478 | March 2023 Live Q&A with the ADHD reWired Podcasters, Coaches, & Special Guest "Scoots" from the Sleep With Me Podcast

Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A by going to adhdrewired.com/Events Get the full uninterrupted version of this episode when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! Questions/Topics: [00:01:07] Welcome & introductions. [00:02:48] Hello to our special guest panelist. [00:03:25] A listener asks about laziness and ADHD: "Does laziness exist?" [00:13:22] The Sleep With Me Podcast has over 1000 episodes. Eric asks Scoots if he ever gets bored from doing the same thing over and over again. [00:16:19] "What are some ways that you trick yourselves into getting up in the morning when the prospect of life is overwhelming?" [00:28:00] "After finally finding the right medication (for ADHD), what is the next step? Self-help books, podcasts, and routines are great but don't stick long enough. Coaching options?" [00:29:31] A listener shares feeling shame around their ADHD diagnosis, then asks the panelists for tips on accepting and loving oneself with it. [00:32:03] Scoots has a mix of working in coworking spaces and from home but has been experiencing back pain from working on the couch. Then, he asks about options for changing scenery. [00:40:34] "Just lost three months to a game. Deleted the game - how do I start to get back on track?" [00:47:54] A listener asks Scoots, "How did you come up with the 'Sleep With Me Podcast' style you use? Was it a default process or were you intentionally embracing and capitalizing on the pointless meandering train-of-thought? [00:52:59] "One of my main problems is paralysis when I start to feel overwhelmed. I have so much to do that I can't decide what to work on so I do nothing. How can I calm that feeling without ignoring all the things I'm behind on?" [00:58:57] A question related to the national medication shortage. [01:01:17] Scoots does an on-the-fly Sleep-With-Me-style summary of today's episode [01:04:47] A moment of dad… Resources & Honorable Mentions: Sleep With Me Podcast https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/ App: Wake N Shake Alarm Clock 4+ (on iOS only) Alarm on Wheels https://clocky.com Book: The One Thing https://the1thing.com/book/ Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: adhdessentials.com ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan hackingyouradhd.com Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb adhddiversified.ca ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!