How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins Forrest to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, and sensitivity, and how we can work with our unique brain, not against it.
About our Guest: Jessica McCabe is the creator of the popular YouTube channel How to ADHD and author of the new book How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain, Not Against It.
Forrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there. You can watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
1:15: Jessica’s history with ADHD, and how she wrote her book
7:15: Stigma, pride, self-criticism, and letting others help you
12:05: Dealing with shame
14:55: Self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and asking the right questions
24:40: Believing in your experience
27:45: Common misconceptions about ADHD
31:40: The relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity and regulation
36:05: Creating a sense of community
39:25: Advice for partners, family, and friends of people with ADHD
47:25: Recap
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ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins Forrest to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, and sensitivity, and how we can work with our unique brain, not against it.
About our Guest: Jessica McCabe is the creator of the popular YouTube channel How to ADHD and author of the new book How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain, Not Against It.
Forrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there. You can watch this episode on YouTube.
Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
1:15: Jessica’s history with ADHD, and how she wrote her book
7:15: Stigma, pride, self-criticism, and letting others help you
12:05: Dealing with shame
14:55: Self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and asking the right questions
24:40: Believing in your experience
27:45: Common misconceptions about ADHD
31:40: The relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity and regulation
36:05: Creating a sense of community
39:25: Advice for partners, family, and friends of people with ADHD
47:25: Recap
Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.
Sponsors
Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!
Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.
Trust your gut with Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/BEINGWELL and use code 25BEINGWELL to get 25% off your first month.
OneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co.
Connect with the show:
- Subscribe on iTunes
- Follow Forrest on YouTube
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow Forrest on Instagram
- Follow Rick on Facebook
- Follow Forrest on Facebook
- Visit Forrest's website
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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