The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD

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ADHD and Summer Camp- with Director of JCC Manhattan Day Camps, Genna Singer Sep 26, 2018

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Genna Singer grew up going to summer camp. She started early in her single digits and only missed one year. She loves summer camp!! In September of 2002 she joined the wonderful staff at the Marlene Meyerson JCC as Director of After School Programs, while maintaining an active role in the summer camps programs as well. In 2006 she became the Director of Camps and continues to help them develop and grow new, exciting programs! My daughter had a wonderful time here this summer and I was so happy Genna was able to join us today, to talk and educate us about the importance of Summer Camps. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Genna discuss:

:45- Intro and welcome Genna!

1:25- You spent most of your summers as a kid at sleep away camp. What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Timbertops

2:11- What is it about camp that you love so much?

3:02- On nurturing play & freedom from routines and a kids' school-day grind.

4:50- What have you seen in terms of kids who come in, who might have some soft of neural 'atypical-ness' in them; whether it's ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum- what happens when they go to camp?

6:38- Have you seen situations where physical activity has radically changed a kid?

8:56- How do you get kids excited to leave their comfort zones and try bold, new things?

12:40- Peter's first experience with summer camp. Are there two types of reactions you typically get from kids in the first few days?

16:03- Genna, how can folks reach out to you if they wanna follow-up, or talk to you?

http://campsettoga.org 646-505-4430 or at Marlene Meyerson JCC

16:29- Thank you Genna!! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

16:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

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Traveling the World, using ADHD as my guidebook, with Travel Expert Mark Murphy Sep 20, 2018

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Today we visit with Mark Murphy. He wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until he was nearly 50. We talk about how he built his company and how being impulsive can sometimes be a huge benefit. Mark is a trusted travel expert, best-selling author, entrepreneur and professional speaker. He is the founder and CEO of travAlliancemedia, the leading travel trade media company in the United States. His company has been recognized 6X (starting in 2008) by Inc magazine, as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. He provides professional commentary for both consumer and business travelers, and is a frequent travel expert and travel analyst on major networks & news stations including: The Today Show, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News, and ABC, CBS,NBC and The Travel Channel. We'll probably bump into each other again soon on our way to One Columbus Circle. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Mark discuss:

1:45- Hello and welcome Mark! http://www.travalliancemedia.com

3:25- How did things go for you in school?

5:02- What made you decide to get tested & diagnosed?

6:42- What is a typical work day like for you?

8:26- Do you do anything to minimize your daily choices and does that help?

9:10- Tell us some about your company and how it came into existence?

11:12- How do you decide which tasks to delegate?

13:40- What are you NOT good at?

15:45- What are you pitfalls, your rabbit holes?

17:05- Has giving into impulsiveness ever been a help to you?

19:02- How can people find you if they'd like to talk more? @MurphyTravels on Twitter/Facebook/Insta. Also at www.MurphyTravels.com and at www.TravelPulse.com @travelpulse

19:40- Thank you Mark! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

20:13- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

ADHD Balancing Time & Learning w/h Multi-talented Company Builder Vahid Jozi Sep 12, 2018

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ADHD Balancing Time & Learning w/h Multi-talented Company Builder Vahid Jozi

Vahid is a serial entrepreneur, having founded several companies in the past that resulted in exits, failures, and everything in between. He has held most of the positions in a company including developer, designer, salesperson, marketer, and investor. His focus currently is on product management, machine learning & AI, and retail. He advises various startups, investors & accelerators. He is currently the founder of Yooshi.ai with the mission of utilizing AI to increasing video engagement and reducing cost of video production. We spent some time together on Labor Day talking about how he balances his mental, physical and social health, while keeping it all spinning, enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Vahid discuss:

1:04- Intro & welcome Vahid!

4:45- With so much of your work depending on you 24/7, tell us how you manage that, being ADHD and also having OCD? https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/

6:40- Do you think the concept of always being 'on task' can be a negative thing? How does that work on a schedule?

8:00- What do you get out of planning downtime? Is it working for you?

9:15- Did you ever have "a real job"?

10:54- How do things work in your social life, being around people w/h brains of different speeds?

12:30- Other than work, what do you do for fun? https://weedbox.io

13:20- How do you meet new people?

14:10- Do you exercise regularly?

15:10- So you're a morning guy too, how's it going with such little sleep?

16:10- How can people find you? Twitter: @VahidJozi or LinkedIn: www.VahidJozi.com

16:30- Thank you Vahid! And thank YOU for leaving us a review and for subscribing!

16:52- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

ADHD Studying the Science of Music & Sound to Stimulate Your Brainwaves w/h Brain.FM's Daniel Clark Sep 05, 2018

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This March, Brain.FM received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research the effects of music & soundwaves on people who have ADHD, and also those who suffer from difficulty focusing on the job. At lot of neuroscience continues to go into their work. We were happy to visit with CEO Daniel Clark in our office to talk about how it all works, and how his life's love of technology ultimately called him aboard. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Daniel discuss:

1:04- Intro & welcome Daniel. www1.Brain.FM

2:27- So how did you first learn about Brain.FM? What is your background?

3:55- Tell us some more about Brain.FM?

5:15- Tell us about this concept from the neuro-diversity aspect. Who is using Brain.FM? EEG fMRI Data Center

6:30- Based on the research you've done thus far, how exactly does music bring one to an increased mental state? A.I. Composer Human Composer

7:56- Everyone is different- how do you customize for each brain? Neuro Phase Locking (ref also *13:30)

8:50- Binaural Beats were once all the rage and I tried them out. Are they still a big thing?

10:50- Tell us about the Auditory NeuroScientist that you are working with

12:00- http://www.kevinjpwoods.com

*13:30- On finding what music works for your brain.

13:50- Tell us a little about how A.I. helps you create music

14:58- On White noise

16:00- Why is it that USA Greco-Roman Wrestling is so popular on your site?

17:20- Folks, the site is Brain.FM How can people follow you Daniel? TWITTER: @BrainfmApp Facebook: BrainFM

17:45- Thank you Daniel! And thank YOU for listening! Please let us know what you think of this new in-office format below!

18:22- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

ADHD Budding Entrepreneur Collin McDougall on Minding the Details Aug 29, 2018

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Collin's struggle with ADHD has always been a crucial part of who he is. ADHD was almost a mystery to him, and he always felt out of place, wondering why he was "different" from his peers. It wasn't until he began to research these feelings that he discovered that there were others who felt the same way. Collin then became obsessed with understanding ADHD. Throughout his research, Collin began to feel comforted knowing that there are resources that can truly help people struggling to understand themselves. During high school, Collin was introduced to a MLM company called Vemma which sparked Collin's passion to become an Entrepreneur. He has since invested hours upon hours into personal development, communication, and leadership skills. He now manages his own Car Detailing business, which started as a side hustle, but is turning into a profitable source of income. Today we talk about his journey and what's been working for him. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Collin discuss:

:45- Intro & welcome Collin

1:34- When did things first begin to change for you?

3:30- What happened after you got diagnosed?

4:15- Was there an immediate difference as you began taking Concerta?

4:50- How often do you take your meds?

5:43- You mentioned you attained your blackbelt in Krav Maga; how do you currently use exercise for your ADHD?

6:13- Have you found a specific time to exercise that works best for you?

7:30- Tell us how you started out as an entrepreneur

9:12- Do you see yourself going back to a regular job, or is being an entrepreneur "it" for you?

9:40- Take us through an average day for you

10:23- How do you shut off your brain?

11:02- Do you have any tricks or tips that you've found and use to get stuff done?

11:50- What have you learned about yourself from your ADHD?

13:08- How can people find you? CollinMcDougall@gmail.com or SNAPCHAT: @DougDoug

13:45- Thank you Collin, and thank you for listening!

13:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits

ADHD Managing Impulsiveness & Kicking The Adderall Blues w/h Brian Robinson Aug 22, 2018

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Brian grew up in suburban NJ. He was diagnosed with ADHD at six years old. He moved away, graduated from Tulane University with a Philosophy degree and a honed talent for writing. In 2016, he was interviewed by Fox 5 NY about his ADHD memoir & personal experience with Adderall addiction. I actually have Brian's book on my desk right now! He's a successful entrepreneur, continues to be very outspoken about society's miscomprehension of ADHD and is helping to change the conversation! Now living in NYC with his wife Lindsey, Brian loves to travel, lift weights, talk philosophy at bars, and enjoys spending time with family & friends. He spends a little of his time here with us today. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Brian discuss discuss:

1:00- Intro & welcome Brian!

2:10- Brian's book "Adderall Blues"

2:27- "Ten Ways to be Happier When You Live/Love Someone With ADHD"

2:38- So let us begin with talking about your wife!

3:50- So what happens when you randomly do the most stupid & impulsive things without telling anyone first?

6:30- Tell is about your book!

9:20- Tell me about Beijing- how did you wind up in Beijing?

11:35- Do you think you would've planned better if you didn't have ADHD?

12:19- Peter on London

13:28- Brian on getting deported from China

15:17- Talk some, if you will please, about addiction?

17:43- Do you have the premise of addiction that: "there is no 'just one' dose, or hit"?

20:07- Do you think you could write another book today and be as raw, and honest with us as you were in "Adderall Blues?

21:32- How can people find you Brian? Brian.J.Robinson@hotmail.com INSTA: @BrianRobinsonOfficial

21:48- Thank you Brian, and thank you for listening!!

22:25- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits

ADHD 17-yr-old Prosthesis Designer Everett Kroll Shares his Experience & Advice Aug 15, 2018

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This is a great kid, mature beyond his years. I discovered Everett when someone sent me an article about him competing in the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, (Bio-Medical Engineering category), and winning out over 1,800 competing students from 80+ countries! He's brilliant and certainly has a bright future; just listen to how he answered "What do you wanna do with your life"? What were you doing in High School? I'm thankful we got to spend some time with him this week. Enjoy!

In this episode, Peter and Everett discuss:

:50- Intro and welcome Everett! ref: Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Awards

2:00- When did you first get diagnosed?

2:36- How did you wind up scoring so high in Math & Science?

4:25- None of us with ADHD are quite alike are we?!

4:48- Why did you ask for more challenging work?

5:53- Tell us about your 10th grade Science project. What is a "3D Printable Transtibial Prosthesis"?

7:30- Rachel Cotton interview

7:50- What changed for you right after you were diagnosed?

10:05- On: adapting, learning moments, accepting and growing.

12:15- What do you want to do with your life?

14:11- On finding your niche

15:05- Advice to ADHD parents

16:00- How can people find you? INSTA: @EVKroll

16:42- Thank you so much Everett!! This was awesome.

17:18- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits

ADHD Making Order Out of Chaos w/h Leslie Josel Aug 08, 2018

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Leslie has a lot of analog clocks in her house. She has spent many years learning how to become a time management guru, because of her family, clients and life story. She brought "Order Out of Chaos" to life from a very personal mission as her son was diagnosed with ADHD as a young child. She founded the company 15years ago with the goal of providing professional organizing, time management and coaching services; parent and family education, products and resources to families and their children to help them bring order out of chaos to their lives. Leslie is a graduate of the JST Coach Training Program for teens and college students with ADHD and is also a member of ICD and a Golden Circle member of NAPO where she was recently awarded their highest honor-the 2018 Founders' Award. We get to spend some time together today. Enjoy!

In this episode, Peter and Leslie discuss:

:49- Intro and welcome Leslie! (ref: Order Out Of Chaos, Author: "What's The Deal With Teens and Time Management", "Dear Organizing Coach"- a weekly column for ADDitude Magazine, Contributing writer to Family Circle)

1:34- The concept of Chaos

1:55- Talk some about your journey with chaos please?

2:54- A barrier to entry

4:12- Do you think chaos is all forms can be affected by the same types of 'cures'?

5:20- What are your top three ways to create order out of chaos?

6:44- Where and how to start, to begin

9:58- Awesome! What are some more tips please?

12:00- One thing about time…

14:00- Last thoughts; what are a couple of quick things people can do just to get going?

14:45- How can people find you? www.OrderOOChaos.com Twitter: @orderoochaos Facebook YouTube INSTA Pinterest LinkedIn Products: https://products.orderoochaos.com

15:14- Thank you Leslie and thank you for listening!!

15:37- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits

ADHD Leveraging Fun & Entrepreneurship with Nicholas Sonnenberg Aug 01, 2018

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Nick is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating companies that disrupt the way people live, (sound familiar)? He is the co-founder of Leverage and the former CEO of CalvinApp. Before making the jump to the startup technology space, Nick spent more than eight years on Wall Street as a high frequency algorithmic trader. What the heck is a "high frequency algorithmic trader" and how did someone with ADD wind up doing that job for eight years before breaking from the pack and bringing the fun back? His story and how he keeps it all spinning & balanced, here in today's podcast. Enjoy!

In this episode, Peter and Nicholas discuss:

:47- Intro and welcome Nick!

1:47- So what's your story? And what exactly is a high frequency algorithmic trader? ref: "Micro Wave Technology"

3:45- How did you wind up with a career on Wall Street?

5:15- What influenced you to quit?

6:48- After you finally made the decision to quit, what was your first 'day after' like?

7:11- Tell us about your first few months of working for yourself?

8:21- So what happens on days when you wake up & it's just not happening, or you're just not feelin' IT?

10:10- What do you do to ensure that you allow for downtime and honest rest in your life?

11:21- On obsessing and 'doing fun'.

13:10- What is your lifestyle outside of work; do you exercise much?

14:36- Where do you find the joy in Chess? ref: "Spire Stone breathing tracker"

17:46- Nick, how can people find you? www.getleverage.com or Nick@GetLeverage.com

18:33- Thank you Nick and thank you for listening!

18:54- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits

ADHD From being homeless to earning 65million in scholarships & aid for College Athletes- with Shane Howard Jul 25, 2018

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In 2010 Shane started what has now become one of the industry leading college recruiting education and exposure services that educates young athletes around the globe on how to achieve their dream of playing collegiate athletics in the United States. He didn't even own a computer when he invested in penny stocks and got lucky. He then bought a Macbook and incorporated. Now 7 years later he's working with athletes in 40 countries. Shane has made and learned from many mistakes and shares his story with us here. Enjoy!

In this episode, Peter and Shane discuss:

1:04- Intro & welcome Shane Howard CEO of Custom College Recruiting, LLC

3:08- So what's your story & when were you diagnosed?

6:37- What prompted you to go into business for yourself?

12:47- When you decided to go out on your own, did you tell anybody were were ADHD?

14:50- What do you tell people who are just starting out in business?

16:58- Talk about how it feels to fail & what you would advise to combat those feelings?

21:28- What would you say is the number one thing you've learned from your mistakes?

23:40- Thank you Shane. How can people find you?

www.theshanehoward.com TWITTER: @TheShaneHoward.

INSTA: TheShaneHoward

25:45- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits