The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

Our guest today Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, inventor, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of NULU, an adaptive kitchen knife designed to align cutting tools with human biomechanics, and continues to pursue other innovations focused on improving how people interact with everyday tools. In addition to his work as an inventor, Douglas speaks about the intersection of human capability, design, and performance. Drawing on experiences in the military, corporate leadership, and product development, he explores how physical limitations, aging, and cognitive differences influence the way people solve problems and build better tools. Living with ADHD has been both a catalyst and a challenge throughout that journey. The same nonlinear thinking and curiosity that can create headwinds in structured environments has also fueled his ability to question assumptions and see connections others overlook. Through his talks and writing, Douglas introduces audiences to ideas like the Ability Curve—the concept that human capability isn't binary but shifts across a lifetime—and how designing with that reality in mind leads to better tools, systems, and outcomes for everyone. Enjoy! Peter's bodybuilding competition journey on substack is here! 01:50 - How far is West Point from Manhattan? 02:30 - Intro and welcome Douglas Katz! Ref: his cutlery invention, Nulu 03:30 - On West Point jumpers 04:00 - First of all, tell us your story and when you got diagnosed? Ref: GEN X 05:35 - Tell us about the rigidity of West Point Academy in relation to your ADHD? 06:00 - Ref: BIOS 06:20 - The Military and ADHD/Neurodiversity guardrails 07:30 - Above as compared to the corporate world 08:35 - Beauty in structure 10:00 - On ADHD, fear, operations and structure 11:24 - check out Doug's writings at www.DouglasMKatz.com! 12:00 - You mentioned AI- how are you implementing it and what are your thoughts, thus far? 13:15 - On knowing your AI tools Ref: Tony Stark and J.A.R.V.I.S IDEATION 14:30 - Tell us about the tools you are creating and have created for we neurodiverse? 15:00 - About non-consumptive free time and the impetus for creating his products 17:00 - AI integration and usage with his product pipeline 17:55 - How can people find you? • Website: douglasmkatz.com NuluKnives.com Socials: @DOUGLASMKATZ on Facebook and INSTA TikTok and w.katz on LinkedIN Thank you for being here- give us a shout anytime! https://linktr.ee/petershankman Substack: petershankmanofficial.substack.com Email: [email protected] Podcast: Faster Than Normal 18:41 - Thank you for staying tuned-in; more episodes coming up soon! Do you happen to know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

Today we welcome Conner Kinney! He is a 22-year-old, full time real estate investor who has built a multi-seven-figure real estate business with a core focus on acquiring and scaling long-term rental properties primarily through seller-financed acquisitions. He is the founder of his own real estate company, Kinney Property Group, and currently owns a 37 unit rental portfolio with over 10M+ in completed real estate transactions. In high school, Conner struggled with ADHD and was often told it was a disadvantage. Instead of fighting it, he learned how to channel it into focus, creativity, and decisive action, ultimately turning what others saw as a weakness into one of his greatest advantages in building his business. Enjoy! 00:50 - Welcome back to FTN! We are still here! :-) 01:30 - Intro and welcome Mr. Conner Kinney!! 02:15 - First of all, tell us your story and when you got diagnosed? 02:27 - How did you decide to begin a career in Real Estate? 03:55 - How did you acquire your first property? 05:00 - How the clients become 'the bank' and defer capital gains taxes 06:00 - Where are you based? 06:15 - You didn't fit into the traditional mold as a kid; tell us about your journey? 07:15 - Faster Than Normal and The Boy with the Faster Brain 08:00 - On how Conner is hitting the numbers in his business 08:40 - Say what??! 09:00 - On how things work and the systems involved 09:45 - About moving too fast, but smartly 10:00 - What has been your biggest goof-up to this date? 11:37 - On ADHD systems and parameters 11:55 - Tell us about your team(s) and your ADHD management tool kit? 14:00 - What's the catch Conner- how have you been so "lucky"? 15:44 - How can people find you? • Website: ConnerKinney.com Socials: @ConnerKinney on Facebook LinkedIN and INSTA Thank you for being here- give us a shout anytime! https://linktr.ee/petershankman Substack: petershankmanofficial.substack.com Email: [email protected] Podcast: Faster Than Normal 16:00 - The win/loss proposal of 'free time' 17:35 - Please do not forget to stretch! Cheers, Conner 18:15 - Thank you for staying tuned-in; more episodes coming up soon! Do you happen to know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

Today we welcome Matt Canning! A Philadelphia-based technologist, entrepreneur, ex-Fortune 50 executive, and author who founded NoPlex, which empowers individuals struggling with ADHD and anxiety to thrive in a neurotypical world. Matt has a 12-year-old daughter who struggles with ADHD, and her challenges (and the clear gaps in everyday tools for people with ADHD) are what drove him to develop NoPlex. NoPlex turned out to be huge for individuals who struggle with anxiety as well as neurotypical folks, leading to the conclusion that the pace and complexity of life in general have made it such that ADHD-focused tools are applicable for people of all walks of life. This has been atop his pursuits since he was unexpectedly diagnosed in his late 30s. Today we're talking about his journey, chaos and breaking the stigma- Enjoy! 01:45 - Intro and welcome Matt Canning!! 02:31 - First of all, tell us your story and when you got diagnosed? 03:02 - Matt Canning's Journey with ADHD 05:55 - The Development of NoPlex 09:04 - Navigating Neurodiversity and Stigma 12:02 - Tools and Strategies for Managing ADHD 14:53 - Parenting and ADHD: Lessons Learned 15:12 - Why other than NoPlex, obviously, what do you have any secrets that you use or things that you do on a regular basis?" 17:54 - How's your daughter? 17:56 - The Impact of Technology on ADHD 20:52 - Conclusion and Resources for ADHD Support 21:34 - How can people find you? • Website: https://www.noplex.ai/ Socials: @ noplex.ai on INSTA TikTok Spotify LinkedIN Thank you for being here- give us a shout anytime! https://linktr.ee/petershankman Email: [email protected] Podcast: Faster Than Normal Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

Our guest today, Simon Blair, is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur; who is also the founder of the successful London-based property company SHB He is a husband, and father of three. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon has turned his diagnosis into a source of strength, using ultra-endurance sport as a tool for personal growth and mental maintenance. Today we discuss the intersection of ADHD, mental health, and extreme sports. Simon shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD later in life to using ultra-endurance sports as a tool for personal growth, brain management and mental clarity. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD, the importance of diagnosis, and how Simon's documentary, "Beyond Limits," explores these themes. We're talking resilience, neurodiversity, and the power of pushing beyond perceived limits- enjoy! 01:27 - Introducing and welcome Simon Blair!! 01:55 - ADHD and Ultra-Endurance Sports Dive into his inspiring journey and documentary 'Beyond Limits.' Watch now on Amazon Prime! #ADHD #Endurance #Inspiration 02:43 - Personally speaking.. 05:50 - When were you diagnosed? 06:00 - Influences of ADHD on daily life 09:08 - Finding balance through exercise, aka self-medication 11:51 - Connections between nature and mental health 14:51 - Documentary/learned insights and personal growth 17:41 - The many roles of neurodiversity in society 20:44 - What's next for you Simon? 22:20 - How can we find you? Website: https://shbre.co.uk/about Socials: @ LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/simon-blair-a4000510 Thank you for being here- give us a shout anytime! https://linktr.ee/petershankman Email: [email protected] Podcast: Faster Than Normal Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

Our guest today, Praxie Osong is the founder of Divergent by Design Co, where she offers neurodivergent-affirming natal chart readings for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults. With astrology as her lifelong passion and a lived experience of neurodivergence, Praxie's approach centers on self-acceptance, strengths, and "cosmic confidence," helping clients reframe their stories and embrace their authentic selves. Her sessions are collaborative, empowering, and rooted in the belief that being "Divergent by Design" is something to celebrate, not fix. Praxie's mission: to create an affirming space where neurodivergent folks feel seen, validated, and inspired to trust their own path. Enjoy! 01:27 - Introducing and welcome Praxie Osong! 02:00 - You can't pick your neighbors in this solar system 03:05 - So were you diagnosed ADHD early, or a little later in life? 03:53 - When/how did you begin to utilize your ADHD toolkit? 05:12 - What's your take on connecting Astrology and ADHD? 06:00 - A little about nature-versus-nurture, masking, hyper focus 07:13 - Can you walk us through how you'd help someone struggling with ADHD—like trouble focusing, job loss, feeling overwhelmed? Ref: What is a "house" in astrology? 09:55 - How do you begin a conversation with someone who's skeptical? 11:14 - We only know about six percent of what is on this planet. 12:30 - Have you noticed any patterns or trends in your experience that might stand out to you—even patterns that people unfamiliar with astrology and sign charting might overlook? 15:10 - How can we find you? Website: divergentbydesign.co Socials: @divergentbydesign on INSTA and TikTok 15:48 - Thank you Praxie, and thank you for being here- give us a shout anytime! https://linktr.ee/petershankman Email: [email protected] Podcast: Faster Than Normal Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman