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

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 is Sam Led. He is a coach, speaker, author of Beyond ADHD, and host of the podcast The Fearless Now. Sam explores what is possible when we take our mind and thinking less seriously and discover our innate intelligence and wisdom underneath the daily dose of noise in an ADHD mind. Sam works with clients all over the world via Zoom. He leads one-on-one personalized coaching sessions and online group programs about understanding your ADHD mind and neurodiversity. He uses his years of experience and deep knowledge of personal development, human behavior, spirituality, and natural intuitive gifts to gently guide his clients. He helps them look underneath the heaviness of their noise called thinking to find true insight and wisdom on what to do next in any situation. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
00:50 - Introducing and Welcome Sam Led ref: The Fearless Now podcast 
01:56 - What’s your story; when were you diagnosed?
03:08 - What was your trouble in school, what were your symptoms?
04:40 - Was there a moment when things just kinda clicked?
05:20 - On Mind Thought and Consciousness
05:38 - What are you telling people about ADHD and learning?
06:46 - On Anxiety and what your mind is telling you
07:30 - Anxiety, rejection and stimuli inside the ADHD brain
08:00 - A longer chapter about anxiety and how to deal
10:00 - About how to understand your brain’s signals
11:40 - How can people find you?
samledconsulting.com @samled1111 on INSTA  TikTok and via  The Fearless Now podcast and his Beyond ADHD Book
12:48 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!

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. I have been wanting to have our guests today on the podcast since we first started so I am thrilled to share my first interview with the Holderness Family with you! 
Penn and Kim Holderness have been married for 18 years and for the past decade, they have been online content creators. Known for their award-winning videos of sketch comedy and music, they have garnered over 2 billion views and over 8 million followers across their social media platforms. Penn and Kim are best-selling authors, award-winning podcast hosts, and were winners on Season 33 of The Amazing Race. Before making their own content in the digital space, they honed their storytelling skills with twenty-five combined years in the TV news business. When they aren’t making their audience laugh, they help international companies make videos of their own along with their team at Holderness Family Productions. Penn and Kim live in Raleigh, NC with their children, Lola and Penn Charles, and their dog, Sunny. We’re talking routines, anxiety, medication, understanding partnerships, and of course how everything relates to our ADHD brains. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
01:13 - Introducing and Welcome Penn and Kim Holderness! Ref: Scott Monty interview
01:52 - Their great new book ADHD Is Awesome
02:44 - How did ADHD become a passion for your books and what was like like pre-diagnosis?
04:06 - On social acuity and ADHD
05:20 - For a lot of people ADHD isn’t awesome; they haven’t found their groove yet. How do we balance the good with the bad or challenging, while also breaking stereotypes through comedy, and raising awareness for further education and study?
08:00 - The meaning of Awesome is great but it’s also scary
09:00 - The book is in three parts; the first one is how a diagnosis stinks initially.
10:30 - On different types of jobs and how the ADHD brain can benefit us in work
12:20 - About Peter’s schedule and how medication is utilized depending on the environment/daily demands
13:30 - What is your daily schedule like and what rituals do you two use?
16:00 - Talk to us about your physical fitness routines
17:30 - On Peter’s ticket for running in Central Park
18:00 - When inspiration hits, how do you save it?
19:40 - On staying in deep work- what do you do to make sure you can keep your flow?
21:50 - On relationships and ADHD
23:30 - How can people find you? 
https://theholdernessfamily.com  @theholdernessfamily on Facebook, INSTA, TikTok, and YouTube 
24:00 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!
My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

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. Todays’ guest is Dr. Jessica McCarthy. As a clinical neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and certified school psychologist, Dr. McCarthy provides evidence-based neuropsychological assessment and cognitive-behavioral therapy across the lifespan. Approachable, relatable, and with a sharp sense of humor, Dr. McCarthy has a positive demeanor and quickly puts you at ease with her engaging, refreshing style, and no-nonsense but compassionate approach that holds clients accountable for working toward values-driven change. We’re happy to be talking with her today about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
 
01:13 - Introducing and Welcome Dr. Jessica McCarthy of www.elementspsych.com
02:40 - Dr. McCarthy on her ADHD diagnosis
03:47 - About learning how to study in school
05:00 - On understanding individual strengths and capitalizing on learning 
05:30 - What do you tell a parent who’s child has just been diagnosed as neurodivergent?
07:20 - On the pitfalls of Dr.Google
08:40 - On using data points to tell a story
09:30 - Finding the right types of supports for students and parents
11:00 - On sharing the research/how good is the information?
12:20 - About the searching for information and finding a safe space to do so
14:20 - On diagnosis, accommodations and deficits
16:03 - How can people find you?
www.elementspsych.com
elements_psych on INSTA
16:38 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!

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 is Dr. Jeffrey Gurian, a well known “Renaissance Man.” He is a doctor, motivational speaker, comedy writer, performer, director, author, producer and radio personality. Dr. Gurian spent 20 years on the board of The Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy, 12 years at NYU as a Clinical Professor in Oral Medicine and Pro-Facial Pain, and 25 years as a Cosmetic Dentist. Dr. Gurian specialized in treating headaches and the physical symptoms of stress, using “Energy Healing” as his modality, with a technique he developed called “STAR Therapy.” He also developed a method to stop stuttering that he successfully used to get rid of his own stutter. On top of his doctoral pursuits, Dr. Gurian boasts a long-standing career in comedy, and has worked with some of the biggest comedy stars from the last 20 years. Dr. Gurian is also the author of eight books and is a regular motivational speaker. 
 
Enjoy! 
 
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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
 
01:00 - Introducing Jeffrey.
 
03:01 - I’ve been busy with #ADHD.
 
04:29 - #ADHD makes you better at what you do. 
 
05:33 - ADHD and #stuttering. 
 
06:17 - Overcoming fear and tackling his stutter. 
 
09:01 - Neurodivergent problem-solving. 
 
11:07 - Sensitivity and neurodivergence. 
 
11:50 - Healing the wounds that affect your decisions. 
 
Connect with Jeffrey on:
Instagram: @jeffreygurian
Youtube: Comedy Matters TV
Visit Jeffrey’s comedy website: comedymatterstv.com
To stop your stuttering today, visit: stopstutteringnowgurian.com
 
If you haven't picked up a copy of my book 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 buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.

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 is Dr. Anna Burns, PT, DPT. Dr. Burns is an ADHD coach for ADHD moms. As a coach and #ADHDmom herself, she helps moms who struggle to keep their lives and their family’s lives organized and running smoothly. She provides skills, tools, and an understanding of ADHD brains to make their worlds fit around them, not the other way around. Dr. Burns has a background as a pelvic health physical therapist and is a mom living outside of Boston. 
 
Enjoy! 
 
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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
 
01:00 - Introducing Anna.
 
01:45 - Anna’s diagnosis story. 
 
03:11 - Parents are being diagnosed more frequently.
 
03:45 - Helping those with a late #ADHD diagnosis. 
 
04:52 - How to create doable strategies for busy moms with #ADHD.
 
08:00 - How to define #ADHD so that it does not become a catch-all? 
 
10:30 - How to handle the internalized idea that you are broken. 
 
Connect with Anna on:
Facebook: Anna Burns Wellness
Instagram: @annaburnswellness 
LInkedIn: Anna (Koteff) Burns, PT, DPT
 
Click this link to gain access to Anna’s free time-management tools for moms!
 
If you haven't picked up a copy of my book 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 buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.

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, Maria Austin, is the lead actor in the Apple TV feature film, “Mercy,” and she will be on stage at the Playground Theater in West London playing in “Agatha,” a multi-award winning play, written by Angela Davis. Maria also founded the production company, Dawn Chorus Films, which is working to bring more women to professional TV crews. Maria is passionate about telling women’s stories and experiences and she was diagnosed with #ADHD at 30.
 
Enjoy! 
 
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00:00 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
 
00:44 - Introducing Maria. 
 
02:25 - Maria’s diagnosis story and what she is learning now. 
 
03:35 - Being a woman growing up with undiagnosed #ADHD. 
 
05:20 - Going to school with #ADHD. 
 
07:16 - Maria’s theater experience. 
 
09:04 - Why she founded Dawn Chorus Films. 
 
11:27 - What would you tell a young person who wants to perform but is scared? 
 
12:50 - "Hyperfixation helps my acting career."
 
Connect with Maria on Instagram @mlaustin92
 
If you haven't picked up a copy of my book 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 buy your copy at https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI. My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific: https://linktr.ee/petershankman.