Horsea Embraces the Anxious Ride - HEAR Podcast

According to Forbes, over 4 million American workers quit their jobs each month in 2022. Lots of mental health problems are skyrocketing and nowadays, surveys show employees having jobs who take mental health seriously as their preference. What is going on? Aside from the COVID19 pandemic, I'm sure this thing called burn out has happened to you once or twice...or multiple times throughout your...

Continuation from the previous episode, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, otherwise known as RSD, is a relatively new disorder that outlines symptoms of pain when one feels rejected from loved ones, friends, and peers close to them. Thanks to Dr. William Dodson, RSD has surfaced to the spotlight and gained traction in awareness in the mental health space. But did you know that RSD can also be trigger...

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, otherwise known as RSD, is a relatively new disorder that outlines symptoms of pain when one feels rejected from loved ones, friends, and peers close to them. This can be in the simple form of not finding a said joke funny to something as serious as taking any criticism (even some that helps us grow) too negatively. In turn, this can be detrimental to one's growt...

Lack of motivation? Not in the right mood to finish mundane tasks? If you have ADHD, it's possible that your dopamine levels are not high enough to want to finish those tasks. You've probably heard of the remarks "You're just lazy". It is possibly not because ADHD people are lazy, but more so a lack of proper regulation of dopamine is happening in the brain. Knowing the right...

Do you sometimes feel your ADHD symptoms are getting in the way of excelling in your career? Do you feel like you're behind compared to your colleagues just because your brain functions differently than others? Do not fret because even with ADHD, you can leverage your unique neurological traits to your advantage! Having self awareness is the critical first step to making progress in managing y...

Sometimes you feel you aren’t connected with other people and that others don’t understand you, ADHD brain is different from neurotypicals.  We’re just, weird?  We’re wired differently! It will take effort for you to get out there and find your group, as stated in episode 6 last month about social awkwardness, we need to make an effort to connect with others.  Stay positive and approach life with...

Just for this week, I'm changing up the podcast style. Thank you for always tuning in and listening to me (hopefully) provide you with ADHD tips, suggestions, and stories to help you get through your workday, commute, or leisure time. I thought I would take some time to self reflect...UNCUT & UNHINGED type of podcast style. You'll get to experience my social anxiety and ADHD work withi...

Do Asian males seek out mental health advice? A 2019 study showed out of the group surveyed, Asian males sought out mental healthcare 3x less than white americans. This can be problematic, because Asian males tend to bottle emotions up and there is nowhere to properly vent, which, from previous episodes, you already know can lead to catastrophic and confusing anxiety and/or panic attacks. What can...

Yep, you read that right! Asian parents are not exempt from ADHD; they are very much human like you.  They probably were just never diagnosed and might take awhile for them (if even) to get diagnosed or accept that they have a disorder.  ADHD is a very common neurological disease and having a conversation with your parents might warrant some understanding of this disease. In this episode, I go ove...

What is your way to maintain peace with your emotions and self? Any helpful advice to curb your anxiety, especially with ADHD? It might shock you that several people choose motorcycling as their way of meditation. Motorcycling is already estimated to be 38x more dangerous than driving a car. If that doesn't stress you out, I don't know what else will. But why do people still ride? In this...

Ever have trouble speaking in a group setting? Perhaps even freaking out about making a phone call or speaking to a stranger at a restaurant to get your order? Social anxiety is real. In this episode, I will delve into a bit of my own social anxiety and perhaps some tips that you (and even me!) can start and continue to use to work through it. We're in this together! What up!  Welcome to HEAR,...

Did you ever wait till the very last minute to complete a task? The last hour and few minutes before an assignment is due and the adrenaline pumping as you rush to finish it? Sounds like you were a victim of procrastination. Procrastination affects everyone and it's something that tends to happen more often than people think. "Just do it!" Well, sometimes it isn't that easy. Usin...

Do you ever wonder if Asian immigrant parents understand or try to understand mental health? It's not usually a topic that's talked about in Asian households but it has been gaining traction in the last couple years. You can imagine Asian immigrant parents coming to the USA, hoping for a better life, and working hard to achieve such dreams the moment they landed. Fast forward to the millen...

There's quite often a stereotype of the Asian and shy combo. Although this does not affect everyone, it definitely impacted me, especially with ADHD. Did you know ADHD impacts social dynamics and self-esteem problems? As a child, these two aspects weigh heavy. I go through some childhood stories where looking back, it definitely was ADHD influenced. Many are completely unaware and I for one am...

Welcome to the first episode! ADHD is more common than you think...and it is a common neurological disorder that affects many individuals throughout the world. However, many go undiagnosed and these confusing symptoms can lead to impacted academic and professional achievements, relationships, social interactions, and poor self-esteem, as noted by the American Psychiatric Association. Are you livin...

ADHD is confusing and sometimes hard to pinpoint. This episode outlines what my daily experience with ADHD looks like. Maybe you or a loved one can relate to these stories. I'm not a licensed therapist but from my personal experiences, it's important to get diagnosed and find help. Whether it is professional therapy, support groups, books, online articles, there are strategies to help miti...

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 amidst the world’s animosity.  You’re not alone.  Being born Asian American, from my experience with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling lost from time to time, I hope to provide you solace in this day and age, a safe space, and share opt...