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Mar 2023
1h 58m

ADHD Explained. Is it a superpower? - Ma...

Alex Partridge
About this episode

*Warning: My microphone malfunctioned so my audio is low. Apologies.*


Matt Gupwell is the founder of Think Neurodiversity. He teaches companies how to be more aware and inclusive of Neurodiversity.


He's also the most knowledgable person I've ever spoken to about ADHD.


Matt and I chatted about:


00.02.30 What is ADHD?

00.09.00 Harnessing your ADHD.

00.16.00 Good days and bad days.

00.22.00 Boom and Bust Cycles and how to avoid them.

00.28.15 Creating UNILAD and LADBible.

00.31.20 ADHD and addiction.

00.37.00 ADHD in children.

00.46.15 Sources of ADHD information.

00.54.38 Is ADHD a superpower?

01.07.35 ADHD on social media.

01.13.54 Masking.

01.33.40 Neurodiversity in business.

01.49.19 Relationships.


If you would like to hire Matt: https://thinkneurodiversity.com


Matts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgupwell/


Link to Prof. Nancy Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-nancy-doyle-0887767/


Watch the episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDchatter


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