
In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying interviews Sydni, a prominent ADHD creator known for her online presence and educational content. Sydni shares her personal journey with ADHD, detailing her experiences from childhood struggles to her eventual diagnosis in her mid-twenties. She discusses the impact of ADHD on her life, including her roles as a mother and a science communicator. Sydni also delves into the science behind creativity in ADHD brains and offers practical advice for managing the influx of ideas typical of individuals with ADHD. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and find strength in their ADHD experiences.
00:00 Introduction to ADHD Gathering Podcast
00:17 Meet Sydni: An ADHD Advocate
01:55 Sydni’s ADHD Diagnosis Journey
07:20 Challenges and Reflections on ADHD
09:17 Intersectionality and ADHD
12:15 Science Communication and ADHD
19:41 Creativity and ADHD
28:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Find this episode’s transcript here.
Guest’s Bio:
Sydni Rubio (she/her) is an enthusiastic mother of one with a passion for neuropsychology, sarcasm, and learning. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Sciences & Chemistry in 2018, and has Master’s level experience in genetics and microbiology research. Sydni cares deeply for the education of and advocacy for ADHD and neurodiversity, gender equality, Endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. You can follow Sydni’s shenanigans on her Twitter account: What in the ADHD?
How to connect with Sydni:
YouTube Video: Creativity, ADHD, the DMN, and why we have so many ideas
YouTube Video: ADHD and starting projects only to abandon them – why we do it and how to manage
Notion Resource: Research article summaries on ADHD, autism, medication, etc.
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