My ADHD superpower is...: Recent Episodes
My ADHD superpower is...
Hi and welcome to My ADHD superpower is....a podcast about reframing ADHD by focussing on what we excel at, both in our professional and personal lives. My name is Sian and I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 42. I always believed that you had to be an 8 year old fidgety boy to be diagnosed with ADHD, it wasn’t until I read an article about ADHD in women that I realized I had many of the same struggles and characteristics growing up. For years I labeled myself as lazy or useless at certain things that others found really easy like paying bills or remembering appointments, and the ADHD diagnosis meant that I finally had an explanation for those struggles. ADHD isn’t always a superpower but by choosing to focus on our unique strengths and to being more accepting and forgiving of our weaknesses I believe that we can live happier, more fulfilled lives. You’re in the right place if you want to know how you can survive and thrive with ADHD in the corporate environment and how you can juggle your many hobbies and be a parent, and generally succeed at adulting in a neurotypical world.
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Feeling like life’s chaos is winning? Welcome to my world! In this episode, I’m sharing a brutally honest look at how I handled one of the craziest weeks of my life—cleaning up midnight vomit, running on zero sleep, and still somehow managing to pass a professional exam (with no revision, mind you!) all before 7 AM. 😵💫
As an ADHD mom juggling parenthood, work, and the rollercoaster of daily life, things don’t always go to plan. From the stress of a new job, work deadlines piling up, to battling the inevitable shame spirals that come with ADHD, this week pushed me to the edge. But guess what? I survived—and you can too!
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- My real-life struggles of balancing motherhood and work with ADHD
- How I navigate those all-too-familiar shame spirals and self-doubt
- The importance of self-compassion and giving yourself grace when life gets messy
- Practical tips for getting through those days (or weeks) when everything seems to go wrong
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like you’re barely holding it together, this episode is for you. I’m here to remind you that even when life is chaos, you’ve got this—and so do I.
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In this episode, I delve into what I like to call my ADHD superpower: 'F&%k It and Find Out.' I share how having ADHD gives me an unwavering belief that I can tackle just about anything—whether it's making a baby's patchwork quilt, building websites, or video editing. I discuss the concept of being a multipotentialite and the advantage of being pretty good at many skills, especially in the professional world. Join me as I explore the unique benefits of having ADHD and how it fuels my drive to learn and try new things. Follow me on Instagram @myADHDsuperpoweris for more insights and musings about my ADHD brain.
00:00 Introduction to ADHD Superpower
00:36 Unwavering Belief and Examples
02:25 Multipotentialite and Skill Stacking
04:03 Hyperfocus and Obsessions
04:51 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Hey everyone! 🎉 Guess who's back? After a little hiatus, I'm diving headfirst into the chaos that is my ADHD brain. Today, we're talking about how my ADHD superpower is "doing it for the plot." You know, when life gets a little too... samey, and your brain decides to stir up some drama just to keep things interesting? Yeah, that's me.
I'll be sharing some of my wild adventures, from leaving a cushy corporate job just to end up in an even crazier position, to signing up for a master's in pharmacoeconomics (because why not add a little more stress to the mix?). Oh, and did I mention starting my own business? Because apparently, I can't resist a challenge.
So buckle up, because this episode is all about embracing the unexpected, thriving in chaos, and, of course, those classic ADHD plot twists. And if you're an ADHDer like me, I'd love to hear your stories too! Don't forget to hit subscribe for more ADHD-fueled shenanigans and life updates. Let's keep the conversation going!
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In this podcast episode, I talk about the relationship between ADHD and creativity. I share my own experiences growing and being creative from a very young age, and discuss how being creative could be linked to ADHD. A lack of inhibition and the ability to think outside of the box, which are common traits of individuals with ADHD, could contribute to their creative abilities. Research has shown that people with ADHD are more likely to conceive of original ideas, and daydreaming may also play a role in increasing creativity. I conclude by sharing examples of other famous creative people believed to have ADHD and challenge the listeners to consider their own experiences.
Over 10 years ago, I was overweight and didn't exercise. But then, I saw an ad to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro and impulsively signed up. The experience was tough, but it lit a fire within me. I started exercising and lost all my excess weight, ran my first half marathon, and even summated Mount Toubkal. Now, I exercise almost daily and understand the connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind. As someone with ADHD, I know how hard it can be to stay motivated to exercise. My advice: JFDI! Start small, use rewards, gamify your workout, choose something fun and enjoy the process. Remember, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, especially for those with ADHD who are at a higher risk for obesity and Alzheimer's disease.
On today's episode, I talk about my experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. It's important to note that everyone with ADHD is different, but I share some hopefully relatable experiences from my childhood. I have always felt a little bit different from a young age. When I was really young I had a strong visual ability and was very creative. I couldn't understand why the other children were drawing the sky as one blue line at the top of the page when the 'sky' was the air all around us and I refused to follow the crowd. On the flip side I had terrible feelings of shame and rejection and almost physical pain if I thought that I had done something wrong.
I also couldn't read a book until I was well into my 20s. I only really started reading novels as a way to cope with boredom while traveling on the train (pre smartphone era). One of my other special talents is interrupting people but as a way of connecting and empathising, not for reasons of rudeness or narcissism.
As someone who has struggled with ADHD for much of my life, I've often wondered about its impact on my ability to learn a foreign language. Eight years ago, I moved to Italy and began learning Italian. Despite being 35 at the time, I found it exciting and enjoyed the process. However, when I later moved to Basel and attempted to learn German, I found it virtually impossible and still can't speak a word of it today. In contrast, learning French in the French-speaking part of Switzerland was a lot easier.
After reflecting on my language learning experiences, I've realized that ADHD can certainly impact our ability to learn a foreign language. ADHD can affect our executive functioning skills such as working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. Additionally, symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity can make it difficult to pay attention and stay focused in a classroom or meeting setting.
I wanted to share my thoughts and experiences on this topic because there isn't much information available about the relationship between ADHD and language learning. I plan to do more research on this subject and would love to hear from others who may have had similar experiences. Let's start a conversation about how ADHD may impact language learning and find ways to overcome these challenges.
Let's talk about hyperfocusing in ADHD. Sometimes we get fascinated by fleeting interests and shut the world out, sometimes our hyperfixation is more enduring. What's certain is that we can't always turn it off and on when we need it.