Ever felt that your brain is running a different operating system, that it's not like everyone else's? Shane Thrapp shares his journey of being diagnosed in adulthood with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism - and how these diagnoses finally helped him make sense of his life experiences. He reveals the challenges and strengths that come with being neurodivergent, including the complexities of masking and finding freedom from societal stigmas. Shane offers practical insights on how understanding your brain's wiring can improve your capability and efficiency, relationships and self-care.

Drawing from his personal experience with burnout and recovery, Shane breaks down the strategies that actually worked for him in managing his emotional regulation and unlocking his success at work and home. He discusses how finding the right combination of therapy and medication made a profound difference in his daily life, while exploring the possible connection between trauma and neurodivergence. Shane's story reminds us that our differences can become our greatest assets when we understand and work with them instead of against them.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the impact of late ADHD diagnosis on adult life.
• Embrace the unique challenges and strengths of ADHD and autism comorbidity.
• Learn effective strategies for managing emotional dysregulation with ADHD.
• Discover how ADHD can influence both professional and personal aspects of life.
• Empower yourself with strategies for ADHD self-advocacy and diagnosis.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:07:52 - Redefining Masculinity and Advocacy of Neurodivergence

00:17:20 - Managing Autism and ADHD

00:25:30 - Impact of Masking and Autistic Burnout

00:32:25 - Embracing Neurodivergence as Different Powers

00:37:06 - Understanding Learning Disorders

00:44:31 - Advocating for Correct Diagnosis

00:54:02 - The Importance of Communication and Support Groups

Connect with Shane Thrapp

Website

https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/creatingorderfromchaos

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https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

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https://www.hicoachmike.com/

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