Jan 12 2024 29 mins 2
Julie and Tony delve into the understanding provided by the book 'ADHD 2.0' and compare adult ADHD to a Ferrari engine with bicycle-strength brakes. They discuss learning to work with this energy and attention rather than attempting to control it. The paradoxical nature of ADHD is also explored - with traits often exhibiting as extremes in impulsive behaviors, punctuality, cleanliness, and emotional responses. The dialogue further touches on topics of rejection sensitivity and taking ownership of ADHD as part of their identity.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Behind the Scenes: Podcasting with ADHD
01:50 ADHD 2.0: The Book That Changed Everything
04:19 Understanding the Paradoxical Nature of ADHD
05:10 Strengthening Your Brakes: Strategies for Managing ADHD
10:31 The Contradictory Tendencies of ADHD
11:17 Interpersonal Relationships and ADHD
14:24 Embracing Straightforwardness and Dealing with Abrasiveness
15:17 The Role of a Therapist in Managing ADHD
16:16 Understanding the Impact of ADHD on Relationships
17:26 The Journey of Self-Awareness and Improvement with ADHD
18:32 The Struggles of Dating with ADHD
20:17 The Road to Emotional Maturity with ADHD
21:44 The Paradox of Impulsivity in ADHD
21:59 The Challenges of Controlling ADHD
22:28 The Importance of Self-Acceptance in ADHD
26:16 The Consequences of Impulsive Decisions in ADHD
Head to HTTP://love-adhd.com to learn more.
