The ADHD Heroes Podcast

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Natalie Wiseman - Challenges of ADHD in Marriage and What You Can Do About It

Dec 11, 2025

46:39

Natalie Wiseman, a licensed therapist with offices in Vancouver and in Florida, discussed the unique challenges couples face when one or both spouses has ADHD, including management of different tasks and strong emotions, strategies that can be used, and a lot more.Natalie can be reached through her website: therapycures.com or Via email at [email protected] or [email protected] coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Shloime Balsam - Creative Outlets, Surviving Through School, Learning Study Skills for Himself, and More

Nov 27, 2025

55:44

Shloime Balsam, a kollel fellow, therapist, author, podcaster, and more, shared his ADHD story. We discussed his having been bullied, how he got through schooling, how he navigated learning and studying in his post high school years and continues today, his many creative outlets, and a lot more.Shloime can be reached through his website https://www.shloimebalsam.com/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Eli Willner, LCSW - Understanding your ADHD for youth, young adulthood, family, and more

Nov 13, 2025

55:36

Eli Willner, a licensed clinical social worker in Detroit, discussed his work with children as well as young adults. We discussed the value of understanding one's own ADHD, especially at a young age, seeing it in a positive light, addressing the excessive negative feedback kids with ADHD receive, the challenges of post high school yeshiva, how his own experience of ADHD helps him in his work, and a lot more.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Chaim Rutenberg - High Energy Thinking, and "Beef Up Our Boys"

Oct 30, 2025

1:00:05

Chaim Rutenberg, founder of the "Beef Up Our Boys" project told his story as a "high energy thinker," preferring that term to ADHD. We discussed challenges in school, single minded focus toward idealistic projects, and a lot more.For more information on Chaim's project: http://www.beefupourboys.com/in-the-news To donate: http://causematch.com/beefupourboysFor coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Yaffa Gordon and Dr. Lancer Naghdechi - Orchestrating Collaboration Among Professionals, and Offering Support For the Whole Family

Oct 16, 2025

56:15

Dr. Lancer Naghdechi returns, with a business partner named Yaffa Gordon. We discussed the story of Yaffa facing challenges raising her son with ADHD, how Yaffa and Dr. Lancer partnered to create a program to help kids with ADHD in which they help coordinate communication between different professionals, offer support for school and family, address comorbid conditions, and a lot more.Dr. Lancer can be reached at 646-363-6303 or via email at [email protected] can be reached at [email protected] coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Shloimy Liff - Playing to Strengths, Keeping it Positive, and Good Friends and Family

Sep 25, 2025

39:58

Shloimy Liff, of Far Rockaway, NY, who is involved in business, is a division head in camp, and a lot more, shares his ADHD story. We discussed his experience with medication, how his context and upbringing helped him not have a sense of shame about it, one on one attention, extracurricular activities, the value of good friends, and a lot more.Shloimy can be reached at 347-907-9711For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Aviva Nirenberg - An ADHD Coach Describes the Unique Cchallenges Faced by Women with ADHD, and Strategies for Success

Sep 11, 2025

40:16

Aviva Nirenberg, an ADHD coach in Monsey, NY, describes the ADHD related challenges that are specifically relevant to women, such as an increased likelihood of their ADHD being overlooked and the impact social challnges can have for women, as well as strategies and points of awareness to help with these and other challenges.Aviva can be reached by phone at 845-521-0039, by email at [email protected] or through her website: https://www.ascendwithaviva.com/ For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Nesanel Epstein Part 2 - Starting a Business, the Journey Toward Healing, and More

Aug 28, 2025

1:27:14

Nesanel Epstein, the guest in episode 26, returns to tell the rest of his story, including how he started his first business, struggles with perfectionism, challenges in yeshiva, his journey of healing, getting into debt and the lifestyle changes toward getting out of it, prayer with ADHD, marriage, and more.Nesanel can be reached via Whatsaap at 1-856-745-9588For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Dr. Lancer Naghdechi - ADHD Medication Basics (Options, Common Concerns, and More)

Aug 14, 2025

34:11

Psychiatrist Dr. Lancer Naghdechi, DO discussed basic questions about ADHD medication, such as different options, common concerns, and more. We only discussed basic questions. If you have a point about ADHD medications you would like to hear discussed on the show, you can email us: [email protected]. Dr. Lancer can be reached at 646-363-6303.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Nesanel Epstein Part 1 - Kollel Guy, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Torah Anytime Cameraman

Jul 31, 2025

42:27

Nesanel Epstein, an entrepreneur who has founded and owns several businesses tells his personal ADHD story. We discussed learning new norms when he moved into a new community, emotional dysregulation, being bullied, feeling stigma, and a lot more. Nesanel can be reached via Whatsaap at 1-856-745-9588For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Jeff Copper - A Seasoned ADHD Coach Introduces a New Intervention for ADHD

Jul 17, 2025

53:45

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG - an experienced ADHD coach and host of the podcast Attention Talk Radio, and the YouTube channel Attention Talk Video - describes a new intervention for ADHD based on his years of experience in the field. He has named it Cognitive Ergonomics. We discuss what it is, how it works, and what anyone can learn from it.To contact Jeff about coaching in general, or cognitive ergonomics in particular, he can be reached in the following ways: www.cognitive-ergonomics.com https://digcoaching.com/PDF/Intangible Accommodation Axiom.pdf www.digcoaching.comwww.twitter.com/digcoachingwww.facebook.com/adultaddcoach Office: 813-837-8084 His podcast and other content can be found here: www.attentiontalkradio.com www.attentiontalkvideo.com www.attentiontalknews.com For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Daniel Block - From Struggling Academically to Harnessing His Strengths, Learning Strategies, and Becoming a Rabbi and a Teacher

Jul 3, 2025

51:27

An anonymous guest under the pseudonym "Rabbi Daniel Block" tells his ADHD story. We discussed his academic struggles, finding the right school setting for himself, learning skills to cater to his method of processing information, the value that sports had for him, and a lot more.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Debra Levy - A Professional Organizer Becomes an ADHD Coach

Jun 19, 2025

35:20

Debra Levy, an ADHD coach, tells the story of her professional journey to becoming an ADHD coach, how she uses her skill set to help her clients, and a lot of great practical strategies.To get in touch with Debra Levy: Her website is: www.alifethatfits.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 732-688-3060 https://www.instagram.com/alifethatfitscoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraslevy/ https://www.facebook.com/alifethatfitscoaching/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Shlomo Radcliffe - An ADHD Diagnosis Explains and Helps in So Many Areas

Jun 5, 2025

53:48

Shlomo Radcliffe, a psychotherapist in Toronto, ON, tells his ADHD story. We discussed his diagnosis as an adult, and how it helped him, his difficulty in his yeshiiva years, strategies he used then and uses now, and a lot more.Shlomo can be reached by email at [email protected] or through his website: angerandanxiety.com Article mentioned on this episode: http://www.angerandanxiety.com/post/should-i-get-an-adhd-diagnosis For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Avi Friedman - Time Management and Procrastination

May 22, 2025

1:02:37

Time management coach Avi Friedman shares his approach to addressing procrastination at work and in decision making, as well as the value of executive functions for recovering addicts.Links to get in touch with Avi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/managedminds www.managedminds.co https://skillnosh.com/product/overcoming-procrastination/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Faigy Leibermann - An ADHD Coach Found Out She Has ADHD

May 8, 2025

50:59

Faigy Leibermann of the UK tells her ADHD story - her career journey, her diagnosis as an adult, learning skills to help her family, and a lot more. Faigy can be reached by email at [email protected] or via Whatsapp at 447805159803For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Dr. Devora Samet - Social Skills Challenges Related to ADHD and Red Green Behavior Therapy

Apr 24, 2025

1:20:47

Dr. Devora Samet, a psychologist who specializes in social skills training for both children and adults - and a specific modality called Red Green Behavior Therapy (RGBT) - describes the value of strong social skills and social challenges that are often a result of ADHD, and describes the method she uses to teach better social skills.Dr. Samet has offices in Brooklyn and Monsey. Her website is redgreenbehaviortherapy.com. She can be reached by phone: 718-331-3601 or via email at [email protected], she has created products available at http://redgreenbehaviortherapy.com/shop/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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R' Ari Walkin - Using Boredom and the Great Outdoors to Find Meaning and Personal Growth

Apr 3, 2025

39:03

R' Ari Walkin - a rebbi in Ohr Yisrael of Tenafly, NJ, a mental health counselor, and a personal trainer - tells his story of struggles in school and finding a path to growth through a yeshiva nad rabbeim who appreciated him and catered to his needs, a unique perspective on boredom, and his passions of working out and the great outdoors.R' Ari can be reached for therapy or personal training at 732-685-2712For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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David Part 2 - Helping His Clients and His Community

Mar 20, 2025

37:05

David, the anonymous guest from episode 14 - where we discussed his personal story - discusses his role in helping his clients in the business world who have ADHD, members of his own community whom he helps pro bono, and more.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Dr. Nachi Felt - Achieving Goals and Self Regulation through the Study of Mussar (Self Improvement in Torah)

Mar 6, 2025

52:16

Dr. Nachi Felt, a psychologist in private practice, professor at Columbia University, and ordained rabbi shared his personal ADHD, including his early struggles at school, how the study of Torah helped him learn the skills of setting goals and self regulation, how he managed to receive rabbinic ordination and a PhD. despite his ADHD challenges, and more.For More on Dr. Felt: https://mishpacha.com/undivided-attention/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Moishe Grunfeld - An ABA Therapist Shares Strategies for Everyone

Feb 20, 2025

37:00

Moishe Grunfeld, an ABA therapist working with schools, shares different strategies he uses for students with ADHD, and shares what the rest of us can learn from them.Moishe can be reached by phone or Whatsapp at 917-602-7981For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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David Part 1 - Teachers Who Understood Intuitively, a Late Diagnosis, and More

Feb 6, 2025

42:01

David, an anonymous guest, tells the story of his struggles through schooling, teachers who understood him intuitively, finding a career path, diet, exercise, communication, and more. In Part 2 of this interview we discussed his help of others with ADHD.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW, CASAC - ADHD and Addictions

Jan 23, 2025

36:06

Shimmy Feintuch, a licensed therapist and addictions counselor, discusses why individuals with ADHD can be more susceptible to addictions, what treatment can look like, the importance of family members getting their own treatment and support, and more.Shimmy can be reached via email at [email protected] or through his website www.shimmyfeintuch.com.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Yehuda Grunhut - Diagnosed at age 39 with ADHD Inattentive Type

Jan 9, 2025

1:22:33

Rabbi Yehuda Grunhut, a rebbi (mashgiach) in Rabbi Feivelson's Yeshiva in Israel and an ADHD coach shares his story of struggles and successes with ADHD Inattentive Type, including first receiving a diagnosis at age 39. We discussed talking to oneself, impostor syndrome, trouble folllowing a lecture, the value and challenges of note taking, and a lot more.Rabbi Grunhut's website for ADHD coaching is liveUpADHD.com, he can be reached by email at [email protected], by phone at (Israel, so remember the international code and possible time difference) 0587185065, or Whatsapp at 7325230963For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Dr. Moshe Marcus, PhD. - ADHD and Failure to Launch

Dec 26, 2024

52:54

Dr. Moshe Marcus discusses the relationship between ADHD and the phenomenon called "Failure to Launch," in which young adults are not progressing as one would expect.Dr. Marcus's bio and contact on Psychology Today Dr. Marcus's website: moshemarcusphd.com Dr. Marcus's book on AmazonFor coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Dovid Goldman - a Principal's Own ADHD, Including Strengths and Challenges, Helps Inform His Approach in Education

Dec 12, 2024

1:04:17

Rabbi Dovid Goldman, menahel at Heichal Hatorah in Teaneck, NJ, and former menahel at Tiferes Yisroel in Brooklyn as well as MTI in St. Louis, tells the story of his own ADHD, how seeing ADHD in his students and children helped him understand himself better, and in turn how to help others learn in a way that caters to their strengths.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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

Nov 28, 2024

1:42:26

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 rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Elchonon Galbut - Harnessing Powerful Emotions to Pursue Dreams

Nov 14, 2024

1:03:48

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: [email protected] coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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

Oct 31, 2024

42:18

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 role of parents in helping their children learn to set boundaries, and more.ElevatePsychology.comADHD Refocused: Bringing Clarity to the ChaosAgaveHealth.com For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi "Shmulik Blackman" Part 2

Oct 10, 2024

56:52

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 that mimic hoarding disorder, the value of external structure, and a lot more.For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rus Devorah Wallen

Sep 26, 2024

1:08:18

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...": https://toratherapeutics.com/product/my-response-to-the-lubavitcher-rebbes-call-for-kosher-therapeutic-meditation/Link to "The Beginner's Meditation on the Breath": https://toratherapeutics.com/product/beginners-meditation-on-the-breath/Link to Stop, Look & Listen: https://toratherapeutics.com/stop-look-listen/Link to Stop, Look & Listen Blog: https://toratherapeutics.com/stop-look-listen-2/For coaching, visit the website at rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi "Shmulik Blackman" Part 1

Sep 12, 2024

49:15

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 [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Dovid Kram

Aug 29, 2024

44:13

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 rsreichadhdcoach.com or email Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Ethan Kaplan, Mrs. Jennifer Kaplan

Aug 15, 2024

44:15

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] questions about the podcast, or to contact me about sharing your story, please email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

Aug 1, 2024

52:10

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 Rabbi Shmuel at [email protected] Email the show at [email protected] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach

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Welcome to the ADHD Heroes Podcast!

Jul 31, 2024

5:57

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] out Rabbi Shmuel's blog at nefesh.org/blogs/rsreichadhdcoach