"I was SCARED to let someone love me!" - Jordan Stephens Dissects ADHD Diagnosis

Listen to this episode from ADHD Chatter on Spotify. Jordan Stephens is best known for being one half of Rizzle Kicks. Today he dissects his ADHD diagnosis and shares the many life-changing lessons he’s learnt. Topics:00:00 Trailer01:20 A message from our sponsor: Timoo04:36 ADHD item reveal 05:11 What was your first memory of feeling different?07:14 You were diagnosed twice with ADHD, is that right?10:36 What was your first memory of being made to feel different by somebody else?Do you have any visual analogies that best demonstrate how ADHD manifests in you?14:32 You’re a bit of a polymath. A musician, author, actor, mental health activist, do you think your ADHD stood you in good stead with your varied career paths?19:34 What do you think divided you - who has clearly been able to use his brain and creative capacity to further your career - to those who only experience the negatives of ADHD?24:11 Drugs and alcohol 25:53 So with great success always comes great criticism. Managing so many different careers, do you suffer RSD across those pursuits?30:11 What do you think other people's experience of working with you is?36:56 A message from our sponsor: Stasis38:24 ADHD item segment 43:19 The Washing Machine of Woes (ADHD Agony Aunt segment)48:18 You’ve written a book about heartbreak which makes me wonder, how do you experience Love and is it an intense experience perpetuated by your ADHD?57:29 You've spoken before about body dysmorphia, is that something you feel comfortable talking about? 01:05:56 Why was it important for you to come on this podcast and talk about ADHD?01:07:43 A letter from the previous guest 01:09:21 BTS footage + posting the letter + Signing the canvas Get started with Tiimo for free on mobile or web by following this link:https://tiimo.onelink.me/w6CP/AlexPartridgeDo you want to feel the benefits of Stasis? Use code ADHDCHATTER for 20% off your first order. Discount automatically applied at checkout: https://takestasis.com/discount/ADHDCHATTER?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adhdchatter2409&utm_id=adhdchatterValid for US customers onlyProducer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices