A Woman’s Mental Health Journey Leading to a Late ADHD Diagnosis.
What happens when you get two diagnosed-as-adults ADHD Mamas on a Podcast Episode??
- 2 Hours (don’t worry, it’s been cut to at least half) of boisterous bursts of laughter
- Collective tears (thanks for making me cry, Claire)
- Oversharing (or what social media refers to as just plain ol’ sharing & storytelling)
- a whole lotta banter with a sprinkle of cooperative overlap (interruptive podcast host shamefully raises hand…)
Not a dull moment in this conversation, let me tell you!
It has been MONTHS that we have been awaiting the airing of this much anticipated episode – but fittingly, this ADHD Mama (yours truly) went through all the motions of delaying the process. From technical delays (see below) to a healthy dose of imposter syndrome – getting this episode to air, was like pulling teeth (of a person with ADHD, no less… yikes).
… all the things this amazing guest, speaks on candidly – as she takes us through her mental health journey and self-advocacy, which finally led her to her diagnosis of ADHD.
You may know Claire Bowman, the very relatable “mom friend with ADHD” with a loyal following on TIKTOK and Instagram, where she shares anecdotes on Motherhood, ADHD, Self Advocacy, & Mental Health – many of them in real time.
Disclaimer (Trigger Warning) : There will be a brief mention of self-harm as Claire opens up about her Mental Health struggles, due to years of misdiagnosis and undetected ADHD.
SIDE NOTE: Due to some technical difficulties (and let’s be honest, zoom couldn’t handle the likes of these two ADHD Mamas) we experienced some audio challenges. Please bear with us in the last few minutes of the episode – I promise it will be worth it!
WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE!
If any of this resonates with you or a loved one, please subscribe anywhere you listen to Podcasts, smash that notification bell on Youtube, follow Sass & Small Talk on Instagram and on Youtube, leave Apple or Spotify podcast ratings and reviews, and generally do all the things that you would do to support a podcast.
EPISODE LINKS
Let’s Talk :: CLAIRE
IG – @clairebowman._
TikTok – @clairebowman._
PODCAST TO BE LAUNCHED SOON! Host :: Claire Bowman (previously known as “Claire-i-tea” Podcast)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!
Listen on any platform HERE!
And please do send any comments, questions, topic requests, or an interest in becoming guests on the show to: https://bit.ly/ContactSassandSmalls
Thanks for stopping by! See you on the Pod…
“Follow” and “Watch” our stories on Instagram @SassAndSmalls @SassAndSmalltalkPodcast
“Listen” to our Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more [Search “Sass & Small Talk”]
“Subscribe” to our Podcast on YouTube
“Like” us on Facebook
“Pin” us on Pinterest
“Tweet” us on Twitter
This sounds like a helpful episode. I will have to go listen!
Amber Myers recently posted…Taking Photos Is Awkward
So much good information shared. Important to understand what you are dealing with.
This sounds like a great podcast on your mental health journey and late ADHD diagnosis. I’ve always suspected that I have ADHD tendencies, so I look forward to listening!
This is such an important topic that needs to be discussed more often
Wow, I hadn’t heard of getting that diagnosis as an adult, but I suspect it was very underdiagnosed when us moms were kids, compared to today.
An interesting episode to learn more about ADHD. Thanks so much for sharing.
I definitely will be tuning in. I have often wondered if I have ADHD.
Thanks for sharing your journey with this!
Danielle recently posted…5 Summer Reading Picks
What an interesting episode! I have been hearing more about adult ADHD diagnosis
This is a great podcast to recommend to anyone dealing with ADHD later in life. So helpful knowing that you are not alone.
This sounds like a great pod cast to listen too
Thank you for sharing this post. I think a lot of people will find value in tuning in to your podcast.