Episode 21: ADHD, Gender Transition & Power with Joe Charlan

Joe Charlan is both a legend, and ADHDAF family! Freshly diagnosed Joe was born and educated as female in the 70s and 80s - which will likely play a large role in why he’s only just been diagnosed at the age of 46! Mancunian Joe,  a Commissioning Manager supporting people with disabilities, now identifies as a transgender man. Right at the very start of this podcast, Joe reached out thanking us for our statement of inclusion re gender and sexuality and we hit it off.   We’ve had a mutual appreciation society ever since! Alongside sharing his experiences of undiagnosed ADHD, his recent diagnosis journey, and how the disorder and diagnosis effects his life; Joe shares a truly incredible insight….What has undiagnosed ADHD cost Joe? POWER. We resonate so hard, and we are sure you will too! Join us as Joe shares where he is up to on the late ADHD diagnosis rollercoaster, and the damage self deprecation can cause. This is a truly POWERFUL episode!THANK YOU SO MUCH JOE for helping us further understand the impact of late diagnosed ADHD! We loved this chat, and are sure you will too. *Trigger Warning* Contains swearing, and subjects some might find disturbing such as bullying, negative self talk, low self worth/esteem, anger, being misunderstood/belittled, mental health struggles and self sabotage. Support the show