ADHD, Social Anxiety & Stigma - Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Wes Woodson Shares His Story and Insights

Could it be ADHD?

Wes Woodson is an incredible human, public speaker and mental health advocate making a difference to the lives of teenagers up and down the US touring Universities and Colleges. Through his talks and workshops fighting the stigma and giving children the tools to manage their mental health.

In this episode we talk about:

• Wes’s experience at Primary School and feeling different.
• How he came to be labeled with ‘learning disabilities’ instead of understanding it was ADHD
• How his story has shaped his purpose and passion for helping children by touring schools in the US and sharing his message.
• The negativity and stigma attached to labels and how we need to change that.
• How Wes found out about his ADHD
• How Wes feels when he’s in hyperfocus!
• I asked Wes for his top tips to share with me to overcome my fear of public speaking!
• What our kids need from us to help encourage them to talk about their feelings as they get older
• Wes’s parent's reaction to his ADHD
• How executive function difficulties affect Wes
• Wes's final words of wisdom about discovering your ADHD

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