“I Thought I Was Just Dumb” Rosanna Pansino on Undiagnosed ADHD & Dyslexia

In this episode Kati sits down with Rosanna Pansino to uncover the powerful story behind her success. Rosanna opens up about growing up undiagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, surviving a rough school environment, and how she turned academic struggles and self-doubt into creative power. From being told she “wasn’t smart enough for college” to becoming a multi-hyphenate creator with millions of fans, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone who’s ever felt different, discouraged, or underestimated. Together, Kati and Rosanna dive deep into: ADHD in women and late diagnosis Dyslexia and educational trauma The emotional cost of masking and people-pleasing How neurodivergence fuels creativity Sexism in school, religion, and business The surprising origin story of Rosanna’s YouTube career What it's like to be your dad’s “surrogate son” This is one of the most honest, validating, and empowering conversations we’ve ever had. Whether you’re neurodivergent, a fan of Rosanna’s, or someone healing their inner teen — you’ll walk away feeling seen and inspired 👉 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! Ask Kati Anything ep. 264 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK! Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw/join ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices