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Author&Speaker Ben Glenn Talks the Art of Simplicity ADHD & Dyslexia

Author&Speaker Ben Glenn Talks the Art of Simplicity ADHD & Dyslexia

FromThe Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health


Author&Speaker Ben Glenn Talks the Art of Simplicity ADHD & Dyslexia

FromThe Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Thank you to RxGo for sponsoring this episode! RxGo is a free prescription discount card that can save you between 10 to 84percent of your out of pocket expenses. We all have to deal with medications, especially when you are neurodiverse like we are. With RxGo, not only can you search for your exact medication’s pricing at your local pharmacy, but if your insurance doesn’t cover it, and if you have to pay out of pocket, you can save between 10 and 84percent off of your medication costs by using this card! There is no application, no health restrictions, no fees and the card never expires! So, it you have any medication needs and want to save, please check out www.RxGo.com/faster  Thank you again to RxGo for sponsoring today’s podcast! — A full time speaker since 1995, Ben has been sharing his story of growing up with ADHD & Dyslexia with church groups, students, teachers athletes and organizations all over the world. Through the use of live art and storytelling he has curated a powerful & entertaining program! Adding to his many works of art, he is the author of “Simply Special: Learning to Love Your ADHD”. Today we talk about kids, (he credits his daughters for helping him overcome a fear of speaking to elementary age children), how to find teachable moments, The Chalkguy LEGO Drive, and how kindness can often be contagious. Enjoy!     In this episode Peter & Ben discuss: 2:14-  Intro & welcome Ben! 2:48-  What’s your story; when were you diagnosed? 3:48-  What was it like growing up; with what kinds of things were you dealing as a kid? Ref:  Simply Special book 6:33-  We develop survival skills early in school- did you realize that was happening? [How did you begin your career of speaking?] 8:10-  On deciding on a Major in college 9:48-  Tell his about this LEGO project you’ve started! 11:35-  On picking teachable moments 13:19-  On how generosity is contagious 15:00-  How can people get in touch if they want to join in? www.SimplyBenGlenn.com or directly at www.GiveYourBricks.com 16:32-  How can folks get in touch with you on the socials? www.SimplyBenGlenn.com  YouTube  INSTA FB Twitter: @SimpleADHDExpert  17:59-  Thank you Ben! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews have been working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please continue to do so. Each review you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help even more people! 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. 18:17-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits As always, leave us a comment below and please drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! 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! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Released:
Jul 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.