HOPE FOR THE AGORA

Agora Network Ministries

Hope for the Agora is a podcast hosting conversations about the stigma of mental health in the church. Agora Network Ministries seeks to bring hope and healing to those suffering with their mental wellness through honest discussions and resources that educate and equip individuals and churches toward mental flourishing as well as create an environment where those struggling find Christ-like support. Find out more at www.agoranetworkministries.com

  1. May 2

    S7 EP5 Adult ADHD: Deficit or Super Power?

    This podcast episode featured a conversation between Allen and Laura Bruno, a psychotherapist who recently received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult after 20 years in the mental health field. Laura shared her journey of discovery, including key symptoms like always being late, racing thoughts, perfectionism, and misophonia, which led to her therapist's revealing statement that she was "not neurotypical." She discussed how medication (Vyvanse) and therapy significantly improved her quality of life, allowing her to experience calmness in simple moments like rinsing berries. Laura emphasized viewing ADHD as a strength rather than a deficit, describing how her unique brain wiring enhances her ability to connect with clients and provides intuitive insights. She shared practical strategies including using Trello for organization, creating daily "fire lists" of priority tasks, and adopting a curiosity-based approach rather than judgment when discovering new aspects about herself. The conversation highlighted how late-in-life ADHD diagnoses can provide clarity and language for experiences that were previously misunderstood, and how faith can play a role in reframing neurodivergence as part of God's unique design for each person.https://www.laurabrunopsychotherapy.comHope For The Agora: https://hopefortheagora.comAgora Network Ministries: https://agoranetworkministries.comMore about ADHD in adults:Medline Article: https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/adhd-across-the-lifespan-what-it-looks-like-in-adultsADHD as a Super Power:https://www.endeavorotc.com/blog/adhd-as-a-superpower-building-on-your-strengths/

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Hope for the Agora is a podcast hosting conversations about the stigma of mental health in the church. Agora Network Ministries seeks to bring hope and healing to those suffering with their mental wellness through honest discussions and resources that educate and equip individuals and churches toward mental flourishing as well as create an environment where those struggling find Christ-like support. Find out more at www.agoranetworkministries.com