The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

• So, you want to write a book. “What now?” with Angela Engel

  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 Angela Engel, founder of the Collective Book Studio.The Collective Book Studio is a publishing company that is committed to honoring every author’s voice through the entire creative process. Angela created The Collective Book Studio because she saw a need for a new kind of publishing business: one that adhered to the author’s vision every step of the way. Angela’s experience in traditional publishing supports her keen eye for bringing beautifully crafted books to life. Her passion for literature and innovative thinking influences every product she undertakes, ensuring each book reflects the unique vision of its creator.  [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!! 01:20 - Introducing and welcoming Angela Engel.  02:40 - Why doesn’t everyone write a book?  04:11 - So you have an idea for a book, what now? 05:16 - So you wrote a book. What’s next?  06:48 - So you found a publisher. How do you promote your book? 08:09 - What makes Angela's Collective Book Studio different? 11:40 - Inside Angela’s experience as a mom to a teenage girl with #ADHD.  14:28 - Connecting with Angela.  15:38 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Connect with Angela:  LinkedIn: @Angela Engel Website: Collective Book Studio  Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity 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

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• Music As A Game Changer For ADHDers With Dan Clark

  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 Dan Clark, CEO of brain.fm, a platform that helps you work better through music by stimulating your brain with gentle rhythmic pulses that support attention. Dan has been fascinated with technology and passionate about its ability to positively impact the world from a young age. He started building websites when he was 13, began a design and advertising business at 18 and has driven millions in revenue for multinational brands. Dan has truly been at the forefront of using technology to exponentially grow successful businesses.  Dan was one of brain.fm’s first users. The story of how he came to be CEO demonstrates Dan’s drive to use technology for positive impact. Dan called the company 12 times before they agreed to bring him in for an interview. When he did receive an offer, he jumped at it (“jumped” as in, he worked for FREE for the first few weeks!) Dan worked his way to brain.fm’s Head of Technology and is now CEO. As CEO, Dan is constantly striving to build a company that will change the world through music and be one of the best companies for people to work for and grow with.  [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!! 01:20 - Introducing and welcoming Dan Clark, CEO of brain.fm. 01:50 - Updates on brain.fm since we last talked to Dan.  03:42 - Brain.fm in a nutshell and how they help people focus. 05:30 - Why music can be a gamechanger for people with #ADHD.  06:40 - Solutions tailored to each person.  08:06 - The science behind brain.fm.  12:12 - What’s next for brain.fm. 14:30 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Connect with Dan on LinkedIn  Check out brain.fm today!  Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity 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

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• Cat Duval on the Power of Flow States for ADHDers

  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 Cat Duval. Cat is a transformational coach, speaker, and founder of Nine Lives Yoga, specializing in helping neurodiverse entrepreneurs—especially ADHDpreneurs—overcome burnout and thrive. With over a decade of experience and a global reach of 25,000 clients in 11 countries, Cat integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and yoga philosophy to empower individuals to unlock their potential. Her signature 4 Pillars of Happiness framework—Peace, Purpose, Power, and Play—guides clients to create routines that prioritize well-being, growth, and connection. Cat’s work has supported progressive business owners and blue chip companies like Microsoft, Unilever, and the National Health Service (NHS.) Her latest project, ADHDpreneurs, is geared towards spreading the practices to boldly go from flux to flow, no matter your stage of business.  [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!! 01:03 - Introducing and welcoming Cat Duval!  01:52 - Cat’s story and how she ended up working with ADHDers. 03:45 - Using yoga to slow down with ADHD.  06:03 - Finding mental balance through flow states.  10:03 - Visualization and how Cat discovered yoga. 12:53 - Connecting with Cat and accessing her exclusive Flow Hacks Action Pack for Faster Than Normal Listeners.  13:36 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Connect with Cat Website: www.catduval.co.uk Facebook: Cat Duval Instagram: @cat.duval YouTube: @CatDuvalNineLivesYoga LinkedIn: Cat Duval Get access to Cat’s Flow Hacks Action Pack created just for Father Than Normal Listeners here!  Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity 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  

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• Educator Emily Gironda on Neurodiversity, Curriculum Development and Teaching to Gifted Teens

  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 Emily Gironda. Emily has 20 years of teaching and instructional design experience. She began her education career in high school English classrooms, specializing in teaching writing and metacognition (that is thinking about one’s own thinking.) Emily’s expertise extends to curriculum development, including programs for gifted and neurodivergent learners at the University of Virginia. [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!! 01:54 - Introducing and welcome Emily Gironda 02:34 - Why does Emily post on Threads? 04:05 - 2E schools and Emily’s experience writing curriculum  06:19 - What are the first things you notice when evaluating for neurodivergent thinkers? 09:14 - Student attention factors  10:12 - What do gifted students really need?  12:02 - Wrestling with the exclusive class aspect of giftedness 12:42 - What would you say to a parent who is looking at their child in a regular school and saying, “something isn’t clicking”? 14:04 - Connecting with Emily on Threads 19:35 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Connecting with Emily: Threads: @emily.anne.g Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity 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  

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• Coaching Leaders on the Small Steps to Focus with Antonia Bowring

  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. Antonia Bowring is a leading executive coach in New York City, working with founders, C-Suite executives, and leadership teams to unlock their potential. One of her specialties is helping neurodiverse leaders create the necessary scaffolding to leverage their gifts and maintain their focus. As a frequent speaker, Antonia tackles topics like leadership mindset, ADHD in the workplace, and communication strategies. Her articles for the Forbes Coaches Council are widely read, and The American Reporter named her one of the 10 leadership coaches to watch in 2022. Antonia’s first book, Coach Yourself: Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, and Thrive empowers leaders to flourish as individuals and thrive at work. Her latest ebook, ADHD Success Planner: Your Simple Guide to Boost Productivity with Less Stress, offers tangible tools for ADHDers to pursue their goals with greater ease. When she’s not coaching or writing, Antonia is passionate about her family and endurance fitness challenges. While she lives in New York City, British Columbia is home in her heart. Learn more about her work at ab-strategies.com. [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!! 01:02 - Introducing and welcome  03:00 - Antonia’s take on endurance fitness  05:19 - Working with neurodivergent executives 07:33 - Biggest roadblocks for executives 10:06 - The importance of step goals  12:32 - Increasing blood flow to increase focus 13:40 - Antonia’s E-book that breaks down planning and prioritizing 15:50 - Planning as a security blanket for your weekly to-dos 16:57 - Connecting with Antonia 17:45 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!   Connect with Antonia:  LinkedIn: Antonia Bowring TikTok: @antoniabowring963 ab-strategies.com   Planning and prioritizing with ADHD can be difficult. Antonia has created a system for planning, prioritizing, and getting stuff done! Purchase your copy of Antonia’s ADHD Success Planner here.  Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity 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

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