South of Normal

You were probably told ADHD was a problem. Too loud. Too impulsive. Too much. What if that same wiring is the reason some people become elite entrepreneurs and unstoppable creators? In this episode, Jheri South sits down with entrepreneur and former MMA gym owner Chandler Pearce to unpack what ADHD really looks like in real life. Chandler built businesses, thrived in sales, and credits his hyperactive, obsessive, dopamine-driven brain as a competitive advantage. Together they explain the five things that activate the ADHD brain, why teens struggle with consistency, how dopamine chasing can turn destructive, and why community, mentorship, and physical training can radically change outcomes. If you have ever felt like ADHD is ruining your life, this conversation will challenge that belief and show you how to turn it into leverage instead.Chapters(00:00) Introduction (02:33) How School Labels Damage ADHD Confidence(07:53) Hyperfocus and Entrepreneurial Obsession(13:51) Why ADHD Teens Struggle With Consistency(14:36) The 5 Triggers That Activate the ADHD Brain(18:46) What To Do When You Feel Stuck(19:05) Why Martial Arts Rewires the ADHD Brain(22:22) Body Doubling and Accountability(25:21) Instant Gratification and Teen Anxiety(28:37) Life Rewards EffortFREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Tiny things can feel huge in a neurodivergent marriage. Jheri South, ADHD educator and mom of seven neurodivergent kids, sits down with her husband Brad South, who is on the autism spectrum, to play “Pet Peeve or Problem” and show what ADHD and autism actually look like in real life.They get into the stuff that usually starts as a joke and then turns into a fight, like clutter, laundry, texting with no context, short replies, sudden plan changes, shutdowns, and impulse decisions. The goal is not to blame either brain. It is to name the pattern so you can stop taking it personally and start translating each other better.If you have ever felt like you are speaking two different languages in the same house, this episode will help you see what is happening and what to do next.(00:00) Introduction (03:11) Loud Noises and Kids Repeating Questions(06:11) Garbage, Laundry, and “Put It Away” Anxiety(07:39) Losing Keys and Phone in an ADHD Autism Home(10:35) Random Items and the Work Boots in the Walkway(14:08) Texting Tone, “Sure,” and No Context Messages(15:15) Change of Plans, Drive Through Stress, and Clutter Fights(24:46) Shutdowns, Silence, Planning, and Impulsivity in MarriageWhat is one “small” thing in your relationship that turns into a big fight? Leave your answer in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Feeling emotionally alone in your marriage can be devastating, especially when love is still there but connection feels gone. In this episode, Jheri talks about Cassandra Syndrome, a relationship dynamic that often appears when autism goes undiagnosed and one partner is neurotypical. Drawing from her professional work with neurodiverse couples and her own lived experience in a neurodivergent marriage, Jheri explains why autistic partners are frequently misread as cold or indifferent, why neurotypical partners feel chronically unseen, and why traditional therapy often misses the real issue. This conversation reframes emotional disconnection as a neurological mismatch rather than a character flaw and shows how understanding autism can replace blame with clarity and restore connection.Chapters(00:00) Introduction (01:06) What Is Cassandra Syndrome(02:23) How Autism Gets Misread as Emotional Absence(04:58) Signs You’re Stuck in a Cassandra Dynamic(06:42) What Changes After Autism Is Identified(09:58) Living This Inside My Own MarriageHave you ever felt emotionally alone in your marriage even though love is still present? Leave your answers in the comments. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (01:06) What Is Cassandra Syndrome(02:03) How Autism Gets Misread as Emotional Absence(04:24) The Shame Autistic Partners Carry(05:24) Signs You’re Stuck in a Cassandra Dynamic(06:31) What Changes After Autism Is Identified(09:15) Living This Inside My Own MarriageHave you ever felt emotionally alone in your marriage even though love is still present? Leave your answers in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Growing up with ADHD can feel like nonstop failure, especially in a world built for neurotypical brains. In this episode, Jheri sits down with Ryan Jones, an ADHD advocate who has spent years helping families understand ADHD through lived experience and real world support strategies. Ryan shares what it was like growing up with ADHD long before awareness, support systems, or realistic expectations. He opens up about being medicated without explanation, struggling socially, repeating grades, failing classes, and carrying deep shame around school and graduation. Together, Ryan and Jheri reframe ADHD as a brain wiring difference, not a character flaw, and explain what actually helps, including support systems, realistic expectations, education, and practical tools that make the “superpower” side accessible. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (01:01) Were You Ever Diagnosed, Or Just Put On Medication(03:12) What Made Childhood So Hard With ADHD(08:41) What Were The Thoughts Running Through Your Head At Your Lowest(11:11) What Helped People Survive ADHD Before Awareness And Treatment(13:16) What Happened With Graduation And Why It Hurt So Much(21:30) Analogy to help Explain ADHD To Parents So They Finally Get It(26:23) How Do You Shift From “What Is Wrong With Me” To “This Is My Strength”What is one thing you wish a teacher, parent, or friend understood about your ADHD? Leave your answer in the comments FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8Connect with Ryan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Ryan-Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryantheazrealtor/

High school can feel unbearable when you have ADHD. Everything is louder: rejection, friendships, self-image, and the constant pressure to fit in. In this episode, Grace Pitts shares what it really felt like to be a teen with ADHD, including rejection sensitivity, shame spirals, impulsive reactions, and the way one comment could derail her entire day. We talk about why ADHD teens often feel “too much,” how RSD can destroy friendships, and why punishment rarely creates change. Grace also explains what coaching gave her that therapy never did: simple tools that helped her rewire patterns, build emotional control, and finally feel like she is in control. This conversation is for teens who feel misunderstood and for parents who want to support their child with connection instead of constant correction.Chapters(00:00) Introduction (01:19) What Was Hardest About High School With ADHD?(03:46) What Does RSD Feel Like in Real Life, and Why Is It So Intense?(10:20) Why Did You Switch Schools and Try Online School?(13:19) Who Are You Now Compared To Two Years Ago?(18:33) Why Did Coaching Work When Therapy Did Not?(22:03) What Do Parents Need To Know About ADHD Teens?(27:21) What Does Life Feel Like Now, and What Changed Most?(31:11) How Does Social Media Make Teen ADHD and Self Image Harder?What is the hardest part of ADHD for teens right now? Teens share your experience. Parents share what you see your child struggle with most in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Mornings feel impossible for so many ADHD adults not because we are lazy or undisciplined, but because our brains struggle with the shift from asleep to awake unlike anyone else. In this episode, I talk about why traditional morning routines fail ADHD brains and walk you through a flexible. five-step system designed to work with your energy, and nervous system instead of against them. We cover why alarms are not enough, why visual routines matter more than motivation, and how to build consistency without rigid repetition. If mornings leave you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or burned out before the day even starts, this episode will help you design a morning that actually supports you. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (01:55) The Three ADHD Morning Barriers Explained(02:42) A Flexible ADHD Morning System(02:52) Wake Up With Stimulation, Not Just Alarms(03:22) Front-Loading Dopamine Before Productivity(04:07) Movement, Sunlight, and Nervous System Regulation(05:09) Consistency Without Rigid Repetition(07:35) Structure with Variety for ADHD SuccessWhat is the hardest part of your morning with ADHD right now? Leave your answer in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

I see so many adults get an ADHD diagnosis but still feel like something is missing, and it is often because autism was dismissed and never screened. In this episode, I walk through what autism in adults can look like when it hides behind ADHD, including masking, sensory overload, and predictive anxiety. I also share the exact questions to ask so you can get a real assessment, not a quick dismissal. If you have ever felt misunderstood, too sensitive, or like you are performing your way through life, this conversation will help you put language to your experience and build support that fits your actual wiring. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:42) What Autism Can Look Like In High Masking Adults(02:33) Adult Autism Signs:(04:24) Predictive Anxiety And Pattern Scanning(05:09) Autism Screening Questions To Ask Your Clinician(06:56) The Cost Of Undiagnosed Autism(07:51) Labels As An Instruction Manual, Not A Crutch(10:53) Your Brain Was Not Broken, Only MisunderstoodWhere in your life do you feel the most unheard or misunderstood? Leave your answer in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

ADHD is not the reason you struggle as an entrepreneur. In many cases, ADHD is the reason you are wired for entrepreneurship in the first place. In this episode, I talk about why so many ADHD adults feel like they are failing with focus, structure, and consistency, while quietly excelling at creativity, risk, intuition, and resilience. Drawing from my work coaching hundreds of ADHD entrepreneurs, I explain how ADHD traits like urgency-driven focus, novelty-seeking, and rapid recovery from failure are core entrepreneurial strengths. This episode is about reframing ADHD from something you need to fix into something you need to leverage, and learning how to build a business that actually works with your brain instead of against it. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (00:47) Wired for Innovation (01:12) Thriving In the Unknown (02:14) Urgency Under Pressure (02:58) Emotional Intelligence (03:39) Resilience (04:26) Recap What part of your ADHD have you been told was a weakness, but secretly feel might be a business strength? Share it in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

When trauma goes unprocessed, it can quietly intensify ADHD emotional dysregulation, making the fear of being unheard shape your entire life. In this episode of South of Normal, I sit down with Joanie Collins, a 68-year-old woman who lived decades with undiagnosed ADHD while carrying severe unresolved trauma, to explore how emotional sensitivity, panic, and withdrawal develop as nervous system responses. We talk about how trauma amplifies ADHD emotions, why rejection sensitivity dysphoria becomes so intense, and how learning to feel heard, validate emotions, and set boundaries can finally bring relief. This conversation is for ADHD adults and parents who have always felt “too sensitive” without ever understanding why. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:50) The “All In” ADHD Pattern and Constant Pivots(03:51) Why ADHD Was Missed in Women for Decades(08:45) Emotional Sensitivity, Shame, and Self-Judgment(14:18) Living Unheard and Carrying Trauma in Silence(20:56) What Trauma Did to Safety, Trust, and Identity(31:20) ADHD, People-Pleasing, and Fear of Rejection(46:06) Healing Trauma, RSD, and Learning Boundaries(59:27) Advice for Anyone Living in SilenceHave you ever felt unheard for so long that it changed how you show up in relationships or in life? Let me hear your answer in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

ADHD isn’t just distraction, it’s big emotions, shutdowns, spirals, and reactions that feel way bigger than the moment. In this episode, entrepreneur James Tanner, whose career spans tech, PR, sales, and political campaigns, opens up about living with ADHD, dyslexia, emotional paralysis, and lifelong rejection sensitivity despite being someone who can command any room. Together, we break down why ADHD brains process rejection so intensely, how conditioning and past experiences shape emotional responses, why confidence crumbles even when you’re highly capable, and what actually helps regulate an ADHD nervous system in the middle of a spiral. If you’ve ever wondered why tiny moments hit you so hard or why you can be brilliant on the outside but stuck on the inside, this conversation finally makes your ADHD wiring make sense. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (02:57) Fear of Phone Calls and Social Tasks(10:07) Emotional Dysregulation and RSD Explained(13:47) Consistency, Confidence, and ADHD Paralysis(17:40) Getting Out of an RSD Spiral(21:55) How ADHD Shows Up in Kids and Teens(27:46) Using ADHD Strengths in Real-World Situations(33:32) Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and Avoidance(38:40) Building Self-Trust and Managing ADHD Connect with James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtsmack/ Personal Website: https://jamestanner.us

What if therapy isn’t actually helping your ADHD child at all? Most parents put their ADHD kids in therapy hoping it will finally calm the chaos, but in this episode I talk about why so many families see zero change at home. Therapy teaches insight, but ADHD is an access problem, not an awareness problem. I explain why traditional talk therapy can accidentally make them feel broken, and how coaching, structure, and in-the-moment tools help them activate their brains. If your mornings, homework battles, or emotional blowups haven’t improved despite years of therapy, this episode will help you understand what your child truly needs and why nothing is wrong with them, they simply need a framework designed for their wiring.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:34) Why Therapy Doesn’t Shift ADHD Behavior(01:20) Insight Versus Access in Real Time(02:18) What ADHD Kids Actually Need to Make Progress(04:03) Parents as Partners in the Process(04:55) Teaching Skills, Not Shame(05:44) How ADHD Kids Finally Feel Understood What part of parenting an ADHD child feels the hardest for you right now? Tell me in the comments.FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

What if the traits you spent your whole life calling “tough,” “intense,” or “shut down” were actually ADHD? In this episode, former Special Forces candidate and 82nd Airborne veteran Cade Lamb shares how years of military conditioning, emotional calluses, and repeated high-stress environments amplified patterns he now recognizes as lifelong ADHD. We talk about why trauma can show up as paralysis, avoidance, or anger, how men learn to mask it as strength, and why so many adults misread these patterns. This conversation helps you understand where trauma ends, where ADHD begins, and how the two overlap far more than most people realize. Chapters(00:00) Introduction (02:47) Cade’s Military Story(09:51) Trauma in the Military(17:26) ADHD or Trauma? Understanding the Overlap(23:01) How Trauma Impacts ADHD (28:53) PTSD ties to ADHD (33:52) How to Start Gaining Emotional Control What part of ADHD do you struggle with the most? Leave your answer in the comments below. Connect with CadeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/cade.r.lamb/ Website:https://fearnotdoright.com/ FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Think your ADHD is chaotic? Try putting a mom and a teenager in a head-to-head ADHD showdown. In this game show style episode I pull my daughter Harley into a rapid-fire challenge to find out who is more ADHD. We compare losing phones, forgetting why we walked into rooms, impulse spending, hyperfocus quirks, and more. Between the laughs we talk about why ADHD looks so different in moms and teens, how inattentive and hyperactive types show up, how masking works in girls who overperform at school, and why executive dysfunction can hide behind a put-together exterior. If you’ve ever wondered whether your “quirks” are actually ADHD traits, this episode helps you spot yourself, understand your wiring, and feel a lot less alone.Chapters(00:00) Introductions (01:38) Losing Personal Items (04:21) Clumsy ADHD (05:26) Too Many Tabs and “I’ll Do It Later”(08:55) Canceled Plans and Homebody Energy(14:32) Planners, Organization, and OCD Quirks(15:53) Big Emotional Reactions (18:15) Forgetting Where You Park(20:14) So Who Is More ADHD, Really?FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Ever felt frozen by the simplest task, like opening the mail or paying a bill you could easily afford? That’s the hidden side of ADHD that nobody really talks about. Janel Lamb is an author, speaker, and mom of five who built a life that looks effortless from the outside, but inside she was fighting chronic procrastination, shame, and burnout. In this episode, she takes a real ADHD screening test on camera, opening up about what decades of missed signs can look like and the relief that comes when things finally make sense.We get real about the everyday patterns that make ADHD so hard to see, procrastination that looks like laziness, hyperfocus that hides avoidance, and the guilt that comes with never feeling caught up. As Janel moves through the test, she shares the tools that helped her rebuild confidence, create structure that actually works, and find peace in progress instead of perfection. If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD might be part of your story, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken, you’re just wired differently, and that wiring might be your greatest strength.Chapters(00:00) Introduction (06:55) Hyperfocus And Procrastination (09:57) Timing Tasks To Shrink Overwhelm(20:26) ADHD Quiz (30:03) Screening Results (36:04) Small Wins And Owning The SuperpowerConnect With Janel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janel.lamb/

ADHD isn’t a weakness, it’s power when aligned with purpose. For Robert Allen, that power looked like chaos before it became controlled. 3 a.m. runs, survival drills in the woods, and a dad who believed discipline was the only cure shaped his childhood. By 17, he was defending his brother from a real gang and breaking his hands more times than he can count. Restless, fearless, and wired for risk, ADHD made him impulsive, but it also gave him the drive to survive. Fatherhood became the turning point, when responsibility turned fire into focus and discipline.In this episode, we explore how ADHD’s intensity can become strength when it’s understood, not fought. Robert shares how hyperfocus fuels problem-solving, how defiance becomes drive, and how structure creates freedom. From burnout to balance, he shows how purpose and movement can turn an “unmanageable brain” into a tool for mastery. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:37) Strict Rules, Structure, and a Survival Mindset(07:53) On the Run, Broken Bones, and Living Without Fear(18:13) Fatherhood Reset Everything(22:30) 100+ Hour Weeks: Box Factory and HVAC School(30:10) Beating Social Anxiety: Fake It Till It’s Skill(44:45) Channeling Hyperfocus to Make It Work for YouFREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Have you ever been called lazy, too sensitive, or “just anxious”? Erin Seematter joins me on South of Normal to talk about what it’s like living for decades thinking you’re broken, only to realize it was ADHD all along. We get real about masking, rejection, sensitive dysphoria, anxiety, depression, and how easy it is for women to be misdiagnosed or dismissed when they’re simply wired differently.Erin shares the moment everything crashed, the mislabels that kept her stuck, and the relief of finally seeing ADHD for what it is. We talk about self-advocacy, small wins that rebuild confidence, and how to spot the myths that hide real answers. If her story sounds like yours,cYou’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. You’re part of this community learning to make sense of the chaos together.Erin shares the moment everything crashed, the mislabels that kept her stuck, and the relief of finally seeing ADHD for what it is. We talk about self-advocacy, small wins that rebuild confidence, and how to spot the myths that hide real answers. If her story sounds like yours, you are not alone. Subscribe, join the comments, and keep learning with us.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Meet Erin and the real question behind the nerves(02:40) Early mental health and trichotillomania(06:15) Years of mislabels, meds, and no clear answers(07:50) The lowest moment and choosing to self-advocate(11:10) Late ADHD realization and the first hope(16:05) Masking, inattentive traits, and school perfectionism. (20:40) RSD and why confidence takes the biggest hit(32:10) Hormones, perimenopause, and treatment gaps(44:20) Grace for your younger self and parenting with ADHD(55:40) Business burnout, paralysis, and rebuilding goals(01:06:40) What she wants other women to know and closingConnect with Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desertinkcompany/ FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at: https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

Do you ever wonder if you have ADHD or ADD? Spoiler alert: ADD isn’t even a thing anymore. In this episode, I’m breaking down what ADHD really is, the inconsistent focus, the emotional rollercoaster (hello rejection sensitive dysphoria), and why it looks so different for everyone.I share what it actually feels like to live with ADHD, why so many of us get misdiagnosed for years, and one small habit that can start rebuilding your self-confidence today. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, scattered, or like you’re “too much,” you’re exactly who this episode is for. Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:13) ADD isn’t real, here’s what it actually is(00:38) Hyperarousal, hyperactivity, and why it feels so different inside(01:00) The truth about attention: inconsistent, not deficit(01:29) Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity (RSD)(02:40) ADHD in adults (04:08) Why people pleasing and giving up aren’t personality flaws(06:41) Building confidence again with small daily winsFREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

ADHD, neurodivergent, neurodiversity, you hear those words everywhere, right? But nobody really explains them in a way that actually helps. In my very first episode of South of Normal, I’m setting the stage for what’s to come, breaking down what being neurodivergent really means and why so many of us are only now realizing it. I’ll be diving deeper into ADHD myths, diagnosis, anxiety, autism, depression, and so much more in future episodes, sharing the real stories, humor, and lessons I’ve learned as a mom of seven who’s lived it all. If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or just searching for real answers, you’re in the right place. Let’s make sense of it together.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(00:36) How Common Is Neurodivergence Really? (01:03) Cutting through misinformation (yes, even AI)(01:37) ADHD isn’t just for kids: adult diagnosis and timing(02:05) Real client stories and what actually helps(03:18) Mental Health Concerns We Will Cover What’s the most confusing thing you’ve heard about ADHD or being “neurodivergent” that you want cleared up? Let me hear your questions in the comments. FREE RESOURCES ✨ADHD Quiz: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-quizRSD Webinar: https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-emotions-webinar-opt-inMore resources at https://jherisouth.comGET SUPPORT ✨ADHD Simplified Course (just $97!): https://jherisouth.com/page/adhd-simplifedFREE consult for ADHD coaching: https://jherisouth.as.me/schedule/f39adc54FOLLOW ME ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjherisouth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jherisouthTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jherisouth8

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