The Chase Squirrelson Show

Chase Squirrelson - Laughing at Yourself: ADHD, Kindness, and Real-Life Lessons

Episode Summary

In Episode 3 of The Chase Squirrelson Show, Chase continues an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about living on the ADHD spectrum. From car wash mishaps and robot vacuums to forgotten dog food deliveries, this episode blends humor with real-world insight. Chase explores common misconceptions about ADHD, the role of kindness and forgiveness, and how shame and embarrassment can quietly shape behavior. Along the way, he shares practical tips—like using a calendar daily and preparing the night before—that can make a real difference. The result is a thoughtful, relatable episode that reminds listeners they’re not broken, not average, and definitely not alone.

Episode Notes

What does ADHD really look like in everyday life? In this episode, Chase Squirrelson pulls back the curtain on the messy, funny, frustrating, and very real moments that come with living on the ADHD spectrum. Through stories, hard truths, and a few laugh-out-loud examples, Chase talks about kindness, self-awareness, shame, and the small habits that can help create momentum. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, embarrassed, or just overwhelmed by your own brain, this episode will feel like a conversation with someone who truly gets it.

(:40) Learn about the spectrum of ADHD.

(2:05) What did one of Michael’s friend do at the car wash?!

(3:17) What about following directions?

(3:50) Kindness? Is it important…YES!

(5:03) Can you laugh at yourself?

(5:29) What mistakes has Chase made?

(5:55) Here’s a tip for you…use your calendar EVERYDAY! And prepare the night before.

(8:49) What about the Rumba?

(10:35) What crutches can someone with ADHD use?

(11:32) Is someone with ADHA “stupid”?

(14:36) How well does “trying to prove something” work?

(15:20) Dogfood delivery? Yep – you do need to bring it inside…and make sure your partner does too!

(16:55) Join the ever-present information hunt!

(16:32) “You don’t want to be average. Then you’re the best of the lousiest and the lousiest of the best”. Learn more about this…and how it manifests embarrassment and shame.

(19:17) NEW TIP HERE!!

(22:17) Is forgiveness important?

(23:00) How about being put in a garbage can for cheating?!

(25:00) So, why is Chase doing this podcast?!

(26:04) Here’s the tip of the day…

 

 

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