Imposter syndrome after a lifetime of hacking her ADHD (Debbie Reber’s story)
About this episode
Debbie Reber shares her journey of discovering her ADHD as an adult and discusses the imposter syndrome that followed.
Debbie Reber — author, podcast host, and founder of Tilt Parenting — shares her unexpected journey of discovering her ADHD as an adult. She talks about the imposter syndrome that came with it, especially after years of writing about executive function and advocating for neurodivergent kids. Debbie explains how being extremely organized her whole life — hacking her ADHD without realizing it — kept her from seeing the signs sooner. She reflects on believing she “should” be someone who has natural balance, feels accomplished every day, and can simply unwind at night. She also opens up about growing up as the class clown, being told she was too loud, and how therapy is helping her untangle those early messages and better understand herself.
People in this episode
Host: Laura Key
Guest: Debbie Reber
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tilt Parenting
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