Being late diagnosed with ADHD - with special guest Christal Wang (Ep. 8)
11/12/24 • 31 min
Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?
In this episode of The Distractables, co-hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer. The trio discusses their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, the challenges they faced growing up undiagnosed, and the emotional journey of acceptance and adaptation.
They explore the triggers that led them to seek a diagnosis, the impact of cultural upbringing, and the balance between structure and freedom. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the positive aspects of ADHD and resources for support.
00:00 Welcome to The Distractables
00:36 Introducing Christal Wang
01:22 Late Diagnosis and Personal Stories
03:39 Struggles and Structure
08:00 The Importance of Clear Communication
11:45 Finding Balance and Temporal Landmarks
17:09 Triggers and Diagnosis
20:12 Acceptance and Moving Forward
27:46 The Backpack Analogy
30:00 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Us
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Chris
Thank you for listening!
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?
In this episode of The Distractables, co-hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer. The trio discusses their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, the challenges they faced growing up undiagnosed, and the emotional journey of acceptance and adaptation.
They explore the triggers that led them to seek a diagnosis, the impact of cultural upbringing, and the balance between structure and freedom. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the positive aspects of ADHD and resources for support.
00:00 Welcome to The Distractables
00:36 Introducing Christal Wang
01:22 Late Diagnosis and Personal Stories
03:39 Struggles and Structure
08:00 The Importance of Clear Communication
11:45 Finding Balance and Temporal Landmarks
17:09 Triggers and Diagnosis
20:12 Acceptance and Moving Forward
27:46 The Backpack Analogy
30:00 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Us
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Chris
Thank you for listening!
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
Previous Episode
Time management with ADHD - with special guest Izzie Chea (Ep. 7)
How does an ADHDer manage their time?
In this episode, hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Izzie Chea, a digital content creator and neurodiversity advocate. The trio dives into time management strategies tailored for ADHDers, focusing on creative time-boxing and productivity tools. They discuss the benefits of scheduling dedicated creative sessions, essential apps like the Due reminder app, and the significance of finding community support.
Izzie also shares her personal journey with ADHD and emphasizes the importance of embracing creativity and reducing shame-related feelings for better mental well-being.
00:00 Welcome to Distractibles: Meet the Hosts
00:36 Introducing Izzy Chea: Digital Content Creator and ADHD Advocate
01:26 Izzy's ADHD Journey and the Power of Community
03:42 Time Management Struggles and Strategies
05:58 Favorite Tools and Apps for ADHD Time Management
07:50 Creative Sandbox Time: Embracing Creativity and Exploration
13:08 Overcoming Shame and Embracing Side Projects
18:04 Practical Tips for Managing Time and Staying on Track
27:37 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Izzie
Thank you for listening!
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
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