Sensitive Stories

79: Breaking the Mold of ADHD


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Are you quietly restless or get lost in the clouds? In this episode, I talk with Nikolai Blinow, LMHC about the subtle signs of ADHD in highly sensitive people and:  

  • Why HSPs and women are often misdiagnosed
  • The three types of ADHD and how they present
  • How to embrace neurodiversity as a strength and lean into radical acceptance

Nikolai is a highly-sensitive person with ADHD who helps fellow HSP and ADHD women in leadership roles who are done with operating in survival mode. Her work blends strategic therapy & nervous system re-calibration to help women slow down, stay powerful, and keep their edge.

Keep in touch with Nikolai:

  • Website: http://www.ompowermentpsych.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-diana-blinow-9239302

Resources Mentioned:

  • Nikolai’s self-care challenges: https://www.ompowermentpsych.com/freechallenge
  • Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182
  • ADHD 2.0 by Drs. Hallowell and Ratey: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780399178740
  • HSP Self-Test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test
  • ADHD Self-Report Scale: https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf
  • Divergently Community: https://www.joindivergently.com
  • Autism, ADHD, or High Sensitivity research review: https://youtu.be/qTap7Ibbq1c

For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com 

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

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