In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying interviews Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a positive psychology coach and fellow ADHD and autistic individual. They discuss Dr. Jackson’s journey from recognizing her ADHD symptoms to receiving a diagnosis, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she uses to manage her condition. Key topics include energy management, somatic and sensory practices, and the dark side of strengths like the love of learning. Dr. Jackson emphasizes the importance of joy, fun, and community support while sharing her own experiences, including an inspiring trek to Everest Base Camp. The episode provides valuable insights into living a fulfilling life with ADHD through self-awareness, adaptability, and leveraging personal strengths.
00:17 Meet Dr. Rebecca Jackson
00:57 Recognizing ADHD Signs
03:07 Managing ADHD: Strategies and Tools
06:40 Somatic and Sensory Practices
16:46 Building Sustainable Habits
24:48 Positive Psychology Coaching for ADHD
29:13 Everest Base Camp Adventure
33:23 Final Thoughts and Parting Wisdom
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Guest’s Bio:
Dr Rebecca Jackson is a positive psychology coaching research practitioner. She researches best practice in safely, effectively and inclusively coaching autistic and ADHD adults. She is autistic and ADHD and, in coaching, specialises in work on zest, energy stewardship, self-regulation, motivation, authenticity and executive functioning. She also examines the role of games, humour, whimsy and fun in coaching. When Rebecca’s not eating, sleeping and breathing coaching, she can be found hiking with her dog or planning her next travel adventure. Or pretending to be a blue dragonborn paladin in Dungeons and Dragons.
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