On today’s episode, Hannah and Emma explore the complexities of ADHD, particularly in women, and how societal awareness has shifted over the years. They discuss personal experiences with focus, time management, and the importance of seeking support and understanding one's own needs. The conversation emphasizes the need for action beyond diagnosis and the empowerment that comes from self-reflection and utilizing strategies that work for the individual.

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Show Notes

1:55 - Welcome BACK! We made it to another year - and we are handling it just fine!

3:34 - Hannah is about to go on her first real vacation since pre-pandemic times

5:05 - “I think I have ADHD, and I want to talk about it”

7:32 - Hannah and Emma discuss the involved testing to get an ADHD diagnosis, how ADHD can present, and how social media has us self-reflecting

11:14 - Hannah asks Emma what it is she recognizes in herself as potentially ADHD

15:10 - Hannah shares something she thinks has gotten lost in the conversation about ADHD

16:29 - Emma and Hannah share advice regarding what is “worthy” to seek diagnosis and support around, and how to reflect to determine that worthiness and next steps

23:50 - Hannah and Emma discuss the idea of validation and: “It can be the reason, but it can’t be the excuse”

27:29 - Emma and Hannah discuss the validity, freedom, and congruence that can be found with a diagnosis

29:58 - There is a reckoning happening with women…

31:11 - Emma shares what she feels her next step is in her ADHD curiosity journey (which is a very personal journey for each individual)

33:29 - Acknowledgement: It’s hard to be human

34:29 - Episode wrap up