Julie Legg is joined by Alex McElroy, an international speaker, pastor, author, and leadership coach whose ADHD diagnosis reshaped the course of his life. After hitting academic rock bottom in college, Alex received a diagnosis that gave him the clarity and tools to rebuild.
Alex uses his platform to inspire others to find purpose in their challenges, harness their unique energy, and structure their lives in ways that work with their neurodivergence, not against it.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Alex’s journey to diagnosis after academic burnout in university
- How medication helped him reclaim focus and graduate successfully
- Reframing ADHD as a strength when paired with purpose
- How he uses calendars, alarms, and note-taking systems to stay on track
- The ongoing challenge of digital distraction and how he sets limits
- Advice for young people with ADHD: get support and don’t be ashamed
- How his ADHD contributes to his passion, energy, and creativity on stage
- A reminder that structure is not limitation, it’s liberation
- Final encouragement to “stay strong, stay in the fight”
Links:
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcelroy-467869b/
WEBSITE: www.alexrmcelroy.com
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