ADHD, Military Resilience, and Finding a New Way Forward with Dustin Hayes
In this heartfelt session, Kim Groshek talks with Dustin Hayes about living with ADHD, navigating childhood trauma, and transforming pain into purpose. From early struggles in school to serving in the military and learning to adapt under pressure, Dustin shares how he developed his own tools for focus and healing. Their conversation reveals the power of resilience, pausing, and being seen beyond the labels.
SoundBits podcast · Kim Groshek, Dustin Hayes
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Show Notes
Dustin’s early ADHD diagnosis and experiences with trauma and isolation
How traditional education systems failed to support neurodiverse students
Finding structure and purpose through military service
Developing coping strategies in high-pressure environments
The role of movement, stimulation, and hands-on learning in focus
The emotional impact of being misunderstood and mislabeled
Rediscovering purpose after military injury and medical retirement
The importance of coaching, adaptability, and self-awareness
Kim shares the value of “the pause” as a first step to deep change
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