Grace Timothy, a writer previously of Vogue and Glamour, and the author of Lost in Motherhood, discusses her ADHD diagnosis and how it has affected various aspects of her life. Topics covered include selective hearing, memory retention, anxiety manifestations, late diagnosis, guilt, energy management, parenting with ADHD, workplace challenges, health anxiety, crisis management, and using humor to cope with stress.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of psychoeducation, self-acceptance, and finding individual strategies in managing ADHD.
Openness and honesty can be positive aspects of ADHD, creating connections and combatting feelings of loneliness.
ADHD has both challenges and benefits, including difficulty with patience and creativity, and the need for greater awareness and acceptance in society.
Deep dives
The Importance of Wellbeing and Lifestyle Help for Women with ADHD
The podcast episode focuses on the need for more emphasis on wellbeing and lifestyle help for women with ADHD. The host, who is a well-being and lifestyle coach, shares her own journey of discovering her ADHD and wanting to offer new insights and perspectives to help women live fulfilled, calm, and balanced lives. The episode explores the challenges and experiences of women with ADHD, including issues like health anxiety and the struggle for understanding and support. It highlights the importance of psychoeducation, self-acceptance, and finding strategies that work for each individual in managing ADHD.
The Power of Openness and Honesty
Openness and honesty is highlighted as a positive aspect of ADHD. The host shares how her lack of filter and ability to share openly and honestly has served her well in her writing and forming connections with others. The episode discusses the value of sharing personal experiences and anecdotes to create connections and combat feelings of loneliness. While oversharing may make others uncomfortable, it can be a source of comfort and connection for those who relate.
The Challenges and Benefits of ADHD
The episode acknowledges the challenges posed by ADHD, including difficulty with patience and unpredictable adaptability. However, it also highlights the benefits of ADHD, such as creativity, outside-the-box thinking, and forming connections quickly with others. The host and guest share their experiences of how ADHD has shaped their lives and careers, as well as the ongoing journey of understanding and managing their symptoms.
The Need for Awareness and Acceptance
The podcast emphasizes the need for greater awareness and acceptance of ADHD in society. It discusses the struggles faced by individuals with ADHD in conventional work environments and advocates for accommodations and understanding. The episode highlights the role of psychoeducation, community support, and reframing societal attitudes towards ADHD.
Hope for the Future
The episode concludes with a sense of hope for the future of ADHD awareness and support. The podcast aims to continue providing resources, insights, and conversations to empower individuals with ADHD and create a more inclusive and understanding society. The host and guest express their commitment to ongoing learning, awareness, and advocating for change.
Welcome back to the new series of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast!
This week’s guest is Grace Timothy, a writer previously of Vogue and Glamour, and the author of Lost in Motherhood. Grace was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021 and since then has launched the Is It My ADHD podcast to explore the lived experience of ADHD with a variety of guests.
During this episode of the podcast, Kate and Grace spoke about:
The unusual way Grace's diagnosis came about
Selective hearing and ADHD
Memory retention and auditory learning
How anxiety can manifest when we have no idea we're anxious
Dealing with a late ADHD diagnosis
Using our ADHD awareness and making life choices
Guilt
Managing our energy levels to help prevent burnout
Navigating your own needs whilst parenting
How to deal with your workplace post-diagnosis
ADHD manifesting as health anxiety, hypervigilance and anxious thoughts
Dealing with a crisis with ADHD
Using humour to get past stressful situations
How the positives of ADHD have helped us
Understanding how to work and thrive after an ADHD diagnosis
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By using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) in her coaching practice, Kate guides more ADHD women to rediscover their inner voice, 'tap' into their expansive wisdom and potential, fulfil their desires and realise themselves outside of the overwhelm, inner pressure and family dynamic. She is also a mum to four children - some of which also have ADHD.