Aaron Perlut is a cool ass dude. He is the founding partner of St. Louis-based integrated communications firm Elasticity, with some 25 years of diverse experience in journalism, public relations, digital marketing, yet perhaps is best known as the world's foremost freedom fighter for people of Mustached American descent. A modest pants enthusiast and former senior counselor for FleishmanHillard, as well as a communications executive for two of the nation's largest energy companies, he has helped a range of organizations – Fortune 500s, state governments, professional sports franchises, economic development authorities, well-funded startups and large non-profits – manage their reputation and market brands across diverse channels in an evolving media environment. Today we talk about his experiences growing up with ADHD, academics, medication, getting through college, fighting stereotypes, and how he feeds his non-stop hunger & curiosity. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter & Aaron discuss:
1:09- Intro & welcome back Aaron! Check out his agency: www.GoElastic.com
2:06- So when were you diagnosed?
3:04- What was growing up like for you, pre and post meds?
4:45- What are some of the toughest things you had to deal with, that the medicine didn’t necessarily cure or “fix”?
5:58- About “normal” behaviors and social acceptance ref: definition of “cancel culture”
9:05- On the challenges of helping neurotypicals to understand important stuff about ADHD
11:20- Tell us about the agency that you run
13:30- On how being neurodiverse can be liberating!
14:42- Please tell us about your upcoming book
17:11- How can people find you Aaron? @AaronPerlut on Twitter INSTA FB LinkedIN www.GoElastic.com
17:50- Real quick- what’s it like to own a bar and not drink? His bar in St. Louis is: Tiny Bar
18:50- Thank you Aaron for joining us! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
19:11- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Christopher Mitchell is a travel blogger, freelance writer, photographer and podcaster hailing from Toronto, Canada. He's also a Co-Founder of the Toronto Bloggers Collective, an organization which aims to help Toronto content creators turn their passion into their profession. He's lived on three continents, traveled to 80 countries, and has no intention of slowing down any time soon. We talk about his ADHD, how he keeps himself on task and together while traveling, how he got his start, and his take on being a busy entrepreneur today. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter & Chris discuss:
0:45- Intro & welcome Christopher Mitchell!
1:30- So what’s your story; when were you first diagnosed?
2:43- So meds worked for you, cool! What did you do after you finished school?
3:40- On how traveling & being displaced may inspire a feeling of liberation
5:05- Did you ever have any doubts or fears about going out on your own?
6:30- How do you manage your ADHD during your work week, and when traveling?
8:12- On glamorizing always “being busy” in our culture
9:00- How does your non-ADHD wife understand your ADHD? Do you have any advice?
10:42- What are the best and worst parts of your ADHD?
12:55- What’s an average day-in-the-life for you? Ref: The Five Minute Journal Non-App version here
15:24- How can people find you? www.TravelingMitch.com www.UltimateOntario.com Podcast: Rick Steves Over Brunch @TravelingMitch on: Twitter INSTA FB Pinterest or via email: chris@travelingmitch.com
16:16- Thank you Christopher for joining us! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
16:43- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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The first interview with our guest today was so informative, we had to bring him back! If you haven’t listened to “Nutrition Wellness and ADHD w/ Fitness + Dietary Expert Andrew Wade” maybe try to start there. Either way this is a great one! We left off with “don’t eat cookies alone”… Today is a continuance of that interview. He expounds on that sentiment and we talk more about how important nutrition is in our hectic, everyday ADHD lives. Enjoy!
A little bit more about our guest today- He is a Registered Dietitian, and owner of Case Specific Nutrition (CSN), a Dietitian Group Practice with 4 locations in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding area. CSN has various contracts servicing fitness centers, corporate wellness initiatives, health and rehabilitation sites, and family medical offices. Andrew completed his Master’s in Wellness & Human Performance at the University of Pittsburgh in the Fall of 2015 and is currently credentialed as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). In addition to his practice, Andrew is the creator of the accountability mobile app “Rate My Day”, the co-founder of the online habits course The Optilife Academy, the author of the book “Marathon Ready Runner’s Nutrition Guide: a quick reference tool”, and the owner of the Case Specific Wellness Fitness Center.
In this episode Peter & Andrew discuss:
0:40- Intro & welcome back Andrew!! Prior refs: RateMyDay App The Optilife Academy Book: Marathon Ready Runner’s Guide: A Quick Reference Tool Case Specific Wellness Center
1:24- When we last parted, I had the phrase “don’t eat cookies alone” stuck in my head all week! Would you please expound on that statement?
3:19- About more “lonely foods”
4:26- How should we keep our pattern of good nutrition when our regular, daily schedule is thrown out of a window?
6:45- On putting the day in “holidays”
7:38- On traveling, nutrition and planning Ref: Freshly.com Factor75.com
10:45- On resilience
11:15- What else can we do to prevent getting into situations that make it hard for us to make good nutritional decisions?
14:31- Flat tire analogy about overeating
16:00- When our ADHD blows up, it seems like the first thing we stop being mindful of is food. Do you have any quick tips to prevent or combat that? Ref for dopamine hits: https://www.drybarcomedy.com also on YouTube and JustForLaughs on You Tube
20:55- Andrew has a NEW PODCAST called CSN3MPodcast You can find it here: https://casespecificnutrition.com/csn-3m/
*How can people find you? @casespecificnutrition on INSTA FB @CaseSpecificPGH on Twitter also at www.CaseSpecificNutrition.com & www.CaseSpecificWellness.com
21:45- Thank you Andrew Wade for joining us here again! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
22:08- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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! As you know, 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! Do you know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Mental conditioning is something many people don't know about- today's guest is trying to change that; meet Dr. Jonathan Fader. We’re talking Performance Coaching, APE- (Attitude Preparation Effort), the 2015 Mets, shorthands for dealing with stress, mindfulness, and about constructing a good mental performance routine. Enjoy!
A little it more about our guest today-
Dr. Jonathan Fader is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist. He is best known for working with professional athletes in the MLB and NFL, including The New York Mets and The New York Giants. He is the co-founder of Union Square Practice, a mental health center, and SportStrata, a performance coaching group, located in New York City. Dr. Fader regularly works with athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, businesses, schools, physicians and with first responder groups such as The New York City Fire Department (FDNY). He speaks to groups, on topics of mindfulness, motivation and Motivational Interviewing, improving performance, stress reduction, communication and team building. Jonathan is a Motivational Interviewing trainer and is part of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), and is a co-author of the forthcoming book, Coaching Athletes To Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport as well as his debut book Life as Sport
In this episode Peter & Dr. Fader discuss:
0:57- Intro & welcome Jonathan! Ref: Union Square Practice Center 2015 New York Mets Michael Sergio’s jump into Mets Shea Stadium circa1986
2:42- What’s up Jared Faber ;-) (hello from SB too)
2:58- Explain Performance Coaching?
4:46- Ref: FTN Podcast #53 Adapt and Overcome, with US Navy SEAL Jack Walston
6:18- On how your mind may think you are finished with a workout / The mind’s central governor
7:40- So, how does one condition against the little yellow light that your brain sends sometimes? / On building a mental performance routine
9:20- What if you get mentally exhausted on a run?
10:28- On how sensations are like a wave
10:57- On being ADHD and practicing mindfulness
12:58- Jonathan’s shorthand for feeling stress
13:30- What would be your advice to folks who get stuck, or who fall off? APE (Attitude-Preparation-Effort)
16:12- How can people find you? www.JonathanFader.com INSTA: Jonathan_Fader Twitter: @DrFader
16:42- Thank you Dr. Fader! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
17:19- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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! As you know, 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! Do you know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!