Apr 6
Jen Kohms has faced huge hurdles throughout her life, raising herself from age 13 and living on her own starting at 15 all while managing undiagnosed ADHD. Despite a difficult start, Jen figured out many pre-diagnosis workarounds and always held onto her optimism, which carried her through to the other side. She got an official ADHD diagnosis at age 34 after her son was diagnosed, and this new understanding allowed her to lean into her gifts and build a supportive life around her unique brain.
Now, Jen is working toward her goal of becoming an ADHD coach and still incorporates gratitude into everything she does. She tells me that she has found success through her innate ability to listen around corners and through walls, to read people and their needs, and to care enough to help, all of which shines through in speaking with her.
Jen’s optimism, gratitude, and determination make her an inspiration for anyone, and I’m so excited to share her story with you this episode.
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"I like to say I don't climb ladders, but create my own rungs."
- Jen Kohms
"I now understand that ADHD affected far more about me than I thought, and I see how many women were not diagnosed and labeled stupid and lazy, and how this affected our self-esteem. I now understand that medication is not the only thing that helps me to be my best self, why exercise makes me invincible, and why I'm always the hardest worker at any job that allows me the freedom to create a process."
- Jen Kohms
"Even though I've been through some rough stuff, I just had to learn to continuously practice active gratitude. And now I meditate on gratitude and it's just extremely important."
- Jen Kohms
- Jen struggled in school from a young age, often daydreaming and talking to other students instead of paying attention to the lesson.
- Jen shares her experience of struggling in school due to her mother's illness and the lack of support from teachers and peers.
- Jen recounts a moment in her childhood where her mother encouraged her artistic abilities and believed in her potential, which boosted her confidence.
[28:19 - 44:50] Personal growth, gratitude, and work ethic
- Jen shares her experience with ADHD diagnosis, including a humorous anecdote about a psychologist's office and a psychiatrist's diagnosis.
- Jen discusses her personal journey of gratitude, from struggling with trust and intuition to finding joy in small things.
- Jen shares her experiences with mental health and the importance of practicing active gratitude, even in difficult times.
- Jen shares her experience in sales, emphasizing the importance of listening and empathy in building relationships with clients.
- Jen discussed the importance of retention in education and how a product called ClassLink can help, citing its single sign-on feature as a game-changer for ADHD students and teachers.
- Jen her personal experience with meditation and how it has helped her reset her mind, and she encourages listeners to start small and work on building their own meditation practice.
