Late ADHD Diagnosis, Creating Community for Black Women and Practicing Self-Compassion w/ IngerShaye Colzie

EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview ADHD advocate, coach and psychotherapist, IngerShaye Colzie. During our conversation we discussed how her son’s ADHD diagnosis led to her own diagnosis later in life, the importance of community and how it led to the creation of her Facebook group for Black women executives and entrepreneurs, the struggles of ADHD, benefits of coaching, and so much more!

In this episode we talk about:

• How her son’s diagnosis led to her own diagnosis later in life
• The unique challenges of Black professional women with ADHD
• The importance of practicing self-love and compassion
• The why behind creating a Facebook group for Black women executives and entrepreneurs with ADHD
• The often complex path to getting an ADHD diagnosis and the importance of finding a culturally competent provider
• Whether or not to disclose your condition at work
• How coaching for ADHD can benefit you, and,
• So much more!

ABOUT THE GUEST: Inger Shaye Colzie is an ADHD Coach and Psychotherapist specializing in making a difference for Black women executives and entrepreneurs. She has successfully run her practice, Alchemy Coaching & Counseling, as a therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years in spite of being undiagnosed until in her 50s. She offers the benefits of professional expertise with a lifetime of experience.

How you can connect with IngerShaye:

• Website: www.ingershaye.com
• Instagram: @IngerShaye
• Email: [e-mail]
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenwithadhd

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• InStyle article "Imposter Syndrome about Mental Illness”  
• Black Girl Lost Keys
• ADHD is the New Black
• Translating ADHD
• ADHD Essentials
• ADHD Love Parent Talk

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