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Dear WNF listener, if you have listened to our show, you will know that ADHD is a topic so near to our hearts we wanted to find just the right person with just the right knowledge base and approach to do this complex and relevant topic justice. In this episode, we hear from federal attorney and trade negotiator turned founder of Interlace Solutions, a coaching firm helping professionals and executives to fulfill their potential. Elle O'Flaherty coaches both individuals with ADHD and couples who would like to partner better around ADHD. If you or your loved one has ADHD, this episode will really speak to you. We cover how to determine the difference between unfocused, burnt out, unmotivated and actual diagnosable ADHD, most common ADHD related issues for the ADHD-er, and then we dive into the impact of ADHD on a relationship. And most importantly, this episode is packed full of apps, resources, strategies for better mutual understanding and partnership around ADHD. Prepare to feel so much love and compassion of all those involved.https://www.interlacesolutions.com/@elleoflaherty on Instagram00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Topic01:23 Overview of the Podcast and Topic03:11 Personal Stories and Examples of ADHD Challenges05:38 ADHD Brain Traits and Accommodations08:20 Understanding ADHD as a Strength10:05 Managing ADHD Symptoms and Challenges16:06 Elle O'Flaherty's Background and Interest in ADHD22:31 Increase in ADHD Diagnoses in Women24:48 Stigma and Disclosure of ADHD28:48 Talking About ADHD in the Workplace and Relationships32:03 Motivating Individuals with ADHD36:10 Reframing and Adding Interest to Tasks40:43 ADHD and OCD Overlap42:08 The Overlap Between ADHD, Trauma, and Autism Spectrum Disorders43:05 The Lack of Training and Understanding Among Healthcare Professionals45:23 The Challenges of the DSM-5 Definition of ADHD46:17 Medication and ADHD Coaching as Treatment Options50:27 Strategies for Managing ADHD Symptoms53:45 Externalizing Memory and Accommodating ADHD in Daily Life56:02 Creating Routines and Accommodating ADHD in Relationships01:06:21 Understanding Time Blindness and Hyperfocus in ADHD01:13:19 The Benefits of Having an ADHD Partner or Co-worker01:14:43 Accommodating and Supporting Individuals with ADHD in Relationships01:19:20 Strategies for Navigating ADHD in RelationshipsWe’re Not Fine Family, for quick and easy to digest takeaways from each episode and so much more, join our Patreon Memberships starting at $1/month. For our free tier, you have access to our informative and fun newsletter, it’s worth it to join.https://www.patreon.com/werenotfine?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorWe're Not Finehttps://werenotfine.comShop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shopInstagram: @werenotfinepod Doug JensenProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: [email protected]: douglasljensenTwitter: dougjensen4CsDr. Talia JacksonProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: [email protected]: @drtaliajacksonTwitter: @Talia.Jackson77