Jan 18
Tracy talks about ADHD and intuition in this podcast. She starts by sharing an experience that happened to her in college that made her start to really trust her intuition. She shares how and why her intuition has gotten her into trouble and what she does differently today. Learn what said that convinced Tracy that her symptoms were the result of ADHD. Discover what intuition looks and feels like and why we often don’t pay attention to what people are saying because our brains focus on the connections and relationships between things more than on specific bits of information. Have you ever felt like you know people better than they know themself? Learn: what therapists and women with ADHD have in common. the definition of intuition and that intuition may come from subconscious experiences that you may not be holding consciously that there’s nothing psychic or woo woo about intuition what it means to be a scanner Tracy talks about intuition as a non-conscious level of thinking that is related to attention. It is always also based on knowledge or expertise that you have. Learn about the danger of not listening to our intuition and how important it is that we pay attention to that little voice inside of ourselves.
Tracy mentions an ADHD women who shared her story and said that her anxiety gets worse when she doesn’t trust her intuition. Not trusting her intuition may be responsible for her anxiety. She also shared that she sometimes confuses anxiety with her intuition and how she’s learned to distinguish the two. Learn the definition of interpersonal intuition. Do you have high emotional intelligence? If so, you won’t want to miss this. Blocking extraneous stimuli is great if you’re sitting in a classroom trying to memorize facts but if you’re trying to figure out what makes someone tick and/or who they are, it may be better to take in extraneous stimuli. Discover how interpersonal intuition and connection are interrelated despite the fact that interpersonal intuition can wreak havoc with connection and why Tracy loves being around other ADHD women especially if they’re also entrepreneurs. Tracy shares what a non-fiction book group she started years ago with non-ADHD women taught her about social hierachies, connection and authenticity and what her rule for relationships is today. You’ll be surprised to learn why you blurt out insights and how that can prevent you from connecting with others. Tracy then talks about the Meyer-Briggs personality test and what she discovered about ADHD, intuition and a correlation between certain Meyer-Briggs Types.
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"Intuition comes from subconscious experiences that we may not be holding consciously, you know, our feelings come from our thoughts."
- Tracy Otsuka
"My ability to read their frustration, I have to just let it go, right. And I have to constantly tell myself, that you know what, this is normal."
- Tracy Otsuka
"Somehow, I always say I can read the energy of people. And I know who's really happy, who's struggling, who cares about others, and who doesn't, like I instantly know other people's motivation, their agendas, why they're doing what they're doing."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy shares her experience with ADHD and how it affects her interpersonal intuition, often allowing her to read people's underlying motivations and emotions.
- Tracy explains intuition as an automatic, unconscious feeling that arises from subconscious experiences and influences decision-making.
- Tracy discusses intuition and attention in ADHD, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's inner voice.
[12:23 - 23:28] Interpersonal Intuition and its Impact on Relationships
- Tracy highlights interpersonal intuition as an ADHD superpower, linked to empathy and emotional dysregulation.
- Tracy struggles with connection due to her interpersonal intuition, which can sense others' frustration and insecurities.
- Tracy shares her struggles with socializing in large groups and preferring one-on-one connections with women friends.
[23:28 - 34:31] ADHD, Intuition, and Personal Relationships
- Tracy shares her experiences with ADHD and how it affects her social interactions, including her tendency to speak up when she perceives injustice or cruelty towards others.
- Tracy discusses the importance of intuition and how it can be a valuable tool for ADHD individuals, citing her own independent test on types and ADHD.
- Tracy discusses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and its correlation with ADHD, particularly the intuition function.
