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