Odds & Ends of a Thirtysomething ADHDer

This week, we're finishing chatting with Micah about the struggles of our ADHD journies and how we make the day-to-day work.  Support the show

I have a new guest with me today, a best friend of mine, to chat about seeking ADHD diagnosis, finding purpose, and laughing in the face of sadness. I'll be splitting this one up for time purposes.  Main themes: Seeking an official diagnosis  Undiagnosed ADHD and what it looks like  Striving for the all-or-nothing  Support the show

Today is all about reflecting on how ADHD appeared before I knew what it was and the ways it caused me grief as I tried to understand why it was so hard to do what I was asked to do. I also reflected on how struggling to meet that "enough" label stood in the way of me finding my ADHD diagnosis, coming to terms with anxiety and depression, as well as how feeling like I had to be "all...

There is no main through-line this week, just an emptying of my busy brain.  Main themes:  Working to live, not living to work  Travel Unrelated ideas  Waiting mode Support the show

Today, I talk about burnout and coming out of the darkness to find the light. Also, I discuss the importance of showing up for the people you care about.  Main themes:  Learning how to slow down  Giving yourself grace Sometimes just being there is the best you can do for others  Support the show

We have our first guest this week! Noah, my fellow ADHDer and husband, joined me for discussions about our struggles with academics and organization, imaginations, and how we have tackled ADHD challenges in our adult lives.  Main topics: Focus issues in school  Pulling attention  Socialization  Challenges in adult life  Support the show

Let's talk about safety as a woman and what can happen after trauma. Big trigger warning this week involving assault, abuse, and shame after experiencing these things.  Main topics: Masking Shame in reporting  Assault in a romantic relationship  Increased occurences of abuse/assualt in vulnerable populations  Thoughts of self-harm Resources:  World Health Organization regarding violence again...

As the great Barbie asked... "have you guys ever thought about death?" Me either... I've done a little checking in with myself being surrounded by anticipatory grief lately and wanted to unravel a little bit of the loose thread in my head.  Main themes: Aging parents Shifting lifestyle after loss Finding ways to carry on positive memories while giving grief space Support the show

Today, I discussed what nostalgia pops up when I visit my hometown, grief about friendships past, and a nice dose of anxiety symptoms to tie it all together.  Main topics:  Losing and adapting the feeling of home Spoon theory  Control versus non-control Anxiety symptoms Chronic illness  How to actually perform "self-care" Support the show

This week, I explore transitions in life, grief from losing pets, and grappling with body image issues.  Main topics:  Balancing your own thoughts and feelings with other people's expectations Handling unexpected grief after a pet passes Going outside your comfort zone  Sitting in discomfort Support the show

This week, as the title suggests, you get odds and ends of my brain. I bounce from time blindness, pet peeves, and then go on a large side trip of our fertility struggles.  Support the show

Today, I'm going through all the different aspects of my particular version of ADHD, as well as touching on some of the overlap of ADHD and Autism.  References:  "Is It ADHD or Autism? (Or Both)" by Dr. Megan Anna Neff https://neurodivergentinsights.com/adhd-vs-autism/ Support the show

Hi friends, join me for the first-ever episode of Odds & Ends of a Thirtysomething ADHDer! I touch on my constant struggles with fitting in and feeling like I belong in my culture, my sexuality, and discovering my ADHD diagnosis.  Support the show

Welcome to the Odds & Ends of a Thirtysomething ADHDer! Want to spend some time wandering around the organized chaos of a busy brain? Come on in!  Support the show