The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health Peter Shankman

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Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  
 I'm a neurodiverse author, researcher, and advocate. For much of my life, I felt
different from my peers, as if I was behind a glass wall, unable to connect with them.
I had my way of thinking and doing things, which often made me feel isolated and
unworthy, resulting in the need to prove myself by taking on too many challenges at
once, such as working full-time (Animal welfare officer in preclinical research) and
doing a full-time PhD (in the behavioral response of crustaceans to anthropogenic
noise), Planning a wedding and organizing a mortgage while discussing house plans
with an architect (Not counting everyday chores and exercising). I did slow down
when I got pregnant by moving to a part-time position.
Eventually, after too many meltdowns and close to burnout, I decided to step back
from my PhD and job to find answers. In March this year, at the age of 33, after living with a brain that found it impossible to concentrate, with constant migraines, anxiety and fatigue. I received a Formal
ADHD diagnosis and informal Autism. It was like a light bulb turned on in my head, and I felt a new sense of acceptance and empowerment. I started to embrace my neurodiversity and celebrate my strengths and talents. I've been on a creative spree. I've written and published two children's
books on Amazon, and I've also written a book that you could call part memoir, part
encyclopedia and part research on ADHD and Autism. It's called "AuDHD and Me:
Growing Up Distracted". In it, I share my experiences and the stories of other
neurodiverse individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved amazing
things. My goal is to raise awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, especially in
Ireland, where I live. I want to help others in a similar situation or who wish to learn
more about their unique brains. Enjoy!
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02:01 - Welcome Author Laura Adams!  [She loves Skylight Calendar as well]
03:08 - On the increase in ADHD diagnoses in Ireland and the lack of government support/funding for neurodiverse individuals, particularly in education.
04:17 - Tell us about your life before & after your ADHD diagnosis and how it shifted your perspective!
05:00 - Laura’s book AuDHD can be found here!  [See below for Non-US links**] 
06:00 - On understanding ADHD and how it applied to her own experiences.
06:57 - Peter Shankman highlights the common misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding ADHD and the relief that comes with getting a diagnosis.
07:30 - Laura Adams discusses the transformative effect of receiving a diagnosis and how it has empowered her to step out of her comfort zone and share her experiences.
10:07 - On becoming a Marine Biologist & researching stress & audio in crustaceans.
13:31 - On how improving focus via medication may enhance thesis writing
16:05 - How can people find you Laura?
Web: Buy her book here! 
Socials:  LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/laura-adams-297716b6 
16:29 - On the struggle to overcome Imposter Syndrome
17:00 - Thanks so much for joining ”Faster

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Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  Sophie is a neurodivergent mother of three, late diagnosed with autism / adhd / dyspraxia 18 months ago, as was her now 9 year old son. She lives in Dubai, and until 18 months ago had spent 20 years in the corporate world of strategy consulting and professional services. She’s moved from client facing strategy work internally to set up her firms strategy and projects team, before being asked to step into the technology leader and then the human resource leader roles . She’s since set up her own company The Growth Pod, which helps passion and purpose led entrepreneurs harness their creativity and their uniqueness to create successful growth strategies or their business.  Today we learn how this neurodivergent Mother’s is thriving as she advocates for more balanced neurodiversity in the corporate world. Enjoy!! :) 
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01:47 - Introducing and Welcome Sophie Thomas!
04:34 - “If you look at my professional success, it hasn't been a hindrance to me! I did well because of it.”
05:13 - On talking with her son about being neurodivergent 
06:17 - Grief and self-discovery led to transformation.
07:00 - On the Importance of supporting neurodiverse students
09:36 - On making accommodations in the classroom
11:40 - Inclusion challenges and gender challenges in the Middle East workplace.
12:05 - On lacking Mental health and neurodiversity support/discussion of sexuality due to illegality. The region is far behind the world in celebrating neurodiversity, leaving them absent of utilizing super-powered skill sets from our global community.
15:30 - On breaking the Rain Man stereotype
16:05 - How can people find you?
Web:  https://sophiethomascoaching.com
Socials:  @ Growth_Pod on INSTA 
17:00 - Thanks so much for enjoying "Faster Than Normal” just about every week!! We appreciate you and your hard work so much! Onwards! Please join us again very soon!
OH! And… If you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. mostly but somewhat. 
You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Each week we interview people from all around the globe, from every walk of life in every profession. From rock stars to CEOs, from teachers to politicians who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their add and ADHD diagnosis and used it to their personal and professional advance edge to build businesses, to become millionaires, or to simply better their lives. And now, here's the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast
If you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
 
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Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  Brett Greene is the Founder of the New Tech Northwest community of 60,000+ technologists and is a transformational ADHD and Executive Coach helping high-achieving tech entrepreneurs and business leaders reach unprecedented success. His life's journey with ADHD has included holding an MA in Counseling Psychology, producing hundreds of event experiences, working with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists, being a life long meditator, a professional DJ, an Advisory Board Member for SXSW Pitch, a Top 35 Social Media Power Influencer in Forbes, and speaking at the White House. Many of his clients have had successful exits including an acquisition to a Fortune 50 company. Offering individual coaching, group coaching, as well as professional training, Brett specializes in effectively mastering neurodivergence and communication in the workplace to foster inclusive environments that unlock the potential of all individuals.  Enjoy! 
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01:57 - Introducing and Welcome Brett Greene! 
03:05 - A diagnosis journey, experiences w/ medication, productivity turbo, via The Musix Biz?
05:25 - ADHD, various experiences including meeting the Dalai Lama, speaking at the White House
06:40 - ADHD and it’s power of community building
09:17 - Anxiety, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and being neurodivergent in the workplace. #DEI
11:33 - Neurodivergent Professionals and the Struggle with Neurotypical Systems
13:50 - The never-ending quest for success
14:27 - Neurodivergent individuals and the need for education in society.
14:45 - Understanding neurodivergent more as an operating system that's different, like Apple versus Android
14:26 - How can people find you?
Socials:  LinkedIn @ BrettGreene 
Web:  newtechnorthwest.com add epsiloncoaching.com. 
15:05 - Gratitude and Recognition
16:57 - Thanks so much for enjoying "Faster Than Normal”! We appreciate you and your hard work so much! Onwards! Please join us again very soon!
 
If you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
 
TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. mostly but somewhat. 
 
You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Each week we interview people from all around the globe, from every walk of life in every profession. From rock stars to CEOs, from teachers to politicians who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their add and ADHD diagnosis and used it to their personal and professional advance edge to build businesses, to become millionaires, or to simply better their lives. And now, here's the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast
If you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specifi

We are thrilled to be joined again by the makers of Skylight Calendar! Enjoy this podcast knowing  that we used it to get this one to you on time! :-) You can order yours by going to www.skylightcal.com and using the discount code  PETER  for 10% off of the 15” device up to $30. 
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing - Introducing and welcome TO EPISODE THREEHUNDRED!!
Today.. It's my daughter who is asking the questions!! 
03:48 - The Importance of Self-Care on Sundays05:08 - ADHD and unintentional distractions. 
06:00 - On Imposter syndrome, fear of inadequacy, difficulty focusing
09:12 - How does Dopamine work and how do we get some?
11:21 - ADHD and Self-Perception
13:14 - The Impact of diagnosis on self-perspective
14:18 - What's the most common question about ADHD
15:51 - Advice for Living with ADHD
16:18 - Thanks so much for enjoying with us this special 300th episode of "Faster Than Normal”! We appreciate you and your hard work so much! Onwards!
If you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. mostly but somewhat. 
You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Each week we interview people from all around the globe, from every walk of life in every profession. From rock stars to CEOs, from teachers to politicians who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their add and ADHD diagnosis and used it to their personal and professional advance edge to build businesses, to become millionaires, or to simply better their lives. And now, here's the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast to simply better their lives. And now here's the host of the Faster than Normal podcast, the man whose preschool teacher said he would either be president or in jail by age 40, Peter Shankman.
Peter Shankman [00:01:36]: Hey, guys, welcome to another episode of Faster than Normal. My name is Peter Shankman. I am your host. I am thrilled that you're here. I have a very special interview today because I decided that who better to understand the ADHD brain of a parent than their child? So with that, I want to introduce you all to my daughter, Jessa Shankman, who has ten. I told her to come up with ten questions that she is going to ask her dad today. Add dad's going to talk a little bit about ADHD from the perspective of what it's like to have it when you're a dad and what it's like for a kid with a dad who has ADHD. So, Jessa, welcome to Faster Than Normal.
Jessa [00:02:14]: Hey, everyone. I'm really glad to be here. It's super cool.
Peter Shankman [00:02:17]: It's great to have you. So tell us a little bit about yourself. How old are you?
Jessa [00:02:21]: I'm ten years old. I really like music. I like coloring. I don't know what to say.
Peter Shankman [00:02:27]: Okay, you're going into what grade? In the fall.
Jessa [00:02:30]: I'm going into fifth grade in my school. It's junior high, so I'm pretty excited for that. Peter Shankman [00:02:34]: You start in junior high this year. Very cool. And have you had a good summer so far? Jessa [00:02:38]:
Yeah, I went to sleepway camp, and I went to a da

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Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words: Lisa M. Navarra, M.S. in Special Education, SDA, award-winning educator, behavior specialist and published author of children’s books, music and teacher resources provides powerful training and tools to help children self-regulate in school and at home. Lisa has been invited to speak at conferences, schools, libraries and organizations where she has transformed resistant learners into students who learn the skills in how to focus and believe in themselves! Lisa’s dedication to supporting schools and families extends beyond her books and resources and includes her podcast, “Student Success Beyond Expectations” Podcast and therapy dog Rosie! Check out Lisa’s resources and information at
https://childbehaviorconsulting.com. 
Reflecting on significant changes in education over the past decade, Lisa wonders how they have benefitted children. She shares her experiences dealing with parents of children with special needs or neurodiversity, highlighting the challenges they face. #SpecialEducation Today we learn more about the challenging work yet ahead. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!
00:41 - Introducing and welcome Lisa Navarra 
05:21 - On Lisa’s journey of choosing a career in Special Education and behavior consulting
07:30 - On pedagogical paradigm shifts in teaching by focusing on teaching children how to learn and self-regulate via parents, teachers and even administrators #ASL
07:40 - On educators and parents learning cognitive skills, using positive self-talk #CBT
11:28 - Practical vs theoretical knowledge/help, and TikTok's impact on kids’ advice.
How do our subscribers find out more about you? 
Web:  https://childbehaviorconsulting.com
Socials: @LNavarraCBC on Facebook  X  YouTube and LisaNavarraEDU on INSTA
15:23 - Thank you Lisa, stay safe, stay well!
00:00 - 00OhHello hello? Beep beep beep hello there?! YEs, yoU. 
We are so happy that you are doing good, here & learning with us!! I’ll say it till I die.. 
ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. -Peter Shankman. And ooh-ooh now.. and just by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
[We will siphon-in BlueSky and learn about that in October, or when eX-Twitter stops eating itself and we figure out hash^tag threads or whatever it all and in the Newnew is then whatAmess-Ed]
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You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Each week we interview people from all around the globe, from every walk of life in every profession. From rock stars to CEOs, from teachers to politicians who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their add and ADHD diagnosis and used it to their personal and professional advance edge to build businesses, to become millionaires, or to simply better their lives. And now, here's the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast, the man who doesn't understand how anyone co

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  As a visionary team leader from Delaware, Zachary has leveraged the power of social media to build his own successful brokerage, Loft Realty. With a robust following of 1.6M on TikTok, coupled with a significant presence on Facebook and Instagram, he has elevated Loft Realty to the pinnacle of Google reviews in the state.  Now, Zachary channels his passion for mentorship, regularly sharing his blueprint for success. From gracing stages as a distinguished speaker, coaching budding agents, to hosting inspiring masterminds, his mission is to empower others to make their own mark in the industry. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!
00:41 - Introducing and welcome Zachary Foust!!
01:42 - So what’s your backstory?
03:35 - “Where there's consistency, there's redundancy” -Zachary Foust
 5:55 - Talk to me about some of the lessons that you pulled out of those dark times?
06:15 - On meditation and the change is made in Zach’s life.
07:32 - How on Frozen pond do you Meditate@!?? On ADHD!? Ref: MindValley.com Ref: Wim Hof Method
09:00 - On wanting to resume disciplines and hobbies. 
12:32 -  How do our subscribers find out more about you if they are at the lake? 
Web:  https://www.loftteamde.com   https://zacharyfoust.liftoffalpha.com
Socials: @zacharyloft on TikTok  @Zachary.Loft on INSTA and Loft RealtyDE on FB
00:00 - 00OhHello hello? Hello there! YEs, yoU.  We are so happy that you are doing good, here & listening with us!! I’ll say it till I die.. 
ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. -Peter Shankman. And ooh-ooh now.. and just by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
13:15 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you’d like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We’d love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  All right, guys, as always, than you for listening. Love that you're here. Any news, shoot us a note. Petershankman.com go to fastennormal.com everywhere but Twitter. We are on Blue Sky now at Peter Shankman on Blue Sky. 
[Ed: I will siphon -in BlueSky and learn about that next week!! If not, in October when Twitter stops eating itself and we figure out hash^tag threads or whatever it all the Newnew is, cooL??  -Ed]
[Also Ed: This is still a relatively brand new experiment in editing show notes, transcriptions sort of; so if you notice any important, or significant goofs we’ve missed here or along, please do let us know @FasterNormal  Thanks! -sb] 
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