Listen "Episode 17: From Self-Medicating to Self-Discovery"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Heidi and Heather switch from their typical backyard discussions to interviews, this one with Heidi's best friend Rachel, who also has ADHD. Rachel discusses her late diagnosis, coinciding with her journey to sobriety in 2013. The conversation covers the interplay between ADHD, substance abuse, and other comorbidities like anxiety, depression, and OCD. They also touch on the impact of ADHD on daily life, and the ways ADHD can manifest as both a challenge and a superpower. Rachel shares insights on how ADHD has influenced her career, her coping mechanisms, and the emotional growth she has experienced through sobriety.
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