Breaking ADHD Myths & Building Inclusive Spaces with Sue Day - Episode 99

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes ADHD coach and author Sue Day for a powerful conversation about inclusion, neurodiversity, and practical strategies for thriving with ADHD. Sue shares her personal journey from an undiagnosed child in the '80s to a passionate advocate and coach helping others understand their extraordinary brains. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about ADHD, its impact on daily life, and the importance of meeting diverse needs to create stronger, more inclusive environments. Whether you're neurodivergent, a parent, or an ally, this episode will leave you informed and inspired to take action today.

Key Takeaways:

Inclusion Strengthens All: Meeting diverse needs doesn’t just help some—it creates stronger, more inclusive environments for everyone.

ADHD Is Serious: Untreated ADHD can significantly impact lifespan, health, and well-being, beyond simple distraction myths.
Community Heals: Being around others with ADHD can offer powerful relief and validation—find your people.
Believe Us: Inclusion starts with believing people when they say they have ADHD, even if they "look" capable.

Your Favorite Life: Success isn’t about fitting the mold—it’s about building tools and embracing strengths to live your favorite life.

Sue’s definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is understanding that people have different needs and that meeting those needs makes the household and our relationships stronger in every way for every person.

Sue’s Bio:

Sue was diagnosed in the very early days of ADHD diagnosis, way back in 1988. She mostly ignored her ADHD, dropped out of high school, struggled through college, a failed business, and weirdly found a successful career in nonprofit finance (seemingly one of the most boring and detailed jobs). Though she was good at it, it wasn’t good for her and she reached critical burnout, adrenal fatigue and all.

It became abundantly clear that it was time for a career change. You know what she did? She decided it was time to embrace her unique brain and go see an ADHD coach. While in the program she explored her brain, her passions, and what she wanted to do with her life. She rediscovered her early passion of working to empower individuals by helping them to find their inner strengths (Sue’s first degree is in Outdoor Education for Social Change).

Today Sue is embracing her ADHD and tapping into her strengths. She is a graduate of the ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA) – the gold standard in ADHD coaching education- and is fostering understanding of all things ADHD and helping her clients stay centered and true to their marvelously weird and wonderful brains.

Connect with Sue:

Substack: https://substack.com/@coachsue

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pathwaysforward

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pathwaysforwardcoaching/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-day/

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