Jami Shapiro, welcomes Dr. Ken Druck, an expert in family psychology, resilience, and aging. Together, they dive into what it means to live resiliently with ADHD, especially as seniors, and discuss how our unique qualities can be strengths rather than challenges. Dr. Druck shares his personal journey, his approach to self-compassion, and how resilience is a work in progress. He also offers insights on supporting loved ones with ADHD and finding joy in the simple, silly moments with his grandchildren.

In this episode:

• [00:04:53] Jami shares her story of resilience.
• [00:06:14] Dr. Druck reframes ADHD as a unique way of being rather than a disorder.
• [00:09:14] Dr. Druck shares his challenges with ADHD in school, the impact on his self-esteem, and how he later recognized his intelligence and unique talents.
• [00:17:17] Dr. Druck encourages shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion, explaining how this practice fosters resilience and self-acceptance.
• [00:24:00] We discuss how people with ADHD often have a strong sense of justice, driving them to advocate for causes they believe in.
• [00:26:00] Jami and Dr. Druck explore generational perspectives on boundaries and cancel culture, focusing on finding common ground.
• [00:26:00] Jami and Dr. Druck explore generational perspectives on boundaries and cancel culture, focusing on finding common ground.
• [00:29:14] Dr. Druck redefines resilience as being honest about life’s challenges.
• [00:34:37] Dr. Druck shares playful and supportive approaches he uses with his grandsons, encouraging them to embrace their creativity and individuality.

Books written by Dr. Ken Druck:

• The Secrets Men Keep
• How to Talk to Your Kids
• The Real Rules of Life
• Courageous Aging
• Raising an Aging Parent
• How We Go On
  
  

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