57. How to work when you or a friend is neurodivergent (ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety) with Monica Schrock

WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk

Do you or a friend have ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety or you’re neurodivergent? Or experience any of these yourself?

Not sure how to express and share how to best work with you? Or if you work with someone who has shared these things with you, do you want to know how you can better support them?

Today, I am joined by my client, friend and marketing strategist, Monica Schrock (she/they), who has ADHD, Bipolar and General Anxiety Disorder.

We’ll be sharing tips, scripts and tools you can use to work with others who are neurodivergent, or if you are neurodivergent yourself -- what you can do.

We live in a world of capitalism and productivity, the reality is that not all brains work the way capitalism wants them to. That’s the only reason they’re termed “disorders.” We have diverse brains and that’s a beautiful thing, but it means there needs to be more understanding of what that means and how it impacts us.

And instead of being judgmental, be curious. Monica and I share what scripts and tools you can do so we can all understand and work together.

We also talk about our own grandmothers. I share how my grandmother had schizophrenia and bipolar, and how Monica’s grandmother was Bipolar 1.

Please note Monica and I are not mental health professionals and therapists, please seek a therapist or mental health if you need support.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• The impact of marketing on mental health
• The challenges of managing ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
• Respecting boundaries and offering support tailored to the person's needs
• Prioritizing tasks and setting realistic goals on challenging days
• Why we need self-compassion and to not compare ourselves to others
• The importance of choice and agency, how you can set timelines that work for you

If you would like to see how to work with me and Monica to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that’s not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a Complimentary Legacy Business and Career Review at elainelou.com/call

Related Podcast Episodes

Episode 25. Coaching vs. Therapy: Which One Do You Need?
Episode 4. How to Start Being Less Dependent On Social Media with Monica
Episode 38. Part 2. One Year Later, How I Became Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica
Episode 48. Smackdown: Marketing vs. Systems vs. Strategy - Which One Do You Need?

Resources Mentioned:
Monica Shrock’s Website

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