#8 Katie Friedman - Finding the breadcrumbs of that led to the ADHD Gingerbread House

Katie Friedman shares her journey with ADHD, from burnout in her education job to discovering her neurodivergent identity. She discusses the breadcrumbs that led her to suspect ADHD and the challenges of misdiagnosis. Katie reflects on the impact of the second lockdown and the importance of cognitive assessment in understanding her strengths and challenges. She explores the emotional aspects of ADHD and the differences between men and women with the condition. Katie also discusses the state of ADHD awareness in different countries and the discusses her personal journey with medication and nutrition in managing symptoms. She finds joy in helping others embrace their neurodivergent identities. In this conversation, Katie Friedman discusses the hidden potential and talent in neurodivergence, particularly in individuals with ADHD. She emphasizes the need to move away from ableism and embrace the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. Katie also introduces The Gold Mind Academy, offers ADHD coach training over 4 modules. Our training is trauma informed. Module 2 focuses on personal journeys and narratives from not knowing to knowing. She highlights the importance of understanding and validating oneself as a crucial step in personal growth. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of ADHD coaching and the power of a collective of ADHD individuals. Thank you Katie You can contact Katie at http://www.katiefriedmanassociates.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and ADHD Journey 02:31 Discovering ADHD Breadcrumbs 05:15 The Impact of Misdiagnosis 08:32 The Challenges of the Second Lockdown 10:28 The Importance of Cognitive Assessment 12:19 Exploring Different Areas of Cognition 13:23 Emotional Challenges and Differences in ADHD 19:47 Differences in ADHD between Men and Women 22:16 The Impact of Diagnosis and Post-Diagnosis Reflection 25:07 The State of ADHD Awareness in Different Countries 26:09 The Maturity of Understanding ADHD in the UK 31:07 Medication and its Effects 37:42 The Importance of Nutrition for ADHD Wellbeing 44:54 Acceptance and the Joy of Helping Others 47:29 The Buried Gold of Neurodivergence 51:07 ADHD as a Situational Disability 54:02 Introducing The Gold Mind Academy https://goldmindacademy.com/ 58:47 The Future of ADHD Coaching 01:05:53 The Power of ADHD Collective 01:07:19 Embracing ADHD and rejecting Neuronormativity