ADHD Brain injury & the slow road back- with pet guru, Amanda Hamilton

After graduating University in the UK, Amanda moved to Whistler in 1997 to ‘do a ski season’. Working first in ski retail, in Whistler and Vail, then at the BC SPCA in Greater Vancouver, a brief stint as a Vet Nurse and a Bank Teller, in human resources for a drug company and finally realizing she should work for herself, Amanda moved to Rossland, BC and opened her first business. Eleven years later Amanda is still in Rossland and owns 2 Pet Supply Stores, a doggy daycare with dog walking services and is about to embark on a new career as a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist. Always at home outdoors, Amanda has been known to dabble in triathlon, road biking, skiing, running and hiking & agility with her dogs. Amanda was involved in a bike crash that resulted in a brain injury. It took a great deal of patience, determination & research for her to overcome the accident, and begin to repair herself. We talk about her journey back here this morning. Enjoy!  In this episode, Peter and Amanda discuss: 0:45- Welcome and introducing Amanda Hamilton! 1:40- Tell us your story- what’s this about a brain injuring wreck you were in? 3:14- You wrote: ‘As you started to find more & more of your brain as it recovered, you started to lose your mind’- tell us more about that please? 4:16- The beginning of the rest of the recovery and finding more/better treatment 4:49- Brain injury acquired ADHD? 6:00- A wake up call. A newfound respect for patience. 6:30- So tell us about the difference between then & now, and more about your journey? 7:40- Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins.  Exertion therapy.  8:28- Let’s talk about Positive Reinforcement Training. (Aka Clicker Training or R+) 8:57- Marker Training 10:22- Positive Reinforcement Training in humans too(?) 11:16- So, is working with animals your one true love? 12:10- How can people get in touch with you Amanda?  DogNerd250 Facebook & her business Tails Pet Supplies & Services at http://www.tailspets.ca   12:28- Thank you Amanda! 12:47- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We’d love to hear!