Ep 118: Is ADHD More Than Just Focus Issues? The Truth Beyond the Classroom with Dan Van der Pluym

Send us a textIn this episode of Flip Your Mindset, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach and mental health practitioner Dan Van der Pluym to dive deep into what ADHD really is — and what it isn’t. When I came across Dan’s incredible insights on Instagram (@DeeperPotential), I knew I had to invite him on the show to help us unpack the layers of ADHD that many people miss.We explore how ADHD affects emotional regulation, relationships, and daily life beyond what most people see in classrooms or workplaces. Dan shares his personal experiences living with ADHD and working with neurodivergent clients. Together, we discuss the unique strengths that often go unnoticed, like hyper-focus, creativity, and adaptability, as well as the challenges of emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity.I want this episode to open your eyes to the bigger picture — ADHD isn’t just about struggling to focus. It’s about processing the world differently. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself, supporting someone who is, or just curious about what it really means to be neurodivergent, this episode is for you.I hope you walk away with new insights, empathy, and maybe even a fresh perspective on how to embrace your own or someone else’s unique brain wiring.Connect with Dan at @DeeperPotential on Instagram or visit his website at teamADHDprogram.com. Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to explore the realities of ADHD, including what it isn’t, and the critical topic of rejection sensitivity dysphoria.=========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Flip Your Mindset Podcast: ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flipyourmindset➡︎ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4clBOAz➡︎ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/GuhQ6 =========================== Resources: ⚡️Heal Trauma 7 days Free email course: https://flipyourmindset.com/healfromtrauma⚡️What’s Trauma Really Free Course: https://shorturl.at/2fGov⚡️Burn Out Workshop: https://shorturl.at/e2qaQ⚡️Book a 75-Minute consultation with me: https://Flipyourmindset.com/consultation =========================== Connect with me: ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyuhrig➡︎Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyuhrig/➡︎Website: https:/... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flipyourmindset.substack.com/subscribe