Understanding ADHD, Trauma and Creativity with Sarah DeGrave

SLAP the Power

Do you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the constant influx of information and notifications in our fast-paced, digital world? Is it challenging to keep your focus, manage your creative pursuits, and run your entrepreneurial ventures? Well, this episode features Sarah DeGrave, who expertly navigates us through the mazes of trauma, ADHD, and creativity. We delve deep into understanding ADHD, its prevalence in today's society, and how trauma can stimulate ADHD-like characteristics.
Together, we explore effective strategies to manage this overload, emphasizing the need for self-awareness, mental training, and setting boundaries. Sarah shares her insights on cultivating self-awareness, fostering discipline, and establishing support systems for creatives and entrepreneurs living with ADHD. We also discuss the benefits of medication, not as a 'fix' for ADHD, but as a supportive tool. This episode is a compelling exploration into ADHD, its impact on our daily lives, and how it shapes our creative endeavors. Tune in to discover how to strike a delicate balance between managing ADHD and embracing it as a unique aspect of your identity and creativity.

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SLAP the Power is written and produced by Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill) and Aja Nikiya (@compassioncurator). Associate Producer Bri Coorey (@bri_beats). Audio and Video engineering and studio facilities provided by SLAP Studios LA (@SLAPStudiosLA) with distribution through our collective home for progress in art and media, SLAP the Network (@SLAPtheNetwork).

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Capítulos

1. Trauma, ADHD, and Creativity (00:00:00)

2. Support Systems for Creatives With ADHD (00:08:45)

3. Understanding ADHD and Setting Boundaries (00:17:21)