ADHD reWired

02/05/2026

Ever want to write a book…
or create something big…
and your ADHD or AuDHD brain just will not cooperate?

I loved this conversation with Catherine Mutti-Driscoll

Catherine wrote The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls and is currently working on her second book about rejection-sensitive dysphoria. She was diagnosed with ADHD at 37 and autism at 41, and she shared so honestly what actually made writing possible for her.

Spoiler: it wasn’t motivation.
It was structure, deadlines, accountability, and learning how to work with her brain instead of fighting it.

One thing she said really stuck with me (and felt very ADHD-real):
She didn’t finish the book just because she wanted to. It mattered that someone else wanted her to write it.

That’s not a character flaw. That’s neurology.

We talk about things like:
– why external structure matters so much for ADHD brains
– dictating while walking to get past writer’s block
– body doubling and writing retreats
– letting your interests be “weird” instead of masking them
– and the reality that creativity isn’t always fun or romantic, even when it matters

If you’ve been carrying a creative project around in your head for years and quietly wondering what’s wrong with you… this episode might feel very validating.

🎧 You can listen to the episode here: https://www.adhdrewired.com/561-2/

And if you’re comfortable sharing: what’s the thing you’ve wanted to create but haven’t finished yet?

You don't have to do creativity a normal way to count as a real creator. Dictate while you walk, print it out, bribe your brain with coffee and a familiar show. Build a weird little system that works for your weird little nervous system. There's room for all of us

01/22/2026

New Episode Alert
If you’ve been struggling to finish things lately, I want to say something clearly:

You’re not lazy.
You’re not broken.
You’re not failing some basic adulting test that everyone else passed.

You’re probably under-supported.

New ADHD reWired episode is live, and it’s all about what actually helps ADHD brains follow through: not motivation… not pressure… but the right conditions.

This one felt really validating to record. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or click the link below.

If you’ve ever had a week where your intentions were solid… and your follow-through vanished into the void, you’re not alone. In this episode, Eric is joined by writer, teacher, and ADHD coach Paulette Perhach, who shares the FINISH framework: a simple, ADHD-friendly approach to actually co...

01/13/2026

Morning and evening groups are back!!! Join us for an upcoming registration event for ADHD reWired's 43rd season of Coaching and Accountability Groups. Learn more, see the full schedule, and pre-register at www.coachingrewired.com

12/09/2025

Join me for the last Q & A of the year. Starting in a few minutes.

Do you have questions about ADHD? Are you looking for tips, or strategies to help with something you're working through? Ask away. Bring questions, or think of them there. If you know you can GO LIVE and ask your question, type that at the beginning of your question in the Q & A panel. Wondering abo...

10/17/2025

So true. And as someone who used to have a very hard time having hard conversations, I can’t emphasize enough how helpful EMDR has been for me as well as books like Crucial Conversations.
One of the greatest joys as a neurodivergent Therapist and Coach is getting to work through my own s**t and then helping others who are where I was.

10/13/2025

What’s the meaning of life? Some say 42.
For us, it’s also the number of ADHD reWired's next Coaching & Accountability Group season — Season 42!

Join Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, and a small group of ADHD brains for 8 weeks of coaching, structure, and accountability that actually works for how your brain works.

✨ This is the final week to register!
Learn more (and grab your spot) at www.CoachingreWired.com

10/07/2025

***New Episode*** In loving memory of my dad.

On August 14th, my dad passed away. In the weeks since, I’ve been reflecting on his life, his humor, his resilience — and his signature phrase: “I’m fine," and the parallels to neurodivergent masking.

He said "I'm fine" when he was hooked up to machines in the hospital. He said it when he was on the roof cleaning gutters, even though his balance was shot. And most of the time, he wasn’t fine at all.

In this episode, I share some of the lessons I learned from my dad about adapting — and about the cost of resisting it. From the adult trike he never would have bought for himself, to the senior living community he resisted but came to love, my dad’s story is a mirror for the ways we all struggle with change, masking, and accepting support.

I also talk about my own journey: being diagnosed with ADHD at 19, and more recently, with autism — a diagnosis that really came into focus during a season of burnout. Like my dad, I’ve had to learn that determination isn’t enough. Saying “I’m fine” isn’t enough. What matters is adapting — and allowing ourselves to receive help when we need it.

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I’m fine” when you’re not, this one’s for you.

In This Episode
•The phrase my dad used that wasn’t always true — “I’m fine.”

•How his resistance to adapting shaped my understanding of masking.

•The trike that gave him joy he wouldn’t have chosen for himself.

•Why moving into a senior living community became one of the best decisions he never wanted to make.

•What his struggles taught me about ADHD, autism, burnout, and learning to adapt.

“I’m Fine”: What My Dad Taught Me About Resisting Help On August 14th, my dad passed away. In the weeks since, I’ve been reflecting on his life, his humor, his resilience — and his signature phrase: “I’m fine.” He said it when he was hooked up to machines in the hospital.…

09/23/2025

🌱 New Episode of ADHD reWired 🌱

When to Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? Lessons from Burnout and Grief — with Dr. Portia Preston

This week’s conversation felt especially close to home. I sat down again with Dr. Portia Preston, author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? We talked about the reality of burnout, why rest is not weakness, and how grief changes the way we move through the world.

Portia shared her SANE model—Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate—a simple framework that can help when overwhelm hits. We also explored what shame-free wellness really looks like, and why having a support squad matters so much.

For me, this episode was about honesty: sitting with the hard stuff, letting go of perfection, and remembering that resilience doesn’t mean pushing through alone.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.adhdrewired.com/hustle-flow-or-let-it-go-lessons-from-burnout-and-grief-a-real-conversation-about-resilience-rest-and-what-it-means-to-keep-going-differently/

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, or wondered whether it’s time to push, pause, or let go—this one’s for you.

What does it really mean to know when to push, when to pause, and when to let go? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Portia Preston returns to ADHD reWired to share insights from her book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? We talk about burnout, shame-free wellness, and the small practices that…

09/09/2025

Live Q & A is starting

Do you have questions about ADHD? Are you looking for tips, or strategies to help with something you're working through? Ask away. Bring questions, or think of them there. If you know you can GO LIVE and ask your question, type that at the beginning of your question in the Q & A panel. Wondering abo...

07/12/2025

We’re looking to fill just a few more spots. We’re starting July 24.

07/08/2025

In this week’s episode of ADHD reWired, I’m joined by therapist and OCD specialist Natalia Aiza — and we dig deep into how OCD often hides in plain sight, especially in ADHD brains.

We talk about:
🔁 Why OCD isn’t just about handwashing or tapping
💭 How nostalgia, social media checking, and perfectionism may be compulsions
❓ The difference between anxiety and OCD
🧩 Why so many people go undiagnosed — or misdiagnosed
🛠️ What treatment really looks like, and what doesn’t work

This is one of those conversations that peels back the layers and just might help you name something you’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite explain.

🎧 Listen to “OCD with ADHD: Could Your Anxiety Be OCD?”

📍 Available now at https://www.adhdrewired.com/554-ocd-with-adhd-could-your-anxiety-be-ocd-with-natalia-aiza/ or on your favorite podcast app.

Could your anxiety actually be OCD? Discover how OCD shows up in ADHD brains, beyond the stereotypes.