Mar 23
When I work with older ADHD women they often ask me, “I’ve made it through life this far, what would really change if I got a diagnosis?” Well, self-leadership coach and author Angela Raspass is here to answer that question, and her response is “everything.”
Angela was diagnosed last year at 53, and even she was shocked by just how drastically her life was altered when she started to understand and accommodate her ADHD. She was lucky enough to find a medication that works for her brain, but Angela credits the biggest improvements to lifestyle and positivity changes, which have manifested into better relationships with her business, her family, and most importantly, herself.
Angela’s ADHD diagnosis allowed her to finally feel like she was taking the reins on her own life after so many years of not realizing the reins were even there. I hope her story inspires you to grab your own reins no matter your age.
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"Self-talk, the way that we talk to ourselves, that internal dialogue is such a resource and so important."
- Angela Raspass
"The whole approach of positive psychology is using your strengths and your values to inform your life. And so if you wrap your strengths and your values around the way that you do life, the career that you choose, the business that you build, the relationships that you nurture, all of that is going to improve your wellbeing overall."
- Angela Raspass
"Knowing your strengths–your unrealized strengths, your realized strengths, your learned behaviors, your weaknesses, really understanding who you are–having that self knowledge allows you to make better choices."
- Angela Raspass
- Angela shares her experience with ADHD, including the challenges she faced and the emotions she felt when she was diagnosed.
- Angela discusses her experience with ADHD, including impulsivity and difficulty estimating time, leading to forgetfulness and disorganization.
- Angela shares her experience with Vyvanse, finding it to be the right combination for her ADHD, with the ability to stay on task and ignore distractions.
[19:05 - 42:16] Personal growth and business changes
- Angela's business has changed as a result of her personal growth, with a greater sense of agency and acceptance, and a shift away from constantly seeking novelty and towards more discernment and consideration.
- Angela emphasizes the importance of positive psychology in maintaining a positive mindset and thriving in life.
- Angela encourages listeners to be aware of their inner dialogue and switch it to a more positive inner sage to have a ripple effect of positivity around them.
- Angela struggled with feelings of not belonging and internalized shame, which led her to turn to alcohol for coping at a young age.
- Angela shares her journey of 16 years of sobriety, highlighting the importance of self-work and compassion for others.
- Angela suggests hitting the pause button and giving oneself space before making decisions to avoid potential heartache, highlighting the need for self-awareness and self-regulation in managing ADHD.
Website: angelaraspass.com.au, angelaraspass.com.au/anchored (a new program)
Insta:@angelaraspass
LinkedIn: Angela Raspass
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