Activate Your ADHD Potential with Author Brooke Schnittman!

On this episode, I am being interviewed by my podcast producer, Marc Ronick, about my new book “Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey From Chaos to Clarity for Adults with ADHD”.Through the interview I share my own ADHD diagnosis journey and how it led me to write this book to help others struggling with ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm. I provide insights into my writing process and how I use the tools from my book to push through obstacles.Marc and I discuss the book’s main themes of managing ADHD overwhelm and underwhelm through awareness, values alignment, and building momentum through small actions. We outline the 12-step program from the book and how it guides readers to gain control, clarity and confidence. The book is also a benefit to loved ones to help understand ADHD. Timeline Summary:[01:02] - Reintroducing my podcast producer Marc Ronick.[01:15] - Introducing my new book, “Activate Your ADHD Potential”.[01:57] - Marc takes over as host! [03:07] - Receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult after already coaching individuals with ADHD.[05:36] - Realizing ADHD impacted my entire life after getting married and having kids.[06:25] - Defining my value based on how much I worked, and the costs involved.[07:22] - Tricking myself into thinking I could write the book overnight.[08:57] - How to get over the overwhelm.[09:45] - Taking a break from writing but holding myself accountable to the deadline.[11:18] - Executive functioning with the book cover.[12:52] - When the book is done, but I am not.[14:29] - Imposter syndrome and perfectionism.[16:00] - How to get into a book as someone with ADHD.[18:16] - The book’s theme of overcoming the overwhelm and underwhelm disruption cycle.[21:38] - Discussing the “F Trauma” responses - freeze, fight, flight, fawn, and fib.[23:00] - Productivity isn’t about doing more.[24:45] - Seeking coaching to address both overwhelm and underwhelm.[25:30] - Aligning goals with values and motivations to gain clarity.[28:42] - Recommending the book to loved ones of those with ADHD.[31:41] - Client stories of new awareness and thriving after the program.[34:34] - Where to find the book.[36:24] - Get out of the chaos and thrive with a highly functioning life. Order the Book!Order my book: Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey from Chaos to Confidence for Adults with ADHD Vote for the Podcast!Please VOTE for SUCCESSFULL WITH ADHD for a Podcast Signal Award: http://bit.ly/CWBSignal  Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.🚨Calling all aspiring ADHD coaches ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-trainingHelp your clients break free from paralysis and better manage their life with 3C Activation® coach training!💥Gain a proven process for ADHD coaching💥Earn 38 ICF Credits and 25.5 PAAC CCE’s💥Learn the latest neuroscience to boost your practice💥Qualify to be listed under ACO DirectoryLearn more ▶️ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certification-and-training