Trigger warning: Mental Health, Addiction
Welcome to Episode 114 - ADHD as a superpower with Dr James Stewart
Sometimes a mental health or disability diagnoses can cause us to dwell in the “label”. We can embody the condition, and struggle to separate it from our identity. But what if you could harness the uniqueness of your condition – and start thriving instead of simply surviving?
This week’s guest turned his ADHD into his superpower. Dr. James Stewart is Australia’s most decorated Cannabis clinician and three-time Australian Doctor of the Year at the National Cannabis Industry Awards. He shares his struggle with anxiety and addiction, and his journey from DJ to Doctor… using ADHD to supercharge his focus to support his clients thrive in life.
Key points
In this episode James shares:
- What being a father means to him
- The impact anxiety and addiction had on his life
- Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
- How hyper-fixation helped him to study medicine
- Life as a lived experience GP
- How pharmaceuticals have prevented the expansion of medicinal cannabis in western medicine
- The benefits of medicinal cannabis
- His advice and tips for those struggling with ADHD
Quotes
“If you're in a job where it's hindering your ADHD, you're gonna have to change it.”
"The faults I'm finding in myself and where they are from, I want to make sure my little fella doesn't get it.”
"The more open and honest I've been about my struggles, the better people have responded. And the more people accept it and relate to me."
Connect with James:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DoctorJStewart
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjs/
Website - https://www.drjamesstewart.com.au/
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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
