RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7 -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:33 +0000 Actually, it's ADHD https://redcircle.com/shows/actually-its-adhd en-US All rights reserved. Chantal I'm learning about ADHD, as a newly-diagnosed adult with an internalized (meaning non-hyperactive) form of ADHD. In this podcast, I'll share what I learn about ADHD in general, and more specifically what it looks like for me, since ADHD can look a little different from person to person. I'm going to delve into the reasons why girls/women/non-cis-guys often get overlooked, and diagnosed with the wrong things, when... actually, it's ADHD. Welcome to my podcast. It's personal, it's candid, and it's going to take us into all areas of this Canadian's life. a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7 I'm learning about ADHD, as a newly-diagnosed adult with an internalized (meaning non-hyperactive) form of ADHD. In this podcast, I'll share what I learn about ADHD in general, and more specifically what it looks like for me, since ADHD can look a little different from person to person. I'm going to delve into the reasons why girls/women/non-cis-guys often get overlooked, and diagnosed with the wrong things, when... actually, it's ADHD. Welcome to my podcast. It's personal, it's candid, and it's going to take us into all areas of this Canadian's life.

]]> episodic no Chantal actuallyitsadhd@gmail.com false full Episode 7: Me vs Bad Employer (2022 recap) Episode 7: Me vs Bad Employer (2022 recap) Chantal A look back on 2022, putting it behind me.

A lot of us have gotten thrown under the bus by a bad workplace / employer. In this episode, I'm talking about something that happened to me and that took a large chuck of 2022 to sort out. Here's how it went.

]]> <p>A look back on 2022, putting it behind me. </p><p>A lot of us have gotten thrown under the bus by a bad workplace / employer. In this episode, I&#39;m talking about something that happened to me and that took a large chuck of 2022 to sort out. Here&#39;s how it went.</p> bee7b6fe-17ad-44a4-ab84-0fc55f3d8330 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/28012ed9-b1c1-4d7e-be29-88986cb412d3 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:43:59 +0000 9490 false full Episode 6: a personal slice Episode 6: a personal slice Chantal On unemployment, self employment, and troubles with self-doubt & self-esteem.

]]> <p>On unemployment, self employment, and troubles with self-doubt &amp; self-esteem.</p> fa8cb792-9cd4-40df-b19d-9be911743627 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/e34f9faa-c3fb-433b-8ae1-0aacceeba86a Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:42:00 +0000 3701 false full Episode 5: ADHD ups and downs, and a license to pivot Episode 5: ADHD ups and downs, and a license to pivot Chantal In this episode, I discuss what it feels like to enjoy a day with heavily reduced ADHD symptoms and, conversely, what it is to have a severe-symptom-day. What can we do on a rough day? Let's look at how we cope, and at what it is we're coping with.

]]> <p>In this episode, I discuss what it feels like to enjoy a day with heavily reduced ADHD symptoms and, conversely, what it is to have a severe-symptom-day. What can we do on a rough day? Let&#39;s look at how we cope, and at what it is we&#39;re coping with.</p> b5a04f44-827f-46e4-8370-ac037de1c3e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/25354e5f-cb85-4b70-a277-fc91eff722af Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:17:21 +0000 3003 false full Episode 4: Screener & what my ADHD looks like Episode 4: Screener & what my ADHD looks like Chantal In the first half of this episode, I go through the adult ADHD screener (feel free to do it with me, all that's required are you ears and something to write with/on). In the second half, I discuss in detail my presentation of ADHD (my ADHD symptoms).

]]> <p>In the first half of this episode, I go through the adult ADHD screener (feel free to do it with me, all that&#39;s required are you ears and something to write with/on). In the second half, I discuss in detail my presentation of ADHD (my ADHD symptoms).</p> bd2ac8df-9c0e-405e-a16e-3191fe03ff11 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/4c65b654-b672-4543-a958-2ebdf1e8bc0d Fri, 28 Jan 2022 02:34:00 +0000 5544 false full Edisode 3: how I got diagnosed... Edisode 3: how I got diagnosed... Chantal The process of getting diagnosed can be quite different from one person to the next, for many reasons (because different types of medical professionals can make the diagnosis, because the understanding of ADHD excluded women and girls, by and large, for quite some time and is only now beginning to look at us... which means that there are still many medical professionals who may not be up to date on their knowledge about ADHD... and many other factors). Here's how it went for me.

]]> <p>The process of getting diagnosed can be quite different from one person to the next, for many reasons (because different types of medical professionals can make the diagnosis, because the understanding of ADHD excluded women and girls, by and large, for quite some time and is only now beginning to look at us... which means that there are still many medical professionals who may not be up to date on their knowledge about ADHD... and many other factors). Here&#39;s how it went for me.</p> f6d9ce0f-f3d4-422a-8e4f-7423c67d6035 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/8acb0fe4-34c6-4f28-ad03-60a909f4d652 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:37:00 +0000 3412 false full Episode 2: it's simple, so why can't I? Episode 2: it's simple, so why can't I? Chantal I struggle with messages. Sometimes, that struggle gets really difficult to overcome, so much that I just can't. But I want to stay in touch with people. I enjoy it. So why can't I do it, some days...

]]> <p>I struggle with messages. Sometimes, that struggle gets really difficult to overcome, so much that I just can&#39;t. But I want to stay in touch with people. I enjoy it. So why can&#39;t I do it, some days...</p> 943a987b-e00e-434a-aed0-3e307238f2b0 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/afb9857a-6dcc-4c4b-b0bc-4f57d3ad2fe3 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:50:00 +0000 1312 false full Episode 1: introduction Episode 1: introduction Chantal In this episode, I introduce myself to you, talk a bit about ADHD and what it looks like in my case, and set up a road map. Future episodes will be focused on more specific topics within the podcast's theme, and may be longer.

]]> <p>In this episode, I introduce myself to you, talk a bit about ADHD and what it looks like in my case, and set up a road map. Future episodes will be focused on more specific topics within the podcast&#39;s theme, and may be longer.</p> ee70b404-614e-43b8-baff-8ec95ab86df1 https://redcircle.com/shows/a84954b1-bbe4-4210-b262-a99d4e4d2cd7/episodes/fb460c27-5e27-4189-814b-edf16d0987c7 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:45:00 +0000 1546 false