Episodes
In this episode, I share the 5th discipline of self-mastery: Authenticity.  My hope is that after you listen to this episode you walk away feeling empowered that your ADHD brain wiring is simply brain wiring, you are not less than, or broken, and that you don't have to keep up with anyone else.  You are wired differently and that difference is not a deficit! and when it is nurtured and loved ... well, look out world cause you are about to make magic happen.    
Published 06/11/21
“When you own all parts of you life becomes much easier,” says Heather Ann Havenwood.  I am delighted to share this inspiring, and candid conversation with you.   My guest Heather Ann was diagnosed early in life, she shares her journey and strategies on how she leaned into her ADHD brain and has made it her best asset.  Her energy is so contagious and inspiring and her stellar track record as an Entrepreneur is proof of how she has leaned into her strengths and her Neurodiversity is a...
Published 05/27/21
In this episode, I am going back to the Self-Mastery Disciplines and sharing the 4th concept - Trusting the Process.   If you want to review the first three pls listen to episodes 63 Awareness, 64 Acceptance, and Conscious Choice 67.    
Published 05/21/21
In this episode, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Ned Hallowell back on the show, this time we are talking about his new book ADHD 2.0.  We do a deep dive into a couple of key areas in his book: Why he likes to change the name from ADHD to VAST (Variable Attention Stimulus Trait), he explains why we do not have a deficit of attention.  How if we manage ADHD it can enhance our lives and can become your superpower. The main focus of this episode is Dr. Ned’s explanation of the regions of...
Published 05/10/21
In this episode, I introduce the 3rd discipline of Self-Mastery "Conscious Choice" another key concept that we really need to pay attention to in order to get out of autopilot and into the driver's seat. I hope you are able to put some of the insights into practice and see a shift in your approach when it comes to decision-making.
Published 04/29/21
In this episode, I wanted to introduce you to Brian Fanzo, who shares his journey of a late in life diagnosis. I was so inspired by his passion for life, family, and most importantly self-compassion as he moves through ADHD in adulthood. Key points: Journey of ADHD diagnosis as an adult and his perspective and later how he is supporting his child’s diagnosis of ADHD. Brian shares how he sees his ADHD as a superpower and feels loud and proud of his brain wiring. Reflection on how...
Published 04/22/21
In this episode, I am introducing the second principle of self-mastery "acceptance"  I am excited to do a deep dive into this concept and over the next few episodes, I will share other concepts that really provide a framework on tapping into your full potential while using your ADHD as your best asset.
Published 04/15/21
In this episode, I am talking about the power of awareness and the depth and layers of it when it comes to awareness of ourselves, our environment, people, and situations.  I am excited to do a deep dive into this concept and over the next few episodes, I will share other concepts that really provide a framework on tapping into your full potential while using your ADHD as your best asset.
Published 04/09/21
In this episode, I talk about the vicious circle that I see when it comes to avoiding tasks that we just do not feel the urge to complete however we end up creating new ones because we love to put out fires. I recall the days where I used to proactively look for new problems and fires to put and now I realize I was doing that because I was bored and needed stimulations. However, what I didn't realize at that time was I was not honoring my capacity to how much was already on my plate.   In...
Published 04/02/21
From time to time I like to showcase and interview professionals who are managing and thriving with ADHD. Each of us has our own special ways of managing and learning to live with a unique brain wiring. It was my pleasure to have Amber Duffney on my show where she shares her story and how she manages her business, her family while making an impact in young women's lives. Amber Duffney is a Certified Professional Coach, having graduated from iPEC in 2018. She works with tween girls to give...
Published 03/25/21
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Phil Parker, mind-body connection expert, about the automated programs that we have developed over time in our brain and their impact on our day-to-day life, and ways that we can reprogram our thoughts to really take control of our brain. key highlights Importance of Managing our State of mind and how to shift to useful states to optimally manage the way we respond to situations. The power of language and its effects on our neurology and how to reframe...
Published 03/18/21
In this episode, my friend and colleague Brooke Schnittman talk about the importance of community, especially for those of us who may have never felt like we belonged because we are a little different.  There is something absolutely magical when I found my ADHD community, for the first time in my life I truly feel like I can be myself and I know that I have a kick-ass community that has my back and gets me. We hope you enjoy this episode and also we wanted to share with you a little about...
Published 03/11/21
Prior to my diagnosis of ADHD, I always wondered why my emotions were always so intense. Once I learned that Adults with ADHD have emotional regulation challenges my whole approach to understanding and managing my emotions has been life-changing. In this episode, I invited back ADHD/Attention Coach Jeff Copper, to share his views on Emotional Dysregulation and also share my perspective on this topic.  Midway through this talk we also share our point of view on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria...
Published 03/04/21
We all can agree that there is no shortage of productivity, task management, personal routine apps! But did you know about this one app that is designed with the ADHD brain wiring in mind and makes routines come to life in a new way. I am delighted to introduce to Brili, and in fact it has been around for a few years, the team has evolved the app to do so much more and share their exciting news on the episode. In this episode I talk to Susanne and Sanam, the co-CEOs of the app and they...
Published 02/25/21
My guest David Giwerc, Master Certified ADHD Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder/President of the ADD Coach Academy, shared a very powerful statement during this episode, “when you identify your strengths, you're identifying a natural, innate talent and a way of creating excellence consistently in your life. But that's not enough because, without the sustaining mechanism, Or the source that activates that strength, those strengths will die. And this is especially true in ADHD because ADHD is a...
Published 02/18/21
Today, we’re discussing: -How he went from dyslexic student with terrible grades in English to successful author, publishing multiple NYT best-selling books each year -The powerful quote shared over 37,000,000 times that’s guaranteed to give you a boost of motivation -The distinction between counsel & opinion, and why you MUST understand the difference -A surprising tool to help you connect with top thought leaders and get the expert guidance you assumed was out of reach ...plus his...
Published 02/11/21
We all know that when it comes to Relationships/Marriage it is a bumpy ride, now let’s make it even bumpier when one or both partners have ADHD. My guest Melissa Orlov, a relationship consultant, talks about the impacts of ADHD on Marriage. She covered some key topics such as: ADHD entrepreneurs working with non-ADHD partner, pressures that it creates, and some possible solutions How both partners can create opportunities that are win-win for both Common themes of ADHD traits that...
Published 02/04/21
One thing I've learned about working with my ADHD clients, especially business owners and professionals is that they have the need/urge to do everything themselves and are very reluctant to ask for support.  Even though they are truly gifted in so many ways and highly capable of taking on a lot, it does eventually catch up to them and that's one of the reasons they end up in my coaching practice. Deligation or Asking for support is not an automatic default mode since most of their lives they...
Published 01/28/21
There are three representations of ADHD Combined Presentation: if enough symptoms of both criteria inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity were present for the past 6 months Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: if enough symptoms of inattention, but not hyperactivity-impulsivity, were present for the past six months Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: if enough symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity, but not inattention, were present for the past six months.  (ref -...
Published 01/21/21
On today’s episode, we’re joined by special guest, ADHD, and Attention coach, also the host of Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper. We’re discussing memory, and specifically working memory: the ability to hold thoughts in your mind, organize them, and sequence them, without forgetting them. This topic is hugely important for people with ADHD, but it’s not always talked about. We’ll explore: Why focus and attention issues are only surface symptoms, and the real issue is with working memory ...
Published 01/14/21
A mini update
Published 01/08/21
My transition from corporate life to becoming a solopreneur has been one of the most interesting, fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding thing I have taken on.⁠ ⁠ In this episode, ⁠I share the difference between a mindset of a scattered solopreneur v.s. Focused solopreneur,  with you.  By no means, am I perfect in the way I run my business but over the years, one thing that I made sure of is to walk the talk and also to share with you what I am learning along the way. ⁠⁠ So if you are a...
Published 12/29/20
In this episode, I am addressing wellbeing and recent news about my health.  I am going to share with you how I am approaching this news and also will be sharing some tools and prompts.  If you are dealing with any health issues currently I welcome you to download the worksheet that I mention in this episode.  Sometimes it helps when we have the right questions to get us curious about what we are really feeling and thinking when it comes to illness.  I hope you find the worksheet beneficial....
Published 12/21/20
Contrary to what is known about ADHD, individuals with ADHD CAN actually focus! When we are interested and have a clear understanding of the tasks and know that it aligns with our goals we can become focused, even hyper-focused, and do a bang-up job.  However, when we find a task boring, challenging to break into chunks, and ultimately the end results too far in the future for us to gain immediate gratification we have a harder time to focus.  In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sarah Cheyette...
Published 12/14/20
Adult ADHD diagnosis may feel like a life sentence to some of us but what if we consider it an explanation of our very unique brain neurology. For some, this new piece of information can be a hard pill to swallow and may cause intense emotions, such as gerif or the opposite, a sense of relief.   ADHD Coaching and Therapy are two of the many ways we can manage Adult ADHD.  In this episode, I speak with my guest Diann Wingert - mindset and productivity coach also a former licensed...
Published 12/12/20