12 min listen
From Challenges to Triumphs: Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman
From Challenges to Triumphs: Rethinking ADHD with Peter Shankman
ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Oct 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Happy ADHD Awareness Month!This week I’m talking with fellow ADHD podcaster Peter Shankman. Peter is the host of the Podcast Faster Than Normal where he talks with people around the world who have learned how to unlock the gifts ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage. He is also the author of Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain and also just recently came out with a new children's book, The Boy with the Faster Brain.In our conversation today Peter shares the story of his own journey, from feeling "broken" to recognizing how he can harness his ADHD. We also discuss practical strategies for working with our ADHD, owning our decisions, and the importance of things like morning routines and exercise.Be sure to check out Peter's podcast Faster Than NormalAnd his books:Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD BrainThe Boy with the Faster BrainSupport me on PatreonFeel free to ask me a question on my Contact PageFind the full show note at HackingYourADHD.com/154This Episode's Top TipsRecognize and value the unique strengths that come with having an ADHD brain. Rather than seeing ADHD as a limitation, we view it as a unique attribute that can drive success if properly harnessed.To overcome feeling overwhelm, we can break tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. We can often find ourselves in paralysis when we don’t know where to start and by breaking tasks down we can often find our way.We can leverage technology as an aid with tools like ChatGPT to assist with starting projects or tasks. Technology can be a beneficial companion in providing structure and easing the initiation of tasks.
Released:
Oct 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Working With Your ADHD (Updated and Rebroadcast) by Hacking Your ADHD