Can you identify with how Kim Livingston felt when she wanted to clean, but was somehow unable to attack the chaos? Simple tasks seemed complex because she couldn’t find a starting point, and didn’t see a clear set of steps ahead. Let’s set aside the judgment that the title generates and in the nearly 20 years since this all took place Kim has had plenty of time to reflect back on that moment. She has recently released her first book, “Walks Like a Duck: How a Mom with ADHD Led Her Neurodiverse Family to Peace of Mind” and in this episode we get to talk to Kim about the book, her thoughts about her reverse-diagnosis, and what she wishes people knew or understood better about ADHD.

 

• Kim R. Livingston teaches English at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, and is an advocate of community colleges everywhere. Growing up, Kim’s family was neurodivergent, and three decades of teaching have made Kim an even more passionate advocate of neurodiversity. She sees value in our differences and understands that intelligence has many faces. Her first book, “Walks Like a Duck: How a Mom with ADHD Led Her Neurodiverse Family to Peace of Mind,” was recently published by TouchPoint Press. Visit Kim at www.kimrlivingston.com to learn more. 

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse issues, here is a resource for you to reach out to. The SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their website www.samhsa.gov.

 

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Book: “Women with Attention Deficit Disorder” by Sari Solden

Book: “Brain Energy” by Chris Palmer, MD

Podcast: Huberman Lab: “How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance”

 

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Resources:

• The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC.

• Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia.

• The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here.

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