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ADHD, Social Anxiety & Stigma - Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Wes Woodson Shares His Story and Insights
Could it be ADHD?
55 minutes 14 seconds
1 year ago
ADHD, Social Anxiety & Stigma - Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Wes Woodson Shares His Story and Insights
Wes Woodson is an incredible human, public speaker and mental health advocate making a difference to the lives of teenagers up and down the US touring Universities and Colleges. Through his talks and workshops fighting the stigma and giving children the tools to manage their mental health.
In this episode we talk about:
Wes’s experience at Primary School and feeling different.
How he came to be labeled with ‘learning disabilities’ instead of understanding it was ADHD
How his story has shaped his purpose and passion for helping children by touring schools in the US and sharing his message.
The negativity and stigma attached to labels and how we need to change that.
How Wes found out about his ADHD
How Wes feels when he’s in hyperfocus!
I asked Wes for his top tips to share with me to overcome my fear of public speaking!
What our kids need from us to help encourage them to talk about their feelings as they get older
Wes’s parent's reaction to his ADHD
How executive function difficulties affect Wes
Wes's final words of wisdom about discovering your ADHD
Follow Wes over on Instagram (and threads!) to follow his speaking journey https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/
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