Excuse my ADHD...and the Skills that Help with Jeanette Graham

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge welcomes guest Jeanette Graham for a comprehensive conversation about ADHD. They explore its diverse manifestations, effective management techniques, and the role of mindfulness. Jeanette shares her personal experience as a mother with ADHD and strategies for managing ADHD at work. They also discuss Jeanette's podcast and her journey with ADHD.

In this fast-paced world of devices, online living and being bombarded with constant messages, it can become very overwhelming...but imagine living in a constant state of noise. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Jeanette Graham who will share her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and the skills that help her cope at home and at work.

Jeanette’s life never made sense, she always felt like she never quite fit in and was just different. When Jeanette was diagnosed with ADHD in the spring of 2017 everything changed. Suddenly her whole life started to make sense. The more Jeanette learned about ADHD the more she started to learn about herself. She was different and realized she didn’t fit in but that was ok.

Authentic Touch Points

What is ADHD? 2:40 The perception of ADHD. 6:40 Coping skills. 12:45 A day in the life with ADHD. 17:35 G oing to work with ADHD. 23:35 It’s not all negative, looking at the positive side of ADHD. 26:50 Advice for leading those with ADHD at work. 32:00

There are aspects of ADHD that most people wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy, but then there are those that make you stand out in the best way. Despite her hardships, Jeanette has had much success in her career and family.

Currently Jeanette shares her journey from acceptance of her diagnosis to navigating treatment and juggling daily life on her podcast Excuse My ADHD.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks! Roxanne

Links:

Jeanette’s website: https://www.excusemyadhd.com
Jeanette’s podcast: https://www.excusemyadhd.com/podcasts-list/ Contact Jeanette: https://www.excusemyadhd.com/contact/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

(0:00) Introduction and welcoming Jeanette Graham (4:52) Understanding the diverse manifestations of ADHD (10:40) Techniques to manage ADHD during conversations and maintain relationships (15:03) The role of mindfulness and tactile therapy in managing ADHD (16:10) The experience of being a mother with ADHD (32:00) Strategies for managing ADHD at work and the concept of hyperfocus (34:20) Utilization of task management tools and techniques for productivity (37:14) Introduction to Jeanette Graham's podcast and her personal journey with ADHD (39:16) Understanding and assisting people with ADHD - Roxanne Derhodge (41:32) Closing remarks and contact information - Roxanne Derhodge