I have attended a number of Michael’s live workshops - Alive!, Time Management, Mind Mapping. And with every one, I learn new tips and usable action plans that help me to navigate my day-to-day as a Hunter-type. He freely shares his personal experience as a Hunter-type and the experiences of those of us with ADHD that he has helped throughout his years. These podcasts are invaluable to me as well - there is one for every pain point that I may experience on a given day. I highly recommend Michael’s workshops and podcasts if you are wanting help and ideas about how to manage as an ADHD neurological type!

This podcast has been an inspiration to me and has already changed how I approach my life and time. I started a couple weeks ago and have heard several episodes. A couple of them twice and at a slower speed bc I really want to take in the specifics. The practical straightforward tips are great! I started using them right away. I am most grateful for the generosity and genuine caring for others that comes through. Sincerely helpful. Thank you for doing this podcast.

I am a mental health care professional who has ADHD and overall I really like this podcast. I love the underlying philosophy of the book that this podcast revolves around, that being that ADHD isn’t a disorder, but rather, an evolution of a hunter mindset. My only “complaint” for lack of a better word, is that sometimes they make clinical claims about ADHD that aren’t true. The hosts are very insightful and obviously speak from experience, but I wish that they would stick strictly to experience instead of talking about the clinical aspects such as testing, diagnostic criteria, etc. You really need an education in mental health care to be able to fully speak about ADHD in an clinically accurate way.

This podcast really helped me understand and cope with my adult ADHD. Michael is such a great host and truly understands “our struggles” and most importantly - has solutions, so we can all thrive! Thank you.

This podcast is clear and concise. The topics covered are relatable and his tools are easy to apply to real life. Anyone can use these , not just hunter types. The idea of being a hunter type sounds so confident.

Too much useless babbling! Get to the point. Save announcements for the end of the show. Please include research And statistics.

I’m so happy I came across this on Facebook I believe I have been looking for the podcast for weeks but couldn’t remember the name !! Life changing so hits home ! I feel I was meant to be connected to you again ! I have a new phone and now I can download all the episodes I want I’ll listen over & over !! Thank you Marie w/ADHD xoxo

Late diagnosis. Not understanding why my mind could not focus and I was involved in countless projects at once. I was actually saddened and hurt to see people being able to achieve. I could have been super wealthy many times over... but it’s not too late . I want to be a mentor or mentee to a ADHD support group since coaching is not available. Please contact Me

I have ADHD, and as I type this, I'm literally only halfway through my first episode from this show, and I had to pause to write this. THIS PODCAST IS LIFECHANGING. I am in the middle of my biggest burnout and feeling overwhelmed with daunt, and the wisdom and encouragement I’ve received in the last 35 minutes has totally wrecked me in the best way. I’m recognizing that while I’m super empathetic and understanding towards basically every human I meet, I don’t practice self-empathy. And that’s where I want to start this year - but now equipped with a new perspective and tools to experiment with thanks to this podcast! I can’t wait to dive in deeper!

Wow, I am 33 years old and have never been diagnosed. I found this podcast after my partner suggested I look into adult ADD, because he has seen symptoms in me for years. I feel so affirmed, seen, and understood. Thank you for presenting this information and these strategies in such an immensely helpful way, and for encouraging us to view these conditions through the lens of their unique gifts and opportunities.

This podcast as well as the book have been completely eye opening. I have struggled with my adhd for years and gone through different periods of time on medication but never felt like myself. This book has helped me get a handle on aspects of my wellness that I was ignoring, like diet and exercise and has in turn increased my productivity, mental outlook and so much more. There is also much helpful information on how to organize your life and thoughts! The hosts are easy to listen to as well.

Always a great listen and when used with the Book, it becomes a tool of transformation. The Hunter/Farmer metaphor bypasses the pathologizing and makes it easier to look at the pros and cons and how to take practical steps to maximize the pros and manage the cons.

The “hunter” term is outdated. Nowadays, a hunter is someone who preys on innocent beings. It’s not admirable, it’s cruel and ignorant. You can connect with nature without killing it. We don’t need more hunters, we need more vegans to restore the health of our planet. Additionally, there are better words to describe working in spurts, like “sprinter”. I’m in tech sales so I’m familiar with these old cocky “I’m a wolf” guys. Toxic masculinity only gives you a false sense of power while you selfishly destroy our planet. Update your terminology and mindset if you want to appeal to younger generations who value compassion, animals, and a healthy planet.

The mindful episode has changed my life I tend to move fast even if it is going in circles. I have managed to slow down with the eye opening conversation and the use of meditating and journaling Thank you so much for the book and the Pod casts you are not only making a difference for me but also my son

I have been listening so many talks on ADHD and I found this podcast the best for me. They are well structured and the tips are truly useful. I feel like if the speaker was reading my mind and living my struggles. Likewise, as you do your homework by implementing those recommendations, you start to see concrete results. It’s very empowering! You will start to see with much more clarity in those difficult areas where there was just fog before. Personally, I cannot be happier for finding this amazing resource. Thank you!!! I highly recommend it!!!

Has already made a huge influence in my life and I’ve only been listening for a week! Highly recommend

Very grateful for the clear explanation of what ADD is and how to harness it. It was eye opening and liberating to realize that what I always thought to be part of my character that I couldn’t change no matter how hard I tried, was actually part of my brain wiring, and it’s actually a blessing if I’m mindful about it and live accordingly. This podcast became part of my morning routine and gives me the motivation to keep going in the right direction. Huge huge thank you, Michael, for the research and for putting together the resources you provide!

What they say about focus and efficacy is great; what they say about addiction is laughable.

What I like is that is podcast offers a new outlook entirely — starting with episode 2 & 3 is a must! From a new angle, we are presented with practical ways to approach & navigate our Hunter Type lives. The work is so well researched and eye opening in so many ways. I found myself relating to every single topic, tendency, and insight provided. Reason why is, both hosts have lived it! They aren’t just talking about it. They know what we are going through.

I’m so thankful I stumbled upon this podcast. I didn’t realize what it was that contributed to features of myself that are reactively frustrating. With this podcast I’ve learned so much about the neuro chemistry to some of my qualities, strategies to make me feel more in control, and grace to acknowledge the process. I’m a new mom and transitioned to not working full time which has been hard since work frames my routine. Before finding this podcast, I’d go from meltdown to meltdown in a struggle with understanding how to navigate my new role and change in structure. I am so grateful for what I’ve taken from this podcast and will definitely get the book soon as well. (Maybe after we tackle sleep training with the babies and I’m not so tired 😆).

After recently being diagnosed this past January at the age of 55 with ADHD,It did bring me many unanswered questions that I’ve had throughout the years that no one could answer nor would.I have struggled for so many years.Early in February we had to go to Chicago to work on a rehab in which we purchased a house up there to rehab and flip. A super long story short of how I got to this moment is last night I remembered a woman whom I’ve always admired for about six years. After feeling pretty low last night and struggling too, in my mind throughout the night I decided this morning to go find her on YouTube -I went on YouTube to see her and then I noticed that she was diagnosed with ADD a few years back.I listened to her,And wrote down some tips that she had and some points so I decided to Google it and this is how I found you. I have listened to you 3 times on just the first episode today, and each time I get new info.You are incredibly outstanding and I am so blessed to have found you.I have struggled with doctors & specialists and find myself declining instead of getting better. I believe I have found “my people“ and I’m looking forward to listening to all the pod casts and getting more knowledge and teachings from you. God Bless YOU BOTH! 🙏🏻💕😘

Listened to my first episode. Very happy I did. Great to know there are people out there who can 100% relate. Also walked away with some great tools to manage my ability to get mundane tasks done and build self esteem while doing so.

First time listener, chose the episode about doing overwhelming and mind-numbing tasks. Came away with what I sense will be useful tools and a systematic way of approaching many things that will work organically with my brain, not against it. This approach is a little bit how I’ve been doing things without realizing it , so I appreciate that validation, but takes it to another level and gets very concrete and specific about the “how.” Mind mapping, redoing the action list, sketch pad, horizontal line very helpful. The list-making in itself can really trip me up. Also the message about protein and cardio setting the day on a certain course. Quantifying how much protein and cardio are enough/necessary. Will listen again and check out the website.

While I truly like the content, the intro could be fine tuned. There is about 5-10 minutes in the very beginning of episodes where you are given announcements or the like. I muscled my way through and then had my daughter listen. She also has ADD. She stated that if I hadn’t made her listen she would have turned it off after the first 5 minutes. Consider putting that information at the end of each episode. It’s extremely hard to get through that as a new listener and I bet you lose a lot of new subscribers because of it.

I’m just scratching the surface of this podcast but i started with the 5 mini-episodes that kind of break down the whole idea. It’s very easily digested. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to read the book. Already this has opened me up to so many new ideas. Namely, looking at myself as capable and not broken. Huge.

It took 10 minutes for the shameless self promotion to end and for the episode to begin

I’m at 8 minutes in an episode and the body of the episode is still nowhere to be found... Please consider new listeners each episode. You should only have one call to action in an episode period. maybe one in beginning and one in middle. Then get out of the way and start.

I love this podcast. Michael has been incredibly helpful in my journey. I highly recommend it to anyone

Very informative and useful. You feel great knowing that you are understood and that there are solutions. The Author of who the book is based on is so good at keeping your attention. Glad I found this podcast

I have learned so much and gotten so much support from this podcast. It’s so calming and helpful to listen to, and feels so good to know there are so many other adults who struggle with similar things and also think about these struggles with an understanding that these traits can also be a blessing! That has been huge for me. I listened to this podcast for about a year and then took one of Micheal’s online classes.. which helped me put things into action in positive ways in my life so much more!

I absolutely love this podcast and am so grateful to have found it. It feels so good to feel understood. I ebb and flow through struggles with ADHD I was a chemical engineer, but quit my job to become a health coach full time after health transformation using a paleo diet. I love coaching, but now working as an entrepreneur my challenges have become magnified. Issues with organization, impulsivity, mundane tasks, accounting, followups, etc. I used to take stimulant medications for 5 years was definitely abusing them, i have very addictive personality, but I have been off for 2 years, but the challenges some days can be overwhelming, The practical tools are incredible and I love the Hunter perspective. Not looking at it as a disorder, but as a type and I love how this podcast gives practical tools to maximize the positives of being a hunter type and how to live effectively in a farmer world.

This podcast is indispensable for creative adults who are fed up with all of the procedural, how-to, scientific, and “cure all” self-help books. In themselves, such resources are not inferior or incomplete —personally I have several great titles— but the neurological-type misnamed as ADHD demands a fresher perspective. Michael’s book & especially this accompanying podcast put forth a model which invites a new perspective. Yes, “hunter-type” is an unusual identifying term, but at least it makes sense. The condition known as ADHD used to be called (in the U.S) “minimal brain dysfunction” so anything is an improvement, one must agree. Beyond the concept, the podcast hosts target very specific topics I need to hear & get value from. I found the podcast, then bought the eBook, but gladly wound up purchasing the softcover book. (incl the revision of time mgt). The personal stories & experience shared on the podcast clearly generate from two humble gentlemen whose motivation is to share wisdom learned only the hard way. Is that not what a reader or listener seeks after all? I think so. I’ve not engaged all of the materials yet, but they have convinced me the hunter/farmer hypothesis is worth looking into. Note: cognitive realities such as what is described as ADHD sometimes do require medication as part of a therapy program. I am glad that pharmacology is not dismissed however. This author knows his stuff.

I listen to this podcast in my car, and it's been so helpful to me with my ADHD. Michael’s ability to provide simple yet effective strategies has helped me to balance work, home, and friends and decreased my anxiety of not getting things completed. Highly recommend!

I knew in elementary school I was ADHD. Mom never let me use it as an excuse but medication to help with Ritalin. Now 33yrs, I still don’t have the grasp I need. My fiancé is listening to this too, for us to hit our life goals. He is understanding how my brain works and he has helped with routine. This podcast is amazing. A must share!!!! Today!!! Hurry up already n share n subscrib! @go_red_racer

This completely sums up EVERYTHING I have been going through my entire life but could never express, and I felt like no one ever understood me until now! He totally nailed EVERYTHING!

I’ve just started learning that I likely have ADHD within the past year. The more that I educate myself on it, the more it amazes me that I’m not the only one going through so many things that I struggle with. Education from these podcasts have been so helpful to me already. A couple of these podcasts made me cry just because I felt so relieved knowing I wasn’t the only one feeling certain ways sometimes. Thank you for this so much!

Very helpful for motivating me to do the things I know I should be doing. Info that I have read over the years in one podcast.

These guys are on a good track but they say things that are not true here and there. Ie quinoa being a grain- it’s not a grain, it’s a seed. Also, there is no study that proves sugar is an addictive! This myth is partly responsible for overeating due to restrictive and guilt mindsets. The study they site is a very poorly executed one. Check out Marci Evans RD about the science on food addiction. I have found myself saying “that’s not based on science or facts” several times. Needless to say the advice for eating as simple (avoiding processed, sugary stuff as much as possible, getting adequate protein and other tips are, in my experience helpful for dealing with adhd. Eating regularly is really important. I ate on the fly, grabbing whatever and used caffeine all day before, it ruined me. I love how they frame adhd as being a hunter type and that hunter types need to care for themselves in ways others may not need to. Anyone with eating disorder issues be careful. They mention weight loss and the diet advice can be skewed in for an anorexic or diet mentality survivor. If you ascribe to HAES, disregard the weight loss talk!

I'm so grateful to have found this podcast and the accompanying book, the Drummer and the Great Mountain. I have felt a lot of secrecy and shame about having ADD (diagnosed as a 40+ year old). Not only is this helping me reframe how I view and talk (or don't talk) about it, it's giving me such useful and practical advice and direction. THANK YOU!

It has a lot of good information, but it is so boring to listen to...

I must admit this podcast can be overwhelming at first if you really try to apply the topics to your personal life. However, as you move forward to acceptance of being a “hunter type” or having a close relative that is a hunter you begin to stop the negative self-talk and move one step towards making a difference in your own world. After listening for a year, recently buying two copies of the book and taking a few coaching sessions I highly recommend this podcast! I challenge you to continue the conversation with a friend and try to dig deeper into each episode through dialogue. Looking forward to next episode😊

I breathed a sigh of relief upon listening to just the first episode. I finally realized that there is nothing WRONG with me. On another note: PLEASE PLEASE tell me there will be an audio version to the book. I feel it would accompany the print version very well.

I came across your podcast while listening to motivational podcast for neurotypicals "normal" I have been diagnosed about 6 years ago. Since then I have figured that if i keep looking I can find a way to make it go away if I try hard enough. I stop listening to anything ADD or ADHD because its most about the "struggle" the "struggle" the "defficiency" and the "despair" that we "Hunter-types" are doomed to until I found your podcast which has been a revelation befor the diagnosis and now you podcast and book who I couldn't help to go and buy which haven't put down since about a week ago. So helpful and so grateful!!! Thank you for helping me make out of sense to all of this and to make me want to try to embrace and use it rather than "sweep it un the bed" and make it go away.. :)

39 and recently diagnosed adhd, not interested in taking medications, was inspired to find this podcast and book to help me reinvent my life, keep up great work guys!

I am a PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) student (I graduate in a few months!). I have ADHD myself. I have listened to and read countless hours of ADHD podcasts, read a lot of medical literature as well as general audience ADHD books (actually I listen to them on audio books because reading is challenging for me). I enjoy this podcast immensely. The podcasts’ hosts positive tone on the "disorder" is so refreshing. The hosts are refreshingly honesty and have a pleasant report. I appreciate the non-medical tone as well. While none of the information and suggestions they provide is new to me, I appreciate how they synthesize it all into an easily digestible podcast. I suggest beginning with the first (oldest) podcast and listening from oldest to newest. The hosts suggestions on diet, exercise, habits, lifestyle are excellent and mostly evidenced based. However, I do not appreciate how they emphasize “working with ADHD… without the use of medications”. Of course, everyone wants to stop taking meds, I feel their comments on meds place guilt on us “hunter types” who still take medications. As PMHNP and ADHD “patient” I completely agree that diet, exercise, holistic, vitamins, and lifestyle are essential to healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD. HOWEVER, until you are dialed in with holistic ADHD lifestyle (and during times of stress when you may slack on your holistic lifestyle), you may benefit from medications. There is already so much shame and guilt about taking a pharmaceutical medication, I wish they would leave medications out of their discussion. When I prescribe meds, I prescribe and emphasize diet changes, exercise, supplements, etc. I believe these are equally if not more effective than medications. If your prescriber does not discuss this with you at each visit and provide resources, I encourage you to find a more holistic prescriber. I suggest asking your provider to check labs for MTHFR genotype mutations and labs for nutritional needs BEFORE beginning medications. Besides this these guys are wonderful. Thank you so much for the wonderful podcast and inspiration.

What a breath of fresh air! This blog is encouraging and practical, taking on issue that really hit home. Today I am thankful for the encouragement to keep trying. To get up and get going back on the road to full health in order to fully live again, thank you.

I can't even begin to tell you how helpful this podcast has been. In a moment of desperation I searched the iTunes Store for "ADD podcast"–I'm so glad I stumbled upon The Drummer and the Great Mountain. As someone who was just diagnosed ADD at age 30, I wanted to learn as much as I could. I immediately got on medication after learning my ADD diagnosis, and it helped some. My first thought was "how different childhood would been if I had medicine throughout school." But after listening to this podcast, I now think "how much better childhood would've been if I had these strategies to use in school." Seeing ADD not as a disorder but rather a personality type, just how my brain wired has been life-changing. The recent episode on laziness and lack of motivation actually made me emotional. It was so comforting to know that there are there people out there who have felt such shame about wanting to do the work but not being able to get started. Overcoming shame has been a huge part of this season of my life. I think us Hunter types it was a lot of shame… I should have this done by now, it shouldn't be this hard to get this done, I shouldn't be having trouble with this, etc. Knowing yourself, your personality type and how you work really helps to combat shame. Thanks guys for the hard work on this podcast. You really are changing lives. I hope this all makes sense, I'm writing this on my phone using talk to text. :-) Julie @thejuliedaniel

This podcast is a brilliant partner to the book! The information is helpful, the energy is positive and Michael gives concrete solutions to dealing with the characteristics of ADHD. I am always learning something new from Michael's podcasts. So grateful for this gift that Michael is sharing with the world.

I reframed my own ADHD from a “Disorder” to a “Gift” in the late 90’s when I first read Thom Hartmann’s book "ADD A Different Perception: The Hunter In A Farmer’s World Book.” That book and the Hunter/Farmer Theory rocked my world in a huge way. Now with Michael’s new book "The Drummer and The Great Mountain" and THIS AWESOME companion Podcast, he has taken a QUANTUM LEAP forward with support information and tools to help transform the ADHD Mind that builds on the foundation that Thom built AND takes it way further!!! I can’t recommend this book and podcast enough to all the creative Hunters in this world! Without HUNTERS this world would be a BORING PLACE!!! (And without Farmers nothing would ever get done lol) CELEBRATE the HUNTER/FARMER DIVERSITY!

This Podcast is an excellent resource for better understanding Adult ADD / ADHD. It offers practical support and resources to assist in working with and transforming the challenges of ADD. I highly recommend this Podcast!