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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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Navigating ADHD and Emotional Struggles

05:57 • 7min

Exploring the Launch of 'Blends' and College Journalism Experience

12:51 • 2min

Navigating Academic Success and Struggles in College

14:31 • 9min

Navigating ADHD and Anxiety through Medication

23:34 • 12min

Struggles of ADHD Women in Balancing Success and Perfectionism

35:34 • 18min

Promoting ADHD Aha Podcast and Resources for Women with ADHD

53:55 • 3min

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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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Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-key-720b7436/
Understood Org: https://www.understood.org/en/people/7FTVkuE50LuQJhQRx8AYXX
Website: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha

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