ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka EP. 322: Loud, Intuitive & Learning to Regulate with Chelsea Kunz
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Mar 5, 2025 Chelsea Kunz, an actor, creator, and the hilarious mind behind 'Karen Disapproves,' shares her candid journey with ADHD. Growing up as the youngest of ten, she learned to embrace her loud and funny side, even as she navigated impulsivity and focus challenges. Chelsea discusses her chaotic upbringing, emotional sensitivity, and the overwhelming struggles of motherhood that led her to seek an ADHD diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of creative outlets and balancing big ideas with everyday life, offering relatable insights for fellow ADHDers.
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Desk Masterpiece
- Chelsea Kunz, as a child, drew on her desk during a boring movie.
- Her teacher, angered by the "masterpiece," made her clean it up after school.
Classroom Disruptions
- Chelsea's ADHD led to fidgeting and disruptive behaviors, like excessive talking in class.
- One teacher's attempts to silence her only resulted in more disruptive actions, leading to public embarrassment.
Motherhood and ADHD
- Chelsea's ADHD was manageable until motherhood intensified it, making her irritable and overwhelmed.
- This prompted her to seek a formal diagnosis and explore nervous system regulation.
