Show Notes
ADHD obviously impacts a lot of aspects of your life, but did you know it can impact your religious status, too? It turns out, there are fascinating studies that explore the interplay between ADHD and religion (or lack thereof), so for this episode, we're giving you the lowdown on their findings. For our autistic listeners, don't worry! We have a follow up episode coming soon exploring autism and religion, too!
References: Study looking at Judaism and ADHD
Additude article on ADHD and religion
Church of England rejects gluten free wafers
Study looking at Evangelical Christian attitudes towards ADHD
Information on Religious OCD
Chapters 00:00 Exploring Faith and Neurodivergence 03:58 The Intersection of Religion and ADHD 06:26 Community, Belonging, and ADHD 08:57 The Role of Religion in Mental Health 11:59 Challenges of Neurodivergence in Religious Spaces 15:13 Understanding ADHD and Religious Experiences 17:54 The Impact of Community on Loneliness 20:51 Navigating Religious Expectations and ADHD 23:43 Finding Acceptance in Faith Communities 26:34 Personal Journeys and Religious Beliefs 34:26 Navigating Church with ADHD and Hypermobility 37:27 Judgment in Religious Communities 39:00 Neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality 39:11 Dietary Restrictions and Religious Practices 41:32 Rigid Religious Accommodations 43:55 Finding Comfort in Religious Rituals 47:56 The Struggles of Neurodivergent Individuals in Church 48:35 Hyperfixation on Religion as a Special Interest 53:40 Religion as a Tool for Emotional Regulation 01:00:25 Understanding Religious Scrupulosity OCD 01:03:25 The Cycle of Shame in Religious Contexts 01:07:52 Previewing Autism Studies and Religion
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