ADHD: Hyperfocus, Procrastination and Everything In Between

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s close to our hearts—ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Amy shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD, and together we explore what ADHD really is, its symptoms, causes, and how it affects daily life. We’ll discuss the differences in how ADHD presents in men versus women, why so many women remain undiagnosed, and the unique challenges faced by Asian Australians. Join us for an insightful, relatable, and often humorous conversation as we break down the myths, share coping strategies, and provide valuable resources for anyone navigating ADHD. Episode Outline (00:00) Acknowledgement of Country and Intro (00:30) Episode introduction (01:38) Yaps and Naps (06:59) Understanding ADHD (11:11) What causes ADHD? (17:17) Symptoms of ADHD (22:52) Presentation of ADHD in women compared to men (26:00) Impact to career and professional life (28:26) Impact to relationships and personal life (34:45) Impact to self-esteem and mental health (38:30) Personal Segment - Realising Amy had ADHD (44:47) Personal Segment - Getting a diagnosis (47:18) Personal Segment - Navigating ADHD as an Asian Australian (50:06) Treatment and self-management strategies (52:30) Conclusion Resources For more information on ADHD, check out the following links: Listen to Andrew Huberman's podcast episode on ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFL6qRIJZ_Y&t=476s ADHD Australia is a national, independent, and not-for-profit organisation that aims to improve the lives of people living with ADHD: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/ ADHD Support Australia provides extensive resources, including webinars, workshops, and support groups specifically for adults with ADHD: https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/ ADHD Foundation Australia is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising awareness and supporting individuals with ADHD: https://adhdfoundation.org.au/ Neurodiversity Hub provides resources, guidance, and support for neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD. They offer a range of resources designed to help adults with ADHD navigate education, employment, and daily living: https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/resources New episodes release every fortnight on Wednesday 5PM, so tune in, subscribe, and be part of the conversation. To stay updated with our latest news, follow us on: IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yapclubpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yap.club.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@YapClubPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/yapclubpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yap Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we’re building a supportive community for all our listeners. Have questions or suggestions? Drop us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our theme song, “Shining” by Annalisa Fernandez & Tentendo, perfectly captures the spirit of Yap Club, to never be afraid to step into the limelight and embrace your true self cause that's when you shine the most. You can find more of their amazing jams here on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow them on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@annalisa__fernandez⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@10tendo⁠⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, xoxo yapper girls Mish & Amy