ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber 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 YouTube 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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