Horsea Embraces the Anxious Ride - HEAR Podcast

Do you have some experience traveling solo? Have you ever thought about giving it a try? Solo traveling comes with a lot of perks, it's not as lonely as one might think. One thing for sure, you can do things on your own time and energy! If you're curious about how to stay organized and how to pack when traveling, this episode is a great overview for you! What up!  Welcome to HEAR, Horsea E...

What comes to your mind when you hear the world "motorcycles" or "motorcyclists"? Do loud piped Harleys come to your mind or hooning sport bikes doing wheelies down your local streets? I'm here to debunk some stereotypes in this episode and explore more into the motorcycling world. Originally coming from the modified car scene, I offer some insight to how not all motorcycli...

Providing some brief personal updates on ADHD medication for this year as I have noticed some results from a recent medication I've tried. Do you take any medication to aid your ADHD? If so, please leave a comment! Remember: it's important to get diagnosed by a licensed therapist or psychiatrist if you think medication might help you. Otherwise, tune into a short episode on my medication u...

Okay; you had a loud outburst in a professional environment, this isn't the first time. How do I catch myself so I don't embarass myself in society? You're not alone; lots of people with ADHD suffer with their emotional regulation. I am the same! In this episode, I discuss some strategies from ADHD researchers on how to catch and regulate your emotions. Emotions aren't all bad, the...

Do you have a persistent fear of going to grocery stores or shopping malls? Ever feel your heart beating insanely fast right before your class presentation? Chances are, those are forms of social anxiety and you might have it! In this episode, I dive into how social anxiety can affect someone, ADHD or not, my personal experiences, and what can be done to try to keep it in check. Anxiety will happe...

Let's face it: school is hard enough already. But having to go through it with ADHD? Man, I empathize with you there. Growing up, I thought nothing was wrong because I was getting good grades and pretty successful up till high school. Then reality hit once I got into college and I realized I wasn't able to keep up with my studied compared to the rest of the students. What was wrong with me...

Ever experience an anxiety attack? What was your experience like? In this episode, we take a brief trip down memory lane on the Thanksgiving weekend two months ago in 2023 where I experience a pretty bad anxiety attack. It all began with an agreement I couldn't keep with my sister, suffering from my RSD, constantly feeling I'm a failure, and ending up in a motorcycle crash. Tune in because...

Ever thought about going beyond street riding as a motorcyclist? Interested in learning more about supermotos or what the heck they are? I detail my first time dirt riding with SoCal SuperMoto this past holiday season in this episode, and also discuss my dirt crash alongside a smidgen of riding mentality. Hopefully it motivates you to try it out if you're into two wheeled vehicles as well! Tun...

Yes, my first ever lowside crash on the public streets. Thankfully it was a solo crash and I am okay. But the crash woke up my entire body on the emotional and mentality on riding. Why do I ride and what should I be thinking before I ride? I go over my thought process, what happened, and lessons I learned that you may be also able to apply with me on your daily life of lessening anxiety and workin...

Happy New Years and onwards to 2024! How as your holiday season? Were you able to spend some time reflecting on your 2023 accomplishments? Let's just say, you did it! We are onto a new year and I cannot wait to start Season 2 with ya'll! Stay tuned next week as I dive more in depth with various topics including motorcycling, the psychology behind motorcycling, anxiety attacks, ADHD and gro...

We made it! Episode 30 announces the last episode of season 1. We've talked a lot about various ADHD topics, such as anxiety, imposter syndrome, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. We also covered non-ADHD topics, general mental health, workplace problems, and self confidence. I spend this episode reflecting on the past 30 episodes with ya'll, and prep myself for season 2 next year. Stay tu...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!! I didn't want to leave ya'll particularly hanging this week, I did not plan ahead and it's Thanksgiving Day! But, I figured let's use this week and holiday weekend to recuperate, spend more time with loved ones, and reflect on what we are thankful for. Have you reflected yet? We'll discuss more next week as we close off with the l...

Anxiety attacks are more common than you think! In 2021, according to the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey showed that 4 in 10 adults experienced anxiety attacks or some anxiety disorder. There's no doubt there is a potential mental health crisis in the United States now, especially after the pandemic. But what exactly is an anxiety attack? How does it differ from a panic attack? Wha...

Ever curious about life as a cabin crew or flight attendant? Look no further as I go over some of my past experiences as a flight attendant, how I dealt with my ADHD in retrospect before I realized it was ADHD, and how being a cabin crew taught me more empathy and compassion, embracing the emotional aspect of ADHD. What up!  Welcome to HEAR, Horsea Embraces the Anxious Ride, and I am your host Hor...

Ever feel awkward socializing with strangers or you find yourself unable to connect with others? That sounds like a tough time; I can relate! With ADHD, socializing is definitely harder than neurotypicals as we have too many mental blocks in our minds. I go over some tips and the benefits of finding your inner circle that will potentially turn into lasting, supportive friendships. Tune in! What up...

It's extremely important to set boundaries, and even more important in the work place sometimes. Boundaries aren't meant to keep people out of your life, but it's more of a way to help mediate the relationship one has with the other party. Then again, boundaries can still be confusing. How does one go about setting up a work boundary? What exactly is a work boundary? I delve into that...

Impulsivity is widely known as a common symptom of ADHD, particularly the hyperactive ADHD types.  Impulsive behavior is defined as acting without any forethought behind the action.  Have you experienced this at all?  I’m a major culprit of this, in my personal and work life.  I am trying to find a balance and methods to mitigate it.  We explore a bit of that in this episode! What up!  Welcome to...

The term Imposter Syndrome was popularized in the 1970s describing one’s self doubt of their own ability to perform and/or complete a task.  Although there is no clinical diagnosis of this, Imposter Syndrome is prevalent in today’s workplace environment quite often.  A Stanford survey conducted in 2020 showed 56%-82% of professionals experienced imposter syndrome; extremely high and shocking stati...

A topic I'm utterly intrigued with but haven't really explored with this podcast: Dating! Dating and relationships are extremely broad topics and there's so much to cover. In this episode, I offer some of my thoughts and a few of my experiences with dating to try to understand how to date better with ADHD. I also delve into what love means, and the 4 stages of this emotion. Thank you f...

We explored a bit about motorcycling and how this anxious hobby can help with ADHD. Today we explore a broader sense of what Throttle Therapy means to motorcyclists, and why even amidst the dangers of everyday riding, people still choose to do it. The feelings and emotions of the wind in your face and freedom is difficult to explain with just words, books, or video. I will try to break it down in...

Social media is a part of everyone's lives nowadays. People just cannot seem to take their eyes off their little phone screens. Why is that the case? We will explore a bit about the social media addiction and how it affects ones with ADHD. The addictive personalities...one can already imagine! Thanks for tuning in! What up!  Welcome to HEAR, Horsea Embraces the Anxious Ride, and I am your host...

Asian Values and ADHD and American Values...the clash of the three! How do you deal with the stress and navigate the value conflicts in your mind? I get more into my recent personal experiences with ADHD and how it impacts my way of thinking and actions with my family. Do not worry, I go over some potential strategies you can implement in your life to get your parents to better understand. For the...

Who likes to be told what to do? Probably nobody. However for the ADHD brain, it feels a bit different. From a recent personal situation and on the end of my sickness recovery, I review a bit of RSD once again in this scenario. What up!  Welcome to HEAR, Horsea Embraces the Anxious Ride, and I am your host Horace.  Experiencing anxiety?  Perhaps unclear about your personal goals, or feeling lost a...

This week's episode is very odd; I am sick and couldn't get a proper episode on time. I didn't want to leave you hanging with nothing this week, and therefore, provided a short update on my recent airport anxiety and how I got sick. I hope I'm well enough to be back with a proper episode next week! Stay tuned and stay safe out there! What up!  Welcome to HEAR, Horsea Embraces the A...

Got ADHD or thinking you do from some of your ADHD-like symptoms? It’s important to get diagnosed by a psychiatrist because not only is a diagnosis the start to a recovery path, but there's a plethora of medicine out there for us ADHD folk. You can work with your psychiatrist on a treatment plan that is specified for YOU. Plans you find on the internet or that worked for a friend might not wor...