ADHD Chatter 4 Late Diagnosed ADHD Women Share Life Hacks | Christmas Special
Dec 24, 2024
Join comedians and authors Shappi Khorsandi and Stacey Duguid, alongside ADHD advocates Ellie Middleton and Kat Brown, as they share their transformative journeys with late-diagnosed ADHD. They discuss balancing authenticity with societal pressures, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and coping strategies for social anxiety. The conversation explores humorous anecdotes from their careers, the importance of community support, and the impact of self-care practices in managing ADHD. Tune in for relatable stories, insights, and empowering life hacks!
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ADHD's Intertwined Nature
- Kat Brown links ADHD to other life aspects, like therapy and health challenges.
- These combined experiences clarified her brain's workings and difficulties.
The Expert Mask
- Ellie Middleton discusses the duality of being an ADHD expert while experiencing ADHD challenges.
- She describes this as a new form of masking, different from masking as neurotypical.
Vulnerability and Boundaries
- Stacey Duguid's open writing about ADHD garnered attention, but led to concerns from friends.
- This made her retreat, but after positive feedback, she decided to continue sharing with boundaries.