My Talk is about my story overcoming my ADHD in the school system and day to day life. I want not only to help others with ADHD but to also inform people, parents and teachers without ADHD about what might be going through their friends, kids, and students heads. ADHD is a topic that seem to be talked about in a negative manner more than positive, and I want to help change that. I am a strong independent women, that also likes women. I base my day to day life on humour and I am a very respectful individual. I can talk a lot, I’m also quite stubborn. My hobbies include art, long discussions with my mother, learning about and shaping myself, and other teen like enjoyments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at x
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My Talk is about my story overcoming my ADHD in the school system and day to day life. I want to not only help ADHD people but also to inform parents and teachers about the thoughts and feelings of ADHD students, friends, and family members. ADHD seems to be a subject that is more often discussed in a negative way than it is positive. I want to change that. I am an independent, strong woman who also enjoys women. I have a great sense of humor and am very respectful. Although I am able to talk quite a bit, I am also very stubborn. Art, long conversations with my mother, learning more about myself and other teenage-like pleasures are some of my hobbies. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event that used the TED conference format, but was organized locally by a community. Find out more at x
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I'm Emma McAdam. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked in many settings of growth and change since 2004.. My experience includes the following: juvenile corrections, wilderness therapy programs and adventure therapy programs. I also have experience in a residential treatment center for eating disorders.
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“Being in the Arts as an ADHD person, I need something that engages me; it is what makes me feel alive.” Eric Tivers and Sarah Gise, your host, discuss ADHD artists, staying focused, and stigma surrounding ADHD in creative professions. Plus, more on ADHD reWired.
Sarah is an actor, teacher, artist, director, and audiobook narrator who grew up in San Antonio, TX, but moved in 2013 to Chicago. She holds a BFA in acting from the University of Southern California and, in 2013, received the LA Weekly Best Actress Award for her performance in the Belle of Belfast. Sarah is also the host of The ADHD Artist podcast.
Sarah talks about the inspiration for the podcast, how she keeps her focus when performing, and how easily she gets distracted during auditions and rehearsals. Mindfulness meditation saved Sarah’s life and her career. Sarah also shares the moment she was completely lost on stage during a performance.
Listen to Sarah talk about the theatre company that she is part of. She talks about the unique, raw and relevant productions they produce and the memorable performance she has done with them. Sarah talks about how she keeps the performances exciting and interesting even when performing the same show repeatedly.
Sarah states that she is grieving the loss of theatres and has been trying to find ways to keep her creativity flowing and her mental well-being. Are you an artist? Listen to Sarah’s story and find out if you can relate.
What you’ll find: [03:19]. Welcome to the show Sarah! [04:17] Sarah shares her memories of growing up with ADHD. [07:04] What was your family’s reaction to you being diagnosed with ADHD? [07:55] Sarah talks about her experiences in performing since age eight, and how she loves to sing and dance. [09:57] Eric says that the idea of attending school for music was something that he never got to do. [12:20] What is it like to be an ADHD person in the arts? [15:15] Sarah discusses the culture shock she experienced when she moved to Chicago to attend college. [17:01] Sarah talks about how Adderall made her miserable when she started college. [24:41] Sarah talks about ADHD stigma in creative professions. [27:46] Sarah explains the inspiration behind the podcast. [29:28] Sarah performs so well that she doesn’t lose focus. However, rehearsals and auditions can distract her. [31:19] Mindfulness meditation saved Sarah’s life and her career. [33:37] Do you remember being on stage, and then getting blanked? [38:04] Sarah explains the Interrobang Theatre Project, which she is part of. [40:45] Sarah discusses the Interrobang Theatre Projects, which are always fresh, relevant and rare. [42:04] What was the most memorable or moving performance you’ve done with Interrobang? [43:45] Sarah explains how they keep it exciting and interesting when performing the same show repeatedly, sometimes twice daily. [45:30] How are you and your theatre colleagues responding to the pandemic? [47:18] Eric and Sarah discuss what major key points that she would want in a show about The ADHD Artist. [50:18] Sarah speaks about what she is doing during the shutdown to keep her creative juices flowing and her mental health healthy. [52:49] Eric talks about recently discovering that he can draw; he didn’t know he could do it. [54:48] Sarah shares some final thoughts with the listeners. [55:58] Thank you so much for being on the show! [57:09] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at www.ADHDreWired.com Find Sarah: The ADHD Artist Podcast @theadhdartistpod Facebook | Instagram Feelings for Days by Connor Kelly-Eiding Anxiety Chronicles The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Regina Spektor Phoebe Bridgers Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: d
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