ADHD, Authenticity, and Connection: Building Better Relationships with Dawn Smith

In this episode of Aging with Purpose and Passion, host Beverley Glazer welcomes Dawn Smith, a relationship and career transition coach who has embraced her ADHD and non-conformity to inspire others. Dawn shares her personal journey from feeling like a misfit to finding her purpose as a mentor and coach. This insightful conversation reveals how embracing authenticity can lead to deeper connections and more meaningful relationships.Dawn offers practical communication strategies, including the concept of "spaghetti" vs. "waffle" thinking styles, to help partners better understand each other. She also challenges common relationship myths, such as the advice to "never go to bed angry," and explores how collaboration, rather than compromise, can lead to mutual fulfillment.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How ADHD can be a source of strength in relationshipsThe power of authenticity and embracing your unique traitsUnderstanding different communication styles: “spaghetti” vs. “waffle” thinkingWhy daily small actions matter more than grand gestures in relationshipsHow to shift from compromise to collaboration for mutual successWhether you're navigating career transitions, improving relationships, or seeking inspiration to embrace your quirks, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive. Tune in to discover how you can build better connections and live authentically.🎧 Listen now and start building relationships rooted in authenticity, purpose and passion!Resources:For similar episodes on relationships and self-love, check out Episode 78, and 75 on Aging with Purpose and Passion. And you may also like The Older Women and Friends Podcast, which explores the contributions older women make and the wisdom the share.Dawn Smith:[email protected]://www.relationshipcoachdawn.comhttps://instagram.com/relationshipcoachdawnhttps://www.facebook.com/wholelifedawnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wholelifesolutionshttp://www.wholelifesolutions.bizBeverley [email protected]://reinventimpossible.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer/https://www.facebook.com/beverley.glazerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/womenover50rockhttps://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/https://calendly.com/reinventimpossible/15minSend us Fan Mail 🎁 The Gift of a Safe Space: A private, non-judgmental zone away from work and family to focus entirely on your needs, your journey and what's next for you. If you are feeling stuck in your transition, this is your space to exhale.Have feedback or a powerful story that's worth telling? Contact us at [email protected]