Have you found it hard to find what you love, despite the judgment of others?

Do people lack education, or do they lack empathy?

What does being an advocate look like?

In this great podcast episode, we were joined by APD advocate Adalyn Smith.

Adalyn grew up during her early years, struggling to understand why she found it difficult to understand people’s instructions and follow things at school and other day-to-day regularities. When she was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder, it clarified her struggle and how she could manage her condition. It isn’t easy living with this condition, which Hamish knows fully of as he has the condition, but they have found ways to use their platforms to highlight this condition. From doing her first post back a few years ago to being a regular speaker on podcasts and live streams, Adalyn has grown as an individual and an advocate for those with the condition.

In this conversation, we spoke about the toughest part of having APD, how Adalyn’s page has evolved, and the lessons she has learnt the most during her advocacy work.

Topics covered

Living with an auditory processing disorder (APD)

The toughest part of having APD

Diagnosed with APD

Becoming an APD Advocate

How has your page evolved

Lacking education versus lacking empathy

What does being an advocate mean?

The motivation of being an advocate

Lessons learnt during advocacy work

What does passion mean to you

This podcast is hosted by Hamish Hallett and produced by Empart Media.