As ADHD people, we can be so focused on the biggest signals that we lose ourselves in our own pictures. This week on the Translating ADHD podcast, Cam and Shelly pivot to introduce a new concept of agency and advocacy that will inform the next several episodes from articulating needs in relationships to whether to disclose your ADHD at your workplace.
The definition of agency we introduce is the social science definition that includes acting independently and exercising free choice. Often there are two camps when it comes to navigating conventional (and neurotypical) societal norms - to reject them wholeheartedly or to attempt to assimilate fully. We see agency as a path to navigate a rich middle ground.
Cam and Shelly also discuss their upcoming group coaching class Navigating the Lunch Counter and Cam shares a story of deliberately losing his executive functioning in the middle of the produce section of Wegmans Grocery.
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For more of the Translating ADHD podcast:
Managing All of Life's Roles
Making Anti-Racism Part of the Show Culture + Community Announcement
The Power of Being At Choice
How Clean Slate Thinking Harms Us
Living With ADHD Does Not Make You Broken
Stepping Out of the "I'm Not Doing This Right" Mindset
Utilizing Supportive People with ADHD
Letting it Be Easy with ADHD
Finding the Right Path with the Big Agenda
Managing Distraction to Reach Completion
Managing Mental and Emotional Energy with ADHD
ADHD and Setting Boundaries
Managing Mental and Emotional Overload with ADHD
Shifting from "Snow Day" to Opportunity Mentality while Social Distancing with ADHD
Navigating COVID-19 Related Disruptions with ADHD
Identifying and Accessing Resources with ADHD
Shifting to a Strengths Based Perspective with ADHD
Tapping Into Strengths with ADHD
ADHD, Hyperfocus, and Flow State
Distinguishing ADHD and Time Management
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