Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today is Sam Led. He is a coach, speaker, author of Beyond ADHD, and host of the podcast The Fearless Now. Sam explores what is possible when we take our mind and thinking less seriously and discover our innate intelligence and wisdom underneath the daily dose of noise in an ADHD mind. Sam works with clients all over the world via Zoom. He leads one-on-one personalized coaching sessions and online group programs about understanding your ADHD mind and neurodiversity. He uses his years of experience and deep knowledge of personal development, human behavior, spirituality, and natural intuitive gifts to gently guide his clients. He helps them look underneath the heaviness of their noise called thinking to find true insight and wisdom on what to do next in any situation. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
00:50 - Introducing and Welcome Sam Led ref: The Fearless Now podcast
01:56 - What’s your story; when were you diagnosed?
03:08 - What was your trouble in school, what were your symptoms?
04:40 - Was there a moment when things just kinda clicked?
05:20 - On Mind Thought and Consciousness
05:38 - What are you telling people about ADHD and learning?
06:46 - On Anxiety and what your mind is telling you
07:30 - Anxiety, rejection and stimuli inside the ADHD brain
08:00 - A longer chapter about anxiety and how to deal
10:00 - About how to understand your brain’s signals
11:40 - How can people find you?
samledconsulting.com @samled1111 on INSTA TikTok and via The Fearless Now podcast and his Beyond ADHD Book
12:48 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. I have been wanting to have our guests today on the podcast since we first started so I am thrilled to share my first interview with the Holderness Family with you!
Penn and Kim Holderness have been married for 18 years and for the past decade, they have been online content creators. Known for their award-winning videos of sketch comedy and music, they have garnered over 2 billion views and over 8 million followers across their social media platforms. Penn and Kim are best-selling authors, award-winning podcast hosts, and were winners on Season 33 of The Amazing Race. Before making their own content in the digital space, they honed their storytelling skills with twenty-five combined years in the TV news business. When they aren’t making their audience laugh, they help international companies make videos of their own along with their team at Holderness Family Productions. Penn and Kim live in Raleigh, NC with their children, Lola and Penn Charles, and their dog, Sunny. We’re talking routines, anxiety, medication, understanding partnerships, and of course how everything relates to our ADHD brains. Enjoy!
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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!!
01:13 - Introducing and Welcome Penn and Kim Holderness! Ref: Scott Monty interview
01:52 - Their great new book ADHD Is Awesome
02:44 - How did ADHD become a passion for your books and what was like like pre-diagnosis?
04:06 - On social acuity and ADHD
05:20 - For a lot of people ADHD isn’t awesome; they haven’t found their groove yet. How do we balance the good with the bad or challenging, while also breaking stereotypes through comedy, and raising awareness for further education and study?
08:00 - The meaning of Awesome is great but it’s also scary
09:00 - The book is in three parts; the first one is how a diagnosis stinks initially.
10:30 - On different types of jobs and how the ADHD brain can benefit us in work
12:20 - About Peter’s schedule and how medication is utilized depending on the environment/daily demands
13:30 - What is your daily schedule like and what rituals do you two use?
16:00 - Talk to us about your physical fitness routines
17:30 - On Peter’s ticket for running in Central Park
18:00 - When inspiration hits, how do you save it?
19:40 - On staying in deep work- what do you do to make sure you can keep your flow?
21:50 - On relationships and ADHD
23:30 - How can people find you?
https://theholdernessfamily.com @theholdernessfamily on Facebook, INSTA, TikTok, and YouTube
24:00 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodivergence to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!
My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman