logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2025
31m 9s

An 11-Year-Old Listener Takes Over! Why ...

High Performance
About this episode

Jake and Damian invite a very special young listener Raffi, and his mum Mel, onto the show to talk about the power of conditions like autism and ADHD and how they can unlock creativity, focus, and drive, traits seen in so many high performers.


11 year old Raffi comes prepped with his very own high performance questions for Jake and Damian!


Together, they challenge the idea that being different is a drawback, showing instead how it can be a powerful force for change.

Up next
Today
Act Now or Miss Your Moment
The greatest regrets in life rarely come from failure, they come from never trying. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the courage to act, joined by insights from Siya Kolisi, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Fraser, and Lee Child. Together, they reveal why preparation, consistenc ... Show More
22m 25s
Oct 8
How to Spot and Solve Hidden Depression, with Dr Judith Joseph
We often imagine depression as something visible, but what if it doesn’t look like sadness at all? What if it looks like success? If you look successful but feel flat, this episode is for you.Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph calls it high-functioning depression, the ... Show More
21m 22s
Oct 6
Rick Astley's Story: The Trauma That Forced Me On Stage (E373)
At the height of global stardom, Rick Astley made the decision to step away from fame. In this deeply honest conversation, he opens up about the anxiety and fear that came with constant travel, the unhealthy coping mechanisms it triggered, and why leaving the spotlight was the on ... Show More
1h 14m
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
ADHD, Context and Storytelling
In this episode of Translating ADHD, hosts Ash and Cam dive into the world of storytelling and its significance for individuals with ADHD. Ash returns to the booth after a rough bout with the flu, which sparks a brief discussion on how illness can affect executive functioning. Th ... Show More
27m 7s
Sep 2024
(#323) I was diagnosed with ADHD but my mom never told me (how being neurodivergent made me a powerful manifestor)
Ever felt different, misunderstood, or disempowered by a diagnosis or label? It’s time to flip any label you’ve been given (or accepted for yourself) into your superpower. In this episode, I share the moment I discovered my ADHD diagnosis at 31 years old, my reaction to my mom wh ... Show More
53m 10s
Sep 2021
The ADHD Edition
On this very special episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, I talk to Dr. Ned Hallowell. We learn about him and how he manages his own ADHD. He answers questions like, is ADHD and Low Self Esteem related to one another. He talks about how if you poor performance in life and know ... Show More
27m 24s
Mar 2025
Harnessing ADHD as Your Hidden Superpower for Success | TJ Power EP 917
Don't miss the Make Money Easy Book Tour! https://lewishowes.com/moneyyou Check out the full episode: greatness.lnk.to/1741"If you were to compare the hunter gatherer with ADHD to the one without it, the one with ADHD would experience a greater elevation in their dopamine and act ... Show More
7m 43s
Aug 11
Why ADHD Hits Harder in Adulthood—and What to Do About It
Think ADHD is just a childhood issue? Think again. In this revealing episode, Amen Clinics psychiatrist Dr. Steven Storage takes the mic to explore how ADHD often shows up for the first time in college, young adulthood, or even midlife. You’ll learn the surprising science behind ... Show More
22m 6s
Mar 2025
Uncovering Strengths to Navigate ADHD Challenges
In this episode, Ash and Dusty revisit the critical topic of strengths in the context of ADHD. They explore how individuals with ADHD often focus on their challenges, overshadowing their unique strengths. Through coaching insights and real-life examples, they emphasize the import ... Show More
29m 56s
Aug 2024
542 Tunnel of Focus: Monotropism, Trauma, and Thriving with ADHD and Autism with Mattia Mauree
In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by Mattia Mauree, an award-winning composer, poet, and host of the AUDHD Flourishing Podcast. Mattia shares their insights into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autis ... Show More
53m 21s
Feb 2025
3485: Which Super Power Would You Choose by Eric Teplitz on Self Improvement
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3485:Eric Teplitz explores how our ideal abilities whether time travel, mind reading, or infinite energy reveal deeper desir ... Show More
13m 8s
Dec 2024
Jessie Mei Li dissects late ADHD diagnosis
Jessie Mei Li is an English actress best known for her starring role as the main character in the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Today, she opens up about her late ADHD & Autism diagnosis, and reveals the lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer00:49 D ... Show More
1h 26m
Dec 2023
Lindsay Guentzel: Positive thinking & learning to accept help
Episode 167 with Lindsay Guentzel.“I am very outgoing, so people assume I’m an extrovert. But I'm very much an introvert who needs to go back to my little dark hole and recharge.”Lindsay is a television and radio host, producer, writer and mental health advocate who started a new ... Show More
57m 2s