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Have a question for the show? Text us here! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1740458/fa...) Struggling with adult ADHD? Feeling overlooked by doctors and mental health professionals?  There's a place for you here. In this episode, I got to delve into an enlightening conversation with Shane Thrapp, a certified ADHD life coach and advocate.  His personal journey with ADHD has empowered him to help others like him find their unique purpose and steer through the ordinary bustle of daily life. Shane shares his frustration with the lack of information and support for adults with ADHD and how he became an advocate for the condition. We discuss the importance of self-advocacy in seeking a diagnosis and treatment and how individuals with ADHD can navigate professional environments by identifying their strengths and needs and communicating them to HR. A focal point of our discourse was the imperative of spreading education among parents, teachers, and students about neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and autism.  This consciousness can be a cornerstone in crafting a society that welcomes differences and fosters understanding and acceptance. So, are you ready to take the reins of your ADHD and become your own advocate?  Tune into this conversation with Shane Thrapp, and gain a fresh perspective on adult ADHD, self-advocacy, and education.  Stay empowered, Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | Linktree (https://linktr.ee/empowerededucator) Instagram: @jenrafferty_ (  / jenrafferty_  ) Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room (  / empowerededucatorfacultyroom  ) About Shane: Shane Thrapp is a Certified ADHD Life, Relationship, and Career Coach. He is the founder of Creating Order From Chaos, an ADHD coaching and consultation business aimed at empowering individuals with ADHD to discover their true purpose and conquer their goals. Alongside his work with individuals, he collaborates with businesses, facilitating their understanding of neurodivergence and implementing necessary accommodations. In addition to his coaching endeavors, he holds the position of Operations Director for the nonprofit Men's ADHD Support Group, and he also proudly serves as a board member for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Through these roles, he passionately advocates for ADHD awareness through public-speaking and podcast or YouTube appearances. His mission is to make a lasting impact in the lives of neurodivergent people, guiding them on their unique journeys through the chaos of life with ADHD, and empowering businesses to provide the support that neurodivergent people deserve. Connect with Shane: Website: creatingorderfromchaos.com (https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com/) Facebook: Creating Order From Chaos Consulting (  / creatingorderfromchaosconsulting  ) IG: @creatingorderfromchaosconsult (  / creatingorderfromchaosconsult  ) Men’s ADHD Support Group (  / mensadhdsupportgroup  ) Transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b...) Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com (http://empowerededucator.com) Get the book at: empowerededucator.com/book (https://empowerededucator.com/book) Instagram: @jenrafferty_ (  / jenrafferty_  ) Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room (  / empowerededucatorfacultyroom  )