In this episode, Thor Reinhardt shares his personal journey with ADHD, including his diagnosis as an adult and the impact it had on his life. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up, including bullying and feelings of being different. Thor emphasises the importance of speaking up about mental health struggles and the need to remove the stigma and ignorance surrounding ADHD. He also explores the role of hyperfocus and the impact it had on his successes and failures. Thor discusses the experiences of his children with ADHD and the importance of understanding and acceptance in society and the workplace. This conversation explores various aspects of living with ADHD and the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in the workplace and society. It highlights the importance of recognition and appreciation in the workplace, as well as the need for unconventional approaches to work. The conversation also delves into ADHD awareness and advocacy, discussing the benefits and challenges of medication for ADHD. It explores alternative treatments and emphasizes the need for acceptance and accommodation for neurodiverse individuals. The broken school system and the impact on neurodiverse children are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a reflection on personal growth and the acceptance of neurodivergence.

Takeaways

Speaking up about mental health struggles is important to remove stigma and ignorance.

Hyperfocus can lead to both successes and failures.

Understanding and acceptance are crucial in society and the workplace for individuals with ADHD.

Building a neurodiverse team can bring unique perspectives and strengths.

You can contact Thor with the following socials and also watch his TedX Talk too.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthor/

https://youtu.be/7pNTD7NOvMg | Thors Tedx Talk too

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:42 Diagnosis of ADHD and Childhood Experiences

06:48 Overcoming Challenges and Speaking Up

10:33 Hyperfocus and its Impact

19:16 People Pleasing and Self-Acceptance

23:12 Diagnosis of Children with ADHD

32:11 Sensitivity to Others with ADHD

36:39 Receiving a Diagnosis and Society's Reaction

40:59 Neurodiversity in the Workplace

46:20 The Need for Understanding and Acceptance

49:04 Building a Neurodiverse Team

52:03 Navigating the Workplace with ADHD

54:18 Recognition and Appreciation in the Workplace

56:20 ADHD and Unconventional Approaches to Work

57:12 ADHD Awareness and Advocacy

01:00:27 Medication and ADHD

01:03:18 Medicating Children with ADHD

01:09:06 Exploring Alternative Treatments for ADHD

01:11:59 Acceptance and Accommodation for Neurodiverse Individuals

01:16:58 The Broken School System and Neurodiversity

01:19:41 Living with ADHD: Good Days and Bad Days

01:26:12 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success

01:27:35 Embracing Neurodivergence