ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and RU-vidr Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins me to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, and sensitivity, and how we can work with our unique brain, not against it.
About our Guest: Jessica McCabe is the creator of the popular RU-vid channel @HowtoADHD and author of the new book "How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain, Not Against It."
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Jessica’s history with ADHD, and how she wrote her book
7:20 Stigma, pride, self-criticism, and letting others help you
12:30 Dealing with shame
15:30 Self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and asking the right questions
25:30 Believing in your experience
27:40 Common misconceptions about ADHD
31:45 The relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity and regulation
36:20 Creating a sense of community
39:50 Advice for partners, family, and friends of people with ADHD
48:00 Recap
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22 июн 2024