One of the most important ways to stop chaos is to make sure you aren't adding any more fuel to the fire. Which is a big part of why we are taking another short break. It feels like we are running towards the finish line uphill in 15 mile an hour winds and while we know we'll eventually get there, we also need to make sure that once we cross it we aren't too exhausted to walk ourselves over to the water station.

We'll be back with new episodes starting Monday, October 23rd. In the meantime, please be extra kind to yourselves. Life is hard.

NOTE: The video version of Rach Burton and Embracing The Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer will be available soon. The full transcript is available here.

When you think about the executive function challenges to get an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, imagine doing it as a Deaf woman without the assistance of an American Sign Language interpreter. That's a common occurrence for a Deaf person when communicating with healthcare professionals.

Today's guest Rach Burton struggled to access information about ADHD in the months after her diagnosis. So she jumped into researching the condition on her own and then started sharing what she learned on social media. Today, Rach is a mental health advocate focused on improving access to resources and encouraging medical professionals to become more aware of the needs of the Deaf ADHD community. As a mom of two, she hopes to continue fostering greater understanding and acceptance for future generations through meaningful conversations.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

Connect with Rach Burton on her website SuchALovelyRed.com and on Instagram and TikTok.

READ: Why Transitions are Hard When You Have ADHD

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Brittany Bronson is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader, research professor, and first-generation doctoral student. She also loses her keys, locks herself out of her home, loses her bank cards, and can compulsively spend money for the dopamine rush. So at age 31, she sought out answers.

Today, Britt teaches two research courses and promotes an inclusive classroom environment. She discloses to her students that she has combined type ADHD and encourages students to come to her with any accommodations they need. She's also a mom to three children and together, they embrace ADHD as a family.

Tune in to hear about Britt's experience, the obstacles Black women face getting a diagnosis and care later in life, and why it is more important than ever to create better spaces for neurodivergent students.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

Connect with Britt on Instagram here!

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You'll grow out of it. It's something Tyler Page's doctor told him after he was diagnosed with ADHD with a child. The Eisner-nominated cartoonist and ADHD advocate carried that with him on his journey and realized that while he would never shed his ADHD, he could adapt to it instead of fighting against it.

One of the ways Tyler did that was by sharing this story, offering a candid view on growing up with ADHD in his books Raised on Ritalin - A Personal Story of ADHD, Medication, and Modern Psychiatry and BUTTON PUSHER.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

To learn more about Tyler and his work, check out his website. You can also follow Tyler on Twitter and Instagram.

BUY: Raised on Ritalin - A Personal Story of ADHD, Medication, and Modern Psychiatry

BUY: BUTTON PUSHER

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Katy Weber's personal mission is to help neurodivergent adults learn to embrace their brains. She does this through the popular Women & ADHD podcast where she uses her background in journalism to chat with people who have ADHD. She also coaches women to change their mindset and reframe their self-concept through Women & ADHD, LLC. Learn more about Katy and her work at www.womenandadhd.com and on Instagram at @womenandadhdpodcast and @katyweber.adhd.

Listen in to hear Katy share her ADHD experience and "pandemic mom meltdown" diagnosis, and get more about how she helps countless individuals with ADHD find hope, inspiration, and practical tools to help them thrive.

Connect with Katy Weber online:

• Women and ADHD

• Women and ADHD on Instagram

• Katy Weber on Instagram

• The ADHD Lounge

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Pretty confident the title gives it away but if you hadn't heard already, we're taking a little break to give Lindsay a chance to rest and play catch up. If you've been following along, you are well aware of her health struggles these last few months and while we are all disappointed to have to interrupt Refocused, Together, we are confident this is the right decision.

We'll be updating our Instagram to let you know of any other interruptions and our partners at ADHD Online will be spreading the news as well. In the meantime, we encourage you to use this as an opportunity to play catch up on all the incredible episodes we've shared so far. There's lot to listen to on the pod to keep you busy until we have a new episode of Refocused, Together ready for you on October 16th!

It would also mean so much to us if you would follow Refocused on your favorite podcast-streaming platform and leave us a rating and/or review to help get Refocused into the hands of more people with ADHD!

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Growing up Deaf, Julian Henderson wasn't evaluated for ADHD. He was labeled hyperactive and distracted and sent on his way, through high school and college where a doctor finally referred him for an ADHD diagnosis. Today he works at Ohio School for the Deaf, is hoping to start a career in information technology, and continues to learn how to keep his ADHD from controlling him.

Press play for stories about life with ADHD, how a diagnosis can be both relief and challenge, and how Julian hopes to find his place in the ADHD community.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

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In today's episode of Refocused, Together, we dive into Matt's inspiring journey of self-discovery and personal growth as he navigated the complexities of undiagnosed ADHD until his late 30s. Matt's story is one of resilience, having faced challenges stemming from a traumatic childhood, addiction, and a struggle with anxiety and forgetfulness. With unwavering commitment and the support of his wife, he embarked on a path to recovery, addressing his ADHD with medication and transforming his life.

Now, as a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness, Matt shares his experiences and determination to inspire others to seek help and overcome their obstacles. Join us for an insightful conversation about life as a sober ADHDer and the transformative power of diagnosis and treatment.

More on the Connection between ADHD & Addiction

• The ADHD & Addiction Link: Addictive Behaviors in Adults Explained

• ADHD, Substance Abuse, and Addiction: When the Solution Becomes a Problem by Ari Tuckman

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Until her diagnosis, Trina Haynes didn't think that women could have ADHD. Since her diagnosis, she's founded My Lady ADHD, a supportive community and website with resources and encouragement, ADHD Social, and the Get Lost Retreat. She admits she has a lot going on due to her cycle of overcommitting but, when she boils it all down, she works with women who have ADHD.

Tune in to hear her talk about why she is so passionate about working with women with ADHD, how she's learning to overcommit a little less, and her experience that people with ADHD are some of the kindest people on the planet.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

Connect with Trina on Instagram and check out her website for more resources and information on upcoming retreats and events.

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"I wish more people would understand that it's a lot deeper than squirrel." This is how Kyrus Kennan Wescott, mental health humorist and ADHD Advocate talks about ADHD and the perception of it in our culture. After receiving his diagnosis in 2022, Ky set out to bring levity into mental health conversations to make a very difficult conversation a little bit easier.

Listen for more squirrel thoughts, an interesting analogy involving microwaved fish, and how he's working to remove the stigma around mental health in the Black community.

Refocused, Together is a collection of 31 stories told throughout the 31 days of October, a part of our commitment to ADHD Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a single story this month!

Learn more about Ky here and follow him on Instagram and TikTok, plus check out his brand new digital download, How I Thrive with ADHD as an Adult: My Self-Care Strategies and Personal ADHD Journey.

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