Can we live with ADHD and still choose self-compassion over shame? Emily says yes.

Emily Fitzpatrick candidly shares her personal journey with ADHD and broader neurodiversity. She explores how embracing self-awareness and choosing grace over guilt transformed her relationships, workplace experiences, and mental health.

Emily reflects on the challenges of a late diagnosis, the impact of executive dysfunction and rejection sensitivity, and how these shaped her path toward authentic living. She also discusses the power of advocacy—both personal and community-based—to reduce stigma and foster acceptance.

Platforms like TikTok have played a surprising role in spreading neurodivergent voices and creating supportive networks. This episode offers practical insights and encouragement for anyone navigating life with ADHD or seeking to better understand neurodiversity in themselves or others.

Guest: Emily Fitzpatrick
Video Journalist, CBC

Emily Fitzpatrick on CBC News YouTube video "Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult": https://youtu.be/-UArVKyH4fQ?feature=shared

Emily Fitzpatrick is an Edmonton-based mobile journalist, or MOJO for short. She has covered a wide range of stories, focusing on human interest, community, and mental health. She has spent the last decade working at CBC Edmonton, reporting for web, radio, and television.

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