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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 44 MIN

Is ADHD Actually a Superpower?

from Hold On, What Was I Saying? · host Emily Southwell and Megan Richards

Is ADHD a superpower, or is that just something people say to make us feel better?This week, we tackle one of the most controversial topics in the ADHD community. We break down the real strengths that ADHD brings — hyperfocus, creativity, pattern recognition, big ideas, and entrepreneurial energy — while getting brutally honest about the parts that don't feel like a superpower at all: task paralysis, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), success amnesia, and the crippling guilt of not being able to do basic things on a bad day.We also explore the hunter-gatherer theory, why the world simply wasn't built for ADHD brains, and, most importantly -practical ways you can actually lean into your ADHD strengths, from gamifying your tasks to journaling your wins, asking for reasonable work adjustments, and finding the right environment to thrive in.Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into your ADHD journey, or just ADHD-curious, this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and a little less alone.📲 Tell us: do YOU think ADHD is a superpower?

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