286 | Strengths, Expectations, Frustration, and Sensory Processing with Ann Marie Silverberg

Ann Marie Silverberg is a wife, mother, dog trainer and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen in as we chat about her road to diagnosis, how ADHD affects her life and business, and why, in many ways, she views the condition as a strength.  Ann Marie’s road to diagnosis was a fairly long one. Like many others trying to find a reason for their behavior, she had an Aha! moment, but an actual diagnosis was long in coming. It was almost as if no one WANTED to diagnose her. She shares the struggle that she went through and what led to her finally receiving the help she needed. Do you have sensory processing issues? So does Ann Marie! She uses that sensory overload to her advantage in her work. Listen as she shares why she’s very similar to the animals she trains and how that similarity makes her an expert at her craft. This was an awesome conversation full of positivity and advice for keeping on track with your goals. We dig into how Ann Marie cues herself for behavioral change and the importance of positivity in everyday life. Your Resources: You’ll Learn: [01:35] Welcome to the show Ann Marie Silverberg, a certified dog trainer and behavioral consultant! [03:44] Learn why Ann Marie decided to work with aggressive dogs. [05:24] What has Ann Marie learned from working with anxious and aggressive dogs about her own behavior?  [06:06] Why trying to parent keyed her into a possible underlying issue in her own behavior. [09:58] How long did it take for Ann Marie to be diagnosed with ADHD after she had her “Aha!” moment. [18:02] Why setting realistic expectations is very important to maintaining your sanity. [21:54] How does ADHD show up in Ann Marie’s business?  [24:39] Do cues work to remind Ann Marie to use the spreadsheets she creates?  [31:24] Ann Marie shares some of her sensory processing issues and how they affect her business for the good and bad. [37:08] What cues does Ann Marie use to reinforce behavioral changes?  [39:13] How does she leverage her strengths in her business?  [47:50] Does Ann Marie struggle with low frustration tolerance?  [53:02] Connect with Ann Marie! [53:32] If you’re a regular listener, consider becoming a patron and click on our Patreon button at Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th. We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions. Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 PM CT. Go to Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, .