Hosted by ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying Deng, ADHD Gathering is a podcast that shines a light on the diverse and powerful stories within the ADHD community, with a special focus on BIPOC individuals. We explore how embracing strengths and practicing radical acceptance can help you work with your ADHD brain, not against it. Through authentic conversations, we aim to inspire listeners to see the possibilities within their own lives and create pathways for thriving. Tune in to hear voices that celebrate neurodiversity, challenge norms, and empower you to harness your unique potential.
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Hosted by ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying Deng, ADHD Gathering is a podcast that shines a light on the diverse and powerful stories within the ADHD community, with a special focus on BIPOC individuals. We explore how embracing strengths and practicing radical acceptance can help you work with your ADHD brain, not against it. Through authentic conversations, we aim to inspire listeners to see the possibilities within their own lives and create pathways for thriving. Tune in to hear voices that celebrate neurodiversity, challenge norms, and empower you to harness your unique potential.
Ep3: ADHD Advocacy with Rach Idowu: From Diagnosis to Empowerment
ADHD Gathering
28 minutes 29 seconds
1 year ago
Ep3: ADHD Advocacy with Rach Idowu: From Diagnosis to Empowerment
The episode features insights from Rach Idowu (Adulting ADHD), who was diagnosed with ADHD combined type at 26. Rach shares her journey, from suspecting early on set dementia to becoming an advocate for ADHD awareness and inclusion. She created 'ADHD Flashcards' and the 'Adulting ADHD' Substack newsletter to aid others. The discussion covers the intersectionality of being a woman of color with ADHD and the stigma faced by second-generation immigrants. Rach highlights the importance of authenticity in advocacy, and strategies for workplace accommodations and personal management, including using gamification and reward systems.
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Guest's Bio:
Rach Idowu, aka AdultingADHD, was diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type in January 2020. She has since spent years raising awareness about ADHD and advocating for inclusion in workplaces. Rach is the creator of the 'ADHD Flashcards' a go-to resource for understanding ADHD and practical coping strategies. She launched the highly successful 'Adulting ADHD' Substack newsletter, which now boasts over 11,000 subscribers. Rach's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, BBC, and National Geographic. She has also been a guest speaker at MCM Comic Con, EGX, Facebook, Twitter, Ubisoft, the NHS, and many other organisations. Rach enjoys performing improv, Gaming, and cosplaying and is a die-hard Marvel fan.
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ADHD Gathering
Hosted by ADHD coach and meditation teacher Ying Deng, ADHD Gathering is a podcast that shines a light on the diverse and powerful stories within the ADHD community, with a special focus on BIPOC individuals. We explore how embracing strengths and practicing radical acceptance can help you work with your ADHD brain, not against it. Through authentic conversations, we aim to inspire listeners to see the possibilities within their own lives and create pathways for thriving. Tune in to hear voices that celebrate neurodiversity, challenge norms, and empower you to harness your unique potential.
