The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

The Faster Than Normal Book launches October 3rd, and we're so excited!! Head over to Amazon now and pre-order a copy , and you'll get a bunch of goodies included if you email your receipt to ftnreceipt at shankman.com - Let's see it! We're already #1 in multiple categories on Amazon, and the book isn't even out yet! Welcome to episode 70, the productivity episode! Who couldn't use some extra time...

Say hey to DJ John Michael! He's the official DJ in Residence at Peloton Cycle (now known as OnePeloton,) he's trained under Junior Vasquez, and knows more 80s trivia than you do. This isn't assumption, this is fact. DJ John Michael gives us 30+ minutes of over the top interview, on topics as wide-ranging as music as a calming influence, "taking back your brain" from the background processes, and...

First off - GREAT NEWS: The  Faster Than Normal Book  goes live in less than a month!  Won't you help support the launch by sharing this Thunderclap with your social channels?  The more people who share it, the more we can help the world realize that ADHD is a GIFT, not a curse! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! We've skipped a few weeks in A...

Welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal! This one combines my two favorite topics - What we put in our mouths, and what we sweat out at the gym. Simply put, this episode is all about food and exercise, and the tips shared by our two guests will, I guarantee you, change how you look at what you eat, and what you do for activity. From the fitness side, we speak with Amie Hoff, founder of Ho...

Every once in a long while, you get an amazing interview with someone you've been trying to nail down for years. Someone you think of as a hero, and someone who has been so bold about how they live their life, all you can do is listen and try and hold on. That's today, as I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing David Neeleman, probably best known for founding JetBlue Airlines. He's classic ADH...

This week on the Faster Than Normal Podcast, we're listening to the doctor. Specifically, Dr. James M. Greenblatt, head of medicine at Walden! Dr. Greenblatt is chief medical officer and vice president of medical services at Walden. He provides medical management, leadership and oversight of Walden's eating disorder programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Working with thousands of children, ado...

We've said it before here on Faster Than Normal: Movement, play, creativity – All things children today don't get enough of in their daily lives. Yet again, another guest shows us just how detrimental a lack of play and creativity can be, and how beneficial an overdose of it is! Clare Crew is an early childhood and inclusive education teacher who specialises in the brain-body connection. She helps...

Ever go on a cruise? For someone like me, with massive ADHD, it's awesome - Ooh! The water slide! Ooh! video games! Ooh! Ice cream! Ooh! The ocean! Stars! The horn! You get the idea. But did you ever think what it was like to RUN a cruise company? That's where this week's guest comes in - Andy Stuart is President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, appointed to this position in S...

Benny Lewis is the ambitious Irish lad behind Fluent in 3 Months, the world's largest language learning blog with a million visitors per month. He has published an international best-selling book of the same title, and a series of language courses, been awarded the title of National Geographic's Traveler of the Year, and he speaks almost a dozen languages in varying degrees between mastery and qui...

What can we say about Alan Meckler? The man has a way of seeing things that regular people won't see for the next ten years, and he's done it again and again and again. A wonderful example of neurodiversity, he was diagnosed with Dyslexia at a very early age, and used, of all things, his love of baseball to help him beat it. Alan M. Meckler, Ph. D. was one of the first media professionals to spot...

Today on Faster Than Normal, we're talking FOOD! Specifically, we're talking RAW food, and how it changes lives! This isn't just for ADHD, it's for everyone! Now, look - I've got a steak addiction. So rare it might as well be raw, but it's still slightly cooked. I don't know if I could go totally raw - But I'm willing to listen. Barbara Fernandez woke up one day and discovered raw food - She also...

The Faster Than Normal book is in pre-order! Head over to the FTN Book Website to reserve yours today - It comes with some pretty awesome bonuses! And don't forget - We have the #1 online video course for turning your ADHD into a superpower - The FTN Course is 38 three minute videos, watchable at your own pace, covering everything from work, to home life, to exercise and health. Check it out! ____...

This week's guest is Dr. Debbie Rhea of the LIINK project , and this episode is going to BLOW YOUR MIND. I discovered Dr. Rhea in an NPR article  talking about how she experimented with a school district in Texas, giving the students more recess time throughout the day to have unstructured play. You know what happened?  The kids improved in all areas of their educational lives! BOOM!! THIS IS WHAT...

This week's guest is Brian Fanzo. Happy listening! :) In this episode, Peter and Brian discuss: Brian's story (02:57) ADHD and desk jobs (06:24) Daily rituals (07:31) Accountability and rewards (11:29) Personal battles and being yourself (12:53) Dealing with haters (15:54) Links/Mentions Brian Fanzo ( Website | FB | Twitter ) Isocialfanz SMACtalk | FomoFanz (Brian's podcast) Flipboard ( app ) As a...

This week's guest is Curt Steinhorst, a man on a mission to wipe out distraction, which, in this day and age, isn't that easy. Having spent years studying the impact of tech on human behavior, Curt Steinhorst now equips professionals across the world to work smarter and stronger in this constantly-connected age. As a leading voice on strategic communications in the age of distraction, Curt speaks...

What happens when a furniture designer and a PhD in applied physics decides to change his life and then help others do the same? You get  this week's guest, Anders Fabech Rønnau. Despite being a Ph. D. in Applied Physics and a Furniture Designer, he is now a leading ADHD Coach and ADHD Coach Trainer in Denmark , and has taught parenting programs since 2010 and ADHD Coach training since 2012. His p...

OK... Brace yourself here for some seriously massive  overachieving... Our guest this week (taking a deep breath,) is  a marketing major at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. She received the Woolworth Award for her academic achievements as well as an award commending her working group for its business plan and presentation. When she's not studying, she works as an MTV Campus Ambassa...

This episode is brought to you by ShankMinds: NYC, a day-long business mastermind conference designed for entrepreneurs with an ADHD slant. Built around the premise that the goal of any event should be to improve your business, you'll hear from world class speakers, and spend hours figuring out what's preventing your business from blowing up the way you want it. 44 spots left - It'll sell out fast...

Thanks to this week's Faster Than Normal sponsor, Bouncy Bands!  Bouncy Bands attach to chairs and desks so you can bounce your feet and stretch your legs while you work. Kids usually have to sit still at their desk for 5-6 hours every day in school. Bouncy Bands let kids release their extra energy, anxiety, frustration, and boredom in an appropriate way without distracting others. When students u...

Another great podcast for you, and I'm thrilled to bring it to you! This week's guest is one of the people I count as not only a good friend, but a mentor who doesn't know he's a mentor. Please meet former US Navy SEAL Jack Walston. I first met Jack when I took part in his "bootcamp" program in Central Park. Two weeks, from 4:45am to 6:45am, of pure hell. Jumping jacks, pushups, running, carrying,...

Welcome to those who joined us last week thanks to our wonderful conversation with Tony Robbins! We're thrilled you're here! This week's episode is all about conversation. Without conversation, you can't grow. Our guest this week believes that, as well. Larry Hagner runs The Good Dad Project, a podcast and site dedicated to helping men become the best they can possibly be - The best dads, the best...

Ladies and Gentlemen, WE'VE GOT TONY ROBBINS ON THE PODCAST!! I'm just over the moon here - This is such an amazing interview - Tony was gracious enough to give us close to 40 minutes of solid gold here, from the concepts of "burning your boats," why you shouldn't listen to experts, Tony's diet, how he stays fit, how he deals with uncertainty... There is so much AMAZING wisdom in this interview, I...

Sometimes, for people with ADHD, inspiration comes from the most random of places. For this week's guest, Nick Berry, it arrived in the form of a military enlistment, followed by a tour in Operation Enduring Freedom. Once out of the military, Nick used the hyper-focus from his ADHD to launch SendLift, an online service that sends handwritten thank you notes all around the world. He's a huge believ...

Let's talk success, failure, and WRESTLING!! This week's guest is Jim Harshaw Jr., a former Team USA Olympic wrestler, and someone who knows a bit about being at the top, and falling to the bottom. I'm thrilled Jim was kind enough to join us! Specifically, listen to him talking about fixing things that don't work, working on accountability, and more! Great interview here! Enjoy it! In this episode...

The Faster Than Normal Video Course is out! 36 videos to teach you how to take back control of your attention, your time, and your life! Check it out here !  This week's guest is Preston Bealle. Preston was one of the last bosses I ever had before I went out on my own back in 1998. He taught me much - specifically, he taught me to be a generalist. It never occurred to me that doing so is exactly w...