Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD Living with ADHD: Identity, Self-Acceptance, and Connection
Join us for an engaging and heartfelt conversation in the Los Angeles installment of our Attention Different Fireside Chats series. This episode brings together a group of ADHDers to explore the nuances of living with ADHD in adulthood, unpacking personal stories, challenges, and triumphs.
✍️ - Creators ➡ Stephen Tonti, Benj Welmond, & Aaron Smith
🎥 - Director & Cinematographer ➡ Benj Welmond
🎞️ - Editor ➡ Maggie "Maggs" Thibideaux
🏠 - Studio Location ➡ Big Time Studio LA
✨ Highlights ✨
"I Have vs. I Am ADHD" – A thought-provoking discussion featuring Adam and Daniel as they explore how ADHD shapes identity. Adam reflects on self-acceptance and living in the present, while Daniel frames ADHD as a condition he can manage and control.
"Proving Worthiness with ADHD" – Matt shares the weight of constantly feeling the need to validate his worth to others and himself, offering a candid look at self-acceptance.
"The Judgment Spiral" – Daniel opens up about the stress of worrying about others’ opinions, while Adam delves into hyperfixation on appearance and how these anxieties shape social interactions.
This episode is a raw and relatable snapshot of ADHD lived experiences, offering a space for connection, validation, and laughter.
💡 Whether you're an ADHDer or someone looking to understand the condition better, this Fireside Chat invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.
We are Attention DIFFERENT not DEFICIT An advocacy and edutainment podcast centered on radical acceptance and neurodiveristy. Attention Different aims to de-stigmatize and build community by exploring the intricacies of living life and "adulting" with ADHD in the modern world. We periodically feature experts, special guests and influencers in the ADHD community.
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