Julie Legg is joined by Alex McElroy, an international speaker, pastor, author, and leadership coach whose ADHD diagnosis reshaped the course of his life. After hitting academic rock bottom in college, Alex received a diagnosis that gave him the clarity and tools to rebuild.Alex uses his platform to inspire others to find purpose in their challenges, harness their unique energy, and structure their lives in ways that work with their neurodivergence, not against it.Key Points from the Episode:Alex’s journey to diagnosis after academic burnout in universityHow medication helped him reclaim focus and graduate successfullyReframing ADHD as a strength when paired with purposeHow he uses calendars, alarms, and note-taking systems to stay on trackThe ongoing challenge of digital distraction and how he sets limitsAdvice for young people with ADHD: get support and don’t be ashamedHow his ADHD contributes to his passion, energy, and creativity on stageA reminder that structure is not limitation, it’s liberationFinal encouragement to “stay strong, stay in the fight”Links:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcelroy-467869b/  WEBSITE: www.alexrmcelroy.comSend us a textThanks for listening. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

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