Nov 3
I wasn’t planning to do anything special for this 200th episode, but my wonderful friend Sandra wouldn’t hear of it. She suggested I invite my family onto the podcast to mark the occasion–after all, they’ve been putting up with this for 200 episodes now–so that’s exactly what I decided to do.
In a podcast first, I’m sitting down with my husband and kids to get their perspectives on how ADHD impacts our family, what makes us different from other families, and what it’s been like behind the scenes of this whole podcasting journey so far. My family generates so much positive emotion for me and I truly couldn’t keep this podcast going without them, which is why I’m so excited to introduce you to them in this milestone episode.
I also couldn’t have made it this far without the support of all you wonderful listeners, who have allowed me to show up as my authentic self and make something that matters to so many people. I am so appreciative of you all for showing up these past 200 episodes and I can’t wait to see where all our unique paths will take us in 200 more.
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"I just really feel like if 10% of the population is estimated to have something, is it really a disorder, or is it just a different way of being in the world? You know, is it a series of traits? And I just firmly believe that."
- Tracy Otsuka
"The thing about the ADHD brain, which I think is a real positive, and I see it with everybody in this family, is you're always on your toes. And I think that that's important to keep your mind moving. It's good for your mental health and the development of your brain. I just know people that kind of check out at a certain age and they don't look at alternatives, they're not interesting. And we'll never have that problem in this house."
- Tracy Otsuka
"I think with the ADHD brain, there needs to be that focus, as my mom always says, on the positive emotions. So, if your child is able to experiment with all these different activities, and then because of that experimentation figure out what they really like to do, then that just kind of sets you up for, I think, a much more fulfilling life."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Atea discusses her passion for music and law school aspirations, while Marcus shares his interests in sports and investment banking.
- Marcus believes ADHD affects his family's organization and structure, leading to bickering.
- Stefani highlights the importance of experimentation and exploration in discovering one's true calling, and how her experiences in music and art led her to pursue a career in artist representation.
[23:06 - 35:49] Childhood Experiences and Education Choices
- Atea describes her experience attending a conservative elementary school with homophobia and misogyny, but with supportive parents who had open conversations about social issues.
- Atea Stefani notes that her mother's holiday preparations have become more streamlined and less over-the-top in recent years, with a focus on simplicity and tradition.
- Richard shares tips on how to handle ADHD situations at home with creativity and flexibility.
- Richard and Atea discuss the impact of ADHD on women, with Atea highlighting the need for more research and representation of women in leadership positions.
- Atea reflects on her mom's podcasting journey, highlighting moments of surprise and pride, such as her mom's book deal and higher follower count than micro influencers.
- Atea reveals she has been long overdue for an ADHD test, with her mom being a constant advocate for her to get tested.
