ADHD and shame (Dr. Kojo’s story)

Dr. Kojo Sarfo played life on hard mode with his ADHD before
getting diagnosed as an adult. ADHD treatment helped Dr. Kojo
cope with his daydreaming and procrastination. But he wanted to
do more. Today, he connects with millions of followers on TikTok
and other social media, fighting the shame around ADHD and mental
health and having conversations that build people up. 

Dr. Kojo had an unexpected ADHD “aha” moment: as he was watching
an Atlanta Braves baseball game and player Adam LaRoche made an
error on a routine ground ball. Join a heartfelt conversation
between host Laura Key and Dr. Kojo as they unearth how
daydreaming is brainstorming in disguise — and why seeking
treatment is the road to self-compassion. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit
the episode page at Understood. 

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at
ADHDAha@understood.org. 

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