ADHD and Addiction: Ari Scott's Journey to Balance and Productivity
To give that like a simple explanation, you know, like if you have a baby and you have like, let's say, you have a box and then like a ball and when you put the ball into the box, you test childhood development by seeing if the baby still will toddler, whatever knows that the ball still exists, even when they can't see it. So what happens for ADHD brains is, once we can't see something, we forget that it exists, literally like we have a problem with object permanence.
Imagine juggling the whirlwind of ADHD while battling addiction. In this engaging episode of 'Sober Exposure', host Jennifer Wylde sits down with Ari Scott, known as The ADHD Entrepreneur, to unpack the intricate link between ADHD and addiction. Jennifer opens up about her own struggles with ADHD, sharing how it fueled her need to self-medicate, a story many will find all too familiar.
Ari, dedicated to busting the stigma around ADHD, brings a treasure trove of practical advice and personal anecdotes. They dive into the challenges faced by those diagnosed with ADHD, especially when it comes later in life, and discuss how proper treatment and effective tools can transform these challenges into strengths. Ever thought about how tracking your energy levels could boost your productivity? Ari’s got you covered.
This episode is a goldmine for anyone grappling with ADHD and addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with insights, hope, and a dash of humor.