Inspiring Hope and Empowerment

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative experience I had during the weekend retreat at "Attention Berlin" I participated in May led by Lennart. The retreat was challenging in many ways, as it prompted me to delve into a dimly problematic area of my life.

Throughout the retreat, I confronted feelings of familiarity, guilt, and shame that had been lingering in my life, and I now see them more clearly than ever before. Lennart orchestrated the weekend with a remarkable sense of balance and thoughtful planning. The material presented during the retreat was well-researched and very informative, easily accessible and conveyed in a clear and understandable manner.

What truly sets Lennart apart is his personal connection to the problem at hand, as he draws from his own lived experiences. This allows him to approach the challenges with a profoundly positive outlook, inspiring hope and empowerment within all of us. Under Lennart's guidance, I gained valuable insights into my own life and discovered a newfound strength to confront and overcome obstacles.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lennart as a retreat leader to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation. His unique ability to combine personal experiences, a positive mindset, and effective communication make him a remarkable facilitator.

A creative approach that doesn't work against my nature

Lennart's workshop offer came at just the right moment. I longed for an exchange with people who understand my experiences, a holistic view of ADHD, and new, more creative approaches that don't work against my nature, but with it.

Wired for Wonder was super important and healing for me. I have found comfort, connection, relief, fun, clarity, inspiration, hope and a more differentiated and somatic approach to dealing with myself and my brain. Very specific. And a community. That's quite a lot and I'm grateful for it.

What made it safe and so valuable for me was specifically that we started on the ground of radical acceptance and appreciation of neurodivergence. And that it was about self-agency, about gaining my ability to act in a neuro-atypical way, not about adjustment, fixing, unrestrained self-optimization.

It was so special to connect with other ADHD people on the subject for the first time in a group setting. I didn't expect how big this effect would be for me. I felt so "right", so at ease. The exchange, recognizing each other, sharing all the otherwise strange behaviors, connecting in humor and in the pain, that was deeply felt by everyone, was touching, powerful, relieving. I want to continue that.

It was also essential for me that Lennart as a teacher, spaceholder and companion with experience and knowledge revealed himself personally and vulnerably as a person with ADHD. With his lived expertise, with the neuro-atypical perception, the super powers, the skills, barriers, nerdy things, with the failures and the pain. That was beautiful, made learning and accepting easier and inspired me to be even more open about my ADHD at work.

Educational and Inspiring

I had the privilege of attending Lennart's workshop ATTENTION, and I can confidently say that it was a transformative experience. Lennart's deep understanding of the condition, coupled with his passion for empowering individuals with neurodiversity, created an environment that was both educational and inspiring.

From the moment the workshop began, Lennart skillfully broke down the misconceptions and societal stigmas surrounding ADHD. He encouraged us to challenge the prevailing narratives and embrace the unique gifts and potential that come with ADHD. It was a refreshing perspective that allowed me to shed self-doubt and truly believe in my abilities.

One of the most valuable aspects of the workshop was Lennart's exploration of emotional regulation and trauma, and how they are intricately connected to ADHD. He provided us with powerful somatic tools that enabled me to break the cycle of dysregulation, impulsivity, and lack of motivation and control. These tools were practical and effective, offering a new path towards self-mastery.

Weaving many threads into a systemic big whole

In his teachings, Lennart had the immense capacity to expand the contextual space into all directions in a holistic way, without artificially reducing the complexity. That was so beneficial. He has connected many different perspectives - neurobiological, chemical, trauma-informed, somatic, social, systemic - that otherwise stand aside as separate conceptual entities, meaningfully and with a perspective on concrete application. Thus weaving the many threads into a wearable material and into the systemic big whole that can absorb all contradictions.

With his clear and warm presence he navigated us through this space - and everything that came up in the group's resonance found a place in it. So it didn't remain an intellectual lecture, but was a group experience in “both and” of almost hypnotic quality. Very difficult for me to put into words. It created a deep sense of calm and peace within me that has stayed.

The most important thing for me was Lennart's attitude towards pain, which is avoided often, but is inevitably always there, in effort and confrontation or in avoidance and procrastination. Seeing this illusion of freedom from pain consciously dissolved and being encouraged to seek truthfulness with courage resonated deep within me. To turn resistance into pain that goes with it. This helps me specifically when it becomes real and hurts.

A Game Changer

Lennart's explanation of the science behind dopamine and its role in motivation was a game-changer. Understanding the neurochemical processes at play helped me develop a deeper awareness of my own motivations and how to harness them effectively. The strategies for habit formation and navigating relationships were equally enlightening, they equipped me with practical tools to succeed in my personal and professional life.

What truly set Lennart's workshop apart was his emphasis on integrating our unique neurodiversity into a fulfilling and authentic life. He celebrated our differences and taught us how to leverage them as strengths. Through his guidance, I learned to embrace my inner superheroes and rise above other peoples expectations, inspiring me to create a life that aligns with my true self.

Lennart's expertise, compassion, and ability to connect with each participant on a personal level were truly remarkable. His workshop was a safe space where we could share our experiences, learn from one another, and grow together. The sense of community and support that emerged from the workshop was invaluable and continues to inspire me in my journey.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lennart's workshop to anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and embrace their ADHD as a source of strength. It is a life-changing experience that will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity. Lennart's dedication to empowering individuals with ADHD is nothing short of extraordinary, and I am grateful to have been a part of this transformative journey.

An intense kickstart that will reverberate within me for a long time

I was amazed by the research spirit with which Lennart observed himself and his dopamine levels and tried out field experiments over months to find out which hacks and neurodivergent strategies help to support and regulate them. I was familiar with the focus on the body's somatic signals from trauma work, but to relate to my ADHD brain in this way or to pay attention to my own balance between left and right hemisphere activity was new to me and super helpful.

In awareness exercises, I learned how to consciously bring about the change, which gave me a sense of self-efficacy. And now I'm more aware of when the "super skills" are really helpful for my goal and when they are dissuading me from it, disguised as a great idea. Very small, subtle shifts in perception that take practice and work, but are already making a difference.

Lennart has shared his practical experiences, hacks and protocols, like a morning routine, or a routine to get out of vicious cycles, so that we have a starting point, an idea of what it can look like and everyone can adapt it for themselves. Since establishing routines is often extremely difficult, it was good to have Lennart as a model of how he worked it out to live with ADHD. He also set up a community where we can all stay connected, share our celebrations, struggles, hacks and tools and keep in touch. The structure is great, everything has a place in it and can be found again!

The workshop was an intense kickstart that will reverberate within me for a long time. And I am very excited to continue this work in the six week online program with Lennart and the extended group and more time!

I came for the life hacks and quickly realized, that what I would find was so much more.

I came for the life hacks and quickly realized, that what I would find was so much more. The workshop was at the same time challenging (in the best kind of way) eye opening and mostly giving me new perspectives which I didn’t even know I needed.

Coming into the circle I immediately realized that these aren’t the lazy slackers I often used to to view myself as. Through uncovering layers of shame and other uncomfortable feelings, I found an inner peace and acceptance I haven’t felt in a long while.

For me it was a powerful community experience that gave me new hope and direction which I highly recommend for anyone affected by ADHD or wanting to understand more about the topic. And if you’re looking for life hacks, you’ll find those as well :)