Jan 4
Last episode, I had the pleasure of introducing you to five brilliant women who were all in different stages of their own ADHD journey, and what I discovered is they found reflection and resonance within our book. All of these women shared their personal stories that showcase the unique paths they've walked, and they discuss the impact that our book had on them.
In this episode, we’ll hear from four more incredible women who share their warmth, wisdom, and community in their stories and insights. Let's dive in and see where their experiences might echo your own, or even better, help you add that missing piece to your own ADHD puzzle.
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"As long as you're failing forward, that's fine. It's no big deal, right? So if I fail at some executive function and I can use all the knowledge that I've studied to get to where I’m an ADHD coach, I can use that knowledge and say, okay. I accept myself. I love myself. I'm going to be patient. This is a journey."
- Raquel Gonzalez Lubbers
"When I first got the diagnosis, it was all about fixing. And now it's not about fixing. It's about loving and accepting and strategizing and just creating new paths, which is what we do. We're out of the box thinkers. We create new paths. So I am creating new paths that are not judgment paths. They're failing forward success paths."
- Raquel Gonzalez Lubbers
"I feel like I gained the confidence and some grace and self compassion for myself after these little easy to digest chapters. That it was set up in such a way that you could understand the science or the technical aspects, but then it was so entertaining."
- Meredith Degenhart
"I just feel really fortunate to have come across your podcast and then into this book. And it's just been like a really helpful guide and something I know I can go back and revisit or share with anyone else. My passion is to share what I've learned from different podcasts and personal development, this has created the confidence to do more of that. "
- Meredith Degenhart
"As long as you're failing forward, that's fine. It's no big deal, right? So if I fail at some executive function and I can use all the knowledge that I've studied to get to where I’m an ADHD coach, I can use that knowledge and say, okay. I accept myself. I love myself. I'm going to be patient. This is a journey."
- Raquel Gonzalez Lubbers
"When I first got the diagnosis, it was all about fixing. And now it's not about fixing. It's about loving and accepting and strategizing and just creating new paths, which is what we do. We're out of the box thinkers. We create new paths. So I am creating new paths that are not judgment paths. They're failing forward success paths."
- Raquel Gonzalez Lubbers
"I feel like I gained the confidence and some grace and self compassion for myself after these little easy to digest chapters. That it was set up in such a way that you could understand the science or the technical aspects, but then it was so entertaining."
- Meredith Degenhart
"I just feel really fortunate to have come across your podcast and then into this book. And it's just been like a really helpful guide and something I know I can go back and revisit or share with anyone else. My passion is to share what I've learned from different podcasts and personal development, this has created the confidence to do more of that. "
- Meredith Degenhart
[00:00 - 13:01] ADHD and its impact on women's lives
[13:01 - 34:53] ADHD diagnosis and its impact on daily life
- Tracy Otsuka discusses ADHD and its impact on women, highlighting successful individuals with ADHD and the importance of embracing one's strengths.
- Emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and finding one's inner strengths and passions to overcome ADHD challenges.
- Raquel Gonzalez Lubbers shares her ADHD journey and insights as a coach in the podcast episode.
[13:01 - 34:53] ADHD diagnosis and its impact on daily life
- Allison Lane shares her experience with ADHD, feeling embarrassed and ashamed despite being diagnosed with the condition.
- Focus on strengths, not weaknesses, for success and self-compassion in ADHD individuals.
- Meredith shares her experience with ADHD and how her book helped her find hope and advocate for herself.
[34:53 - 44:02] ADHD, self-medication, and empowerment for women
- Christina Tilton shares personal insights on ADHD and women's experiences with the condition.
- Women share experiences of trauma, self-medication, and sacrifices for motherhood, with a call to embrace self-discovery and personal growth.
- Shares their personal journey with ADHD, including struggles with word fluidity and cognitive function, and describes how they regained competence through self-reflection and therapy.
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