Why was Chase late… again? That question sparks a deeper, more honest conversation about what it’s really like living with ADHD. In this episode, Chase pulls back the curtain on time blindness, emotional sensitivity, and the very real weight of embarrassment and judgment. With humor, vulnerability, and a few hard-earned coping strategies, he explores how those with ADHD experience the world differently—and how reframing those moments can turn shame into strength.
In this episode, Chase dives into the emotional side of ADHD—exploring time blindness, rejection sensitivity, and why everyday moments can feel overwhelming. Through personal stories and candid reflection, he examines how early messaging shapes self-perception, how embarrassment can spiral into something bigger, and what it takes to stay present in the moment. This episode is equal parts insightful and relatable, offering listeners practical ways to cope, reframe, and even laugh at life’s awkward moments.
(:32) Why was Chase late to this episode?
(1:26) What’s it like to be Chase?!
(1:43) Why does ADHD cause more embarrassing moments than others?
(3:14) What’s time blindness and how does it affect those with ADHD? How about fear of judgement?
(4:08) How many negative messages do we get by age 10?
(4:21) Why do those with ADHD have feelings that are more sensitive than others and what is the emotional Regulation System?
(4:39) What about feeling overwhelmed when rejected and what’s RSD? Is embarrassment a threat?
(6:00) How is humiliation different from embarrassment?
(7:15) What coping mechanisms does Chase use to deal with this discomfort and stay in the moment?
(7:54) What causes those memory gaps?
(9:15) Do people really care about his faux pas and mistakes?
(10:11) What about presence of minds and permission?
(10:35) How did his dad’s responses affect him? Chase gets really honest with his stories.
(12:12) Can humor kill shame?
(12:47) Embarrassment becomes emotional fireworks and how to squelch this. Make things a story not a scar)
13:20) Chase’s final advise
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