What if everything you thought made you neurotypical -- your grades, your planner obsession, your ability to hold it all together -- was actually just one big coping strategy?
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how it impacted the way I see myself. From “Most Studious” (seriously, that was my senior superlative 😂) to “Wait, what do you mean executive dysfunction?”— I’ll walk you through the emotional (and professional) shift that happened when I stopped minimizing my diagnosis and started owning it. Spoiler: it changed the way I coach, the clients I attract, and how I show up in my business. And it can do the same for you.
If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect that you have ADHD, or find yourself busting your ass 24/7 to get it "all" done, this one's for you.
PLUS--there’s a little announcement inside this one, too.
In This Episode:
- I share the unexpected signs of ADHD that hid in my color‑coded notes, planners, and overachieving tendencies.
- I’ll show you how cognitive dissonance shows up when your identity ("I’m productive!") doesn’t match your brain’s wiring.
- We’ll talk about how executive functioning challenges sneak into every corner of your work and home life—and what to do with that awareness.
- I break down why masking is so common in high‑achieving SLPs (and how to spot it in yourself).
- I explain what changes when you finally stop tiptoeing around your neurodivergence and start owning it.
If This Resonates…
If this episode hit home—or struck a nerve—I’d love to talk with you. Book a free consult and let’s take a look at how ADHD is showing up in your work-life balance, your energy, and the way your days actually unfold.
And keep an eye out for the upcoming webinar where I’m diving deeper into why traditional time‑management advice doesn’t work for ADHD brains—and what does.
Resources & Links
📌 Book a free 1:1 consult here
👥 Join the SLP Support Group on FB here
Keywords
ADHD adult diagnosis, executive functioning challenges, overwhelmed SLP, neurodivergent SLP, productivity with ADHD, masking ADHD, ADHD time management
Progress over perfection, always.
💥 Psst!! I'm hosting a free webinar and I want you there! Join me on Tuesday 12/16/2025 at 8 PM ET for Work-Life Balance for SLPs With ADHD. Get the details here.
To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.
Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!
Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.
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