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The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

Peter Shankman 346 Episodes May 20, 2026

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.

Episodes

Neurodiversity, ADHD, and Racial Bias in Psychiatry with Dr. Isaiah Crumb May 20, 2026 28:41 Dr. Isaiah Crum M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City specializing in the mental health of young professionals. He grew up in a community that treated a fast, curious mind as a problem to be corrected. He became a psychiatrist anyway, making his life's work out of what others once called his flaw. His practice is built on a simple premise: psychiatric conditions, including ADHD,
Uniquely Fully Enough: Raising a Child With a Rare Chromosome Apr 29, 2026 16:34 ur guest today, Vicki Christensen in her own words:  I am passionate about advocating for families of special needs children through the IEP process always with a child-centered approach. Equally important is educating parents/guardians on the rights of a person with a disability and on communication strategies to allow for a positive and open relationship with the IEP team, school & district. My
Harnessing ADHD for Business Success: Strategies from Chris Douglas Apr 22, 2026 18:05 Our guest today, Chris Douglas is the founder of Big Red Dog Marketing with degrees in Applied Psychology from UNC-Charlotte and an MBA from East Carolina University. With over 15 years of experience in Marketing Technology, Local SEO, and Email Marketing, he's passionate about helping startups and small businesses scale and reach their potential. A Raleigh native, Chris has helped local businesse
ADHD and Innovation- Douglas M. Katz on the Tools That Fit Us Mar 18, 2026 19:43 Our guest today Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, inventor, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of NULU, an adaptive kitchen knife designed to align cutting tools with human biomechanics, and continues to pursue other innovations focused on improving how people interact with everyday tools. In addition to his work as an inventor, Douglas speaks about the intersection of
The ADHD Toolkit Behind Conner Kinney's Real Estate Success Story Mar 11, 2026 19:41 Today we welcome Conner Kinney! He is a 22-year-old, full time real estate investor who has built a multi-seven-figure real estate business with a core focus on acquiring and scaling long-term rental properties primarily through seller-financed acquisitions. He is the founder of his own real estate company, Kinney Property Group, and currently owns a 37 unit rental portfolio with over 10M+ in comp
Matt Canning Creator of Your Chaos Management App: NoPlex Oct 22, 2025 23:01 Today we welcome Matt Canning!  A Philadelphia-based technologist, entrepreneur, ex-Fortune 50 executive, and author who founded NoPlex, which empowers individuals struggling with ADHD and anxiety to thrive in a neurotypical world. Matt has a 12-year-old daughter who struggles with ADHD, and her challenges (and the clear gaps in everyday tools for people with ADHD) are what drove him to develop No
Running Through Ultra-Endurance Challenges: CEO | Entrepreneur | ADHD Advocate Simon Blair of 'Beyond Limits' Oct 15, 2025 25:36 Our guest today, Simon Blair, is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur; who is also the founder of the successful London-based property company SHB He is a husband, and father of three. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon has turned his diagnosis into a source of strength, using ultra-endurance sport as a tool for personal growth and mental maintenance.  Today we discuss the intersectio
Unlocking Cosmic Confidence: Divergent By Design's Praxie Osong on ADHD and Astrology Oct 8, 2025 17:07 Our guest today, Praxie Osong is the founder of Divergent by Design Co, where she offers neurodivergent-affirming natal chart readings for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults. With astrology as her lifelong passion and a lived experience of neurodivergence, Praxie's approach centers on self-acceptance, strengths, and "cosmic confidence," helping clients reframe their stories and embrace their
Why Food Won't Hurt You with Dietitian Nicole Groman Oct 1, 2025 25:36 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 toda
Comedy as a Coping Mechanism for Life With Comedian Clifford Myers Sep 17, 2025 18:10 Our guest today, Clifford Myers is a 16-year stand-up comedy veteran, Founder of The Other Comedy Company, and President of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC).Clifford uses his unique position at the intersection of comedy, education and advocacy to speak on ADHD, humor and creativity as complex human traits, the importance of communal learning, emotional-driv
ADHD, Autism, Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Author & Artist Rachel Watts Sep 10, 2025 22:34 Join host Peter Shankman as he kicks off the ninth season of the Faster Than Normal podcast with Rachel Watts, the owner of Doodles and Sketches. Rachel shares her journey of managing mental health, entrepreneurship, and raising a neurodiverse child. Discover how she built a powerful online community and the challenges she faced along the way.   Our guest today, Rachel Watts, founder of *Doodles a
Rosie Elvin: Embracing Neurodiversity and Inclusive Design Jul 2, 2025 15:07 Our Guest today is Rosie Elvin, an ADHD coach, trainer, and educator who champions neurodiversity and inclusive design. Rosie, diagnosed with ADHD later in life, as she teaches architecture. Our discussion centers on the importance of Inclusive design, and naturally working with, rather than against neurodivergent brains. A little more about Rosie: Rosie Elvin is an ADHD coach, trainer, and educa

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