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Is Your ADHD Actually Rooted in Trauma? | Michael Drag, LPC
Michael Drag, LPC, founder of Space Between the Words, joins Jessica to talk about his own adult ADHD diagnosis, the symptoms that never make it into the DSM (like limerence and rejection sensitive dysphoria), and the client pattern that led him to write his book, Heir of Narcissism, tracing a link between narcissistic parenting and ADHD-like symptoms.
They also cover OCD, undiagnosed autism, repeating family patterns, running affordable group therapy, and balancing private practice with new parenthood.
Chapters- 00:00 - Episode Introduction
- 01:27 - Michael's ADHD Diagnosis
- 02:56 - DSM-Silent ADHD Symptoms
- 04:46 - The Pattern Behind Heir of Narcissism
- 06:29 - The Narcissistic Inner Voice
- 09:35 - OCD & Neurodivergence
- 13:05 - The Autism Diagnosis Question
- 13:45 - COVID & Rising Narcissism
- 14:42 - His Own Trauma Story
- 16:47 - ReachLink Ad Break
- 18:04 - Family Patterns in Relationships & Careers
- 20:01 - Making Group Therapy Accessible
- 22:14 - Building the Practice
- 23:49 - Practice, Parenthood & Waitlists
- 26:02 - Next Book & Genuineness
Michael Drag, LPC, founded Space Between the Words, a group practice in Pennsylvania, and has practiced since 2014. His background spans community mental health and drug and alcohol rehab settings before moving into private practice, with a specialty in trauma, addiction, and neurodivergence. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he now works to raise awareness of this often-overlooked area of care. He is the author of Heir of Narcissism: Exploring ADHD in the Context of Complex Trauma.
LinksFollow Michael Drag:
- Website - https://spacebetweenthewords.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spacebetweenthewords/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SpaceBetweentheWords
Resources mentioned:
- Heir of Narcissism (book) - https://spacebetweenthewords.com/our-book/
- Three Approaches to Psychotherapy ("Gloria Films") - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7919988/
Connect with ReachLink:
- Website - https://reachlink.com/
- LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/reachlink
- Therapist opportunities - https://reachlink.com/for-providers/
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By ReachLinkMichael Drag, LPC, founder of Space Between the Words, joins Jessica to talk about his own adult ADHD diagnosis, the symptoms that never make it into the DSM (like limerence and rejection sensitive dysphoria), and the client pattern that led him to write his book, Heir of Narcissism, tracing a link between narcissistic parenting and ADHD-like symptoms.
They also cover OCD, undiagnosed autism, repeating family patterns, running affordable group therapy, and balancing private practice with new parenthood.
Chapters- 00:00 - Episode Introduction
- 01:27 - Michael's ADHD Diagnosis
- 02:56 - DSM-Silent ADHD Symptoms
- 04:46 - The Pattern Behind Heir of Narcissism
- 06:29 - The Narcissistic Inner Voice
- 09:35 - OCD & Neurodivergence
- 13:05 - The Autism Diagnosis Question
- 13:45 - COVID & Rising Narcissism
- 14:42 - His Own Trauma Story
- 16:47 - ReachLink Ad Break
- 18:04 - Family Patterns in Relationships & Careers
- 20:01 - Making Group Therapy Accessible
- 22:14 - Building the Practice
- 23:49 - Practice, Parenthood & Waitlists
- 26:02 - Next Book & Genuineness
Michael Drag, LPC, founded Space Between the Words, a group practice in Pennsylvania, and has practiced since 2014. His background spans community mental health and drug and alcohol rehab settings before moving into private practice, with a specialty in trauma, addiction, and neurodivergence. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he now works to raise awareness of this often-overlooked area of care. He is the author of Heir of Narcissism: Exploring ADHD in the Context of Complex Trauma.
LinksFollow Michael Drag:
- Website - https://spacebetweenthewords.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spacebetweenthewords/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SpaceBetweentheWords
Resources mentioned:
- Heir of Narcissism (book) - https://spacebetweenthewords.com/our-book/
- Three Approaches to Psychotherapy ("Gloria Films") - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7919988/
Connect with ReachLink:
- Website - https://reachlink.com/
- LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/reachlink
- Therapist opportunities - https://reachlink.com/for-providers/