Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton Book Club with Jordan Stephens 📖 | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton
Oct 20, 2024
Jordan Stephens, a musician, actor, author, and activist, dives deep into his memoir 'Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs.' He discusses the challenges of ADHD, the healing power of vulnerability, and the importance of setting boundaries. Jordan shares insights on managing emotions, embracing sobriety, and the complexities of relationships. The conversation touches on practical tips for ADHD-friendly living and the courage it takes to reopen your heart after betrayal, while also emphasizing the importance of kindness and communication in love.
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Vulnerability Grows With Secure Connection
- Jordan Stephens says vulnerability felt safer once he was in a stable, loving relationship.
- He deliberately stopped curating a public persona so the book could live beyond him.
Balance Beats Hyper-Individualism
- Jordan argues hyper-individualism isolates people and benefits a few powerful actors.
- He frames healthy living as balancing heart-opening and heart-closing, not perpetual solitude.
Teach People How To Support You
- Tell people how to support you and lead with positivity when they engage your work.
- Jordan asks collaborators to 'lead with the positivity' even if they don't fully rate his work.
