The Relief of ADHD Self-Acceptance (Focus and Chill Podcast)
“I used to really get annoyed with myself for not being able to just be up and ready and start the day. Now I know my brain works differently, and I’ve stopped punishing myself for it.”
I recently sat down with Jeremy Nagel on the Focus and Chill Podcast to discuss a topic that is close to my heart and central to my work: the journey from ADHD self-judgment to radical self-acceptance.
For many neurodivergent professionals, the hardest part of the day isn't the work itself, it’s the "invisible expectations" we place on ourselves to function in a way that wasn't designed for us. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to run a business while navigating an ADHD/AuDHD brain.
Why Self-Awareness is a Business Strategy
At Tania Gerard Digital, I often talk about Accessible Marketing, the practice of removing barriers so that 100% of your audience can engage with your brand. But that work starts internally. If we don’t understand our own cognitive barriers, we can’t effectively build systems that support others.
In this conversation, we explore:
The "Normal" Trap: Why I stopped fighting my slow mornings and started working with my natural rhythms.
The Cost of Hyperfocus: How to harness our greatest strengths without falling into the burnout cycle.
Potato Days: Redefining rest as a non-negotiable part of productivity, not a failure of it.
Visual Systems: The practical, neuro-inclusive tools I use to stay on track (and why they matter for your marketing, too).
Bridging the Gap
Understanding how my brain works didn't just bring me personal relief—it gave me the language to help companies bridge the communication gap between brands and their diverse audiences. When we stop trying to "fix" people and start fixing the systems, everyone wins.
"Inclusion is a mindset, a conversation, and a never-ending practice."
Listen to the Episode
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Ready to make your own systems more accessible?
If you're looking to move beyond "awareness" and into action—whether through a Digital Accessibility Audit or Neuro-Inclusive Workplace Training—I’d love to help.