In this episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, Laurence interviews Caitlin Whitmore, a coach and expert in ADHD, with a background in psychology and psychological research. Caitlin shares her own journey with ADHD, from being al maths teacher to becoming a specialist in Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). They dive deep into what RSD is, its impact on people with ADHD, and how to manage it effectively. The conversation also covers Caitlin's transition from teaching to pursuing a psychology master's degree, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for tackling ADHD-related challenges. Caitlin also discusses the concept of toxic productivity and offers advice on disclosing ADHD in the workplace. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable tips for managing ADHD and RSD.
Links:
Caitlin Whitmore: https://linktr.ee/adhdcoachcaitlin
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:26 Caitlin's Personal ADHD Journey
03:21 Perfectionism and Burnout
06:59 Transition from Teaching to Coaching
08:44 Focus on RSD in Research
12:57 Understanding and Coping with RSD
21:56 Gender Differences in ADHD and RSD
29:21 Self-Understanding and Forgiveness
33:30 Understanding the Chimp Brain
34:31 Forgiveness and Self-Empathy
34:46 ADHD Coaching and RSD
35:25 Practical Solutions for RSD
36:26 Workplace Adjustments for ADHD
38:39 Disclosing ADHD at Work
44:20 The Role of ADHD Coaching
44:53 Psychology vs. Coaching
49:50 Flexible ADHD Coaching
57:46 Toxic Productivity
01:03:34 Conclusion and Contact Information
01:06:23 Outro to the ADHD Goals Podcast
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