'ADHD caused my divorce!' - 5 Vital Lessons From a Late Diagnosed ADHD Woman - Stacey Duguid

Stacey Duguid has worked for brands including Giorgio Armani, Prada and ELLE, but today she opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, and the vital lessons she's learnt along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:56 ADHD Item reveal 02:49 An opening tradition on this podcast: What is your earliest memory of feeling different? 06:41 What’s your earliest memory of being told that you're different by someone else? 08:48 How did feeling different manifest itself in your earlier years as a child and then as a teenager? 13:42 Why do you think it took so long for you to be diagnosed with ADHD? 21:25 What was your family's response to your diagnosis? 22:45 Is it hard to explain ADHD to other people, do you find people take it seriously as a diagnosis? 25:47 After you were diagnosed did you feel like you presented yourself in a different way socially, professional or in your relationships? Did you approach people with a renewed sense of confidence? 30:56 Do you think you have any autistic traits? 35:29 have you struggled with addiction and if so, just how bad did it get and how have you overcome this? 40:34 What was (and is) dating like for you as someone with ADHD? 47:16 Do you find what you're looking for in a partner has changed pre and post ADHD diagnosis? 51:07 Your ADHD item (red wine) 54:07 How did you meet your ex-husband? 55:13 You were married for 10 years? And this was pre-diagnosis...what was managing a committed relationship like with ADHD and no diagnosis? 58:26 Is ADHD your friend or your enemy? 01:00:57 How did ADHD play its part in your marriage failing? 01:03:56 What does divorce do to one's self-esteem taking into consideration an ADHDer's RSD? 01:10:23 How have your ADHD traits played a part in your incredible success within your respective careers? 01:17:27 Why was it important for you to come on this podcast? 01:22:14 The Washing Machine of Woes 01:24:38 Letter from previous guest Follow Stacey on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/staceyduguid/?hl=en Buy Stacey's book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-Happiness-Mating-Marriage-Motherhood/dp/0349435197/ Producer: Timon Woodward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices