E26 - The Sky's the Limit - With Dr. Fiona Peters

In this episode of ADHD Babes, host Ana interviews Dr. Fiona Peters, a social care expert and author who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Fiona shares her personal experience of seeking and obtaining a diagnosis, which was fraught with challenges and resistance from healthcare professionals. She discusses the impact of her diagnosis on her self-acceptance and understanding of her own strengths and challenges.

Fiona also talks about the intersectionality of being a woman of color and neurodivergent, and how it has influenced her work and the way others perceive her. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true identity and not conforming to societal expectations. In this conversation, Fiona Peters and ADHD Babes discuss the unique experiences of women of color with ADHD and the importance of advocating for oneself in the mental health system. They also explore the role of fear in holding us back from pursuing our goals and offer advice on confronting and overcoming fear.

Fiona shares her proudest achievement, which is her family, and emphasises the importance of self-discovery and embracing new chapters in life. Listeners are encouraged to visit Fiona's website for coaching sessions and resources.

Host

Ana Ramos

Guests

Dr. Fiona Peters

Resources

https://www.drfionapeters.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/adhdentrepreneurslife/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fiona-peters-frsa-9a55a876/

https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdlifeteam

Take aways

• Embrace your identity and don't conform to societal expectations.
• Obtaining an official diagnosis can help with self-understanding and acceptance.
• Intersectionality plays a role in how others perceive and relate to individuals with multiple identities.
• Microaggressions and unconscious biases are still prevalent and need to be addressed.
• Self-care is essential for neurodivergent individuals to function at their best. Embrace the intersectionality of identities and recognize the unique experiences of individuals.
• Confront fears and pursue goals, even in the face of uncertainty.
• Advocate for oneself in the mental health system to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Embrace new chapters in life and explore new interests and desires.
• Family can be a source of pride and accomplishment.
• Self-acceptance and growth are essential for personal development.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:17Embracing Identity and Defying Expectations

12:54The Journey to an Official Diagnosis

23:08Addressing Microaggressions and Unconscious Biases

27:55The Importance of Self-Care for Neurodivergent Individuals

29:31Embracing Intersectionality: The Unique Experiences of Individuals

33:42Confronting Fears and Pursuing Goals

41:43Advocating for Yourself in the Mental Health System

45:25Embracing New Chapters in Life

55:30Self-Acceptance and Grow