Beyond Labels: Navigating ADHD and Queerness with Dylan Alter

Happy Pride Month! On today's show, we revisit our conversation with Dylan Alter, an advocate for ADHD awareness and the founder of NeuroQueer.org, a community that supports adults who are LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse. Dylan shares their personal journey, starting from a decade-long struggle with depression to finally being diagnosed with ADHD. They discuss how ADHD intersects with the queer experience, highlighting the parallel challenges of navigating identities in a world that may not understand or accommodate their needs. Dylan does a great job of walking through the similarities between ADHD and the Queer experience, emphasizing the significance of creating inclusive spaces where individuals can find understanding, compassion, and a sense of home. Dylan's dedication to building this community stems from a deep-rooted desire to facilitate empathy and empower others, ultimately strengthening the collective bond of the community. Dylan Alter is the founder of NeuroQueer.org and is also an ADHD coach, working with both the non-profit and in his own private practice AlternativeADHD.com. He is non-binary, neurodivergent and has Jewish and Choctaw background. Links to NeuroQueer.org: Website | Instagram Links to AlternativeADHD.com: Website | Add us on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Twitter: @lindsayguentzel @refocusedpod @adhdonline Email Lindsay: [email protected] Thank you for listening! If you would like to support us you can follow "Refocused" on your favorite podcast-listening app. While you're there, please leave a review - it really helps to spread all the goodness. Resources: The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC. Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia. Audio engineering assistance is provided by EXR Sound. The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about the work he is doing, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here. For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.