Not Your Mommy

Katie's ADHD Diaries

Oct 16, 2024

Katie shares her journey with ADHD, describing it as her superpower. She discusses managing her condition for 20 years without medication, and why she reconsidered meds after returning to work post-baby. The challenges of balancing parenting and entrepreneurship with ADHD surface as she reflects on the support systems she's utilized. Katie also dives into the positive impacts of medication on her confidence and social interactions, while offering personal strategies for staying balanced in her life.

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Katie reflects on her lifelong journey with ADHD, highlighting how it has shaped her identity and decision-making processes.

She emphasizes the critical role of supportive learning environments in helping ADHD students thrive, contrasting her positive and negative educational experiences.

Katie discusses her recent return to medication, expressing how it has enhanced her daily functioning while maintaining her unique identity and self-care practices.

Deep dives

Reflecting on ADHD Awareness

The speaker discusses their personal journey with ADHD, emphasizing how it has been a lifelong part of their identity. They express surprise at now wanting to share their experiences publicly, noting that they previously accepted ADHD as simply a part of themselves without much contemplation. Through reflection, they recognize how ADHD influenced their decisions and behaviors over the years, including the role of medication at different stages of life. The speaker aims to convey that while their journey is unique, they hope sharing their story may resonate with others navigating similar challenges.

Intro

6min

Navigating ADHD: A Personal Journey

23min

Navigating Parenthood and Entrepreneurship with ADHD

6min

Navigating Life with ADHD and Medication: A Personal Journey

10min

Navigating ADHD Medication: Personal Insights and Strategies

9min

In this solo episode, Katie does a deep dive into her journey with ADHD, aka her superpower. She discusses her diagnosis and the systems and tools she learned to manage her ADHD without meds for 20 years. Katie spills on why she decided to explore meds again a year after returning to work post-baby and shares more about how they are working for her and the practices she is using to stay balanced while on them. Meds and all, she's still our eccentric girl, and we love her.

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