ADHD and Spiritual Formation
Justin McRoberts explores the relationship between ADHD, neurodivergence, and spiritual formation. He critiques how ADHD is labeled as a "disorder," challenging the assumption that neurodivergent people are fundamentally "out of order." He unpacks how society's expectations shape the experience of ADHD, particularly in men, and discusses how spirituality is about human wholeness rather than a separate aspect of life. Drawing from personal experiences, coaching insights, and books like Stolen Focus and Driven to Distraction, Justin reframes ADHD not as a deficiency but as a different way of experiencing the world. He encourages listeners to rethink education, spirituality, and self-care in ways that honor neurodivergence.
Episode 184 of the At Sea with Justin McRoberts podcast, hosted by Justin McRoberts, titled "ADHD and Spiritual Formation" was published on March 3, 2025 and runs 19 minutes.
March 3, 2025 ·19m · At Sea with Justin McRoberts
Summary
Justin McRoberts explores the relationship between ADHD, neurodivergence, and spiritual formation. He critiques how ADHD is labeled as a "disorder," challenging the assumption that neurodivergent people are fundamentally "out of order." He unpacks how society's expectations shape the experience of ADHD, particularly in men, and discusses how spirituality is about human wholeness rather than a separate aspect of life. Drawing from personal experiences, coaching insights, and books like Stolen Focus and Driven to Distraction, Justin reframes ADHD not as a deficiency but as a different way of experiencing the world. He encourages listeners to rethink education, spirituality, and self-care in ways that honor neurodivergence.
Episode Description
- Introduction: The shift in the podcast’s format and answering listener questions
- ADHD & Spirituality: Exploring how neurodivergence intersects with faith and spiritual formation
- Reframing ADHD: Why ADHD isn’t a disorder but a different way of interacting with the world
- Hyperactivity & Masculinity: How society misinterprets hyperactivity, especially in men
- Attention Deficit Myth: ADHD isn’t a lack of attention—it’s the challenge of directing it
- Institutional Challenges: Why modern systems don’t always support neurodivergent people
- Resources for Further Learning: Books Stolen Focus (Johann Hari) and Driven to Distraction
- Final Thoughts: The need to rethink how we define ADHD and its role in a flourishing life
Links For Justin:
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Order In Rest - New Book of Poems
NEW Single - Let Go
NEW Music - Sliver of Hope
NEW Music - The Dood and The Bird
The Book - It Is What You Make it
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