247 Living in ADHD Recovery with Jen Kirkman: Part 2 of My Interview with "My Most Famous Client"
Jan 23, 2024
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Guest Jen Kirkman, TV writer, comedian, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and FOCUSED member, talks about finding ADHD coaching, using talk therapy and coaching, her morning routine, stepping away from burnout, and her career plans. The chapter descriptions include exploring the benefits of coaching and finding the right coach, morning routine and self-care, online ordering and delegating tasks, the importance of self-acceptance and breaking free from a scarcity mindset, and where to find the guest and access support.
Jen Kirkman discovered ADHD coaching through this podcast, highlighting the importance of finding the right support system in managing ADHD.
Jen Kirkman redefined her schedule by incorporating tasks and activities into her calendar, prioritizing self-care and experiencing freedom and clarity in her ADHD recovery.
Deep dives
ADHD Recovery: Redefining ADHD as a Journey
In this podcast episode, Kristen Carter engages in a conversation with Jen Kirkman about ADHD recovery. They discuss the concept of thinking of ADHD as a journey and living a life in ADHD recovery. Jen shares her own experience with ADHD and how she found coaching to be helpful in her journey. She emphasizes the importance of self-concept work and the need to identify and challenge internalized beliefs and fears. Jen also talks about her unique approach to structuring her mornings, which she calls 'bedcorders,' and how it helps her regulate and prioritize her day. Overall, the episode highlights the importance of understanding and accepting one's ADHD as a way to thrive and move forward in life.
The Value of ADHD Coaching and Therapy
Kristen and Jen explore how coaching and therapy have been beneficial in managing ADHD. Jen shares her initial hesitations about coaching and her journey of finding the right coach for her. She emphasizes the importance of coaching in providing practical tips and strategies for day-to-day ADHD management. Jen also talks about the value of therapy in addressing emotional challenges and trauma that may go beyond the scope of coaching. She highlights the synergistic relationship between coaching and therapy in her personal ADHD recovery. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of finding the right support system and utilizing coaching and therapy as powerful tools in managing ADHD.
The Transformative Power of Redefining Priorities
Jen opens up about her experience with prioritizing and redefining her schedule in her ADHD recovery. She discusses the negative impact of overwhelming to-do lists and how she let go of the traditional method of managing tasks. Jen shares her journey of shifting from a to-do list approach to incorporating tasks and activities into her calendar. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging patterns of overcommitment and people-pleasing. By prioritizing her needs and integrating self-care activities into her schedule, Jen has experienced a sense of freedom and clarity. The conversation highlights the transformative power of reevaluating priorities and implementing scheduling strategies that work best for individuals with ADHD.
ADHD Recovery as a Life Redesign
In this segment, Kristen and Jen delve into the concept of ADHD recovery as a lifestyle redesign. Jen shares her personal journey of self-discovery and growth, emphasizing the ongoing process of recovery. She talks about the importance of questioning self-concepts, challenging societal influences, and building a life that aligns with individual needs and desires. Jen also highlights the significance of developing self-trust and understanding one's own ADHD patterns and challenges. The conversation explores the idea of ADHD recovery as a continuous process of embracing one's unique brain and creating a fulfilling life. Overall, the episode encourages individuals with ADHD to embrace their journey of recovery and redefine their lives according to their own terms.
We get to enjoy the delicious Jen Kirkman on another episode of the podcast!
The TV writer, comedian, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and FOCUSED member shared part 1 of her ADHD story.
Jen’s story of misdiagnosis, navigating a career in the public eye, and figuring out how to use her diagnosis to help other people inspired so many of you.
In part 2, we get to learn…
How Jen found ADHD coaching (spoiler: it was listening to this very podcast)
The different ways she uses talk therapy and coaching
Her daily morning routine she calls "Bedquarters"
How she was able to step away from burnout and into a life she loves
What her career plans are for 2024 and beyond
For being the *most* famous person in my group coaching program, Jen is incredibly relatable. You can use the tools and routines she’s incorporated into her daily life to set yourself up for success in living a life with ADHD.
Jen is encouraging, entertaining, and educational. I can’t recommend part 2 of my interview with Jen Kirkman enough.