199. The Highly Sensitive ADHDer - Neurodivergence in Quiet Leaders

This is for you if you’re neurodivergent, suspect you are, love someone who is, or are simply ADHD-curious.

For years, I suspected I was neurodivergent, that my brain worked differently than others. BUT I thought of ADHDers as bold, rash, outspoken and disorganized risk takers with overflowing energy. I, on the other hand, was a careful, shy, sensitive overthinker who ran out of steam by the afternoon. 

It didn’t seem possible to match up the view I had of ADHD with how I saw myself as an HSP (highly sensitive person). Until I read about masking. 

Kat and I talk about:

• Busting the ADHD stereotype with quiet, sensitive women
• Our own ADHD & HSP stories 
• The impact of being undiagnosed for decades
• Unconsciously masking, being highly sensitive & our voices 

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Links from the episode: 

• The Inflow app 
• “A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD” by Sari Solden 
• “The Highly Sensitive Person” by Elaine Aron
• Jacqueline Sinfield 
• Kat’s ADHD Resources Page