Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD From Shame to Radical Acceptance with Ryan Mayer
ADHD and self-worth? It’s messy—and deeply personal. From repeated workplace struggles to a constant feeling of falling short, living with ADHD can often make us question our value and capabilities. The world isn’t designed for neurodivergent thinkers, and when you're forced to play by rules that don’t work for your brain, it’s easy to internalize the blame. But what if the issue isn’t you—it’s the system that was never built with your wiring in mind?
In this powerful and validating episode, we sit down with Ryan Mayer, a Certified ADHD Coach and Neuro-Inclusion Consultant, who shares his hard-earned wisdom about embracing your differences instead of masking them. Through honest storytelling and practical insights, Ryan shows us what it means to stop chasing “normal” and start creating a life that actually fits who you are.
Join us as we explore:
🧠 How neurodivergent adults can redefine success after career "failures"
🔥 The role of radical acceptance in living with ADHD
🙌 Why delegating energy-draining tasks is a form of self-respect
👥 How body doubling can supercharge focus and productivity
💬 The importance of dropping the word “should” from your vocabulary
If you’ve ever felt like ADHD is something to hide, fix, or be ashamed of, this episode will reframe everything. Ryan’s story is full of insight, validation, and real tools for thriving.
📌 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!
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We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
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