11. OUR ADHD STORIES: perfectionism meets hot mess, diagnosed twice in 10 years

Jun 5, 2024

Join the ADHD besties as they share late-diagnosis stories, tackle self-shaming, and take a neurotypical quiz. Recommendations include watching Alone, an episode on autism, and ADHD books. Dive into personal journeys, medication struggles, and self-compassion lessons. Laugh along with neurotypical quizzes and unpacking habits. Celebrate ADHD brains, authenticity, and diversity with a heartfelt message at the end.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

ADHD Conversations and Humorous Tendencies

02:07 • 6min

Discussion about watching the TV show Alone Alone and a recommendation for the Imperfect Podcast episode with Fern Brady

07:38 • 2min

ADHD Diagnosis Journeys and Medication Experiences

09:52 • 21min

Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Self-Compassion

30:33 • 17min

Neurotypical Quizzes and Unpacking Habits

47:26 • 12min

Celebrating ADHD Brains and Authenticity with Neurotypical Allies

59:19 • 2min

Concluding Remarks, Dilemmas, Newsletter, Blood Sugar, and Farewell Message

01:01:06 • 2min

Hellloooo gorgeous ADHD besties!

On today's show:

• Listener question: Tara and Grace share their ADHD late-diagnosis stories. They explain how they first learned about ADHD, why Tara got diagnosed twice almost a decade apart, stimulant meds and struggling with low self-esteem.

• Dilemma: A cute listener shares that she regrets not taking her ADHD diagnosis more seriously in her 20s. She asks how to move past self-shaming and be kinder to herself.

• Ireggy Seggy with a Guestie: Grace's hubby Eric is here with a tongue-in-cheek quiz to determine once and for all "who is the most neurotypical"? The answer might (won't) surprise you!

RECS

• Tara recommends watching Alone while doing bed yoga.
• Grace recommends an episode on The Imperfects podcast: Fern Brady - autistic in a non-autistic world.
• BOOKS: No Bad Parts, Different Not Less, ADHD 2.0 (see our IG for more!) @adhdbestiespodcast

Your ADHD Besties,
Grace & Tara xx

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