"Start thinking about your thinking." - Liz Jakoi
In this episode of the Phoenix Wisdom Podcast, host Janet Sandberg speaks with Liz Jakoi, an entrepreneur and ADHD coach, about her personal journey with ADHD. Liz shares her experiences of being diagnosed later in life, the challenges she faced, and the impact of ADHD on her mental health. They discuss the importance of understanding ADHD, especially in women and children, and the stigma surrounding it. Liz emphasizes the need for support, mindfulness, and self-reflection in managing ADHD, and encourages listeners to seek help and recognize that suicidal thoughts are not a reflection of one's identity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Personal Journeys
02:52 Understanding ADHD in Women
05:41 Struggles with Mental Health and Suicide Ideation
10:36 Navigating ADHD and Medication
12:48 The Importance of Support and Community
15:46 Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
20:34 Finding Hope and Resilience
21:14 The Journey of Self-Discovery
22:27 Understanding ADHD and Its Impact
23:56 Embracing ADHD: A New Perspective
25:18 Mindfulness and Managing Thoughts
27:53 Recognizing Impulses and Living Differently
29:31 The Nature of ADHD: Genetic or Environmental?
30:56 Childhood Experiences and Their Lasting Effects
34:17 The Connection Between Anger and Mental Health
36:57 Seeking Help and Breaking the Stigma
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In Crisis?
Canada:
Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645 or text 988
In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec
If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.
If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.
USA:
Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
Keywords: ADHD, mental health, neurodivergence, mindfulness, support, stigma, medication, women, personal journey, coping mechanisms, suicidal ideation
