S2 E11 - Untangling -ADHD Finding confidence, setting boundaries and navigating relationships with Helen Anderson
Aug 7, 2023
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Helen Anderson, a confidence advocate and internet sensation, joins the host for a chat on all things ADHD. Topics covered include diagnosis, rejection sensitive dysphoria, finding confidence, setting boundaries, and navigating relationships. They discuss the emotional side of ADHD, embracing one's true self, finding strength, and the power of napping for well-being. They also explore managing ADHD with alarms and embracing unique thought processes.
Embracing hyperfocus can help individuals with ADHD accomplish multiple tasks efficiently.
Practicing self-acceptance and understanding allows individuals to navigate ADHD struggles with compassion.
Managing ADHD symptoms requires awareness of hormonal changes and adjusting expectations accordingly.
Deep dives
Harnessing Hyperfocus: Turning Distraction into Productivity
Despite the challenges of getting easily distracted, the podcast host has found a way to use hyperfocus to her advantage. When her energy is high and her thoughts are racing, she taps into this hyperfocus to complete multiple tasks efficiently. Whether it's blitzing through household chores or tackling a variety of projects, embracing the scattered energy allows her to accomplish more in a shorter period of time.
Acceptance and Self-Talk: Navigating ADHD Struggles with Kindness
The podcast host has developed a strong sense of self-awareness when it comes to her ADHD struggles. Instead of berating herself for getting distracted or feeling disappointed in her own abilities, she practices self-acceptance and understanding. By acknowledging her limitations and strengths, she approaches each day with a compassionate mindset. This allows her to navigate through challenging moments by offering herself the grace and kindness she needs to overcome them.
Utilizing Awareness of Hormonal Changes: Managing ADHD Symptoms
A keen awareness of the impact of hormonal changes on her mood and energy levels has empowered the podcast host to effectively manage her ADHD symptoms. Specifically, during her premenstrual week, she experiences lower energy levels, heightened sensitivity, and negative thought patterns. By recognizing and honoring her cyclical changes, she adjusts her expectations and routines, allowing herself to take it easy and engage in activities that bring comfort and joy during these times.
The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing time and space for reflection in difficult conversations or confrontations. They discuss how their brain urges them to rush through challenging situations in order to restore harmony quickly, but they have learned through experience that taking time and space leads to better outcomes. They emphasize that self-awareness and reflection are key in personal growth and improving communication skills.
Embracing ADHD in a Creative Industry
The podcast explores how ADHD can have both negative and positive impacts in a creative industry. The speaker shares their personal experience of being a YouTuber and how their ADHD tendencies, such as excitement and passion for multiple projects, led them to pursue a creative career. They emphasize the importance of harnessing the peak creative energy and using ADHD traits to their advantage. The speaker also highlights the need for freedom and flexibility in their work, allowing them to embrace their ADHD and achieve fulfillment.
YOUTUBE & Internet sensation, with a style to die for, confidence advocate, owner of the clothing brand @sweetsweethoneydew and is the singer of @sunny.bones
Oh and she is absolutely hilarious!
This girl has got it all going on... and has used her ADHD to maximise on her strengths & talent.
I was so grateful that Helen said yes to joining me for a casual chat on all things ADHD....
We cover the LOT!
Diagnosis, RSD, finding confidence, setting boundaries, navigating relationships....all the Struggles but of course ALL the Strengths.
I left this chat feeling totally inspired and like I could achieve anything I put my mind too.
So I hope this episode leaves you feeling the same.
Let's get Untangled and show the world what we are made of!
ADHD COACHING
IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Fed up of fighting with your ADHD brain? Now you have the awareness of your ADHD you no longer have to…
It's a given that ADHD comes with many struggles but it also comes with a lot of strengths and once you start to focus your attention on the positive side of your ADHD be prepared, because this is where life starts to transform.
My mission is to bring awareness to how your ADHD is showing up for you with a strength-focused approach, so together, we can start to reframe the way you see your ADHD so you can live a more authentic, purposeful life and show up in the world the way you were always meant to.