ADHD affects more than attention and focus. It can also influence how we experience emotions, respond to everyday situations, and connect with the people around us. In the latest episode of Thriving with ADHD, we explore the connection between ADHD and emotional intelligence, and why understanding our emotional responses can make a meaningful difference.
Emotional intelligence involves recognising, understanding, and managing our emotions, as well as understanding the emotions of others. For people with ADHD, this can sometimes be challenging. Emotional reactions may feel particularly intense, happen quickly, or be difficult to put into words. These experiences can also influence communication, relationships, and how we navigate disagreements.
In this episode, host Nada Pupovac welcomes Stefanie Solomon, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, a clinically practicing Physician Assistant specialising in mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
With her clinical experience and compassionate approach to patient care, Stefanie shares insights into how ADHD can influence emotional awareness and regulation, and why these experiences don’t always reflect what someone is feeling or intending to communicate. Together, Nada and Stefanie explore the role of emotional intelligence in relationships, the importance of self-awareness, and how developing a better understanding of our emotional responses can help us build stronger connections.
The conversation also looks beyond the challenges, exploring how emotional intensity can be a strength and how greater self-understanding can help individuals approach relationships and everyday interactions with more confidence and compassion.
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Whether you have ADHD, support someone who does, or simply want to better understand the relationship between ADHD and emotional experiences, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on a part of ADHD that deserves more attention.
Listen to the latest episode of Thriving with ADHD and discover how greater emotional awareness can help you better understand yourself and strengthen your relationships.
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