Sorry I'm Late: The ADHD Podcast Amy Neal

Welcome to my first episode of my series I affectionately call, MiniPod's!

I've designed these episodes to be quick informational/educational episodes to discuss certain ND/ADHD-related topics that are important convos that need to be had.

Today's episode discusses a topic that is a very real issue that all ND's(neurodivergent folks) experience - masking.

According to The Brain Charity* (see Source citation below linked under "Helpful Links"), Masking is "...the act of suppressing or concealing neurodivergent traits in schools and workplace in order to appear neurotypical." The article continues, "(n)eurodivergent people who mask their conditions tend to do this by mimicking or mirroring the behaviors of neurotypical people around them, such as their peers, colleagues or friends."

In this episode I discuss what Masking is, draw examples of how it may appear in your life, and what to do in the moment when you notice that you're masking.

I also bring up the topic of Ableism, and how this form of prejudice is unfair and absurd; how masking leads to burnout, as well as a friendly and necessary reminder that it's not your job to make others feel comfortable when they're around you!

You deserve to exist wholly, unapologetically as yourself, without external, people-pleasing (and frankly stupid) expectations that keep you small and miserable!

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Key Moments:


1:24 Introduction to my MiniPod Series!
2:12 Topic: Masking. Defined, explained.
5:54 Why Masking is problematic. This is why you need to de-mask....
6:57 "How do I know when I'm masking?" "How do I stop?" Ask yourself these questions....
8:05 Thank you for listening!
9:55 Disclaimer

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Helpful Links:


*Source: The Brain Charity, "What Is Masking?"
More information about Ableism

If you're wondering if you might have ADHD, here's another episode (Part 2 of 2 in series) with 8 more little (or big) signs that you might have ADHD.

To listen to Part 1 of this series, ⁠LISTEN HERE.⁠

Note: Please don't use this episode as a diagnosis. Remember, while I am a firm believer in paying attention to your natural instinct/intuition when it comes to understanding what your body needs(when it comes to anything health-related), I still recommend you seek out a doctor for an official diagnosis.

This is based on my own experiences.



Key Moments


Disclaimer: Remember, I’m not a mental health professional


Sign 1. Can't focus.


Number 2, get distracted all the time.


Number 3, misplacing your belongings frequently.


Number 4, can't get organized.


Number 5, forgetting appointments.


Number 6, always late to everything all the time.


Number 7, zoning out while people are talking / Daydreaming.


Number 8. You forget why you walked into a room.


When it's no longer an "everyone-struggles-with-this" situation, and it's a problem that requires your attention. (Oh and btw Karen, NO, not EVERYONE is a little ADHD. Stop gaslighting us)

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Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD? Here are 8 subtle red flags that might be reason enough for you to consider getting an official diagnosis!



Key Moments:


2:27 No.1 - You lose your train of thought mid-sentence
2:57 No. 2 - You have several unfinished projects
4:03 No. 3 - Hating tags on clothes, avoiding certain fabrics, preferring loose fitting clothes
6:17 No. 4 -Having multiple Internet browsers open at once
7:03 No. 5 - Forgetting about food items in your fridge until it spoils
7:37 No. 6 -Losing track of time frequently / Time warp
8:02 No. 7 - Not being able to understand music lyrics / movie dialogue

> 10:51 - Auditory Processing Disorder


12:57 No. 8 - You prefer to watch TV with closed captions turned on
14:48 Friendly reminders. 🫶 Ily Late Fam!
15:53 Disclaimer

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If this episode was helpful in any way, I invite you to please leave a 5 star review, and please share with your Late Fam and neurodivergent besties, and even your neurotypical allies!

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If you are looking for advice on whether or not you should tell your boss about your ADHD, you're in the right place.

In this episode, I'll discuss what you'll need to know before disclosing your disability to your employer, the pros and cons of being open about your ADHD, and of course sharing juicy tea from the one time I was terminated from a job because of my ADHD.

Please note, this episode is an advice column. It's based fully on my own experiences and my advice is my own -- and remember, I'm not (yet) a mental health professional, so please take everything with a grain of salt. I'm just delivering some wisdom bombs to you, as my friend.



Key Moments:


2:41 Your rights in the workplace as someone with a disability
3:17 Tea time. That one time I got fired from a job because of shortcomings due to ADHD.
9:24 Pros & cons of being open about my ADHD
10:51 My advice: Should I tell my boss I have ADHD? Is it worth it? How do I know if I should tell my employer or not?
13:31 My advice: Should I bring up my ADHD in a job interview? When is the right time to bring it up?
16:34 My advice: Should I be open about my ADHD at work around my coworkers? How can I avoid prejudice from my peers?
19:38 My advice: So you want to disclose your disability to your employer. Do it the official way, request your reasonable accommodations, and know your rights. You deserve to thrive at work!
23:54 Friendly reminders. 🫶 Ily Late Fam!

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Helpful Links:


More information about the Americans With Disabilities Act
More information about Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Tell me everything you know about ADHD.

You might bring up how people with ADHD are hyper, bouncing off the walls. Fidgety. Maybe you'd say ADHD makes it hard to focus. Perhaps you'd even say that ADHD people are a little crazy, a little bit eccentric, out to lunch, maybe even not the brightest bulb in shed.

How much do you actually know?

Did you now ADHD includes Executive Dysfunction? (If you're wondering wtf Executive Dysfunction is, that's a great sign! You were meant to find this episode!)

In this episode we'll discuss what Executive Dysfunction is, and how it's fundamentally and inseparably part of the ADHD experience.

I highlight 8 concepts that we Late Fam struggle with on the reg. I include concepts like focus, task initiation, time blindness, and Emotional Dysregulation. This episode is chock full of personal stories of my experiences and struggles with Executive Dysfunction. You just might resonate with a few of them, or all of them!

If you truly want to educate yourself about ADHD, this episode will be the foundation of your knowledge.

Late Fam, get your pen out, your journal out (or if you're like me, open your notes app). And get ready to learnnn. Ready for a total mind f***. And get ready to feel more validated than you possibly ever have before!

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Sources:


additudemag.com


my.clevelandclinic.org


verywellmind.com


haddvantageslearningcenter.com


“Life With ADHD: 50 Facts & More" pamphlet. Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Andrew J Cutler MD


thrivingwithadhd.com.au

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Other Helpful Links:

Listen, the point of this podcast is to help people. I want you to learn about it, and understand yourself. Love yourself.

There are many experts out there who can help you, and I love the podcast, "I Have ADHD" with Kristen Carder. I seriously invite you to listen to it! To learn more specifically about Executive Dysfunction, utilize the following episodes from "I Have ADHD."


Episode 196, about working memory
Episode 197, about inhibition
Episode 198, about Emotional Regulation
Episode 199, about problem solving
Episode 202, about self-awareness
Episode 203, about self-motivation
Episode 237, about "the basics" of ADHD

Be honest. Have you ever wondered if you have ADHD?

Are you having trouble focusing? 

Do you require caffeine to get anything done at work?

Do you jump from task to task before even completing the first?

Welp, if you’ve found yourself reading these show notes, chances are you are seriously wondering if you have ADHD. (Relatable.) And you’re probably trying to find some answers, or at least some direction. Keep reading.

In this inaugural episode of Sorry I’m Late: The Podcast, I share my own story of when I got an official diagnosis of ADHD — finding out for the first time 27 years later. 

I share my story of what prompted me to seek out a screening, I describe the muddle of emotions I felt immediately after, and I discuss the symptoms and signs of ADHD, according to my doctor.

If you’re an adult and think you have ADHD, or you have recently received a late diagnosis, you’ll definitely wanna tune in for some much needed reassurance, validation, and comfort. 

Welcome to the “Late” Fam, bestie. 

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Key Moments:


0:34 Introductions


2:10 Background: Red flags that lead me to seek an official screening


3:36 My story - Screening appointment with my psychiatrist


4:58 Truth bomb - the late diagnosis


6:46 Signs and symptoms of having ADHD according to my doctor


9:52 Typical emotions people may experience after receiving a late diagnosis ADHD


13:33 My intentions for this podcast

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Sources:


American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/adult-adhd-diagnosis#:~:text=Dealing%20with%20late%2Dlife%20diagnosis,an%20overwhelming%20sense%20of%20relief.


NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/



Other helpful links:

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/misdiagnosed-adhd-in-adults/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-dont-we-say-add-adhd_l_6386454fe4b09a86b1b7fb5e