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Mar 2024
48m 11s

Viral Sensation: "Explaining ADHD & Auti...

Alex Partridge
About this episode

Internet sensation, Jay Beech, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD after a lifetime of feeling different. Today, he shares what he's learnt about his brain.


You will learn:


👉 3 tips to master ADHD in your relationships

👉 The importance of compatible love languages

👉 Why 'Misaphonia' explains your hatred for loud chewing


Topics:


01:14 What does it fell like living with ADHD & Autism

03:26 Why an understanding of ADHD/autism is vital for a successful relationship

05:02 Why keeping friends is hard when you have ADHD

08:33 What triggered your assessment for ADHD/Autism?

12:47 Your relationship with masking

16:34 How would your partner describe you?

17:05 The importance of compatible love languages

21:26 ADHD relationship advice

23:52 Your ADHD item (headphones)

26:27 Misaphonia explained

30:38 Your experience with ADHD medication

37:48 Washing machine of woes

45:20 Your most impulsive thing


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