Learning to Thrive with ADHD with Jen Horan Franks

Step into the world of Jen, a remarkable ADHD coach and founder of Think Space Coaching, as she unravels her journey of self-discovery after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis.
 
As someone who has first-hand experience with how difficult and layered ADHD can be -  
 
Jen's mission is to help you uncover the essence of who you are, navigating the intricacies of ADHD without losing sight of your core identity.
 
Jen joins me to discuss why she chose the path of self-discovery through diagnosis and what ADHDers can do to not just survive but THRIVE.
 
Join us for this transformative dialogue and discover how to shine bright amidst the unique challenges of ADHD. 💡
 
Quotes
 
“A lot of women with ADHD have been misdiagnosed with depression, anxiety, possibly bipolar disorder, eating disorders… lots of other things that are a consequence of just not knowing.” - 11:43
 
“You know, I've had lots of friends, but I have always felt slightly on the edge of that circle of friends…I’m always on the outside looking in.” - 14:03
 
“What I've learned is that I'm not my ADHD and that you have to kind of untangle yourself from that being your core identity.” - 22:39
 
 
Time stamps
 
00:00 – An introduction to Jen
01:38 - How it felt to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult 
03:49 - Why Jen suspected she might have ADHD
06:23 - Why so many women have gone undiagnosed until now
08:08 - The different types of ADHD
11:43 – The reality of being misdiagnosed
17:30 - The changes Jen has made since being diagnosed
20:56 - Jen’s journey to becoming an ADHD Coach
26:26 - The need to re-author your self-image
30:25 - Jen’s advice 
37:06 - How to contact Jen
37:33 - Gillian’s reflections 

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