19 min
Technology Fueled Holistic Solutions w/ ADHD Professional Dr. George Sachs The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health
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- Mental Health
Dr. George Sachs is the co-founder and clinical director of Inflow, the first science-based digital program built exclusively for people with ADHD, by people with ADHD. Inflow is an app-based program that is grounded in the proven principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential by providing sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective support. Alongside their core seven-week program, Inflow offers a safe community space and a range of supportive tools, from ADHD-specific meditations to live events and personalized journaling. Dr. Sachs has committed most of his life to helping others with ADHD. He was diagnosed later in life and is a licensed child psychologist and adult psychologist. He is the author of four books on ADHD and the founder of The Sachs Center in New York. Half the team at Inflow have ADHD, and Dr. Sachs is passionate about promoting neurodiversity in both the workplace and wider society. Inflow will be available for download on the App Store or Google Play Store from April 2021. Enjoy!
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***CORONA VIRUS EDITION***
In this episode Peter & Dr. George Sachs discuss:
0:57 - Intro and welcome Dr. Sachs!
2:30 - On trends, explosion of cases with ADD/ADHD in the past 10 years Ref: Dr. Sachs’s practice. Ref: Executive function
5:15 - On the concept of your app, InFlow. What is it, how did you come up with it and what does it do?
7:58 - On technology being used as a helpful tool and not a hindrance. Benefits vs dangers
9:03 - On the challenge of getting resources to everyone who needs help
10:10 - On focusing on moderation w/ an ADHD mind that’s not necessarily wired for moderation
11:22 - On finding balance/‘out-of-sight-out-of-mind’/meditation & mindfulness
12:58 - On how people are handling the lack of rituals, habits, stability, consistency during this past year + of the pandemic, specifically
14:21 - Advice for restoring rituals, daily habits, and building back. “external motivation”
15:57 - On replacing willpower with scheduled routine/built-in structure and accountability
17:33 - How do people find you and learn more and reach out to you? Get the App on April 5th in the Apple Store HERE or via Google Play. Find out more about and how to directly contact Dr. Sachs via his website https://sachscenter.com His books are linked there too!
18:11 - Dr. Sachs, thanks so much for taking the time being on Faster Than Normal, I appreciate it. Guys, as always, Faster Than Normal, if you liked what you heard drop us a review. We appreciate you guys being on the podcast, we appreciate people listening. We are, as far as I can tell, one of the top, if not the top ADHD podcast out there, so I love that, and that is all because of YOU guys, and I am eternally grateful. If you have a guest that you think might work, or maybe it's you, someone you know, You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. We would love to hear from you guys, uh, it thrills us to no end when we get notes. Also, one final thing, if you have the book, if you've read Faster Than Normal the book, go on to wherever you bought it https://www.amazon.com/ or https://www.audible.com - whatever, drop us a review, you'd be amazed at how those reviews really, really help. As always, thank you for listening. ADHD is a gift, not a curse. We are looking forward to seeing you next week, you guys take care.
18:29 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits!
TRANSCRIPT:
Hey guys, Peter, Shankman welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal, I'm thrilled that you're here as always. It is a grey day in New York City here on this Monday, but at least it's not raining, so that is always a plus. Good to have you here, I hope you had a great weekend. I d
Dr. George Sachs is the co-founder and clinical director of Inflow, the first science-based digital program built exclusively for people with ADHD, by people with ADHD. Inflow is an app-based program that is grounded in the proven principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential by providing sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective support. Alongside their core seven-week program, Inflow offers a safe community space and a range of supportive tools, from ADHD-specific meditations to live events and personalized journaling. Dr. Sachs has committed most of his life to helping others with ADHD. He was diagnosed later in life and is a licensed child psychologist and adult psychologist. He is the author of four books on ADHD and the founder of The Sachs Center in New York. Half the team at Inflow have ADHD, and Dr. Sachs is passionate about promoting neurodiversity in both the workplace and wider society. Inflow will be available for download on the App Store or Google Play Store from April 2021. Enjoy!
----------
***CORONA VIRUS EDITION***
In this episode Peter & Dr. George Sachs discuss:
0:57 - Intro and welcome Dr. Sachs!
2:30 - On trends, explosion of cases with ADD/ADHD in the past 10 years Ref: Dr. Sachs’s practice. Ref: Executive function
5:15 - On the concept of your app, InFlow. What is it, how did you come up with it and what does it do?
7:58 - On technology being used as a helpful tool and not a hindrance. Benefits vs dangers
9:03 - On the challenge of getting resources to everyone who needs help
10:10 - On focusing on moderation w/ an ADHD mind that’s not necessarily wired for moderation
11:22 - On finding balance/‘out-of-sight-out-of-mind’/meditation & mindfulness
12:58 - On how people are handling the lack of rituals, habits, stability, consistency during this past year + of the pandemic, specifically
14:21 - Advice for restoring rituals, daily habits, and building back. “external motivation”
15:57 - On replacing willpower with scheduled routine/built-in structure and accountability
17:33 - How do people find you and learn more and reach out to you? Get the App on April 5th in the Apple Store HERE or via Google Play. Find out more about and how to directly contact Dr. Sachs via his website https://sachscenter.com His books are linked there too!
18:11 - Dr. Sachs, thanks so much for taking the time being on Faster Than Normal, I appreciate it. Guys, as always, Faster Than Normal, if you liked what you heard drop us a review. We appreciate you guys being on the podcast, we appreciate people listening. We are, as far as I can tell, one of the top, if not the top ADHD podcast out there, so I love that, and that is all because of YOU guys, and I am eternally grateful. If you have a guest that you think might work, or maybe it's you, someone you know, You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. We would love to hear from you guys, uh, it thrills us to no end when we get notes. Also, one final thing, if you have the book, if you've read Faster Than Normal the book, go on to wherever you bought it https://www.amazon.com/ or https://www.audible.com - whatever, drop us a review, you'd be amazed at how those reviews really, really help. As always, thank you for listening. ADHD is a gift, not a curse. We are looking forward to seeing you next week, you guys take care.
18:29 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits!
TRANSCRIPT:
Hey guys, Peter, Shankman welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal, I'm thrilled that you're here as always. It is a grey day in New York City here on this Monday, but at least it's not raining, so that is always a plus. Good to have you here, I hope you had a great weekend. I d
19 min