SuccessFULL With ADHD

In this vulnerable episode, I talk with therapist Paulina Siegel (LCSW/CAS) about using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and improve your relationship with the different parts that make up your ADHD. Paulina explains how IFS views humans as made up of multiple parts including wounded parts and protector parts. She shares how identifying these parts and building compassionate relationshi...

On this episode, I am being interviewed by my podcast producer, Marc Ronick, about my new book “Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey From Chaos to Clarity for Adults with ADHD”. Through the interview I share my own ADHD diagnosis journey and how it led me to write this book to help others struggling with ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm. I provide insights into my writing process and how I...

In this inspiring episode, I interview Justin Pasha, founder and CEO of The Cupbearer, a premier cocktail catering company. Justin shares his difficulties with ADHD in school and how he overcame them to build a successful business doing what he loves. Despite constant struggles with the school system, Justin trusted his passions and strengths to create an innovative mobile bar service from scratch...

I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Christina Seamster, the Area Head Director at Fusion Academy in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, to discuss how Fusion Academy serves students with ADHD through personalized learning. As a former special education teacher and administrator myself, I used to think private schools like Fusion were only for students who couldn't make it in public school. But after he...

In this empowering interview, I spoke with attention coach Jeff Copper about his experiences overcoming dyslexia and ADHD to achieve success. Jeff shares the creative strategies he developed to work with his neurodiversity, from only reading the first sentence in paragraphs to dictating notes to a human transcription service. His personal journey proves that you can accomplish anything when you em...

In this heart-to-heart episode, I sat down with the insightful Brittany Modell, an intuitive eating dietitian, to delve deep into the complexities of ADHD and its intersection with binge eating. We shed light on the often misunderstood nuances of binge eating, highlighting how it's not just about "eating too much" but often has its roots in restrictive eating disorders. Brittany ope...

In this week's episode, I chat with Chris Nowicki about his journey living with ADHD. Chris shares so openly about the challenges he's faced over the years and the different treatment methods he's tried, from medication to therapy techniques like EMDR and neurofeedback. Chris has been in the aerospace defense industry for over 16 years, overcoming his own ADHD challenges along the w...

Ever wondered how ADHD influences artistic expression and success? In this enlightening episode, I have an engrossing chat with the internationally acclaimed photographer, Brock Elbank. We delve into Brock's journey, the intersection of ADHD and his art, and of course, the ups and downs that come with it. If you've ever questioned your path or felt the weight of ADHD on your aspirations,...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Michael Breus. We dive deep into the world of sleep and uncover how it affects our daily lives, especially for all you entrepreneurs out there. Ever wondered if your sleep patterns influence your decision-making, problem-solving, or even your potential? Dr. Breus sheds light on all these intriguing questions and more. It's an episod...

I had an enlightening discussion with James Whittaker, a 3x bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and a peak performance coach who helps people win the day and live their best lives. James opened up about his struggles with crippling anxiety and feeling lost in his early 20s. At 23, he had a panic attack while working alone at a liquor store that became a turning point in his life. With...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. LeGrand Peterson, a medical professional who himself has ADHD and dyslexia. Dr. Peterson shares his personal journey, his educational challenges, and how he manages his ADHD and dyslexia. He also discusses the importance of diagnosis, the limitations of questionnaires, the need for a change in the approach to mental health diagnosis and treatment, an...

Welcome to another exciting episode of SuccessFULL with ADHD! Today, we're diving deep into the ADHD world with none other than Dr. Ned Hallowell, a leading authority on the subject. This episode is set to revolutionize your understanding of ADHD and inspire you to view your unique brain wiring in a new, empowering light. We'll flip the script on ADHD's core symptoms, revealing the...

In this episode, my very own business coach Austin McCurdy explains how the ADHD brain can thrive in both business and personal settings as long as strengths are used wisely and weaknesses are actively worked on. As someone with suspected ADHD whose daughter also has ADHD, Austin is an expert in helping entrepreneurs like me harness their full potential and use ADHD to their advantage.  [2:44] Rec...

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience and a top expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and mental health challenges. Dr. Saline shares her personal experience with ADHD and anxiety and provides insights into the relationship between these two conditions. She also offers strategies for managing anxiety and ADHD, emphasizing th...

In this enlightening episode of "SuccessFULL with ADHD," I had the pleasure of hosting Sarah Platt-Finger, the Director of Chopra Yoga at IIN, and Co-founder of ISHTA Yoga Her newly released book, Living In the Light, which she has co-authored with Dr. Deepak Chopra, is currently one of the top ten bestselling Yoda books on Amazon.  Sarah shares her unique insights on the practice of yog...

Kristen Carder sits down with Brooke in this episode of SuccessFull with ADHD to discuss her journey with ADHD and how she became not only an advocate for her community, but also a leading voice in connecting the disorder with trauma. Kristen opens up about her own experiences as a coach and what she discovered in her time reading the experts and listening to them on her own highly successful podc...

In this episode of Successful with ADHD, I had the pleasure of speaking with Claudia Von Boesalager, a peak performance and longevity coach, and serial entrepreneur. Claudia is on a mission to help 1 billion people optimize their lives and reach their fullest potential. With over 10 years of research and countless interviews with global pioneers, Claudia has uncovered key strategies and tools to l...

In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and the author of “Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions & Life with ADHD.” Tamara’s experiences resonate strongly with me because we have similar stories of struggling as educators before we discovered our ADHD and became coaches. We compared notes about how coaching cha...

Nicole DeMasi Malcher, in this episode, shares her insights into motherhood, ADHD, and entrepreneurship. She has accomplished so much in her professional career as a nutrition coach and dietitian for people with ADHD, through the challenges of having ADHD and being a breastfeeding mom. She lets us peek into her process and how she prioritizes the things that matter most to her. And she explains in...

In this thought-provoking episode, I had the pleasure of discussing with the unstoppable Angie Lee, a multi-faceted entrepreneur who has succeeded despite ADHD. We tackled a fascinating subject – biohacking. Angie shared her journey, including the struggle with sleep issues, racing thoughts, and social anxiety, all common in the ADHD community. We delved into how CBD, natural cognitive enhancers,...

In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, about the seven different types of ADHD, the role of diet and nutrition in brain health, the impact of trauma on brain function, and his thoughts on hallucinogenic therapies. 03:40 - The brain’s role in drug addiction. 10:29 - The side effects of not treating ADHD. 14:54 - Tre...

In this episode, I invited on my old supervisor and mentor Dr. John Castronova, a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in the school systems. Together, we discussed the struggles of his journey and transitions through college, going to work in the school system, and then into private practice counseling with undiagnosed ADHD. Navigating career transitions can be difficult, es...

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Kate Moryoussef, a certified ADHD coach, founder of ADHD Women's Wellbeing, and host of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. Together, we discussed her own journey with ADHD, her coaching practice, and how she's helping women with ADHD embrace their strengths and create fulfilling lives. [02:45] Kate shares her ADHD diagnosis journ...

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Danny O'Neill, an actor, businessperson, and father who has defied all odds, pushing through his ADHD to achieve success in various areas of his life. Danny shares his incredible journey, including being adopted, facing incarceration, and discovering his passion for acting. His story will inspire you to believe that everything will be okay an...

In this episode, I sit down with J Mack Slaughter, former boy band member, actor and now, ER doctor.  J Mack shares his personal and professional experiences with ADHD, offering valuable advice for others living with ADHD. Join us as we discuss the importance of having a supportive team, finding the right systems that work for you, and collaborating with others who can balance out ADHD-related cha...