The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

Comedy as a Coping Mechanism for Life With Comedian Clifford Myers


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Our guest today, Clifford Myers is a 16-year stand-up comedy veteran, Founder of The Other Comedy Company, and President of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC).Clifford uses his unique position at the intersection of comedy, education and advocacy to speak on ADHD, humor and creativity as complex human traits, the importance of communal learning, emotional-drivers, adversity, authenticity and self-acceptance. Today we learn about how he harneses his ADHD to propel his comedic career- Enjoy!

  • Introducing and welcome Clifford Myers
  • So, were you diagnosed at school or did it happen years later?
  • Tell me how the comedy started.
  • I'm assuming it was that rush of you come off the stage, you're like, hs!
  • When you first started versus now are people more open about their neurodiversity that you seeing
  • Talk about how you use comedy outside of doing stand-up, outside of comedy, just on a regular basis to improve your life.
  • How does ADHD or neurodiversity help you on stage?
  • How can we find your great work!?
  • 17:22 - Thank you for being here!! Give us a shout anytime!
  • https://linktr.ee/petershankman
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Podcast: Faster Than Normal

Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain?

We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

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