The Futur with Chris Do 258 - The ADHD Creative — with Abi Lemon
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Sep 13, 2023 In this conversation, Abi Lemon, an ADHD coach, shares her journey from struggling with ADHD in childhood to empowering others in creative fields. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and discipline in managing ADHD symptoms. Abi offers practical coping strategies and emphasizes the significance of supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals. The episode also touches on the unique cognitive strengths of those with ADHD and the power of self-compassion in the workplace.
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Abi's ADHD Journey
- Abi Lemon, an ADHD coach, felt different and struggled with traditional expectations from a young age.
- An educational psychology assessment during her master's program finally revealed her ADHD.
Misunderstood ADHD
- Abi's school experience involved being labeled intelligent but lazy, despite trying hard.
- This led to low self-esteem, further complicated by societal misunderstandings of ADHD, particularly in girls.
ADHD in Women
- ADHD often goes undiagnosed in girls, who may mask their symptoms.
- Hormonal changes during perimenopause can exacerbate challenges, leading to more later-in-life diagnoses among women.