ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 302: Healing Through Art with Yolanda Y. Liou

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Oct 16, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Yolanda Y. Liou, a Taiwanese-born multidisciplinary artist in London, shares how art became her refuge in navigating life with ADHD and a recent autism diagnosis. She discusses her misdiagnosis journey, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and creativity as therapeutic tools. Yolanda highlights her projects that challenge beauty standards and promote authenticity, revealing the empowering impact of embracing neurodivergence. Her insights on empathy, productivity, and self-care provide fresh perspectives on mental well-being and self-expression.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Recognizing Achievements Amidst ADHD Challenges

04:12 • 14min

Navigating Misdiagnoses and Self-Discovery

18:01 • 2min

Navigating ADHD: Diagnosis and Self-Acceptance

20:11 • 16min

Art, Healing, and Self-Discovery

35:55 • 15min

Reframing Rejection: Transforming Overthinking into a Positive Tool

50:28 • 2min

Exploring Empathy and Self-Perception in Autism

52:05 • 2min

Navigating ADHD and Digital Detox

54:30 • 15min

Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences

01:09:22 • 3min

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When art became a refuge, it became a revolution.

This episode is about embracing neurodivergence and challenging beauty standards. Yolanda Liu, a Taiwan-born artist based in London, is renowned for her work across photography, film, collage, illustration, and tattoo art. Featured in outlets like BBC, Vogue, and i-D, her story reflects resilience as she navigates life with ADHD and a recent autism diagnosis. From her early days nurtured by a creative mother to the launch of her second book, Thank You For Playing With Me, Yolanda's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment. Through her art, she challenges societal beauty standards and promotes authenticity.

Initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, Yolanda found relief in an accurate ADHD diagnosis, which allowed her to better understand herself. Embracing her neurodivergent strengths, she explores how creativity has served as a sanctuary and a means to empower others. Her projects—spanning tattoo artistry and collaborative photography—emphasize representation, connection, and breaking down societal norms.

Yolanda shares insights on managing empathy, self-care, and productivity, emphasizing the strength of embracing one’s uniqueness. Her journey is a testament to the resilience within neurodivergence, offering fresh perspectives on mental well-being, creativity, and self-expression.

Resources:

Website: https://yolandaliou.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yolandaliou/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-y-liou-45234142

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