I Have ADHD Podcast
246 Interview with Jen Kirkman: Writer, Standup Comedian, and My Most Famous Client
Jan 16, 2024
In this entertaining podcast, the host interviews Jen Kirkman, a writer, standup comedian, and New York Times bestselling author. They discuss Jen's misdiagnosis with anxiety and depression, her recent discovery of having ADHD, her transition from standup comedy to writing, signs of burnout and self-awareness, the benefits of AG One for mental clarity, the realities of pursuing a career in entertainment, and finding purpose amidst anxiety.
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Quick takeaways
- Jen Kirkman discovered her ADHD diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis with anxiety and depression.
- Taking medication for ADHD, such as Vyvanse, brings a sense of quiet and clarity by removing distractions and noise in the mind.
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Misdiagnosis and ADHD realization
Jen Kirkman, a writer, producer, comedian, and author, discusses her journey with ADHD. After years of misdiagnosis with anxiety and depression, she finally understood that ADHD was at the core of her struggles. She shares how her partner's observation of her equal prioritization of tasks led to her ADHD diagnosis. However, her initial medication, focolin, didn't work effectively. Years later, during the lockdown, she revisited her ADHD diagnosis and found a medication (Vyvanse) that brought her a sense of balance and calm.
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