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ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we\u2019re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins Forrest to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, and sensitivity, and how we can work with our unique brain, not against it.\xa0\nAbout our Guest: Jessica McCabe is the creator of the popular YouTube channel How to ADHD and author of the new book How to ADHD: An Insider\u2019s Guide to Working with Your Brain, Not Against It.\xa0\nForrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there. You can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:15: Jessica\u2019s history with ADHD, and how she wrote her book\n7:15: Stigma, pride, self-criticism, and letting others help you\n12:05: Dealing with shame\n14:55: Self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and asking the right questions\n24:40: Believing in your experience\n27:45: Common misconceptions about ADHD\n31:40: The relationship between ADHD and emotional sensitivity and regulation\n36:05: Creating a sense of community\n39:25: Advice for partners, family, and friends of people with ADHD\n47:25: Recap\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nTrust your gut with Seed\u2019s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/BEINGWELL and use code 25BEINGWELL to get 25% off your first month.\xa0\nOneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website