Ying Deng

This week's guest is Ying Deng, known as ADHD Asian Girl, who discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation for ADHD individuals. They explore the practice of paying attention to the present moment, the effects of mindfulness on reducing symptoms, improving emotional functioning and executive functioning, and strategies for incorporating meditation into daily life. The conversation also covers redirecting thoughts, cultivating compassion, building meditation habits for ADHD, and concludes with top tips for practicing mindfulness.

Ying Deng, founder of ADHD Asian Girl and your Mindful ADHD Guide, discusses the myth of being an adult with ADHD, challenges with masking, and making mindfulness accessible in the ADHD community. They explore the struggles of career disillusionment, navigating Chinese and American cultures, and creative strategies for managing ADHD. Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout October, ADHD Awareness Month.