157 {Beau Frith} Undiagnosed ADHD until 37 years old

ADHD diagnosis is trending on social media a lot, but what does it actually mean to live with it? And what does it feel like to be diagnosed with it as an adult who oversees multiple businesses?Beau Frith was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and it provided a lot of answers for him.Now, Beau is redefining climate resilience by helping industries, businesses, and communities adapt to climate challenges rather than fight them. As a climate designer and heat resilience consultant, he develops climate-adaptive strategies that enhance human health, workplace safety, and urban sustainability. Through his books, documentaries, and hands-on initiatives, Beau challenges traditional climate narratives, shifting the focus from crisis to innovation and reconnection with nature.But he does all of that while managing his ADHD. In this episode he shares: -      His childhood,  and his risk taking behaviour, and hyperactivity-      How he was diagnosed with ADHD and the stigma around it-      The superpower aspect of ADHD-      What it's like inside the brain of someone with ADHD-      How problems make happiness-      The dark side of not having any challenges in our lives-      How he navigates his business journey with ADHD-      His tendency to devote all his energy to a certain thing and how it influenced his career-      The challenge he faced in running 3 business and needing to let everyone go during covid-      How ADHD has served him and how it forces him to think differently-      Strategies that have helped him through his journey with ADHD in businessKey Quotes“Most 14, 15 year old kids, ADHD or not, they don't understand themselves.”“It’s the fear of failure that drives the success, and that's not a good thing to tie your success to.”“And if you don't fit in that box, you're a fish being told to climb a tree.” More aboutFollow him on Instagram, and find his business via his website. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected] check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.