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An EMPOWERING APPROACH TO ADHD

Author of the groundbreaking book, The Drummer and the Great Mountain, and host of the popular “Adult ADHD Tips and Support” podcast, Michael Joseph Ferguson encapsulates over 20 years of best practices working with creative adults. 

Utilizing the “animacy effect,” each topic is paired with an endangered species to enhance recall and remind us that we are not separate from nature.

"Nature as Life Coach"

An EMPOWERING APPROACH TO ADHD

Author of the groundbreaking book, The Drummer and the Great Mountain, and host of the popular “Adult ADHD Tips and Support” podcast, Michael Joseph Ferguson encapsulates over 20 years of best practices working with creative adults. 

Utilizing the “animacy effect,” each topic is paired with an endangered species to enhance recall and remind us that we are not separate from nature.

What people are saying

"MOST HELPFUL, RELATABLE!" Out of all the material I have covered in the past 3-4 years, this is my favorite book and podcast on ADHD, by far. This book doesn't overwhelm me. He gets it!
- Betsy Phillips
"Couldn’t put it down.." Recommended to me by a counselor. It seemed as if I was reading my autobiography and I didn’t want to stop learning about myself. I wish I had known these things years ago.
- Amazon Customer
"Adult ADHD Roadmap Extraordinaire!" This book is the easiest to understand and, better yet, actionable workbook to finally come out of the fog that is ADHD. Do yourself a favor and take action.
- Jay Theriault
"Terrific tools and podcast!" I've read a lot of books on this topic and this approach is excellent. I especially like the podcast to accompany the book because this is a deep approach where there is no "fixing." It's a lifestyle, emphasizing strengths and weaknesses. I am VERY impressed.
- Tracy Green

Why Animals?

Since the dawn of time, humans have looked to animals for insights and metaphors on how to live.

Stories successfully passed down through millenia were often told with animals as the main characters.

This instinct is hardwired into us and it helps us more easily remember concepts. Researchers have referred to this as “the animacy advantage.” 

BIODIVERSITY & NEURODIVERSITY

Judy Singer, the originator of the term “neurodiversity,” made it clear that she was drawing a specific analog to nature. Just as biodiversity is necessary for a healthy ecosystem, so too is the wide array of neurotypes essential for a healthy society.

When we get lost in just “fixing what is broken,” we may lose sight of the gifts that can be intrinsically beneficial to our families and communities.

Perhaps, nature kept these genes in the gene pool for a reason.

A TRUSTED MAP FOR GROWTH

Trail Guide provides a simple, visual, step-by-step process for navigating the many aspects of being a creative human in today’s complex world:

• Time Management

• Life Visioning

• Health & Wellness

• Mindfulness Practices

• Overcoming Obstacles

• Navigating Emotions

• Getting Organized

• Money & Finances

• Relationships

• Creative Project Development

• Building Support Systems

• Executive Functioning Tools

  • Time Management
  • Life Visioning
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Navigating Emotions
  • Getting Organized
  • Money & Finances
  • Relationships
  • Creative Project Development
  • Building Support Systems
  • Executive Functioning Tools
  • and much more…

20 Years of Road-tested Wisdom

This book is derived from over 20 years of insights working with extremely gifted creatives — who also struggle with many aspects of modern life.

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