Katie Friedman shares her journey with ADHD, from burnout in her education job to discovering her neurodivergent identity. She discusses the breadcrumbs that led her to suspect ADHD and the challenges of misdiagnosis. Katie reflects on the impact of the second lockdown and the importance of cognitive assessment in understanding her strengths and challenges. She explores the emotional aspects of ADHD and the differences between men and women with the condition. Katie also discusses the state of ADHD awareness in different countries and the discusses her personal journey with medication and nutrition in managing symptoms. She finds joy in helping others embrace their neurodivergent identities. In this conversation, Katie Friedman discusses the hidden potential and talent in neurodivergence, particularly in individuals with ADHD. She emphasizes the need to move away from ableism and embrace the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. Katie also introduces The Gold Mind Academy, offers ADHD coach training over 4 modules. Our training is trauma informed. Module 2 focuses on personal journeys and narratives from not knowing to knowing. She highlights the importance of understanding and validating oneself as a crucial step in personal growth. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of ADHD coaching and the power of a collective of ADHD individuals.

Thank you Katie

You can contact Katie at http://www.katiefriedmanassociates.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and ADHD Journey

02:31 Discovering ADHD Breadcrumbs

05:15 The Impact of Misdiagnosis

08:32 The Challenges of the Second Lockdown

10:28 The Importance of Cognitive Assessment

12:19 Exploring Different Areas of Cognition

13:23 Emotional Challenges and Differences in ADHD

19:47 Differences in ADHD between Men and Women

22:16 The Impact of Diagnosis and Post-Diagnosis Reflection

25:07 The State of ADHD Awareness in Different Countries

26:09 The Maturity of Understanding ADHD in the UK

31:07 Medication and its Effects

37:42 The Importance of Nutrition for ADHD Wellbeing

44:54 Acceptance and the Joy of Helping Others

47:29 The Buried Gold of Neurodivergence

51:07 ADHD as a Situational Disability

54:02 Introducing The Gold Mind Academy https://goldmindacademy.com/

58:47 The Future of ADHD Coaching

01:05:53 The Power of ADHD Collective

01:07:19 Embracing ADHD and rejecting Neuronormativity