486 | Understanding ADHD with Comedian Ron Pearson | Ron Pearson

On this episode: Aaron prepares new flip-flops and shares how he terrified people in the special olympics. Nate was neglected of comedy. They discuss Jesus being a comedian.This week, Nate and Aaron interview Ron Pearson. Ron is a comedian, actor, street performer, and ADHDer. Ron knows how to juggle, really well. He attributes his success to ADHD, connecting two things that don’t seem related. Ron shares statistics that challenge those with ADHD as well as many strengths from it. He talks about youth trauma and its links to ADHD, addiction, and intimacy disorder. And this question: How can you be known if you can’t express your feelings?Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast players.

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