236: Insider View: How to Work with the ADHD Brain, with Alice Gendron
Oct 19, 2023
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Alice Gendron, The Mini ADHD Coach, shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and the misconceptions surrounding it. She highlights the importance of community, the unique challenges faced by girls with ADHD, and the significance of self-awareness in embracing individual differences. The podcast explores strategies for focus and productivity, executive functioning skills, and trying different approaches in working with the ADHD brain.
Understanding the different ways in which ADHD can manifest is crucial for navigating life with ADHD.
Recognizing that ADHD is a complex condition and embracing individual ways of functioning is essential in finding strategies that work for each person.
Deep dives
The Importance of Self-Awareness for ADHD Brains
People with ADHD can be different from one another, and it is crucial to be self-aware and understand how our individual brains work. This self-awareness helps us better navigate our lives and also helps others understand our experiences with ADHD. The podcast emphasizes that ADHD does not define us as individuals, but it does have a significant impact on our day-to-day lives.
Misconceptions About ADHD
The podcast discusses several misconceptions about ADHD, such as the belief that individuals with ADHD cannot have good grades or perform well academically. It highlights the misconception that hyperactivity is always physical, whereas it can also manifest internally. The podcast emphasizes the importance of recognizing that ADHD can have different expressions and that girls with ADHD may often be overlooked due to societal expectations.
Understanding the ADHD Brain and Working with Its Complexity
The podcast highlights that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for ADHD brains. Each person with ADHD is unique, and self-awareness is crucial in understanding our own brains and finding strategies that work for us. It encourages a mindset shift towards working smarter, not harder, and embracing our own individual ways of functioning. The podcast emphasizes the need to understand ADHD as a complex condition and to appreciate the diverse strengths and challenges that individuals with ADHD possess.
I have a special guest in this episode — Alice Gendron, also known as The Mini ADHD Coach. Alice shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 29 and the challenges she faced afterward. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding ADHD, particularly in women and girls, and highlights the importance of understanding the different ways in which ADHD can manifest. Join us as we dive deep into this beautifully complex topic and gain valuable insights into working with the ADHD brain.