514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW
Dec 19, 2023
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Join Coach Kristin Marts, an LCSW and late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom, in an engaging conversation about the role of creativity in her life, her journey through ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups, and her upcoming podcast launch, The ADHD Creatives Podcast. Discover the importance of improvisation, perfectionism, and the transformative process of peeling back layers, all while embracing personal growth and support for individuals with ADHD.
The importance of creativity in coaching individuals with ADHD.
The power of metaphor in understanding ADHD symptoms.
The role of connection and validation in therapy for individuals with ADHD.
Deep dives
Uncovering Hidden ADHD Symptoms
The speaker, who is a therapist, discusses the challenges of diagnosing ADHD in herself and the importance of understanding diagnostic symptoms. She also talks about her experience as an ADHD Rewired coach and how it allowed her to see her own progress. She emphasizes the importance of creativity in her work with kids with developmental delays and autism, and how it has helped her connect with them in therapy. She also shares her excitement about her upcoming podcast, which focuses on creativity and ADHD.
Embracing Creativity and Overcoming Challenges
The podcast episode explores how the guest, Kristen Marts, incorporates her background in musical theater, therapy, and coaching to help individuals with ADHD. She discusses the importance of creativity in her coaching sessions and the power of metaphor in understanding ADHD symptoms. Kristen shares personal experiences, including her journey with her daughter who has autism, and how it has further enhanced her creativity and understanding of neurodiversity. She also mentions her upcoming podcast, which will dive into various aspects of creativity and ADHD.
The Power of Peel Back the Layers
The episode delves into the concept of peeling back the layers of ADHD and the therapeutic process. Kristen highlights the importance of connection and validation in therapy, particularly when uncovering underlying emotions and coping mechanisms. She shares her personal experiences with ADHD diagnosis and how it has influenced her creativity as a coach and therapist. Kristen also introduces her future podcast, which aims to explore creativity in the context of ADHD and offer a platform for individuals to express their creativity.
Creativity and ADHD in Therapy and Coaching
Kristen, a therapist and ADHD Rewired coach, discusses the integration of creativity in her work with ADHD individuals. She talks about her personal journey of embracing creativity and the role it plays in understanding and managing ADHD. Kristen shares stories of using creative techniques, such as storytelling and puppet play, in her therapy sessions to connect with children with developmental delays and autism. She also previews her upcoming podcast, which will explore the relationship between creativity and ADHD.
Discovering Hidden Talents through Creativity
The episode explores the correlation between creativity and ADHD, as shared by the guest, Kristen Marts. Kristen discusses her background in musical theater, therapy, and coaching and how she has discovered her own creative talents through working with individuals with ADHD. She emphasizes the importance of validation and connection in therapy and coaching. Kristen also previews her upcoming podcast, which will explore creativity in the context of ADHD and provide a platform for individuals to share their creative experiences.
This week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, what sparked her to become an LCSW, and how she became a coach! You’ll also hear about her joy of performing, life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom with neurodivergent kids, and so much more! And, coming soon: Look out for the FULL trailer of The ADHD Creatives Podcast in your favorite podcast player on or before December 29th! Find Kristin: On her website at TheADHDCreativesPodcast.com As an ADHD reWired Coach at adhdrewired.com And get in touch with Kristin at kmarts@possibilitiestherapycenter.com Questions/Topics: [00:01:22] Introducing Kristin and sharing her story [00:03:52] Finding coaching and getting involved [00:07:24] Learning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) [00:09:20] Thriving in a crisis, improvisation, and perfectionism [00:11:53] Creativity is “impulsivity gone right” - Dr. Ned Hallowell [00:12:19] Kristin reflects on her first year of coaching: perfectionism and being yourself [00:16:18] “We are our harshest critics.” [00:21.44] How the idea of The ADHD Creatives Podcast was born [00:23:23] Introducing a teaser of The ADHD Creatives Podcast trailer [00:24:28] Eric asks about Kristin’s process and experience to create her podcast [00:30:15] Songs, shows, commercials, and a sense of timing [00:31:56] The experiences Kristin integrates into coaching [00:36:28] Masking, persona, creativity, forgiveness, and patience [00:40:53] Thoughts on gifts and superpowers [00:43:34] What inspired Kristin to become an LCSW [00:50:54] Favorite things about coaching, more about the upcoming new podcast, and closing thoughts Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: The One Thing Join ADHD reWired’s ADHD-friendly online coworking community at adultstudyhall.com! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
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