The ADHD Heroes Podcast

Nov 28 2024 10 ep. 52 mins 6
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Conversations with professionals in the ADHD community such as therapists and educators, as well as those with ADHD themselves, to learn valuable information about the wide-ranging impact of ADHD, tips and strategies toward better productivity with ADHD, and inspiring stories of success with ADHD. Some episodes will be my own musings, based on my experience as an ADHD coach and teaching in a high school classroom.

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Dr. Simcha Chesner, Dr. Sara Markowitz - Their book, Kosher ADHD, and their own stories

Nov 28 2024 102 mins  
Psychologists Dr. Simcha Chesner and Dr. Sara Markowitz discuss their book Kosher ADHD which addresses the unique challenges ADHD presents for the lifestyle of Orthodox Jews, as well as the personal stories of their own ADHD. To learn more about their work, check out their website: kosher-adhd.com To contact them, email them: [email protected] For coaching, visit the website at

Rabbi Elchonon Galbut - Harnessing Powerful Emotions to Pursue Dreams

Nov 14 2024 63 mins  
Rabbi Elchonon Galbut - rabbi, businessman, song writer, and camp director tells the story of his ADHD struggles and successes. We discuss strong emotionality, how he used it to pursue his values, tools such as creating structure, delegation, using office supplies that speak to his interests, creative outlets, and much more.To follow up with Rabbi Galbut, his email is: egalbut@hudc

Dr. David Sitt: ADHD and Technology - Navigating the Complicated Relationship

Oct 31 2024 42 mins  
Dr. David Sitt, PsyD clinical psychologist, professor, and author shares his insights into the challenges of navigating technology with ADHD, based on research he conducted, and published in his book, "ADHD Refocused." We discuss his own ADHD, the general challenges presented by technology, issues exacerbated when one has ADHD, creating a healthy relationship with technology, the r

Rabbi "Shmulik Blackman" Part 2

Oct 10 2024 56 mins  
Our anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Shmulik Blackman" returns to the show to further discuss his story. Rabbi Blackman shares details on his career as a teacher with ADHD teaching students with ADHD, his experiences with imposter syndrome, and the differences between teaching religious studies and secular studies as someone with ADHD. We also dive into ADHD behaviors tha

Rus Devorah Wallen

Sep 26 2024 68 mins  
Rus Devorah Wallen, a highly accomplished therapist discusses her own ADHD, her experience with meditation, addressing potential religious issues posed by mindfulness meditation, her following the directive of the Lubavticher Rebbe, and a lot more.Rus Devrah Wallen's Website: Toratherapeutics.comEmail: [email protected] or [email protected] to "My Response...": h

Rabbi "Shmulik Blackman" Part 1

Sep 12 2024 49 mins  
An anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Shmulik Blackman" tells the story of his ADHD challenges from his youth until early career. We discussed boredom, academic struggles, teachers who related to him well, finding a valuable mentor, deciding to become Chassidic, and more.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.

Rabbi Dovid Kram

Aug 29 2024 44 mins  
Rabbi Dovid Kram, a rebbi in Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel and a licensed therapist in private practice, discusses how he addresses the challenges those with ADHD face in his classroom, the impact of ADHD on families in crisis, the treatment of ADHD when there is co-occurring anxiety/OCD, and more. You can contact Rabbi Kram via email at [email protected] coaching, visit the website at

Ethan Kaplan, Mrs. Jennifer Kaplan

Aug 15 2024 44 mins  
Ethan Kaplan, and his mother Mrs. Jen Kaplan, tell the story of Ethan's academic and social challenges relating to his ADHD, finding the right school and teachers to address Ethan's needs, Ethan's religious journey, and more.Ethan's email address: [email protected] coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] ques

Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

Aug 01 2024 52 mins  
Rabbi Garfield discusses his academic challenges as a student with ADHD and dyslexia, his successes, how that influences his approach to education today as a head of school, and his current strategies for his ADHD.You can get more from Rabbi Garfield, by checking out his podcasts: Chinuch Today and The Learning CurveFor coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email R

Welcome to the ADHD Heroes Podcast!

Jul 31 2024 5 mins  
On this brief introductory episode, Rabbi Shmuel Reich gives a little background on what the ADHD Heroes Podcast is all about! Find out what to expect from this new show where we speak with the heroes of the ADHD community!For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] ou