232 Your Brain's Not Broken with Dr. Tamara Rosier
Oct 10, 2023
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Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of 'Your Brain's Not Broken' and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, discusses her journey to an ADHD diagnosis, the importance of vulnerability and deep connections, ADHD's susceptibility to trauma, emotional regulation, and creating internal boundaries for personal growth.
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Quick takeaways
Understanding and accepting oneself is crucial for individuals with ADHD.
Coaching and therapy play important roles in managing ADHD, with coaches focusing on strategies and therapists addressing emotional challenges.
Managing and regulating emotions, as well as setting boundaries, are essential for a healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD.
Deep dives
Understanding ADHD and its challenges
The podcast episode explores the frustrations, humor, and challenges of adulting with ADHD. The speaker discusses the unique brain of individuals with ADHD and highlights the importance of understanding and accepting oneself.
Interview with Tamara Rosier, PhD
The podcast features an interview with Tamara Rosier, PhD, author of the book 'Your Brain's Not Broken.' The conversation touches on strategies for navigating emotions and life with ADHD. The host expresses a personal connection and admiration for Tamara's insights.
Working with ADHD Coaching and Therapy
The podcast emphasizes the value of seeking coaching and therapy for managing ADHD. It distinguishes between the roles and boundaries of coaches and therapists in supporting individuals with ADHD.
The Importance of Emotional Regulation
The podcast episode highlights the emotional challenges faced by people with ADHD. It explores the concept of emotional dysregulation and emphasizes the significance of managing and regulating emotions.
Establishing Boundaries and Creating Healthy Spaces
The podcast concludes with a discussion on the importance of setting boundaries and creating a healthy internal and external environment. It encourages individuals to recognize and respect their personal space while fostering meaningful connections with others.
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., has joined me for a discussion on my absolute favorite sections of her book, Your Brain’s Not Broken. Tamara is a fellow ADHD coach and the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan.
We waste no time at all diving into her personal journey to an ADHD diagnosis at 40 years young and what living day-to-day with this neurodivergent disorder has looked like throughout her life. You’ll notice a common theme in being her authentic self while simultaneously working through how to connect with and be sensitive to the neurotypical community.
I highly encourage all of my listeners to check out Your Brain’s Not Broken, whether in a physical book or audiobook format, because Tamara has such a unique way of changing readers’ perceptions and bringing clarity to concepts that are difficult for ADHDers, like emotional regulation and setting boundaries.
In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics in her book, such as masking, vulnerability, convergent vs. divergent thinking and the individual houses (or psyches) we all have to protect and maintain for a healthy mind.
It’s a beautiful and super satisfying conversation on so many aspects of living life with ADHD that I could have kept talking to Tamara for hours! So settle in and consider having a book discussion with other friends and loved ones who might benefit from this content.
You can learn more about the book and Tamara at TamaraRosier.com.