Episodes
Episodes
Monday Apr 29, 2024
E10 - How do you explain ADHD to a neurotypical person?
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
This time we're having what will probably be the first of a few bites at the challenge of explaining ADHD to neurotypical people. We're talking about strategies for navigating conversations about ADHD, including the use of metaphors to illustrate some of our traits and experiences.
In the episode, we make reference to the excellent ADHD 2.0 book and, as promised, you can find a copy of it here.
In this episode:
Some of the reasons why people are curious about ADHD.
How to narrow down the conversation to a manageable size.
Using analogies and metaphors to make explanations of ADHD traits more accessible.
Tackling questions about being undiagnosed yet appearing "normal".
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Note: This podcast is shared purely as first-hand experiences to help others and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners should seek proper guidance if they have concerns or questions of a medical nature.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
E9 - Is the media coverage of ADHD helpful?
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
This time we're going have a crack at the influence of media coverage on life as an individual with ADHD. It's a heady cocktail of how the media affects the understanding, skepticism, and societal commentary surrounding ADHD and what the implications are of that on our day to day lives.
In this episode:
The relationship between media coverage and perceptions of ADHD.
How the media has been a hugely helpful in normalising ADHD as a topic.
Why it's often difficult to give fuller explanations of ADHD.
How sometimes the coverage can reinforce long-standing stereotypes.
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
E8 - How can CBT help with ADHD?
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
I was sceptical about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) until I experienced it post-diagnosis. In this episode we talk about using CBT to challenge unhelpful beliefs and defuse stress triggers. I also tell you how I've found that my ADHD traits have, I think, made CBT particularly effective.
In this episode:
How CBT has helped me manage ADHD-related anxiety,
CBT techniques to challenge underlying beliefs and defuse stress triggers.
The intersection of ADHD traits and anxiety that CBT can help with.
Integrating CBT practices into daily routines for enhanced stress management.
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
E7 - Where do I end and ADHD take over?
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
This time we're tackling one of your questions where we explore how diagnosis can evoke feelings of displacement and the struggle to maintain a sense of self amidst newfound labels. I'm offering a couple of reframing perspectives based on what I've learned to see if that helps the thought process.Β
In this episode:
The complexities of identity post-ADHD diagnosis.
Distinguishing between personal traits and ADHD symptoms.
Strategies for reframing perspectives and embracing individuality beyond labels.
Self-empowerment and acceptance in the neurodiverse community.
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
E6 - What shouldn't you say to an ADHD person?
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Not all reactions faced by individuals with ADHD post-diagnosis are helpful. From well-intentioned dismissals to misguided comparisons, in this episode I'll offer some advice based on what I've experienced to help navigate the delicate balance of understanding and empathy when talking to people like me.Β
In this episode:
Suddently appreciating the nuances of language to people post-ADHD diagnosis.
The prevalent dismissals and misconceptions surrounding ADHD traits.
The repercussions of seemingly harmless comparisons to ADHD experiences.
The significance of empathy and comprehension in engagements with neurodiverse peers.
Suggestions for how to be helpful to your ADHD friends and loved ones.
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Monday Mar 25, 2024
E5 - How do other people react to your diagnosis?
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
This time I'm going a bit deeper into the reactions of other people to my ADHD diagnosis, and the response to my being open about it both in person and on social media. Relationships old and new were impacted in ways I hadn't anticipated, and I found myself adding neurodiversity ambassador to my new identity.
In this episode:
Unveiling the immediate and transient responses on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
The deepening of long-held friendships triggered by ADHD diagnosis.
How vulnerability establishes trust and contributes to a more inclusive work environment.
Discovering a "sixth sense" and special connections with other ADHD individuals.
The rewards of offering support to people in need of counsel.
Being inspired to be a prominent ally and champion for the neurodiverse community.
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
E4 - How do you deal with realising you're an ADHD person?
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Confirming my ADHD diagnosis was a pivotal moment, and the real adventure started to unfolding the aftermath, navigating the complexities of understanding and accepting this newfound knowledge. We'll talk about about how I began my journey of self-discovery and quest to promote ADHD-awareness.
In this episode:
Addressing the emotional challenge of embracing a new identity with ADHD post-diagnosis.
How to view ADHD as a superpower.
Using the formal diagnosis as a tool to be assertive about personal needs at work and in daily life.
Transitioning from feelings of shame to pride,
Using ADHD traits for positive self-expression and creativity.
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
E3 - What's it like to be diagnosed?
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Picture this: I'm sitting on a web conference, hands shaking, as the moment of truth arrives. The diagnosis is about to be revealed, and the psychiatrist causes me to reframe my life in a way that suddenly makes sense. In this episode we condense the build up and the three-hour session, with all its twists and turns.
In this episode:
The mix of emotions leading up to the ADHD diagnosis appointment.
Breaking the news to loved ones and working through pre-diagnosis questions.
How psychiatrists can frame ADHD positively.
Understanding ADHD types.
My thought process around ADHD medication.
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Helping me, helping you.
Since being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of forty five, I was determined to be open about my experience and share the joy of finally understanding and accepting myself.
I've written blogs, made videos and shared reels on Instagram and Facebook and been really overwhelmed and humbled by how useful people have said they found them.
It has truly opened up a whole new level of connection I never expected to find, and now, where I'm at my most comfortable with a spoken podcast, I only hope that continues.Β
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