The ADHD Heroes Podcast

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG - an experienced ADHD coach and host of the podcast Attention Talk Radio, and the YouTube channel Attention Talk Video - describes a new intervention for ADHD based on his years of experience in the field. He has named it Cognitive Ergonomics. We discuss what it is, how it works, and what anyone can learn from it. To contact Jeff about coaching in general, or...

An anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Daniel Block" tells his ADHD story. We discussed his academic struggles, finding the right school setting for himself, learning skills to cater to his method of processing information, the value that sports had for him, and a lot more. For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the...

Debra Levy, an ADHD coach, tells the story of her professional journey to becoming an ADHD coach, how she uses her skill set to help her clients, and a lot of great practical strategies. To get in touch with Debra Levy: Her website is: www.alifethatfits.com Email: debralevy@alifethatfits.com Phone: 732-688-3060 https://www.instagram.com/alifethatfitscoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraslevy...

Shlomo Radcliffe, a psychotherapist in Toronto, ON, tells his ADHD story. We discussed his diagnosis as an adult, and how it helped him, his difficulty in his yeshiiva years, strategies he used then and uses now, and a lot more. Shlomo can be reached by email at shlomo@angerandanxiety.com or through his website: angerandanxiety.com Article mentioned on this episode: http://www.angerandanxiety.com/...

Time management coach Avi Friedman shares his approach to addressing procrastination at work and in decision making, as well as the value of executive functions for recovering addicts. Links to get in touch with Avi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/managedminds www.managedminds.co https://skillnosh.com/product/overcoming-procrastination/ For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email...

Faigy Leibermann of the UK tells her ADHD story - her career journey, her diagnosis as an adult, learning skills to help her family, and a lot more. Faigy can be reached by email at faigy@focuswithfaigy.com or via Whatsapp at 447805159803 For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the show at adhdheroespodcast@gmail.com Check o...

Dr. Devora Samet, a psychologist who specializes in social skills training for both children and adults - and a specific modality called Red Green Behavior Therapy (RGBT) - describes the value of strong social skills and social challenges that are often a result of ADHD, and describes the method she uses to teach better social skills. Dr. Samet has offices in Brooklyn and Monsey. Her website is re...

R' Ari Walkin - a rebbi in Ohr Yisrael of Tenafly, NJ, a mental health counselor, and a personal trainer - tells his story of struggles in school and finding a path to growth through a yeshiva nad rabbeim who appreciated him and catered to his needs, a unique perspective on boredom, and his passions of working out and the great outdoors. R' Ari can be reached for therapy or personal training at 73...

David, the anonymous guest from episode 14 - where we discussed his personal story - discusses his role in helping his clients in the business world who have ADHD, members of his own community whom he helps pro bono, and more. For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the show at adhdheroespodcast@gmail.com Check out Rabbi Shm...

Dr. Nachi Felt, a psychologist in private practice, professor at Columbia University, and ordained rabbi shared his personal ADHD, including his early struggles at school, how the study of Torah helped him learn the skills of setting goals and self regulation, how he managed to receive rabbinic ordination and a PhD. despite his ADHD challenges, and more. For More on Dr. Felt: https://mishpacha.com...

Moishe Grunfeld, an ABA therapist working with schools, shares different strategies he uses for students with ADHD, and shares what the rest of us can learn from them. Moishe can be reached by phone or Whatsapp at 917-602-7981 For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the show at adhdheroespodcast@gmail.com Check out Rabbi Shm...

David, an anonymous guest, tells the story of his struggles through schooling, teachers who understood him intuitively, finding a career path, diet, exercise, communication, and more. In Part 2 of this interview we discussed his help of others with ADHD. For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the show at adhdheroespodcast@g...

Shimmy Feintuch, a licensed therapist and addictions counselor, discusses why individuals with ADHD can be more susceptible to addictions, what treatment can look like, the importance of family members getting their own treatment and support, and more. Shimmy can be reached via email at Shimmyfeintuch@gmail.com or through his website www.shimmyfeintuch.com . For coaching, visit the website at rsre...

Rabbi Yehuda Grunhut, a rebbi (mashgiach) in Rabbi Feivelson's Yeshiva in Israel and an ADHD coach shares his story of struggles and successes with ADHD Inattentive Type, including first receiving a diagnosis at age 39. We discussed talking to oneself, impostor syndrome, trouble folllowing a lecture, the value and challenges of note taking, and a lot more. Rabbi Grunhut's website for ADHD coaching...

Dr. Moshe Marcus discusses the relationship between ADHD and the phenomenon called "Failure to Launch," in which young adults are not progressing as one would expect. Dr. Marcus's bio and contact on Psychology Today Dr. Marcus's website: moshemarcusphd.com Dr. Marcus's book on Amazon For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email t...

Rabbi Dovid Goldman, menahel at Heichal Hatorah in Teaneck, NJ, and former menahel at Tiferes Yisroel in Brooklyn as well as MTI in St. Louis, tells the story of his own ADHD, how seeing ADHD in his students and children helped him understand himself better, and in turn how to help others learn in a way that caters to their strengths. For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or emai...

Psychologists Dr. Simcha Chesner and Dr. Sara Markowitz discuss their book Kosher ADHD which addresses the unique challenges ADHD presents for the lifestyle of Orthodox Jews, as well as the personal stories of their own ADHD. To learn more about their work, check out their website: kosher-adhd.com To contact them, email them: kosheradhd@gmail.com For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach...

Rabbi Elchonon Galbut - rabbi, businessman, song writer, and camp director tells the story of his ADHD struggles and successes. We discuss strong emotionality, how he used it to pursue his values, tools such as creating structure, delegation, using office supplies that speak to his interests, creative outlets, and much more. To follow up with Rabbi Galbut, his email is: egalbut@hudcap.com For coac...

Dr. David Sitt, PsyD clinical psychologist, professor, and author shares his insights into the challenges of navigating technology with ADHD, based on research he conducted, and published in his book, "ADHD Refocused." We discuss his own ADHD, the general challenges presented by technology, issues exacerbated when one has ADHD, creating a healthy relationship with technology, the role of parents i...

Our anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Shmulik Blackman" returns to the show to further discuss his story. Rabbi Blackman shares details on his career as a teacher with ADHD teaching students with ADHD, his experiences with imposter syndrome, and the differences between teaching religious studies and secular studies as someone with ADHD. We also dive into ADHD behaviors that mimic hoarding...

Rus Devorah Wallen, a highly accomplished therapist discusses her own ADHD, her experience with meditation, addressing potential religious issues posed by mindfulness meditation, her following the directive of the Lubavticher Rebbe, and a lot more. Rus Devrah Wallen's Website: Toratherapeutics.com Email: Toratherapeutics@gmail.com or R D@Toratherapeutics.com Link to "My Response...": https://torat...

An anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Shmulik Blackman" tells the story of his ADHD challenges from his youth until early career. We discussed boredom, academic struggles, teachers who related to him well, finding a valuable mentor, deciding to become Chassidic, and more. For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com Email the s...

Rabbi Dovid Kram, a rebbi in Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel and a licensed therapist in private practice, discusses how he addresses the challenges those with ADHD face in his classroom, the impact of ADHD on families in crisis, the treatment of ADHD when there is co-occurring anxiety/OCD, and more. You can contact Rabbi Kram via email at dovidkram@gmail.com . For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdco...

Ethan Kaplan, and his mother Mrs. Jen Kaplan, tell the story of Ethan's academic and social challenges relating to his ADHD, finding the right school and teachers to address Ethan's needs, Ethan's religious journey, and more. Ethan's email address: Ethankap12@icloud.com For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com For questions about t...

Rabbi Garfield discusses his academic challenges as a student with ADHD and dyslexia, his successes, how that influences his approach to education today as a head of school, and his current strategies for his ADHD. You can get more from Rabbi Garfield, by checking out his podcasts: Chinuch Today and The Learning Curve For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at...