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365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang

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365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang

The Psychology of your 20s

2025/12/19
The Psychology of your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

2025/12/19
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Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a relief and a reckoning. Suddenly your past makes so much more sense… but now you’re faced with learning a whole new way of managing your brain, your time, your relationships and your self-worth. ...

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Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can be a transformative experience, reshaping how you understand your past and approach your future. This conversation dives into the emotional, cognitive, and relational layers of living with ADHD beyond childhood, especially for those who weren't identified earlier in life.
12:10
Women are often told they're 'too smart to have ADHD', perpetuating harmful myths about intelligence and neurodiversity.
17:37
The ADHD diagnosis helped me understand myself; I had attributed my traits to personality rather than a neurodevelopmental condition.
22:37
ADHD requires a proactive approach because perspective memory is impaired.
31:14
Identify the root problem instead of seeking quick hacks for executive dysfunction
41:57
Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is common among people with ADHD and affects emotional regulation.
46:57
About 25% of people may never like you, and that's okay.
1:04:01
Changing your environment, not yourself, can lead to greater happiness for people with ADHD.

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What does it feel like to finally understand your brain?
00:00
Why do so many women miss the signs of ADHD?
02:58
Can you be smart and still struggle with focus?
09:01
How did success hide a lifelong challenge?
14:53
Is ADHD a weakness—or a different kind of strength?
20:05
What if the real fix isn’t willpower but design?
25:25
How can urgency become your ally instead of your enemy?
34:05
Why does rejection feel like a physical wound?
44:13
What happens when two ADHD brains build a relationship together?
55:25

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