You aren't broken; you're just living in a world designed for a different brain.

In the series premiere of The ADHD Reframed Project, Dr Cristina Louk shares her professional and personal journey through late ADHD diagnosis and trauma. We dive into the biological reality of neurodiversity—from the impact of hormones and perimenopause to the invisible sting of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).

We’re moving past the "disorder" and discussing why it’s time to stop apologizing for how you think. Whether you're navigating the professional world or an entrepreneurial path, this episode is your invitation to stop masking and start reframing your ADHD as your greatest competitive advantage.

In this episode, we cover:

• The trauma of a late-in-life diagnosis.
• Why "small talk" feels like an Olympic sport.
• The Dr. Russell Barkley insights that change everything.
• Building a strengths-based life.

Cristina's website - peacehumanistic.com

Cristina's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinalouk/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Guest Introduction

02:08 Personal Diagnostic Journeys with ADHD

04:04 Understanding ADHD in Women

06:50 The Impact of Perimenopause on ADHD

09:51 The Importance of Advocacy and Education

12:51 Positive Psychology and ADHD

15:58 Navigating Rejection Sensitivity and Emotional Dysregulation

19:10 Creating a Supportive Environment for ADHD

21:55 The Role of Humor and Positivity in ADHD

25:02 Building a Community and Supporting Each Other

28:00 The Future of ADHD Awareness and Research

30:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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