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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 35 MIN

S1 Ep 7 | The Hunter in the Office: Evolutionary ADHD & The Coaching Revolution

from The ADHD Reframed Project · host Unapologetically ADHD - Uniquely Wired - With Host Emma Craven

Are you a "broken" farmer, or a highly specialized hunter born into the wrong era?This week, Emma sits down with ADHD coach Michael Ling to dive into the core of the neurodivergent experience. We aren’t just talking about focus; we’re talking about evolution. We explore the "Hunter vs. Farmer" hypothesis—a framework that reframes ADHD traits as vital evolutionary assets rather than modern-day deficits.Michael shares his raw journey through diagnosis and pulls back the curtain on his coaching practice to explain why traditional "productivity" fails us, how to navigate the sting of rejection sensitivity, and what it looks like to finally work with your ancestral brain instead of against it.In this episode, we reframe:The Hunter-Farmer Theory: Why your brain was built for the hunt, not the cubicle.The RSD Reality: Navigating the physical pain of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.Coaching vs. Therapy: Why neuro-specific support is a game-changer for adult ADHD.Emotional Regulation: Tools for managing the "highs and lows" of a fast-paced mind.Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellingcoaching/Michael's website - https://www.michaellingcoaching.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Personal Journeys10:00 The Impact of Diagnosis on Life19:54 Understanding ADHD Coaching and Support30:09 Reflections on ADHD Experiences and GrowthYou aren't malformed; you're evolved. Hit follow and join the project.

Are you a "broken" farmer, or a highly specialized hunter born into the wrong era?This week, Emma sits down with ADHD coach Michael Ling to dive into the core of the neurodivergent experience. We aren’t just talking about focus; we’re talking about evolution. We explore the "Hunter vs. Farmer" hypothesis—a framework that reframes ADHD traits as vital evolutionary assets rather than modern-day deficits.Michael shares his raw journey through diagnosis and pulls back the curtain on his coaching practice to explain why traditional "productivity" fails us, how to navigate the sting of rejection sensitivity, and what it looks like to finally work with your ancestral brain instead of against it.In this episode, we reframe:The Hunter-Farmer Theory: Why your brain was built for the hunt, not the cubicle.The RSD Reality: Navigating the physical pain of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.Coaching vs. Therapy: Why neuro-specific support is a game-changer for adult ADHD.Emotional Regulation: Tools for managing the "highs and lows" of a fast-paced mind.Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellingcoaching/Michael's website - https://www.michaellingcoaching.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Personal Journeys10:00 The Impact of Diagnosis on Life19:54 Understanding ADHD Coaching and Support30:09 Reflections on ADHD Experiences and GrowthYou aren't malformed; you're evolved. Hit follow and join the project.

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