Julie Legg sits down with therapist, sex addiction specialist, and former pastry chef Mordy Gottlieb, who brings a refreshing perspective on ADHD, shame, and self-worth. Mordy shares his own lived experience with undiagnosed ADHD, his journey through perfectionism. He discusses why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough and how experiential and action-based approaches can help rewire the brain more effectively.

This conversation explores what it really means to stop fixing and start accepting, offering tangible insights for those navigating ADHD, trauma, shame, and stuckness. From redefining productivity to the healing power of movement, Mordy invites us to shift how we see ourselves.

Key Points from the Episode

• Why perfectionism and productivity can mask undiagnosed ADHD
• The link between trauma, shame, and ADHD symptoms
• How traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short for neurodivergent clients
• Reframing avoidance: not as laziness, but as a nervous system response
• The therapeutic power of experiential modalities like psychodrama and accelerated resolution therapy
• Delegation as a key ADHD-friendly productivity tool
• How redefining success can be a radical act of self-acceptance
• Dancing as a metaphor, and practice, for embracing imperfection and body trust

Links

• LINKEDIN: Mordy Gottlieb
• WEBSITE: thegamechangergroup.com

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