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Being late diagnosed with ADHD - with special guest Christal Wang (Ep. 8)

Being late diagnosed with ADHD - with special guest Christal Wang (Ep. 8)

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Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?


In this episode of The Distractables, co-hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer. The trio discusses their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, the challenges they faced growing up undiagnosed, and the emotional journey of acceptance and adaptation.

They explore the triggers that led them to seek a diagnosis, the impact of cultural upbringing, and the balance between structure and freedom. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the positive aspects of ADHD and resources for support.

00:00 Welcome to The Distractables

00:36 Introducing Christal Wang

01:22 Late Diagnosis and Personal Stories

03:39 Struggles and Structure

08:00 The Importance of Clear Communication

11:45 Finding Balance and Temporal Landmarks

17:09 Triggers and Diagnosis

20:12 Acceptance and Moving Forward

27:46 The Backpack Analogy

30:00 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Us

Where you can find us!

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Jesse

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  • Threads

Chris

  • Shimmer
  • Instagram
  • Personal instagram

Thank you for listening!

Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse


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