CBD Is Working for ADHD Media and Tech Expert, Corey Herscu

10/03/18 • 16 min

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The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

Corey is a media and technology expert who has emerged as the 'always-on' innovation and cannabis publicist. His experience as a journalist for outlets like Global News and The Globe & Mail and his prolific hustle on behalf of his clients makes him the ideal partner for brands looking to connect with journalists and consumers. A frequent speaker at hubs such as Leaf Forward, MaRS and Ryerson's DMZ, Corey has unique insight into the inner workings of the media industry and knows how to make a story irresistible.

Corey received his post-grad in public relations from Ryerson University and resides in Toronto, ON, Canada with his wife, daughter, dog and floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection. We begin by talking about those sneakers here today. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Corey discuss:

:52- Intro and welcome Corey!

1:42- So how does one garner a floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection & how are you still married

3:48- What prompted you to finally get diagnosed?

6:05- Outside of CBD, do you take any other meds?

6:47- Talk about the immediate differences you experienced once switching completely to CBD

7:26- Is it/does it work the same for you, to this day?

7:54- What is Indica?

8:58- So you are able to get into your zone of focus this way?

9:49- And for you this has been 100percent better than any sort of medication you got from a doctor, or from BigPharma?

10:24- You also work as a publicist in the cannabis industry; talk a little about that and how you use ADHD to your advantage in your work

12:16- How were things for you, growing up with ADHD?

13:37- What do you tell someone who may have a kid with ADHD and is struggling in school?

14:50- Thank you Corey! How can people get in touch? @CoreyHerscu on Twitter @Herscu on INSTA Facebook and at RainmakerPR on Twitter

15:29- Thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

15:39- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

In this episode Peter and Corey discuss:

:52- Intro and welcome Corey!

1:42- So how does one garner a floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection & how are you still married

3:48- What prompted you to finally get diagnosed?

6:05- Outside of CBD, do you take any other meds?

6:47- Talk about the immediate differences you experienced once switching completely to CBD

7:26- Is it/does it work the same for you, to this day?

7:54- What is Indica?

8:58- So you are able to get into your zone of focus this way?

9:49- And for you this has been 100percent better than any sort of medication you got from a doctor, or from BigPharma?

10:24- You also work as a publicist in the cannabis industry; talk a little about that and how you use ADHD to your advantage in your work

12:16- How were things for you, growing up with ADHD?

13:37- What do you tell someone who may have a kid with ADHD and is struggling in school?

14:50- Thank you Corey! How can people get in touch? @CoreyHerscu on Twitter @Herscu on INSTA Facebook and at RainmakerPR on Twitter

15:29- Thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

15:39- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

Previous Episode

ADHD and Summer Camp- with Director of JCC Manhattan Day Camps, Genna Singer

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Genna Singer grew up going to summer camp. She started early in her single digits and only missed one year. She loves summer camp!! In September of 2002 she joined the wonderful staff at the Marlene Meyerson JCC as Director of After School Programs, while maintaining an active role in the summer camps programs as well. In 2006 she became the Director of Camps and continues to help them develop and grow new, exciting programs! My daughter had a wonderful time here this summer and I was so happy Genna was able to join us today, to talk and educate us about the importance of Summer Camps. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Genna discuss:

:45- Intro and welcome Genna!

1:25- You spent most of your summers as a kid at sleep away camp. What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Timbertops

2:11- What is it about camp that you love so much?

3:02- On nurturing play & freedom from routines and a kids’ school-day grind.

4:50- What have you seen in terms of kids who come in, who might have some soft of neural ‘atypical-ness’ in them; whether it’s ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum- what happens when they go to camp?

6:38- Have you seen situations where physical activity has radically changed a kid?

8:56- How do you get kids excited to leave their comfort zones and try bold, new things?

12:40- Peter’s first experience with summer camp. Are there two types of reactions you typically get from kids in the first few days?

16:03- Genna, how can folks reach out to you if they wanna follow-up, or talk to you?

http://campsettoga.org 646-505-4430 or at Marlene Meyerson JCC

16:29- Thank you Genna!! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!

16:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits

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Next Episode

Adulting & Helping Women Diagnosed with ADHD -Sarah Snyder-Castañeda

Every once in a while we get to interview people who share some goals with Faster Than Normal. These people have a similar calling- to help, inspire and teach people more about ADHD. Today is one of those days! Sarah is the brains behind www.AdultingWithADHD.com, a blog for ADHD women. Along with the blog, she hosts a spin-off podcast and online support group with the mission of bringing self-empowerment and practical tips to her community. A digital marketer by day, Sarah lives with her husband and toddler in San Antonio, Texas. We hope this is helpful and useful to you. Enjoy!

In this episode Peter and Sarah discuss:

:56- Intro and welcome Sarah! https://adultingwithadhd.com Sarah’s Podcast

1:36- Tell us your story; how did you learn you were ADHD? Inattentive Type ADHD

2:20- Was that a wake-up call? Did things start making more sense afterwards? ref: Jon Snow

3:19- When you began to learn more about ADHD, was it an additive process or did things just switch overnight? ref: ACL Fest

4:34- What were some of the first routines/things you began to implement that made a big difference in your daily life? ref: Brain.FM Brain.FM’s Daniel Clark interview on Faster Than Normal

6:30- Tell us a little more about your color-coding system?

7:14- What are things like with your family, in regards to learning all about your ADHD, etc?

8:45- Have you felt a difference and how do you feel when people misuse & loosely toss around the acronym ADHD?

9:58- How would you go about explaining your ADHD to a romantic partner, or even a potential romantic partner?

11:38- What is a “first visit” like for women who come into your group? How does that go?

12:34- What do you recommend to people who have just been diagnosed with ADHD for the first time? https://www.additudemag.com

13:43- Sarah, how can people get in touch with you? https://adultingwithadhd.com [email protected] or @ADHDAdulting on Twitter or INSTA

14:05- Thank you Sarah!! And thank YOU for listening1 You can always reach me at [email protected] @petershankman on all of the socials, and also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. Thanks as always to Steven Byrom for editing/producing this podcast & for composing our theme!

14:36- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits