Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe

Feb 12, 2024

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Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD YouTube channel and author of How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide, discusses her journey with ADHD, dealing with challenges like self-criticism and shame. They explore misconceptions about ADHD, the relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity, and the importance of creating a sense of community. They also offer advice for partners and family of people with ADHD.

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ADHD is often misunderstood and goes beyond attention deficit and hyperactivity, encompassing underachievement, creativity, and sensitivity to criticism.

Educating oneself about ADHD and normalizing the struggles individuals face is crucial for providing support and validation.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with a partner who has ADHD requires open communication, understanding, and collaboration while respecting the neurological nature of the condition.

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Understanding ADHD and its impact on daily life

In this podcast episode, the guest, Jessica, shares her personal experience with ADHD and discusses the challenges she faced due to a lack of understanding and support. She emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about ADHD and normalizing the struggles faced by individuals with this condition. Jessica highlights how ADHD affects various aspects of life, such as focusing, planning, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. She also explains how ADHD can lead to difficulties in relationships, work, and self-esteem. Through her own journey, Jessica emphasizes the importance of acceptance and self-advocacy in managing ADHD.

Introduction

3min

Challenges and Experiences with ADHD

24min

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Common Misconceptions about ADHD

18min

The Importance of Motivation and Having a Plan in a Relationship

2min

Understanding and Managing ADHD: A Conversation with Jessica McCabe

5min

The Power of Self-Talk, Self-Advocacy, and Empathy in ADHD and Relationships

3min

ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins Forrest to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, and sensitivity, and how we can work with our unique brain, not against it.

About our Guest: Jessica McCabe is the creator of the popular YouTube channel How to ADHD and author of the new book How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain, Not Against It.

Forrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there. You can watch this episode on YouTube.

Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

1:15: Jessica’s history with ADHD, and how she wrote her book

7:15: Stigma, pride, self-criticism, and letting others help you

12:05: Dealing with shame

14:55: Self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and asking the right questions

24:40: Believing in your experience

27:45: Common misconceptions about ADHD

31:40: The relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity and regulation

36:05: Creating a sense of community

39:25: Advice for partners, family, and friends of people with ADHD

47:25: Recap

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How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe

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Deep dives

Understanding ADHD and its impact on daily life

Writing a book with ADHD: Challenges and strategies

The emotional aspect of ADHD and building a supportive community

The importance of understanding ADHD beyond stereotypes

Support and communication in relationships with ADHD

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Understanding ADHD and its impact on daily life

Writing a book with ADHD: Challenges and strategies

The emotional aspect of ADHD and building a supportive community

The importance of understanding ADHD beyond stereotypes

Support and communication in relationships with ADHD

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