Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast Rebroadcast • The Margins of ADHD
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Jul 3, 2025 The discussion explores how systems designed to manage ADHD can unintentionally limit our lives. It highlights the significance of 'margins,' which represent the space we need for personal growth and flexibility. Listeners are encouraged to embrace self-acceptance and say 'yes' to new experiences for enhancing mental well-being. The idea of finding balance amidst external pressures is examined, alongside the liberation from judgment that often constrains individuals with ADHD. Humor and community engagement spice up the insights shared throughout the conversation.
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Workplace ADHD Challenges
- Pete Wright shares how his ADHD accommodations often lead to misunderstandings at work.
- His systems are seen as annoying or controlling by others, causing social friction.
Understanding ADHD Margin
- Margin is breathing room and the opposite of overload in life and work.
- For ADHD, margin is the gray unknown space beyond accommodations, often feared but necessary.
Floating Meetings Disrupt Systems
- Floating brainstorming sessions disrupt Pete Wright's ADHD systems and focus.
- Such unstructured meetings intensify overwhelm by breaking predictable routines.
