There was such a powerful response to my solo episode where I shared my experience with ADHD and neurodivergence. I wanted to take it a step further and invite today's guest, Megan Kierstead, on the show to go deeper on how to find success and happiness as a person with a neurodivergent brain. Meg is a social scientist with over a decade of experience in researching humans and how to improve their lives, and she particularly focuses on the intersectionality of anti-oppression, chronic illness, mindset, feminism, and neurodivergence.

Meg was diagnosed with ADHD at 23, and she says that she felt an immediate sense of clarity and a weight lifted off of her shoulders. The constant battle to finish her homework or struggle to get research papers handed in on time suddenly made more sense. Like so many girls and women, she trained herself to hide a lot of the symptoms of ADHD because she didn’t want to be an inconvenience or be seen as disruptive and challenging. Instead of white-knuckling through life and feeling drained by taxing tasks, Meg has embraced her diagnosis and learned how to optimize her energy and talents.

We talk about some of the major misconceptions that are out there about people with ADHD, and how people with neurodiversity can empower themselves to build a successful career based on their passions. Meg shares her tips for people who want to redesign their life and discover where to be intentional about their energy. Listen in to hear more about our conversation about the power of unconventional thinking and following the threads of your curiosity.

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