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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 16 MIN

My Story (Part 1): ADHD, Dysgraphia, and Anxiety

from Be Well with Alex · host Alex Sublette

In this episode of Be Well, host Alex Sublette shares a deeply personal look at her mental health journey from early diagnoses of ADHD and dysgraphia to navigating anxiety, bullying, and the pressure to fit in.Alex reflects on how her educational environment, supportive teachers and parents, and lived experience shaped her sense of identity. She opens up about the impact bullying had on her mental health, the role achievement and external validation played in her self-worth, and how high school became a turning point in rebuilding confidence. College brought new challenges, including navigating independence, social pressure, and a complicated relationship with ADHD medication and alcohol.Through vulnerability and reflection, Alex emphasizes the power of resilience and the importance of honoring your own story without needing credentials, perfection, or comparison. This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like they were trying to become “enough.”Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Follow Be Well on Instagram for updates and continued conversation: @be_well_with_alex / @be_well_podContent note: This episode includes discussion of mental health challenges, bullying, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, professional help and crisis resources are available.

In this episode of Be Well, host Alex Sublette shares a deeply personal look at her mental health journey from early diagnoses of ADHD and dysgraphia to navigating anxiety, bullying, and the pressure to fit in.Alex reflects on how her educational environment, supportive teachers and parents, and lived experience shaped her sense of identity. She opens up about the impact bullying had on her mental health, the role achievement and external validation played in her self-worth, and how high school became a turning point in rebuilding confidence. College brought new challenges, including navigating independence, social pressure, and a complicated relationship with ADHD medication and alcohol.Through vulnerability and reflection, Alex emphasizes the power of resilience and the importance of honoring your own story without needing credentials, perfection, or comparison. This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like they were trying to become “enough.”Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Follow Be Well on Instagram for updates and continued conversation: @be_well_with_alex / @be_well_podContent note: This episode includes discussion of mental health challenges, bullying, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, professional help and crisis resources are available.

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