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ADHD Kickstarting w/h 18 Year-old Entrepreneur-Inventor Antoine Robi Robillard! Dec 12, 2018

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This young man is just beginning his career path with a stealthy little product called the Robiii. We learn today about how he's learning to hurdle ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dysorthography and about the road he's currently traveling. Like all of us he's making his own pathway; here's to helping him onwards as a young entrepreneur. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Robi discuss:

1:27- Intro and welcome Robi

2:10- When were you diagnosed and what's your backstory?

2:42- So when you were first diagnosed, what did they tell you- how was it presented to you?

3:18- What was it like before you were diagnosed and on meds? ref: Vyvanse

3:58- What else were you diagnosed with? ref: Dysorthography

4:48- How do you work and deal with the Dysorthography? I've never even heard of that!

5:18- Tell us about the ways you deal with the Dyslexia and Dysgraphia?

5:34- Do you have plans to go to University?

5:58- What made you decide to become an Entrepreneur?

6:30- So for you, it was really learning what worked and what did not work?

7:06- When you decided to become an Entrepreneur and incorporate, did you get any pushback?

7:45- So tell us about your current project on Kickstarter! https://www.robiii.com

8:29- How did you come up with the idea?

9:28- How's the fundraising going?

9:54- What do you say to parents listening, who might have kids similar to you who also want to get out and do their own thing?

10:46- How can people get in touch with you, and find your Kickstarter project? Link to Kickstarter Also via https://www.robiii.com INSTA is @robiii.inc and @robi.robillard

11:16- Thank you Robi! Please stay in touch to let us know how it's going!

Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

11:40- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching

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!

ADHD Embracing the Cold w/h Investigative Journalist & Best-selling Author Scott Carney Dec 06, 2018

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I've been looking forward to this visit with Scott for a while! He's written six books, but it's his latest best-sellar that I'm totally in love with! The best part? He's had ADHD since he was a nano-sphere in his mother's belly, and when I say "I take cold showers every day", he doesn't respond: "What the hell is wrong with you man??!" We talk about all of his journeys here today. I know your going to like this one, Enjoy!

A little bit more about Scott: Investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney (scottcarney.com) has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. His work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. Currently, he is the CEO of the tiny Denver-based media company Foxtopus Ink, a senior fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism and a 2016-17 Scripps Fellow at the Center for Environmental Journalism in Boulder, Colorado. His books include the New York Times best seller"What Doesn't Kill Us" as well as "The Red Market" and "The Enlightenment Trap."

Carney was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men's Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside and Fast Company. His work has been the subject of a variety of radio and television programs, including on NPR and National Geographic TV. In 2010, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for his story "Meet the Parents," which tracked an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring. Carney has spent extensive time in South Asia and speaks Hindi.

In this episode Peter and Scott discuss:

:09- Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching

1:42- Intro and Welcome Scott! Foxtopus.ink http://www.scottcarney.com book: "What Doesn't Kill Us"

3:00- What's your background, what's your story?

4:48- Failing is part of our process, but your career doesn't seem to reflect failure that much; do tell!

5:25- On college

5:42- On travel, documentations and perspective

6:18- On India

7:00- On cults

7:30- On career evolution refs: Wim Hof The Iceman Cometh

9:58- On Hunters, Farmers and "burst" mentality ref: Seth Godin podcast interview

10:55- On existential threats in the past versus nowadays. (Rest&Digest vs. Fight or Flight) ref: parasympathetic and sympathetic tones

12:40- On simulated stress, cold showers and adaption

16:14- On shirtless runs in the winter time

17:30- Cold showers and ADHD

18:22- Explanation of the potential benefits- from a physiological standpoint

19:40- When you're in a cold shower, how are you interacting with the cold water?

20:40- The heart of the Wim Hof Method ref brown fat article

23:30- How do you handle your ADHD Scott?

25:25- How can people find you? @sgcarney on Twitter INSTA Book

26:10- Get This Book! What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength

26:23- Thank you Scott!!

26:33- Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

26:53- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Recognizing Your ADHD & Smashing Stereotypes w/h the Multi-talented Lisa Betts-LaCroix Nov 28, 2018

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Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a podcaster, speaker, actor and dancer. As host of the Super Power U Podcast she does long-form interviews revealing the mental models and tactical skills needed to be your very own superhero. She's been featured in over one hundred films, television episodes and movies-of-the-week. Lisa is a dance performer and speaker who inspires audiences to embrace vitality, passion and reclaim empowered living in later life. In spite of taking up dance at age 50 she has also recently become a World Champion Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom dancer. We talk about all about her story here today. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Lisa discuss:

1:25- Intro and Welcome Lisa!

2:00- You have an amazing bio- tell us your story and a bit of your history.

3:15- When were diagnosed? Were you diagnosed?

5:30- On recognizing your own brain.

6:25- You talked about people saying "Me also" when you began to share with friends. Do you think there is some sort of magnetic pull between those of us who have ADD/ADHD?

8:05- How do you handle the things you have to do, that you really dislike doing?

9:22- What do you do nowadays with that emotion, or passion?

9:40- On outsourcing

10:57- Tell us about your Podcast, "Super Power U" ref: FasterThanNormal, Tim Ferris, Pat Flynn, Michael Gervais

13:10- So what was it like working with Kathy Bates!?! ref: The Late Shift, Fargo TV series

14:42- How does one become a World Champion Ballroom Dancer.. like yourself?

16:48- Do you find that dancing gives you the same serotonin & dopamine high that runners often talk about?

18:53- How can people find you Lisa? Super Power U Podcast, Facebook: @SPUPodcast Twitter: @LisaBL. INSTA: @LisaBL

19:30- Thank you Lisa and thank YOU for listening! Would you please leave us a review? Yes, you, dear reader. I know I say it all of the time and I'll ask once again below- but when you leave YOUR review, it really does help OTHERS to find us here! As always, you can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

20:00- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

ADHD Hustling with Parentpreneur Advocate & Author, James Oliver Jr. Nov 14, 2018

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Today we talk with James Oliver, Jr. He's the Founder of WeMontage, the world's only websites that turns your permanent photo memories into removable wallpaper, and author of the book, "The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You Can Be a Successful Parentpreneur." James has an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, an accounting degree from Morehouse College and is known throughout the universe as Co-Founder of the world's cutest twins, Thaddeus & Zoe. We talk some about his proud parenting, about being entrepreneurs and about James' unique journey thus far. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and James discuss:

1:20- Intro and Welcome James! refs: WeMontage, The More You Hustle The Luckier You Get

2:08- How did you wind up an entrepreneur; tell us about your background?

4:25- How & when did the Parentpreneur thing begin?

7:47- Talk to us about your day-to-day struggle, balancing being an entrepreneur & a parent.

9:32- How did you develop a good/working rule-set for yourself, with regard to balancing work versus Daddy/family time?

10:20- How do you limit your daily distractions?

11:52- How can people find you James? INSTA: @TrepDad Twitter: @JamesOliverJr TheMoreYouHustle.com

12:40- Thank you James and thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

13:04- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

As always, leave us a comment below, 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!

ADHD Losing Weight & Staying Fit with Ari Morse Nov 07, 2018

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My friend Ari is a very successful Private Investigator, and a Forensic Genealogist. About a year ago though he had finally had enough! Enough of the teasing, enough of the big-pants shopping, enough of the failed attempts to lose weight & diet gimmicks, but perhaps most importantly his little girl couldn't get her arms around him to give him a hug. Ari once served as an EMT and knew a likely future he would be facing unless he really made a commitment. So- he began taking some important steps. Literally. We talk about those steps today, one year later. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Ari discuss:

1:18- Intro and Welcome Ari!

1:55- So tell us some about your background & how you got to the "Enough is Enough Place"

3:05- On his experience with a meal delivery product

3:58- On his first experience working with a personal trainer, twice a week

5:13- Most of our listeners are 'all-or-nothing' like you. How did you begin & not give up; on day one, day two, day three, etc?

7:15- What gave you that hit, or encouragement to keep going?

8:20- On NOT being tied to a goal-weight

9:07- Talk about the days you messed it up, overslept, etc.

11:28- What have you learned about yourself?

12:50- What has been the reaction from your family?

13:30- What do you tell people who ask you or say: "I've tried everything to lose weight & nothing works!!"

15:08- So what's your next challenge?

15:30- ref: Peter's trainer David: The podcast episode. on Twitter

15:50- How can people find you for inspiration? @IFindHeirs on Twitter&INSTA Facebook, or email: Ari@BestPI.com

16:15- Thank you Ari and thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankmanon all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormalon all of the socials.

16:49- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

An ADHD EXTRA: Rituals vs. Resolutions featuring Push-up Master, PJ Perez! Oct 31, 2018

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Writer, illustrator, editor, musician and occasional entrepreneur PJ Perez spends his days managing web & digital content for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He spends every other waking hour making comics, writing scripts, shooting videos! Today in this short Faster Than Normal "Extra", we talk about the in-home calisthenic challenge he set for himself this year, and how he's achieved it. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and PJ discuss:

1:18- Intro and welcome PJ! PJ's: blog Twitter: @PjPerez Vimeo Channel YouTube Channel

1:48- Tell us about what you started doing this year!

2:56- So 100 pushups a day, for 30 days was the goal!? How did it go for you starting out?

4:03- Was there a point when you had to really double-down & convince yourself to continue pushing through?

4:42- On the importance of setting goals & setting a concrete timeline.

5:24- On logging your progress.

5:47- Any new challenges coming up for you?

6:21- Did you see & feel changes in your body within just 30 days?

7:15- Do you recommend doing it? Link to PJ's YouTube video

7:38- Thanks PJ! And thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

7:51- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Discovering ADD at 42, Then Learning How to Sit & Stay Happy- with Neil Cohen Oct 24, 2018

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It was never pointed out to Neil that he had all the tell-tale signs of ADD; not until he was 42 years old and recently separated from his then-wife. A good friend sent him an article on Adult ADHD/ADD. He soon after listened to my bookon a drive to Detroit. The lightbulb switched on and he found himself overwhelmed by his recent self-discoveries. It took him a couple of years, (one on Concerta), to sort things out and fully understand that he wasn't "broken" or alone. He soon-there-after found a community of dog trainers, discovered the joy that comes from teaching & training dogs, (and their owners), and he committed to owning a training franchise. Has been working in and growing the "Dog space" ever since! His prior pursuits and careers have been: CEO, Marketing Consultant, Chimney Sweep, a few rides during the dot-com boom, Circus Trainer & Performer, scuba diver, competitive unicyclist, world traveler, maintaining his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and being a stay-at-home Dad! It's a lot. We talk about his journey, his love of dogs and how he's found a happy home. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Neil discuss:

:44- Intro and welcome Neil! www.SitMeansSitCT.com

1:29- So if you had two choices; being the CEOof Norwegian Cruise Linesor owning a Sit Means Sitfranchise, which would it be?

1:46- Tell us about growing up!

3:48- Do you think that rebelling was a residual product of your ADD?

4:35- You switched majors howmany times in college?

5:56- What were you doing in the circus?

6:31- Were you finding excitement in switching-around pursuits and jobs?

7:09- So how did you wind up with dogs?

8:30- Tell us about a routine day for you, and how does that work with your ADD?

9:48- How has hiring an assistant changed your life?

11:38- On relinquishing control and trusting an assistant

12:32- Tell us about how your ADD is a superpower to you

13:58- Tell us about the things & routines you must do in order to function each day

16:17- What do you think is a popular misconception of people with ADD/ADHD?

17:53- On being kinda 'diagnosed' long before there was an ADHD diagnosis

19:05- On nonconformity and finding the Middle

19:55- Talk about the best dog you've ever trained

20:30- How can people reach you Neil? Neil@SitMeansSitCT.com Twitter: @SitMeansSitCT Facebook: @sitmeanssitctInstagramTV: https://sitmeanssit.com/sit-tv/

21:15- Thank you Neil! And thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankmanon all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormalon all of the socials.

21:40- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Overcoming Cyber Addiction w/h ADHD Academic Coach, Author & Multi-linguist, Kevin Roberts Oct 17, 2018

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Kevin Roberts has spent a good deal of his adult life coming to terms with his own ADHD and cyber addiction. He has a Master's Degree in ADHD and Addiction Studies from Antioch University. He has trained therapists, students, physicians, nurses, teachers, parents, and school administrators on the perils of overuse of the Internet and video games, as well as ADHD. He has developed a number of innovative programs, such as Training Your Dragons summer camps that empower ADHD children, including intensive training to their families. His "ADHD Empowerment Groups" have been featured on television programs and other media outlets. A sought-after speaker, Roberts has given lectures and workshops around the world, and has recently spoken in the United Kingdom, Canada, Holland, and Poland. He speaks five languages fluently. He has taken groups of young people and their families to Poland to visit Schindler's factory, Auschwitz, and other Holocaust sites. Roberts has appeared on national and local television stations across the country and the world. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Kevin discuss:

:54- Intro and welcome Kevin! www.KevinJRoberts.net

2:06- Tell us your story & your background. How old were you, how were you diagnosed, etc. ref: psychometric testing

3:45- How did the internet addiction thing come into play? How did you identify that? ref: "Confessions of a Self Help Junkie"

8:04- So at what point did you realize that something really had to change with the gaming?

9:05- So what happened- what did you do to get better?

10:00- Tell us about your daily routine

10:47- Let's talk about a good night's rest

11:30- Talk to us about language-learning skills. That's not usually a norm with ADHD folks.

12:35- Tell us more of your passions; what else do you do when you're not in 'the zone' working. ref: BBC's The World At War

14:00- This is definitely not the place to talk politics but considering that reference, how do you feel about what you see going on in the US and European politics today?

15:09- Tell us parents about your summer camps! ref: kinesthetic learning "Training Your Dragons camp"

16:08- On changes being made in recognizing ADHD

17:23- Tell us about your upcoming book! Schindler's Gift: How One Man Harnessed ADHD to Change the World link to it at Barnes & Noble (Soft release on Oct. 8. Official release on Dec. 7)

18:17- How can people reach you Kevin? www.KevinJRoberts.net or email: Kevin@KevinJRoberts.net

18:38- Thank you Kevin!! And thank YOU for listening1 You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com @petershankman on all of the socials, and also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.

18:42- Join us January 24th in Las Vegas! ShankMinds: Las Vegas is a complete business transformation experience. When you attend a ShankMinds Event, you grow your business and boost your revenue in three simple steps. 120 Entrepreneurs. One Day. Unbelievable Breakthroughs.

19:20- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Adulting & Helping Women Diagnosed with ADHD -Sarah Snyder-Castañeda Oct 10, 2018

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Every once in a while we get to interview people who share some goals with Faster Than Normal. These people have a similar calling- to help, inspire and teach people more about ADHD. Today is one of those days! Sarah is the brains behind www.AdultingWithADHD.com, a blog for ADHD women. Along with the blog, she hosts a spin-off podcast and online support group with the mission of bringing self-empowerment and practical tips to her community. A digital marketer by day, Sarah lives with her husband and toddler in San Antonio, Texas. We hope this is helpful and useful to you. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Sarah discuss:

:56- Intro and welcome Sarah! https://adultingwithadhd.com Sarah's Podcast

1:36- Tell us your story; how did you learn you were ADHD? Inattentive Type ADHD

2:20- Was that a wake-up call? Did things start making more sense afterwards? ref: Jon Snow

3:19- When you began to learn more about ADHD, was it an additive process or did things just switch overnight? ref: ACL Fest

4:34- What were some of the first routines/things you began to implement that made a big difference in your daily life? ref: Brain.FM Brain.FM's Daniel Clark interview on Faster Than Normal

6:30- Tell us a little more about your color-coding system?

7:14- What are things like with your family, in regards to learning all about your ADHD, etc?

8:45- Have you felt a difference and how do you feel when people misuse & loosely toss around the acronym ADHD?

9:58- How would you go about explaining your ADHD to a romantic partner, or even a potential romantic partner?

11:38- What is a "first visit" like for women who come into your group? How does that go?

12:34- What do you recommend to people who have just been diagnosed with ADHD for the first time? https://www.additudemag.com

13:43- Sarah, how can people get in touch with you? https://adultingwithadhd.com contact@adultingwithadhd.com or @ADHDAdulting on Twitter or INSTA

14:05- Thank you Sarah!! And thank YOU for listening1 You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com @petershankman on all of the socials, and also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. Thanks as always to Steven Byrom for editing/producing this podcast & for composing our theme!

14:36- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

CBD Is Working for ADHD Media and Tech Expert, Corey Herscu Oct 03, 2018

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Corey is a media and technology expert who has emerged as the 'always-on' innovation and cannabis publicist. His experience as a journalist for outlets like Global News and The Globe & Mail and his prolific hustle on behalf of his clients makes him the ideal partner for brands looking to connect with journalists and consumers. A frequent speaker at hubs such as Leaf Forward, MaRS and Ryerson's DMZ, Corey has unique insight into the inner workings of the media industry and knows how to make a story irresistible.

Corey received his post-grad in public relations from Ryerson University and resides in Toronto, ON, Canada with his wife, daughter, dog and floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection. We begin by talking about those sneakers here today. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Corey discuss:

:52- Intro and welcome Corey!

1:42- So how does one garner a floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection & how are you still married

3:48- What prompted you to finally get diagnosed?

6:05- Outside of CBD, do you take any other meds?

6:47- Talk about the immediate differences you experienced once switching completely to CBD

7:26- Is it/does it work the same for you, to this day?

7:54- What is Indica?

8:58- So you are able to get into your zone of focus this way?

9:49- And for you this has been 100percent better than any sort of medication you got from a doctor, or from BigPharma?

10:24- You also work as a publicist in the cannabis industry; talk a little about that and how you use ADHD to your advantage in your work

12:16- How were things for you, growing up with ADHD?

13:37- What do you tell someone who may have a kid with ADHD and is struggling in school?

14:50- Thank you Corey! How can people get in touch? @CoreyHerscu on Twitter @Herscu on INSTA Facebook and at RainmakerPR on Twitter

15:29- Thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

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