#03: Breaking the “Broken” Myth of Neurodivergence With Erin Seematter

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South of Normal

Jheri South

5 episodes

5 days ago

Hosted by Jheri South, Certified Master Transformational Coach, ADHD specialist, and mother of seven neurodivergent kids, you’ll find real-life strategies for ADHD in adults and teens: executive-function tools, routines that actually stick, and support for issues like rejection-sensitivity (RSD), emotional regulation, and school or work follow-through. We dive into honest conversations, coaching demos, and guest stories from the neurodivergent community. If you’re ready to build systems that fit an ADHD brain (not fight against it), you’re in the right place

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#03: Breaking the “Broken” Myth of Neurodivergence With Erin Seematter

South of Normal

1 hour 12 minutes 32 seconds

2 weeks ago

#03: Breaking the “Broken” Myth of Neurodivergence With Erin Seematter

Have you ever been called lazy, too sensitive, or “just anxious”? Erin Seematter joins me on South of Normal to talk about what it’s like living for decades thinking you’re broken, only to realize it was ADHD all along. We get real about masking, rejection, sensitive dysphoria, anxiety, depression, and how easy it is for women to be misdiagnosed or dismissed when they’re simply wired differently.

Erin shares the moment everything crashed, the mislabels that kept her stuck, and the relief of finally seeing ADHD for what it is. We talk about self-advocacy, small wins that rebuild confidence, and how to spot the myths that hide real answers. If her story sounds like yours,cYou’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. You’re part of this community learning to make sense of the chaos together.

Erin shares the moment everything crashed, the mislabels that kept her stuck, and the relief of finally seeing ADHD for what it is. We talk about self-advocacy, small wins that rebuild confidence, and how to spot the myths that hide real answers. If her story sounds like yours, you are not alone. Subscribe, join the comments, and keep learning with us.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) Meet Erin and the real question behind the nerves

(02:40) Early mental health and trichotillomania

(06:15) Years of mislabels, meds, and no clear answers

(07:50) The lowest moment and choosing to self-advocate

(11:10) Late ADHD realization and the first hope

(16:05) Masking, inattentive traits, and school perfectionism.

(20:40) RSD and why confidence takes the biggest hit

(32:10) Hormones, perimenopause, and treatment gaps

(44:20) Grace for your younger self and parenting with ADHD

(55:40) Business burnout, paralysis, and rebuilding goals