107: Beyond Limits - Simon Blair's Story of ADHD and Ultra Endurance

About this episode

Simon Blair shares his journey of transforming ADHD into a strength through ultra-endurance marathon running.

Turning ADHD into Strength: A Journey of Endurance with Simon Blair Watch Beyond Limits: Into the ADHD Mind: Rising Above Failure In this episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, Laurence talks with Simon Blair, founder of SHB, a successful London-based property company. Simon shares his experience of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how he has transformed this into a source of strength through ultra-endurance marathon running. The discussion delves into his new documentary 'Beyond Limits: Into the ADHD Mind,' which captures his participation in the Marathon Des Sables—one of the toughest races on Earth—while addressing ADHD and mental health stigmas. Simon provides insights into his upbringing, dealing with ADHD, coping mechanisms, and how running has helped him achieve mental clarity and personal growth. They also explore his journey towards being a successful entrepreneur with ADHD and future plans to raise awareness and improve understanding of neurodiversity in schools and workplaces. 00:00 109: Simon Blair 00:08 Introduction to the ADHD Goals Podcast 00:17 Meet Simon Blair: Entrepreneur and Ultra Marathon Runner 01:43 Simon's Journey with Ultra Marathon Running 03:03…

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Pratt

Guest: Simon Blair

Topics covered

• ADHD
• ultra-endurance
• mental health
• entrepreneurship
• neurodiversity

Keywords

• ADHD
• ultra marathon
• mental health
• neurodiversity
• entrepreneurship
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHB

Books & works: Beyond Limits: Into the ADHD Mind

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