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The ADHD Skills Lab

Learn talking strategies with an ADHD couple

Dec 25, 2023
Shoda and Ollie, hosts of the Mindfully ADHD podcast, discuss the power of radical self-acceptance and share how they work together to live an ADHD-friendly life. They also talk about the challenges of transitioning from Dubai to the UK, the impact of ADHD diagnosis, the struggles of maintaining routines and nighttime routines, and the importance of connecting with others and finding resources.
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  • Finding unique strategies that work for the individual and accepting that these strategies may change over time is key in managing ADHD.
  • Having a shared language and mental model as a couple with ADHD fosters empathy and understanding and helps navigate challenges effectively.

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Living with ADHD: A Creative Component

Living with ADHD involves a creative component, according to Shoda and Ali, a married couple with ADHD who host the podcast Mindfully ADHD. They discuss the importance of self-acceptance, especially in a society that values neurotypical standards. They emphasize that finding unique strategies that work for the individual is key and that it's okay if those strategies change over time. They also highlight the importance of having a shared language and mental model as a couple with ADHD, which helps foster empathy and understanding.

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