Show Notes
ADHD has been flattened into TikTok sound bites and chaos-core aesthetics. But, the truth is far more complex (and far more interesting).
This episode is a sharp, research-grounded unpacking of what ADHD actually is - and all the things it absolutely isn’t.
We’ll cut through the noise to explore:
The four core traits that define ADHD (and why the rest is just algorithmic fluff)
Why RSD, burnout, and trauma aren’t ADHD - even if they travel together
How socialization erases ADHD in women and anyone raised to be “good”
The real cost of masking, perfectionism, and emotional labor
Why ADHD is contextual, not a character flaw, and what that means for your life
If you’ve ever wondered where the memes end and the science begins, or why you’re still exhausted even after a diagnosis, this is the clarity you’ve been looking for - minus the clichés and moralizing.
ADHD isn’t a trend, and you’re not a broken algorithm. It’s time to understand the wiring, not just wear the label.
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The Executive Functions Inventory - Where are you right now on each of the 12 executive functions. An inventory that identifies which EFs are challenges (that need to be bolsered), adaptive (you've built accommodations for yourself), and strengths (to leverage to support your challenges. If you know, you can be intentional. https://www.mineelachand.com/adhd-adults-efi
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