redden. As an author, TEDx speaker, content creator, and podcaster, Livi guides teens and 20-somethings through the crucial and often tumultuous years of early adulthood. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs...

In this episode of Successful with ADHD, we explore the transformative power of reading, especially for those of us with ADHD. We're joined by the renowned book reviewer and reading strategist, Alex Wieckowski, known for his viral book summaries and reading tips on social media. Alex shares his innovative Reading System, designed to revolutionize the way both neurotypical and neurodivergent i...

How often do you pause and reflect on your personal financial identity? In this enlightening episode, I interview award-winning author Keisha Blair about her pioneering "holistic wealth" approach. Keisha shares her powerful story of overcoming profound grief and trauma by developing a framework that integrates financial education with emotional resilience, physical health, and mindfulnes...

This week, I sat down with ADHD expert Eric Tivers. Eric is the founder and CEO of ADHD Rewired and has been producing his acclaimed podcast for over 500 episodes! Eric shares his own ADHD journey, from struggling in college to finding the right medication and strategies that allowed him to thrive academically and professionally. In this uplifting conversation, Eric and I explore the power of comm...

Today I am joined by Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD's LADBible and host of the ADHD Chatter podcast. Alex was diagnosed with ADHD at 34 years old because of podcasting! Learn how it has changed his life and business ventures. Alex shares bravely about his symptoms of anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and impulsivity that led to an "ADHD tax" of abandoned projects. Though undiagnose...

On this episode of Successful with ADHD, I spoke with career coach Shell Mendelson about how to find the right career path when you have ADHD. Shell has over 35 years of experience in the career and vocational counseling field. After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she has dedicated the past 14 years to working specifically with ADHD adults. Shell shares insights from her new book, "...

In this episode, I chat with Tina Mathams, also known as The ADHD Accountant on Instagram. Tina shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, after noticing symptoms in her son. As an accountant who struggled in traditional accounting jobs, Tina realized she could help others in the neurodivergent community better manage their finances by starting her own virtual accounti...

Get motivated by heavyweight boxing champion Dr. Hackie Reitman's inspirational journey of overcoming ADHD and Asperger's obstacles to follow his passion of helping others. Learn how reframing failure as a learning experience can help you succeed. Dr. Reitman shares his mission to achieve excellence in creating family-friendly content that promotes neurodiversity. Find out how Different...

In this episode, Tory Archbold shares her inspiring story of following her passion from a young age despite discouragement, building her PR agency into a multimillion-dollar company, and ultimately stepping away to realign with her purpose. She provides powerful rituals for staying anchored in alignment and tapping into the flow of possibilities. Tory also discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, t...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Sonnenberg, an operations expert who helps entrepreneurs and teams gain back up to an entire day per week through improving efficiency. Nick shares his CPR framework (Communication, Planning, Resources) and provides tangible tips on how to reinvest time savings back into your business or personal life. Nick Sonnenberg is an entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, gue...

In this raw and vulnerable episode, I spoke with Britt Frank, a licensed Neuro-psychotherapist and author of "The Science of Stuck: Why You Get Stuck and How to Get Unstuck". Britt shares her personal journey of recovering from addiction, dysfunctional relationships, and even being part of a cult. Her advice for those going through trauma is to focus on safety first before trying to do i...

I had an incredible conversation with Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, in this week's episode of Successful with ADHD. Chris shared so many valuable insights on communication, empathy, and understanding - topics that are very relevant for the ADHD community. Chris is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths around negotiation. Chris engages al...

In this inspiring episode, I chat with ADHD advocate Amine Finch about how he turned his diagnosis into a superpower. Amine explains how an article dubbing ADHD the "entrepreneur's superpower" lit a spark and fueled his drive to build a thriving business helping others with ADHD. I'm so excited to have Amine share his story after seeing the huge impact he's made through AD...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with Audrey Stimpson, a certified functional nutrition counselor with a deep understanding of ADHD, autism, autoimmune disorders, and gut-brain health. As a mom, a wife, and a former master photographer in New York City, Audrey's journey from managing ADHD with medication to adopting holistic approaches is both inspi...

This week, we're diving deep into understanding ADHD with the incredible Cameron Gott. With over two decades of experience as an executive function and ADHD coach, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on managing ADHD effectively. We explore the intricate relationship between ADHD, emotional intelligence, and motivation. Cameron shares his personal and professional ins...

This week I had an illuminating conversation with fellow ADHDer and attention expert Jeff Copper about the uncomfortable feeling of boredom and how it impacts those with ADHD. Jeff is back on the show to explain how boredom is linked to being physically uncomfortable and needing to seek stimulation, much like a tiger pacing in a cage. He cautions boredom can lead to negative behaviors if you don’t...

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon T. Adams, a two-time Emmy Award winner and accomplished entrepreneur based in Nashville (currently). Brandon shares his incredible journey going from delivering ice in rural Iowa to becoming a successful producer, investor, and business owner with ADHD. I was fascinated to learn how Brandon overcame major obstacles like losin...

I had an enlightening conversation with Mikey Goldman, creator of Quiet Mind weighted pillows. We explored how ADHD manifests through stimulation and obsession, the importance of honoring your body’s needs, and how weighted pillows can naturally calm the nervous system. Mikey shared his journey to developing the first-ever weighted pillow after struggling to find purpose and passion. Episode Highl...

Today I delve into the fascinating world of elite performance and ADHD with the remarkable Dr. Jeff Spencer. Dr. Spencer, an Olympic cyclist and celebrated coach to champions, shares his profound insights on achieving peak performance, embracing flow, and harnessing ADHD traits to excel in life. Whether you're an ADHDer seeking motivation or simply intrigued by the science of peak performance...

In this fun and insightful episode, I talk to Dani Donovan about her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD in college. Dani shares how starting medication and finding her community in college helped her thrive academically. She also opens up about how her candid ADHD comics went viral on social media, leading her to create resources like “The Anti-Planner” to help others with executive dysfunctio...

Introducing Liesel Teen, RN and founder of the hugely popular @mommy.labornurse on Instagram. With over 600k followers, Liesel provides online birth classes and resources to help prepare and empower women to have a positive birthing experience. In this episode, Liesel shares her journey to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and new mom, the shame she carried for so long, and how medication an...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with actress, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her journey with ADHD. Bethany opened up about how she went undiagnosed until adulthood and the relief she finally felt once she understood how her brain worked differently. In our conversation, Bethany opens up about living undiagnosed for so long, pushing through challenges on willpower...

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about suicide and traumatic injuries. I had the honor of speaking with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan, a retired Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Navy SEAL. Andrew shared his incredible story of being diagnosed with ADHD in high school but not letting that stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. Andrew completed the notorious...

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sensitive topics about sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. In this episode, I have a discussion with Tana Amen, a trauma survivor who overcame childhood adversity and adult struggles to find purpose and success. Tana shares her journey with ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders and more, and how she learned to embrace her strengths while managing her challenges. With...