ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 285: Laura Key: How Successful Women with ADHD Mask Their Struggles

Jun 19, 2024

Laura Key, host of the ADHD AHA podcast, shares her journey of discovering her ADHD, reflecting on childhood struggles with focus and perfectionism. She discusses unique challenges women face with ADHD, societal expectations, self-worth battles, and finding balance in life. Laura's mission is to create a supportive community for individuals with ADHD, offering personal stories and practical advice for embracing ADHD and mental health awareness.

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Laura Key

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Quick takeaways

Embracing ADHD strengths and passions is crucial for individuals' alignment with personal values.

Recognizing successful individuals with ADHD can shift the narrative to focus on accomplishments.

Seeking help, laughter, and community support are essential tools in combating perfectionism and stress for ADHD individuals.

Deep dives

Tracy announces the final run of the AOK program

Tracy announces the final run of the six-week program 'Your ADHD Brain is A-OK,' signaling a shift to a six-month hybrid program. The new program offers additional benefits such as Voxer coaching sessions, accountability pods, and audio training. Participants of the last six-week cohort can access discounts and test new program features.

Intro

6min

Navigating ADHD and Emotional Struggles

7min

Exploring the Launch of 'Blends' and College Journalism Experience

2min

Navigating Academic Success and Struggles in College

9min

Navigating ADHD and Anxiety through Medication

12min

Struggles of ADHD Women in Balancing Success and Perfectionism

18min

Promoting ADHD Aha Podcast and Resources for Women with ADHD

3min

Want to fall in love with your ADHD brain and make it work for you? Learn more about my patented program, Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy here: programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup

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Struggling with perfectionism? Feeling like there's always more to achieve? You're not alone!

Join us as Laura Key, host of the ADHD AHA podcast, shares her journey from an anxiety disorder diagnosis to discovering her ADHD. She talks about the moments that led to her diagnosis, including a discovery in her childhood journals. Laura reflects on her sensitive and perfectionist childhood, revealing how she turned struggles with focus and burnout into strengths. This episode highlights the inspiring experiences of women with ADHD and the importance of embracing mental health awareness.

Laura discusses the unique challenges women face with ADHD, from societal expectations to internal battles with self-worth. She shares personal stories and practical advice on embracing ADHD and finding balance in life.

Laura Key is a longtime editor and the host of the "ADHD Aha!" podcast, where she shares interviews about the surprising and emotional ways ADHD symptoms appear. She also leads content strategy at Understood.org, an organization dedicated to supporting people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. Laura’s mission is to create a supportive community where individuals can share their stories, find resources, and feel less alone in their journey.

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