Attention Talk Radio Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience
Sep 10, 2025
In this discussion, ADHD life coach Susan McGinnis shares her compelling journey of living with ADHD and the pivotal moment she embraced her diagnosis. She highlights the emotional challenges faced by adults, especially women, including anxiety and self-esteem issues. The conversation dives into the role of executive function in managing ADHD and the importance of self-advocacy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. With anecdotes from her travels, Susan emphasizes strategies to navigate ADHD symptoms while fostering personal growth and acceptance.
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Late Diagnosis And Early Assumptions
- Susan was diagnosed after 50 and assumed others managed life more easily than she did.
- That belief delayed recognizing her lifelong ADHD and shaped years of coping.
Therapy Missed The Root Cause
- Susan tried therapy and self-help but therapists missed ADHD as the cause.
- She found mindfulness more helpful than traditional therapy for awareness and coping.
Travel Prep Became Active Self-Management
- On a recent trip to Italy Susan actively prepared to manage plane and travel sensations.
- She packed gum, snacks, media and planned breaks to survive long flights and crowded streets.
