The Josh Boone Show

#35: Mark Cann – Adult ADHD Diagnosis: Strategies for Life, Love, & Business Success

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Nov 18, 2023
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Mark Cann
Mark Cann, an entrepreneur and mental health advocate, discusses ADHD diagnosis in adults and its impact on relationships and careers. They share personal experiences, debunk myths about ADHD, and talk about strategies for managing symptoms and improving productivity. The podcast also explores the challenges of the healthcare system, the changing stigma around mental health, and the acceptance of neurodiversity in different industries.
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ANECDOTE

Josh's ADHD Diagnosis

  • Josh Boone was diagnosed with ADHD at 23 after a friend gave him Adderall.
  • He felt like he could "see colors" for the first time and realized he'd been living on hard mode.
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ADHD Awareness and Diagnosis in the UK

  • In the UK, ADHD awareness has surged recently, leading to long diagnosis waiting lists.
  • Mark Cann wasn't diagnosed until 42 due to lack of awareness/understanding of ADHD in the UK.
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Social Media's Impact on ADHD Perception

  • The rise of ADHD content on social media raises awareness but blurs the lines between clinical ADHD and normal behavior.
  • Many struggle to differentiate between ADHD, scatterbrainedness, laziness, and procrastination.
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