ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 270: The ADHD Toolbox: Brooke Schnittman's Strategies for Success

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Mar 7, 2024
Discover how Brooke Schnittman's ADHD diagnosis led to transformative tools for success, breaking down chaos into manageable steps with executive functioning skills. Learn about her book 'Activate Your ADHD Potential' and strategies for conquering overwhelm. Explore the journey from self-discovery to empowerment, navigating boundaries, boosting dopamine levels, and embracing personal growth.
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Late Diagnosis

  • Brooke Schnittman worked with ADHDers for 15 years, unaware of her own ADHD.
  • Her diagnosis came after going virtual and struggling with focus, connecting her experiences to her clients'.
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School Experience

  • Coming from a family of educators, Brooke Schnittman was pushed academically, leading to workaholism.
  • She excelled in subjects like science and art but struggled with math due to working memory challenges and an auditory processing disorder diagnosis.
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Bullying Experience

  • Brooke Schnittman experienced bullying from ages 9 to 35.
  • This stemmed from social difficulties, possibly exacerbated by undiagnosed ADHD and a transition from private to public school.
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